HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011-02-28 COW minutesMinutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Held on February 28, 2011 In the Boardroom Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board Pr esent: Mayor Collins, Trustee Lamb, Trustee Peck (7:02 p.m.), Trustee Racich, Trustee Bonuchi, and Trustee Fay. Board Absent: Trustee Kachel. Others present: Brian Murphy, Village Administra tor; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Randy Jessen, Public Improvements Superintendent; Michael Garrigan, Planning Supervisor; Traci Plec kham, Management Services Director; and John Konopek, Interim Police Chief. Ther e were 3 persons in the audience. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole Workshop held on February 14, 2011. Seconded by Tr ustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins stated that he is looking forward to spring. TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Fay: • Thanked everyone involved with the YMCA Gala event, and gave a special thank you to Trustee Racich and Trustee Bonuchi. • Welcomed Home US Army SPC Brian Pierce and thanked Operation Welcome You Home Illinois. Trustee Peck stated that he will be sending out polls to residents and pointed out that the mailing will not use taxpayer money. Trustee Racich stated that the Board meeting is not the place to announce individual action. He also commented that he is not in favor of election te rm limits as discussed at the previous Workshop meeting. Trustee Racich pointed out that during the last election there were only 3 people running for 3 Trustee positions and this election there are only 4 people runni ng for 3 positions. Instead of limiting terms, you should encourag e people with expertise to run. Trustee Bonuchi: • Thanked everyone involved for the successful YMCA Gala. • Thanked Heidi Kelly from PEMA for her help with Operation Welcome You Home Illinois. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments.
Committee of the Whole Workshop Minutes February 28, 2011 Page 2 of 2 WORKSHOP MEETING #1 CAPITAL BUDGET Mrs. Traci Pleckham reviewed the revenue source s for the Capital Budget including Home Rule Sales Tax, Utility Tax, Red Light Fi nes, Impound Fees, and Grants. Mrs. Pleckham pointed out that the main revenue sources come from Home Rule Sales Tax and Utility Tax. Trustee Peck requested accident data from the Re d Light Program. Admin istrator Murphy pointed out that the data suggests a significant reduction in the number of accidents and would forward the information to the Board. The staff then reviewed expenses from the Capital Improvement Fund including Machinery and Equipment for PEMA and Public Works; traffic cont rol devices; sidewalk, curb and bike paths; and roadway projects and programs. Mr. Randy Jessen gave a presentation highlighting the roadway projects and programs including emerge ncy road repairs; MFT program, 143 rd Street, Route 59 to Route 126; 143 rd Street and Route 30; 127 th Street and Plainfield/Naper ville Road; I-55 Interchanges; 143 rd Street bypass; Parking lot maintenance, and Lockport Street Pedestrian Bridge. Administrator Murphy pointed out that the staff’s goal is to set aside f unds to eliminate the deficit. Trustee Fay asked staff to look at the light cycles on Route 59 and expressed some concern with blocked intersections. Mayor Collins thanked the staff for th e presentation and read the reminders. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Racich. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk