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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-B&A-1992-06-18 3 e BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING 7 : 30 P.M. JUNE 18, 1992 MINUTES PRESENT: Committee Members : Booth, Daley, Berg Committee Members Excused: Romanowski, Johnson Other Alderpersons Present: Golder, Efroymson OTHERS PRESENT: Mayor - Nichols City Controller - Cafferillo Deputy Controller - Thayer Youth Bureau Director - Cohen GIAC Director - Fort Members of the GIAC Board Superintendent of Public Works - Gray Assistant Superintendent of Public Works - Ferrel BPW Commissioners - Gerard, Reeves Planner - Meigs Members of the Media 1 . Opening Comments Chairperson Booth made the following changes to the Agenda: A. Add an item regarding the GIAC Renovations Project - Construction Observation B. Add an item dealing with a Youth Bureau Budget Amendment request C. Add an item regarding the Records Management Grant Activity D. Defer the discussion on the Carpenter Business Park until a future meeting 2 . Youth Bureau A. Request to Increase GIAC Renovations Capital Project Youth Bureau Director Cohen, GIAC Director Fort, Planner Meigs and Sear Brown Representative Durland presented a request to increase the GIAC Renovations Capital Project by $91,577 . It was noted that the current approved authorization for the GIAC Renovations Project is $565, 100 . Fort explained to the Committee why the project needed to be increased by $91,577 . She explained that the bids for the project, including all alternates, came in at $535,585. Fort stated that the Client Committee recommended that the following project budget be authorized, which includes the e BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 deletion of alternates A3 (stainless steel shirts) , A4 (cubbies) and A5 (doors) : Design Services 60,270 Construction Services (including 15, 000 for Contract Administration) 18, 000 Construction Contract (base bid of $535,585 less Alternates A3, A4 and A5, totaling $20,215) 515, 370 Construction Contingency 51,537 In House Expenses 11,500 Total $656, 677 Current Project Budget approved by Council $565, 100 Authorization Needed $ 91,577 Fort stated that the above amount includes the following alternates: 1 . Insulation in various rooms $16, 000 2 . Repair Controls $ 820 3. Relamp light fixtures $ 9,200 4 . Handicapped Accessible Shower/Toilet $21, 300 $47, 320 Fort explained that these items are badly needed and that items 1 - 3 have an energy saving payback period of five years. She stated that many of the items included in this renovation project are basic code upgrades. The renovations will allow the building to meet applicable City codes. Discussion regarding the shower/toilet alternate followed. Alderperson Efroymson stated that this shower will replace showers that currently exist in the building. The current shower is on the first floor of the GIAC building. The new shower and toilet will be in the basement of the GIAC building. Much of the cost for this item relates to the fact that water from it will need to be pumped upward for disposal. Fort stated that the shower is used by the public once a month and used by the GIAC programs twice a week. Committee members expressed the hope that if this shower/toilet is authorized, it may be possible to develop a chlange order to place it on the first floor and thereby reduce its cost. Chairperson Booth raised concerns about the use of the shower by the public and asked GIAC Director Fort to make a report on that subject at a future B&A meeting. s BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 A discussion on the payback period of the energy saving alternates followed. It was noted that the energy saving alternates, if done, would save 18% on the City' s energy bills for the GIAC building. A discussion followed regarding the construction management contract for the GIAC building. It was noted that this item came before B&A two months ago. At that time the Committee had requested more information regarding the construction management contract with Sear Brown, specifically with respect to rates of reimbursements . Meigs explained that the contract is for construction management by Sear Brown in the amount of $15,000, including reimbursable costs. He stated that the inspector' s billing rate is $56 .20/hr. The inspector will monitor the project progress for 20 weeks, visiting the project two to four days a week for two to four hours a day. The Committee felt the details of the contract were still unclear and requested that Meigs have the number of hours on site per day, the dollar amount and travel reimbursement rate investigated and presented to the COW meeting next week. No formal action was taken on the GIAC Renovation Construction Management contract. After discussion regarding the GIAC Renovation Project, the following motion was made: WHEREAS, bids received on May 28, 1992 for the GIAC building renovations project exceeded the maximum authorized cost for said project, and WHEREAS, the Client Committee has reviewed the bids and recommended that the low base bid and alternates Al, A2, E1, E2, H1, H2 and H3 be accepted, thereby increasing the project by $91,577, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that Capital Project #242 be increased from $565,100 to a maximum authorized cost of $656,677, and be it further RESOLVED, that the additional $91,577 required to complete said project shall be financed by the issuance of serial bonds. The motion passed 3-0 . B. Request to Amend 1992 GIAC Budget i GIAC Director Fort presented a request to amend the 1992 GIAC Budget by $1, 176 .00 to reflect a grant from Cornell University. 3 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 Fort explained that the grant was from Cornell University and sponsored by the Consortium for Minorities in Skilled Trades and Occupations . She stated that $1, 176 would provide a two week program at B.O.C.E.S. for middle school youth. She stated that this was the third year that this program has taken place. After a brief discussion, the following motion was made: WHEREAS, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center will receive a $1, 176 .00 Grant from Cornell University sponsored by the Consortium for Minorities in the Skilled Trades and Occupations, and WHEREAS, this grant will provide the opportunity for middle school young people to participate in a two week summer program at B.O.C.E. S. ; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the 1992 Budget be amended for said Grant as follows: REVENUES Increase Account A2070 Contributions for Youth $1,176.00 APPROPRIATIONS Increase Account A7311-435 Contracts $1,176.00 The motion passed 3-0 . C. Request to Amend the 1992 Budget and Personnel Roster Youth Bureau Director Cohen presented a request to amend the 1992 Budget and Personnel Roster. Cohen requested that the Youth Bureau staffing in the One-To-One Program be reorganized in an attempt to save money, reduce the size of the Youth Bureau roster and maintain or increase the number of young people served in the program. Cohen explained that the request would eliminate a vacant parttime youthworker position and redistribute 25 hours to 3 other existing One-To-One staff positions. He stated that the increase in hours for the One-To-One staff would allow them to serve more young people. Currently, 326 youth are on the waiting list for this program. He stated that request would save the City approximately $2, 140 this year and $4,281 next year. Per this request, the Youth Bureau Budget and roster would be amended as follows : 1 . Delete one p/t Youthworker 2 . Add 15 hrs/wk to one Administrative Assistant 3 . Add 5 hrs/wk to one Youthworker 4 . Add 5 hrs/wk to one Volunteer Coordinator 4 7 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 5 . Transfer $11, 071 from account 120 to account 110 to reorganize staffing. Controller Cafferillo explained that the Vacancy Committee briefly discussed this item and decided to send it to the B&A Committee for action. The Vacancy Committee discussed whether or not there is a greater benefit in adding five hours a week to two employees or adding 15 hours a week to the Administrative Assistant. Chairperson Booth moved to delete items three and four from the request. The motion died for a lack of a second. The following motion was made: WHEREAS, the Youth Bureau would like to reorganize the staffing for the One-to-One program to save money, reduce the size of the roster and maintain or increase the number of young people served in the program; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Youth Bureau Personnel Roster be amended as follows: A. Delete one (1) parttime Youthworker position (25 hours/week) B. Increase the hours on one (1) Administrative Assistant position from 15 hours/week to 35 hours/week. C. Increase the hours of one (1) Youthworker position from 35 hours/week to 40 hours/week. D. Increase the hours of one (1) Volunteer Coordinator position from 35 hours/week to 40 hours/week. and be it further RESOLVED, that $11,071 be transferred from account A7310-120 Hourly parttime to Account A7310-110 Staff, to provide funding for the amending positions. The motion passed 3-0 . 3 . Department of Public Works A. Request to Approve Contract for Sale of Bricks Superintendent Gray presented two requests to approve contracts for the sale of used historic bricks to Paolangeli Contractors and Michael Cannon. In both instances the City Landmarks Preservation Commission has approved the sale of the bricks . Gray stated that the City sells the bricks for $ .25 a brick. He explained that the current procedure established by the City Landmarks Preservation Commission requires that 5 S BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 the sale of the City' s historic bricks must be approved by the B&A Committee and Council . Chairperson Booth asked Superintendent Gray to research this issue and come back to the Committee at a future meeting with recommendations to speed up the sale of bricks process . After a brief discussion the following two motions were made: WHEREAS, the City Landmarks Preservation Commission has issued to Robert Flumerfelt of Paolangeli Contractors a certificate of appropriateness for the use of historical used bricks belonging to the City to construct two crosswalks on the Cornell campus; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that Common Council approves and authorizes the Superintendent of Public Works to sign the agreement between the City and Robert Flumerfelt for the sale of these bricks. The motion passed 3-0. WHEREAS, the City Landmarks Preservation Commission has issued to Michael Cannon a certificate of appropriateness for the use of historical used bricks belonging to the City to construct at 409 West Buffalo Street a driveway which is visible from the public right-of-way; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that Common Council approves and authorizes the Superintendent of Public Works to sign the agreement between the City and Michael Cannon for the sale of these bricks. The motion passed 3-0. B. Request Funds for Odd/Even Signage Superintendent of Public Works Gray presented a request to approve a $2,500 expenditure for the purchase of odd/even parking signage. Gray explained that City Judge Sherman has stated that the City must improve its signage for the odd/even parking policy or he will not continue to enforce the policy. Gray stated that the Judge has directed that appropriate signs measuring 48" x 60" be placed at certain entrances to the City. Gray stated that he would need $2,500 for the signage and that the funds were not available from the Department' s sign budget. The funds are requested from the Unrestricted Contingency account. The following motion was made: 6 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has been directed to upgrade odd/even signage at the City' s boundaries by City Judge John Sherman, and WHEREAS, this requires the purchase of oversize signs which cannot be fabricated by the Department; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that $2,500.00 be transferred from account A1990 Unrestricted Contingency to account A3311-477 Equipment Parts, for the purchase of these materials and directs staff to provide installation in time for the fall semester. The motion passed 3-0 . C. Request Amendment to City Court Facility\Police Department Renovations Construction Management Agreement Superintendent of Public Works Gray presented a request to amend the Construction Management Agreement regarding the City Court Facility\Police Department Renovations Project with Lehrer, McGovern, Bovis, Inc. by an amount not to exceed $20,000. Gray explained that Lehrer, McGovern, Bovis, Inc. are currently under contract with the City for Construction Consultant services on the City Court Facility\Police Department Renovations Project. He stated that this request would amend that contract to include further construction management supervision on the project. Gray stated that because of all the current construction work his staff does not have time to do this work in-house. After discussion, the following motion was made: WHEREAS, Lehrer, McGovern, Bovis, Inc. has provided construction management services during the prebid and bidding phases relating to the new City Court facility, and Police Department renovations, resulting in a net savings of approximately $88, 000 .00 to the City, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the agreement with Lehrer, McGovern, Bovis, Inc. for Construction Management Services be amended to include services during construction, as outlined in the amendment to the existing agreement, at a cost not to exceed $20,000 and that the source of funds be derived from existing monies in Capital Project #242, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Chair of Budget and Administration Committee, Superintendent of Public Works, City Attorney and City Controller be authorized to sign the amendment to agreement. 7 J BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 The motion passed 3-0. D. Request Amendment to City Court Facility\Police Department Renovations Project Contract Administration Agreement Superintendent of Public Works Gray presented a request to amend the current Architectural Agreement regarding the City Court Facility\Police Department Renovations Project with Perkins, Eastman, and Partners, to include Contract Administration by an amount not to exceed $45, 000. Gray stated that Perkins, Eastman, and Partners have provided all the architectural design services to date on this Project. This request would amend the contract to include contract administration on the project. He stated that these services cannot be performed in-house because of the number of construction projects currently on-going. Gray stated that hiring Perkins, Eastman, and Partners to perform contract administration would