07-19-82 Human Resources & Economic Development

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d anmmtttn irpnrt On ttr einmmnn alounril atilt Mfg of Douai lira: HUMAN RESOURCES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The July 19, 1982 Human Resources and Ecomonic Development Committee meeting was called to order by its Chairman, John Voorde at 4 : 30 p.m. in the Council meeting room. Persons in attendance included the following: Councilmen Szymkowiak, McGann, Taylor, Zielinski, Crone, Voorde, and Harris; Richard Pfeil, Ann Kolata, Amos Petko, Margaretta ; Howard, David Wells, Joseph ZaVisca, Sandy Chelminiak, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand and members of the new media. Councilman Voorde began the meeting by stating that its overall purpose was to discuss the funding for Specialized Transportation System (STS) , the Common Council' s appointment to the Transpo Board and miscellaneous matters. Councilman Voorde then called upon Richard Pfeil to briefly give background information. Mr. Pfeil passed out a handout outlining the mission, need,problem, and solution of STS. In 1983 the proposed budget is projected at $158,000. This is broken down as follows: • 1983 Estimated Need Payroll/fringes $97,600 Fuel 19, 800 Vehicle operation expenses 22,500 Contractural services 5,000 Audit 2,200 Office/supply/operations 83,00 Rent 4, 800 $158,000 He stressed the need for a stationary funding source in order to maintain a minimum amount of funding to keep three (3) busses in operation. He then outlined the funding sources with partial funding from Transpo, the effect of Senate Enrolled Act No 26 Section I, and I.C. Section 6-3.5-1-12 which was revised to include transit for the disabled. He noted that the budget for, 1982 was $143,000, and that the proposed 1983 budget of $158, 000 was approximately a 10% increase. Councilman McGann then reviewed the history of involvement with the Common Council. He noted that the Council passed a resolution involving funding for STS which was vetoed by the Mayor and then over-ridden by the Council. He noted his letter of March 2, 1982 to David Wells; his meeting with Mr. Ducomb, the attorney for Transpo, his meeting with David Wells, and lastly the July 12, 1982 letter from Mr. Wells. Mr. Wells, chairman of the Transpo Board,noted that for new vehicles were being purchased which would have one year warranties. He'.additionally noted that presently $70,000 was listed in the 1983 budget. He further highlighted that this was the first time he had ever seen the STS budget for 1983.. •wc •ftt•S oteao ►VSLISHIMO co. - -