Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met Aug. 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER:
President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:07 P.M.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL:
Upon roll call 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, Tony Anczer, John Bealer, Scott Bernacki, and Peter Chiodo
IV. SWEARING IN/PRESENTATION:
None.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Klug that the MINUTES of the Regular Board Meeting of July 16, 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:
A resident expressed concerns regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus and asked if the Village has considered mandating this matter. Currently the Village is following State guidelines. She also expressed concern about safety issues in her building and asked if the Village can assist in this matter. The Mayor stated that he will be looking into her concern.
No written public comment was received by the Clerk's Office.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:
None.
VIII. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
1. Department Heads' Report:
a. Recreation Director Bealer announced that he has submitted a letter of resignation to the Village and his last day of employment will be on September 2, 2020. Bealer thanked everyone for allowing him to serve the Schiller Park Recreation Department for nearly 27 years. He also gave an update about Park projects that are currently in progress as well as additional information regarding Recreation Department matters.
2. Elected Officials' Comments:
a. Board members expressed their well wishes to Schiller Park Recreation Department Director Bealer after his announcement to resign from his current position.
b. Trustee Lima noted that he has chosen to join the Village Board meeting via phone only to take precautionary measures against the COVID-19 virus, Lima asked for clarification regarding the electrical aggregation letter that went out to residents so that he can pass it on to those that need additional information
c. Clerk Jos read out loud a well-deserved thank you letter sent to the Police Department Director from a Child Protection Specialist in regard to a case she felt was handled with care by the Schiller Park Police Department to assure the safety of a child.
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 approve Change Order #1 to Brothers Asphalt for the 2020 Road and Water Improvements project in a total amount of $209,017.50, increasing the total contract amount to $1,229,196.95, 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 Sheridan to approve Change Order #1 to Brothers Asphalt for the 2020 Road and Water Improvements project in a total amount of $209,017.50, increasing the total contract amount to $1,229,196.95, and authorize the Officers and Officials of the Village to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.
Change order #1 is to add the replacement of the water main from River Street to Linn Avenue. It was found to be beneficial for the Village to include this work in this year's 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 Amending Title Eleven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois to Regulate Self-Service Storage Facilities.
Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to adopt Ordinance No. 20-4233 being "An Ordinance Amending Title Eleven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois to Regulate Self-Service Storage Facilities."
Discussion regarding the details of the Ordinance.
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
1. An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Chapter 119 of Title Eleven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park (Ambulance Service License).
Trustee Deegan moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to adopt Ordinance No. 20-4234 being "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Chapter 119 of Title Eleven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park (Ambulance Service License)."
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.
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 $277,725.92.
This includes the following non-recurring invoices:
a. Clean Sweep/ Lake Shore – Post Storm Sweeping
b. Mid American Water Inc. - 3939 Mannheim Valve Install
c. PNC Equipment Finance - Lease #1, Payment #5
d. Rango Sewer and Water Inc. - 3939 Mannheim 3 Valve Installs
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Diaz to approve the current List of Bills in the amount of $277,725.92.
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 License Agreement between the Village and the City of Chicago regarding placement of an airport noise monitor in the Village 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 License Agreement between the Village and the City of Chicago regarding placement of an airport noise monitor in the Village 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. Motion to Approve an Employee Leasing Agreement with GovTemps to hire an Interim Fire Chief and authorize the Village President execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to Approve an Employee Leasing Agreement with GovTemps to hire an Interim Fire Chief and authorize the Village President execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same. Trustee Lima requested that staff further explain motions E.3 and E.4 and asked how this will affect the hiring of a new Fire Chief.
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.
4. Motion Approve a Fire Chief Recruitment Agreement with Illinois Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA) and authorize the Village President execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski Approve a Fire Chief Recruitment Agreement with Illinois Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA) and authorize the Village President execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.
Trustee Diaz noted that he would rather not have the Village spend money to have a recruitment Agreement with Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, and that he would like to see the Village proceed independently with the hiring of the Fire Chief.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Aye: Trustees: Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: None
Nay: Trustee Diaz
Abstain: Trustee Deegan
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
5. An Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental and Subrecipient Agreement for Coronavirus Relief Funds By and Between the County Of Cook and the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County Illinois.
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to adopt Ordinance No. 20-4235 being "An Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental and Subrecipient Agreement for Coronavirus Relief Funds By and Between the County Of Cook and the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County Illinois."
The Village is approving an agreement to receive a COVID-19 related relief reimbursement from Cook County.
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. Trustee Sheridan reported on non-agenda items regarding library matters; for more details, residents should visit the Library website and Facebook page.
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:
There was no Executive Session.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business to conduct, it was moved by Trustee Sheridan, seconded by Trustee Lima 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 7:54P.M.
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