Town of Cicero Board of Trustees met April 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The Board of Trustees of the Town of Cicero met Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., in the Town Hall Council Chambers, Town of Cicero.
On roll call there were present:
President: Dominick
Clerk: Punzo-Arias
Trustees: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Thereupon, President Dominick declared a quorum present and the meeting duly convened and requested that all present in attendance stand and join in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
On motion of Trustee Banks seconded by Trustee Garcia, the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 10:00 o'clock a.m., were approved, the reading being dispensed with, each member having received a copy.
Presentation:
Superintendent Jerry Chlada Jr. along with members of his Training Staff acknowledged members of the Police Department for their hard work and dedication and presented the following commendations:
Officer Edgar Lara Merit Award Training Schedule
Officer Asaleem Haleem Merit Award Gun Seizures
Det. Sgt. Matthew Ramirez Dept. Commendation Award Homicide Arrest
Det. Sgt. Nino Scimone Dept. Commendation Award Homicide Arrest
Detective Elizabeth Acevez Dept. Commendation Award Homicide Arrest
Detective Robert AlvaradoDept. Commendation Award Homicide Arrest
Detective Walberto Galarza Dept. Commendation Award Aggravated Battery Arrest & Homicide Arrest
Detective Alejandro Rueda Dept. Commendation Award Homicide Arrest
Detective David Leuzzi Dept. Commendation Award Homicide Arrest
Detective Stephen Struska Dept. Commendation Award Aggravated Battery Arrest & Homicide Arrest
Detective Jose Sanchez Dept. Commendation Award Homicide Arrest
Detective Salvador Orozco Dept. Commendation Award Homicide Arrest
Officer Julio Esparza Medal of Valor Award House Fire Rescue
Officer Jesus Jimenez Medal of Valor Award House Fire Rescue
Officer Andrew Marquez Medal of Valor Award House Fire Rescue
Officer Eric Babczak Life Saving Award Robbery / Assault
Officer Erwin Barrios Life Saving Award Robbery / Assault
Officer George Rangel Life Saving Award Robbery / Assault
Officer Corrina Summer Life Saving Award Robbery / Assault
Life Saving Award Life Saving Award Life Saving Award
Sgt. Joseph Melone Unit Citation Robbery/Burglary/Theft
Detective Salvador Orozco Unit Citation Robbery/Burglary/Theft
T/O Victor Gurrola Unit Citation Robbery/Burglary/Theft
Officer Edgar Alba Unit Citation Robbery/Burglary/Theft
Officer Edgar Lara Unit Citation Robbery/Burglary/Theft
Officer Armando Barona Unit Citation Robbery/Burglary/Theft
Officer Andy Gutierrez Unit Citation Robbery/Burglary/Theft
Officer Baldo Bello Rookie of the Year Award
Officer Asaleem Hallem Patrol Officer of the Year Award
Officer Louis Drakulich Patrol Officer of the Year Award
Officer George Rangel Patrol Officer of the Year Award
T/O Branislav Dragisic Gang Crimes Tactical Officer of the Year Award
Detective Eddy Lopez Detective of the Year Award
Officer Jaime Alvarez 2017 Perfect Attendance Award
Officer Kevin Arlis
Officer Armando Barona
Officer Erwin Barrios
Officer Efrain Cervantes
T/O Branislav Dragisic
Officer Armando Galvan
Officer Jonathan Igve
Officer Edgar Lara
Officer Matthew Opalecky
Officer Richard Robinson
Detective Alejandro Rueda
T/O Sgt. Frank Savaglio
T/O Michael Stasiak
Officer Nestor Vera
Detective Sgt. Matthew Ramirez
Detective Sgt. Nino Scimone
Approval Of Bills:
(63-18)
On motion of Trustee Virruso seconded by Trustee Porod, the list of bills itemized in Warrant #8, dated April 19, 2018, in the total amount of $3,038,721.94, the list of manual checks dated April 4 thru April 19, in the total amount of $0.00, and the list of online payments dated April 5 thru April 18, in the total amount of $360.80, were accepted, placed on file and approved for payment; action taken by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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(64-18)
On motion of Trustee Garcia seconded by Trustee Cava, payroll (Estimated Corporate $1,420,234.57 & Library $29,034.66) was approved for the active employees listed on the printout dated 04-18-18; action taken by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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(65-18)
By Trustee Garcia:
Resolved, that the list of medical claims listed on the printout for the month of March/2018, prepared by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois, in the total amount of $1,734,446.59, be accepted, placed on file and approved for payment.
Which was on motion of Trustee Garcia seconded by Trustee Virruso, approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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(66-18)
By Trustee Porod:
Resolved, that the life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance premium for the month of May/2018, prepared by Dearborn National, in the total amount of $5,468.52, be accepted, placed on file and approved for payment.
Which was on mnotion of Trustee Porod seconded by Trustee Garcia, approved by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
Permits:
(67-18)
On motion of Trustee Banks seconded by Trustee Porod, permission was granted the Boys' Club of Cicero to host "A Night at the Club" fundraiser on Tuesday, April 24th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for their facility.
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(68-18)
On motion of Trustee Banks seconded by Trustee Porod, permission was granted Good Shepherd Church of God Church to conduct its annual "Back-to-School Fun Fare" on Saturday, July 14th from 12:01 PM to 3:00 PM in the church parking lot. The Fire Department will provide a Fire Truck for the event. Permission was also granted to host (3) car washes / rummage sales on June 30th, July 7th & 21st, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the church parking lot.
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(69-18)
On motion of Trustee Banks seconded by Trustee Garcia, permission was granted Town Hall Bowl to host a Car Show, which includes food, alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverage sales in their parking lot located at 5025 W. 25th Street on Sunday, May 6th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Permission includes the use of Town owned property located at 5021 W. 25th Street which is contingent upon providing a copy of insurance naming the Town of Cicero as additional insured.
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(70-18)
On motion of Trustee Banks seconded by Trustee Cava, permission was granted Sams' Club to conduct a Membership Benefits Drive at the Town of Cicero Municipal Complex on July 19th, August 16th and September 19th during office hours as agreed upon with the Cicero Human Resources Department.
Ordinances:
("0" 36-18)
On motion of Trustee Virruso seconded by Trustee Porod, the Ordinance authorizing and approving the disposal of obsolete personal property for the Town (Obsolete computer/electronic/office equipment and miscellaneous chattels as listed under Exhibit A) was accepted, placed on file and approved for passage by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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("0" 37-18)
On motion of Trustee Porod seconded by Trustee Banks, the Ordinance vacating portions of a certain alleys (as listed in Exhibit "A") and authorizing the Town President to enter into a certain vacation agreement with Board of Education of Cicero School District 99, was accepted, placed on file and approved for passage by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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("0" 38-18)
On motion of Trustee Garcia seconded by Trustee Porod, the Ordinance authorizing and approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Board of Education of Cicero School District 99 and the Cicero Police Department regarding reciprocal reporting (Allows for the ability to request, transfer and disseminate information as it relates to criminal activity), was accepted, placed on file and approved for passage by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
Resolutions:
("R" 27-18)
On motion of Trustee Virruso seconded by Trustee Banks, the Resolution extending the terms of certain appointed officers, employees and officials for the Town until 11:59 PM on May 31, 2018, was accepted, placed on file and approved for adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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("R” 28-18)
On motion of Trustee Garcia seconded by Trustee Porod, the Resolution authorizing and approving an agreement with Current Technologies Inc. to provide services to the Town (Awarding the RFP Security Cameras Goods and Services Contract as listed in Exhibit "A"), was accepted, placed on file and approved for adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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("R" 29-18)
On motion of Trustee Virruso seconded by Trustee Garcia, the Resolution calling for a public hearing to consider the establishment of the 1400 South Laramie Tax Increment Financing District and Redevelopment Project Area and Plan for the Town, was accepted, placed on file and approved for adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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(“R” 30-18)
