City of Berwyn City Council met Jan. 22.
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 Carmen Garcia and for the safety of Berwyn’s First Responders.
3. The Open Forum was announced. Berwyn resident Luz Chavez stepped forward to offer remarks pertaining to Agenda Item J-3 (Approval of Contract for Animal Control Services submitted by Police Chief Cimaglia). Ms. Chavez submitted a written copy of her remarks for the record. Ms. Chavez raised many points of concern regarding the proposed animal service contract, the service provider’s state licensure and accreditation. Mayor Lovero recognized Chief Cimaglia who answered questions from the Alderman generated from Ms. Chavez’s remarks and the contract. Chief Cimaglia distributed a new contract asking to have it replace the contract that was submitted with his agenda communication (J-3) stating that the first contract submitted to council was incorrect. Mayor Lovero then suggested that a motion to defer the item would be in order when the item came up on the Agenda. Ald. Avila requested that a veterinarian from the contracting company be present at the next meeting. Aldermen asked several additional questions of Ms. Chavez and Chief Cimaglia on the issue. Ald. Reardon asked that current licenses be submitted with the contract.
4. Minutes for the Committee of the Whole and Regular Berwyn City Council meetings held on January 8, 2019 were submitted. Thereafter, Ald. Avila made a motion, seconded by Ald. Fejt, to approve the minutes as submitted and place same on file for audit. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
5. Ald. Avila made a motion, seconded by Ald. Santoy, to suspend the rules and bring forward Agenda Item J-2. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Mayor Lovero recognized Police Chief Cimaglia who then presented a Life Saving Recognition Award to Officer Carlos Lopez and Officer Edward Tovar for their work utilizing Narcan to save the life of a victim of an opioid overdose. Following the presentation, Ald. Avila made a motion, seconded by Ald. Garcia, to concur with the awards and congratulate and thank the officers for their life saving work. The motion carried.
6. Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Reardon, to adopt the Ordinance entitled An Ordinance Vacating A Certain Alley Located Within the City of Berwyn, County of Cook, State of Illinois, authorize the Corporate Authorities to affix the necessary signatures and send it on its way to passage. The motion carried by a unanimous call of the roll.
7. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Lennon, to concur with the reappointment of Anthony Nowak to the Fire and Police Commission with a term expiring on January 12, 2022. The motion carried by a voice vote. Clerk Paul then administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Nowak.
8. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Ruiz, to concur with the reappointment of Robert Rafael Reyes to the Ethics Commission. The motion carried by a voice vote.
9. Mayor Lovero asked to withdraw the reappointment of Cary Martin Shelby (Item F-3) from the agenda.
10. Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Reardon, to adopt the Proclamation recognizing the James Joyce Irish Pub for being the 2019 BDC George Ashby Award recipient. The motion carried by a voice vote.
11. Ald. Avila made a motion, seconded by Ald. Garcia, to defer the Proclamation presentation to Ann Mackin for two weeks. The motion carried by a voice vote.
12. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Fejt, to adopt the Resolution entitled A Resolution with Illinois Department of Transportation for Public Works Installations and or Projects located on State Highways or Property within State Jurisdiction, authorize the Corporate Authorities to affix the necessary signatures and send it on to passage. The motion carried on a unanimous call of the roll.
13. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Ruiz, to defer Item J-3 for two weeks. The motion carried by a voice vote.
14. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Lennon, to concur and approve the Berwyn Police Department facilities cleaning contract with J. R. Carpet Inc. for a three year term effective February 1, 2019 for the amounts listed in the attached schedule. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
15. Ald. Fejt asked to question Public Works Director Schiller about the correct amount of the contract to be approved on Item J-5 (2019 MFT Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Contract). Director Schiller stated that his communication had the incorrect contract amount. The correct amount for the winning bid was $279,443.10 by H & H Electric Company listed on the bid sheet. Ald. Fejt then made the motion, seconded by Ald. Lennon, to concur and award the contract for 2019 MFT Traffic Signal and Street Light maintenance to H & H Electric Company for the bid amount of $279,443.10. The motion carried by a unanimous call of the roll.
16. Mayor Lovero recognized City Administrator Pabst and Waste Management representative Vaughn Kuerschner. Mr. Pabst and Mr. Kuerschner spoke on the need to amend the city’s contract to discontinue the monthly recycle rebate (2018 average monthly rebate: $5,400) paid by Waste Management due to instability in the recycling market. In lieu of the approximately $64,800.00 annual rebate amount, Waste Management will make a $10,000 annual community support donation. The amendment will take effect on March 1, 2019. Questions by Aldermen and discussion ensued. Thereafter, Avila made the motion, seconded by Fejt, to approve the amendment. The motion carried on a unanimous call of the roll.
17. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Fejt, to approve the contract with Illinois Convenience & Safety Corporation (IC & SC) for bus shelter advertising for a term of 10 years as submitted. The motion carried by a unanimous call of the roll.
18. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Ruiz, to approve Assistant City Administrator Volbre’s request to accept bids from vendors for cleaning supplies. The motion carried by a voice vote.
19. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Reardon, to approve Assistant City Administrator Volbre’s request to accept bids from vendors for floor mat rentals. The motion carried by a voice vote.
20. Ald. Santoy made the motion, seconded by Ald. Ruiz, to concur with Finance Director Jones in declaring the 2000 Chevrolet Express Van (VIN #1GBFG15M3Y1182326) as surplus property. The motion carried on a voice vote.
21. Ald. Santoy made the motion, seconded by Ald. Lennon, to approve the agreement with GW & Associates to perform the 2018 audit services for the City. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote.
22. The Consent Agenda with items K-1 through K-4 and K-6 through K-7 was submitted.
1. Payroll: 1/9/2019 in the amount of $1,264,671.04: Informational
2. Payables: 1/10/2019 to 1/23/2019 in the amount of $2,418,655.29: Informational
3. Building and Local Improvement Permits: 12/1/2018 – 12/31/2018: Informational
4. Collector’s Department: December, 2018 Report of Collections (a)-(f): Informational
5. Pershing School Event Application: Street Closure on May 31, 2019 and Rain Date: June 3, 2019
Thereafter, Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Lennon, to concur and approve the Consent Agenda as submitted by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by a voice vote.
23. Announced Aldermanic Committees and Meetings:
Reardon: Requested that the Recommendations by the Sexual Harassment Ad Hoc Committee, as well as the Ordinance addressing same, be placed on the Committee of the Whole agenda.
Ruiz: Public Works, Parking, Trees, Traffic, Streets & Sewers Committee on 2/12/2019 at 5:00 pm. Garcia: Administration Committee meeting on January 31, 2019 at 6:30 pm.
24. There being no further business to come before the Council, Ald. Garcia made the motion, seconded by Ald. Reardon, to adjourn at the hour of 8:48 pm. The motion carried by a voice vote.
https://www.berwyn-il.gov/sites/all/files/pdfs/MtgMinutes/2019/CouMtgMin-20190122.pdf
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