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'1 In response to a question from Council President Pfeifer, the Mayor noted that no decision has been made on the greenhouse. COIT monies will be used for a fire station equipment building to house some of the additional equipment purchased with Homeland Security monies, which will be located behind equipment services. Fire Chief Luther Taylor stated that the refurbishing will save $60,000 per unit and will extend each units life by approximately ten(10)years. Mobile Data Terminals (MDT's) will be placed in the two (2) Chiefs cars. They will be networking the fire stations. The Fire Station Study begun in 2003 will continue. Assistant Fire Chief Rick Switalski noted that the proposed expenditures will allow a 2nd fire ground to be established and the $57,500 for radio equipment will help secure another frequency. Gary Gilot then reviewed LRS proposed expenditures. Council President Pfeifer suggested the Lincoln Way markings be looked at. Mr. Gilot noted that that area is a balancing act related to parking concerns. In response to a question from Council Member Puzzello, Mr. Dillon stated that trash containers will be distributed in June and July. He agreed to provide a map to the Council by May of the areas. He also agreed to set up a time with Council Member Puzzello to see a demonstration of their new trucks. Mayor Luecke noted that the water works proposals are "pretty skinny", and noted his appreciation of the rate increase. Mr. Gilot noted that the 1st phase of the CSO is proposed. Alot of infra structure will take place near Memorial Hospital and Park Lane. Mr. Dillon noted security measures at the water works and that similar concerns for the sewage treatment plant are being studied in light of the types of chemicals, etc. The Advisory Committee will soon be studying rates and revenue needs and should have information available by the end of May or the first part of June. It was suggested that Utilities Chairperson Al "Buddy"Kirsits be added to the email list and that updates be given through that committee. Council President Pfeifer inquired about neighborhood after school programs. She noted that many children are stating that they are being threatened/intimidated. The Mayor stated that Lyn Coleman makes visits to such sites and does not believe that any sites funded by the city have any problems. The Mayor suggested that this could be a topic for a Departmental meeting with the Council. Council President Pfeifer added that there needs to be a greater emphasis on reading and writing as part of the after school programs. March 9,2005 Personnel and Finance Committee Meeing Minutes -page 4-