Finance Committee

Finance Committee Meeting Council Chambers July 15, 2015 8:00 a.m. Call To Order: Meeting opened at 8:00 am Roll Call: Finance Director Neukirch called the roll for Committee members. Committee Members Present: Chairman LoVerde, Al Weel, John Johann and Bob Callero Committee Members Absent: Paul Nielson Non Committee Members Present: Mayor Przybylo, Village Manager Vinezeano, Finance Director Neukirch, Assistant Finance Director Nannini, Village Attorney Annunzio, Public Works Director Anderson, Economic Development Coordinator Klicker and Jeff Wickenkamp from Hey & Associates. Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the June 24, 2015 Finance Committee meeting were up for approval, motion made and all concurred. Accounts Payable Approval: The approval of the Accounts Payable registers for 6/19, 6/26, 6/27 and 7/3 were up for approval, motion made and all concurred. New Business Non-bonafide Alarm Revision: Finance Director Neukirch explained the need to update the Village’s code regarding appeals and collections for non-bonafide police alarms for commercial properties in the Village. Neukirch explained that the Finance Committee would now be the committee that would hear appeals to the fees assessed. Neukirch also explained that commercial properties that have not paid their non-bonafide alarm fees in over 60 days would be subject to business license revocation. After discussion, a motion was made and all concurred to recommend approval by the Village Board. Quarterly Water Billing Update: Asst. Finance Director Nannini updated the Committee on the Finance Department’s list of delinquent water accounts, payment plans, leak adjustments and the Illinois Debt Recovery Program. These programs, created in conjunction with the Finance Committee, have been very successful in reducing the Village’s outstanding debt. UPPCC Agency Certified Award: Finance Director Neukirch notified the Committee that the Village of Niles has remained certified with the UPPCC (Universal Public Procurement Certification Council). Neukirch explained that Susan Bus was responsible for maintaining this certification. If a Village receives this certification 3 years in a row, it will receive the UPPCC Sterling Agency Award. Niles is anticipating receiving the Sterling award. Chairman thanked Susan Bus for her hard work. Other Business: None Public Comment: None Executive Session: The Finance Committee went in to executive session at 8:10 am concerning potential land acquisition. A motion was made to go in to executive session and all concurred Return From Executive Session: At 9:26 am the Committee returned from executive session. Chairman LoVerde stated that the Village should continue negotiations on with the proposed land acquisition. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn was made and all concurred at 9:27 am. Prepared by Scot Neukirch on 7/15/2015