HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket - 05/07/2018 - Finance and Personnel CommitteeFinance and Personnel Committee
May 7, 2018, 5:30 PM
McHenry Municipal Center
333 S Green Street
McHenry, IL 60050
AGENDA
Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Public Comment: Persons wishing to address the Committee will be asked to
identify themselves for the record and will be asked but are not required to
provide their address. Public comment may be restricted to three -minutes for
each individual speaker. Order and decorum shall be maintained at public
meetings.
4. Motion to approve the April 2, 2018 Finance and Personnel Committee meeting
report.
5. Review, discussion, and consideration of a Revolving Loan Fund application for
the amount of $24,530 submitted by Love Bugs Day Care located at 2314 Route
120, and motion to place this item on the next available City Council meeting
agenda.
6. Discussion of Purchasing Policy and procedures for Project Change Orders
7. Staff Reports.
8. Any Other Business.
9. Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Next regularly scheduled meeting is June 4, 2018
The City of McHenry is dedicated to providing its citizens, businesses, and visitors with the highest quality of programs
and services in a customer -oriented, efficient, and fiscally responsible manner.
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Monday, April 2, 2018
Municipal Center Classroom, 5*30 PM
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm.
2. Roll Call: Chairman Alderman Curry, Alderman Schaefer. Absent: Alderman Mihevc.
Also in attendance Director of Finance Lynch, Mayor Jett and Deputy Clerk Geraghty.
3. Public Comment:
None.
4. Motion to approve the March 12, 2018 Finance and Personnel Committee meeting
report.
Motion by Alderman Mihevc, second by Chairman Schaefer to approve the March 12,
2018 Finance and Personnel Committee meeting report.
Voting Aye: Mihevc, Schaefer, Curry
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
5. Motion to approve the March 26, 2018 Finance and Personnel Committee meeting
report.
Motion by Alderman Schaefer, second by Chairman Mihevc to approve the March 26,
2018 Finance and Personnel Committee meeting report.
Voting Aye: Schaefer, Mihevc, Curry
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
6. Reconsideration of the City of McHenry Vehicle Sticker Program.
Chairman Curry announced upon further review of the committee vote to forward to the
Council a recommendation to terminate the vehicle sticker program, it was determined
that this was not the proper time to eliminate the program. Chairman Curry
recommended a motion be made to rescind the motion passed by the Committee February
19, 2018.
Motion by Alderman Schaefer, second by Alderman Mihevc to rescind the motion made
to forward to the Council a recommendation to terminate the vehicle sticker program.
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Voting Aye: Schaefer, Mihevc, Curry
Absent: Mihevc
Motion carried.
7. Review of Classification and Compensation Study conducted by GovHR.
Chairman Curry stated HR Manager Campanella was present to provide an update and
answer questions regarding the Classification and Compensation Study.
Chairman Curry questioned the 60 mile radius used for comparisons because in his
opinion, 60 miles is far to drive for a job and not too many people would do that. The
Chairman distributed a copy of an analysis he put together using communities within 25
miles of McHenry as opposed to 60 miles in the GovHR study. His analysis used
information from the GovHR study for communities within 25 miles of McHenry as this
is more reasonable and he eliminated the comparisons to General Fund budgets and
revenues. He then determined under that scenario, which communities were the most
comparable to McHenry. Algonquin remained the top comparable community but some
of the others changed and Woodstock Algonquin, LITH, and Lake Zurich were in the top
four.
HR Manager Campanella noted that many communities did not respond to the GovHR
survey and therefore, it was important to reach out further away from McHenry. Various
point values were assigned to each factor in the survey and distance was a low value.
Other determining factors had a higher point value. The survey took a collection of all
point values and they were inserted into a graph to see how they compared. The result is
still the same even if we remove a comparable community.
HR Manager Campanella further stated that several employees are retiring and the city
has had to re -advertise those positions because the salaries were too low and only a few
or no applicants responded and many did not meet the qualifications. The city's pool of
candidates include those who are currently employed however not many people will
change jobs for less money.
