Public Safety Minutes 1994 04-04-94 r
UNITED CITY OF THE VILLAGE OF YORKVILEE
COMMITTEE MINUTES
COMMITTEE NAME: PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
DATE OF MEETING: APRIL 4, 1994
LOCATION: YORKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED: XX YES NO
TIME CONVENED: 6 :05 PM
TIME ADJOURNED: 7:15 PM '
MINUTES TAKEN BY: Kellie Walters
ATTENDEES:
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Robert Johnson, Chairman
Burton Callmer, Vice-Chairman
Jeff Baker, Alderman
Jack Jones, Alderman
OTHERS:
Chief Anton Graff
Discussion was held concerning the items below as identified by
number:
1 . Chief Graff asked the Committee for approval to present the new
officer he is recommending for hire to the Committee of the
Whole on April 7, 1994 . His hiring would be contingent upon
the approval of the FY 94-95 budget by the Committee.
Chief Graff informed the Committee that he is recommending Bill
Perkins, a current part-time officer, for the position. He will
be an entry level officer. The starting date would be May 1,
1994 if approved.
2 . Chief Graff informed the Committee that with Officer Perkins
being hired there would only be two remaining part time
officers . Chief Graff requested permission from the Committee
to ask for one part time officer to replace Ofc. Perkins now.
He also stated he would like to ask for two additional part
time officers to bring the number of part timers up to 5 as it
was before, at a later date. This matter will also be brought
to the Committee of the Whole. on April 7 .
3 . Chief Graff told the Committee that Waubonsee Community College
has decided not to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement for the
Cadets at this time. He will be meeting with officials from the
school again and said this opportunity may come up later in the
year.
4 . Because of this, Chief Graff asked for the Committee's approval
to recommend the hiring of a Community Service Officer to the
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Committee of the Whole. This position was once again figured
into the budget. For the same amount of hours as last year.
5 . Chief Graff distributed to the Committee the final draft of the
Department' s Vision and Mission Statement. Included in this was
the five Strategic Goals for the Department. It was suggested
by the Committee that Chief Graff publicize the Strategic Goals
at community forums in the fall.
The Vision and Mission Statement will be taken to the Committee
of the Whole on April 7, 1994 for approval..
6 . Chief Graff reminded the Committee of the Respect for Law
Enforcement dinner on April 28, 1994 at the Montgomery V.F.W.
7 . Chief Graff will have the February and March monthly reports
at the April 7, 1994 of the Committee of the Whole to be voted
on at their next meeting.
8. Chief Graff spoke with Caterpillar officials about a possible
walkout/strike.
9 . The next meeting was scheduled for Monday May 16, 1994 at 6:00
p.m. at the Yorkville Police Department.