Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met April 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER:
President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:15 P.M.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL:
Upon a call of the roll by the Village Clerk, the following Elected Officials were:
Present: President Nick Caiafa, Trustees: Moses Diaz, Russell Klug, Joan Golembiewski, Tom Deegan, Robert Lima, Catherine Gorzynski, and Village Clerk Rosa Jos
Absent: None
President Caiafa declared a quorum present.
Also present: Corporate Counsel Joe Montana, Interim Village Manager Dave Strahl, John Bealer, Brian Bursiek, Peter Chiodo, Tom Fragakis, Anna Gorzkowicz, Jim Goumas, Mario Jos, and John Komorowski
IV. SWEARING IN/PRESENTATION:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz that the MINUTES of the Regular Board Meeting of March 21, 2019 be approved.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
VI. PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD:
A Schiller Park resident shared her concerns about a street corner needing more light. R&M representative Andrew Kolb spoke of his client's opposition to the Ordinance regarding various text amendments to the Schiller Park Zoning Code.
CONSENT AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:
The President and the Board of Trustees unanimously consented to take a single Roll Call Vote on several items grouped together for voting purposes under the designation "Omnibus Vote".
Village Clerk Jos read aloud the items on the Consent Agenda. Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as read.
1. Letters From:
i) Forest Park - Re: Thank you for sending Police Vehicle to 24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade OMNIBUS VOTE
ii) Community Center Request St. Beatrice Women's Club Pasta Dinner September 21, 2019 OMNIBUS VOTE
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
VIII. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
1. Interim Village Manager Strahl reminded everyone that the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget will be considered by the Village Board at the April 18, 2019 meeting.
2. Village Engineer Goumas stated that the bid opening for Road Projects will take place on April 10, 2019 and he will have a recommendation for a contract by the following board meeting on April 18, 2019.
3. Department Heads' Report
a. Assistant Village Manager Bursiek reminded everyone that on May 18, 2019 the Wall of Honor Ceremony will take place at Clock Tower Park.
b. Recreation Director Bealer recapped Village events and gave updates on Recreation Department Matters.
c. Public Works Director Jos announced that street sweeping will begin on April 22, 2019; even addresses on Monday, odd addresses on Tuesday. He also gave an update on main breaks.
d. Fire Chief Chiodo shared items on Fire Department matters.
4. Elected Officials' Comments
a. Trustee Klug reported on the Recreation Department's Easter Egg Hunt on April 20, 2019 at Shelton Field, and that volunteers are needed.
b. Trustee Lima thanked all the Voters that came out on Election day. He is very excited to see Shoeless Joe's Ale House and Grille come to Schiller Park and contribute to what River Rd. can look like going forward with industrial and commercial businesses for our residents.
c. Trustee Gorzynski shared that she and Mayor Caiafa were asked to participate and interact with a panel of East Leyden High School students; a group of Freshmen that have grown and branched out to projects in the community.
d. Mayor Caiafa thanked staff who were involved in putting together the wonderful Senior breakfast. He also stated that he enjoyed the interaction panel of East Leyden students, and lastly he talked about the aggressive street program that is starting this coming year; a good portion of town will be getting redone.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:
A. PUBLIC WORKS (Streets, Water, Storm Water, Engineering, Fleet/Building Maintenance) Chr. Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski
1. Trustee Diaz reported that Pubic Works is in the process of transitioning from Winter into Spring/Summer.
B. RECREATION (Parks, Special Events, Senior Services, Library, and Historical Commission) Chr. Klug, Lima, Golembiewski
1. Motion to Approve Lowest Bid of $5,960.00 from Slide Pros US for Cleaning, Restoring, and Waxing 3 Pool Slides.
Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to Approve Lowest Bid of $5,960.00 from SlidePros US for Cleaning, Restoring, and Waxing 3 Pool Slides.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
2. Motion to Approve a Contract with TrueGreen Commercial in the Amount of $6,937.06 for Weed Control and Fertilizing in Park Areas.
Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz Approve a Contract with TrueGreen Commercial in the Amount of $6,937.06 for Weed Control and Fertilizing in Park Areas.
