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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 EOCC MinutesMINUTES Elected Officers Compensation Commission Thursday, February 10, 2005 - 5:00 p.m. Tenth Floor City Hall Call To Order The meeting was called to order at 5:20 p.m. by past Chair Glicksman Roll Call Boardmember Patricia Curran -absent Boardmember Elliot Glicksman Boardmember Fredrick Hogan Boardmember Aaron Jenkins Boardmember Cyril McGuire -absent Boardmember Max Zemer Others Present Jack Roberts, Law Department Tina Gallante, Council Staff Introduction Mr. Roberts introduced himself with respect to his position with the Commission. He spoke on the charge this board has and the determination to be made on the salaries and fringe benefits for elected Page 1 of 4 City officials. After this board takes final action, it goes to the City Council and becomes effective unless the Council takes action to reject the EOCC determination. The board has 45 days from its first meeting to complete its work and file its final determination. Mr. Roberts referred to the prepared packet of information handed out to the Board members. The packet , the first meeting agenda, Rules of Procedure, the ordinance governing the Commissions duties and responsibilities, a history of EOCC recommendations, and the EOCC Final Determination from the 2003 session. Because the Commission must conclude its work within 45 days, the last day would be Easter Sunday. This means that the final day to file the Board's determination is actually Thursday, March 24, 2005, which is before Good Friday. Four members is a quorum of the Committee. The suggestion was given to invite the Finance Department Director to attend the next meeting and reserving it also for City Clerk. Approval of Agenda Approved. Approval of Minutes There were no minutes to approve. Business: Election of Officers for 2005 Session Professor Glicksman called for nominations. DR. HOGAN NOMINATES PROFESSOR GLICKSMAN AS CHAIR FOR THE 2005 SESSION. JENKINS SECONDS THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Professor Glicksman is Chair for the 2005 session. DR. HOGAN NOMINATES AARON JENKINS AS VICE CHAIR. ZEMER SECONDS THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOULSY. Page 2 of 4 Mr. Jenkins is Vice Chair for the 2005 session. Tuesday, February 15, 2005, at 5:00 p.m. is scheduled as the next meeting. Mr. Roberts commented he took the initiative to look at what was provided last year on a statement of fringe benefits. He did forward that to the current Finance Department Director asking for that similar information this year. Professor Glicksman asked Mr. Roberts his impression of why Council rejected the Committee's 2003 determination. Mr. Roberts indicated he believed it was due to the economic times. Council did not feel comfortable supporting the raise at that time. The Governor was putting forward the concept that the State's economy was ready to turn around. This Commission took action because they wanted to show faith in the government and the economy and to fulfill its responsibility. Dr. Hogan felt his job was to look at the elected officers and determine whether they deserved a raise and not whether it was financially doable. Currently they are operating on the 2001 scale. Reports, Presentations, Commission Ouestions and Discussions None. Old Business None. New Business None. Commission Member Comments Page 3 of 4 Items Under Suspension of the Rules None. Public Comments No public comment was received. Adiournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Tina M. Gallante Senior Legislative Assistant Lansing City Council Approved by the Committee on Appropriate documents attached to original set of minutes. Page 4 of 4 MINUTES Elected Officers Compensation Commission Wednesday, March 2, 2005 - 5:15 p.m. Tenth Floor City Hall Call To Order The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice Chair Jenkins Roll Call Boardmember Patricia Curran Boardmember Elliot Glicksman Boardmember Fredrick Hogan - excused absence Boardmember Aaron Jenkins Boardmember Cyril McGuire Boardmember Max Zemer Others Present Debbie Miner, City Clerk Jack Roberts, Law Department Tina Gallante, Council Staff Page 1 of 6 Introduction Approval of Agenda Approved. Approval of Minutes There were no minutes to approve. Business: Presentation by City Clerk Debbie Miner Ms. Miner thanked the members for their time and commitment to the Commission. This is her second appearance before the Commission. Professor Glicksman joins the meeting at 5:35 p.m. She stated she is responsible for the conduct for elections for the City of Lansing, the maintenance of Council legislation for the City, maintaining City Council packets, records management for City contracts, and keeping the Code of Ordinance up to date. She staffs the Ethics Board along with a myriad of other duties. Commissioner Zemer asked if any of those duties have become more complicated. Ms. Miner indicated the changes in the election laws and amount of scrutiny have greatly increased. The provisional ballot process is a complicated process and requires a lot more work than it use to. The Federal Provisional Ballot procedures are complicated and changed the elections in Michigan. They are looking at using a paperless packet for the Councilmembers. On May 3 they will perform the first optical scan in the City. They are trying to add and enhance services for the City. In 2004 she opened and operated an off site ballot tabulation center and