City of Berwyn City Council met March 24

Mayor Robert J. Lovero
Mayor Robert J. Lovero
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City of Berwyn City Council met March 24

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

A. Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence:

B. Open Forum:

C. Approval of Minutes:

1. Committee of the Whole and Regular City Council Meeting Minutes – March 10th, 2026.

D. Bid Openings: Nothing submitted.

E. Berwyn Township, Berwyn Health District, Berwyn Development Corporation: Nothing submitted.

F. Reports from the Mayor:

1. Appointment and Swearing-In of Michael W. Fellows as Chief of the Berwyn Police Department, effective April 6th, 2026.

2. Appointment and Swearing-In of Salvador Gamino as Division Commander of the Berwyn Police Department, effective April 6th, 2026.

3. Appointment and Swearing-In of John Magnus as Division Commander of the Berwyn Police Department, effective April 6th, 2026.

4. Appointment and Swearing-In of Gavin Zarbock as Deputy Chief of the Berwyn Police Department, effective April 6th, 2026.

5. Appointment and Swearing-In of Michael Gallagher as Division Commander of the Berwyn Police Department, effective April 6th, 2026.

6. Appointment and Swearing-In of Ashford Hill to the Berwyn City Tree Board for a 3-year term, expiring March 24th, 2029.

7. Appointment and Swearing-In of Matthew Olson to the Berwyn City Tree Board for a 3-year term, expiring March 24th, 2029.

G. Reports from the Clerk: Nothing Submitted.

H. Zoning Boards of Appeals: Nothing submitted.

I. Reports from the Aldermen, Committees, and Boards:

1. Ald. Brockmann: Permission and Authorization for the Jefferson School Annual “Walk for a Cure ” Event, May 15th, 2026, 4:30PM-7:30PM. – City Services Requested.

J. Reports from the Staff:

1. City Attorney Ochsner: Authorization for settlement 25WC021181, in the amount of $62,500.00.

2. City Attorney Ochsner: Authorization for settlement 25WC015234, in the amount of $11,539.50.

3. City Attorney Ochsner: Authorization for settlement 24-CV-07500, in the amount of $15,000.00.

4. City Attorney Ochsner: ORDINANCE: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1424, Sections 1424.01 and 1424. 02 of the Codified Ordinances of Berwyn Regarding the Electrical Code and Adopting Local Amendments to the Electrical Code for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois.

5. Fin. Dir. Martin, City Comp. Daish: ORDINANCE: Ordinance for the Abatement of Taxes Levied for General Obligation Bonds for the Year 2025.

6. Snr. Eng. Campbell: ORDINANCE: Amending the Ordinance Authorizing the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, Illinois, to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program State Revolving Fund for Lead Water Service Line Replacements Loan Numbers L176316, L176317, L176318, L176319, and L176320. 

7. Snr. Eng. Campbell: Award to Landscape Maintenance and Watering 2026 to JJ Residential Landscaping LLC. This project is budgeted in the 2026 Public Works Landscape Maintenance line item. Total amounts included.

8. Snr. Eng. Campbell: Approval of Pay Estimate #3 & Final – PY2024 CDBG Roadway and Sewer Replacement Project, in the amount of $41,070.76.

9. Snr. Eng. Campbell: Award PY2025 CDBG Roadway and Sewer Replacement Project to Lindahl Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $887,158.20.

10. Snr. Eng. Campbell: Award PY2025 CDBG Sidewalk Replacement Project to Nardulli Construction Co. Inc., in the amount of $250,176.00.

11. Snr. Eng. Campbell: Approval of Pay Estimate #3 for the Lead Service Line Replacement L 176316 project to Miller Pipeline, in the amount of $120,770.10. This payment should be processed from the IEPA water service replacement loan and includes a 10% retainage.

12. Snr. Eng. Campbell: Approval of Pay Estimate #12 – Ogden Avenue water main and sewer project, in the amount of $319,762.6 L Payment includes a 10% retainage and should be processed from ARPA Funds.

13. Library Dir. Sheedy: Permission and Authorization for the Annual Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Event, June 6th, 2026, 10:00AM-12:00PM. – City Services Requested.

K. Consent Agenda:

1. Payroll: 03/11/26 – $1,624,835.71. – Informational.

2. Payables: 03/12/26 to 03/25/26 in the amount of $1,724,646.23. – Informational.

3. Berwyn Park District Easter Egg Hunt, Proksa Park, March 21, 2026, 10:00AM-12:00PM.

4. Berwyn Park District Touch a Truck, Liberty Cultural Center, May 20th, 2026, 4:30PM-6:00PM. – City Services Requested.

5. Berwyn Park District Community Garage Sale, Proksa Park, June 6t11, 2026, 9:00AM-3:00PM.

6. Berwyn Park District Movies in the Park, Freedom Park, June 24th, 2026, 7:00PM-9:00PM. – City Services Requested.

7. Berwyn Park District Movies in the Park, Freedom Park, July 22nd, 2026, 6:00PM-8:00PM. – City Services Requested.

8. Berwyn Park District Movies in the Park, Freedom Park, July 29th, 2026, 7:00PM-9:00PM. – City Services Requested.

9. Berwyn Park District Concerts in the Park, Proksa Park, August 5th, 2026. 6:00PM-8:00PM. – City Services Requested.

10. Berwyn Park District Concerts in the Park, Proksa Park, September 16th, 2026, 6:00PM – 8:00PM. – City Services Requested.

11. Berwyn Park District Brew Fest, Proska Park, October 3rd, 2026, 1:00PM-5:00PM. – City Services Requested.

12. Berwyn Park District Spooktacular Trick or Treat, Proksa Park, October 11th, 2026, 12:00PM-2:00PM.

Committee I Ward Announcements

Adjournment

https://www.berwyn-il.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/7391



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