BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD
HELD AT THE
BROWN DEER VILLAGE HALL
The meeting was called to order by President Jaberg
at
I. Roll Call
Present: Village President Jaberg, Trustees:
Askew, Baker, Krueger, Schilz, Nealy
Excused: Trustee
Kundinger
Also Present: Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager;
II. Budget Workshop of 2004
Budget
Mr. Van Gompel distributed and reviewed the results
of the Trustee Budget Survey. Mr. Van
Gompel indicated that the Governor’s proposed budget vetoes will result in a
loss of approximately $100,000 in shared revenues to the Village. Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the 2003 budget
expenditures by department and by three categories: wages and benefits; contractual services,
general insurances, utilities; and training and memberships.
Mr. Pederson reviewed the mission statement and 2004
goals for the newly created Community Services Department. The Board discussed the formation of the
Community Services Department budget and departmental priorities. Mr. Pederson also reviewed the Information
Technology budget and 2004 goals.
Ms. Peterson reviewed the North Shore Health
Department’s mission statement and 2004 goals.
Ms. Peterson reviewed the ongoing relationship and services provided to
the
Ms. Goode reviewed the Park and Recreation mission
statement and 2004 goals. The Board
discussed the current assessment of self sustainability among recreational
programming. The Board discussed current
and future Pond operation costs and implementation of proposed Pond improvements. The Board also discussed Senior Citizen
program costs and alternative funding sources.
Chief Rinzel reviewed the Police Department’s
mission statement and 2004 goals. Chief
Rinzel discussed staffing levels within the department and how vacancies impact
operations. The Board discussed current
vacancies and provided direction to the Village Manager to fill two out of the
three current vacancies within the department.
Chief Rinzel also discussed collaborative efforts with the Health
Department regarding school age programs.
Mr. Neitzel reviewed the Public Works Department
mission statement and 2004 goals as well as potential areas for reduction in
operational costs. The Board discussed
the issue of creating a Storm Water Utility.
Mr. Van Gompel in part reviewed the Library Budget,
stating that much of the funding level is determined by State Statute. Mr. Gutkowski reviewed the Library’s mission
statement and 2004 goals.
Ms. Kasza reviewed the Administrative Services
Department mission statement and 2004 goals.
Ms. Kasza also discussed potential communication enhancements through
the use of the Village web site.
Mr. Van Gompel discussed previous goals and
priorities set forth by the Board and requested further direction regarding the
process for developing the 2004 budget.
The Board discussed the impact of the Visioning process on the 2004
budget deliberations. The Board also
discussed general budget objectives, service levels, and the need to be
creative in its approach to the development of the budget. Mr. Van Gompel indicated that the purpose of
the meeting was in large part educational and indicated that he would discuss
budget preparation objectives of the Board with department heads as the 2004
budget development process begins.
III. Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee Schilz and seconded by Trustee
Nealy to adjourn. The motion carried
unanimously at
_______________________________
Russell Van Gompel, Village
Manager
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