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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/27/2001 COW minutesII. III. IV. MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NOVEMBER 27, 2001 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Mayor Gerald Farley. Present at the meeting were: Trustees Timothy Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Richard Lohrstorfer, Michaele Skowron, Irvana Wilks and Michael Zadel. Staff members present included Village Manager Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, Finance Director Doug EIIsworth, Public Works Director Glen Andler, Deputy Public Works Director Sean Dorsey, Public Information Officer Maura Jandris, Police Chief Richard Eddington, Human Services Director Nancy Morgan, Human Resources Director Patrick Seger, Deputy Police Chief Ronald Richardson, Village Forester Sandy Clark, Village Engineer Jeff Wulbecker, Village Clerk Velma Low, Deputy Finance Director Carol Widmer, Fire Chief Michael Figolah and Deputy Fire Chief John Malcolm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of minutes from November 13, 2001. Motion was made by Trustee Wilks and Seconded by Trustee Zadel. Minutes were approved. Trustees Corcoran and Lohrstorfer abstained. Approval of November 6, 2001 Workshop Minutes. Motion was made by Trustee Skowron and Seconded by Trustee Zadel. Minutes were approved. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD No citizens were present wishing to address the Village Board. 2002 BUDGET DISCUSSION Mount Prospect Public Library Budqet Request Finance Director EIIsworth stated that the information that the Library has recently presented was not part of the overall Budget book when it was created due to the Library not completing their information in time for its inclusion which does not pose a problem in terms of including the information and has been handled in this fashion previously. He stated the request is projected to increase the overall Budget Levy to $5.8 million, or a 6% increase. He noted that the working cash levy has been removed from the request compared to previous years. Laura Luteri, Mount Prospect Public Library Board member, came forward. She stated she had no specific comments on the Budget but was available to answer any questions. She did state the Library was planning to submit a question for Referendum in spring 2002. Public Works Department Budqet Discussion Public Works Director Andler provided an overview of the 2001 accomplishments and the 2002 highlights. He pointed out that starting in 2002, the focus of the street program shifts to resurfacing since 2001 was the final year of the construction. He also highlighted the budgeted figures regarding additional streetlights and electricity related to streetlight operation and the Weller Creek Bank Stabilization Project~ He highlighted the train station improvements that are currently underway and provided an overview of the various programs and expenditures that are anticipated for consideration in the upcoming Budget year. General comments from the Village Board members included the following items: There was a question regarding the progress of the Weller Creek Bank Stabilization Project. There was also a comment regarding Busse Road improvements south of Golf Road. General comments were positive regarding the downtown improvements that are underway and an extensive discussion regarding the electronic pay parking system at the commuter lots which is anticipated to be solved. Non-Departmental Bud.qet Review Finance Director EIIsworth provided a summary of the civic events budgets, the debt service budget, pension budgets and other non-departmental items. John Korn, Chairman of the Finance Commission, spoke. He read a statement basically reflecting the Finance Commission's comments regarding the budget and felt that the 2002 Budget was justified and would like service enhancements if Police and Fire funds become available in the near future. He stated that the Commission looks forward to reviewing the Budget to address the proposed 2003 deficit and various programs using General Fund monies and anticipates a full review of those funds. He also stated that the Commission would likely review the various Cable Access Agreements with the other public bodies regarding the enhanced programming that the Cable TV Division is now involved with. I. Village Board Wrap-Up Comments General comments from the Village Board members included the following items: Several Board members felt that this was a very basic Budget and the necessary items appropriate for continued service delivery have been prioritized. There were several comments regarding the involvement of staff and the Board's appreciation regarding staff's effort in drafting the Budget and overall service management. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Manager Michael Janonis stated that the Historical Society House Walk is this coming weekend along with the Teddy Bear Walk, the Mt. Prospect Park District Open House and the Holiday Parade. Closed Session Motion made by Trustee Wilks and Seconded by Trustee Hoefert to add a Litigation Closed Session. Motion was approved. Adjournment The meeting adjourned into Closed Session at 8:36 p.m. being reconvened into Open Session at 9:10 p.m. with adjournment at 9:11 p.m. with no other business. Respectfully submitted, DAVID STRAHL Assistant Village Manager DS/eh H:\GEN\Cow\Minutes\l 11301 COW Minutes.doc