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Town of Glenville 2011 Strategic Plan

Town of Glenville 2011 Strategic Plan. “A Plan to Continue Success”. Town of Glenville. 2010 Accomplishments. Budget and Finance Cut costs without eliminating services Created Advisory Committee Revamped Communications Economic Development Established new resources

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Town of Glenville 2011 Strategic Plan

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  1. Town of Glenville2011 Strategic Plan “A Plan to Continue Success”

  2. Town of Glenville 2010 Accomplishments Budget and Finance • Cut costs without eliminating services • Created Advisory Committee • Revamped Communications Economic Development • Established new resources • Vacant Building Registry • New businesses in Glenville • Community Events

  3. Town of Glenville 2010 Accomplishments Public Safety • Quality Control • New Training System Operations • Efficiency in Staffing • Researching Payroll system enhancements and automation • Further utilization of document scanning technology

  4. Town of Glenville Where we are

  5. Town of Glenville Where we are

  6. Town of Glenville Where we are *Budgeted number only, see note #2 on next slide

  7. Budget Actuals 2009/10 2009A 2010A 2011B 2010-2011 Wages/FICA $5,787,822 $5,709,148 $5,584,230 -2.2% Health Ins. $1,393,843 $1,436,569 $1,887,754 +31% NYS Ret. $654,427 $681,982 $902,544 +32% Totals $7,836,029 $7,827,699 $8,374,528 +7% Notes: 1. Pay raises included in 2010 figure. 2011 wages will increase $212,000 due to union contract settlement. 2. NYS Retirement – Increase of 62% ERS and 20% Police in 2010 3. Health insurance is over budgeted in 2011 due to health insurance savings achieved in new union contracts. Impact for 2011 – Health insurance savings will help pay for most of wage increase.

  8. Town of Glenville Where we are Contract Negotiations Agreements reached in all inherited outstanding contracts.

  9. Where we are • Cost of Contracts 2009 Highway $26,000 (cash) 2010 CSEA/Other $27,000 2010 Police $51,000 2010 Highway $28,000 Total: $132,000 2011 CSEA/Other $54,000 2011 Police $102,000 2011 Highway $56,000 Total: $212,000 Town of Glenville

  10. Town of Glenville Where we are Contract Negotiations Town received concessions on health insurance. • Co-pay increased from $25 to $30 • Establishment of base plan benefit • Changes to opt-out benefit • Increase in contributions for new employees – 15% • Adoption of pre-tax requirement for health insurance costs

  11. Town of Glenville Where we are Time Warner Contract • Contract ended in 2003 • Pass-through charges discovered • $1 .3 million since 2001 • No new contract until discrepancies are resolved

  12. Town of Glenville Where we are Public Access – Open Stage Media • Residents have no access to Channel 18 (Schenectady) • $5,000 fee for content • Town has moved replay of meetings to Time Warner Channel 17 • Will be streaming from Web site in 2011

  13. Town of Glenville Where we are Scotia and Glenville Police Consolidation • Extensive study and small group meetings • Must make sense for the town • Discussions on further consolidation – Public Works, Code Enforcement, Water Department, Parks

  14. Town of Glenville Where we are Central Dispatch – UCC • Goal should be cost-effectiveness and enhanced services • Current proposal not consistent with NYSTEC “Best Practices” methodology • Varying costs for taxpayers for the exact same service • No business plans or alternate funding comparison plans • Good concept, bad for Glenville

  15. Town of Glenville Looking ahead Planning & Economic Development • Target • Key Bank • New Towne Center building Glenridge Road Project • Utility work in 2011 • Road/bridge construction will take place 2012-2013 • 72-80 day closure of Glenridge Rd in summer of 2013

  16. Town of Glenville 2011 Goals • Fiscal Stability • Forecasting is key – Looking thru to 2017 • Economic Development • Allocate resources that will pay off • Control Labor Costs • Manage contractual obligations while keeping fiscal goals in place • Explore Shared Costs with Neighboring Municipalities

  17. Town of Glenville 2011 Goals BUDGET AND FINANCE Cut Costs • Prioritize projects with Engineering Committee • Continue evaluation within Highway Department to extend life of equipment and resources • Expand leaf pickup with DEC approval • Go Green, Glenville Project: • Demand Response Program • Fixed Pricing Contracts in 2011 • Use our electric generators to sell power back to the grid

  18. Town of Glenville 2011 Goals BUDGET AND FINANCE Improve Efficiency • Explore shared services with village (highway, parks, and police), inter-town, city, and county • More effective budget balancing: • Lower fund balance dependency for 2012 budget by 15% • Zero growth budget (no tax increase) • Performance budgeting tied to metrics

  19. Town of Glenville 2011 Goals BUDGET AND FINANCE Enhance Revenues • Global Foundries spurs business investment • Utilize Parks: • Develop revenue sharing system w/youth clubs • Food Vendor Opportunities • Research“naming rights”

  20. Town of Glenville 2011 Goals ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Enhance Commercial Corridor • “K-Mart Property” • Beautification • Establish Glenville BID • Market opportunities • Continue streamlining site plan process

  21. Town of Glenville 2011 Goals ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Encourage Development • Town Marketing Plan • Goodwill Ambassador • Glenville Business and Technology Park • Expand sidewalk ordinance • Ensure PZC compliance by hosting training sessions • REDI Fund • Empty Space Revitalization Plan (ESRP) • “Developer Packages” to encourage growth

  22. Town of Glenville 2011 Goals ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Build Community Involvement • Promote access to Mohawk River • Weekly Farmer’s Market • Grow Oktoberfest • 5K run/3K Family Fun Walk • Hangar Dance

  23. Town of Glenville 2011 Goals PUBLIC SAFETY Reviewing Policies • One set of General Orders Enhance Dispatch Services • Explore shared services Decrease Crime, Increase Quality of Life • Plain clothes detail • Consolidation with Village

  24. Town of Glenville 2011 Goals OPERATIONS Efficiency in Government • “Responsive Customer Service” approach • Increase functionality of Web site, establish Social Media practices • Cross-train employees • Building, Engineering, Water and Highway support • Three employee committee for Web site maintenance • Develop back-up plan for key employee absences • Properly staff “front-end” of Town Hallfor optimal service

  25. Town of Glenville 2011 Goals OPERATIONS Grant Opportunities • Research different funding opportunities • “Green Grants” Capital Improvement • Interior and Exterior for town buildings

  26. Town of Glenville 2011 Strategic plan QUESTIONS?

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