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Labor Committee of the Forest Preserve of Cook County – April 14, 2026

Board of Commissioners — Tuesday, April 14, 2026
BodyCook County, Illinois
SessionBoard of Commissioners
DateTuesday, April 14, 2026
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Having reached the hour of 9 15, I'd like to call the meeting of the labor committee of the forest preserve uh to order.

0:07

Madam Secretary, can we please call the roll?

0:10

Thank you, ma'am.

0:11

Commissioner Aguilar.

0:12

Here.

0:13

Commissioner Degnan.

0:16

Commissioner Laurie.

0:17

Present.

0:17

Commissioner Miller.

0:19

Absent.

0:19

Commissioner Moore.

0:23

Commissioner Moore is excused for the moment.

0:26

He may be joining shortly.

0:27

Commissioner Kevin Morrison.

0:29

Thank you, sir.

0:30

Commissioner Stamps is excused.

0:33

Commissioner Vasquez.

0:36

Is absent.

0:37

Madam Chair is present.

0:39

Ma'am Lemby revisit those that did not respond.

0:42

Commissioner Miller.

0:44

Commissioner Moore.

0:45

Commissioner Stamps.

0:46

Commissioner Vasquez did not respond, but you do have a quorum, ma'am.

0:51

We've been informed that we have a quorum.

0:52

Madam Secretary, are there any registered public speakers?

0:55

And can we please add Commissioner Moore to the role?

0:58

Thank you.

0:58

We have added Commissioner Moore to the row.

1:01

Commissioner Vasquez.

1:02

And Commissioner Vasquez.

1:03

And Commissioner Vasquez.

1:05

So revisiting your Commissioner Miller as well.

1:08

Revisiting your attendance again.

1:10

You have one member absent, Commissioner Stamps, excused.

1:15

There are no speakers for this meeting, ma'am.

1:18

Okay.

1:19

And no edits, Madam Secker.

1:21

No changes to your comment.

1:22

Okay, great.

1:23

We will begin with our first item.

1:25

This is item 26-0211.

1:28

This is the approval of the minutes from our last um labor committee that was held September 17, 2024.

1:36

This has been moved by Commissioner Vasque.

1:39

Second by Commissioner Moore.

1:42

And any questions?

1:44

All those in favor, signify by saying aye.

1:46

All those opposed, nays, size have it.

1:49

A motion passes.

1:56

This is a proposed uh proposed resolution approving extension of the term of the collective bargaining agreement negotiation between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, the sergeant unit.

2:10

This is uh moved by Commissioner Moore, second by Commissioner Aguilar for approval.

2:19

Um can we get um uh just a quick summary of of this item, please?

2:29

Morning, Commissioners.

2:30

Uh Adam Bianchi, General Superintendent.

2:32

Um, so just uh a couple highlights here.

2:36

Um we continue to um negotiate uh uh two percent uh raise starting uh back pay will be in January.

2:47

Um another two percent uh raise for the sergeants will be coming um in July and then a four percent raise in January 1 of 2027.

2:57

Um on top of that, there'll be a 2500 um one-time lump uh payment that will be paid um within 45 days here of approval by the board.

3:08

Um there was some additional changes that we had that were um around um the way that the sergeants can bid for their vacation as well as their work schedules.

3:19

Um so I would um ask you to take a look at the synopsis there for for more detail.

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Summary of Proceedings

Labor Committee of the Forest Preserve of Cook County – April 14, 2026

The Labor Committee of the Forest Preserve of Cook County met on April 14, 2026, at 9:15 AM (local time). The committee had a quorum with Commissioners Aguilar, Degnan, Laurie, Moore, and Kevin Morrison present; Commissioner Stamps was excused; Commissioners Miller and Vasquez were absent. No public comments were registered.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2024, Labor Committee meeting was moved by Commissioner Vasquez, seconded by Commissioner Moore, and passed unanimously by voice vote.

Discussion Items

  • Resolution 26-0211 – Extension of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (Sergeant Unit)
    General Superintendent Adam Bianchi summarized the proposed agreement: a 2% raise retroactive to January 2026, an additional 2% raise in July 2026, and a 4% raise on January 1, 2027. A one-time lump sum payment of $2,500 will be paid within 45 days of Board approval. The agreement also modifies how sergeants bid for vacation and work schedules. Chief Attorney Lisa Lee confirmed no other changes. Deputy Chief Attorney Natalie Sanchez noted that the Forest Preserve is still extending contracts with Local 700 Teamsters, has completed negotiations with trades and FOP for police, and anticipates beginning negotiations with SEIU in May 2026. The motion was moved by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Aguilar, and passed unanimously by voice vote.

Key Outcomes

  • Approval of the minutes from September 17, 2024.
  • Approval of Resolution 26-0211, extending the collective bargaining agreement with the FOP Sergeant Unit through the terms described.
  • The committee adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Degnan.

Meeting Transcript

Having reached the hour of 9 15, I'd like to call the meeting of the labor committee of the forest preserve uh to order. Madam Secretary, can we please call the roll? Thank you, ma'am. Commissioner Aguilar. Here. Commissioner Degnan. Commissioner Laurie. Present. Commissioner Miller. Absent. Commissioner Moore. Commissioner Moore is excused for the moment. He may be joining shortly. Commissioner Kevin Morrison. Thank you, sir. Commissioner Stamps is excused. Commissioner Vasquez. Is absent. Madam Chair is present. Ma'am Lemby revisit those that did not respond. Commissioner Miller. Commissioner Moore. Commissioner Stamps. Commissioner Vasquez did not respond, but you do have a quorum, ma'am. We've been informed that we have a quorum. Madam Secretary, are there any registered public speakers? And can we please add Commissioner Moore to the role? Thank you. We have added Commissioner Moore to the row. Commissioner Vasquez. And Commissioner Vasquez. And Commissioner Vasquez. So revisiting your Commissioner Miller as well. Revisiting your attendance again. You have one member absent, Commissioner Stamps, excused. There are no speakers for this meeting, ma'am. Okay. And no edits, Madam Secker. No changes to your comment. Okay, great. We will begin with our first item. This is item 26-0211. This is the approval of the minutes from our last um labor committee that was held September 17, 2024. This has been moved by Commissioner Vasque. Second by Commissioner Moore. And any questions? All those in favor, signify by saying aye. All those opposed, nays, size have it. A motion passes. This is a proposed uh proposed resolution approving extension of the term of the collective bargaining agreement negotiation between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, the sergeant unit.

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