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• t nitmtttu .leport 1 *i zottttui att Pita= toututitat The March 24, 2003 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member James Aranowski at 4:10 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, Pfeifer, Kelly, Coleman, Kirsits, Aranowski, King,Kuspa and White; Bob Case,Susan Wallace, City Controller Rick O1lett,Keith Crane, Kevin Webber, Greg Downs, Terry Bland of the §klUth VIVO triblritt and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Aranowski called for a presentation on three (3) resolutions, namely Bill No. 03- 33 addressing an interest in purchasing 52600 Olive Road, Bill No. 03-34 addressing an interest in purchasing 52650 Olive Road, and Bill No. 03-35 expressing its interest in purchasing 24514 Cleveland Road. Council Member Coleman inquired of the Council Attorney whether it was appropriate to hear the three(3) resolutions together. Mrs. Cekanski-Farrand stated that since the three (3) parcels are dealing with the same project that it would be appropriate to hear them together by the Committee. Robert D. Case, Senior Economic Development Planner with Community & Economic Development made the presentation. He noted that he is acting as a purchasing agent for the acquisition of these three (3) properties are necessary for a public improvement project. He noted that he has been in contact with all of the affected property owners and that they are all in favor of having their properties acquired. Following discussion, Council Member King made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kelly that Bill Nos. 03-33, 03-34, and 03-35 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Council Member Aranowski then asked for a presentation on the City's Self-Insurance Program, noting that this is a continuance of the discussion held last Fall. City Controller Rick 011ett and Kevin Webber then provided a 16-page handout which tracked the power point presentation (copy attached). It was noted that 2002 is the "new worst year ever". They are forecasting high costs. The current contract was for five (5) years, and their are many uncertainties for 2004. It was noted that they have studied trends in the industry. They noted that it is "critical"to have reserves and that they must restore reserves. Mr. Webber noted that these are the same slides that were shown to the Council last November,except that they have been updated. In response to a question from Council President White, it was noted that the reserves should be $2 million in the General Fund. It was noted that many pro-active measures have been implemented such as "rapid scans"and other diagnostic testing. Susan Wallace noted that their are many health club options such as O'Brien, etc at discounted rates,and that the flex dollars are on a"use it or lose it basis". • Council Member Pfeifer inquired whether the Y-programs are included. Ms. Wallace stated that