10-05-82 Utilities and Personal & Finance

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Page 2. Utilities and Personnel and Finance Committee Councilman Crone questioned whether the number of personnel had increased. Mr. Vance noted that there was one new position. There was a substantial decrease in Line-item 229 since the chemicals budget were unexpended last year at the rate of $136,000. Several Councilmen had questions pertaining to . Line-item 399 Other Contractuals. It was explained that the accounting and collection fee of $363,996 was based on a percent of revenues collected; and that the $50,000 for Ten-ech would address interceptor sewer problems. Councilman Crone questioned what the problem was in front of the Quality Inn and voiced concern that someday the road would collapse. Mr. Vance stated that he had spoken to Sean Watt and that the City was watching it. He speculated that it could be bad compassion, and that the City is considering wedging it with asphalt. It was also noted that $10,400 was ear-marked for Lew Rague for research and a cost study on the sludge farm. SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATING This budget can be found on page 91 for a total of $827,500, representing an increase of 244 Mr. Vance explained that a minimum of $360,000 must be maintained based on bonding requirements. Payments of $370,000 are due every six months. He noted that the original issue would be paid off in 1984, and that the subordinate issues should be paid off in 1990. $350,000 has been earmarked for land acquisition behind the Waste Water Treament Plant. He noted that the City was concerned about development in this area, and that they desired to create a buffer strip. Councilman McGann stated that he thought the County Commissioners had dedicated this property very recently so that it could only be used for cementery purposes. Mr. Vance stated that if this was true there would be no need for this land acquisition. $250,000 is being earmarked for a lift station and diverision chambers needed by Corby and 27th Street. Councilman Crone questioned whether the amount workers has increased or decreased in the past ten years. Mr. Vance noted that there has been no plant expansion since 1974 or 1975 but was uncertain of the amount of employee increase or decrease since that time. Miles Laboratory is still contracting with the City however nothing has been treated for the past two months. It is projected that treatment will again begin in December. Approximately one-half of the anticipated revenue was received this year. These funds were not included when reviewing the 1982 budget nor the 1982 budget. Mr. Fedder asked what the total sewage budget was for 1982 and 1983. Mr. Vance noted that in 1982 the budget was approximately $3,760,000, and that in 1983 it would be approximately $4 ,615,000.