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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 04/09/2024 - BUDGET HEARINGMINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING HELD BEFORE THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024 The Public Hearing was called to order on April 9, 2024, at 7:09 p.m. and was held in the Council Chambers of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Present: Mayor Craig B. Johnson Trustees Joseph D. Bush, Jeffrey C. Franke, Kathryn A. Jarosch, Tammy K. Miller, Stephen F. Schmidt Absent: Trustee Christine K. Prochno Also Present: Village Manager Matthew J. Roan Village Attorney George B. Knickerbocker Village Clerk Loretta M. Murphy Mayor Johnson called the Hearing to order and announced the purpose of the Public Hearing was to allow discussion of the proposed budget for the Village of Elk Grove Village fiscal year 2024/2025, which begins May 1, 2024. The Village Board previously reviewed all departmental budget requests and the Village Manager's recommendations prior to this hearing. Mayor Johnson introduced the Director of Finance, Christine Tromp. Ms. Tromp stated the Budget Workshop was held on March 19a' to discuss the department requests. The Public Notice was published in the Daily Herald, in accordance with state statutes, on March 29, 2024, for tonight's Public Hearing. The total proposed budget is $229,562,697, which represents a decrease of $451 thousand or 1 % compared to the current year adjusted budget, which can be attributed to construction projects. The Mayor and Board have been gracious to support the Departments again in the proposed balanced budget, which allows us to remain committed to maintaining Elk Grove Village as the exceptional community. The Village remains financially strong, and we have planned accordingly with a five -month reserve policy. The budget is presented under item p on the consent agenda for your consideration. Mayor Johnson asked if there were any comments or questions from the Village Board and/or anyone in the audience. The Public Hearing adjourned at 7:1 1 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Loretta M. Murphy,Deputy, Village Clerk