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Village of Hodgkins President and Board of Trustees met Dec. 12.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Meeting called to order: 7:04 P.M.

Those Present:

President: Noel Cummings

Trustees: Donald Cuttill

Vicky Moxley Larry Rice Paul Struve Dominic Misasi

Phil Kringlie Attorney: John O'Connell

Pledge of allegiance.

Mr. Cummings asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the regular Board Meeting on November 12, 2016, as recorded by the Village Clerk. Motion approve the Board meeting minutes from November 12, 2016 was by Mr. Misasi. Second by Mr. Struve Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None.

Mr. Cummings asked for a motion to file for audit the finance statement for October 2016. Motion to file for October 2016 audit was made by Mrs. Moxley. Second by Mr. Rice. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None.

Mr. Cummings asked for a motion to approve the payment of bills as submitted for the month of November. Motion to approve the payment of bills for the month of November was made by Mr. Struve. Second by Mr. Misasi Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None

Mr. Cummings asked for a motion to approve/deny Ordinance #16-17 approving the 2016 levy. A motion to approve was made by Mr. Struve. Second by Mrs. Moxley. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi, and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None.

Mr. Cummings asked for a motion to approve/deny payment #2 and Final to Utility Dynamics Corporation in the amount of $6,113.29 for the 67th St. Street Light Rehabilitation. A motion to approve payment # 2 and final to Utility Dynamics was made by Mr. Rice. Second by Mr. Cuttill. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None.

Mr. Cummings asked for a motion to approve/deny Studio GC payment in the amount of $23,940.00 for work performed on the Village Hall Community room. A motion to approve the payment to Studio GC was made by Mr. Cuttill. Second by Mr. Misasi. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None

Mr. Cummings asked for a motion to approve/deny Resolution #2016-12 for work to be performed by employees of Hodgkins on state maintained right of ways. Mr. O'Connell explained this resolution is requested the state every year. The resolution ensures that all of the Village employees will be covered by the resolution instead of having to obtain a bond. A motion to approve Resolution #2016-12 was made by Mr. Struve. Second by Mr. Misasi. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None

Mr. Cummings asked for a motion to approve/deny Manhard proposal for engineered site plan. Mr. O'Connell explained that this is for 12 acres that used to be the Dostal Property. This is a proposal for an Engineered Site Plan. Manhard are experts in this field and they will also do the retention. The proposal is for $78, 500.00. Another bid was received for $4,000.00 less, but Manhard is familiar with this project. It would be shared in thirds by Runion, Advantage Chevrolet, and the Village of Hodgkins. A motion to approve the proposal was made by Mr. Struve. Second by Mr. Misasi. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None

Mr. Cummings asked for a motion to approve/deny Public Hearing before the Zone Board of Appeals regarding planned development for 6201 East Avenue. Mr. O'Connell explained this is the first planning unit development for the Village of Hodgkins. Mr. O'Connell requested a meeting for the Zoning Board of Appeals for January 5, 2017, There would be discussion regarding PUD or Planning Unit Development. This will provide more flexibility in the layout and setback for variations of the property. All trustees received a copy of the plat. Mr. O'Connell explained that both parties have been approved for financing. Letters have been sent to the bond people. Each party will receive 5.58 acres. The Village will retain lot 3, the retention pond. Contracts are not finalized for the businesses construction work, but the businesses are responsible for their own construction. There were small areas of contamination, but these sites were not under any of the two building so it will not hold up construction. Gabriel

Environmental will be working on the removal of this contamination. A motion to approve the Public Hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals on January 5, 2017 was made by Mr. Struve. Second by Mr. Misasi Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None

Mr. Cummings asked for a motion to approve/deny Payment #1 to KLF Enterprises, INC. in the amount of $92,621.47 for the Lenzi Avenue Building Demolition. A motion to approve payment #1 to KLF Enterprises was made by Mr. Rice. Second by Mr. Struve. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None

Mr. Cummings asked for a motion to approve/deny Payment #1 in the amount of $127,900.80 to Dome Corporation of North America Inc. for the salt storage facility at 6725 Santa Fe Drive. Mr. Kringlie explained that the dome is almost complete. A motion to approve payment #1 to Dome Corporation of North America was made by Mr. Kringlie. Second by Mrs. Moxley. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None

Mr. Cummings asked for a motion to approveldeny authorization for easement with Vulcan Lands Inc. and addendum A to easement with Vulcan Lands Inc. Mr. O'Connell explained that this is a temporary construction easement so we can move the dirt berm onto Vulcan's property. This will level out the berm so it is completely on Vulcan property. Vulcan asked for an addendum which will hold them harmless for any accusations of trespassing or if any of our workers get injured they are not liable. Mr. O'Connell stated this is a reasonable request. Mr. O'Connell explained that a fence would be placed on our side of the property once this is completed. A motion to approve the authorization for easement and addendum A with Vulcan Lands Inc. was made by Mr. Struve. Second by Mr. Cuttill. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None

Mr. Cummings asked for a motion to approveldeny 63rd street security cameras near the Point Blank Gun Range, not to exceed $30,000.00, Chief Millsap explained that this was included in the 2016 Budget. The cost would be $26,352.00. The cameras are very

similar to the cameras located around the rest of the Village. The project should be completed by the end of January. A motion to approve security cameras on 63rd street near Point Blank Gun Range, not to exceed $30,000.00 was made by Mr. Rice. Second by Mr. Misasi.. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None

Report from Village Engineer, Jim Cainkar

No Report

Report from Village Attorney, John O'Connell

Mr. O'Connell reported the Village has requested appraiser Cathy Dart, to do appraisals on the two residents that are located on East Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Urban and Mr. Garza's property, and also on Janech Woodworking properties. Mr. O'Connell has been talking with Mr. and Mrs. Urban on acquisition of their home. Mr. O'Connell is hoping this will lead to a mutual agreement on the property, and hoping the same for Mr. Garza's property also.

Report from Chief of Police, Ernest Millsap

Chief Millsap reported on November 15, the D.A.R.E. class racked leaves for several Wheeping Willow residents. The Aging Well Citizens Police Academy met on November 16th at the Village Hall, where Officer Natassia Miller spoke about Field training officer's responsibilities for the Police Department.

The first Village inspection of Point Blank Gun Range was conducted. Deputy Chief Mike Anton, and Sgt. Chris Imhof of the Cook County Sheriff's Department, assisted Sgt. Miller with the inspection of Point Blank Gun Range. Sgt. Miller discovered a few things that the range will start doing per the Village Ordinance. A full report will be forwarded to the Mayor.

Lt. Milojevich attended the l-55 public hearing on 12/7 at the Holiday Inn in Countryside. The managed lane project was discussed in great detail. The state wants to put a tollway in one lane in both directions on 1-55, from Lake Shore Drive to l-355.

The 63rd Street camera project should be completed by the end of January 2016, Report from Building Inspector, Tim Kovel

Absent- No Report

Report from Code/Life Safety Officer, Dan Tholotowsky

Mr. Tholotowsky reported KLM has safely taken down four buildings on Lenzi Avenue.

There may have been some fencing damage on Vulcan's property and that will be looked at.

Mr. Tholotowsky is working with the fencing contractor to move and relocate the temporary fencing to other locations. They are working with the disposal company to relocate dumpsters. He has also been working with the utility companies to get some of the utilities turned off and on as families are relocated to other buildings and buildings are emptied.

Mr. Tholotowsky would like to work with KLM to try and put another demolition package together on the buildings that are becoming vacant.

Mr. Tholotowsky received correspondence back from K-5 construction on a building that they boarded up on East Avenue. K-5 plans to take the building down, but has not given a time frame due to finance issues.

Committee Reports:

Finance Committee, Vicky Moxley, Chairman

Mrs. Moxley reported there will be a Finance Committee meeting on Monday, December 19, 2016 to discuss the budget, followed by a Special Board Meeting to pass the 2017 Budget.

Public Works Committee, Phillip Kringlie, Chairman

Mr. Kringlie reported the salt dome is almost complete. There are some dim lights on Kane and Kimball Avenues. The replacement bulbs have been ordered and will be installed when they arrive. An electric control box on East Avenue had to be replaced that controls the street lights. The lights were staying on during daylight hours, but this has been fixed. The streets have been taken care of with the snow and are doing a fine job

Building Committee, Paul Struve, Chairman

Mr. Struve reported Seefreed Properties had their grand opening, he is not sure if there are tenants yet for this property. Point Blank also had their Grand opening. There was a Building Committee Meeting with Mr. Stanek who wanted to open a food stand by Menards, but this meeting was inconclusive and at this time a business license is being denied.

Water Committee, Phillip Kringlie, Chairman

Mr. Kringlie reported there was a sewer collapse between 6025-6027 Lenzi as a result of the demolition, but this has been repaired.

Police Committee, Larry Rice, Chairman

Mr. Rice reported the cameras project will be started soon for 63rd street by Point Blank

911 Committee, Dominic Misasi, Chairman

Mr. Misasi reported Chief Millsap, Clerk Cummings, Lt. Ceplecha, and himself are meeting with Norcom on December 15, 2016 to discuss the move to Oak Lawn.

Zoning Committee, Dominic Misasi, Chairman No Report

E.S.D.A. Committee, Paul Struve, Chairman

Mr. Struve deferred to E.S.D.A. coordinator Mr. Mills for the report. Mr. Mills reported Black Thursday and Friday went well, not a lot of issues. They are working more with the holidays. There was a call out for a gas leak in Countryside which they assisted with. A thank you card was received from the Countryside Police Department.

Public Relations Committee, Donald Cuttill, Chairman

Mr. Cuttill reported that the aging well Christmas Party will be Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Saban's Restaurant. They wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. There will not be a meeting in January.

Health, Safety, & Human Resource Committee, Vicky Moxley, Chairman Mrs. Moxley reported that we have received a Handicapped assistance program

application. There are some more applications coming in and then there will be a meeting to see whom can be helped.

Old Business

None

New Business

None

Comments from the Audience

Mrs. Marilyn Soatar and Mayor Cummings wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Moxley. Second by Mr. Rice. Voting Aye: Mr. Cuttill, Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Rice, Mr. Struve, Mr. Misasi and Mr. Kringlie. Voting Nay: None.

Adjourned: 7:37 P.M.

Date Passed: 7-9-17

Voting Aye: 6 Voting Nay: 0

Absent: 0

Abstain: 0

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