At a recent meeting, the Forest Park City Council discussed plans to install four-way stop signs at the intersection of Circle and Adams.
Below are the minutes from this meeting, as provided by the council.
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
HELD ON MONDAY EVENING JUNE 27, 2016
Mayor Calderone led all assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone answered the Roll Call.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Novak that the minutes from the June 13, 2016, Regular Meeting of the Village Council be approved without reading as each member has received a copy thereof and found same to be correct.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Entler
The motion carried.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the minutes from the June 13, 2016, Closed Session Meeting of the Village Council be approved without reading as each member has received a copy thereof and found same to be correct.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak
and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Entler
The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
MS. Amber Ladeira spoke in promotion of Empowering Gardens, a local 501c3 organization, focused on providing individuals with varying disabilities meaningful, long-term career oriented opportunities.
They are holding an event on July 16th from 5-9 p.m. at 7730 W. Madison. The Art and Wine in the Garden event will have live music, wine tasting and art for sale.
Mr. Ralph DiFebo spoke about an information-sharing forum on the Economics of Building a Park at Altenheim. There will be three separate forums with a 30 minute presentation followed by Q & A.
They will be: July 14th at 7:00 at Chalk, 7414 W. Madison, July 18th at 7:00 at Brown Cow, 7347 W. Madison, and July 20th at 7:00 at Amy’s Winehouse, 7235 W. Roosevelt. All are welcome.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Peter Herdeg of the Harlem Maenner-und Damenchor expressed his appreciation to the village officials and staff for their support of the group’s German Fest, which was held on June 10 and 11th.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
None
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Resolution for the payment of bills be adopted. The Commissioner of Accounts and Finance has reviewed the bills as applicable to each department and found the aggregate amounts to be correct and recommends payment when funds are available. The bills totaled $610,402.48.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Resolution authorizing the execution of a consulting agreement between Houseal Lavigne Associates and the Village of Forest Park be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Resolution authorizing the waiver of the IMRF Hiring Freeze for IMRF employees regarding the hiring of a full-time Director of Public Health and Safety be adopted.
R-37-16
RESOLUTION APPROVING
BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$610,402.48
APPROVED
R-38-16
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING
AGREEMENT WITH
HOUSEAL LAVIGNE
APPROVED
R-39-16
RESOLUTION WAIVING
IMRF HIRING FREEZE
APPROVED
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler
and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously
There was a joint motion of the Council to appoint Robert McDermott to the position of Fire Chief effective July 1, 2016.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously and Mayor Calderone administered the official oath of office to Chief McDermott.
There was a joint motion of the Council to appoint Steve Glinke to the full-time position of Director of Public Health and Safety effective July 1, 2016.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously Mayor Calderone introduced and administered the official oath of office to Police Officer Candidate Jesus Arroyo.
A discussion ensued regarding the Safety and Traffic Commission’s recommendation to install a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Circle and Adams. There was majority consensus to approve the recommendation and the village attorney was instructed to draft the appropriate amendment to the village code, if necessary.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes to ratify the Mayor’s signature on the following agreements associated with events managed by the Community Center:
• McCormick & Schmick’s Skokie
• Paramount Theatre Group (2 agreements)
MOTION TO APPOINT ROBERT MCDERMOTT TO THE POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016
APPROVED MOTION TO APPOINT STEVE GLINKE TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
APPROVED POLICE OFFICER JESUS ARROYO SWORN INTO OFFICE DISCUSSION ABOUT INSTALLATION OF 4-WAY STOP SIGN AT CIRCLE AND ADAMS COMMUNITY CENTER AGREEMENTS RATIFIED AND APPROVED BY MOTION
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
Mr. Gillian reported that he will take care of the tree trimming that needs to be done at the intersection of Circle and Adams and requested direction to order a solar flashing stop sign for this intersection. There were no objections and approval was given. Mr. Gillian stated he will order the signs.
COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:
Commissioner Mannix reported that the Forest Park Rotary Club is holding a Dodgeball Tournament on August 13th at the Park district. More information can be found at FPDodge.com. All proceeds will be donated to charity.
Commissioner Novak commended staff on their work on the Madison Street project that should be coming to an end soon.
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION Commissioner Byrnes to recess into closed session for AT 7:53 P.M. deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of municipal employees
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Entler to reconvene to open session. AT 8:14 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously
It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by O-11-16 Commissioner Byrnes that the Ordinance fixing the salaries for ANNUAL SALARY the Officials and Employees of the Village of Forest Park from and ORDINANCE after May 1, 2016, be adopted. APPROVED
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be addressed, Commissioner Mannix moved and Commissioner Byrnes seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Calderone declared the meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Vanessa Moritz
Village Clerk
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