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Council Meeting March 8, 1982 Mr. Kulaszewicz reported looking into the Police Commission. He has talked to people involved with criminal justice and the advice he has received is to go slow on the formation of this commission. Mrs. Elsenpeter said her understanding was that Mr. Kulaszewicz was to bring back information for the Council to decide as to whether there should be a Police Commission or an Advisory Board. Mr. Kulaszewicz elt that the direction given to him as more toward a Police Commission. Police Contract - Mr. Schumacher reported that he had met with the Ways and Means Committee on this matter on Wednesday, March 3, 1982, and presented the results of his negotiations with this Union. This settlement is a 9$ salary increase for the Police personnel. Mr. Marier moved to approve the 9% salary increase for the Police Department personnel. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING CITY ENGINEER It was the consensus of the Council this decision should be delayed. Mr. Marier moved to table this decision until April 12, 1982. Seconed by Mrs. Elsenpeter. Motion carried unanimously. BUDGET IMr. Marier said the increase for 1982 in revenues was 35%. He did not feel that the City can make that. He pointed out the deficit in the receipts for 1981. Mr. Schumacher reported on his findings as to the unpaid taxes for 1981. Mr. Marier felt this should be taken into account when the budget is pre- pared. Mr. Schumacher pointed out that it has been anticipated that 20% of the levy would not be received. Mr. Schumacher presented the analysis that had been prepared for 1981, noting that some anticipated income for 1981 had not been received until 1982 and since this City is on an accrual accounting system, this wipes out the deficit at the end of the year. Mr. Schumacher went through the analysis noting the areas of over and the areas that were under budget. Mr. Marier went through each department noting the percentage of increase in each department for 1982 over 1981. Mr. Schumacher said the total deficit as of December 31, 1981 was $145,295.00 There was a transfer of $72,680.00; this reduced the deficit to $77,276.00 as of December 31, 1981 leaving a negative balance of $77,276.00. Mr. Schumacher pointed out the State Aids that were not received in 1981 and the Centerville Police Contract. These receipts were budgeted for 1981 and received in 1982 in the amounts of ; State Aid - $82,599.00 and Centerville - $7600.00, which leaves a positive balance of $12,824.00 at the end of 1981. Mr. Schumcaher pointed out that these funds are not included in the 1982 budget.