DATE: Friday, July 11, 2003
Members Present: T. Bychinski, L. Burri, L. Haugen, T. Kriegl, A. Dippel
Members Absent: Others Present: K. Beghin, J. Crowley, K. Schauf, G. Wiegand
Vice-Chairman Haugen called the meeting to order at 8:57a.m. and compliance with the open meeting law was verified. Motion by Bychinski, second by Haugen to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Motion by Kriegl, second by Bychinski to approve the minutes from the prior meetings. Motion carried.
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Discussion on a county-imposed room or premier resort tax was discussed. It was the Committee's consensus not to pursue a resolution asking the Legislature and Governor to consider allowing Counties the ability to levy a room tax.
J. Crowley updated the Committee on activities within the department. The Treasurer also presented her mission and goals for 2004. Motion by Burri, second by Kriegl, to approve the Treasurers 2004 Mission, Vision and Goals. Motion carried. The SOARING project was discussed. This project is going forward and will allow tax and parcel information access via the web. Motion by Haugen, second by Kriegl, to approve the payment of the Treasurer's invoices in the amount of $1,210.32. Motion carried unanimously.
K. Beghin updated the Committee on activities within the department regarding budget preparation and purchasing activities. There was discussion on guidance to outside agencies, including possible changes to disbursement of payments. All agencies are required to appear and are required to follow guidelines imposed on county departments. The Transportation Committee would also like reports from the airports in the County. Human Services has been preparing for direct deposit; response is positive. Teamsters contract retro payment was completed. L. Haugen and A. Dippel will be the Finance Committee members who will serve on the Capital Improvements Team. May's financial statements were distributed to the Committee. Motion by Bychinski, second by Kriegl, to approve the payment of Accounting's invoices in the amount of $57,865.54. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bychinksi, second by Kriegl, to approve the payment of the County invoices in the amount of $3,023,106.13. Motion carried unanimously.
Next meeting is July 15 , 2003, at 5:50 p.m. for the approval of bills. Next regular Finance Committee (joint with Personnel) meeting is on August 08, 2003, at 8:00 a.m. Motion by Bychinski, second by Burri to adjourn. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted: Tommy Lee Bychinski,
Finance Committee Secretary