ensure that the proper building design will be used in the construction of the building. After a discussion of the project, the following motion was made: WHEREAS, Perkins, Eastman, and Partners have provided all architectural design services to date relating to the new City Court Facility and Police Department renovations, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the existing agreement with Perkins, Eastman, and Partners be amended to include contract administration at a cost not to exceed $45,000 and that the source of funds be derived from existing monies in Capital Project #242, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Chair of Budget and Administration Committee, the Superintendent of Public Works, City Attorney and City Controller be authorized to sign the amendment to agreement. The motion passed 3-0. E. Request to Extend Hours in City Parking Lots and Garages Superintendent of Public Works Gray presented a request from the Board of Public Works to extend the current hours in the City' s parking lots and garages . Alderperson Berg stated that he suggested this extension of hours to the BPW last year. He stated that the BPW conducted a study of the parking lots and garages in 1991 and found that daytime parkers were leaving the parking lots 8 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 after the parking attendants went off duty at 6: 15 p.m. This study showed that the City is losing a considerable amount of revenue. Gray stated that the BPW has recommended that the hours be extended in the parking lots and garages to collect tickets and revenue from 8: 00 a.m. to 8 : 00 p.m. , instead of the current 10: 00 a.m. to 6 : 15 p.m. BPW has also recommended that fees for parking would be charged from 2 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 30 p.m. , instead of the current period of 10 : 15 to 6 :30 . Gray stated that if the hours for collecting parking fees are extended by four hours a day at each of the three booths, the City would have to hire three new parttime positions . Gray explained that based on the study of parking done by the BPW, net revenue projections for extending the hours for charging parking fees and for collecting those fees range from $27, 000 to $60,000, depending on vehicle useage and parking pattern changes . He stated that people will change their patterns of parking if they now must pay for parking. A discussion followed. Alderperson Daley stated that he was not comfortable with charging for overnight parking. The current City policy is not to allow parking on certain City streets overnight. Daley stated that with this proposal the City lots would not be free from 2 :00 a.m. to 6 :00 a.m. and that people downtown would be forced to park in the lots and garages because of the no parking on certain City streets . The Committee felt that this extension of hours should be monitored for a period of three months and a report should be made to the B&A Committee after that time frame to determine if the revenue is being met. After a discussion, the following motion was made: WHEREAS, a study done last year under the direction of the Board of Public Works showed extensive use of the City' s parking lots and garages by daytime parkers who left the lots after the attendants went off duty or by drivers who parked in the lots and garages overnight and left before the attendants came on duty, and WHEREAS, the Board would like to ensure that all persons who use the City' s lots and garages for parking are charged fairly for the service they have received, now, therefore, be it t RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works extends the hours for which parking is charged to 2:00 a.m. through 6:30 p.m. , Monday through Friday, and be it further 9 • I BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 RESOLVED, that the Board extends the hours of collection in the City lots and garages to 8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. , and be it further RESOLVED, that the Department of Public Works be authorized to hire three part-time employees to cover the additional four hours per day which this change requires, the cost of such additional hiring to be offset by the increased revenues from the lots as follows: Increase A3320-120 Metered Parking Hourly Part-time $8,800 Increase A980-1740 Revenue from Parking Meter Fees $8,800 and be it further RESOLVED, that the Board directs the change effective July 1, 1992 or as soon as possible, and be it further RESOLVED, that this program be approved for a period of 90 days, during which time the Board shall monitor its effectiveness and at the end of which time the Board shall report back to the Budget and Administration Committee for further direction. Voting results on the motion were as follows : Ayes (2) Booth, Berg Nays ( 1) Daley The motion passed 2-1 and will be forwarded to the COW meeting. F. Report on Parking Revenues City Controller Cafferillo reported that the parking rates have not been