Acting Village President, Heidi Rudolph | Village of Western Springs Website
Acting Village President, Heidi Rudolph | Village of Western Springs Website
Village of Western Springs Public Health and Safety Committee met June 10
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Present:
Chair Avakian, Member Fink, President Rudolph, Village Manager Baer and Director Scott.
1. Call to Order
Chair Avakian called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. A motion to open the meeting was made by Chair Avakian and seconded by Member Fink. The motion passed via roll call vote:
Ayes: Chair Avakian, Member Fink
Nays: None
2. Approval of Minutes
Chair Avakian moved to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2025, meeting. The motion was seconded by Member Fink and passed by roll call vote.
3. Public Comment
No public comments were received.
4. New Business
a. Vendor Agreement with TimeClock Plus LLC
Director Scott presented a recommendation for approval of a Vendor Agreement and Services Contract with TimeClock Plus LLC to provide Aladtec, a cloud-based scheduling platform tailored for public safety agencies. The system supports accurate time tracking, efficient personnel scheduling, and payroll integration. The Western Springs Fire Department has successfully utilized Aladtec since 2022. The proposed contract spans three years (2025–2027) at an annual cost of $4,680.
b. Agreement with Cook County for Everbridge Emergency Notification System
Director Scott recommended approval of an agreement with the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security to authorize the Village’s use of the Everbridge mass notification system. Everbridge is a cloud-based emergency communication tool that provides geo-targeted alerts via landlines, VoIP, and mobile phones. It integrates with Cook County’s notification platform and includes a Community Portal for resident profile management. There is no direct cost to the Village, as Cook County covers the subscription fee.
c. Presentation of the 2024 Department of Fire and EMS Annual Report
Director Scott presented the Department’s 2024 Annual Report, highlighting activities, operations, and achievements.
d. License Plate Reader Agreement with Timber Trails Association
Manager Baer recommended approval of a licensing agreement with the Timber Trails of Western Springs Community Association to install license plate reader (LPR) equipment and poles on their property. The equipment will be mounted on a 3-inch diameter, 8–10-foot metal pole. Ownership of the equipment and pole remains with the Village. The LPR will be located within the Village adjacent to Wolf Road, north of Plainfield Road. There is no financial impact associated with this agreement.
e. License Plate Reader Agreement with Western Springs Park District
Manager Baer also recommended approval of a similar licensing agreement with the Western Springs Park District for the installation of LPR equipment. The LPR will be located within the Village in the northeast corner of Northeast Park, adjacent to Ogden Avenue. As with the Timber Trails agreement, the Village retains ownership and there is no financial impact.
5. Other Business
No additional business was discussed.
6. Adjournment
Member Fink moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:32 PM. The motion was seconded by Chair Avakian and passed unanimously by voice vote.
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