June 06, 2007 Budget

1.

Introductions

Doug Comstock introduced Joe Lynn as a member of the public who is an appointee to the Committee. Member Joe Lynn joined the Committee on the dais.

Chair Wolfe asked if there were any agenda changes.

Member Pilpel responded that the mission and scope of the Committee had not been defined.

Member Comstock said that the vacancy notice identifies the mission and scope of the Committee.

Member Pilpel asked if a discussion regarding the mission and scope could be scheduled for the next meeting.

Chair Wolfe said that a discussion will be scheduled.

Speakers: None

2.

Review of current budget, discussion of budgetary needs, and develop budget proposal.

Speakers: Kimo Crossman said that the Boards Budget Committee is considering the request for a full time Administrator on June 18. He said that there is a need to survey individuals who contact the SOTF office, and that the mediation process need to be more effective – annotate the ruling of the Ordinance. He said that the Task Forces need to publicize the results of their Order of Determinations. He said that it is not clear what work the Administrator is doing since there are no notes of what telephone calls are about.

Chair Wolfe said that Mr. Crossman is identifying task and asked if he had any budget issues to address. Mr. Crossman said that the Board should budget for a full time Administrator.

Chair Wolfe said that it is appropriate to add a new position.

Member Pilpel asked the Administrator if the new position would be at the 0922 position. Administrator Darby said, "No" and that the Interim Clerk of the Board would have that information.

Member Lynn asked if Administrator Darby would remain as is or be changed. He said that it would be better to bring in a position that is not at the same level as the Administrator.

Member Comstock said that the new position should help eliminate the need of the Administrator to do clerical duties including: 1) taking notes of meetings, 2) record keeping, and 3) responding to daily task such as phone calls, etc.

Chair Wolfe asked the Administrator if additional task are needed. The Administrator responded that the person would also be required to staff meetings, respond to inquiries regarding the Ordinance, and assist with mediating complaints.

Member Lynn said that what's needed is a little more than a clerical position, but not at the level of the 0922.

Member Comstock

Chair Wolfe asked the Administrator to invite Kay Gulbengay, Mike Stover, and/or Angela Calvillo to the next meeting to discuss the budget proposal that was submitted to the Mayor and the Board. He also asked the Administrator to provide information that shows the level of work that he performs daily, weekly, and/or monthly.

3.

Public comment for items not listed on the agenda.

Speakers: None

4.

Announcements, questions, and future agenda items from Committee members.

Chair Wolfe, by Committee consensus, scheduled the next meeting for Thursday, June 14, at 5:00 P.M. The two items for discussion will be the committee charge, and the review of the current budget.

Member Comstock informed members that he will be meeting with Supervisor Daly regarding the proposed ordinance amendments and invited members to join him.

Speakers: Kimo Crossman said that Terri Franke is working with the City of Berkeley to develop their Sunshine Ordinance.