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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-20-80 Personnel & Finance Olomuttttrt Rood PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE • 010 the eummnu elouurit of tier (ItitH of*putt, lira: The October 20, 1980 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman Beverly D. Crone at 6:30 p.m. in the Council meeting room. Persons in attendance included the following: Councilmen Beck, Kopczynski, Szymkowiak, Taylor, McGann, Crone, Voorde, and Dombrowski; Jane Swan, -Lois Kress, James Seitz , John Leszezynski, Mayor Parent, Jon Hunt, Fire, Chief Brassell , Uniform Division Chief Charles Hurley, Shaun Watt, Marchment Kovas, Michael Vance, and Council-Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the proposed General Obligation Bond. Chairman Crone acknowledged that Councilman Kopczynski is officially on the Personnel and Finance Committee, Chairman Crone then directed the Committee's attention to the 1980 G.O. Bond Worksheets received at the Mayor/Council Caucus on October 16 , 1980. The Committee then reviewed the proposals by depart- ments. Police Department $559,500 is the proposed total in the bond issue, with $289,500 for 1981, and $310,000 for 1982, The Committee was informed by Uniform Division Chief Hurley that: the average beat car has a 14 month lift; two years of the uniform fleet would be addressed, and that presently the department is not realizing much of a difference in mileage between the V-8 's and Councilman Kopczynski suggested that the City should keep pursuing the concept of keeping the tax rate frozen but to unfreeze the levy, and thereby allow the City to take advantage of new growth and new assessments. He also suggested replacing the word "pistols" with "revolvers. " Councilman Dombrowski questioned the City's policy of police cars going out of the City, Mayor Parent stated it may be good to reduce the numbers of cars going home, but the savings that would be realized would not be significant. He stated he would continue to look into the matter with Chief Thompson. It was learned that under the Radio equipment and page system item proposed at $45,625; that this would allow replacement of the console in the Police Department and one additional satellite antenna. Presently, the City is renting the page system, Councilman Voorde questioned whether an additional $13 , 000 would be needed in the Communications Department, however, the Administration was unaware of such a request. PRE[ PREEE , PUOLISHINO CO. Councilmen Taylor and Crone requested the Administration to rank these items by priorities. The Mayor stated that all of the requested items are needed, however, that perhaps the radio equipment and portable radio units could be delayed. Fire Department $868 , 600 is the proposed total in the bond issue, with $582,600 for 1981, and $286, 000 for 1982. Fire Chief Brassell reviewed the proposed items. Councilman Voorde questioned the Motor Equipment item.. Chief Brassell stated that two pumpers and one ladder truck would be purchased out of the 1981 allocation, One pumper would go to the Cleveland Road fire station, and the second pumper would go to the sample Street fire station. The second pumper would have a foam capability for the proposed Ethanol Plant. He stated that a 14 month lead time is necessary in purchasing such equipment. Councilman Szymkowiak again requested that a pumper be placed in Fire Station No. 4. He stated that the station was built to house two vehicles, and that it should be treated as a Fire Station and not a garage, The $137 , 000 proposed for rehabilitation and miscellaneous equipment in 1981 was originally proposed at $71,000. The $66 ,000 in 1982 would be for a new roof on Fire Station No. 8, Councilman Beck questioned whether the new fire station could be equiped to handle women firefighters, and was told that it could. Councilman Beck emphasized the need for a roof and other rehabilitation at the Riverpark Fire Station. Councilman McGann stated that if equipment from Fire Station No. 3 is sent, that there is a no close back-up facility, He sees this as a "lack of fire protection" , and would like this problem addressed. Mayor Parent stated that he had not considered it for the bond issue, but would give it further thought. Councilman McGann also stated that he sees need to adjust the present ambulance fees, He stated that the fees are at a 1973 level, and suggested setting up a fund solely for fire department equipment for such fees collected, Councilman McGann requested the Administration's priorities. Chief Brassell stated that all items as proposed are needed just to maintain the status quo, Jon Hunt reminded the Committee that the last two fire stations were built with federal funds, and that the last fire truck was also purchased with federal funds, -2- Municipal Services Facility $635, 000 is the proposed total amount in the bond issue. Shaun Watt reviewed the proposed capital improvements , which would be a one-time expenditure. $135, 000 is proposed for a salt storage facility. The City is looking at a concrete dome structure with a 20-25 year life, and a 12-15, 000 ton storage capacity. Presently the City is renting a warehouse at $29, 000 a year which is expected to go up to $33 ,000 next year. Tnside storage is necessary in light of run-off problems, and a sealed bottom is necessary to be environmentally safe. Councilman Voorde questioned whether an underground facility had been considered. Excavation costs may be prohibitive. $20, 000 of the proposed $145, 000 would be needed to repair the MSF building. Councilmen McGann and Voorde questioned whether "quanset" buildings had been considered. The Administration will look into it further. $300, 000 is proposed for the MSF roof and insulation. The insulation would be blown in foam insulation with an "R-factor" of 5. 4. Presently there is no "R-factor. " The building was built in 1967. Councilman McGann stated that he had never heard of so many maintenance problems in public buildings. He further stated that this would not be tolerated in the private sector. STREET DEPARTMENT $3 ,259, 000 is the proposed total amount in the bond issue, with $1,759, 000 for 1981, and $1,500,000 for 1982. The $394, 000 for motor equipment would purchase = 5 tantem trucks, 2 sweepers, and 1 loader. The $265, 000 proposed for the alley maintenance program would purchase 2 slurry rigs, 2 tantem trucks, and 1 loader. The concrete street maintenance program would complete 26 blocks at 1300 square yards a block. Councilman Voorde questioned the philosophy of spending $265, 000 to buy equipment for the alley program. He stated that the City should experiment first and consider grading problems. Councilman McGann believed the City was undertaking too much with its proposed concrete street maintenance program. Councilman Taylor stated the concrete street situation was "critical" 8 years ago, and that most of the problem areas were in the 5th and 6th districts. Councilman Kopczynski stated that much of the problem with concrete streets, in his district was caused by the muck and poor soil compaction. -3- Traffic and Lighting $116,250 is the proposed total amount to be included in the bond issue. John Leszczynski stated that the present pavement stripper is 15 years old; that the $61,250 for motor equipment would purchase trucks and lifts; and that $5, 000 was needed for guard rail installation. No specific locations for the guardrails have been determined, however, the city would respond wherever necessary, Park Department $310,065 is the proposed total to be included in the G.O. Bond with $210, 065 proposed for 1981, and $100,000 proposed for 1982. Jim Seitz briefly explained the motor equipment and other equipment requests. Mayor Parent stated that he had scheduled two additional meetings to discuss the G.O. Bond issue for Wednesday, October 22nd and Thursday, October 23rd. Following discussion, the Mayor suggested that his proposed meeting and the Personnel and Finance Committee meet simultaneously. Councilman ' ISr made a motion to continue the Personnel and Finance Committee meeting to Thursday, October 23rd in the Council meeting room. Councilman D -ewvsi seconded the motion. The meeting was continued at 8 :15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Beverly D. Crone, Chairman. -4-