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ITEM TITLE: BUDGET COMMITTEE INTERVIEWS
November 26, 2007
Work Session
Finance ~
Bob.Brew~
726-3698
15 Minutes
ACTION
REQUESTED:
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
Interview one candidate for the vacancy in Ward 2 on the Budget Committee.
The Budget Committee has a vacancy in Ward 1 due to the December 31, 2007
term expiration of Darnell Manning. Mr. Manning resigned the Budget Committee
in April of 2007, shortly before the first meeting, and the position could not be
refilled during the Budget Committee process. Me. Manning served one term on
the Committee and would be eligible to reapply; however he has not done so. The
person appointed to the Ward 1 position will serve a three year term that will
expire on December 31,2010. No applications have currently been received for
this position.
The Budget Committee has a vacancy in Ward 2 due to the December 31, 2007
term expiration of Mark Molina. Mr. Molina served one year to complete the
remainder of Hillary Larson-Wylie' s term. Mr. Molina is eligible to reapply for
another term on the Committee. The person appointed to the Ward 2 position will
serve a three year t~rm that will expire on December 31,2010. One application has
been received for this position.
The Budget Committee has a vacancy in Ward 5 due to the resignation of Diana
Garcia. The person appointed will serve the remainder of Ms. Garcia's term which
will expire on December 31, 2009. No applications have currently been received
for this position.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Interview Questions
Attachment B: Application of Mark Molina
Attachment C: Budget Committee Charge
Attachment D: Budget Committee News Release
Attachment E. . Budget Committee Display Ad
Attachment F: Springfield Budget Committee Member Profiles
I)ISCUSSION:
In response to the news release dated October 19,2007 and a display ad in the
Register-Guard dated November 6, 2007, one application has been received for the
Ward 2 opening. No applications for the other two available positions on the
Budget Committee have been received.
The Council is requested to interview one applicant for Ward 2 (Mr. Mark Molina).
Budget Committee appointments are scheduled to be ratified at the Regular Session
Meeting on December 3,2007. '
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Budget Committee Interview Questions
1. Describe some personal goals that you wish to achieve by serving on the
Springfield Budget Committee.
2. What do you feel are the most crucial service priorities for the City of
Springfield?
3. The City is subject to the effects of rising prices for the goods and services we
buy, just like any other organization, but the City's ability to increase revenue
to cover those costs is limited. As a budget committee member, what types
of suggestions would you have to help offset the annual impacts of inflation
on the provision of city services?
4. Sometimes the members of the Budget Committee have different opinions on
how the citizens' money should be spent. Your opinions may differ from other
members of the Committee. How would you make sure your opinion was
heard? If your opinion was not the majority, how would you go about
"mending fences" with those you disagree with, in order to deliver the best
budget possible?
5. The City provides a large number of services to the community. Sometimes
these services benefit everyone, like Police patrols, and the Council believes
everyone should pay for them through general taxes. At other times, if a City
service only benefits a small group (for instance Building Permit services), the
Council may choose to have the people who benefit pay directly through user
fees. Sometimes services benefit specific groups AND the public, so the
Council may choose to fund them through a combination of general revenues
and specific fees.
If you were on the Budget Committee and were looking at one of the City's
services to decide how much should be funded through general taxes and
how much through specific fees on customers, what questions would you
want to have answered in order to make your decision?
6. One of the purposes of the Budget Committee is to get the citizens of
Springfield involved in setting the priorities of the City. Describe to the
Council how you would raise the interest of your friends or co-workers in City
government? '
7. The Budget. Committee meets on Tuesdays in April and May, generally for a
total of four or five meetings. The meetings start at 5:30 or 6:00 and usually
last three hours. There is occasionally a mid-year meeting in December or
January. Will you be able to meet the time requirements of the Committee?
8. Do you have any questions for us?
Attachment A
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APPLICATION
NOV 13 2007
City Manager's Office
225 Fifth Street
Springfield. OR 97477
(541) 726-3700
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City of Springfield
Citizen Advisory Board / Commission / Committee
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Applicant's signature Date
~ ReturA this application to the City Manager's Office, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield,OR 97477
For more information please call the City Manager's Office at 726-3700
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Questions for the Budget Committee Applicant
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1. Please discuss why you are interested in serving on the City's Budget
Committee.
2. What are your time commitments and availability, which may affect
service on the Budget Committee?
3. Do you have any experience related to municipal finance or other
public sector budgeting? Please discuss.
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March 4, 2004
Budget Committee
CHARGE
The Budget Committee is provided for in State Law. It is responsible for reviewing the
fmancial plans and policies of the City, including the review of the Annual Budget and
the recommendation of the Annual B:udgets to the City Council.
Source of Existence:
Bylaws:
Code:
State/Council
No
No
Sunset Date:
Mandatory
Membership
Number:
In City:
Out of City:
12
12
None
. Terms (2 max):
3- Years staggered terms
Ward:
Qualifier:
Yes (not required by State Law)
6 members from the Council and 6 citizens by Ward
(Citizen members may not be officers, agents or
employees of the City, per ORS 294.336(4).
Appointed By:
Council application and interview
Meeting Time:
Varies through Budget Season _
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Funding Source:
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Staff Liaison:
Jeff Towery, Assistant City Manager, 726';3700
Bob Duey, Finance Director, 726-3740
Council Liaison:
All Council
(Note: the Mayor may participate with the approval
of the Budget Committee as an ex-officio, non-voting
member.)
cmo/common/bcclbudget
Last Revised: 3/4/04
Attachment C
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www.ci.springfield.or.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 19, 2007
Contact: Niel Laudati 726-3780
'""-J Media Advisory '""-J
APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR
CITY BUDGET COMMITTEE
The city is seeking applications for three open positions on the Springfield Budget Committee. The
deadline for submitting applications is 5:00 p.m., November 16, 2007, with interviews scheduled
for Monday, November 26,2007. The appointment by the City Council will be made on December
3,2007, Application forms are available in the City Manager's Office in City Hall, 225 Fifth Street,
. - Quring regular business hours.
_..,-.,Applicants.aresQught to represent Wards 1,2 and 5 and will serve term expiring on December 31,
. 2009 or December 31, 2010.
Pleasevisit www.ci.springfield.or.us/pubworks/GIS Web oage/06 GIS Standard Map.htm to see a
Ward map.
-- .Backgr:ound: The Budget Committee reviews the. city' s -financial plans and policies, including the
annual budget.-The 12 member Committee is comprised of the six elected City Councilors and six
members from the community, Appointed by the City Council, each of the Committee's six
communitymem~ers must live in the ward they represent. Meetings are typically held between.
April and June, but the committee may also meet on an "as needed" basis.
One position is open to Ward 1 residents. The person appointed will serve a three-year term which
will expire on December 3 1, 2010. The position is cUI!ently vacant.
One position is ,open to Ward 2 residents, The person appointed will serve a three-year tenn
which will expire on December 31, 2010. The current Budget Committee representative for this
ward is eligible to reapply for another tenn.
One position is open to Ward 5 residents. The person appointed will complete the current three~
year term which will expire on December 31, 2009.
Attachment D - Page 1 of 2
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What: City accepting applications for three open positions on the City Budget Coinmittee:
When: The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m., November 16, 2007.
Where: Applications are available at City Hall in the City Manager's Office or by calling Cindy
Stripling at 726-3622. .
Additional Information: Contact Bob Brew, Budget Officer at 726-3698.
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S?RINGFlELD
City of Springfield
Make a Difference in Springfield
Work side by side withyoUI City COlmcilor to review the city's
budget as part of the Budget Comminee. Appointed by the council,
the comminee reviews the city's financial plans and policies,
including the annual budget. Meetings are typically held between
April and June, but the comminee may also meet on an '.as
needed" basis.
ine city is seeking applications ror three open positions on the Springfield Budget
Committee. ine deadline forsubmining applications is 5 :00 p.m., November 16, 2007,
with interviews scheduled for Monday, November 26. 2007. The appoinnnent by the
City Council will be made on December 3,2007. Application rorms are available in
the City Manager's Office in City Hall, 2:5 Fifth Scree!, during regular business hours~
What: Apply to become a member of the Budget Committee
Y\"here: Applications are available at City Hall in the City Manager's Office
Contact: The City's Budget Officer at 726-3698 with questions
www.cLspringfield.or.us
AttachmentE
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Vacant hm: 12/31/2007
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Wylie Hiilary hm: 744-9699 Councilor
339 South E Street wk: 343-2993
Springfield OR 97477 email:
Molina Mark hm: 517-9082 1 1/21/2007 12/31/2007
146 E Street wk: 747-7445
Springfield OR 97477 email:
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ballew Anne hm: Councilor
953 C Street wk: 744-9324 "
Springfield OR 97477 emai1:
Ward 5
P. Maureen hm: 746-1837 1/21/2003 11/7/2005 12/31/2008
wk: 746-1837
OR 97477 email: mosinorcomcast.net
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Ward 6 Joe Pishioneri
961 S. 70th St
S rin eld OR
hm: 747-3033
wk: 682-2222
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hm: 747-9907 2/2/2004 11/21/2007 12/31/2009
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email: rcastillo@pacificsource.com
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