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OR AS AMLNDI..D BY VILLAGE BOARD ON
January 12, 19i4
1.
ME.ETING CAII„
'1°he Budget Workshop was called to order by President bushy in the Samuel E. Dean
Board Room of the Village Common: at 9:04 a.m. Pledge of Allegiance was given.
2. RQLL L:
The Clerk called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: President Bushy, Trustees Bartecki., Kenny, M:Inerney, Savi,r
Shumate.
ABSENT: Trustee Caleel.
IN ATTENDANCE: Stephen B. Veitch, Village Manager; Michael A. Lsotty, Assistant
Village Manager; Dale L. Durfey, Jr., Village Engineer; Debra J. Jarvis, Fire
Chief/Building Commissioner; Bruce F. KaptT, Director of Information Services &
Purchasing; Darrell J. I.anglois, Finance Director/Treasurer; Ruth A. Martin, Library
Director; Michael J. Meranda, Public Works Director; Allen W. Pisarek. Chief of Police;
Bonnie Sartore, Bath & Tennis Club Manager; Trey VanDyke, Golf Club Manager; and
Adam Butler, Member, Zoning Board of Appeals.
3. 1999 BVDGET WQRKSHOP:
President Bushy commended staff and the Finance Department for their presentation of
the 1999 Budget and team effort in preparing the document. An Executive Summary of
the Village of Oak Brook Proposed 1999 Municipal Budget was available for those in
attendance of the meeting.
Village Manager Veitch stated the proposed 1999 Village Budget was circulated to the
Village Board on November 6, 1998 and placed on file November 10. 1998 for public
review at the Oak Brook Public Library and Village Hall reception desk. A Public
Hearing, is set for 7 :1.5 p.m. can Tuesday, December S. 1998.
`1 he Budget Calendar illustrates the entire process and shows how goals and objecti %vs.
financial planning. budgeting and auditing are integrated within 'the Village's system, On
December S. the ordinance adopting the budget (the " Budget Ordinance ") will be
presented to the Board for approval.
The 1999 Budget continues the Results Budgeting methodology that has been used in
Oak Brook since 1993. The methodology combines traditional program budgetinp Mid
line item control with a management by objectives system. Coupled with the Five-Yea
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Financial Plan, this approach provides the Village with a financial management system
that goes beyond traditional budgeting and functions as a directional mechanism for
accomplishment of the results desired by the Village Board and the community.
Long range Policy guidance for the budget process is drawn from the Mission and Vision
statements first adopted by the Board in 1995 and reaffirmed annually since. The linkage
between the tenets of the Mission Statement and operating goals is found in the Program
Goals of each Budget Program.
Short range policy guidance is providcd each year by the Village Board through its
establishment of Village Board Objectives, which form the core of the 122 Program
Objectives arrayed through the 75 Budget Programs. Statements summ►ariziag each
objective are found on the Program Summary pages.
Ordinance 95 -FI -S -793, the Village Board's policy ordinance on Finance, Taxation and
Budget, provides both long and short range guidance to the budget process through the
fundamental policies embodied therein. The policy ordinance, as well as other policy
decisions of the Village Board, directs the Village to:
Operate the Village without a general real estate tax.
Accumulate cash reserves in advance of major capital projects (i.e., avoid long-
term debt).
Maintain a cash balance of at least four months expenditures in the General
Corporate Fund.
Annually test the incremental growth in General Corporate Fund operating
expenditures against the incremental growth in revenues, striving to hold
expenditure growth within the limits of new revenues.
Operate enterprise activities on a self - supporting basis.
Annually review of the need for and uses of the utility tax.
The 1999 Municipal Budget maintains the high levels of public service that the
community expects from the Village of Oak Brook and adheres to the principles and
policies embodied in the Mission Statement and listed above. The Budget does not rely
on a general property tax. Major capital projects are funded without assumption of long
term debt, drawing down reserves that were accumulated for those purposes while
maintaining the mandated minimum cash balances. incremental expenditures in the
General Corporate Fund do not exceed incremental revenues. Enterprise funds are
budgeted to operate in accordance with the governing policy. Finally, the utility tax has
been reviewed in connection with the Five -Year Financial Platt and has been maintained
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for 1999 at 3 percent, two percent below the statutory n7oximum rate but sufficient to
meet projected needs in the Infrastructure Fund.
