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FINANCE COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting
January 24, 2013
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1 Floor Community Center
Village Hall 50 S. Emerson Street
I.Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:10p.m. Those present included Chairman Vince
Grochocinski and Commissioners Pam Bazan, Wayne Gardner, John Kellerhals, Tom
Pekras and Don Ocwieja. Finance Director David Erb was also in attendance.
II.Approval of Minutes
There were not any minutes to approve.
III.Citizens to be Heard
There were no citizens to be heard.
IV.Old Business
Wrap-up of 2013 Budget Process - Chairman Grochocinski mentioned that any budget
recommendations to the Village Board must be discussed with either the affected
department or staff to fully understand the need for the requested expenditure. The
Commission talked about having fewer presentations per meeting to allow more
discussion of the presentations and time to have questions answered or suggestions
rebutted.
V.New Business
The purpose of the meeting was to develop a preliminary plan for monthly 2013
meetings. The primary subjects of concern were addressing the structural deficit, funding
for flood control and street maintenance, economic development and other capital needs
such as vehicles and computers.
VI.Other Business
One of the Finance Commissions long serving members, Ann Smilanic, passed away
recently. Commissioner Smilanic was a dedicated member of the Commission and the
Mount Prospect Community. Commissioner Smilanic enthusiastically supported
expenditures that she believed bettered the lives of Village residents such as the
Community Resource Center. Ann also argued forcefully against expenditure of funds
that she felt could be better used elsewhere. Regardless of the subject, Commissioner
Smilanic always came prepared and willing to share her point of view.
Commissioner Kellerhals asked about the possibility of the Village recognizing
Commissioner Smilanic service in some way.
VII.Chairman’s Report
There was nothing to report.
VIII.Finance Director’s Report
There was nothing to report.
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IX.Next Meeting: February 28, 2013
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The next meeting will be Thursday, February 28, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 1
Floor Community Center.
X.Adjournment
Commissioner John Kellerhals motioned to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Tom
Pekras seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Don Ocwieja
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