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City of Berwyn City Council met March 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 8:00 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, for those who are in the Armed Forces, and for all Veterans who have served.

3. The Open Forum portion of the meeting was announced. The Mayor recognized members of Girl Scout Troop 402. Anthony Nowak spoke regarding St. Joseph annual fundraiser/celebration on March 16th at the Italian-American Civic Organization. Reardon announced a 3rd Ward meeting in conjunction with the 2nd Ward on March 15th at 6:30 at Unity Lutheran Church. Ruiz reminded everyone of a 6th Ward meeting on March 15th at 6:30 pm at the Italian American Civic Organization. Garcia announced an 8th Ward meeting on April 4th at 6:30 pm at St. Mary of Celle.

4. The Minutes of the regular Berwyn City Council and of the Committee of the Whole meetings held on February 27, 2018 were submitted. Ruiz made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to correct the Council minutes to include Ruiz within item #1 and amend item #3 to state the 5th Ward meetings to be held on the forth Thursdays of each month through October, 2018. Motion carried. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to approve the minutes as amended and place same on file for audit. The motion carried by a voice vote.

5. Berwyn Development Corporation submitted a communication requesting Loan Approval for The Berwyn Bottega. The Mayor recognized Berwyn Development Corporation, Economic Development - Project Manager Ryan Adriatico who reviewed same. Thereafter, Ruiz made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur, approve the Loan Request in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 as submitted and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Lennon, Fejt, Santoy, Ruiz, Avila and Garcia. Nays: Ramirez and Reardon.

6. The Berwyn Development Corporation submitted a communication regarding the Route 66 Car Show and an attached resolution for the closure of Ogden Ave. between Ridgeland and Oak Park Ave. on August 25, 2018. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, second by Fejt, to concur, adopt the resolution as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

7. Mayor Lovero submitted a communication regarding the appointment of Cynthia Gutierrez to the offices of both Fire Pension Fund and Police Pension Fund Boards. Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and approve the appointment as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, Clerk Paul administered the Oath of Office.

8. Recreation Director Anthony Martinucci submitted a Resolution regarding the Annual Baseball Parade on April 28, 2018. Thereafter, Fejt made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur, adopt the resolution as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

9. Mayor Lovero submitted a communication regarding Tony’s Finer Food – Fresh Market and attached ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Authorizing the City to enter into a Certain Agreement with Tony’s Finer Foods to Provide Economic Incentives for the Redevelopment of Certain Real Property located within the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois. Mayor Lovero recognized Del Galdo Attorney James Vaselli and Berwyn Development Board President Andy Sotiropoulos who reviewed same. Thereafter, Avila 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.

10. Alderman Ramirez submitted a communication regarding Damage to Public Property by a City Snow Plow. Thereafter, Ramirez made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to defer the matter and refer to Closed Committee of the Whole. The motion carried by a voice vote.

11. Alderman Santoy submitted minutes of the Budget, Finance & Revenue Committee regarding the 2018 Budget Hearings Process for both Building and Public Works Departments meetings held on March 1st and 6th, 2018. Thereafter, Santoy made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to accept as informational. The motion carried by a voice vote.

12. Police Chief submitted the status update regarding the Study of Overall Operations. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to accept as informational. The motion carried by a voice vote.

13. Fire Chief Denis O’Halloran submitted a communication regarding Automatic Mutual Aid Response with the Village of Oak Park. Mayor Lovero recognized Chief O’Halloran who reviewed same. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur, authorize Chief O’Halloran to execute a contract with the Village of Oak Park along with their Fire Department and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

14. Finance Director Rasheed Jones submitted a communication regarding the 2018 Draft Budget and called for a Public Hearing on March 27, 2018 at 5:45pm. Thereafter, Fejt made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to concur, accept as informational and grant permission to call a Public Hearing. The motion carried by a voice vote.

15. Public Works Director submitted a communication regarding a Resolution for Improvement by Municipality for Riverside Drive from Harlem Avenue to Cermak Road. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Reardon, to concur, adopt the resolution as presented, and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

16. Public Works Director submitted a communication regarding a Resolution for Improvement by Municipality for the sidewalk along Riverside Drive and 26th Street from Harlem Avenue to Cermak Road. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur, adopt the resolution as presented, and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

17. Public Works Director submitted a communication regarding the Engineering Services for Design and Construction for Riverside Drive from Harlem Avenue to Cermak Road. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur, authorize Director Schiller to enter into agreement with Novotny Engineering, and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

18. Public Works Director submitted a communication regarding the Engineering Services for Design and Construction for the sidewalk along Riverside Drive and 26th Street from Harlem Avenue to Cermak Road. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur, authorize Director Schiller to enter into agreement with Novotny Engineering, and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

19. City Administrator Brian Pabst submitted a Resolution regarding the Continued Support of, and Participation in, the West Cook County Solid Waste Agency’s Regional Disposal Project. Thereafter, Santoy made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur, adopt the resolution as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

20. City Administrator Brian Pabst submitted a communication regarding Waste Management. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur, approve the five-year contract as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.

21. The consent agenda with items K-1 through K-6 were submitted:

1. Payroll: 3/7/2018 in the amount of $1,206,733.94

2. Payables: 3/13/2018 in the amount of $1,435,488.19

3. Chicago International Christian Church: Solicit Funds March 17, 24, 31 of 2018

4. St. Mary of Celle: Way of the Cross procession 3/30/2018

5. Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses: Community Service April – June, 2018

6. Building & Local Improvement Permits issued for the month of February, 2018

Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and approve the Consent Agenda as presented by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by a voice vote.

22. There being no further business to come before the Council, Avila made the motion, seconded by Lennon, to adjourn at the hour of 8:25 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.

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