The 1999 Budget gives the Village confidence that tie projected year finmwial
condition of each fund will be equal to or better than that projected in the current Five -
Year Financial Plan. This is of particular significance because it is the Five-Year
Financial Plan that provides the long -range projection of the financial impact oftoday's
plans and decisions. 'Those factors are applied to the existing condition of cash ftwd.
along, with very conservative assumptions as to other trends, in order to produce a
projection of financial condition at a point in time nearly five and one -half years into the
future. The notion is that if the financial condition of a fund at the end of Year 5 is
deemed acceptable, then its condition at the end of the Year ! must also be acceptable.
Thus, the Year I condition is the benchmark for measuring the budget for that year at the
fund level.
The projected ending balance is equal to or greater than the corresponding figure in the
1999 -2003 Five -Y,.ar Financial Plan for every fund except the Infrastructure Fund. in
that case the ending balance is projected at $23,540, or 2.4% less than the corresponding
figure in the Five -Year Plan. This is due to an updated estimate of the Village's share of
the 22nd Street/York Road intersection reconstruction project that was not available when
the Five -Year Plan was prepared. The revised estimate increases the Village's anticipated
reimbursement share by approximately $91,000, reflecting a recalculation by the State of
the costs for street lighting, sidewalks and oversized storm sewers in the project -- items
which are not funded by the State. Staff does not consider this variance to be material to
the Fund and does not expect it to jeopardize future projects.
The total budget for operating and capital expenditures (excluding non - operating and
interfund activities) is $30,615,720, an increase of $4.296,230, or 16.32 percent, from the
comparable figure in the 1998 budget. Most of this increase is found in the capital
expenditures area, where substantial outlays for three building projects, a golf cours%
irrigation system and significant infrastructure projects (all previously planned) combine
to increase budge .d capital expenditures by over 53 percent from the 1998 budget.
The total expenditure budget for 1999 is $36,647,920 on total revenues of $35,435,190.
an increase of 21.24 percent from the comparable figure in the 1998 budget. In
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as they apply to
go, ernmental entities, these budgeted amounts include interfund transfers, interfund
loans and internal services. The GAAP basis of accounting requires inclusion of tk-se in order to properly account for activity in each fund and the cost of each program.
However. on a cash basis this has the effect of overstating both revenues and expenditures
since the cash position of the Village is not affected by these transactions. Net of them
interfund activities. the 1999 expenditure budget is $31.671,840 on total rewnues of`
$30,459,110.
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Total unrestricted cash balances (i.e., excluding Mansion funds) are budgeted to decrease
appnlximately $3.2 million from the estimated .January 1, 1999 balances. The decrease in
cMa.sh balances is consistent with the Five -'dear Financial flan and is due to expoWitums
for major capital projects feer which these funds have been accumulated.
In terms of materiality, the funds that will experience: significant changes in cash balance
are the General Corporate Fund, the Infrastructure Fund and the Water Fund. In the
General Corporate Fund, the projects responsible for the decrease in cash balance are
construction of anew Library and a major addition to the Village Ifall. 1999 will be the
last year for extraordinarily large outlays for roadway work pursuant to the Village's
Roadway Maintenance flan. The cash balance in the Infrastructure Fund will decline
significantly as a result, and level out in subsequent years. The Water Fund cash balance
will decline as a result of capital improvements as well as continuation of the policy of
bringing down the cash balance to an appropriate level through the artificially low water
rate that has been in effect since 1995.
Highlights are as follows:
Revenue from the 1 percent share of the Retailers Occupation Tax (a.k.a. General
Sales Tax) of $11,487,000, based on a revised 1998 estimate of $11,260,000 and
the modest growth assumptions made in the Five -Year Financial Plan. Growth in
same store sales of 2.5 percent, phasing in and out of significant sales tax payers.,
and no sales tax growth assumed in the office sector.
State Income Tax revenues of $622,315, the same as 1998 estimate and about 6
percent over the 1998 budget of $585,595. This revenue is distributed to the
Village by the State of Illinois from its Local Government Distributive Fund
(1.GDF) according to a per capita formula. One tenth of State income tax receipts
are deposited by the State into the LGDF. Although this revenue source has been
growing at a rate somewhat greater than the rate of inflation for several years, no
growth is budgeted in 1999 due to various changes in the income tax structure
which will result in less funds available for distribution.
