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<br /> The August 26, 1993 meeting of the Personnel and Finance Committee was called to order
<br /> at 3:07 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room by its Chairperson, Councilmember
<br /> Ann Puzzello.
<br /> Persons in attendance included: Councilmembers: Washington,Ladewski,Luecke, Kelly,
<br /> Coleman, Puzzello, and Zakrewski; Jeff Rinard, Kevin Horton, Tom Scarbeck, Irene
<br /> Gammon,Ed Talley, Maureen Dabrowiak, William Eagen,Phil St. Clair,Ron O'Connor,
<br /> Johnny Martinez,Tom Schalliol,Richard Nussbaum, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand.
<br /> City Clerk: 1993: $214.731 1994: $240.818
<br /> Irene Gammon, City Clerk reviewed the proposed budget. In response to a question raised
<br /> by Councilmember Ladewski,it was noted that the Clerk's Office does not retain any of the
<br /> tax abatement fees and that they are all deposited into the General Fund.
<br /> Park Department: 1993: $5.729.413 1994: $6,217.148
<br /> Mr.Horton provided a copy of the August 1993 Actionlines published by TACT and noted
<br /> the article entitled "Survey Shows Local Budgets Hurting".
<br /> Mr. St. Clair noted that there are three (3) main divisions: Zoo, Park Maintenance, and
<br /> Recreation. The State Board reduced the budget last year by $36,000 which will be
<br /> restored into the proposed budget. He highlighted "uncontrollable" increases totally
<br /> $262,396. Operational increases total $225,339. The overall goal is to maintain five
<br /> percent (5%) of the operating balance as a cash reserve. $6,344,805 is anticipated in
<br /> revenue from all sources with $6,217,000 anticipated in projected expenses. Additional
<br /> revenues for the non-reverting funds are projected at$202,000 which will be earmarked
<br /> for capital improvements. Sources of the non-reverting funds include the golf courses, zoo,
<br /> alcohol permit fees, and the East Race. It was noted that all water events are not money
<br /> makers.
<br /> Mr. St. Clair noted that one of the biggest challenges was to change the operation from an
<br /> eight (8) month operation over to a twelve (12) month operation. Significant cutbacks in
<br /> Teamster overtime and the reanalysis of the golf pro operations will have an impact on the
<br /> department,along with the dedicated non-reverting funds.
<br /> Recreation Department: 1993: $552,924 1994: $625.369
<br /> Mr.Tom Schalliol reviewed the summary sheet. He noted that it costs approximately
<br /> $150.00 per hour to keep the East Race open. Approximately $18,000 was received in
<br /> revenue from the East Race last year,however over$28,000 was spent on overtime.
<br /> Councilmember Washington stated that he believes that it is unconscionable that the
<br /> Director and Assistant Director salary increases for the King Center,LaSalle Center, and
<br /> Newman Center, recommended by Mr. Schalliol were not favorably acted upon by the
<br /> City. He stated because of that, that he would be voted against the proposed 1994. He
<br /> added that these individuals have taken on additional responsibilities and carry out duties
<br /> often times done by Police officers. He noted that the average usage at the Centers is
<br /> 40,000 per year. Councilmember Washington requested a listing of all of the additional
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