member wants an item on the agenda, they cannot call the day before, but must give ample time to the staff for its inclusion. COMPENSATION In August a compensation increase for elected officials, particularly for the mayor and council president, was brought before the City Council, with the suggestion that the planning commissioners also need compensation for their time and effort. City Administrator Bill Morris surveyed other cities to ascertain what elected and appointed officials are paid, and presented the information at the September meeting. A copy of the powers and duties of elected officials, and the planning commission, taken from state law and city ordinance, was given to council members. The survey indicated our Mayor is the lowest paid among the communities surveyed. The City Treasurer, Rich Adam, recommended an increase in compensation for the mayor because of his hard work, especially on the budget. Mr. Morris presented a proposal to increase compensation for the mayor from $3600 to $5,000 a year, and $250 per year as an elected city official. The proposed compensation for the Planning Commission was $40 per month for the chair, and $20 per meeting attended for the commissioners. A public hearing was held in October concerning the proposal. Elected and appointed officers are excluded from the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. Public comment was invited. Orvil Holley, stating he was representing several people in the community, thanked the council and mayor for their hard work for the city. He feels the Planning Commission should not be compensated because that opens the door for compensation for the many other volunteers. He feels that the city does not need to keep up with other cities, and likes volunteer work under the current system. Gerald Bischoff stated that he was against the incorporation of the city and opposed the compensation increase. The public hearing was closed and the public meeting reopened. After discussion, the council separated the proposal for compensation increase for the mayor and for the Planning Commission. The vote to increase the compensation for the mayor passed by three in favor and two against. The proposal for compensation to the Planning Commission failed with three against and two in favor. FINANCES Financing city government is a very important consideration. Mayor Butler and the City Council work very hard for frugal expenditures. The FY 2005-06 budget was approved by the council for amendment and a public hearing on it was set for May 18, 2006. No comments were received and the final amended budget was approved. The tentative balanced FY 2006-07 budget was approved by the council following a public hearing on the same date. The Mayor reported that budget planning was more difficult this year because of the new building and landscaping, as well as other factors such as increased road expenses, including more expensive snow removal on the many snowy weekends the previous winter. In November, Steve Davis, independent auditor, advised the council that his firm's annual independent audit of city finances had been completed. He also had prepared the financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006. He said the city was in good financial shape and has a good surplus. He also submitted the audit report to the state. Copies of the report are available for the public upon request. SENIOR CENTER One of the major accomplishments of the year was the implementation of programs in the Senior Center. The senior citizen program in the city is functioning well. One of the most popular features is the weekly lunch on each Tuesday, prepared by the county. It begins at 11:30 a.m., with an average of 40 to 45 seniors in attendance. Bill Morris was able to obtain a lunch and dinner program from Weber Human Services, who receive federal funds to administer a senior citizen meal program. It is estimated our program in Marriott-