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Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met June 4

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Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met June 4.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER:

President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Ill. ROLL CALL:

Upon a call of the roll by Village ClerkJos, 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, Tony Anczer, John Bealer, 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 21, 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.

The owner of SBC Waste Solutions expressed her displeasure with Village staff for not recommending SBC Waste Solution's proposed contract to service the Village of Schiller Park.

The Chief operator of SBC Waste Solutions shared the company's background and expressed his displeasure with Village staff for not recommending SBC Waste Solutions' proposed contract. He proposed additional services from the original contract and asked the Village to reconsider SBC Waste Solutions.

A resident and part-time employee of Schiller Park, shared concerns regarding the garbage that is floating in the creek, and if it is possible for the Village to clean it out. He also stated that as a small business owner in Schiller Park, he would be happy to service the Village when the opportunity arises. Lastly, he expressed his opinion in regards to the two waste disposal companies that were present at the Board meeting.

A Flood Brothers representative gave a final statement about his company and hopes to move forward with the contract.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:

None

VIII. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:

1. Village Manager's Report - Interim Village Manager Strahl announced the reopening of Village Hall and the safety measures that have been put in place. Due to too many restrictions, Recreations Department Facilities will not re-open at this time. After three months of Court date postponement, June 17 is the rescheduled court date; changes in procedures have been put in place for safety reasons.

2. Department Heads' Report:

a. Assistant Village Manager Bursiek presented two items to the Board:

i. Vitalant would like to resume their blood drive, and if there's no objections from the Board, he will give them final approval to resume the blood drive.

ii. AEP is the winning electric supplier for Schiller Park street lighting; Staff executed a 2-year agreement with them for their service.

b. Recreation Director Bealer gave an update about Recreation Department matters. Discussion followed in regards to the purchase of a disinfecting unit used to sterilize surfaces for COVID-19 virus.

c. Fire Chief Chiodo gave an update about Fire Department matters.

d. Public Works Director Anczer gave an update about Public Works matters.

Discussion followed in regards to water main projects.

3. Elected Officials' Comments:

a. Discussion with reference to the street resurfacing project.

b. Trustee Lima thanked all employees for a job well done with keeping the Village running smoothly.

c. Trustee Sheridan made positive comments towards the Police Department and Clock Tower Park project.

d. Mayor Caiafa thanked Village employees, particularly our first responders for a job well done during these difficult times we are currently experiencing.

IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:

A LICENSE (Business, Liquor. Ordinances. Utilities. and General Permits)

Chr. Diaz, Klue;. Deegan

1. No report.

B. PUBLIC WORKS (Streets. Water. Storm Water. Engineering, Fleet/Building Maintenance) Chr. Klug. Diaz. Golembiewski

1. Motion to approve an emergency expenditure of not to exceed $40,000 for the replacement of approximately 150 feet of water main along Berteau Avenue and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to approve an emergency expenditure of not to exceed $40,000 for the replacement of approximately 150 feet of water main along Berteau Avenue and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Mayor Caiafa asked Public Works Director Anczer for a precise amount for this project. Public Works Director Anczer said that he does not have that exact number at this time, but the project will not exceed $40,000.00.

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 proposal from Energenecs in the amount of $6,200 to upgrade the drives at Delta Lift Station and authorize the Public Works

Director to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to approve a proposal from Energenecs in the amount of $6,200 to upgrade the drives at Delta Lift Station and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same. Discussion in regards to the upgrade completion of the Delta Lift Station, and the SCAD A improvements that will take place in the near future.

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. Motion to approve a quote from Dorner Company to replace the North Intake CLA Valve in an amount of $8,898.00 and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to approve a quote from Dorner Company to replace the North Intake CLA Valve in an amount of $8,898.00 and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same. Public Works Director Anzer explained what a CLA Valve is.

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.

4. Motion to approve Change Order #1 to Triggi Construction for the 2020 Alley Improvements project to complete two additional alleys in a total amount of

$215,000.00, increasing the total contract amount to $689,872.00, and authorize the Officers and Officials of the Village to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to approve Change Order #1 to Triggi Construction for the 2020 Alley Improvements project to complete two additional alleys in a total amount of $215,000.00, increasing the total contract amount to $689,872.00, and authorize the Officers and Officials of the Village to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Discussion regarding the two additional alleys that are being improved in 2020; the alleys were part of the Capital Improvement Project but were not in the original bid process.

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.

