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MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 10, 2009 CLOSED MEETING OF THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK
BROOK REVIEWED BY VILLAGE BOARD ON
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Meeting of November 10, 2009 of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order
by President Craig in the Upper Level Conference Room of the Butler Government Center at
9:33 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
The Village Clerk Charlotte Pruss called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: President John Craig, Trustee Stelios Aktipis, Trustee James Carson, Trustee
Mark Moy, Trustee Moin Saiyed, Trustee Gerald Wolin and Trustee Elaine
Zannis
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager David Niemeyer, Village Attorney Mark Sterk and
Assistant Village Manager Blaine Wing
3. TO DISCUSS THE SETTING OF A PRICE FOR SALE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY OWNED
BY THE PUBLIC BODY (2C6)
A. Water Tower Advertising
Village Manager Niemeyer discussed the interest of Starbucks in advertising on the Village
water tower. He inquired of the Board as to their feelings toward this issue as a revenue
source. Discussion ensued regarding beautification measures, the offer of $5,000 monthly,
going out for bid, the locations of the towers and McDonald's Corporation. Discussion ensued
regarding earmarking any funds received from advertising on the water towers for a specific
project such as beautification and not the general fund. President Craig requested a poll to go
out for Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding water tower advertising; consensus to go for RFP.
He then requested a poll regarding that any monies received from this venture would not be
used for operating expenses; consensus to use the monies for a specific purpose. Discussion
regarding advertising the RFP in the newspaper and contacting the Chamber and McDonald's.
4. TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATING MATTERS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC BODY AND
ITS EMPLOYEES OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, OR DELIBERATIONS CONCERNING
SALARY SCHEDULES FOR ONE OR MORE CLASSES OF EMPLOYEES (2C2)
Police Union: Attorney Sterk stated that a final negotiations' meeting is scheduled and, if not
successful, meetings will take place with a federal mediator. He stated that there are only three
issues which remain to be settled: 1. Discipline – continuing with the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners (BFPC) or suspensions being subject to the grievance procedure; 2. Wages; 3.
Health Insurance. Police Chief Tom Sheahan entered the meeting at 9:56 p.m.
Attorney Sterk stated that all the interest arbitration awards have gone the side of the unions in
regard to discipline going to the grievance procedure, so most likely that will happen, but the
Village will want to keep the non-suspension discipline without the right of going to the
grievance procedure. Chief Sheahan stated that he feels the BFPC should retain the control
over discipline. Discussion ensued regarding the decreased sales tax revenue and relation to
wages and health insurance union issues. Attorney Sterk stated that he does not believe that
the union would budge on the discipline unless the financial issues were very favorable to them.
Discussion regarding the union's proposal of 3.25% wage increases and also the potential of
lay-offs. Discussion regarding increasing the union's health insurance contribution. Assistant
Village Manager Wing discussed the interest arbitration awards involving the comparable
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communities. Discussion ensued regarding the budget constraints and economic climate. Chief
Sheahan discussed seniority in relation to lay-offs and using part-time community service
officers. Discussion ensued regarding giving no increases and potential retirement buy-outs.
Discussion ensued regarding police officers taking retirement buy-outs and returning as part-
time community service officers instead of replacing personnel who retired. Discussion ensued
regarding 0% increases at least for first year of contract. The Board agreed to a counter-
proposal of 0% increases for each year, 17.5% contribution to health insurance and retaining
the BFPC for discipline. Attorney Sterk requested that two Board members come to Mediation
on December 3rd and 8th; Trustee Aktipis stated he would attend and Trustee Wolin stated that
he would check his calendar and contact the Village Manager tomorrow.
5.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Aktipis, seconded by Trustee Wolin, to adjourn the Closed Meeting and
Reconvene the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:54 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss