McHenry Times

City of Harvard Finance Committee met Feb. 15.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

The Finance Committee meeting was called to order 7:00 A.M. Committee members present: Committee members present: Chairman Carl Opper, Alderwomen Bona Heinsohn, Lisa Haderlein and Alderman Meza Also present were Mayor Kelly, Aldermen Jay Schulz, Charlie Gorman Supt. Utilities Jim Grant, and City Supt. Parks and Rec Ryan Knop, and Administrator Dave Nelson at 7:20.

Public Comment

None

Supt. Knop gave a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Department. There was discussion about the current budget and if we could purchase some of the items on this year’s list. ( security cameras, tools, and a transfer to the capital improvement account.) There was discussion about specific line items in the 2021 budget and the following adjustments were made.

			PARKS AND REC REVENUE	FROM		TO
	04-00-4482		Transfer in	$ 15,000.00		$ 45,850.00
	04-00-4489		Cash on Hand	$		$ 45,000.00
	04-00-4440		Pool Parties	$ 3,000.00		$ 4,500.00
			PARKS AND REC EXPENSE
	04-07-5518		Pool Maintenance	$ 45,000.00		$ 40,000.00
	04-07-5629		Chemicals Pool	$ 12,000.00		$ 10,000.00
	04-07-5800		Pool New Equipment	$ 55,000.00		$ 49,500.00

Administrator Nelson then gave a presentation concerning the overall situation of the water and sewer fund. Supt Grant gave a presentation on the Utilities Department and its needs, and Administrator Nelson gave the presentation on the Administration and Maintenance of the water fund. There was discussion concerning the overall health of the system and specific questions to Supt Grant and Administrator Nelson regarding the budget proposals.

The following adjustment was made to the proposal

			WATER SEWER REVENUE	FROM		TO
	70-00-4474		Utility Tax	$ 107,000.00		$ 115,000.00
	70-00-4489		Cash on Hand	$		$ 142,424.00
			WATER SEWER EXPENSE
	70-10-5401		Salaries	$ 391,500.00		$ 397,500.00
	70-10-5451		Health Insurance	$ 85,000.00		$ 80,000.00
	70-10-5514		Building Maintenance	$ 30,000.00		$ 20,000.00
	70-11-5401		Salaries	$ 300,450.00		$ 279,500.00
	70-11-5402		Salaries Clerical	$ 123,000.00		$ 125,000.00
	70-11-5451		Health Insurance	$ 105,108.00		$ 84,500.00
	70-11-5503		Utility Tax	$ 107,000.00		$ 115,000.00
	70-11-5702		Infrastructure	$ 345,500.00		$ 116,000.00

Motion made by Alderwoman Heinsohn seconded by Alderwoman Haderlein to adjourn. All Ayes Meeting adjourned at 9:05 am

https://www.cityofharvard.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/finance_and_personnel_committee/meeting/13121/minutesfinance2020-02-15.pdf