found it to be extremely beneficial to senior citizens, handicapped and other citizens. Her office is seeing technological changes brought by election law. They are seeing consolidated elections as well which is to standardize the conduct of school district elections across the State. Professor Glicksman questioned if there had been any employment changes? Ms. Miner reported not since she appeared before the body the last time. The office took the hit and is operating with a smaller staff Page 2 of 6 than in the past, but is well adjusted to it. There is seven total staff including her. She would like the Commission to take into consideration that she is fully cognizant and sympathetic with the City budget situation. She lives with it every day within her department. The financial shortfalls have been hard. She is not asking for and would not support a raise for herself because of those conditions. She believes when conditions merit it, she would like the issue of parity looked at as it compares with other City Clerk positions in comparable Michigan cities and other department head positions. She would ask at this time that she be afforded the ability to take part in an offer extend to other City employees in 2003 to go to the Employees Retirement System. Her initial negotiations began in 1989. At that time, she understood she would go into the ERS plan. At that juncture the factor was 2%. However, when she actually came on board in 1990, the plan changed and she went into the Defined Contribution Plan. For the employees allowed into the program as of 2003, their contribution is 1.6. The City's contribution is 6 percent to the Defined Contribution Plan. She does not plan to purchase time to the ERS if allowed to switch systems. She would greatly desire to go into the ERS Plan and establish a factor that reflected her position in the City and offer her something more than 1.6. Mr. McGuire indicated he would appreciate a written communication. Ms. Miner stated she would be happy to do that. Do the other department heads pay into the Defined Contribution Plan? Ms. Miner reported she is of the understanding the only employees in the Defined Contribution Plan are herself and several Councilmembers because this body had not recommend the pension plan be changed. Professor Glicksman questioned why this body had something to do with that decision when for a long time it was thought it was not our charge. Mr. Roberts reported in recent history it was determined that in determining compensation, the Commission is not limited to salary but also determines fringe benefits. Since the time the opinion was issued, it has been treated as the Board making the recommendations. He recalled four years ago the Commission made a finding as it related to compensation including fringe benefits and included in the recommendation that the elected officers continue to receive the fringe benefits currently being offered. Two years ago, the Commission attached to the recommendation a complete statement of what the benefits are. He handed out and went through what was provided two years ago. Professor Glicksman commented this issue never crossed the table. Page 3 of 6 Mr. Roberts stated in 1990, the City stopped and closed the ERS system, which was the defined benefits system and anyone hired after that time, regardless of bargaining or non -bargaining unit, went into the Defined Contribution System. Since you met the last time, there has been a change in that. Mr. Roberts stated under the current ordinance, the Board does have the authority to change the elected officer's pension system. There was a specific provision placed in the ERS Ordinance that acknowledges that elected employees will receive the benefits are so determined by the EOCC. If the commission does not change the benefit, then the City will continue to contribute the same percent for the elected officers into the defined contribution system. All the Councilmembers are in the Defined Contribution Plan. And the plan continues for any employee who left their money in it. Mr. Roberts stated the only elected official not part of the Defined Contribution Plan is the Mayor because he was in the prior system because he was given an election on whether he wanted to change and it was his decision to stay in the ERS plan. Ms. Miner thanked the Commission and will put her requests into writing. How many hours do you put in a week? Ms. Miner reported over the course of the Federal Election she put in 300 hours of overtime over a three week period. Other than that she works a normal work week with some late meetings. She receives a flat rate and does not accumulate sick or compensation time. Ms. Miner commented the number one objection for the optical scanner legislation is to tell the voter when they under or over voted; to allow the voter an opportunity to excuse the mistake. She will be conducting a mock election. Mr. McGuire questioned the raises in salary. Ms. Miner reported all elected officials and City employees are gravely concerned about the financial position of the City. Reports, Presentations, Commission Questions and Discussions Mr. Roberts went through the Elected Officials Fringe Benefits Summary of Fringe Benefits. He went to the benefits office and asked how these benefits are different than the current plan for department heads in the Executive Plan. It is very similar and very unchanged. He reviewed the Page 4 of 6 memorandum as submitted. For other plans for City employees, the co pay that have gone up. The