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SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
December 9, 2017
The special Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Kaptain at 9:00 a.m.
in the Council Chambers. Present: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Absent: Councilmember Shaw.
Public Hearing for the 2018 Proposed City Of Elgin Budget
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing open.
In response to questions at the previous budget meeting, Fire Chief Schmidt provided
information regarding the proposed staffing model changes. The staffing model was in response
to changes in the fire service which has become increasingly emergency medical service (EMS)
calls as opposed to fire calls.
There was discussion regarding response times, percentage of EMS calls, and mutual aid
agreements.
Corporation Counsel Cogley provided historical worker’s compensation data from Risk
Management regarding the number of injuries and the severity of the reported injuries. This data
did not show any trends in firefighter injuries.
There was discussion regarding methods to decrease on the job injuries including the possible
implementation of physical fitness testing incentives for the Fire Department.
Mayor Kaptain invited residents to address the council.
Joe Galli, Firefighter’s Union, stated his concerns regarding potential impacts to changes in Fire
Department staffing, differences in reported injury data, and performance metrics.
Bob Getz, from the Edgewater neighborhood, asked about using reserves to meet pension
obligations and the potential impacts of the change to the Fire Department staffing model.
Rick Campbell, from the Bowes Creek neighborhood, stated concerns regarding potential
changes at Fire Station 7 and asked that reserves be used instead of increasing any taxes.
Mayor Kaptain declared the public hearing closed.
Committee of the Whole Special Meeting
December 9, 2017
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Adjournment
Councilmember Dunne made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Gavin, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a roll call vote: Yeas: Councilmembers Dixon, Dunne, Gavin, Martinez, Powell,
Rauschenberger, Steffen, and Mayor Kaptain. Nays: None
The meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m.
s/ Kimberly Dewis December 20, 2017
Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk Date Approved