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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AUGUST 14, 2001
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 p.m. by Mayor Gerald Farley. Present at
the meeting were: Trustees Paul Hoefert, Michaele Skowron, Irvana Wilks and
Michael Zadel. Absent from the meeting was Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer.
Trustee Timothy Corcoran arrived at 7:40 p.m. Staff members present included
Village Manager Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, Public
Works Director Glen Andler, Human Services Director Nancy Morgan, Deputy
Human Services Director Jan Abernethy, Deputy Police Chief Ron Richardson,
Fire Chief Michael Figolah, Deputy Fire Chief John Malcolm, Finance Director
Doug EIIsworth and Community Development Director William Cooney.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes from July 24, 2001. Motion made by Trustee Hoefert and
Seconded by Trustee Skowron to approve the Minutes. Minutes were approved.
II1. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Greg Peterson, 932 Boxwood, spoke. He provided pictures to the Board
highlighting some concerns regarding minors' violation of various Village
Ordinances including possible alcohol consumption in his area. He requested
Police assistance in addressing this issue.
IV. 2001 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
Village Manager Janonis stated that staff has provided a Mid-Year Budget
Review as part of the upcoming budgetary process for the last several years ~n
order to provide the Board a snapshot of where things stand prior to Budget
discussions. He stated that preliminary indications point to an approximate
deficit of $1 million for 2002 based on reduced revenues coming to the Village.
Finance Director Doug EIIsworth provided a general overview of the status of
various funds within the current Budget and anticipated changes to these funds
at the end of the year. He also provided an overview of various revenue sources
highlighting where revenue sources have significantly changed from initial
projections. He also provided an overview of individual Departments regarding
their projected Budget amounts for 2001.
General comments from the Village Board members included several questions
regarding the CDBG funding process and funding status. There were also some
questions regarding specific revenues and where those revenues stood and how
they were anticipated to be impacting the Budget next year. There were also
questions regarding Grant funds available for Weller Creek improvements.
2002 Bud.qet Preview
Finance Director Doug EIIsworth stated that the Budget includes a Forecast
Budget for 2003 which also has a projected deficit for both years. He also
highlighted proposed new staff hires in the Fire Department and money for
temporary rental space for the relocation of the Human Services Department. He
stated that for this year's Budget, he expects expenditures to come in very close
to projections. He highlighted the projected revenue amounts for 2002 and an
expected deficit of approximately $1 million will be challenging to address. He
stated he expects to present the Budget proposal to the Board beginning on
October 5, with Hearings to follow.
General comments from the Village Board members included the following items:
There was a point made regarding the existing Village Budget is quite lean and
there is not a lot of room to cut without reducing programs and services.
Village Manager Janonis stated that he usually gets direction from the Village
Board regarding the projected Property Tax Levy that they are comfortable with.
He wanted to confirm what that amount is going into the final Budget preparation
activities before the actual Hearings themselves. He stated part of the
anticipated deficit reduction would include the deferral of capital items and the
use of General Fund balance for Human Services' expenses for relocation.
General consensus of the Village Board was to anticipate a 3.5% increase
in the Property Tax Levy for 2002.
V. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Janonis stated there will be no Committee of the Whole
meeting on August 28.
VI. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Hoefert stated that he is aware that there are several punch list items
for the completion of Route 83 and had requested if there had been any revised
timeframe on completion of those punch list items.
Public Works Director Glen Andler stated that he has followed up on the list to
IDOT and they have committed to getting things completed on a timely basis.
Trustee Zadel inquired about the status of the traffic light interconnection
throughout the downtown.
Public Works Director Andler stated that they are waiting the installation of
traffic controllers to complete the work.
Trustee Hoefert also inquired about the status of the investigation of whether a
mid-platform crossing could be installed at the train station.
He also wanted to thank everyone for the turn out at the Antique Car Show.
He also announced that there is a dedication of the General Store on August 21
and everyone is invited to participate in that.
Trustee Skowron wanted to personally thank Trustee Hoefert in his efforts
regarding the General Store project and stated that this is a good example of
community participation.
Closed Session
A Motion was made by Trustee Wilks and Seconded by Trustees Zadel to move
into Closed Session to discuss Property Acquisition.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
The meeting reconvened into Open Session at 9:04 p.m.
There was a short discussion regarding joint meetings with the Mount Prospect
Public Library.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Respectfully s. ubmitted, /
DAVID STRAHL
DS/rcc Assistant Village Manager
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