HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-16 Budget MinutesMINUTES OF A BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, HELD ON OCTOBER 16, 2008,
IN THE TRUSTEE'S CONFERENCE ROOM
RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
6101 CAPULINA AVENUE, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS 60053
Pursuant to proper notice in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Budget Workshop was
called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Richard Krier. Clerk Fritzshall called the roll. In attendance
were:
Elected Officials: President Richard Krier, Trustees Georgianne Brunner, Roy Kogstad,
Sheldon Marcus, Rita Minx, Dan Staackmann, John Thill, and Clerk
Carol A. Fritzshall
Absent: none
Village Staff: Village Administrator Joseph F
Hoffman Liston, Finance Direc
President Krier thanked every
Wade
ade, Corporation Counsel Teresa
Daniela Partipilo, Assistant
ce Chief Paul L. Tasch, Fire Chief
~mic Development Director Bill
rvices Director Jackie Walker-
Boyle Wong, Emergency
John Hill, and numerous residents
Village Administrator Joseph F.
~tion of the 2009 Proposed Budget. He stated the
ew and comment. Changes in this budget reflect
ry. The Village would drawdown on its reserves in
~ervices. The Village also is proposing significant cuts including not
>olice officer, human resource coordinator, and apart-time social
ch was proposed to be purchased in 2009 would be deferred. The
f the cost for this purchase in a "sinking fund" and the remaining costs
ting in the Village taking delivery of this ambulance in 2010.
Finance Director Daniela Partipilo noted the budget has been posted on the Village's website. She
explained the budget layout and format. The budget is grouped by fund types, then by fund, and
then by department. The budget is a spending plan. Ms. Partipilo then reviewed the calendar
detailing upcoming budget hearings and meetings. She then noted staff is proposing a tax levy
increase of approximately two percent (2%) from the prior year. She expects revenues to decrease,
but key expenses such as health insurance, pension costs, and commodity costs for salt and fuel will
increase. Ms. Partipilo then explained the budget changes from 2003 to the present. She noted the
budget had somewhat changed to become more a "program budget". Costs and allocations such as
fuel, health insurance, and pension costs are now being shown within each department.
Ms. Partipilo noted the General Fund revenue increased from $17,758,238 in 2004 to $22,359,738
in 2008. She provided a detail of the increase in the Village's tax levy. Virtually all increased
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funds for the levy were attributable to increased pension funding. She noted the Village now
contributes 100% of the pension contributions recommended by the actuary; however, the pension
funding levels have still not significantly increased and remain at approximately 64%.
Ms. Partipilo then reviewed the Legislative Budget for 2008. This budget increased from $107,050
to $137,580. The increase was due to a reallocation of certain costs.
Village Administrator Joseph F. Wade then reviewed the Administration Budget. This budget
decreased by over $100,000, primarily because the Village had chosen not to fill the Human
Resource Coordinator's position for 2009. These duties will be divided among existing staff and
the Finance Director.
Corporation Counsel Teresa Hoffman Liston reviewed the Legal Budget. This budget proposes an
increase of $13,000.
The Community and Economic Development Director Bill Neuendorf presented his budget. He
Fire Chief Friel then presented the Fire Department Budget. The Fire Department in 2008
responded, to date, to over 3,542 calls. The Fire Department Budget proposed for 2009 in the
amount of $7,027,949 reflected an increase from 2008 ($6,675,132). A significant part of this
increase was due to the creation of a sinking fund for half the purchase of a new ambulance, and for
increased pension funding costs.
Coordinator John Hill presented the Emergency ManagementAgency Budget. This budget for 2009
in the amount of $11,942 recommends a decrease from the 2008 budget ($13,161).
Family and Senior Services Director Jackie Walker-O'Keefe presented the Family and Senior
Services Budget. She noted in 2008 the Village expanded its nursing service program and increased
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senior center membership by 5%. The 2009 budget in the amount of $400,779 reflected a decrease
of approximately $25,000 from the prior year.
Ms. Walker-O'Keefe then presented the Civic Center Budget. This budget in the amount of
$285,596 reflected an increase of approximately $30,000 from the prior year.
tes by: Carol A. Fritzshall
Village Clerk
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