City of North Chicago Public Safety Committee met June 20
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Alderman Jackson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy January
Absent: Coleman
I. DISCUSSION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:
Fire Department Battalion Chief, Joshua Monroe Provided an overview of the Fire Department Monthly Report. He highlighted various training of the department and some offered to the public.
II. DISCUSSION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:
Police Chief, Lazaro Perez provided the Police Department Monthly Report. He noted that 2 officer were hired, one was a lateral from Park City. Also COP on Top fundraiser for Special Olympics participation.
Alderman January asked how much money was raised; Chief Perez said $3,600.
Alderman January asked if the daily bulletins could be issued to the Aldermen again; Chief Perez said that he would again start providing it. Alderman Allen announced that Brookstone at Coles Park was having a cook out June 23, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. and invited everyone.
Alderman questioned the redlight camera on Green Bay & Pulaski; Chief Perez stated that he was awaiting response from Senator Johnson. Alderman Jackson the Violence Prevention funding; Chief Perez was awaiting a reply. Alderman January expressed she was not satisfied with the reports, did not provide data and were not detailed enough with pertinent information. There was information that came out in discussion that should have been already in the report.
III. DISCUSSION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT ANALYST:
Chief Perez explained Lieutenant Fred Diez retired and the duties he performed are lacking due to his absence. Since he left there was no one else to promote; if someone was to be hired it would be salary of $135,000/year, $135,000 in pension and fringe benefits. The position would be filled with someone already experienced with the duties and the cost would only be $75,000. He was attempting to make it a civilian position not a sworn position.
IV. DISCUSSION – CITY OF WAUKEGAN UTILIZING CITY OF NORTH CHICAGO KENNEL WHILE UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
Chief Perez said that Waukegan was to rebuild their kennels and would like to temporarily use North Chicago kennels. Alderman Jackson clarified that the City of North Chicago would not assume any liability; Susan (Waukegan Animal Control) explained that they would also take care of North Chicago animals also. They would assure the kennels were sanitized and the animals were fed. Attorney David Silverman explained that there needed to be an agreement prepared.
Alderman January asked if North Chicago kennels was large enough; Susan said that it was and the dogs and cats would be separate. The food would also be provided by them. Alderman January asked when the new kennel in Waukegan was expected to be done; Chief Perez said 6-8 months.
Chief Perez said there was difficulty with Lake County and taking the animals; he suggested possibly joining with Waukegan opposed to Lake County. Alderman January said she was in favor of working with Waukegan. Alderman Smith asked if there was a monetary exchange; Chief Perez said there was not but possibly a connection. Alderman Murphy was also in agreement.
Alderman January moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Public Safety Committee Meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January
Nays: None
Absent: Coleman
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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