Public Hearing
Regular MeetingHomewood, IL · April 23, 2024
Minutes
VILLAGE OF HOMEWOOD
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
BUDGET HEARING
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024
VILLAGE HALL BOARD ROOM
PUBLIC HEARING: At 7 p.m., President Richard Hofeld opening a hearing on the 2024-25 budget. All
trustees were present. He invited Finance Director Amy Zukowski to make a presentation.
Director Zukowski said notice of the public hearing on the budget was published April 12, 2024 in
the Daily Southtown as required by law.
Director Zukowski noted that since she made her presentations to the Village Board during the past
two meetings, the final number has changed. Parking fee revenue from the commuter lots was
increased by $10,000; business incentive line item was reduced by $50,000; places for eating tax
increased by $20,000; the Village is receiving a $64,000 state grant to help with police retention.
The amended budget increased the General Fund Surplus from $408,906 to $448,906.
Director Zukowski said the Village is waiting for a decision from the state legislature on whether
the 1 percent sales tax on groceries will be eliminated.
In the Water/Sewer Fund, $50,000 was added for a new Residential Sanitary Sewer initiative that
would help residents cover part of their costs for sanitary sewer repairs.
The Capital Budget allocated $4.5 million for capital improvements in the next 12 months.
Director Zukowski said once the Village Board adopts the 2024-2025 budget, it will be filed with
Cook County and available on the village website.
President Hofeld asked if anyone in the audience wanted to comment on the budget that had been
previewed at the last two Village Board meetings. No comments were offered.
President Hofeld invited comments from the Trustees. No additional comments were offered.
ADJOURN: A motion was made by Trustee Heiferman and seconded by Trustee Colton to adjourn
the public hearing on the budget.
Roll Call: AYES --Trustees Willis, Colton, Heiferman, Harris-Jones, Roman and Opyd. NAYS –
None. ABSTAIN –None. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Thomas
Village Clerk
Agenda
MEETING AGENDA
Public Hearing
Village of Homewood
April 23, 2024
Meeting Start Time: 7:00 PM
Village Hall Board Room
2020 Chestnut Road, Homewood, IL
Board Meetings will be held as in-person meetings. In addition to in-person public comment during the meeting, members of the public may
submit written comments by email to comments@homewoodil.gov or by placing written comments in the drop box outside Village Hall.
Comments submitted before 4:00 p.m. on the meeting date will be distributed to all Village Board members prior to the meeting.
Please see last page of agenda for virtual meeting information.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Presentation(s):
Finance Director Amy Zukowski will present information on the Village of Homewood
2024/2025 Budget. Information attached.
4. Comments from the Public
5. Comments from the Board
6. Adjourn
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