HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-03 Special MinutesMINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 4, 2009, SPECIAL MEETING /BUDGET WORKSHOP
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RICHARD T. FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER
6101 CAPULINA AVENUE
MORTON GROVE, ILLINOIS 60053
Pursuant to proper notice in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the special meeting /budget
workshop was called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann who led the assemblage in
the pledge of allegiance. Clerk Kalogerakos called the roll. In attendance were:
Elected Officials: President Daniel Staackmann, Trustees Dan DiMaria, Larry Gomberg,
William Great, Sheldon Marcus, John Thill, and Maria Toth, and Village
Clerk Tony Kalogerakos
Village Staff: Village Administrator Joseph F. Wade, Corporation Counsel Teresa
Hof&nan Liston, Finance Director /Treasurer Ryan Horne, Building
Commissioner Ed Hildebrandt, Network Administrator Boyle Wong,
Fire Chief Tom Friel, Police Chief Mark Erickson, Public Works
Director .Andy DeMonte, Community and Economic Development
Director Bill Neuendorf, and Family and S-enior Services Director Jackie
Walker O'Keefe
Also Present: Members of the press, residents, and interested parties
Mr. Wade introduced the topic for this evening which was to review general revenue projections, then
stated an Executive Session would be held for personnel matters.
Mr. Horne stated this was the fourth budget workshop of the year. Currently, the budget, as drafted by
staff, projects a deficit of revenues vs spending of S3.2 million. Mr. Wade noted the Village had taken
a four pronged approach which included the elimination of a sinking fund for a Fire Department
ambulance, reduction in personnel, reduction in services, and increase in fees. Staff proposed an
increase of vehicle sticker fees. This would bring in approximately $433,000 in income. He also
recommended the complete removal of the solid waste expenses for residential pick -up born by the
Village. Currently the Village pays 42% of the total solid waste collection fee or approximately
$722,000. Mr. Wade realized this is an intensely divisive issue but the Village can not meet its goals
with incremental savings, or significant service cuts. He also noted there is an inequity with respect to
solid waste. Placing the solid waste expenses on property taxes requires commercial establishments to
pay for this service even though they receive no benefit. The Village has very little resources for
capital projects which is sorely needed. He noted the former Village Engineer Ryan Gillingham
recommended the Village spend $1 million per year for streets. Currently there is not sufficient
revenue to accomplish this goal.
There being no further business, Trustee Marcus moved to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss
labor, personnel, litigation, and real estate. The motion was seconded by Trustee DiMaria and
approved unanimously pursuant to a troll call vote at 7:48 pm.
At the close of the executive session, Trustee DiMaria moved to close the special n eting. 'The motion
was seconded by Trustee Marcus and approved unanimously pursuant to a voice ote at 9:33 pm.
Minutes
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