City of Berwyn City Council met May 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
1. Mayor Lovero called the Regular Meeting to Order at 8:00 p.m. Clerk Paul called the roll. The following Aldermen responded present: Lennon, Ramirez, Reardon, Fejt, Santoy, Ruiz, Avila, and Nowak.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Anthony Christiano, Richard Saracino, and for the safety of our First Responders.
3. Open Forum:
Berwyn Development Corporation (BDC) Board President Andy Sotiropoulos thanked all the city staff who helped make the BDC mini-golf event a success. He stated that the BDC board was proud to submit their 2019 First Quarter Report.
Mr. Anthony Ward announced the scheduled Memorial Day events by the Combined Veterans of Berwyn. Mr. Greg Hopper of the Combined Veterans of Berwyn announced the July Combined Veterans’ Lunch and Expo.
Hiawatha School student members of Our American Voice Club reported on their successful project to petition the City of Berwyn for two Crossing Guards.
Ald. Avila announced Jefferson School’s Wellness Night on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.
Ald. Nowak announced the Prairie Oak School’s Walk for Wellness event on May 22, 2019, and the Commodore Barry Veterans’ Memorial Clean Up event.
4. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Fejt, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Berwyn City Council meeting held on April 23, 2019 as submitted. The motion carried.
5. BDC Executive Director David Hulseberg submitted the BDC 2019 First Quarter Report. Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Fejt, to accept the communication as informational. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
6. BDC Chamber Services Director Erika Corona Owens submitted the 2019 BDC Why Berwyn Marketing Campaign Budget. Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Avila, to concur with the recommendation and approve the proposed budget as presented. On the call of the roll, all Aldermen voted AYE. The motion carried.
7. Ald. Ramirez made the motion, seconded by Ald. Fejt, to defer the BDC Communication regarding the Fox Auto and Comcast properties on Stanley Avenue for two weeks. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
8. BDC Executive Director Hulseberg asked that the City approve an agreement with Keystone Ventures LLC regarding the City’s commitment to pay $100,000 toward the acquisition of the North Berwyn District maintenance building for the Gateway Plaza Phase III project. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Lennon, to concur with the recommendation of the BDC and enter into the agreement with Keystone Ventures, LLC and direct the corporate authorities to affix the necessary signatures. On the call of the roll, all Aldermen voted AYE. The motion carried.
9. Clerk Paul read aloud the Mayor’s Proclamation honoring Carl Reina, Jr. who received the 2019 Teeter Award. Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Fejt, to adopt the Proclamation as presented. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
10. Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Avila, to approve the City’s continuation in the Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan as presented. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
11. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Lennon, to concur with the Mayor and approve the contract with the Illinois Municipal Police Association Dispatch Chapter Contract as discussed in closed session. Upon the call of the roll, the motion carried with seven Aldermen voting AYE and Alderman Reardon voting NAY.
12. Ald. Lennon submitted a communication announcing the Berwyn Pride Walk on June 29, 2019. Ald. Lennon made a motion, seconded by Ald. Avila, to approve utilization of city services as needed. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
13. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Lennon, to approve and accept the proposal submitted by Dept. Police Chief O’Halloran for the purchase of Uninterruptable Power Source unit (UPS) replacement batteries from SEPS Inc. (a single source provider) for $33,600.00. Ald. Reardon asked if this was an annual expense. Deputy Chief O’Halloran answered that the replacement batteries last approximately 4 to 6 years. The motion carried by a unanimous call of the roll.
14. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Nowak, to approve the settlement of 18 WC 09454 for an amount not to exceed $50,996.28. The motion carried with seven Aldermen voting AYE and Ald. Fejt abstaining from the vote.
15. Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Fejt, to approve the renewal of the Property and Auto Physical Damage policy with Travelers Insurance for the premium amount of $127,704. The motion carried by a unanimous call of the roll.
16. Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Avila, to approve the renewal of the city’s Crime Insurance Policy with Hanover Insurance Company for three years for a total premium payment of $8,316.00 over the term of the contract. The motion carried by a unanimous call of the roll.
17. Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Avila, to approve the renewal of the Berwyn Police Pension Fund fiduciary insurance policy written by ULLICO Casualty Group, LLC for an annual premium of $6,329.00 including fees. The motion carried by a unanimous call of the roll.
18. Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Avila, to approve the renewal of the Berwyn Fire Pension Fund fiduciary insurance policy written by ULLICO Casualty Group, LLC for an annual premium of $5,158 including fees. The motion carried with seven Aldermen voting AYE and Alderman Fejt abstaining from the vote.
