01-28-1987 CCMMINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING - HUTCHINSON CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1987
Mayor Ackland called the adjourned Council meeting of January 27, 1987 back to
order at 5:10 P.M. Present were: Alderman Mike Carls, Alderman John Mlinar,
Alderman Marlin Torgerson, Alderman Pat Mikulecky, and Mayor Paul L. Ackland.
Also present: City Administrator Gary D. Plotz and Finance Director Kenneth B.
Merrill.
CONSIDERATION OF WITHHOLDING 2.5 PERCENT PAY ADJUSTMENT FOR POLICE CHIEF
UNTIL RESOLUTION OF STATUS OF CHARGES AGAINST POLICE CHIEF (REQUESTED BY
MAYOR PAUL L. ACKLAND)
Mayor Ackland continued the discussion from the January 27, 1987 Council meet-
ing regarding the 2.5 percent pay increase for Police Chief O'Borsky.
City Administrator Plotz reported he had received legal opinion from Attorney
Dennis O'Brien of LeFevere law firm that it would be appropriate to withhold the
pay increase until the issue was resolved. It was his opinion that any increase
given could send conflicting signals to the Police Chief or the Police Commis-
sion that the City Council was thinking positively about the position.
Alderman Torgerson moved to withold the 2.5 percent pay adjustment for the
Police Chief until the charges have been resolved. Motion seconded by Alderman
Mikulecky and carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF REVIEW OF PROPOSALS FROM FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS
Following discussion on the procedure with the bond consultant proposals, the
motion was made by Alderman Carls for City staff to review the proposals and
narrow it down to the two top consultants and present to City Council on Feb-
ruary 10 for a final decision. Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and carried
unanimously.
CLAIM FROM JAMES SCHAEFER FOR PAYMENT OF LEGAL SERVICES
It was reported that former city attorney James Schaefer had submitted a bill
for $500 to cover services performed on behalf of the City from December 9, 1986
to December 15, 1986. His leave of absence took effect December 9, 1986.
Following discussion, Alderman Torgerson moved to pay the claim to Jim Schaefer.
Motion seconded by Alderman Mlinar and unanimously carried.
CHANGE OF DATE FOR CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP/SPECIAL MEETING
The date for the Council workshop/special meeting was changed from February 12,
1987 to February 11, 1987 at 5:30 P.M. inasmuch as Alderman Carls was not avail-
able for the former date.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:26 P.M.