Alderman Schaefer asked if there was a difference in salaries between a department
versus a district. HR Manager Campanella said the pool of applicants is the same.
Districts provided less data to the study however the city needs to position itself to pay an
equitable wage or we will lose people to districts and turnover costs the city money.
Alderman Mihevc asked if we knew the trend in terms of fulltime staff over the last few
years it seems the city is trying to do more with less and asked if we had hard numbers.
HR Campanella said opening the Recreation Center skewed the trend. However, in terms
of HR and Payroll, it takes the same amount of effort to service a part and fulltime
employee. The city processes approximately 230 payrolls every pay period. The study
only considers fulltime employees. The city has not eliminated as many positions as
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have been consolidated.
Chairman Curry stated in his opinion there is no question that the salary ranges need to be
updated. He further stated that many positions such as administrative assistants have
many comparables listed in the survey versus other less common positions, which makes
it difficult to get a hard average. HR Manager Campanella stated the communities either
did not respond or did not have a similar position and GovHR was satisfied with the
response rate. Chairman Curry asked who reviewed the job analysis questionnaires and
HR Manager Campanella answered she and Department Heads reviewed them.
Chairman Curry noted the study proposes a huge impact on personnel and he stressed the
importance of being certain that the study is as accurate as possible. HR Manager
Campanella stated there are 12 or 13 positions in green that will have an impact to the
budget. There are just as many positions within the proposed range however many of
those are employees who have been with the city over 10 or 20 years. Which is why
there is a catch-up plan proposed in the study for long-term employees who would be at
the bottom of the new range. HR Campanella explained the reason that some positions
are proposed to increase over 10% is because those positions are underpaid.
In response to Alderman Schaefer's question about eliminating employees during the
economic downturn, Finance Director Lynch reported the city eliminated three positions
with severance packages and three positions were not replaced due to retirements.
Alderman Schaefer noted this action was intended to preserve many city jobs and asked if
this is why so many positions are now underpaid. Director Lynch noted that for many
years, salary increases were not considered.
At Alderman Schaefer's requests, the Committee agreed that all salary ranges should be
updated. Alderman Schaefer suggested the positions with proposed increases over 6% be
reviewed again, and responsibilities clarified and the Committee agreed. HR Manager
Campanella stated she would review the documentation and report her findings to the
Committee.
Chairman Curry asked about the timing when the ranges are amended. HR Manager
Campanella stated in her experience, ranges are adjusted during the budget approval
process. Once the ranges are caught -up, the impact to the budget should not be
significant.
Alderman Schaefer inquired about the two positions that are being paid more than the
proposed range. HR Manager Campanella stated at this time, those salaries will not
change.
In conclusion, Chairman Curry summarized that the Committee agreed that salary ranges
should be updated and that all immediate increases requested over 6% be reevaluated.
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S. Discussion on Staff Recommended Positions.
HR Manager Campanella stated three new positions have been requested. In her opinion,
the biggest need is the City Planner position.
Chairman Curry asked if this position would be responsible for the Planning and Zoning
Commission instead of Director Martin, and HR Manager Campanella answered yes and
would report to Director Polerecky.
Alderman Mihevc noted the study and proposed reorganization is a work in progress.
Chairman Curry announced that positions approved after adoption of the FY 18/19
Operating Budget would require approval of a budget amendment.
Alderman Schaefer noted the city previously had a city planner position and eliminated it.
In response to Chairman Curry's questions, Director Lynch stated she thought the
position was eliminated in 2008 adding the duties were assumed by other positions.
Chairman Curry noted the city currently has positions in Community Development that
did not exist in 2008, Economic Development Director, Economic Development
Coordinator and Economic Development Assistant. Discussion ensued on past
organizational changes that occurred in the Community Development Department,
Alderman Mihevc said it would be helpful to see a current organizational chart by
position with new positions and responsibilities included.
