MINUTES OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF
The meeting was
called to order by President Cagney at
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Consideration
of the minutes of the meeting of
TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer Tammen reported on the
status of accounts for the District. He noted in the final report that the cash
on hand, as of
PRESENTATION OF THE BILLS
Deputy Chief Jones presented the
bills for payment pursuant to the warrant register check detail report dated
Ayes: Tammen, Carlin, Weidman, Cagney.
Nayes: Zero.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD:
None.
OLD BUSINESS:
CHIEF’S REPORT
The Chief reported pursuant to
his attached written report. He noted that the call volume was approximately
the same as last year. He also reviewed the Christmas Eve fire in
Heights, and the District’s response. He felt that District personnel were to be congratulated for the response and the fact that there was no loss of life. Trustee Carlin indicated that he felt that a letter of commendation should be prepared and placed in the files of all of those who participated in the response. The remainder of the Board concurred on that suggestion.
REVIEW OF 2006 BUDGET
The Chief reviewed the budget for the Trustees and discussed the actual expenditures. He noted certain items that were over budget and also noted some of the items that were under budget. After a short discussion, Trustee Tammen made a motion to approve the actual expenditures pursuant to the 2006 budget, and to amend those line items to reflect the actual expenditures. Seconded by Trustee Weidman and carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Tammen, Weidman, Carlin, Cagney.
Nayes: Zero.
PURCHASE OF A
The Chief reported that its specifications had been received and through the State purchasing the cost of the new ambulance would be in an amount of approximately $135,000.00. He indicated that they would be disposing of the old ambulance that was currently in reserve, upon receipt of the new ambulance. After a short discussion, Trustee Tammen made a motion to approve the purchase of the new ambulance in an amount not to exceed $135,000.00. Seconded by Trustee Carlin. The motion carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Tammen, Carlin, Weidman, Cagney.
Nayes: Zero.
PURCHASE OF THREE
The Chief reported that the District was going to receive a grant form the Illinois Public Risk Fund, which is a Workers’ Compensation carrier. He recommended that with those funds, the District purchase three Gateway laptop computers for use by the staff officers. After a short discussion, Trustee Carlin made a motion to approve the purchase of three laptop computers, with a second by Trustee Tammen. The motion carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Carlin, Tammen, Weidman, Cagney.
Nayes: Zero.
Deputy Chief Jones indicated that the rooftop heating units in the back of the station. Deputy Chief Jones indicated that two out of the three units were at the end of, or beyond their useful life. He indicated that he had received proposals from different vendors, including Shavitz and Ibbotson. He recommended the replacement of two rooftop units. Trustee Carlin asked about the condition of the third unit, which has been in place for approximately the same time. Deputy Chief Jones indicated that there were problems with the third rooftop unit, but he felt the District could get by without replacing that unit. Trustee Carlin responded that he felt that the cost to rent the crane to install a new rooftop unit would offset the difference in any cost savings that could be made by deferring the replacement. He recommended and made a motion that the District replace three rooftop units in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00. After a short discussion, Trustee Weidman seconded the motion and the motion carried as follows:
Ayes: Carlin, Weidman, Tammen, Cagney.
Nayes: Zero.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
None
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
With regard to the annexation,
the Chief indicated that discussions were ongoing with the Forrest Preserve
District, and would commence in earnest after
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Carlin made a motion to
adjourn the meeting, at
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Thomas Weidman, Secretary