Village of Hodgkins President and Board of Trustees met May 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Those Present: President Pro-Temp: Donald Cuttill
Trustee: Vicky Moxley
Larry Rice
Paul Struve
Dominic Misasi
Philip Kringlie
Lida Mills
Attorney: John O’Connell
Timothy Callahan
Those Absent:
President: Noel Cummings
Pledge of allegiance.
Mrs. Gardner asked for a motion to elect Mr. Cuttill President Pro-Temp for the meeting. A motion to approve was made by Mr. Misasi. Second by Mr. Struve. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None.
Mr. O’Connell read the proclamation of the election results. Trustees were sworn in to their positions by Judge Rogers.
Mr. Cuttill asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Board Meeting on April 10, 2017, as recorded by the Village Clerk. Motion to approve the minutes by Mr. Misasi. Second by Mr. Rice. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills. Voting Nay: None.
Mr. Cuttill asked for a motion to file for audit the finance statement for March 2017. Motion to approve by Mrs. Moxley. Second by Mr. Struve. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills Voting Nay: None.
Update on Lenzi Avenue Apartments from Marcella Ortiz. There are two families that remain in their apartments and they are moving this Sunday. The families have found much better places to live and are very happy. There were no evictions. Mr. O’Connell thanked Mrs. Ortiz for the superb job her and Mrs. Salerno did with this project.
Mr. Cuttill asked for a motion to approve the payment of bills as submitted for the month of April. Motion to approve the bills by Mr. Struve. Second by Mr. Misasi. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills. Voting Nay: None.
Mr. Cuttill asked for a motion to approve/deny Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Bridgeview and the Village of Hodgkins for the use of the Village of Bridgeview’s Firing Range Facilities. Chief Millsap explained this is a continuation of the agreement that has been in place for the last few years. A motion to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement was made by Mr. Rice. Second by Mrs. Moxley. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mrs. Mills Voting Aye: None.
Mr. Cuttill asked for a motion to approve/deny Ordinance 17-05 Adopting by reference Title 77: Public Health Chapter 1: Illinois Department of Public Health and Mobile Homes Part 860 Manufactured Home Community Code. Mr. O’Connell explained as a home rule municipality under the Illinois Law, the Village can implement provisions of Part 77, Mobile Home Community Code. The Village is required to post 3 copies of the regulation to be filed for the public to review for 30 days. At the June Meeting we will ask to have this motion approved. A motion to Place on File, Ordinance 17-05, 3 Copies of Title 77, Chapter one was made by Mr. Struve. Second by Mrs. Moxley. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills Voting Nay: None
Mr. Cuttill asked for a motion to approve/deny Ordinance #17-06 Setting for the Minimum Wage and Leave Policies for Employers doing business in the Village of Hodgkins. Mr. O’Connell explained The County of Cook adopted a Code which raised Minimum wage higher than state laws. Some of these codes were not consistent with some of our businesses. Being home rule if we have a statue that conflicts with the Counties, our ordinance takes precedence. The minimum wage will be consistent with State law, unless there is a state law or union agreement that has set forth certain rules, then the employer’s discretion on wage takes precedence. A motion to Approve Ordinance #17-06 was made by Mr. Misasi. Second by Mr. Rice. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills. Voting Nay: None.
Mr. Cuttill asked for a motion to approve/deny Payment #1 and Final to Cove Remediation for 6022 Lenzi Avenue Asbestos Abatement in the amount of $44,700.00. Mr. Cainkar said this project was completed. A motion to approve payment was made by Mr. Misasi. Second by Mr. Struve Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills. Voting Nay: None.
Mr. Cuttill asked for a motion to approve/deny Final Payment to Dome Corporation in the amount of $4,441.00 for the salt dome on Santa Fe Drive. Mr. Kringlie said everything was completed. A motion to approve the final payment was made by Mr. Struve. Second by Mr. Misasi. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills Voting Nay: None.
Mr. Cuttill asked for a motion to approve/deny Plat of Ingress/Egress for Vulcan Entrance. This matter was tabled until Mr. O’Connell hears from Vulcan Materials.
Mr. Cuttill asked for a motion to approve/deny Memorandum of Understanding with American Grading Company and the Village of McCook. Mr. O’Connell has explained that American Grading is located near MWRD on River Road. They have been given an easement by the MWRD to build a road from River Road to their property. They would use this road to build up what used to be a land fill. This would necessitate a lot of truck traffic on River Road as the railroad closed the crossing that previously existed, for access from McCook. There has been discussion with individual trustees about an impact fee the Village would receive for wear and tear on the Village roads. There has been talk about a future potential bridge. Mr. O’Connell would like the board to agree on a $3.50 per truck fee that would be paid to the Village for future road repairs that will be needed. Mr. Struve explained that access to this property which is located in McCook, is no longer available, that is why this access is needed from Hodgkins. There is no memorandum yet. Mr. O’Connell explained this $3.50 would be a tipping fee, so American Grading can start working on the road they are building. A motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the MWRD authorization was made by Mr. Struve. Second by Mr. Misasi Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills. Voting Nay: None
Mr. Cuttill asked for a motion to approve/deny Construction Management proposal from Carlson Construction in the Amount of $78,313.00. Mr. Cainkar explained Carlson Construction would manage the property construction for the Runnion, Advantage Chevrolet and Village project located on East Avenue so the project can be started and done correctly and in a timely manner. A motion to approve the proposal from Carlson Construction was made by Mr. Misasi. Second by Mr. Rice. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills. Voting Nay: None
Mr. Cuttill asked for a motion to approve/deny 2017-2018 MICA Renewal in the amount of $132.704.00. A motion to approve the MICA Renewal was made by Mr. Moxley. Second by Mr. Struve. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills. Voting Nay: None
Report from Village Engineer, Jim Cainkar
No Report
Report from Village Attorney, John O’Connell
No Report
Report from Chief of Police, Ernest Millsap
Chief Millsap reported on May 2, 2017 Oak Lawn Central began dispatching for the Village of Hodgkins and concluded an 18 month project.
April 25, 2017 was safety day at Hodgkins School, which was organized by Officer Matt Hosteny.
April 19, 2017 the Aging Well Citizens Academy Graduated.
May 19, 2017 is Cop on the Top at Dunkin Donuts in Hodgkins benefiting Special Olympics.
Cameras are in place at LaGrange Rd and 67th street and will be operational in a few days.
May 24, 2017 is the annual FOP Golf Outing.
Report from Building Inspector, Tim Kovel
Mr. Kovel reported IAC at Santa Fe Drive is doing some construction. VeePak is increasing the size of their parking lot by 28 spots and doing some interior work also.
Report from Code/Life Safety Officer, Dan Tholotowsky
Mr. Tholotowsky reported 6023, 6024, and 6025 Lenzi are working on finishing up utility disconnection. Mr. Tholotowsky thanked Mrs. Ortiz for her help in the project. There is a meeting May 9, 2017 with Bridges Excavation. Mr. Azzarello has been dealing with grass complaints around the Village and getting these solved.
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee, Vicky Moxley, Chairman
Mrs. Moxley reported there was a meeting on April 20, 2017. The laundromat was discussed and it will remain open at this time. Part-time employees for summer help have to be 16 to college age and in college. The rate would be $12.00 an hour. This would be 7:00 am till Noon Monday-Friday. There was also a closed meeting to discuss property.
Public Works Committee, Dominic Misasi, Chairman
Mr. Misasi reported the street sign honoring Marshall Crawley has been installed on Lenzi Avenue. An upcoming project is sealcoating Village Parking lots.
Building Committee, Paul Struve, Chairman
Mr. Struve reported preventive maintenance has been completed on all the village generators. APL Logistics on River Road is closing and 90 workers are being laid off by June 30, 2017
Water Committee, Dominic Misasi, Chairman
Mr. Misasi reported the water leak that was previously reported has been located and repaired. There is still no word from McCook on if there will be water rate increase.
Police Committee, Larry Rice, Chairman
No Report
911 Committee, Dominic Misasi, Chairman
Mr. Misasi reported the 911 dispatch project has been completed. Mr. Misasi thanked Chief Millsap, Clerk Rodney Cummings, Lt. Ceplecha, and Diane T. for their help with this project.
Zoning Committee, Lida Mills, Chairman
No Report
E.S.D.A. Committee, Paul Struve, Chairman
Mr. Struve deferred to Mr. Mills for the report. Mr. Mills reported there were a few call outs for vehicle accidents. They assisted the Police Department in some training. It is severe weather season so the Village will be open in case of severe weather and if the sirens go off.
Public Relations Committee, Donald Cuttill, Chairman
Mr. Cuttill reported that the Annual Mother’s Day celebration will be May 17, 2017 in the community room. There will be catering, bingo, split the pot and more.
Health, Safety, & Human Resource Committee, Vicky Moxley, Chairman
No Report.
Mr. Cuttill asked for a motion to go into closed session regarding discussion of acquisition of properties and police personnel. Mr. O’Connell asked Chief Millsap be allowed in to the closed session for discussion of Police personal. A motion to go into closed session was made by Mr. Misasi. Second by Mrs. Moxley. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills. Voting Nay: None
Clerk Gardner asked for a motion to resume open session. A motion to resume open session was made by Mr. Struve. Second by Mr. Misasi Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills. Voting Nay: None
Mr. O’Connell asked for a motion to approve/deny purchase of property located at 5909 East Avenue for the purchase price of $180,000.00 and relocation expenses of $50,000.00. A motion to approve the purchase of 5909 East Avenue was made by Mr. Misasi. Second by Mrs. Moxley. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills. Voting Nay: None
Mr. O’Connell asked for a motion to approve/deny purchase of 61,099 square feet of property located on the east side of Kimball Avenue between Lyons Street and Cobb Street. The purchase price is $425,000.00. A motion to approve was made by Mrs. Moxley. Second by Mr. Misasi. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills. Voting Nay: None
Mr. O’Connell asked for a motion to approve/deny 45 day medical leave for the employee that was discussed in closed. A motion to approve the leave was made by Mr. Struve. Second by Mr. Rice. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills. Voting Nay: None
Old Business
New Business
Mr. Misasi is looking for volunteers to help put the crosses out on Memorial Day. This will take place at 6:00 a.m.
Comments from the Audience
None
A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Moxley. Second by Mr. Rice. Voting Aye. Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mrs. Mills Voting Nay: None.
Adjourned: 8:40 P.M.
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