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Motion k~{ Co~cil~rber (bx to accept the tesi~nation of ~, Ci~efton Berc~ a~ to not adopt the re/ated resolution recjardir~j &ccr~.,~] vacation, c~rpensatory and sick leave. Further Discussion~ Co~cilme~ber COx Btated that ~. Berg's letter of resignation refers to ~earable pressure received fr~r Oouncilmsrber (Mx. Gouncilmerber (Dx stated that he spends ~o time at City Hall other than at Gouncil meet/ngs and his only intent in questioning people is to uphold accountability to the taxpayers. (Duncilmerber (Dx stated that he believes there are questionable areas with respect to Mr. Berg's omT~nsatory and vacation time and there are so~e lmrticular dates he would like verified prior to adopting a resolution. Oooncilmember Gox noted that this resignation, and Mr. Schnelle's resignation, were fresh items h~ought to Cot~cil and Council did not have any time to review the aspects of the resolutions. Cot~cilme~ber Cox stated that he is requesting an audit of the dates and values specified in the resolution regarding Mr. Berg's resignation; the proposed resolution was oertified by the City's Finance Offioer, but he is a mew e~plcyee and not sure of the r~ifications of that person's certification. Mayor ~eitman stated that he is concerned with Iter %6 of the proposed resolution (City will not mometarily compem-ate Mr. Berg for compensatory time earned between 9-17-85 and 10-4-85). Mayor Beitman stated that he has no prohler o~pensating Mr. Berg as stated in the resolution if an audit proves the figures and dates to be accurate and City ordinanoe supports the accumulation of that time. Mayor Heitman stated that a~mther ooncern to him is whether or mot the prooedure for disbursement specified in the resolution is the most beneficial procedure frc~ the City's standpoint. Councilme~ber (Dx inquired if the Personnel __Germ_. ittee has reviewed the lxoposed resolution. Go~cilme~ber Reimann replied that the Personnel (Dmmittee has not reviewed the resolution; stated he has no probler with the resolution as presented and if ~ted information is s;,~mitted to change what is specified in the resolution Ixior to Mr. Berg's leaving emplc~y with Ramsey, the terms in the resolution can be adjusted. Com~cilme~ber COx stated that Councilme~ber Reimann's suggestion is putting the cart before the horse. Councilmember Reimann stated that he can' t ~.~ how the dates and figures in the resolution can be changed unless CouncLlme~ber Gox has something that he has not seen. Mayor Heitman stated that he would adopt the resolution pending an audit of dates and figures; should the City go to an outside audit? Com%cilmember Reimann stated that an audit will not lxove anything unless someone has some inforsmtion that should be brought forward; in the meantime, this resolution should take it's course. Mr. Berg stated that if Com~cilme~ber (Mx has something to ~,h~it, he should do it now. (D~u~cilme~ber Gox noted that he has received a letter fr~m Mr. Berg requesting that matters concerning him not be addressed at the (Muncil Feetings. (k)~cil~ember COx stated that as a representative of the taxpayers he should have the c~ortumity to review the aspects of the resolution. Mr. Berg agreed with Com%cilme~ber (]ox' right to review his l~yroll 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 earmed is legitimate and he should have the option to take it in the manner he desires. Mayor l{eitman inquired if it isn't aPiXolxiate 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 ~eitman to amen~ the motion to include that disbursement of those items specified in the resolution will be in a manner that is in Sept~ber 17, 1985 Page 5 of 11