Village of Berkeley Village Board met May 3.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1 President Lee called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
Present at Roll Call: Trustees Hammar, Salemi, Graf-Stone, Perez, Village President Lee
Also present: Village Administrator Espiritu, Village Attorney Smith, Assistant Village Administrator Miller, Public Safety Director Larem, Public Works Director Wagner
4 Presentations and Appointment
4.1 Proclamation Honoring Police Commander Thomas Duffy Upon His Retirement from the Village of Berkeley after 23 Years of Public Service
President Lee presented Commander Duffy with a proclamation for his years of service.
CONGRATULATIONS! Chief Larem commented on Commander Duffy’s exemplary service and outstanding contributions, he will be missed.
4.2 Partner Agency Annual Report – Berk-Hill Baseball
President informed the board 35 children have been enrolled in Berkeley baseball. Berk-Hill baseball will not receive partnership funds until they attend a Village Board meeting.
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.
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | |||||
| Diane Salemi | X | X | ||||
| Jerry Perez | X | X | ||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | |||||
| Jason Mathews | X |
7.1 Village Board Minutes from April 19, 2022
7.2 Executive Session Minutes from April 19, 2022 (Not for Public Release)
8 Claims Ordinance
8.1 Motion to Approve Claims Ordinance #1486 in the amount of $107,545.21
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | |||||
| Diane Salemi | X | X | ||||
| Jerry Perez | X | |||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | X | ||||
| Jason Mathews | X |
9 Committee Reports
9.1 Administration, Zoning and Technology (Chair –Trustee Graf-Stone; Co Chair – Trustee Mathews)
9.1.1 Trustee Liaison Report
Trustee Graf-Stone highlights the work being done to update personnel also informs the board that staff has been busy getting bids for roof replacement. Work is currently being done on refuse negotiations, per the contract. Staff is working on finalizing the compensation study and will present when ready. The Garden Club has kicked off their programming year.
9.2 Finance and Economic Development (Chair – Trustee Mohammed; Co Chair Trustee Salemi)
9.2.1 Trustee Liaison Report
Nothing to report
9.3 Police and Property Maintenance (Chair – Trustee Mathews; Co-Chair Trustee Hammar)
9.3.1 Trustee Liaison Report
Nothing to report
9.4 Fire and Health (Chair – Trustee Salemi; Co-Chair Trustee Perez)
9.4.1 Trustee Liaison Report
Nothing to report
9.5 Public Works and Utilities (Chair – Trustee Hammar; Co-Chair Trustee Mohammed)
Trustee Hammar advises all next ad-hoc meeting is 5/12/22 at 6:30 p.m. He states McDermott Dr building construction is going along very well, roof has been placed and concrete will be poured soon.
9.5.1 Trustee Liaison Report
9.5.2 Motion to Approve a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement between the Village of Berkeley, Cook County, Illinois and Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for Phase II Design Engineering of the 2023 Sanitary Rehabilitation Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $69,300.00. Superintendent Wagner informs all of flooding in area today specifically High street.
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | X | ||||
| Diane Salemi | X | |||||
| Jerry Perez | X | |||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | X | ||||
| Jason Mathews | X |
9.6 Community and Intergovernmental Relations (Chair – Trustee Perez; Co Chair Trustee Graf-Stone)
9.6.1 Trustee Liaison Report
Trustee Perez received confirmation from the Lions club that the hearing aid bus has been scheduled for Wednesday 6/29/22 11-3p. The community round table was a huge success. Trustee Perez informs all the Village received about $6,000 in sponsorship, $3,000 specifically for music in the park. Trustee Perez will be getting together with the neighborhood watch and thinking of ways to promote.
10 Village President
President Lee suggest all residents to attend the ad-hoc committee. Community round table was a success, terrific turn out. He advises all Memorial Day celebration will be 11 a.m. on Monday 5/30/22 and four Berkeley veterans will be honored guests. President Lee states preparation for centennial celebration continues, there will be room for everyone to participate.
10.1 5/12/22 Village/Park District Ad-Hoc Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
10.2 Motion to Approve a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to the Employment Agreement between Rudy Espiritu and the Village of Berkeley
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | |||||
| Diane Salemi | X | X | ||||
| Jerry Perez | X | |||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | |||||
| Jason Mathews | X | |||||
| President Lee | X |
11 Village Administrator
Administrator Espiritu thanks everyone for approving the amendment to his employment agreement. Assistant Administrator Miller needs all board members laptops to update. He also will be presenting blackboard connects to neighborhood watch.
12 Village Attorney
Attorney Smith informs all village will be receiving back funds for the demolition costs regarding property at 1420 Speechley Blvd once the home is constructed and sold.
13 Public Comments and Questions
Please limit comments to five (5) minutes in length, unless further granted by the Board
14 Executive Session
14.1Motion to enter into Executive Session to consider the:
Enter executive session 7:19 p.m.
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | |||||
| Diane Salemi | X | X | ||||
| Jerry Perez | X | |||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | X | ||||
| Jason Mathews | X |
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 Executive session 7:49 p.m.
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | |||||
| Diane Salemi | X | X | ||||
| Jerry Perez | X | |||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | X | ||||
| Jason Mathews | X |
16 Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | |||||
| Diane Salemi | X | X | ||||
| Jerry Perez | X | |||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | X | ||||
| Jason Mathews | X |
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