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Council Minutes of 3/17/92 Mr. Lind, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, reported: 1) The committee met on March 9 with the following people in attendance: committee members Lind., Leonard, Saringer; Mayor Boyle; Safety Director Bohlimann; Finance Director Burns; Personnel & Administrative Director Wilamosky; Council M~nbers Nashar and Musial. The following items were discussed: a. Ordinance 92-21, which establishes the organization and composition of the non- uniform, part-time personnel of the Police Department. After discussion, the committee recommended approval. b. Ordinance 92-23, which establishes the rates of compensation for administrative and legislative personnel. A suggestion was made to consider an incentive bonus arrangement as well as a possible step approach within the salary ranges. The majority of the committee supported and recommended passage of this ordinance. c. Ordinance 92-24, which establishes the compensation, ber~fits and marking conditions for salaried employees of the North Olmsted Bus Line. The wages and salaries are dependent upon RTA negotiated amounts. The committee recc~rmnended passage. d. Ordinance 92-25, which establishes the linked deposit program. This ordinance will be held in committee pending further review. e. Ordinance 92-5 has been covered in the appropriation ordinance and will be tabled. Mr. Leonard, Finance Committee member, presented a minority report: 1) The Council is being asked to sanction raises with borrowed money. The Administration has requested a blanket increase of 4.5~ for all city employees, anti as mach as 40~ for some individuals. This adds up to an increase of $300,000 in 1992. Mr. Leonard stated that estimated revenues will be less in 1992 than in 1991. Tim city is borrowing the money for the salary increases by borrowing money for street repairs that last year were included in general expenditures. The ordinance should be given further review; and, if we can economize and show a year end surplus, that is the time to share it with employees. Mrs. Babas asked if the amended certificate was more than what had been appropriated. Mr. Burns answered that what was appropriated was less than the amended certificate. Mrs. Babas stated what whenever she votes on finances, she asks the irxiividuals whose salaries are in question to provide their credentials, a job description, and a list of activities performed during the previous year. She has received such information from the Ac~ni.nistrative Assistant, Administrator of the Senior Center, and the YDP Coordinator/Assistant Director of Human Resources. These three individuals possess excellent credentials, knowledge, and experience; ar~d their pay should be commensurate with their abilities. We are a city of people, antl we should reward our employees who serve the people. We need to pay wages at a level. that will allow us to demand credibility aril to attract the best qualified employees. 3 _ ~.~~ ::