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The December 18, 1995, meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was
called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Steve Luecke at 4:25 P.M. in the
Council informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Slavinskas, Duda, Luecke,
Washington, Kelly, Coleman, Zakrzewski, Ladewski, and Puzzello; Jeff Rinard, Cathy
Hubbard-Shead, Kathy Dempsey, Bernie Kish, Brian Headman, William Eagan, Jon
Hunt,Elizabeth Rowell,Don Porter, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
The first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 82-95 which is an appropriation
bill for various enterprise funds. Mr Brian Headman noted that Mr. Ed Ailers was ill and
was able to be at the meeting. Mr. Bernie Kish the reviewed the proposed 1996 budget for
the Football Hall of Fame.He reviewed the line item material(copy attached)and noted that
projected revenue is $1, 266, 000.00 with proposed expenses being at $1, 256, 537.00.
He noted that the projections are based on the experience of September, October and
November of this year. He noted that late Spring and Summer attendance should be at its
highest and then during the slower months that the Football Hall of Fame will concentrate
on bringing in school groups.He noted that a catalog is out in circulation. Effective April
1, 1996, a $2.00 fee for parking by the facility will be in place. He also noted additional
revenue sources of a golf tournament as well as income from the annual induction
ceremony.In response to a question raised by Council President Ladewski Mr.Kish noted
that the Burger King is not doing very well currently and that the minimal rental amount of
$15,000 is projected. He noted that on the expense side he has deferred hiring three people
for various positions and has reduced the housekeepers from 6 to 4 individuals. He noted
that flags and pendents cost $85.00 each and that currently the are using both flags. He
noted that the Hall of Fame is offering to Universities the right to have their flag flow and
then the could be purchased by the University for$85.00.He noted that the annual upgrade
is proposed at $103, 416.00 however the original cost received for this line item was at
$220,000.00. He noted that 85 volunteers have worked over 5,000 hours so far. Extensive
marketing is taking place and that the the CBS special last week should help. They are
currently talking with ESPN and ABC for coverage at the bowl games. He also noted that
they are involved with sports talks shows and that all 6 teams who will play Notre Dame in
1996 will be invited to visit the Football Hall of Fame. They would be charged a group
rate. Discussion took place of location of billboards and information at visitors centers.
Council Member Luecke voiced concern over sponsorship such as Burger King
who are not utilizing the fact that they are a sponsor of the Football Hall of Fame.
Council President Ladewski also suggested that newspaper ads and more billboards
be utilized especially during times when schools are on vacation. Mr. Brian Headman noted
that the traveling exhibit of the Football Hall of Fame also has attracted many individuals
and that it will go to the Fiesta Bowl from December 28 through January 22.
Mr. Brian Headman then reviewed the Century Center proposed budget.
Anticipated revenues are at$2, 606,294.00 and proposed expenses are at$2, 577,875.00.
Committee Report
Personnel and Finance
December 18, 1995
Page 2
Council President Ladewski questioned whether the Carnival for the Arts is being
pursued to come back to the Century Center. Mr. Headman said that they were however
nothing has been worked out in that regard. He also noted that security is now being
contracted out and is working quite well and the lease payment for moveable equipment is
also contractual.
Following further discussion, Council Member Puzzello made a motion, seconded
by Council Member Slavinskas that Bill No. 82-95 be recommended favorably to Council.
The motion passed.
The Committee then reviewed Bill Nos. 83-95 which is a technical correction to the
Non-Bargaining Employee Salary Ordinance and Bill No. 84-95 which is a technical
correction to the Teamsters Salary Ordinance. Mr. Jeff Rinard passed out copies of these
Ordinances for the Committee. He also reviewed a two page hand-out summarizing the
major changes.
Mr. Rinard noted that approximately 2 to 3 weeks ago the city determined that the
last offer of the Humane Society of$230,000.00 for animal control would not be accepted
by the city. As a result Code Enforcement is in the process of having an animal control
program by January 1, 1996. Two positions have been posted plus one secretary. Council
Member Duda voiced concern with regard to where the animals would be housed. Council
Member Zakrzewski stated that on a temporary bases he has been advised that they would
be going to a kennel. Council Member Puzzello suggested that there be an update before the
end of the year on this item since the Council was not formally contacted and that their only
update was through the news media.
Mr. Rinard stated that he would relay that request for an update back to the City
Administration. He noted that in the budget that $180,000.00 had been earmarked for
contractual services for the Humane Society for next year.
Council Member Slavinskas also requested a budget forecast for the city to operate
such an animal control service.
Council Member Luecke noted that it is his understanding that St. Joe County will
still have services from the Humane Society however Mishawaka is still in the same
position as the City of South Bend.
Council Member Slavinskas again stressed the need for updates on fixed costs
verses variable costs and voiced concern over these areas addressing animal control.
Council Member Duda also suggested that regardless of who handles animal control
that more aggressive pet licensing be in place.
Committee Report
Personnel and Finance
December 18, 1995
Page 3
Council Member Luecke said that there is a defmite need for additional meetings on
animal control.
Following further discussion, Council Member Slavinskas made a motion,
seconded by Council Member Coleman that Bill No. 76-95 and 85-95 be recommended
favorably to Council.The motion passed.
There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was
adjourned at 5:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member Steve Luecke,Chairperson
Personnel and Finance Committee
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