11-13-73 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1973 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (CONTINUED) Fund. He wondered why Mr. Krueper was not rebated by Redevelopment for this. Mr. Krueper indicate that the accountants stated that the procedure must be done in this manner. He stated that he pair out of the General Fund and the money was paid back by the Redevelopment Department. He stated that the credit becomes a contribution.. He mentioned that he was trying to clarify that particu- lar item at the present time. Councilman Kopczynski felt this was an important matter. Mr. Krueper agreed and indicated that he had no objection to change if it worked. Council President Nemeth stated that, under Operators Pumping, the Council suggested eight Operator II positions and ten Operator III positions. Mr. Krueper indicated that that was not a large enough number of men for the city. He stated that this was not just an eight -hour a day job. He indicated that there were three shifts and it included 30 men. Councilman Miller again referred to the organizational chart, stating that he only could find 28 salary slots and there were 30 listed on the payroll sheet. An employee of the Water Works indicated that the men work a certain schedule and are then relieved by other men. Councilman Miller stated that, if that was the case, there were 31 men wits 30 positions on the list. There was confusion on the exact number of employees listed on the organizational chart and the employee list. Mr. Krueper indicated that he hoped the Council would remember that there were many employees that were eligible for two -week vacations and there must bE enough people to fill the slots during the vacation period. He indicated that the same thing hold: true when a person is sick. Councilman Miller questioned the Station Maintenance and Extra Board. An employee of the Water Works indicated that this was for the purpose of emergencies. He stated that, at other times, the particular employee does various other work such as painting, cleaning, etc. Councilman Miller felt there might be some savings on that position. Council President Nemeth made a motion to recess, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carri( and the Committee of the Whole recessed at 9:13 p.m. Reconvened at 10:03 p.m. Council President Nemeth made a motion to amend the ordinance as follows: On page 2 - Delete Auditor I (Trash Program) and insert two positions of Accounting Clerk IV at $7,130. Delete the position of Draftsman at $7,261. Delete the position of Auditor III at $9,950. Delete one position of Meter Reader for a total of 10 such positions at $60,210. On page 3 - Reduce Overtime to $30,000. Reduce Summer Help to $20,000. Reduce Education, Promotion and Travel to $5,000. Reduce Dues and Subscriptions to $5,000. Reduce Printing and Office Expense to $28,000. Reduce Meter Repair Parts to $30,000. On page 5 - Delete the 1/2 Ton Pickup to replace 1970 Chevy at $3,000, the passenger car at $3,100 and the van at $2,700. Reduce meters to $50,000 and add radio equipment at $20,000, main extension at $40,000 and refunds at $40,000. On page 6 - Reduce Refunds of Meter Deposits to $25,000. On page 9 - Add, under Anticipated Income, the Redevelopment contribution of $40,000. Councilman Parent seconded the motion to amend. Councilman Miller stated that the total cuts leav( $58,000 in the General Fund of the Water Works. He indicated that this would change the deficit of about $200,000 to $630,000. He stated that the total deficit; however, does not include the amouni that the general operating fund is already in deficit to the Depreciation Fund. He indicated that this means that the Council has cut $200,000 or one - fifth. Depending on the length of time this would be spread out, he indicated that the Council was saying that there would have to be a 40% increase in the water rate to offset the reductions. He stated that this was as close as he could come to the actual computations. He stated that the cuts meant that, those councilmen in favor of the reductions, should also vote in favor of the 40o increase in the water rate. The motion to amend carried. Councilman Parent then made a motion that the ordinance, as amended, go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING ALL PARKING GARAGE FEES AND FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 1974 TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CIVIL CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, FOR THE USES AND PURPOSES SET FORTH THEREIN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 190 OF THE ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF INDIANA OF 1955. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Walter Lantz, Deputy City Controller, made the presentation for the ordinance. He stated that the budget was basically the same as in 1973 with the exception of certain inflationary cost increases and the $200 increase in salaries. He indicated that the money required for rental of the validating machines and stamps had also been added because, this year, a transfer had to be made. Miss Virginia Guthrie, Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, asked if the,car allowance was a new item, and Mr. Lantz answered that it was. He further stated that the manager travels to all the merchants who use the garages, the banks and County -City Building. Miss Guthrie asked how the figure was arrived at, and Mr. James Barcome, City Controller, indicated that it was based on how much the manager had spent out -of- his - pocket the last two years. He indicated that the amount would be 10� a mile.