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Village of Berkeley Village Board Met July 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

1 President Lee called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.

2 Pledge of Allegiance

3 Roll Call

Present at Roll call: Trustees Hammar, Washington, Salemi, Mathews, Graf-Stone, Perez, Village President Lee, Village Clerk Nowak

Also present: Village Administrator Espiritu, Village Attorney Smith, Assistant to the Village Administrator Miller, Police Chief Larem, Fire Chief Grenier, Superintendent Wagner

4 Presentations and Appointment

4.1 Berkeley Public Library Remodeling Plan Presentation

Library director Ryan Cox begins presentation by stating the library was founded 75 years ago, it’s a building that has been well maintained. Ryan stated the library has not been modernized since its establishment. Ryan introduces Andy Tokin from Williams Architects and he delivers renovation plans. Andy presents the plan stating the library has good bones. President Lee comments that he will support the library in every step of the way of renovation.

5 Public Hearings

6 Public Comments and Questions (Consent Agenda Items Only) Please limit comments to five (5) minutes in length, unless further granted by the Board.

7 Consent Agenda

The matters listed for consideration on the Consent Agenda are routine in nature or have all been discussed by the Board of Trustees previously and are matters on which there was unanimity for placement on the Consent Agenda at this meeting.

7.1 Village Board Meeting Minutes from July 6, 2021

7.2 Executive Session Meeting Minutes from July 6, 2021 (Not for public release)

Trustee	Motion	Second	Ayes	Nays	Absent	Abstain
Larry Hammar			X
Herb Washington			X
Diane Salemi	X		X
Jerry Perez			X
Sherry Graf-Stone		X	X
Jason Mathews			X

MOTION CARRIED

8 Claims Ordinance

8.1 Motion to Approve Claims Ordinance #1467 in the amount of $61,790.30

Trustee	Motion	Second	Ayes	Nays	Absent	Abstain
Larry Hammar			X
Herb Washington			X
Diane Salemi	X		X
Jerry Perez		X	X
Sherry Graf-Stone			X
Jason Mathews			X

MOTION CARRIED

9 Committee Reports

9.1 Administration, Zoning and Technology (Chair –Trustee Graf-Stone; Co Chair Trustee Washington)

9.1.1 Trustee Liaison Report

9.1.2 Monthly Report

9.1.3 Motion to Approve an Ordinance of the Village of Berkeley, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing the Transfer of a Special Use Permit for a Banquet Hall, a Class A1 Liquor License and a Supplemental Video Gaming Establishment Permits Relative to Dream Event Space and Modern Banquet Hall – 5241 – 5245 St. Charles Road

Trustee	Motion	Second	Ayes	Nays	Absent	Abstain
Larry Hammar			X
Herb Washington			X
Diane Salemi		X	X
Jerry Perez			X
Sherry Graf-Stone	X		X
Jason Mathews			X

MOTION CARRIED

9.2 Finance and Economic Development (Chair – Trustee Washington; Co Chair Trustee Salemi)

9.2.1 Trustee Liaison Report

9.2.2 Monthly Report

9.2.3 4th Quarter Financial Dashboard

Trustee Washington commented on the audit and last fiscal year, credits all on hard work and success. He also stated that he will be resigning as a trustee due to the fact that he is relocating his residence to the Yorkville and due to residency requirements can no longer hold the position of Trustee. Trustee Washington will be attending his last meeting in August.

9.3 Police and Property Maintenance (Chair – Trustee Salemi; Co-Chair Trustee Hammar)

9.3.1 Trustee Liaison Report

9.3.2 Monthly Report

9.3.3 Off-Street Parking Discussion

Police Chief Larem was given the floor by trustee Salemi. He first addressed the human remains that were found today between I-290 and I-294. The remains were identified as an assailant that the police were in pursuit of many months ago.

Chief Larem then made all aware of his department’s new body cameras for his staff and that they should be in full operation by August.

Lastly, Chief Larem discussed off-street parking. He presented via slide show and reviewed ordinances in place regarding off-street parking and provided pictures of businesses that are having off-street parking issues. Chief Larem presented three possible solutions to the problem. The Village Board discussed each solution and gave direction to Village staff on how to move forward. Trustees Graf-Stone and Hammer were in favor of enforcing current ordinances.

9.4 Fire and Health (Chair – Trustee Mathews; Co-Chair Trustee Perez) 9.4.1 Trustee Liaison Report

9.4.2 Monthly Report

Trustee Mathews along with Fire Chief Grenier confirmed there is a generator issue at Village Hall that will be addressed and that the department is looking to purchase new hoses and are looking at different options.

9.5 Public Works and Utilities (Chair – Trustee Hammar; Co-Chair Trustee Mathews)

9.5.1 Trustee Liaison Report

9.5.2 Monthly Report

Trustee Hammar met with Zinni Architects and they are reviewing documents and will be soon ready for bid for the new Public Works Storage Facility.

9.6 Community and Intergovernmental Relations (Chair – Trustee Perez; Co Chair Trustee Graf-Stone)

9.6.1 Trustee Liaison Report

Trustee Perez states Electric Nights had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather this past Thursday. He was at site to let public know concert was not going forward 7/15/21. Trustee Perez hopes weather cooperates going forward.

10 Village President

10.1 7/22 Electric Nights: The Rob Post Band at 7:00 p.m.

10.2 7/27 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

10.3 7/29 Electric Nights: The Funcles at 7:00 p.m.

10.4 8/3 Village Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

President Lee states park district meetings going very well. He states there are little things we can do and we need to look at the big picture. Both library and park district need our support for planning.

11 Village Administrator

Administrator Espiritu extends invitation to staff picnic for old and new employees.

12 Village Attorney

Village Attorney Smith clarifies voting for trustees, states a present vote goes with the majority.

13 Public Comments and Questions

Please limit comments to five (5) minutes in length, unless further granted by the Board

Resident Gilda Nelson from 5719 Rose Ct commented on a new issue that is occurring in her home. She states water and sewage are backing into her home and the homes of other residences on her block. Resident Dan O’Connell also commented on the problem with off street parking and also asked if the weeds and grass could be cut at the 5740 St Charles Road property.

14 Executive Session

14.1Motion to enter into Executive Session to consider the:

Enter executive session 8:12p

Trustee	Motion	Second	Ayes	Nays	Absent	Abstain
Larry Hammar			X
Herb Washington			X
Diane Salemi	X		X
Jerry Perez			X
Sherry Graf-Stone		X	X
Jason Mathews			X

MOTION CARRIED

a. Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employee(s) 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1)

b. Collective Bargaining, Salary Schedules; categorically 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(2) c. Appointment/Removal for Public Office or Attorney 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(3) d. Consideration to Purchase, Lease (Buy), or Acquire Specific Real Estate Property 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5)

e. Setting Price for Sale/Lease Specific Real Estate Property 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(6)

f. Security Procedures and the use of personnel and equipment to respond to an actual, a threatened, or a reasonably potential danger to the safety of employees, students, staff, the public, or public property. 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(8)

g. Probable or Imminent and Pending Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11)

h. Establish Reserves or Settle Claims (Tort) 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(12)

i. Consideration of Release of Executive Session Minutes 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(21)

Exit from Executive Session at 8:27p.

Trustee	Motion	Second	Ayes	Nays	Absent	Abstain
Larry Hammar			X
Herb Washington			X
Diane Salemi	X		X
Jerry Perez			X
Sherry Graf-Stone		X	X
Jason Mathews			X

VOICE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED

15 Action to be Taken as a Result of Executive Session

15.1Motion to Approve a Resolution of the Village of Berkeley, Cook County, Illinois Regarding the Review of Closed Session Minutes

Trustee	Motion	Second	Ayes	Nays	Absent	Abstain
Larry Hammar			X
Herb Washington		X	X
Diane Salemi	X		X
Jerry Perez			X
Sherry Graf-Stone			X
Jason Mathews			X

MOTION CARRIED

16 Adjournment

President Lee adjourned meeting at 8:28 p.m.

Trustee	Motion	Second	Ayes	Nays	Absent	Abstain
Larry Hammar			X
Diane Salemi	X		X
Jason Mathews			X
Sherry Graf-Stone			X
Herb Washington		X	X
Jerry Perez			X

VOICE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED

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