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t tl tom.mtttu Z*port: Personnel and Finance Committee Z0 the QCommott QC0untti1 of the City of 6otttb *n : The September 13, 1995 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was reconvened by Council Member Steve Luecke, Chairperson at 4:05 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Kelly, Zakrzewski, Duda, Ladewski, Puzzello, Coleman, and Luecke; Denise Sullivan Sanford, John Leszczynski, John Stancoti,Al Miller, Carl Littrell,Bob Crowe,John Wiltrout,Lee Ann Bassey, Citizen Member Cathy Roemer,Tom Scarbek and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Mayor's Budget:. 1995 = $269, 801.00 1996 = $291, 175.00 (requested) Denise Sullivan Sanford made the presentation. She noted that there is one personnel change where a new position for a secretarial position which was formerly shared with other departments. She noted an increase in general office supplies of$250.00 and a decrease in travel of$1, 000.00. South Bend Water Works: 1995 = $5, 366, 958.00 1996 = $5, 821, 269.00 (requested) Mr. John Stancoti introduced Lee Ann Bassey, Bob Crowe and John Wiltrout from his office. Lee Ann Bassey then reviewed the color handouts (copy attached). She noted that the Water Works Department is now open till 6:30 P.M. on Wednesdays. In response to a question raised by Council President Ladewski it was noted that the Water Department currently does not accept credit cards however, it was concept he recommended that should be considered. Council Member Duda voiced concern with regard to the shut-off policy. It was noted that individuals can set up a specific payment schedule and that shut-off personnel do accept payment personally and can extend a shut-off for up to 24 hours. In response to a question raised by Council Member Puzzello it was noted that the life of a well in basically unpredictable however the City of South Bend has a good aquifer. It was further noted that service valves are owned by the customer. The biggest increases for the overall budget is for laboratory testing which is currently at$30, 000.00 which s proposed at$90, 000.00, stationary and printing, and bad debt expense of approximately $30,000.00.