Village of Hillside President and Board of Trustees met April 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Joseph T. Tamburino. Board members and those present recited the Pledge Of Allegiance to the Flag. The following members responded as present at roll call:
Mayor- Mayor Joseph T. Tamburino
Clerk- Linda L. Gould
Trustees- Frank J. Lomeli, Sr.
-David V. Delgado
- John N. Kramer
- Valerie J. Farries
- Marvin A. Watson
Absent- Trustee Lytton H. Andersen
Also present were: Russell Wajda, Village Administrator; John T. Flood, Treasurer, Assistant Administrator; Joseph Lukaszek, Police Chief; Jeffrey Pilz, Fire Chief; Joseph Pisano, Public Works Director; Patrick Deady, Village Attorney: David Peters, Hanson Engineering; Anthony Faragia, EMA Director; George Gourley, resident; William O'Connor, resident, Roger Romanelli, resident; Ellis Funchess, resident; Steve Klir, resident; Patricia Jones, resident;
Town Hall Meeting:
Mayor Tamburino opened the Town Hall section of the meeting.
Steve Klir, 102 Orchard, asked how far along in the process for Quiet Zone Railroad Crossings is the Village? Mayor Tamburino replied we have not been contacted yet by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). This could take anywhere from three to six months.
Roger Romanelli, 4406 Madison, submitted a letter to the Mayor and Board with two different approaches for the Quiet Zones. Mayor Tamburino said it is not the approach, it is what the law allows. Mr. Romanelli also asked if contacting Congressman Danny Davis or Congressman Luis Gutierrez would help with the process or could there be an appeal? Mayor Tamburino stated we need to wait to get reply from FRA. There will be elected officials that the Village will go to for assistance. He also said at this point we cannot appeal anything because there is nothing to appeal.
William O'Connor, 429 Jackson, said he heard that in Elmhurst residents that live along the railroad tracks get reduced taxes. He asked if Hillside gets a Quiet Zone will those residents in Hillside that live along the railroad taxes be increased. Mayor Tamburino said he was not an authority on taxes but did not think that would make a difference. Attorney Deady suggested Mr. O'Connor call the Proviso Township Accessor's Office for more information.
Patricia Jones, 187 S. Maple, said that she appealed her taxes a couple years ago to the Accessor's Office in Chicago. She was told that her taxes were based on Westchester taxes. Ms. Jones asked if that was correct. Mayor Tamburino answered that Westchester should have nothing to do with her taxes and said she should also call the Proviso Township Accessor's Office. Mayor Tamburino said he would be interested to hear their response.
Jim Erlander, 523 Maple Lane, asked if anything could be done about the new lighting that has been installed at the Marathon Gas Station at Wolf and Butterfield Roads. He said when driving westbound on Butterfield Road at night the lights shine in driver's eyes. He asked if someone could check to see if the lights might be tilted the wrong way. Mayor Tamburino will have this checked and put on the agenda for the next Board of a Whole Meeting.
Mayor Tamburino then asked Director Pisano if a decision was made on having a dumpster for residents to recycle old automobile tires. Mr. Pisano said that the dumpster would have to be monitored because no other waste could be put in the dumpster. Mayor Tamburino also suggested that the Village have another paint pick up day.
As there were no further comments from the floor, Mayor Tamburino entertained a motion to close the Town Hall Meeting.
So moved by Trustee Kramer, seconded by Trustee Watson. All voting aye, motion carried.
Approval Of Minutes :
Mayor Tamburino entertained a motion that there being no additions or corrections to the minutes for Regular Meeting of March 26, 2018, the minutes be accepted and approved.
So moved by Trustee Kramer, seconded by Trustee Lomeli. All voting aye, motion carried.
Village Clerk:
Clerk Gould reported the Regular May Board Meeting is Monday, May 21, 2018 due to the Memorial Day Holiday.
Clerk Gould also reported the Village Offices will be closed Saturday, May 26, and Monday, May 28, 2018 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
Clerk Gould presented the Consent Agenda.
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a part of the Board Member's committee business.
Illinois Department of Revenue: Sales tax returns for month of February, 2018, in the amount of $354,733.74. Amount received for February, 2017, in the amount of $379,056.54.
Illinois Department of Transportation: Motor Fuel Tax allotment for the month of March, 2018, in the amount of $15,848.12.
Approval of gross payroll for period March 17, through March 30, 2018, in the amount of $281,592.04; and March 31, through April 13, 2018, in the amount of $271,823.82.
Payment of bills for the month of April, 2018, in the amount of $908,196.05.
Com Ed: Utility tax for the month of January, 2018, in the amount of $39,616.01.
NiCor Gas: Utility Tax for the month of February, 2018, in the amount of $17,531.09.
Excise Tax for the month of February, 2018, in the amount of $23,843.24.
Code Enforcement Officer's Reports (March, 2018).
Police Department Report (March, 2018).
Fire Department Report (March, 2018).
E.M.A. Report (March, 2018). No Report
Public Works Department Report (March, 2018). No Report
Building Inspector's Report (March, 2018).
Social Services Report (March, 2018).
Motion made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Kramer, to accept and approve Consent Agenda.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Lomeli, Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Andersen
Motion declared carried
Department Head Operating Reports:
Treasurer/Director of Economic Development: (John Flood)
No report
Police Chief: (Joseph Lukaszek)
Chief Lukaszek reported that Sgt. Don Brown will be retiring the first week of May after twenty-eight years of service to the Department. He also reported the Police and Fire Commission is conducting oral interviews.
Fire Chief: (Jeffrey Pilz)
Chief Pilz reported that next candidate for the Fire Department just completed his physical. When results are in candidate will continue through the process.
Public Works and Building Services Director: (Joseph Pisano)
Director Pisano reported Buckthorn Lane Sewer Lining Project will begin this Wednesday, April 25 and expected to be completed by Friday, April 27, 2018. Letters have been mailed to the residents.
Village Engineer's Report:
Engineer Peters reported the 2018 Street Paving Project in the old Nardi section will be going out to bid within the next two weeks.
Village Administrator's Report:
Administrator Wajda reported PACE bus has set up a Park n Ride on Darmstadt Avenue by the old village hall as a shuttle to Wrigley Field.
Committee Reports:
Finance and Administration Committee:(Trustee Kramer)
No report
Public Services Committee:(Trustee Andersen)
Motion made by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Lomeli, to approve proposal from Continental Electrical Construction Company, 815 Commerce Drive, Suite 100, Oak Brook, IL 60523, to wire and install lighting on the north and south walkway of the Village Hall Board Room, at a cost not to exceed $16, 001.00.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Lomeli, Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Andersen
Motion declared carried
Motion made by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Lomeli, to approve proposal from KSA Lighting Inc., 1220 Central Avenue, Hanover Park, IL 60133-5420 for 4 replacement irrigation poles, at a cost of $8,372.00, at the Hillside Town Center. TIF funds will be used for this expense.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Lomeli, Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Andersen
Motion declared carried
Motion made by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Lomeli, to approve purchase, in the amount of $41,985.00, for a 2018 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercrew Cab XLT with 5.5' bed and seven foot Western Defender Snow Plow from Roesch Ford, 303 W. Grand Avenue, Bensenville, IL 60106. This vehicle was budgeted in the equipment replacement fund for FY 17 -181, and will replace 2002 Chevy Tahoe.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Lomeli, Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Andersen
Motion declared carried
Motion made by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Watson, to approve purchase, in the amount of $37,546.00, for a 2018 Ford F-250 4x4 Crew Cab XL with 6.75' bed and eight foot Western Ultramount Snow Plow from Roesch Ford, 303 W. Grand Avenue, Bensenville, IL 60106. This vehicle was budgeted in the equipment replacement fund for FY 17'-18', and will replace 1998 Ford F-150 Pickup.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Lomeli, Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Andersen
Motion declared carried
Public Safety and Education Committee: (Trustee Watson)
Motion made by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Kramer, to approve agreement between the Village of Hillside and Hillside Firefighters Association, Local 4474, from May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2021.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Lomeli, Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Andersen
Motion declared carried
Trustee Watson reported the next Community Awareness Meeting is Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room.
Zoning Committee: (Trustee Lomeli)
Trustee Lomeli reported the Zoning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, in the Board Room of The Hillside Municipal Complex, 425 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, IL, to consider a petition submitted by Mobilitie LLC, 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 180, Chicago, IL 60606, on the consideration for a Special Use in multiple zoning districts, to consider the installation of antennas on Commonwealth Edison utility poles at the following locations: 4413 Roosevelt Road; 334 S. Mannheim Road; 112 S. Wolf Road, Hillside, IL 60162.
