Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met April 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I.Call To Order:
President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
II.Pledge Of Allegiance
III.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, Paul Flood, Chief Peter Chiodo, Chief Tom Fragakis, John Bealer, Mario Jos, and Jim Goumas.
IV. Swearing In/Presentation:
None.
V. Approval Of Minutes:
Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Klug that the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of March 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 Diaz moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as read.
1. Police Department Report Omnibus Vote
2. Parks and Recreation Department Report Omnibus Vote
3. Finance Report Omnibus Vote
4. Public Library Report Omnibus Vote
5. MCD Director Report 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. Chief Chiodo announced that he received from the Insurance Service Organization the Village Rating. After evaluating a number of areas, we have been upgraded to a class 3. Effective July 1, the insurance rates for commercial businesses in town will be reduced.
2. Mario Jos gave an update on yard waste pick-up, street sweeping, the Delta Lift Station and lastly the Irving Park resurfacing project has started.
3. John Bealer gave an update on community events.
4. Village Clerk Rosa Jos read the notice of Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
5. Trustee Diaz gave a quick update from the Public Works Department.
6. Trustee Klug gave an update on the Historical Society Tea Party.
7. Trustee Deegan commented on MCD in regards to the concerns that Board members of Schiller Park, Harwood Heights, and Norridge have expressed when reviewing the cost of MCD. Elected Officials are invited to a special meeting on April 18, 2018 at 6:30 at Harwood Heights Village Hall to discuss the budget, as well as what the dispatch center has done thus far.
8. Trustee Lima mentioned how wonderful the Senior Breakfast was that took place on March 22. He thanked Cook County Board Commissioner Pete Silvestri and State Representative Michael McAuliffe for coming out and being part of the event. Secondly Lima informed the Police Chief that some Starbucks employees mentioned that at one time, the early morning shift had a watch man, and are now wondering if they could have someone do that again for them.
IX. Committee Reports For Consideration And Action:
A. Public Works (Streets, Water. Storm Water, Engineering, Fleet/Building Maintenance) Chr. Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski
1. Motion to approve an agreement with Cintas to provide floor mat service for Village Hall and the Police Station in the amount of $56.04 bi-weekly.
Trustee Diaz moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to approve an agreement with Cintas to provide floor mat service for Village Hall and the Police Station in the amount of $56.04 bi-weekly.
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.
B. Recreation (Parks, Special Events, Senior Services, Library) Chr. Klug, Lima, Golembiewski
1. Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing the Acquisition of a Residential Property Commonly Known as 4122 Wesley Terrace from Jose R. Orozco and Anita Orozco.
Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to adopt Ordinance No. 18-4054 being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing the Acquisition of a Residential Property Commonly Known as 4122 Wesley Terrace from Jose R. Orozco and Anita Orozco."
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 proposed increases in select fees and dues charged by the Recreation Department.
Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to approve the proposed increases in select fees and dues charged by the Recreation Department.
Trustee Lima asked the Recreation Department Director to briefly touch on the proposed increases in select fees and dues charged by the Recreation Department.
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.
C. Community Development (Planning, Zoning, Health, Building, Environment, and Transportation) Chr. Golembiewski, Gorzynski, Lima
1. Trustee Golembiewski reported back from the Health Board Meeting that she attended. The Health Board discussed the Ordinance that covers fines for dogs, and after reviewing the Ordinance, they feel that the Ordinance needs further review from the Village Board.
D. Public Safety (Police, Fire, Emergency Management. 911, and EMS) Chr. Deegan, Diaz, Gorzynski
1. Motion to approve an agreement with Safespeed to install and operate an automated traffic law enforcement camera system on Des Plaines River Road at the intersection with Irving Park Road.
Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to table the motion to approve an agreement with Safespeed to install and operate an automated traffic law enforcement camera system on Des Plaines River Road at the intersection with Irving Park Road.
Some Board Members had questions about the motion. Trustee Deegan feels that the primary focus should be on public safety. He requested additional information from the Fire and Police Department regarding the need to have a camera at that intersection. Trustee Klug said that he would like to see the motion tabled until the Board has the requested information on the matter.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion to table carried.
E. Administration/Finance (Human Resources, Insurance, Bills, Lega D. Chr. Lima. Diaz, Deegan
1. Motion to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $577,296.34, including non-recurring payments to the following vendors:
a. HR Green - Engineering Services Delta Lift Station
b. Morton Salt - Salt
c. Paladin Data - Annual Software Support SmartGov
d. Jordan Group - 6 Months Professional Communications Services Trustee Lima moved, seconded by
Trustee Klug to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $577,296.34.
Trustee Golembiewski and Trustee Lima had questions on some line items from the bills list and asked for clarification. John Bealer and the Village Manager will give an update on items that need further explanation at the next Board Meeting.
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 amend the Illinois Public Risk Fund By-Laws and Insurance Pool Agreement to provide for electronic communication and electronic filing of documents.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to amend the Illinois Public Risk Fund By-Laws and Insurance Pool Agreement to provide for electronic communication and electronic filing of documents.
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. No Report.
X. Report Of The Mayor For Consideration And Action:
A. Proclamations:
1. National Library Week
Trustee Gorzynski moved, Seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to support the National Library Week Proclamation.
Trustee Klug read aloud the Proclamation of the National Library Week. Trustee Lima thanked the Library Trustees that were at the meeting, Dan Sliwicki and Terri Sheridan, and the rest of the Library board for their services. Trustee Deegan also thanked the Library Board for the great things they provide for the residents. The Mayor announced that as an additional service to our seniors, the Library will deliver books for those that are unable to drive; this will be through the meals on wheels program.
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.
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, Sec. 2-C-2 Salary Schedules, Sec. 2-C-1 Employment Matters, and Sec. 2-C-2 Collective Bargaining.
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 7:52 p.m.
Reconvene:
At 9:25 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
The Board spoke about budget and finance matters. The Board also spoke about use of property that was purchased early on the agenda.
XIII. Adjournment:
With no further business to conduct, it was moved by Trustee Gorzynski, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski 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 10:03 p.m.
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