Westchester Village Board met Oct. 11.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1) Call to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Roll Call
Present: President Paul Gattuso, Trustees Angelo Calcagno, Carl Celestino, Sherby Miller, Frank Perry, Nick Steker
Also Present: Village Clerk Stan Kolodziej, Attorney Mike Durkin, Village Manager David Plyman, Police Chief Steven Stelter, Fire Chief Jim Adams, I.T. Manager Greg Hribal, Finance Director Trina Cercelli, Public Works Director Robert Lewis, Community Development Director Melissa Headley
4) Presentations
4.A Promotion of Michael Doocy to the Rank of Captain
5) Public Comments and Questions
Tom Higgins 1913 Mayfair has lived in the house for 45 years and is questioning parking on certain sides of Mayfair and would like the board to look into changing the ordinances. He also believes that the lawns of foreclosed homes should have their lawns cut.
Cathy Kuratko came up to ask who puts the agenda together and asked why IRMA was not placed on the agenda as discussed in the previous meeting.
Anna Marie Ferarra 1656 Mayfair asked questions regarding the water bill believing it is too high.
Tracy Markie asked if water bills could be put on a budget plan similar to how a Com-Ed or Nicor plan. Trina advised that staffing could cause a problem.
David advised that water is more consistent in usage than with gas or electric which is seasonally used.
6) Consent Agenda
6.A Approval of the Record of Bills ending September 11,2018 in the amount not to exceed $812,801.44.
Motion made by Sherby Miller, Seconded by Angelo Calcagno 6.A) Approval of the Record of Bills ending September 11,2018 in the amount not to exceed $812,801.44.
Ayes Paul Gattuso
Frank Perry
Nick Steker
Sherby Miller
Angelo Calcagno
Carl Celestino
Nays None
Motion Carried 6 - 0
7) Active Agenda
7.A Resolution to Approve an Agreement with RSM US LLP for Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2018.
Westchester Resolution Authorizing the Engagement of RSM US LLP for Professional Auditiing Services.pdf
Trina explained the process of obtaining these quotes
Motion made by Angelo Calcagno, Seconded by Frank Perry 7.A) A Resolution to Approve an Agreement with RSM US LLP for Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2018.
Ayes Paul Gattuso
Frank Perry
Nick Steker
Sherby Miller
Angelo Calcagno
Carl Celestino
Nays None
Motion Carried 6 - 0
8) Manager’s Report
David advised that two positions were posted in the front office. David will be attending a conference September 23-26th.
9) Attorney’s Report
Mike Durkin advised that a tenative fire contract will be on executive session.
10) Board Member Reports and New Business
Carl Celestino advised he was impressed with the Public Works department with their in house work on street maintenance.
Angelo Calcagno would like to start working towards an intergovernmental meeting with the parks
Frank Perry asked for some explanation on the COPS grant due to a discrepancy in the budget numbers.
11) President’s Report
President Gattuso asked about valve replacements from Robert in Public Works
Paul also asked about the Mayfair detention pond and recent work that was completed there.
Trina advised that training will be occurring shortly
Chief Stelter advised that he concluded his choice for Deputy Chief and it will be Mark Borkovec and sworn in at the first meeting in December.
12) Executive Session
12.A (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)) - To discuss collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees
Motion made by Frank Perry, Seconded by Sherby Miller
12) Executive Session
Ayes Paul Gattuso
Frank Perry
Nick Steker
Sherby Miller
Angelo Calcagno
Carl Celestino
Nays None
Motion Carried 6 - 0
13) Adjournment
Motion made by Nick Steker, Seconded by Angelo Calcagno
13) Adjournment
Ayes Paul Gattuso
Frank Perry
Nick Steker
Sherby Miller
Angelo Calcagno
Carl Celestino
Nays None
Motion Carried 6 - 0
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