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CITY COUNCIL OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF NEW CASTLE Present: Council President William Blest Others Present: City Administrator Cathryn Thomas, Finance/HR Supervisor Marian Delaney and City Accountant Greg Sarnecki Council President Blest brought the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 1. Council reviewed the Human Resources budget. A discussion was held regarding the hiring of a new H.R. person as well as a Finance person. 2. Council also reviewed the Administration budget. Minor changes were made to the budget. 3. Ms. Delaney discussed with the Council the salary of the City Clerk. Council stated that the City’s Charter does not allow for raises. 4. Council also discussed staffing for Public Services, as any hiring for this department will impact the budget. A request is being made for two additional Laborers and to upgrade one of the Equipment Operator positions to Mechanic/Equipment Operator. It was noted added Laborers are needed, since a few years ago the City was able to use two prison inmates per day to help with Public Works duties, and that free labor pool is no longer available to the City. Council President Blest expressed his concern that the budget be completed and approved on time. Council discussed how best to make this happen and more meetings have been added to Council’s calendar in order to review and revise the budget and have it completed on time. Council will meet again on 6/7/07 to review the City’s revenues. Future meetings will be held on 6/11/07, 6/12/07 (regular Council meeting), 6/19/07, 6/20/07 and 6/22/07. Councilperson Churchill made a Motion that the meeting be adjourned. It was seconded by Councilperson Reese and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
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