Village Manager's Message
Today we met for another version of the Leadership Book Club, which I always enjoy tremendously. We also had a lively discussion on the core values of the organization with the goal of developing vision and mission statements for the staff. Looking to wrap this up in January.
This morning many employees gathered for an in-person presentation about our health insurance benefits. It was another chance for me to address the staff about the future and vision for the team and also a chance for them to ask questions and learn about their robust healthcare package. We have made several improvements this year for just over a two percent increase. Among the improvements are increased life insurance and a better short term disability option. This is part of our goal to become an employer of choice in DuPage County.
On Wednesday I attended the ILCMA Leadership Institute at the NIU Naperville Campus. The best part of it was meeting more local government management professionals. The program was geared toward first time managers, but it contained many excellent reminders of best practices. The speakers were all experienced village managers from the area who made available new resources.
Later that night I attended the Economic Development Commission meeting. They were reviewing their purpose, powers and duties. Currently they are doing some retention visits and discussed a recent visit with Lunar Brewing. The original function of the Commission was to make recommendations on special business districts, and there has been little call for that recently. They will continue their discussion on how to be the most value to the Village at their next meeting.
I received a call this afternoon from Senator Glowiak Hilton’s office confirming six different allocations from State Bond Legislation, these will enhance public safety and other Village projects. This provides a little more relief to the annual budget process. This also demonstrates the importance of cooperation from our State Legislators.
Speaking of the budget, we will hold the Public Hearing for the Annu-al Budget on Monday, November 27th at 6:45 p.m. at Village Hall. Copies of the draft budget are available online, at the Public Library, and in Village Hall.
There will not be a Weekly Report next Friday, as the office is closed.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Sincerely,
Matt Harline
Village Manager
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