Motor Fuel Tax revenues of $217,100, unchanged from the 1998 estimate and
approximately 1.5 percent above the 1998 budget of $213,900. Tt.is revenue is
derived from the taxes levied by the State of Illinois on gasoline and other fuels.
Approximately 20 percent of the total collected is distributed to municipalities on
a per capita formula. This revenue source has been essentially flat for several
years and is projected to remain so, absent an increase: in the gas tax, at the State
level. No assumption has been trade concerning such an increase.
utility `rax revenues of $1.7011.000, essentially, the same as the 1998 estimate.
The tax rates in effect for 1999 will be 3 percent across they board on electric,
natural gas and local telephone service, the s' me as in 1998. The gross recei
utility tax on electric service will gradually be replaced by a kilowatt-hour
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Total unrestricted cash balances (i.e., excluding Mansion funds) are budgeted to decrease
appnlximately $3.2 million from the estimated .January 1, 1999 balances. The decrease in
cMa.sh balances is consistent with the Five -'dear Financial flan and is due to expoWitums
for major capital projects feer which these funds have been accumulated.
In terms of materiality, the funds that will experience: significant changes in cash balance
are the General Corporate Fund, the Infrastructure Fund and the Water Fund. In the
General Corporate Fund, the projects responsible for the decrease in cash balance are
construction of anew Library and a major addition to the Village Ifall. 1999 will be the
last year for extraordinarily large outlays for roadway work pursuant to the Village's
Roadway Maintenance flan. The cash balance in the Infrastructure Fund will decline
significantly as a result, and level out in subsequent years. The Water Fund cash balance
will decline as a result of capital improvements as well as continuation of the policy of
bringing down the cash balance to an appropriate level through the artificially low water
rate that has been in effect since 1995.
Highlights are as follows:
Revenue from the 1 percent share of the Retailers Occupation Tax (a.k.a. General
Sales Tax) of $11,487,000, based on a revised 1998 estimate of $11,260,000 and
the modest growth assumptions made in the Five -Year Financial Plan. Growth in
same store sales of 2.5 percent, phasing in and out of significant sales tax payers.,
and no sales tax growth assumed in the office sector.
State Income Tax revenues of $622,315, the same as 1998 estimate and about 6
percent over the 1998 budget of $585,595. This revenue is distributed to the
Village by the State of Illinois from its Local Government Distributive Fund
(1.GDF) according to a per capita formula. One tenth of State income tax receipts
are deposited by the State into the LGDF. Although this revenue source has been
growing at a rate somewhat greater than the rate of inflation for several years, no
growth is budgeted in 1999 due to various changes in the income tax structure
which will result in less funds available for distribution.
Motor Fuel Tax revenues of $217,100, unchanged from the 1998 estimate and
approximately 1.5 percent above the 1998 budget of $213,900. Tt.is revenue is
derived from the taxes levied by the State of Illinois on gasoline and other fuels.
Approximately 20 percent of the total collected is distributed to municipalities on
a per capita formula. This revenue source has been essentially flat for several
years and is projected to remain so, absent an increase: in the gas tax, at the State
level. No assumption has been trade concerning such an increase.
utility `rax revenues of $1.7011.000, essentially, the same as the 1998 estimate.
The tax rates in effect for 1999 will be 3 percent across they board on electric,
natural gas and local telephone service, the s' me as in 1998. The gross recei
utility tax on electric service will gradually be replaced by a kilowatt-hour
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consul,. °:on based tax authori7xd by the electric dc- regulation legislation. For
1999, : tax has been levied at rates designed to generate: an amount equal to a
3% gross receipts tax on electricity consumed in calendar year 1997.
Revenue from sale of water of $3,238,200, a slight decrease from the 1998 budget
based on usage over the last twelve months. The current retail rate of $2.35 per
1,000 gallons, one of the lowest among DuPage Water Commission customers.
wall not change in 1999 and is projected to extend at least through 2000.
Revenues from_the 'Telecommunications Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (IMF)
and franchise fees of $461,000 are 60% higher than the 1998 budget. The IMF
replaced the fees formerly paid pursuant to telecommunications franchise
agreements and applies to all telecommunications providers at the rate of 1
percent of gross revenues. As of January 1, 1998, the Village no longer has the
authority to require providers to enter into franchise agreements. The variance is
principally due to underestimation of the long distance component of gross
receipts.
The total 1999 operating budget is $20.980.570. This is an increase of 4.71 percent over
the comparable figure from the 1998 budget.
Among the more significant factors driving growth in the operating budget are the
increased levels of activity at the Sports Core, administrative and inspection activities in
the Fire and Community Development Department, and budgetary implementation of the
triennial pay and classification study for non - represented personnel completed in 1997.
In order to ease implementation of the market adjustments that resulted from the study,
the amount of range movement extended to employees in 1998 was limited to 5 percent.
more than was assumed in the 1998 budget. As a result, many employees who were
previously at the top of their former pay range are not at the top of their new range
(making them eligible for merit adjustments once again) and the budget to budget
increment of change is thereby increased.
The 1999 budget for full -time salaries is based on a top -of -grade increase of up to 3.5
percent. Staff presently is reviewing the change in the Consumer Price and Employment
Cost indices, as well as the adjustments made and contemplated by our arbitrated
comparable communities, in order to provide the board with a recommendation
concerning the top-of-grade adjustment for 1999. That recommendation will to
forthcoming within the next 30 days.
No pay grade adjustments have been budgeted for represented personnel. The Village
and Teamsters Local 714 are in the midst of arbitration with respect to firefighters.
firefighter/paramedics and fire lieutenants. Negotiations are about to begin on a new
labor agreement covering sworn patrol officers in the Police Department. Should
settlements be reached during 1999, or should interest arbitration result in a binding
award. any needed adjustments will be recommended.
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The net change in full -time equivalent (FT E) staff positions refl`wcted in the 1999 budget
is 3.5 F T .
Trustee Bartccki inquired if funds have been accrued for the firefighter's in this Budget.
Finance Director Langlois st; led the Contingency fund is set at $200,000, if needed.
Village Manager Vcitch indicated there are four (4) days in March set aside for the
arbitrator to address the forty -four (44) issues presented by the firefighters. It would then
be another six (6) to eight (g) months for a decision from the arbitrator. Therefore, it i!;
unlikely the arbitrator "s award would be reached in 1999.
Increases are found in the following programs:
In Program 112 (Village Clerk), a full -time Deputy Village Clerk has been
budgeted in recognition of the fact that the Village cannot continue to rely cn a
part -time elected Village Clerk devoting full -tine hours to what is essentially a
volunteer position.
In Program 151 (Information Services) an Information Services Technician has
been budgeted in order to facilitate more timely and effective implementation of
the Village "s Technology Plan. The Village has experienced protracted diffi'icuity
in supplementing the Information Services staff with part-time or contractual help
on a reliable and cost - effective basis.
In the Village Communications Center (Program 161), one addiE.onal
Communications Operator (for a total of 9) has been budgeted in order to further
reduce the number and length of periods when only one operator is on duty, and to
enable the Village to offer the Emergency Medical Dispatch ( "EMD "') service
level on a regular basis.
In Program 511 (Library General Operations) the budget reflects upgrading a part -
time Secretary position to full -time.
Trustee Bartecki reiterated that the Village have enough staff in the Information Services
Department for consistency of maintenance, since the Village is undertaking the
Technology Plan. Trustee Shumate added that the employees' computer use and training
be analyzed to ensure staff is using their computers efficiently.
In Oak brook, the capital budgeting process is a part of the long range financial planning
process. It differs from the tradhional approach in that the financial planning process in
Oak Brook is a comprehensive one, encompassing operating as well as capital
expenditures. As with the traditional approach, however, the capital improvements
reflected in each Fide -Year Financial Plan for the first year of that Plan become, with
such amendments as may be necessary, the Capital Prq jects budgets in the annual
Municipal Budget.
