HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 12/08/2009 - Board of Trustees (4)Village of Oak Brook Closed Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 December 8, 2009
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 8, 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 December 8, 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
9:40 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 Elaine Zannis
ABSENT: Trustee Moin Saiyed
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager David Niemeyer, Village Attorney Mark Sterk and
Assistant Village Manager Blaine Wing, Police Chief Thomas Sheahan
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. The Shops at Oak Brook Place Limited Partnership – Stop Light
Village Manager Niemeyer explained that this is related to the widening of 22nd Street and
relocation of the stoplights. He stated that litigation has been threatened over who would pay
for the relocation of the lights. Village Attorney Sterk stated that he does not believe the Village
is obligated to pay. It was suggested to approach Oakbrook Terrace because the other side of
the road is in their boundaries. Discussion ensued regarding splitting the cost between the
Village, the mall and Oakbrook Terrace.
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)
A. Police Contract Updates
Fred Cappetta entered the room at 9:54 p.m. Mr. Cappetta discussed the value of keeping
police discipline as part of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners' process. Discussion
ensued regarding the discipline process in relation to current police contract mediation. Village
Attorney Sterk explained the mediation process and possible outcomes of same. Trustee Wolin
stated that there are three remaining issues in the police contract mediation: salary, benefits
and discipline.
Fred Cappetta exited the room at approximately 10:15 p.m.
Assistant Village Manager Wing informed the Board regarding the union's last proposal
suggesting 3.25% salary increases for all three years. He stated that during the recent
mediation, the salary increases were reduced to: 2.5% for 2009, 0% for 2010 and 3% for 2011.
He stated that regarding the merit, the union's proposal was to maintain the current 1 to 5%
levels, but by the conclusion of the mediation, he stated that the union representatives indicated
that they might be able to get their membership to go to 0 to 3% merit levels. He discussed the
union's proposal of going from a 7.5% health insurance contribution to 10% in 2009, 13% in
2010 and 15% in 2011 and are seeking a dollar amount cap. Assistant Village Manager Wing
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stated that the union proposed regarding the discipline issue for all suspensions and
terminations to go to arbitration. Discussion ensued regarding health insurance contributions for
union personnel increasing to that of non-union personnel. Discussion ensued regarding salary
proposals and possibly leaving the third year open depending on the financial situation.
Chief Sheahan exited the meeting at approximately 10:53 p.m.
5.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.Library Outsourcing
Short discussion ensued and agreement to leave the Library as is at this time.
B.Sports Core Outsourcing
Short discussion ensued regarding going out for a request for qualifications and that the process
should begin very soon to affect the 2010 season.
C.Police/Fire/Dispatching Consolidation
Discussion ensued regarding privatization and cost savings as well as consolidation with other
entities.
6.ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Wolin, seconded by Trustee Carson, to adjourn the Closed Meeting and
Reconvene the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss