DUNDEE
TOWNSHIP
MARCH 19,
2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES
A
Budget Workshop Meeting of the Dundee Township Board was held Thursday March 19,
2026. Supervisor Charter called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Present were: Trustees: Jaworski,
Miles, Supervisor Charter, Treasurer Ost and Clerk Ziesmer. Clerk Ziesmer did
roll call. Trustees Horkey and Lazette were excused.
Discussion began with review of the General Fund revenues. Permit fee
revenues were adjusted to match corresponding expenses. Tax revenue estimates
were set at $410,000 with administrative fees at $165,000, reflecting a
projected 4–5% increase in taxable value. Total estimated revenues were
reported at $1,196,375, including $130,000 in combined earned interest.
Under appropriations, salaries and compensation for the Township Board
were increased by 3%. Similar adjustments were applied across departments,
including Supervisor, Clerk, and Treasurer. Discussion included the potential
need to establish a Deputy Supervisor position, with no allocation currently
included in the budget.
The election budget was increased to approximately $35,300 in
anticipation of three elections (May, August, and November), including higher
costs due to early voting and multiple ballot styles. Adjustments were made to
election worker fees, postage, supplies, and equipment.
Township Hall IT services were increased, likely in preparation for
cloud-based system transitions. Cemetery maintenance remained at $47,000. Fire
Department payroll was reduced from prior projections to $250,000, aligning
with recent trends while acknowledging variability in call volume and staffing.
Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals budgets were slightly
increased to allow flexibility for anticipated activity. Drain assessments were
adjusted to reflect increased obligations.
The Township reported a positive General Fund position, with a projected
beginning balance of approximately $3.76 million and an ending balance of
approximately $4.02 million.
Review of additional
funds included:
- Fire Millage Fund: Conservative budgeting with
estimated revenues of $400,000 and equipment expenditures of $340,000.
- Road Millage Fund: Budgeted revenue of $375,000
with $512,000 allocated for projects; discussion held regarding renewal of
the millage without increase.
Under Schedule A and B, updates included:
- Firefighter pay proposed at $25 per run, increasing to $50 for calls
exceeding two hours (subject to Board approval).
- Updates to committee appointments, vendor contracts, and mileage
reimbursement rates.
Proposed Salaries reflected a general 3% increase. Discussion included
adjusting the Deputy Treasurer compensation and budget allocation. Holiday pay
for hourly employees was reviewed, with a minimum of six paid federal holidays
and additional days based on observance.
The Board noted the Township remains in a strong financial position but
acknowledged that adjustments may be required throughout the fiscal year as
needs arise.
Trustee Jaworski motioned to
adjourn at 5:33 p.m. Treasurer Ost seconded. Motion carried.
The next meeting will be
March 24, 2026 at 7:00PM.
Submitted by:
Karla Ziesmer
Dundee Township Clerk
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