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FINANCE MEETING <br />February 25, 2004 <br />Finance Committee met on February 25. Present were members Kasler, Gareau <br />and Limpert, Councilman Dailey, Safety Director Jesse, Chief Ruple, Chief Klecan <br />and resident Paul Barker. (Should be noted at some, point that Councilman Miller <br />called to say that he -has been ill, and was unable to attend several of the <br />appropriations meetings.) <br />Discussed this evening first was the Safety Department and Divisions. Notable <br />discussions included: <br />1. the need to replace the city's 911 system for approximately <br />$ 35,000. The committee asked for details and a proposal. <br />2. Removal of $ 2000 from the arbitration line item in the <br />police department <br />3. It was noted that one full time dispatcher left and has not <br />been replaced, however part time officers has increased <br />`„<,. <br />`'"~"" 4. $ 500 was added to the Safety Town line item. <br />5. A concern was expressed regarding copier expenses and the <br />administration was asked to review this expense city wide <br />b. In the Fire department budget, it was determined that the <br />fire fighters had 49 men about 2 years ago, lost 3 through <br />attrition and are now requesting that those 3 be replaced. <br />Based on the financial situation of the city and the need to <br />tighten belts in every department, Council is considering <br />this request and the possibility that it may Gave to be <br />denied. It was pointed out that the addition of 3 additional <br />men did nat reduce the overtime request, as might be <br />expected. <br />7. Testing for a fire fighter was discussed. The proposal was <br />to hire men provisionally and simultaneously create a test <br />for the position as required. <br />8. It was noted that in considering the budget, it should be <br />noted that there is $75,000 in banked overtime on the books <br />in the Fire department that can be called in at anytime. <br />.. , <br />