McLean County Times

Town of Normal Town Council met Jan. 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Minutes Of The Budget Work Session Special Meeting Of The Normal Town Council Held In The Council Chambers, Normal City Hall, Fourth Floor Uptown Station, 11 Uptown Circle, Normal, Mclean County, Illinois – Tuesday, January 24, 2023

1. START:

The Work Session started at 9:00 am, Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Mayor Koos called the meeting to order at 9:08 am.

2. ATTENDANCE:

The following Councilmembers were physically present.

PRESENT: Mayor Chris Koos and Councilmembers Karyn Smith, Kathleen Lorenz, Chemberly Harris, Scott Preston, and Kevin McCarthy.

ABSENT: Stan Nord.

Councilmember Chemberly Harris arrived at 9:17 am.

Councilmember Scott Preston arrived at 9:23 am.

3. DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSED 2023 – 2028 ANNUAL BUDGET:

City Manager Pamela Reece introduced Finance Director Andrew Huhn and the Town’s proposed FY2023-24 through 2027-28 Operating and Capital Investment budget.

Mr. Huhn reviewed the current and 5-year projected financial position of all funds, including a review of all revenue and expenditure classifications.

Mr. Huhn reviewed the Town’s debt position, and the Town’s Financial Strategies related to target fund balances and debt levels.

The Normal Public Library Director, John Fischer, reviewed the Library’s operating budget and responded to questions.

Department Heads reviewed department budgets and provided an overview of their department operations, current and future needs, and any changes in their budget or operations.

The Budget Work Session was recessed for a 30 minute lunch break and was reconvened with a quorum of Council Members present.

Remaining Department Heads reviewed department budgets and provided an overview of their department operations, current and future needs, and any changes in their budget or operations.

The final budget document will be presented to Council in March for review and approval.

5. END OF MEETING:

The Budget Work Session ended at 3:15 pm, Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

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