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Comsat** **port: Personnel and Finance Committee go the Common touiuf' of t1jt QCfti of 6outb nb: The September 11, 1997 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Sean Coleman at 3:00 p.m. in the council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Kelly, Pfeifer, Coleman Varner, and Broden; Cathy Roemer, Tom Skarbek,Carl Littrell, Jack Dillon, Sam Hensley,Rahmon Johnson, Kellie Pickett, Matt Chlebowski, Al Miller, Sandy Saunders and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. PUBLIC WORKS GENERAL FUNDS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FUND NO. 101-0602 1997 Expenses: $ 5.089.089 1998 Expenses: $ 5.716.978 Carl Littrell, acting City Engineer, introduced his staff to the Committee and then began by reviewing the Major Changes from 1997 of the proposed public works budget. Council President Kelly inquired into the East Wayne Street Historic District Lighting project. It was noted that it would be part of the capital budget projected at $ 100,000. Mr.Littrell noted that the overall public works budget reflects 9 % increase most of which is due to the water rate increase. Discussion of various public works projects then took place. It was noted that the Lincolnway/Ironwood project is going to bids in December. COMMUNICATIONS BUREAU FUND NO. 101-0604 1997: Expenses: $ 248.842 1998: Expenses: $250.679, Matt Chlebowski and Al Miller then reviewed the proposed Communications Bureau budget. This bureau will become part of Central Services in the hope of eliminating alot of the administrative duties and making more of that time available for providing repair service time. New intercom head set systems have been installed for the fire department which provide hearing protection and interface with two-way radios. The 911 Dispatch Center is the top priority for repairs. The average time to fix a portable radio is 5-10 minutes. The last of the old radios (over 15 years old) are in the process of being replaced for the police department. All of the new police squad cars are now in service.