HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 17, 1987 COW Committee of the Whole Meeting
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November 17, 1987
A Special Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room. Members present: Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple,
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Shales, Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: None.
Review of the Proposed 1988 Budqet Material
The City Manager reviewed with the Council the Revenue Fund, General Fund, and the
following departmental budgets:
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Mayor, Council and City Clerk
City Manager
Purchasing
Personnel
Legal
Human Relations Commission
The Personnel Department requested the funding of a Personnel Analyst.
Economic Development Commission: Ed Kelly requested funding of the Economic
Development Commission. Major expenditures for 1988 include a computer system which
will keep the data base up to date and a new brochure to promote Elgin.
Elgin Heritaqe Commission: Heather Hunt requested funding of the Elgin Heritage
Commission. Programs for 1988 include an informational brochure, survey work to
establish architectural significance of properties and plaquing.
Elgin Convention and Visitors Bureau: Diane Ramsey requested funding of the Elgin
Convention and Visitors Bureau. She gave a report of 1987 activities of the Bureau and
proposed 1988 programs. An increase in the hotel/motel tax may be considered to
provide additional revenue.
Greater Downtown Elgin Commission: Howard Miller, representing the Greater Down-
town Elgin Commission, requested funding at the same level as 1987. The Council was
shown the new banners purchased by the Commission which will be installed within the
week.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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Nancy D ty C erk
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Committee of the Whole Meeting
November 19, 1987
A Special Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room. Members present: Councilmen Fox, Gilliam, Moylan, Popple,
Shales, Walters and Mayor VanDeVoorde. Absent: None.
j Review of the Proposed 1988 Budqet Material
The Council continued their review with the following departments:
Finance Department
Building Department
Planning Department
Police Department
Fire Department
The Finance Department has requested an additional accountant and part time secretary.
The Building Department proposes no major increases in its 1988 budget.
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The Council reviewed a request from the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission for
increased financial support. It was determined that no increase will be made in 1988.
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The Police Department requested additional personnel. The Council will consider an
increase in manpower for this department.
The Fire Department requested additional fire suppression personnel, a training director
and funding for a museum. The Council will consider an increase in manpower for this
department.
Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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Nancy Roll ut Clerk
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