Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met May 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I.Call To Order: President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:15 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, and Village Clerk Rosa Jos
Absent: Trustee Catherine Gorzynski
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 Komorowski, John Bealer, Mario Jos, Jim Goumas, and Antonio Duran.
IV. Swearing In/Presentation:
None.
V.Approval Of Minutes:
1. Trustee Diaz moved, seconded by Trustee Klug that the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of April 19th, 2018 be approved.
Board Members unanimously approved by a voice vote.
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
2. Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz that the Minutes of the Public Hearing of April 19th, 2018 be approved.
Board Members unanimously approved by a voice vote.
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
VI. Public Member Wishing To Be Heard:
A resident stated positive comments and best wishes to the community.
A resident asked Trustee Lima for clarification on non-recurring payments.
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 Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as read.
1. Police Department Report Omnibus Vote
2. Public Library Reports Omnibus Vote
3. Administration Finance Department Report Omnibus Vote
4. Recreation Department Report Omnibus Vote
5. Letter Schiller Park Post 104 re: American Legion Poppy Days Omnibus Vote
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, and Lima
Absent: Trustee Gorzynski
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
VIII. Discussion And Action Items:
1. Village Manager, Brad Townsend initiated a discussion about the Irving Park Road project and thanked everyone for their cooperation on the matter. He also spoke about the meeting that took place between the Village and the Department of Aviation concerning the South Detention Basin.
2. Trustee Golembiewski asked the Village Engineers if they had new information as to why the end of Wehrman was not being resurfaced. The Engineer stated that part of Wehrman was under a different classification, but they will address her concern.
3. John Bealer spoke about the village's upcoming events, and gave a brief update on the roof that is being repaired. He added that the Recreation Department is accepting applications for summer employment.
4. Antonio Duran read his report to the Board.
5. Public Works Superintendent stated that the High Speed Drains under the Irving Park viaduct will be included in the current project.
6. Battalion Chief Cesaretti gave an update on the Eden Cemetery Fire.
7. John Komorowski gave an update on the additional certifications that community Development Inspector, Jeff Hadary is attaining.
8. Trustee Diaz spoke about the main brake that the Public Works Department dealt with on May 2nd. He said that he feels very comfortable having Public Works Superintendent, Mario Jos take care of our town. Trustee Diaz appreciates Mr. Jos' hard work and attentiveness to the residents of Schiller Park.
9. Trustee Klug announced the Recreation Department's upcoming events.
10. Trustee Golembiewski commented on the first game of T-ball, she is pleased that such a nice program has been reinstated.
11. Trustee Lima also commented on the T-ball game, and that he was happy to see all the sponsor banners. He also inquired about the status of the Irving Park Road Construction Project.
12. There was a discussion initiated by Mayor Caiafa in regards to whether or not IDOT will be doing any repairing under the bridge on Irving Park Road as part of the current project.
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 a proposal with General Mechanical Services for HVAC services for Village Buildings and authorize the Village Manager to sign the agreement.
Trustee Diaz moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to approve a proposal with General Mechanical Services for HVAC services for Village Buildings and authorize the Village Manager to sign the agreement.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, and Lima
Absent: Trustee Gorzynski
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
B. Recreation (Parks, Special Events, Senior Services, Library) Chr. Klug, Lima, Golembiewski
1. A Resolution Declaring Public Property to be surplus and Authorizing the Village Manager to Dispose of Same.
Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to adopt Resolution No. 08-18 being "A Resolution Declaring Public Property to be surplus and Authorizing the Village Manager to Dispose of Same."
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, and Lima
Absent: Trustee Gorzynski
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
C. Community Development (Planning, Zoning, Health, Building, Environment and Transportation) Chr. Golembiewski, Gorzynski, Lima
1. Motion to accept an application for Property Assessment Incentive Category 7B for Property owned by Allegra Banquets at 5035 N. River Road and recommend same to Cook County.
Mayor Caiafa asked the board to consider the motion to accept an application for Property Assessment Incentive Category 7A, 7B, or 7C for Property owned by Allegra Banquets at 5035 N. River Road and recommend same to Cook County.
Motioned by Trustee Golembiewski, seconded by Trustee Klug.
There was a quick discussion on this matter.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, and Lima
Absent: Trustee Gorzynski
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
2. Trustee Golembiewski mentioned that Mass VR, a virtual reality laser tag center, have picked up their business license.
D. Public Safety (Police, Fire, Emergency Management. 911, and EMS) Chr. Deegan, Diaz, Gorzynski
1. No report.
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 $233,689.34, including non-recurring payments to the following vendors:
a. Advanced Treecare - Removing tree stumps from winter
b. Burris Equipment - Breaks repair for PW#70
c. HR Green - Delta Lift Station
d. Global Emergency Products - Fire Truck 454 & 455 Preventative Maintenance
e. Morton Salt, Inc - Salt Purchase
f. Trine Construction Corp. - Pay#5 Delta Lift Station Project
g. MPC Communications & Lightning - Equipment for FD 450 Tahoe AHW LLC
h. Elburn - Snow Blower & Cab for Tractor
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to approve the Bills List in the amount of $ 224,337.84 to reflect the deduction of the bill for MPC Communications & Lightning- Equipment for FD 450 Tahoe AHW LLC in the amount of $ 9,351.50
Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to amend the original motion of $224,337.84 in the amount of $11,500 to remove the bill of Romo and Associates.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Klug and Golembiewski
Absent: Trustee Gorzynski
Nay: Trustees: Diaz, Deegan, and Lima
President Caiafa declared the motion failed.
Original motion by Trustee Lima, Second by Trustee Deegan to approve the bills list in the amount of $224,337.84 stands.
Discussion continued on the bill list in the amount of $224,337.84.
Trustee Golembiewski explained that she asked to amend the original motion in order to remove the bill of Romo and Associates from the bills list. She felt that since Romo did not work the full month of April, he should not receive a full month of compensation.
Trustee Lima explained that he voted not to remove the bill from the bills list because he felt that previous issues were discussed, and that it was best to bring the matter to an end.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Deegan, and Lima
Absent: Trustee Gorzynski
Nay: Trustee Golembiewski
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
2. A Resolution of the Village Of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Setting Forth the Schedule of Regular Meetings of the President and Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to adopt Resolution No. 09-18 being "A Resolution of the Village Of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Setting Forth the Schedule of Regular Meetings of the President and Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2018-2019."
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, and Lima
Absent: Trustee Gorzynski
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
3. Motion to Approve a Settlement Agreement and Release with UniFirst Corporation in the Amount of $775.00.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to Approve a Settlement Agreement and Release with UniFirst Corporation in the Amount of $775.00.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, and Lima
Absent: Trustee Gorzynski
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:
Trustee Deegan moved, Seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to support the Proclamation of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Recognizing the 20 Year Anniversary of KD Market.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, and Lima
Absent: Trustee Gorzynski
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
B. Appointments:
None
C. Other Matters:
None
XI. Other Business:
None
XII. Executive Session:
There was no Executive Session.
XIII. Adjournment:
With no further business to conduct, it was moved by Trustee Golembiewski, seconded by Trustee Lima that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, and Lima
Absent: Trustee Gorzynski
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried and this Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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