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Home My WebLink About10.1 Compensation for Village of Mount Prospect Elected OfficialsItem Cover Page Subject Compensation for Village of Mount Prospect Elected Officials Meeting September 15, 2026 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD Fiscal Impact Dollar Amount Budget Source Category COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Type Presentation Information In May 2026, the Village Board and leadership staff engaged in the Village's annual strategic planning process to establish organizational priorities, align resources, and support informed decision -making. As part of this process, a market analysis of elected official compensation was set as a Management Agenda 2026-2027 priority. Staff recommended this action for discussion because the elected official's compensation is infrequently reviewed or discussed. It was lasted discussed at a COW meeting in 2014 as part of the Budget process and was last updated in 2001. It appears that Mount Prospect is due for an update based on recent compensation changes in nearby communities. Staff reviewed the annual compensation of mayors/village presidents and alderpersons/trustees in similarly situated communities. This data serves as a basis for evaluating whether adjustments to Mount Prospect's current compensation structure are appropriate. The results of this analysis are summarized below: Municipality Annual Salary for Annual Salary for Mayor/Village President Alderman/Trustee Des Plaines $9,600 ($30,000 effective May $3,000 ($15,000 effective May 2029) 2029) Elk Grove Village $40,000 $6,000 Hoffman Estates $33,000 $6fOOO ($6,600 appointed after May 1, 2025) Arlington Heights $8,500 ($33,000 effective after 2029 election) $2,800 ($11,000 effective after 2029 election) Buffalo Grove $8f 450 $4f 550 Glenview $3f6OO $900 Palatine $15fOOO $6f 000 Schaumburg $30f482.07 $10f586.67 Wheeling $22f481.941$9f 367.47 Village of Mount Prospect Current Compensation Mayor $5,500.00 + $3,000 liquor commissioner per year Trustee $2,750.00 per year CPI Benchmark Through July 2026 Using a 2001 CPI-U index of 177.1 and a July 2026 CPI-U index of 333.918, cumulative inflation is approximately 88.55%, producing a multiplier of approximately 1.88548. Applied to Mount Prospect's current compensation, the CPI -equivalent amounts are approximately $16,,027 for the Mayor/Liquor Commissioner and $5,185 for each Trustee. Position Current CPI Benchmark Mayor + Liquor Commissioner $8f 500 $16fO27 Each Trustee j $2f 750 $5f 185 Under Illinois law, changes in compensation cannot take effect during the existing term of any current elected official. In addition, any change to the compensation or fringe benefits associated with an elective office must be adopted at least 180 days before the general election at which the applicable offices are elected. Members whose terms run from 2023 to 2027 are eligible for a change in their compensation upon the commencement of a new term in 2027. Members whose terms run from 2025 to 2029 would be eligible for a change in their compensation upon the commencement of a new term in 2029, if re-elected. Discussion Alternatives 1. Discuss increasing the Mayor/Liquor Commissioner salary to $16,000 and the Trustee salary to $6,000 with an effective date of May 2029. 2. Action at the discretion of the Village Board Staff Recommendation Based on salaries in neighboring communities and the impact of cumulative inflation since 2001, staff proposes increasing the Mayor/Liquor Commissioner salary to $16,,000 and the Trustee salary to $6,,000 with an effective date of May 2029. Attachments 1. Elected Officials Compensation Survey_2026 2. 11 25 2014 COW Minutes Elected Officials Compensation Survey February ZOZG What is the annual salary for the Mayor/Village Municipality President? What is the annual salary for Alderman/Trustee? City of des Plaines $9,G00_ ($30,000; effective May 2029) $3,000 ($1-5,000; effective May 2029) Elk Grove Vlllage 40K GK Hoffman Estates .........................................................................................r......_Ma.Yor 33,000 GOOD or 0000 c epening on when they took office of ViIIa e Arlan eon Hei............ g g ghts 8500/Yea800/Ye Z..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................,......................................a.r......_Trustees..