Minutes Conference Bd 3 4 02
City Conference Board Meeting
March 4, 2002
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 441.16 of the 1999 Code of Iowa, the
Dubuque City Conference Board met in the Carnegie Stout Public Library Auditorium on
rdth
3 Floor, 360 W. 11 St., Dubuque, Iowa at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to
conduct a public hearing on the Dubuque City Assessor’s budget, for the fiscal year
2002 - 2003.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Terry Duggan at 4:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken. Those present were:
City Council: Mayor Terry Duggan
Patricia Cline
Joyce Connors arrived at 4:03
Ann Michalski arrived at 4:09
Daniel Nicholson arrived at 4:09
School Board: Donna Bauerly
Karen Behr arrived at 4:03
Supervisors: Alan Manternach
Donna Smith
Jim Waller
Also present were: John Ganshirt, negotiator for the City Conference Board, City
Assessor, Rick Engelken and Deputy Assessor, Kim Reittinger.
The first order of business was to approve the minutes of February 11, 2002 meeting of
the City Conference Board. A motion was made by Ms. Smith, and seconded by Mr.
Waller to approve the minutes of that meeting. All members voted “Aye.” Motion
carried.
Rick Engelken then presented the Proof of Publication of the fiscal 2002-2003 City
Assessor’s proposed budget. A motion was made by Ms. Smith to receive and file the
Proof of Publication. Ms. Cline seconded the motion. All members voted “Aye.” Motion
carried.
The next item on the agenda is the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Mr. John
Ganshirt gave a talk on his position as chief negotiator for the Conference Board. He
explained his procedures in negotiating for the conference board. At that time the
conference board requested Mr. Ganshirt to have a meeting prior to the opening of the
negotiations for the new 2003-2004 contract. Mr. Ganshirt will meet with the board prior
to negotiations for the 2003-2004 bargaining agreement. Ms. Smith made a motion to
approve the collective bargaining agreement. Mr. Waller seconded the motion. All
members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried.
Mayor Duggan then asked it there were any protests against the City Assessor’s
proposed 2002-2003 budget, Mr. Engelken commented that the office has not heard
from anyone. Ms. Michalski commented on how pleased she is with the budget. A
motion was made by Mr. Waller to adopt the budget and Ms. Michalski seconded the
motion. All members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried.
As there was no further business, Mr. Nicholson made a motion to adjourn; Mr. Waller
seconded the motion. All members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m.