City of Countryside City Council met March 13.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
A. CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Alderman Von Drasek. Mayor McDermott asked the audience to remain standing for a moment of silence in honor of Trooper Jacob Keltner of McHenry County who was killed in the line of duty this past week.
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, Deputy Police Chief Novak, City Attorney Peck, City Engineer Fitzgerald, Deputy City Administrator/Deputy Clerk Peterson, Finance Director Schutter
C. OMNIBUS AGENDA
1. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 27, 2019 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 March 13, 2019: $265,174.25.
I move to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of February 27, 2019 and to approve the Statement of Bills through March 13, 2019 in the amount of $265,174.25.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Von Drasek, 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 - NONE
E. MAYOR’S REPORT
1. Mayor McDermott recapped the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The amount of funds raised for the two organizations is being held in abeyance until Mr. Fitzgerald has completed the donation process. We want to thank everyone who attended, and all the residents who came out. The weather was precarious but we got through it. Thanks to all the Staff who did an outstanding job putting this together – Gail, Sharon, Sue, Dave Schutter – all the employees who participated and Joe Ford and the Police Department. Our Chairman, Alderman John Finn, did an outstanding job again – thanks to all of you for your hard work. Every establishment that sponsored the trolleys was jam-packed with people – thanks to everyone. We look forward to doing it again next year.
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
a. Treasurer Stancik sought consideration to Open a Third Party Safekeeping Account with US Bank, as required by the City’s Investment Policy and the Illinois Public Investment Act.
A motion was made by Alderman Finn, 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
3. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
a. Alderman Musillami sought consideration of a recommendation to hire Pedro Romero for the position of Maintenance Worker 1 pending background check and physical, to replace John Williams who retired in December.
A motion was made by Alderman Finn, 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
b. Alderman Musillami sought consideration of a recommendation to hire Christopher Laux for the position of Maintenance Worker 1 pending background check and physical, to replace Mark Baubiset who is scheduled to retire in April.
A motion was made by Alderman Finn, 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
4. INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
a. Alderman Von Drasek sought consideration of a Resolution supporting the Water Main Replacement Project for a CDBG Grant. City Engineer Fitzgerald noted that the Block Grants were rushed out this year; they were posted suddenly and they had to act fast. The City decided to pursue the Sunset Avenue Water Main -- discussed at the Infrastructure Committee meeting and approved; they will move forward with that application pending approval of this Resolution and Certification.
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 19-05-R.
b. Alderman Von Drasek stated that the City float at the St. Pat’s Parade was awesome.
5. LICENSE COMMITTEE – NO REPORT
6. PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS – NO REPORT
7. POLICE COMMITTEE—NO REPORT
a. Alderman Finn concurs with the sentiments; he thanked all residents who came out, despite the weather, marching and watching; he thanks the entire Police Department and all the DPW crew – and the entire City Staff – best parade ever. Many thanks.
8. RECREATION COMMITTEE
a. Alderman Jasinski stated that the Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 20 at Countryside Park at 10 a.m. – we look forward to all children 11 and under coming in to get some Easter eggs. Summer will be upon us soon – the Summer Concert Series begins June 6 – hope to see all the residents there.
9. WATER COMMITTEE
a. Alderman Benson sought consideration of awarding a contract to M.E. Simpson Co. in the amount of $11,850.00 for the Leak Detection Survey of the Water Distribution System.
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
b. Alderman Benson sought consideration of awarding a contract to M.E. Simpson Co. in the amount of $19,734.00 for the Hydrant Maintenance Program. Every year the hydrants must be reviewed to insure they are in proper working condition.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, 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
10. FLAGG CREEK ADVISORY BOARD – NO REPORT
I. LEGAL REPORT – NO REPORT
J. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. City Administrator Paul sought consideration of an emergency purchase order to Riccio Construction Corp. in the amount of $13,167.64. Repairs were due to a sinkhole on Joliet Road that had to be dealt with immediately.
A motion was made by Alderman Jasinski, 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 Payment Request #17 in the amount of $1,078,614 Under the Project Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to Frederick Quinn Corp. (FQC).
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, 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
K. STAFF REPORTS
1. DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF NOVAK
a. Last night officers conducted Tobacco Compliance checks throughout the City; 16 establishments were checked for the combination of tobacco and vaping products. Decoys were able to buy product only at one location – the Mobil on 55th & LaGrange. Mayor McDermott stated that legislation came out of the House yesterday 82/31 in favor of increasing the age to purchase tobacco products. Previously it was vetoed by Governor Rauner; he expects it will pass out of the Senate and the age will be elevated to 21.
2. CITY ENGINEER
a. City Engineer Fitzgerald stated that IDOT opened the bids for the Brainard Avenue Bike Path last Friday; they will be awarding and signing the contract in the next six weeks. He expects work to begin in early May.
L. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON: NONE
M. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Mikolyzk, seconded by Alderman Benson 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 7:45 p.m.
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