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The August 19, 1993 meeting of the Personnel and Finance
Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Councilmember Ann
Puzzello at 3:05 p.m. in the Council Informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Councilmembers: Coleman, Luecke,
Puzzello, and Washington; John Leszczynski, Jeff Rinard, Ed Talley, Sam
Hensley, Jon Williams, Mikki Dobski, Lonnie Douglas and Kathleen
Cekanski-Farrand.
Street Department:
Motor Vehicle Highway Fund '93 $2.548.586
Proposed 1994: $3.933.861
Mr. Hensley reviewed his prepared handouts and offered to take the
Council on a tour of his department. The proposed 1994 budget is $4,891
less than the 1993 budget. He reviewed the various personnel changes. In
response to a question raised by Council President Luecke, it was
confirmed that different types of materials are used on an experimental
basis. The budget reflects an add on of $971,041 for automotive
equipment. Council President Luecke inquired about the use of beet juice
and was advised that the odor during rain curtailed much usage for street
departments.
Community Affairs:
'93 $138.767
1994 Proposed:$167.028
Jon Williams, Events Coordinator reviewed the proposed budget. A new
position at $20,554 is new and a one-time allocation for computer
equipment in the amount of $7,000 is being requested. Overall budget is
up approximately $30,000.
Councilmember Puzzello requested revenue information on fees, donations,
special events such as the Ethnic Festival, etc. For the past two years the
272 General Fund had a deficit balance however $1,000 is expected this
year.
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In response to a question raised by Council President Luecke it was noted
that the computer would be purchased through the Controllers budget.
Jeff Rinard also recommended that a $300 bonus be added to this account
for Mikki Dobski.
Human Rights:
'93 $ 194,293
1994 Proposed:$ 193.059
Mr. Lonnie L. Douglas reviewed the proposed budget. He noted that 238
cases were processed in 1992. 26 cases totalling $59,564 in results took
place in 1992. The department used a federal computer system which was
given to the department three years ago.
Currently there are 113 active cases of which 67 are in the investigative
stage. The goal is to have cases handled in less that 270 days with the
ultimate goal being 90 days. He stressed the need to resolve issues in a
timely manner and to become more active in the community as a resource
as opposed to an adversary party. Four persons are funded directly by
EEOC.
Councilmember Puzzello voiced concern over requests to upgrade positions
on a city-wide basis and Mr. Rinard agreed that there is not a consistent
policy.
Mr. Douglas noted that the Hearing Officer, Bruce Jefferson, is paid on a
per case basis. He noted that the total 1994 budget is down approximately
$1,000.
In response to a question from Council President Luecke it was noted that
between 10-15 % of the claims anticipated next year will be ADA related.
The Council Attorney inquired whether any of the out of pocket expenses
could be recaptured similar to arbitration type expenses. Mr. Douglas
stated that he would report back to the Council with an answer on this
question.
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Project Future:
'93 $80,000
1994 Proposed: $84,000
Council President Luecke asked the Council Attorney to check on the
requested amount in light of the lack of a presenter.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the
meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Puzzello, Chairperson
Personnel and Finance Committee
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