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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 8:15 p.m. Upon the call of the roll, the following responded present: Lennon, Ramirez, Reardon, Fejt, Santoy, Ruiz, Avila and Garcia.

2. Former Mayor Joseph Lanzillotti administered the Oath of Offices for the new City Council, Mayor, Clerk, Treasurer and Aldermen. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was given 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. There being no speakers the open forum portion was declared closed.

4. The Mayor submitted a Proclamation of appreciation for Tom Pavlik, City Clerk for his three terms of service. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to adopt the Proclamation as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote. The Mayor recognized Tom Pavlik and presented the Proclamation.

5. The Mayor submitted a Proclamation of appreciation for Joseph Kroc, Treasurer for his two terms of service. Thereafter, Fejt made a motion, seconded by Avila, to adopt the Proclamation as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote. The Mayor recognized Joseph Kroc and presented the Proclamation.

6. The Mayor submitted a Proclamation of appreciation for Nona N. Chapman, 1st Ward Alderman for her four terms of service. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to adopt the Proclamation as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote. The Mayor recognized Nona Chapman and presented the Proclamation.

7. The Mayor submitted a Proclamation of appreciation for Jeffrey Boyajian, 2nd Ward Alderman for his two terms of service. Thereafter, Ramirez made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to adopt the Proclamation as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote. The Mayor recognized Jeffrey Boyajian and presented the Proclamation.

8. The Mayor submitted a Proclamation of appreciation for Theodore Polashek, 6th Ward Alderman for his two terms of service. Thereafter, Reardon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to adopt the Proclamation as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote. The Mayor recognized Theodore Polashek and presented the Proclamation.

9. The Mayor submitted a Proclamation of appreciation for Nora Laureto, 8th Ward Alderman for her two terms of service. Thereafter, Garcia made a motion, seconded by Avila, to adopt the Proclamation as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote. The Mayor recognized Nora Laureto Kroc and presented the Proclamation.

10. The Mayor submitted a communication regarding a discussion for new Aldermanic Committees. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to refer the matter to the Committee of Whole meeting on June 13, 2017 and invite all department heads. The motion carried by a voice vote.

11. The Zoning Board of Appeals submitted a communication regarding a Request for Side Yard Setback Variation for Second Story Residential Addition at 1401 S. Wenonah Avenue – Jiri Vacek and an attached ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Approving A Side Yard Setback Variation For A Second Floor Building Addition On Property In The A-1 Single- Family Residence District At 1401 S. Wenonah Avenue, Berwyn, Illinois – Vacek

Santoy made a motion, seconded by Avila, to excuse Ruiz. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, Garcia made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur, adopt the ordinance and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Lennon, Ramirez, Reardon, Fejt, Santoy, Avila and Garcia. Excused: Ruiz.

12. The Zoning Board of Appeals submitted a communication regarding a Request for a Conditional Use to locate a Business/Professional Office use at 6938 W. Windsor in the Downtown Retail Overlay District and an attached ordinance entitled:

An Ordinance Approving A Conditional Use For A Business/Professional Office Within The Downtown Retail Overlay District In The C-2 General Commercial Zoning District At 6938 W. Windsor Avenue, Berwyn, Illinois – Jeffery Kummer D/B/A Superior Personnel

Santoy made a motion, seconded by Avila, to excuse Ruiz. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur, adopt the ordinance and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Lennon, Ramirez, Reardon, Fejt, Santoy, Avila and Garcia. Excused: Ruiz.

13. Fire Chief O’Halloran submitted a communication regarding the seniority promotion and appointment of Timothy Berwick to the rank of Engineer. Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and approve the appointment as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, Clerk Paul administered the Oath of Office.

14. Fire Chief O’Halloran submitted a communication requesting permission to contact the Fire and Police Commission to promote the next available Probationary Firefighter/Paramedic. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.

15. The Public Works Director submitted a communication regarding the award of the 2017/2018 citywide tree pruning, removal and emergency clearing services to Homer Tree Service. The Mayor recognized Public Works Director Robert Schiller, who reviewed same. Thereafter, Santoy made a motion, second by Avila, to concur and award the contract. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

16. The Public Works Director submitted a communication to execute an intergovernmental agreement and accept a grant from Metra in the amount of $58,250 for replacement of platform lighting the Harlem Station and thereafter to seek sealed bids to replace same. Thereafter, Santoy made a motion, second by Fejt, to concur and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

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

1. Chicagoland International Christian Church: Solicitation 5/6/2017, 5/13/2017 & 5/20/2017 – Approved

2. St. Leonard: Field Day 5/19/2017 – Approved

3. St. Michaels: Rummage Sale 5/20/2017 & 5/21/2017 – Approved

4. St. Leonard: Annual Fun Day 5/31/2017 – Approved

5. Block Party: 1200 block of Cuyler 6/10/2017 Rain date 6/17/2017 – Approved

6. St. Leonard: Blocktoberfest 9/9/2017 Rain date 9/9/2017 – Approved Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to concur, approve as submitted by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by a voice vote.

18. There being no further business to come before the meeting, same was after a motion by Avila, seconded by Santoy, to adjourn at the hour of 8:55 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.

http://www.berwyn-il.gov/sites/all/files/pdfs/MtgMinutes/2017/CouMtgMin-20170509-2nd-Meeting.pdf