On motion of Trustee Reitz seconded by Trustee Garcia, the Resolution authorizing and approving the settlement of litigation and the execution of a settlement agreement in the case of J. Galvez v Town of Cicero, et al, (Case No 2017 CV 00842), was accepted, placed on file and approved for adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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("R" 31-18)
On motion of Trustee Reitz seconded by Trustee Cava, the Resolution authorizing and approving the settlement of litigation and the execution of a settlement agreement in the case of A. Roldan v Town of Cicero, (Case No 2015 WC 039993), was accepted, placed on file and approved for adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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("R" 32-18)
On motion of Trustee Reitz seconded by Trustee Porod, the Resolution authorizing and approving the settlement of litigation and the execution of a settlement agreement in the case of C. Vazquez, v Town of Cicero, (Case No 2015 WC 010607), was accepted, placed on file and approved for adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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("R" 33-18)
On motion of Trustee Reitz seconded by Trustee Virruso, the Resolution authorizing and approving the settlement of litigation and the execution of a settlement agreement in the case of F. D'Ambrosio v Town of Cicero, (Case No 2015 WC 031672), was accepted, placed on file and approved for adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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("R" 34-18)
On motion of Trustee Reitz seconded by Trustee Garcia, the Resolution authorizing and approving the settlement of litigation and the execution of a settlement agreement in the case of D. Zacarias v Town of Cicero, et al, (Case No 2015 L 013076), was accepted, placed on file and approved for adoption by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
New Business:
A Public Bid Opening was held on 04/12/2018 for the 2018 Street Rehabilitation - GO Bond Funds. The following bids were received and reviewed by the Town Engineer:
Contractor's Name; Bid Amount:
Lindahl Bros. Inc. $2,790,409.45
M&J Asphalt Paving Co. Inc. $2,798,417.25
K-Five Construction $2,893,000.25
Orange Crush LLC $3,059,768.95
J.A. Johnson Paving $3,097,097.00
Alamp Concrete Contractors Inc. $3,263,941.20
Brothers Asphalt Paving Inc. $3,510,496.07
Bigane Paving Company $3,829,385.75
Gallagher Asphalt $4,087,285.25
(71-18)
On motion of Trustee Virruso seconded by Trustee Porod, the Board concurred with the recommendation of Town Engineer, Tim Geary to award Lindahl Brothers Inc., the contract for the 2018 Street Rehabilitation - GO Bond Funds in the amount of $2,790,409.45; action taken by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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A Public Bid Opening was held on 04/12/2018 for the Town of Cicero Health Department Office Renovations. The following bids were received and reviewed by the Town Engineer and Town Construction Manager K.R. Miller Contractors Inc.:
Contractor's Name; Bid Amount:
Reef, LLC $64,750.00
Structures Construction LLC $67,313.00
Builders Land Inc. $155,600.00
(72-18)
On motion of Trustee Banks seconded by Trustee Cava, the Board concurred with the recommendation of Town Engineer, Tim Geary and Town Construction Manager K.R. Miller Contractors Inc. to award Reef, LLC the contract for the Town of Cicero Health Department Office Renovations in the amount of $64,750.00; action taken by the following vote:
Ayes: Banks, Cava, Cundari, Garcia, Porod, Reitz, Virruso.
Nays: None.
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President Dominick opened the meeting to the public for their comments.
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Business owner Chris Bauman of the Olympic Theater addressed the Board with concerns of his Zoning Board of Appeals ruling.
District 99 Superintendent Rudy Hernandez along with students from Cicero East & West wished President Dominick a Happy Birthday.
Ms. Blanca Vargas, newly elected Democratic Committeemen wanted to personally thank and congratulate all the officers for their great recognitions and for their outstanding service to the town residents.
On motion of Trustee Virruso seconded by Trustee Garcia, the board adjourned at 10:53 a.m. to meet in Executive Session.
On motion of Trustee Virruso seconded by Trustee Reitz, the board reconvened at 11:36 a.m. to Open Session.
On motion of Trustee Reitz seconded by Trustee Garcia, the minutes of the Executive Session held Tuesday, April 10, 2018, were accepted and approved.
Executive Session Agenda Item #11-A was for informational purposes only.
No discussion was held relative Executive Session Agenda Item #11-B.
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On motion of Trustee Virruso seconded by Trustee Banks, the board then stood adjourned at 11:37 a.m. to meet on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., in the Town Hall, Town of Cicero.
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