one significant item is that the vesting period for the defined contribution plan, which is three years. This can be significant for the elected officials who are elected to a four year term. The vesting period in the ERS is eight years. In 2001 all the elected officials were given an option on whether they wanted to be part of the City retirement health care plan and if they elected to be included, then 3.25 percent of their gross pay is taken for their health care. The option is given to each new elected official. This is a 15 year vesting position. For Clerk Miner if she is moved into that ERS plan, then her next point of concern is that she doesn't necessarily want to receive the factor. To move from the defined contribution plan into the defined benefit plan, what they negotiated was that employees could move, but their retirement factor is now 1.6%. She suggests she would like a higher factor as well. Professor Glicksman commented he has a problem for creating a benefit for the person, as opposed to looking at the office. Mr. Roberts commented that most public employees don't want to have the responsibility for making their own investment decisions. They desire to have a defined benefit. Next meeting March 8, 2005, at 5:00 p.m. Old Business None. New Business None Commission Member Comments None. Items Under Suspension of the Rules Page 5 of 6 None. Public Comments No public comment was received. Adiournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Tina M. Gallante Senior Legislative Assistant Lansing City Council Approved by the Committee on Appropriate documents attached to original set of minutes. Page 6 of 6 MINUTES Elected Officers Compensation Commission Wednesday, March 8, 2005 - 5:00 p.m. Tenth Floor City Hall Call To Order The meeting was called to order at 5:13 p.m. by Chair Glicksman Roll Call Boardmember Patricia Curran Boardmember Elliot Glicksman Boardmember Fredrick Hogan Boardmember Aaron Jenkins Boardmember Cyril McGuire Boardmember Max Zemer Others Present Jack Roberts, Law Department Glenn Kirk, Finance Department Director Tina Gallante, Council Staff Introduction Page 1 of 5 Approval of Agenda Approved. Approval of Minutes COMMISSIONER CURRAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 2, 2005, MEETING AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARREID UNANIMOUSLY. Business: Presentation by Finance Department Director Mr. Kirk appeared before the Committee to speak on the financial condition of the City. Mr. Kirk thanked the Commission for allowing him to speak on the state of the economic conditions. In the last five years, State of Michigan revenue sharing for the City of Lansing has decreased tremendously. Although the Governor is saying she wants to maintain the current level of revenue sharing, the State budget for this budget year is running $400 million short and for next year the shortfall is projected as close to $1 billion. This year, the City has found ways to reduce the cost of government be a couple million dollars: the City has decreased expenses by self funding on health insurance, and has reduced overall cost of doing business by a few million dollars, yet the revenues are at a short fall of $3 million. The revenue sharing levels will be dependent upon a balanced budget by the State. However, State sales tax revenue, which is dependent upon the economic recovery, does not look good because of the Michigan unemployment. The State has one of the highest unemployment rates in the Country. The State of Michigan, due to the high concentration of manufacturing, is one of those reasons why Michigan's recovery is so slow to grow back. The City's income tax revenues are falling short of what was budgeted. With the news received from General Motors of the plant closing, the absolute best hoped for is that the income tax will be flat from this year to next, but we will probably see a decrease in the total amount of income tax. Real Property tax is the bright spots in City revenues. The City is seeing property tax values grow in the City of Lansing faster where the City properties and property values, judged by sales and turn over of property, is growing faster than the surrounding neighborhood Page 2 of 5 communities. With Proposition A, tax increases are limited to what can be seen as growth. They are projected for the current year budget to next at 3.1 percent growth. The City is also seeing new development happening in the City and positive turn over and growth rate in the turnover of property. The people cost runs the City between 80 to 85 percent of the cost structure. For the previous five years, health care costs have grown at 19 percent per year. That is higher than the national average of 16.1 percent per year. One of the things that were taken on one year ago was to see if there was a different way to purchase health care. Cost containment measures were put in place. In the 2005 budget, the City projects a cost increase in health care of about 15 percent, which is what BCBS estimated as well as PHP. Over what was projected, they came under budget at $1.8 million to cost savings. It is still an increase of approximately 9 percent each year, so the cost of health care is not going down, but on a budget basis it will save. However, that adjustment only adjusts to where the growth rate is. It was budgeted in 2005, $107 million and are coming in at $103-104 million. They are also looking at vacancies and not laying people off, by not filling vacancies right away. They are asking departments to reduce their non -people costs as well. They are also renegotiating labor contracts but are looking at labor costs going up by maybe 2 percent. He looks at health care costs going up as well. He submitted comparisons for elected official's salaries which the Committee reviewed. He also submitted and reviewed fringe benefits for elected officials as well. Mr. Kirk also submitted the bargaining unit contract settlement/wages. Dr. Hogan confirmed the average 2 percent increase in the bargaining negotiations. Mr. Roberts referred to the police non -sups, from the contract they take another jump at 6 months so the current contract rate is closer to 3.2%. Mr. Kirk said on average these are four year contracts, but there could be some three year contracts as well. Professor Glicksman commented. The hope has always been the City will do better. The last time the Committee met, it was felt that the economy would improve and a small raise for the elected officers was built in. The raises were to acknowledge good government and keep the good people in the positions. He is looking at the future, and he wants to see good people run for these positions and that they get compensated for the Page 3 of 5 positions. Professor Glicksman asked "What is the hope that the economy will turn around?" Mr. Kirk reported he built a budget last year on hope of what the economy would do and now he is trying to find a way to balance the budget for the remainder of the year. For the City to turn around to support a revenue stream that has dried is difficult. The City did an admirable job in reducing structural costs, but it just was not enough. The 2005-06 figures are saying the economic future will be more of the same. Revenues are dropping steadily. The closing of General Motors was a major announcement and it will be a problem. There is also the question of whether they will meet the schedule of opening the new plant. He does not see the economy for Michigan in 2005-06 will be worse than 04-05, and he would see 06-07 as the same as 05-06. Mr. Jenkins asked if the City is being run like a business. Mr. Roberts pointed out that the City provides service to the community but the law does not allow the City to make a profit on service charges and permit fees. Mr. Kirk added like a business, the City can price itself out on the services it is selling. The City must be careful not to price itself out of the market. Mr. Roberts reported that some department heads receive a stipend for a service they do not take. This is in addition to the actual base salary. The Committee thanked Mr. Kirk for appearing. Mr. Roberts brought up the request of Clerk Miner to be put into the Defined Contribution Plan, which is a three year vest. Mr. Roberts explained Ms. Miner's situation. Mr. Kirk commented if that is the case, it would be his understanding that employees have the opportunity to bring forward those situations to the Pension Boards to make their case. Mr. Roberts indicated that the retirement benefit is part of the EOCC's consideration. Professor Glicksman indicated that if this board is able to make a decision, to say that you can't do something, he would argue then to not set precedent for one individual. Old Business None. Page 4 of 5 New Business None Commission Member Comments Mr. Zemer commented that he may not be at future meetings. He said that regarding Clerk Miner, that, if she can be transferred back, he would agree that it not be anything else than the 1.6 multiplier. For the people who were in the one plan and transferred in the other plan, you can use the time that you had in the prior system to credit for the vesting in time. He also feels he would like to raise salaries to bring in the best people, but does not see that happening this time, in particular due to Mr. Kirk's reporting on the State's economy. Items Under Suspension of the Rules None. Public Comments No public comment was received. Adiournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Tina M. Gallante Senior Legislative Assistant Lansing City Council Approved by the Committee on Appropriate documents attached to original set of minutes. Page 5 of 5 MINUTES Elected Officers Compensation Commission Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 4:30 p.m. Tenth Floor City Hall Call To Order The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Chair McGuire Roll Call Boardmember Patricia Curran Boardmember Elliot Glicksman Boardmember Fredrick Hogan -absent Boardmember Aaron Jenkins -arrived at 5:10 p.m. Boardmember Cyril McGuire Boardmember Max Zemer - absent Others Present Jack Roberts, Law Department Councilmember Sandy Allen Councilmember Harold Leeman Tina Gallante, Council Staff Page 1 of 5 Approval of Agenda No formal action taken on the agenda because a quorum of the Commission was not present. Approval of Minutes There was no quorum to approve the minutes. Business: BOARDMEMBER GLICKSMAN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. BOARDMEMBER CURRAN SECONDS THE MOTION. MOTION APPROVED. BOARDMEMBER CURRAN MOVED TO ENTER INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND RECEIVE INFORMATION. BOARDMEMBER GLICKSMAN SECONDS THE MOTION. MOTION APPROVED. Interview with Councilmember Allen Councilmember Allen appeared before the Commission to speak in regard to the charge of the Commission. She read a prepared letter to the Commission and provided copies. She additionally stated her reasons for not signing the letter submitted to the Commission by the other Councilmembers: she