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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes January 8, 2003 Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated the report has been completed, and a copy will be included in the Council packet for next meeting. She indicated that she and Ms. Paulseth feel the City will be found out of compliance for staff. She explained that this report is submitted to the state every three years, giving a snapshot on 12/31. She stated the reason for the non-compliance is that most unionized employees are male while non-unionized are female, and there is still a difference in how they are being treated. She added that there is still time to get into compliance. Council Member Lee asked what the ramification was for being found out of compliance. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the City could be fined. She added that it is not unusual to be found out of compliance, the important thing is taking steps to become in compliance. 3. Pending Issues Mayor Sweeney stated he would like City staff to look at the pay structure for the City Council. He stated he was involved in installing the current pay structure when he was previously on Council and feels it is time to review. Council Member Broussard-Vickers asked if the current structure could be compared to other cities, then have Council review. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated there are several comparison studies she can consult. Council Member Capra indicated a resident from Eagle Pass had come in a few days ago distraught about a situation at a building site. She stated she went with him to the site, then returned to City Hall and brought Mr. Palzer back with them to look at the situation, which involved debris on the street. They resolved to contact the developer and give him 24 hours to clean up the area. Mr. Palzer added that as of noon it had not been cleaned. Council Member Capra recommended another call be made to the developer. Council Member Broussard-Vickers felt a stronger position should be taken. City Attorney Hoeft indicated the City has the authority to have someone come out and bill the developer. Motion bv Council Member Broussard Vickers. seconded bv Council Member Capra to direct staff to have area in Question cleaned and billed to developer due to his lack of response. All aves. Motion carried unanimouslv. Mayor Sweeney indicated he had spoken with Ms. Moore-Sykes about the structure of management. He stated that currently the Council has the authority to hire or fire. He wants to change that so the Council acts more as a Board of Directors and works through Ms. Moore-Sykes, who would handle staff situations. Council Member Capra indicated the Mayor is suggesting Centerville have a City Manager, rather than City Administrator. Mayor Sweeney indicated he was not, just proposing a different structure. Page 16 of20