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City of Berwyn City Council met April 25.

Here is the agenda provided by the Council:

1. The regular meeting of the Berwyn City Council was called to order by Mayor Lovero at 8:02 p.m. Upon the call of the roll, the following responded present: Chapman, Boyajian, Paul, Fejt, Santoy, Polashek, Avila and Laureto.

2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was given for the family of John Joseph Laureto, former Collector at City of Berwyn, beloved father of Berwyn Emergency Agency Coordinator and retired Firefighter, Tony Laureto, Father- in-law of 8th Ward Alderman, Nora Laureto grandfather of Berwyn Firefighter, Michael Laureto and for the men and women protecting our safety on the streets of Berwyn, in the Armed Forces, all Veterans.

3. The open forum portion of the meeting was announced. Jan Taylor, a representative from Dancing Classrooms, talked about the program and asked for support. Tony Ward of Combined Veterans spoke regarding Memorial Day which will honor of the Moore family.

4. The minutes of the regular Berwyn City Council and of the Committee of the Whole meetings held on April 11, 2017 were submitted. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Laureto, to concur, approve as submitted and place same on file for audit. The motion carried by a voice vote.

5. The Mayor submitted a communication regarding the appointment of Michael Cimaglia as Police Chief. Avila made a motion, seconded by Laureto, to concur, approve the appointment as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, Clerk Pavlik administered the Oath of Office.

6. The Mayor submitted a communication regarding the appointment of Vincent Zaworski to the Berwyn Historic Preservation Commission. Laureto made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur, approve the appointment as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, Clerk Pavlik administered the Oath of Office.

7. The Mayor submitted a communication regarding the appointment Catherine Norden to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Chapman made a motion, seconded by Boyajian, to concur, approve the appointment as submitted and thanked Alicia Ruiz for her hard work and dedication. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, Clerk Pavlik administered the Oath of Office

8. The Mayor submitted a communication regarding the appointment of Benjamin Daish, to the Fire Pension Board. Paul made a motion, seconded by Polashek, to excuse Alderman Fejt. The motion carried. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur, approve the appointment as submitted. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Chapman, Boyajian, Santoy, Avila and Laureto. Nays: Paul and Polashek. Excused: Fejt.

9. The Mayor submitted a communication regarding the appointment of Benjamin Daish to the Police Pension Board. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur, approve the appointment as submitted and thanked Joe Kroc for his years of service on both boards. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Chapman, Boyajian, Santoy, Avila and Laureto. Nays: Paul, Fejt and Polashek.

10. The Mayor submitted a Proclamation regarding, “The Healing Heart of Healthcare”

Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Boyajian, to concur, adopt the proclamation as submitted and proclaim May 7th through May 13th as Hospital Week in the City of Berwyn. The motion carried by a voice vote.

11. The Mayor submitted a communication regarding Repeal, Organize and Establish Aldermanic Committees with an attached ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending The City Code Including Chapter 210 Of The Codified Ordinances Of Berwyn Regarding The City Council For The City Of Berwyn, County Of Cook, State Of Illinois

Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur, adopt the ordinance as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Chapman, Boyajian, Santoy, Avila and Laureto. Nays: Paul, Fejt and Polashek.

12. The City Clerk submitted a resolution to release certain closed Committee of the Whole Minutes. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Laureto, to concur, adopt the resolution and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

13. Deferred communication from the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding a request for Conditional Use of a Banquet Hall use and Parking Variation at 6505-6511 W. Cermak Road. Thereafter, Santoy made a motion, seconded by Chapman, to generally defer the matter. The motion carried by a voice vote.

14. The Zoning Board of Appeals submitted a communication regarding a request for Variations to locate Professional and/or Commercial Business Office Uses at 3309 S. Harvey – Phillip Degeratto with an attached ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Approving a Variation to locate Professional and/or Commercial Business Office Uses in an A-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning District at 3309 S. Harvey Avenue, Berwyn, Illinois – Phillip Degeratto

Boyajian made a motion, seconded by Polashek, to excuse Alderman Avila from the vote. The motion carried. Thereafter, Boyajian made a motion, seconded by Chapman, to concur, adopt the ordinance as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Chapman, Boyajian, Paul, Fejt, Santoy, Polashek and Laureto. Nays: None. Excused: Avila.

15. Alderman Avila submitted a communication regarding Jefferson School Wellness event and Cancer Awareness Walk on May 10, 2017. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Laureto, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.

16. Alderman Chapman submitted a communication requesting to override the staff’s recommendation and approve Handicap Parking Space Application #1083 for 3813 S. Scoville. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Boyajian, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.

17. Alderman Chapman submitted a communication requesting to override the staff’s recommendation and approve Handicap Parking Space Application #1108 for 3811 S. Clarence. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Boyajian, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.

18. Alderman Chapman submitted a communication requesting to override the staff’s recommendation and approve Handicap Parking Space Application #1124 for 3746 S. Oak Park. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Boyajian, to concur, approve as submitted contingent upon a meeting with the Clerk’s Office, Public Works Director and Senior Engineer to determine spacing. The motion carried by a voice vote.

19. Alderman Chapman submitted a communication requesting to override the staff’s recommendation and approve Handicap Parking Space Application #1129 for 3740 S. Oak Park. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Boyajian, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.

20. Alderman Chapman submitted a communication requesting to override the staff’s recommendation and approve Handicap Parking Space Application #1139 for 3640 S. Wisconsin. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Boyajian, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.

21. The Police Chief submitted a communication regarding the appointment of Berwyn Probationary Police Officer Ryan Kukla. Avila made a motion, seconded by Polashek, to concur, approve the appointment as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, Clerk Pavlik administered the Oath of Office.

22. The Police Chief submitted a communication regarding Honorable Mention Awards to all those involved with the quick response that lead to the apprehensive and conviction of the person responsible for taking the lives of Ira and Tommie Moore. Avila made a motion, seconded by Polashek, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, Police Chief Cimaglia then presented the awards.

23. Police Division Commander Santangelo submitted a communication requesting the purchase of one Unmarked 2017 Ford Explorer from Currie Motors Frankfort. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Laureto, to concur, approve as submitted and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $28,249.00. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Chapman, Boyajian, Fejt, Santoy, Avila and Laureto. Nays: Paul and Polashek

24. The City Attorney submitted a communication regarding the amendment of Berwyn Codified Ordinance 242, Section 242.03B regarding the Appointment of City Officers with attached ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 242, Section 242.03b Of The Codified Ordinances Regarding The Appointment Of City Officers For The City Of Berwyn, County Of Cook, State Of Illinois

Avila made a motion, seconded by Chapman, to excuse Alderman Laureto. The motion carried. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Boyajian, to concur, adopt the ordinance as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Chapman, Boyajian, Paul, Fejt, Santoy, Polashek and Avila. Nays: None. Excused: Laureto.

25. The Mayor submitted a communication regarding reappointments per Chapter 242. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.

26. The City Attorney submitted a communication regarding the Renewal of Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (IGA) for Comprehensive Rodent Control for 2017. Boyajian made a motion, seconded by Avila, to excuse Chapman from the vote. The motion carried. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Laureto, to concur, adopt the Intergovernmental Agreement as submitted and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Boyajian, Paul, Fejt, Santoy, Polashek, Avila and Laureto. Nays: None. Excused: Chapman.

27. The City Attorney submitted a communication regarding the Renewal of the 2011 Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (IGA) for Food Service Establishment Inspections for 2017. Boyajian made a motion, seconded by Laureto, to excuse Chapman from the vote. The motion carried. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Laureto, to concur, approve the Intergovernmental Agreement as submitted and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Boyajian, Paul, Fejt, Santoy, Polashek, Avila and Laureto. Nays: None. Excused: Chapman.

28. The City Attorney submitted a communication regarding the settlement of Case No. 14L5939. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Laureto, to concur, approve as submitted and approve for payment in an amount not to exceed $150,000. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

29. The Public Works Director submitted a Proclamation declaring April 28, 2017 as Arbor Day in the City of Berwyn. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, second by Laureto, to concur and adopt the proclamation as presented. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

30. The Public Works Director submitted a communication Requesting to Approve the Purchase of one 2017 Ford Transit from the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative to replace the Ford E-350 currently assigned to the Recreation Department. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Laureto, to concur, approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $29,556.00 and refer the matter to the Finance Director to declare the Ford E-350 as surplus. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

31. The Public Works Director submitted a communication Requesting to Approve the Purchase of one Caterpillar 930 M Wheel Loader from the NJPA Purchasing program to replace the 1998 Case 590 Loader currently assigned to the Water Department. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Laureto, to concur, approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $177,450. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

32. The Public Works Director submitted a communication regarding the 2016 (program year) CDBG LED Luminaire Replacement Project and requests to award bid to Utility Dynamics Corp. The Mayor recognized Public Works Director Robert Schiller who reviewed same. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to concur and approve as submitted approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $128,140. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Chapman, Boyajian, Fejt, Santoy, Polashek, Avila and Laureto. Nays: Paul.

33. The consent agenda, items K-1 through K-6 were submitted:

1. Payroll: 4/19/2017 $1,182,608.62 – Approved 2. Payables: 4/25/2017 $1,220,348.97 – Approved 3. Jaci’s resale Shop: Sidewalk Sale 4/22/2017 & 4/23/2017 – Approved 4. Piper Elementary PTA: Rummage Sale 5/6/2017 rain date 5/20/2017 – Approved 5. Republic Bank: Shred Day 7/15/2017 – Approve 6. Handicap Parking Space Application #1140 – 6526 W. 28th – Approved

Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Laureto, to concur, approve as submitted by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by a voice vote.

34. There being no further business to come before the meeting, same was after a motion by Laureto, seconded by Avila, to adjourn at the hour of 8:54 p.m. and wish the Mayor a happy birthday. The motion carried by a voice vote.