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PERSONNEL & FINANCE 8 -20 -12 4:00 P.M. 2013 BUDGET REVIEW — SESSION #2 Committee Members Present: Karen White, Gavin Ferlic, Dr. David Varner, Other Council Present: Tim Scott, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Valerie Schey (4:11 p.m.), Oliver Davis (5:10 p.m.) Citizen Members Present: Tamara McNally, Julaine James Others: Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Kathryn Roos, John Murphy, Scott Ford, Chuck Bulot, Kevin Allen, Rahman Johnson, Don Inks, Greg Downes, Pam Meyer, Jitin Cain, Aaron Perri The second session of the 2013 budget review process conducted by Karen White, Personnel & Finance Committee with both citizen members and all committee members save one, attending. Karen called upon City Controller, Mark Neal, who briefly reviewed the format before asking Building Department Commissioner Chuck Bulot to present his departments proposals. Chuck opened by reminding the Committee that the Building Department was not supported by tax dollars; but being an enterprise fund was supported by fees for permits and inspections. Chuck's presentation was augmented by using a handout ( #4) and a powerpoint. As is the case for all department heads the presenter covered the vision, the goals, accomplishments, and initiatives of the department before turning to the actual budget sheets. Upon completion of the presentation, Karen opened the hearing to Council questions. Tim Scott emphasized the need for adequate dollars in the budget for training. Valerie Schey urged emphasis on being "business friendly." Citizen Member Tammy McNally voiced appreciated of Bulot's disposition to frugality. Dr. Ferlic asked about training requirements for inspectors. Council Attorney Cekanski - Farrand asked for Chuck to provide the latest fee schedule to be published in the Code, to be provided a copy of the inter -local agreement establishing the commission and a list of members and meeting dates. That department completed, Mark Neal called upon the Director of Economic Development, Scott Ford to review his budget proposals. Scott used handout #5 to assist in his presentation. Structurally the Economic Development Department may be the one department most changed so far according to Scott. He spoke to a department reorganization on an integrated approach guided by an interdisciplinary team. As had other department heads Scott spoke to the goals strategies, accomplishments and challenges facing the department.