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Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> September 10, 1997 <br /> Page 3 <br /> It was noted that utilizing civil penalty procedures has assisted in closing code <br /> cases. There are approximately 1,500 open housing cases at any one time. Council <br /> Member Coleman invited the Code Director to the October 6th 4 p.m. meeting when the <br /> Council will begin discussing in greater detail the adult care proposed zoning and licensing <br /> ordinances. <br /> Kathy Dempsey noted that she would like two (2) additional people and equipment <br /> added to her budget that are NOT currently reflected in the proposed budget. She noted <br /> that Sam Hensley utilizes individuals from Ducomb Center. Solid Waste is currently in a <br /> deficit situation. The City Controller noted that a$ 10,000 is projected in that account for <br /> 1998. The positions requested would be two (2) Operator II. <br /> Council Member Pfeifer noted that she has had ongoing discussions with Council <br /> member Udjak over the need for properties to be cleaned and maintained. The Council <br /> again urged that all possible alternatives be pursued such as DuComb Center and Township <br /> Trustee recipients to help with personnel needs. <br /> Council Member Varner suggested that city residents be given a priority when <br /> hiring if new positions were to be added. <br /> Discussion took place on the MACOG mandates regarding ozone alerts. It was <br /> noted that a compromise was worked out for the City whereby mowers were not used <br /> between the hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on ozone days. Private business are not currently <br /> under the EPA mandates. Discussion also took place on storm damage clean-up <br /> procedures. <br /> ANIMAL CONTROL FUND NO. 101-1207 <br /> 1997 Expenses: $ 165.734 <br /> 1998 Expenses: $ 194.623 <br /> Kathy Dempsey noted that they now have four(4)officers (previously there were 3 <br /> full-time and 2 part-time). The biggest problem is turn-over of personnel. To help address <br /> that problem increases in salaries above the 3 % guideline are being proposed. <br /> It was also noted that the City now utilizes mail-in licensing for dogs and cats in <br /> addition to veterinarian licensing. <br /> Dr.Varner suggested better record keeping for licensed or registered animals,with <br /> follow-up procedures being put in place on a regular basis for renewals. <br /> PARKING GARAGE FUND NO. 601-0405 <br /> 1997 Revenue: $ 458.400 Expenses: $ 575.431 <br /> 1998 Revenue: $ 470.791 Expenses: $ 742.008 <br /> Terry Coleman then joined the meeting and began by reviewing the Major Changes <br /> from 1997 for the Parking Garages as well as his handouts. He noted an anticipated <br /> decrease in parking fee revenues of$ 12,391. He noted that there are vacant spaces in the <br />