Berwyn City Council met October 24.
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 Berwyn resident Katherine Henrici, and for the safety of the men and women protecting us on the streets of Berwyn, those who are in the Armed Forces, as well as all Veterans who have served.
3. The Open Forum portion of the meeting was announced. Alderman Ruiz announced Berwyn Rules by Mike Shereck, a book signing event at the Library on Saturday, October 28th at 2pm. Alderman Lennon thanked the First Responders and Public Works with the assist of sewers and street clean-up during the heavy rain. The Mayor thanked Community Development Director Regina Mendicino for a job well done on the Financial Report.
4. The minutes of the regular Berwyn City Council and of the Committee of the Whole meetings held on October 10, 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. City Clerk Margaret Paul submitted a communication regarding the 2018 Berwyn City Council meeting and holiday schedule. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to approve as submitted and authorize the Clerk to publish and post same. The motion carried by a voice vote.
6. Police Chief Michael Cimaglia submitted a communication requesting that the Council waive the seal bid process and approve the Purchase of a 2017 Ford Explorer under the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative sponsored by the Northwest Municipal Conference. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur, waive the sealed bid process, accept the proposal from Currie Motors and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $30,339.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
7. Police Chief Michael Cimaglia submitted a communication requesting that the Council waive the seal bid process and approve the Purchase of a 2017 Ford Explorer under the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative sponsored by the Northwest Municipal Conference. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur, waive the sealed bid process, accept the proposal from Currie Motors and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $31,537.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
8. Police Chief Michael Cimaglia submitted a communication requesting that the Council waive the seal bid process and approve the Purchase of a 2017 Ford F-150 under the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative sponsored by the Northwest Municipal Conference. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to concur, waive the sealed bid process, accept the proposal from Currie Motors and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $36,333.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
9. Police Chief Michael Cimaglia submitted a communication advising that the Berwyn Police Department staffing plan enacted in 2016 could not be carried out due to budgetary restraints. Chief Cimaglia asked Council to reduce ranks by two Sergeants and one Lieutenant through attrition. Reardon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to defer the matter. The motion failed by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Ramirez, Reardon, Fejt and Garcia. Nays: Lennon, Santoy, Ruiz, Avila and Lovero. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to concur. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Lennon, Santoy, Ruiz, Avila and Lovero. Nays: Ramirez, Reardon, Fejt and Garcia.
10. City Administrator Brian Pabst submitted a communication regarding Small Cell Facilities and attached ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Adopting Part Ten, Title Eight, Chapter 1080 of the Codified Ordinances of Berwyn, Regarding the Regulation and Licensing of Small Cell Facilities in the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois. The Mayor then recognized Mr. Pabst who reviewed same. Thereafter, Fejt made the motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur, adopt the ordinance as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
11. Deferred item #15 from October 10, 2017 was introduced along with a communication by Assistant City Administrator Ruth Volbre dated October 10, 2017 which was marked germane and on the agenda. The germane communication requested that the Council approve the New Line Networks Lease, as amended, and approve the attached ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Approving the Lease of Certain Real Property to New Line Network, LLC for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois. The Mayor then recognized Ms. Volbre and Public Works Director Robert Schiller who reviewed same. Thereafter, Santoy made the motion, seconded by Ramirez, to concur, adopt the ordinance as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
12. Assistant City Administrator Ruth Volbre submitted a communication requesting permission to execute an energy sales agreement with Direct Energy for a contract term of 36 months. The Mayor then recognized Ms. Volbre. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
13. City Attorney Anthony Bertuca submitted a communication regarding the renewal of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Cicero and the City of Berwyn Regarding Parking Matters on Lombard Avenue. Thereafter, Ruiz made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
14. City Attorney Anthony Bertuca submitted a communication regarding the Settlement of Case No. 16 CV 7166. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
15. The Community Development Director Regina Mendicino submitted a communication requesting that the Council adopt a resolution entitled: Intergovernmental Memorandum of Understanding with Chicago-Cook County AFH Collaborative and Intergovernmental Agreement with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (“CMAP”). Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur, adopt the resolution as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
16. The consent agenda, items K-1 through K-12 were submitted:
1. Payroll: 10/18/17 $1,227,921.77
2. Payables: 10/24/2017 $1,760,287.26
3. Handicap Parking Application #1165 – 2125 S. Wisconsin – Overrode to approve
4. Handicap Parking Application #1167 – 2734 S. Cuyler – Overrode to approve
5. Handicap Parking Application #1168 – 2806 S. Harvey – Overrode to approve
6. Handicap Parking Application #1171 – 1843 S. Home – Denied
7. Handicap Parking Application #1176 – 2623 S. Clinton – Approved
8. Handicap Parking Application #1178 – 2219 S. Clinton – Approved
9. Kiwanis Club: Annual Peanut Day 10/19/2017 – 10/21/2017
10. Berwyn Park District: All Hallows Eve 10/28/2017
11. Chicago International Christian Church: Solicit Funds 10/28/2017; 11/4/2017 & 11/11/2017
12. Cigars & Stripes: Annual October events 10/26 Craft Beer Tasting; 10/27 Outdoor Movie/Cubs; 10/28 Halloween Party/Cubs & 10/31 Comedy Show/Cubs
Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and approve as submitted by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by a voice vote.
17. There being no further business to come before the Council, Garcia made the motion, seconded by Ruiz, to adjourn at the hour of 8:17 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.
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