Village of Berkeley Board met August 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1 Village President Pro Tem Salemi called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
Present: Trustees Stratton, Salemi, Grenier, Graf-Stone, Perez
Absent: Trustee Washington and President Lee
Also present: Village Administrator Rudy Espiritu, Assistant Village Administrator Brandiss Martin, Finance Director Laurie Hayes, Fire Chief Mike Kuryla, Police Chief Phil Smith, and Village Attorney Jim Binninger.
4 Presentations and Appointment
4.1 Life Saving Award for Andrew Albrecht
Chief Police Smith presented the Life Saving Award.
4.2 Swearing in of Timothy Gannon as a Full-Time Police Officer
4.3 Beautify Berkeley Home of the Month of July (5812 Huron St)
5 Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
6 Public Comments and Questions (Consent Agenda Items Only)
7 Consent Agenda
7.1.1 Village Board Meeting Minutes From July 18, 2017
7.1.2 Executive Session Meeting Minutes From July 18, 2017 (Not for Release)
Trustee Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
George Stratton x x
Diane Salemi
Raymond Grenier x x
Sherry Graf-Stone x
Herb Washington x
Jerry Perez x
Voice Vote Motion Carried
8 Claims Ordinance
8.1 Motion to Approve Claims Ordinance #1372 in the amount of $222,112.70
Trustee Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
George Stratton x x
Diane Salemi
Raymond Grenier x
Sherry Graf-Stone x
Herb Washington x
Jerry Perez x x
Motion Carried
9 Committee Reports
9.1 Administration and Technology (Chair – Trustee Stratton; Co-Chair Trustee Washington)
9.1.1 Trustee Liaison Report – No report 9.1.2 Motion to Approve a Proposed Amendment to An Ordinance of the Village Of Berkeley, Cook County, Illinois Increasing the Number Video Gaming Terminals under Rocky’s Gyros Supplemental Video Gaming Permit (Rocky’s Gyros– 5319 St. Charles Rd.) Trustee Perez questioned if Rocky’s Gyros are abiding by regulations due to where the machines are situated. Administrator Espiritu answered yes, they have roped off the area where the machines are and there is a required distance where the machines have been placed that has already been approved by the state.
Trustee Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
George Stratton x x
Diane Salemi
Raymond Grenier x x
Sherry Graf-Stone x
Herb Washington x
Jerry Perez x
Motion Carried
9.1.3 Discussion on the IPBC Health Insurance Pool
A short presentation was given by Gregg Aleman from IPBC/Gallagher. Consensus to proceed was given by the Board. Administrator Espiritu will place item on the August 15th Consent Agenda.
9.2 Finance (Chair – Trustee Graf-Stone; Co-Chair Trustee Salemi)
9.2.1 Trustee Liaison Report – Everyone received information in their package as well as the Monthly Financeial Statement. 9.2.2 Discussion of Additional Investment Options
Finance Director Hayes informed the Board that back in March the Board approved a new investment policy (Ordinance 17-15) that was revamped. In that policy it includes that the Village should not maintain over 50% of the Village’s money in any one institution. Currently, the Village’s balances at Illinois Funds are slightly above the 50% maximum in one financial institution prescribed by the investment policy. In addition, during July and August, property tax receipts will flow into Republic Bank which will likely bring its percentage to over 40%. Thus, now is a good time to introduce an additional investment option for the Village’s portfolio.
Finance Director Hayes has reviewed information related to the firm of Multi-Bank Securities Inc. (MBS), which brokers Certificates of Deposit and other investment instruments to a variety of local governmental agencies such as municipalities, park districts, and school districts in Illinois. Finance Director Hayes believes utilizing the services offered by MBS will enhance the safety, security, and earning potential of the Village’s non-pension related portfolio. Finance Director Hayes recommends staff be directed to prepare the necessary paperwork, including ordinances and resolutions for the Board’s approval, to authorize MBS as a broker/dealer for the Village and that the financial institutions it represents are considered authorized depositories for the Village’s funds. By adding MBS, the Village’s portfolio is further diversified among financial institutions, creating additional safety, and there is a potential for added income.
Consensus to proceed was given by the Board.
9.3 Building, Zoning, and Property Maintenance (Chair – Trustee Washington; Co-Chair Trustee Perez)
9.3.1 Trustee Liaison Report
Trustee Perez mentioned that there will be a discussion at the next Board meeting regarding the Rental Inspection Program. Administrator Espiritu confirmed this. Trustee Perez mentioned that an ordinance is being worked on for Commercial business dumpsters.
9.4 Public Safety and Health (Chair – Trustee Salemi; Co-Chair Trustee Grenier)
9.4.1 Trustee Liaison Report
Trustee Salemi informed the Board that at this time, all is well with the Public Safety departments. She will be meeting with both, Police Chief Smith and Fire Chief Kuryla tomorrow, August 2, 2017 to discuss some topics. Trustee Perez mentioned a concern regarding the Police cars. It was reported the new Ford squad cars may have a problem with leakage of carbon monoxide (the cars are not recalls). Fire Chief Kuryla informed the Board that they will be watching this, making sure everyone is safe and will give the Board an update through email.
9.5 Public Works and Water (Chair – Trustee Grenier; Co-Chair Trustee Stratton)
9.5.1 Trustee Liaison Report – No report 9.5.2 Discussion of Training for Repair of Concrete
Administrator Espiritu informed the Board that they are looking for approval to have a contract with Robert E. Lee & Sons (President Lee’s business) to train Public Works staff on how to do minor concrete repairs. Attorney Binninger informed the Board that the Village cannot exceed $2,000 for the contract. This includes training, insurance, materials, and rental equipment.
Consensus to proceed was given by the Board, under the Village Administrator’s spending authority.
9.6 Community and Intergovernmental Relations (Chair – Trustee Perez; Co- Chair Trustee Graf-Stone)
9.6.1 Trustee Liaison Report
Trustee Perez reminded the Board that tomorrow, August 2, 2017 is Music in Park from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. and that the movie “Moana” will play at sunset. The next event, Movies at the Park, will be on August 9, 2017 at Sunset with a showing of “La La Land.”
10 Village President
10.1 President’s Report
10.2 Upcoming Events
10.2.1 08/02/2017 – Homewrekers @ 6:30 p.m.
Movies in the Park - Moana at Sunset
10.2.2 08/09/2017 – Administrative Hearing @ 2 p.m.
Movies in the Park- La La Land at Sunset
10.2.3 08/13/2017 – Berkeley Family Fun Fest @ Noon – 6 p.m.
10.2.4 08/15/2017 – Village Board Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
11 Village Administrator
No report
12 Village Attorney No report
13 Public Comments and Questions
Dan O’Connell, mentioned to the Board that he informed others regarding the open house date August 9th for Civiltech Engineering. Administrator Espiritu informed Mr. O’Connell that the Village will be moving the Open House date to sometime in September (probably September 6th) due to conflicts with other events on August 9th. The Village will inform the residents by website and social media of the rescheduled date.
14 Executive Session
14.1 Motion to enter into Executive Session at 7:15 p.m. to consider the:
a. Consideration to Purchase, Lease (Buy), or Acquire Specific Real Estate Property 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5)
Trustee Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
George Stratton x
Diane Salemi
Raymond Grenier x x
Sherry Graf-Stone x x
Herb Washington x
Jerry Perez x
Motion Carried
14.2 Motion to re-enter the Regular Board Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Trustee Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
George Stratton x
Diane Salemi
Raymond Grenier x x
Sherry Graf-Stone x x
Herb Washington x
Jerry Perez x
Motion Carried
15 Action to be Taken as a Result of Executive Session
No action taken
16 Trustee Salemi adjourn the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
Trustee Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
George Stratton x
Diane Salemi
Raymond Grenier x x
Sherry Graf-Stone x x
Herb Washington x
Jerry Perez x
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