adjusted to date and remain at $.30 per hour. He stated that the 1992 Budget approved an increase in parking revenue that needs to be met. If the revenue is not going to be met, then the budget must be adjusted. Cafferillo stated that he would discuss the projected parking revenue loss for 1992 at the next Common Council meeting. Cafferillo stated that in the 1993 Budget the parking activity may be set up as a separate and self-supporting fund. If this proposal is adopted, only the enforcement activity dealing with parking would remain in the General Fund. G. Request Approval for Summer in the City Program in BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 Superintendent of Public Works Gray presented a resolution from the BPW requesting $1,500 in funds to award employees who participate in the Summer in the City Program. Gray explained that because of closing of the Green Street Garage and other construction activity, many public parking spaces have been lost for a period of time. He stated that the Summer in the City Program encourages employees working in the City to find alternate means of parking, including walking to work, taking a bus to work, and car pooling. Gray explained that this request asks for $1,500 in funds for various prizes for participants and a donation of eight prizes, for the winning team, by the City of Ithaca. The prizes to the winning team will include a full season pass for Cass Park Rink, Pool or Golf Course. A majority of the Committee felt that the $1,500 in participation prizes is not needed. (Chairperson Booth did not agree with this position. ) However, the City could still donate the eight prizes to the winning team which would not cost the City current funds . The following motion was made: WHEREAS, the closing of the Green Street Garage and construction of the new Court and Police Facility will result in a loss of about 500 public parking spaces from June 15, 1992 until August 15, 1992, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works would like to maximize participation in the summer in the City Program designed to promote physical activity and encourage alternate means of commuting to work, including walking, bicycling, park and walk, and park and ride, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City will donate eight prizes for one winning team of eight members, each winner to choose among a full season pass for the Cass Park Rink, Cass Park Pool (1993) or Willow Avenue Golf Course (1993) . Voting results on the motion were as follows : Ayes (2) - Daley, Berg Nays ( 1) - Booth The motion passed 2-1 . The motion will be forwarded to the COW meeting. i H. Request to Replace Crosswalk Striping Machine Assistant Superintendent of Public Works Ferrel presented a request to replace the current Crosswalk Striping Machine. 11 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 Ferrel explained that the current striping machine has developed major compressor problems . He stated that the expense to repair the old machine would exceed half the purchase price of a new unit. He estimated the cost of a new striping machine at $4, 300. Ferrel stated that the funds could be derived from the existing funds in the Capital Project #254 DPW Equipment. He noted that many of the machines purchased from that Capital Project have been under budget; this has left a balance of funds in that capital project. After a discussion regarding the striping machine, the following motion was made: WHEREAS, the current striping machine used by the DPW Traffic Control Section has failed and is in need of replacement to complete this season' s striping work, and WHEREAS, the repair of the current striping machine is not cost effective and this machine is scheduled for replacement in 1993; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the DPW be authorized to purchase a new striping machine at a cost not to exceed $4,300.00 and be it further RESOLVED, that the funds for said purchase be derived from existing funds in Capital Project #254 DPW Equipment. The motion passed 3-0 . I . Water/Sewer Service Agreement with Town of Ithaca Superintendent of Public Works Gray reported that the City has updated its water and sewer agreements with the Town of Ithaca and that these agreements will soon be accepted by the Town of Ithaca. Gray explained that the Sewer Agreement would bring $127, 000 to the Sewer Fund in 1992 . He stated that these agreements have been in the works for a number of years. No action was taken. 4 . Finance A. Possible Amendments to 1992 Budget to Offset Budget Shortfalls City Controller Cafferillo reported that some amendments to the 1992 Budget may be needed to offset the loss in State Aid Revenue and other items . 