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................., Village of Buffalo Grove 8450.00 4550.00 Village of Glenview $3,G00 $900 Vil„Iage..of Palatine 15,000/year plus $25 per meeting Receives $500 per month plus $25 per meeting Village of Schaumburg 30,482_07 $10,58G_G7 Village of Wheeling 22481.94 93G7_47 Vil.Iage..,of Mount Prospect $8,500 $2,750 Page 1 of 10 Elected Officials Compensation Survey February 2026 Is the Mayor/Village President provided with any Are the elected officials given an increase to the additional financial compensation (I_E_ Liquor annual salary every year? If so, what is the Municipality Commissioner or other municipal fun(--tions)? percentage and amount of increase? City of E)es Plaines Elk Grove \/Illage No No Hoffman Estates ...................................................N.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................,...No......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................., Yes, Liquor Commissioner 11,400 No, it is set by ordinance ViIIae of Arlan aon Hei............hts g g g o They are the Liquor Commission, but they are not No_ This is set by ordinance and changed from time to Village of Buffalo Grove provided financial compensation_ time_ Village of Glenview No_ No_ ViLlage..,of Palatine N/'°` ,,,,, N�'°` Village President receives $3,600 for duties served as Liquor Commissioner_ A monthly expense allowance of Yes_ The compensation shall be increased at the same $100 is paid, as well as $75 per meeting day (varies rate as the annual non -union wage adjustment approved Village of Schaumburg annually 140-150 meetings)_ by the Village Board each year_ Yes_ The increase is the CPI or 39,., whicheveris Tess for Village of Wheeling No_ that year_ Vil.Iage..,of Mount Prospect No No Page 2 of 10 Elected Officials Compensation Survey February 2026 When was the last increase given for the Mayor/Village President and also Municipality Trustee/Alderman? Do elected officials have an expense account? City of des Plaines Yes Trustees started at..6K in 2009 and forward_ Mayor's current salary was set in his sixth term at 40K in 2017 and Elk Grove Vlllage remains the same_ No Hoffman Estates May 1, ZOZS No ViIIae of Arlan aon Hei............hts......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1996.,.., g g g o N......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................., Village of Buffalo Grove Unknown Yes Village of Glenview N/A Yes ViLlage..,of Palatine Z004 No Village of Schaumburg May 1, ZOZS - General increase was 2_959,. Yes Village of Wheeling 01/01/2O2S No Vil.Iage..,of Mount Prospect Unknown... No Page 3 of 10 Elected Officials Compensation Survey February 2026 If yes to question 7, what is the annual expense If yes to question 7, what is the annual expense Municipality stipend for Mayor/Village President? stipend for Alderman/Trustee? Mayor receives $200 per month as expenses_ Aldermen receive $150 per month as expenses_ These will sunset C>nce new salaries take effect, will automatically adjust City of des Plaines when salaries go into effect in ZOZ9_ annually by Z% Elk Grove Vlllage ..,., ...., ..,.. ....,,,,,,, ...., ..,.. ..,.. .,... Hoffman Estates Hoffman e of Arlan eon Hei............hts............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ g g g Elected Officials have a legislative budget for annual expenses_ It is not specific to just the trustees_ The Elected Officials have a legislative budget for annual legislative budget contains line items for Committees and Village of Buffalo Grove expenses_ It is not specific to just the president_ Commissions as well_ We have a president/trustee expenses account, that account is for expenses incurred and programs led by the Village Board of Trustees as well as E)epartment Holiday Village of Glenview gatherings_ 2025 Budget is $6,Z63_ same account as above ViLlage..,of Palatine Monthly expense allowance of $100, as well as $75 per Village of Schaumburg meeting day_ $1200 as an annual allowance, $75 per meeting day_ Village of Wheeling Village of Mount Prospect Page 4 of 10 Elected Officials Compensation Survey February 2026 If the elected officials are not issued a take-home municipal -owned vehicle, are the elected officials Are elected officials provided a take-home municipal- issued any monthly car allowance? If so, what is the Municipality owned vehicle while they serve in office? amount? City of des Plaines Elk Grove \/Illage No No Hoffman Estates Yes C>nly the Mayor has a take home vehicle ...., .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Village of Arlington Heights No No .