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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.
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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