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MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE December 5, 2022 AUDITORIUM Present: Councilmembers Shachner, Kepple & Bullock Also Present: Councilmembers Marx,Litten,Rader&Baker,Planning Director Leininger,Mayor George, Law Director Vargo, Finance Director Rancatore, Assistant Finance Directors Eddy and Shuster, Chief of Staff Storey, Human Services Director Chad Berry, Assistant Human Services Director Laura Jaissle, Human Resources Director Dillinger, Clerk Bach and Council staff taking minutes Call to Order: 5:30 p.m. Human Services Director Berry started his presentation with a focus on how the Cove Community Center opening has benefitted Human Services Department operations and the general public. He noted an across the board increase in public attendance for department programming, specifically a 60% increase in senior services and 40-50% increase in Family Room participation. He acknowledged the department's partnership with the HELP Foundation to get the Grab N Go Bistro up and running in the Cove Community Center and help reimagine what nutrition looks like for older adults. Director Berry highlighted how the main sanctuary space was named in honor of long time Human Services Director Kathleen Lawther and shared various photos showing the variety of ways the community center has been used since its opening. Director Berry provided an overview of department statistics, demonstrating the volume of direct contact Human Services has with individuals across all age groups. Notably, a hot meal is provided every day at the Cove Community Center, serving upwards of 80 individuals a day. Assistant Director Jaissle reviewed the expansion and growth of programming in the Division of Youth. She noted how moving into one facility has facilitated partnership between the Divisions of Youth and Aging, as it has allowed youth more opportunity to volunteer and spend time with seniors. Evening program hours have nearly tripled due to demand and the department now can host larger groups in active parenting classes and the Family Room. Director Berry shared departmental goals and budget modifications for 2023. These goals include creating a consolidated approach to how the department conducts its business and increasing the amount of programming and number of staff trainings. He then reviewed budgetary and staffing changes that are designed to better improve department operations, facility management, and transportation. Assistant Director Jaissle noted few changes to the Division of Early Childhood budget. She stated that the early childhood program is doing well, and that the Division is looking to better 1