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The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. Those present included Chairman Charles Bennett and
Commissioners Wayne Gardner, Vince Grochocinski, John Kellerhals, Tom Pekras and Ann Smilanic.
Also present were Village Manager Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl, Director of
Community Development Bill Cooney, Deputy Director of Community Development Ellen Divita,
Building Coordinator Bill Schroeder, Environmental Health Coordinator Bob Roels, Chief of Police
Richard Eddington, Deputy Chief of Police Administration Mike Semkiu, Deputy Chief of Police
Operations John Dahlberg (arrived at 7:30), Fire Chief Mike Figolah (arrived at 8:10) Deputy Chief of
Fire John Malcolm (arrived at 8:10), Director of Finance David Erb, Deputy Director of Finance Carol
Widmer (arrived at 7:25) and Finance Administrative Assistant Lisa Burkemper. Daily Herald reporter
Steve Zalusky arrived at 7:05.
II. AM
PPROVAL OF INUTES
The minutes of the meeting of October 25, 2006 were distributed, but due to lack of review time,
Chairman Bennett postponed approval until the next meeting.
Commissioner Tom Pekras motioned to approve the minutes of October 19, 2006. Commissioner Vince
Grochocinski seconded the motion and the minutes were accepted as presented.
III.RP2007VB
EVIEW OF THE ROPOSED ILLAGE UDGET
Community Development
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Director of Community Development Bill Cooney outlined several the departments 2006
accomplishments. Mr. Cooney also discussed a few objectives for 2007 which included the continuation
of the downtown revitalization in Sub Area 1 and Central Plaza. Two new positions are being requested
for 2007 in the Community Development Department. They are the property maintenance inspector
(sidewalk inspector) and a staff member for the Crime Free Housing program. The division of Planning is
working towards completing the Comprehensive Plan and updating village zoning regulations.
Commissioner Wayne Gardner asked how the sidewalk inspection program worked. Mr. Cooney stated
that the inspector will focus on neighborhoods in areas throughout the village and would inspect homes
for property maintenance issues.
Commissioner John Kellerhals asked what the focus is of the nuisance abatement program.
Environmental Health Coordinator Bob Roels stated that the village has a guide we have adopted that
addresses visual problems, general deterioration, fences, swimming pools etc. that negatively impact the
neighborhood. Mr. Roels added that the idea is to move from a complaint basis program to a pro-active
program.
Police Department
Chief Eddington stated the total department budget shows an increase of $687,292 from the 2006 budget.
Chief Eddington further outlined several the 2006 accomplishments and 2007 objectives for the
department.
Several commission members express their concerns with the length of time it is taking to implement the
traffic unit. Chief Eddington stated that by July 2007 the program should be running more efficiently and
that it was previously mentioned that the program would need to evolve slowly.
There was a lengthy discussion on the proposed crime free housing program. Chief Eddington outlined
the three phases of the program. Phase one involves management training and the expansion of the
landlord tenant licensing program. Phase two involves a rental property survey by the Police Department
and Phase three involves community awareness. Items that would need to be accomplished would
include village code amendments, filling of staff positions, verifying additional rental units and expanding
the current database of properties and measuring and creating benchmark data for program goals.
Fire Department Discussion Regarding the Proposed Part Time Disaster Management Position
Fire Chief Mike Figolah outlined what the department needs to do in order to keep up with the terrorist
issues, disaster management and various other threats. The need to keep pace is related to new policies,
new guidelines, additional training requirements and compliance with the National Incident Management
Systems.
Information Technology Discussion Regarding the Proposed Full Time Staff Addition
Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl outlined the information provided to the commission members
about the need for an additional IT person. Mr. Strahl stated that the IT division does not have the
programs
opportunity to look ahead with technology and various because they are so involved with the
day to day operations.
IV. C’R
HAIRMANS EPORT
Chairman Charles Bennett advised that the commission would be meeting Wednesday, November 8,
2006 to discuss their recommendations to the board.
V. FD’R
INANCE IRECTORS EPORT
There was nothing to report.
VI. OB
THER USINESS
There was nothing to report.
VII.NM:N8,2006
EXT EETING OVEMBER
Commissioner John Kellerhals motioned to adjourn which Commissioner Vince Grochocinski seconded.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:48 p.m. The next meeting will be November 8, 2006.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Burkemper
Administrative Assistant
Finance Department
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