Kane County Reporter

Village of Elburn Committee of the Whole met Dec. 2

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Board Members Present: President Jeff Walter, Trustees: Ken Anderson, Sue Filek, Chris Hansen, Patricia Schuberg, Matt Wilson

Board Members Absent: Luis Santoyo

Staff Members Present: Village Administrator John Nevenhoven, Finance Director Doug Elder, Village Attorney Bill Thomas, Police Chief Nick Sikora; Building Commissioner Tom Brennan; Public Works Supt Phil VanBogaert; Village Engineer Julie Morrison

Others Present: Residents Ron Zoltek, Thomas Gush; Kane County Chronicle reporter Susan O’Neill; Andre Riley from Baker-Tilly

1. Call to Order – Mayor Walter called the meeting to order at 7:25 PM.

2. Roll Call – A roll call ensued.

3. Public Comment – None

4. Discussion:

a. Water Rate Study – Public Works Supt VanBogaert introduced Andre Riley from Baker-Tilly who, as requested by the Board, has developed Scenario 3 (excluding Tower 6) in the Water Rate Study. Riley stated his presentation this evening is very much the same as he presented to the Board in November except for a scenario for water connection fees that excludes Tower 6. Scenario 1 funds the full 20-year capital plan with cash on hand (no future financing), the only difference with adjusting connection fees (current $1,200 and the base fee will go up to $2,000 with CPU adjustments). Under Scenario 1, the utility fund’s water system reflects operating revenues exceed operating expenses each year. Total Utility Fund cash is projected to increase from approximately $10.9 million in 2024 to $17.6 million at the end of 2044. Assuming this works, in 2044, the average user will pay $91/month for water with many rate changes between now and then. Connection fee increases will add to the balance for growth projects. Scenario #2 is bond-funded and includes Tower 6. The Utility Fund’s water system reflects operating revenues exceed operating expenses each year. Total Utility Fund cash is projected to increase from approximately $10.9 million in 2024 to $16.2 million at the end of 2044. For Scenario #3, the Utility Fund’s water system reflects operating revenues exceeding operating expenses each year. Total Utility Fund cash is projected to increase from approximately $10.9 million in 2024 to $13.0 million at the end of 2044. Currently, water rates are increased annually. The rates are designed to generate revenues to support the operation and maintenance expenses, invest in capital infrastructure, and make annual debt service payments while maintaining adequate bond coverage and strong ending cash balances. There were no further questions from the Board.

b. Police Station Update – The Chief met with Axon Cameras and received quotes to integrate cameras with the system. Alarm Detection System (ADS) will also provide pricing for comparison before a final recommendation is made. There will be a meeting tomorrow with the Illinois Department of Corrections to review the booking and intake area. A meeting with the full team will take place on December 10 to review the estimate for the finalized plan with 11 alternates. It is hoped to present the Board with drawings and plans soon.

5. Other Business – None

6. Adjourn – Trustee Hansen moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. The motion was seconded by Trustee Filek and passed by a unanimous voice vote.

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