City of Berwyn City Council met Sept. 11.
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, Avila and Garcia. Avila made a motion, seconded by Reardon, to excuse Aldermen Santoy and Ruiz. Motion carried.
Note: Santoy present at 8:01 pm.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was given in remembrance of September 11, 2001 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. Oak Park property owner Brad Beck expressed concerns regarding noise and a recent shooting incident occurring on or near the 6900 block of Roosevelt in Berwyn. Mr. Beck submitted three emails from Oak Park residents in support. Discussion ensued. Alderman Lennon thanked the community for their support of the Half Way to St. Patty’s Day event at James Joyce Pub and reminded everyone of the Oktoberfest on September 14th and 15th. Alderman Reardon announced a 3rd Ward meeting at Proska Park on September 20th at 6:30 pm and invited everyone to Piper Playground Build on September 21st. Alderman Avila introduced Judge elect Beatriz Frausto Sandoval who presented a Mexican flag to Mayor Lovero and the City of Berwyn on behalf of Congressman elect Chuey Garcia. The presentation was made in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. Police Chief Cimaglia invited everyone to attend a city-wide meeting at Morton West High School at 7 pm on October 10th, regarding “School Safety.”
4. Minutes for the following meeting were submitted: Regular Berwyn City Council of August 28, 2018. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Santoy, 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 Frank Cimaglia to the Auxiliary Review Board for a two year term. Avila 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.
6. Mayor Lovero submitted a communication requesting the appointment of James Woywod to the Auxiliary Review Board for a two year term. Avila made a motion, seconded by Santoy, 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 requesting the reappointments of Frank Cimaglia, Kris Coniglio, Thomas Hayes, Denis O’Halloran and Thomas O’Halloran to the Emergency Telephone System Board; to serve either a two or a three year term. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and approve the reappointments as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.
8. Mayor Lovero submitted a proclamation regarding International Walk to School Day. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur, adopt the proclamation as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a voice vote.
9. Mayor Lovero submitted a proclamation regarding National Rail Safety Week. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur, adopt the proclamation as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a voice vote.
10. Clerk Margaret Paul submitted a resolution for consideration entitled: A Resolution to Allow the City of Berwyn to close Cermak Road for the Houby Day Parade. Thereafter, Fejt made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur, adopt the resolution as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a voice vote.
11. Berwyn Police and Fire Commission submitted a communication requesting the appointment of Brian O’Malley to the rank of Probationary Police Officer. Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote. Thereafter, Clerk Paul administered the Oath of Office.
12. Alderman Ramirez submitted a communication requesting Finance Director Rasheed Jones to send the Third Party Collections contract out for competitive bid (Clerk’s note: This communication pertains to Item J-4 submitted on August 28, 2018 agenda by Assistant Finance Director Ben Daish.). Discussion ensued. Thereafter, Ramirez made a motion, seconded by Reardon, to concur. The motion carried by a voice vote.
13. Alderman Santoy submitted a communication regarding Ad Hoc Lead Poisoning Committee’s Final Report and Recommendations Issuance. Thereafter, Santoy made a motion, seconded by Avila, to accept as informational. The motion carried by a voice vote.
14. Alderman Avila submitted a communication regarding Handicap Parking Application #1207 – 1529 S. Kenilworth. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to defer the matter for two weeks. The motion carried by a voice vote.
15. City Attorney Anthony Bertuca submitted a communication regarding the Settlement of Case No. 17 CV- 06485. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Garcia, to concur and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $10,000.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
16. Assistant City Administrator Ruth Volbre submitted a communication regarding a Bid Award for the 2018 Holiday Decorations. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur, and award the contract to Arte Verde Garden Center and Landscape, approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $36,535.00, with an additional 10% ($3,653.50) to the bid price as a contingency for any unforeseen circumstances. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
17. Battalion Chief Mario Manfredini submitted a communication regarding Fire Prevention Week Open House on October 13, 2018 and requested authorization to for street closure. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Garcia, to concur and approve as submitted. The motion carried by a voice vote.
18. The consent agenda with items K-1 through K-7 were submitted.
1. Payroll: 9/5/2018 in the amount of $1,239,653.22
2. Payables: 9/11/2018 in the amount of $1,736,805.73
3. North Berwyn Park District : Fall Festival 10/27/2018
4. Girl Scouts: Fall Product Program October, 2018 & Cookie Program January – May, 2019
5. Block Party: 1900 block of Home 9/29/2018
6. Block Party: 1900 block of Wenonah 9/29/2018 RD 10/6/2018
7. Building & Local Improvement Permits for the month of August, 2018
Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Garcia, to concur and approve the Consent Agenda as submitted by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by a voice vote.
19. Aldermanic Committees: Alderman Reardon called for a Human Relations Committee meeting for September 19th at 6:30 pm.
20. There being no further business to come before the Council, Avila made the motion, seconded by Garcia, to adjourn at the hour of 8:27 pm. The motion carried by a voice vote.
https://www.berwyn-il.gov/sites/all/files/pdfs/MtgMinutes/2018/CouMtgMin-20180911.pdf
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