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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Administrative Committee 1988-06-10RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS June 10,1988 Administrative Committee Committee:Chairman Hix,Trustees Aldrich and Dickinson Attending:All Also Attending:Mayor Dannels,Trustees Garrett and Habecker,Town Administrator Kiaphake, Finance Officer Vavra,Library Director Hoxsey,Tucker Wood,Clerk O’Connor Absent:None Chairman Hix called the meeting of the Administrative Committee to order at 2:00 P.M. ARTHUR YOUNG COMPANY -1989 WAGE STUDY. Finance Officer Vavra presented the Arthur Young 1989 Wage Study Agreement which included interviews with Department Supervisors (including the Library Director),comparison of salary levels with comparable market data (including a comparison with other “resort”communities),to develop the Town’s pay objectives for 1989.The agreement included a not-to-exceed amount of $4,600 which included the library ($400.00).Finance Officer Vavra stated the agreement was similar to past Arthur Young wage study agreements.The Town will not participate in the “Longmont Study”this year.Town Administrator Kiaphake advised the Town may eventually perform the study “in—house.”Trustee Garrett questioned if the Town had pay objectives or philosophy in writing.Officer Vavra advised the Town did not have such objectives or philosophy in written form.Trustee Habecker stated that in the previous study,insufficient background material was supplied and requested an improved product with greater detail be supplied for the 1989 study.The Committee stated a “study session”will be scheduled preceding preparation of the 1989 Budget to review how the evaluation process/performance evaluation is used.Following discussion, the Committee recommends:(1)approval of the Arthur Young Agreement;and (2)Town Administrator Kiaphake negotiate with the firm to determine the exact needs of the Town.Following a meeting of the Library Board on Monday,June 13,1988,represen tatives will advise if they desire to pay for,and be included in,the 1989 wage study. BOETTCHER &COMPANY -FINANCIAL ADVISOR AGREEMENT. Finance Officer Vavra reported the Town entered into a Financial Advisor Agreement with Boettcher &Company in 1983.The agree ment was to be renewed every two years.The agreement lapsed and Officer Vavra requested and presented a current agreement for review by the Committee.The firm has been very cooperative and involved in all of the Town’s bonding procedures.The previous agreement is identical to the current agreement and does not contain a specific dollar amount.Consideration is a fee not—to—exceed of 1%of the par amount,plus expenses incidental to the bonds,excluding meals,communications or travel within the State.Town Attorney White has reviewed the agreement.The Committee recommends approval of the two—year Boettcher &Company Financial Advisor Agreement. INVESTMENT POLICY -DISCUSSION. Finance Officer Vavra prepared and submitted a memorandum regard ing the Town’s current philosophy concerning investments. 0 0 RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS Administrative Committee -June 10,1988 -Page two Officer Vavra expressed concern with the financial condition of various institutions,and offered two investment options: 1.Invest a maximum of $100,000 in any one financial institution.Interest earnings may be sacrificed for the protection of funds. 2.Invest up to “x”percent of the Town’s total portfolio in any one institution.More interest may be earned; however,only the first $100,000 would be insured;the balance would fall under the requirements of the Public Deposit Protection Act (PDPA). Discussion followed,with the Committee recommending Finance Officer Vavra contact various municipalities to obtain their investment policy guidelines,returning to the Committee for further review. REPORTS. Finance Officer Vavra reported House Bill 1129 concerning the termination of affiliation with the Public Employees’Retirement Association (PERA)was approved by the Governor April 28,1988. Pending additional information,the Committee took no action on this matter. There being no further business,Chairman Hix adjourned the meeting at 3:00 P.M. Vickie O’Connor,Town Clerk JUN141988 Tu,i UF ESIES PARK LBOADOFTEJ