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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-12-81 Personnel & Finance Qinmmtttrr arpnr# ton tip Mammon Olomuil of the fait Df fihndli iamb: PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE The August 12, 1981 meeting of the Personnel- and Finance Committee was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman Crone at 2: 00 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Councilmen: Serge, Beck,McGann,Voorde, Crone, and Szymkowiak; Jon -Hunt, Joseph Kernan, Sherrie Petz, Pat Miller, Dominic DeCosta, members of the news- media,Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, and designated department heads. CCIF City Controller Joseph Kernan reviewed the Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund (CCIF) proposed at $780,180 for the same amount as last year. ECONOMIC DEV. REVENUE BONDS Mr. Kernan then reviewed the Economic Development Revenue Bond budget proposed at $6,650, which was the same amount as 1981. This is funded by assessments on the bonds and used for the expenses of the 3-member Commission,' and attorney. Councilman Szymkowiak said he would check out for'•what the $1000 in the "Instruction" account was used. WATER WORKS John Leszczynski was then called upon to answer several questions regarding the "upgraded positions in the budget" . He noted that the department would have 137 employees in 1982 , compared to 140 in 1981. Councilman Crone questioned why the janitor was proposed at a 3% increase from $9, 312 to $9,635, rather than receiving 4. 56% plus $500 for a total of $10,237. Mr. Leszczynski said he was not a union member. Councilman Crone questioned why the position of "CLK Dispatcher II" appeared in the budget but not in the salary ordinance. She suggested that perhaps an amendment to the salary ordinance would be in order for positions appearing in the budget but not in the salary ordinance. Councilman Crone suggested to Mike Vance that a letter be sent to the PSC requesting an update on when the City could expect a decision on the proposed water rates. Mr. Vance said he had made several informal contacts by telephone, but would send a letter of inquiry. Councilman Voorde questioned several matters which would be addressed in the "Stancoti Report on Motor Vehicles" . He noted that 101 cars go home every night. • • ►R[! PPPP 04SPIN PUBLISHING CO. GENERAL SINKING BOND Councilman Crone questioned Mr. Kernan on the general sinking bond proposed at $1, 660, 00. He noted that he had discussed this at a prior meeting, and noted that the figures were based on a $5. 9 million dollar general obligation bond, at 10% being sold by September 15 , 1981. PARK DISTRICT BOND Mr. Kernan then reviewed the Park District Bond proposed at $409,753, for a 3% decrease. He noted that the primary purpose of the fund was to pay for the zoo. bonds. URBAN REDEVELOPMENT BOND The Committee then reviewed the Urban Redevelopment Bond proposed at $290, 000 for a 3% reduction. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES Councilman Crone then asked Mr. Kernan to review the 1982 Miscellaneous Revenues on page 114. He indicated that Column A represented projected income for July thru December 1981; and that Column B represented projected income for 1982. Councilman Crone noted that $3, 000 was projected from bicycle licenses in 1982, yet a "no fee" bill was presently pending before the Council. Mr. Kernan explained that the "miscellaneous" line item represented small revenues and property sales, and other items which he believed had been sent to her committee when reviewing all city licenses. Mr. Kernan noted that all projections were based on current rates. POLICE PENSION The Committee then reviewed the Police Pension budget proposed at $737,631, a decrease of 46%. Councilman Crone asked the Council Attorney her opinion on the Council' s role in reviewing this budget. She indicated that present Indiana Law allows the Common Council to review both Police and Fire Pension budgets. She indicated that since 1976, the City has taken the position that the Common Council had the right to review and reduce such budgets if they found it to be in order. Mr. Kernan noted that the new home -rule legislation will go into effect September 1, 1981. In effect allowing the City to establish: procedures. He noted that death benefits have been raised from $600 to $1,500. The Council Attorney suggested that the Council and Administration establish guidelines in this area before setting budgets for 1983. PARKING GARAGE Councilman Crone noted that she had inadvertently failed to schedule the parking garage budget, however Mr. Kernan indicated he could review this -2- budget. It is proposed at $541, 889 for an overall increase of 12%. He said that no CETA employees would be replaced. Sherrie Petz explained that the group insurance account was figured wrong last year thus they were requesting an 81% increase. However Councilman Crone pointed out that in 1980, line 330 "print" had $6, 000 unexpended out of $9, 000. It was indicated that since ticket printing is on an irregular schedule, that that may have been why funds were left. MISCELLANEOUS Councilman Crone requested Mr. Kernan to provide the totals of the 110 and 130 accounts. Councilman McGann suggested that $4, 000 of the "special pay" category in Emergency Medical Services be broken out. The Committee requested a copy of the parking garage bond schedule. Councilman Crone questioned the Group Insurance costs. Sherrie Petz indicated that single coverage is $22,91 x 24 time per year; and family coverage is at $14. 00. Fire and Police were at higher rates. She indicated that a 15% "cushion" was then added to the figures to cover possible rate increases. Mr. Kernan emphasized that this was a difficult area to predict costs. Councilman Crone then questioned Mr. Kernan of the total number of CETA personnel which would be picked up by the City in 1982. He indicated that there would be 14, 5 at Century Center, 2 in Solid Waste, 1 in the Controller' s office, 2 in Traffic and Lighting, 1 in Building Maintenance, 2 in Police, and 1 in Waste Water. Councilman Crone then asked Mr. Kernan if it was the City Administration' s position that the Common Council pass the budget as proposed. Mr. Kernan said that that was correct, that they requested "no cuts. " Councilman Crone inquired whether the Administration had any recommend- ations on where the proposed funds in Human Resources should be transferred. They had no recommendations yet. Councilman Crone then questioned how the Council should address a situation like "Centralized Dispatch" where Communications wanted $6, 000 for it, and the Police Chief said no decision was made on it. Councilman McGann expressed concern about the possibility of backing . $1. 9 million dollars into the 1982 budget. Mr. Kernan said that that figure was probably low since costs were increasing. Councilman Crone questioned what the increase would be if the budget was passed as proposed. He stated it was 4 . 53 in 1981 and would go to 5 .4126; an increase of 88 cents. Apparently 15 cents would be adjusted in light of the bond decrease. Jon Hunt inquired into the procedure. -3- A . Councilman Crone indicated that her committee would meet again to discuss possible cuts. They would then be reviewed with Mr. Kernan, Jon Hunt, and Sherrie Petz, before a formal proposal was made to the entire Council. It was anticipated that the Park Department would be rescheduled. The Committee then discussed the $1. 5 million tax appeal which the City Adminstration was anticipating based on annexed territory and the August 12, 1981 letter from Mr. Kernan regarding the effect of the Bond reduction. Following further discussion, Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman McGann. The meeting was adjourned at 5: 10 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Beverly Crone Chairman -4-