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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/2009 FC minutes FINANCE COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING JANUARY 22, 2009 VILLAGE HALL BUILDING DRAFT I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:09 p.m. Those present included Chairman Vince Grochocinski and Commissioners Pam Bazan, Don Ocwieja, Tom Pekras and Ann Smilanic. Also present were Director of Finance David Erb, Deputy Director of Finance Lynn Jarog and Finance Administrative Assistant Lisa Burkemper. Commissioners Wayne Gardner and John Kellerhals were absent. II. ApPROVAL OF MINUTES There was a discussion regarding a typographical error on page one of the minutes. Commissioner Tom Pekras motioned to approve the minutes of October 23,2008 as corrected. Commissioner Ann Smilanic seconded the motion and the minutes were approved as corrected. III. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED 2009 WORK PLAN Chairman Vince Grochocinski began the discussion by asking the members if they had any suggested topics to add to the work plan. Commissioner Ann Smilanic suggested a meeting to discuss the progress of Fire Station 14 and would like to have Chief Figolah give an update on the project. Director of Finance David Erb stated that the recent public meeting regarding Station 14 was well attended and there were many positive comments at the meeting. Mr. Erb added that the Village is a candidate for a $1 million grant to be used for the Emergency Operations Center. Commissioner Ann Smilanic would like to have a discussion on the Neighborhood Resource Center to update the Commission on the progress of the program. Mr. Erb stated that the Village is finalizing the intergovernmental agreement with the Library, finalizing the lease with the strip mall and the agreements with the various partners. Mr. Erb stated that the April 23, 2009 meeting will be cancelled and in its place will be the joint workshop with the Village Board on April 28, 2009. Commissioner Don Ocwieja asked about funding the pension funds and how the economy has had an impact on the various funds. Mr. Erb stated that the Police and Fire Pension Funds lost $6.7 million and $6.3 million respectively and that pension funds can be discussed at the July meeting. Commissioner Tom Pekras asked what was happening with Levee 37. Mr. Erb stated that the Village is about to establish the escrow to satisfY the Army Corps of Engineers. The Village has purchased land from SW ANCC and will in turn give it to Cook County in a land swap. Approximately $600,000 will be spent between the land purchase and the escrow to develop the project. After input from the various members of the Commission, the 2009 work plan was set (see attached). IV. OTHER BUSINESS There was nothing to report. V. CHAIRMAN'S REpORT There was nothing to report VI. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT There was nothing to report. VII. Next Meeting: February 26, 2009 Commissioner Ann Smilanic motioned to adjourn which Commissioner Tom Pekras seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. The next meeting will be Thursday, February 26, 2009. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Burkemper Administrative Assistant Finance Department 2