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Village of Buffalo Grove No No Village of Glenview No No_ ViLlage..,of Palatine No Mayor - $SZS per month Village of Schaumburg No No_ Village of wheeling No no Vil.Iage..,of Mount Prospect No No Page S of 10 Elected Officials Compensation Survey February 2026 Are elected officials provided other municipal owners property while they serve in office (computers, tablets, cell phones, et(--_) Please specify E3o elected officials receive a per meeting allowance Municipality items_ or stipend? If so, what is the amount? City of des Plaines Two of the trustees asked for tablets/PCs- The rest do Elk Grove \/Illage not have village computers_ No Hoffman Estates ...................................................N.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................,...No......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................., Yes, cell phone and iPad_ Yes, $150 per ViIIae of Arlan eon Hei............hts g g g o Village of Buffalo Grove Tablets if they want - not required No Village of Glenview No_ ViLlage..,of Palatine No $ZS per meeting Village President receives a laptop, and a handful of our Village of Schaumburg trustee's have surface pro's_ Yes, $7S_ Village of Wheeling Yes, iPads no No, but they're provided with a $2,500 per term stipend Vil.Iage..,of Mount Prospect for device(s) for Vi_I_Iage...,business.., No Page 6 of 10 Elected Officials Compensation Survey February 2026 Also, if there are any additional provisions in relation to the Meeting Allowance or Stipend (such as a time E3o elected officials receive any monthly expense limit if 4 hours) please include such additional allowance or stipend in addition to their annual Municipality information_ stipend? If so, what is the amount? City of tees Plaines Elk Grove Vlllage No No Hoffman Estates No ViIIae of Arlan eon Hei............hts...................................................N.........A............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................,...No......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................., g g g Village of Buffalo Grove No No Village of Glenview No_ No_ ViLlage..,of Palatine N/'°` ,,,,, N�'°` If more than one (1) meeting occurs in the same day separated by at least four (4) hours from scheduled start time to scheduled start time or if meetings occur at different locations, except for village owned locations, each trustee at the meeting shall be entitled to an additional meeting day's compensation_ Meetings not covered by compensation are those done in conjunction with the ceremonial function of the position or receiving Village of Schaumburg compensation from another organization_ No_ Village of Wheeling no Vil.Iage..,of Mount Prospect No No Page 7 of 10 Elected Officials Compensation Survey February 202E3 ............... Do elected officials receive any per cfierns,-? If EcD,, Do EBAe(--te(J cDffic--i-IIE, receive any trelwEBAinig vvh-A are the per cfiernE, for and vvh-A are the reimbursement for cDutF>icJe rneeUnCjF>? If F>cD,, vvh-It are Municipality -irncDuntF>-? the -irncDuntF> for reimbursement? City of des Plaines ............... Elk Grove \/Illaige No No H(Dffn-iar-i Estates No Yes, for travel to traininigs or conferences_ (Df.ArIinjgt(Dn H�eijghts N (D N (D Village of Buffalo CEirc)-\/e No C)nly if they attend a conference clerks conference) Village of CEihenwkevv N c). - c)-f Palatine N/,-, ............... N/,-. Village of Schaumburg No_ No_ Village of Wheeling no no Yes, if they attend a and submit for ..c)-f Mount Prospect ............. ........... .... No ............... ........ ....... reimbursement Page 8 of 10 Elected Officials Compensation Survey February 2026 Are elected officials eligible for health....insurance`? If so, what percentage and amount is the elected official responsible for (example 1 009/c) of total premium of $2000 Employee +2), $1700 Employee Municipality + 1 or $1000 for single?) Name of person completing this survey City of des Plaines Becky Madison Elk Grove �/Illage 100% of cost is elected official, Premiums vary_ Pam Jackson, director of Human Resources ...., Hoffman Estates No Cathy !Doczekalski ViIIae of Arlan aon Hei............hts...................................................No.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................,..Vic.kY g g g .................Kalo.g..........r'.5................