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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/08/2006 COW agenda COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA Meeting Location: Mount Prospect Village Hall 50 South Emerson Street Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday,August8,2006 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Mayor Irvana K. Wilks Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee John Korn Trustee Michael Zadel II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF: JULY 11,2006 III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD IV. EMERALD ASH BORER UPDATE The Public Works Forestry/Grounds Division plans to present a brief Power Point presentation to the Board, explaining the destructive history of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) since it was first discovered in the U.S. in 2002. This insect has already killed 15 to 20 million ash trees in the Midwest. An update on current policies at the State and Federal levels will be included, although much is still unknown. Since one out of every six public trees in Mount Prospect is an ash, and there are thousands more on public property, this insect has a huge potential to significantly impact the quality of life in our community. Staff will show what they have done since the initial detection of EAB in Illinois in June, and what they still propose to do to prepare for the likely arrival of this invasive insect. The Village Board will be asked to consider some of the future budget implications in the event that EAB is eventually found in Mount Prospect. Cost estimates will be presented for removal of all parkway ash trees and stumps, as well as a cost estimate to replace all the trees that potentially could be lost. Also included in the cost estimates will be the cost of preventative chemical treatments, although those are not currently recommended. Additionally, the Village Board will be asked to consider possible ways to influence funding at the State and Federal levels, such as organizing various municipal conferences and/or scheduling a meeting with local legislators. ***** NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO A TTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODA TION TO PARTlCIPA TE, SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE A T 50 SOUTH EMERSON, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056, 847/392-6000, EXTENSION 5327, TDD #847/392-6064. V. CRIME FREE HOUSING PROGRAM Unless properly managed, rental property residences can be magnets for crime and disorder. Criminals are attracted to the anonymity and privacy rental properties often afford. The absence of daily on-site property management is a convenience for criminal enterprises. Landlords soon find problems associated with serious criminal activity beyond their ability to control. The results of increased crime and calls for service to the Police Department consume an inordinate amount of Village resources. The problem cannot be solved by law enforcement intervention alone because of landlord- tenant and privacy laws. Solving the problem requires a community-based solution. The Police Department requests that the Village of Mount Prospect amend and/or enact an ordinance which would define a rental property nuisance and require owners of rental properties to participate in the Mount Prospect Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, a nationally sponsored crime prevention program designed to reduce crime, drugs and gangs on rental properties. To be effective, a Crime Free Program would necessitate expansion of the current Landlord- Tenant program currently administered by the Environmental Health Division of Community Development (licensing inspections, tenant rights education and nuisance inspections) with the aid of the Finance Department (licensing, billing and collection activities). Together these departments would partner with the Police Department for a community solution. Appropriate staff will be on hand to answer questions and facilitate discussion. VI. 2006 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW AND 2007 PRE-BUDGET WORKSHOP Each year, the Village Board engages in a mid-year review ofthe current budget as a means of monitoring the revenue and expenditure levels contained therein. In addition, the Village Board also engages in a pre-budget workshop, specifically designed to look forward toward the upcoming budget year with the idea of setting fiscal parameters and giving staff direction for preparation of next year's budget. With the close of June financial activity, staff is in position to present mid-year financial data for 2006 as well as review the 2007 forecast budget. The Village continues to feel the effect of an improving economy. State shared revenues such as Income, Use, and Replacement taxes are up from the prior year. Although sales taxes are up from the prior year, they still lag current year projections due in part to a delay in receiving taxes from retailers that have recently opened. The balance of general revenues is at or above budget projections. We expect the General Fund to end 2006 with a surplus of $152,687. This is based on projected revenues of $34,588,000 and projected expenditures of $34,405,313. The Village's 2007 budget forecast for the General Fund shows a surplus of $573,131. Discussion will also focus on significant items in other Village Funds. Finance Director David Erb has prepared a comprehensive memorandum detailing the Village's financial condition for both the balance of 2006 and forecast 2007. Staff will share its current budget preparation strategy and look to the Village Board for direction regarding the upcoming budget. Appropriate staff will be on hand to answer questions and facilitate discussion. VI. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT STATUS REPORT VII. ANY OTHER BUSINESS VIII. CLOSED SESSION LAND ACQUISITION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) - The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. IX. ADJOURNMENT