Village of Hillside President and Board of Trustees met January 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Joseph T. Tamburino, Board members and those present recited the pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The following members responded as present at roll call:
Mayor Clerk Trustees- Joseph T. Tamburino
Clerk- Linda L. Gould
Trustees- David V. Delgado
- John N. Kramer
- Valerie J. Farries
-Marvin A. Watson
Absent- Trustee Lytton H. Andersen
- Trustee Frank J. Lomeli, Sr.
Also present were: Russell Wajda, Village Administrator; John T. Flood, Treasurer, Assistant Administrator; Joseph Lukaszek, Police Chief ; Jeffrey Pilz, Fire Chief; Joseph Pisano, Public Works Director; Patrick Deady, Village Attorney; David Peters, Hanson Engineering; Anthony Faragia, EMA Director; multiple residents
Town Hall Meeting:
Mayor Tamburino opened the Town Hall section of the meeting. He explained that the Village of Hillside has a Quiet Zone Consultant who is with Hanson Engineering, our engineering firm. The consultant is located at the Kansas office. Mayor Tamburino also reported that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) does not meet in Town Hall sessions. They will meet on a conference type call with the Mayor and residents. They have also requested that residents stop calling their office.
Mayor Tamburino then introduced Dave Peters, from Hanson Engineering, our Village Engineer. Mr. Peters explained the process for having a Quite zone approved. The process can take approximately one year to get approved. FRA requires that IDOT, Cook County, FRA, ICC, railroad and the village all have to agree, in front of a judge, at a hearing held by the ICC to the improvements in order for this to go through. Additional safety measures can be requested beyond what we already have.
eters had diagrams and renderings on each of the three railroad crossings located in Hillside at Wolf Road, Oak Ridge and Harrison Street. He went on to explain what would need to be done to create a Quiet Zone in the village. The cost for this project could be one million dollars.
Mayor Tamburino suggested a phone number be set up for residents that have questions so those can be directed to Dave Peters. He reminded all again the FRA does not want residents calling them.
After the presentation by Mr. Peters, several residents had questions.
Tina White, 400 block of Melrose, asked if there was a transcript of what was said in the meetings where the drawings and renderings were presented. Dave Peters said yes there are minutes and notes from those meetings. However, Hanson Engineering is a private company with their own law firm, confidentially agreement. He can give the notes to the village of Hillside. Ms. White would need to submit a Freedom of Information request to obtain this information. Any confidential information will be redacted depending on Hanson's business development with the railroad.
Ms. White requested a Freedom of Information request form. It was explained the form is online.
Roger Romanelli, 4406 Madison, thanked everyone for the information received tonight. He also presented a letter from twenty-five residents requesting a Saturday meeting to discuss the "Quiet Nighttime Train Horns." Mr. Romanelli asked about the train crossings in Elmhurst. Mayor Tamburino said the Quiet Zone system has changed since Elmhurst put that in. Mayor Tamburino also said it was a county wide program not just the City of Elmhurst that applied for the Quiet Zone. Mayor Tamburino also said a Saturday meeting would be set up in the near future for residents to attend to discuss the Quiet Zone issue. Mayor Tamburino asked that a consultant from Hanson Engineering be in attendance.
Ms. Jones, 187 S. Maple, asked if the presentations she just heard were three different proposals. Dave Peters said the presentation broke down the three locations and gave a cost for each location. He also said this is just a starting point for the project.
Mayor Tamburino stated he understands the problem with the train whistles. He can hear them at his house. We will need to get federal and state elected officials involved in this process.
Roger Romanelli then asked about the future of the Prairie Path. He brought a letter requesting written information about possible proposed Prairie Path Reconfiguration in Hillside. Mayor Tamburino asked that the letters be given to clerk Gould for the record.
Mayor Tamburino reported the Village has a grant for a walking path and foot bridge that will cross over the highway to the Town Center. He would also like a bike lane if that could be done safely.
Mark Stohl, 48 Oak Ridge, wanted to thank Chief Lukaszek for the safe apprehension of criminals in the cemetery. He also said that he has no problem sleeping and suggested that streets near the railroad crossings have a cul-de-sac.
Steve Klir, 102 Orchard, asked if there would be an update on the Roosevelt Road TIF project. Mayor Tamburino said a meeting would be set up for the spring.
Tina White asked what could be done about the potholes on Warren Avenue. Mayor Tamburino said to always call the village Hall to report these problems. Director Pisano will look into the matter.
As there were no further comments from the floor, Mayor Tamburino entertained a motion to close the Town Hall Meeting.
So moved by Trustee Kramer, seconded by Trustee Delgado. All voting aye, motion carried.
Approval Of Minutes :
Mayor Tamburino entertained a motion that there being no additions or corrections to the minutes for Regular Meeting of December 11, 2017, the minutes be accepted and approved.
So moved by Trustee Kramer, seconded by Trustee Watson. All voting aye, motion carried.
Village Clerk :
Clerk Gould presented the consent Agenda.
All items on the consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a part of the Board Member's committee business.
Illinois Department of Revenue: Sales tax returns for month of November, 2017, in the amount of $349, 386.42. Amount received for November, 2016, in the amount of $339,278.31.
Illinois Department of Transportation : Motor Fuel Tax allotment for the month of December, 2017, in the amount of $18, 024.10.
Approval of gross payroll for periods December 9, through December 22, 2017, in the amount of $296,189.84; December 23, 2017 through January 5, 2018, in the amount of $286, 154.79; and January 6 through January 19, 2018, in the amount of $405, 609.64.
