Village mulls expanded benefits for Olympia Fields workers
Olympia Fields village board weighs a revised employee policy manual offering 100 sick days paid on retirement or termination and two extra holidays a year to reduce absenteeism. The plan could cost up to 113000 if all workers retired this month. The board also weighs 100 percent medical coverage, 10 holidays, and a 10000 police life policy. In other business, basic cable rates may no longer be regulated after December 29 1984 per the Cable Communications Act. Field and Tapscott note potential savings from reduced absenteeism.
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Olympia Fields
Village Board of Trustees
Robert Field
James Tapscott
Field
Police Commission
Tapscott
James Creswell
Louis Lee
Center Cable Company
Creswell
Rangel to Seek Village Presidency in Matteson Race
Rangel touts private and public sector experience and community pulse as he plans to run for village president in Matteson. He aims to implement goals from 1983 trustee run and the five year plan, seek greater cooperation with officials, and says he is not running with neighbor Brown. Trustees Murphy Adams face April elections. Rangel’s seat to be filled by appointment. Filing petitions January 19 to 26. signatures required.
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Rangel
Daniel Murphy
Charles Adams
Murphy
Adams
Butler
Matteson
Tax levy, donors, and test focus at Matteson district meeting
The board named winners Sam Brown Charity Credo and Geraldine Teotico and approved a $25 donation to the Matteson Constitutional Bicentennial commission with Stephen Brackman a member, plus $20 from the union. Supt. Tesmond cited praise for the tax increase referendum and noted plans amid concerns with the treasurer while discussing test-driven reform and achievement testing practices.
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Sam Brown
Charity Credo
Geraldine Teotico
Matteson
Sephen Brackman
Teachers Union
Sally Melchers
Marya Yates School
Trustees Criticize Clerk Burke Over Minutes Handling
During Mondays meeting trustees harshly criticized clerk Burke for minute preparation after comments by Banovich. Grisamore and Annerino led the attack noting minutes lack detail despite some improvement. Amerino defended Burke, calling the charges groundless, while Burke responded in an accompanying article.
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Burke
Banovich
Grisamore
Ture
Amerino
Benson reshuffles top city staff replacing key leaders
The city announces a broad replacement of the Benson development and finance director roles with new personnel. Police Chief Jim Klaman Fire Chief James Waifekus and acting public works director Ben Addock remain from the previous administration, per Dorgan.
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Jim Klaman
James Waifekus
Ben Adcock
Dorgan
Richton Park clerk attacks alleged abuse of executive privilege
The Richton Park village clerk says she disclosed confidential matter to serve the people, rejects accusations against loyalty, and likens officials to the Emperor in his nakedness. She warns the president and trustees will shift blame but the public bears consequences.
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Richton Park
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