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CITY OF
FINANCE COMMITTEE
WAS H I N GTON
MARCH 16, 2009
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Nancy Backus called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room at Auburn City Hall, located at 25 West Main
Street in Auburn. Chair Backus and Member Norman were present. Vice
Chair Peloza was excused. Present during the meeting were Mayor Peter
B. Lewis, City Attorney Daniel B. Heid, Finance Director Shelley Coleman,
Human Resources/Property and Risk Management Director Brenda
Heineman, Information Services Director Lorrie Rempher and City Clerk
Danielle Daskam.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Minutes of the March 2, 2009 Finance Committee meeting.
Member Norman moved to approve the March 2, 2009 minutes.
Chair Backus concurred.
MOTION CARRIED. 2-0
I11. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Vouchers
1. Claims
F4.9.5
Claims check numbers 383463 through 383856 in the
amount of $2,956,864.61 and wire transfer in the amount of
$4,722.00 and dated March 16, 2009.
2. Payroll
F4.9.2
Payroll check numbers 525882 to 525985 in the amount of
$863,064.53 and electronic deposit transmissions in the
amount of $1,197,756.41 for a grand total of $2,060,820.94
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for the pay period covering February 26, 2009 to March 11,
2009.
Committee members reviewed the consent items.
Member Norman moved to approve the consent items. Chair
Backus concurred.
MOTION CARRIED. 2-0.
IV. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. Ordinances
1. Ordinance No. 6226
F3.22
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, amending Ordinance No. 6215, the 2009-2010
Biennial Budget Ordinance and authorizing amendment to
the City of Auburn 2009-2010 Budget as set forth in
Schedule "A"
Finance Director Coleman presented a copy of Schedule A
with changes highlighted. Committee members briefly
reviewed the Ordinance.
Member Norman moved to forward Ordinance No. 6226 to
the full Council. Chair Backus concurred.
MOTION CARRIED. 2-0.
B. Resolutions
A. Resolution No. 4460
A3.14.4, A3.14
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, constituting an Order regarding the maximum
permitted basic programming service rate set forth in the
Federal Communications Commission Form 1240 filed by
Comcast on or about April 1, 2008
Information Services Director Rempher explained that
Resolution No. 4460 confirms the cable rates for a one year
period. She noted that Comcast Cable agreed to eliminate
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its $1.16 per user per month fee for build-out of its cable
system effective July 1, 2009. The net savings to the
customer will be approximately $0.81 per month due to
renegotiation of the franchise fee.
Member Norman moved to forward Resolution No. 4460 to
the full Council. Chair Backus concurred.
MOTION CARRIED. 2-0.
B. Resolution No. 4461
A3.14.4, A3.14
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, constituting an Order regarding the maximum
permitted equipment and installation rates set forth in the
Federal Communications Commission Form 1205 filed by
Comcast Cable Communications LLC on or about April 1,
2008
Resolution No. 4461 sets the rate for cable hardware and
equipment for a twelve month period. The rate table is
published with the Federal Communications Commission.
Member Norman moved to forward Resolution No. 4461 to
the full Council. Chair Backus concurred.
MOTION CARRIED. 2-0.
C. Resolution No. 4464
03.11
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn,
Washington, declaring its intent to participate in the National
League of Cities (NLC) Prescription Discount Card Program
Human Resources/Risk & Property Management Director
Heineman presented Resolution No. 4464 which declares
the City's intent to participate in a prescription discount card
program offered through the National League of Cities. The
discount card provides on average a twenty percent savings
on prescriptions not covered by other insurance. The
discount cards are free, and there are no age or income
requirements. Enrollment will be available on line, at City
Hall, the Library, the Senior Center and other locations
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throughout the city. The program kickoff is scheduled for
May 1St
Member Norman moved to forward Resolution No. 4464 to
the full Council. Chair Backus concurred.
MOTION CARRIED. 2-0.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Resolution No. 4463
03.4.1.7
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington,
to accept the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report (CAPER) for the 2008 program year
Committee members reviewed Resolution No. 4463.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the
meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
APPROVED THE DAY OF APRIL 2009.
~ f Nancy B k, Chair Danielle Daskam, City Clerk
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