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The November. 7, 1934 meeting of the Personnel and Finance
Committee was called to. order. by its chairman Councilman Ann
Puzzello at 4: 00 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included: Councilmen Zakrzewski,
Puzzello, Crone, Serge, Braboy, and Voorde, Carol Sheetz, Joe
Black, John Leszczynski, Al Jacobs, Thyra Overton, 1Tichael
Vance, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
Water Works General - pages 62-66
Councilman Puzzello noted that the purpose. of the meeting
was to review the proposed. budgets for the Water Works. She began
the meeting by asking a question on items listed in. the General
Fund as opposed to the Depreciation Fund of the Water Works
Department. Mr. Jacobs noted that Capital Improvement items which
have a longer useful or extended useful life can be depreciated
and are typically listed in the depreciation fund. There is no
specific dollar amount as to what would qualify as a depreciable
item. Pump repairs which would cost $4-5,000 would also be an
example. Councilman Puzzello noted that the budgets under review
are "Supposed to support themselves."
The Councilmembers had questions on several line item
accounts. They were informed that Line Item 429 "Otherfouinment"
which is budgeted for a 364,0 increase would ncor:ocrate the,_
increased cost for the Chlorinators of the automative system.
Councilman Crone questioned the Operator III positions on
page 63. She was concerned whether a pay cut was involved if some
Operator III' s were not Operator` II' s. She noted that although
she had raised this issue several weeks ago she is still getting
calls on it. Mr. Jacobs noted that due to the automation, ten
people would be eliminated by attrition or assigned to other City
positions. Mr. Vance noted that the reduction in force would not
resolve in a pay cut due to the agreement with the Union. Mr.
Jacobs said that he would double check the number of Operator II
and III and report back to the Committee. Mr. Vance also noted
that the employees elected to receive fringe benefit increases
for next year rather than salary increases.
Councilman Puzzello noted that Line Item 231 "Maintenance,
Supplies , Equipment and Vehicles" was scheduled for an 30%
increase.. Mr. Jacobs stated that the increase was necessary due
to the automation and the experience rates to date. Mr.. .Vance
also noted that the utility rates in the Water Works Department
are not subject to an appeal. and therefore are higher than the
Civil City utility Line Items. Mr. Leszczynski noted that oil is
used when the temperature is below zero degrees whereas natural
gas is used for heating purposes otherwise. It was also noted that
Line. Item 360, "Building Construction epair" is scheduled for a
20 increase which would cover normal every day type of expenses
and repairs. Councilman Crone expressed con.eern that even though.
specific Line Items were not increased over the 1933 amounts that
because they were substantially increased for 1983 that "experience
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rates were not being properly evaluated. Councilman Zakrzewski
questioned why the Line Item for the collection attorney, part of
the services contractural amount in Line Item 299 was proposed at
a $5, 700 increase. It was noted that due to the increase in rates
the City was was taking a more agressive enforcement procedure.
It was also noted that the three Board members compensation is also
budgeted in this account. The Board formally meets on the first
and third Monday of each month plus has individual meetings with .
Mr. Jacobs. Its ' members included: Wally Gartee, Mrs. Earles, and
Mr. Kromkowski.
The Water Works General Fund for 1985 is proposed at a 1%
increase for a total of $4,490,633.
Water Works Depreciation Fund page 67
The 1985 Water Works Depreciation Fund is proposed at
$473, 800. It was noted that the cost center total listing $800,300
for a 6% increase should be amended to the $473,800 figure.
Line. Item 382 "Advanced Tap Refunds" is maintained since
there are sill a few watermains requiring this It was also noted
that operations like Chemlawn fill their tanks on a permit basis
with the. City.
Councilman Zakrzewski noted that several Line Items in their
total amounts differ in the worksheets when compared to the budget
page. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the following amendments should
be made to the amounts listed on page. 67:
363 Equipment Repair $ 93, 000
Total 0300 $ 95 ,000
416 Bldgs. ,Str. , Improvement $120,000
427 Motor Equipment $ 49,300
429 Other Equipment $ 30,000
Total 0400 $378,800
Cost Center Total $473,800
All other amounts listed on page 67 would remain as printed.
Mr. Leszczynski noted that much_ of the contamination at the
well field was being eliminated and that between 4-6 wells would be
in operation in the near future. The process is taking longer
than initially anticipated. It was also noted in response to
Councilman Crone' s question that the cost of automation would be
one time items.
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Water Works Sinking Fund - Page 68
It was noted that this fund is proposed at $15,621 which is
the same amount budgeted for the current year. This fund is used
exclusively to make bond payments.
Councilman Crone questioned whether the Water Works have their
own separate bonding power. Mr. Vance noted that the Water Works
Department does have its own bonding power based on revenue bond
power. This is based on two principles , namely: need for capital
renovation, and the ability to pay the bond back. This process is
not a petition process. The Public Service Commission would make
the final. decision.
Councilman Puzzello noted that the three budgets reveiwed this
evening are set for public hearing on November 19th.
Following further discussion by the Council members Councilman
Serge made a motion seconded by Councilman Braboy that the budgets
for Water Works General, Water Works Depreciation Fund as amended,
and Water Works Sinking, be recommend favorably to Council. The
motion passed unanimously.
Councilman Puzzello requested that the actual experience
numbers be brought to tomorrow's meeting when the Committee reviews
the Waste Water and Parking Garage budgets .
Councilman Serge made a motion seconded by Councilman Braboy
that the meeting be adjourned. The meeting was adjourned at 5 : 10 p .m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Puzzello, Chairman