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The 1999 budget for capital projects and computer hardware and
software totals
$9.635.150, The major projects included in the budget, and the total dollars reflected in
the 1999 budget for each (including related professional services) are:
1999 Paving Project
S2,494,000
New Library Project
1,8001,000
Expansion of the Golf Clubhouse
1,238,000
Golf Course Irrigation ;system
800,000
Municipal Building Pn)ject
730.040
Fire heavy Rescue Vehicle Replacement
4541,000
Yorkshire Woods water main replacement
447,000
Technology Plan - related capital expenditures
349,150
Various bicycle and pedestrian pathway improvements
329,000
22nd Street/York Road intersection reconsu-uction (Village share)
190,000
Upgrade of pumps at the 31 st Street water pumping station
174,000
Public Works Facility HVAC system replacement
169,025
Water meter replacement program
160,000
Pavement Rejuvenation
1089000
Miscellaneous drainage improvements
100,000
The 1999 Paving Project includes the following streets: Yorkshire Woods Subdivision
streets, 35" Street (Meyers Road -Cass Avenue), Avenue Loire, Bliss Drive, Cass Court,
Charleton Place, Clearwater Drive. Commerce Drive, Golf Drive, Hamilton Law,
Kimberley Circle, Kimberley Lane, K insbury Court, McDonald's Drive *. Natoma Court,
Natoma Drive, Pembroke Lane, Shelburne Drive, St. Stephens Green and Victoria Court.
President Bushy asked that McDonald's Drive be asterisked, to note that it is a public
street and not a private road.
Many of these capital projects will have an effect on future operating budgets. The
roadway improvement projects, are part of an aggressive program that has had a beneficial
effect on operating budgets for street maintenance. Water main improvements have had
and will have a similar effect on the Water Division's operations. Once the new Library
is built and equipped, the incremental effect on the Library operating budget (vs.
operating in the existing stnicture) is estimated to be approximately $100,000 annually.
The expanded Golf Clubhouse will have a significant effect on the lounge operation.
which is reflected in Program 835. The water meter replacement program is expected to
reduce unaccounted for flows and increase billable water and, as a result, revenue to the
utility.
Trustee Bartecki asked that an exhibit be included of the breakdown of r+e%vnues by
source, similar to the summary of budgeted expenditums that was demonstrated in the
budget.
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The 1999 budget for the Spurts Core reflects the Village's continued effort to achieve and
maintain a sound financial position for this unique asset. Consistent with the 1999-2003
Five -Year Financial Plan, the budget reflects the following:
Substantial revenue from sale; of real estate in the Westchester Par'x area and
compensation for right -of -way for 31 st Street. This revenue is earmarked as the
funding source for the ...pital Improvement Account.
Continuation of the annual contribution from the General Corporate Fund in
support of general maintenance and administration of the property, which would
be necessary whether or not any enterprise activities were present.
Deferral of repayment of loans from the General Corporate Fund made in 1
until revenue - enhancing capital improvements aie completed.
Continuation of reimbursement by the General Corporate Fund for debt service
payments on the Tennis Dome in the amount of $33,675.
Increased revenues from memberships and user fees as projected in the Five-Year
Financial Plan.
Although 1998 results to date are the best in many years and the 1999 budget is
consistent with those results, favorable performance of the Sports Core Fund is largely
dependent (as 't has always been) on good weather, increases in revenues and attention to
cost control.
Trustee Savino asked for a clarification of the Golf Course Irrigation System being
funded by a short -term debt. Village 'Manager Veitch explained that it is a series of one -
year bank notes, similar to the Tennis Dome and Sports Core Maintenance Building
financing. Finance Director Langlois stated the financing will occur over a ten -year
amortization period which is included in the budget.
Trustee Shumate inquired if the Tennis Dome. debt of $120.000 should be paid in full, or
if keeping the money in the Fund is better with the high interest rates. Finance Director
Langlois remarked that interest rates have decreased. and staff will review this ffirther to
determine at what point in time the debt should be paid in full.
Trustee Shumate asked if our Police Department should consider some type of heavy-
duty vehicle,, such as a four-wheel drive, for our type of terrain for emergency purposes or
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wlice activity, Village Manager Veitch commented that staff' will review this fuoher, as
401190 of those type of Village vehicles are getting closer to !wing replaced.
` The budget 11earing recessed at 10:20 a.m. Village President Bushy convened the meeting at
10:35 rani.
President bushy discussed her television interview with Channel 7's Alan Krashesky and
George Ranny, Jr., President of Inland Steel, regarding, the Metropolis Project. She was
interviewed as the representative for thin 260 C°hicagoland municipalities that would be
affected by this prckiect. Mr. Ranny asked that she speak to the Commercial Club, aver
the first of the year, to explain the position of the 260 municipalities so they have a better
understanding of their concerns. also, the Chicago SUN -TIMES asked the Village
President to write an article for their newspaper commenting on the 260 municipalities
response to the Metropolis Project.
