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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-26-90 Personnel & Finance and Utilities E I Qtnmmttur aepnrt Joint Meeting of the Personnel & Finance Committee and the Utilities Committee c In tile Comm Qlounrtl of the Ong of'ou# rnd: The November 26, 1990 joint meeting of the Personnel & Finance Committee and Utilities Committee was called to order by the Personnel & Finance Committee Chairperson, Ann Puzzello at 4: 00 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Zakrzewski, Duda, Coleman, Luecke, Niezgodski, Soderberg, Puzzello, and Slavinskas; Jack Dillon, Carl Kopek, Bob Kruszynski, Joe Agostina, John Leszczynski, Jeff Rinard, John Leisenring, John Byorni, Katie Humphreys, John Oxion, a member of the news media, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Puzzello then called upon Mr. Leszczynski to review Bill No. 103-90 which would appropriate monies for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the designated Enterprise Funds for the fiscal year 1991. Mr. Leszczynski then provided handouts to the joint Committees (copy attached) and reviewed both handouts. He noted that with the revisions made by Mr. Agostino on the Water Works Budget, that there should be an ending cash balance at the end of 1991 of $179,280. 00. In response to a question raised by Council Member Niezgodski, Mr. Dillon noted that PERF and salaries were revised in light of the deletion of the dispatcher. Mr. Leszczynski noted that the Solid Waste Budget is still projected at a deficit. He noted however, that as he had mentioned at the prior Committee meetings, that he believes it would be premature to have a rate increase before the study is completed. He noted that the Council would be involved throughout the study. Council Member Zakrzewski questioned the study, and it was noted by Mr. Leszczynski that it would be completed in early 1991. Council Member Duda noted the impact of the Yard Waste Program and the recycling efforts made to date. She asked for a meeting with Mr. Leszczynski to discuss these programs in further detail. In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke, it was noted that the study would incorporate a transfe station possibility. Mr. Leszczysnki noted that he has had several meetings with Mr. Mendel Pizer with regard to recycling efforts. 1 Page 2 In response to a question raised by Council Member Coleman, it was noted that the study would again be conducted Tenney Pavoni Associates, Inc. , formerly TenEch Engineering, Inc. Following further discussion, Council Member Niezgodski made a motion seconded by Council Member Luecke that the amended version of Bill No. 103-90 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed with Council Member Slavinskas abstaining. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 104-90 which would transfer monies from various accounts within the Enterprise Funds. Mr. Lesczcynski noted that this was a housekeeping measure. He noted that under the other contractual line items, that monies are being requested for unforeseen cave- ins which were experienced throughout the City. Council Member Niezgodski voiced concern with regard to maintenance of vehicles and replacement policies. Mr. Agostino noted that he works closely with Mr. Phil St. Clair with regard to when vehicles are replaced. Council Member Luecke noted that the electrical current line item is down, and was advised that all of the motors are run by electricity. In response to a question raised by Council Member Slavinskas, it was noted that the computer charges incorporated address the changes effective March, 1991. Following further discussion, Council Member Niezgodski made a motion seconded by Council Member Coleman, that Bill No. 104-90 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 105-90 which would transfer $105, 000. 00 within the Sewage Works Operation Fund and $42 , 000. 00 within the Solid Wastes Operation Fund. Mr. Lesczcynski noted that this Bill reflects the actual costs involved. Council Member Zakrzewski noted that the salt bids were higher than normal. Mr. Lesczcynski noted that last year the cost per ton was $26. 00 and that this year the bids were received at $29. 00 and $32 .00 respectively. He noted that the City would be re-bidding. He also noted that the City budgets for approximately 12, 000. 00 tons of straight salt. In response to a question raised by Council Member Slavinskas, it was noted that the transfer of monies in leu of taxes over a five year period, similar to the Hydrant Page 3 Rental System. Mr. Lesczcynski and Katie Humphreys noted that there is a plan and system in effect approved by the State Board of Accounts. Following further discussion, Council Member Luecke made a motion seconded by Council Member Slavinskas that Bill No. 105-90 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the joint Committees, the meeting was adjourned at 4: 30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ann Puzzello, Chairperson Personnel & Finance Committee Don Niezgodski, Chairperson Utilities Committee attachments 1