Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER:
President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:13 P.M.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL:
Upon a call of the roll by the Village Clerk, the following Elected Officials were: Present: President Nick Caiafa, Trustees: Moses Diaz, Russ Klug, Joan Golembiewski, Robert Lima, Catherine Gorzynski, and Village Clerk Rosa Jos
Absent:
Trustee Tom Deegan
President Caiafa declared a quorum present. Also present: Joe Montana, Corporate Counsel, Brad Townsend, Village Manager, Brian Bursiek, Paul Flood, Chief Peter Chiodo, Tom Fragakis, and Mario Jos
IV. SWEARING IN/PRESENTATION:
None.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Trustee Diaz moved, seconded by Trustee Gorzynski that the MINUTES of the Regular Board Meeting of September 6, 2018 be approved.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
VI. PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD:
A resident expressed her concerns regarding parking on Soreng Ave. Mayor Caiafa asked the resident to stay after the Board Meeting to discuss the matter in detail.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:
The President and the Board of Trustees unanimously consented to take a single Roll Call Vote on several items grouped together for voting purposes under the designation "Omnibus Vote".
Village Clerk Jos read aloud the items on the Consent Agenda. Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as read.
1. Reports From:
i) Fire and Ambulance OMNIBUS VOTE
ii) Public Works OMNIBUS VOTE
iii) Groot Solid Works and Recycling OMNIBUS VOTE
iv) Community Development OMNIBUS VOTE
2. Letters From:
i) The Knights of Columbus - Community Center Request, Pancake Breakfast OMNIBUS VOTE
ii) The Park District of Franklin Park - Thank you for participating in Touch-A Truck event OMNIBUS VOTE
iii) The Porro Family - Thank you to the Fire Department OMNIBUS VOTE
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
VIII. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
1. Village Manager Brad Townsend reported on the following:
a. Village financial matters.
b. Village business matters.
c. Recent Village events.
d. Joint meeting that took place between the Village, IDOT, and the maintenance supervisor of CP Rail.
e. Schiller Park Water Main Project; contractors working on the project are progressing on schedule.
f. The Fly Quiet program regarding noise mitigation programs; preferred runways for the rotation program and flight pathways.
2. The following discussions took place with the Village Engineer:
a. Paul Flood emphasized how important it is for the Village to get into a regular sewer televising and cleaning program to maintain Village infrastructure.
There were 3 bids; the lowest bidder is Sheridan Plumbing and Sewer Inc.
b. IDOT, Canadian Pacific, and Schiller Park have joined efforts to improve the present issues with the Lawrence Ave. viaduct and shared jurisdiction responsibilities. Eventually the Village would like to have similar conversations with Canadian National regarding the Irving Park Rd. viaduct.
c. The Village has started the painting and lighting project on the north side of the Lawrence Ave. viaduct.
3. Department Heads' Reports:
a. Chief Chiodo informed the public of the following:
i. Fire Prevention Week - October 7 - 13
ii. Fire Department Open House - October 13, 11 A.M. - 2 P.M.
iii. The Fire Department will be advertising for Part-Time Paramedic b. Public Works Director Mario Jos reported on the status of the Water Main project. Village Elected Officials' Comments:
a. Trustee Diaz spoke about the meeting attended between the Village, IDOT, and CP Rails to try to alleviate the Lawrence Ave. viaduct flooding.
b. Trustee Klug spoke about Schiller Park events.
c. Mayor Caiafa announced Trustee Deegan's absence and stated that he was at a conference on Village business.
d. Trustee Lima thanked residents for coming out to the Tollway meeting, and the Recreation Department for maintaining the Community Center.
e. Trustees Gorzynski and Klug attended a meeting regarding the ONCC sound proofing initiative. In the future, Schiller Park may qualify for additional sound proofing. Clerk Jos spoke about her attendance at the meeting between the Village, IDOT, and CP Rails.
f. The group went on location to see the day-to-day operation and talk about shared jurisdictional responsibilities to alleviate the issues with the Lawrence Ave. viaduct.
g. Public Works Director, Mario Jos, stated that the speed bumps on Scott St. will be removed early November.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:
A. PUBLIC WORKS (Streets, Water, Storm Water, Engineering, Fleet/Building
Maintenance Chr. Diaz, Klug Golembiewski
1. Motion to approve payment #1 to Cerniglia & Company per Village Engineers' recommendation for construction of water main and related work in the amount of $158,328.00 with $17,592.00 held in reserve pending completion.
Trustee Diaz moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to approve payment #1 to Cerniglia & Company per Village Engineers' recommendation for construction of water main and related work in the amount of $158,328.00 with $17,592.00 held in reserve pending completion.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
2. Motion to approve a scope of services with JFC Landscaping & Brick Paving Inc. in the amount of $10,000.00 to replace and repair selected streetscape sidewalk surfaces this Autumn.
Trustee Diaz moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to approve a scope of services with JFC Landscaping & Brick Paving Inc. in the amount of $10,000.00 to replace and repair selected streetscape sidewalk surfaces this Autumn.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
B. RECREATION (Parks, Special Events, Senior Services, Library, and Historical Commission) Chr. Klug, Lima, Golembiewski
1. Motion to approve maintenance work on Village Hall per a quote for services with Belden Tuckpointing Inc. to tuck point on the East side of Village Hall in the amount of $19,950.00. Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Lima to approve maintenance work on Village Hall per a quote for services with Belden Tuckpointing Inc. to tuck point on the East side of Village Hall in the amount of $19,950.00.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
2. Motion to approve maintenance work on Village Hall per a quote for services with Belden Tuckpointing Inc. to tuck point on the North side of the Police Station in the amount of $4,800.00. Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Gorzynski to approve maintenance work on Village Hall per a quote for services with Belden Tuckpointing Inc. to tuck point on the North side of the Police Station in the amount of $4,800.00
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
3. Motion to approve maintenance work on North wall and East wall per a quote
for services with Construction Management Services Corp. for downspout improvements in the amount of $2,700.00.
Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Lima to approve maintenance work on North wall and East wall per a quote for services with Construction Management Services Corp. for down spout improvements in the amount of $2,700.00.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
(Planning, Zoning, Health, Building, Environment, and Transportation) Chr. Golembiewski, Gorzynski, Lima
2. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 155 of Title XV of the New Millennium Code
of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, regarding Group and Family Housing in Residential Districts. (ZPA 18-T-11). Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Ordinance No. 18-4094 being "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 155 of Title XV of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, regarding Group and Family Housing in Residential Districts. (ZPA 18-T-11). Counsel gave details regarding the Ordinance.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
3. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park Amending Chapter 34 of Title III of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park to Establish Design Review Standards and Procedures.
Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Lima to adopt Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park Amending Chapter 34 of Title III of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park to Establish Design Review Standards and Procedures. Mayor Caiafa explained that going forward, any new businesses or major development will be required to submit a landscape plan for Board approval; the Board is trying to maintain Village property and to achieve a more professional and clean look in Schiller Park.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
D. PUBLIC SAFETY (Police, Fire, Emergency Management, 911, and EMS) Chr. Deegan, Diaz, Gorzynski
1. No report.
E. ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE (Human Resources, Insurance, Bills, Legal) Chr. Lima, Diaz, Deegan
1. Motion to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $405,147.02, including non-recurring payments to the following vendors:
a. Franklin Park Plumbing - Water Main Break Repair and Hydrant Replacement
b. Mid American Water Inc. - Materials to Main
c. TAPCO Traffic & Parking Control Inc. - Claim Settlement Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $405,147.02. Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Gorzynski to remove payment in the amount of $3,229.24 to Clean Sweep Lake Shore, and approve the amended List of Bills in the amount of 401,917.78.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
2. Motion to Approve a Full and Final Release and Accept Payment of $3,879.57 from Gallagher Bassett Services for Cost to Repair Damaged Village Property and Authorize the Required Officers of the Village to Undertake Such Further Action to Effectuate Same.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to Approve a Full and Final Release and Accept Payment of $3,879.57 from Gallagher Bassett Services for Cost to Repair Damaged Village Property and Authorize the Required Officers of the Village to Undertake Such Further Action to Effectuate Same.
This payment is for a streetscape light that was damaged during the IDOT Irving Park Road Project.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski A
bsent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
F. LICENSE (Business, Liquor, Ordinances, Utilities, and General Permits Chr. Gorzynski, Klug, Deegan
1. No report.
X. REPORT OF THE MAYOR FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION: A. Proclamations:
1. Declaring September 21 and 22, 2018 Help Citizens With Intellectual Disabilities Days. Trustee Gorzynski moved, Seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to support the Proclamation Declaring September 21 and 22, 2018 Help Citizens With Intellectual Disabilities Days.
Clerk Jos read the Proclamation aloud.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
B. Appointments:
President Caiafa then appointed the following: Auxiliary Police Officer - Garbriela Hajdo (Expires May 30, 2019)
It was moved by Trustee Gorzynski, seconded by Trustee Lima that the Board of Trustees consent to this appointment:
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
Auxiliary Police Officer - Patrick Gajewniak (Expires May 30, 2019)
It was moved by Trustee Diaz, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski that the Board of Trustees consent to this appointment:
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
C. Other Matters:
None
XI. OTHER BUSINESS: None
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
There was no Executive Session.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to conduct, it was moved by Trustee Gorzynski, seconded by Trustee Lima that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: Trustee Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
President Caiafa declared the motion carried and this Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:01 P.M.
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