DATE: July 17, 2007
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT: Combes,
Gilmour, Mietzner, Hoppe, Hall, Orr
ABSENT: Studer, Hermes,
NON-MEMBERS
PRESENT: City
Administration Sheryl Puracchio, Director of Finance Robin Theobald, Attorney
Justin Fredin
Alderman
Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Gilmour seconded to Open the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
All yes. Motion passed
DISCUSSION: Minutes
ACTION: Alderman Gilmour made a motion and Alderman Combes seconded to approve the minutes as written and have them placed on file. All yes. Motion passed.
DISCUSSION: Approval of Financial Reports
ACTION: No
questions pertaining to the financial reports.
DISCUSSION: Budget
Summary
ACTION Alderman
Mietzner asked anyone if they had any comments on the financial report. Theobald explained several areas where
dollars were adjusted. 1. Taxes were
higher than estimates from IML. 2.
Police salary moved from Regular hours to overtime hours. 3. Water and Sewer
were changed slightly due to posting error.
Garbage increase will be effective August 1, 2007 since the City is
already being billed at the higher rate.
Water/Sewer increase effective August, being billed in September.
Alderman
Gilmour requested an article be submitted to the paper explaining the necessity
of the increase and how our City compares to surrounding areas.
To
help subsidize police overtime dollars, City Administer Puracchio explained requests
for special events will be funded by the requesting party. For example; Local 150 will be billed for
the manpower used at their grand opening.
Alderman Mietzner suggested a dedicated line item in the budget for reimbursement
dollars.
Puracchio
explained the budget will be approved at the Special Meeting scheduled for July
19, 2007 at 12:00 P.M.
DISCUSSION: Adjourn
ACTION: Alderman Mietzner made a motion and Alderman Combes seconded to adjourn at 6:47 p.m. All yes. Motion passed.