FOIA LAW IN ILLINOIS

(5 ILCS 140/11)  (from Ch. 116, par. 211)

Sec. 11. (a) Any person denied access to inspect or copy

any public record by the head of a public body may file suit

for injunctive or declaratory relief.

(b) Where the denial is from the head of a public body of

the State, suit may be filed in the circuit court for the

county where the public body has its principal office or where

the person denied access resides.

(c) Where the denial is from the head of a municipality or

other public body, except as provided in subsection (b) of this

Section, suit may be filed in the circuit court for the county

where the public body is located.

(d) The circuit court shall have the jurisdiction to enjoin

the public body from withholding public records and to order

the production of any public records improperly withheld from

the person seeking access. If the public body can show that

exceptional circumstances exist, and that the body is

exercising due diligence in responding to the request, the

court may retain jurisdiction and allow the agency additional

time to complete its review of the records.

(e) On motion of the plaintiff, prior to or after in camera

inspection, the court shall order the public body to provide an

index of the records to which access has been denied. The index

shall include the following:

(i) A description of the nature or contents of each

document withheld, or each deletion from a released

document, provided, however, that the public body shall not

be required to disclose the information which it asserts is

exempt; and

(ii) A statement of the exemption or exemptions claimed

for each such deletion or withheld document.

(f) In any action considered by the court, the court shall

consider the matter de novo, and shall conduct such in camera

examination of the requested records as it finds appropriate to

determine if such records or any part thereof may be withheld

under any provision of this Act. The burden shall be on the

public body to establish that its refusal to permit public

inspection or copying is in accordance with the provisions of

this Act. Any public body that asserts that a record is exempt

from disclosure has the burden of proving that it is exempt by

clear and convincing evidence.

(g) In the event of noncompliance with an order of the

court to disclose, the court may enforce its order against any

public official or employee so ordered or primarily responsible

for such noncompliance through the court's contempt powers.

(h) Except as to causes the court considers to be of

greater importance, proceedings arising under this Section

shall take precedence on the docket over all other causes and

be assigned for hearing and trial at the earliest practicable

date and expedited in every way.

(i) If a person seeking the right to inspect or receive a

copy of a public record substantially prevails in a proceeding

under this Section, the court shall may award such person

reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. In determining what

amount of attorney's fees is reasonable, the court shall

consider the degree to which the relief obtained relates to the

relief sought. The changes contained in this subsection apply

to an action filed on or after the effective date of this

amendatory Act of the 96th General Assembly. If, however, the

court finds that the fundamental purpose of the request was to

further the commercial interests of the requestor, the court

may award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs if the court

finds that the record or records in question were of clearly

significant interest to the general public and that the public

body lacked any reasonable basis in law for withholding the

record.

(j) If the court determines that a public body willfully

and intentionally failed to comply with this Act, or otherwise

acted in bad faith, the court shall also impose upon the public

body a civil penalty of not less that $2,500 nor more than

$5,000 for each occurrence. In assessing the civil penalty, the

court shall consider in aggravation or mitigation the budget of

the public body and whether the public body has previously been

assessed penalties for violations of this Act. The changes

contained in this subsection apply to an action filed on or

after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 96th

General Assembly.

(Source: P.A. 93-466, eff. 1-1-04.)

(5 ILCS 140/11.5 new)

Sec. 11.5. Administrative review. A binding opinion issued

by the Attorney General shall be considered a final decision of

an administrative agency, for purposes of administrative

review under the Administrative Review Law (735 ILCS 5/Art.

III). An action for administrative review of a binding opinion

of the Attorney General shall be commenced in Cook or Sangamon

County. An advisory opinion issued to a public body shall not

be considered a final decision of the Attorney General for

purposes of this Section.

MARCH 2012 MEETING,(CLOSED MEETING MINUTES)

HERE YOU WILL SEE PATSY FIDLAR MAKE A MOTION THAT (NO) CLOSED MEETING MINUTES FROM 2011 BE MADE PUBLIC, WHY? BECAUSE  SHE KNOWS HER TRUE SELF WILL BE MADE PUBLIC. SHE HAS MADE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST MANY IN THE CITY AND MYSELF THAT BORDER CRIMINAL.

DRAFT SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL

Village of Cordova

   Journal of Proceedings

Thursday, March 15, 2012

     The March Board meeting was called to order in the Conference Room at the Village Hall on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 6:30PM.  Village President Bob VanHooreweghe presiding.  The hallway must be kept clear-no standing in the hall per the Fire Chief.

Roll Call- trustees in attendance were Larry Dhooge, Dean Moyer, John Myers, Patsy Fidlar and John Haan.

  Also in attendance- Clerk Sharon Peterson, Treasurer Michele Chavez and Attorney Clayton Lee.

   Citizens –Amy Haan, Lyle Ernst (Dispatch/Review), Arlan McCool, Shelly Strombach, Lori Knight, Ryan Gaines, Julie Hager, Bill Somers, Jim Boone, Jim Hines and Perry Barber.

Old Business-

   Cordova Pioneer Village- you all got a copy of the letter and it was read and entered

      at the  March Committee meeting.WHY DID THEY BACK OUT?NO POLICE COVERAGE

  Sewer line camera- the bill was $500 and the charges were listed on the Agenda that

      was previously approved.

  Bullet proof vest- Todd Allen’s vest was located in a storage tote and has been secured

     in the Police Department Office.  The vest does specifically say “made for Todd”.BUT WAIT, THEY SAID IT WAS STOLEN,SO IT ISNT.ANOTHER ALLEGATION BY THE GO4 PROVEN A LIE

     Jim Boone: we have one of the vests but where are the other 2. Bob: we reported 2

      letters were refused and nothing has changed.  Pat: the vest were bought when

     Carol was on the Board and they are not Police Equipment they are safety equipment

     and they should be returned.  Clay needs to write the letter.

         Dean questioned Clay for his response: We talked about it and I said you could

     ask for the vest back but generally they are a part of the uniform.  A coat is definitely

     uniform.  The vest are fitted specifically to the person.

