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I I I I I ! I I I ,I I I I I I I I I Motion by Co~cilmerber COx to acoept the resignation of Mr. Clayton Berg and to not adopt the related resolution regarding accrued vacation, oc~pensatory and sick leave. Further Discussion: Comcil~ber Oox stated that Mr. Berg's letter of resignation refers to mbearable ~zessure reoeived Oomacilmember Oox stated that he spends ~o time at City Hall other than at Co~cil meetings and his only intent in questioning people is to uiahold accountability to the taxpayers. OouncLlme~ber Cbx stated that he believes there are questionable areas with respect to Mr. Berg's ~0mpensatory and vacation time and there are sc~e p~rticular dates he would like verified prior to adopting a resolution. Gouncilm~ber Oox ~oted that this resignation, and Mr. Schnelle's resignation, were fresh it~rs brought to Oouncil and Council did not have any time to review the aspects of the resolutions. Councilmember Gox stated that he is requesting an audit of the dates and values specified in the resolution regarding Mr. Berg's resignation; the lxoposed resolt~tion was ~ertified by the City's Finanoe Offioer, but he is a r~w ~rployee and not sure of the r~rifications of that person's o~rtification. Mayor Hei~an stated that he is ooncerned with Item ~6 of the lxoposed resolution (City will ~ot monetarily oompensate Mr. Berg for ~ompensatory time roamed between 9-17-85 and 10-4-85). Mayor Hei~ran stated that he has ~o problem oompensating Mr. Berg as stated in the resolution if an audit proves the figures and dates to be accurate and City ordinanoe supports the acc~ulation of that time. Mayor Heitman stated that another ~onoern to him is whether or not the prooedure for disbursement specified in the resolution is the most ber~ficial lxocedure frc~ the City's standpoint. Co~ncil~mber Gox inquired if the Personnel Gc~mittee has reviewed the proposed resolution. Councilm~ber Reimann replied that the Personnel G0~mittee has not reviewed the resolution; stated be has no problem with the resolution as presented and if documented information is suk~itted to change what is specified in the resolution prior to Mr. Berg's leaving employ with Ramsey, the terms in the resolution can be adjusted. Goun~ber COx stated that Gouncilm~ber Reimann's suggestion is putting the cart before the horse. Oouncil~ber Reimann stated that he can' t ~-: how the dates and figures in the resolution can be changed unless Gouncilm~mber COx has s(~ething that he has not seen. Mayor ~ei~an stated that he would adopt the resolution pending an audit of dates and figures; should the City go to an outside audit? Councilm~ber Reimann stated that an audit will not prove anything unless s~eone has some inforartion that should be brought forward; in the meantime, this resolution should take it's ~ourse. Mr. Berg stated that if Gouncil~ber Cox has s~rething to suk~it, he should do it now. Gouncil~ber COx noted that he has reoeived a letter fr~ Mr. Berg requesting that matters ~onoerning him mot be addressed at the Council ~eetings. Gouncilm~r~er (Dx stated that as a representative of the taxpayers he should have the opportunity to review the aspects of the resolution. Mr. Berg agreed with Gouncilm~mber (Dx' right to review his payroll reoords. Mayor Heitman stated that he wants the disbursement method to be in the best interest of the City. Mr. Berg stated that his vacation earned is legitimate and he should have the option to take it in the manner he desires. Mayor Hei~an inquired if it isn't appropriate for the City to pay it in the manner the City chooses. Mr. Berg stated that the City does have that option as long as ordinances are not violated. Motion by Mayor Heitman to amend the motion to include that disbursement of those items specified in the resolution will be in a ~m%ner that is in September 17, 1985