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Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met November 16.

Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met November 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

I.Call To Order:

President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:09 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, Rob Romo, Chief Tom Fragakis, Chief Peter Chiodo, John Komorowski, John Bealer, and Mario Jos

IV. Swearing In/Presentation:

None

V. Approval Of Minutes: Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan that the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of November 2nd, 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: A resident shared his concerns about parking on Wesley Terrace at certain times. He also acknowledged a Schiller Park office employee.

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".

Village Clerk Jos read aloud the items on the Consent Agenda. Trustee Gorzynski moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as read,

1. Report Historical Commission Omnibus Vote

2. Report plus Chart MCD9-1-1 Dispatch Omnibus Vote

3. Report Fire and Ambulance Omnibus Vote

4. Report Planning and Zoning Omnibus Vote

5. Report Public Works 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. The Village Manager gave an update on several economic developments. He also gave highlights on some local businesses, District 81 and the increasing enrolment as well as a few fun events that took place in town.

2. Brian Bursiek mentioned that the Public Works Department would like to purchase Beet Heet for the treatment of salt as part of the snow removal program.

3. Mario Jos gave reminders about regular scheduled street sweeping, as well as branch and yard Waste pickup.

4. Trustee Lima mentioned the Administration and Finance Committee meeting that took place on November 13, 2017.

5. Trustee Gorzynski made a public service announcement.

6. The Mayor announced the senior fraud prevention luncheon that is sponsored by the Village of Schiller Park. It will give seniors warnings and tips on how to stay safe.

IX. Committee Reports For Consideration And Action:

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

1. No Report.

B. Recreation (Parks, Special Events, Senior Services, Library) Chr. Klug, Lima,

Golembiewski

1. No Report

C. Community Development (Planning, Zoning, Health, Building, Environment, and Transportation) Chr. Golem biewski, GorZVnski, Lima

1. No Report

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

1. Motion to approve a sole source purchase of three APX 7000 dual band radios from Motorola at the total quoted price of $19,790.25.

Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to approve a sole source purchase of three APX 7000 dual band radios from Motorola at the total quoted price of $19,790.25.

Approved as a corrective motion due to the Fire Department receiving the wrong radios from Motorola.

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. Motion to approve payment of old bills from WCG Uniforms in the aggregate amount of $1,632.00 with charges to be deducted from Fire Department employee clothing allowances.

Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz approve payment of old bills from WCG Uniforms in the aggregate amount of $1,632.00 with charges to be deducted from Fire Department employee clothing allowances.

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.

3. Motion to approve the low responsible quote from MPC Communications & Lighting totaling $9,193.25 to purchase and install lights with siren package on the Fire Chief's car.

Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to approve the low responsible quote from MPC Communications & Lighting totaling $9,193.25 to purchase and install lights with siren package on the Fire Chief's car.

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 $252,857.37, including the following non-recurring payments:

$37,755.57 as the lowest responsible bid to Currie Motors for the purchase of a vehicle for the Fire Chief.

$15,400.00 to JL Concrete Design for contractor work on water mains.

$14,754.64 to Six Flags Great America for tickets to be used by Recreation Department program participants.

$5,279.50 to Advance Tree care for tree trimming and stump removal.

$5,020.86 to EMC Fire for the purchase and repair of safety gear.

$14,146.00 to Motorola Solutions to pay for portable radios.

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $252,857.37.

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. Motion to approve a one-year contract extension with Municipal GIS Partners

for professional support services at a not-to exceed annual fee of $78,873.30.

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to approve a one-year contract extension with Municipal GIS Partners for professional support services at a not-to exceed annual fee of $78,873.30.

Trustee Lima asked Brian Bursiek to give a brief explanation on the contract extension,

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

F. 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:

President Caiafa then appointed the following:

1. Plumbing Inspector Ron Crement - Expires on April 30, 2018

It was moved by Trustee Deegan, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski that the Board of Trustees consent to this appointment:

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. The appointment of a Member and Chair of the Senior Services Committee has been placed on hold while some additional details are worked through.

C. Other Matters:

1. A Resolution of Appreciation Honoring and Thanking Schiller Park Telecommunicators.

Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to adopt Resolution No. 29-17 being "A Resolution of Appreciation Honoring and Thanking Schiller Park Telecommunicators."

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 of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending

Chapter 73 of Title Seven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park Providing for Parking Restrictions On Foster Avenue

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Ordinance No. 174031 being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Chapter 73 of Title Seven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park Providing for Parking Restrictions On Foster Avenue."

Trustee Deegan commented on this Ordinance and asked the mayor for clarification about the parking restriction on Foster Ave. Trustee Golembiewski also commented on the subject.

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.

3. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Chapter 34 of Title Three of the New Millennium Code of the Village Of Schiller Park Establishing a Senior Services Committee.

Trustee Diaz moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to strike the Ordinance being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Chapter 34 of Title Three of the New Millennium Code of the Village Of Schiller Park Establishing a Senior Services Committee." from the agenda

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.

XII. Other Business:

None

XII. Executive Session:

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to adjourn into Executive Session in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, pursuant to Sec. 2-C-5 Property Acquisition and Sec. 2-C-1 Employment Matters.

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 President and Board of Trustees adjourned to Closed Session at 7:46 p.m.

Reconvene: At 8:35 p.m. following the Closed Session, the President reconvened the public portion of the Meeting.

Upon a call of the roll by the Village Clerk, the following Elected Officials were:

Present: President Nick Caiafa, Trustees: Russ Klug, Joan Golembiewski, Tom Deegan, Robert Lima, Catherine Gorzynski, and Village Clerk Rosa Jos

Absent: Trustee MOSes Diaz

President Caiafa declared a quorum present.

Also present: Joe Montana, Corporate Counsel, Brad Townsend, Village Manager

The Board discussed procedural matters and compliance with Village Ordinances.

XIII. Adjournment.

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

Upon roll call the following voted:

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

Absent: Trustee Diaz

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared that the Motion carried and this Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

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