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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 26, 1974
<br />COMMITTEE ON FINANCE MEETING (CONTINUED)
<br />last year had been split into the two divisions. Councilman Miller stated that there had been a
<br />13% increase in the two budgets over last year. Mr. Decker stated that the department was
<br />experiencing a savings in repair parts. Mr. Przybylinski indicated that, last year, $128,000 was
<br />used for gasoline. In addition, $46,000 was appropriated in revenue sharing funds. He stated tha-
<br />the 1975 cars would require the non - leaded gasoline which would be more expensive and facilities
<br />would be needed to dispense the gasoline. Councilman Miller stated that Mr. Przybylinski's reques-
<br />had been cut to $175,000 for gasoline. He wondered about an accurate figure. Mr. Przybylinski
<br />indicated that it was anticipated that $170,000 would be used. He stated that it might be pro-
<br />jected that three loads would have to be budgeted into 1975 at the end of this year. Councilman
<br />Kopczynski asked about the number of fuels being dispensed at the present time, and Mr. Przybylins:
<br />indicated that the department utilizes regular gasoline, diesel oil and fuel oil. Council Preside]
<br />Nemeth made a motion to reduce Account 430, Repair Parts, to $4,000, seconded by Councilman Taylor
<br />The motion carried. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of the
<br />Civic Planning Association, suggested that 1974 automobiles be purchased by the administration in
<br />order that the non - leaded gasoline would not have to be purchased and used and special facilities
<br />set up for the dispensation of the gasoline.
<br />MAYOR'S ACTION CENTER
<br />Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions:
<br />Delete position of Director, Human Development, from salary classifications.
<br />Reduce Account 213, Travel Expense, to zero.
<br />Reduce Account 550, Subscriptions and Dues, to zero.
<br />Reduce Account 721, Furniture and Fixtures, to zero.
<br />Reduce Account 726, Other Equipment, to zero.
<br />Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, stated that the association
<br />had indicated that it was not sure of the value of the department and proposed the program be dis-
<br />continued. He asked if the department could be eliminated. Mr. William Hojnacki, Director of the
<br />Department of Human Resources and Economic Development, felt the department performed the necessar,.
<br />services. He stated that the bureaus and administration are "kept on their toes in getting the jo:
<br />done ". He felt many citizens utilize the center to help solve their problems and get action on
<br />their requests. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of the
<br />Civic Planning Association, asked about the number of employees in the department, and Mr. Hojnack .
<br />indicated that there were two employees. Miss Guthrie felt the citizens would be able to "keep
<br />the administration on its toes ". Councilman Serge talked about various instances when the Action
<br />Center had been utilized by his constituents. He felt it was a very useful item. Councilman Pare:
<br />stated that he found it significant that the Civic Planning Association did not approve of the
<br />center. He felt the center was very effective. Councilman Szymkowiak stated that he was somewhat
<br />disappointed in his efforts to try and report problems. He felt he was not getting the services hi
<br />requested. Council President Nemeth asked about Mr. Hojnacki's views on the possible duplication
<br />of community development and human resources and economic development. Mr. Hojnacki stated that h
<br />felt both departments were needed. He indicated that the Human Resources and Economic Development
<br />Department was responsible for the entire scope of housing, economic development, downtown renewal
<br />etc. He talked about the new legislation proposed and the development of a plan for community
<br />development which would only be "physical stuff ". Council President Nemeth stated that, in other
<br />words, community development was responsible for "hardware" and human resources for the "software"
<br />Mr. Hojnacki indicated that that was correct. Mr. Evans asked if the Action Center would still
<br />fall under Mr. Hojnacki's jurisdiction, and Mr. Hojnacki indicated that it would. He stated that
<br />the primary reason for the center being listed separately in the budget was because there was a
<br />greater future for the center. He spoke in defense of the center. He stated that the center coup
<br />do only so much and time was an important factor in going through the proper procedure to get thin
<br />done. He talked about the procedures used in dealing with the various problems. He felt the value
<br />of the center was that there was a mechanism to become immediately aware of the problem. Councilm
<br />Szymkowiak maintained that his constituents had not received answers to their questions on many
<br />calls. Council President Nemeth asked if the Secretary II position was a new position in the
<br />budget. He wondered if manpower could take care of that. Mr. Hojnacki stated that this position
<br />had been an EEA position and was being phased out. He stated that one of the requirements of the
<br />EEA program was to try and fill all the positions funded by EEA. Council President Nemeth wonderec
<br />who was eligible for manpower. He asked Mr. Hojnacki to explain this at some future date.
<br />Councilman Parent made a motion to recess, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried, and
<br />the Committee on Finance recessed at 9:40 p.m. Reconvened at 10:00 p.m.
<br />PARK DEPARTMENT
<br />Council President Nemeth proposed the following reductions:
<br />Delete both positio
<br />Reduce Account 120,
<br />Reduce Account 213,
<br />Reduce Account 215,
<br />Reduce Account 224,
<br />Reduce Account 251,
<br />Reduce Account 252,
<br />Reduce Account 312,
<br />Reduce Account 321,
<br />Reduce Account 322,
<br />Reduce Account 323,
<br />Reduce Account 324,
<br />Reduce Account 331,
<br />Reduce Account 340,
<br />Reduce Account 370,
<br />Reduce Account 371,
<br />Reduce Account 410,
<br />Reduce Account 425,
<br />Reduce Account 430,
<br />Reduce Account 440,
<br />Reduce Account 441,
<br />ns of Recreation Leader II.
<br />Salaries and Wages, Temporary, to $1,066,324.
<br />Travel Expense, to $1,750.
<br />Car Allowance, to $500.
<br />Water, to zero.
<br />Buildings and Structures Repair, to $7,000.
<br />Equipment Repair, to $11,000.
<br />Fuel Oil, to $15,000.
<br />Gasoline, to $26,500.
<br />Oil, to $2,200.
<br />Tires and Tubes, to $2,200.
<br />Other Garage and Motor, to $4,600.
<br />Household, Laundry, Cleaning, to $6,000.
<br />Recreation, to $11,000.
<br />Other Supplies, to $7,000.
<br />Chemicals, Fertilizer, to $27,000.
<br />Building Materials, to $3,500.
<br />Concrete, to $2,000.
<br />Repair Parts, to $14,000.
<br />Other Materials, to $26,000.
<br />Seeds, Trees, Flowers, to $1,500.
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