City Council Minutes 1975 08 21 - Laserfiche WebLink

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ORDINANCE 11483 CITY TREASURER SALARY cont'd RESOLUTION FOR ABOLISHMENT OF ELECTED POSITIONS CITY TREASURER & CITY CLERK Councilman Caranci asked if the State Statutes state that the City needs a Treasurer. Attorney Morris stated that the City Treasurer can be appointed he does not need to be elected. Councilman Caranci asked Mr. Krahl if there is any problem with the issuing of bonds and an elected City Treasurer. Mr. Krahl stated that there are many cities who appoint their treasurer and clerks. He stated that there would be no problem with the bond issue if the positions were appointed. Councilman Caranci called for a question on the motion. Council defeated the publishing of Ordinance #483 increasing the City Treasurer salary. Councilman Caranci then entertained a motion for Council to instruct the City Attorney to draw up a Resolution to be placed on the November ballot eliminating the election of the City Clerk and City Treasurer and put to the appointment by City Council. Seconded by Councilwoman Dhieux. Councilman DiCarlo asked City Clerk Santilli her feelings on the ap- pointment of the office of City Clerk. She stated that she had no objection and preferred the position to be appointed rather then elected. Councilman Berry felt the efficiency of the position would be served better under someone who is directly responsible to the City Administrator. With no other comments Council approved the motion to have the resolution drawn up. Mr. Wurl stated that if the position of City Clerk is put in for the appointment by Council the salary will be worked into the Personel Policy and Ordinance #482 will be void. Councilman DiCarlo moved that the City Attorney report be accepted and placed on file. Seconded by Councilman Berry. Motion carried. -5-