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Home My WebLink About02/25/1986 COW MinutesMINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MARCH 11, 1986 I. ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m*, Present at the meeting w,e:%,r,e,,,@,. Mayor Carolyn H. Krause; Trustees Ralph Arthur, Leo Floro,s, Norma, Murauskis',' George Van Geem. and Theodore Wattenberg. Mr. Farley arrived, at the me'e',ti"ing at 8-.02, p.m. Also present at the meeting were, Village', Manager Terrance Burghard, Assistant to the Village Manager Michael Janonis, Research AssiStant Xichael Steklac, Human Services Coordinator Nancy Morgan, Assistant Human Services Coordinator Jan Abernethy, Chief of Police Ronald Pavlock, Deputy Chief of Police Thomas Daley, Deputy Chief of Police Joseph Bopp and Director of Finance David Jepson. Also present were two people from the print media and four persons in the audience. MINUTES The Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 25, 1986 were accepted and filed. - 111-o OPENING REMARKS Mayor Carolyn Krause addressed fellow Board members, those citizens present at the meeting and those watching the Budget Hearing on cable television as to the philosophy of the Board with regard to televising ng the Budget Hearings. Mayor Krause also, indicated that those citizens at home watching the broadcast could phone in any questions they had regarding any aspect of Village operations and that they would receive a prompt response. IV* CITIZENS TO BE HEARD There being no citizens present desiring to be heard, the Committee moved on to the next item of business. V. 1986-1987 BUDGET HEARING Village Manager Terrance Burghard gave a brief budget overview indicating that the total 1986-1987 budget was increasing some 4.17% and amended the total to $26,841,945. During the past year, the Village had successfully completed a number ofprojects, that should, be used as a measure of success in the Village carrying out the objectives, of the Mayor and the Board. Included in these pro0jects were corn pulerued ' Potice and Fire di's"Patching, the acquisition of Lake water, the establishment of a Tax Increment Financing District, the completion of sewer improvements, an increased paving program, the establishment of an Arts Council and the maintenance of a stable tax rate. Division of Human Services V'Iflage Manager introducedNancy Morgan and Ms'. Morgan reviewed her budget with, the Mayor and the Board* The increase in the Human Services' budget "is slightly under � 3% fora,,, total of $163,045., Ms., Morgan reviewed the various elements within her budget, in,clud''ing the programs of' 'nforma- tion referral and counseling, recreation and education, homebound services, community act"Ivi"ties and the Blood Donor Program,* Ms. M 'or,gan pointed out an 1 0 ncreaSLng number of requests for counseling and ass,*is,tanc,e with particular grow.th and the need for assistance from the part-time nurse for, those peoplho, a,re homebound. The Mayor and Board of Trustees asked a number of specific questions about the operation al the Senior Center part ic ula r with its relationship with the Police Department and, counseling, its need for increased service to residents and home bound servicest the meals on, wheels program and the continued need and waiting lists for senior citizen housing* Ms. Morg,an was, speci[fically asked what, area she would see for an increased need wit'Kin her program and she responded that nursing care and home health aid system for people falling between the cracks,, of traditional "insurance and Medicare would be quite us,eful, to, the Villiage, and 11is being currently provided in some other un corn The County Nursing Program does require participants to pay a fee ,. m L Ities Police lie partment- Chief Ronald Pavlock presented his budget request to the Mayor and, B . olard of Trustees. It represents a 4.4% increase over last year and amounts to $3,158,165a The Chief reviewed his _,basic program structure including Administration Supportq Patrol and Traffic Enforcement, Crime Prevention and Youth Services, Investigative and Juvenile Program, Crossing Guards, and equip. meat and maintenance. The thief pointed out that the overtime account is increasing because of increasing demands on the part of the law in processing paper work and responding to Court calls. The Police Chief is recommending the addition of two full-time Police Officers and one and one-half Community Service Officers. Additionally, there is an expenditure in the budget for $5,000 to do a jail study inasmuch as the Village jail cells are no longer able to secure a waiver from the State of Illinois for their not meeting State standards in terms of size* Trustee Arthur 'Inquired as to the necessity for budgeting a $5,000 study and recommended that the Village continue to seek a waiver from the State particularly when in fact the County is building a Court building in Rolling Meadows and when they vacate the building in, approximately two years, the Village* will be in a better position then, to assess, "its space needs and make remodeling efforts. That position was supported by Trustee Murauskis as well. In terms of the staffing request, there were some general questions regarding the need to maintain services to the public for lock -outs in vehicles and cars and it was discussed whether or not this would be a service better provided by private enterprise. Chief Pavlock pointed out that such a discussion had been held by his staff and they explored the possibility of having a locksmith being on call but that is somewhat difficult to do on a 24-hour basis and the cost wo,iuld be approximately $100 per resident per instance. The Mayor and the Board of Trustees discussed in detail the staffing request and the justification for that request. Chief Pavlock pointed out that the service demands had increased some 17% since 1981 and that in fact the staffing authorized presently for the Police Department for uniformed personnel is two positions below where it was in 1981. Two uniformed personnel would be added to the Patrol Division and allow the Village to return one of the Investigators back to that section and there would be a one and one-half Community Service Officer request which would be used to handle desk matters and other kinds of paper work in non -emergency Police activities. Trustee Murauskis approved the staff request as well as Trustee Wattenberg. Trustee Floros indicated his reservation about the increase in the number of people admitting that he had not heard from the residents that there was a great need for additional Police service or that we weren't meeting the need presently. Trustee Van Geem supported Trustee Floros' position and Trustee Farley asked whether or not the Police Department could exist with perhaps only one or two additional positions. After some further general discussion, the matter was continued until the final Public Hearing on the budget in March and April. Vlo MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager reported that the Village was now on 100% LAKE WATER,, While we are still experiencing some water quality complaints, particularly rust and some varying water pressures, the system appeared to be operational. The TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PROJECT is proceeding on schedule and the Village is preparing to solicit developer proposals. The Manager also indicated that the PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY REPORT will be delivered to the Mayor and Board of Trustees on Tuesday, March 18. Also on that date will be a Public Meeting regarding the parking lot at the BUSSE SCHOOL property located at Henry and Owen. Notice is being sent to area residents inviting, them to attend the meeting. VII. ANY OTHER BUSINESS There being no other business to discuss before the Committee of the Whole, the Committee moved on to the next item of business. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, A TERRANCE L. BURGHARD ,/,(/ Village Manager , TLB/rcw