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Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met November 2.

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Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met November 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

I.Call To Order:

President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:05 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, Trustees: Moses Diaz, Russ Klug, Joan Golembiewski, Tom Deegan, Robert Lima, Catherine Gorzynski, and Village Clerk Rosa Jos

Absent: None

President Caiafa declared a quorum present.

Also present: Joe Montana, Corporate Counsel, Brad Townsend, Village Manager, Brian Bursiek, Paul Flood, Rob Romo, Chief Tom Fragakis, Chief Peter Chiodo, John Komorowski, Rick Trent, John Bealer, Mario Jos, and Joe Blum

IV. Swearing In/Presentation:

None

V. Approval Of Minutes:

Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Klug that the MINUTES of the Regular Board Meeting of October 19th, 2017 be approved.

Upon roll call the following voted:

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

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

VI. Persons wishing To Be Heard:

No one to be heard.

VII. Consent Agenda For Consideration And Action:

The President and the Board of Trustees unanimously consented to take a single Roll Call Vote on several items grouped together for voting purposes under the designation "Omnibus Vote".

Trustee Diaz moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to approve the Consent Agenda.

1. Letter of Reports Finance. Omnibus Vote

2. Report Groot Solid Waste. Omnibus Vote

3. Report Police. Omnibus Vote

4. Report Parks and Recreation. Omnibus Vote

Upon roll call the following voted:

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

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

VIII. Discussion And Action Items:

1.Paul Flood reported on the progress of the Irving Park Road project. IDOT will not be finishing the project this year; they will finish West of Scott. Construction East of Scott will be suspended and will be completed next year. The Engineer stated that he will behaving follow-up discussions with IDOT, specifically regarding the sewers and man holes.

2.Chief Chiodo mentioned the Sunday Pancake Breakfast honoring the Veterans, and other sponsored events.

3.John Bealer talked about the Halloween Howl event that included the ABC group, Library, and the Recreation Department.

4.Rich Trent and John Komorowski gave a quick update on BP sites.

5.Trustee Golembiewski spoke on behalf of the Health Board. They encourage people to come out during the blood drive and donate blood. They also encourage people to license their pets.

6.Trustee Lima thanked the Finance Director for more extensive details in the Finance Department Report.

7.Mayor Caiafa announced a few events that the Village will be hosting; Lunch & Learn and a Tax Appeal Seminar.

IX. Committee Reports For Consideration And Action:

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

1. Motion to approve a one-year contract renewal for parkway tree trimming Service with Advance Tree Care at a unit price of $23 up to $95 per tree based upon measured diameter.

Trustee Diaz moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to approve a one-year contract renewal for parkway tree trimming service with Advance Tree Care at a unit price of $23 up to $95 per tree based upon measured diameter.

Upon roll call the following voted:

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

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

B. Recreation (Parks, Special Events, Senior Services, Librarv) Chr. Klug, Lima Golem biewski

1. No Report

C. Community Development Planning, Zoning, Health, Building, Environment, and Transportation) Chr. Golembiewski, GorzVinski, Lima

1. No Report

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

1. Motion to approve payment of $3,809.00 from the Capital Outlay Account in the General Fund as the local match for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) “Assistance to Firefighters Grant' and to authorize expenditure of up to $76,191.00 toward installation of the Nederman Vehicle Exhaust Extrication System for Fire Station #1 Bay.

Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to approve payment of $3.809.00 from the Capital Outlay Account in the General Fund as the local match for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) “Assistance to Firefighters Grant' and to authorize expenditure of up to $76,191.00 toward installation of the Nederman Vehicle Exhaust Extrication System for Fire Station #1 Bay.

Trustee Deegan pointed out and thanked the Fire Department for applying for this Grant and saving the Village over $76,000.

Upon roll call the following voted:

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

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

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 $425,764.84.

Including:

Partial payment to GW & Associates in the amount of $29,425.00 for professional services performed to date on the Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Audit,

Payment to McCann Industries in the amount of $7,041.55 for mechanical repairs and tune-up to backhoe PW 69 in the Public Works Department.

Payment of $7,486.50 for landscaping and Fall display services performed by Rosborough Partners on various Village properties.

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $425,764.84.

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.

License (Business, Liquor, Ordinances, Utilities, and General Permits) Chr. Gorzynski, Klug. Deegan

1. No report.

X. Report Of The Mayor For Consideration And Action:

A. Proclamations: None

B. Appointments:

None.

C. Other Matters:

1. A Resolution of The Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Supporting a Class 6B Real Estate Tax Assessment Application by KTR Illinois, LLC (D/B/A Prologis) for an Industrial Facility Located at 4136 United Parkway.

Trustee Diaz moved, seconded by Trustee Gorzynski to adopt Resolution No. 28-17 being "A Resolution of The Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Supporting a Class 6B Real Estate Tax Assessment Application by KTR Illinois, LLC (D/B/A Prologis) for an Industrial Facility Located at 4136 United Parkway."

Representation from KTRIL, LLCCD/B/A Prologis clarified questions that Trustee Lima had in regards to their property and business.

Upon roll call the following voted:

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

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

2. An Ordinance Amending Chapters 33 And 34. Of Title III Of The New Millennium Code of The Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois (Police Department Personnel and Administration).

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to adopt Ordinance No. 174029 being "An Ordinance Amending Chapters 33 And 34. Of Title III Of The New Millennium Code of The Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois (Police Department Personnel and Administration)."

Trustee Lima asked Counsel Montana for an explanation of the Ordinance.

Upon roll call the following voted:

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

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

The Ordinance was signed by President Caiafa and Clerk Jos. Pursuant to a letter from Chief of Police, Tom Fragakis, Lt. Joseph DeSimone was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Police for the Village of Schiller Park.

3. An Ordinance Amending Section 30.106. Of Chapter 30 of Title III Of The New Millennium Code of The Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois (Director of Community Development).

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to adopt Ordinance No. 17-4030 being "An Ordinance Amending Section 30.106. Of Chapter 30 of Title III Of The New Millennium Code of The Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois (Director of Community Development)."

Upon roll call the following voted:

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

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

XI. Other Business:

None

XII. Executive Session:

There was no Executive Session.

XIII. Adjournment:

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

Upon roll call the following voted:

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

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared that the Motion carried and this Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

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