Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met March 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I.Call To Order:
President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
II. Pledge Of Allegiance
II.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, Rob Romo, Paul Flood, Chief Tom Fragakis, Chief Peter Chiodo, John Komorowski, John Bealer, Mario Jos, Jim Goumas
IV. Swearing In/Presentation:
None.
V. Approval Of Minutes:
Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz that the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of February 15th, 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 Deegan to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as read.
1. Police Department Report Omnibus Vote
2. Recreation Department Report Omnibus Vote
3. Finance Report Omnibus Vote
4. Public Library Report Omnibus Vote
5. Groot Solid Waste Collection Report Omnibus Vote
6. Thank you to: SP Fire Department, from: Des Plaines Fire Department Omnibus Vote
7. West Central Municipal Conference Newsletter 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 Fire Department initiated a discussion regarding the Operation/Disaster Plan. The plan is to be put in place in case the Board or Village Manager have to make governmental decisions in the event that the Mayor becomes incapacitated, or otherwise unable to fulfil his duties.
2. Rob Romo gave an update on the Capital Improvement Plan.
3. John Bealer gave an update of upcoming events.
4. There was a discussion in regards to Elected Officials, Department Heads, and Managers needing to complete the FEMA Training Coarse. This is to comply with U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Emergency Management Institute.
5. Trustee Klug gave details on the upcoming corned beef and cabbage dinner event in Franklin Park.
6. Trustee Deegan reported that March is National Irish Ancestry Month.
7. Trustee Lima thanked everyone who has been involved in the Capital Improvement Plan process. Also, on behalf of a resident he asked how to dispose of flood damaged items.
8. Trustee Gorzynski reported on the SOC meeting that she attended on behalf on the Village. Our representatives have provided support and research based data on various impacts of the airport and changes of flight patterns.
9. Mayor Caiafa reported that he attended a Cook County Commissioner event on Women's issues. Kara Blomquist, a lifelong resident of Schiller Park, as well as a Village employee was honored as the Unsung Heroine of the 9th District for 2018; Kara founded Loaves and Fishes in Schiller Park in 2009 and the group has served over 7,500 meals.
IX. Committee Reports For Consideration And Action:
A. Public Works (Streets, Water, Storm Water, Engineering, Fleet/Building Maintenance Chr. Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski
1. Trustee Deegan gave an update on the Public Works Department.
B. Recreation (Parks, Special Events, Senior Services, Library) Chr. Klug, Lima, Golembiewski
1. Trustee Klug stated that the Library is receiving a grant that they applied for.
C. Community Development (Planning, Zoning, Health, Building, Environment, and Transportation) Chr. Golembiewski, Gorzynski, Lima
1. Trustee Golembiewski reported on the monthly activities of Community Development. Also the Landing Strip has received their Liquor License and should be ready to open for business soon.
D. Public Safety (Police, Fire, Emergency Management, 911, and EMS) Chr. Deegan, Diaz, Gorzynski
1. Motion to Adopt an Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Rules and Regulations of the Village's Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Ordinance No. 184049 being "An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Rules and Regulations of the Village's Board of Fire and Police Commissioners."
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
2. Motion to approve the purchase of 2 ambulance computers from CDS Office Technologies in the amount of $10,738.
Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to approve the purchase of 2 ambulance computers from CDS Office Technologies in the amount of $10,738.
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.
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 $308,040.29, including non-recurring payments to the following vendors:
a. Advance Tree Care - Annual Tree Trimming Program
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $308,040.29.
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.
2. Motion to Approve a Mutual Release and Settlement Agreement with Canon Financial Services in the Amount of $1,750.00, and Authorize the Required Officers and Officials of the Village to Undertake Such Further Action to Effectuate Same.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to approve a Mutual Release and Settlement Agreement with Canon Financial Services in the Amount of $1,750.00, and Authorize the Required Officers and Officials of the Village to Undertake Such Further Action to Effectuate Same.
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. Motion to Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter Seventy of Title Seven Of The New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park to Lower Fees for Vehicle Licenses for Residents Sixty-Two Years or More.
Trustee Gorzynski moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Ordinance No. 18-4050 being "An Ordinance Amending Chapter Seventy of Title Seven Of The New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park to Lower Fees for Vehicle Licenses for Residents Sixty-Two Years or More"
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
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 Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to adjourn into Executive Session in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, pursuant to Sec. 2-C-5 Property Matters and Sec. 2-C-2 Collective Bargaining Negotiations Matters.
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 7:37 p.m.
Reconvene:
At 8:18 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, and Brian Bursiek, Assistant Village Manager
The Mayor gave a brief update on the Lollipop Lounge - the Village had a hearing with Lollipop and it is being continued. Lollipop has lost their state license and is trying to get it back. The State, as well as the Village of Schiller Park has concerns about the business therefore, additional information has been requested from them.
XIII. Adjournment:
With no further business to conduct, it was moved by Trustee Lima, seconded by Trustee Diaz 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 8:19 p.m.
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