Berwyn City Council met Oct. 9.
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 family of Jessie Chaves 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. Berwyn Development Corporation President Andy Sotiropolous thanked the City of Berwyn for the service contract of 35 years, and then submitted NAIOP Magazine listing Berwyn as having one of most successful TIFs in Illinois. Mr. Sotiropolous also extended an invitation for all to attend upcoming TIF meetings and added that information regarding same will be posted on Why Berwyn and BDC websites including Facebook. Police Chief Michael Cimaglia reminded everyone of a city-wide meeting at Morton West High School at 7 pm on October 10th regarding “School Safety.” Alderman Avila invited everyone to attend the 1st Annual Fire Prevention event at the North Fire House on October 13th. Alderman Reardon asked Chief Cimaglia for an update on the police assessment study. Chief Cimaglia responded that the report will be available by the end of November, 2018. Treasurer Gutierrez spoke of the recent IPPFA conference and encouraged anyone to contact her if they had any questions. Alderman Reardon announced a 3rd Ward meeting on October 18th at Proska Park at 6:30 pm.
4. Minutes for the following meetings were submitted: Regular Berwyn City Council and Committee of the Whole held on September 25, 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. Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to suspend the rules and bring forward agenda items F-1, F-2 and J-1. The motion carried. F-1 is a communication from Mayor Lovero requesting the appointment of Thomas J. O’Halloran to the position of Deputy Police Chief. Lennon made a motion, seconded by Reardon, 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 Loretta J. Shumate to the Historic Preservation Commission to serve a three year term. Avila 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.
7. Police Chief Michael Cimaglia submitted a communication regarding a Life Saving Recognition Award for Officer Casey Stefano who saved a life with his quick actions on September 10, 2018. Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and congratulated Officer Stefano. The motion carried by a vote. Thereafter, Chief Cimaglia presented Officer Stefano with the Life Saving Recognition Award.
8. Berwyn Development Corporation Executive Director Dave Hulseberg submitted a communication regarding proposed services with attached agreement and resolution entitled: A Resolution Approving an Agreement with Berwyn Development Corporation to Provide Funding for Economic Development Activities and Services in the amount of $692,500. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Fejt, to concur, approve the contract as submitted, adopt the resolution and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
9. Berwyn Development Corporation Executive Director Dave Hulseberg submitted a communication regarding Commercial Loan and Microloan Program Manual with attached Memorandum of Understand and resolution entitled: A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Berwyn Development Corporation Regarding the Commercial Loam Program. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Reardon, to concur, approve the Memorandum of Understanding as submitted, adopt the resolution and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
10. Mayor Lovero submitted a proclamation in support of the Fairness and Equality Campaign in celebration of the Illinois Bicentennial. Thereafter, Reardon made a motion, seconded by Avila, to concur, adopt the proclamation as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a voice vote.
11. The Zoning, Planning and Development Commission submitted a communication and ordinance entitled:
An Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Title 4 (Zoning) of Part Twelve (Planning and Zoning) of the Codified Ordinances of Berwyn Relative to Public Hearing Notices, Use Variations, Map and Text Amendment Procedures and Places of Worship Use Designations. Thereafter, Fejt made a motion, seconded by Lennon, 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.
12. Alderman Lennon submitted a proclamation in support of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) history month. Thereafter, Lennon made a motion, seconded by Reardon, to adopt the proclamation as presented and authorize the corporate authorities to affix their signatures thereto. The motion carried by a voice vote.
13. Alderman Reardon submitted minutes of the Sexual Harassment Policy and Culture Ad hoc Committee meetings held on September 26, 2018 and October 1, 2018. Thereafter, Reardon made a motion, seconded by Santoy, to accept as informational. The motion carried by a voice vote.
14. Alderman Reardon submitted a report and recommendations of the Sexual Harassment Policy and Culture Ad hoc Committee. Thereafter, Reardon made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to accept as informational. The motion carried by a voice vote.
15. Alderman Reardon submitted a draft policy against Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct. Thereafter, Reardon made a motion, seconded by Avila, to refer the matter to the Legal Department and Committee of the Whole. The motion carried by a voice vote.
16. Alderman Ruiz submitted a communication regarding the August 28, 2018 action by Council to approve the handicap parking application for 1820 S. Wesley. Thereafter, Ruiz made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to rescind the prior action and to deny the handicap parking application. The motion carried by a voice vote.
17. Alderman Ruiz submitted a communication regarding Spanish translation at city-wide meetings and on documents. Thereafter, Ruiz made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to refer the matter to the Outreach Committee. The motion carried by a voice vote.
18. City Attorney Anthony Bertuca submitted a communication regarding the Settlement of Case Nos. 2018 WC 009829 & 2018 WC 009830. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $38,759.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
19. Finance Director Rasheed Jones submitted a communication declaring a 1997 GMC Yukon currently assigned to the Public Works Department as surplus property. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur with the declaration. The motion carried by a voice vote.
20. Finance Director Rasheed Jones submitted a communication declaring a 1987 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado currently assigned to the Recreation Department as surplus property. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur with the declaration. The motion carried by a voice vote.
21. Building Director Charles Lazzara submitted a communication requesting the demolition of property located at 2538 S. Grove in which the current owner will rebuild to meet all zoning codes. Thereafter, Reardon made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and grant permission. The motion carried by a voice vote.
22. Building Director Charles Lazzara submitted a communication regarding remodeling of the basement at City Hall in order to accommodate CDBG Director and two employees. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Ruiz, to concur and approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $9,350.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
23. Public Works Director Robert Schiller submitted a recommendation to award the bid for the 2017 CDBG water main and sewer section replacements and roadway improvement projects. Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur, and award the contract to Riccio Construction Company, approve for payment in the amount not to exceed $663,016.00 with a 5% contingency of $33,150.00. The motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
24. The consent agenda with items K-1 through K-6 were submitted.
1. Payroll: 10/3/2018 in the amount of $1,139,356.48
2. Payables: 10/9/2018 in the amount of $1,738,092.52
3. Christian Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses: Community Service October – December
4. Block Party – 2300 block of Scoville – 10/20/2108 RD 10/21/2018
5. Handicap Parking Application #1220 – 1517 S. Maple – Approve
6. Building & Local Improvement Permits issued in the month of September, 2018
Thereafter, Avila made a motion, seconded by Lennon, to concur and approve the Consent Agenda as submitted by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by a voice vote.
25. Aldermanic Committees:
Alderman Ruiz: Public Works, Parking, Trees, Traffic, Streets & Sewers Committee meeting for October 23rd at 5:00 pm and invited Public Works Director Robert Schiller and Senior Traffic Engineer Nicole Campbell, as previously called.
26. There being no further business to come before the Council, Avila made the motion, seconded by Garcia, to adjourn at the hour of 8:45 pm. The motion carried by a voice vote.
https://www.berwyn-il.gov/sites/all/files/pdfs/MtgMinutes/2018/CouMtgMin-20181009.pdf
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