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lommittee Zeport <br /> er vntttez ara financt ontmittee <br /> The February 25, 2002 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its <br /> Chairperson, Council Member James Aranowski at 3:34 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting <br /> Room. <br /> Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, Kelly, King, Varner, <br /> Uj , White, Coleman and Kirsits; Community & Economic Development Department Director <br /> Jon Hunt, Fire Chief Luther Taylor, City Controller Rick 011ett, Building Commissioner Don <br /> Fozo, City Engineer Carl Littrell, Director of Budgeting &Financial Report Tom Skarbek, Citizen <br /> Member Isabel Gonzalez, Mary Ann Myers, Terry Bland of the s41ttj *to +Cributte, and <br /> Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. <br /> Council Member Aranowski noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 8-02 <br /> which would appropriate monies for capital expenditures pe tares for the 2002 fiscal <br /> Y ear <br /> City Controller Rick 011ett made the presentation. He noted that approximately two(2) weeks ago <br /> a detailed presentation was provided to the Council. He noted that last year $28.4 million was <br /> allocated for capital projects and that$26.4 is proposed to be allocated for this year. <br /> Dr. Varner inquired how much money was actually spent from the $ 28.4 million allocated for <br /> capital projects last year. Mr. Skarbek stated that he would provide that information at tonight's <br /> Common Council meeting. <br /> Council Member Ujdak voiced concern about the$2 million earmarked for design fees, noting that <br /> the Council has not had enough information and discussion on this. Mr. 011ett stated that less <br /> COIT and CEDIT monies would be received. <br /> Dr. Varner requested ten (10) year projections with regard to major capital projects, as well as a <br /> summary of such projects so that they could be prioritized. He stated that such a document would <br /> be a useful tool to have. Council Member Aranowski stated that a five-year forecast was provided <br /> several years ago. <br /> Council Member King suggested that a dela y on <br /> permit the Council to carry out due diligence. It was sssugges suggested that the Bill be considered <br /> reduced and then <br /> have a new bill addressing the amount of reduction in a separate bill. Following discussion, Dr. <br /> Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member King to amend Bill No. 8-02. The motion <br /> passed. <br /> Council Member King then made a motion,seconded by Dr. Varner that amended Bill No. 8-02 be <br /> recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. <br /> There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Aranowski <br /> adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Council Member James Aranowski, Chairperson <br /> Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> KCF:kmf <br /> Attachment <br />