HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-18 Budget MinutesMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, HELD ON OCTOBER 18, 2008,
TRUSTEE'S CONFERENCE ROOM
RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
6101 CAPULINA AVENUE, MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS 60053
President Krier called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees to order at 9:00 am. and
called the roll. In attendance were:
President Krier announced the sole purpose of this meeting was to discuss budget issues.
Building Commissioner Hildebrandt presented the Building and Inspectional Services Department
proposed budget. Discussion followed regarding capital imp
fans at Public Works and the pavement condition of the Vill
After general discussion of in
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Discussion followed regarding the placement of cell phone costs within individual department budgets.
Finance Director Partipilo advised that for cost accounting purposes, the Village is attempting to allocate
costs directly to individual departments when it is possible.
It was noted that the solid waste contract expires in April 2010. Trustee Brunner, a liaison to the Solid
Waste Agency of Northern Cook County suggested that the Village utilize the services of the agency to
help get the best contract for the Village.
Mr. DeMonte then presented the motor fuel tax fund budget. The budget is based upon allocation
information from the State and is subject to change. It was requested that the Village obtain the most-up-
to-date allocation number from the State.
Mr. DeMonte presented the commuter parking fund and enterprise water fund proposed budgets. Trustee
Staackmann referred to the water rate analysis meeting held by the Board last spring and recalled the
Municipal Financial Services consultant report regarding the replacement of water meters. As the meters
age, the accuracy of water usage records diminishes causing a loss of revenue to the Village.
It was requested that staff review the cost of inaccurate meters and examine the feasibility of a bond issue
to fund this expense.
Village Administrator Wade advised that related to capital projects, the Village was at a decision point
concerning Dempster Street. The Village is scheduled to submit a set of ready-to-build engineering plans
to the Illinois Department of Transportation in November. The remaining obstacle to completing the
project as it is related to the 1998 plan is obtaining funding for the purchase of properties and construction
of three parking lots.
Should the project move forward, Mr. Wade stated that the Village would need to fund the $1.5 million
related to water system improvements.
Discussion ensued regarding this consideration and it was agreed that further information was necessary.
Trustee Minx then moved to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Trustee Thill and
approved unanimously pursuant to a voice vote and to go into executive session to discuss personnel
matters/collective bargaining as related to the Proposed 2009 budget.
The regular meeting was adjourned at 11:40 am.
Minutes by: Joseph F. Wade
Village Administrator
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