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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/14/2002 FC minutes RAFT FINANCE COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2002 VILLAGE I-]ALL BUILDING DRAFT I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present included Chairman John Korn and Commissioners Charles Bennett, George Busse, Vince Grochocinski, Ann Hull, Tom Pekras and Ann Smilaulc. Also present were Village Manager Michael Janonis, Director of Finance Douglas Ellsworth, Deputy Director of Finance Carol Widmer and Finance Administrative Assistant Lisa Burkemper. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the November 7, 2002 meeting were deferred until the next scheduled meeting. IIi. REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED 2003 VILLAGE BUDGET Chairman John Korn asked the commission members if there were any specific recommendations they would like to present to the Village Board regarding the 2003 Proposed Budget. Commissioner Ann Smilanic mentioned that she didn't think the Village should get monetarily involved in saving anymore historic buildings in the Village. Ms. Smilanic stated she wanted to specifically recommend the Village not save the first school of Mount Prospect. Commissioner Charles Bennett added that he was very much in favor of restoring and preserving the Village's history, although he felt the Village should not invest funds in these endeavors. Mr. Bennett stated that if enough people want to get involved and raise the necessary funds for a project the Village could support the project, although it would not have to support it financially. After a discussion by the Commission members, Commissioner Ann Smilanic motioned that the Finance Commission recommends to the Village Board that the restoration and saving of the original school should be funded by private funds and that no municipal funds should be used to support the project. Commissioner Vince Grochocinki seconded the motion and the motion carried. Commissioner Ann Smilaulc stated she felt the elimination of the vehicle sticker should be part of the 2003 Proposed Budget. Commissioner George Busse stated he believes the vehicle sticker should be part of a package for the 2004 Budget. Mr. Busse stated that eliminating the vehicle sticker would be a more effective part of a broader more comprehensive plan in the 2004 Budget. Commissioner Charles Bennett stated that he felt the Commission should focus on addressing the fiscal year 2004 Budget and come up with a comprehensive proposal early in the first quarter of 2003. Furthermore, Mr. Bennett motioned that the Finance Commission would like to compliment Village Staff on their ability to balance the budget in these difficult times, while at the same time express concern with the continued use of reserve funds to balance future operating budgets. Commissioner George Busse seconded the motion and the motion carried. Commissioner George Busse stated that even though the Village did not have funds for the Community Resource Center at this time, it is a project that could begin to be developed with a small amount of seed money. After a brief discussion, Mr. Busse motioned to recommend that the funds currently budgeted for the Visions Group Program be reallocated for use in the initial planning process for the outh side Community Resource Center. Commissioner Charles Bennett seconded the motion and the motion carried. There was a brief discussion regarding the meeting schedule for January 2003. The Commission members agreed they should schedule an additional meeting in January for the purpose of discussing fiscal year 2004 Budget concerns. Commissioner Charles Bennett motioned to recommend the Finance Commission meet on January 9~ and January 23rd 2003 to discuss the 2004 Fiscal Budget, furthermore Mr. Bennett motioned to allow Chairman John Korn to cancel the Commission' s meeting scheduled for December 5, 2002 at his discretion. Commissioner Ann Hull seconded the motion and the motion carried. IV. CHAIRMAN'S REPOR T There was nothing to report. V. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT There was nothing to report VI. OTHER BUSINESS There was nothing to report. VII. NEXT MEETING: DECEMBER 5, 2002 Commissioner Vince Grochocinski motioned to adjourn which Commissioner Ann Smilanic seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for December 5, 2002. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Burkemper Administrative Assistant Finance Department 2