June 11, 2008

 

Public Hearing

 

The hearing was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

President Pierce announced that this was a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the Tentative Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2008 and ending April 30, 2009, and acknowledged all persons present:  Trustees Pierce, Drew, Paxton, Wroten and Swarthout, Attorney Jay Ukena, General Manager Brian Dorn, Assistant General Manager Dave Miller, Director of Engineering Services Jai Gupta, Director of Operations Gary Sowma, Director of Technology Services Pete Russo, Director of Laboratory Services Joe Robinson, Secretary Mary Jo Bryant, Ed Collins representing the Lake County News Sun and Bob Aitchison representing Del Mar Woods Sanitary District.

 

It was moved by Trustee Swarthout, and seconded by Trustee Wroten, that President Pierce be named Chairman of the public hearing.

 

On roll call, all Trustees present voted “Aye”.  Motion declared carried.

 

It was moved by Trustee Drew and seconded by Trustee Paxton, that Mary Jo Bryant be named Secretary of the Public Hearing.

 

On roll call, all Trustees present voted “Aye”.  Motion declared carried.

 

Trustee Swarthout suggested that we dispense the reading of the Legal Ad and Tentative FY09 Budget since all Board members had previously been provided a copy of both to review.

 

General Manager Dorn presented a brief summary of the Tentative FY09 Budget.

 

President Pierce asked if there were any comments from the public.

 

Bob Aitchison from Del Mar Woods Sanitary District commended the Staff and Board of Trustees and stated, “Keep up the good work.”  Mr. Aitchison inquired about the 104 employees referenced in the budget, exactly how many of those were seasonal?  Assistant General Manager Miller stated that North Shore Sanitary District employs 103 full time employees and 1 part time employee.  They also have approximately 15 seasonal employees, which are not included in the 104 employee count.

 

President Pierce noted that there was an error on dates on Page 3 of the FY09 Budget which needed correction.  President Pierce had several inquires about the FY09 Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance.  Both General Manager Dorn and Assistant General Manager Miller thoroughly addressed each of President Pierce’s inquires about the budget.

 

Trustee Swarthout felt it was noteworthy to mention that the North Shore Sanitary District has not had an increase in their User Charge rates since 1986 and has in fact reduced these fees by 20%.  The District has also reduced staffing which was done through attrition, without any compromise in service.

 

It was moved by Trustee Swarthout, and seconded by Trustee Drew, that the Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, prepared in a tentative form for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2008, and ending April 30, 2009, be adopted without change or amendment.

 

On roll call, all Trustees present voted “Aye”.  Ordinance declared adopted.

 

It was moved by Trustee Paxton, and seconded by Trustee Swarthout, that the public hearing be adjourned.

 

On roll call, all Trustees present voted “Aye”.  Motion declared carried.

 

Regular Board Meeting

 

It was moved by Trustee Paxton, and seconded by Trustee Swarthout to open the regular Board Meeting.

 

On roll call, all Trustees present voted “Aye”.  Motion declared carried.

 

President Pierce presented the Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, prepared in final form for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2008, and ending April 30, 2009.

 

It was moved by Trustee Swarthout, and seconded by Trustee Paxton, that the Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, prepared in final form for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2008, and ending April 30, 2009, be adopted.

 

On roll call, all Trustees present voted “Aye”.  Ordinance declared adopted.

 

COMBINED ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

of the North Shore Sanitary District

for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2008 and ending April 30, 2009

 

 

Be it ordained by the Board of Trustees of the North Shore Sanitary District that the following be and the same is hereby adopted as the Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for necessary expenses and liabilities of the North Shore Sanitary District for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2008.

 

Be it ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the North Shore Sanitary District that the following amounts are hereby appropriated for the following purposes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2008 and ending April 30, 2009.

 

 

System Expansion Reserve

 

 

 

 

Cash Balance, May 1, 2008

 

 

 

13,071,752

 

 

 

 

 

+ Estimated Revenues

 

 

 

2,214,504

      Fair Capital Contribution Fees

 

 

0

 

      Connection Fees

 

 

812,980

 

      Annexation Fees

 

 

717,005

 

      Public Works - Capital Fees

 

 

229,315

 

      Interest on Investments

 

 

455,204

 

 

 

 

 

 

= Total Funds Available

 

 

 

15,286,256

 

 

 

 

 

- Appropriations

 

 

 

2,239,700

      Previously Authorized Projects

 

 

2,239,700

 

 

 

 

 

 

= Estimated Cash Balance, April 30, 2009

 

 

 

13,046,556

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Additions Reserve

 

 

 

 

Cash Balance, May 1, 2008

 

 

 

6,899,631

 

 

 

 

 

+ Estimated Revenues

 

 

 

8,516,527

      Property Taxes

 

 

6,839,651

 

      Public Works - Property Fees

 

 

1,261,900

 

      Great Lakes NTC - Capital Component Fees

 

200,000

 

      Fort Sheridan - Capital Component Fees

 

 

10,000

 

      Interest on Investments

 

 

204,976

 

 

 

 

 

 

= Total Funds Available

 

 

 

15,416,158

 

 

 

 

 

- Appropriations

 

 

 

12,910,800

      Previously Authorized Projects

 

 

12,910,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

= Estimated Cash Balance, April 30, 2009

 

 

 

2,505,358

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replacement Reserve

 

 

 

 

Cash Balance, May 1, 2008

 

 

 

780,385

 

 

 

 

 

+ Estimated Revenues

 

 

 

3,999,255

      User Fees

 

 

3,997,572

 

      Interest on Investments

 

 

1,683

 

 

 

 

 

 

= Total Funds Available

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