Village of North Riverside Board of Trustees met May 1.
Here is the minutes as provided by the board:
Mayor Hermanek called the meeting to order with a Pledge of Allegiance and a Roll Call. In
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attendance were Trustee Bianco, Trustee Czajka, Trustee Decosola, Trustee Demopoulos, Trustee
Mengoni and Trustee Wilt.
Others in attendance were Administrator Belmonte, Attorney Hayes, Police Chief Niemann,
Recreation Director Mrozik, Public Works Director Kutt and Fire Chief Basek.
Approval of Agenda
Trustee Demopoulos moved seconded by Trustee Mengoni to approve the agenda for this
meeting as presented. Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Decosola, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Wilt
NAYS: None. Motion carried
Cash Receipt Report
Trustee Wilt moved and Trustee Demopoulos seconded to accept the Cash Receipt Report for
the month of March 2017 totaling $2,540,904.44. Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Decosola, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Wilt
NAYS: None. Motion carried
Approval of Minutes
Trustee Mengoni moved, seconded by Trustee Bianco to approve the April 17, 2017 Village Board
Meeting Minutes as presented. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Decosola, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Wilt
Nays: None. Motion carried
Report of Trustees
Trustee Bianco- (Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks & Refuse)- No report
Trustee Czajka-(Buildings, Public grounds, lights, Public Services & Transportation)-No report
Trustee Decosola- ( Judiciary, Ordinances, Recreation)
Trustee Decosola had no report for this meeting. However, he wanted to thank the residents for
allowing him to serve his community for the past four years. He also thanked all the department
heads, village board and most of all his family.
Trustee Demopoulos( Water, Sewers, Drainage & Zoning)
Trustee Demopoulos read a memo stating Village Engineer John Fitzgerald has prepared a
resolution for tonight’s meeting to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for the usage of a Global Positioning Unit at no cost to
the Village. This GPS unit will assist Public Works in mapping the Village’s sewer system for its
GIS system. Attorney Hayes will cover the resolution under his report.
Trustee Mengoni- ( Police, Fire & License)-No report
Trustee Mengoni submitted the Fire and EMS Calls for the month of April as presented:
APRIL YTD
Fire 87 329
EMS 129 493
Inspections 80 370
Compliances 43 211
Trustee Mengoni called for a Police and Fire Committee Meeting on May 8, 2017 at 6:00pm
Trustee Wilt ( Finance, Health & Appropriations)
Trustee Wilt had no report for this meeting. However, she also wanted to thank the residents
for their support. Trustee Wilt stated all of the accomplishments she and the board have
accomplished these last four years and will embrace her new position as Riverside Township
Supervisor.
Mayoral Report
Mayor Hermanek read the following Community Development Department Updates:
Presales The Community Development Department performed 16 single-family presale
inspections and 3 commercial presale inspections totaling $7,657.00 in revenue.
Permit Totals- 84 residential and commercial permits totaling $32,027.62 in revenue.
2500 5th Avenue- A permit was issued for a first floor addition. Cost of construction is
$40,000.
Claire’s- A remodeling permit was issued for a tenant buildout at North Riverside Park
Mall. Cost of construction $163,000.
2309 Keystone Avenue- A permit was issued for a full interior remodel of the single-family
residence. Cost of construction is $30,000.
Journey’s- A remodeling permit was issued for a tenant buildout at North Riverside Park
Mall and cost of construction is $300,000.
Victoria Secrets- Drawings to remodel the existing tenant space were submitted to the
Village. Cost of construction is $614,000.
Pink- Victoria Secrets submitted plans to remodel a tenant space at North Riverside Park
Mall for sale of their line of clothing “Pink”. Cost of construction is $595,000.
Correspondence- None
Approval of Bills
Trustee Wilt moved, seconded by Trustee Demopoulos to approve the list of bills submitted for
this meeting totaling $465,228.47 and to have them paid out of proper funds when such funds
become available. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Decosola, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Wilt
Nays: None. Motion carried
Ordinances and Resolutions
Trustee Demopoulos moved and Trustee Czajka seconded to approve a Resolution Authorizing
the Village of North Riverside to Enter Into an Agreement with the MWRD for the Usage of a
Global Positioning System Unit (17-R-04) and to waive the reading. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Decosola, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Wilt
Nays: None. Motion carried
Unfnished Business-None
New Business
Mayor Hermanek recognized both Trustee Decosola and Trustee Wilt for their years of service
and dedication to the village of North Riverside.
Judge Ed Maloney gave the Oath of Office to the newly elected Village Officials, Mayor Hermanek,
Clerk Ranieri, Trustee Flores, Trustee Mengoni and Trustee Sarro.
Standing Committees:
Recreation/Ordinances/ Judiciary
Trustee Czajka- Chairman
Trustee Bianco
Trustee Sarro
Streets/ Alleys/ Sidewalks/ Garbage
Trustee Demopoulos- Chairman
Trustee Czajka
Trustee Mengoni
Public Buildings/Grounds/Lights/ Public Transportation Services/ 9-1-1 System/Plan Commission/ Cable
Committee
Trustee Sarro- Chairman
Trustee Demopoulos
Trustee Mengoni
Finance /Health/Apprpriations
Trustee Mengoni- Chairman
Trustee Flores
Trustee Sarro
Police/ Fire/ Licenses
Trustee Flores- Chairman
Trustee Bianco
Trustee Czajka
Water/ Sewer/ Drainage/ Zoning
Trustee Bianco- Chairman
Trustee Demopoulos
Trustee Flores
After the newly elected officials took their Oath Of Office, Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee
Bianco seconded to concur with the Mayor’s afore mentioned Standing Committees. Roll Call
Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment
of Guy Belmonte to the position of Village Administrator with and expiration date of April 30,
2019. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Flores moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment
of Lane Niemann to the position of Chief of Police with an expiration date of April 30, 2019. Roll
Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Flores moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment
of Brian Basek to the position of Fire Chief with an expiration date of April 30, 2019. Roll Call
Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Demopoulos moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to concur with the Mayor’s
appointment of John Fitzgerald, Novotny Engineering to the position of Village Engineer with an
expiration date of April 30, 2019. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Czajka seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment
of Mike Hayes, Odelson & Sterk to the position of Village Attorney with an expiration date of April
30, 2019. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment
of John Toman to the position of Prosecuting Attorney with an expiration date of April 30, 2019.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Czajka seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment
of Tom Brescia to the position of Adjudication Attorney with an expiration date of April 30, 2019.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Flores moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment
of Allan Pineda, Chairman to the position of Civil Service with an expiration date of April 30, 2020.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Flores moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment
of Sue Scarpini to the position of police Pension Board with an expiration date of April 30, 2019.
Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Bianco moved and Trustee Demopoulos seconded to concur with the Mayor’s
appointment of Pat Ferriter, Chairman, Matt Brophy and Lou Surprenant to the position of Zoning
Board of Appeals with an expiration date of April 30, 2022. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Czajka moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of
Sandra Buckley, Annette Corgiat, George Georgopoulos, Al Meyer, Al Sarro and Bridget Watson
to the position of Citizens Recreation Committee with an expiration date of April 30, 2018. Roll
Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
NAYS: None. Motion carried
Trustee Sarro moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment
of Ron Bucek and Jesse Luna to the position of Plan Commission with an expiration date of April
30, 2020. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Sarro moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment
of Police Chief Lane Niemann, Deputy Police Chief Debbie Garcia, Fire Chief Brian Basek, and
Deputy Fire Chief Tom Gaertner to the position of 9-1-1 Voting Committee with an expiration
date of April 30, 2018. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Sarro moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of
Dave Witken, Chairman and Marty DeLeonardis to the position of 9-1-1 Non-Voting Advisory
Committee with an expiration date of April 30, 2018. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Demopoulos moved and Trustee Czajka seconded to concur with the Mayor’s
appointment of Dave Witken, Chairman, Sue Willoughby, and Philip Walsh to the position of
Recycling Committee with an expiration date of April 30, 2018. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Trustee Czajka moved and Trustee Mengoni seconded to concur with the Mayor’s appointment
of PJ Folz to the position of Citizens Recreation Committee with an expiration date of April 30,
2018. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Flores, Mengoni, Sarro
Nays: None. Motion carried
Audience
Barbara Wilson welcomed the new trustees and thanked Trustee Decosola and Trustee Wilt for
serving the residents of North Riverside.
Adjournment
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Bianco seconded for adjournment at 7:40 pm. Motion
carried unanimously.
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