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Tuntinittrt Erpnrt On tilt (annum= flloi nr1I of tip alitg of omit!, end: PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE The September 17, 1981, meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order at 2 : 00 p.m. in the Council meeting room. Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Szymkowiak, McGann, and Crone, Michael Vance, Sherrie Petz, Paula Freeman, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand. The purpose of the meeting was to continue the Committee' s review of all the utility budgets proposed for 1982 . In the Waterworks budget, Councilman Crone asked for an explanation of the proposed 25% increase in Line 120. Mike Vance explained that it would cover four parttime employees and 20 summer employees. 68% of this account has been spent through August 1981. He noted that there are no CETA employees in the Waterworks, and that they plan to go to a monthly . billing system. Councilman McGann suggested looking into a contractual arrangement with I & M so that meter reader duties could be combined. • Mike Vance noted that the Water Works facilities are not operating as efficiently as possible as far as iron removal. Councilman McGann had several questions regarding the rate increase which the Council approved in September 1980 for an $800, 000 deficient. It was speculated that it would take approximately four years to be out of debt. Councilman' Szymkowiak asked about the policy regarding delinquent bills. Mike Vance stated that the customer either has to pay the arrearage off, or sign a promissory note. There is a present delinquency rate of $100, 000. There are approximately 43, 000 customers. Mike Vance also indicated that transfer stations are being considered in light of the uncertainty of the County dump site. Following several questions and discussions, Councilman McGann made a motion to make the following cuts, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak: Page Department Line-Item From To Cut 147 62 Solid Waste Group Ins. $18, 000 $17, 000 $1, 000 71 Water Works 148. 1-PERF 122, 913 115, 913 7,000 72 Water Works 322-Travel 9, 975 7, 000 2 , 975 74 Water Works 382-Top • Refunds 10, 000 4, 000 6,000 74 Water Works 427 Motor Equipment 82, 832 76, 332 6,500 Total Cuts $23, 475 The vote was 3-0 in favor of the motion. Councilman Crone then requested Mike Vance to prepare an update on the IR[[ ►R[[[ IV.LI[NIN6 CO.