City of Belleville Finance Committee met October 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
In Attendance:
(A) Finance Committee Members
Ken Kinsella, Alderman
Jane Pusa, Alderman
Scott Tyler, Alderman
Shelly Schaefer, Alderman
Raffi, Ovian, Alderman
Andy Gaa, Alderman
Dennis Weygandt, Alderman
Roger Barfield, Alderman
(B) Guests
Michael Hagberg
Kevin Tepen, C.J. Schlosser
(C) Staff
Jamie Maitret, Finance Director
Dean Hardt, City Treasurer
Mark Eckert, Mayor
Sean Harris, Police
Bob Sabo, Housing Director
Chairman Kinsella called the meeting to order at 7:02pm.
Roll call was taken. All members were present.
Evacuation procedures were explained. In case of severe weather everyone should exit through the back door and go to the interior hallway.
Chairman Kinsella opened public participation.
Chairman Kinsella asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the Joint Finance Committee & Economic Development & Annexation Meeting on September 11, 2017.
Motion-
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to approve the Joint Finance Committee & Economic Development & Annexation Meeting on September 11, 2017 Meeting. Alderman Ovian seconded. All attending members voted yes. The motion passed.
Motion to Approve Low Bid of S39,100 from S. Shafer Excavating for Demolition Bid-
Bob Sabo asked the committee to approve the low bid of $39,000 from S. Shafer Excavating for 6 court ordered demolitions. They have been approved by Health & Housing Committee. Discussion followed.
Motion-
Alderman Barfield made a motion to approve the low bid of $39,100 from S. Shafer Excavating for the demotion bid. Alderman Pusa seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Pusa, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Gaa, Weygandt, Barfield and Kinsella all voted yes. Mayor Eckert also voted yes. The motion passed.
Consideration of Demolition Grant of S5,000 for West End Redevelopment Corporation (WERC)-
Mayor Eckert explained that $5,000 from TIF#3 will be used to help the West End Redevelopment Corporation take down derelict properties in the west end. Discussion followed.
Motion-
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to approve the demolition grant of $5,000 for the West End Redevelopment Corporation (WERC). Alderman Ovian seconded Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Pusa, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Gaa, Weygandt, Barfield and Kinsella all voted yes. Mayor Eckert also voted yes. The motion passed.
Motion to Approve Low Bid of S29,126 from Wright Automotive for Purchase of 1 Police Truck-
The Finance Director asked the committee to approve the low bid of $29,126 from Wright Automotive for the purchase of 1 new police truck. Discussion followed.
Motion-
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to approve the low bid of $29,126 from Wright Automotive for the purchase of 1 police truck. Alderman Tyler seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Pusa, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Gaa, Weygandt, Barfield and Kinsella all voted yes. Mayor Eckert also voted yes. The motion passed.
Motion to approve the Low Bid of S163,100 from Tri Ford for 5 Police SUV's-
The Finance Director asked the committee to approve the low bid from Tri Ford for 5 Police SUV's Discussion followed.
Motion-
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to approve the low bid of S163,100 from Tri Ford for 5 Police SUV's. Alderman Pusa seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Pusa, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Gaa, Weygandt, Barfield and Kinsella all voted yes. Mayor Eckert also voted yes. The motion passed.
Motion to Approve Changes to Stone Lodge Rental, as Recommended by Staff-
Mayor Eckert explained that the Parks Staff is recommending changes to the current charges for renting the Stone Lodge facility. The current charge is $125.00 per day. They would like to increase this fee by $50.00 to S175.00 on premium days (some holidays) and have blackout days like Christmas and New Years when it can't be rented because other city employees are off. This has been discussed with the Parks Board.
Motion-
Alderman Gaa made a motion to approve the changes to the Stone Lodge Rental, as recommended by staff. Alderman Schaefer seconded. Roll call vote was taken. Alderman Pusa, Tyler, Ovian, Schaefer, Gaa, Weygandt, Barfield and Kinsella all voted yes. Mayor Eckert also voted yes. The motion passed.
Motion to Approve Audit Reports for FYE April 30, 2017-
Kevin Tepen went through the Executive Summary and explained the revenue and expenditures in the main funds. He commented on the fluctuating state funds which affect the general fund. He also discussed the Sewer Fund and the Pension Funds and answered questions. The Finance Director commented that we are working on being GASB compliant next year. Discussion followed.
Motion-
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to approve the audit reports for FYE April 30, 2017. Alderman Ovian seconded. All attending members voted yes. The motion passed.
Update on Possible Business District Refinancing-
The Finance Director told the committee that the City received one proposal but it was not viable, therefore the refinancing will not be done. No motion was made.
Revenue Sources-
Receive and File.
Motion-
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to receive and file the revenue sources. Alderman Tyler seconded. All attending members voted yes. The motion passed.
Alderman Schaefer made a motion to adjourn at 7:52 pm. Alderman Pusa seconded. All attending members voted yes. The motion passed.
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