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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 18, 2023
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER TIME: 4:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present: Jennifer Carr, Commissioner
John Fortunato, Commissioner
Michael Mason, Chair
Absent:Heather Laird, Vice Chair
Gerald LeMay, Commissioner
Staff Present:David Gephart, Chief Financial Officer
Wendy Gomez, Deputy Finance Director
Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Chair Mason led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL TO AUDIENCE - No comments were received.
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
Chief Financial Officer David Gephart reported on the following:
- Regarding the Town Manager position, a couple finalists were brought in for panel interviews and a community meet
and greet.
- Currently in the middle of budget season. Council members will have one-on-one meetings to raise any questions or
concerns regarding the Town Manager’s Recommended Budget. Study sessions will be held on May 10 and 11, with
departmental presentations. A copy of the Recommended Budget was provided to each Commissioner.
REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 21, 2023 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Jennifer Carr, seconded by Commissioner John Fortunato to approve the
March 21, 2023 regular meeting minutes as written.
Vote: 3 - 0 Carried
2.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION OF DRAFT PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL
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2.DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION OF DRAFT PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PSPRS) PENSION FUNDING POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE
30, 2024
David Gephart, presented on Agenda Item #2.
Discussion ensued amongst staff and commissioners.
Motion by Commissioner Jennifer Carr, seconded by Commissioner John Fortunato to approve the
draft of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Pension Funding Policy For Fiscal
Year Ending June 30, 2024.
Vote: 3 - 0 Carried
3.DISCUSSION OF TOWN MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR FY 23/24
Chief Financial Officer, David Gephart, presented on Agenda Item #3.
Discussion ensued amongst staff and commissioners.
COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS:
Mayor Winfield Comments on the following:
- The Mayor provided an update on the Town Manager Search. Jeff Wilkins was selected to serve as the next
Town Manager. The Council Members will put it to a formal vote in the next Town Council Meeting.
- The Mayor expresses his appreciation for Mr. Cornelison's work and leadership as Interim Town Manager.
- Items that will come up for the Council:
- Caliber Collision Business for a CEP
- A Self Storage that is being proposed
- A Strategic Leadership Plan is coming back for review
- Discussion on School Resource Officers
- Currently the Council is in the process of amending the Parliamentary Rules and Procedures.
The Mayor expresses his appreciation for the Commission and its members.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - There are no future items to be added at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Jennifer Carr, seconded by Commissioner John Fortunato to adjourn
meeting at 4:56 P.M.
Vote: 3 - 0 Carried
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the
Town of Oro Valley Budget and Finance Commission of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 18th day of April, 2023. I
further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present.
Dated this 18th day of April, 2023.
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Melissa Flores
Legal Secretary
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