HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-03-05 Finance and Safety Minutes Finance Safety Committee
March 5, 2007 5:00 p.m.
Present: Jim Haggerton, Chair; Joan Hernandez and Dennis Robertson, Councilmembers.
Rhonda Berry, City Administrator; Bev Willison, Administrative Secretary.
Business Agenda
A. Resolution supporting employee Wellness Program
Ms. Willison briefly explained the need for the council resolution of support. Although the requirements
on the AWC WellCity award application have not changed significantly, AWC has been advised by their
auditor that the Wellness Committee guidelines submitted in prior years are no longer sufficient to meet
the specific requirement of the City having adopted a resolution or ordinance that states the public
purpose of the wellness program. It is for this reason that a resolution showing council support of
wellness has been drafted. Ms. Willison explained that many other cities are facing the same issue this
year in their application process. Discussion followed highlighting some of the 2006 wellness activities
and goals. Ms. Willison indicated that she and Stephanie Brown would be providing a special
presentation to the Council later this spring, including a slide show and explanation of program activities.
Councilmember Robertson stated he would be proud to give support to this program. Unanimous
approval. Forward to March 12 Committee of the Whole.
Miscellaneous
A. Emergency preparedness of fire stations
Councilmember Robertson requested a discussion of Tukwila fire station emergency preparedness be
placed on the agenda for the next Finance Safety meeting, inviting Public Works Director Jim Morrow,
Fire Chief Nick Olivas, and Finance Director Kevin Fuhrer to attend. Mr. Morrow has predicted a cost of
up to $2 million for needed supplies and wiring to bring our four stations up to the required emergency
preparedness standards. Councilmember Robertson stated he would like to move ahead this year, rather
than delay until 2008, even if this required a staggered phase -in of the stations. Ms. Berry indicated
monies could possibly be found in 303 Facilities or identified elsewhere. Councilmember Robertson
recommended using this year's money this year. Unanimous approval to add to March 19 Finance
Safety agenda.
B. Monthly /annual financial reports
Councilmember Hernandez requested a more complete explanation of the monthly /annual financial
reports. It was agreed a discussion/explanation from Finance Director Kevin Fuhrer would be helpful.
Ms. Berry inquired if the entire Council would benefit from these discussions, instead of limiting them to
the Finance Safety Committee. Councilmember Robertson acknowledged the explanation of the
annual reports should take place at the Committee of the Whole meetings. Chairperson Haggerton asked
that Mr. Fuhrer provide a report to Finance Safety at the next meeting, and a decision would be made
following as to whether or not this information would be more beneficial presented to all
councilmembers. Unanimous approval to add to March 19 Finance Safety agenda.
C. Outstanding resolutions
Chairperson Haggerton asked if there were other issues in the City requiring resolutions that Council was
not aware of, similar to the resolution supporting wellness. Ms. Berry indicated an audit might be able to
identify other issues, but there was no good way to do a search absent an audit. Information only.
Adjournment: 6:10 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
Minutes by BW. Reviewed by RB.