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The March 26,1984 meeting of the Personnel and Finance 'Committee.
was called to order by its Chairman, Councilman Puzzello at 4 :05 p.m. in
the Council informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Serge, Puzzello, Crone,
Paszek, Zakrzewski, Braboy, Voorde, and Beck, Citizens Members: Carol Sheetz,
'Joe Black; Craig Hartzer, Gust Saros, Michael Vance; John Leszczynski ,
Jim Wensits, Kathy Barnard, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
Councilman Puzzello noted that the meeting was called to discuss
four bills sent to the Committee for review and recommendation.
Mrs. Barnard explained that Bill No. 25-84 would. appropriate
$43, 800 of revenue sharing money for the 1984 summer cleanup program. Fifteen
young adults between the ages of 18 and 21 and three supervisors would be
employed through the JTPA program to work with the Code Enforcement
clean-up crew from mid-June through August. She also noted that various money
would be appropriated for gasoline and equipment repair, the rental vans,
$28,000 for a new truck and $6300 for new lawnmowers and. related equipment.
Councilman Serge noted that this is a good program and recommended that Bill
No. 25-84 go to Council favorably. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Braboy and unanimously passed by the Committee.
Mr. Hartzer and Mr. Vance then reviewed Bill No. 24-84 which would
amend the salary ordinance for 1984 by establishing four new positions . It
was noted that this was the third review of the Bill by the Council. The
computer specialist proposed at a. maximum salary of $25,000 is a result of
the office automation. Technical computer background is required and the City
is receiving applications for the position. The Director of Community Affairs
is proposed at a maximun annual salary of $23,900 . This position would
promote parking garages, Studebaker Museum, Inc. , fund raising activities,
IACT convention, and other special events. The Administrative Assistant
for Neighborhoods is proposed at a maximum annual salary of $27,500.
Previously there had been a person funded by CD, however this position has been
updated and upgraded in duties. The General Operations Supt. for the
Bureau of Water is proposed at a maximum annual salary of $27 ,688 . It was
noted that the total net savings would be $293, 964 . It was also noted that
a 19% figure would be added to the maximum annual salary for fringe benefits.
Councilman Zakrzewski questioned how the City could save $25,000
in gasoline costs and. $5, 000 in unemployment compensation. Lower costs then
projected attributed to the savings. The Council Attorney noted that an
amendment would be in order to Section III by changing the word "employer"
to "employee".
Following further discussion by the Committee, Councilman Serge made
a motion seconded by Councilman Braboy. that Bill NO. 24-84 as amended be
recommended favorably to Council, The Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Vance then reviewed Bill No. 28-84 which would appropriate
-$50,000 of revenue sharing money for the Studebaker Museum, Inc. He noted that
the City was in danger of losing the lease on the Freeman-Spicer Building
unless the escrow account is brought up to the $80 ,000 figure. With this
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appropriation there would be a balance of approximately $300, 000 in the
revenue sharing account. Mr. Saros noted that donations have been received
from Lowes and Coachman Industries to help fund the escrow account .from which
lease payments are made. After May, 1984 the escrow balance will drop to
$10, 000 .
Councilman Braboy asked whether the museum would be self-supporting
and was advised that this was the intent however donations are an important
factor. The new position of Administrative Assistant for the Mayor will
assist in fund raising activities. Councilman Crone noted that if the
bill is passed that it would basically buy another year on the lease since the
City has already received notice of their default. Councilman Beck voiced
her concern that many individuals are holding off on donations until the
building is bought and Discovery Hall is moved. Councilman Serge noted
that the original plan for the Century Center was to have the entire
collection housed there.
Following further discussion by the Committee, Councilman Serge
made a motion seconded by Councilman Beck that Bill No 28-84 receive a
favorable recommendation. The. passed unanimously.
Councilman Voorde noted that Resolution 9-D deals with UDAG. He
suggested that perhaps a decision on whether to purchase the Freeman�Spicer
`Building be held up until final word on the Central High School project is
given. Mr. Vance noted that although Central could be received for a $1.00
there were many hidden costs related to utilites and remodeling.
Mr. Leszczynski then reviewed Bill No 29-84 which would appropriate
$60, 000 from Revenue Sharing for various vehicles needed for the Department
of Code Enforcement and Bureau of Traffic and Lighting This bill would
provide money for five cars for Code Enforcement and three pickup trucks
for Traffic and Lighting. He also noted that a new striper had been ordered
last week. Following discussion by the Committee Councilman Serge made a
motion seconded by Councilman Puzzello that Bill No 29-84 go to Council
favorable. The motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Committee the
meeting was adjourned at 4 :40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann B. Puzzello, Chairman
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