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Page 2. Committee of the Whole Department and Bureau. She also questioned whether the Crime Commission should be revamped in light of the COP program. Councilman McGann had several questions regarding the role of the Board of Public Safety as it related to the Police and Fire Departments. He also questioned p;roposeg Section 2-139 regarding perpetual care of cemetery lots. Mrs. Schwartz stated that she would check this Section in light of the current State law. Councilman McGann also noted that he was waiting for an update from George Herendeen on the proposed City Court. The Committee then focused on the proposed Department of Code Enforcement. Several Councilmen questioned the role of the Building Commissioner and who he would be accountable to. Several Councilmen expressed concern that since the Building Commissioner must be a licensed architect or engineer and have five years of experience, that there may be problems with being included in this proposed department. Mrs. Barnard thought that the proposal would strengthen the position of the Building Commissioner. No proposed salary increase was being suggested for Mr. Markle. Mrs. Barnard further noted that the "Citizens Service Center" would basically handle citizens complaints. Councilmen . Szymkowiak and Beck had several questions pertaining to proposed departments. Councilman Crone also had several questions regarding the proposed organization chart of the Department and questioned Bill No. 108-82 dealing with proposed salary increases for five positions within the Department. Mrs. Barnard noted that the cost for 1982 would be $2,200 however the source of this funding was unknown as of this date. Councilman Taylor noted that there would not be an increase in position by the creation of the new department and that a considerable amount of cross training would take place. Mrs. Schwartz stated that she would prepare amemdments to Bill No. 108-82 in light of the, concern expressed about reflecting the actual salary increases for 1982, and would have a further update on Bill No. 76-82 in light of the proposed changes which the Committee had recommended. Following further discussion Councilman Zielinski made a motion seconded by Councilman Taylor to recess the meeting until Thursday at 4 :00 p.m. The meeting was recessed at 6:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, John Voorde, Chairman