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Personnel and Finance Committee <br /> August 29, 2000 <br /> Page S <br /> are messy and cause problems for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It should also be better for the <br /> environment and should be skid resistant when applied properly. Mr. Gilot stated that this pro- <br /> active approach will be handled within the budget and no new dollars are being requested. It will <br /> be tested on major thoroughfares. He added in response to a question from Council President <br /> Pfeifer that there should not be any environmental concerns with regard to the new liquid if the <br /> dosage is applied correctly. <br /> Council President Pfeifer inquired whether our alleys are being torn up by our own City- <br /> owned and City-lease trucks because of their weight and size. Mr. Hensley noted that they do <br /> contribute to problems in our alleys. He also noted that in light of the excessive amount of rain this <br /> year that fewer alleys have been addressed. 294 alleys were addressed in 1999. Council <br /> President Pfeifer requested long and short range proposals on the condition of <br /> our alleys as well as trash removal services provided by the City. She inquired <br /> about truck sizes and locations of trash pick-ups as well as whether mechanical <br /> arms should be used as an alternative in specific areas of the City. Mr. Gilot <br /> stated that he would be in favor of curbside pickup, however several factors such <br /> as convenience and overall effectiveness of the service and the cost of the City <br /> need to be studied and discussed. Mr. Hensley also noted that erosion in the alleys is also a <br /> problem. <br /> Mr. Hensley noted that many of the street sweepers are ten (10) years old. New truck <br /> monitored sweepers are being considered which cost between $ 125,000 to$ 130,000 and six (6) <br /> are being considered. <br /> Council Member King inquired about the street management system and outsourcing in <br /> general. Mr. Hensley noted that the street management system is close to being done and that <br /> approximately 200 segments are left with 2000 being completed. He has requested that history per <br /> segment of street as well as pictures be included. <br /> Citizen Member Isabelle Gonzalez inquired as to when Mr. Hensley identifies his overall <br /> priorities for the next budget year. Mr. Hensley stated that goals are identified in March and April <br /> and proposed to the Administration. Ms. Gonzalez suggested that input from the Council at that <br /> time for goal setting may be beneficial. <br /> PROJECT RELEAF (FUND #655) <br /> 2000 Total Revenue Projection: $ 151,373 2001 Total Revenue Projection: $ 154.440 <br /> 2000 Total Expense Projection: $94,209 2001. Total Expense Projection: $ 100.727 <br /> Mr. Hensley noted that the major change is in salaries. Hourly rates were$6.00 to$6.50 <br /> and have been proposed to be $7.00 to$7.20 for forty(40) projected part-time workers. In 1999 <br /> the leaves fell early and they were behind in the beginning. They are hoping to release workers <br /> more timely this year. Mr. Hensley added that the monthly fee has been changed from $ .18 to $ <br /> .33. Mr. Hensley noted that 12 leafvacs were purchased in 1989 and that the City has 4 1990 <br /> models. Normally they have a five-year life. They are currently being housed outside which <br />