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Home My WebLink About08-11-83 Personnel & Finance Qk ntntt tet apart On (IInmtnntt OToutttil Df tlp' atttll limb: PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEE The August 11, 1983 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman Joseph Serge at 1:30 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. . Councilman Serge noted that this was the second meeting of his Committee on the proposed 1984 Civil City Budget. Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Voorde, Zielinski, Serge, Harris, and Beck, Sherrie Petz, Mary Ellen Koeple, John Leszczynski, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand and various individuals listed under the specific departments. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, PAGES 13-14 The Board of PUblic Works budget for 1984 is proposed at $1,697, 718 representing a 3% increase over the current budget. The most significant increase was in rents listed at a 9% increase. BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY, PAGE 15 The Board of Public Safety' s budget for 1984 is proposed at $3,600 representing no change over the current budget. The entire amount is proposed as other contractu; ls which represent the salaries for the three Board members. Councilman Harris questioned whether the City Engineer, Controller, and Attorney would be taking a decrease if the Citizen Board is created for the Water Works. Mr. Leszczynski stated that there would be no change in salaries since the change in duties was minimal. A question was also raised regarding the disparity in salaries paid to the Board members of the Board of Public Works, Board of Public Safety, Waste Water and Water Works. CITY ENGINEER, PAGES 16-17 The City Engineer' s budget is proposed at $274,786 for a 4% increase over the current budget. Office equipment was proposed at a 300% increase so that a new blueprint printer could be purchased. The other contracturals line item in the amount of $18,162 represents the contract with Ray Andrysiak. Councilman Voorde asked about the equipment replacement program and was told to ask the Mayor. Mr. Leszczynski noted that Federal Aid Urban funds would be needed if such projects as the widening of Edison and South Ironwood are to take place. • • /A.. •s.. `a1 ►VaOMIM.CO. Page 2. Personnel and Finance Committee '.:CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, PAGE 91 The Cumulative Capital Improvement Fund is proposed at $650, 830, the same amount as 1983. This account includes $456 , 000 in Century Center rents, $102,000 in rents and $82,680 in other contracturals. The last item is used to fund various unspecified contracts which come up over the course of the year. It was noted that an EDA grant was being pursued for the Island Park repairs by Century Center. Councilman Serge questioned the curbs on Brookfield and Councilman Voorde questioned the curb and street program on St. Louis. BUREAU OF S•TREETS,PAGES 5.4-56 Bureau of Streets budget for next year is proposed at $2, 348, 062 representing a 7% increase over the current budget. Sean Watt and Phil St. Clair were on hand to answer questions. It was noted that there is not enough money in the 'budget to repair the big grader, and the loader is also in need of repair. They will be acquiring two small rollers,however will need another grader. Hot patch boxes at the cost of $40, 000 each are also needed, as well as a construction type trailer. The Bureau has six good sweepers four of which were completely rebuilt. The salt barn has been finished and between $,400 and 4, 000 tons of salt are on hand. Salt bids will be awarded Monday. Sean Watt stated that he believed Phil St. Clair "got the shaft" on getting just a 4% increase in salary for next year as manager of the Bureau in light of all of the improvements he has made An effective cost analysis system and parts inventory system has been established but can only be maintained if a new clerk is hired or a small computer is purchased. BUREAU OF VEHICLE' MAINTENANCE, PAGES- 4243 The proposed budget is $590, 063 for a 6% increase. BUILDING MAINTENANCE, PAGES 44-45 The budget is proposed at $784,385 representing a 9% decrease. Concern was expressed over the lack of funding for this: budget and the vehicle maintenance budget, It was noted that all but two vehicles have been taken off the LP gas experiment, Overall no apprciable difference was found in mileage or maintenance under the program. BUREAU OF TRAFFIC" AND LIGHTING, PAGES -33 34 This budget is proposed at $422,650 representing a 7% increase over the current budget. Mr, Ralph Wadinski noted that they are still rebuilding the striper. Overall they had a curb painting- program this summer due to better supervision which. was provided free to the City. Councilman Harris questioned the light on Portage And Vas informed that it has been bid. Councilman Zielinski questioned whether the light by Torrington would still be installed, and believed that in light. of the circumstances it would be a waste of time and money. Page 3. Personnel and Finance Committee CODE ENFORCEMENT, PAGES 46-48 The Code Enforcement Department budget is proposed at $620,266 representing a 3% increase over the current budget. Kathy Barnard and Skip Yoder were on hand to address any questions. It was noted that Gladys Mohammmad would be replacing Jerelyn` O'Conner. Mrs. Barnard noted that a stop-work order was issued on Bridgets and that the owner of Pandoras Book Store did not want his property used for parking. The legal department is still researching all of the legal issues involved. Mrs. Barnard noted that the budget for next year is a combination of buildings and permits and neighborhood code which represents an overall increase of 4%. 29% would be needed in the photography line item, instruction is proposed at a 475% increase from $870. to $5,000,. the uniform shirts and jackets are bought rather than rented. Employees have been cut from 29 to 27 however there were several upgrades of positions. All vehicles have been taken out of this budget. The Humane Society proposed a budget at $154, 000 but it has been reduced to $130, 000. The radios purchsed this year are working well. There are presently 7 building inspectors and one electrical inspector has been eliminated. Ken Martin is now doing double duty. Paul Roelke' s confirmation will be before the Board of Public Safety next Monday to replace James Markle Councilman Harris asked about the special police licenses and was informed that this allows the Inspectors to issue environmental citations. Councilman Voorde asked about the auto service center ordinance and was informed that it was working better. Several suits had been filed for non-compliance of the ordinance but this action alone prompted the Center to go: through the licensing procedure. Since there are continuing complaints about operations that are not presently under the licensing ordinance, the. legal department would like to work with the Council Attorney in the next few weeks for possible amendment. BUILDING DEMOLITION, PAGE 98 This budget is proposed at $25, 000 which is the same figure used this year. JUNK VEHICLE, PAGE 97 This account is proposed at $12, 900 a decrease of $34 over the current budget. Mrs. Barnard expressed satisfaction with her wish on the contract in effect. The towing fees have gone up and will need adjustment by the City in order to get the account out of the red. WEIGHT-S AND MEASURES, PAGES 30.-32 This budget is proposed at $391,604 representing a 3% decrease over the current budget. It was noted that the Inspector. III Line. Item is listed incorrectly and that the proper figures for the current budget should be $16 ,372, and $17, 026 for the requested budget. Vehicles area problem. Travel expense has been cut from $820 to $250 because the State convention for Weights and Measures will be here next year. Page 4. Personnel and Finance Committee CODE ENFORCEMENT/HEARING OFFICER, PAGES. 40-41 This budget is proposed at $27, 882 representing a 4% increase. Mr. Charles Leone explained that they are in need of a service agreement on their courtroom reporter and that this represented the major increase of the entire budget. Following further discussion by the Committee members meeting was adjourned at 3: 35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joseph Serge, Chairman