11-19-92 Personnel & Finance and Utilities

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Personnel and Finance Committee Utilities Committee November 19, 1992 Page 2 were those recommended to the Council by the Mayor. The Council was not provided copies of documentation from the Century Center Board of Managers at that time. Council Member Puzzello suggested that Elizabeth Rowell meet with Mr. Rinard and Mr. Horton while the Committees continue to discuss all other budget items, excepting personnel, in order to receive further clarification on the personnel line items. Mr. Ehler and Mr.Hedman noted that in light of new "Convention Hall" C that there would be additional monies needed for promotion for new brochures and other types of marketing. Mr. Ehler also noted that until he was apprized this afternoon, he was unaware of the Administration cost transfer to the City set forth on page 8-7 in the amount of$48,950.00. He stated that he is requesting that this amount be paid over a three year basis. He also suggested that the total amount on page 8-7 be amended to read$2, 165,477.00. In response to a question raised by Council Member Ladewski, it was noted that the "Made in Indiana Store" in the Century Center leases the facility for$250.00 per month plus 2% of all sales. Mr. Horton noted that he would be opposed to having the administration cost of $48,950.00 paid over a three year basis in light of the increased amount of hotel/motel monies anticipated for next year. Council Member Puzzello then handed out a revised page 8-2 reflecting the salary ordinance amounts versus the requested amounts by the Century Center Board of Managers prepared by the City-Controller and Assistant City-Controller with Mrs. Rowell (copy attached). Council Member Ladewski and Council Member Zakrzewski voiced concern with regard to the requested 8%pay increases for various Century Center Employees. The Council Attorney noted that as the chief negotiator for the City in this past summer's FOP negotiations and Teamster negotiations, that the request by the Century Center Board of Managers to increase salaries at this point was at best unfortunate. She stated that the battle over salaries should have taken place during the salary ordinance hearings. She stated that in light of the overall discussions which took place throughout the year on hourly rate increases and salary increases, that to change the overall philosophy now would negatively impact the credibility of the City. She also stated that comparisons to other cities,especially when bargaining with the public safety sector are always on the table. This is similar to the philosophy used by the Century Center Board of Managers in recommending their proposal, as indicated by Mr.Hedman. Mr. Ehler appreciated the remarks of the Council. He stated however that in light of the Football Hall of Fame and the new administrative functions required, that they will need quality people to handle these new challenges.