Berwyn City Council met April 10.
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, Ruiz, Avila and Garcia. Absent: Santoy. Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to excuse Santoy. Motion carried.
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. Fire Chief Denis O’Halloran spoke. He asked for direction regarding disposition of a 1992 Seagrave Engine currently in storage for over two years. Despite advertising, no other department is interested in purchasing it. Discussion ensued. Chief O’Halloran will move forward to have the engine declared as surplus. Resident Katie Zeitvogle spoke in support of the Depot District Art Murals project as discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting held on April 10, 2018. Ms. Zeitvogle also voiced concerns regarding traffic stopped by BNSF trains and inquired about an under/overpass. The Mayor advised on costs prohibiting such projects. Reardon invited everyone to attend a 3rd Ward meeting on April 19th at Proska Park. Finance Director Rasheed Jones handed council members a memo entitled Budget Improvement Ideas. Lennon thanked the Police Department for their hard work, invited everyone to attend a 1st Ward Clean-up on April 14th , and a 1st Ward meeting on April 30th at the Police Department. Avila noted an Earth Day Clean-up with North Berwyn Park District on April 21st at Berwyn Gardens. Ramirez announced a Berwyn Historical Society Annual Antique & Collectible Sale on April 21st at the Liberty Center. Garcia thanked everyone for their attendance at the 8th Ward meeting and announced an 8th Ward Clean-up on April 21st. All were reminded of the Depot District Mini-Golf Pub Crawl on April 21st. Alderman Ruiz was recognized to read a Proclamation regarding Latina Day and give background on the program.
4. Minutes for the following meetings were submitted: Public Hearing for the 2018 Proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance held on March 27, Committee of the Whole of March 27, 2018, and Regular Berwyn City Council of March 27, 2018. 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 Interim Executive Director Jousef Mondragon submitted a communication regarding the Consideration for Loan Approval - 3D Collison Collision Repair Inc. Mr. Mondragon, BDC President Andy Sotiropolous and Mr. Ryan Adriatico were recognized and presented the communication recommending loan approval of $517,500. Discussion ensued. Thereafter, Ramirez made a motion, seconded by Reardon, to deny the request as submitted. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Ramirez, Reardon, Fejt and Garcia. Nays: Lennon, Ruiz and Avila. Absent: Santoy.
6. Mayor Lovero submitted a communication regarding the re-appointment of Fire Chief Denis O’Halloran to the Fire Pension Fund Board. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and approve the appointment as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.
7. Mayor Lovero submitted a communication regarding the renewal of the health and dental insurance contracts for city personnel. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur, approve as presented in the Committee of the Whole and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
8. Mayor Lover submitted a communication regarding the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Contract. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
9. Alderman Reardon submitted a communication regarding Public Works Priority Project List. Thereafter, Reardon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and refer the matter to the Public Works, Parking, Trees, Traffic, Streets & Sewers Committee. The motion carried by a voice vote.
10. Alderman Ruiz submitted a communication requesting removal of the reserved handicap space regarding #196 at 1905 S. Elmwood Avenue and requested the removal due to non-compliance under ordinance Title Eight, 484.05 Section B (5). Thereafter, Ruiz made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and remove the signs as requested. The motion carried by a voice vote.
11. Fire Chief Denis O’Halloran submitted a request to purchase one (1) New 2018 E450 Wheeled Coach Type 111 Ambulance and to repurpose one used ambulance transferring it to the Public Works Department. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $175, 811.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
12. City Attorney Anthony Bertuca submitted a communication regarding the Settlement of Case No. 17 CV 01440. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $27,000.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
13. Building Director Charles Lazzara submitted a communication regarding the Demolition and Re-Build of 1345 S. East Avenue. Thereafter, Garcia made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and approve as submitted contingent on review by the Berwyn Historic Preservation Commission. The motion carried by a voice vote.
14. The consent agenda with items K-1 through K-8 were submitted:
1. Payroll: 4/4/2018 in the amount of $1,194,009.89
2. Payables: 4/10/2018 in the amount of $2,151,153.67
3. Handicap Parking Apace Application #1191 – 2808 S. Harvey – Approve Zone
4. Handicap Parking Space Application #1192 – 6919 Riverside Drive – Deny
5. Handicap Parking Space Application #1194 – 1636 S. Kenilworth – Approve Zone
6. NBPD: North Berwyn Park District 5K Run 8/18/2018
7. Collection and Licensing Reports for the months of February & March, 2018
8. Building and Local Improvement Permits issued in the month of March, 2018
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.
15. There being no further business to come before the Council, Avila made the motion, seconded by Ruiz, to adjourn at the hour of 8:45 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote.
https://www.berwyn-il.gov/sites/all/files/pdfs/MtgMinutes/2018/CouMtgMin-20180410.pdf
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