HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.25.77 Special Council Minutes MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
SPECIAL
JULY 25, 1977
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Akin, Councilmen Johnson, Kuchera, McElmury, Whittier
Also Present: Administrator Ford
2. The minutes of previous meeting was deferred.
3. The Mayor took note of the fact that the press had been notified prior to
the meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to review the applications which
had been received in response to the publication of vacancy in the position of
Finance Director and to review the recommendations made by the City Administrator
which included the interviewing of one candidate. The council then spent consider-
able time interviewing Don Hawes for the position. Following the interview Mr.
Hawes was excused and the council discussed the matter among themselves. Motion
by Akin, second by Whittier that Mr. Hawes be hired as Finance Director at a
starting salary of $14,600 with a beginning date of August 15, 1977, and in
accordance with the position description dated June 20, 1977, a copy of
which is hereby attached and becomes a part of these minutes. APIF, motion
carried.
4. Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
William J. Ford
City Administrator APPROVED
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
CITY OF FARMINGTON
DEPARRENT OF ADMINISTRATION
DATE: JUNE 20, 1977
POSITION TITLE: FINANCE DIRECTOR
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Establish, implement, take charge of and be responsible
Tor a comprehensive inane and personnel division of the Administration Department,
including the supervision and training of individuals within that division.
SPECIFIC ASSIGNAENTS AND FUNCTIONS:
FINANCE: Conceive, create and operate an accounting system that will incor-
porate all functions of finance and accounting dealing with the General Fund,
Liquor Fund, Water Fund, HRA Fund and approximately 30 other specialized
municipal funds. Areas of responsibility including but not limited to:
Budget, Audit, trial balance, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing,
collections, .deposits, bank reconciliation, investments, special assessments,
, journal and ledger accounting, payroll, tax increment financing, records
keeping, phonetic filing, and information retrieval, regular and specific
reports, staff studies analysis and correspondence.
PERSONNEL: Conceive, create and maintain an efficient and comprehensive
system of dealing with personnel matters including but not limited to:
Individual earning records, accumulated paid leave cards, personnel jackets,
entry and exit informational interviews, city personnel policy and amendments
thereto, analytical data and comparative studies.
SPECIAL: Institute and implement the necessary steps to incorporate into a
Burroughs L3000 computer the maximum accounting modes including Liquor Inven-
tory, special assessments, general accounting (chart of accounts) and budget.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: A degree in accounting. Minimum of
tree years in municipal accounting or closely allied field. Some supervisory of
demonstrated leadership ability desirable.
ACCOUNTABILITY/INDEPENDENCE: Reports directly to the City Administrator. Professional
and technical s ills must e sufficient to allow maximum initiative and independence
with a minimum of direction or guidance.
SALARY: $14,500 - $16,500 per year depending upon qualifications.
OTHER:
1. Probation - One year
2. Transportation - 12t per mile on special trips with prior authorization.
3. Conferences/Conventions - Annual LMM Convention, annual State Convention
of Municipal Clerks and Finance Directors.
4. Overtime - Exempt