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Council Minutes of 9/21/2004 in funding in that azea, but rather a redistribution of money within that department's funds; a $11,000 transfer to help with the cost of replacing the Senior Center roof, to be taken from General Services line item; a transfer of the remaining $7,000 of sidewalk money to the Recreation Center Capital Improvement Fund to assist in changes needed and noted at that facility. Mr. Miller, as representative to the Recreation Commission, had advocated the transfer to the Recreation fund and expressed his request for further such transfers whenever possible in order to address various significant needs at the Rec Center as recently noted to Council by Recreation Commissioner DiSalvo. The committee unanimously recommended approval. ^ Ordinances 2004-145 and 2004-139 were considered together. Mr. Copeland spoke to these ordinances. Ordinance 2004-145 increases the Outreach position at the Senior Center from part time to full-time and reduces the Activities Coordinator from full-time to part time. This change was recommended based on the changing needs of the center as well as the individual needs and credentials of the employees involved. The overall result is that the most qualified persons will serve in the positions most closely suited to their credentials, and the services to our seniors will be improved as a result. Ordinance 2004-139, establishes the appropriate wages for these changed positions without any additional cost to the department or the General Fund. The committee unanimously recommended approval of both of these pieces of legislation. Councilman Miller, chairperson of the Public Safety, Health & Welfare Committee: 1) The committee met on September 14 to discuss signage issues on Sweetbriaz in the azea of Pine School. The issue was brought forwazd at the last Council meeting by Mrs. Pat Deis. Committee members were present and discussion began with a position presented by Mr. Jesse that the Police Dept. at this time feels things would be best left as is. A bit of a round table discussion ensued as to the language that was on the signs which is difficult to understand, the possibilities of mazking the curb, and the need for fewer signs. However, the committee felt it best to defer to the Police Dept. in that this issue was brought up in a relatively short time and there had been very little opportunity for them to observe the problems that exist now as opposed to problems that existed when this issue was brought up a few years ago, especially the change in the population of the school age group at Pine School. It was decided to contract the PTA at Pine School, the principal of the school and the Police Dept. to give all three groups 30 days to review the situation and provide input back to Council. In the meantime, he received a call from Mrs. Deis about the signage that was put up after the construction. The signage was flip-flopped, which caused people to be directed to park in what was previously the no pazking zone. Hopefully, that signage will be corrected by tomorrow. Letters did go out to the PTA, the school principal and the Police Chief. The Police Chief responded by asking for details, which have been provided. Responses aze expected within the 30 day time period. Councilman Dailey, chairperson of the Recreation, Public Parks & Buildings Committee: 1) T'he committee met on Tuesday, September 14. In attendance were committee members Nashaz, Miller and Dailey; Council members Kasler, Gazeau and Limpert; Director of Law Dubelko, Finance Director Copfer; Human Resources Director 5