HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.1 Approval of the minutes of the Joint Village Board and Finance Commission Special Workship - 08/13/2019 9/6/2019 BoardDocs®Pro
IL
Agenda Item Details
Meeting - COMMITTEE
Category 2. APPROVAL OF COMMITTEEWHOLE
Subject 2.1 Approval of the Joint Village r Finance Commission Special Workshop August
-
,
2019
Access Public
Tye Action
Public Content
08 13 .
Administrative Content
Executive Content
https://go.boarddocs.com/il/vomp/Board.nsf/Private?open&login 1/1
IMMI4191fIWfIWWVMIXMWIIMIpININNINNIVMWIIYIYIIIWIIIIIIIIIW.YWWWIWWWI
JOINT VILLAGE BOARD AND FINANCE COMMISSON
WORKSHOP MINUTES
— August 13, 2019 —
V Floor, Village Board Room
Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson Street
1. ROLL CALL— CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall,
50 South Emerson Street, by Mayor Arlene Juracek. Trustees present included William
Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli and Michael Zadel.
Finance Commission members present included Chair John Kellerhals, Trisha Chokshi,
Vince Grochocinski, Don Ocwieja, Tom Pekras and Yulia Bjekic. Pam Bazan was absent.
Staff present included Village Manager Michael Cassady, Assistant Village Manger Nellie
Beckner, Village Clerk Karen Agoranos, Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey, Director
of Community Development Bill Cooney, Director of Finance Amit Thakkar, Deputy Chief
of Police Mike Eterno, Director of Building and Inspection Services Bill Schroeder, Director
of Human Services Julie Kane, Fire Chief Brian Lambel, Deputy Director of Public Works
Jason Leib, Deputy Chief of Police Administration Tim Griffin, Deputy Fire Chief John
Dolan, Deputy Director of Finance Lynn Jarog, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
Andy Schaeffer, Deputy Director of Building and Inspections Mary Rysavy and
Management Analyst Alexander Bertolucci.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Rogers moved to approve the minutes of the
Committee of the Whole meeting of July 8, 2019. The minutes were approved by
unanimous voice vote.
3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
4.12020-2024 Community Investment Program (Preliminary)
Director of Finance Amit Thakkar provided an overview of the 2020-2024 Community
Investment Program (CIP). Mr. Thakkar stated the projects are categorized in the following
manner:
• Water/Sanitary Sewer projects
• Flood Control and related projects
• Street and related projects
• Public buildings
• Equipment
Mr. Thakkar stated the CI P will be incorporated into the annual budget document. Mr.
Thakkar reviewed the CIP Development process and provided an overview of funding for
the major projects. Projects total $138.0 million over the five-year period and first year
projects total $30.4 million.
Committee of the Whole Page 1 of 4 5/14/2019
• Water/sewer fund is the largest funding source accounting for $46.0 million over
the next five years. These projects are funding through bonds and other user
charges.
• Street improvements estimate is $29.0 million. Projects funded through vehicle
stickers, sales tax, state motor fuel tax and municipal motor fuel tax
• Capital improvement fund ($24 million) — projects funded through sales tax and
surplus transfer from General Fund
• Flood Control ($14.0 million)—funded through sales tax and transfers.
Mr. Thakkar noted that Public Works is the largest contributor to the CIP ($124.7 million).
Projects estimated at less than $100,000 are deemed small projects and include
Economic Development projects, Planning and Zoning projects, and improvements to
Information Technology. Mr. Thakkar discussed other Public Works projects that are
recurring and account for just over $6.0 million in the Cl P. The presentation of important
projects in 2020 followed.
Deputy Director of Building and Inspections Mark Rysavy presented the 2020 Community
Investment Program update on the Police/Fire Headquarters project. Mr. Rysavy
summarized the Police Headquarters project:
• Demo began in March 2019
• New Construction began in April 2019
• Construction Completion scheduled for April 2020
Mr. Rysavy added the project is on pace to reach the project goals on time. Mr. Rysavy
provided details on the project budget stating the approved construction budget is
$21,900,000 and is currently trending under budget.
