City Council Minutes 2005 10 25 SP

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City Council Special Meeting Minutes October 25, 2005 Page 4 of 7 Council member Keany responded to Susan Morris's question of Council by stating he wished he would have encouraged Council member Van Pelt to disclose more fully the nature of the conflict and to recuse herself and leave the meetings. He stated his disservice to Council member Van Pelt and to the City was he did not urge her to follow the procedure outlined in the Ethics Code. Mayor Sisk took responsibility for not asking Council member Van Pelt to disclose the reason for her conflict of interest and to leave the room. He stated the Council has used Advisory Judges for opinions on ethics questions and will continue to use unbiased jurists in ethics matters. He voiced his respect for Council member Van Pelt and stated it is unfortunate it had to come to an ethics code complaint. He addressed the ethics training proposed in the recommended disposition and viewed it as an opportunity to reeducate the Council. He fully supported the disposition offered by Mr. Josephsohn. Mayor Sisk requested public comment. There were no comments. Special Prosecutor Josephsohn emphasized the Council members are good, honest people. He viewed ethics training as an invitation to improve the Council's awareness of ethics. He noted no one is perfect and reeducation and training benefits everyone. He stated Council member Van Pelt eagerly accepted the opportunity to attend ethics training. He asked this not be considered penal but reeducation. City Attorney Light outlined the process, which the City followed, pursuant to the Ethics Code. The complaint was filed with the City's Prosecuting Attorney, who referred the matter to an advisory judge. The advisory judge appointed Mr. Josephsohn as Special Prosecutor. MOTION: Mayor Sisk moved the findings and proposed disposition of the ethics complaint against Council member Van Pelt be approved, seconded by Council member Marsella. Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Recused: Council member Van Pelt. Absent: Council member Brown. 2006 PROPOSED BUDGET - public hearing (continued from 10118/05- advertised Daily Camera 10/15/05) Council member Van Pelt returned to the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Mayor Sisk opened the public hearing and requested Staff introduction. City Manager Simmons presented the 2006 proposed budget. The projected property tax revenue is $2,646,273. The 2006 projected sales tax revenue is $9,876,887. The 2006 General Fund Revenues total $13,240,241 and the Expenses total $13,212,976. The beginning cash in the general fund, special