Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met December 7.
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, Willage Manager, Brian Bursiek, Paul Flood, Rob Romo, Chief Tom Fragakis, Chief Peter Chiodo, John Komorowski, John Bealer, Mario Jos, and Joe Blum
IV. Swearing In/Presentation:
Police Officer Conner P. Emmett was Sworn in.
V. Approval Of Minutes:
Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz that the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of November 16th, 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".
Village Clerk JoS read aloud the items on the Consent Agenda. Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as read.
1. Report Police Omnibus Vote:
2. Report Parks & Recreation Omnibus Vote:
3. Reports Finance Omnibus Vote:
4. Report MCD 9-1-1 Center Omnibus Vote:
5. Letter from Chief Spain of Bensenville Fire Protection District to Chief Chiodo 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.Trustee Deegan initiated a discussion about the project site on Mannheim and Montrose in regards to the concerns he has about the project. The Village Engineer will visit the site to make sure that the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System requirements are being followed and met.
2.The Finance Director discussed his and the Village Manager's recommendation to increase the Annual Tax levy 2.8%. The present increase would be to match the amount of increase in contribution to the Police and Fire pension. He stated that the previous Mayor did not follow his recommendation to increase the Tax Levy in order to keep up with the stress of the pension contribution.
3.Trustee Lima reaffirmed the Finance Directors earlier statement that the Village portion of the increase would cost about $28 per average household.
4.Mario Jos thanked Leyden Township for the use of their Wac Truck. He gave an update on IDOT, yard waste pickup and the Lift Station at Mannheim and Delta Parkway.
5.John Bealer gave an update on community events.
6.Trustee Klug commented on the job well done by the Recreation Department on the lights decoration for the holiday season. He also gave a reminder of the upcoming Pearl Harbor anniversary.
7.Trustee Lima also commented on a job well done with the holiday lights. He asked the Village Manager to provide additional information on the voting that is taking place in regards to the new runway plan. This is a continuation of the fly quiet program. The voting results will be posted on the Schiller Park website.
8.The Mayor thanked the Recreation and Public Works Departments for a job well done with the Holiday festivities and for making the town look great.
IX. Committee Reports For Consideration And Action:
A. Public Works (Streets, Water, Storm Water, Engineering, Fleet/Building Maintenance) Chr. Diaz, Klug, GolembieWSki
1. Trustee Diaz asked Joe Blum for a brief discussion of the snow removal equipment that the Village is purchasing. Paul Flood added that the purchased product also has an environmental friendly factor.
B. Recreation (Parks, Special Events, Senior Services, Library) Chr. Klug, Lima, Golemibiewski
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. No Report
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 $725,592.25, including the following non-recurring payments $5,578.68 to Gerardi Construction for contractor services on 2017 Water Main Project
$22,230.00 HR Green engineering services on Delta Lift Station
$5,500.00 Northwestern University for police training
$10,275.00 to Porter Lee Corp for purchase of Beast evidence management software
$11,500.00 to Bowman Corday Ltd for settlement in Workers Comp claim
$21,525.00 to Backflow Solutions for PVC cross-connection inspections of multifamily dwellings
$7,000.00 to ME Simpson & Co for line televising and leak detection services
$15,000,000 to Leyden Family Service for 2017 Fundraising Gala
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $725,592.25.
The invoice to Backflow Solutions has been paid; a manual check of $21,525.00 was issued, it appears on the bills list to ratify that an actual payment has been made.
Schiller Park contributed $15,000 to Leyden Family Services. The funds are to support Leyden Family Services in continuing to provide help to people in our community. The check was presented to them at their Fundraising Gala.
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 policy renewal with Illinois Public Risk Fund for workers compensation insurance coverage at an annual premium of $288,816.00.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to approve a one-year policy renewal with Illinois Public Risk Fund for workers compensation insurance coverage at an annual premium of $288,816.00.
Brian Bursiek and Brad Townsend gave clarification on the matter.
