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The November 8 . 1984 meeting of the Personnel and Finance
Committee was called to order by .its chairman, Ann Puzzello at 4: 00
p.m. in the Council informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Councilmen Voorde, Serge, Crone ,
Puzzello, Braboy, and Beck; Morgan Peck, Mike Vance, Dave 'jells ,
John Leszczynski , and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
In response to Counciman Puzzello ' s question it was noted that
"payment in lieu of taxes" was reduced approximately two years ago.
Councilman Puzzello stated that this is the second day of
reviewing the budgets for the Utlities . The Committee then reviewed
the following proposed budget.
Bureau of Solid Waste - Pages 56-57 $791, 326
This Bureau has a total of 24 employees. The Committee questioned
what the status of the trash collection was and.John Leszczynski noted
that Ten-Ech is working on a contractural basis at the Present time
Councilman Braboy noted that a person contacted her and recommended
that the City put dumpsters in various places for the residents , and that
she would not be opposed to a rate increase. (The resident not firs .
Braboy was in favor of the increase)
?organ Peck stated that he is trying to run his operation as
efficiently as possible. The budget for 1985 is based on the same
system as 1984. When he took over there were 9 ,000 customers , today
there are 15 ,000. He noted that traveling 17 miles to the landfill,
the senior citizen rate, the amount of down time, etc, all had an
impact on the operation. Before it was $.35 per yard now it is
$2. 00. Mr. Leszczynski stated that if anyone had a complaint that
it should be called in immediately. Since each truck has a radio it
can be dispatched to the location where the trash was mixed.
In response to Councilman Voorde' s question, it was noted that
there would be an operating deficit of at least $200,000. The 1983
figures would be supplied by 11r. Vance. The Ten-Ech proposal calls for
a rate increase from $4.50 a month to $7. 00 if the same system is used
Several specific line items were then discussed by the Committee
members, and in particular Line-Item 399 regarding the $15 ,000 spent
for billing services.
Solid Waste Depreciation Fund - Page 69 $53 ,000 (an increase of
33`x)
This budget would help pay for equipment such as a tacker, and
related items listed in the fact sheet. SFr. Peck noted that he would
be $6,000 short if he wanted to buy a 16-13 yard high compaction packer.
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Mr. Peck stated that the study on trash removal is in the
administration's hands and that any update would have to come from
them.
Following discussion by the Committee Councilman Serge made a
motion seconded by Councilman B.raboy to recommend all of the above-
described favorably. The motion passed unanimously.
Sewer Repair Fund Page 70 $37, 185 (8.7% increase)
Mr. Peck stated that the Council should take alert of credit
for this fund since it has assisted several households . There is
approximately $200,000 in the fund even though the amount of jobs
handled has tripled. Superintendent II would be a full time position
and would be a liasion between the plumbers and the homeowners and
would do all of the paper work. Between 60-75 jobs are done each.
year.
Sewage Works Pages 71-74 $3,642,589 (3% increase)
A discussion of personnel took place with it being noted that
there would be no wage increase for union members since all of the
increase was placed in benefits . Non-union would receive a 2 . 6%
increase which would be 1.3% for half a year.
It was noted that three new accounts on page 73 were created,
331, 334, and 341.
Sewage. Works Deprec'iation Page-78 $909 ,5000
I.t was noted that the following should be added to this account :
415 - Bldgs:. , Strt. , Impr. $900, 000
428 Office. Equipment 8,500
$908,5000
Mr. Wells then reviewed his capital program which was originally
at $3,000., 00.0. I.t would cover "a super garbage grinder" , samplers ,
a new gravity sludge tank, chemical holders, $320,000 for purchase of
County land at $3,200 per acre, lab equipment, trucks , tractors , etc.
Mr. Vance noted that the original bond issue would be paid off
this year. $360,000 must be maintained in the fund over the $908,500
figure.. The operation can handle 16,000,000 gallons a day and is
presently processing 40,000,000 a day. The City could service a
150, 000 people.
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Sewage Works Sinking Page 80 $645 ,300 (77 decrease)
The Committee reviewed this bond retirement account with little
discussion.
Sewage Works General (Bureau of Sanitation) Pages 75-77 $1, 724,399
(2% increase)
It was noted that Item 374,no description is for equipment rental
for heavy equipment used at the sludge farm. Rentals cost approximately
$600 per day.
Sewage. Works. Depreciation (Bureau. of Sanitation)- Page 79 $99 ,600
(34% decrease)
Following discussion of this account Councilman Serge made a
motion seconded by Councilman Beck that the above described funds be
recommended favorably. The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Wells noted that the City is on a stand-by procedure for
Miles due to the cost incurred by that Company. He noted that he would
get various revenue figures on what the City had treated for the
Committee.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Puzzello, Chairman