HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 27-95 - 4/11/1995 - PROHIBIT SMOKING/VLG BLDGS.RESOLUTION NO. 27-95
A RESOLUTION PROHIBITING SMOKING INSIDE BUILDINGS AND
FACILITIES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
WHEREAS, on February 9, 1993, the Village Board passed and
approved Resolution No. 6-93, which Resolution adopted an amended
smoking policy for Village buildings and facilities; and
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the fact that the amended smoking policy
was more restrictive than previously approved smoking policies, the
President and Board of Trustees retained a concern regarding secondary
smoke inhalation in regard to the health, safety and welfare of all
employees as well as to visitors of municipal buildings and facilities;
and
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Board that a policy further
restricting smoking in all municipal buildings is in the best interest
of the Village, its employees, visitors and invitees and the residents
of the Village; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of those employees who do not smoke, the
Village has committed to reviewing this policy on or about November 1,
1995.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and
DuPage, State of Illinois as follows:
Section 1: That smoking shall be prohibited inside all Village
buildings and facilities, except that smoking shall be permitted in the
following designated areas: Municipal Building lunchroom; Apparatus
floors vented to the outside; pistol firing range; and Fire
Administration lounge. Smoking shall be permitted outside municipal
buildings in such areas as are designated by the Village Manager, but
in no instance shall smoking be permitted at public entrances to
Village buildings and facilities.
Section 2: That the Village Manager be directed to review
available smoking cessation programs through the various Village health
plans or other community programs and provide such information to all
employees.
Section 3: That outside groups utilizing a Village building or
facility are prohibited from smoking in any building or facility, or at
any entrance to the building or facility.
Section 4: That this Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval according to law.
VOTE: AYES: 4 NAYS: 2 ABSENT: 0
PASSED this 11th day of April , 1995.
APPROVED this 11th day of April , 1995.
Dennis J. Gallitano
Village President
ATTEST:
Patricia S. Smith
Village Clerk