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FINANCE COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting
January 27, 2011
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1 Floor Community Center
Village Hall
I.Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Those present included Chairman
Vince Grochocinski and Commissioners Pam Bazan, Wayne Gardner, Don
Ocwieja, Tom Pekras and Ann Smilanic. Commissioner John Kellerhals
participated by speakerphone. Also present were Finance Director David Erb and
Deputy Finance Director Lynn Jarog.
II.Approval of Minutes
There was a brief discussion of the October 28, 2010 minutes. Commissioner Ann
Smilanic asked about the number of employees accepting the retirement package.
Finance Director Dave Erb responded with a description of the number of
employees retiring, positions eliminated and the related departments.
Commissioner Tom Pekras moved to approve the minutes of October 28, 2010.
Commissioner Wayne Gardner seconded the motion. With all members in favor
the minutes were accepted. There was a brief discussion of the minutes of
November 4, 2010.Commissioner Pam Bazan moved to approve the minutes of
November 4, 2010. Commissioner Ann Smilanic seconded the motion. With all
members in favor, the minutes were accepted.
Approval of the minutes of November 11, 2010 was deferred until the next
meeting.
III.Citizens to be Heard
There were no citizens to be heard.
IV.Old Business
There was not any old business.
V.New Business
There was a general discussion of the 2011 Finance Commission Work Plan. As
part of the discussion and in response to questions Finance Director Erb
mentioned that the construction projects at Station 14 and the Emergency
Operations Center are substantively complete. Mr. Erb also responded to
questions concerning the portion of the sales tax from Randhurst that the Village
will keep, the current lag in receiving tax payments from the State of Illinois and
whether the change in the State Income Tax rate will affect Village revenues.
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VI.Other Business
Commissioner John Kellerhals talked about the increase in his property tax over
some number of years and questioned whether this was sustainable for most
residents.
VII.
There was nothing to report.
VIII.
Mr. Erb discussed trends in sales tax receipts. He went on to discuss select budget
items such as overtime and the status of the General Fund balance.
IX.Next Meeting: February 24, 2011
Commissioner Tom Pekras motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Wayne Gardner
seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Don Ocwieja
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