South Cook News

The January 3, 2017 Regular Board Meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by Village President Ronald J. Gardiner who led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

PRESENTATION OF MINUTES:

TREASURER'S REPORT:

Upon Roll Call by the Village Clerk, Ernestine T. Dobbins, the following Trustees responded: Beckman, Hopkins, Slaughter, Styles, Washington, Winston.

Kevin Welsh, Sr., Fire Chief/(Acting) Village Administrator; Patrick McAneney, Public Works Director; David Shilling, Village Engineer; JoAnne Alexander, Senior/Park Programs Director; Demitrous Cook, Police Chief; Linda Brunette, Finance Director; John Donahue, Village Attorney.

Motion to Approve the December 20, 2016 Regular Board Meeting Minutes.

Trustee Hopkins: Moved; Second by Trustee Winston to accept the Motion as presented.

Discussion: No discussion

Upon Roll Call: Ayes: 6 Naes: O Recues: 0 Absent:0 Abstain:0

Ayes: Beckman, Hopkins, Slaughter, Styles, Washington, Winston

Naes: O

ReCues: 0

Absent:0

Abstain:0

Motion Approved: YES

1) Motion to Approve Bills Payable as presented by presented by the Finance Director Linda Brunette.

Corporate Fund: $152,521.58; Motor Fuel Tax Fund: $24,098.77; Sewer Fund: $3,939.30; Water Account: $133,525.45; Capital Acquisition: $1,545.34; TIF Industrial Park: $1,294.75; TIF Glenwood Plaza: $2,606.18; Glenwoodie Golf Course: $19,359.42.

TOTALALL FUNDS: $338,890.79

Trustee Winston: Moved; Second by Trustee Beckman to accept the Motion as presented.

Discussion: No discussion

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

Upon Roll Call: Ayes: 6 Naes: O Recues: 0 Absent:0 Abstain:0

Ayes: Beckman, Hopkins, Slaughter, Styles, Washington, Winston

Na es: 0

ReCues: 0

Absent:0

Abstain:0

Motion Approved: YES

2) Motion to Approve Payroll as of the date December 23, 2016 as presented by the Finance Director Linda

Brunette,

Corporate: $111,537.00; Glenwoodie: $23,475.00; Sewer & Water: $16,014.00

OVERTIME: Police: $8,625.00 ($1,026.00 of Police Overtime is reimbursable.); Sewer & Water: $5,429.00

TOTAL PAYROLL: S165,080.00

TrusteeStyles: Moved; Second by Trustee Beckman to accept the Motion as presented.

Discussion: Some of the discussion included the following: Trustee Washington asked about the Police Overtime and

Chief Cook responded.

Upon Roll Call: Ayes: 6 Naes: O Recues: 0 Absent:0 Abstain:0

Ayes: Beckman, Hopkins, Slaughter, Styles, Washington, Winston

Na es: 0

ReCues: 0

Absent:0

Abstain:0

Motion Approved: YES

No one approached the Board regarding any agenda items.

COMMUNICATIONS:

MAYOR"S OFFICE:

ATTORNEY'S REPORT:

(Acting) VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR:

ENGINEER'S REPORT:

FINANCE:

POLICE:

FIRE/BUILDING:

NO Communications

1) Village President Gardiner asked for a Moment of Silence for resident Joseph (Joe) Howard. Services were held January 3, 2017.

2) Village President Gardiner announced that the Crazy Hog Restaurant (Glenwood Plaza) is now open for business.

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Chief Cook explained the Police Overtime.

Acceptance of STAFFING FOR ADECUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER)) Grant Administered by FEMA and authorization to have the Fire & Police Commission process the next candidate.

TrusteeStyles: Moved: Second by Trustee Hopkins to accept the Motion as presented.

Discussion: Some of the discussion included the following: Trustee Washington: asked about the software which was purchased for the Building Department, asked how the new person would assist the inspectional process and asked if vote can be "yes" on acceptance of the Grant and wait on the hiring; Trustee Slaughter: asked will the person be paid, asked what happens if the person remains after the two-year period; Trustee Styles: stated that he doesn't see the issue since the Village will be getting a full time firefighter at no cost to the Village; Trustee Winston: asked if the training will paid for through the Grant; Chief Welsh: stated that the Grant provides for a complete salary and benefit package, stated the performance period for the Grant is February, 2017 through February, 2019, stated that the addition of this individual will enhance both the provision of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services but will also allow for an increase in duty specific work assignments of the Fire/Building inspectors, stated that approval would authorize the Fire and Police Commission to process the next candidate from the eligibility list for hire.

Upon Roll Call: Ayes: 4 Naes: 2 Recues: 0 Absent:0 Abstain: 0