COMMITTEE:            Buildings, Grounds and Parks Committee

 

DATE:                        April 10, 2007

 

TIME:                        7:00 p.m.

 

MEMBERS

PRESENT:                 Orr, Gilmour, Mietzner,

 

ABSENT:                   Plese, Combes                                  

 

NON-MEMBERS

PRESENT:                 City Administrator McIntyre, Asst. City Administrator Puracchio, Director of Finance Theobald

 

DISCUSSION:        Budget

 

ACTION:                   Alderman Orr called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.

 

                                    Alderman Orr made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to approve the minutes from the past meeting and have them placed on file.  All yes.  Motion passed.

 

                                    Orr requested that Park upgrade electric on North Island-fuse boxes and add a fence or metal structure around it- $10,000- $15,000 estimate. Committee asked that McIntyre write a letter to Friddle explaining the City’s billing procedures so things are not getting done without City approval.

 

                                    Theobald stated that ESDA requested $23,000 in building upgrades and repairs.  Committee stated that maybe some things could be delayed a year.

 

                                    Puracchio stated that the Council must address the issue of owning and maintaining the buildings it currently owns; Old City Hall, Steeve Property, ESDA Building, and City Center. The City is in dire need of a police department building and the Council has some options to look at that might be fiscally advantageous in meeting its needs.

 

                                    McIntyre brought up the need for another sign in the downtown area announcing the Visitors Center.  Committee advised McIntyre to move the existing sign where it would be more visible rather than purchase a second sign.

 

 

DISCUSSION:            Adjournment

 

ACTION:                   Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Orr seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m.  All yes. Motion carried.