02-10-03 Personnel & Finance, Public Works and Property Vacation

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IDPersonnel and Finance Committee Joint Meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee&the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee February 10,2003 Page 2 Larry Magliozzi of Community & Economic Development made the presentation. Mr. Magliozzi presented and reviewed a one-page handout (copy attached). He noted that when the city offers vacant properties for sale or is approached by a person expressing interest in purchasing such properties that Indiana law requires all government-owned property to be advertised. The Board of Public Works pays for such advertisements, however in some instances has not been able to recoup its advertising costs. The proposed ordinance would establish a $100.00 deposit per parcel. Dr. Varner inquired why the city would not enter into a contract with such individuals which would address such advertising fees and expenses; noting that it would be similar to a right of first refusal for such parcels. Mr. Magliozzi stated that he would have to contact the Legal Department with regard to that issue. Following discussion, Council Member King made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Bill No. 10-03 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. At 4:40 p.m., Council Member Aranowski then asked the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee to join the Personnel and Finance Committee; noting that the members of that ioCommittee included Council Members Kirsits,King and Varner. Council Member Aranowski noted that the joint committee meeting was to review Substitute Bill No. 9-03 addressing the capital budget.; noting that a detailed presentation was provided during a joint committee meeting last week. Mayor Luecke thanked the Council for the opportunity to review the proposed capital budget. He noted that last week Council President White raised a question with regard to potential liability to the city with regard to the proposed volunteer policing program. Mayor Luecke stated that he was in contact with City Attorney Leone who believes that since such volunteers will be acting on behalf of the city, that there would be additional risk involved. The City Administration believes that such risk can be controlled by proper training and screening of volunteers. Dr. Varner inquired whether a twenty percent(20%) reserve would still be in place for COIT. Mr. 011ett stated that a 10%EDIT and a 10%Coit reserve would remain in place. Council Member Aranowski thanked the Mayor, the Controller and their staffs for the information provided to the Council. Following discussion, Council Member King made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Substitute Bill No. 9-03 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Under miscellaneous business, Council Member Aranowski stated that an update on the Police and Fire facilities would take place on February 24th and a meeting to continue discussions on insurance would take place on March 10th. • There being no further business to come before the joint committee meeting, Council Member Aranowski adjourned the meeting at 4:47 p.m.