HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2012

Chairman Ald. Pondelicek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Clerk Sweeney called the Roll of those physically present as follows:

PRESENT: Aldermen: Robert Pondelicek, Chairman, Ald. Von Drasek, City Admin. Paul , Ald. Musillami

ABSENT: Mayor Krzeminski, Ald. McDermott

ALSO PRESENT: Clerk Sweeney, Treasurer Jasinski, Ald. Michalczyk, Ald. Jasinski, Police Chief Ruth

Approval of Minutes of October 6, 2011

Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve the Minutes of October 6, 2011 as presented, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

Consideration of an FOP Step 3 Grievance Re: Sergeant Staffing Level

Mr. Aaron Janik representing the FOP, stated that the Police Department has failed to maintain the minimum level of four Sergeants / Master Sergeants per the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. Mr. Terrence Sheen, representing the City of Countryside, stated that the Police Department has maintained the minimum level of Sergeants /Master Sergeants per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Chairman Pondelicek thanked both men for attending tonight’s meeting. The Committee agreed to have Mr. Sheen proceed with the FOP’s grievance to state the City’s position in this matter. The FOP has three weeks to respond – 15 business days.

Request Approval to Advertise for Maintenance Worker 1 in the DPW

Over the past few years the workload has increased in the DPW. Some added responsibilities include maintaining the streetscape and overseeing the Water Department. This position is included in the 2012-13 recommended budget. Committee agreed to recommend to the City Council that the City advertise for a Maintenance Worker 1 after May 1, 2012. Staff recommends advertising this position ASAP before the busy summer season.

Other Business

Adjudication steps will be put on the next agenda for discussion.

Adjournment

There being no further business to discuss, Ald. Pondelicek moved to adjourn to Executive Session under Section 2A1 of the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussing personnel, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote.

Chairman Pondelicek declared the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

ALD ROBERT PONDELICEK, CHAIRMAN