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:
1. A Proclamation of the Village Of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Endorsing the Illinois Bicentennial.
Mayor Caiafa took a vote to approve a Proclamation of the Village Of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Endorsing the Illinois Bicentennial.
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. Appointments:
None
C. Other Matters:
1. A Resolution of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing an Application for and Execution of a Technical Assistance Grant Agreement with the Regional Transportation.
Trustee Klugmoved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to adopt Resolution No. 30-17 being "A Resolution of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing an Application for and Execution of a Technical Assistance Grant Agreement with the Regional Transportation."
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. A Resolution of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Establishing a Crime Free Housing Fee Schedule.
Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to adopt Resolution No. 31-17 being "A Resolution of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Establishing a Crime Free Housing Fee Schedule."
Trustee Deegan asked for clarification on the Crime Free Housing Fee Schedule. The Mayor clarified the schedule for Deegan.
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 Authorizing a Handicapped reserved Parking Space at 9418 Kelvin Lane.
4. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing a Handicapped reserved Parking Space at 9443 Kelvin Lane.
Trustee Diaz moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to strike both Ordinances being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing a Handicapped reserved Parking Space at 9418 Kelvin Lane." and "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing a Handicapped reserved Parking Space at 9443 Kelvin Lane." 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.
5. The Annual Tax Levy Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois for the Fiscal year beginning May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018 (Tax Year 2017)
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to adopt Ordinance No. 17-4032 being "The Annual Tax Levy Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois for the Fiscal year beginning May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2018 (Tax Year 2017)."
Trustee Lima explained the significance of the Annual Tax Levy. It is important for a municipality to keep up with the Annual Tax Levy because of the ever changing economy and to ensure the wellbeing of the residents. The Finance Director stated that his recommendation for the last 3 years was to increase the Tax Levy. He also said that is was irresponsible for the past administration to go against the Finance Department's recommendation.
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.
6. An Ordinance Abating A Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2017 for Series 2002C G.O. Bonds.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Ordinance No. 174033 being "An Ordinance Abating A Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2017 for Series 2002C G.O. Bonds."
Trustee Lima asked the Finance Director to explain why the Abating a Certain Tax Levy is passed every year. The Mayor also gave clarification on this matter.
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.
7. An Ordinance Abating A Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2017 for Series 2008 G.O. Bonds.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to adopt Ordinance No. 17-4034 being "An Ordinance Abating A Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2017 for Series 2008 G.O. Bonds."
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.
8. An Ordinance Abating A Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2017 for Series 2009 G.O. Bonds.
Ordinance not needed, Stricken from agenda.
9. An Ordinance Abating A Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2017 for Series 2011 G.O. Bonds.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to adopt Ordinance No. 17-4035 being "An Ordinance Abating A Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2017 for Series 2011 G.O. Bonds."
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.
10. An Ordinance Abating A Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2017 for Series 2012 G.O. Bonds.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to adopt Ordinance No. 174036 being "An Ordinance Abating A Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2017 for Series 2012 G.O. Bonds."
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.
11. An Ordinance Abating A Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2017 for Series 2014A&B G.O. Bonds.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Ordinance No. 17 4037 being "An Ordinance Abating A Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2017 for Series 2014A&B G.O. Bonds."
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.
12. An Ordinance Abating A Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2017 for Series 2015A&B G.O. Bonds.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to adopt Ordinance No. 17-4038 being "An Ordinance Abating A Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2017 for Series 2015A&B G.O. Bonds."
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: The Village Clerk read a letter from the Schiller Park Lions Club requesting the use of the Community Center for their Annual Pasta Dinner fundraiser.
XII. Executive Session:
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adjourn into Executive Session in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, pursuant to Sec. 2-C-5 Property Acquisition.
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 8:05 P.M.
Reconvene:
At 8:40 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: 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
The Board discussed procedural Village matters.
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: 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 8:56 p.m.
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