HomeMy Public PortalAbout2011-03-14 COW minutesMinutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Held on March 14, 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, Trustee Racich, Trustee Bonuchi, and Trustee Fay. Trust ee Kachel was absent. Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Michel le Gibas, Village Clerk; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Michael Garriga n, Planning Supervisor; Traci Pl eckham, Management Services Director; and John Konopek, Police Chief. There were 4 persons in the audience. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on February 28, 2011. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins commented on the Village Administrator’s choice of hairstyl e and pointed out that Administrator Murphy participated in the St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser and that he received an additional $600.00 to keep his hair in a Mohawk style as well as to keep his beard the way he is wearing it this evening for one Board Meeting. Mr. Murphy ra ised a total of $2,305.00 and additional donations may still be forthcoming. Mayor Collins pointed out that Trustee Peck and Trustee Bonuchi made the entire donation of $500.00 to keep the Mohawk. Mayor Collins thanked Mr. Murphy for his participation. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Bonuchi thanked everyone involved with the St. Baldrick’s and the Plainfield Irish Parade. Trustee Racich pointed out that Trustee Fay was the Master of Ceremony for the Irish Parade and thanked him for a job well done. Trustee Fay thanked everyone involved fo r the organization of the festivities. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Matt Stofko informed everyone of a fundraiser at Red Robin for Relay for Life. Relay for Life will be held June 25-26, 2011 at Plainfield No rth High School. Kick off is at 2:00 p.m. WORKSHOP MEETING #1 OVERALL BUDGET REVIEW Administrator Murphy stated that in the Board packet is a colle ction of all the data the Board has reviewed during the past several Workshop Meetings. Mr. Murphy pointed out some minor changes to the budget including an adjustment to reflect highe r fuel costs, drug/forfe iture funds moved to the Capital fund, and some other minor tweaks. The budget reflects an approximate surplus of $40,000. Trustee Lamb thanked the staff for presenting a bala nced budget. Trustee Lamb questioned that the amount budgeted for water purchase. Mr. Persons stated that the reduc tion is related to the reduction in water loss. Staff anticipates payi ng less because we are losing less. Mr. Persons stated that water sales directly reflect water purchase, this year sta ff is not anticipating as mu ch growth. Trustee Lamb also inquired about salt purchase.
Committee of the Whole Workshop Minutes March 14, 2011 Page 2 of 2 Trustee Peck suggested asking some of the State Elected Officials if there are any plans at the State level that may affect the Village. Administrator Murphy stated that the Board will have a Public H earing on the Budget on the April 4 Village Board Agenda. The Board has until April 18 th to formally adopt the Budget. Mayor Collins thanked Staff for the presentation and read the reminders. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn to Executive Sessi on as permitted under the Open Meetings Act under Section 2 (c) (6) for the sale or lease of public pr operty, not to reconvene. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Lamb, yes; Peck, ye s; Racich, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Kachel, absent. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk