City of Countryside Council met April 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
A. Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM.
B. Roll Call
Deputy City Clerk Carey called the Roll of those physically present as follows:
Present: Mayor McDermott, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn, Deputy City Clerk Carey
Absent: City Clerk Burdett, Treasurer Stancik
Also Present: City Administrator Paul, Deputy Police Chief Novak, Asst. City Administrator Peterson, City Attorney Peck, City Engineer Fitzgerald, Finance Director Schutter
C. Omnibus Agenda
1. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 22, 2017 were previously distributed to the members of the City Council. Mayor McDermott asked if there were any corrections to be made to said Minutes. There were none.
2. The Statement of Bills was submitted for payment through April 12, 2017: $1,577,737.47.
I move to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of March 22, 2017 and to approve the Statement of Bills through April 12, 2017 in the amount of $1,577,737.47.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Finn, that this matter be approved as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
D. Communications from the Public – None
E. Mayor’s Report
1. Mayor McDermott sought consideration of a Resolution endorsing the Metropolitan Mayors’ Caucus - Greenest Region Compact 2, urging Mayors and local governments to adopt environment standards and "gren" activities within their own communities and through global initiatives.
A motion was made by Alderman Mikolyzk, seconded by Alderman Von Drasek, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
Deputy Clerk Carey declared that this will be known as resolution 17-07-R.
2. Mayor McDermott sought consideration of a Block Party Request for June 17, 2017 at 849 W 63rd. St.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Benson, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
3. Mayor McDermott extended his personal congratulations to Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn and Alderman Von Drasek on their election and re-election to the City Council; they have all done an excellent job. It is a pleasure and an honor to work with all of them.
F. City Clerk’s Report - No Report
G. Treasurer’s Report - No Report
H. Committee and Commission Reports for Discussion, Consideration and, if so
Determined, Action Upon:
1. Economic Development
a. Alderman Musillami sought consideration to terminate the Economic Incentive Agreement with Pearlshire Countryside Hotel, LLC. There has been no communication with Mr. Zaid for several months after he was repeatedly advised to stay on top of the situation. They are in default and the agreement should be terminated. A motion was made by Alderman Finn, seconded by Alderman Benson, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
Deputy Clerk Carey declared that this will be known as Resolution 17-08-R.
2. Finance Committee—No Report 3. Human Resources Committee – No Report 4. Infrastructure Committee
a. Alderman Von Drasek advised that 37 building permits were issued last month with an economic value of $23,546.
5. License Committee
Alderman Mikolyzk stated that six new business licenses were issued – including a martial arts school, a casket company, a fitness center, consumer products and a general contractor.
6. Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals—No Report
7. Police Committee—No Report
8. Recreation Committee
a. Alderman Jasinski reminded residents that the City's Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place this Saturday, April 15, at 10 a.m. in Countryside Park, for all children ages 0 to 11 years. Photos ops with the Easter Bunny will take place along with Andy the Aardvark, provided by Texas Roadhouse, for all children to enjoy.
b. Alderman Jasinski stated that Concerts in the Park will begin on June 8, 2017; further information is provided in the Countryside Newsletter mailed to residents.
9. Water Committee – No Report
10. Flagg Creek Advisory Board—No Report
I. Legal Report—No Report
J. City Administrator’s Report
1. City Administrator Paul sought consideration to award the contract for test borings with Thermal Conductivity Testing at the future City Hall site to the low bidder, Sub-Surface Geothermal, in the amount of $13,200.00. The City is seeking LEED Certification for this new building.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Benson, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
2. Ms. Paul sought consideration of a License Agreement with Continental Nissan for use of the parking lot. The contract with Phelan expired as of March 29 and the lot is available. Mr. Weinberger is seeking a lease agreement for temporary parking from May 1 through September 30, 2017. Other dealers have used this lot in the past.
A motion was made by Alderman Jasinski, seconded by Alderman Von Drasek, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
K. Staff Reports
1. Chief of Police
Deputy Police Chief Novak stated that officers may be temporarily sporting beards if they reach their goal of raising $100 for the Special Olympics; this will allow them to grow beards through the end of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
2. City Engineer
City Engineer Fitzgerald sought a Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago to obtain a GPS unit, at no cost to the City, for the purpose of mapping the City's sewer system.
A motion was made by Alderman Benson, seconded by Alderman Finn, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
Deputy Clerk Carey declared that this will be known as Resolution 17-09-R.
3. Assistant City Administrator
Ms. Peterson sought consideration of a Joint Agreement between the City of Countryside and IDOT for the installation of Illuminated street signs in the proposed IDOT improvement intersection at LaGrange Road and Plainfield Road in the amount of $20,700.00. The City attended a utility coordination meeting last week; IDOT plans to widen the intersection to include a right-turn lane. Street signs installed will be similar to the ones placed at Joliet Road and LaGrange Road. IDOT also requires including the State route numbers on the street signs; photo samples have been provided for Council. Funds for this project would be included in the FY2018 budget. Ald. Mikolyzk asked about the route numbers. Mr. Fitzgerald stated that IDOT mistakenly approved the original signs without route numbers. Going forward IDOT is mandating that the signage specifically include US Routes 12/20/45. It will be difficult to add "The City of Countryside" on the bottom– but after bid opening, IDOT will allow Mr. Fitzgerald to work with the manufacturer to see how to squeeze the City’s a e on the sign. IDOT will not approve signage without the route numbers. The size will be the same as the original signs.
A motion was made by Alderman Mikolyzk, seconded by Alderman Jasinski, that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
Deputy Clerk Carey declared that this will be known as resolution 17-10-R.
L. Business from the City Council for Discussion, Consideration and, if so Determined, Action Upon: None
M. Executive Session
I move to recess to a Closed Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing the City Council Executive Session minutes of September 14, 2016 under Section 2(c)(21), Litigation under Section 2(c)(11), and Real Estate under Section 2(c)(5)of the Open Meetings Act.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Finn that this meeting be recessed. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski,, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
Mayor McDermott declared the meeting recessed at 7:47 p.m.
N. Reconvene to Regular Council Session At 7:52 P.M.
The roll was called to reconvene to Open Session. Aldermen Von Drasek, Jasinski, Mikolyzk, Benson, Musillami, Finn and Mayor McDermott were present.
O. Report on Executive Session and Action as a Result of, if any.
1. Approval of Executive Session City Council Minutes
I move to approve the Executive Session City Council minutes of September 14, 2016, as presented.
A motion was made by Alderman Jasinski, seconded by Alderman Mikolyzk that this matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
P. Adjournment
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Von Drasek that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
Mayor McDermott declared the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
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