General Government & Information Technology
Regular MeetingNiles, IL · December 6, 2017
Minutes
Village of Niles
General Government / IT Committee
Meeting Summary
December 6, 2017
The following Voting Persons were in attendance: Chair George D. Alpogianis, Village
Manager Steve Vinezeano and IT Director Bill Shaw. Staff present were: Steve Cusick, Katy
Darr, Mitch Johnson, Ross Klicker, Kathy Thake and Cathy Spadoni.
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 8:56 a.m. in Room 218 at the Niles Administration
Building.
II. Approve Meeting Summary – November 8, 2017
Bill Shaw made a motion, seconded by Steve Vinezeano, to approve the summary of the
November 8, 2017 meeting. On voice vote, all concurred.
III. New Business
a. Employee Handbook Amendment – ARTICLE VII – EMPLOYMENT
CONDUCT
This section of the Employee Handbook was amended to bring it into compliance
with new State law. The changes have been reviewed by our labor attorney. Bill
Shaw made a motion, seconded by Steve Vinezeano, to present this amendment to
the Village Board for approval. On voice vote, all concurred.
IV. IT Project Updates
The IT Department is involved in several projects, with the budget process taking
priority. Bill Shaw will meet with Chair Alpogianis to review the proposed budget.
V. Open Discussion / Public Comment
a. Chair Alpogianis invited the General Government and IT staffs to Kappy’s for the
annual holiday get-together. The date is to be determined.
b. The Village’s holiday party is this Friday, December 8 at Play & Spin.
c. Village products (ornaments, pens, etc.) are on display and available for purchase
at Village Hall. The online store is underway.
VI. Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 8:45 a.m.
VII. Adjournment
Chair Alpogianis made a motion, seconded by Bill Shaw, to adjourn the meeting at 9:02
a.m. On voice vote, all concurred.
Agenda
MAYOR TRUSTEES
Andrew Przybylo George D. Alpogianis
John C. Jekot
VILLAGE MANAGER Joe LoVerde
Steven C. Vinezeano Danette O’Donovan Matyas
Denise McCreery
VILLAGE CLERK Dean Strzelecki
Marlene J. Victorine
General Government / IT Committee
December 6, 2017 – 8:45 a.m.
Village Hall
1000 Civic Center Drive – Room 218
I. Call to Order
II. Approve Meeting Summary – November 8, 2017
III. New Business
a. Employee Handbook Amendment - ARTICLE VII — EMPLOYEE CONDUCT
IV. IT Project Updates
V. Open Discussion / Public Comment
VI. Next Meeting – Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 8:45 a.m.
VII. Adjournment
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