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coutlntUrr itrlport PERSONNEL AND FINANCE lh3 the Mom= Olounrii of tltr Olitg of Doutli Alta: • The August 8, 1985, meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was reconvened at 1: 30 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room by its Chairman Councilman Ann Puzzello. Persons in attendance included Councilmen: Serge, Voorde, Puzzello, Braboy, and Zakrzewski, Mike Vance, Carol Sanders, Kathy Barnard, Skip Yoder, Dave Sypniewski, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, and individuals' listed below each department heading. Councilman Puzzello: noted that the meeting was called to continue the review of the proposed 1986 budget. DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT Page 39 -$706,147 13. 7 increase Kathy Barnard noted that the budget was prepared by looking at • long-term goals. There are 26 employees, and one staff person was taken away in 1985, but that one.(l) new inspector was being requested for 1986. She noted that line item 120 temporary wages was new and that $12,240 was being requested for summer help. Line item 130 overtime is up 302, 5 from $1,118 to $4 ,500 for assi_tance in neighborhood cleanups at time and one-half. Mrs. Barnard also noted that ,35% of •her entire budget is funded by Community Development.. This included: • $200;000. . administrative expenses and inspection services 130,0.00 clean-up expenses 40,000 demolition expenses 40,000 repair fund $410 ,000 total Councilman Beck voiced concern over uneven enforcement policies , and questioned the policy of taking pictures the day of the hearing. Mrs. Barnard noted that the photo policy is required and that her department tried to be fair regarding enforcement. Councilman Braboy voiced ,concern over not enough enforcement especially in the West. Washington area and by the Sandock Building. Councilman Serge noted that Pro-Photo had contacted him regarding possible savings in the photo expense area, however it was noted that the instant photo _pro- cedure was much better since film would be wasted if they had to use. 35mm. Councilman Beck voiced concern over the continuing problems of Bridget McQuire' s and the American Plasma facility. She also noted dissatisfaction at the time of the Penny Saver hearing. Mrs. Barnard noted that her department is attempting to set up similar time tables as the McQuire' s case in the blood plasma situation, and that the new building commissioner is cooperating. Councilman Serge noted that before Code Enforcement councilmen had more contact with the public, ' but that now the department took care of many Of the nuisance calls. Mrs. Barnard noted that the Humane Society requested $.142, 000 for 1986 , lout that she had proposed $139 ,000 (copy of letter attached) .