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Committee members were assigned tasks: prepare historical capital and operating cost breakdowns, estimate day‑to‑day operating costs, and draft revenue scenarios for standalone village EMS versus joint or merged regional arrangements. The committee discussed valuation approaches for EMS district assets: using historical costs (what jurisdictions originally paid), replacement-cost appraisal, or a market-based appraisal. Several members recommended obtaining an appraisal agreeable to all jurisdictions if a shared valuation is needed; others suggested presenting multiple valuation methods in the report.

Members discussed the revenue-allocation methods used in existing EMS/fire districts: some jurisdictions allocate costs using assessed or equalized property value; others base allocations more directly on population or households. Committee members noted that assessed value and equalized value differ across jurisdictions and that state equalized value provides a consistent basis used by many fire districts; however, several members argued EMS is a people-centered service and questioned whether population-based allocation might be more equitable.

The group reviewed potential grant sources: feasibility-study grants for merger planning and other state grants. Staff noted certain state grant funds must be kept in separate accounts and only used for specified purchases; the committee also referenced an approximately $34,000 pass-through grant account for EMS in the bills packet (staff said that grant funds are tracked separately and spent per grant terms).

Assignments were confirmed: members will develop written inputs (background, revenue and expense scenarios, staffing/impact on village staff) for the May meeting so staff can assemble a written report and a set of options for the committee to review. No final policy decision was made; the May meeting will serve as the committee’s primary review and consolidation meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04.02.2025 Finance Advisory & Enhancement Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The committee scheduled a May 7 meeting to serve as a focused session on the financial analysis of EMS service options and asked members to submit written inputs on costs, valuation and revenue-allocation methods.","taxTitle","Village of Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin","taxId",74013,"location","Wisconsin","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6087815,"Committee flags unusual water/sewer charges; asks staff to check well energy and usage",180,954000,1134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2887999-695c6d8ebc584b91045a11f8a0bd9eb6&start=954&end=1134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2887999-695c6d8ebc584b91045a11f8a0bd9eb6/thumbnail_954000.jpg","/articles/6087815/Wisconsin/Committee-flags-unusual-watersewer-charges-asks-staff-to-check-well-energy-and-usage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087815-3f4a68acacc2418568451e62c569e596/orig.mp4?Expires=1770898255&Signature=lxUDgvPdJdQH3Ge9l2eQ8DXbjaKln4Iwq4TIG3IuONKegnvSjtDD0gyD6caCkeMqYNX5NhBXrQ4Ldg5uIQCLOF4LXOilYlV9qMs4FRhzIdUAVqHDbmSOQ4s3AjjBZaAKHE3xWVJpRQbv6Df7cHtsWgqWOkAxZzGAR8N5V5nWYEW5g2AbZ7WakGMrsfGM~y38HWFCG4i2bduXPksq1Cv-PnAoqLHPVIRFghLriVrvA3rJT4xhJW5WKCL~hDUvJoA26pGsCD~6CHYqppoxT7buwqV80elvgXggg6nXJ-8GHeSik2pQJqbbVJqEdJw9QAns78AYT4Er-AiQbkbSWdPEzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members reviewing the bills packet flagged a large discrepancy in water utility charges between Well 2 and Well 3 and asked staff to investigate.

The packet showed Well 2 billed at a considerably higher energy/utility cost for the billing period while Well 3 showed substantially lower costs. Staff said Well 3 has recent equipment and control upgrades (variable frequency drives and SCADA communications) and that Well 2 had an older installation, which likely explains some differences; staff agreed to pull electrical-usage data and meter/pumping volumes for the relevant billing period (the packet covered the prior month’s billing).

Members also examined fixed-meter minimums (for the closed pool meter) and a voided check in the packet that reflected a credit netted against an outstanding invoice for fire-hydrant work. Staff explained the voided check accompanied a netting of a credit from a third party against an invoice and that the invoice expense remains on the books even though payment was netted.

