HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-12 Personnel & Finance Committeek0 PERSONNEL AND FINANCE JANUARY 9, 2012
Committee Members Present: Karen White; Gavin Ferlic, David Varner,
Henry Davis, Jr.
Other Council Members Present: Derek Dieter; Tim Scott; Dr. Fred Ferlic; Oliver Davis;
Valerie Schey
Others Present: Catherine Toppel; Rita Kopala; Mike Schmuhl; Kyle
Chamberlin; Don Inks; Henry Davis, Sr.; Kevin Alley,
Kathy Cekanski - Farrand; Mark Neal
Agenda: Bill No. 83 -11 Appropriation — Code Enforcement
Bill No. 84 -11 Create Fund #439 S. B. Tech Park
Chairperson White, began the hearing with consideration of an appropriation in Bill No. 83 -11
which would allow the continued effort of the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Department to
continue the effort to clean -up and stymie future illegal dumping. This program was first
promoted by Chairperson White and the Council as a way to improve the quality of life in the
city's neighborhoods. Hearing the call NCE Department under Catherine Toppel organized a
department task force that began work on November 22, 2011, and in just six weeks time hauled
145 truckloads, over 434 tons of illegally dumped trash.
Catherine Toppel used an overhead and handouts (attached) to outline the success of the
program and the nee for continued funding.
Oliver Davis and Tim Scott praised the noticeable improvement in the appearance of the alleys.
David Varner urged periodic "bang for the buck" reviews to determine future funding levels.
Councilmember Varner motioned favorably. Councilmember Henry Davis seconded and all
agreed to send as such.
The second item on the agenda was creation of a fund for the Tech Park monies as seen in Bill
No. 84 -11. This bill establishing a separate fund to receive and disburse revenues and expenses
of Innovation & Ignition Park is a requirement of state law once a Tech Park has been certified by
the state.
The mechanism of where monies come from, how much is anticipated, who ca spend the money
and for what purpose prompted many questions from a number of Councilmember's who
ultimately felt more explanation and in some cases assurances were warranted.
To that end Councilmember Henry Davis motioned consideration of the bill to be continued until
January 23, 2012. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic seconded and all agreed to recommend
continuance until January 23, 2012 to the full Council.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time. Chairperson White
adjourned the meeting at 4:33 p.m.
Respectfully SubmittedL %C �����( --
aren L. White, Chairperson
Personnel & Finance Committee