Payment of bills for the month of January, 2018, in the amount of $1,709,664,77.
Com Ed: Utility tax for the month of October, 2017, in the amount of $34,578.17.
NiCor Gas: Utility Tax for the month of November, 2017, in the amount of $12,550.18.
Excise Tax for the month of October, 2017, in the amount of $24,094.22 ; and November, 2017, in the amount of $23,745.07.
Code Enforcement Officer's Reports (December, 2017).
Police Department Report (December, 2017).
Fire Department Report (December, 2017).
E.M.A. Report (December, 2017).
Public Works Department Report (December, 2017).
Building Inspector's Report (December, 2017).
Social Services Report (December, 2017).
Motion made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Kramer, to accept and approve Consent Agenda.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees Andersen, Lomeli
Motion declared carried
Department Head Operating Reports:
Treasurer/Director of Economic Development: (John Flood)
NO report
Police Chief: (Joseph Lukaszek) No report
Fire Chief: (Jeffrey Pilz)
No report
Public Works and Building Services Director: (Joseph Pisano)
No report
Village Engineer's Report:
No report
Village Administrator's Report:
No report
Committee Reports:
Finance and Administration Committee: (Trustee Kramer)
Motion made by Trustee Kramer, seconded by Trustee Delgado, to approve the contract to purchase a portion of the property at 4751 Butterfield Road for the Butterfield Road Project, at a cost of $7,000.00, and authorizing Village Administrator to sign and execute same.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent : Trustees Andersen, Lomeli
Motion declared carried
Public Services Committee: (Trustee Andersen)
Motion made by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Watson, to approve Time and Material Pay Request (Post Project Closeout) in the amount of $17,172.13 from Adriatica Construction Corporation (a post Dissolution Corporation/company to AQUA Corporation), 1s744 Meadow Lane, Lombard, IL 60148 for work performed to remove filler material between elevated block wall and adjust retaining blocks as required by the owner of 330 S. Mannheim Road (Manchester Properties, LLC). This work was performed to correct site conditions to preexisting construction condition related to the Palumbo Creek Project,
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees Andersen, Lomeli
Motion declared carried
Motion made by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Kramer, to approve proposal from climatemp Service Group, 2315 Gardner Road, Broadview, IL, 60155, in the amount of $17,004.00, for 2018 preventative maintenance agreement. This is an increase of $854.00 from 2017.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees Andersen, Lomeli
Motion declared carried
Motion made by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Watson, to approve a contract with K2N CREST, P.C., 1010 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 320, Oak Brook, IL 60523, to provide architectural and engineering services for the removal and replacement of the existing roof system at 523 N. Wolf Road (Firehouse) at a cost of $15, 390.00, and authorizing Village Administrator to sign and execute same.
Rol1 call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees Andersen, Lomeli
Motion declared carried
Public Safety and Education Committee: (Trustee Watson)
Motion made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Kramer, to approve Village Administrator to contact the Fire and Police Commission to hire a patrol officer to fill the vacancy created by a recent resignation.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent : Trustees Andersen, Lomeli
Motion declared carried
Motion made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Kramer, to approve Fire Chief Pilz to attend the MABAS Illinois Training Summit in Bloomington Normal at a cost of $485.00, February 5-9, 2018,
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent: Trustees Andersen, Lomeli
Motion declared carried
Trustee Watson reported letter received from Beverly Willis Stewart, sister of deceased resident, Theresa Willis, thanking Sgt. Carlo Viscioni for his sympathy and compassion during the family's difficult time.
Trustee Watson also reported the next Community Awareness Meeting is Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room.
Zoning Committee: (Trustee Lomeli)
No report
Technology Committee: (Trustee Delgado)
Motion made by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Watson, to approve the 2018 contract with CodeRed, 780 W. Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach, FL 32174, at a cost of $6,100.00.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent : Trustees Andersen, Lomeli
Motion declared carried
Motion made by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Kramer, to approve the annual subscription fee, including maintenance, to GovPilot, 79 Hudson Street, Suite 503, Hoboken, NJ 07030, at a cost of $5,000.00.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent : Trustees Andersen, Lomeli
Motion declared carried
Community Services Committee: (Trustee Farries)
Trustee Farries reported on the village of Hillside and Human Relations Commission hosting of the 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Breakfast held Monday, January 15, 2018,
Old Business :
None
New Business:
Finance and Administration Committee: (Trustee Kramer)
Motion made by Trustee Kramer, seconded by Trustee Farries, to approve Ordinance 18-01, Amend Designation of Depositories; Deposit and withdrawal of Funds and authorizing Mayor and clerk to sign and execute same.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent : Trustees Andersen, Lomeli
Motion declared carried
Village President :
Mayor Tamburino entertained a motion to approve Ordinance 18-02, amending Article II, Alcoholic Beverages, increasing A-2 license by 1, to 6 from 5, retail sale of beer, malt liquor, ale and wine for consumption on premises.
So moved by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Kramer.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent : Trustees Andersen, Lomeli
Motion declared carried
Announcements:
Next Board-of-a-Whole Meeting to be held at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, February 12, 2018, in the Board Room of the Municipal Complex, 425 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, IL, 60162.
As there was no further business before the Board, Mayor Tamburino entertained a motion to adjourn.
So moved by Trustee Kramer, seconded by Trustee Watson. A11 voting aye, motion carried.
Adjournment: 8:18 p.m.
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