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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/11/2010 FC MinutesFINANCE COMMISSION Minutes of the Meeting November 11, 2010 1" Floor Community Center Village Hall Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. Those present included Chairman Vince Grochocinski and Commissioners Pam Bazan, Wayne Gardner, John Kellerhals, Don Ocwieja, Tom Pekras and Ann Smilanic. I1. Approval of Minutes Commissioner Ann Smilanic motioned to approve the minutes of October 21, 2010. Commissioner John Kellerhals seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the minutes were accepted. III. Discussion of 2011 Budget and Comments for Trustees Commissioner John Kellerhals stated the current fiscal challenges are probably the new normal. Commissioner Gardner recommended that a macroeconomic comment be made on the order of financial conditions is challenging and is likely to remain so. All the Commissioners concurred. The discussion moved to the need to ensure that all the expenses related to the eliminated positions are also removed from the budget. Commissioner Kellerhals stated if Community Development eliminated four building inspector positions then the related autos should also be eliminated. Commissioner Kellerhals further stated the vehicle fleet should be right sized to reflect new staffing levels. Chairman Grochocinski stated that work needed to be done to ensure that all expenses related to the unfilled positions were also be eliminated. Commissioner Pekras mentioned software licensing fees as an example. Commissioner Kellerhals stated the compensation of employees of the Village should reflect the new realities. Wages, pensions and other benefits are a package. If there is an increase in one segment there might need to be a reduction somewhere else. Commissioner Ocwieja stated the U. S. Census figures show a lack of growth in the annual median household income across the United States for the period 2000 -2008. The year 2000 having the highest total. Minutes of the Finance Commission Page I of 2 November 11, 2010 Commissioners felt that contingency plans for any further revenue difficulties should also be made. Discussion turned to whether at a time when we are trying to maintain Village services it made sense to give $40,000 to the Historical Society. A majority of Commissioners felt there were better uses for the $40,000. In addition, Commissioners questioned whether the Village provided the Historical Society certain unreimbursed services such as snow removal or lawn care. Commissioner Bazan suggested that a more complete reporting of the overall cost to the Village of the Historical Society should be provided. All the Commissioners were deeply appreciative of the work done by Village leadership and staff to prepare and present the 2011 budget. IV. Adjournment Ann Smilanic motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Tom Pekras seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Don Ocwieja Secretary Minutes of the Finance Commission Page 2 of 2 November 11, 2010