West Newsmagazine 12-13-23

More documents

Recommendations

Info

16 I NEWS I December 13, 2023 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR LEGAL ISSUES NANCY R. MOGAB | OVER 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE We make a difference in people’s lives by finding ways to resolve problems. • Workers Comp – On the Job Injuries • Auto/Truck Accidents • Social Security and Veterans Disability I am thrilled to announce an upcoming event that is poised to transform your approach to aging and health. The event titled "How Not To Age: The Scientific Approach To Getting Healthier As You Get Older" will feature Dr. Michael Greger, acclaimed author and speaker in the fields of nutrition and public health. Event Details: Tuesday, Feb 13, 2024 From 6:00pm - 8:00pm The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63108 Dr. Greger, known for his groundbreaking work in health and nutrition, will share his expertise on longevity and wellness, offering attendees an exclusive look into the latest research and strategies for maintaining health as they age. This event is more than just a gathering; it's a chance to embark on a transformative journey towards a healthier future. Dr. Greger's insights promise to provide attendees with actionable knowledge to enhance their longevity and well-being. HOW NOT TO AGE: AN EVENING WITH BEST SELLING AUTHOR DR. GREGER BY: DR. BETH TEMPLIN, PT, DPT, GCS GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST 130 S. Bemiston | Clayton, MO 63105 314-884-7502 | nmogab@chgolaw.com chgolaw.com/attorneys/nancy-mogab Experience • Value • Integrity ITicket Options: General Admission ($40) Standard Admission ($65): Includes a copy of Dr. Greger's book, "How Not To Age." Premium Admission ($100): Offers preferred seating, a signed copy of the book, a chance to win luxury transportation to the event, and an exclusive Private Cooking Class with Caryn Dugan of The Center for Plant-Based Living. Tickets Are Selling Fast! Interested individuals are urged to secure their tickets promptly, as they are quickly selling out. Tickets can be purchased at STLHowNotToAge.eventbrite.c om or by scanning the QR Code Below. HouseFit 3809 Lemay Ferry Rd. Saint Louis, MO 63125 (314) 939-1377 info@housefitstl.com www.housefitstl.com By JEFFRY GREENBERG Every December, Ballwin and nearly every other municipality establishes the following year’s budget. Due to a variety of unforeseen changes, re-appropriations that revise operating, capital and TDD revenues and expenditures are normally presented to its governing body in November of that same year. At its Nov. 27 meeting, the Ballwin Board of Aldermen unanimously approved those 2023 budget changes submitted by Chief Finance Officer Denise Keller. “The significance of these changes is that they reflect a positive change in the finances of the city for the year,” Keller noted. “Both the general fund and the capital projects fund had budgeted more expenses than revenues for 2023. With the re-appropriations, those shortfalls are reduced by more than half. The remaining deficit budgeted for the general fund is because of a transfer of fund balance reserves to the capital projects fund to pay for police building construction. The capital projects fund has a beginning fund balance that when added to revenues exceeds the expenses, so there is no deficit.” Some of the most noteworthy numbers are as follows: For the operating fund, favorable amendments to the revenue accounts total $3,297,281. Included in this amount are several large one-time revenue sources. The city received proceeds from a class action settlement from Charter Advanced Services for telephone gross receipts amounting to $907,734. This is the total of payments owed from 2005 through 2020. Insurance reimbursements received from April’s storm damage to The Pointe and various roofs as well as expenses incurred during a data security incident total $867,298. Continued higher interest rates increased investment income by about $410,000. Utility gross receipts from all sources increased the @WESTNEWSMAG WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM Ballwin City Council approves 2023 budget adjustments COUNTY COUNCIL, from page 15 of the Ram’s settlement money into public works,” Harder said. “We’ve got to have a constant stream of funding and matching dollars for federal programs. We can get that money from the Ram’s settlement if the Page administration would cut that loose. I hope that cut will be restored through other sources that are not tied to this budget, like the Ram’s