He then explained how he and representatives of the Public Works Department had toured public works facilities in Mount Prospect, Palatine, and Rolling Meadows. The Mount Prospect facility was completed in 1988, the Palatine facility in 1989 or 1990, and the Rolling Meadows facility was completed in 1997. The staff had visited these sites and had obtained feedback about the use of the facilities and operations by their personnel. Trustee Amaden noted that in the comparisons, the present public works facility is working very efficiently. Mr. Bosman answered that the public works facility must accommodate an operational aspect of the Public Works Department.
Similar communities have more administrators.
The proposal has a very small administrative area. Trustee Amaden said the Village has a very efficient public works staff. The Director of Public Works added that the Village has similar equipment but fewer personnel. Trustee Amaden asked if the Village needs all the space. Trustee Narusis answered that to lop off one-half of the garage space saves little money.