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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/22/2009 FC minutes FINANCE COMMISSION MM INUTES OF THE EETING O22,2009 CTOBER CC-VH OMMUNITY ENTER ILLAGE ALL I.CO ALL TO RDER The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. Those present included Chairman Vince Grochocinski and Commissioners Pam Bazan, Wayne Gardner, John Kellerhals, Don Ocwieja and Tom Pekras. Also present were Village Manager Michael Janonis, Fire Chief Mike Figolah, Deputy Fire Chief John Malcolm, Fire Marshall Paul Valentine, Public Works Director Glen Andler, Deputy Public Works Director Sean Dorsey, Finance Director David Erb, Deputy Finance Director Lynn Jarog and Finance Administrative Assistant Lisa Burkemper. Commissioner Ann Smilanic was absent. II. AM PPROVAL OF INUTES Commissioner John Kellerhals motioned to defer the approval of the October 15, 2009 minutes until the October 29, 2009 meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tom Pekras and the motion carried. III.RP2010VB EVIEW OF THE ROPOSED ILLAGE UDGET Fire Department Fire Chief Mike Figolah began his discussion on the Fire Department’s 2010 Proposed Budget by providing an overview of departmental staffing and an explanation of the department’s apparatus and equipment. Chief Figolah highlighted some of the department accomplishments. Several 2009 performance measures and accomplishments include: response times of 6 minutes or less 90% of the time; the department will have participated in 23,509 hours of training and attended 175 EMS continuing education classes; and 100% of fire personnel are advanced cardiac life support certified. The department also participated in an Insurance Service Organization (ISO) evaluation and obtained a Level 2 rating. Chief Figolah mentioned several new pieces of equipment that are now used in the ambulances. The equipment explained in detail included the CPAP Machine, ResqPod, Intraosseous Infusion Set and the Capnography Monitor. Chief Figolah explained the status of the construction of Fire Station 14 and the companion projects at Public Works. Currently projects associated with the construction have come in under budget with approximately 98% of the work bids have been received. Chief Figolah stated that the 2010 Proposed Budget for the department totals $11.4 million which is a 4.1% increase over the 2009 Budget. Chief Figolah also outlined several items that appear in the current Capital Improvements Plan. Commissioner Tom Pekras asked when staff expects to move into the new Fire Station 14. Chief st Figolah said they expect to be in the building by February 1. Minutes of the Finance Commission Page 1 of 2 October 22, 2009 ommissioner Wayne Gardner asked if the building was still LEED (Leadership in Energy Environmental Design) certified. Chief Figolah said currently the building has 42 points which is the Gold Level. Public Works Director of Public Works Glen Andler began the discussion by outlining several items that the department accomplished in 2009. Mr. Andler mentioned the construction of the Community Connections Center and the implementation of the commercial solid waste program. Mr. Andler also mentioned that 9,383 linear feet of combined sewer was lined and 273 linear feet was replaced. Levee 37 construction was started in the spring of 2009 and should be completed in 2011. Pedestrian crossing signals were installed near the intersections of Rand/Central/Mount Prospect Roads and Busse/Algonquin Roads/Dempster Street. A total of $475, 000 was spent on the project. The Village contributed $52,000 and the remaining $423,000 was grant money. Mr. Andler stated the 2010 Proposed Public Works Budget totals $25,866,623, which is a decrease of 1.9% from the previous budget. Mr. Andler highlighted several of the significant projects in the Public Works budget. Commissioner Wayne Gardner asked for a status regarding the purchase of back-up generators for the sewer lift stations. Mr. Andler stated two generators were already installed and operating and the purchase of additional generators will be deferred until 2011. IV. C’R HAIRMANS EPORT There was nothing to report. V. FD’R INANCE IRECTORS EPORT There was nothing to report. VI. OB THER USINESS There was nothing to report. VII.NM:O29,2009 EXT EETING CTOBER Commissioner John Kellerhals motioned to adjourn which Commissioner Tom Pekras seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. The next meeting will be October 29, 2009. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Burkemper Administrative Assistant Finance Department Minutes of the Finance Commission Page 2 of 2 October 22, 2009