LAKEVIEW CITY COUNCIL

Budget Workshop

November 12, 2013

I	Call to Order

Dennis Behling called to order 9:30 AM.

II	Those in attendance were Ald. Ann Manley, Joe Gies, Chuck Birmes, Bill Svehla, Bea Crites and Wade Robson. Police Chief Manley was also present.

III.	NEW BUSINESS:

A.	Setting Budget for 2014

1.	Mayor Behling went over the projected year end totals for the 2013 budget comparing it to actual budgeted figures. He then went over the proposed 2014 budget, asking that questions/suggestions be addressed after each departmental segment was completed.

2.	Mayor Behling stated that small increases to the proposed salary and wage schedule were reflected on the 2014 proposed budget.

B.	LOPFI Fund

1.	The LOPFI Fund has now been included in the General Administrative expenses. At some point in the future the General Fund will have to fund payments to the retirement fund, which are currently being met with CD accounts acquired with State funds.

C.	Council, Mayor Behling and Recorder/Treasurer concurred that it was best to stay with a conservative revenue and realistic expenditure budget for 2014.

1.	Ald. Birmes questioned whether there was funding to improve the sound system and the podium for Council.

a.	Mayor Behling stated that with the Proposed Budget, there are several areas where there was probably funding to accommodate an update to the sound system and the podium.

IV.	Adjourn

A.	Meeting adjourned at 10:50 AM.