HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget/Finance Committee Minutes 08.19.1997 MINUTES
BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE
AUGUST 19, 1997 4:30 P.M.
OLD COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Chairman - Donna Kilpatrick
Gary Temple Gay Easton
Chuck Rodgers
Cathy Gabrian
Alan Hovious
The committee reviewed the overtime report for PPE 8-10-97.
Alan presented a proposal for new locks at the FAP from Alladin
Lock and Security. The bid also provides for two push button
locks. He stated there is a safety concern in the building that
needs to be addressed. Further checking will be done to see if
this item was budgeted.
Discussion regarding the possibility of increasing the Police
Reserve roster to 35 over the next couple of years. Qualified
officers are paid $ 60.00 semi-annually and there was concern
regarding the additional expense for 10 more officers.
Alan stated that to become a qualified officer, the person must
complete 100 hours of service and this generally takes around six
months. Then the officer must be a qualified reserve officer for
one year before they are ever paid. At the time of the last
payment, only six or seven officers qualified for payment.
Alan said we have approximately 15 active officers and the others
are fairly inactive. Alan's goal is to either encourage these
inactive reserves to become active or quit so their ranks can be
filled by people who are interested in being active, qualified
reserves.
The expense for any additional officers would not even be a
consideration for at least 18 months to two years. He said the
police department relies on the reserves and he would like to use
them to an even greater degree, if possible.
Discussionregarding the feasibility of combining the dog catcher's
position with a patrolman's position. Alan commented on the pros
and cons of such a change.
Alan commented that the police reserves are looking for some type
of fund raiser and the Rotary Club may work with them in some way.
Purchase requisitions were approved as follows.
GENERAL FUND
Station monitor for revamped water wagon
Recondition radiator in Engine #2
$ 2,401.20
344.00
Meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Gabrian
Deputy City Clerk