Berwyn City Council met Aug. 25.
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 8:00 p.m. Upon the call of the roll, the following responded present: Lennon, Ramirez, Reardon, Fejt, Santoy, Ruiz, Avila and Garcia.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was given for the family of Theresa Cimaglia, beloved mother of Police Division Commander Frank Cimaglia; Salvatore (Sam) Molinaro Sr., beloved father of Assistant Fire Chief Sam Molinaro; Proud WWII Navy Veteran William Vincent Clark, loving grandfather of Firefighter/Paramedic Christina Jacobs and for the men and women protecting our safety on the streets of Berwyn, in the Armed Forces and all Veterans.
3. The Open Forum portion of the meeting was announced. Oak Park resident Gary Arnold, former President of Little People of America, along with wife, Katie spoke in opposition of Cigars and Stripes’ event on the agenda. Berwyn resident Catey Sullivan spoke in opposition to Berwyn Development Corporation supporting and advertising Cigars and Stripes’ event. Lennon thanked residents for their help on his ward clean- up and announced a 1st Ward Town Hall meeting on August 3rd at 7pm at Moose Lodge. Garcia announced the 8th Ward meeting on July 26th at 7:30pm at St. Mary of Celle. Santoy announced the 5th Ward meeting on July 27th at 6:30 pm at the Department of Community Development. Ruiz announced 6th Ward meeting on August 24th at 6:30pm at the Italian-American Civic Organization. Reardon thanked the Mayor for attending the 3rd Ward meeting and announced her next ward meeting for August 24th at 6:30pm at City Hall. Ramirez thanked everyone for their condolences, support and for attending the service of his later father.
4. The minutes of the regular Berwyn City Council and of the Committee of the Whole meetings held on July 11, 2017 were submitted. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to approve the minutes as submitted and place same on file for audit. The motion carried by a voice vote.
5. The City Clerk submitted a Resolution relating to the participation of Elected Officials in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, second by Fejt, to concur, adopt the resolution as submitted and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
6. Santoy submitted a communication with recommended updates to Chapter 825 of the Codified Ordinances regarding the Sale of Tobacco Products. Thereafter, discussion ensued. Avila recommended adding a paragraph to Chapter 825 prohibiting the sale of single cigarettes. Garcia recommended that Chapter 825.06 remain at 18 years of age. Following the end of discussion, Santoy made a motion, seconded by Avila, to amend the ordinance on its face raising the age limit from 18 to 21 years to purchase products, prohibiting single sales of cigarettes and allowing the sale of tobacco products by persons age 18 years or older, directing the Legal Department to draft ordinance with the changes, and directing the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto and set it on its way to passage. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Ramirez, Reardon, Fejt, Santoy, Ruiz, Avila and Garcia. Nays: Lennon.
7. Lennon submitted a communication regarding Food Trucks. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Avila, to refer the matter to the Committee of the Whole and to invite Health District President Elizabeth Pechous. The motion carried by a voice vote.
8. Fire Chief O’Halloran submitted a communication requesting permission to declare the 1996 Ford E-350 ESDA Bus as surplus. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to concur and refer the matter to the Finance Director to declare same. The motion carried by a voice vote.
9. The Building Director submitted a communication requesting permission for the demolition of 1318 S. Harvey. Thereafter, Santoy made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and grant permission. The motion carried by a voice vote.
10. The Building Director submitted a communication requesting permission for the demolition of 1411 S. Highland. Thereafter, Santoy made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur and grant permission. The motion carried by a voice vote.
11. The Building Director submitted a communication requesting permission for the demolition of 3143 through 3145 S. Oak Park. Thereafter, Fejt made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and grant permission. The motion carried by a voice vote.
12. The Building Director submitted a communication requesting permission for the demolition of 3400 S. Oak Park. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and grant permission. The motion carried by a voice vote.
13. The Building Director submitted a communication requesting for demolition of 6223 W. Ogden and partial demolition of 6201 W. Ogden. Santoy made a motion, seconded by Fejt to excuse Avila from the vote. The motion carried. Thereafter, Ramirez made a motion, seconded by Reardon, to concur and grant permission. The motion carried by a voice vote.
14. Reardon made a motion, seconded by Ramirez to suspend the rules and bring forward Consent Agenda item K-3. The motion carried. Item K-3 is a letter from Cigars and Stripes requesting permission to host a “Midget Wrestling” event on July 26, 2017. Reardon made a motion, seconded by Ramirez to deny the request. The motion was overturned. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur and grant permission. The motion carried by a voice vote.
15. The consent agenda, items K-1 through K-2 and K-4 through K-32 were submitted:
1. Payroll: 7/12/2017 $1,310,252.46
2. Payables: 7/25/2017 $1,952,647.96
4. North Riverside Park Mall: Annual Touch-a-Truck 8/5/2017
5. Big Guys Sausage: Annual Sausage Fest 8/12/2017
6. Dedicated to Youth Ministries: Annual G.L.O.B.E. Music & Art Festival 8/13/2017
7. Morton High School: Homecoming Parade 9/22/2017
8. Berwyn-Cicero-Stickney Annual CROP Hunger Walk 10/22/2017
9. Misericordia: Annual Jelly Belly fundraising 4/27/2018 & 4/28/2018
10. Block Front Yard Sale: 2300 block of Elmwood 7/29/2017 Rain date 7/30/2017 1
1. Block Front Yard Sale: 1800 block of Wisconsin 7/30/2017 Rain date 8/27/2017
12. Block Garage Sale: 2200 block of Grove 9/9/2017 Rain date 9/10/2017
13. Block Party: 1200 block of Kenilworth 7/29/2017 Rain date 8/5/2017 1
4. Block Party: 1800 block of Wisconsin 7/29/2017 Rain date 8/27/2017
15. Block Party: 2100 block of Maple 7/29/2017 Rain date 8/12/2017
16. Block Party: 1600 block of Home 8/5/2017 Rain date 8/6/2017
17. Block Party: 1600 block of Maple 8/5/2017 Rain date 8/6/2017
18. Block Party: 2300 block of Elmwood 8/5/2017 Rain date 8/26/2017
19. Block Party: 1800 block of Clinton 8/12/2017 Rain date 8/19/2017
20. Block Party: 1900 block of Clinton 8/12/2017 Rain date 8/19/2017
21. Block Party: 1900 block of Maple 8/12/2017 Rain date 8/19/2017
22. Block Party: 1900 block of Wenonah 8/12/2017 Rain date 8/26/2017
23. Block Party: 2200 block of Kenilworth 8/12/2017 Rain date 8/19/2017
24. Block Party: 1300 block of Highland 8/19/2017 Rain date 8/20/2017 25. Block Party: 2200 block of Grove 8/19/2017 Rain date 8/20/2017
26. Block Party: 2700 block of Grove 8/19/2017 Rain date 8/26/2017
27. Block Party: 1300 block of Scoville 8/26/2017 Rain date 8/27/2017
28. Handicap Parking Space Application #1120 – 1646 S. Euclid – Approve
29. Handicap Parking Space Application #1155 – 3022 S. Wesley – Deny
30. Handicap Parking Space Application #1156 – 3331 S. Harvey – Override to Approve
31. Handicap Parking Zone Application #1158 – 3808 S. Elmwood – Approve
32. Building and Local Improvements Permits for the month of July, 2017
Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur, approve as Presented and approve by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by a voice vote.
16. There being no further business to come before the Council, Garcia made the motion, seconded by Ruiz, to adjourn at the hour of 8:26 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.
http://www.berwyn-il.gov/sites/all/files/pdfs/MtgMinutes/2017/CouMtgMin-20170725.pdf
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