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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-82 Utilities and Personal & Finance Olnmmttter Rtpnrt t1 a Qlnntnwn Connrdi of tilt Tuug of fprttdli litho: UTILITIES AND PERSONNEL AND FINANCE The joint committee meeting of the Utilities and Personnel and Finance Committees was called to order by the Utilities:, Chairman, Councilman Raymond Zielinski at 3: 30 p.m. on October 5, 1982 in the Council meeting room. Persons in attendance included: Councilmen McGann, Harris, Szymkowiak, Zielinski, Beck, and Crone; Michael Vance, Sherrie Petz, Ted Latkowski, Paula Freeman, Ken Fedder, Mike Schinevar and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand. Councilman Zielinski explained that the purpose of the meeting was to continue the review of the proposed Utility budgets for 1983.. The Committee then reviewed the following proposed budgets. PARKING GARAGES The parking garages budget is found at pages 60-62 for a total of $558, 785, representing a three percent increase. Mr. Labkowski noted the change in personnel. It was also noted that there should be a Secretary III instead of a Secretary•II as listed. The administration will offer these changes. He also noted that there-�was no sealing done when the garages were originally built. Line-item 360 represents the funding needed to reseal the parking ramps. It was also noted that salt would not be used in the garages and that other chemcials would be tried. Councilman Zielinski questioned whether the free downtown parking was impacting parking garage receipts. The committees were informed that for the month of September individual parkers were down 2 , 063 from September, 1981 representing a monthly loss of revenue of $3,900. The Quality Inn is also affecting parking garage receipts since they allow cars to be parked for $1. 00 all day The present income from the Colfax garage is not meeting overhead expenses. Councilman Harris suggested that the City look into a special rate for City employees and other groups who wish to park in the Colfax garage. BUREAU OF WASTE WATER This budget is found at pages 83 to 87 for a total of $3,096 ,923, which represents a 9% increase. Mr. Vance pointed out the various personnel changes which include three Supertindent IV' s instead of 4, that the Receptionist is the one for for the Mayor' s office and that the Internal Control Supervisor was the Utilities Director. It was also noted that the Project Engineer should be deleted. • Page 2. Utilities and Personnel and Finance Committee Councilman Crone questioned whether the number of personnel had increased. Mr. Vance noted that there was one new position. There was a substantial decrease in Line-item 229 since the chemicals budget were unexpended last year at the rate of $136,000. Several Councilmen had questions pertaining to . Line-item 399 Other Contractuals. It was explained that the accounting and collection fee of $363,996 was based on a percent of revenues collected; and that the $50,000 for Ten-ech would address interceptor sewer problems. Councilman Crone questioned what the problem was in front of the Quality Inn and voiced concern that someday the road would collapse. Mr. Vance stated that he had spoken to Sean Watt and that the City was watching it. He speculated that it could be bad compassion, and that the City is considering wedging it with asphalt. It was also noted that $10,400 was ear-marked for Lew Rague for research and a cost study on the sludge farm. SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATING This budget can be found on page 91 for a total of $827,500, representing an increase of 244 Mr. Vance explained that a minimum of $360,000 must be maintained based on bonding requirements. Payments of $370,000 are due every six months. He noted that the original issue would be paid off in 1984, and that the subordinate issues should be paid off in 1990. $350,000 has been earmarked for land acquisition behind the Waste Water Treament Plant. He noted that the City was concerned about development in this area, and that they desired to create a buffer strip. Councilman McGann stated that he thought the County Commissioners had dedicated this property very recently so that it could only be used for cementery purposes. Mr. Vance stated that if this was true there would be no need for this land acquisition. $250,000 is being earmarked for a lift station and diverision chambers needed by Corby and 27th Street. Councilman Crone questioned whether the amount workers has increased or decreased in the past ten years. Mr. Vance noted that there has been no plant expansion since 1974 or 1975 but was uncertain of the amount of employee increase or decrease since that time. Miles Laboratory is still contracting with the City however nothing has been treated for the past two months. It is projected that treatment will again begin in December. Approximately one-half of the anticipated revenue was received this year. These funds were not included when reviewing the 1982 budget nor the 1982 budget. Mr. Fedder asked what the total sewage budget was for 1982 and 1983. Mr. Vance noted that in 1982 the budget was approximately $3,760,000, and that in 1983 it would be approximately $4 ,615,000. Page 3. Utilities and Personnel and Finance Committee SEWAGE WORKS SINKING FUND This budget can be found on page 93 for a total of $690,498, representing an increase of 1%. This account represents the debt retirement on the sewage treatment plant and represents the amount of principal and interest. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Several Councilmen has questions regarding the use of leak insurance for the repair of water lines and other matters. Councilman Zielinski requested an update on Clay utilities. Mr. Vance stated that its acquisition is on the back burner and that in May of 1981 the operation cost was increased from 5 to 8 cents per 100 cubic feet. Mr. Vance also noted that the lawsuit pertaining to installation of water meters in the River Commons area has not had a pre-trial yet. Councilman Zielinski requested that Sherrie Petz prepare all of the amendments which have been made at this meeting and the prior meeting. She stated that she could have these amendments ready for the Utilities meeting next Monday at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Vance then requested that the upgrading of positions be included in the water works budget: based on the new computerization program. He noted that on page 74 of the Water Works General Fund that two new positions of "systems specialists" be added at a salary of $15,266 and reduce the Clerk IV number from 13 to 11. He also requested that the position of Fiscal Officer be deleted and that six Supt. 'IV' s be included at the rate of $22,541. This would represent an upgrading of Paula Freeman' s position. It was also suggested that the salary ordinance which was passed by theCommon Council earlier this year also be amended. There being no further business to come before the joint committee meeting, Councilman McGann made a motion seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak that the meeting be adjourned. Meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Raymond Zielinski Utilities Chairman Beverly D. Crone Personnel & Finance Chairman