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................., Village of Buffalo Grove No Katie Golbach Village of GenvewPurnell... li Britni Vil„Iage..,of Palatine Yes, 10% of the premiums Monika Pandya Health, Vision, [Dental: Able to elect Life Ins — Basic Life and AlDSclD provided at no cost_ $50,000 Village President and $10,000 Trustees and Clerk Supp Life Ins, Long Term [Disability, Short Term [Disability: Not eligible Cost: Life insurance is paid for by the Village_ All other benefits are Village of Schaumburg paid by the elected official at full cost of each benefit_ Sharon Tanner Village of Wheeling no Marisol Leyva Vil.Iage..,of Mount Prospect No Ryan.._Kast..., Page9of1-0 Elected Officials Compensation Survey February 202E3 muni(--it�efli City of E)es Plaines Elk CEirc)-\/Vlllage e Hc)-ffrrian Estates Village of Arlington Heights Village of Buffalo CEirc)-\/e Village c)-f CEihenwkevv Village of Palatine Village c)-f Schaumburg Village of Wheeling Village of I\Ac)-unt Prospect E-mail eiciclreF.s b n-i a cl i s c)- n @ cl e s p I a i n e s i I - g c)- \/ p i a c k s c)- n I k g r c)- c)- r g cathV- cl (:)-cze ka I ski h c)- rg \/ k a I c)- g r i s @ \/ a h - c c)- n-i k g c)- I b a c h @ \/ b g - c)- r g b p u rnel I @glenview_us s t a n n e r @ s c h a u n-i b u r g - c c)- n-i n-i I e V \/ a (,' !�x�) vv h e e I i n g i I - g c)- \/ rka st @ n-i c)- u ntp rc)-spe ct- c)- rig Page 10 of 10 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES November 25, 2014 I. CALL TO ORDER— ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 50 South Emerson Street, by Mayor Arlene Juracek. Trustees present included Paul Hoefert, John Korn, John Matuszak, Steven Polit, Richard Rogers and Michael Zadel. Staff present included Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, Finance Director David Erb, and Administrative Intern Alexander Bertolucci. II. APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 11, 2014 Mayor Juracek stated the draft minutes were revised to add an explanatory sentence to the Citizens to be Heard section. Motion made by Trustee Korn seconded by Trustee Pol it to approve the revised minutes of November 11, 2014. Minutes were approved. III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None IV. 2015 BUDGET FINAL WRAP UP DISCUSSION Mayor Juracek stated this is the third Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the proposed 2015 Budget. She stated that at the conclusion of the second meeting the board directed staff to develop budget scenarios for a 1 % and 2% property tax levy increase. Finance Director Erb stated staff developed budget scenarios for 1 % and 2% property tax levy increase and also for a third levy scenario of 2.48%. He stated that to obtain a 2.48% property tax levy increase the Fire and Police pensions' contributions would be reduced to the Annual Required Contribution (ARC) amount. He stated the ARC is the pension funds' annual minimum contribution determined by an independent actuary, which is more conservative than statutory funding requirements but less than the Village's proposed 7% contribution. He stated that the 7% contribution permits for a steadier levy from year to year and helps put additional funds toward fully funding pensions before the mandated period of 2040. He stated to reduce the levy to 2.0% would require an increase in the projected sales tax revenues from 1.0% to 1.7% and pension contributions to be reduced to the ARC amount. He stated to further reduce the levy to 1.0% would be possible through the use of General Fund reserves above the 25% projected level at January 1, 2015 and funding pension contributions at the ARC amount. He stated as the property tax levy is reduced it places pressure on future year's budgets assuming consistent growth in revenues and expenditures. Committee of the whole Page 1 of 3 11/25/14 General comments from the Village Board members included the following items: ■ There was general discussion on pension contributions and funding. ■ There was clarification regarding sales tax projections and how an increase in the projection would create a new baseline for future budgets, which if the projection would not be realized then reserves would be used to compensate for the difference. ■ There was a discussion on how every year's budget analysis should stand alone. ■ There was a general discussion about the recent fee increases and how a lesser levy would provide relief to residents. ■ There was a suggestion that the computer and vehicle replacement funds should not be