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~11a' Council Minutes of 03-16-2010 reviewed. There were no significant variances from the prior year actual except where an increase in programming is expected to occur. No price increases have been considered in the plan thus far before Council. A spreadsheet showing each cost center with revenue and expenditures highlighted that a million of the two million dollar budget is .spent on maintaining the buildings and utilities. Council expressed their pleasure that some overdue maintenance has been accomplished in 2009. Various recreation topics were discussed including the Recreation Center. Springvale was reviewed and outings, leagues and pricing were mentioned. Pricing is at the current rates, but is being compared to area courses. The ballroom is booked at a higher level in 2010. Sand traps on four holes are being redone in house is included in the budget. The parking lot lights are finally going to be completed this year. Mr. Barker as well as Mr. Orlowski mentioned the possibility of painting and cleaning up the rear of the ball room facing south. The Mayor said he is looking into that also. • Safety Director Thomas presented the Police and Fire Department budgets as well as the Service Department and all related funds. Regarding the Police Department, she wants to work on succession planning due to a Captain's intent to retire in 2010. Advancing the use of technology is also a goal. Lastly, they plan to continue training officers using state and county resources at little or no cost to the city. The budget for police includes 3 police cars and related equipment. They are staffed at 1 Chief, 2 Captains, 4 Lieutenants, 6 Sergeants, 5 Detectives, 10 Patrolmen each shift (3), 1 SRO, 2 Dogs, 1 Corrections officer, 8 Full Time Dispatch, 5 Secretaries and18 Auxiliaries. Regarding the Fire Department, calls are down while EMS runs are slightly up. There are no major purchases planned for now other than a bariatric stretcher. They are currently staffed at 1 Chief, 4 Captains, 6 Lieutenants, 11 Firefighters per shift (3) and 1 Secretary. The new Building Commissioner is working on property maintenance by all inspectors, incorporating engineering inspections, increasing evening activity and continuing team development. All required training is provided by state and local associations. The Building Department is staffed at 1 Commissioner, Inspectors -1 Electrical, 1 Building, 1 HVAC, 1 Plumbing, 1 Zoning, 3 Secretaries. The Service Department's budget was reviewed in great detail by line item including the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Finance Director Copfer, reviewed budget discrepancies she had questioned with the Superintendent as they were significant variances from last years actual. • The final meeting concerning the budget was on Tuesday March 9, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Present were all members of Council, Finance Director Copfer, Mayor Kennedy and Law Director Gareau and guests. They discussed the Law Department. There were significant reductions in the Law Department due to salary changes and full time to part time changes. Mr.Gareau requested an additional $10,000.00 to help with Ms. Heyward's salary so the Law Department can use her with other facets besides fair housing. There were a few technical corrections to the budget that were discovered before the 7 y ~. .., a ~~ ,~