Village of Schiller President and Board of Trustees met January 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I.Call To Order: President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:13 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, Mario Jos, Mike Cesaretti, and Jim Goumas
IV. Swearing In/Presentation:
Mr. Wysocki from GW Associates gave a presentation on the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
V. Approval Of Minutes:
Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Klug that the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of January 4th, 2018 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. Public Member 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 Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as read.
1. Report Police Omnibus Vote
2. Report Public Works Omnibus Vote
3. Reports Fire Omnibus Vote
4. Reports Solid Waste (Groot) 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 reported on the following items:
Capital plan, payment plan, budget, water main breaks, snow removal, fire station bay, and the CP Rail property. He also provided information on the West Central Municipal Conference, gave an update on a few ongoing projects in town and mentioned the enjoyable volunteer appreciation Christmas dinner that was hosted by the Historical Society.
2. The Village Engineer gave an update on the Village Hall roof in regards to it leaking.
3. Rob Romo gave an update on the progress that has been made towards the Capital Plan.
4. Fire Chief Chiodo gave a brief update on the Fire Fighter grant.
5. The Public Works Superintendent reported the amount of salt used thus far, as well as the amount on order to ensure that the department will continue to be successful with the snow removal program. He also indicated the numerous main brakes that the Public Works Department has undergone as the result of the harsh winter, and aging infrastructure.
6. The Elected Officials complimented the Public Works Department on a great job done this winter.
7. Trustee Klug announced the passing of retired Schiller Park Police Sergeant George A. Zurawski.
8. Trustee Lima thanked the staff who were involved in coordinating the Capital Improvement Meetings. He also initiated a brief discussing by asking Chief Fragakis for an update on the Municipal Consolidated Dispatch.
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. Golembiewski, Gorzynski, Lima
1. There was a last minutes report by Mayor Caiafa that the car wash project on Lawrence Ave. and River Rd. is moving forward; They have inquired about a demolition permit.
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 $133,103.66, including the following non-recurring payments:
$10,087.11 to Centurion Plumbing Company for emergency water main repairs
$17,075.00 to GW and Associates, PC final bill FY '17 audit $9,059.00 to Sunrise Printing for 2018 calendars
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $133,103.66.
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:
None
C. Other Matters:
None
XI. Other Business: None
XII. Executive Session:
Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Lima to adjourn into Executive Session in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, pursuant to Sec. 2-C-1 Employment Matters and Sec. 2-C-11 Probable or Imminent Litigation.
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 7:57 P.M.
Reconvene:
At 8:55 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
XIII. Adjournment:
With no further business to conduct, it was moved by Trustee Gorzynski, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski 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 the motion carried and this Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
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