HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/15/2000 CS minutes
MAYOR
Gerald L. Farley
Phone:
Fax:
TOO:
(847) 392-6000
(847) 392-6022
(847) 392-6064
TRUSTEES
Timothy J. Corcoran
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Richard M. Lohrstorfer
Dennis G. Prikkel
Michaele W. Skowron
Irvana K. Wilks
VILLAGE CLERK
Velma W. Lowe
Village of Mount Prospect
100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
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VILLAGE MANAGER
Michael E. Janonis
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION
FEBRUARY 15, 2000
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The Closed Session was convened in the Senior Center Conference Room at 9:40 p.m. to discuss
Litigation. Present were: Mayor Gerald L. Farley; Trustees Paul Hoefert, Richard Lohrstorfer, Dennis
Prikkel, Michaele Skowron and Irvana Wilks. Absent from the Closed Session was Trustee Timothy
Corcoran. Staff present included: Village Manager Michael Janonis and Village Attorney Everette Hill.
Litigation
Village Manager Michael Janonis provided Board members with an update on settlement discussions
being conducted through the auspices of Judge Pallmeyer. Mr. Janonis indicated that there was little
movement between the two parties. A considerable amount of time was spent educating the Judge about
the intricacies of insurance coverage for all three of the pending cases.
Village Attorney Everette Hill briefed Board members regarding discussions with the insurance
company on the circumstances under which they would agree to extend coverage. The insurance
company was trying to limit its overall exposure and, as such, was willing to make more money available
for the settlement of all three pending cases than they would if the Village continued to pursue a full
defense of same.
Village Attorney Everette Hill reviewed with Board members the recent filing of the Class Action
Lawsuit. He covered the mechanics of a Class Action and there was considerable discussion regarding
how defense of the case would be conducted.
Village Manager Janonis apprised the Board that it was the consensus of opinion among the team of
lawyers that a full-blown independent investigation was not necessary at the present time. It was noted
that depending the circumstances surrounding the Department of Justice inquiry and proceedings in the
Class Action Suit, the Village Board might find it in the best interest of the Village to call for an
independent investigation at a future time.
Village Board members directed the Village Attorney and Manager to keep them closely apprised of any
continuing developments in the proceedings.
Motion made by Trustee Skowron and Seconded by Trustee Hoefert to move into open session.
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