Village of Franklin Park Village Board of Trustees met May 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I. Pledge of Allegiance
II. Call to Order: President Pedersen called to order the Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park in regular session at 7:05 p.m.
III. Roll Call; Establishment of Quorum
Village Clerk Irene Avitia called the roll: Present: Trustees Mr. Johnson, Ms. McLean, Mr. Ruhl, and Mr. Ybarra. Absent: Mr. Caporusso, Ms. Special. The Village Clerk declared a quorum was present. Legal Representation Present: Joe Montana, Village Attorney Staff Members Present: Lisa Anthony (Health and Human Resources Director), Frank Grieashamer (Treasurer), John Schneider (Community Development Director), John Hildago (Director, Department of Building), Ron Heller (Comptroller), Joe Lauro (Utilities Commissioner), Dave Talbott (Engineer Consultant for Smith LaSalle), Tom Dailly (I.T. Manager), Chief William Brehm (Fire Department), Director of Police Mike Witz and Deputy Chief Ruch (Police Department)
IV. Public Comments (Limit to 2 minutes per speaker, Ordinance No. 1415-G-43) 1. John (local business owner) – Commented he would like the Village of Franklin Park to opt out of new labor law being imposed by Cook County 2. Resident, 3225 Lincoln Street – Commented on new law regulations for the parking of larger vehicles on the street
V. Presentations:
2017/2018 Vehicle Sticker Competition President Pedersen awarded first place winner Julia Zielinski of the vehicle sticker competition with a gift certificate. Second place winner Ginani Badillo and third place winner Mali Aigueroa were not present to receive their certificates
“Mayor For A Day” Writing Contest First Place winner Elyssa Diaz, 5th Grade, Pietrini School read her “Mayor for A Day” paper and was presented with a gift certificate. Second Place winner Isabella Guilla, 5th Grade, Passow School read her “Mayor for A Day” paper and was presented with a gift certificate. Third Place winner Natalia Hernandez, 5th Grade, Passow School was presented with a gift certificate
VI. Committee Reports
A. Finance And Special Events Committee (Mr. Johnson, Chair)
1. Mr. Johnson Stated Ron Heller Will Be Giving A Report On Finances Later On In The Meeting 2. Mr. Johnson Announced The Next Meeting For The Franklin Park Fest Will Be Held On Thursday, May 18 At The Village Hall. The Meeting Begins At 10:00 A.M. 3. Mr. Johnson Announced The Memorial Day Celebration Will Be Held On Monday, May 29 At 11:00 A.M. 4. Mr. Johnson Stated He Would Like To Move Agenda Item #15 To New Business
B. Water And Sewer/Fleet Maintenance Committee
(Mr. Caporusso, Chair) 1. In The Absence Of Mr. Caporusso, Mr. Ybarra Stated There Has Been Two Water Main Breaks 2. Mr. Ybarra Reported A Fire Hydrant Was Repaired At 3461 Powell Street 3. Mr. Ybarra Stated The Water/Sewer Division Completed 147 Service Calls This Month 4. Mr. Ybarra Stated There Were Six Graffitti Stops 5. Mr. Ybarra Reported The Sewer Division Cleaned Out 22 Storm Drains And Inspected 29 Sanitary Drains 6. Mr. Ybarra Stated The Construction Company Has Completed 60% Of The Sanitary Sewer Line By The Reuter Subdivision. The Water Line Is Next
C. Police And Fire Committee (Mr. Ruhl, Chair)
1. Mr. Ruhl Reported Five Adults Were Arrested For Battery And Mob Action On May 8. The Fight Began Over By The High School And Moved Over To The 3200 Block Of Gustave Street 2. Mr. Ruhl Announced May Is Police Appreciation Month
D. Streets, Alleys And Fleet Maintenance Committee (Mr. Ybarra, Chair) 1. Mr. Ybarra Reported 53 Tons Of Cold Patch Has Been Applied 2. Mr. Ybarra Stated The Fleet Division Performed 94 Hours Of Work 3. Mr. Ybarra Reported Two Handicapped Parking Signs Were Installed And Ten Faded Signs Were Replaced. Some Miscellaneous New Signs Were Also Installed 4. Mr. Ybarra Reported On Tree Removals And New Trees Planted 5. Mr. Ybarra Stated Agenda Item #12 Is For Street Closures For The Franklin Park Fest 6. Mr. Ybarra Reported The Schraeder & Schraeder Company Has Begun The Repairs Of The Repaving Of Addison Avenue, Rose Street, And Lesser Avenue. Once They Are Done With These Repairs, They Will Move On To The 50/50 Sidewalk Program
E. Property, Planning, Zoning, And Building Committee (Ms. Special, Chair) 1. In The Absence Of Ms. Special, Mr. Johnson Stated He Had Nothing To Report
F. Health, Human Resources, Sustainable Practices And Senior Services Committee (Ms. Mclean, Chair) 1. Ms. Mclean Announced The Next Blood Drive Will Be Held May 9 In The Community Room At The Police Station, From 3:00 P.M. To 7:00 P.M. 2. Ms. Mclean Stated There Will Be A Community “Shred Day” Saturday, July 22 For Those Who Have Any Papers They Need Shredded. The Hours Will Be From 9:00 A.M. To 12:00 P.M. 3. Ms. Mclean Announced “Relay-For-Life” Will Be Held At Elmwood Park High School August 4. More Information To Come 4. Ms. Mclean Stated Village Hall Will Be Installing New Windows
VII. Staff Reports And Comments; Discussion On Agenda Items
1. John Schneider spoke about agenda item #3. This is a transfer of funds from Life Fitness Belmont/Williams to the Resurrection project in the amount of $1,393,000. Mr. Schneider spoke about agenda item #8. This is a zoning text amendment dealing with digital billboards, electric message signs, outdoor lighting, and signs overhanging the public right-of-way. This was unanimously approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Schneider spoke about agenda item #9. This is a new ordinance that regulates parking lots and its principal use in commercial and industrial zones. This was unanimously approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Schneider spoke about agenda item #13. This is for a double-faced digital billboard located at 11500 Melrose Avenue. This was unanimously approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Schneider spoke about agenda item #14. This is a conditional use ordinance for forced power energy at 9240 W. Belmont Avenue, Unit D. This was unanimously approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Schneider spoke about agenda item #15 which was moved under New Business. This is for a sign School District 84 is looking into building on Grand Avenue. Mr. Schneider spoke about agenda item #16. This is a map amendment for 3300 N. River Road from C-3 general commercial to I-1 industrial. This application is being submitted by the Village and by Peacock Oil which allows this site to be put together with other sites to create an industrial potential development
2. Ron Heller spoke about the budget proposal and gave a review of general fund issues. Mr. Heller addressed was property taxes. The property taxes received were approximately $1,000,000 less then what was budgeted. The Village is waiting for the second distribution of taxes to see what comes in. Mr. Heller spoke about police and fire pension contributions, worker’s compensation costs, garbage fund, motor fuel tax fund, and The Crossings downtown TIF
VIII. Consent Agenda
(Items on the Consent Agenda will be enacted/approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless so requested by a member of the Village Board, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in the normal sequence of the Agenda.)
Village Clerk Irene Avitia read aloud public recital of Consent Agenda items
1. Approval Of The Minutes From:
(A) Regular Meeting Of The President And Board Of Trustees Held On Monday, May 1, 2017
2. Approval Of Voucher Expenditures List In The Amount Of $1,456,184.88
3. Resolution No. 1718 R
A Resolution Authorizing The Transfer Of Incremental Revenues From The Special Tax Allocation Funds Of Contiguous Tax Increment Financing Districts Pursuant To 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-4(q)
4. Ordinance No. 1718 Vc
An Ordinance Amending Section 6-6f-8 Of Chapter Six Of Title Six Of The Village Code Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois To Eliminate The Handicapped Reserved Parking Space At 3206 Sarah Street
5. Ordinance No. 1718 Vc
An Ordinance Amending Section 3-2-7 Of Chapter Two Of Title Three Of The Village Code Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois Decreasing The Class B Liquor License Held By Positano’s Restaurant In Order To Issue A Class D Liquor License To Positano’s Restaurant
6. Ordinance No. 1718 Vc
An Ordinance Amending Section 3-2-7 Of Chapter Two Of Title Three Of The Village Code Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois Issuing A Class D Liquor License For Romano Restaurant
7. Ordinance No. 1617 Vc
An Ordinance Amending Section 3-2-7 Of Chapter Two Of Title Three Of The Village Code Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois Issuing A Class B Liquor License For La Botana Restaurant
8. Ordinance No. 1617 Vc
An Ordinance Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Sections 9-9-2, 9-9-5, 9-9-6, And 9-5g-4 Of The Zoning Code Regarding The Regulation Of Digital Billboards, Electronic Message Boards, Outdoor Lighting And Signs Overhanging The Public Right-Of-Way (ZBA-17-03)
9. Ordinance No. 1718 Vc
An Ordinance Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Sections 9-5a-3, 9-5b-3, 9-5c-2, 9-5d-3, And 9-6a-2 Of The Zoning Code Regarding The Regulation Of Parking Uses (ZBA 17-08)
10. Ordinance No. 1718 G
An Ordinance Authorizing A Change In Terms Agreement In The Credit Agreement Dated October 21, 2014 By And Between The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois And Pan American Bank
11. Ordinance No. 1718 G
An Ordinance Authorizing And Approving A Product Schedule And Master Lease Agreement By And Between Ricoh Usa, Inc. And The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois (Copier Equipment)
12. Ordinance No. 1718 G
An Ordinance Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing The Closure Of Certain Public Right-Of- Ways For The Franklin Park Fest Featuring Railroad Day
13. Ordinance No. 1718 Z
An Ordinance Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Granting A Conditional Use To Allow For The Construction And Operation Of A “Double-Faced Digital Advertising Sign” In The I-2 General Industrial District (ZBA 17-04: 11500 Melrose Avenue)
14. Ordinance No. 1718 Z
An Ordinance Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Granting A Conditional Use To Allow An “Other Manufacturing, Processing Or Storage Use” In The Nature Of Designing And Manufacturing Compressed Natural Gas Filling Stations In The I-2 General Industrial District (ZBA 17- 07: 9240 W. Belmont Avenue, Unit D)
15. Ordinance No. 1718 Z
An Ordinance Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Granting Variances In Relation To The Construction Of A Double-Faced Electronic Message Board In The R-2 Single Family Residence District (ZBA 17-06: 2836 Gustav Street) (Item moved over to New Business)
16. Ordinance No. 1718 Z
An Ordinance Amending The Village Of Franklin Park Zoning Map To Include Within Its Boundary Lines And Zone The Property Generally Located And Commonly Known As 3300 N. River Road As I-1 Restricted Industrial District (ZBA 17-05)
17. Motion To Waive Bid Requirements And Approve The Lowest Proposal From Climate Solutions Corporation, 10100 Pacific Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131, For The Purchase Of Double Strength Glass Windows For The Village Hall In An Amount Not To Exceed $59,895.19, To Ensure The Health, Safety And Welfare Of The Residents, And Authorize The Required Officers And Officials Of The Village To Execute The Necessary Documents And Undertake Such Further Action To Effectuate Same
18. Motion To Waive Bid Requirements And Approve The Lowes Proposal From Ja-Mar Windows, Incorporated, 1335 Marco Court, Darien, Illinois 60561, For The Installation Of Double Strength Glass Windows For The Village Hall In An Amount Not To Exceed $41,000.00, To Ensure The Health, Safety And Welfare Of The Residents, And Authorize The Required Officers And Officials Of The Village To Execute The Necessary Documents And Undertake Such Further Action To Effectuate Same
19. Motion To Approve The Lowest Proposal From Humar, Incorporated, 4302 Emerson Avenue, Schiller Park, Illinois 60176, For Exterior Façade Sizing And Repair For The Installation Of Double Strength Glass Windows For The Village Hall In An Amount Not To Exceed $13,760.00, And Authorize The Required Officers And Officials Of The Village To Execute The Necessary Documents And Undertake Such Further Action To Effectuate Same
20. Motion To Approve The Lowest Proposal From Geiger Remodeling, Incorporated, 320 Armitage Avenue, Northlake, Illinois 60164 For Interior Sizing And Repairs For The Installation Of Double Strength Glass Windows For The Village Hall In An Amount Not To Exceed $6,450.00, And Authorize The Required Officers And Officials Of The Village To Execute The Necessary Documents And Undertake Such Further Action To Effectuate Same
21. Motion To Approve The Lowest Proposal From Schrader Painting, For Paint And Materials For The Village Hall In An Amount Not To Exceed $5,885.00, And Authorize The Required Officers And Officials Of The Village To Execute The Necessary Documents And Undertake Such Further Action To Effectuate Same
22. Motion To Approve Girl Scout Service Troop 44011 Request To Hold A “Trunk Or Treat” Halloween Event In The South East Corner Of Belmont And 25th Street Commuter Lot On Saturday, October 21, 2017, (Second Choice October 28, 2017) From 12 To 3 P.M.
23. Motion To Approve Saint Gertrude Parish Request To Close James Street, Between Bright Street And Houston Street On Sunday, June 18, 2017, From 4:00 Pm To 7 Pm For A Corpus Christi Outdoor Procession, Prayer And Reception
Motion made by Ms. McLean, seconded by Mr. Johnson/Mr. Ruhl to approve the Consent Agenda. Roll Call: Ayes – Mr. Pedersen, Mr. Johnson, Ms. McLean, Mr. Ruhl, and Mr. Ybarra. Nay – 0. Absent – Mr. Caporusso, Ms. McLean. Abstain – 0.
IX. Unfinished Business
1. None
X. New Business
15. Ordinance No. 1718 Z
An Ordinance Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Granting Variances In Relation To The Construction Of A Double-Faced Electronic Message Board In The R-2 Single Family Residence District (Zba 17-06: 2836 Gustav Street)
Motion made by Ms. McLean, seconded by Mr. Ruhl to approve “an ordinance of the village of franklin park, cook county, illinois, granting variances in relation to the construction of a double-faced electronic message board in the r-2 single family residence district (zba 17-06: 2836 gustav street)” Roll Call: Ayes – Mr. Pedersen, Mr. Ybarra, Mr. Ruhl, and Ms. McLean. Nay – 0. Absent – Mr. Caporusso, Ms. Special. Abstain – Mr. Johnson.
XI. Appointments/Swearing In
1. None
XII. Comments From The Clerk
1. None
XIII. Comments From The President
1. President Pedersen announced he was leaving for Springfield tomorrow
XIV. Closed/Executive Session
1. None
XV. Adjournment
Motion made by Ms. McLean, seconded by Mr. Ruhl to adjourn at 7:54 p.m. Voice vote carried
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