Trustee Lomeli also reported the Zoning Board will conduct a Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in the Board Room of The Hillside Municipal Complex, 425 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, IL, to consider a petition submitted by Commonwealth Edison, on the consideration for a Special Use in an B-2 Zoning District, to consider the use of the property as a temporary construction area for equipment and supplies needed to update transmission line work and substations at 101 N. Wolf Road, Hillside, IL 60162.
Technology Committee: (Trustee Delgado)
No report
Community Services Committee: (Trustee Farries)
Trustee Farries reminded: The 37th Annual Hillside Youth Athletic Parade is Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Grand Marshal is Hillside's very own and Northwestern University Basketball Superstar, Scottie Lindsey.
Trustee Farries also reminded: Clean Up Week is May 14th to 18th on regular scheduled garbage day.
Trustee Farries further reminded: Project UFO to be held at the Hillside Commons, Saturday, May 19th, 10-11:30 a.m. Free t-shirts and lunch for all participants.
Old Business :
None
New Business:
Village President :
Mayor Tamburino entertained a motion to approve Ordinance 18-05, 18-05, amending Article II, Alcoholic Beverages, increasing A-1 license by 1, from 9 to 10, retail sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on premises with one bar that directly serves the public. And decreasing A-2 license by 1, from 6 to 5, retail sale of beer, malt liquor, ale and wine only for consumption on the premises. This changes liquor license for Caruso's, 1807 S. Wolf Road, Hillside, presently beer and wine, to full pour.
So moved by Trustee Kramer, seconded by Trustee Watson.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Lomeli, Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Andersen
Motion declared carried
Mayor Tamburino entertained a motion to concur in the following reappointments:
Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals-
Rosalie Stimac, 2 year term, expiring April 30, 2020
William Norwood, 3 year term, expiring April 30, 2021
Herman Walter, 4 year term, expiring April 30, 2022
Peter Sarangelo, 4 year term, expiring April 30, 2022
Robert Kregas, 2 year term, expiring April 30, 2020
Youth Commission-
Ted Steiskal, 2 year term, expiring April 30, 2020
Don Balslew, 2 year term, expiring April 30, 2020
Peter Kearns, 3 year term, expiring April 30, 2021
Karen Bimler, 3 year term, expiring April 30, 2021
Human Relations Commission-
Fatima Norwood, 3 year term, expiring April 30, 2021
Claudell Johnson, 2 year term, expiring April 30, 2020
Cynthia Johnson, 2 year term, expiring April 30, 2020
Fire Pension Board-
John Flood, 3 year term, expiring April 30, 2021
Police Pension Board-
Allen Bell, 2 year term, expiring April 30, 2020
Russ Wajda, 2 year term, expiring April 30, 2020
Emergency Telephone System (911) Board-
Jeff Pilz, 2 year term, expiring April 30, 2020 Joe Beckwith, 3 year term, expiring April 30, 2021 Marvin Watson, 2 year term, expiring April 30, 2020
Fire and Police Commission-
Jorge Deleon, 3 year term, expiring April 30, 2021
Mayor Tamburino reported that he received the resignation of Noreen Thermos from the Youth Commission. He thanked Noreen for her twenty-three years on the Youth Commission.
Mayor Tamburino is nominating, for approval at a later date, Lorenzo Webber for an opening the Youth Commission. He works for Proviso Township Youth Services.
So moved by Trustee Farries, seconded by Trustee Kramer.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes: Trustees Lomeli, Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson
Nays: None
Absent: Trustee Andersen
Motion declared carried
Mayor Tamburino reported Hillside's Annual Memorial Day Observance is at noon on Monday, May 28th, at the Veterans Memorial in the Hillside Commons.
Mayor Tamburino read Proclamation in observance of Municipal Clerks Week May 6-12, 2018.
Mayor Tamburino also read Proclamation in observance of National Police Week May 13-19, 2018.
Mayor Tamburino talked about the senseless shootings and rampages that are taking place in this country and around the world. He would like the Board to consider some type of informational referendum on the November ballot as to whether people feel there should be a ban on assault weapons and highpowered magazines. He also said young people are talking and reaching out throughout this country and it doesn't seem like people are listening. In his opinion, he feels something needs to be done.
Announcements :
Next Board-of-a-Whole Meeting to be held at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, May 14, 2018, in the Board Room of the Municipal Complex, 425 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, IL, 60162.
As there was no further business before the Board, Mayor Tamburino entertained a motion to adjourn.
So moved by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Kramer. All voting aye, motion carried.
Adjournment: 8:18 p.m.
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