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The August 19, 1994 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called
to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Sean Coleman at 3:15 p.m. in the Council
informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance Council members: Luecke, Kelly, Puzzello, Coleman, and
Zakrzewski;William Eagan,Kathy Dempsey,Jeff Rinard,Ed Talley,Tom Scarbuck,Gary
Libbey,Don Fozo, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
Mr. Rinard passed out handouts addressing Park Department Revenues and other
Revenues(copy attached).
DEPARTMENT OF CODE ENFORCEMENT 1994 = $835,444.00
1995 = $852,678.00
Kathy Dempsey the Director of the Department of Code Enforcement then reviewed
her budget request information. It included an organizational chart, a comparison of the
1994 to 1995 budgets, revenue comparisons, inspections comparisons, housing file
comparisons, substandard housing inspections, and abandon vehicles.
In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke, it was noted that the
City-Wide Trash pick-up has had some impact to her department however several residents
are unaware of this service. Council Member Luecke and Coleman voiced concerns with
regard to trash haulers who are found in violation. It was noted the Public Nuisance
Ordinance may be considered in attempting to shut down chronic violations.
It was noted that the clean-up crew is paid out of the Block Grant monies and Solid
Waste. Currently the City is in the first year of a two year contract with the Humane
Society.In response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke it was noted that one
Secretary, one Supervisor, two Inspectors, and four crew members are double budgeted
where the payroll is paid through the General Fund and then reimbursed through the
CDBG monies.
CODE HEARING OFFICER 1994 = $43,681.00
1995 = $44,691.00
It was noted that the average number of cases heard per year by the Hearing Officer
is approximately 1200. The Hearing officer meets on Mondays and Thursdays from 1:30 to
4:30 P.M. It was noted that this individual is a contractual, however does receive all paid
insurance and retirement benefits.(See handout material attached)
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES 1994 = $41,293.00
1995 = $41,703.00
Kathy Dempsey noted that Dan O'Neil is the City Sealer.The primary purpose of
the Bureau of Weights and Measures is to safeguard the public. She highlighted the major
test areas including gas pumps, scales and taxicabs and the other material related to that as
set forth in her handout.(copy attached).
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Committee Report
Personnel and Finance
August 19,1994
Page 2
The Committee then reviewed:
Unsafe Building Fund requested at $125,000.00 for 1995; and the Junk Vehicle
Fund requested at $47,930.00 for 1995 with the current being $44,921.00. The Council
Attorney inquired whether there were any lobbing efforts since last years request in this
area to change the State law on abandoned vehicles. Mrs.Dempsey stated that there were
and stated that she would send a copy of the draft of the Bill currently being studied by
various State Legislators to the Common Council.
Council President Puzzello voiced concern with regard to the delay for those
residents who request a cage from the Humane Society. It was noted that the average
waiting period is approximately two months and a$20.00 deposit is required. It was noted
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Council Member Coleman complimented Kathy Dempsey and her staff for her
various presentations and her effective and efficient delivery of information to the Common
Council. Council Member Kelly echoed this.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT 1994 = $796,279.00
1995 = $822,234.00
Mr.Rinard passed out revised revenue sheets at this point.
Mr.Don Fozo made the presentation.He then reviewed the handout material(copy
attached). He noted that his department has 20 employees with one personnel change
request of a secretary III being promoted to a secretary IV.
He noted that he is requesting that there be a$25.00 registration fee for Plumbers
which should bring in approximately $3,000.00 in new revenue and that the$25.00 fee be
raised to $75.00 for renewal fees which should generate approximately $19,000.00. He
also noted the"services"line item is new. Since this is an enterprise fund they must budget
for$11,000.00 under"other professional services"line item 415.31-06.He also noted that
the$5,000.00 telephone line item is new since it was previously paid from the Controllers
budget.
Council Member suggested that the line item"telephone and telegraph"be changed
to"telephone and fax".
Mr. Fozo stated that revenues should continue to show a profit from now on so
long as construction stays steady in the area.
Mr.Talley suggested that Historic Preservation be considered being placed as a part
of the Building Department for a better check and balance of the system. Mr. Fozo noted
that his department is currently considering various types of hand-held computers in
various types of computer software.
Committee Report
Personnel and Finance
August 19, 1994
Page 3
The Committee complimented Mr.Fozo and his staff for their efficient operation.
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting was
adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Sean Coleman,Chairperson
Personnel and Finance Committee
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