Director Lynch stated the proposed positions were not included in the FY 18/19 draft
budget because she and Administrator Morefield did not want to present an unbalanced
budget. At this time, the new position(s) and compensation study together cannot be
included in a balanced budget.
Chairman Curry concluded that future discussions should take place with a review of the
current and proposed organizational chart and if the Council agrees these positions are to
be considered, a budget amendment would be appropriate.
9. Staff Reports
None,
10. Any Other Business
None.
11. Motion to adjourn the meeting.
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Alderman Schaefer made a motion, second by Alderman Mihevc to adjourn the meeting.
Voting Aye: Schaefer, Mihevc, Curry
Absent: None.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marci Geraghty, Executive Assistant/Deputy City Clerk
Reviewed and approved this day of 2018.
Alderman Scott Curry, Chairman
City of McHenry
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2100
Fax: (815) 363-2119
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE SUPPLEMENT
TO: Chairman Curry
Members of the Finance and Personnel Committee
FOR: May 7, 2018 Finance and Personal Committee
FROM: Carolyn Lynch, Finance Director
Douglas Martin, Director of Economic Development
RE: Revolving Loan Fund request in the amount of $24,530 from Love Bugs, LLC at
2214 W. Illinois Route 120
ATT:
1. Loan Application
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY:
The Finance and Personnel Committee is being asked to consider a request for $24,530 from Love
Bugs, LLC located at 2214 W. Illinois Route 120,
BACKGROUND:
As established, the Revolving Loan Fund Program has provided loan proceeds to assist in the
startup of a new business, expand an existing business, and update existing facilities to make the
business more competitive, or provide an incentive for established businesses to relocate to the
City. At the Finance and Personnel Meetings (8/7/17, 9/5/17, and 10/2/17) the criteria was defined
for the Revolving Loan Fund Program and a new application was created.
Currently there are three outstanding loans in the Revolving Loan Fund, Plum Garden $5,392,
Utopian Roast $12,608, and Smith's Central Garage $44,652 leaving a current balance available to
loan of $52,800.
ANALYSIS:
Staff received a Revolving Loan Fund application from Love Bugs, LLC forthe updates to the existing
rental space including electrical, plumbing, painting, equipment, and signage as well as employee
training. A personal loan has been obtained for the balance of the project.
City of McHenry
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2100
Fax: (815) 363-2119
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
Staff has been working with Bill Busse from First National Bank of McHenry, who conducted
underwriting services for the proposed loan application. The analysis completed by Mr. Busse has
been emailed to the committee because some of the information is confidential. After completing
the underwriting process, Mr. Busse has recommended this loan for approval. The prime rate
currently is at 4.75%.
The Revolving Loan Fund Committee is being asked to consider the application submitted by
Love Bugs, LLC for Revolving Loan funding the improvements and employee training at 2214
W. Illinois Route 120. Should the Committee choose to award funding, Staff is recommending
a loan amount of $24,530, along with the following conditions:
• A blanket security interest in the business assets (equipment, inventory, accounts
receivable, intangibles, etc.) of Love Bugs, LLC;
• An unconditional personal guarantee by Jacqueline Jezierski of the amount borrowed;
• A requirement for submittal of a personal financial statement (Jacqueline Jexierski) &
business financial statements from Love Bugs, LLC after the close of each fiscal year
beginning in FY2018;
• Loan to be repayable monthly over a five year terms 4.75% fixed rate (current prime
rate) with no prepayment penalty;
• City to buy back (we would assign) loan (by debit offset to demand deposit account)
should payments become more than 60 days delinquent;
• Request is subject to full City Council approval;
• Loan documents must be fully executed within 30 days of City Council approval.
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Nsf approved Refrigerator $1750
Convection oven $2200
3 compartment sink $300
Chest freezer $S00
NSF approved dishwasher $1500
Xerox Machine $1300
To al Equipment $7550
Shelving $2500
Chairs $2080
Cribs $1200
Tables $2200
Total Furniture/Fixtures $7980
Total $15530
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CDA training $4000
CPR Training $600
AIM DCFS Training $400
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