MINUTES OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF DECEMBER 18, 2007
The meeting was called to order by President Cagney at 8:00 a.m. On a roll call, the following Trustees answered present: President Cagney, Trustee Carlin, Trustee Weidman, Trustee Tammen . Absent: Robert Arends.
Also, present in attendance ex officio: Chief Donald R. Gould, Jr., Deputy Chief Drew Smith, Deputy Chief Tim Jones, and attorney, Stephen G. Daday.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
After a short discussion, Trustee
Tammen made a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of
Consideration of the
After a short discussion, Trustee Tammen made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted with a second by Trustee Carlin. The motion carried unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Trustee Tammen presented the Treasurer’s Report. He made his report pursuant to the attached cash flow spread sheet and status of accounts sheet. President Cagney asked the question as to what was considered part of the emergency rescue fund. Deputy Chief Jones explained the components of that fund. After a short discussion, Trustee Weidman made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as submitted with a second by Trustee Carlin. The motion carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Weidman, Carlin, Tammen, Cagney.
Nays: Zero.
PRESENTATION OF BILLS
Deputy Chief Jones presented the bills for payment. He noted the Nextel bill as well as the bill for some computer software. After a short discussion, Trustee Carlin made a motion to approve the payment of the bills as submitted with a second by Trustee Weidman. The motion carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Carlin, Weidman, Tammen, Cagney.
Nays: Zero.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD:
None.
OLD BUSINESS:
CHIEF’S REPORT
The Chief made his report
pursuant to the attached written reports. He indicated that Trustee Carlin was
presented with a service award for 15 years of service to the District and
Trustee Arends received an award for 20 years of service to the District. He also noted that the January meeting would
be at the
2008 Budget Review:
The Chief presented the final budget and requested questions as to whether or not the trustees had any comments or questions regarding the budget. There was no further discussion with regard to that.
Status of New Engine Delivery:
The Chief indicated that the engine was being delivered in six weeks.
Pursuant to statute, a public hearing pursuant to the Truth and Taxation Act was convened on a motion by Trustee Tammen with a second by Trustee Carlin. The motion carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Tammen, Carlin, Weidman, Cagney.
Nays: Zero.
Attorney Daday reviewed the procedures relative to the adoption of the tax levy. The hearing was held pursuant to notice published in the newspaper.
There were no citizens who wished to comment.
After a short discussion, Trustee Weidman made a motion to close the public hearing with a second by Trustee Tammen. The motion carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Weidman, Tammen, Carlin, Cagney.
Nays: Zero.
Review and adoption of Ordinance No. 2007-004. Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance:
After a short discussion, Trustee Carlin made a motion to approve the tentative budget ordinance as submitted with a second by Trustee Weidman. The motion carried unanimously.
Presentation of Final Budget Appropriation Ordinance No. 2007-005:
After a short discussion, Trustee Weidman made a motion to approve the ordinance as submitted with a second by Trustee Carlin. The motion carried unanimously.
Presentation of Tax Levy Ordinance No. 2007-006:
After a short discussion, Trustee Weidman made a motion to approve the tax levy ordinance as submitted with a second by Trustee Tammen. The motion carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Weidman, Tammen, Carlin, Cagney.
Nays: Zero.
Review and approval of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Resolution 2007-R003:
Trustee Carlin made a motion to approve the resolution as submitted with a second by Trustee Tammen. The motion carried unanimously as follows:
Ayes: Carlin, Tammen, Weidman, Cagney.
Nays: Zero.
Review of the Employment Agreement between Chief Gould and the Fire District:
After a short discussion, President Cagney indicated that he wished that the resolution be tabled to the next meeting. Trustee Carlin made a motion to table the resolution to the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Trustee Weidman and carried unanimously.
Review of Request for an Increase in the Hourly Rates for Attorney Daday:
Attorney Daday requested an increase in the hourly rates that he was charging the District for 2008 to $165.00 an hour. After a short discussion, Trustee Carlin made a motion to approve the increase in the fees, with a second by Trustee Tammen. The motion carried unanimously.
Fire Act Grant:
The Chief indicated that the District had applied and approved for a fire act grant for a new air compressor and breathing apparatus.
The Chief indicated that Sprint had come in to request some changes to the radio tower. A meeting had been held with representatives of Sprint. A discussion was held with regard to lease issues. Attorney Daday was directed to send a letter to the Sprint regarding the termination of the lease and also lease issues.
OTHER MATTERS:
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
None.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Tammen made a motion to adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), the appointment, employment, compensation or dismissal of specific employees of the District and 5 ILCS 2(c)(11), litigation when an action against, affecting, or on behalf of the District is pending, probable or imminent. The motion was seconded by Trustee Weidman. The motion carried unanimously as follows and adjourned at 8:55 a.m.
Ayes: Tammen, Weidman, Carlin, Cagney.
Nays: Zero
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Thomas Weidman, Secretary