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The August 20, 1993 meeting of the Personnel and Finance
Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Councilmember Ann
Puzzello at 3:10 p.m. in the Council Informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Councilmembers: Coleman, Luecke,
Puzzello, and Washington; Jeff Rinard, Ed Talley, Ronalda Minnis, Kevin
Horton, Bonnie Strycker and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
Council President Luecke thanked the Council Attorney for providing a
copy of Resolution No. 1873-91 which expressed the city's support to
Project Future in 1993 to be $84,000 as proposed (copy attached).
Common Council:
93: $ 220.528
1994 Proposed:$ 231.119
Council President Luecke reviewed the proposed budget. He noted that the
Councilmembers salaries would increase by 1.5% and that the Council
Attorney would receive a 1.5% increase. Neither the Council nor the
Council Attorney are proposed to receive any bonuses.
The overall budget reflects an increase of approximately $10,500 primarily
due to heath insurance increases and RCA and related roll up costs.
Councilmember Coleman suggested that the Promotional Fund should be
monitored by the Council President or Vice-President however Council
President Luecke preferred not to implement such a plan but would
welcome further discussion on the topic.
Health Insurance:
Self Funded Employee Benefits $ 000
1994 Proposed: $ 5.914.429
Mr. Rinard noted the there was a one million dollar cash balance going into
1992, however there were over four million dollars of expenses in the
year.
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August 20, 1993
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The projected expenses for 1994 should be approximately four million
dollars. The primary consultants used by the city are Gibson for a cost of
$25,000. The telephone and telegraph line item of $5,000 is for direct
hookup to CoreSource.
Ronalda Minnis, Benefits Manager then reviewed the numerous handouts.
She highlighted that to date $1,790,220.37 has been paid. The Cobra rates
are projected as follows:
Current 1994
$118 Single $151.76 Single
$315 Family $395 Family
Council President Luecke inquired into the private cost to cover retirees
and Ms. Minnis stated she would check and report back to the Council. It
was noted that $437,944 of retiree claims were paid compared to $206,461
premiums paid. Mr. Horton stressed that the City must never let up in
attempting to contain insurance costs. Approximately $100,000 was left in
the flexible spending account last year resulting in 80% usage. All such
funds were transferred into the Insurance Reserve Account.
Youth Services Bureau:
'93: $50.000
1994 Proposed:$52.500
Bonnie Strycker reviewed the proposed budget. She requested a 5%
increase which would be the first increase since 1986 when they went
private. She noted that the monies would be used for Safe Station which
assisted 165 children in the last fiscal year, and also would be used for
7001 Youth Employment Program.
She indicated that the average stay at Safe Station is 15-16 days, and that
between 165-180 children are projected to be assisted next year. 7001
Youth Employment Program incorporates pre-employment training with
obtaining a job being considered the overall goal. The overall cost per
person is $1,350.
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August 20, 1993
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In response to a question raised by Councilmember Puzzello, it was noted
that the City of Mishawaka currently pays $7,500 however this will be
reduced to $7,000 in 1994; and that St. Joseph County has paid $58,000 in
the past. She has not heard from the County as to the status of this funding.
In response to a question raised by Councilmember Coleman, it was noted
that there are 40-45 Safe Stations throughout the county, and that the Police
Departments are very helpful in bringing youth to them. She stated that
programs would have to be re-evaluated and perhaps cut entirely if funding
was to be cut.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the
meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Puzzello, Chairperson
Personnel and Finance Committee
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