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Szymanski, Finance Committee Chairman, stated that <br /> the Committee met earlier in the day to discuss this <br /> issue and the feeling of the Committee was that this <br /> type of request is an item of individual preference, <br /> how each Councilman feels about this matter based on <br /> knowledge and feelings of whether this is in the <br /> best interest in the City of Louisville and its <br /> citizens to support or not support this resolution <br /> presented by CML. The Committee feels that this is <br /> not a matter for recommendation, but rather each <br /> member of Council would have to decide for himself. <br /> Szymanski stated that there are always two sides to <br /> every issue and suggested that it might be desirable <br /> to receive more background information from other <br /> parties involved in this deregulation issue. <br /> Mayor Fauson stated the communication services <br /> approached the PUC with this proposal for <br /> deregulation and increases in fees. There is no one <br /> to 'take up the gauntlet' on behalf of the <br /> municipalities. That is the objective of CML to <br /> be a voice for its participating municipalities. <br /> CML was designed to monitor and support municipal <br /> concerns at the State and Federal level of <br /> government. Monitoring the PUC proceedings on this <br /> important issue requires additional funds fcr expert <br /> witnesses, data, etc. <br /> Szymanski stated that there still seems to be some <br /> question as to the legitimacy of the deregulation <br /> request and that in some cases, asking for money <br /> might be appropriate and it would be desirable to <br /> explore the issue more thoroughly before making a <br /> decision. <br /> Anderson observed that Bundley suggested taking the <br /> requested funds from the 1988 Budget, yet CML is <br /> asking for approval for immediate action. Hundley <br /> stated that he felt it was more an issue of <br /> commitment and that funding could come when the <br /> proceedings begin. Anderson felt uncomfortable with <br /> committing a contingency funds transfer in 1987 for a <br /> 1988 Budget that has yet to be adopted. <br /> Sackett asked if it is a ratter of leadership <br /> considerations on the part of Louisville since the <br /> Mayor is on the Executive Board of CML. Mayor Fauson <br /> stated that this is voluntary and the $50,000 <br /> requested may exceed what will truly be needed. Any <br /> monies remaining after the proceedings would be <br /> refunded to each municipality. Mayor Fauson <br /> recommended that the City participate if for no <br /> other reason but to maintain the City•s leadership <br /> position and $652 is a small amount compared to what <br /> can be saved for the citizens of Louisville. CML has <br /> 3 <br />