        John Haan: we have Todd’s.  Bob: Todd returned everything.YES HE EVEN RETURNED THE JAMES SOMERS FILE AND ARREST REPORT,(THAT WAS MISSING FOR 2 MONTHS, TAKEN OUT OF MY BOX) WHEN HE LEFT. FOUND BEHIND THE COMPUTER. MISSING ALSO WAS THE VIDEO OF THE STOP.(FUNNY NEVER FOUND)HE LIED TO THE MAYOR TWO TIMES, LIED TO ME AS THE INVESTIGATOR AND ARRESTING OFFICER  ABOUT THE MISSING ARREST REPORT.THAT MY READERS IS OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE AND OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT.(FELONIES)WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN HERE?IT WAS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF STATE POLICE, HMMM INTERESTING 

       Clay: anything that would ID a person and connect them to the Village is to be

      returned.

         Bob: we have not asked for pants and shirts back but the patches must be removed

     and returned.  We do require the maintenance department to also return the shirts as

     they are imprinted.  Yes, uniform allowance paid for the bullet proof vest.  Even if we

     get them back what are we going to do with them?  Dean: we bought them.  Bob: we

     also bought pants, shirts and socks!

          Bill Somers: this is clothing vs. safety.  I have been on construction jobs and if I

   am  given a safety harness or hard hat it has to be returned when the job is done.

   Clothing  is not returned.

         Pat: this needs to be continued until April and we need to see how they were paid.

     Sharon: you were given a copy of the Accounting system which was highlighted to

     show the vest came out of Uniform allowance.

         John Myers: the money was uniform allowance and General Fund.

         Bob: this can go wherever you want it to go.  Pat: we need to have Clay write

     them a letter. John Myers: report it to Rock Island County as a theft. Clay: Knock

     yourselves out!

         Ryan: what would the Village gain? Jim Himes: Ryan said he was told by Bruce the

     vest was his.  The vest were purchased by the previous Board and they belong to the

     officers.

         Pat: what does the Police Manual say?

         John Haan: we can donate the vest to a ride-along program.

         Ryan: I am trying to find a job possibly with another small community department

     and I would have user for the vest.  What is John Myers goal?

         John Haan: this is the first I heard that you were seeking employment with another

     Police Department- you should of said that.

         John Myers: we can sell the bullet proof vest with the vehicles and other equipment

     but we can’t offer what we don’t have.

         Bullet proof vest is to be moved to the April Committee Agenda.

  Police protection negotiations- Pat: the Mayor of Port Byron has been out of town.

New Business-

    Previous approval was given for the annual event held by the Cordova Boosters and they have requested the funding for the Easter Egg Hunt.  We will be issuing a check for $150.  Sharon: 3 annual events were approved-Easter, Halloween and Christmas.

   Wage Increase- John Myers made a motion to increase the hourly pay of the 2 office employees by seventy-five cents per hours.  The motion was 2^nd by John Haan.  John Myers: I did employee evaluations and they had both been evaluated a year ago but were not given any cost of living increases for the past 2 years.

    Arlan: questioned when the rate increase would be effective?  Bob: in Committee and previous discussion it was said January 1^st.  We need to do annual reviews on all of the employees.

     The motion was passed with a 5 aye roll call vote

     Larry: I would also like to make a motion to increase Jim Boone to $12 per hour until we figure out where we are going.  John Haan; Jim is the temporary supervisor and I will 2^nd that motion.  Bob: we will need a new benefit form signed off as we are

changing his employment status.  Pat questioned when Jim took over?  Jim: about 2 weeks ago.  The motion was passed with a 5 aye roll call vote.

       Jim was complimented on doing a good job and Michele ask that the office staff also be complimented. It was noted that the office staff had been complimented in a closed session but it needed to be done officially publically.

  Resolution to sell police vehicles and attached equipment and funds to remove computer hard drives-   We are only authorizing the sell but this does not mean we have to sell them. 

     John Myers: we need a listing of the attached equipment. Bob: there is attached equipment and removable equipment in each vehicle- 22 rifle, shot gun, binoculars, dash cam, hand held radars, etc. The guns were donated by Exelon.

     Bill Somers: the Village can raffle the guns.

     John Myers: we need to have a list of the police equipment.

     Clay: the proper time to list the equipment is when the notice is published that you are accepting bids and that is a part of the notice.

      John Haan: we need to pass the Ordinance then we can cross that bridge!

      Bob: there may be a remote possibility the Police Department will be re-established.

      John Haan: the vehicles loss value as they age.

      John Myers: without the vehicles we don’t need the other equipment. When we have someone looking at the vehicles we need to lay everything available out.

      Bob: the equipment will need to be declared surplus and sold.  We need someone to put a value on the vehicles.

       A motion was made to adopt Resolution 2012-01 to authorize the sale of the police vehicles by Larry Dhooge and 2^nd by John Haan.  The resolution was passed with a 4 aye roll call vote ( Dhooge, Moyer, Myers and Haan) .  Patsy Fidlar voted nay.

     A motion was made by Larry Dhooge and 2^nd by John Haan to approve up to $300 to remove and replace the hard drives in the police squad computers.  The motion was passed with a 5 aye roll call vote.

Closed session Review- the minutes as follows were reviewed at the March Committee meeting; April 11 & 27, May 12 & 19, June 20, July 21, August 18, November 10 & 17 and December 8 & 15.  A motion was made by Patsy Fidlar and 2^nd by Larry Dhooge to leave the above minutes closed.  The motion was passed with a 5 aye roll call vote.

MINUTES FROM MEETING AT CIVIC CENTER ON POLICE MATTERS,

THIS IS THE MINUTES FROM JULY 21 2011 BOARD MEETING.YOU WILL NOTICE SOME INTERESTING THINGS

YOU WILL SEE THE OPPOSITION FROM THE GANG OF 4 TO THE SURVEY..WHY? BECAUSE THEY KNOW  THEY WOULD NOT BE BALE TO GET THRU THERE AGENDA.THAT THE MAJORITY OF FOLKS IN CORDOVA WANTED THERE OWN POLICE DEPARTMENT.BUT WERE AFRAID OF VOICING IT IN BOARD MEETINGS BECAUSE OF THE BULLY MENTALITY BY THE GO4 AND THERE FAMILY.




Village of Cordova
Journal of Proceedings
Thursday, July 21, 2011
The July Board meeting as called to order in the Conference Room at the Village Hall
on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 6:30PM. Village President Bob VanHooreweghe
presiding.
Roll Call: Trustees in attendance were Larry Dhooge, Dean Moyer, John Myers, Patsy
Fidlar, John Haan and Bruce Wood.
Also in attendance- Clerk Sharon Peterson, Treasurer-Michele Chavez and Attorney
Clayton Lee.


Citizens in attendance-Richard Vincent, Roger Smith, Dispatch- Bill Mayeroff and
John Greenwood, Dispatch/Review-Lyle Ernst, Carol DeWilfond, John Henyan, Ed
Vaughn, Linda Meinheit, Mary McCarthy, Rock Island County Sheriff Dept- Boyd,
Bustos and 2 other officers, Jessica Scranton, John Piatt,

 (Julie Hager, John Hager)JUST SO YOU SEE AND IT IS CONFIRMED THEY WERE THERE.IT WAS BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT THIS IS INCORRECT,JOHN HAGER WAS NOT THERE,

, LisaPrice, Amy Haan, Sue Muirhead, Ken & Sandy McCool, Quad City Times-Brian
Wellner, Candy Moyer, Chuck Fidlar, Laurie Knight, Shelly Owens, MaryAnn Saathoff,,
Jim & Joanne Hines, Bob & Ginny Bennett, Elaine Winter, John Peterson, Bill Somers,
Olga Wolfe, Tammy Johannsen, Sandy McCool, Brian Speer, Richard & Barb Gaylord,
Tom Ray, Del Moyer, Jim Boone, Perry & Kyle Barber, Roy Gibson & Sue, Todd
Tanner, Kristine Peterson, Jon Noland, Colleen Melody, Ron Willhite, Lynn Fidlar,
Andrew Beale, Greg & Deb Deines, Catherine Eversoll, Mike Deines, Cam Warren.



Police- Bruce Wood
Bruce, last month we discussed the Police Survey and I asked for input. I got nothing
from the trustees but did get some feedback from citizens.AGAIN THEY DID NOT WANT IT AS THEY WERE AFRAID HOW DAMAGING IT WOULD BE TO THERE AGENDA.THIS BOARD DID FIGHT AGAINST IT BAD.WHY?THEY VOTED TO SPEND $800.00 FOR THE ATTORNEY TO LOOK INTO MISCONDUCT CHARGES, WHY NOT $500.00 TO SEE WHAT THERE CONSTITUENTS FEEL ABOUT THERE POLICE DEPARTMENT?
 AREN'T THEY TO BE VOICES FOR THE PEOPLE?THEY ARE ONLY THERE TO SERVE THEMSELVES


 John Haan, I did respond and
told Bruce it was OK all but the last part-disclosure statement. Bruce, I am still in the
discussion phase and the survey can be written by a 3rd party so there are no leading
statements and they can also be in charge of the tabulation and analysis of the completed
and returned surveys. I am looking at St Ambrose or Augustana.
There is also some confusion on the expenses on the Police Department. We
generally spend $125,000 and the estimated annual revenue is $75,000 leaving $50,000
and that has been pretty consistent in the review of the history.
We have approximately 100 hours of weekly coverage.100 HOURS OF COVERAGE,WHAT COVERAGE DOES THE FINE CITIZENS IN CORDOVA HAVE NOW?OR THE TOWNSHIP?


 Some shifts we have 2
officers on duty. Rock Island County’s rate could range between $32-$38 per hour. If we
are asking for the same 100 hours of coverage I estimated we would be looking at
$182,000. This will increase the cost to the community even more. We need to ask the
taxpayers how much more they are willing to spend. Timing is important and we need to
get this finalized. It was suggested we sent the survey to our registered voters and I think
that is a great idea. The surveys need to be embossed to prevent duplication and we can
make additional surveys available as needed.
Jim Hines questioned the cost to print, mail, return mail, tabulation, etc? Bruce, I do
not know yet but hopefully the project will be taken on by a grad student. I just got this
idea and didn’t have much time.
Ginny, if the Police survey is taken on by a student could they possibly also give the
presentation so the public is hearing it directly from them?
Bill Somers, where does the Police Department get their revenue? Bruce, the Villagematches the Township at $38,430 each, fine revenues, Ordinance violations and
miscellaneous income. Bill, you then get a lot of revenue from fines and I used $35,000
so you must write 500 tickets and we get $80 from each ticket-is that correct?NO MR SOMERS, WE GET $54.00 FROM A 120 TICKET, AND SO ON
Bruce, I
used 12 years worth of data.
The question was what happened to the revenue from tickets if Rock Island County
was to take over the Police Department. I talked to Scott Sidor of Port Byron and the fine
revenue is not in their contract with Rock Island County.


