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MINUTES
FINANCE -COMMISSION
MARCH 19, 1986
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM. Comm iss 'loners
present were Richard Bachhuber, , Paul Davies and Ann Smilan ic IV
Also present were Village Manager Terrance Burghard , Finance
Director David Jepson, Fire Chief Lawrence Pairitz and Deputy
Fire Chief Edward Cavello.
Fire D.2partment 1986-1987 ByAq.et
Village Manager Burghard stated that the Fire Department budget
for 198,6-1987 of $3.3 million represents approximately 12/00" of the
total V1,11 age budget and is 5% higher than the amount budgeted
for the Fire Department in 1985-1986 . He mentioned that three
additional Firefighter/Paramedics are being recommended for the
n e w fiscal year, b u t that m0st of t h e other expenditure
categories are similar 'to the previous year. At this time he
introduced Chief Pairitz and Deputy Chief Cavello.
Fire Ch 1* e f P air itz pointed out that the proposed Fire Department
budget of $3, 268 9 960 is 5% higher than the amount budgeted in
1985-1986 but only 3%, or some $1239660, more than 1985-86
estimated expenditures. Chief Pairitz then reviewed the seven
programs in the Fire Department and the budget for Central
Dispatch. Following is a summary of these programs:
Administration and Support The overall'increase in this
area is $660 and represents no sign* f icant ch anges from
1986/860
2. Fire Suppression This program accounts for the costs of
fire suppression and other non-medical emergencies. T h e
1986-87 budget request of $1,048,950 is $3,225 less than
1985-860
3,# Code Enforcement One of the major changes in Code
Enforcement for 1986-87 is the replacement of a uniformed
Fire Prevention Officer with a civilian position of Fire
Prevention and Safety Engineer. The overall increase of
$16,580 -is 2.7% higher than 1985-86.
4. Emergency Medical Services The total of $1 217,205
requested for this program is $66,335 higher than the
1985-86 budget es-timiate of $1,150,870. Included in the
total is the request for three new Firefighter/Paramedics.
It is expected that the three new personnel will offset
anticipated overtime expense because of the effects of the
Fair Labor Standards Act.
5 Communications At $29,500 the 1986-87 request is a
slight reduction from 1985-86.
6 Equipment Maintenance and
provides for the acquisition
Department equipment. The
16.8% higher than the 1985--86
proposed replacement of
$130,00Q.
Operations This program
and maintenance of all Fire
1986-87 budget is $45,160 or
estimate and is due to the
3, 1951 reserve pumper at
7. Emergency Procedures There are no noteworthy changes in
this request from 1985--86 to 1986-87.
The Central Dispatch budget is included with the Fire Department
and totals $300,000 for 1986-87. operating costs are expected to
increase $36,500, but capital expenditures are expected to
decrease $39,500 for an overall decrease of $3,0000
Deputy Chief Cavello next explained the "manning requirements" of
the department and how the three new personnel would help to
control overtime. He stated that currently there are 19 firemen
and officers assigned to each shift with a minimum of 16 needed
to maintain necessary strength. Even with three extra assigned
men per shift, there were approximately 500 duty days in 1905
when other personnel were "hired -back" to maintain the minimum
manning requirementso with the addition of three new personnel ,
it is expected that hire -back days can be reduced by an estimated
195 duty days in the first year and an estimated 260 in the
second and subsequent years►. The coat of the three new personnel
the first year is $88,200 compared to reduced overtime of
$83,850. In the second year the cost of the new personnel will
be $96,300 with savings of $111,800 in overtime costs.
It was pointed out that the budget as originally requested by the
Fire Department included $78,000 more overtime than is in the
proposed budget. If the three new men are not hired, that amount
will need to be added back to maintain the 16 man per shift
manninq level.
Deputy Chief Cavello also presented some statistics regarding the
number of fire and emergency medical personnel in other suburban
communities .
The Commissioners asked Chief Pairitz and Deputy Chief Cavello a
number of questions regarding the operation of the department and
current issues that they are faced with. Some of the areas
discussed were:
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1 The emphasis of fire prevention and education rather than
fire suppression.
2 The continuing increase in the use of emergency medical
services.
3 Mutual aid arrangements with other communities.
4 The importance of building code enforcement.
5. The use and inspection of smoke detectors.
6. Concerns regarding the transportation of hazardous
materials and the dangers they present to the community.
7 Disaster planning and the response to possible terrorist
incidents.
The Commissioners concluded that in comparison to 1985-86, the
budget as presented was reasonable. The only major changes from
the previous year are the requests for three new personnel and
the replacement of the 1951 reserve pumper. The Chief and Deputy
Chief were commended for the good service that is provided to
Mount Prospect residents.
III Finance Commission Budget Recommendations
The Commissioners then discussed a draft report' of various issues
discussed during the budget review that was prepared by
Comm iss loner 8milanic. Several changes to the draft were agreed
upon and are incorporated in the revised dopy that is attached
and made a part of these minutes,
One of the recommendations is that the various budgets for
vehicle fuels be reduced because of the recent rapid decline in
gasoline prices. It was agreed that an average cost of $ .90P er
gallon for gasoline and diesel fuel be used rather than $1.05 as
originally budgeted. The budget reductions, because of this
change, are as follows:
1. Police (Page 72) 65,000 gallons, $68,250 proposed;
change to $58,500.
2. Fire (Page 89) 18,000 gallons, $18,900 proposed; change
to $16,200.
3 ,Streets (Page 146) 29,000 gallons, $30,450 proposed;
change to $26,100.
4. Streets (Page 148) 3,500 gallons, $3,675 proposed;
change to $3,150.
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5. Water (Page 165 29 , 200 gallons $30, 660 proposed
change to $26,280.
The tot al o f these f i'v e changes is an overall reduct "ion o f
$21,705•
Ads ournment
There being no other business the meeting adjourned at 9:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted
David C. Jepson, Finance Director
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