06-27-12 Personnel & Finance Committee

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Oliver Davis (6th Dist.) also advocated and expanded curb, sidewalk, and street improvement program in his district. He thought the integrity of the Olive /Sample overpass should be investigated. Expanded summer youth programs rounded out his priorities. Gavin Ferlic (At- Large) suggested a fresh look at the way the Neighborhood Code Enforcement Department enforces quality of life ordinances with a mind to streamlining enforcement and collection methods. He thought a more aggressive annexation approach specifically east of Notre Dame was needed. Corridor investments and additional bike paths were also on his agenda. Karen White (At- Large) championed quality of life issues, using TIF dollars to spur corridor development and increase the tax base. Derek Dieter (At- Large) was absent. The citizen members of the Personnel & Finance Committee, Tammy McNally and Juliane James suggested efforts to better clean -up downtown, to reduce siren noise at night, to better clean -up parks and a host of other quality of life issues. They also proposed a look at the possibility of re- establishing a City Court to expedite enforcement and increase revenue. Moving to a close in the interests of time Karen called upon Mark Neal to summarize the presentation and lay out the next steps in the budget process. Mark, along with John Murphy again went over the budget calendar. They also discussed upcoming police and fire contract negotiations. Murphy did a basic walk- through of how to read the budget. Finally, at the initial request of Valerie Schey supported by all the Council asked Mark to develop a summary page for each department outlining the source of all funds they expend. There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson Karen White adjourned the meeting at 5:52 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Karen White, Chairperson Personnel & Finance