Trustee Bartecki asked staff to consider showing the Village's budget without the sales
tax revenue and how it would devastate our municipality, if such a project were to occur.
Trustee McInerney then addressed each of the department's budget. He explained that
the program objectives are located behind each budget, and the over-all objectives are set
from our mission, value statements to program objectives, budget and specific projects.
This gives the utmost accountability and visibility of what occurs in our Village
government.
Trustee Bartecki suggested, with the present market conditions, to investigate borrowing
rates for some of the major projects (Library and Municipal Projects) and include some of
these changes for next year. Village Manager Veitch indicated that stuff' has included in
the Finance budget, a $5.000-$l 0,000 figure, for -financial advisory services to investigate
this.
President Bushy stated that the retail occupational tax is legislatively enacted and a
concern for the Village, as it could change. Trustee Bartecki suggested the Village
should consider ways in which this could be mitigated.
'rnistee McInerney noted the main. 1999 program objective is the Federal and State
Internet taxation issue. Commerce on the Internet will increase, and the Village is not
able to tap into this market nor track what occurs.
Trustee McInerney discussed the potential sale of a portion of our water distribution
system to Oakbrook °terrace, 1-le suggested staff' prepare a linanciai analysis of this.
Village Manager Witch explained that the Village has been willing to discuss that with
Oakbrook `terrace for a long period of time. but that discussions may occur in 199 as
that municipality is building the care of their system presently. tie remarked t "Ai stab'
would not recommend anything to the Village Board that would not be financially
beneficial to the Village.
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President Bushy remarked that the Village provides ftee police service to the Brook
Park District. If the Village did not provide this service, the Park District, under Illinois
State statute, has the right to tax the residents for their own police service.
Under Sports Core, Trustee McInerney commented of the improvements at the Bath and
Tennis Club such as the rebuilding of the BBQ hut, refurbishing of the pool deck and the
adult whirl pool installation. A market study has been approved to assist our staff in
marketing our residents, our events and to attract children to our swim programs.
Trustee Savino asked if a slide could be installed with the refurbished deck. Bath and
Tennis Club Manager Sartore remarked that staff will investigate this. A significant area
of the pool would need to be set aside for a slide with a required regulation on the depth
of the pool. She suggested that a water fountain could be placed off to the side for
children.
Trustee Shumate asked that the diving boards be reviewed to ensure safety of those
boards by having them i of -m itted. Bath and Tennis Club Manager Sartore explained that
the starting blocks were repaired, and that our staff will be repairing the diving boards
with the same materials that were used for the blocks.
Trustee Bartecki, under Other Activities, inquired if a "Saddle Club" environment could
be implementedi at the Golf Clubhouse or Bath and Tennis Club for dinner on Friday
evenings.
President Bushy noted staff is considering the Bath and Tennis Clubs patio area being
enclosed. The Bath and Tennis Club is booked for many rehearsal dinners and weddings
on Friday evenings, so Sundays may be a better time for such events.
Trustee Savino asked for a clarification of the Community Events expenditures for the
Ethnic Fest of $55,900. Bath and Tennis Club Manager Sartore explained that the figure
is the cost of the two -year period of the event without inclusion of the revenues collected.
Finance Director Langlois will change the presentation of this event.
Trustee Shumate asked that the Five -Year Financial Plan include polo. He noted that the
polo fields seem to be more of a driving range. and could these fields be enhanced since
polo is a part of the Village's heritage. He stated the Village still has a nature preserw
where you can ride horses and our police officers could ride horses for patrolling certain
areas. He ,then asked if a Drench -style lighting m stem could be implemented in our
community as a standard light.
Village Manager Veitch indicates. aiat none of the areas in Oak Brook have considered a
special service area for something like this,
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The Village Board of Trustees commended staff for their tremendous eflon W pnTwing,
the annual budget.
Motion by Trustee McInerney,, seconded by Trustee Saving, to adjoin the Budget
Workshop at 11:43 a.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
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The Village Board of Trustees commended staff for their tremendous eflon W pnTwing,
the annual budget.
Motion by Trustee McInerney,, seconded by Trustee Saving, to adjoin the Budget
Workshop at 11:43 a.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
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Village Clerk
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