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~ Minufes of Regular Council Meeting March 29, 1982 1982 Budget Cuts Council was referred to McNiesh's memo of 3-26-82 and attachment thereto, and to the Minutes of the Finance Committee recommending concurrence with the cuts detailed in McNiesh's March 11th memo. In discussion, Woodburn suggested that 4-day involuntary time-off be considered in several departments and that Council forego a month's salary; noted that $2700 could be cut in Public Works (7 employees), $1000 in Parks; Administrative (amount not figured). It was noted that the General Fund could be reduced by $26,205, if cuts are made as recommended by the Finance Committee (includes estimated reduction in fire contract and Cable TV reimbursement) $9,000 + civil defense siren and ordinance codification ($3000 +) ~ were budgeted in 1981, representing additional 1982 costs, not - budgeted. Hollenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council approve the budget cuts as recommended by the Finance Committee, and detailed in McNiesh's memos of March 11th and 26th. Woodburn moved to add that Council and'Treasurer forego one month's pay and that 4 days be taken by all hourly employees in Psrks, Public Works and Administrative departments without pay. Amend- ment was seconded by Hicks. In further discussion, Johnson said he wants to be assured that the cuts are uniform throughout; suggested 2 days off for all employees (hourly and salaried). Hicks moved to amend the amendment to two days for all employees and one month for the Council and Treasurer. Amendment was sec- onded by Woodburn. Amended Amendment carried (Hicks, Woodburn, Johnson, McAllister voting in favor; Hollenhorst voting in opposition (4-1). McAllister moved to amend the original motion to add a $5.00/ child fee for all Summer Playground activities. Amendment was aeconded by Hicks and carried unanimously (5-0). Original motion, as amended, carried (McAllister, Woodburn, Johnson, Hicks voting in favor: Hollenhorst voting in opposition (4-1) . Committee Liaison Appointments After Council consideration of vsrious options proposed by Mayor Woodburn for committee liaison appointments, Mayor Woodburn made the following appointments: Board of Appeals - Hicks Finance Committee - McAllister Human Rights Commission - Hollenhorst Newsletter Communication Committee - Hollenhorst Parks Committee - McAllister Planning Commission - Woodburn Public Safety Committee - Johnson Public Works Committee - Hicks ~ McAllister moved, seconded by Hollenhorst, that Council ratify the Mayor's Committee liaison appointments. Motion carried unani- mously (5-0). Motorola Tower Lights McNiesh reported that she asked Mr. Vaughan to attend the April 12th meeting relative to resolution of the tower lights and that he may have a conflict. Council concurred that, if necessary, a apecial meeting would be called. Human Rights Commission Appointments Hollenhorst offered the names of Ron Christianson and Howard Sorensen for appointment to the Human Rights Commission. -4-