On the agenda: Western Springs Public Health and Safety Committee — License Plate Reader (Jan 13)
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PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
DRAFT MEETING MINUTES October 28, 2024 @6:00 PM
Village Hall-740 Hillgrove Avenue-Board Room
Western Springs, IL. 60558
Present
President Rudolph, Chair Lewis, Member Chen, Manager Baer, Deputy Manager Biernacki, Director Scott,
Director Gilhooley and Director Mastandona.
Chair Lewis moved to open committee meeting, seconded by Member Chen. The motion
passed on a roll call vote. Voting aye: Chair Lewis and Member Chen. The Public Health and
Safety Committee meeting was called to order at 6:03PM.
Agenda Items
1. Approval of Minutes (September 5, 2024): Member Chen moved, seconded by Chair Lewis to
approve the meeting minutes from September 5, 2024, as read. The motion passed on a roll
call vote. Voting aye: Chair Lewis and Member Chen. Voting nay: None.
2. Public Comment: There was no public to comment.
3. Review Proposed 2025 Police Department Budget: Director Gilhooley reviewed and discussed the following
items that are being proposed in the Law Enforcement Services 2025 budget:
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Body Cameras and In-Car Video Cameras
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Lease of Three New Squad Cars and Outfitting
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Squad Car Computer Wireless Service
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Lease of Administrative Vehicle
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License Plate Readers
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Taser/Conducted Energy Weapon Program (CEW)
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Norther Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS) Equipment
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Social Worker Contract
4. Review Proposed 2024 Fire Department Budget: Director Kelly reviewed and discussed the following items
that are being proposed in the Fire Department 2024 budget:
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Purchase of Replacement Ambulance
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Purchase of Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators
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Lease of Fire Department SUV
5. Paramedic Services of Illinois (PSI) Addendum to Contract: Director Scott recommended continuing the
relationship with Paramedic Services of Illinois (PSI) and the approval of a third addendum to the original 2020
agreement. As part of the agreement, he recommends, beginning on January 1, 2025, that PSI increase the
annual starting compensation for new contract employees assigned to the Western Springs Fire Department
from $65,000 to $75,000 per year and to increase the annual compensation for existing PSI paramedics
assigned to the Western Springs Fire Department by $10,000 per year to avoid compression with the existing
contracted employees. Chair Lewis moved to approve the addendum, seconded by Member Chen. Voting aye:
Chair Lewis and Member Chen. Voting Nay: None.
7. Other Business: There was no other business to discuss.
6. Adjournment: Member Chen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Chair Lewis. The
motion was passed on a unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sean Gilhooley
Director of Law Enforcement Services
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