No formal action was taken; staff agreed to report back with electrical usage and pumping volume data and to check the timing and scope of recent capital work on the wells.","Members identified a large discrepancy between energy/utility charges for the village wells and asked staff to investigate pumping volumes, recent upgrades (including SCADA) and billing months corresponding to the invoice.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6087820,"Committee probes recurring small purchases, requests budget summaries and quarterly reports",127,164000,291000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2887999-695c6d8ebc584b91045a11f8a0bd9eb6&start=164&end=291","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2887999-695c6d8ebc584b91045a11f8a0bd9eb6/thumbnail_164000.jpg","/articles/6087820/Wisconsin/Committee-probes-recurring-small-purchases-requests-budget-summaries-and-quarterly-reports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087820-8eba7ff4e6f206e83a6e351706a6e30b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770898255&Signature=CPXrTR50VLTYI-x8GLYbsk7kEeOcCnGmAYWezvQ81AFmLa7YwnZDtC8UDIqAb2JNQW-AsFEc1TnG7wiv37e6aTikOFXtyLKaz6Gz9Vk~rs1E388M8m7QFCR7B3AIIC5F-Lee5MRvqUPj62bkeyBn3uy5gPZV6frnZtWz4CTlX-vYaoUNqRbxTFfs6ZA0q-jAZJB4cC0KWJ3kDWDdfYzJkzLcz8iPPhBBPap0mwSUNyK07ws6b3q2AwNLisiGzSYe8j9ZJNbBXcRE9yUzK5JU0HMjryXzPVN-PgaFqBGfiozaK3ohPW9fYBfrY19s0LXjGFhOHvI1MsU-F0fNXHdyuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Village of Cross Plains Finance Advisory & Enhancement Committee reviewed the packet purchase list and raised questions about recurring small charges and how those expenses are coded in the general ledger.

A committee member pointed to repeated line items on the spending list for personal earplugs ordered through Public Works and reimbursed by the individual; staff explained the purchases are routed through a receivable (GL) account and cleared when the staff member reimburses the village. Committee members requested the budget number and explanation in future packets to avoid recurring questions.

Committee members discussed how the GL number structure works (fund–department–account) and asked staff to provide a short summary plus supporting detail for new members. The group asked that quarterly budget summaries be distributed to the committee so members can more easily track how expenditures compare to the portion of the fiscal year elapsed (for example, percent of budget spent versus percent of year elapsed).

Members also queried whether detailed purchase reports in packet materials are subject to public records requests; staff confirmed the reports are public and can be produced under open records. Committee members asked staff to include the regular quarterly summary and budget amendment memos in future packets.

No formal motion was taken on purchases beyond routine review; staff agreed to add explanatory summaries and share quarterly reports with the committee.","Members questioned recurring charges on the spending list (including earplugs ordered for an individual), asked for clearer general ledger coding and requested quarterly budget summaries to monitor ‘burn’ and budget pacing.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6087825,"Finance advisory committee approves March 5 meeting minutes",2441,92000,2533000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2887999-695c6d8ebc584b91045a11f8a0bd9eb6&start=92&end=2533","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2887999-695c6d8ebc584b91045a11f8a0bd9eb6/thumbnail_92000.jpg","/articles/6087825/Wisconsin/Finance-advisory-committee-approves-March-5-meeting-minutes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6087825-1bc3de902d365f1e13a33a3d60747a10/orig.mp4?Expires=1770898255&Signature=nBMdmTCbpnkHitXp2BLyQEVpVZILxelBJyPWg6qzTy4vOIXfQ3V9cvQM03aJWH0guwe0GW9woVej1Tr4KYaFL5Wnb2KCmgvEOtPivg2RpP~MPoXy9RVC5vSxupmxn5X8XpXteOZa2WM6eJCHwl0zVKKyrkFw1AyC1bzBoThuZWgs4wXxOfGQjYJjyk~FyXuGYGVB6oTU9-tbfL8zeVNyQNaWBFNke~ZBew9jbj7xI5w5fTgehr-7jgWnM9XoLbJvz2T6Sn2Yxp2VbGufnLI4d~3zxuvjfoldCNK-7xVn91yf7Z9wzLTbumklXJdEf98lK2hYUx7wVBE9gLSoCoWU3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Cross Plains Finance Advisory & Enhancement Committee voted to approve its March 5, 2025, meeting minutes during its April 2 meeting.

Committee members moved and seconded approval of the March 5 minutes; the committee approved the minutes by voice vote with members saying “aye.” No roll-call vote or individual tallies were recorded in the transcript.

The approval occurred at the start of general business and was followed by discussion of purchasing and budget reporting items. No amendments to the minutes were proposed during the meeting.

The vote was recorded in the meeting packet as an action item and appears as routine approval of prior meeting minutes. No further follow-up or conditions were recorded.","The Village of Cross Plains Finance Advisory & Enhancement Committee voted to approve minutes from its March 5 meeting by voice vote; no recorded roll-call tally was given.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee sets May meeting to focus on EMS financial analysis and valuation options

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