City of North Chicago Finance/Audit Committee met June 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Alderman Allen called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Absent: None
I. DISCUSSION OF THE FY 2024 APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE:
Interim Comptroller Tawanda Joyner discussed the there was no exceeding the budget and the FY2024 Appropriations was $73,735,437 and the appropriated amount was $77,422,209 which includes 5% additional contingency. There would be a Public Hearing, June 20, 2023; 6:00 p.m. She would ensure the date was advertised correctly.
II. DISCUSSION OF PRINTER LEASE AGREEMENT ADDENDUM:
Chris Franco, Network Administrator discussed adding printer lease agreement to the Public Works Department. The printer currently wasn’t meeting their needs and the original Konica Minolta lease exceeded the amount. It would be a monthly additional cost of $312.96/month; not to exceed $2,538.34/month for the entire lease.
Alderman Coleman questioned the aldermanic printer removed from the office; if the monthly bill amount was reduced; Mr. Franco acknowledged the aldermanic printer was removed from bill. Alderman Coleman asked if they would be credited for a non-function printer within the year; Mr. Franco explained would be credited accordingly.
Alderman Smith left at 9:36 p.m. and returned at 9:40 p.m.
Alderman January questioned why a large need in the Public Works Department; Mr. Franco stated with the standard operating procedure comparable to the water plant; had reduced the size. Trying to reduce the paper use and would follow-up with the chairperson with the usage vs. digital format.
III. DISCUSSION of “GO TO PHONE SYSTEM”
Mr. Franco, explained the option of a “Go To Connect Phone System.” The new phone system had system capabilities and savings benefit. The current one had difficulty with acquiring its parts since the antiquated system. Three vendors gave proposals; Go To was providing 50 free phones with a total of 90 and 2 months free on contract.
Alderman January moved, seconded by Alderman Evans that the Finance/Audit Committee Meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Absent: None
The meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
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