Mr. Rysavy reviewed the Fire Headquarters project, providing the following details:
• Demolition began in April 2019
• New Construction began in May 2019
• Construction completion scheduled for April 2020
Mr. Rysavy stated this project is also on target to be completed on time and is currently
under budget. The approved construction budget is $7.9 million.
A discussion followed regarding the ongoing issues with the Illinois Department of
Transportation (I DOT)and their lack of responsiveness to the Village's requests for action.
Village Manager Michael Cassady stated there is a need to escalate the situation to our
legislators and requested the Mayor to intervene on behalf of the Village. It was noted
that issues with IDOT are not exclusive to Mount Prospect and other municipalities are
experiencing similar issues.
Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey presented project highlights including big budget
projects.
Mr. Dorsey provided details on the following project highlights:
Train Platform Extension
• Inbound commuter trains to stop further east; less interruptions and better traffic
flow
Committee of the Whole Page 2 of 4 5/14/2019
• Funding from House Bill 62 in 2020
Bike Path Improvements - $670,000
• Increase access to safe bike routes
Rand/Central/Mt. Prospect Rd
• Phase II Engineering Design and Construction and Construction Engineering to
improve traffic flow through the triangle intersection
• 2021 Construction- $5.6 million and 2021 Construction Engineering- $450,000
Busse Road Reconstruction
Installation of street lighting and shared use paths
Cook County to complete reconstruction of roadway
Levee 37 Storm Sewer Improvements
• Design improvements for Burning Bush and Aspen Trails Park
Storm Sewer Inspection
Deep Well 4 & 11 Rehabilitation
• Funding from House Bill 62
A discussion followed regarding the project summaries that were presented. Discussion
included the future existence of wells in the Village.
4.2 2019 Second Quarter Review
Finance Director Amit Thakkar presented the second quarter review that provides an
update of the fiscal condition of the Village. This review of the Village's financial positon
will also provide direction as the Finance Department prepares the 2020 budget.
Mr. Thakkar provided details on the 2018 year-end results stating a surplus of$3.7 million
in the General Fund. Additional items of discussion included 2019 Investment Income
Update, major capital projects and planned use of Fund balance, and Economy
Stabilization Fund and Pension Stabilization Fund.
Mr. Thakkar identified key items pertinent to the Village. Mr. Thakkar stated the financial
position of the Village remains strong adding the Village has retained its strong bond
rating. The Village's fund balance also remains strong; the General Fund reserves are at
$23 million. The Village maintains strong sales and use taxes and noted property taxes
are no longer the Village's largest single source. In addition, the Village has gained
momentum from development throughout the Village.
Mr.Thakkar's discussion continued with a presentation of the Village's 2019 financial
results. The original budget for total Village revenues was $144.9 million. Mr. Thakkar
discussed a budget amendment that increased the total budgeted expenses and
adjustments for carry-over items across multiple funds. Mr. Thakkar further discussed
expenditure estimates for 2019 and stated sufficient funds are available to cover additional
spending from budgeted amount. Mr. Thakkar provided details regarding the General
fund and future planned uses of the fund balance that include the Levee 37 Project.
Committee of the Whole Page 3 of 4 5/14/2019
Mr. Thakkar discussed options for sales tax revenue surplus over budgeted revenues
through the creation of an Economy Stabilization Fund which would support improvement
and maintenance projects and a Pension Stabilization Fund that would support smoothing
the pension levy to avoid unexpected increases in the property tax levy.
Mr. Thakkar stated future funding strategies need to be developed for Street Construction
Fund, Capital Project Fund, Flood Control. Mr. Thakkar stated the 2019 property tax levy
will be discussed as part of the Operating Budget later this year.
5. MANAGER'S REPORT
No report
6. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
None
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Agoranos
Village Clerk
Committee of the Whole Page 4 of 4 5/14/2019