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atommittu Z port: Personnel and Finance Committee 1E0 the Common Council of the QCtty of South *its': The August 17, 1994 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Sean Coleman at 3:10 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance Council members: Luecke, Kelly, Puzzello, Coleman, Zakrzewski, Ladewski; William Eagan, John Stancati, John Leszczynski, Jeff Rinard, Ed Talley, Bill Dillon, Tom Scarbuck, Kevin Horton, Andy Wierzbicki, Bob Crull, Matt Chlebowski,Leann Bassey, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. WATER WORKS GENERAL FUND 1994 = $7,374,535.00 1994 = $6,920,223.00 Mr. John Stancati presented a overview of the Department.He noted that projected revenue for 1995 will be $6,920,223.00; the general fund will experience a 7% reduction of$5,346,163.00; the depreciation will experience a increase of 16% or$958,350.00; and the sinking fund will be at$640,762.00. It was noted that originally the Troyer Group did an investigation of the new facility for the Water Works Department as to whether it met current code. Originally it was estimated that$850,00.00 would be needed for renovation and the addition. Later in view of ADA requirements, stairwells requirements and laboratory requirements, the estimated renovation is now at $1.3 million dollars. The possibility of demolition of the current facility is currently being discussed. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the City Administration will meet with the Common Council in the next thirty days on this issue. Mr. Stancati highlighted projects in the rate increase, and several other programs. He noted that the theme "Protect Our Water" is long range program with four 30 second tapes being made available to the News Media. An educational packet for fifth and sixth graders will begin in October or November of this year. That program is funded by MACOG and an EPA Grant. Currently no tours are being conducted in the facilities in light of ADA and OSHA regulations not currently being met. Mr. Stancati also provided an update on the Filtration Plants and noted that a rate will not be necessary.He then reviewed numerous handouts which included: A comparison of first and second class cities on water rates and sewer and water rates A comparison of salaried positions for 1994 to 1995 A summary of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations A Wellhead Protection Zone Map A Water System Map showing ten inch and larger mains Kevin Horton noted that Leann Bassey has more responsibility then anyone except for Jeff Rinard with regard to the operations involving accounting and billings for the Water Works. Leann Bassey then reviewed the line item proposed budget. It was noted that the computer charges will be reduced from $180,900.00 to $17,500.00 due to a lease arrangement. The overall staff has been reduced by four people with approximately