HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/09/2010 - Board of Trustees (2)Village of Oak Brook Closed Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 February 9, 2010
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 9, 2010 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 February 9, 2010 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 9:18
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,
Assistant Village Manager Blaine Wing, Acting Finance Director Sharon Dangles, Police Chief
Thomas Sheahan and Larry Y. Bush, Executive Director of IRMA
3.TO CONSIDER LITIGATION, WHEN AN ACTION AGAINST, AFFECTING OR ON BEHALF OF
THE VILLAGE HAS BEEN FILED AND IS PENDING BEFORE A COURT OR
ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL, OR WHEN THE PUBLIC BODY FINDS THAT AN ACTION IS
PROBABLE OR IMMINENT (2C11)
A.Risk Management Discussion
Assistant Village Manager Wing updated the Board on current claims comparing with 2008 and
2009; he stated that the Village is heading in the correct direction with the changes which are
being implemented. He stated that two of the eleven pending workers' compensation cases are
ready for settlement and explained the particulars of those two cases. Mr. Larry Bush, from
IRMA, discussed the workers' compensation claims. Assistant Village Manager Wing stated
that he is looking for direction from the Board regarding settlement of the two claims; one being
$32,000+ and the other $25,000. Mr. Bush discussed a pending claim which they will be
fighting. Consensus from the Board to settle the two claims mentioned above.
Mr. Bush exited the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
B.Stevens v. Oak Brook
Village Attorney Sterk discussed the Anthony Stevens' case and explained that it involves a
dispute regarding IMRF contributions; he stated that he had filed a Motion to Dismiss, which
was denied on the basis that Judge stated that he did not have enough facts to make a
determination. Village Attorney Sterk stated that he had filed a pleading stating the statute of
limitations had passed since Mr. Stevens was eligible for IMRF in 1980; he stated that the
Judge has not ruled on that motion. Village Attorney Sterk stated that he has now asked for an
interlocutory appeal and provided the Board with calculations from IMRF, which represents
approximately $17,000 per year or a lump sum of approximately $218,000. Consensus to
continue with the litigation.
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)
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A. Police Union Negotiations
Chief Sheahan entered the room at 9:40 p.m.
Assistant Village Manager Wing updated the Board on negotiations; he stated that he met with
the union representatives and the majority of the membership is willing to agree to the Village's
offer, but asked for one of the following four items: 1. to hold off on the merit decrease for a
year; 2. to hold off on the employee insurance contribution increases; 3. to extend the no lay-
offs' period by two months; and 4. to receive a one-time signing bonus of $100.00 for each of
the union members. Discussion ensued regarding these requests and the issues around the
insurance issue. Majority of the Board agreed to negotiate the contract with the option of
extending the lay-off period by two months.
Chief Sheahan exited the meeting at 10:04 p.m.
5. TO DISCUSS MINUTES OF MEETINGS LAWFULLY CLOSED UNDER THE OPEN
MEETINGS ACT, WHETHER FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVAL BY THE BODY OF THE
MINUTES, OR FOR SEMI-ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE MINUTES AS REQUIRED BY THE
OPEN MEETINGS ACT (2C21)
A. Closed Meeting Minutes of June 23, 2009
B. Closed Meeting Minutes of July 20, 2009
C. Closed Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2009
D. Closed Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2009
Discussion ensued regarding reasons for redactions, etc.
6. TO CONSIDER THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE,
PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR
LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING TESTIMONY ON A
COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR AGAINST
LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY (2C1).
Discussion ensued regarding prevention of abuse of overtime in the Fire Department.
A. Finance Director Position
Acting Finance Director Sharon Dangles entered the room at 10:24 p.m.
Interview of Acting Finance Director Dangles for consideration to be appointed to Finance
Director was conducted. Consensus to appoint her to Finance Director and agreement on her
salary increase.
Discussion regarding President Craig not being available for the next meeting. Agreement to
cancel the next meeting.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Saiyed, seconded by Trustee Wolin, to adjourn the Closed Meeting and
Reconvene the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
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The meeting adjourned at 10:47 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk