Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met April 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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, Will Jacobson, Joe Blum and Joe Desimone
SWEARING IN/PRESENTATION:
1. Glenn Rawski, Chairman of the Schiller Park Police and Fire Commission swore in Francisco A. Mendoza and James R. Munger as full time Police Officers.
2. Trustee Lima gave special recognition to the Police Department, Public Works, and Village employees who helped make the free gas event successful.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski that the MINUTES of the Public Hearing Meeting of April 7, 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.
2. Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan that the MINUTES of the Regular Board Meeting of April 7, 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.
PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD:
1. The owner/representative of the O'Hare BP Gas Station requested a video gaming license for their establishment.
2. A resident and his wife expressed their concerns regarding the lack of parking spaces surrounding their property.
REPORT OF THE MAYOR FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:
A. Proclamation:
B. Appointments:
C. Other Matters:
CONSENT AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:
Village Clerk Jos read aloud the items on the Consent Agenda.
Trustee Sheridan moved, seconded by Trustee Lukowski to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as read.
1. Monthly Reports from the following Departments:
a. Fire OMNIBUS VOTE
b. Police OMNIBUS VOTE
c. 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.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:
1. Brett Kryska, Village Manager, reported that the Kelvin Lane odor is still present, and the Village is still working on resolving the issue.
2. Brian Bursiek, Assistant Village Manager, stated that the Village contract for Street Lights expires in June, and the annual streetlight bid is on June 8, 2022. He informed the Board of the price increase.
3. Trustee Golembiewski thanked everyone involved with the production of the Village Easter Parade, and she is pleased the event was successful. Trustee Lima noted the opening of the Schiller Park Youth Baseball and Softball and encouraged everyone to attend the event.
4. Representatives from Vequity, a real estate development company, gave a presentation to discuss their proposal for the Mannheim and Irving Park Development site.
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
1. Motion to approve The Village of Schiller Park, Joining the State C.M.S bid for the procurement of salt for the winter of 2022/2023. Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to approve The Village of Schiller Park, Joining the State C.M.S bid for the procurement of salt for the winter of 2022/2023.
There was a discussion about the Village planning to increase the amount of salt purchased for this upcoming winter. 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.
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 $570,905.86.
This Includes the Following Non-Recurring Invoices:
a. The Huntington Bank - Lease #1, Payment No.13 of 20
b. Edwin Hancock Engineering - 2022 Street/Alley Design Engineering
c. Fire Service, Inc. - Ambulance Body Work Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to approve the current bills list in the amount of $570,905.86.
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. Motion to Approve
a Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of Certain Village Property (Cell Phones & Tablet Computers). Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to Adopt Resolution No. 04-22 a Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of Certain Village Property (Cell Phones & Tablet Computers).
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. Motion to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Public Works employees in the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #150. Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to approve a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Public Works employees in the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #150.
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 Quote from Twin Supplies for $7,960 to replace all Lightbulbs with LED bulbs in the Recreation Center. Trustee Sheridan moved, seconded by Trustee Lukowski to Approve a Quote from Twin Supplies for $7,960 to replace all Lightbulbs with LED bulbs in the Recreation Center.
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. Motion to Approve a Quote from Twin Supplies for $3,900 to replace all Lightbulbs with LED bulbs in the Activity Center.
Trustee Sheridan moved, seconded by Trustee Lukowski to Approve a Quote from Twin Supplies for $3,900 to replace all Lightbulbs with LED bulbs in the Activity Center.
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. Motion to waive bid requirements and approve the proposal from Spear Corporation for the replacement of five (5) chemical controllers at the Anna Montana Water Park and Memorial Pool in the amount of $30,941 and authorize the Village Manager to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate the same. Trustee Sheridan moved, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski to waive bid requirements, and approve the proposal from Spear Corporation for the replacement of five (5) chemical controllers at the Anna Montana Water Park and Memorial Pool in the amount of $30,941 and authorize the Village Manager to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate the same.
Trustee Sheridan stated that Spear Corporation is the only supplier in the area that carries the chemical controllers needed for the pool.
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 Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Lima to adjourn into Executive Session in compliance with the Open Meetings Act, pursuant to Sec 2-C-1 Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Certain Employees.
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 8:09 P.M.
RECONVENE: At 8:48 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, Village Manager Brett Kryska
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, it was moved by Trustee Lima, seconded by Trustee Golembiewski that the Regular Board Meeting be adjourned.
Upon roll call the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Lima, and Sheridan
Absent: Trustee: Deegan
Nay: None
President Caiafa declared the motion carried and this Regular Board Meeting was adjourned at 8:49 P.M.
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