changed. ■ There were general questions about the risk factors of the presented property tax levy scenarios and how they may affect the Village's bond rating and reserves. Finance Director Erb addressed the Finance Commission comments presented at the November 11, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting. He stated staff made conservative estimates for sales tax growth because long term trends have yet to be seen and it is difficult to determine if growth will continue. He also stated that if the projected baseline for sales tax revenue was adjusted upward to reflect growth that would become the new baseline for 2015 and subsequent budgets. He noted that if sales tax growth is greater than projected the difference will become an opportunity for a future budget revenue adjustment. He stated that staff did not adjust the telecommunication tax because there is no evidence that the decreasing revenues will level off. He stated the real estate transfer tax projection was not adjusted for the potential sale of Randhurst due to the complexity of the transaction and it is not the Village's practice to budget for a one time revenue receipt. He stated that there are no anticipated changes to the proposed Village Hall workout area as the project utilizes risk management funds and would have no impact to the property tax levy or general fund. He stated the Finance Commission recommended using the Consumer Price Index to set the cost of living adjustments; however, as the Village has union and non -union employees it has been the Village's practice that cost of living adjustments increases for non -union employees are in line with union employeescollective bargaining agreements. Finance Director Erb stated in closing that staff provided the 1 % and 2% property tax levy increase scenarios as directed by the Board with an additional 2.48% alternative scenario. He also stated that staff responded to the Finance Commission recommendations as appropriate and that the first public hearing for the proposed 2015 Budget is scheduled for December 2, 2014. General comments from the Village Board members included the following items: ■ There was general discussion on the 4.42%, 2.48%, 2% and 1 % proposed tax levy increase scenarios and the associated risks with each scenario. ■ It was noted that revenue estimates are comparable to previous budgets and that there are opportunities to amend the budget throughout the year. Committee of the whole Page 2 of 3 11/25/14 ■ There was a discussion regarding utilizing reserves and the potential affects to the Village's bond rating. ■ There was general support to maintain reserves to fund future budgetary challenges, capital projects or emergency response to weather events. ■ There was a discussion of how state legislation and distributive revenue funds may impact the Village's budget. ■ There was general discussion of the Village's pension funds contributions that included the Village's practice of funding pensions at 7%, the ARC and the statutory minimum. ■ There was general support to move forward with the 2.48% proposed property tax levy increase for the first public hearing on the proposed 2015 Budget that is scheduled for December 2, 2014. Mayor Juracek thanked the board for the discussion that addressed budgetary impacts of externalities, fiduciary responsibilities, risks, state issues and being sensitive to taxpayers. General comments from the Village Board members include the following items: ■ There was a discussion on wages and fringe benefits of elected officials in relation to a discussion held during the October 28, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting. The consensus was to keep compensation for elected officials unchanged. V. MANAGER'S REPORT Assistant Manager Strahl stated the Village Hall will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25. He also stated that on Wednesday, November 25 the Village's Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for 5:00 p.m. and the Christkindlmarket will take place in the Community Center of the Village Hall from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. VI. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Juracek stated that the Special Events Commission New Year's Eve -Eve tickets will be on sale at the Tree Lighting Ceremony and at the Christkindlemarket. VII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 0:22 p.m. ALEXAN DER BERTOLUCCI Administrative Intern Committee of the whole Page 3 of 3 11/25/14