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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. MAYORS REPORT 4/4/06 PROCLAMATION "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" APRIL, 2006 WHEREAS, child abuse is a community problem and finding solutions depends on involvement among people throughout the community; and WHEREAS, approximately 3 million children are reported abused and neglected in this country each year; and WHEREAS, the effects of child abuse are felt by entire communities, and need to be addressed by the entire community; and WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of artnerships created among the courts, social service agencies, schools, religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community; and WHEREAS, all citizens should become more aware of the negative effects of child abuse, and the benefits of its prevention within the community, and should become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, IrvanaK. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim the month of April as "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" in the Village of Mount Prospect, and I call upon all individuals, community agencies, religious organizations, medicalfacilities and businesses to increase their articipation in efforts to prevent child abuse, thereby strengthening the communities in which we live and work. lrvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M Lisa Angell Village Clerk Dated this 4th day of April, 2006 PROCLAMA TION "NA TIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH" APRIL, 2006 WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect finds that decent, safe, and affordable housing is part of the American Dream and a goal of all Illinois residents; and WHEREAS, individuals in the State of Illinois have the right to choose where to live I without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, familial, status, national origin, and/or disability; and WHEREAS, acts of housing discrimination and barriers to equal housing opportunity are repugnant to a common sense of decency and fairness; and WHEREAS, federal and state laws affirm the right of every person to equal housing opportunity; and WHEREAS, fair housing is a positive community good; and WHEREAS, economic stability, community health, and human relations in the state of Illinois are improved by diversity; and WHEREAS, stable, integrated and balanced residential patterns are threatened by discriminatory acts and unlawful housing practices, resulting in segregation of residents and opportunities in our region; and WHEREAS, the talents of grassroots and nonprofit organizations, housing service providers,financial institutions, elected officials, state agencies, and others must be combined to promote and preserve fair housing and equal opportunity. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Irvana K Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim the month of April, 2006 to be UNATIONAL FAIR HOUSING MONTH" in Mount Prospect as an open and inclusive community committed to fair housing, and to promote appropriate activities by private and public entities intended to provide or advocate for equal housing opportunities for all residents and prospective res idents of the Village of Mount Prospect. Irvana K Wilks Mayor ATTEST- M Lisa Angell Village Clerk Dated this 4th day of April 2006 4/4/06 mla ORDINANCE NO AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION 1: That Article IX, entitled "Firemen's Pension Board," of Chapter 5 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect shall be deleted in its entirety, and replaced with a new Article IX, entitled "Firefighters' Pension Board," to be and read as follows: Article IX, FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION BOARD Section 5.901: CREATED. There shall be a Firefighters' Pension Board consisting of five (5) members. Of these members, two (2) shall be appointed by the Village President; two (2) shall be elected from the active participants of the pension fund; and one (1) shall be elected from the beneficiaries of the pension fund. Each member shall serve for three (3) years and elected members shall be selected in the manner provided by law. Officers of the Board shall be elected, hold office and have such authority to act for said Board on such terms and in such manner as said Board may provide and as provided by law. Notwithstanding any provision of this Section to the contrary, the term of office of each member of the Village of Mount Prospect Firemen's Pension Board established on or before the 3rd Monday in April, 2006, shall continue to and terminate on the 3rd Monday in April, 2006, but all incumbent members shall continue to exercise all of the powers and be subject to all of the duties of a member of the Firefighters' Pension Board until all of the new members of the Board take office. Section 5.902: DUTIES OF THE BOARD. It shall be the duty of the members of the Firefighters' Pension Board to manage, invest and control the Firefighters' Pension Fund and all monies pertaining thereto in the manner provided by statute. 1 1. 40 ILCS 5/4-122. SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this _ day of ,2006. Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor M. Lisa Angell, Village Clerk 1\ Mount Prospect Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois ~ INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL JANONIS FINANCE DIRECTOR DAVID ERB FIRE CHIEF MICHAEL FIGOLAH VILLAGE CLERK LISA ANGELL PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER MAURA EL METENNANI FROM: MAYOR IRVANA K. WILKS DATE: MARCH 31, 2006 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION BOARD On July 25, 2005, the Downstate Firefighter Article of the Illinois Pension Code was amended by the Illinois General Assembly to modify the membership of the "Board of Trustees of the Firefighters' Pension Fund." The statute also provides for the termination of the terms of office of the existing 7 -member board and for the election and appointment of a new 5-member board. The existing Board was comprised of the fire chief, village attorney, mayor, village clerk, 2 active firefighters and 1 retired firefighter. Effective April 17, 2006, a newly elected/appointed Board shall consist of two active firefighters elected by their peers, a retired firefighter elected by their peers and two members appointed by the. mayor. The composition of the newly elected/appointed Firefighters' Pension Board mirrors the make-up of the current Police Pension Board. Therefore, I am submitting the following for appointment to the Firefighters' Pension Board for three year terms: Michael J. Figolah Fire Chief 112 East Northwest Highway 0) 874/818-5334 Term to expire April 2009. David O. Erb Finance Director 50 South Emerson Street 0) 847/392-6000 Term to expire April 2008. (Initial two (2) year term.) ~~~ Irvana K. Wilks