 They are not getting anythingBUT WAIT, MY JOHN MYERS SAID HE TALKED TO SCOTT AND HE SAID CORDOVA WOULD GET A CREDIT ,SEE THE STUPIDITY?
but we can possibly negotiate in a contract.
Sue Muirhead questioned why the Cordova Township residents and businesses would
be getting a survey when the Township contracts with the Village? We are providing a
service to them. We pay the bills. Bruce the population of the Village is 700 plus another
300 for the Township, just rounding off numbers. I do not have any knowledge of the
number of registered voters. We can track the Township responses separately.
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It was questioned why the Police Committee needs 2 representatives from the
Township? Why do they have a say if they contract? We are spending the Village’s
money. Bruce, they would not have any voting privileges.
Ginny, Township is contributing $38,000 but it is costing the Village a lot more. If
the surveys are sent to registered voters the renters would have input when they are not
property owners and taxpayers. Bob, indirectly, as a landlord, they will pay.
Julie Hager questioned the number of citations written by the Police Department that
are thrown out?THROWN OUT OR DISMISSED HAPPENS CONSTANTLY IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY  Bruce, we are making more stops than historically per the Activity logs.
Bill Somers, personally I think the Township is getting a better deal and it is costing
the Village. They are contributing less than 1/3 and they have 20 times more area to be
covered. This increases the gas, use and maintenance of vehicles, etc. Township should
be paying more than ½. Maybe the Village needs to give the Township a 30-day notice.
Bruce, a lot of the revenue is from the jurisdiction of the Township.
Richard Vincent questioned why people were not being cited for illegal parking at the
boat ramp?MAYBE BECAUSE THERE'S A HUGE SIGN THAT DOES SAY, CARS WITH TRAILERS PARKING ONLY? Bruce, we are down on staff and have limited coverage. I will bring this to
the attention of the officers. Richard, we need the vehicle with trailer parking only sign
back up. Bruce, the posting of the sign is a courtesy when we have the Ordinance on the
book.
Jon Noland read the portion of the Police Protection Village/Township contract and
let the people know the division of the time to be spent in the Township. Bruce the
contact says 50 / 50.
John Peterson, with the controversy in the Police Department it will affect the surveys
and you may want to wait 6 months. Bruce, there is a sense of urgency.
John Hager, the number of citations issued is public record. Bruce, Lyle publishes the
monthly Police Report in the Review. Pat, that information is the number written and
includes the citations that are thrown out. John Hager, they can sit in front of my house
all day and catch people. Bruce, I think we are mixing issues- we were talking about lost
revenue and not the citations.
Jim Hines, no matter where you live, if your zip code is 61242, you are Cordova.
Friends, neighbors-we all live here-we are a community and we don’t need to be divided.
We are all Cordova -61242. If you are an American citizen you have the right to vote. If
you choose not to be registered voter-that is also your right but we are all taxpayers.
Bob, in a previous discussion I thought it was your wife who said we have 3 people in
our household with different opinions and we would need 3 surveys. Jim, she just used
that for an example-there are only 2.
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Deb, we have someone in the Village who owns 2 homes and is a taxpayer but they
are not registered voters here and they should also have a voice.
Julie Hager, I stand by my suggestion to send the surveys to registered voters.
Ken McCool, I agree with Jim Hines. I think it is great to have this type of a turn-out
for the meeting. The residents of the Village do pay both Village and Township taxes.
Bob agreed, people like Mike Deines who own 2 homes are entitled to their opinion.
John Myers, I think there is an error in the numbers and the municipal fines will stay
in the Village. Other citation revenue will depend on how the contract is written. We
need to look at vehicles. I said the cars should run 125,000 miles and last week we were
told one is junk. The annual budget does not show depreciation. What is the liability if
we go with Rock Island County-how is this going to affect our insurance? We need to
look at response with Rock Island County and you people need to make your judgment. I
am not convinced to go with Rock Island County but Port Byron says they are saving
money. The decision can not be solely based on dollar signs-what do we want, what are
we willing to pay for. Until a contract is negotiated we can’t make any decision.
Bill Somers, is what we are hearing is that 80% of the revenue is off of Route 84? If
they are setting on Route 84 the Township is not getting coverage. I live on 4th Street and
I hardly ever see them.NOT TRUE I ARRESTED YOUR SON ON 4TH STREET.DID YOU SEE ME THEN?:)  I WAS ACCUSED OF HARASSMENT BY PATSY FIDLAR FOR DOING STATIONARY PATROL ON 4TH AND 4TH. WATCHING THE STOP SIGN, YOU SEEN ME THEN BECAUSE I SEEN YOU DRIVE TO HER HOUSE WHEN I WAS STATIONARY. HARDLY?RIGHT BILL Most of the time I see them is at the pump station. Bruce, the
Activity Reports show different.SEE HOW BILL SOMERS JUST MAKES UP LIES AS HE GOES, AND NO THOUGHT OF IT.VOID OF ANY MORALS OR VALUES
Greg Deines, we all pay taxes, road use tax. Since when did the Police Department
become a revenue generator? What % of our taxes go to the Police Department?
Sharon, the Village has passed a tax levy and $15,000 of the collected property taxes
is designated for police protection. The true figure for police protection is $38,430 which
is $3202.50 per month. Both the Village and the Township contribute this same amount
monthly. Only $15,000 of the $38,430 annually is from property tax. Other than the
monthly match from Township the Village supports the Police Department.
Bob noted that nothing from the Motor Fuel tax received by the Village goes into the
Police Fund. Motor Fuel tax is in a special account.
Richard Gaylord, I don’t think the issue is finance but conduct. The Police Department
is doing a good job and I see them in my neighborhood.THANK YOU MR GAYLORD, THE ONES COMPLAINING ARE THE BULLIES OF CORDOVA,THE ONES WE ARRESTED THEM OR THERE KID. They are doing their job and we
have some people saying since they are doing their job that they are being picked on. The
Police Department is doing a good job.BUT IF YOU LISTEN TO THE GANG OF 4, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE JUST AWFUL, AND EVERYONE HATES THEM,,,WELL WELL NOT TRUE
Pat Fidlar, I do not understand where we are going with this. We keep allowing
discussion and this is supposed to be a business meeting. I am making a motion to delay
the survey until we know an exact cost and how the survey will be handled. The motion
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was 2nd by John Myers. Pat, the survey cost is not in the budget.BUT WAS THE $800.00 YOU AGREED TO USE FOR THE LAWYER TO RESEARCH MISCONDUCT WAS?YOU PATSY WERE AFRAID OF THIS SURVEY.AS YOU SHOULD OF BEEN, IT WOULD OF PROVEN YOU A LIAR, AS YOU ARE Bruce, I think it will be
less than $1,000 if we work with the University.
John Myers, we were asked to make a decision when we do not have accurate figures
from the Sheriff’s Department. Bruce, I gave an estimate in my Police Committee report
and Capt Bustos was questioned if that was an accurate estimate? Capt Bustos, when we
met the cost very given were very general and we do not have a contract. We are not here
to sell the Sheriff’s Department and we have no input in your decision. We do not know
at this time what is wanted-shifts/hours/days. Bruce, that is right-you said we would need
to tell you what we want.
John Haan, we need to agree on how to evaluate the survey and we all should have the
right to see the surveys- not just the Police Committee.
Bruce, we just authorized $1500 for a basketball hoop and the cost of the survey is an
issue!BINGO!! John Haan, none of us have been involved in the survey. Bob, Bruce is trying to
get this going and the goal is to get it out quickly and involve a 3rd party (College) if that
works out. John Haan, we all need to be involved in the survey. Bruce, is says “draft”
and I have asked for input. Dean, it still contains the demographic information we told
you to eliminate. Bruce, the part Dean is objecting to is optional and not required. Dean,
the point is this type of information is not needed and there is no excuse that we all can’t
see the returned surveys. Do the survey in house.
Richard Gaylord, we just seen the survey for the first time and it appears to have some
bias content-let the college do it and rephrase the survey- let them help design it. The 3rd
party can remove anything that may be leading.
Bruce, I have provided a place for comments.
Ginny, if it is optional you don’t have to sign it and there is no problem.
The motion was on the floor to table the survey- roll call vote; Larry-yes, John Haanyes,
we need more information, John Myers-yes, Dean-yes, Pat-yes and Bruce –no.
Motion carried 5 ayes. Survey will be moved to the August Committee Agenda.
Police Committee- the committee is John Myers and myself at this time. I did have a
citizen come forward to request being on the Police Committee and John is also aware of
it. We are still trying to get 2 representatives from Cordova Township.
Repairs to Police Squad radio- Tim is our senior officer and it looks like, to him, the
vehicle radio to repair would be the Impala. We have an estimate of $3,000. This is a
dangerous situation to be in with unreliable equipment. Bruce made a motion to spend
up to $3,000 for the repair of the radio in the Impala. The motion failed due to a lack of
a second. Bob, that is a mistake. Bruce, so we all know we are endangering our
employees and the community!
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Jim Hines, there was a statement made that 8-10 people with records and histories
attend the meetings. Are our backgrounds being checked when we attend the meetings?NO BUT NOW WE SEE BY YOUR STATEMENTS AND FACE BOOK POSTS MAYBE THEY SHOULD OF BEEN:) I
have been at the meetings and has my background been ran? Bruce, there is a public
website that anyone can check on anybody- judici.com. I am not aware of the comment
nor have any background checks been performed by the Village for attending our
meetings. Unfortunately some people have records.
Pat questioned why there were no minutes for the Police Committee meeting. Bob,
they are available to anyone who wants them. Jim Hines, I have them. Bob, part of the
problem may be that we are emailing things to the Trustees now. Pat, they are not on the
list for us to approve either. Bob, I was not aware of the need to approve the minutes.
When John and Dean talk part do we need to approve their minutes. I do realize the
Police Department is controversial. I hate to open the door to every time 2 Trustees talk it
has to be a recorded meeting with minutes to be approved, as it is a Committee. Bob, it
appears some of you have the minutes and others do not. I said I had no agenda and had
Michele get me another one and I had it, I found it. Bruce, we are in an email transition.

NOT READING,MANY ARE READING THIS BLOG

IT HAS BEEN POSTED ON HERE THAT NO ONE READS THIS BLOG.
TODAY,3/26/2012@1614HOURS SO FAR 7730 HITS......2500 IN ONE WEEK,,,,7 DAYS.
 SO THAT DOES TELL ME THAT PEOPLE ARE READING, AND I THANK YOU.
WHAT I WANT TO DO IS SHOW TO THE PUBLIC, WHAT HAS BEEN SAID ABOUT ME AND THE OTHER OFFICER, BY MANY AND THE BOARD MEMBERS, ISN'T ALWAYS TRUE.I SEE MANY ARE READING THE PUBLIC DOCUMENTS,AND COURT RECORDS I HAVE POSTED.
MANY MORE ARE COMING.AFTER APRIL 30 THERE WILL BE MANY,MANY DOCUMENTS POSTED, ALONG WITH NAME'S AND DATES.STAY TUNED. WOULDN'T IT BE AWESOME IF THERE WERE CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS ARRESTED FOR THE MANY ILLEGAL ACTS THEY HAVE COMMITTED?:):):)

JULY 8TH BOARD MEETING,

 VILLAGE BOARD MEMBER JOHN HAAN,HUSBAND OF AMY HAAN, 

THE PICTURES I HAVE POSTED ARE SOME OF THE VOCAL FOLKS AT THIS BOARD MEETING, I SHALL BE POSTING OTHERS SO BEAR WITH ME,:)I POSTED THERE PICTURES SO YOU ARE ABLE TO PLACE A FACE WITH SOME OF THERE RIDICULOUS STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS IN THIS BOARD MEETING, YOU WILL SCRATCH YOUR HEAD,

THIS IS AMY HAAN,WIFE OF CORDOVA BOARD MEMBER JOHN HAAN, 

THIS IS JULIE HAGER,MOTHER OF JOHN HAGER,FROM THE FAMOUS CHRIS MINOR TV VIDEO. WHO HAPPENED TO ADMIT HE LIED IN THE INTERVIEW.HE APOLOGIZED,WHERE IS JULIE,S?

HAHAHA I CANT EVEN LOOK WITHOUT LAUGHING,,,THIS IS BILL SOMERS FACEBOOK PROFILE PICTURE!THE HEARTS ADD A NICE TOUCH.WONDER IF HES EVER DID TIME:)

THIS IS THE JULY 8TH BOARD MEETING,I WILL BE POSTING THE FACTS TO SOME OF THE STATEMENTS FOLKS DID MAKE AT LATER TIME,BUT READ HOW MORONIC THESE FOLKS ACT AND SOUND LIKE.AND WHAT IS SCARY IS THEY REPRESENT THE VILLAGE,YIKES!

PATSY FIDLAR DOES NOT LIKE ANYONE TO COME AGAINST HER,THIS IS FREE SPEECH.BUT SHE HAS THE BULLY MENTALITY AS THE OTHERS I SHALL BE POSTING HER COMMENTS WHICH ARE IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF 1ST AMENDMENT 

Village of Cordova

  Special meeting for police matters and possible action

Friday, July 8, 2011

    A Special meeting was called to order in the Conference Room at the Village Hall at the request of Dean Moyer, John Haan, John Myers and Patsy Fidlar to discuss police matters and possible action at 6:30PM on Friday, July 8, 2011.

   Roll Call- trustees in attendance were Larry Dhooge, Dean Moyer, John Myers, Patsy Fidlar and John Haan.  Absent was trustee Bruce Wood.

   Citizens in attendance- Dispatch- Lyle Ernst and Bill Mayoroff, Amy Haan, Del Moyer, Ken McCool, Tom Ray, Jim Boone, Candy Moyer, Bill Somers, Julie Hager, TJ Marsden, Jim Hines.

     Dean, we asked for this meeting to address some police issues.  We have 2 officers who are working 40 hours when they were hired for 20 hours.  We never approved them to work 40 hours. John Haan and Dean, they were hired for 20 hours. Dean, when they are working 40 hours we have the additional expenses for IMRF and the benefits.  If we want a Police Chief we need to hire a Chief and that decision should be up to the Board.

     A motion was made by Dean Moyer to not let the part-time police officers exceed 20 hours per week.  The motion was 2^nd by John Haan.

     John Myers, I have heard Goossen’s is the Police Chief and that was not approved by the Board.  Amy, he has been quoted in the newspaper and has been on TV.EXCUSE ME MISS AMY,EDUCATED NURSE, CAN YOU PLEASE POST WHAT TV STATION, AND NEWSPAPER,DATES AND TIMES I SAID THI?YOUR FAITHFUL BORAD MEMBER JOHN MYERS SEEMS LOST ON THIS ISSUE AS YOU CAN SEE AND GUESS WHAT?SHE ISNT A NURSE! SHE IS A AID.

> To: ; johnmyersmisp@hotmail.com; 

> From: Illinois@yahoo.com

> Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 20:05:20 +0000

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> Dear Counsel member John Meyers, on july15 at 2.14 pm I made a phone call to you asking for the following information, 1. Dates and times and what channel I made statement that I was the Cordova Police Chief. 2. Dates and time and what paper I did also make that statement. As according to Cordova village meeting minutes you stated that I was on TV and in Paper, and I said I was the Cordova Police Chief, hence the reason for my call to you. As I am aware you are quite busy and time does get away from us, I am inquiring when I may be getting the requested information as per our phone call you said you would be gathering the requested information for me. I thank you in advance for your consideration in my request, and look forward to receiving these documents soon.

"John Myers" <johnmyersmisp@hotmail.com>

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I must have only assumed(YOU ASSUMED?)BUT YOU SAID IN THE MEETING YOU SAW  AND READ and thought its what I heard(MR MYERS, YOU SAID THAT I DID IT,YOU DIDN'T SAY IN THE MEETING ITS WHAT YOU THOUGHT YOU HEARD) because I can't find anything. Probably because you took got Todd's and Wallets posts after they left. Barb and I both thought you were chief. Sorry about that.    LOL   SORRY HE SAID,(SORRY ABOUT THAT?) SEE READERS, THEY CAN JUST LIE, AND DEFAME, AND SLANDER SOMEONE AND THINK THAT IF THEY SAY,SORRY ABOUT THAT,ITS OK,UNBELIVEABLE 

 Larry, we have never named a chief.

      Bob, Ray Goossen’s is the ranking officer and both of the part-time officers have assumes the duties normally performed by the Chief.

INSTEAD OF THEM SEEING WE WERE TRYING TO HELP THE CITY OUT, THEY STARTED THERE BULLY TACTICS

 I am the only one that can appoint a Police Chief.  Marty has also stepped up and is working more hours. Pat, Marty is not working over the 20 hours per week.

     John Haan, we have had enough complaints and we have given enough warnings.HERE I FIND FUNNY,SO IF YOU GET COMPLAINTS FROM KNOWN CRIMINALS, THERE CREDIBILITY IS TO BE BELIEVED?WOW SEE THE MINDSET OF THE GO4? Text messages and emails we need to dismiss the probationary officer.

      The motion for part time police officers not to exceed 20 hours per week was passed with a 5 aye roll call vote.

      Pat, we continue to have issues with Officer Gaines’ conduct.  He is probationary and needs to be dismissed at this time and that is my motion.  The motion was 2^nd by Dean Moyer.

      Bob based on the “probation” and not filling probation duties is not true. He is not probationary and it  is stated in the minutes he was on a 6 month probation.

     Bob, in a sense of fairness I would like to read the letter Bruce Wood prepared for tonight in his absence-“ they did not consult with me to see if I was available.  Unfortunately I am not. They did not ask me or to my knowledge any other member of the police committee for input.  They called this meeting with full knowledge of the on-going investigation that I am leading to gather the facts and truths about incidents and allegations made about the Cordova Police Department and some of its members.”

(See attached complete letter)

     Pat, month after month we have talked about Ryan being on probation and not until now did you say he was only on 6 months probation. We have been mislead-never did you say he was 6 months.  Last month  I asked if we were going to let his probation period run out. John Haan, I would like to see a copy of the minutes so stating that- I feel the same way Pat does. I have had it with the harassment.

     Bob, I have read the minutes and we can have the Clerk access the minutes if you will take a 5 minute recess and let her find it. Pat questioned what the Employee Handbook says?  Bob, I think  it says 1 year. Pat, that is exactly what it says. Bob, as I understand it the Board agreed otherwise.  When he was hired the it was specifically said in the minutes.   I did not say at anytime he was a probationary officer. It was you saying that.  We need to let Sharon get the minutes.

     (meeting was supposed to be in recess)  Ken McCool, I don’t recall the exact date he was hired but I know he had to bet recertification and I thought he was on probation for a year and that was the way it was represented.

      Bob in the State of Illinois it doesn’t matter if you are probationary or not anyhow.

      Ken, this is not a union situation and Illinois is an at-will State.THIS IS SAME GUY THAT WAS SUSPENDED FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR TAKING THE DEPARTMENT BOAT OUT WITHOUT PERMISSION TO GET HIS SON.THE SAME SON THAT STABBED SOMEONE IN CORDOVA 4 TIMES,

       John Haan, Bruce had the opportunity to call this meeting and he did not.  We said the meeting would be the first week of July. He had every opportunity.

      Amy questioned why the surveys were sent out without the Boards approval?

     ( Sharon returned to the meeting with the minute Book)  December 16, 2010-Journal of Proceedings of the Board Meeting, page 7

     “Carol made a motion to hire Ryan Gaines at $10.50 per hour as a part-time police officer for the Village of Cordova. After a 90 day evaluation he will be raised to $11.33 the current rate for part-time officers.  Ken questioned if Ryan would have to take the 40 hour on-line refresher course.  Larry, Ryan has other police experience and I talked to him myself last night.  Carol noted the probationary period is 6 months.  The motion to hire Ryan was passed with a 5 aye roll call vote.  Patsy Fidlar voted nay”.HOWS THAT FOR YOU PAT?

      Ken McCool questioned if the 90 day evaluation was done?

      Dean, I will retract my motion.THIS GUY IS DUMBER THEN A BOX OF HAMMERS

      Pat, Carol did not know what she was doing.  I am making a motion that Ryan be dismissed for not meeting the expectations of a police officer. The motion was 2^nd by John Haan and followed with a 5 aye roll call vote.

      Bob, I am going to veto that motion so that you have the right to override it at the next meeting when Bruce has been given the opportunity to present the facts.  He has put a lot of time into his research.  I am not disputing the emails were sent but Bruce’s letter, which I just read also say, “ I have found no evidence so far that any current member of the Cordova Police Department have committed any felonies as has been alleged. I have found no evidence of anything in the background of any current member of the department that would disqualify them based on the historical hiring standards of the department. I have found no solid evidence of any current member of the department taking actions that violate the laws of the State of Illinois or ordinances and policies of the Village and Township of Cordova.”

     John Haan, there were to be 2 members from this Board on the Police Committee and Bruce is saying he doesn’t care what Dean and I think.MAYBE BEWCAUSE YOUR MINDSET IS EVIL AND ONE SIDED,  Amy, Bruce was hand-picked.  Bob, we did say at the last meeting the committees would consist of 2 Board members but we also said the Police Committee would have a Village representative , Township representative and a  citizen.  John Haan, we need to audit the minutes and the tape.

      John Myers, Bruce and I were to co-chair with the Finances and the Police Department. Bruce was communicating with me prior to my vacation and when I return it is a Township guy and this lady. I supported the decision to include a Township person and a citizen.  It is now also a “commission” and we said “committee”. 

    Bob, it is just a play on wording.  Andrea always said she was the Police Commission and it carried over to Carol too.

    John Myers, they are not legally trained, they have no badges.THIS GUY MAKES THE DUMBEST STATEMENTS.

    Bob,  the Committee was established to remove emotions and to obtain the views of 3 people and then present the facts.  This meeting was called by Dean and you said you called everyone-I was not called nor was Bruce.SEE THEY LIE TO SUIT THERE OWN AGENDA  We were previously told the lawyer would need to be here and the Sheriff and then when this meeting was called you didn’t feel we needed them present. Dean, this meeting was supposed to be the first week of July.  That was the decision made. We also left the meeting believing the Police committee consisted of Bruce and John Myers.  Bruce went off and formed his own Police Commission.

      John Haan, I may be the Park & Recreation chairman but before I do anything I want to ask to avoid problems and that is not the way Bruce is doing things.  This survey is ready and none of us had anything to do with it, nor had we seen it until this meeting was called.  John Myers is on the committee and he was not involved in the survey.  Bruce should have contacted John Myers. He says the survey will be totally confidential- does he not trust the rest of the Board. I don’t trust him.

       Bob, we keep hearing people have fear and are afraid to speak. Pat, they are so you are going to keep it from the Board.

       Dean, the people are given the choice to put their name on the survey and if they want to be protected they will not sign it.  Bruce doesn’t trust us and we don’t trust him.SO FAR YOUR CREDIBILITY IS  NILL.YOU BREAK STATE STATUES,LIE,AND REFUSE TO ABIDE BY THE LAWS. The surveys will not be any part of any decisions if the entire Board is not included.  Larry questioned if John Myers sees the surveys too would that be OK? Dean, we all need to see the surveys so there is no appearance of stuffing the results and they want to read them record them and destroy them.  Pat, Bruce has called me a liar too.

      Bob, if we have a Board with no trust we are never going to get along. Amy, Bob is with Bruce.  Bob, Bruce and I meet with the Sheriff yesterday.  John Haan, why wasn’t John Myers included? Bob, the Sheriff said he wanted to meet with the Mayor and the Police Chairman.  Amy  Haan, show us were that is in writing. Bob, we asked for guidance.  Bill Somers, is the Sheriff going to talk to the entire Board? Pat, did you ask him to come? Bob, we do not know what we want- are we requesting a quote or guidance.  Maybe we should have a full-time Police Chief and both the Village and Township needs to kick in more money.

     Bob, this Board has taken no directions in any department- nothing water & sewer, park & recreation, police, Streets and alley, etc. Dean, we had to fight to get John Haan seated on the Board.  There was no interest at the bid opening.

    Amy Haan, you should have responded to the water tower and you didn’t.  Bob, I got a call from Austin and I know nothing about the water tower and I instructed him to call the man who knows. Pat, you don’t know anything about Police but you get involved. Bob, I told Austin to call Paul Loete of MSA Professional Services.  There was nothing I could do.

      Bill Somers, Mr. Wood has his survey but did he talk to Hager, Marsden, Streeter or my neighbor.WELL WE SEE WHAT THERE MADE OF HUH SOMERS?JULIE LIED,STREETER HAS BEEN ARRESTED AS HAS MARSTEN SINCE THEN,,,YOUR JUST MAD I PUSHED YOUR SONS ARREST.  They are issuing tickets the day after.HEY EINSTEIN STATE STATUES SAY YOU HAVE 18 MONTHS OF MISD AND 3 YRS ON FELONY.MAN HES RICH!  He has not talked to me either.  I have complaints through my facebook page.  Who has he contacted?  Larry, ask Bruce. Bob, you will have just that opportunity at Wednesday’s meeting.

      John Myers, I found out about the Police Commission in my water bill.  Pat, Bruce also claims 4 Board members had an illegal meeting and I resent that!  John Myers, we have had some spirited discussions and we did not have an illegal meeting and he needs to prove it-when, where and the source of his information.

