Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met March 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:03 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: Marie Lukowski, Russell Klug, Joan Golembiewski, Robert Lima, Terri Sheridan, and Village Clerk Rosa Jos
Absent: Trustee Tom Deegan
Clerk Jos declared a quorum present.
Also present: Corporate Counsel Joe Montana, Village Manager Brett Kryska, Assistant Village Manager Brian Bursiek, Mike Cesaretti, Tom Fragakis, Mitchell Anderson, and Will Jacobson
IV. SWEARING IN/PRESENTATION:
1. Glenn Rawski, Chairman of the Schiller Park Police and Fire Commission swore in John R. O'Grady as a full time Police Officer and Daniel P. Linehan as a full time Firefighter/Paramedic.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan that the MINUTES of the Regular Board Meeting of March 3, 2022 be approved.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: Trustee Tom Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
VI. PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD:
VII. REPORT OF THE MAYOR FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:
A. Proclamation:
B. Appointments:
C. Other Matters:
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:
Village Clerk Jos read aloud the items on the Consent Agenda. Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Lukowski to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as read.
1. Monthly Reports from the following Departments:
a. Community Development OMNIBUS VOTE
b. Fire OMNIBUS VOTE
c. Police OMNIBUS VOTE
d. Public Works OMNIBUS VOTE
Upon roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: Trustee Tom Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
IX. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
1. The Elected Officials thanked the staff for the budget preparation. Trustee Lima noted the start of the street lighting project.
2. Mitchell Anderson led a discussion regarding the potential Mannheim and Irving Park Road project. The Village is currently negotiating a non-binding agreement with Darwin Realty for this site. The Village is conducting due diligence on the site and hopes to finish soon.
A new developer has reached out to Village staff with a presentation of the potential development of the property. Staff plans on having the developer give a presentation at the next scheduled Board meeting.
3. There was a discussion regarding the Village entering into a short-term lease agreement with the Archdiocese for the former Saint Maria Goretti Parish property. The Recreation Department would utilize the property for day camp. The agreement will be presented for Board approval after it is completed.
4. Mayor stated that the Village has met with the Tollway and said that Phase IA is starting. Phase I is the Engineering approach of the Interchange project and should be completed in approximately two-year. The Illinois Tollway is funding 100% of this Phase.
5. Mayor Caiafa had a few development updates. The Village has multiple industrial buildings going up, and Pizzeria Uno is opening its doors at 4200 N River Road in Schiller Park.
6. Michael Miletta Firefighter Paramedic led a discussion regarding finding a new location to host a car show fundraiser. He spoke to the new property owners at 9950 Lawrence Ave, Schiller Park, and they are interested in hosting the September 11, 2022, car show. Mr. Miletta said that the formally known Wally Park is a safer and more spacious location. The car show will be a joint effort between the Village and the Schiller Park Fire Fighters Local 5230.
X. COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:
A. LICENSE (Business, Liquor, Ordinances, Utilities, and General Permits) Chr. Lukowski, Klug, Deegan
No Report
B. PUBLIC WORKS (Streets, Water, Storm Water, Engineering, Fleet/Building Maintenance) Chr, Klug, Lukowski, Golembiewski
No Report
C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Planning, Zoning, Health, Building, Environment, and Transportation) Chr. Golembiewski, Sheridan, Lima
No Report
D. PUBLIC SAFETY (Police, Fire, Emergency Management, 911, and EMS) Chr. Deegan, Klug, Lukowski
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 $685,05 1.15.
This Includes the Following Non-Recurring Invoices:
a. Ciorba Group Consulting - Water Facility Assessment
b. Edwin Hancock Engineering - Design Engineering - Rose Street
c. Rango Water and Sewer -9743 River Street Water Main Break
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to approve the current bills list in the amount of $685,051.15. Upon roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: Trustee Tom Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
2. Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2021 for Series 2002c G.O. Bonds
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Ordinance No 22-4307 :An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2021 for Series 2002c G.O. Bonds"
Upon roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: Trustee Tom Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried,
3. Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2021 for Series 2008 G.O. Bonds
Trustee Lima moved, Seconded by Trustee Lukowski to adopt Ordinance No 22 4308 “An ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2021 for Series 2008 G.O. Bonds"
Upon roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: Trustee Tom Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
4. Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2021 for Series 2011 G.O. Bonds
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to adopt Ordinance No 22-4309 "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2021 for Series 2011 G.O. Bonds" Upon roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: Trustee Tom Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
5. Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2021 for Series 2012 G.O. Bonds
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to adopt Ordinance No 22 4310 “An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2021 for Series 2012 G.O. Bonds"
Upon roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: Trustee Tom Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
6. Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2021 for Series 2015A&B G.O. Bonds
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Ordinance No 22-4311 "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2021 for Series 2015A&B G.O. Bonds"
Upon roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: Trustee Tom Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried. 7. Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2021 for Series 2002c G.O. Bonds - SSA #7 Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Lukowski to adopt Ordinance No 22 4312 "An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Abating a Certain Tax Levy for the Tax Year 2021 for Series 2002c G.O. Bonds - SSA #7"
Upon roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: Trustee Tom Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried F. RECREATION (Parks, Special Events, Senior Services, Library, and Historical Commission) Chr. Sheridan, Golembiewski, Lima 1. Motion to approve a proposal from LandCare for calendar year 2022 grass mowing services in the amount of $13,412.00 and authorize the Village Manager to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same. Trustee Sheridan moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to approve a proposal from LandCare for calendar year 2022 grass mowing services in the amount of $13,412.00 and authorize the Village Manager to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: Trustee Tom Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
XI. OTHER BUSINESS:
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to adjourn into Executive Session in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, pursuant to Sec 2-C-2 Salary Schedules for one or More Classes of Employees and Sec 2-C-2 Collective Bargaining Negotiations Matters.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: Trustee Tom Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried.
The President and Board of Trustees adjourned to Closed Session at 7:50 P.M.
RECONVENE: At 8:41 P.M. following the Closed Session, the President reconvened the public portion of the Meeting.
Upon roll call by the Village Clerk, the following Elected Officials were:
Present: President Nick Caiafa, Trustees: Marie Lukowski, Russell Klug, Joan Golembiewski, Robert Lima, Terri Sheridan, and Village Clerk Rosa Jos
Absent: Trustee Deegan
President Caiafa declared a quorum present.
Also Present: Corporate Counsel Joe Montana,
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, it was moved by Trustee Lima, seconded by Trustee Lukowski that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: None
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried and this Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:42 P.M.
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