strongly supports the value of process and felt that the Councilmembers' letter interferes with the independent integrity of the Commission Boardmember Curran asked Councilmember Allen's position on a salary increase. Councilmember Allen responded that she would not be asking for an increase in salary for Councilmembers and if a salary increase was offered, she would be put in a position that she would have to refuse the increase as well. Boardmember Glicksman commended Councilmember Allen on her position and agreed that it is up to the Commission to independently decide on the elected officers' salary. He also questioned if economic times were better, would her position be different. Councilmember Allen indicated yes, because having a salary that may be less than commensurate with other like position, could eliminate candidates that could be beneficial to the City. Councilmember Allen thanked the Commission for their invitation. Page 2 of 5 Interview with Councilmember Harold Leeman Councilmember Leeman appeared before the Commission to speak with regard to his position. He has been a Councilmember for eight years and served with many different members. He represents the First Ward and described its boundaries. He feels he has the City's most organized neighborhood groups in his Ward and is thankful for those groups. He has a variety of committee assignments as well as board assignments, some of which include Tri County Planning, which spearheads a growth study, of which he is the chair. He is a member of the Community Corrections Board as well. He stays very busy Monday through Friday as well as attending selective activities on weekends. He did not sign the letter because he is a firm believer of the process and felt the Commission should be allowed to proceed with their charge. He remembers the Councilmembers' salaries eight years were relatively low in comparison with their service. He does appreciate the Commission trying to get the salaries up to a reasonable rate. Whatever the decision, he hopes the salaries do not slide back where a large increment would have to be made up again. Those larger increments are harder to justify to the public. He will accept whatever decision is made. Boardmember Curran questioned whether Councilmember Leeman has any concern about the fringe benefits. He agreed that the benefits are well suited for the Council position. He mentioned that he would like to see a reimbursement or an allowance for of vehicular use. He commented that he uses his personal car quite often for travel to and from functions in connection with being a Councilmember. The Commission engaged in discussion with respect to the Council's personal expense accounts and their intended use. Councilmember Leeman feels that the ward members are generally more active in neighborhood issues as opposed to the at large members. Boardmember Glicksman commended Councilmember Leeman for recognizing the independence of this Commission. He asked if the economy was different, would his opinion on compensation be different? Councilmember Leeman responded that the economy should be taken into consideration, but if a formula is not maintained and there comes a point again where a large increase is needed, that causes hardship on accepting it. He said "Where do you draw a line of a salary increase when it is to maintain the cost of living?" Page 3 of 5 Reports, Presentations, Commission Ouestions and Discussions The Commission engaged in discussion with respect to the recommendations for this year. The consensus was for the Commission members to receive a grid with blanks for them to fill in their suggested recommendations and that they bring their suggestion to the next meeting for discussion. The Commission also requested a chart of the salary changes from 1997 to the present, including percentages. Old Business None. New Business None. Commission Member Comments The Commission came to a consensus that the next meeting would be held on Thursday, March 27, 2003, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Items Under Suspension of the Rules None. Public Comments No public comment was received. Page 4 of 5 Adiournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Tina M. Gallante Senior Legislative Assistant Lansing City Council Approved by the Committee on Appropriate documents attached to original set of minutes. Page 5 of 5 MINUTES Elected Officers Compensation Commission Wednesday, March 23, 2005 - 12:00 noon Tenth Floor City Hall Call To Order The meeting was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Jenkins Roll Call Boardmember Patricia Curran Boardmember Elliot Glicksman - absent Boardmember Fredrick Hogan Boardmember Aaron Jenkins Boardmember Cyril McGuire Boardmember Max Zemer - absent Others Present Jack Roberts, Law Department Tina Gallante, Council Staff Page 1 of 4 Approval of Agenda Approved. Approval of Minutes BOARDMEMBER CURRAN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 10 AND MARCH 8, 2005, MEETING AS SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Business: Consideration of Recommendation Vice Chair Jenkins commented in light of the economic conditions and forecasts, as well as Mr. Kirk's presentation, it is clearly evident to him that no increase be recommended at this point. The Commission voiced general agreement but questioned how that could be conveyed. Mr. Roberts suggested the committee could reference back to what was done two years ago on the recommendation of a modest increase based upon the Commission