Village of Westchester President and Board of Trustees met September 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call to Order:
President Gattuso called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance:
President Gattuso asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Present: President Paul Gattuso, Trustees Angelo Calcagno, Carl Celestino, Sherby Miller, Frank Perry, Nick Steker, Tom Yurkovich
Also Present: Village Clerk Stan Kolodziej, Attorney Michael Durkin, Police Chief Steven Stelter, Fire Chief Jim Adams, Consultant Jay Dalicandro, I.T. Manager Greg Hribal, Public Works Director Robert Lewis, Community Development Director Melissa Headley
Public Comments and Questions:
Ms. Jean Klotter questioned why the Village Board meeting packet is no longer posted on the website. Mr. Dalicandro answered that there are certain topics that would have to be removed before posting on a public website.
Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of the Record of Bills ending 09-12-2017 in the amount not to exceed $967,640.58
B. Approval of Minutes
I. Minutes of the August 22, 2017 Village Board Meeting
II. Minutes of the August 22, 2017 Committee of the Whole Meeting
C. Approval of Departmental Monthly Reports
I. Community Development Department
II. Police Department
III. Fire Department
IV. Public Works Department
D. An Ordinance Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Acceptance of a Proposal From TKK Electronics, LLC For the Purchase of Police Cameras For the Amount of $42,324.00
E. An Ordinance Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Acceptance of a Proposal From TKK Electronics, LLC For the Purchase of Police Laptops, For the Amount of $35,897.29
F. An Ordinance Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Acceptance of a Proposal From Granicus for the Purchase and Maintenance of Public Meeting DataSoftware
G. An Ordinance Approving Variations for the Property Located at 2647 Somerset Drive Westchester, Illinois
H. A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Board of Education of Westchester Public School District No. 92% and the Village of Westchester for the Hiring of Crossing Guards
I. A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an intergovernmental Agreement Between the Board of Education of Westchester Public School District No. 92 1/2 and the Village of Westchester for the Assignment of a School Resource Officer
President Gattuso asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda
Motion by Trustee Celestino, Seconded by Trustee Perry to approve the Consent Agenda
Village Clerk Kolodziej Called the Roll
Trustee Calcagno Aye; Trustee Perry Aye; Trustee Celestino Aye; Trustee Steker Aye; Trustee Miller Aye; Trustee Yurkovich Aye; President Gattuso Aye
President Gattuso Declared the Motion Carried
Active Agenda:
A.An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.12 Entitled "Board of Trustees" of Title 2. Entitled "Administration and Personnel" of the Westchester Municipal Code
The Ordinance would eliminate the Committee of the Whole Meeting. Trustee Steker and Trustee Calcagno expressed concerns and President Gattuso suggested Tabling the vote until the next Board Meeting
President Gattuso asked for a motion to Table the Vote
Trustee Yurkovich motioned, Seconded by Trustee Calcagno to Table the Vote
Village Clerk Kolodziej Called the Roll
Trustee Calcagno Aye; Trustee Perry Aye; Trustee Celestino Aye; Trustee Steker Aye; Trustee Miller Aye; Trustee Yurkovich Aye; President Gattuso Aye
President Gattuso Declared the Motion Carried
B. A Resolution Ratifying the Village of Westchester's Withdrawal From the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency for the Coverage Year Beginning January 1, 2018
A discussion ensued as to whether the Village seriously wanted out of IRMA. Mr. Dalicandro and Mr. Durkin gave their opinions pro and con followed by input by Trustee Steker and President Gattuso.
President Gattuso called for a Motion to approve the Resolution
Attorney Durkin advised that the Board would have to waive the COW Requirements
Motion by Trustee Miller, Seconded by Trustee Perry to Waive the COW Requirements.
Trustee Calcagno Aye; Trustee Perry Aye; Trustee Celestino Aye; Trustee Steker Aye; Trustee Miller Aye; Trustee Yurkovich Aye; President Gattuso Aye
President Gattuso Declared the Motion Carried
Motion to Approve item B of the Active Agenda Passed by Acclamation
C. A Resolution Advising and Consenting to the Appointment of Gregory Faust as a Member of the Economic Development Committee
President Gattuso asked for a Motion to Approve the Resolution
Attorney Durkin advised the Board to Waive the COW Requirements
Motion by Trustee Yurkovich, Seconded by Trustee Calcagno
Village Clerk Kolodziej Called the Roll
Trustee Calcagno Aye; Trustee Perry Aye; Trustee Celestino Aye; Trustee Steker Aye; Trustee Miller Aye; Trustee Yurkovich Aye; President Gattuso Aye
President Gattuso Declared the Motion Carried
Motion by Trustee Yurkovich, Seconded by Trustee Calcagno to Approve the Resolution
Village Clerk Kolodziej Called the Roll
Trustee Calcagno Aye; Trustee Perry Aye; Trustee Celestino Aye; Trustee Steker Aye; Trustee Miller Aye; Trustee Yurkovich Aye; President Gattuso Aye
President Gattuso Declared the Motion Carried
D. A Resolution Authorizing the Termination of a Professional Services Agreement Between the Village of Westchester and Azavar Technologies Corporation
Discussion: Mr. Dalicandro informed the Board that this Agreement is an old contract and that the Village is not dissatisfied with the Services of Azavar but merely wants to update the provisions of the Contract.
President asked for a Motion to Approve the Resolution
Attorney Durkin advised the Board to Waive the COW Requirements
Motion by Trustee Yurkovich, Seconded by Trustee Calcagno to Waive the COW Requirements
Village Clerk Kolodziej Called the Roll
Trustee Calcagno Aye; Trustee Perry Aye; Trustee Celestino Aye; Trustee Steker Aye; Trustee Miller Aye; Trustee Yurkovich Aye; President Gattuso Aye
President Gattuso Declared the Motion Carried
Motion by Trustee Yurkovich, Seconded by Trustee Calcagno to Approve the Resolution
Motion Approved by Acclamation
Manager's Report:
Mr. Dalicandro is scheduling a workshop for the Board. He suggested October 3" but Trustee Steker had a conflict so October 17" was suggested and approved.
Attorney Durkin had nothing to report.
Trustee Perry reported on the 'Business Bookkeeping' event held at the Westchester Library. About 15 attendees and all were pleased with the presentation.
Trustee Miller presented information concerning helping victims of Hurricane Harvey and Irma. If anyone wants further details contact Trustee Miller
Trustee Calcagno informed the Board that Proviso West High School has a new Principal. She is working out details to schedule a Meet and Greet for the Community. Trustee Calcagno will provide further details as they unfold.
Trustee Celestino reported that the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District will be conducting a tour of the Hodgkins Deep Tunnel Facility on October 15th.
Village Clerk Kolodziej complimented Public Works Department workers on the removal of a tree from his neighbor's property. They did a very professional job.
Also, Clerk Kolodziej complimented the Fire Department for taking time to interact with residents in the Community.
Police Chief Stelter reported that he will appear on Fox News Wednesday morning to promote a Special Olympics event.
Fire Chief Adams asked that if anyone would like to purchase a T-shirt for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to let him know.
Public Works Director Lewis reports that the PW Department received a new Chipper to replace the old one which is 20 years old. He also reported that the FOG (Fats, Oil and Grease) program is underway.
Adjournment:
President Gattuso Called for a Motion to Adjourn the Board Meeting
Motion by Trustee Yurkovich, Seconded by Trustee Calcagno
Motiọn Passed by Acclamation at 7:49 p.m.
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