Village Of Hillside President And Board Of Trustees met July 16.
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; David Peters, Hanson Engineering; Herman L. Walter Jr., new Trustee; William O'Connor, resident; Roger Romanelli, resident; Ellis Funchess, resident
TOWN HALL MEETING:
Mayor Tamburino opened the Town Hall section of the meeting.
Roger Romanelli, 4406 Madison, said there is a garbage can and a street sign at the Prairie Path and Forest Avenue that have graffiti. He asked if this can be painted over or the items replaced.
Mr. Romanelli stated he is showing a movie for friends on his garage door on August 18 and asked if the street light could be turned off for a few hours.
He also reported that the dumpsters from the apartment on Warren and Forest Avenues are overflowing. Garbage is left in bags outside of the dumpsters. He asked for direction on who to report this situation to after hours.
Mr. Romanelli said that he heard there was a mugging at Warren east of Forest Avenue last summer. He doesn't know exactly when, but hasn't seen any information on this incident.
He asked if the Village would consider a Crime Blotter on the village website.
Mr. Romanelli said the latest issue of the Village newspaper has an article on what streets in the Village will be repaired this summer. He asked how much money the Village has, how much money the Village takes in on an annual basis, how much money is spent on an annual basis and how citizens can participate in what streets need to be fixed.
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 Farries. All voting aye, motion carried.
Mayor Tamburino replied to Mr. Romanelli's questions. He said he didn't have any idea what it would take to turn off a street light for a few hours and he can't promise that this can be done. The street light belongs to Edison.
As far as the mugging, Mayor Tamburino said he was not aware of this incident. All Police Departments have a crime blotter. Cases can't be made public until either resolved or gone to court. Mayor Tamburino said if there is a problem we would know about it. He also said there is Neighborhood Watch Program for residents to join.
Mayor Tamburino responded to the garbage issue. He informed Mr. Romanelli that many citations have been issued in the last year to the building owner. Mayor Tamburino wants to make sure the size of the waste containers are adequate for the size of the apartment building. This item will be on the agenda for the August Board of a Whole Meeting. A discussion will be held on possibly adopting an Ordinance specifically for this issue. Mayor Tamburino will check with other villages to see how they are handling this problem. Mayor Tamburino said for right now to call the Police Desk and an officer will come out and check situation. If needed, he will contact emergency number for pick up
Mayor Tamburino reported the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has contacted all stakeholders, state, county and the Village of Hillside regarding our request, which all are now reviewing
Public Works Director Pisano explained the IDOT process that is used to determine what streets are going to be replaced or repaired on an annual basis.
Mr. Romanelli requested that the process and funding allocations for the street repair process be put on the village website.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mayor Tamburino entertained a motion that there being no additions or corrections to the minutes for Regular Meeting of June 25, 2018, the minutes be accepted and approved.
So moved by Trustee Kramer, seconded by Trustee Watson. All voting aye, motion carried.
VILLAGE CLERK:
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 May, 2018, in the amount of $375, 122.01. Amount received for May, 2017, in the amount of $362, 258.72.
Illinois Department of Transportation: Motor Fuel Tax allotment for the month of June, 2018, in the amount of $15,754.95.
Approval of gross payroll for periods June 23 through July 6, 2018, in the amount of $323,973.02.
Payment of bills for the month of July, 2018, in the amount of $606,884.90.
Com Ed: Utility tax for the month of April, 2018, in the amount of $31, 524.05
Nicor Gas: Utility Tax for the month of May, 2018, in the amount of $6,801.34.
Code Enforcement Officer's Reports (June, 2018).
Police Department Report (June, 2018). Fire Department Report (June, 2018).
E.M.A. Report (June, 2018).
Public Works Department Report (June, 2018).
Building Inspector's Report (June, 2018).
Social Services Report (June, 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: Trustees Andersen Motion declared carried
DEPARTMENT HEAD OPERATING REPORTS:
Treasurer/Director of Economic Development: (John Flood)
No report
Police Chief: (Joseph Lukaszek)
Chief Lukaszek reported 4th of July this year was one of the quietest. Mayor Tamburino reported that the legislators are actively trying to change the law to allow the sale of fireworks. Illinois is currently one of only six states that does not allow the sale of fireworks.
Fire Chief: (Jeffrey Pilz)
No report
Public Works and Building Services Director: (Joseph Pisano)
No report
VILLAGE ENGINEER'S REPORT:
Engineer Peters reported preconstruction meeting for the street reconstruction project will take place this week. He also reported the Litt Drive project will be advertised this week.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
No report
COMMITTEE REPORTS :
Finance and Administration Committee:
(Trustee Kramer)
Trustee Kramer gave second reading of Appropriation Ordinance 18-09.
