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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVB Agenda Packet 10/16/2007 Next Ordinance No. 5652 Next Resolution No. 41-07 ORDER OF BUSINESS REGULAR MEETING Meeting Location: Mount Prospect Village Hall 50 S. Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 Meeting Date and Time: Tuesday October 16, 2007 7:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvana Wilks Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee John Korn Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Arlene Juracek Trustee Michael Zadel III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Trustee Hoefert IV. INVOCATION: MayorWilks V. MAYOR'S REPORT A. PROCLAMATION: "Make A Difference Day," October 27,2007 B. PROCLAMATION: "Marine Week," November 4-10,2007 C. PROCLAMATION: "National French Week," November 5-11,2007 D. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION: Fire Department E. PRESENTATION: 2007 Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Contest Winners VI. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD VII. ADJOURNMENT ***** ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY WHO WOULD LIKE TO A TTEND THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 50 SOUTH EMERSON STREET, 847/392-6000, TDD 847/392-6064. PROCLAMATION "MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY" OCTOBER 27,2007 WHEREAS, Make a Difference Day, which is held on the fourth Saturday of October every year, is a day dedicated to community volunteer work; and WHEREAS, Make a Difference Day was founded to promote volunteer efforts that make our community a better, cleaner, safer place to live, work and play; and WHEREAS, Make a Difference Day has inspired many volunteers to become more engaged in their communities and bring people of all backgrounds together to work for the common good of all people; and WHEREAS, a day of volunteerism and community service is valuable to the community, and gives a feeling of accomplishment and compassion to every participant; and WHEREAS, volunteer service is an investment in the future we all must share. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim October 27, 2007 as "MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY" in the Village of Mount Prospect, and I urge residents to observe this day by joining with friends, family, and colleagues to engage in projects benefiting their community. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: Kimberly A. Dewis Deputy Village Clerk Dated this 16th day of October 2007. PROCLAMATION "UNITED STATES MARINE WEEK" NOVEMBER 4 -10,2007 WHEREAS, The United States Marine Corp has protected citizens and guarded their freedom for the past 232 years; and WHEREAS, Our county has established a position of world leadership, the Marines have proven themselves as dedicated professionals willing to defend lives and protect the rights valued by Americans; and WHEREAS, A Marine is trained to hold his ground against any odds and to always be faithful to God, Country and Corps, standing ready to fight anytime, anywhere, the President or Congress may designate; and WHEREAS, The term "Marine" has been associated with courage and military efficiency, since its creation on November 10, 1775 in Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, The people of the Village of Mount Prospect are proud of its rich contribution to the Marine tradition and salute the Marines serving around the globe. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Ma~or of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby declare the period from November 4 h through November 10th 2007 as UNITED STA TES MARINE WEEK in the Village of Mount Prospect, and I exhort all citizens to join with me in this salute as we express our gratitude to those who have served and those who are now serving to protect our nation and its freedoms. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: Kimberly A. Dewis Deputy Village Clerk Dated this 1 (jh day of October 2007 PROCLAMA TION "NA TIONAL FRENCH WEEK" NOVEMBER 5-11, 2007 WHEREAS, education is the process by which one generation passes on to the next generation both the knowledge of "how to learn" as well as a zest and passion for the joy of learning itself,. and WHEREAS, the success of achieving these lofty goals is mankind's insurance policy for the future; and WHEREAS, in the study of foreign languages people have an immediate bridge to international understanding and cooperation; and WHEREAS, the study of the French language by generations of American youth has fostered greater understanding and an appreciation for the people and cultures of France and the French- speaking world; and WHEREAS, this study will continue to bridge the miles that separate the students of the United States with those regions of the French-speaking world; and WHEREAS, since 2000, the Village of Mount Prospect has enjoyed a Sister City relationship with Sevres, France, the primary purpose of which is to create an exchange between the people of both communities to create an understanding of each others culture. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim the week of November 5-11, 2007 as UNA TlONAL FRENCH WEEK" in the Village of Mount Prospect, and I urge all residents to express their appreciation to those community educators who are truly "cultural ambassadors" in their role as teachers of French. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: Kimberly A. Oewis Deputy Village Clerk Dated this 16th day of October 2007. VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FINANCE COMMISSION AGENDA Thursday, October 18, 2007 ***6:00 p.m. *** Village Hall Building 1 st Floor Community Center 50 South Emerson I Call to Order II Approval of Minutes - September 27, 2007 III Review of the Proposed 2008 Village Budget . Finance . Non-Departmental IV Chairman's Report V Finance Director's Report VI Other Business VII Next Meeting: October 25, 2007 NOTE: Any individual who would like to attend this meeting but because of a disability needs some accommodation to participate should contact the Finance Director's Office at 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, (847) 392-6000, ext. 5277, TDD (847) 392-6064. FINANCE COMMISSION DRAFT Minutes of the Meeting September 27, 2007 3rd Floor Executive Conference Room Village Hall DRAFT I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. Those present included Chairman Charles Bennett and Commissioners Vince Grochocinski, Tom Pekras, Ann Smilanic, John Kellerhals, Wayne Gardner and Don Ocwieja. Village staff was not present at the meeting. II. Approval of Minutes A motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 26, 2007 was made by Commissioner Pekras Smilanic and seconded by Commissioner Smilanic, and the minutes were accepted as presented. III. Pre 2008 Village Budget Discussion Chairman Bennett presented an overall review of the 2007 budget recommendations from The Finance Commission. He felt the suggestions made were good ideas with specific recommendations even though they were generally rejected by the Village Board. He reminded the Commissioners that it was our recommendations on the permanent funding source for the Capital Improvements Fund that lead to the approval by the Village Board of the Sales Tax source. Discussion took place regarding the success of a number of prior funding recommendations including the combined sewer repairs, the water fund adjustments, the street repair projects and other General Fund taxing issues. This discussion took place in light of the major funding issues to be decided regarding the new fire station. Commissioner Smilanic noted the major increase in estimated costs from the $3 million amount of a year ago to now over $9 million. There was unanimous agreement that any indication that this was limited to an inflation adjustment was to be dismissed and other explanations should be expected from Village staff during the upcoming budget reviews. The Commissioners agreed that not involving this Commission in the process leading up to the current status, after repeated promises of making information available, including the space needs study, was not well received by the Commissioners. Discussions regarding the emergency operations center lead to a general consensus that the Commission would not be in favor of this type of expenditure. This also led to a general disagreement with the expenditure of funds for the purchase of the back up generators for the back up water supply from Village wells which the Coommission opposed last year. The level of General Fund balance was discussed with general agreement that an excess over 25% should not be permitted to accumulate. It was pointed out that in the past, when general fund levels were significantly lower, there were also minimal or non- existent fund balances in several other funds. The result is that currently the accumulated fund balances in all funds held is a major increase over past situations. The resulting interest earned, although it operates to reduce tax levels, should not to be viewed as or relied upon as a source of funds for Village financing. IV. Chairman's Report There was nothing additional to report. V. Finance Director's Report There was nothing to report. VI. Other Business The response of the Village to the recent storms was discussed, and there was unanimous agreement that a major complement and thank you should be expressed by the Commission to every Village Employee. The response of individual citizens in the assistance of their neighbors was also to be commended. VII. Next Meeting: Thursday October 11. 2007 There being no further business to come before the Finance Commission, Commissioner Kellerhals motioned to adjourn which was seconded by Commissioner Pekras. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Respectively submitted, Vincent Grochocinski Vice Chairman, Finance Commission