City Clerk Berwyn City Council met February 13.
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 8:05 p.m. The following Aldermen responded present upon the call of the roll: Lennon, Ramirez, Reardon, Fejt, Santoy, Avila and Garcia. Absent: Ruiz. Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to excuse Ruiz. The motion carried.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was given for the families of Victoria M. Cannella, Chicago Police Commander Paul R. Bauer, 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. Public Works Director Robert Schiller spoke regarding alley snow plowing and distributed an estimate of the cost to the City for the decision to plow alleys after the recent significant snow fall. Alderman Reardon asked whether the City had an actual alley snow plowing policy. Discussion ensued. Javier Montano from OWASIPPE Scout Association requested a donation of CPR masks. Avila thanked Public Works for a job well done with the clearing and removal of snow throughout the City.
4. The Minutes of the regular Berwyn City Council and of the Committee of the Whole meetings held on January 23, 2018 were submitted. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to approve the minutes as submitted and place same on file for audit. The motion carried by a voice vote.
5. Berwyn Development Corporation submitted a communication informing Council that Richard Jousef Mondragon will act as the Interim Executive Director, effective immediately. The Mayor recognized Berwyn Development Corporation Interim Executive Director Richard Jousef Mondragon, who reviewed same. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to accept as informational. The motion carried by a voice vote.
6. City Clerk Margaret Paul submitted a communication regarding Updating and Codification of Ordinances and an attached ordinance entitled: Approving the Editing and Inclusion of Certain Ordinances as Parts of the Various Component Codes of the Codified Ordinances; and Repealing Ordinances and Resolutions in Conflict Therewith. Thereafter, Fejt made a motion, seconded by Garcia, to concur and adopt the ordinance as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
7. The Zoning, Planning and Development Commission submitted a communication and ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Approving a Variation to Build a Single-Family Residence that Encroaches 13⁄4 Inches into the Side Yard Setback on Property Located within the R-1 Single-Family Residence Zoning District, at the Address Commonly Known as 2825 S. Harvey Avenue, Berwyn, Illinois – Alex Godinez. Discussion ensued. Thereafter, Santoy made a motion, seconded by Reardon, to defer the matter for two weeks and refer to Committee of the Whole. The motion carried by a voice vote.
8. The Zoning, Planning and Development Commission submitted a communication and ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Approving a Variation to Build a Permitted Two-Family Residence on a Twenty-Five Foot Wide Lot within the R-3 Two-Family Residence Zoning District at the Address Commonly Known as 1514 S. Grove Avenue, Berwyn – Illinois – Felicita Wojtasik. Alderman Avila requested information from City Building Director Charles Lazzara on the matter. The Mayor recognized Ms. Kathleen Walsh, a resident at 1512 S. Grove, who questioned the impact of construction on her lot. Discussion ensued. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to defer the matter for two weeks. The motion carried by a voice vote.
9. Alderman Garcia submitted a communication requesting reconsideration of previously denied Handicap Parking Space Application #1177 for 1223 S. Maple and approval of the space. Thereafter, Garcia made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.
10. Alderman Avila submitted minutes of the Ad-hoc Rat Abatement Committee meeting held on January 16, 2018 and requested a representative from the Blight Department to attend future meetings. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to accept as informational. The motion carried by a voice vote.
11. City Attorney Anthony Bertuca submitted a communication and an attached ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Adopting the Amendment to Chapter 204.01 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Berwyn – “Description of the Corporate Seal.”. Thereafter, Reardon made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and adopt the ordinance as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 12. Assistant City Administrator Ruth Volbre submitted a communication for authorization to request proposals for the 2018 Watering of Seasonal Plantings and Maintenance of Planters. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and grant permission. The motion carried by a voice vote.
13. Assistant City Administrator Ruth Volbre submitted a communication regarding the Seasonal Planting Installation – Contract Extension with Violet’s Flower Shop. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur, and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signature thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
14. Assistant City Administrator Ruth Volbre submitted a communication regarding the purchase of 3400 S. Oak Park Avenue. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur, authorize the Legal Department to execute an agreement with MacNeal Management Services Inc. for the purchase of 3400 S. Oak Park Ave and for the $50,000 donation to go towards the abatement and demolition of the building. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
15. Police Chief Michael Cimaglia submitted a communication requesting authorization to contact the Fire and Police Commission in regards to hire three Probationary Police Officers from the current eligibility list. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.
16. Alderman Lennon made a motion, seconded by Garcia, to suspend the rules and bring forward item K-4 (Handicap Parking Application #1187 – 3721 S. East Ave.) from the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.
17. The consent agenda with items K-1 through K-3 and K-5 were submitted:
1. Payroll: 1/24/2018 $1,192,785.43 and February 7, 2018 $1,402,775.09
2. Payables: 2/13/2018 $1,824,131.85
3. Combined Veterans of Berwyn 2018 Schedule of Events.
4. Building & Local Improvement Permits issued in the month of January, 2018
Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and approve the Consent Agenda as amended by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by a voice vote.
18. Alderman Santoy called a Budget & Finance Committee meeting for Friday, February 16, 2018 at 6:00 pm at City Hall.
19. There being no further business to come before the Council, Avila made the motion, seconded by Lennon, to adjourn at the hour of 8:43 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.
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