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Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met August 3.

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Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met August 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

I. Call to Order:

President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m.

II. Pledge of Allegiance:

III. Roll Call:

Upon a call of the roll by the Village Clerk, the following Elected Officials were:

Present: President Nick Caiafa, Russ Klug, Joan Golembiewski, Tom Deegan, Robert Lima, Catherine Gorzynski and Village Clerk Rosa Jos

Absent: Trustee Moses Diaz

President Caiafa declared a quorum present.

Also present: Joe Montana (Corporate Counsel), Brad Townsend (Village Manager), Brian Bursiek, Paul Flood, Chief Peter Chiodo, Joe DeSimone, John Komorowski, Rich Trent, Joe Blum, John Bealer, Tim Ridder

IV. Swearing in of an appointed Officer:

Officer Drew A. Gresik was sworn in. Congratulations and photos followed.

V. Approval of Minutes:

Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan that the Minutes of the Joint Session Meeting of the Village Board and ZPA held on July 19, 2017 be approved.

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Gorzynski that the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 20, 2017 be approved.

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

VI. Persons Wishing to be Heard:

A group of residents had concerns about factory noises on Ruby Street.

Detective Tom Henn thanked board and staff for support and participation during National Night Out.

John Bealer spoke about upcoming Village events.

Trustees and Mayor thanked staff for the wonderful job at National Night Out.

VII. Consent agenda for Consideration and Action:

No action needed.

VIII. Committee of the Whole Discussion Items:

1. Letter from Michael Newkirk stating his resignation.

2. Fire Chief Chiodospoke about the Ballistic West Survey for the Firefighters and Paramedics.

3. Village Manager Brad Townsend spoke about the work being done in Community Development.

4. Trustee Gorzynski spoke about SOC and how effective they are at advocating for villages dealing with airport noise control/flight patterns. Trustee Klug asked for clarification on the subject. Trustee Gorzynski stated that she will be reporting back with more information. She asked the board for consensus to move forward and for consideration to be included on the next Board Meeting Agenda. All agreed.

IX. Committee Reports for Consideration and Action:

A. Public Safety (Police, Fire Emergency Management, 911 and EMS) Chr. Deegan, Diaz, Gorzynski:

1. Motion to approve the purchase and installation of a surveillance camera System in the Police Station from Precision Repair Inc. in the amount of $13,838.90.

Trustee Deegan moved, seconded Trustee Klug to approve the purchase and installation of a surveillance camera system in the Police Station from Precision Repair Inc. in the amount of $13,838.90.

Discussion: Trustee Deegan asked if there were any other bids. Joe DeSimone stated that three quotes were received and Precision Repair was being recommended as they offered the best quality for the price.

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

2. Motion to approve final payment of $378,610.00 to Fire Services Inc. to purchase a new Fire Truck with Ladder to replace the Aerial Ladder Truck that is being offered for sale.

Trustee Deegan moved seconded Trustee Golembiewski to approve final payment of $378,610.00 to Fire Services Inc. to purchase a new Fire Truck with Ladder to replace the Aerial Ladder Truck that is being offered for sale.

Discussion: Fire Chief Chiodo said it is expected that the old truck will be sold in approximately 6 months.

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

B. Recreation (Parks, Special Events, Senior Services, Library) Chr. Klug, Lima, Golembiewski:

No Report

C. License (Business, Liquor, Ordinances, Utilities, and General Permits) Chr. GorZVnski, Deegan, Klug:

No Report

D. Public Works (Streets, Water, Storm Water, Engineering, Fleet/Building Maintenance) Chr. Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski

No Report

E. Administration/Finance (Human Resources, Insurance, Bills, Legal) Chr. Lima, Diaz, Deegan:

1. Motion to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $924,335.34.

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan that the Bills in the amount of $924,335.34 be paid.

