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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 03/10/1987 - MINUTES COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE March 10, 1987 7 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Zettek, Village President Michael Tosto, Village Trustee Edward Hauser, Village Trustee James Petri, Village Trustee Joseph Bosslet, Village Trustee Dennis Gallitano, Village Trustee Ronald Chernick, Village Trustee (7:20) MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Charles Willis, Village Manager Gary Parrin, Assistant Village Manager Robin Weaver, Administrative Assistant Alan Boffice, village Engineer Mel Mack, Commander, Police Dept. George Coney, Director of Finance (7:10) George Knickerbocker, Village Attorney (7:20) RESIDENCY WAIVER Members discussed a request from a current police officer for a 2-mile waiver to the residency requirement of 15 miles. Following discussion a majority was in favor of granting the request. The Village Manager stated that he would place the request under New Business on the Village Board meeting Agenda. I-290 Interchange - Lindt Letter Members endorsed the truck prohibition suggestion made by a resident in a letter with respect to the proposed interchange at I-290 and Biesterfield Road. LEAP BURNING Members agreed that leaf burning should be prohibited on both private and public property within the Village. The Attorney is to prepare an ordinance for the prohibition of leaf burning. INDUSTRIAL SIDEWALKS The Board deferred to the Public Works Director the selection of sidewalk to be considered in the worst condition, necessitating replacement. The Director is to prepare a cost estimate for the sidewalk recommended for replacment. RECORDED TELEPHONIC MESSAGES Members reviewed the use of recorded telephonic messages for the collection of unpaid tickets. Members agreed to the use with two changes: 1) Begin the message with the statement, "If payment has been made, the following message may be disregarded", and 2) finish the message with "Thank You". -2- ANNUAL EMPLOYEE PICNIC Members agreed to poll employees to determine their preference for either Pirates' Cove or Busse Woods. SENIOR DISCOUNT ON WATER/SEWER CHARGES Members reviewed a resident's letter which requested a senior citizen discount on water/sewer charges. Consensus was not to offer a discount. CITIZENS UTILITY BOARD (C.U.B.) Members agreed to adopt, at a future village Board meeting, a resolution requested by the Citizens Utility Board. The resolution opposes Commonwealth Edison's proposed rate increase. HONORARIUM The Board concurred with offering a $750 Honorarium to Gary Buczkowski for preparing the Municipal Complex landscaping plan. Willis will bring the matter up under New Business for Board action. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST The reporter for the Daily Herald newspaper had filed a request for copies of memoranda by the Village Manager regarding wage, salary and step plan recommendations to the Village Board. The Village Attorney advised the members that internal memoranda used for discussion purposes are areas specifically not required to be released under the Freedom of Information Act until and unless they are specifically referred to during adoption of a plan. The reporter was verbally informed of the Village Attorney's opinion. 1981 Girls H.S. Basketball Champions President zettek noted that two of the signs indicating Elk Grove Village as the home of the 1981 Girls High School State Basketball Champions are missing. As the winning season occurred six years ago, he recommended removing the signs, distributing some to specific persons who have requested them and releasing the remainder to the high school for distribution. The Board concurred. SLAYER Members noted graffiti and groups of youths proclaiming "Slayer". SMOKING POLICY Members discussed the Staff recommendation for a smoking policy for the Municipal Complex. Debate centered on whether or not there should be designated smoking sections in meeting rooms, conference -3- rooms and classrooms, or a complete smoking prohibition in those areas. Consensus was to change the recommended policy to read: "Smoking is prohibited in meeting rooms, conference rooms and classrooms." ADJOURNMENT: 8:10 p.m. c: President and Board of Trustees Village Manager Assistant Village Manager Administrative Assistant All Department Heads Personnel Officer Village Attorney