City of Countryside Council met Oct. 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
City Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 2018
CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE Page 2 of 7
A. CALL TO ORDER – Pledge of Allegiance led by Colton Miller.
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM.
B. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Burdett called the Roll of those physically present as follows:
Present: Mayor McDermott, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn, City Clerk Burdett, Treasurer Stancik
Also Present: City Administrator Paul, Police Chief Ford, City Attorney Peck, Assistant City Administrator Peterson, City Engineer Fitzgerald, Finance Director Schutter
C. OMNIBUS AGENDA
1. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 10, 2018 were previously distributed to the members of the City Council. Mayor McDermott asked if there were any corrections to be made to said Minutes. There were none.
2. The Statement of Bills was submitted for payment through October 24, 2018: $1,666,701.15.
I move to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of October 24, 2018 and to approve the Statement of Bills through October 24, 2018 in the amount of $1,666,701.15.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Finn, that this matter be APPROVED as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
D. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
1. Attorney William Graft, 2500 West Higgins Road, #1080, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the Hertz application on behalf of Mr. George Keporos. We came before the PC/ZBA for a Public Hearing concerning this matter. The new facility will bring a gift of $2.1M in additional revenue to the City; Hertz has provided a supplemental document for the Board’s perusal. He explained the Hertz Sales plan of selling late model cars, mainly ‘18s with very few ‘17s left. Existing businesses fear the entry of another provider into the community. All City businesses will prosper with healthy competition. Hertz Internet car buyers do purchase cars 60% of the time, the remainder will purchase from other car dealers in the immediate area.
Increased competition will not hamper City car dealers. Hertz projects $30M in car sales through the Countryside facility which translates into $300K annually; for a 7-year lease that equals $2.1M in revenue. Hertz is seeking no economic incentive with the City, unlike other car dealers.
Mr. Keporos updated the facility to state of the art at a cost of $407K. He asked the Board to accept his offer and cement Countryside’s role as a destination for automobile sales. The petition is carefully crafted and is not applicable to any other user. Hertz is willing to move into this site, to keep it from being vacant as of 11-1-18. This location is Hertz’s first choice; this is a great opportunity for Countryside. Other communities have move-in ready sites but Hertz prefers the Countryside site. Please consider remaining in a dialogue with Hertz.
Mr. George Keporos, 530 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL., has been affiliated with Countryside for many years; he and his father have been in the car business since the 1950s. He built the building in 1988 and for 30 years his tenants have generated sales tax revenue for the City; he wants to continue that role with Hertz. The facility has been upgraded, internally and externally, going above and beyond everything required totaling $407K. He hopes to continue contributing to the community with Hertz, with honor and pride.
2. Sheronica Chase and Erik Fogelson on behalf of T-Mobile, with LCC Telecom Services, 10700 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL. They spoke for the installation of two additional antennas on the rooftop at 6201 Joliet Road – to allow T-Mobile to have additional capacity at this site.
E. MAYOR’S REPORT
1. Mayor McDermott stated that a check to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for $1,260.00 – funds garnered from the Concerts in the Park Series, was presented to the Miller Family and Colton Miller. Photos were taken with the entire City Council.
F. CITY CLERK’S REPORT - NO REPORT
G. TREASURER’S REPORT – NO REPORT
H. COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON:
1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – NO REPORT
2. FINANCE COMMITTEE – NO REPORT
3. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE – NO REPORT
4. INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
a. Alderman Von Drasek sought consideration to award a contract to Midwest Water in the amount of $24,857.45 to perform Smoke testing on the Ward 2 Sanitary Sewer System.
A motion was made by Alderman Jasinski, seconded by Alderman Mikolyzk, that this matter be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
b. Alderman Von Drasek sought consideration of an ordinance prohibiting the use of groundwater as a potable water supply around the areas of 5501 Plainfield Road.
A motion was made by Alderman Benson, seconded by Alderman Finn, that this matter be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
Clerk Burdett declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 18-37-O.
5. LICENSE COMMITTEE – NO REPORT
6. PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
a. City Attorney Peck sought consideration of an Ordinance granting a Special Use variance to T-Mobile for the placement of two additional rooftop antennas at 6201 Joliet Road. On October 2, 2018, the Applicant appeared before the PC/ZBA seeking two additional rooftop antennas on the above property. After hearing all testimony and evidence, the PC/ZBA found that requirements for such special use were met and it was their recommendation to approve the installation of two rooftop antennas subject to the following conditions: 1) that all antennas and equipment on the rooftop will be removed immediately if no longer in use or service; 2) that no additional antennas will be permitted except for those approved herein as shown on Petitioner’s Exhibit A, and 3) that this Special Use will run with the user and not with the land.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Jasinski, that this matter be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
Clerk Burdett declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 18-38-O.
b. Attorney Peck stated that the next two recommendations relate to 6420 South Joliet Road. The Council heard from Mr. Graft and Mr. Keporos earlier this evening to permit an automobile retail sales dealership in the B-3 Zoning District. The City of Countryside Code does not permit the sale of used vehicles unless in conjunction with a new car dealership. The Applicant seeks a Special Use to sell new cars and seeks a variance to permit the sale of used vehicles not in conjunction with new vehicles. At the hearing held on October 2, 2018, the applicant appeared before the PC/ZBA seeking a special use to permit the sale of slightly used vehicles on the real estate commonly known as 6420 Joliet Road. The PC/ZBA having heard all testimony and evidence, and objections heard, found that the Applicant did not establish the evidence required for granting a special use and it was their recommendation to deny the special use.
Ald. Von Drasek moved to concur with the PC/ZBA, seconded by Ald. Finn.
Discussion: Ald. Jasinski noted that his name was not included in the list of Alderman so he did not receive any information. Mr. Graft apologized for the oversight. Ald. Jasinski disputed the statement that “like new cars are sold, mostly ‘18s with a few ‘17s.” After viewing the Hertz website for the Schaumburg location he found ten ’17 Nissan cars for sale. The term “like new” does not mean 43,000 miles, which each car averaged.
That sounds like a used car. After a cursory inspection he also found two ‘16s – so he pointed out three options that were falsely claimed. He deals with Hertz on a daily basis; they are a good company but he is concerned about the effect of this business on the home town dealers. The City relies on car dealers for sales tax revenue; this cuts the pie into smaller sections. He disagrees with the numbers stated and is mainly concerned for the current dealers.
A motion was made by Alderman Von Drasek, seconded by Alderman Mikolyzk, that this matter be DENIED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
Attorney Peck sought consideration of an Ordinance granting a variance to allow a used automobile retail sales dealership at the property commonly known as 6420 Joliet Road. At the hearing held on October 2, 2018 the applicant appeared before the PC/ZBA seeking a variance to permit the sale of used vehicles not in conjunction with the sale of new vehicles upon the above property. After hearing all testimony and evidence, it was the recommendation of the PC/ZBA to deny the requested variance to permit the sale of used cars not in conjunction with a new car dealership. The objections stated above were also noted at this hearing.
Ald. Musillami moved to concur with the PC/ZBA, seconded by Ald. Jasinski.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Jasinski, that this matter be DENIED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
7. POLICE COMMITTEE—NO REPORT
8. RECREATION COMMITTEE
a. Alderman Jasinski stated that at the Recreation Committee meeting held earlier this evening discussions regarding the 2019 Concerts in the Pak Series were held. Concerts will begin the second week of June and end the first week of August. Please be aware that the Countryside Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 1, at Via Bella. Ticket information can be obtained at the Clerk’s Office.
9. WATER COMMITTEE – NO REPORT
10. FLAGG CREEK ADVISORY BOARD – NO REPORT
I. LEGAL REPORT
1. Attorney Peck sought consideration of a Resolution updating the language for the Class 6b status pursuant to the Cook County real property classification ordinance as amended July 17, 2013, for certain real estate owned by Air Liquide Holdings Inc., at 5230 East Avenue. The Class 6b property status is based on abandoned property and encourages industrial and commercial development of the property. The City previously approved the Class 6b status for this property however the County requested additional wording, which does not affect findings or change anything. Before the Council is a revised draft Resolution for consideration.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Finn, that this matter be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
Clerk Burdett declared that this will be known as RESOLUTION 18-09-R.
J. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. City Administrator Paul sought consideration of a request from Jack Phelan Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep/Ram to extend their parking license use agreement until March 31, 2019. They are aware that the City will be marketing this property in the very near future and there will be no further extensions after this time.
A motion was made by Alderman Von Drasek, seconded by Alderman Finn, that this matter be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
2. Ms. Paul sought consideration of a Resolution for Cost Sharing Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the 2019 Statewide Planning and Research Program of the Illinois Department of Transportation with the Village of Western Springs to serve as Lead Agency. As members of the WCMC, Countryside officials met with Western Springs officials and a representative from the WCMC. The 15 municipalities involved seek to create a Regional Comprehensive Transportation Infrastructure Plan on behalf of their members. In order to accomplish that, a consulting engineer must be hired to apply for a statewide planning and research grant to pay that cost. An agency cannot apply; only a municipality may apply, thus the need to approve the Resolution to Participate and allow Western Springs to be the Lead Agency on the project. The City will pay its fair share, which is $2,300; there could be attorneys’ fees, estimated to be $5,000, which would be shared among the 15 participating communities.
A motion was made by Alderman Benson, seconded by Alderman Jasinski, that this matter be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
Clerk Burdett declared that this will be known as RESOLUTION 18-10-R.
K. STAFF REPORTS
1. CHIEF OF POLICE – NO REPORT
2. CITY ENGINEER
a. City Engineer Fitzgerald sought consideration of engineer’s pay estimate #1 for the 2018 Street Rehabilitation Program in the amount of $362,108.22 to Lindahl Brothers Inc.
A motion was made by Alderman Von Drasek, seconded by Alderman Musillami, that this matter be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
b. Mr. Fitzgerald sought consideration of engineer’s pay estimate #3 for the 2017-2018 Drainage Improvement project in the amount of $43,417.70 to Stip Brothers Excavating.
A motion was made by Alderman Finn, seconded by Alderman Benson, that this matter be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
3. ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR
a. Ms. Peterson sought consideration to approve the annual renewal of the (IGA) Intergovernmental Agreement for Environmental Health Inspectional Services from 12-1-18 to 11-30-19. The price is not going up and is remaining at $100 per inspection.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Finn, that this matter be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
L. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON: NONE
M. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman VonDrasek that this meeting be ADJOURNED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Jasinski, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Benson, Alderman Finn
Nay: 0
Mayor McDermott declared the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
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