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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-27-99 Personnel & Finance ommftt*t Z port: Personnel and Finance Committee -Co the Common Cowuti of the tfti' of foutfj 3B*ub: The September 27, 1999 meeting of the Personnel and Finance was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member James Aranowski, at 4:45 p.m. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, Varner, Ujdak, Pfeifer, Kelly, Coleman, Sniadecki and King;Mayor Stephen Luecke,Jack Dillon, Cathy Roemer, Tom Skarbek, Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand and Terry Bland. Council Member Aranowski noted that this Committee has been meeting for the past month to review the proposed budget for the year 2000. He then opened discussion on the following Bills all of which are attached: Bill No. 71-99 An Ordinance Levying Taxes and Fixing the Rate of Taxation for the Purpose of Raising Revenue to Meet the Necessary Expenses of the Civil City of South Bend for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31,2000. Bill No.72-99 An Ordinance Appropriating Monies for the Purpose of Defraying the Expenses of Several Departments of the Civil City of South Bend,Indiana for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1,2000,and Ending December 31, 2000, Including All Outstanding Claims and Obligations, and Fixing a Time When the Same Shall Take Effect. Bill No. 73-99 An Ordinance of the Common Council of the City of South Bend Appropriating Monies for the Purpose of Defraying the Expenses of the Designated Enterprise Funds of the City of South Bend,Indiana,for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1,2000,and Ending December 31,2000 Including All Outstanding Claims and Obligations,and Fixing a Time When the Same Shall Take Effect. Bill No. 74-99 An Ordinance Fixing Maximum Salaries and Wages of Appointed Officers and Non-Bargaining Employees of the City of South Bend,Indiana, for the Calendar Year 2000. Tom Skarbek provided copies of a revised exhibit establishing maximum compensations for Bill No. 74-99 (attached)and revised summary detail pages (attached). Council Member Sniadecki noted that he would like to amend the proposed Bill address the Enterprise Funds (Bill No. 73-99). He noted that he believes that the City would be in a better negotiating position if the Football Hall of Fame Fund would be decreased by the sum of$600,000 which has been proposed by the City Administration. He noted that he has had the opportunity to discuss this proposal with several Council Members. He stressed that he supports Mayor Luecke during the negotiations with the NFF and the Hall. Council Member Kelly noted that he believes such a proposal would weaken the City's hand during the negotiations. He stated that the City is on the right track and we all need to support the Mayor. Personnel and Finance Committee September 27, 1999 Page 2 Council Member King stated that the City's attempt to negotiate with the NFF is the right thing to do. However he does not believe that the NFF should get a free pass. He does not see any downsides at this time to remove the proposed Football Hall of Fame funds. He believes it would send a clear message of the City's position. Mayor Luecke stated that the proposed 2000 budget is where he expect to be by the end of next year. The enterprise fund for the Football Hall of Fame is proposed to have an additional$600,000;and noted that he will work with the Council and handle the situation based on what they decide. Council Member Varner noted that the City's contribution continues to get larger while the NFF contribution stays the same. He voiced continuing concern that there is no contract between the City and the NFF. He concluded that the City's share of the contribution should never be greater than that of the NFF. He further voiced concern that not enough information is being shared with the Council. Council President Coleman noted that there are a variety of expectations on this topic. He stated that all should be hopeful for the best. Council Member King noted that the City/NFF relationship is evolving and that he is currently not happy with how disrespectful the NFF officials have been toward the Mayor. He concluded that the City is not irrelevant to the NFF. Council Member Sniadecki noted that he does not want to tie the City's hands and if the NFF exceeds current expectations that the City should reconsider this situation at that time. Council Member Aranowski stated that he believes that the action by the Council at this time would be a good business decision; since he would like both the Hall and the Mayor to succeed. He states that it all boils down to accountability. Council Member Pfeifer stated that she does not want to weaken the Mayor's hand; however the community is entitled to know that we are doing everything. Budget appearances do matter and the Council is just as concerned about this as the citizens. Mayor Luecke noted that there is a December 31st deadline to pass the enterprise fund budgets. He noted that Pat McMahon,Dick Nussbaum and himself represent the City and Mike Fallon,and John Hanson represent the NFF. Council President Coleman stated that he would like to have a series of meetings to receive updates, since the process between the Mayor and the NFF will be ongoing. Following further discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion,seconded by Council Member Snaidecki that Bill No.71-99 be recommended favorably. The motion passed. Council Member Snaidecki made a motion, seconded by Council Member King that Bill No. 72-99 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. • • Personnel and Finance Committee September 27, 1999 Page 3 Council Member Sniadecki made a motion, seconded by Council Member King to remove the ""College Football Hall of Fame Fund" from § 2 of Bill No. 73-99. The motion passed. Council Member Sniadecki then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Varner that Bill No. 73-99 as amended be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Cathy Roemer than made a presentation on Bill NO. 74-99. She noted that it provides increases to non--bargaining employees of 3.5 % with limited exceptions and includes limited new positions detailed during the Committee budget reviews. It was also noted that in Community and Economic Development the new position would be filled during the 1st quarter. Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki that Bill No. 74-99 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member Aranowski adjourned the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Council Member James Aranowski, Chairperson Personnel and Finance Committee Attachments KCF:kmf