19. Public Works Director Robert Schiller submitted a communication recommending that the City Council award the 2019 Motor Fuel Tax Pavement Patching Project to Schroeder Asphalt Services Inc. Schroeder Asphalt Services Inc. submitted a project bid for $144,800.00 and was the lowest bidder. Ald. Avila asked Mr. Schiller to explain why he requested approval of a project budget amount of $265,000 with a 10% contingency to cover unforeseen road base issues. Mr. Schiller was recognized. He explained his purpose for requesting a budget amount more than the amount submitted by the winning bidder. Discussion ensued. Ald. Avila made the motion, seconded by Ald. Nowak, to concur with Director Schiller, award the project to Schroeder Asphalt Services Inc.as the lowest responsible bidder and approve the budget of $265,000 along with a ten percent (10%) contingency amount. On the call of the roll, the motion carried with seven Aldermen voting AYE and Alderman Reardon voting NAY.
20. Ald. Ramirez made the motion, seconded by Ald. Lennon, to concur with the February 20, 2019 Findings of Fact submitted by the Zoning, Planning and Development Commission, and to approve the Special Use permit requested by the developer for a Planned Development, to be located within the R-3 Two Family Residence Zoning District at 3401-3423 S. Ridgeland Avenue, subject to the agreement reached between the Developer and Public Works Director Schiller: that Developer will pay all permit and inspection fees, provide drainage for the parking area, and provide a cash contribution of $21,000 to the City dedicated toward the resurfacing of the 3400 block of Ridgeland / Cuyler alley after the project’s completion. The motion carried by a unanimous call of the roll.
21. Ald. Ruiz made the motion, seconded by Ald. Santoy, to adopt the Proclamation, as submitted by the Public Works Director, and declare April 26, 2019 Arbor Day in the City of Berwyn, director the Corporate Authorities to affix the necessary signatures and send it on its way to passage. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
22. Mayor Lovero called for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Ald. Fejt made the motion, seconded by Ald. Santoy, to pull K-5 from the agenda and vote on the item separately. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Ald. Fejt made the motion, seconded by Lennon, to approve the fundraising request submitted by the Chicago International Christian Church (K-5) for May 25, 2019 only and deny the request made for June 8 and June 19, 2019. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Ald. Avila then made the motion, seconded by Ald. Ruiz, to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda by omnibus vote designation. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The following Consent Agenda items were approved:
1. Payables: 4/25/2019 – 5/15/2019 in the amount of $2,135,858.90: Informational
2. Collector’s Office: April Report of Fines and Fees Collected: Informational
3. Building Department: April Report of Building and Local Improvement Permits: Informational
4. Block Party: 3440 Blk. Clinton – May 18, 2019: Approved
5. Use of Public Way: Chicago International Christian Church: Pulled; See above.
6. Street Closure: North Berwyn Park District June 1, 2019 Event: Approved
7. Block Party: 6500 Blk. Fairfield – June 22, 2019: Approved
8. Block Party: 2900 Blk. Maple – July 4, 2019: Approved
9. Block Party: 3200 Blk. Wesley – July 13, 2019: Approved
10. City Services: Berwyn Park District Bark in the Park Event, July 20, 2019: Approved
11. Open Air Event: St. Mary of Celle SummerFest, August 3-4, 2019: Approved
12. City Services: Berwyn Park District Back to School Picnic, August 18, 2019: Approved
13. Open Air Event: Berwyn Park District Community Garage Sale/Fiesta Latina, Sept. 7, 2019: Approved
14. City Services: Berwyn Park District Berwyn Brewfest, Sept. 28, 2019: Approved
15. City Services: Berwyn Park District All Hollow’s Eve Event, Oct. 26, 2019: Approved 16. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1243: Approved
17. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1251: Denied
18. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1227: Denied
19. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1252: Approved
20. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1253: Approved
21. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1240: Approved
22. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1245: Denied
23. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1254: Denied
24. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1226: Denied
25. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1250: Approved
26. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1258: Denied
27. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1255: Approved
28. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1256: Approved
29. Handicap Parking: Permit Application #1257: Approved
23. Aldermanic Committee / Ward Meeting Announcements: Ald. Reardon announced a 3rd Ward Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Proksa Park Community Room.
24. There being no further business to come before the Council, Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Avila, to adjourn at the hour of 8:30 pm. The motion carried by a voice vote.
https://www.berwyn-il.gov/sites/all/files/pdfs/MtgMinutes/2019/CouMtgMin-20190514.pdf
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