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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING • HELD JANUARY 25, 1993 (#19) BILLS Hurr inquired about the legal retainer included In the bills. Moorse noted this basically is for the attendance at Council meetings. -� Mayor Callahan suggested staff review the legal bills. Kelley asked that Council be provided with Information on City expenditures versus the budgeted amounts. Moorse stated that could be done quarterly. It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Kelley, to approve payment of the All Funds Account. Ayes 4, nays 0. OTHER Moorse presented the Council with the proposed 1993/1994 Police contract. He noted the 1993 and 1994 wages and Insurance increase amounts will Increase by 2.75% and $20.00 per month respectively In each of the two years. Hurr asked if the Police Department receives the same health • insurance benefits as other City employees, and asked how their wages fit into comparable worth. Moorse indicated the Police Department receives the same amount for health Insurance as all City employees, however unlike other City employees; the Police Department is allowed to use excess dollars toward other types of insurance. He noted the information relating to comparable worth has been presented to the State to be processed, and at this time he has not heard anything. He added the current formula does not allow one to determine compliance without the aid of software and knowledge of such. Jabbour questioned If the Police Department receives a $20.00 increase for health benefits, wouldn't all employees be entitled to such. Moorse stated there are ways to equalize employee benefits without actually Increasing all at the same time. Hurr felt It was unfair to pay people more because of their marital status. She felt this only encourages unionization. Mayor Callahan suggested they deal with this contract separately and later review the equitable factors with regard to all employees. is 12