Lake County Gazette

City of North Chicago Human Resources Committee met Dec. 16

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Alderman Murphy called the meeting to order.

ROLL CALL:

Ayes: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith, Murphy, January

Nays: None

Absent: None

I. DISCUSSION OF CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH COMPREHENSIVE TTP LLC – MICHAEL PETERSON AS ASSISTANT COMPTROLLER:

Chief of Staff Greg Jackson requested to Table Item I.

II. DISCUSSION OF MGT/GOVHR CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY PROPOSAL:

Chief of Staff Jackson explained it was suggested to review the wage and compensation of the COS employees not covered by the bargaining unit. It was strictly data gathering and no raises unless the council members decide.

GovHR was a benefit to the City. They were known in Illinois; they already have the data and less city cost. Chief of Staff Jackson suggested opportunity to review it for non-represented employees.

Alderman Murphy questioned clarification of the CSO for non-union employees. Chief of Staff Jackson acknowledged it was related to non-represented employees.

Alderman January asked the last time city performed a compensation study. The Chief of Staff estimated (4) years and elaborated further. She asked the cost; Chief of Staff stated $16,500.

Alderman Coleman questioned status of Item I. Chief of Staff Jackson explained he asked to table it to review the contract.

Alderman Murphy agreed to remain somewhat competitive and suggested to view the current market.

Item II will be placed on the next Council Agenda, January 6, 2025.

III. DISCUSSION – ADDITION OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST – POLICE A15 TO THE CITY

SALARY ORDINANCE:

Liz Black Human Resources Director explained the request of an additional Management Analyst for the Police Department. She directed to pg. 4 of the CSO (City Salary Ordinance and its standard operating procedures, recording files etc. also inclusive of pg. 13 and she explained wage increase meeting the $15 minimum and named the list of highlighted positions starting January 2025. She was asking for Police Management Analyst position added to the CSO to assist the Police Department in an administrative role. This was budgeted for $70,000.

Assistant Police Chief Gary Lunn was present for any further questions.

Alderman January questioned the number of current Management Analysts. Assistant Lunn explained currently was (1) who reported to him. He continued that the Police Department gathered large quantities of valuable evidence and they were very inundated.

Alderman Smith asked if any of the items would become surplus and eventually be returned to the community. Assistant Lunn explained the process for personal items etc.

IV. DISCUSSION/REVIEW OF CREATING A POLICE EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN POSITION:

ITEM IV. WAS REMOVED

Alderman Smith moved, seconded by Alderman January that the Human Resources Committee Meeting stand adjourned.

MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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