money.” Harder expressed frustration that the monthly budget meetings set up by the county council were not as productive as he would have liked. “A lot of this could’ve been averted, in my budget by about $389,000. Water and electric increased the most. Water was impacted by both higher prices and higher usage due to a very dry year. A warm autumn contributed to higher electric receipts. Recreation revenues from memberships, programs and facility admissions increased by $326,933, with the biggest increases being in non-resident greens fees and Pointe memberships. These are offset by a decrease of $129,346 in non-resident daily passes at North Pointe, for which rates were raised this year. Expenditure account amendments increased expenses by $540,021. Personnel expenses were reduced by $457,266, attributable to turnover and vacancies among staff in all departments except administration. While part-time staffing expense in Parks and Recreation was lower than budget because of rain outs and program cancellations. The decrease was higher than anticipated due to the inability to fully staff pools and the city hosting one less week of camp programs. Cost for repairs to facilities after last April’s storm damage increased expenses by $798,901. Also not as much road salt was needed to be purchased in 2023 as was anticipated, realizing a savings of $148,000. For the capital fund, savings from a construction contingency in the new police building budget reduced expenses by $396,234. The net impact of amendments to the capital fund budget is a change from a deficit of $770,844 to a deficit of $254,206. The net impact of amendments to the operating fund budget is a change from a deficit of $4,858,625 to one of $2,101,365. Those numbers include transfers of fund balance to the capital fund. While many cities have changes voted on more than once a year, Ballwin has not had an additional re-appropriation since it purchased the residential lot adjacent to The Pointe approximately six years ago. opinion, if the administration would have worked with the council on creative ways of helping decrease this deficit,” Harder said. “We even formed a special committee and nothing came out of those meetings. We missed a great opportunity to work this out, so now we are right back to where we were a year ago. Our rainy day fund is getting smaller, and has been used for the last ten years or so to fund our budget deficit. If we run out of money, you are going to see some huge cuts. Unlike the federal government we can’t print money. We have to pay our bills.” The county council has until the end of the year to approve its budget. Check online for updates at westnewsmagazine.com.
Left: Associate Medical Director Dr. Lenise Cummings-Vaughn, Administrator Kathy Kelley, and Medical Director Dr. David Carr meet with a resident. To truly lead the way in memory care, It takes a village. A village of expert memory care clinicians. A village of highly-skilled nurses and staff for every stage of dementia—from assisted-living to skilled-nursing care. What’s more, we’ve designed Parc Provence to function as a village— with five levels of care provided in a household setting. Plus a greenhouse, ice cream parlor, library, art gallery, chapel and more, all nestled amongst private pathways and gardens exclusively for residents and their visitors. Put our village to work for your family. Leading the Way in Memory Care 314-542-2500 PARCPROVENCE.COM 605 Coeur de Ville Drive Creve Coeur, MO 63141 Located near the intersection of Olive and I-270 Parc Provence is committed to equal housing opportunity and does not discriminate in housing and services because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Page 1: Vol. 28 No. 24 • December 13, 202
Page 4 and 5: 4 I OPINION I December 13, 2023 WES
Page 6 and 7: 6 I OPINION I December 13, 2023 WES
Page 8 and 9: 8 I NEWS I December 13, 2023 WEST N
Page 10 and 11: 10 I NEWS I December 13, 2023 WEST
Page 12 and 13: Your Time is More Valuable Than Eve
Page 14 and 15: 14 I December 13, 2023 WEST NEWSMAG
Page 19 and 20: FACEBOOK.COM/WESTNEWSMAGAZINE WESTN
Page 25 and 26: Have a MAGICAL Holiday Season Karie
Page 30 and 31: 30 I SPORTS I December 13, 2023 WES
Page 32 and 33: 32 I SPORTS I PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA
Page 36 and 37: 36 I HEALTH I December 13, 2023 WES
Page 40 and 41: 40 I BUSINESS I December 13, 2023 W
Page 44 and 45: 44 I EVENTS I December 13, 2023 WES
Page 48: CELEBRATE WITH US THIS CHRISTMAS! C

West Newsmagazine 12-13-23

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?