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it in writing but Ms. Ricci declined. As far as the Agendas to be attached to the Weekly, she stated that she is not able to do that with the Weekly. Ms. Feier stated she and Ms. Pumm did move forward and put something in the Weekly two weeks ago, offering to set up an agenda function and that Ms. Pumm could distribute. She further stated that the Director of Human Resources has forwarded stuff to the Civil Service Board and they will be coming back in September, so she is not clear on what Ms. Ricci is looking for there. Ms. Feier said the only outstand request is to send the digital monthly financial reports and see to it that the judicial summary report Mr. Glickert is looking for is sent monthly. Ms. Ricci stated that she has not had any kind of a formal meeting with Mr. Mulligan. She had rather a few words at the end of last meeting about when the issue was going to finally be addressed. She stated she wants a definitive answer of the ability of a Board member to speak with the City Attorney. Ms. Ricci said that as far as the Civil Service report, there has never been a report since she has been on the Council. Ms. Ricci stated they have not talked about setting up a time or process, so she would like to resolve that also. She said email on the financials would be fine. She responded, as far as the “award winning,” thanking Ms. Watson for the great improvement in the budget book, but the really ratings are outstanding, acceptable and unacceptable and we got acceptable. We did not get outstanding. She stated at a minimum, we should achieve acceptable rating. Ms. Ricci said the all of the blank pages are not needed. Ms. Ricci is hopeful that the new computer program will do the reports wonders, July 1, when it is to come on line. Mr. Mulligan stated the issue as he understands it, is whether Board members are entitled to seek the legal advice of the City Attorney. He felt clearly they are but is subject to the policies and procedures established by the City Manager in that regard. The City Manager has the authority over all City staff including the City Attorney. Ms. Ricci asked if he were saying that if someone’s inability to speak with him would be the City Manager’s fault. Mr. Mulligan stated that the City Manager may establish policies and procedures for seeking legal opinion from the City Attorney. Ms. Ricci asked Mr. Mulligan what he has been directed as far as speaking to Boards or Commission members. She asked him if the City Manager has communicated to him that he has the ability to speak to Board members. Mr. Mulligan stated that there is some general authority to do so but stays in touch with the City Manger, depending on the particular legal advice that is being sought. He stated the nature of the project and the amount of work that is involved because there is a limited budget for services and competing demand for services. Ms. Ricci stated a Civil Service Board member wanted to speak with him and asked specifically if he had the ability to speak with a Civil Service Board member. Mr. Mulligan stated that if he had a discussion with a Board member he would view the Board member as a client and would expect that communication would be confidential and would not expect a Board member to publically disagree with the attorney as a matter of record. Mr. Mulligan stated he has had a discussion with the Board member. Mayor pro tem interrupted and said the conversation could be carried on at another time. Mr. Wagner thanked Ms. Watson for her dedication and hard work. He has not known a finance director with as much talent and dedication as she has and he appreciated her had work. He said that any information he has asked for or any meeting he requested, she has complied.