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1., I" Committee Report Personnel and Finance August 23, 1994 Page 3 Mrs. Gammon made the presentation. She recommended that there be a cut to the line item known as "miscellaneous charges and services" by the amount of $5,000.00 which would leave a $1,000.00 request (line item 411.39-89). She noted that this can be done in light of the fact that the copier will be an outright purchase, as apposed to a lease arrangement. In response to a question raised by Council Member Ladewski, it was noted that line item 411.31-01 for the 1994 budget year had$20,000.00 budgeted for recodification. Mrs. Gammon stated that this project has not begun, and in response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke,Mrs.Gammon stated that it is expected to take place this year. Council President Puzzello questioned whether bids are required and Mrs. Gammon noted that since it is a service that they are not. Following the review of the budget,the City Controller noted that proposals should be sought by the City for such codification services and that he would follow up in this area. Mr.Horton then reviewed a handout(copy attached)in detail.He is suggesting that the Common Council consider that 8 positions effecting 9 individuals be considered for additional pay, these being the Chief City Attorney, the Deputy Controller, the Assistant Building Commissioner, (two individuals), the Director of Financial Service for Utilities, the Director of Human Rights, the Benefits Manager, the Risk/Safety Director. Mr. Horton noted that criteria which used in suggesting these position were evaluation of the job done by the individuals, the level of responsibility, and comparable salaries for like or similar positions. Council Member Ladewski questioned what the percentage increase would be and requested that information. Council President Puzzello also suggested that Educational level also be considered as a criteria in these areas. Mr. Horton also noted that the State Board of Accounts has advised them that technical corrections will be necessary to the current salary ordinance in light of the new State Law which authorizes the term"Engineer" only for those positions being filled by a Licensed Professional Engineer. The State Board of Accounts noted that we must include a maximum dollar amount for all part-time positions. Council Member Luecke noted that he is in favor of the proposed changes suggested by the City Controller. It was noted that the Mayor will have additional recommendations made for the group one employees. Following discussion, it was suggested that the Personnel and Finance Committee have a meeting on Wednesday September 7, 1994 at 4:00 P.M. as a rap-up session to the entire Budget Process. There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 P.M. Respectively submitted, Sean Coleman,Chairperson Personnel and Finance Committee Attachments