PLEASANTVIEW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2006- 7:00 PM.

FIRE STATION #1, 1970 PLAINFIELD ROAD

LAGRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL  60525

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

Trustee Kubicki called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM 

            ROLL CALL

            Kubicki - Aye

            Smith – Absent  

            Gay– Aye

 

II. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE OMNIBUS AGENDA.

Trustee Gay moved to accept the Omnibus agenda.  Trustee Kubicki seconded.

            ROLL CALL

            Kubicki - Aye

            Smith – Absent  

             Gay– Aye

            All ayes.  Motion carried.

                                              

Additions or deletions to agenda.

No

 

III. ATTORNEY REPORT

Attorney Broida reported the following:

  1. The purchase of 6001 Lenzi closed on Friday and all went smoothly. The utilities are being attended to and the property is vacant.  Attorney Broida is working on the application to create tax-exempt status for this property to the real estate tax board of review, but this cannot be done until demolition starts. There are some small title issues to be cleared up and the initial lawsuit (eminent domain) on this property will be dismissed, as the case will come up in a couple of weeks.

 

  1. The Western Springs LLC lawsuit is still pending and there has been no contact other than the initial talks with the lawyer and we are waiting.

 

  1. Attorney Broida noticed in the recent newspaper that the district has some challenges to the tax levy in Cook County for 2001, 2002 and 2003.  We have checked the records and find no file.  We have responded to the DuPage County challenges.

 

IV. CHIEF’S REPORT

 

  1. Referring to 6001 Lenzi, did meet with former owner, went to building to inspect and there will be a delay in demolition contract. Chief chose to keep the electric on for the security lights so there will be some sort of electric bill.  Demolition contract is complete and sent out and Alpine has contacted me. The Board will pass the labor agreement subject to their signature as well.  The result is that Alpine will sign contracts and they need to apply to Cook County for permits. This will create a 2-3 week delay there. Talked with Hodgkins Police Department and they want to do SWAT training in the facility and we will execute an agreement ASAP. 

 

 

 

 

 

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  1. Chief commented on recent press release concerning Western Springs not using Pleasantview Fire Protection District on auto aid. The Doings Newspapers seems to have an issue with this decision, as he did receive a call from them. Chief does not know where this is going.
  2. Trustee Gay asked about the FEMA reimbursement.  Chief indicates he submitted supplemental invoices and Chief Friel states Illinois would pay first and then submits to FEMA.  Documents are in their hands and we are just waiting.
  3. Trustee Kubicki states we need Certificate of Insurance from Village of Hodgkins for SWAT training. He also asked if Chief invited Chief of Hodgkins Police to visit stations for architectural review. Chief states he did not as none of these stations have gun ranges in them and he is going to make sure the Village is serious about that project. Trustee Kubicki states they are very serious. Chief states that a gun range is a gun range and any architect will be okay.

 

V. FIRE COMMISSIONERS REPORT

No

 

VI .COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

  1. Chief talked about the architect selection committee who met with the three firms. These meetings went well. The consensus was the District could not go wrong with any of the three firms. It was decided to visit their most recent station projects. The visits are scheduled for this Thursday between 8:00 am and 4:00 PM. There will be nine stations to view on that day. 

 

VII. OLD BUSINESS

 

NONE

 

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

 

1. Consideration to adopt Prevailing Wage Rate Resolution to insure that salaries paid by contractors meet standards with the state.  Attorney Broida states this is normally done in June, but in light of our current project, felt it would be best to adopt the resolution now and then again in June to be on the safe side.  This is similar to what we did when we built this building. We need to publish and file with Secretary of State Department of Labor.

Trustee Gay moved to adopt the Prevailing Wage Rate Resolution No. 06-R-1.  Trustee Kubicki seconded.

            Roll Call

            Kubicki - Aye

            Smith - Absent

            Gay– Aye         

            All ayes. Motion carried.  

 

2. Consideration to adopt 6001 Lenzi Multipurpose Project Labor Agreement.  Trustee Kubicki explained this agreement insures that all projects are union and complies with the Chicago Labor Council and Local 150 that anyone working on this new project be union. The union and council will take care of problems.  Chief states more specifically that if concrete union or any other trade goes on strike, it locks our project in to our agreements and it will supercede any strikes and also has a sunset clause for one year after certificate of occupancy. Trustee Gay asked if this is in effect for all work done on any of our stations.  Chief states that this is specially isolated to 9096 Joliet Rdenue project.

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Trustee Kubicki moved to approve the Multipurpose Project Labor Agreement with the Chicago Labor Council for the 9096 Joliet Rdenue Property.  Trustee Gay seconded.

 

            Roll Call

            Kubicki - Aye

            Smith - Absent

            Gay– Aye         

            All ayes. Motion carried.

 

3. Consideration for Labor Hearing concerning the Captains grievance and improper hire back procedures.

Karl Ottosen was asked if we should start this proceeding and Attorney Ottosen requested the District comments would be given after hearing the Union’s comments. SEIU President, Al Molinaro respectfully requested the hearing be held in closed session.

 

Trustee Kubicki asked for comments from audience before going into closed session.

 

IX. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE

 

 

NONE

 

X.  CLOSED SESSION

 

Trustee Kubicki moved to adjourn the regular meeting and convene to closed session for purposes of personnel matters.  Trustee Gay seconded.

Roll Call

            Kubicki - Aye

            Smith - Absent

            Gay– Aye         

            All ayes. Motion carried.

The regular meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM.

 

Trustee Gay moved to re-convene the open meeting. Trustee Kubicki seconded.

Roll Call

            Kubicki - Aye

            Smith - Absent

            Gay– Aye         

            All ayes. Motion carried.

 

The regular meeting reconvened at 7:44PM.

 

Trustee Kubicki moved to deny the grievance against administration on improper hire back procedures.

Trustee Gay seconded.

Roll Call

            Kubicki - Aye

            Smith - Absent

            Gay– Aye         

            All ayes. Motion carried.

 

 

 

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Trustee Kubicki instructed the Chief and Attorney Ottosen to let the union know of this decision.

 

X. ADJOURNMENT

 

Trustee Gay moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Kubicki seconded.   

            Roll Call

            Kubicki - Aye

            Smith - Absent

            Gay– Aye         

            All ayes. Motion carried.

 

The meeting adjourned at 7:46 PM



RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

 

 

                                               

 

RONALD P. KUBICKI                FRANK SMITH              JAMES F. GAY

PRESIDENT                             TRUSTEE                     SECRETARY