Village of Westchester President and the Board of Trustees met March 26.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1) Call to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Roll Call
Present:Paul Gattuso, Frank Perry, Nick Steker, Sherby Miller, Thomas Yurkovich, Angelo Calcagno, Carl Celestino, Stan Kolodziej, Michael Durkin, Melissa Headley, James Adams, Steven Stelter, Greg Hribal
Also Present:Present Non Voting Comma
4) Presentations
5) Public Comments and Questions
Tracy Jennings came up to discuss his frustration regarding public works Director Robert Lewis and his calls regarding pot holes.
Greg Blomberg came up to speak about a Veterans Day at Hines Hospital this weekend. He also expressed his frustration with Com Ed
Cathy Kuratko came up to pay a compliment Greg Hribal for his quick of response to questions.
She also asked about the budget status of the village.
Krista Brazel came up to speak about the Saturday event for the Citizens Action Committee.
6) Consent Agenda
6.A Approval of the Record of Bills ending Tuesday March 26, 2019 in the amount not to exceed $1,035,226.83.
Acting Village Manager Hribal requested that item 6A. be pulled from the consent agenda for further discussion.
6.B Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Village President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Westchester Tuesday March 12, 2019
6.C Minutes of the Committee of the Whole of the Village President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Westchester Tuesday March 12, 2019
6.D Westchester Ordinance ratifying the purchase of a Zoll X-Series Cardiac Monitor from Zoll Medical Corporation.
Westchester Ordinance ratifying the purchase of a Zoll X-Series Cardiac Monitor from Zoll Medical Co.pdf
6.F An ordinance accepting a proposal from Liquidvision Technology Inc. for the inspection and cleaning of water storage tanks.
Westchester ordinance accepting a proposal from Liquidvision Technology Inc.
Moved by Nick Steker – Seconded by Frank Perry 6) Approval of the Consent Agenda Items 6B, 6C, 6D and 6F.
Ayes
Paul Gattuso
Frank Perry
Nick Steker
Sherby Miller
Thomas Yurkovich
Angelo Calcagno
Carl Celestino
Motion Carried Unanimously.
6.E An ordinance waiving competitive bidding and authorizing the purchase of a 2019 Ford Utility Police Interceptor.
Trustee Perry asked for Attorney Durkin to explain the bidding process and the waiving of bids.
Moved by Thomas Yurkovich – Seconded by Frank Perry 6.E) An ordinance waiving competitive bidding and authorizing the purchase of a 2019 Ford Utility Police Interceptor.
Ayes
Paul Gattuso
Frank Perry
Nick Steker
Sherby Miller
Thomas Yurkovich
Angelo Calcagno
Carl Celestino
Motion Carried Unanimously.
The new amount to be approved is not to exceed $1,009,695.75. Mr. Hribal requested that the final three invoices from Ziebell be pulled from the record of bills until further information regarding the purchases can be obtained.
Moved by Thomas Yurkovich – Seconded by Nick Steker 6.A) Approval of the Record of Bills ending Tuesday March 26, 2019 in the amount not to exceed $1,009,695.75.
Ayes
Paul Gattuso
Frank Perry
Nick Steker
Sherby Miller
Thomas Yurkovich
Angelo Calcagno
Carl Celestino
Motion Carried Unanimously.
7) Active Agenda
7.A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Rock Salt from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services.
Moved by Thomas Yurkovich – Seconded by Nick Steker
Ayes
Paul Gattuso
Frank Perry
Nick Steker
Sherby Miller
Thomas Yurkovich
Angelo Calcagno
Carl Celestino
Motion Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Thomas Yurkovich – Seconded by Sherby Miller
Ayes
Paul Gattuso
Frank Perry
Nick Steker
Sherby Miller
Thomas Yurkovich
Angelo Calcagno
Carl Celestino
Motion Carried Unanimously.
8) Manager’s Report
Acting Village Manager Greg Hribal advised that a proposed budget meeting will be held Wednesday April 3, 2019 at 6pm. He also advised that he has scheduled a meeting with Kane, McKenna regarding the costs and timeline of a TIF study.
9) Attorney’s Report
Michael Durkin advised the board of the process required to properly post and pass the budget.
10) Board Member Reports and New Business
Trustee Miller advised that she recently attended the Citizens Police Academy here in Westchester and was impressed with the class.
Trustee Celestino advised that a flag for Tree City USA was presented to public works to replace a damaged flag.
Trustee Steker advised he visited Springfield and advised that a Town Hall on behalf of the Illinois Treasurers office is being planned for April or May in Westchester. He also is seeking a Town Hall meeting with local commissioners.
Trustee Calcagno advised that he is planning on attending a seminar on school security.
11) President’s Report
President Gattuso advised that we would be attending the drive to Springfield in May and visit with state representatives to hand deliver and discuss local roadwork projects. President Gattuso provided the board with information discussed at a recent intergovernmental meeting at the Westchester Library. Trustee Perry requested a copy sent of the projects that were submitted recently to Representative Welch.
12) Executive Session
13) Adjournment
Moved by Angelo Calcagno – Seconded by Sherby Miller
13) Adjournment
Ayes
Paul Gattuso
Frank Perry
Nick Steker
Sherby Miller
Thomas Yurkovich
Angelo Calcagno
Carl Celestino
Motion Carried Unanimously.
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