feeling the projections for the future years was better. However upon a thorough review of the economic climate of the City and the projected budget, with the best expectation being that revenue would be flat, the Commission feels that appropriate for this year there be no change and that the salaries remain unchanged. The Commission remains committed to the general concepts that general compensation as expressed two years ago but feel the current recommendation is appropriate for the projected two year interval and hopes the economic conditions change by the time the Commission meets again as provided by ordinance. The Commission wanted to ensure the recommendation does not appear to reflect negatively on any serving elected official but is based solely on the economic climate of the City and that they recognize their commitment to the City and service to the public. The Commission agreed to leave the automobile fringe for the Mayor and City Clerk, being the same benefit as currently provided. Mr. Roberts advised the Commission that the City Clerk currently does not use a City vehicle. The Commission concluded that it did not intend to make any fringe benefit changes. Page 2 of 4 The Commission agreed to leave all current fringe benefits in tact. Mr. Roberts reviewed the fringe benefit information previously submitted to the Commission. He again described how City bargaining units have changed from being in the defined contribution system to being in the defined benefit system. He reiterated that the Commission has the authority to change to the defined benefit retirement system for elected officers, if it so chooses. If the Commission makes this change, it would also need to consider what benefit factor would be appropriate. Mr. Roberts reminded the Commission of the City Clerk's request to be transferred into the defined benefit plan. The Commission indicated that the concept is to leave everything where it is, including the Mayor's retirement factor and all the elected officials' retirement benefits. Fringe Benefits Determination The current benefits, as presented by the Finance Director, and summarized in the attached summary of elected officials fringe benefits, are continued (including an automobile for the regular full time use of the Mayor and the City Clerk). Other Compensation It is acknowledged that none of the elected officers earn compensatory, vacation, or sick time and upon termination, that they are not entitled to any compensation for the same. Reports, Presentations, Commission Questions and Discussions, It was agreed by the committee that that Ms. Gallante send out the draft minutes of this meeting and if no objection is made by a boardmember within a reasonable time (by April 22, 2005) that they be filed as approved. Old Business None. New Business Page 3 of 4 None. Commission Member Comments None. Items Under Suspension of the Rules None. Public Comments No public comment was received. Adiournment The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Tina M. Gallante Senior Legislative Assistant Lansing City Council Approved by the Committee on Appropriate documents attached to original set of minutes. Page 4 of 4 Elected Officers Compensation Commission March 24, 2005 Council President Sandy Allen And Members of the Lansing City Council Tenth Floor City Hall Lansing, Michigan 48933 Dear President Allen and Councilmembers: Pursuant to Lansing City Charter and Chapter 280 of the Code of Ordinances, the Elected Officers Compensation Commission (EOCC) met in committee during the months of February and March, 2005. The EOCC reviewed all supplied internal economic and financial documents, and the current salary and benefit compensation packages of the Mayor, the City Clerk, and members of the City Council. Page 1 of 3 Recommendation The Commission commenced deliberation by reviewing what it did two years ago. We recommended a modest increase based upon our view that the budget projections for the future appeared positive. However, upon a thorough review of the current economic climate of the City and the projected budget, with the best expectation being that revenues would be flat, the Commission determines that for the next two years that the salaries and benefits remain unchanged. The EOCC members are in agreement that the Mayor, City Clerk and City Council work diligently with high levels of professionalism. We collectively view their positions of responsibility as significant. The Commissioners are satisfied as to the work ethics and tireless efforts that our elected officers make on behalf of the citizens of Lansing. We recognize their commitment to the City and service to the public. Our recommendation is based solely on the economic climate of the City. Frinize Benefits The current benefits, as presented by the Finance Director, and summarized in the attached summary of Elected Officials Fringe Benefits, are to be continued (including an automobile for the regular full time use of the Mayor and the City Clerk) . Other Compensation It is acknowledged that vacation, or sick time and compensation for the same. none of the elected officers earn compensatory, upon termination, that they are not entitled to any Page 2 of 3 We, the members of the Elected Officers Compensation Commission, respectfully concur in the collective determinations now transmitted. ELECTED OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION Cyril McGuire Hilda Patricia Curran Elliot B. Glicksman Fredrick Hogan Aaron Jenkins Max Zemer Page 3 of 3