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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/25/2001 FC minutes FINANCE COMMISSION Mr~'rEs OF THE MEETING JANUARY 25, 2001 VILLAGE I-!ALL BUILDING I. CALL TO ORDER The meet'mg was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present included Chairman John Korn and Commissioners Charles Bennett, George Busse, Vince Grochncinski, Tom Pekras and Ann Smilanic. Also present were Finance Director Douglas Ellsworth, Deputy Finance Director Carol Widmer and Finance Administrative Assistant Lisa Burkemper. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Ann Smilanic motioned to approve the minutes of October 26, 2000 seconded by Commissioner Tom Pekras, the minutes were accepted as presented. Commissioner Charles Bennett motioned to approve the minutes of November 2, 2000 seconded by Commissioner Vince Grochocinski, the minutes were accepted as presented. III. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED 2001 WORK PLAN Chairman John Korn stated that he felt the budget work plan followed last year by the Finance Commission worked well. Chairman Korn then asked the commission if there was a need to meet in February. By unanimous vote the commission decided to cancel the meeting scheduled for February 22nd. Following a discussion the Finance Commission drafted an agenda for the 2001 meeting schedule, attached is a summary of that agenda. IV, OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business discussed. V, CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman John Korn began his report by announcing that Commissioner Betty Launer had resigned as of December 31, 2000. Mr. Korn asked that with elections coming up does the commission want to reorganize and hold an election for Vice Chairman and Secretary. Unanimously the commission agreed to continue with George Busse as Vice Chairman and Vince Grochocinski as Secretary. Chah-man Korn advised the commission that the Village Board is now utilizing a Consent Agenda and then explained the process to the commission members. Chainnan Korn mentioned that he was dissatisfied with the way the Historical Society asked the Village Board for additional money for their budget at the last minute during the budget presentation. The commission agreed with Chairman Korn's concern regarding the manner in which they asked for the increase in funds for their budget. Commissioner George Busse motioned to direct Chairman John Korn to write a letter to the Board regarding the commissions concerns, Commissioner Ann Smilanic seconded the motion and the motion carried. Furthermore, Commissioner Charles Bennett motioned to ask the Historical Society to present their budget during the normal budget process. Commissioner Tom Pekras seconded the motion and the motion carried. VI. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Finance Director Douglas Ellsworth handed out final copies of the 2001 Budget to the commission members along with a copy of the Park Ridge Survey. Mr. Ellsworth noted that 12 cities participated in the survey this year. Commissioner Ann Smilanic asked Mr. Ellsworth if the utility revenues will be going up because of the increased gas prices. Mr. Ellsworth stated that there is a two-month delay in receiving the revenue therefore no increase has been realized yet. VII. NEXT MEETING: MARCH 22, 2001 Commissioner George Busse motioned to adjourn and Commissioner Charles Bennett seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The February 22~ meeting was cancelled. The next meeting will be March 22nd. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Burkemper Administrative Assistant Finance Department 2 VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FINANCE COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS FOR 2001 As of January 25, 2001 January 25, 2001 · Development of 2001 Workplan February 22, 2001 · MEETING CANCELLED March 22~ 2001 · Community Developra~nt presentation on permit fee increases and what improvements require permits. · Human Services Department presentation regarding human service programs and resource allocation, and also the long-term ftmding and prioritizing of programs. April 26~ 2001 · Pre-Budget Meetings May 24~ 2001 · Pre-Budget Meetings June 28~ 2001 · Review Draft Capital Improvements Program July 26~ 2001 · Mid-year Budget Review · Review of 2000 Annual Audit August 23~ 2001 · _Agenda items to be determined FINANCE COMMISSION AGENDA ITEMS FOR 2001 September 27~ 2001 · Agenda items to be determined October lit 2001 · Review Proposed Budget October 18, 2001 · Review proposed Budget October 25~ 2001 · Review Proposed Budget November L 2001 · Review Proposed Budget November 22~ 2001 · MEETING CANCELLED. December 6, 2001 · Budget Wrap-up (tentative) December 27~ 2001 · MEETING CANCELLED.