Minutes - Conference Bd 2 11 02City Conference Board Meeting
February 11, 2002
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 441.16 of the 1999 Code of Iowa, the Dubuque
City Conference Board met in the Dubuque County Supervisors Chambers, 4m Floor Court
House, 720 Central Avenue, 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 the fiscal year 2002.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Terry Duggan at 4:00 p.m.
Roll call was token. Those present were:
City Council:
Mayor Terry Duggan
John Markham
Ann Michalski
Daniel Nicholson
School Board:
Donna Bauerly
Karen Behr
Ted Stieber
arrived at 4:03
arrived at 4:12
Supervisors:
Alan Mantemach
Donna Smith
Jim Waller
Also present were: City Assessor Rick Engelken and Deputy Assessor Klm Reittinger.
A motion was made by Mr. Waller and seconded by Mr. Nicholson to approve the minutes of
Sept. 10, 2001 City conference board meeting minutes. All members present voted "Aye".
Motion carried.
The next item on the agenda was to review and appoint two board of review positions.
A motion ~vas made by Ms. Smith and seconded by Mr. Markham to reappoint the two existing
members of the board of review. Those members were Ruth Ann Hanson & John Ganshirt. All
members present voted "Aye". Motion carried.
Mr. Engelken then made the presentation of the proposed 2002-2003 City Assessor's Budget.
Mr. Engelken explained the differences in the expenditures for 2000 - 2001, budgeted and
estimated expenditures for 2001 - 2002. The insurance, chief deputy and field appraisers
differences were due to the vacancy in those positions for about 5 months after Frank Frost
retired. The appeals fund is being increased, currently we have 3 lawsuits against our office for
assessments. Mr. Engelken is requesting a 3% pay increase for himself and his deputy.
Discussion was held on the collective bargaining unit, the contract has been put to a vote and
accepted, pending the approval of the conference board. A lengthy discussion was held on who
does the negotiating for the conference board. It was noted that John Ganshirt is the negotiator,
and Mr. Engelken is going to check into the history of the negotiator, where he gets his direction
from, and final agreements.
Next item discussed was computers and software. Mr. Engelken has a long-range plan for
budgeting for adequate computers, software, and maintenance. In 2004 when the new appraisal
is completed the assessor's information will be on the county website, with all information
regarding the property.
A motion was made by Ms. Smith and seconded by Mr. Waller to approve the publication and
set the date of March 4, 2002 in the Carnegie Stout Public Library Auditorium at 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Engelken then handed out the progress report for reappraisal. So far we have been about
70% billed out, also they are about 72% completed with the project. Lot sizing is completed,
data collection is pretty well completed. Now they will start placing values on the properties.
They are looking to be completed by March or April of 2003. At this point the assessor's office
is planning a mailing to each residential property owner informing them of the interior listing of
their house.
As there was no further business, Mr. Mantemach made a motion to adjourn, Mr. Waller
seconded the motion. All members present voted "Aye". Motion carded.
Meeting adjottrned at 4:50 p.m.