12 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 Cafferillo stated that all of the State Aid loss will be offset by the increased revenue from the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Bus Subsidy. He stated that the MPO will be in place by July 1, 1992 . Cafferillo stated that the other revenues which appear to be under the 1992 Budget projection include the following: 1 . Shortfall of Science Center Sale - $79, 000 2 . Parking Revenues shortfall - Amount has not been determined Cafferillo explained that the City must continue to adhere to the open position policy established in 1991 . He listed additional items that may have an impact on the 1992 Budget are as follows : 1. County Sales Tax increase to 8% - The City will get a portion of the increase if passed by the State and the County. 2 . Utility Gross Receipts Tax - The State may not approve it. 3 . 1992-1993 Retirement Rates - These will be received shortly. 4 . Health Insurance Costs - The costs to date have been carefully watched. 5. Police Contract Negotiations - These negotiations are at an impasse. 6. CSEA Administrative Unit Contract - This Contract expires at the end of 1992 . 7 . Ithaca Paid Fire Fighters Assn Contract - This Contract expires at the end of 1992 . Cafferillo stated that he will present a full report at the next Council meeting and that he may propose a resolution to amend the 1992 Budget. The Mayor voiced his concern about the employees not covered by contracts salary increase for 1992 . A brief discussion followed. Chairperson Booth requested that the initial discussion on the employees not covered by a union salary increase in 1993 should be placed on the next B&A agenda. ' B. Request to Amend the 1992 Budget City Controller Cafferillo presented a request to amend the 1992 Budget by $21, 382 .20 to reflect the 1992 portion of the Records Management Grant received by the State which 1 -4 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 includes revenues and expenses . He stated that this amount is half of what was requested by the City. After a brief discussion regarding the Records Management Grant, the following motion was made: WHEREAS, the City has received notification of an award from the New York State Education Department Division of Archives and Records Management of the 1992-93 Records Management Grant in the amount of $21, 382, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the 1992 Budget be amended as follows, to reflect the continuation of said program from July 1, 1992 through December 31, 1992: Increase Revenue Account A3O6O State Aid for Records Management Programming $21,382.20 Increase Appropriations Accounts A146O-110 2,000.00 A146O-435 19,110.00 A146O-425 214.70 A146O-445 57 .50 Total $21,382.20 The motion passed 3-0 . 5. Committee to Proceed Into Executive Session The Committee voted, 3-0, to move into executive session to discuss several personnel items . 6 . Report From Executive Session Chairperson Booth reported that the following actions were taken during the executive session: A. Request to Amend the 1992 DPW Personnel Roster RESOLVED, that Jeffery Redsicker be appointed to the position of Working Supervisor at an annual salary of $28,371 effective July 6, 1992. The motion passed 3-0 . B. Request to Amend the 1992 DPW Personnel Roster i RESOLVED, that Brenda Smith be appointed to the position of Meter Servicer at an annual salary of $17,139 effective July 6, 1992. The motion passed 3-0 . 14 BUDGET & ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MINUTES - 6/18/92 C. DPW - Request to Promote Senior Account Clerk Typist RESOLVED, that Donna Payne be provisionally appointed to the position of Administrative Secretary in the Department of Public Works at $19,690, which is Step Four on the 1992 Salary Schedule for employees not covered by a bargaining unit, effective July 6, 1992. The motion passed 3-0 . D. Finance Department/Personnel - Request for Employee Incentive Award WHEREAS, the City Controller and the Personnel Administrator have recommended Principal Account Clerk Roxie Carman for an employee incentive award pursuant to the terms of the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract, and WHEREAS, the City Controller and the Personnel Administrator have provided the Budget and Administration Committee with substantial justification for granting this employee incentive award, and WHEREAS, the City Controller ' s and Personnel Administrator' s recommendation complies with procedures and guidelines outlined in the CSEA Administrative Unit Contract; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that Roxie Carman' s salary be increased by four (4%) percent to an annual salary of $23,322, effective June 17, 1992, and be it further RESOLVED, that the funding for such increase shall be derived from the Unrestricted Contingency Account. The motion passed 3-0 . The next B&A meeting is scheduled for July 15, 1992 at 7 : 30 P.M. The meeting adjourned at 11 :20 P.M. NOTE: In many cases the actual texts of the resolutions presented in these minutes were prepared following the Committee ' s deliberations and decisions on the matters involved. The resolutions presented here are in complete accord with decisions made by the Committee. 15