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: e ommittte *port room/lel aittf finance Qtommttt r The September 10, 2003 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its Vice-Chairperson, Council Member David Varner at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, Kelly, Kirsits, Pfeifer, and Kuspa,Mayor Stephen Luecke, City Controller Rick 011ett, Director of Budgeting & Financial Reporting Tom Skarbek, Director of Public Works Gary Gilot, Director of Financial & Program Management for the Department of Community &Economic Development Beth Leonard, Director of the Division of Community Development Pam Meyer, Director of the Division of Economic Development Don Inks, Greg Frankhauser, Tim Williams, Century Center Executive Director Brian Hedman, Century Center Financial Director Tom Davis, President of the Century Center Board of Directors Anthony Douglas, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Dr. Varner noted that in the absence of the Chairperson, Council Member Aranowski, he would chair the meeting as Vice-Chairperson of the Committee. Dr. Varner noted that Mr. Gilot was asked to return to the Committee with any follow-up items, Mr. Gilot noted that he would be sending his notes from yesterday's meeting and would have each Bureau Head reduce their"talking notes" and get them to the Council Attorney. Mr. Gilot noted that additional information was requested on the curb& sidewalk program, moving trash out of the alleys to the front curb by Council Member Pfeifer, and being more pro-active on alley maintenance. He noted that Council Member Kirsits has requested a written update on where the hydrant revenues are going, noting that when the fund was created that the City Administration identified a commitment of such funds for two (2) years to roads. Dr. Varner noted that in theory $1.2 million would be involved. Dr. Varner suggested that Council Member Kirsits consider holding a Utilities Committee meeting to formally receive a detailed update on hydrant revenues. Council Member Kirsits noted that years ago the Fire Department had to rent the usage of fire hydrants, and noting the implementation of the leak insurance program in the Water Works Bureau. Mr. Gilot noted that a transition for trash containers at $45 each times $38,000 would be a substantial expense. Council Member Kirsits noted that many neighborhood groups have approached him with regard to replacing the fiberglass light poles with the "new old style" light poles. He also noted that residents near Memorial Hospital would like lights like those installed in Leeper Park. Mr. Gilot noted that$150,000 was spent on three (3) blocks in the Sunnymede area for lights that look like those on Wayne Street. They are earmarking $70,000 to $75,000 per year in each of the Historic Areas for a 7-8 year period for this project. They are also working with AEP to see if they would implement a tariff so that the city would not have to front the entire cost; suggesting that it be a pilot program in the city. The IURC would have to approve such a program. Mr. Gilot suggested that Council Member Kirsits have such neighborhood groups contact Carl Littrell or himself with regard to light pole requests.