City of Berwyn City Council met Aug. 14.
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 families of Kevin A. Keag, Rosemary Elizabeth Swingle 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. Alderman Ramirez recognized residents Jocelyn and Edwin Munoz who alerted police of a possible home invasion. Mayor Lovero and Alderman Ramirez then presented the two young adults with a Certificate of Appreciation. Alderman Lennon thanked everyone for their assistance with the Halsted Market Day and the old Library lot. Alderman Reardon thanked the Mayor and everyone involved for their assistance with the mural at the Oak Park underpass. Alderman Avila reminded everyone of the North Berwyn Park District 5K Run and Nuestras Raices. Alderman Avila noted 400 have already signed up for the 5K run and the NBPD still needs volunteers.
4. Minutes for the following meetings were submitted: Committee of the Whole and the Regular Berwyn City Council of July 24, 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. Mayor Lovero submitted a communication requesting the appointment of Randy Kantner to the Ethics Commission. Lennon made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and approve the appointment as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, Clerk Paul administered the Oath of Office.
6. Mayor Lovero submitted a communication requesting the appointment of Rosemary A. Caruk to the Library Board. Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and approve the appointment as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, Clerk Paul administered the Oath of Office.
7. Mayor Lovero submitted a communication regarding an Ordinance Regulating the Licensing of Raffles and an attached ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Adding Chapter 807 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Berwyn to Establish a System for the Licensing of Certain Non-Profit Organization Raffles in the City of Berwyn. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and adopt the ordinance as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
8. City Clerk Margaret Paul submitted a communication requesting reconsideration of previously denied Handicap Parking Application for Mr. Jose Marquez at 1907 S. Elmwood. Thereafter, Ruiz made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to amend the agenda to reflect correct address and deny the request. The motion carried by a voice vote.
9. City Clerk Margaret Paul submitted a communication regarding Updating and Codification of Ordinances and an attached ordinance entitled: Approving the Editing and Inclusion of Certain Ordinances as Parts of the Various Component Codes of the Codified Ordinances; and Repealing Ordinances and Resolutions in Conflict Therewith. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and adopt the ordinance as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
10. Alderman Lennon submitted a communication requesting permission on behalf of the James Joyce Irish Pub to host the 3rd Annual Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day event on September 8, 2018. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur and grant permission. The motion carried by a voice vote.
11. Assistant City Administrator Ruth Volbre submitted a communication requesting permission to Seek Proposals for the 2018 Holiday Decorations. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and grant permission. The motion carried by a voice vote.
12. The Legal Department submitted a communication regarding a Code Amendment - Sweepstakes Kiosk and an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Adopting Chapter 879B, Section 879B.01.05 of the Codified Ordinances of Berwyn Regarding Sweepstakes Machines for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois. Thereafter, Fejt made a motion, seconded by Reardon, to concur, adopt the ordinance as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
13. The Legal Department submitted a resolution for consideration entitled: A Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Settlement of Dispute Between the City of Berwyn and Meijer Stores Limited Partnership and the Execution of a Certain Letter Settlement Agreement Between the City of Berwyn and Meijer Stores Limited Partnership for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur, adopt the resolution as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
14. The Legal Department submitted a resolution approving a settlement with Bounce Sports Multiplex Corporation and City of Berwyn entitled: A Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Settlement of Dispute Between the City of Berwyn and Bounce Sports Multiplex Corporation and the Execution of a Certain Letter Settlement Agreement Between the City of Berwyn and Bounce Sports Multiplex Corporation for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois along with an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance Approving the Lease of Certain Real Property to Bounce Sports Multiplex Corporation for the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois. Lennon made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur, adopt the resolution as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by the following call of the roll: Yeas: Lennon, Fejt, Santoy, Ruiz, Avila and Garcia. Nays: Ramirez and Reardon. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to concur, adopt the ordinance as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
15. City Attorney Anthony Bertuca submitted a communication regarding the settlement of Case No. 17 L 011421. Thereafter, Fejt made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $195,000.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
16. City Attorney Anthony Bertuca submitted a communication regarding the settlement of Case No. 2016L3334. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $330,000.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
17. Public Works Director Robert Schiller submitted a communication with a resolution entitled: Resolution for Maintenance Under the Illinois Highway Code. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur, adopt the resolution as presented, and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
18. City Administrator Brian Pabst submitted a communication regarding a Bid Award for the Berwyn Recreation Center’s Fire Alarm System. Thereafter, Fejt made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur, and award the contract to FSS Technologies LLC, approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $48,730.00, annual monitoring fee of $540.00 and an annual inspection and testing fee of $300.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
19. Finance Director Rasheed Jones submitted a communication regarding the 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Thereafter, Santoy made a motion, seconded by Reardon, to accept as informational. The motion carried by a voice vote.
20. The consent agenda with items K-1 through K-22 were submitted.
1. Payroll: 7/25/2018 in the amount of $1,163,856.25 and 8/8/2018 in the amount of $1,181,133.91
2. Payables: 8/14/2018 in the amount of $2,136,695.05
3. Handicap Parking Application #1207 – 1529 S. Kenilworth – Deny
4. Handicap Parking Application #1211 – 2518 S. East – Deny
5. Handicap Parking Application #1215 – 3832 S. Highland – Deny
6. North Berwyn Park District: Nuestra Raices Back to School Fiesta 8/18/2018
7. MacNeal: Unity Celebration 9/7/2018
8. St. Michael: Rummage Sale 9/22, 9/23, 9/29 & 9/30 of 2018
9. JenCare: Master Grill Festival 10/6/2018
10. Block Party: 6900 block of 30th Place 8/18/2018 RD 8/25/2018
11. Block Party: 2300 block of Harvey 8/18/2018 RD 8/25/2018
12. Block Party: 6500 block of Fairfield 8/18/2018 RD 8/25/2018
13. Block Party: 1400 block of Clinton 8/25/2018 RD 9/1/2018
14. Block Party: 1800 block of Clinton 8/25/2018 RD 9/1/2018
15. Block Party: 1600 block of Home 8/25/2018 RD 9/1/2108
16. Block Party: 1900 block of Harvey 8/25/2018 RD 9/8/2108
17. Block Party: 2900 block of Kenilworth 8/25/2018 RD 9/8/2018
18. Block Party: 1800 block of Cuyler 9/1/2018 RD 9/8/2018
19. Block Party: 1300 block of Wesley 9/22/2018 RD 9/23/2018
20. Block Party: 1400 block of Kenilworth 9/22/2018 RD 9/28/2018
21. Collection & Licensing Department for the months of June & July, 2018
22. Building & Local Improvement Permits issued in the month of July, 2018
Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to concur and approve the Consent Agenda as presented by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by a voice vote.
21. Aldermanic Committees:
Alderman Lennon called for an Outreach Committee meeting; date to be determined. Alderman Reardon called for a Human Relations Committee meeting; date to be determined.
22. There being no further business to come before the Council, Avila made the motion, seconded by Fejt, to adjourn at the hour of 8:33 pm. The motion carried by a voice vote.
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