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MAYOR
Gerald L. Farley
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TRUSTEES
Timothy J. Corcoran
Paul Wm. Hoefer!
Richard M. Lohrstorfer
Daniel A. Nocchi
Michaele W. Skowron
Irvana K. Wilks
Phone:
Fax:
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(847) 392-6000
(847) 392-6022
(847) 392-6064
VILLAGE MANAGER
Michael E. Janonis
Village of Mount Prospect
100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
VILLAGE CLERK
Velma W. Lowe
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION
JANUARY 11, 2000
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The Closed Session was convened to discuss Litigation and Personnel at 8:38 p.m.
Present were: Mayor Gerald Farley, Trustees Paul Hoefert, Richard Lohrstorfer,
Michaele Skowron and Irvana Wilks. Trustee Corcoran arrived at 9:04 p.m. Staff
present included: Village Manager Michael Janonis and Assistant Village Manager
David Strahl.
Litigation
Village Manager Janonis stated that the Village Board will likely see an article in the
Daily Herald on January 12 regarding the Martinez Case. He also provided a copy of
an article from the Chicago Tribune dated January 11 regarding the Martinez Case. He
stated the first day of the trial was not that good because all the evidence has been
included even though objections have been made in each instance. The fact that all the
irrelevant information has been included has significantly strengthened the Case at the
Appeal level. The Judge has more or less ignored the rules of evidence in this case.
The second day of the trial, January 11, was better and Martinez's testimony was rather
poor. Another witness for the Plaintiff, Jose Garcia, basically stated that any information
he provided during the deposition is incorrect.
Village Manager Janonis wanted to advise the Board of the status of the trial to date
and stated that he will regularly inform the Board of any significant events relating to the
trial during the trial process.
Mr. Janonis briefed the Board regarding the latest activities of Richard Hendricks. He
provided a draft letter from the Village Attorney putting Mr. Hendricks on notice about
impersonating a public official.
Consensus of the Village Board was to send the letter from the Village Attorney
with a revision citing him if necessary by pointing to the violation of
impersonating a public official.
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Personnel
Village Manager Janonis provided copies of newspaper articles regarding former
Trustee Nocchi's resignation. A copy of a Resolution acknowledging his service is
also included for consideration.
General comments from the Village Board members included the following items:
There was some concern regarding the timing of the articles in the newspapers and a
concern that the papers seemed to have known when the report was to be released.
Apparently, a broadcast e-mail was sent to the area newspapers announcing the Police
Report availability.
Consensus of the Village Board was to consider a Resolution acknowledging Mr.
Nocci's service to the Village at a later time once the pending Court proceedings
are completed.
Mayor Farley stated that his consideration and review of a possible replacement for
Mr. Nocchi are down to two individuals and he has yet to decide which one should be
appointed. He expects to continue to ponder this the rest of the week and hopefully will
advise the Board members of his choice in the near future.
Motion was made to adjourn the Closed Session by Trustee Corcoran and Seconded by
Trustee Skowron. The vote was unanimous. The Closed Session was adjourned at
9:29 p.m.
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DAVID STRAHL
Assistant Village Manager
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