96-11Councilmember Fournier introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-11
RESOLUTION CLARIFYING THE INTENT OF ORDINANCE 91-04, AN
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR THE MAYOR AND
CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS the City Council adopted an ordinance establishing salaries for the
mayor and city council, and
WHEREAS the adopted ordinance needs further clarification regarding additional
compensation in the amount of $25.00 for special council meetings, meetings attended as
ex -officio members, and attendance at additional meetings as directed, and
WHEREAS there is a need for the mayor and/or city council to attend various
meetings, seminar, and workshops on behalf of the city to allow them to gain information
and knowledge in the performance of their function as mayor and council members, and
WHEREAS there is a benefit to the City of Otsego to have the mayor and/or city
council members in attendance at various special and committee meetings, and
WHEREAS clearly defined meetings eligible for compensation allows for better
controls of the general operating budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Otsego City Council that
attendance at the following meetings by the mayor and/or city council will warrant
additional compensation of $25.00 for each meeting attended beyond the regular
scheduled city council meetings.
1) Additionally scheduled special city council meetings attended.
2) Committee or commission meetings attended as the ex -officio member
assigned to such committee or commission.
3) Planning Commission public hearings attended.
4) Other special meetings attended as authorized by the mayor or any
other council member.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Otsego City Council that in addition to the
compensation listed above, the mayor and council members shall receive as compensation
for attendance at workshops, seminars or conventions $150.00 for each full day of
attendance and $75.00 for each half day of attendance in addition to reimbursement for
expenses related to such attendance.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Black and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Mayor Norman F. Freske, Councilmembers Ackerman, Black, Fournier and
Heidner and the following voted against the same: none whereupon said resolution was
passed this 28th day of March 1996.
ATTEST:
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Elaine Beatty, City Clerk/Zonin�Adn.
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6-4Norman Freske, Mayor