Health Insurance

Liability Insurance

Metra Lot

ADJOURNEMNT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion

ADJOURNMENT

President Guzdziol called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.

Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Randy Keller arrived at 5:08, Mary Rhein, Sally Hartz, Kevin Werner and Barb Adamski arrived at 5:11. Absent: Trustee Georgia Prendergast. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias W. Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler.

Pledge of Allegiance.

None

President Guzdziol asked Joe Murray to explain the situation with the insurance to the Village Board. Joe Murray received 2 quotes for insurance Joe explained that the current insurance company has given us a 4-month extension on our policy this allows the Village to be able to look at different companies. Joe would like to look at insurance that is not part of a pool because of the liability. Joe also explained with the benefits that we have are not standard in the insurance industry. Trustee Werner asked do we have enough time to form a health committee that would be one employee from each union. Trustee Werner stated that other municipalities have these committees. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Werner to approve the extension and to authorize the Village President and the Village Clerk to sign the agreement with IBC for health insurance from December 1, 2004 to February 28, 2005. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Hartz, Werner, Rhein and Adamski. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Prendergast (1) Motion carried.

President Guzdziol asked for a motion for the liability insurance with no changes. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to authorize the Village President and Village Clerk to sign the contract for the liability insurance from December 17, 2004 to December 17, 2005. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Hartz, Werner, Rhein and Adamski. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Prendergast (1) Motion carried.

President Guzdziol stated that Metra is going to widen the platform add about 100 spaces. President Guzdziol stated that we would need to pay Metra a portion of money if we ever reclaim some of that parking lot. Attorney Metz looked over the agreement. Trustee Werner stated that this is a 41- year agreement; he wonders what would happen if someday we relocate our village hall? Trustee Werner asked how this would affect the long-range plans for the Village? President Guzdziol stated that Metra is in our long-range plans. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to authorize Village President and the Village Clerk to sign the Metra lot agreement that had been checked by Attorney Metz and had been discussed before at a board meeting. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Hartz, Werner, Rhein and Adamski. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Prendergast (1) Motion carried.

Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of compensation of employee. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Hartz, Rhein, Werner and Adamski. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Prendergast (1) Motion carried.

Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Keller to compensate Chief O’Connor with $2,500.00 per month to absorb the administrative responsibilities of the fire chief during his medical leave. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Hartz, Rhein, Werner and Adamski. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Prendergast (1) Motion carried.

Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 5:43 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

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Bonnie M. Price, Village Clerk