HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 02/22/2011 - Board of Trustees (2)Village of Oak Brook Regular Closed Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 February 22, 2011
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 22, 2011 REGULAR CLOSED MEETING
OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF
OAK BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN OR AMENDED ON
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Closed Meeting of February 22, 2011 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 9:58
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 Gerald Wolin and Trustee Zannis
ABSENT: Trustee Moin Saiyed
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Dave Niemeyer, Assistant Village Manager Blaine
Wing, Village Attorney Mark Sterk and Human Resources Coordinator Eileen Donahue
3. 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).
A. Police Personnel Issue
Village Manager Niemeyer explained the process of the interviews conducted by him and Human
Resources Coordinator Donahue with top management of the Police Department and also other
Police Department/Communications Center personnel to get a different mix of people to answer
questions about morale, communication and employee treatment. He stated that all non-
command personnel interviewed were promised anonymity. He explained the nature of the
comments made by those interviewed and discussion ensued. It was suggested that an
independent investigation be conducted to address the allegations, but first interview Police Chief
Sheahan to hear his side of the story. Village Attorney Sterk explained the process for disciplining
and/or terminating a Police Chief. It was suggested that a code of conduct be established for all
employees.
Human Resources Coordinator Donahue exited the meeting at 11:19 p.m.
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)
PUBLIC WORKS: Assistant Village Manager Wing informed the Board that he had met twice in
negotiations and reached consensus on all the major issues except for wages and health
insurance. He stated that the union is requesting the following salary increases: 0% in 2010, 2%
in 2011 and 3% in 2012, with merit increases going on top of the salary increases. Discussion
ensued regarding merit ratings and other unions’ salary and merit increases. Assistant Village
Manager Wing requested authority for up to 2% in 2011 and up to 2.5% in 2012 and 0% to 4%
for merit for 2011 and 2012; he stated he would like to keep 0% for 2009, so there would be no
retroactive pay. Village Attorney Sterk stated that in this contract, staffing level decisions are
made by management and the Village has the option of sub-contracting out services. Consensus
to agree to the requested authority regarding wages. Assistant Village Manager Wing explained
the health insurance proposal including increasing to 20% as of July, 2011. He stated it would be
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better to defer the update on Fire negotiations until the next meeting due to the lateness of the
hour.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Wolin, seconded by Trustee Zannis, to adjourn the Closed Meeting and
Reconvene the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 11:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk