Village of North Riverside Board of Trustees met May 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Mayor Hermanek called the meeting to order with a Pledge of Allegiance and a Roll Call. In attendance were Trustee Bianco, Trustee Czajka, Trustee Decosola, Trustee Demopoulos, Trustee Mengoni and Trustee Wilt.
Others in attendance were Administrator Belmonte, Attorney Hayes, Police Chief Niemann, Recreation Director Mrozik, Public Works Director Kutt and Fire Chief Basek.
Approval of Agenda:
Trustee Demopoulos moved seconded by Trustee Mengoni to approve the agenda for this meeting as presented. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Decosola, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Wilt
Nays: None. Motion carried
Cash Receipt Report:
Trustee Wilt moved and Trustee Demopoulos seconded to accept the Cash Receipt Report for the month of March 2017 totaling $2,540,904.44. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Decosola, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Wilt
Nays: None. Motion carried
Approval of Minutes:
Trustee Mengoni moved, seconded by Trustee Bianco to approve the April 17, 2017 Village Board Meeting Minutes as presented. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Decosola, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Wilt
Nays: None. Motion carried
Report of Trustees:
Trustee Bianco- (Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks & Refuse)- No report
Trustee Czajka-(Buildings, Public grounds, lights, Public Services & Transportation)-No report
Trustee Decosola- ( Judiciary, Ordinances, Recreation)
Trustee Decosola had no report for this meeting. However, he wanted to thank the residents for allowing him to serve his community for the past four years. He also thanked all the department heads, village board and most of all his family.
Trustee Demopoulos( Water, Sewers, Drainage & Zoning)
Trustee Demopoulos read a memo stating Village Engineer John Fitzgerald has prepared a resolution for tonight’s meeting to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for the usage of a Global Positioning Unit at no cost to the Village. This GPS unit will assist Public Works in mapping the Village’s sewer system for its GIS system. Attorney Hayes will cover the resolution under his report.
Trustee Mengoni- ( Police, Fire & License)-No report
Trustee Mengoni submitted the Fire and EMS Calls for the month of April as presented:
April; YTD
Fire- 87; 329
EMS- 129; 493
Inspections- 80; 370
Compliances- 43; 211
Trustee Mengoni called for a Police and Fire Committee Meeting on May 8, 2017 at 6:00 pm
Trustee Wilt ( Finance, Health & Appropriations)
Trustee Wilt had no report for this meeting. However, she also wanted to thank the residents for their support. Trustee Wilt stated all of the accomplishments she and the board have accomplished these last four years and will embrace her new position as Riverside Township Supervisor.
Mayoral Report:
Mayor Hermanek read the following Community Development Department Updates:
• Presales The Community Development Department performed 16 single-family presale inspections and 3 commercial presale inspections totaling $7,657.00 in revenue.
• Permit Totals- 84 residential and commercial permits totaling $32,027.62 in revenue.
• 2500 5th Avenue- A permit was issued for a first floor addition. Cost of construction is $40,000.
• Claire’s- A remodeling permit was issued for a tenant buildout at North Riverside Park Mall. Cost of construction $163,000.
• 2309 Keystone Avenue- A permit was issued for a full interior remodel of the single-family residence. Cost of construction is $30,000.
• Journey’s- A remodeling permit was issued for a tenant buildout at North Riverside Park Mall and cost of construction is $300,000.
• Victoria Secrets- Drawings to remodel the existing tenant space were submitted to the Village. Cost of construction is $614,000.
• Pink- Victoria Secrets submitted plans to remodel a tenant space at North Riverside Park Mall for sale of their line of clothing “Pink”. Cost of construction is $595,000.
Correspondence- None
Approval of Bills:
Trustee Wilt moved, seconded by Trustee Demopoulos to approve the list of bills submitted for this meeting totaling $465,228.47 and to have them paid out of proper funds when such funds become available. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Decosola, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Wilt
Nays: None. Motion carried
Ordinances and Resolutions:
Trustee Demopoulos moved and Trustee Czajka seconded to approve a Resolution Authorizing the Village of North Riverside to Enter Into an Agreement with the MWRD for the Usage of a Global Positioning System Unit (17-R-04) and to waive the reading. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Decosola, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Wilt
Nays: None. Motion carried
Unfinished Business-None
New Business:
Mayor Hermanek recognized both Trustee Decosola and Trustee Wilt for their years of service and dedication to the village of North Riverside.
Judge Ed Maloney gave the Oath of Office to the newly elected Village Officials, Mayor Hermanek, Clerk Ranieri, Trustee Flores, Trustee Mengoni and Trustee Sarro.
Standing Committees:
Recreation/Ordinances/ Judiciary-
Trustee Czajka- Chairman
Trustee Bianco
Trustee Sarro
Streets/ Alleys/ Sidewalks/ Garbage-
Trustee Demopoulos- Chairman
Trustee Czajka
Trustee Mengoni
Public Buildings/Grounds/Lights/ Public Transportation Services/ 9-1-1 System/Plan Commission/ Cable Committee-
Trustee Sarro- Chairman
Trustee Demopoulos
Trustee Mengoni
Finance /Health/Apprpriations-
Trustee Mengoni- Chairman
Trustee Flores
Trustee Sarro
Police/ Fire/ Licenses-
Trustee Flores- Chairman
Trustee Bianco
Trustee Czajka
Water/ Sewer/ Drainage/ Zoning-
Trustee Bianco- Chairman
Trustee Demopoulos
Trustee Flores
After the newly elected officials took their Oath Of Office, Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to concur with the Mayor’s afore mentioned Standing Committees. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Guy Belmonte to the position of Village Administrator with and expiration date of April 30, 2019. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Flores moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Lane Niemann to the position of Chief of Police with an expiration date of April 30, 2019. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Flores moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Brian Basek to the position of Fire Chief with an expiration date of April 30, 2019. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Demopoulos moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of John Fitzgerald, Novotny Engineering to the position of Village Engineer with an expiration date of April 30, 2019. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Czajka seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Mike Hayes, Odelson & Sterk to the position of Village Attorney with an expiration date of April 30, 2019. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of John Toman to the position of Prosecuting Attorney with an expiration date of April 30, 2019. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Czajka seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Tom Brescia to the position of Adjudication Attorney with an expiration date of April 30, 2019. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Flores moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Allan Pineda, Chairman to the position of Civil Service with an expiration date of April 30, 2020. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Flores moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Sue Scarpini to the position of police Pension Board with an expiration date of April 30, 2019. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Bianco moved and Trustee Demopoulos seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Pat Ferriter, Chairman, Matt Brophy and Lou Surprenant to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals with an expiration date of April 30, 2022. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Czajka moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Sandra Buckley, Annette Corgiat, George Georgopoulos, Al Meyer, Al Sarro and Bridget Watson to the position of Citizens Recreation Committee with an expiration date of April 30, 2018. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Sarro moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Ron Bucek and Jesse Luna to the position of Plan Commission with an expiration date of April 30, 2020. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Sarro moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Police Chief Lane Niemann, Deputy Police Chief Debbie Garcia, Fire Chief Brian Basek, and Deputy Fire Chief Tom Gaertner to the position of 9-1-1 Voting Committee with an expiration date of April 30, 2018. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Sarro moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Dave Witken, Chairman and Marty DeLeonardis to the position of 9-1-1 Non-Voting Advisory Committee with an expiration date of April 30, 2018. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Demopoulos moved and Trustee Czajka seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Dave Witken, Chairman, Sue Willoughby, and Philip Walsh to the position of Recycling Committee with an expiration date of April 30, 2018. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Czajka moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of PJ Folz to the position of Citizens Recreation Committee with an expiration date of April 30, 2018. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Audience:
Barbara Wilson welcomed the new trustees and thanked Trustee Decosola and Trustee Wilt for serving the residents of North Riverside.
Adjournment:
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Bianco seconded for adjournment at 7:40 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
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