HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/27/1997 FINANCE COMMITTEE
January 27, 1997
4 :30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present : Chairperson Mollenhoff, Krizek, Getty.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the Agenda, as amended to
delete Item No. 2 under Old Business "Additional costs for printing
of Leap to the Future brochures--City Planner" , be approved. Ayes :
Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the Minutes of January 21,
1997, as proposed, be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Bruce Meisinger, Finance Manager, updated the committee on the GAAP
fund account consolidation. The 70 existing fund accounts have
been consolidated into 24 to be in compliance with generally
accepted accounting principles . As of January 22, 1997, twelve
fund consolidations have been completed bringing the fund account
total down to 58 . The fund numbering for four accounts has been
changed to begin implementing the new fund account numbering
sequence . Each department that is affected by the changes are
being notified with the appropriate code conversion information so
that they can correctly code payment vouchers and review the budget
reports with the new fund account codes .
The request of the WP/FC CS/M Supervisor for authorization to
purchase three electrical contactors to upgrade the Hawkeye Lift
Station was reviewed. Water Pollution Control staff is using
portions of the electronic equipment from the plant to upgrade lift
stations . A V.F.D. and a soft start have been moved to the Hawkeye
Lift Station and staff has begun installing it to replace a 1970
unit that they are unable to locate parts to repair the unit . In
order to make the change, it is necessary to purchase three
electrical contactors of the proper size for the motors at the
station. The total cost for the three electrical contactors is
$1, 621 . 50 . Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that said request be
approved at a cost of $1, 621 . 50 . Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The following bids received for environmental site assessment at
2243 Independence Avenue and 624 Broadway Street were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Maxim Technologies $2 , 160 . 00
Terracon Environmental $3 , 300 . 00
It was the recommendation of the City Planner that the low bid of
Maxim Technologies in the amount of $2, 160 . 00 be approved. It was
moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that said recommendation be
approved and City Planner authorized to enter into a contract with
Maxim Technologies. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The following proposals received to replace the window blinds in
the Mayor' s office were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
Diamond Vogel $1, 921 . 96
Home Depot $1, 801 . 00
Town & Country Home Improvement $2, 366 . 14
It was the recommendation of the Administrative Director that the
bid of Diamond Vogel be accepted because it includes installation
of the blinds . The purchase would be funded either from the
Building Maintenance budget or from the city contingency funds . It
was moved by Krizek, seconded by Mollenhoff that said
recommendation be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Administrative Director for authorization to
purchase new computer with Office software that will match the
configuration being installed in City Hall and other city locations
was reviewed. The computer will be used in the Information
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Services area for software support and development in the Windows
95 environment . The cost for this computer with software and
network connection is $2, 345 . 00, plus shipping cost of $50 . 00 .
This purchase was reviewed and approved by the Computer Technical
Review Committee on January 15, 1997 and complies with the city' s
overall computer plan. Funding is available in department fund
010-01-8220-1376, office equipment . Moved by Getty, seconded by
Krizek that said request be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion
carried.
The renewal agreement with Allen Hospital to perform drug and
alcohol testing of employees who are required to maintain a
commercial drivers license was reviewed. The city contracts with
Allen Hospital to provide all occupational health services for
work-related injuries . In the past the city has contracted with
Allen Hospital to collect urine and breath samples for the DOT Drug
and Alcohol Testing Program. The cost for the samples are paid by
the department where the employee is assigned. In FY 96 the city
was required to perform 98 drug and/or alcohol tests . Moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that said renewal agreement be approved
and the Director of Personnel authorized to sign said agreement .
Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that a garbage refund in the
amount of $60 . 00 for 3913 Memory Lane be approved. Ayes : Three.
Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the request of the
Recreation Director for pre-authorization to expend $6, 200 . 00 to
pay for honoraria for participants for symposium scheduled for
February 28 and March 1, 1997 be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion
carried.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Parks
Superintendent for pre-authorization to expend $2, 421 . 56 for 6"
water meter at the South Hills Golf Course be delayed for one week.
Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the request of the Fire
Chief to decrease Line Item 3414 (Ambulance Payments) and increase
Line Item 1785 (Refunds) in the amount of $248 . 25; decrease Line
Item 3875 (Salary Reimbursement) and increase Line Item 1114 (Time
and Half) in the amount of $46 . 65 be approved. Ayes : Three .
Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the request of the Fire
Chief to decrease Line Item 3414 (Ambulance Payments) and increase
Line Item 1785 (Refunds) in the amount of $57 . 60; decrease Line
Item 3830 (Contributions) and increase Line Item 2116 (Medical &
Lab Equipment, Capital Improvement) in the amount of $1, 000 . 00 be
approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the request of the Fire
Chief to decrease Line Item 3414 (Ambulance Payments) and increase
Line Item 1114 (Time and Half) in the amount of $20, 000 . 00 be
approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the request of the Fire
Chief to transfer $500 . 00 from Line Item 1390 (Contractual
Services) to Line Item 1345 (Travel Official City Business) be
approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the request of the Police
Chief to decrease Line Item 1377 (Radio Equipment Repair and
Maintenance) and increase Line Item 1573 (Safety Equipment) in the
amount of $1, 700 . 00 be approved. Ayes : Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that the request of the Police
Chief to decrease Line Item 1371 (Building and Grounds Maintenance)
and increase Line Item 1346 (Travel-Professional Training) in the
amount of $1, 500 . 00 be approved. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
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Moved by Krizek, seconded by Getty that Bills Payment, as contained
in Schedule AP640, pp. 1-67, dated January 27, 1997 in the amount
of $658, 131 . 77, be received, placed on file and forwarded to the
full council for approval . Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Councilperson Getty requested a response from the Library on
services provided by Young Plumbing & Heating. The committee asked
if Building Maintenance was contacted requiring the repairs and if
bids were taken on the repairs.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by
Getty, seconded by Krizek that the meeting be adjourned at 5 : 08
p.m. Ayes : Three . Motion carried.
Susan Fangman
City Clerk