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Personnel and Finance Committee
t j* Common Council of the city of •outfj Situb:
The September 11, 1995 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was
called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Steve Luecke at 4:20 P.M. in the
Council informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Kelly, Zakrzewski, Slavinskas,
Ladewski, Washington, Puzzello, Coleman, and Luecke; Jeff Rinard, Bill Eagen, Citizen
Member Cathy Roemer,Don Porter,Kevin Horton, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
Council Member Luecke noted that a letter had been received from the City
Controllers office requesting that Bill No. 48-95 addressing appropriations for the Football
Hall of Fame be continued until the meeting of September 25, 1995. Mr. Horton noted that
the Century Center Board of Managers met last Friday da and in light of various CIF �' g y g Hotel/Motel
taxes being utilized that additional time would be necessary for a complete report of all
sources of revenue to be prepared for the Football Hall of Fame. Liz Rowell is currently
working on the information and a continuance is necessary in order to complete it.
Council Member Coleman noted that he is on the Finance Committee for the
Cent ury Center Boar d o f
Managers. H e believes eves that a full and explanation complete is
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necessary for both the appropriation and the budgetary process. Projected revenue sources
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would also be a part of that overall program.
The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 50-95 which would make technical
corrections to Ordinance No. 8396-93 as amended by Ordinance No. 8540-94 addressing
salaries of non-bargaining employees of the City of South Bend. It was noted that this
Ordinance incorporates those positions formally in the South Bend Community
Corporation as well as the City's commitment to the Football Hall of Fame.
Council Member Slavinskas questioned the terminology of "The Exhibit
Technician" and was advised by Mr. Horton that this is a very technical position which
requires higher skills in equipment areas.
In response to a question raised by Council President Ladewski, it was noted that
the Golf Course Building Manager is a full-time position which was formally called a Golf
Pro.
Council Member Puzzello questioned whether the Senior Cashier was full-time and
was advised that it was. She noted concern with regard to the proposed salary of $14,
000.00. Mr. Horton noted that the salary is market driven and equals approximately $7.00
per hour.
Council Member Zakrzewski questioned the responsibilities of the Director of
Collections and it was noted by Mr. Horton that this person would oversee the integrity of
all of the displays in the Football Hall of Fame. It was noted that the Collections Assistant
is not currently filled and that some of the other positions are not currently filled.
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In response to a question raised by Council Member Kelly, it was noted that
projected numbers for the Hall were 500 people per day with the Football Hall of Fame
averaging approximately 750 people per day currently.
Mr. Eagan questioned the closing of 7:00 P.M. of the Football Hall of Fame. He
noted that recently the Human Rights Commission wanted to have a dinner at the Football
Hall of Fame and were advised that they could not keep the Hall open. Mr. Horton stated
that he would look into this.
Following discussion, Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by
Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. 50-95 be recommend favorably to Council. The
motion passed.
Mr. Horton also stated that he would like to schedule a meeting with the Personnel
and Finance Committee where Members of the County Council would be present to
address the accessed value.
Mr.Rinard noted that the Levy Ordinance was not required to be advertised by state
law.
Council Member Ladewski was then called upon to review the Common Council
budget.
Council President noted that the current 1995 Council budget is $399, 760.00, and
he is proposing that the 1996 budget be reduced to $235, 371.00. He then highlighted the
major areas which would be cut. Some of these included reducing official records by
$100.00, reducing other office supplies by $300.00, reducing subscriptions by $100.00,
with the major reduction being a reduction of the election expense of$169, 000.00.
The Council Attorney was called upon to highlight Council Presidents
recommendation that the Legal Services account be increased by $1, 000.00 and that the
support item for the Council Attorney be increased by$300.00. The Council Attorney then
handed out a 4 page Document(copy attached) which highlighted the legislative history of
the position, the key objectives,various performance indicators,various highlights, budget
overview, special duties,and special challenges for 1996.
Discussion took place whether the cost for auto allowance should be reduced as
proposed by the Council President with that item remaining open. The Council President
then reviewed verbally some of the division objectives of the Common Council.He noted
that with the increase in personnel costs for Council Members and the proposed increase
for the Council Attorney, that there still would be an overall net cost reduction.
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Discussion continued on the automobile expense of, 900.00 being cut, however
Council Member Luecke noted that travel monies could be used if necessary by the new
Council next year to offset such expenses if incurred.
Following discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Steve Luecke
Chairperson,Personnel and Finance Committee
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