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Minutes of the Meeting
October 20, 2011
1" Floor Community Center
Village Hall
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present included Chairman Vince
Grochocinski and Commissioners Pam Bazan, Wayne Gardner, John Kellerhals, Tom
Pekras, and Ann Smilanic. Also present were Village Manager Mike Janonis, Assistant
Village Manager David Strahl, Finance Director David Erb, and Deputy Director Lynn
Jarog. From the Human Services Department were Human Services Director Nancy
Morgan and Deputy Director Jan Abernethy. From the Community Development
Department were Community Development Director Bill Cooney and Deputy Director
Brian Simmons. From the Fire Department were Fire Chief John Malcolm, Deputy Chief
Chris Truty, Battalion Chief Don Wisniewski and Fire Marshall Bryan Loomis.
II. Approval of Minutes
There were no minutes to approve.
III. Citizens to be Heard
There were no citizens to be heard.
IV. Old Business
There was no old business.
V. New Business
During the overview presentation Finance Director David Erb presented information on
the status of the 2011 budget, proposed 2012 budget and 2013 forecast budget focusing
on the General Fund. Impacts to General Fund reserves and proposed 2011 property tax
levy were also discussed. General discussion followed.
The Humans Services Department was next to present their proposed 2012 budget.
Human Services Director Nancy Morgan provided a review of services offered by the
department and accomplishments /challenges during 2011. Director Morgan also
provided an overview of the 2012 budget and department objectives. Questions from
Finance Commission members were taken at this time.
The Community Development Department was next to present their proposed 2012
budget. Community Development Director Bill Cooney opened with a review of the
economic development breakfast that was held earlier in the day. Mr Cooney listed
accomplishments made during 2011. Director Cooney also provided an overview of the
2012 budget and department objectives. Several questions on the status of the TIF
District and Central Plaza were asked of Mr. Cooney. General discussion followed.
V. New Business (cont.)
Fire Chief John Malcolm presented the Fire Department's 2012 budget along with goals
and objectives for the upcoming year. Also included in his presentation were
accomplishments and challenges experienced by the department during 2011. Questions
relating to operations at the new staffing levels were addressed. Lastly, Chief Malcolm
provided Finance Commission members with a copy of the department's annual report.
VI. Other Business
No other business.
VII. Chairman's Report
There was nothing to report.
VIII. Finance Director's Report
There was nothing to report.
IX. Next Meeting: October 27, 2011
The next meeting will be Thursday, October 27, 2011, 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall 1St
floor Community Center room.
X. Adjournment
Commissioner Tom Pekras motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Wayne Gardner
seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
David Erb
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