Berwyn City Council met May 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
1. The regular meeting of the Berwyn City Council was called to order by Mayor Lovero at 8:00 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 Casey Jones, beloved father of our Payroll Administrator, Tiffany Jones 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. Laureto thanked he businesses and residents of the 8th Ward and wished Edgar Garcia the best of luck. Resident Susan Greenberg spoke regarding the Cook County minimum wage and urged Berwyn to not opt out.
4. The minutes of the regular Berwyn City Council and of the Committee of the Whole meetings held on April 25, 2017 were submitted. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Chapman, to concur, approve as submitted and place same on file for audit. The motion carried by a voice vote.
5. The City Clerk submitted a communication regarding the Official Certificate of Results from the April 4, 2017 Consolidated General Election and noted the official certificates have yet to arrive from the Cook County Clerk. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Laureto, to accept as informational. The motion carried by a voice vote.
6. Alderman Fejt submitted a communication recognizing Police Chief Jim Ritz. Thereafter, Fejt made a motion, seconded by Polashek, to accept as informational. The motion carried by a voice vote.
7. The Finance Director submitted a communication regarding Surplus Property of Ford F-350 currently assigned to the Recreation Department. Thereafter, Chapman made a motion, seconded by Boyajian, to concur and grant permission. The motion carried by a voice vote
8. The consent agenda, items K-1 through K-6 were submitted:
1.) Payroll: 5/3/2017 $1,139,386.77 – Approved
2.) Payables: 5/9/2017 $1,518,891.10 – Approved
3.) Handicap Parking Space Application #1145 – 2338 S. East Avenue – Approved
4.) Collection and Licensing Reports for the month of April, 2017
5.) Building and Local Improvement Permits issued in the month of April, 2017
Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Polashek, to concur, approve as submitted by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by a voice vote.
9. There being no further business to come before the meeting, same was after a motion by Laureto, seconded by Chapman, to adjourn at the hour of 8:08 p.m. Polashek and Laureto thanked all, Mayor thanked City Council for their service and Avila welcomed the incoming Aldermen and Treasurer.
http://www.berwyn-il.gov/sites/all/files/pdfs/MtgMinutes/2017/CouMtgMin-201700509-1st-Meeting.pdf
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