Numerous meetings – totaling over 14 hours – have taken place over the past month between the Village Board and Village Department Heads in preparation for the 2014-2015 budget. Department Heads have presented to the Board a summary of last fiscal year's accomplishments for their respective departments as well as their priorities for the upcoming year.
The Village Board is now prepared to present the proposed budget to the public.
Budget discussions will take place on the following dates at Village Hall:
• Monday, June 2 at 7 p.m. - Public Hearing/Public Presentation of the proposed budget for 2014-2015
• Monday, June 16 at 7 p. m.- First Reading of the proposed budget for 2014-2015
• Monday, June 23 at 7 p.m. – Adoption of the 2014-2015 Budget (if no objections or changes necessary)
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meetings, or to tune-in to watch them on cable or via the internet. Questions related to the budget process should be directed to Village Manager Tom Mick at 708-748-1112 or email tmick@vopf.com.