HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/08/1988 COW MinutesMINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MARCH 8, 1988
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Present at the meeting were: Mayor
Carolyn H. Krause; Trustees Ralph Arthur, Gerald Farley, Leo Floros, Norma
Murauskis, George Van Geern and Theodore Wattenberg. Also present at the
meeting were: Village Manager John Fulton Dixon, Assistant Village Manager
Michael Janonis, Director of Finance David Jepson, Human Services Administrator
Nancy Morgan, Assistant Human Services Administrator Jan Abernethy, Village
Nurse Peggy Florey, Employment Counselor Joyce Skurla, Case Worker Gabriella
Minnhaar-Tomatis, Secretary Judy Fell and Human Services Interns Shelia Clancy
and Barbara Sarasson,, Fire Chief Edward Cavello, Deputy Fire Chiefs Del Ulrelch
and Lonnie Jackson, Administrative Aide Paul Watkins* Police Chief Ronald Pavlock,
Deputy Police Chiefs Thomas Daley and Ron Richardson and Assistant to the
Village Manager --Special Projects Michael Steklac. Also present were three persons
from the print media.
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The Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 23, 198 8 were
accepted and filed.
1,11, CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
There being no citizens present at the meeting desiring to discuss any matter not
on the Agenda, the Committee of the Whole moved on to the next item of
business.
IVe HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION 1988-1989 BUDGET
Human Services Administrator Nancy Morgan presented the budget for the Human
Services Division. The Human Services Division acts as a support service for the
Villagd •e's manly' se�n,ior citizens analso for those •other •Village residents in need of
social service assi"stance,. The proposed 1988-1989 budget of $204,600 is $11,830
higher than th 'e, '[9,18" 7-1988 budget of $192,770. The increase is due largely to the
replacement of a part-time Social Worker position with a full-time position., The
Social Worker's clientele consists of needy single -parent families, senior citizens,
intact families, disabled and abused individuals and families that need ' housing. The
So cial Worker coordinates the resources of the Church Council, Salvation Army and
private donations.
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Committee discussion revolved around the free blood pressure testing offered at
Village Hall. Trustee Farley was concerne'd th'al,t persons who cou,ld affOr'd to go
elsewhere to have their blood pressure Checked, were taking adyantoge of this
service. Trustee Arthur supported the free blood pressure checks, 4,4 a health -
service to the community as a protection against heart attacks and strokes.
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Trustee Wattenberg, encouraged establishing standards to determine need. He called
for senior citizens to donate to the Senior Center building, perhaps, to spend
between $25 to $50 per year. Trustee Wattenberg, also advocated establishing a
needs standard for cab users.
A number of the Trustees indicated support for establishing needs standards for the
delivery of service.
The Committee accepted the Human Services Budget subject to final debate,
Village Manager John Fulton Dixon asked the Committee for direction on the
employment of a full-time Case Worker. The consensus of the Committee was that
the Village should proceed to advertise and hire a full-time Case Worker in the
Human Services Division,
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Fire' 'Chief Uward Cavello presented the proposed 1988-1989 Fire Department
Budget. The Bud
'get, of $3,933,0510 reflects a 5.3% increase over the 1987-1988
Budget of $x,736,485. The increase can be attributed to a stepped-up schedule for
replacing outdated capital equipment. Included in the 1988-1989 Budget are the
replacement of a fire pumper, an ambulance, the Chief's car and an 'Installment
payment on the fire pumper purchased in 1987 as well as approximately $100,000 in
other equipment.
Fire Department maintains a minimum staffing of 16 Firefighters, Paramedics and
Officers on a 24-hour basis to man three fire stations situated throughout the
Village. - The Pepartment also maintains an acti've hazardous material handling
program in conjunction with its monitoring of the petroleum tank farm located at
the southern, edge of the Village,,
The Inspectional Services Division is responsible for the issuance of building permits
and enforcement of all building, electrical, plumbing, housing, sign and health codes.
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Included are regular inspection programs, fire inspections, health inspections and the
m i aintenance of, buildingand 'inspection records. The level of construction activity
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in Mount', Pros 'pect has increased dramatically over the last several years with the
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bus test year of record. The valuation of construction permits in
1985-1986 exceed the total of the four previous years combined. Activity in the
1987-1988 fiscal year has continued at the 1985-1986 pace and prospects for
1988-1989 indicate an even higher level of activity.
Trustee Murauskis questioned the need for replacing the Chieffs, car,, Fire Chief
Cavello responded that his car was a 1984 car with 30,000 miles. The car would
be replacing a vehicle in the Fire Prevention Bureau that has over 80,000 miles on
it.
