Berwyn City Council met July 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
1. The Regular Meeting of the Berwyn City Council was called to order by Mayor Lovero at 8:00 p.m. The following Aldermen responded present upon the call of the roll: Lennon, Ramirez, Reardon, Fejt, Santoy, Ruiz, Avila and Garcia.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was given for the family of Laverne Ziomek and for the safety of the men and women protecting us on the streets of Berwyn.
3. The Open Forum portion of the meeting was announced. North Berwyn Park District Executive Director Joseph C. Vallez thanked City Council for their support with Fiesta Raices and the Corrida Mariachi 5K Run and Walk scheduled for August 18, 2018 and invited everyone to participate and to attend a volunteer meeting on July 30th at 6:00 pm at 1619 S. Wesley. BDC President Andy Sotiropolous invited all to attend the annual Taste of Cermak on July 26th. With regard to the Roosevelt Road and Depot District TIF Districts, Mr. Sotiropolous expressed that the BDC board and newly hired Executive Director Dave Hulseberg would be forthcoming and transparent with TIF information provided to the Council for their work to determine the future of both districts. Resident Carmen Rodriguez spoke of her concern regarding alley flooding in the 1300 block of Elmwood between Elmwood and Gunderson. The Mayor addressed Ms. Rodriguez’s issue providing information. Mr. Rodriguez was recognized and spoke about the matter and offered to supply the city with a copy of a video of his alley flooding. Ms. Rodriguez submitted information pertaining to alley work being done in Oak Park. Alderman Reardon introduced Youth Crossroads representatives Sandro Murillo, Sandra Gonzalez and Kayla Nasra each of whom presented information regarding the painting of a mural and clean-up of the Oak Park underpass. Alderman Reardon announced a 3rd Ward Clean-up on July 28th at 8:30 am.
4. Minutes for the following meetings were submitted: Committee of the Whole and the Regular Berwyn City Council of July 10, 2018. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to approve the minutes as submitted and place same on file for audit. The motion carried by a voice vote.
5. Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) Executive Director Dave Hulseberg submitted a communication regarding the Roosevelt and Depot Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts set to expire in January, 2020. The Mayor recognized Mr. Hulseberg who presented information regarding the two districts and explained how TIF Districts work. Mr. Hulseberg stated that his introductory presentation was the start of a process for Council’s future determination on whether or not to let the two districts expire. The process would include additional presentations from the BDC and public informational meetings. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to accept the communication as informational and authorize the BDC to provide information to other taxing bodies. The motion carried by a voice vote.
6. Mayor Lovero submitted a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Berwyn and MacNeal Hospital. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Garcia, to concur, approve as submitted and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
7. Mayor Lovero submitted an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Berwyn and the Berwyn Park District regarding 3400 S. Oak Park Avenue. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur, approve as submitted and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
8. Mayor Lovero submitted a communication regarding Illinois Department of Human Rights, Fairness and Equality Campaign. Thereafter, Reardon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to refer the matter to the Human Relations and Housing Committee. The motion carried by a voice vote.
9. Alderman Reardon submitted a communication requesting a Mural and General Clean-up of the CN Underpass on Oak Park Avenue. Thereafter, Reardon made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur, grant permission and approve the use of fire hydrant for general clean-up. The motion carried by a voice vote.
10. Alderman Santoy submitted a communication regarding Ad hoc Lead Poisoning Committee Report and Meeting Call. Thereafter, Santoy made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to accept as informational. The motion carried by a voice vote.
11. Alderman Avila submitted the minutes of Ad hoc Rat Abatement Committee meeting held on July 9th. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to accept as informational and request that the City Clerk email committee members requesting them to submit items for the committee’s agenda. The motion carried by a voice vote.
12. Police Chief Michael Cimaglia submitted a resolution regarding an updated agreement with NIPAS (Northern Illinois Police Alarm System). Thereafter, Fejt made a motion, seconded by Reardon, to concur and adopt the resolution as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote. 13. Police Division Commander Thomas O’Halloran submitted a communication regarding Requested Revenue Ticket Collections. The Mayor recognized Commander O’Halloran who reviewed same. Discussion ensued. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to accept as informational.
14. Police Division Commander Thomas O’Halloran submitted a communication requesting the Purchase of New Laptops/Tablets under the Joint Purchasing Program. The Mayor recognized Commander O’Halloran who advised that the total cost of the equipment would be $58,788.00 with a grant paying for $57,280.00 of the cost. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and authorize the purchase from CDS Office Technologies to purchase the equipment specified at a total cost of 58,788.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
15. Police Division Commander Thomas O’Halloran submitted a communication regarding Fire Smoke Damper Repairs. The Mayor recognized Commander O’Halloran who reviewed same. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur, accept the proposal from Johnson Controls-Simplex Grinnell, authorize the Police Department to enter into agreement and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $15,975.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
16. Police Division Commander Thomas O’Halloran submitted a communication regarding Building Automation System Service and Support Agreement. The Mayor recognized Commander O’Halloran who reviewed same. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur, accept the proposal from Syserco, authorize the Police Department to enter into agreement and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $9,693.00 with a 3.5% escalator between each year making the total contract value $51,978.00 over the five year term. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
17. The consent agenda with items K-1 through K-22 were submitted. The Mayor recognized Alderman Ruiz who asked for support specifically for Item K-5 and K-6.
1. Payroll: 7/11/2018 in the amount of $1,226,058.68
2. Payables: 7/24/2018 in the amount of $1,165,768.96
3. Handicap Parking Space Application #1208 – 1916 S. Highland – Approve
4. Saint Odilo Church: Parish Festival 8/26/2018
5. Combined Veterans of Berwyn: Welcome Home Barbecue 9/22/2018
6. Violet Flower Shop: Flowers for Hope 9/22/2018
7. Block Party: 1200 block of Wenonah 7/28/2018 RD 8/4/2018
8. Block Party: 2100 block of Cuyler 7/28/2018 RD 8/18/2018
9. Block Party: 1200 block of Kenilworth 8/4/2018 RD 8/11/2018
10. Block Party: 2300 block of Elmwood 8/11/2018 RD 8/18/2108
11. Block Party: 2200 block of Kenilworth 8/11/2018 RD 8/18/2108
12. Block Party: 1200 block of Grove 8/18/2018
13. Block Party: 1300 block of Highland 8/19/2018
14. Block Party: 1300 block of Wenonah 8/18/2018 RD 8/25/2108
15. Block Party: 2300 block of Wesley 8/18/2018 RD 8/25/2108
16. Block Party: 2600 block of Clinton 8/25/2018 RD 9/1/2018
17. Block Party: 1600 block of Cuyler 8/26/2018 RD 9/9/2018
18. Block Party: 6400 block of Fairfield 9/2/2018 RD 9/3/2018
19. Block Party: 2200 block of Grove 9/8/2018 RD 9/9/2018
20. Block Party: 1800 block of Maple 9/8/2018 RD 9/15/2018
21. Block Party: 1600 block of Wisconsin 9/22/208 RD 9/29/2018
22. Building & Local Improvement Permits issued in the month of June, 2018
Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and approve the Consent Agenda as presented by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by a voice vote.
18. Aldermanic Committees: Alderman Ramirez called a Business, Licensing and Taxation Committee meeting for July 31st at 6:00 pm at City Hall.
19. There being no further business to come before the Council, Garcia made the motion, seconded by Santoy, to adjourn at the hour of 8:37 pm. The motion carried by a voice vote.
https://www.berwyn-il.gov/sites/all/files/pdfs/MtgMinutes/2018/CouMtgMin-20180724.pdf
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