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MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE November 30, 2020 Online Broadcast Meeting Present: Councilmembers Bullock, Litten, &Neff Also Present: Public Works Director Ducu, City Engineer Papke, Law Director Corrigan, President O'Malley, Councilmembers Kepple, Rader & Shachner, Building Commissioner Meyers, Mayor George, IT Manager Coletta, Finance Director Rancatore, Public Works Division Manager Sam Bonvissuto, Human Services Director Gelsomino, Assistant Commissioner Parmalee Deputy Clerk Lascu and Clerk Bach taking minutes Start time: 6:03 p.m. AGENDA Approval of the minutes of the 11/23/20 Finance Committee Meeting Chairman Bullock made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Litten to approve the minutes from the committee's last meeting. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Litten, Neff Nays —None Motion passed. The minutes were approved. Capital Budget& Public Works Department Public Works Director Roman Ducu & IT Division Manager Michael Coletta Director Ducu reviewed the work that the Urban Forestry Department undertook in 2020. He noted there were 14 large hazard removals on Clifton Rd. and 18 n various locations throughout the city, which in total cost$75,000. The department treated and observed 59 trees for emerald ash borer related issues and planted approximately 406 new trees, which cost$120,000. The majority of the tree canopy loss that the city experienced took place on the private side of the property line. Director Ducu stated that the department will continue to identify hazard trees and minimize property damage, treat emerald ash borer trees, and seek to plant 400 new trees in 2021. Director Ducu reviewed the accomplishments of the Parks &Public Properties division in 2020, noting the installation of an EV charger, the recoating of the city hall roof,preparation for solar panel installation on Winterhurst and the MUG building, and the painting of Winterhurst. In 2021, the division plans to add improvements to parks, expand LED lighting, and add more car charging stations.