Public Services Committee:
(Trustee Andersen)
Motion made by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Watson, to approve release of the retainage for the 2017 Paving Project to Brothers Asphalt Paving Inc., 315 S. Stewart Avenue, Addison, IL 60101, in the amount of $35,514.78. Payment is contingent on them providing the necessary waiver of liens.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
MEN
Ayes:
Delgado, Kramer, Farries, Watson Nays:
None Absent: Trustees Andersen Motion declared carried
Motion made by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Farries, to
approve payment to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC, 11351 W. 183RD St., Orland Park, IL 60457, in the amount of $122,488.20, for the Buckthorn Sewer Lining Project.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Trustees Lomeli, Delgado, Kramer,
Farries, Watson Nays:
None Absent: Trustees Andersen Motion declared carried
Motion made by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Kramer, to award the Litt Drive Entrance Project to the lowest qualified bidder.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Trustees Lomeli, Delgado, Kramer,
Farries, Watson Nays:
None Absent: Trustees Andersen Motion declared carried
Motion made by Trustee Delgado, seconded by Trustee Farries, to approve proposal from Continental Electric Construction Company, 815 Commerce Drive, Suite 100, Oak Brook, IL 60523, in the amount of $17,587.00, to install a 400 AMP outdoor service panel in the Hillside Commons. This is replacing the 200 AMP panel near the small ballfield.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Trustees Lomeli, Delgado, Kramer,
Farries, Watson Nays:
None Absent: Trustees Andersen Motion declared carried
Public Safety and Education Committee: (Trustee Watson)
Trustee Watson reported letter received from Police Chief Mario De Pasquale of McCook, thanking Hillside Police Department and Officer Ryan Hartline for his assistance in the search for a gunman in a domestic related incident, who was then apprehended on Sunday, June 3, 2018. He stated that regardless of the assignment, each officer played a critical role in the operation.
Trustee Watson also reported Community Awareness Meeting is Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room.
Zoning Committee: (Trustee Lomeli)
Trustee Lomeli reminded the Zoning Board to conduct a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in the Board Room of the Hillside Municipal Complex, 425 Hillside Avenue, Hillside, IL, to consider a petition submitted by Keon Medlock, 110 Oak Ridge, Hillside, Illinois, 60162, on the consideration for a Variation in R-2 Zoning District, to reduce the required side yard setback on the south side of the property, at 110 Oak Ridge, Hillside, IL, 60162.
Technology Committee: (Trustee Delgado)
No report
Community Services Committee: (Trustee Farries)
Trustee Farries reported on the Human Relations Commission Meet and Greet event held at the Community Center on Saturday, July 14th, 2018.
Trustee Farries also reported the Hillside Youth Commission is hosting "Walk on the Wild Side" live animal exhibit on Friday,
July 20th, starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall. This free event is sure to please young and old with animals for all to hold and pet.
Trustee Farries further reported the Hillside Youth Commission is also hosting "Magic by Randy" on Friday, August 24th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Village Hall, Voted Chicago's #1 Family Magician, he's sure to delight parents and children.
Trustee Farries also reported Tuesday Summer Nights in the Commons begins July 24th with American English, and July 31st with 7th Heaven. August 7th will feature 16 Candles; August 14th, New Colony Six; August 21st, Chicago 6; and August 28th, The Buckinghams. Food and beer will be available for purchase, with cruise nights and market place.
OLD BUSINESS :
None
NEW BUSINESS :
Finance and Administration Committee:
(Trustee Kramer)
Motion made by Trustee Kramer, seconded by Trustee Farries, to approve Appropriation Ordinance 18-09, and authorizing Mayor and Clerk to sign and execute same.
Roll call vote resulted as follows:
Ayes:
Trustees Lomeli, Delgado, Kramer,
Farries, Watson Nays:
None Absent:
Trustees Andersen Motion declared carried
VILLAGE PRESIDENT :
Mayor Tamburino entertained a motion to appoint Herman Walter as Trustee, to fill the vacancy of Lytton (Andy) Andersen, completing his term, which expires April 30, 2019.
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: Trustees Andersen Motion declared carried
Clerk Gould administered the Oath of Office to new Trustee Herman L. Walter, Jr.
Mayor Tamburino invited Trustee Walter to take his seat with the Board of Trustees.
Mayor Tamburino invited all for coffee and cake.
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