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Session 1757 - Budget Meeting May 17, 1999 Ollendorff said that there was still a TV set up in jail and that it was not constantly monitored. On page C-28, 729.41 Drug Related Expenses, $3,000 was left out and needs to be added. Miscellaneous Other Operating Services, 729.10, is mostly for the Police Summer Youth Program. It is set up for over forty at risk youth. Responding to Ms. Colquitt, Mr. Ollendorff said that he was not sure if this was held at Brittany Woods or not, he would find out and let her know. Responding to Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Ollendorff said that the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant would pay for three police officers for another year. Another Law Enforcement Block Grant is paying for some police equipment and computers. The money is budgeted in the appropriate account, such as equipment, salaries, etc. $4,000 needs to be added to capital outlay for a senior citizen notification system. Responding to Mr. Munkel, Mr. Ollendorff said that the increase is for several safety items: all new replacement safety vests for each officer assigned to field operations, skid proof shoe attachments and heavy boots. Responding to Mr. Munkel, Mr. Ollendorff was not sure why typewriters were still being purchased. Responding further to Mr. Munkel, Mr. Ollendorff said that the shotguns had to be reblued and have new stocks put on them. Mayor Adams asked if we were planning to put computers in the cars. Mr. Ollendorff responded that four or five were ordered for testing purposes, under one of the grants. 20.20 FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Ollendorff said that there were three different changes under personnel, which would effect a net change of plus $9,000. Under 713.00, Temporary and Part-time Employees, which should have budgeted $14,000. There is also a $5,000 reduction for one salary and a $9,000 increase for other salaries. 732.12, Medical Supplies, has increased significantly because the hospitals will no longer replace supplies. The ambulance rate should be increased to help cover the cost of all of these supplies. Mr. Norfleet is finishing up a study and increase recommendation. Should be ready in June. Ms. Colquitt inquired about 728.09, Residency Allowance. Mr. OIlendorff said that we do not do this anymore for firefighters, only for police officers. Mr. Ollendorff reported that under 743.05, Library Books and Equipment, the amount should be changed from $1,600 to $800. 26.10 ENGINEERING: Mr. Ollendorff pointed out that under 721.02, Architectural, Engineering, and Consultant Services, $5,000 is for our share of the engineering for the Walton bridge. Responding to Ms. Colquitt, Mr. Ollendorff stated that 721.10, Miscellaneous Outside Personal Services, is for materials testing and towing vehicles. Responding to Mr. Munkel, Mr. Ollendorff said that the increase in 722.06 Travel Expenses, is for two people going to the American Public Works Congress in Denver, CO and six trips to various public works programs around the state of Missouri. Under 725.03 Telephone, the increase is for extra cellular phones for 3