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Trustee Wattenberg questioned whether false alarms were, a, problern in the Village
and he also mentioned that he had heard praise of the Code, Enforcternent , Division
from a building manager on the south side of, the V111age,# Chief' Ca've,llo, responded
that false alarms are always a problem due to alarm systems*
rttt f o r hi reback and callback overtime in the
Tus;ee, F,loros qu,, ,stion,edl he Bud e
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Departm,ent# Chief Cavello responded� that overtime is varied by injuries to
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fighters has, been c-om,pleted. T,ra,,ining requires that the Firefighters be paid
overtime accord"ting -,o 'FLSA, reg,ul"at", , "ions. Trustee Floros also questioned the
'Ins iieitti n, erv`Ces Division. Chief Cavello indicated that
overti[me budget in, the'' p , * 6 'a 1 'S , '1 0,
education overtime which includes
the 1, ne, Jil'tem was, placed in there,, for p u 611 c,
f-d,ut,y hours, go to various pu,bfic
ove,rtim'e, paid, to Firefighters who, on their ot
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safety*, Other overt'jime I It, n the lnspec,flional Services Division is used for illegal
ump ti 5 :urday overtime for Inspectors.
spump inslpec,onsk 'as well as zat,
Trustee Van Geern questioned the chart on page 63 of the Fire Department's
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nnual Report indicating number of inspections and compliance with inspections in
the Inspectional Services Division*
Trustee Floros questioned the number of complaints received by the Code Enforce-
ment Bureau. Chief Cavello responded that "Complaints" was probably the wrong
term. In the future, complaints are being reclassified as "Service Requests-"
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Trustee Farley requested 'Information on the,, ,replacement o tells car and
asked which vehicle the Chief's car would reptace',- Ch1lef Cavello, responded, tfiat,
502 would be the vehicle that could be replaced by the ,r hale of a ,new vehlict'e.
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Trustee Farley also requested Information on t"he replacem�eht of a_,Irobf, I on ,a Code,
Enforcement vehicle. It was Indicated that, troof needed to be repi,aced due to
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severe rust damage and that the roof was replaced in-house.
It was the consensus of the Committee to proceed with the Fire Department
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We POLICE DEPARTMENT 1,999-1999 BUDGET
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The increase in the Contractual Services category can be attributed primarily to
increases in three accounts; Employment Testing, Training and DUI Chemical Tests.
The Budget amount for employment testing was raised in anticipation of the Board
of Fire and Police Commissioners conduct"ing Doth Police recruit and Sergeant tests
to replace iii ng eligibility lists. Fun ,Os' allocated for training were increase to
realize a compirehensive career path training program for Department personnel as
well as to meet the increasingly complex requirements of professional law enforce-
ment. The increase in the DUI Chemical Tests account is due to laboratory
analysis rate schedule increases.,
Chief Pavlock presented a number of future issues that would have to be
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by the Village Board including an increase n Police Department staffing
and possible participation in the Northern Illinois Crime Lab.
Trustee Van Deem recommended that the issues brought up in Chief Pavlock's
presentation should be placed up for discussion at future Committee of the Whole
meetings,.
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Trustee Wattenberg recommended that the Police Department expand its Crime
Prevention Officers' duties to 'Include reporting on Court statistical information,
continuances, etc. Trustee Wattenberg also recomm ' end ' e0 that the Village stop
conducting on -scene investigations of minor accidents or lotider-benders,
Trustee Floros requested information on the overtime Budget for the Police
Department. He commented that the purpose of hiring additional Officers in past
budgets has been to reduce overtime. Chief Pavlock responded that the increase in
the overtime was due to the negotiated changes in the hourly rate for Police
Of f icers. He also commented that the new contract with the Police Officers
includes a three hour minimum for Court appearances, The increase in the
tivertime is offset partially by a provision in the Contract for compensatory time.,
Trustee Floros asked about the incentive pay for Officers 'Indicated on page seven
*f the Annual Report. Incentive Pay is a negotiated 'Item with the Police Officers
to compensate them for specialized skills.
Trustee Van Geem requested Information about the line item called, "Contractual
Services -Other," on page 74 of the Budget. Chief Pavlock indicated that the Other
Services indicated was not an attempt to hide any service but to group smaller
expenditures. The category covers civilian hiring testing as well as a $4,000
expenditure for one-half of the accreditation fee which is due this year. Trustee
Van Geern also questioned the use of the line item for Other Supplies on page 75
of the Budget. Chief Pavlock promised to provide the Trustees with a breakdown
of the proposed budgeted 'Items in those categories.
Trustee Van deem questioned how the Village could project a tougher image against
drunk drivers in our community.
It was the consensus of the Committee to proceed With the Police Department
Budget.
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Trustee Floros indicated that the Finance Commission was to provide individual
reM orts on the entire Budget. Finance Director David Jepson indicated that the
'lable for its next meeting.
Committee would have those reports aval
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There being no other business to: be conducted by the Committee of the Whole, the
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meeting was adjou,rned for the purpose of going into Executive Session to discuss
collective,, bargaf,;',n,,i,jn1g and personnel at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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MICHAEL Jo STEKLAC
Assistant to the Village Manager.
Special Projects
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