5. Motion to approve Brother's Asphalt Paving Inc. as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for the 2020 MFT Resurfacing project in the amount of $1,347,914.48, in accordance with and pursuant to the project engineering specifications, and authorize the Officers and Officials of the Village to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to approve Brother's Asphalt Paving Inc. as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for the 2020 MFT Resurfacing project in the amount of $1,347,914.48, in accordance with and pursuant to the project engineering specifications, 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.

6. Motion to waive bid requirements and approve a proposal from Safe Step LLC for the FY21 Sidewalk Saw Cutting project in an amount of $30,868.06, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the residents.

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to waive bid requirements and approve a proposal from Safe Step LLC for the FY21 Sidewalk Saw Cutting project in an amount of $30,868.06, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the residents.

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.

7. A Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of Certain Village Property (Pickup Truck).

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to adopt Resolution No. 10-20 being "A Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of Certain Village Property (Pickup Truck)."

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.

8. Motion to accept a purchase offer from Roesch Ford in the amount of $3,800.00 to purchase a surplus pickup truck.

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to accept a purchase offer from Roesch Ford in the amount of $3,800.00 to purchase a surplus pickup truck.

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 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 20-T-02).

Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to adopt

Ordinance No. 20-4227 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 20-T- 02)."

Corporate Counsel explained the Ordinance in detail.

Upon roll call the following voted:

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

Absent: None

Nay: Trustee Diaz

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

D. PUBLIC SAFETY (Police, Fire, Emergency Management. 911, and EMS) Chr. Deegan. Klug, Diaz

1. 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 $271,554.59.

This includes the following non-recurring invoices:

a. Dude Solutions Inc. - SmartGov Program

b. M.E. Simpson Co Inc. - Water Valve Exercising

c. National Power Rodding Corp. - Contract Sewer Clean/TV

d. Schiller Park Police Pension Fund - 1st Quarter 2020 Fuel Tax

e. Special Tunlimited - Covid-19 Face Masks

f. Third Millennium Associates Inc. - Vehicle Stickers Programming and Mailing

g. Village of Schiller Park Fire Pension -1st Quarter 2020 Fuel Tax Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to approve the current

List of Bills in the amount of $271,554.59.

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 Five Year Solid Waste Services Contract with Flood Brothers Disposal Co. for a first year per unit price of $19. 98 per month and authorize the Officers and Officials of the Village to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same once administrative staff has finalized language regarding future contract years.

Per discussions in the Committee of the Whole meeting regarding Flood Brothers Solid Waste Services, Trustee Lima directed staff to make reference calls from the list that was provided to the Village. In an effort to consider the company's services, he added information to his motion.

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to Approve a Five Year Solid Waste Services Contract with Flood Brothers Disposal Co. for a first year per unit price of $19.98 per month and authorize the Officers and Officials of the Village to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same once administrative staff has finalized language regarding future contract years, contingent upon successful reference calls.

Trustee Diaz stated that based on the discussion that took place in the Committee of the Whole meeting, he was not ready to vote on this motion, for that reason his vote on the motion is No.

Discussion in regards to changing the solid waste pick up day. Flood Brothers offered the Village cost saving service if there is an agreement to change the pickup day.

Upon roll call the following voted:

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

Absent: None

Nay: Trustee Diaz

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

F. RECREATION (Parks. Special Events. Senior Services. Library. and Historical Commission) Chr. Sheridan. Golembiewski. Lima

1. Trustee Sheridan stated that the Bark Park and the Community Garden are now open.

X. REPORT OF THE MAYOR FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:

A. Proclamations:

None.

B. Appointments:

None.

C. Other Matters:

None

XI. OTHER BUSINESS:

No other business.

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to adjourn into Executive Session in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, pursuant to Sec. 2-C-11 Pending Litigation, Sec. 2-C-1 Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Certain Employees, and 2-C-2 Collective Bargaining Negotiations and Matters.

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.

The President and Board of Trustees adjourned to Closed Session at 8:02 P.M.

RECONVENE:

At 9:39 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 (present by phone), Terri Sheridan, and Village Clerk Rosa Jos

Absent: None

President Caiafa declared a quorum present.

Also Present: Corporate Counsel Joe Montana, and Interim Village Manager Dave Strahl

There was a quick discussion regarding the garbage service contract.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT:

With no further business to conduct, it was moved by Trustee Golembiewski, seconded by Trustee Deegan that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned.

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 and this Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 9:53 P.M.

https://www.villageofschillerpark.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042020-1294

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