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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Administrative Committee 1987-12-070 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS yAdministrative Committee December 7,1987 Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Aldrich and Brown Attending:Chairman Hix Also Attending:Mayor Dannels,Trustees Dickinson and Habecker,Town Administrator Hill, Finance Officer Vavra,Clerk O’Connor Absent:Trustees Aldrich and Brown REVIEW OF 1988 BUDGET REQUESTS. Pursuant to the Town Board’s recommendation dated November 24, 1987,an Administrative Committee Meeting was scheduled to hear additional testimony pertaining to the Human Services portion of the 1988 Budget. Following is a comparison of the actual General Fund transfer budgeted amounts adopted (a 5%increase)versus the requests: 1988 BUDGET 1988 REQUESTS DIFFERENCE Library $105,546 $109,497 $3,951 Museum 48,980 52,500 3,520 R.S.V.P.1,840 2,072 232 Larimer County Human Dev.6,000 8,000 2,000 Senior Center 5,250 (not specific)? $167,616 $172,069 $9,703 Those speaking in “favor”of funding their 1988 Budget Requests: LIBRARY Judy Hoxsey.The Library requested a 9%increase in the transfer from the Town.The three (3)primary areas most drastically affected by the 5%increase in funding are the Book,Equipment,and the Contingency Funds. The Book Budget was decreased in 1987 from the previous year.The Equipment Fund contained funds for the purchase of an opaque projector,and the Contingency Fund contained funds that could be used to pay for expenses incurred in forming a Library District. Lennie Bemiss.Society has decreed certain values must be provided;such values include a library. MUSEUM Mel Busch.The 1988 Budget Request contained a 10.4% increase for base salaries,insurance and utilities. Due to relocating the former Park Service Building, higher insurance rates and utility costs were antic ipated.The Director is a full-time employee and two employees are paid 70%time.The Museum conducted a salary survey of area municipalities and have de termined Estes Park has the lowest salary base.Should the budget request be approved,adjustments would be made in the salary area. Susan Harris.Speaking as a taxpayer,1%of the budget is not too much to pay for human services.The Board of Trustees has provided excellent streets and util ities;however,human services should also be con sidered. C RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Administrative Committee -December 7,1987 -Page two R.S.V.P.Iris Slack.The 1988 Funding Request of $2,072 re flected an increase of 18%.The primary purpose of the increase was to “catch up”with flat—level funding and provide parity between Berthoud,Estes Park,Fort Collins,and Loveland. HUMAN DEVET1OPMENT. Harv Neely.The 33%budget increase would continue to provide funding for the S.A.I.N.T.Program (volunteer transportation)and the Directory of Human Services. SENIOR CENTER. Ralph Steinhebel and Eli Ricker.The Center strives to be a self—sufficient agency;however,financial aide is necessary.Approximately 29%of the community is over the age of 65.The “meals on wheels”program serves approximately 300 people however,this program is not a revenue producer. Ned Linegar.Mr.Linegar stated it is very important for the Town to support the Senior Center. Trustee Habecker questioned whether increased sales tax col lections could be allocated to human services.Town Administra tor Hill advised such an allocation could occur;however,funding must be appropriated through the budget process. Finance Officer Vavra reported that in surveying area municipal ities,he discovered Fort Collins would be using carry—over funds in Revenue Sharing to fund 1988 human services.Loveland does not anticipate increasing their budget allocation for these services. Consensus of those Trustees present was to amend the 1988 Budget to fund the additional $9,703 in budget requests;however, concern was expressed pertaining to future needs and funding that would be available.Every year,budget priorities become more challenging. Bill McCreery stated volunteer labor is continuing;a tremendous contribution is offered to the community. Town Administrator Hill presented a preliminary resolution for consideration.The resolution,which was read aloud,contained authorization to transfer an additional $9,703 from unappropri ated surpluses in the General Fund to the Library,Museum,Human Development and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Chairman Hix advised representatives from the Senior Center that a formal,written budget request must be submitted for consid eration during the Budget Review Process.Should an emergency arise during 1988,passage of the resolution did not preclude additional consideration. Mr.Steinhebel advised several dollars are spent in plowing snow off the driveway at the Senior Center.Trustee Dickinson re quested the Public Works Committee consider providing snowplowing services for the Senior Center. There being no further discussion,the Committee recommends the resolution,as presented,be approved.As the 1988 Budget cannot be amended until after January 1st,the resolution will be considered at the Town Board meeting scheduled January 12,1988. WORKER’S COMPENSATION FOR 1988 -DISCUSSION. Finance Officer Vavra advised that in the past,the Town has participated in the State Worker’s Compensation Program.CIRSA 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Administrative Committee -December 7,1987 -Page three is in the process of establishing a similar program.Officer Vavra surveyed seven (7)municipalities to obtain information whether they would join the CIRSA plan.Town Attorney White has also reviewed the “guaranteed plan”offered by CIRSA.Premiums under the State’s “retro plan”are based upon loss—history.The Town’s 1987 premium was approximately $84,000;the Town could receive a return of approximately $36,000,assuming no major losses occur. As the CIRSA “guaranteed plan”is being established effective January 1,1988,the Committee recommends the Town remain with the State of Colorado Worker’s Compensation Plan for 1988 and reconsider both plans again when appropriate in 1988. There being no further business,the meeting adjourned. Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk