Three Aldermen Still Oppose Findzall Contract, but Hire is Now Official

The City Council officially has extended its agreement with a company charged with steering new businesses to Elmhurst.

On Monday night, aldermen gave final approval on a $42,000 contract with independent contractor Findzall Community Marketing.

The council agreed to rehire Findzall two weeks ago. Three of the alderman who were opposed to the hire then, Diane Gutenkauf, Paula Pezza and Michael Bram, were still opposed Monday night and again voted against city's use of the group.

Second Ward Alderman Norman Leader told the council that the contract replaces two former full-time employees with a company that receives no health or retirement benefits. He added that the city needs to attract and retain businesses because of the reliance on sales tax revenues.

The contract begins Nov. 1 and will be up for renewal on Oct. 31, 2012.