Council Budget Work Session

MINUTES COUNCIL BUDGET WORK SESSION Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:00 PM Village Hall – 21 East Church Street, Lake Orion, MI 48362 (248) 693-8391 ext. 102 1. Call to Order The April 22, 2026 Village Council Regular Meeting was called to order by President Rutt at 4:00 PM. 2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum PRESENT President Teresa Rutt President Pro Tem Stan Ford Council Member Nancy Moshier Council Member Michael Lamb Council Member George Dandalides Council Member Alex Comparoni Jr ABSENT Council Member Eric Papacek STAFF PRESENT Village Manager Darwin McClary Clerk/Treasurer Sonja Stout Police Chief Mark Amundson DPW Director Wes Sanchez MOTION made by President Rutt, Seconded by President Pro Tem Ford to excuse Council Member Papacek from the April 22, 2026 Special Meeting. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni J VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: Papacek MOTION: Carried 3. Call to the Public None. 4. Other Items A. Review and Discuss Proposed FY 2026-27 Budget DPW Director Sanchez reviewed General Fund revenues from boat dock and Green’s Park passes. Under Parks and Recreation (751) expenditures, he noted the inclusion of lifeguard staffing and additional funding for park Wi-Fi under the Green’s Park telephone line item. Council discussed engineering services and the potential removal of lifeguards. DPW Director Sanchez indicated the budget would remain largely consistent with the prior year absent further Council direction. Within the Cemetery Trust Fund (151), DPW Director Sanchez reported increased lot sales and a proposed fee increase. He confirmed the cemetery is currently operating at a loss, with maintenance identified as the primary expense. For Major Streets (202), Village Manager McClary reported anticipated revenue increases of approximately $100,000 through the Neighborhood Roads program, noting uncertainty regarding fund allocation guidance from the Michigan Department of Treasury. Council discussed contractual services, equipment rental accounts, and benefit cost allocations. The potential creation of a motor pool/vehicle replacement fund was also discussed. Village Manager McClary noted this change would increase the General Fund’s contribution to the Public Works Fund to offset the shift in costs. MOTION made by Council Member Lamb, Seconded by Council Member Dandalides to direct the Village Manager to establish a DPW capital equipment fund or include a dedicated line item within the DPW fund prior to finalizing the budget recommendation. VOTING YEA: Rutt, Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Dandalides, Comparoni J VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: Papacek MOTION: Carried Under Local Streets (203), Village Manager McClary explained that the State Grant line reflects the TEDF grant from the original project and may be adjusted as the project progresses. President Rutt left at 4:50 PM. Council Member Lamb raised concerns regarding the need to replace Village signage. Under Public Works (225), DPW Director Sanchez noted a historical decrease in General Fund contributions, though Village Manager McClary indicated this may change with the potential addition of a motor pool fund. Wages, pension contributions, and facility improvements— including DPW building repairs and restroom and shower upgrades—were discussed. Under Water and Sewer (592), DPW Director Sanchez reported a 2.7% increase in sewer maintenance costs through the WRC. Contractual services were discussed, including engagement with a contractor to assist with cross-connection compliance in accordance with EGLE requirements.  Council Member George Dandalides left at 5:30 PM. 5. Call to the Public Village Manager McClary reviewed questions submitted via email from James Barry regarding grants, interest income, contractual and shared services, pensions, General Fund insurance, the Street Fund, and DDA TIF. 6. Adjournment MOTION made by Council Member Comparoni Jr, Seconded by Council Member Moshier to adjourn the April 22, 2026, Village Council Special Meeting. VOTING YEA: Ford, Moshier, Lamb, Comparoni J VOTING NAY: None ABSENT: Papacek, Rutt, Dandalides MOTION: Carried The April 22, 2026, Village Council Special Meeting adjourned at 5:42 PM. ________________________ _________________________ Teresa Rutt Sonja Stout President Clerk/Treasurer Date Approved: as presented May 11, 2026