Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Jun 17, 2020

Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met May 21.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER: President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:10 P.M.

II PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. ROLL CALL: Upon a call of the roll by Village Clerk Jos, the following Elected Officials were:

Present:

President Nick Caiafa, Trustees: Moses Diaz, Russell Klug, Joan Golembiewski, Tom Deegan, Robert Lima (present by phone), Terri Sheridan, 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 (present by phone), Brian Bursiek, and Peter Chiodo (present by phone)

IV. SWEARING IN/PRESENTATION: None

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1. Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski that the MINUTES of the Regular Board Meeting of May 7, 2020 be approved.

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

VI. PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD:

No written public comment was received by the Clerk's Office. A Firefighter/Paramedic/President of Local #5230 spoke about a rumor that was brought to his attention. He assured the Board that there is no truth to the rumor that he spoke about.

A Police Officer noted several positive remarks about Police Department matters. He also expressed his concern regarding street flooding and the impact it has on the Police Department's resources. Lastly, he said contract pension audits are in progress, and will be ready in the near future. A discussion followed concerning the Village's recent street flooding.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:

Village Clerk Jos read aloud the items on the Consent Agenda. Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as read.

1. Reports from the following departments:

i) Community Development OMNIBUS VOTE

ii) Fire OMNIBUS VOTE

iii) Police OMNIBUS VOTE

iv Recreation OMNIBUS VOTE

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

VIII. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:

1. Village Manager's Report - Interim Village Manager Strahl stated that staff is following the Governor's easing restrictions closely to decide the plan of action for the Village.

2. Elected Officials' Comments:

i. Trustee Klug Commented on District 81's virtual graduation; he thought it was done very well. He thanked employees that assisted with the recent street flooding.

ii. Trustee Deegan commented on the status of the EMS services calls, and announced that he will be reading the EMS proclamation.

iii. Trustee Lima thanked employees that worked the recent flood, as well as everyone that is contributing to keeping Schiller Park operational during these difficult times.

iv. Trustee Sheridan noted that District 81 had been providing meals for children during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that the district's cafeteria employees have been nominated for State Representative Brad Stephens Highlight a Hero program

v. Trustee Diaz thanked everyone that is keeping our Village moving forward and to those that are keeping us safe. vi. Trustee Golembiewski stated that she is pleased with how smoothly Village Hall has been running during this time. vii. Clerk Jos announced that Public Works employee Mark Mukahirn was selected as one of the winners for State Representative Brad Stephens' Highlight a Hero program. Mark was nominated by the Public Works Director Anczer.

IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:

A. LICENSE (Business, Liquor. Ordinances, Utilities, and General Permits) Chr. Diaz, Klug. Deegan

1. No report.

B. PUBLIC WORKS

(Streets, Water, Storm Water, Engineering, Fleet/Building Maintenance Chr. Klug, Diaz, Golembiewski

1. Motion to Amend the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget as Follows: 1) Amend the "Playground and Recreation Department, Maintenance of Grounds" Budget Line 11-11-624 from $45,000.00 to $50,790.00, and 2) Amend the "Video Gaming Fund, Street Projects" Line 21-00-983 from $0.00 to $100,000.00. Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to Amend the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget as follows: 1) Amend the "Playground and Recreation Department, Maintenance of Grounds" Budget Line 11-11-624 from $45,000.00 to $50,790.00, and 2) Amend the "Video Gaming Fund, Street Projects" Line 21 00-983 from $0.00 to $100,000.00.

Mayor Caiafa stated that the $100,000.00 from the Video Gaming Fund will be used for the Viaduct beautification project.

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

(Planning, Zoning, Health, Building. Environment, and Transportation Chr. Golembiewski, Sheridan, Lima

1. An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use for a Food Manufacturing, Packaging and Processing Use Within the 1-1 Industrial District of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois. (ZPA 20-C-03: 9425 Seymour Ave). Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to adopt Ordinance No. 20-4226 being "An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use for a Food Manufacturing, Packaging and Processing Use Within the I-1 Industrial District of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois. (ZPA 20-C-03: 9425 Seymour Ave)."

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

D. PUBLIC SAFETY

(Police, Fire, Emergency Management, 911, and EMS)

Chr. Deegan, Klug, Diaz

No report.

E. ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE

(Human Resources, Insurance, Bills. Legal) Chr. Lima Deegan, Sheridan

1. Motion to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $841,556.85.

This includes the following non-recurring invoices: a. Cerniglia Co. - 2020 Water Main Improvements, Pay Request #1 b. General Mechanical Services - HVAC Maintenance Contract c. Leyden Township - Vactor Purchase d. Municipal Consolidated Dispatch - MCD Dispatch Payment 1 of 4 e. Seiler Instrument Manufacturing Co. Inc - GPS Unit

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $841,556.85.

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

2. Motion to Approve a Master Power Supply Agreement with MC Squared Energy Services for an Electricity Aggregation Program with a 1 Year Term and authorize the Officers and Officials of the Village to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to Approve a Master Power Supply Agreement with MC Squared Energy Services for an Electricity Aggregation Program with a 1 Year Term and authorize the Officers and Officials of the Village to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

3. A Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of Certain Village Property.

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to adopt Resolution No. 09-20 being "A Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of Certain Village Property." Upon roll call the following voted: Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan Absent: None Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

F. RECREATION

(Parks, Special Events, Senior Services, Library, and Historical Commission) Chr, Sheridan, Golembiewski, Lima

1. No report REPORT OF THE MAYOR FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:

A. Proclamations:

1. A Proclamation of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois for EMS Week.

Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to support the Proclamation of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois for EMS Week.

Trustee Deegan read the proclamation aloud.

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

B. Appointments:

Mayor Caiafa stated that if there are no objections from Board members, he would like to group the appointments as one motion. Hearing no objection, the Mayor then appointed the following:

ZPA Board David Powrozek (Expires April 30, 2023) Joseph Kisiel (Expires April 30, 2023) Ken McNeill (Expires April 30, 2023) Mary Lauricella (Expires April 30, 2023) Robert Irsuto (Expires April 30, 2023) It was moved by Trustee Deegan, seconded by Trustee Sheridan that the Board of Trustees consent to these appointments:

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

ZPA Board Secretary - Renee C. Tedesco (Expires April 30, 2023) It was moved by Trustee Golembiewski, seconded by Trustee Klug that the Board of Trustees consent to this appointment:

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

Police Pension Board Rick Desecki (Expires April 30, 2022) Marie Lukowsky (Expires April 30, 2022) It was moved by Trustee Diaz, seconded by Trustee Deegan that the Board of Trustees consent to these appointments:

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

Fire Pension Board - Rick Desecki (Expires April 30, 2022 It was moved by Trustee Klug, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski that the Board of Trustees consent to this appointment:

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

Fire and Police Commission - Glenn Rawski (Expires April 30, 2023) It was moved by Trustee Diaz, seconded by Trustee Sheridan that the Board of Trustees consent to this appointment: Upon roll call the following voted: Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan Absent: None Nay: None President Caiafa declared the motion carried. Fire and Police Commission Secretary - Gail Botti (Expires April 30, 2021) It was moved by Trustee Klug, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski that the Board of Trustees consent to this appointment:

Upon roll call the following voted:

Aye: Trustees: Diaz, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

C. Other Matters:

None

XI. OTHER BUSINESS:

No other business.

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

There was no Executive Session.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT: