HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-25-02 Personnel & Finance lommittee Zeport
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The February 25, 2002 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its
Chairperson, Council Member James Aranowski at 3:34 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting
Room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, Kelly, King, Varner,
Uj , White, Coleman and Kirsits; Community & Economic Development Department Director
Jon Hunt, Fire Chief Luther Taylor, City Controller Rick 011ett, Building Commissioner Don
Fozo, City Engineer Carl Littrell, Director of Budgeting &Financial Report Tom Skarbek, Citizen
Member Isabel Gonzalez, Mary Ann Myers, Terry Bland of the s41ttj *to +Cributte, and
Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney.
Council Member Aranowski noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 8-02
which would appropriate monies for capital expenditures pe tares for the 2002 fiscal
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City Controller Rick 011ett made the presentation. He noted that approximately two(2) weeks ago
a detailed presentation was provided to the Council. He noted that last year $28.4 million was
allocated for capital projects and that$26.4 is proposed to be allocated for this year.
Dr. Varner inquired how much money was actually spent from the $ 28.4 million allocated for
capital projects last year. Mr. Skarbek stated that he would provide that information at tonight's
Common Council meeting.
Council Member Ujdak voiced concern about the$2 million earmarked for design fees, noting that
the Council has not had enough information and discussion on this. Mr. 011ett stated that less
COIT and CEDIT monies would be received.
Dr. Varner requested ten (10) year projections with regard to major capital projects, as well as a
summary of such projects so that they could be prioritized. He stated that such a document would
be a useful tool to have. Council Member Aranowski stated that a five-year forecast was provided
several years ago.
Council Member King suggested that a dela y on
permit the Council to carry out due diligence. It was sssugges suggested that the Bill be considered
reduced and then
have a new bill addressing the amount of reduction in a separate bill. Following discussion, Dr.
Varner made a motion, seconded by Council Member King to amend Bill No. 8-02. The motion
passed.
Council Member King then made a motion,seconded by Dr. Varner that amended Bill No. 8-02 be
recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Aranowski
adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member James Aranowski, Chairperson
Personnel and Finance Committee
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