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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040902 MINUTES Tel 360-478-5926 Fax 360-478-2333 Citizens Commission on Council Salaries 239 4th Street Bremerton, WA 98337 MINUTES 04/09/02 STUDY SESSION PRESENT: Jan Hillman, Joanne Morris, Alan Strange, Mariwyn Tinsley, HR Staff-Charlotte Belmore ABSENT: David Grindstaff The meeting began with short introductions. Ms. Belmore asked if there was anyone who would like to volunteer for the position of Chair and both Jan Hillman and Alan Strange indicated they would be interested. After a short discussion there was a motion that Jan Hillman be elected as Commission Chair: M/S/C/U (Tinsley/Morris). The Commission briefly discussed the terms of the members. All members are new to the Commission and per City Charter members should be appointed to the following terms two (2) four year terms, two (2) three year terms and one (1) two year term. It was decided that this will need to be looked into further. Jan Hillman distributed a spreadsheet that showed the average per capita for each of the cities previously surveyed. While discussing Council salaries the Commission requested that the HR staff gather the following information:  Verify the City of Bremerton’s current population.  Find out whether any of the council members will benefit from the Public Employees Retirement Systems.  Make copies of the last Commission on Council Salaries information for them to review.  Get a summary copy of the City’s 2003 budget and see if the City Treasurer is available to attend the next study session.  Can the Commission make available an increase for those Council members enrolled or who want to enroll in PERS and not the other Council members?  Survey Yakima, Richland, Pasco and Wenatchee. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.  Page 2 April 9, 2002  Approximately how many meetings does each Council member attend each month?  Find out whether any recommendation for an ordinance would have to be brought before the City Council. The Commission expressed some concerns regarding the City’s budget. They would like to find out how an increase in salary for the Council might affect the rest of the City’s budget. Charlotte said she would request that the City Treasurer attend the next Study Session. There was discussion regarding the Public Hearings and whether the time each member of the public would be allowed to speak should be limited. It was decided that if there are a lot of people who want to speak time will be limited to three minutes per person. If not, they would be allowed to speak without a time limit (within reason). It was also decided that prior to speaking they will be required to complete informational cards. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.