HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 05/27/1997 - RELOCATE WARNING SIREN/LIVE BROADCAST OF MEETINGS/FIRE STA CONSTRUCT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
5/27/97
9:50 P.M.
Chernick Conference Room
Present: C. Johnson, Village President
N. Czarnik, Village Trustee
B. Dill, Village Trustee
P. Feichter, Village Trustee
S. Lissner, Village Trustee
J. Petri Village Trustee
C. Prochno, Village Trustee
Absent: None
Staff: G. Parrin, Village Manager
R. Rummel, Assistant Village Manager
S. Niehaus, Assistant to Village Manager
G. Riddle, Deputy Fire Chief
Reporters: M. Munz, Elk Grove Times
J. Davis, Daily Herald
K. Womer, Chicago Tribune
RELOCATION OF O TPDOOR WARNING TR .N
It was the consensus of the Committee to have the outdoor
warning siren relocated to the existing landscape area in the
northwest corner of the Municipal Complex parking lot. In
addition, the Fire Department was asked to look at other
potential uses for the pole, including parking light use.
R E •O ATTON OF AT . •TT . D SH
The consensus of the Committee was to have staff prepare a
plat of survey indicating the location and type of screening for
the proposed satellite disk.
LIVE BROADCAST OF MEETINGS
The consensus of the Committee was to have staff work with
Channel 6 to arrange for live broadcasts of regularly scheduled
Village Board meetings and to provide funds in the amount of
$1, 112.50 (50* split with the Park District) paid from the top of
the cable franchise fees to purchase the necessary equipment.
FIRE STATIOU CONSTRUCTION
The consensus of the Committee was as follows:
• to concur with the recommendation of the Capital
Improvements Committee to proceed with Design #1, with the
inclusion of a gabled roof;
• to have the Fire Department research the possibility of
soundproofing the building from aircraft noise; and
• to have the Fire Department research all technological
advancements which may provide potential long-term monetary
savings to the Village.
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It was the consensus of the Committee to adopt an ordinance
at the June 10, 1997 Village Board meeting which would amend the
Engineering & Community Development staff as follows:
• to create the full-time position of Permits Technician; and,
• to upgrade one Senior Clerk position from part-time to full-
time.
MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVTTIES
It was the consensus of the Committee to contact the Elk
Grove VFW to ask if they would be interested in sponsoring a
Memorial Day Activity.
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
c: President & Board of Trustees, Village Manager, Assistant
Village Manager, Assistant to the Manager, Village Clerk
Village Attorney, Department Heads