Village of North Riverside Board of Trustees met Sept. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Mayor Hermanek called the meeting to order with a Pledge of Allegiance and a Roll Call. In
attendance were Trustee Bianco, Trustee Czajka, Trustee Demopoulos, Trustee Mengoni and
Trustee Sarro. Trustee Flores was absent.
Others in attendance were Finance Director Scarpiniti, Attorney Hayes, Police Chief Garcia,
Interim Fire Chief Boman and Recreation Director Mrozik.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Trustee Bianco moved seconded by Trustee Mengoni to approve the agenda for this meeting as
presented. Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Sarro
NAYS: None. Motion carried
ABSENT: Trustee Flores
BIDS
The following are the Tabulation of Bids for the MFT Street Resurfacing Project:
M & J Asphalt Paving Company 3124 S. 60th Court Cicero, Il. $182,568.15
Chicagoland Paving Contractors Inc. 225 Telser Road Lake Zurich, Il $192,900.00
A Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. 1900 Wright Boulevard Schaumburg, Il. $209,100.65
Brothers Asphalt Paving 315 S. Stewart Avenue Addison, Il. $234,178.00
The following are the Tabulation of Bids for the Cermak Road Water Main Replacement –Phase 2:
Riccio Construction Corp. P.O. Box 672 Palos Park, Il $625,360.00
Bolder Construction Inc. 316 Cary Point Drive Cary, Il. No bids submitted
A Lamp Concrete Contractors 1900 Wright Boulevard Schaumburg, Il No bid submitted
CASH RECEIPT REPORT
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to accept the Cash Receipt Report for the month of July, 2018 as presented in the amount of $1,873,969.01. Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Trustees Bianco. Czajka, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Sarro
NAYS: None. Motion carried
ABSENT: Trustee Flores
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Sarro moved, seconded by Trustee Demopoulos to approve the July 16, 2018 Village Board Meeting Minutes as presented. Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Sarro
NAYS: None. Motion carried
ABSENT: Trustee Flores
REPORT OF TRUSTEES
Trustee Bianco- ( Water, Sewers, Drainage & Zoning)
Trustee Bianco submitted the Brookfield North Riverside Water Commission Meeting Minutes from the July 11, 2018 meeting to the Clerk’s Office.
Trustee Bianco read the following memo from Village Engineer John Fitzgerald:
The Tabulation of Bids were received and opened for the Cermak Road Water Main Replacement –Phase 2 at 11:00 am on August 8, 2018. Although three contractors were given bid documents, only one contractor submitted a bid. The one (1) bid that was received was tabulated with one computation error being found.
The low bidder was Riccio Construction Corporation, submitting a bid in the amount of $625,360.00, which was $19,760.00 (3.26%) above the Engineer’s Estimate of $605,600.00.
Riccio Construction Corporation is qualified to perform this work. Therefore, we recommend that the contract be awarded to Riccio Construction Corporation, P.O. Box 672 Palos Park, Il 60462, in the amount of $625,360.00.
Trustee Bianco moved and Trustee Demopoulos seconded to Accept the low bid by Riccio Construction Corporation of Palos Park in the amount of $625,360.00 for the Cermak Road Water Replacement-Phase 2 for the Village of North Riverside. Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Sarro NAYS: None. Motion carried
ABSENT: Trustee Flores
Trustee Bianco thank all departments that helped in making another successful Village Block Party.
Trustee Czajka- (Judiciary, Ordinances, Recreation)
Trustee Czajka read the following report from the Recreation Department:
Thank you to all residents that came out to enjoy their neighbors, great music and delicious food at our 3rd Annual Biggest Block Party! We had wonderful weather and it was great to see all the familiar faces. We hope to see you again on Friday, September 14th at our Autumn Fest and Chili Cookoff.
Our summer day camp has come to a conclusion this past Friday. We had a wonderful 9 weeks together. We wish the kids the best in their upcoming school year.
Lastly, please join us for our final concert of the year this Thursday. We will host our last concert inside our gymnasium boasting the musical talents of the Czechoslovak American Musicians Club. The concert will begin at 7:30 pm.
Trustee Demopoulos( Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks & Garbage
Trustee Demopoulos read the following memo from Engineer John Fitzgerald:
The Tabulation of Bids for the 2018 MFT Street Resurfacing Project were opened and at 10:00 am on August 3, 2018. Four bids were received and tabulated with no errors being found.
The low bidder was M & J Asphalt Paving Company, In., submitting a bid in the amount of $182,568.15, which was $1,779.35 (0.97%) below the Engineer’s Estimate of $184,347.50.
M & J Asphalt Paving Company Inc. has been prequalified by IDOT for this type of work. We therefore recommend that the contract be awarded to M & J Asphalt Paving Inc., 3124 S 60th Court, Cicero, Il 60804, in the amount of $182,568.15, pending completion of the eight-calendar day bidder protest period.
Trustee Demopoulos moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to accept the low bid by M & J Asphalt Paving Company of Cicero, Il in the amount of $182,568.15 for the MFT Street Resurfacing Project for the Village of North Riverside pending completion of the eight calendar day bidder. Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Sarro NAYS: None. Motion carried
ABSENT: Trustee Flores
Trustee Demopoulos stated he feels there was a turn for the worse in the fire department and hopes the board can work together on the subject of the hiring of a Fire Chief.
Trustee Flores- ( Police, Fire & License)- Absent
Trustee Mengoni- ( Finance Health & Appropriations)
Trustee Mengoni gave the following report from the fire department in the absence of Trustee Flores:
Below is a list of items that Chief Boman has been working on in his first 30 days as the Chief.
Introduced to the Department Heads and have developed a good working relationship with all.
Working with Zak from public works to involve Lt. Zdenovec in developing a record keeping system for all fire trucks.
Assessed the position of Fire Inspector and as discussed previously, made the decision to keep Lt. Perez in the position based on the benefit to the Village with his knowledge and working relationships with the Building Inspector and Fire Marshal.
Met with some of the Division 11 Fire Chiefs and will meet the rest at the MABAS 11 meeting in September.
Turned all MABAS 11 Treasurer documents to include checking and credit card over to the Division 11 President, Chief Ebsen of the Oak Park Fire Department.
After a review of the WC3 dispatch procedures when multiple calls are in progress, I will be working to develop Recommend Lines to send the closest Ambulance or Suppression Unit based of Geographic Location when our rigs are already assigned to other emergency calls.
Started to review the Policy Manual for the department and found that it has not been updated since 1997. This project will take some time to accomplish but will be started in the near future.
Firefighter Allen has been credentialed with the Secretary of State’s Office to be the 3rd Party instructor for the fire department. This allows us to train and provide the practical exam for the Class B non-CDL driver’s license required to drive the fire apparatus.
Trustee Mengoni read the following minutes from the Finance, Health & Appropriations Committee Meeting held on July 16, 2018:
Others in attendance were Trustees Bianco, Czajka and Demopoulos, Administrator Belmonte, Finance Director Scarpiniti and Chief of Police Debbie Garcia.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm and the following is a summary of the meeting:
Item #1: Discussion on Coin Operated Amusement Devices: Administrator Belmonte informed the committee that though Section 5.14 of the Village’s Municipal Code covers Coin Operated Amusement Devices they are currently prohibited within the Village. He mentioned with Round 1 set to open before the holidays the board needs to consider a cost for amusement devices. Staff has research the cost in Bloomingdale and Aurora for these devices since they both have Round 1 establishments. Aurora charges $50 per arcade game and Bloomingdale charges $150 per machine but gives
Round 1 a discount, they charge them $150 for the first 10-devices and $75 for all devices over 10. Round 1 has 311 devices in Bloomingdale. Round 1’s Aurora’s business license is approximately $23,500 and Bloomingdale’s about $25,500. Staff’s recommendation is to charge $125 per device to establishments with 10 or less and $75 per device to establishments with over 10-devices. There was a brief discussion on this matter than Trustee Sarro motioned and Trustee Flores seconded to charge $125 per amusement devices to establishments with 10 or less devices and $75 per devices for establishments with more than 10-devices. Motioned passed unanimously by the committee, Trustee Mengoni polled the other trustees and the Mayor and all agreed. At this time I would like to make the following motion;
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Sarro seconded to charge $125 per amusement device to establishments who have 10 or less devices and $75 per amusement device to establishments over 10-devices and for Attorney to prepare the proper ordinance for passage. Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Sarro NAYS: None. Motion carried
ABSENT: Trustee Flores
Item #2: Discussion of te Renewal Agreement with Safe Speed: Administrator Belmonte informed the committee that the Village’s agreement with Safe Speed was up for renewal. The renewal term is for 4-years with 2-2 year renewals withal fees remaining the same. Chief Garcia said there were no problems with Safe Speed and they work very well with the Police Department. After a brief discussion Trustee Sarro motioned and Trustee Flores seconded to for the Village to renew their contract with Safe Speed for the Village’s Photo Red Light Enforcement System. Motion passed unanimously by the committee, Trustee Mengoni polled the other trustees, Bianco and Czajka and Mayor Hermanek and they all agreed. At this time I would like to make the following motion:
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to Renew the Village’s agreement with Safe Speed to continue the operation in the Village of North Riverside. Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Sarro NAYS: None. Motion carried
ABSENT: Trustee Flores
Item #3: Discussion on Vehicle Stickers: Finance Director Scarpiniti asked the committee to reconsider the increase of vehicle stickers to a straight $50 per sticker rather than the $40 for the first two and $80 for each vehicle after two that was discussed during the budget hearings. She said it would be and administration nightmare and she informed them she took one street 10th Avenue which had 21 households with more than two vehicles and these residents would actually be paying more than if it was just a straight $50. The committee agreed to a straight $50 per vehicle sticker and this would be reflected in the 2018-2019 Appropriation.
There being no further business the meeting was adjured 6:40 p.m.
Trustee Sarro- (Public Buildings, Grounds, lights, Transportation, Plan Commission)-No report
MAYORAL REPORT
Mayor Hermanek read the following Community Development Department Updates:
Presales- The department preformed 11 single-family and one multi-family presale inspection totaling $4,917.50 in revenue.
Permit Totals- The department issued 43 residential and commercial permits totaling $11,700.65 in revenue.
BMO Harris (9101 W. Cermak Road)- Applied for a construction permit to add an ATM machine on the exterior of the primary bank structure and perform interior ADA upgrades. Cost of construction: $100,000.
The department has received three separate permit applications for the demolition of old and construction of new garages.
Luck Café at 9147 W Cermak Road opened for business.
Mayor Hermanek read a letter from Cook County Commissioner Jeff Tobolski saying the county was able to obtain $200,00.00 for the Village of North Riverside through the CDBG Program. The CDBG funding supports a variety of community development activities such as capital development, infrastructure, and public facilities. This grant will help serve the Village for the water main improvements, which ensures a safer environment for our community.
Mayor Hermanek stated how fortunate we are as a village to have Jeff Tobolski as our Cook County Commissioner. His continued service to us is very much appreciated and cannot thank him enough.
CORRESPONDENCE
Block party request from Mater Christi Parish on August 26th
Block party request for the 2200 block of 15th Avenue on September 2nd.
Block party request for the 2400 block of 8th Avenue on September 8th.
Block party request for the 2300 block of 9th Avenue on August 18th.
Block party request for the 2300 block of 18th Avenue on September 8th.
Thank you card from the family of Lillian Kolba.
Letter from Rush University Medical Center Stroke Mobile Unit. They are now expanding their services to a 24/7 operation beginning September 10, 2018.
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Czajka seconded to the above block party requests. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Mengoni moved, seconded by Trustee Bianco to approve the list of bills submitted for this meeting totaling $680,042.19 and to have them paid out of proper funds when such funds become available. Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Sarro NAYS: None. Motion carried
ABSENT: Trustee Flores
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to Approve an Ordinance Allowing the Operation of Licensed Coin-Operated Amusement Devices in the Village of North Riverside (18- O-11) and to waive the reading. Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Sarro NAYS: None. Motion carried
ABSENT: Trustee Flores
Trustee Sarro moved and Trustee Bianco seconded to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 8 “Health and Safety” Section 8.36.230 “Inspections of Premises” of the Village of North Riverside (18-O-12) and to waive the reading Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Sarro NAYS: None. Motion carried
ABSENT: Trustee Flores
Trustee Bianco moved and Trustee Demopoulos seconded to approve an Ordinance Amending Title 13 “Utilities” Chapter 13.12 “Water Meters and Rates” of the Village of North Riverside (18- O-13) and to waive the reading. Roll Call Vote:
AYES: Trustees Bianco, Czajka, Demopoulos, Mengoni, Sarro NAYS: None. Motion carried
ABSENT: Trustee Flores
UNFNISHED BUSINESS- None
NEW BUSINESS- None
AUDIENCE
Nancy Heffernan (DesPlaines Ave) a twenty year resident is concerned about the recent water increase and encouraged the board to reopen the search for a Fire Chief. She is concerned about the lawsuit involving Oak Lawn and Interim Chief Boman. Mayor Hermanek responded by saying the chief is in fact an interim and a are still being conducted. He also stated that he would be happy to speak to anyone regarding this matter.
Marybelle Mandel (6th Ave) stated residents approached her on the same matter with Mr. Boman. She asked if any female board member were concerned with the hiring of Mr. Boman and if our sexual harassment policy has changed. Mrs. Mandel also asked why we do not hire from within.
Lisa Janunas (Groveland Avenue) Speaking on behalf of Indivisible West Suburban Action League, she requested we continue the search for a new chief and gave statistics and symptoms of women suffering from sexual harassment.
Tierney Duffy (10th Avenue) She also expressed her concerns about interim chief Boman and would like to know how the search for a new chief was conducted and did the board know about the history.
PJ Folz (Burr Oak) a long time resident reminded everyone that the hiring of a department head is a board decision and not a decision for the residents. She encouraged residents to check the facts about what an interim means and not to judge him or others before you have the facts. She hopes that politics in town do not come into play.
Judy Scheck (Oak Brook) stated Mr. Boman was falsely accused and found not guilty of any sexual harassment charges according to legal documents that she has read stated there are always two sides to every story.
Rich Scheck (former Mayor) reiterated what Judy Scheck said about there are two sides to a story and many men are falsely accused. This is not about the village being against women but that is about an innocent man. He claimed the firefighters brought this issue up along with their friends.
Joanne Wensbauer asked if there was a possibility of putting a light on 17th Avenue by bike trail. It is a dangerous spot for both bikers and drivers and fears someone will get injured. Mayor Hermanek will check with Cook County due to the fact that is their property. Mrs. Wensbauer also questioned the increase of vehicle stickers for seniors, which is still $10.
Dave Reicht (NRFD) did not like the accusations against the firefighters and cares about the village.
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Mengoni moved and Trustee Bianco seconded for adjournment of this meeting at 7:55 pm. Motion carried unanimously.
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