Berwyn City Council met January 23.
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. The following Aldermen responded present upon the call of the roll: Lennon, Ramirez, Reardon, Fejt, Santoy, Ruiz, Avila and Garcia.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was given for the safety of the men and women protecting us on the streets of Berwyn, those who are in the Armed Forces, and for all Veterans who have served.
3. The Open Forum portion of the meeting was announced. Police Chief Michael Cimaglia introduced Berwyn Police Officers Pedecone and Failla with the City’s newest police dogs King and Simo.
4. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Berwyn City Council held on January 9, 2018 were submitted. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Reardon, to approve the minutes as submitted and place same on file for audit. The motion carried by a voice vote.
5. Avila made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to suspend the rules and bring forward agenda items J-1, F-1 and F-2. The motion carried. Item J-1 was a communication from Fire Chief Denis O’Halloran who announced the retirement of Assistant Chief Sam Molinaro, requested a replacement for the Assistant Chief position, and permission to contact the Berwyn Police & Fire Commission to begin the process of filling the position on the force created by the promotion. The motion carried by a voice vote.
6. Item F-1 was a proclamation from Mayor Lovero extending appreciation and thanks to Assistant Chief Molinaro for his 28 years and two months of service. Fejt made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur and adopt the proclamation as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, the proclamation was presented to Assistant Chief Molinaro, who was accompanied by family members.
7. Item F-2 was a proclamation from Mayor Lovero for the quick response of Frank Monroy and Juan L. Cervantes in assisting with the lifesaving efforts of Mr. Tomas Aguirre. Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and adopt the proclamation as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, the proclamation was presented to Frank Monroy and Juan L. Cervantes.
8. Avila made a motion, seconded by Garcia, to suspend the rules and bring forward agenda item F3. The motion carried. Item F3 was a communication from Mayor Lovero regarding the appointment of Thomas Hayes to the position of Assistant Fire Chief. Avila made a motion, seconded by Garcia, to concur and approve the appointment as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote. Clerk Paul administered the Oath of Office.
9. The Berwyn Development Corporation submitted a communication regarding the Berwyn Banner Program along with Details of a Property Use Agreement. The Mayor recognized Berwyn Development Corporation Executive Director Anthony Griffin, who reviewed same. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur, approve the agreement as submitted and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a voice vote.
10. The Berwyn Development Corporation submitted a communication regarding the 2018 BDC Special Event Schedule. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.
11. The Berwyn Development Corporation submitted a communication regarding the 2018 Integrated City Marketing Campaign. The Mayor recognized Berwyn Development Corporation Executive Director, Anthony Griffin who reviewed same. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Garcia, to concur and approve the marketing campaign with a budget not to exceed $80,000. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
12. Mayor Lovero submitted a communication regarding the appointment of Aldermanic Standing Committees designating various Committees and the assignment of a Chairman and Members. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to concur as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.
13. City Clerk Margaret Paul submitted a communication requesting the approval of Closed Committee of the Whole minutes of March 14, March 28, May 23, June 27, August 22, September 26, October 10, October 24 and November 14, of 2017. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.
14. City Clerk Margaret Paul submitted a communication requesting to approval to adopt new seal of the City of Berwyn. Thereafter, Garcia made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur with the recommendation and refer the matter to Legal to amend the City ordinance adopting the Seal. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
15. The Zoning, Planning and Development Commission submitted a communication and ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Operate a Warehousing, Storage or Distributing Facility Use (Landscaping Business) within the C-4 Corridor Commercial Zoning District at the Address Commonly Known as 1407 S. Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, Illinois – Roger Gerger D/B/A Gerger and Greco Landscape. Thereafter, Garcia made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur, adopt the ordinance and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
16. Assistant City Administrator Ruth Volbre submitted a communication requesting authorization to collaborate with Tom Benson and provide security and emergency services for the Independence Day Celebration fireworks on July 1, 2018. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and grant permission. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
17. Interim Library Director Tammy Sheedy submitted a communication requesting authorization to advertise and hire library staff to fill the vacancies of Audio Visual Library Assistant I (40 hours); Circulation Library Assistant I (20 hours) and Circulation Library Assistant II (18 hours). Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
18. Finance Director Rasheed Jones submitted a communication and ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1048 of the Codified ordinances of Berwyn Regarding the Imposition of Water and Sewer Rates for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois. The Mayor recognized Public Works Director Robert Schiller, Finance Director Rasheed Jones and Assistant Finance Director Ben Daish. Discussion ensued. Mr. Schiller agreed to provide a Capital Improvement Plan at the request of Alderman Reardon and by direction of Mayor Lovero. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur, adopt the ordinance and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
19. The consent agenda with items K-1 through K-3 was submitted:
1. Payroll: 1/10/2018 $1,261,793.04
2. Payables: 1/23/2018 $894,738.20
3. Handicap Parking Application #1184 – 2508 S. Lombard – Approve
Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and approve the Consent Agenda as presented by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by a voice vote.
20. There being no further business to come before the Council, Garcia made the motion, seconded by Ramirez, to adjourn at the hour of 8:30 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.
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