Village of Westchester President and Board of Trustees met May 22.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1) Call to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Roll Call
Present: President Paul Gattuso, Trustees Angelo Calcagno, Carl Celestino, Sherby Miller, Frank Perry, Nick Steker, Tom Yurkovich Also Present: Village Clerk Stan Kolodziej, Attorney Melissa Wolf, Village Manager David Plyman, Police Chief Steven Stelter, Fire Chief Jim Adams, I.T. Manager Greg Hribal, Public Works Director Robert Lewis, Community Development Director Melissa Headley
5) Public Comments and Questions
Cathy Kuratko asked the board to determine how to fund items that were discussed in the 5 year plan from when it was discussed during the budget. Village Manager Plyman provided information back to the board. Robert Lewis followed up with further information regarding the EPA loan. Cathy asked about the progress of the Hampton Inn. Melissa Headley advised that they are on schedule for mid-July and are awaiting a quorum for the planning committee. Paul advised new members will be brought forward shortly.
Ben Aldemen who is a resident asked to speak regarding the removal of Norcomm and advised that it would be the wrong decision.
Tracy Markie asked to get a progress report as to the filling of front office positions. David advised that there were 3 positons open, but only 1 will be filled, Finance Director. He advised that they will have to make due, during the lack of staff in front. Interviews will be conducted starting next week, and an announcement will be in the coming weeks.
4) Presentations
4.A) A Presentation of Services from Norcomm Public Safety Dispatch
David Hill, Mike Tilman and Don Nielsen
6) Consent Agenda
6.A) Approval of the Record of Bills ending Friday May 18, 2018 in the amount not to exceed $736,311.05
6.B) Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Village President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Westchester Tuesday May 8, 2018
6.C) Minutes of the Committee of the Whole of the Village President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Westchester Tuesday May 8, 2018
6.D) A resolution ratifying and authorizing the appointment of Greg Hribal as Deputy Village Clerk of the Village of Westchester, Illinois.
6.F) An ordinance amending Chapter 5.36, entitled “Liquor Sale.” Of Title 5, entitled “Business Licenses and Regulations,” of the Westchester Municipal Code.
Moved by Thomas Yurkovich – Seconded by Frank Perry 6.F.) An ordinance amending Chapter 5.36, entitled “Liquor Sale.” Of Title 5, entitled “Business Licenses and Regulations,” of the Westchester Municipal Code. Item 6F has been Tabled for further discussion. All other Items have been approved.
Ayes Paul Gattuso
Thomas Yurkovich
Carl Celestino
Angelo Calcagno
Sherby Miller
Nick Steker
Frank Perry
Motion Carried Unanimously.
6.G ) Westchester resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an License Agreement between Village of Westchester and the Board of Education of Westchester School District 92 1/2
7) Active Agenda
7.A ) An ordinance amending Title 5, entitled “Business Licenses and Regulations”, of the Westchester Municipal Code in order to regulate the sale of ice cream from ice cream trucks and ice cream carts within the Village of Westchester.
Moved by Thomas Yurkovich – Seconded by Angelo Calcagno 7.A.) An ordinance amending Title 5, entitled “Business Licenses and Regulations”, of the Westchester Municipal Code in order to regulate the sale of ice cream from ice cream trucks and ice cream carts within the Village of Westchester.
Ayes Paul Gattuso
Thomas Yurkovich
Carl Celestino
Angelo Calcagno
Sherby Miller
Nick Steker
Frank Perry
Motion Carried Unanimously.
7.B ) Motion to refer a preliminary plan for subdivision to the plan and zoning commission for a property located at 1101 Manchester Av, Westchester, IL.
Moved by Frank Perry – Seconded by Sherby Miller 7.B.) Motion to refer a preliminary plan for subdivision to the plan and zoning commission for a property located at 1101 Manchester Av, Westchester, IL.
Ayes Paul Gattuso
Thomas Yurkovich
Carl Celestino
Angelo Calcagno
Sherby Miller
Nick Steker
Frank Perry
Motion Carried Unanimously.
8) Manager’s Report
Manager Plyman spoke about the event flyer that was passed out to board members. Two Finance director interviews scheduled for next week. The manager advised he will be out of town this week. Trustee Perry asked for a specific date of Finance director hire, and David advised that he posted until May 27th.
9) Attorney’s Report
10) Board Member Reports and New Business
Carl advised about a program regarding local residents to raise money for the Westchester food pantry. They raised $1000 selling seeds.
11) President’s Report
President Gattuso reminded the public about the 4th of July event asking for people to participate. Trustee Yurkovich the park is doing their annual Memorial Day event at Mayfair Park.
12) Executive Session
Moved by Sherby Miller – Seconded by Frank Perry 12) Executive Session
Ayes Paul Gattuso
Thomas Yurkovich
Carl Celestino
Angelo Calcagno
Sherby Miller
Nick Steker
Frank Perry
Motion Carried Unanimously.
13) Adjournment
Moved by Carl Celestino – Seconded by Frank Perry 13) Adjournment
Ayes Paul Gattuso
Thomas Yurkovich
Carl Celestino
Angelo Calcagno
Sherby Miller
Nick Steker
Frank Perry
Motion Carried Unanimously.
https://docs.google.com/gview?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwestchester-il.granicus.com%2FDocumentViewer.php%3Ffile%3Dwestchester-il_bd543076-84a4-4d46-ae8c-b4065d9ff26f.pdf%26view%3D1&embedded=true
Alerts Sign-up