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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60523-2255
MEMORANDUM PHONE: 630 990-3000
FAX: 630 990-0876
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Marcn 18, 1999
Village president and Board of Trustees
Renewal of Agreement with Village Prosecutor
DMMENDATION: rhat the Village Board authorize the Village President and Clerk to
rte a new agreement with Linda S. Pieczynski to prosecute traffic and municipal
ance violations on behalf of the Village.
resolution that authorizes execution of a new igreement with Linda Pieczynski to prosecute
unicipal ordinance violations. The Village initially retaineJ Ms. Pieczynski as of March 1,
rangement was renewed,with a moderate adjustment in rates,in 1996 and again in 1997. The
it would run through April 30,2001.
ement reflects an increase in the charge per court session from$130 to$138 and an increase in
:e for consultation, research and trial preparation, and any field court session exceeding three
th from $95 to$98. Although the amount of such service can vary widely, we use an average
sirs per month.
ki has been received extremely well by our police officers. In a survey of police personnel
ring the first year of her service to us,it was the unanimous opinion of the respondents that her
rmance as Village prosecutor had been excellent. In addition, she has been complimented
>n the information,guidance and training she has provided above and beyond her work in court.
ey of Village personnel confirms their high regard for her services.
he results have been as anticipated when the relationship was instituted. The incremental cost
,ynski's services (over and above what was previously being paid to the State's Attorney's
i)een more than offset by new revenue resulting from her work.
,dly recommend approval of the agreement.
Stephen B.Veitch
i Village Manager
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The new agreement reflects an increase in the charge per court
session from $130 to $138 and an increase in the hourly rate for
consultation, research and trial preparation, and any field court
session exceeding three hours in length from $95 to $98. Although
the amount of such service can vary widely, the Village uses an
average of 2.5 to 3 hours per month.
Ms. Pieczynski has been received extremely well by our police
officers. In a survey of police personnel completed during the first
year of her service to us it was the unanimous opinion of the
respondents that her overall performance as Village prosecutor had
been excellent. In addition, she has been complimented consistently
on the information, guidance and training she has provided above and
beyond her work in court. A recent survey of Village personnel
confirms their high regm-d for her services.
Financially,the result-,have been as anticipated when the relationship
was instituted. The incremental cost of Ms. Pieczynski's services
(over and above what was previously being paid to the State's
Attorney's office) have been more than offset by new revenue
resulting from her work.
Motion by Trustee McInerney, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to pass
Resolution 99-AG-EXI-R-721, "Resolution Authorizing Execution
Of Agreement For Prosecution Of Traffic And Municipal Ordinance
Violations". as presented and waive the full reading thereof, and
authorize the Village President and Clerk to affix their signatures
upon the Agreement between the Village of Oak Brook and Linda S.
Pieczynski,Attorney at Law. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 - Trustees Caleel, Kenny,McInerney and Savino.
3) ORDINANCE --99-LC-TA-G-629 A QRDINANCE ORD.99-LC-TA-G-62
AMENDING—CHAPTER. 8. ARTICLE 11 ENTITLED, VEHICLES FOR HIRE
"VEHICLES FOR HIRE" OF THE CODE-OF ORDINANCES
OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK. ILLINOIS:
With concurrence of the Taxi Commissioner, the Village Clerk has
requested an amendment to the Vehicles for Hire ordinance to
provide for placement of the cab vehicle registration decal on the left
comer of the rear window rather than the right. This change enables
Village police officers to more easily verify cab registration at the
designated taxi stands.
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes 5 of 17 March 23, 1999
7. ACTIVE AGENDA-11tems For Final Action):
A. APPOINTMENTS: No Business.
B. ORDINANCES& SOL IONS:
1) ALIERNATE BONDS:AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION GENERAL OBLIGATIO
ALTERNATE BONDS
At the Regular meeting of March 9, 1999, the Village Board acted to
Place the ordinance authorizing issuance of general obligation
alternate bonds on the March 23, 1999 Active Agenda in order to
keep the process moving toward a possible bond sale in the early part
of May- The Village Attorney (acting as issuer's counsel) and bond
counsel have not been able to consult with one another on the content
of the 'ordinance and the Village Attorney has requested that the
ordinance be tabled until ready for Board consideration.
The publication of the authorizing ordinance begins the 30-day
backdoor referendum period. The time period involved from the date
of ordinance adoption to actual bond sale is approximately 50 days.
Village Attorney Martens indicated that the bond counsel is on
vacation and will not return until early April before any
communications can be held.
Motion by Trustee McInerney, seconded by Trustee Caleel, to table
consideration of the Ordinance Authorizing General Obligation
Alternate Bonds. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
5 2 SOLUTION 99-AG-EXI-R-721 RES OLUTION RES-99-AG-EX1-R-7.
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AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR AGREEMENT FOR
PROSECUTION OF TRAFFIC AND UNICIPA-_ PROSECUTION OF
ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS: TRAFFIC & MUNICIP,
ORDINANCE VIOLA-
Discussed and direction given at the Regular meeting of March 9, TIONS
1999.
The resolution authorizes execution of a new agreement with Linda
Pieczynski to prosecute traffic and municipal ordinance violations.
The Village initially retained Ms. Pieczynski as of March 1, 1995.
The arrangement was renewed, with a moderate adjustment in rates,
in 1996 and again in 1997. The new agreement would run through
April 30, 2001.
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes 4 of 17 March 23, 1999