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

F. Community Development Planning, Zoning, Health, Building, Environment, and Transportation) Chr. GolembieWski, Gorzynski, Lima:

No Report

X. Report of the Mayor for Consideration and Action:

A. Proclamations:

None

B. Appointments:

President Caiafa then re-appointed the following:

Historical Commissioner Diana Caiffero (2017-2019)

It was moved by Trustee Gorzynski, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski that the Board of Trustees consents to this appointment:

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

Historical Commissioner Bonnie Gardeck (2017-2019)

It was moved by Trustee Lima, seconded by Trustee Klug that the Board of Trustees consents to this appointment:

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

Historical Commissioner Daniel R. Sliwicki (2017-2019)

It was moved by Trustee Klug, seconded by Trustee Gorzynski that the Board of Trustees consents to this appointment:

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

President Caiafa then appointed the following:

Historical Commissioner Keith Granum (2017-2019)

It was moved by Trustee Golembiewski, seconded by Trustee Gorzynski that the Board of Trustees consents to this appointment:

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

Dan Sliwicki & June Oulund gave a brief speech about the history of the Historical Society and where it is headed.

C. Other Matters:

1. A Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of Surplus Property (Vehicles)

Trustee Gorzynski moved, seconded by Trustee Lima to adopt Resolution No. 21-17 being "A Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of Surplus Property"

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

2. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Schedule I of Chapter 73 of title Seven of The New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park to Prohibit Parking on Rose Street South of Soreng Avenue

Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to adopt Ordinance No. 17-4009 being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Schedule I of Chapter 73 of title Seven of The New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park to Prohibit Parking on Rose Street South of Soreng Avenue"

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

3. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Schedule I of Chapter 73 of title Seven of The New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park Removing One-Hour Parking Restriction on the Westside of Kolze Avenue from Irving Park Road to the Alley

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Gorzynski to adopt Ordinance No. 17-4010 being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Schedule I of Chapter 73 of title Seven of The New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park Removing One-Hour Parking Restriction on the Westside of Kolze Avenue from Irving Park Road to the Alley"

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

4. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Designating U.S. Bank as a Depository of the Village of Schiller Park

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to adopt Ordinance No. 17-4011 being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Designating U.S. Bank as a Depository of the Village of Schiller Park"

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried,

9. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Designating Parkway Bank & Trust as a Depository of the Village of Schiller Park

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Ordinance No. 17-4012 being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Designating Parkway Bank & Trust as a Depository of the Village of Schiller Park"

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

6. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Designating Byline Bancorp as a Depository of the Village of Schiller Park

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to adopt Ordinance No. 17-4013 being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Designating Byline Bancorp as a Depository of the Village of Schiller Park"

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

7. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Providing for a Feasibility Study and Report with Respect to the Designation of a Certain Area as a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area

Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Gorzynski to adopt Ordinance No. 17-4014 being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Providing for a Feasibility Study and Report with Respect to the Designation of a Certain Area as a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area"

Trustee Lima advised that this ordinance is authorizing a study to determine if this is something the Village should pursue.

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

8. A Resolution of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing the Execution of a Tax Increment Financing Consulting Services Agreement with Ehlers & Associates

Trustee Gorzynski moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to adopt Resolution No. 22-17 being "A Resolution of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing the Execution of a Tax Increment Financing Consulting Services Agreement with Ehlers & Associates"

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

9. An Ordinance Amending Section 155.109 (H) (1) of Article I of Chapter 155 of Title XV of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois (ZPA 17-T-07)

Trustee Klugmoved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to adopt Ordinance No. 17-4015 being "An Ordinance Amending Section 155.109(H) (1) of Article I of Chapter 155 of Title XV of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois (ZPA 17-T-07)"

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

XI. Other Business:

A resident gave praise to the Village. She stating that the new administration shows unity and that during the National Night out seemed to work together like a family.

XII. Executive Session:

There was no Executive Session.

XIII. Adjournment:

With no further business to conduct, it was moved by Trustee Gorzynski, seconded by Trustee Lima, that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned.

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye Trustees Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski

Absent: Trustee Moses Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared that the Motion carried and this Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

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