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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/20/2011 FC MinutesFINANCE COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting October 20, 2011 1" Floor Community Center Village Hall I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present included Chairman Vince Grochocinski and Commissioners Pam Bazan, Wayne Gardner, John Kellerhals, Tom Pekras, and Ann Smilanic. Also present were Village Manager Mike Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, Finance Director David Erb, and Deputy Director Lynn Jarog. From the Human Services Department were Human Services Director Nancy Morgan and Deputy Director Jan Abernethy. From the Community Development Department were Community Development Director Bill Cooney and Deputy Director Brian Simmons. From the Fire Department were Fire Chief John Malcolm, Deputy Chief Chris Truty, Battalion Chief Don Wisniewski and Fire Marshall Bryan Loomis. II. Approval of Minutes There were no minutes to approve. III. Citizens to be Heard There were no citizens to be heard. IV. Old Business There was no old business. V. New Business During the overview presentation Finance Director David Erb presented information on the status of the 2011 budget, proposed 2012 budget and 2013 forecast budget focusing on the General Fund. Impacts to General Fund reserves and proposed 2011 property tax levy were also discussed. General discussion followed. The Humans Services Department was next to present their proposed 2012 budget. Human Services Director Nancy Morgan provided a review of services offered by the department and accomplishments /challenges during 2011. Director Morgan also provided an overview of the 2012 budget and department objectives. Questions from Finance Commission members were taken at this time. The Community Development Department was next to present their proposed 2012 budget. Community Development Director Bill Cooney opened with a review of the economic development breakfast that was held earlier in the day. Mr Cooney listed accomplishments made during 2011. Director Cooney also provided an overview of the 2012 budget and department objectives. Several questions on the status of the TIF District and Central Plaza were asked of Mr. Cooney. General discussion followed. V. New Business (cont.) Fire Chief John Malcolm presented the Fire Department's 2012 budget along with goals and objectives for the upcoming year. Also included in his presentation were accomplishments and challenges experienced by the department during 2011. Questions relating to operations at the new staffing levels were addressed. Lastly, Chief Malcolm provided Finance Commission members with a copy of the department's annual report. VI. Other Business No other business. VII. Chairman's Report There was nothing to report. VIII. Finance Director's Report There was nothing to report. IX. Next Meeting: October 27, 2011 The next meeting will be Thursday, October 27, 2011, 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall 1St floor Community Center room. X. Adjournment Commissioner Tom Pekras motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Wayne Gardner seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, David Erb 2