     Jim Hines, the surveys is anonymous –fear of retaliation.LOL  GOOD OLE HINES,LAW BREAKER HIMSELF. THE THING WITH TIME, IS USALLY REVEALS MOTIVES:)  Bob, that is what Pat says.  Jim if retaliation is a factor that tells me we have a problem.PEOPLE ARE AFRAID OF RETALIATION FROM YOU AND BOARD MEMBERS.  What if we have a major problem-nuclear, chemical, industrial catastrophic concern?  The Police Department needs to be the front line and no one will trust them. If people fear retaliation we have a major problem. Will the citizens be given a time for their opinions Wednesday?  John Haan, we were not aware of Wednesday’s meeting until tonight ourselves.  Jim, I have documentation of things the officers have said about me. The officers need to be questioned about their statements before questioned under oath. I have personally heard the officers talk about under-cover activity in public and with people who should have no knowledge of such.

     John Haan questioned if Bruce had spoken to Jim Hines?  Jim, he has talked to Scott Gardner, my boss at the Dragstrip.  The dragstrip has always had a great working relationship with the Cordova Police Department. Last weekend we could not contact the Cordova Police DepartmentWELL LETS SEE HOW THAT WORKS FOR YOU NOW, SINCE THERE'S NO POLICE DEPARTMENT:) and had to contact Rock Island County.  Richard Wallen and Bobby were working security and needed assistance.  Ryan did show up and did a great job but we then got a call from Goossen’s and were told Cordova Police Department would not come on the Dragstrip grounds until Rock Island County gets thereHERE HE LIES, BUT THEN DRUGGIES DO THAT. Bob, this is the first I have heard of this situation. Jim Hines, the officers need to be here so we can hear their side-are they going to be at Wednesday’s meeting?

     John Myers, there is also come confusion with “Committee and Commission”. Also anytime a meeting is held to discuss police policy it needs to be a public meeting. If business is being discussed and/or conducted it needs to be a public meeting. Pat, out of respect all meetings need to be posted.  John Myers, what is a public meeting and the requirements for posting?

        Larry, Dean and I will be discussing applicant reviews for the maintenance position and if John Haan wants to be involved we would have to post it.  Bob, the Planning Commission meetings are posted –the last meeting there were 3 Board members and the Mayor in attendance.  Pat, we are getting away from the issue.  Bob noted he and Larry had meet with the contractors on the ditch work than went to the Board.  Jim Hines, this is not the same-we are talking about the Police Department and not a ditch project. The Police Department needs to be transparent-open to the public.

      John Myers questioned if Bob was part of the Police Committee?  Bob, I am ex-official member of all committees.  I should have been consulted before he put Jon Kavanaugh orHERE IS A TYPICAL JOHN MYERS FIT..
Rochelle on the Committee.  You can appoint who ever you want on the Planning and Zoning Boards and you need to include people outside of your circle.  Bob, the Board has the right to object to any  appointment made and if there is no objection I take it as being a consent.

      Bob, Bruce has taken the lead and did the research- someone has to lead.

      Dean Moyer, I am making a motion that all committees will consist of 2 Board members.  The Illinois Municipal Handbook says I appoint the committee and the Board approves.  Larry, I do think we need the co-chairman on each committee. John Haan, Bruce needs to be told that.  Bob, the motion is a moot point as we have already agreed that there would be 2 Board members on all committees. Pat, this needs to be acted on.

Dean, Bruce told us that John Myers is not on the Committee. Bob, you said you didn’t care if Bruce couldn’t be here.  John Haan, it should had been the Police Chair calling the meeting.  Bill Somers, Bruce is a bad person for a Police Chairman.

        Bob, you could had called me too when you set your original meeting for Thursday and choose not to. I got my first notification of the meeting from the media wanting to know what the meeting was for.  Amy, you need to reprimand the Clerk for not letting you know there was a meeting. Bob, you could had picked up the phone and called me.

        Larry, we need to review the minutes of the Committee appointments and co chairs.

        John Haan, we had 4 Board members and an Attorney telling you to swear me in and you refused just like there are 5 votes to dismiss Ryan and you veto the motion.  Bob, I am letting you have the right to override also.

        John Myers noted that since he has returned from vacation Bruce has been corresponding with him and we are not always on the same page. I have asked for assistance with finances. He did have my cell phone contact information and I had my laptop and was able to communicate by internet also.

      Ken McCool, I have contacted Bruce personally and the rest of you need to also so that he is aware of your situation or concern before Wednesday night so he can look into them. Do not assume he is aware-call him.

     Julie Hager, I have brought my concerns to the Board many times and even my attorney but nothing happens. If I go to Bruce will something happen? Gaines contacts my daughter.  Bob, he was reprimanded and instructed not to use the Village or Police Department in his contact.  Julie questioned how many times he would be reprimanded before he is let go. I am not the only one complaining. Bob, New Year’s Eve was taken care of in the court system.  Julie they watch our house from the burm in the sewer lagoon and nothing gets done.

      Pat, I have been harassed and warned I was being watched. I am tired of the emails and antics.  Bruce didn’t feel I was harasses and I know Bob encouraged that. The Police  presence needs to be peaceful and the people don’t need to fear them.  They are throwing people to the ground.  Bruce is on his big white horse and he has not been threatened.

     Bill Somers, this is not Chicago. A Police Force used force and we are a Police Department which is different.  Julie Hager, I seen the force used with my son and I knew it would get worse if it was not handled.  I still have nightmares-the force and the use of mace. Amy, and he wants a taser!

   John Myers, we need to look up the definition of “Commission and Committee”.  If we have created a commission we have created a new entity.  Bob, where is the problem? Pat, when I got the water bill with the newsletter I asked myself if I was even on the Board?

    Jim Hines questioned why Ryan was not fired when he went after an elected official you fired Rich? Bob, that is under investigation and I am not going to talk about it. Jim questioned if there is any investigation on Pat’s complaints?  Bob, he has printed documentation. Jim, your ignorance and ego fill this room! You’re an ass!

     John Haan, Bruce told me he has no knowledge of a State investigation.  Bob, it is easy to beat someone up when they are not present.

     John Haan, I want the police officers here Wednesday night to answer questions from the public. Larry, if we are requesting their presence we need to pay them.  John Haan, we need Ray and Ryan here and if the others want to come it’s fine. Pat, we need to have the attorney here also.  Bob, we can request that the attorney attend the meeting and instruct the officers to be here.  Amy, if they don’t show it is insubordination.

   A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:50PM by Larry Dhooge and 2^nd by John Myers.  Meeting adjourned.