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. Administrator Comments for the July 27, 1998 Council Meeting Page Five July 24, 1998 9. Finance Department . Sandy Berres began employment with the City on June 22, 1998. Job responsibilities currently include payroll, accounts payable and fixed assets. . Included with second quarter utility billings was an insert advising delinquent customers of a "Notice to Certify" unless balances were paid. The level of delinquency ($26,872.50) at this point in time is consistent with prior years. . Regarding the 1999 budget process, the Commissioner of Revenue has until July 31, 1998 to notify us of our levy limit. As discussed at the July 20, 1998 Worksession, this will be a key number. 10. Personnel Staff completed background checks and finalized the appointment of a new Associate Planner. At the same time, staff began review of applications for Department Secretary. Final changes to the position descriptions of the Public Works Director, . Department Secretary, and Receptionist have been made as a result of the ongoing reorganization previously approved by the City Council. With these changes, the majority of the issues discussed with the City Council have now been implemented. Other personnel issues included the preparation and completion of reviews of three employees, Staff has also been investigating the fonnal adoption of a Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policy to assist with this process, To-date, staff has been following the general guidelines mandated by the federal government. Staff has also been working with Mr. Fred Reed on his leave of absence . due to his surgery and Local 49 related issues. 11. Public Works ISafety a. FEMA Staff worked with FEMA representatives to evaluate the likelihood of completing the necessary documentation to be reimbursed for our efforts to assist the City of Shoreview after the May tornado. Staff determined the effort would not be worthwhile for the City. .