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MAYOR
Gerald L. Farley
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Phone: (847) 392-6000
Fax: (847) 392-6022
TOO: (847) 392-6064
TRUSTEES
3eorge A. Clowes
Timothy J. Corcoran
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Richard M. Lohrstorfe
Daniel A. Nocchi
Irvana K. Wilks
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VILLAGE CLERK
Carol A. Fields
e of Mount Prospect
VILLAGE MANAGER
Michael E. Janonis
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION
FEBRUARY 24, 1998
The Closed Session was called to order at 10:21 p.m., in the conference room of the
Senior Citizens' Center, 50 South Emerson Street, for the purpose of discussing Property
Acquisition and Personnel. Present at the Closed Session were: Mayor Gerald L. Farley;
Trustees George Clowes, Timothy Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Richard Lohrstorfer, Daniel
Nocchi and Irvana Wilks. Also present were: Village Manager Michael Janonis and
Assistant Village Manager David Strahl.
The Board reviewed draft Closed Session Minutes for February 3, 1998. The consensus
among Board members was that the Minutes were an accurate reflection of what had
transpired at the meeting. Mayor Farley indicated that the Village Board would formally
adopt these Minutes in open session.
Property Acquisition
Village Manager Michael Janonis reported that there was still no signed contract with the
Franceks for the purchase of the Two-Ten East Northwest Highway properties. It was
unclear what was the most recent hold up. Mr. Janonis indicated that the Franceks had
expressed concern that the Village would drag its feet during the environmental review of
the property and had asked for a 30-day window. Mr. Janonis indicated that we had
agreed to their request. Mr. Janonis stated that the Village's Attorney Bill Ryan was
informing the Franceks through their attorney that if there was no signed contract by
Tuesday, March 3, the Village would again consider condemnation proceedings. The
Village Board concurred with this approach.
Mr. Janonis confirmed that there would be a Closed Session meeting with the principals
of Northwest Electric on Monday, March 2, at 6:00 p.m., for the purposes of discussing the
potential for acquiring the Northwest Electric site. It was the consensus of Board members
that the focus of the discussion should be on the present Redevelopment Plan as opposed
to rehashing old history. Mr. Janonis indicated that he would be getting Board members
some background information on Northwest Electric in their weekend package.
Personnel
Mr. Janonis indicated that he would like to permanently appoint Acting Fire Chief Michael
Figolah to the position of Fire Chief. Mr. Janonis was seeking the concurrence of the
Village Board in this action. Mr. Janonis indicated that over the last four months,
Mr. Figolah had performed to expectations with regard to budgeting, operations and
personnel management. Mr. Figolah has been well received by senior management and
was held in high regard by members of the Fire Department. After discussion, the Village
Board unanimously concurred with Mr. Janonis' proposed action. Mr. Janonis indicated
that he would arrange for Chief Figolah to be sworn in as soon as practicable.
There was no other business conducted in Closed Session and on a Motion by Trustee
Hoefert and Seconded by Trustee Wilks, the Village Board convened into Open Session
on a unanimous vote by those Board members present at 10:37 p.m.
The Closed Session Minutes of February 3, 1998 were formally adopted.
There was no other business undertaken by the Village Board and the regular Board
meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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