This is in regards to multiple applications of fertilizer in the Spring and early Summer used to control weeds in all the parks and various other locations in town.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
3. Motion to Approve Contracts with Rosoborough Partners Inc. in the Amount of $2,816.00 for Landscape Work and $4,650.00 for Flower Installation.
Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewksi Approve Contracts with Rosoborough Partners Inc. in the Amount of $2,816.00 for Landscape Work and $4,650.00 for Flower Installation.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
4. Motion to Approve the Purchase of 22 Planters from Wausau Tile Inc. in the Amount of $12,301.60.
Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewksi Approve the Purchase of 22 Planters from Wausau Tile Inc. in the Amount of $12,301.60. Mayor Caiafa asked Recreation Director Bealer if the placement of the planters has been determined, and to make sure there are no line of sight issues.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Planning, Zoning, Health, Building. Environment, and Transportation) Chr. Golembiewski, Gorzynski, Lima
1. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 155 of Title XV of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Regarding Various Text Amendments to the Zoning Code (ZPA 19-T-03).
Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Ordinance No. 19-4134 being "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 155 of Title XV of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Regarding Various Text Amendments to the Zoning Code (ZPA 19-T-03)."
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
2. An Ordinance Granting Variances to the Lot Width and Masonry Coverage Requirements in the R-2 Single Family Residence District of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois (ZPA 19-V-04: 9710 Ivanhoe Avenue).
Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Gorzynski to adopt Ordinance No. 19-4135 being "An Ordinance Granting Variances to the Lot Width and Masonry Coverage Requirements in the R-2 Single Family Residence District of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois (ZPA 19 V-04: 9710 Ivanhoe Avenue)."
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
3. A Resolution of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Supporting a Class 6B Real Estate Tax Assessment Application by 3901n25, LLC for an Industrial Facility at 3901 North 25th Avenue.
Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Gorzynski to adopt Resolution No. 13-19 being "A Resolution of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Supporting a Class 6B Real Estate Tax Assessment Application by 3901n25, LLC for an Industrial Facility at 3901 North 25th Avenue."
Counsel recapped the Class 6B Real Estate Tax Assessment Application.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
D. PUBLIC SAFETY (Police, Fire, Emergency Management, 911, and EMS) Chr. Deegan, Diaz, Gorzynski
1. Motion to Approve the Purchase of Mystaire 36" SecureDry Forensic Evidence Drying Cabinet with Optional Waste Pump for the Price of $5,595.00. Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to Approve the Purchase of Mystaire 36" Secure Dry Forensic Evidence Drying Cabinet with Optional Waste Pump for the Price of $5,595.00.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
2. Motion to Approve a Letter to MCD.
Trustee Deegan presented a Notice of Intent to withdraw from the Municipal Consolidated Dispatch. Trustee Gorzynski moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to Approve a Notice of Intent to withdraw from the Municipal Consolidated Dispatch.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Gorzynski Present: Trustee Diaz Abstain: Trustee Deegan
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
3. A Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of Certain Village Property (Fire Department).
Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Lima to adopt Resolution No. 14 19 being "A Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of Certain Village Property (Fire Department).”
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Chapter Seventy-Three of Title Seven of the New Millennium Code of Village of Schiller Park to Allow for Fifteen Minute Reserved Parking at 10516 United Parkway.
Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Ordinance No. 19 4136 being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Chapter Seventy-Three of Title Seven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park to Allow for Fifteen Minute Reserved Parking at 10516 United Parkway." This is in regards to allowing 15 minute parking when dropping off dogs at Paradise 4 Paws.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
E. ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE (Human Resources, Insurance, Bills, Legal) Chr. Lima, Diaz, Deegan
1. Motion to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $273,470.43.
This includes the following non-recurring invoices: a. GoveTempsUSA - Interim Village Manager b. Morton Salt Inc. - Salt Purchases
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $273,470.43.
Discussion on a Bills List item. Trustee Golembiewski stated that line items should be more specific and give individual names for whom the payment is being issued to.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
2. Motion to Approve an Amendment to Section 6 of the Existing Agreement with Municipal GIS Partners (MGP) for Professional Support Services and to Authorize the Village Manager to Execute the Same.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to Approve an Amendment to Section 6 of the Existing Agreement with Municipal GIS Partners (MGP) for Professional Support Services and to Authorize the Village Manager to Execute the Same.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
3. A Resolution Affirming Appointment of Donna M. Schmidt as IMRF Authorized Agent.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Resolution No. 15-19 being "A Resolution Affirming Appointment of Donna M. Schmidt as IMRF Authorized Agent."
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
4. An Ordinance Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2018 for Special Service Area #7.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Gorzynski to adopt Ordinance No. 19-4137 being "An Ordinance Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2018 for Special Service Area #7."
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
5. An Ordinance Amending Section 36.151 of Chapter 36 of Title Three of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois to Increase the Parking Lot and Garage Operators Tax.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to adopt Ordinance No. 19-4138 being "An Ordinance Amending Section 36.151 of Chapter 36 of Title Three of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois to increase the Parking Lot and Garage Operators Tax."
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
F. LICENSE (Business, Liquor, Ordinances, Utilities, and General Permits) Chr. Gorzynski, Klug, Deegan
1. An Ordinance Amending Section 119.008 of Chapter 119 of Title Eleven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois to Increase Business License Fees.
Trustee Gorzynski moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to adopt Ordinance No. 19-4139 being "An Ordinance Amending Section 119.008 of Chapter 119 of Title Eleven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois to Increase Business License Fees"
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
2. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Section 110.35 of Chapter 110 of Title Eleven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park to Increase the Fees for Liquor Licenses.
Trustee Gorzynski moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to adopt Ordinance No. 19-4140 being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Section 110.35 of Chapter 110 of Title Eleven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park to Increase the Fees for Liquor Licenses"
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
3. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Approving the Transfer of the Current Class A Liquor License Held by Allegra Banquet Hall Inc D/B/A Legends Sports Bar Inc to Beechwood Pyramid Hotel Chicago, LLC in Operation of the Establishment Located at 4200 N. River Road.
Trustee Gorzynski moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Ordinance No. 19-4141 being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Approving the Transfer of the Current Class A Liquor License Held by Allegra Banquet Hall Inc D/B/A Legends Sports Bar Inc to Beechwood Pyramid Hotel Chicago, LLC in Operation of the Establishment Located at 4200 N. River Road." Corporate Counsel explained the Ordinance.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
4. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Section 110.34 of Title Eleven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park Increasing the Number of Class A Liquor Licenses for Issuance to Allegra Banquet Convention Center, LLC.
Trustee Gorzynski moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to adopt Ordinance No. 19-4142 being “An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Section 110.34 of Title Eleven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park Increasing the Number of Class A Liquor Licenses for Issuance to Allegra Banquet Convention Center, LLC."
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:
A. Proclamations:
None B. Appointments:
None C. Other Matters:
None XI. OTHER BUSINESS:
None
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to adjourn into Executive Session in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, pursuant to Sec. 2-C-5 Purchase or Lease of Real Property, Sec. 2-C-11 Pending Litigation and Probable or Imminent Litigation, Sec. 2-C-2 Salary Schedules for one or more Employees, and Sec. 2-C-1 Employment, Compensation Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Certain Employees.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
The President and Board of Trustees adjourned to Closed Session at 8:00 P.M.
RECONVENE:
At 9:25 P.M. following the Closed Session, the President reconvened the public portion of the Meeting.
Upon a call of the roll by the Village Clerk, the following Elected Officials were:
Present: President Nick Caiafa, Trustees: Moses Diaz, Russell Klug, Joan Golembiewski, Tom Deegan, Robert Lima, Catherine Gorzynski, and Village Clerk Rosa Jos
Absent: None President Caiafa declared a quorum present.
Also present: Corporate Counsel Joe Montana
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to conduct, it was moved by Trustee Lima, seconded by Trustee Diaz that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Gorzynski
Absent: None Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried. President Caiafa declared the motion carried and this Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
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