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City Conference Board Meeting
February 1, 2010
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 441.16 of the 2007 Code of Iowa, the
th
Dubuque City Conference Board met in the Dubuque County Supervisors Chambers, 4
Floor Court House, 720 Central Ave., Dubuque, Iowa at 4:00 p.m. The purpose of the
meeting is the presentation and explanation of the Dubuque City Assessor’s budget for
fiscal year 2010 and to set the budget for public hearing.
Meeting was called to order by acting chairperson Joyce Connors at 4:18 p.m.
Roll call was taken. Those present were:
City Council: Joyce Connors
Ric Jones
Kevin Lynch
School Board: Craig Beytien
Otto Krueger
Supervisors: Eric Manternach
Donna Smith
Wayne Demmer
Also present were John Ganshirt, negotiator for the City Conference Board, along with
City Assessor Rick Engelken and Deputy Assessor Kim Reittinger.
The first order of business was to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2009 and January
14, 2010 meetings of the City Conference Board. Ms. Smith made a motion to approve
the minutes. Mr. Beytien seconded the motion. All members present voted “Aye.”
Motion carried.
Mr. Engelken then made presentation of the 2010-2011 proposed City Assessor’s Budget.
Mr. Engelken explained the differences in the expenditures for 2009 – 2010, and
estimated expenditures for 2010 – 2011.
Discussion was held on the proposed budget. Mr. Engelken answered all questions. Ms.
Smith made a motion to freeze salaries at their present level and to reduce the tax asking
by that amount. Mr. Jones seconded that motion. All members voted “Aye.” Motion
Carried. Mr. Demmer made a motion and seconded by Mr. Jones to approve for
publication the City Assessor’s budget and to meet on March 1, 2010 in the Supervisor’s
Chambers of the Court House at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of a public hearing on the City
Assessor’s budget. All members voted “Aye.” Motion carried.
Next on the agenda is the collective bargaining agreement. Mr. Ganshirt updated the
Board on City and County contracts. After a lengthy discussion Ms. Smith made a
motion for Mr. Ganshirt to negotiate a contract in the parameters set. Mr. Krueger
seconded that motion. All members present voted “Aye.” Motion carried.
Next order of business was to appoint a Board of Review position. Due to lack of time it
was decided to put this on the March 1, 2010 agenda.
Being there no further business Mr. Krueger made a motion to adjourn and Ms. Smith
seconded the motion. All members present voted “Aye.” Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:07 p.m.