Village of Berkeley Village Board met May 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1 President Lee called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
Present at Roll Call: Trustees Mohammed, Hammar, Perez, Graf-Stone, Mathews, 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 Swearing-in of Police Commander Alex Rojas
Trustee Mathews swears in Commander Rojas. CONGRATULATIONS!
4.2 Partner Agency Annual Report – Berk-Hill Baseball (postponed)
4.3 Beautify Berkeley Home of the Month – 5926 Chicago Avenue Home of the month award given to owner of 5926 Chicago Ave, making Berkeley proud!
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 Roundtable Minutes from April 28, 2022
7.2 Village Board Minutes from May 3, 2022
7.3 Executive Session Minutes from May 3, 2022 (not for public release)
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | |||||
| Diane Salemi | X | |||||
| Jerry Perez | X | X | ||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | X | ||||
| Jason Mathews | X |
8 Claims Ordinance
8.1 Motion to Approve Claims Ordinance #1487 in the amount of $474,583.12
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | |||||
| Diane Salemi | X | |||||
| Jerry Perez | X | X | ||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | X | ||||
| Jason Mathews | X |
9 Committee Reports
9.1 Administration, Zoning and Technology (Chair –Trustee Graf-Stone; Co Chair – Mathews)
9.1.1 Trustee Liaison Report
9.1.2 Monthly Report
Trustee Graf-Stone states team has diligently been working on compensation study almost finalized. Also working to finalize Lakeshore agreement and preparing paperwork for 5540 St. Charles Road. Also wants to alert all regarding COVID updates especially for kids.
9.1.3 Motion to Approve a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Village of Berkeley – Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC Agreement for Refuse, Recyclable, Yard Waste Material Collection/Processing/Disposal Services
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | |||||
| Diane Salemi | X | |||||
| Jerry Perez | X | |||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | X | ||||
| Jason Mathews | X | X |
Administrator Espiritu provides information regarding new agreement with Lakeshore Recycling. Current contract due to expire May 31 2022, new agreement will be 21% decrease in cost. Some highlights with new agreement are weekly recycling, no sticker requirement, new refuse bins being provided and yard waste pick up will be extended. Good partnership with Lakeshore and dealings with George Strom in particular who attended the meeting today. Katie Neary will be our point person. President Lee thanks everyone who worked on new agreement.
9.1.4 Motion to Approve a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure (5440 St. Charles Road, Berkeley, Illinois)
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | |||||
| Diane Salemi | X | |||||
| Jerry Perez | X | |||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | X | ||||
| Jason Mathews | X | X |
9.1.5 Motion to Approve a Resolution of the Village of Berkeley, Cook County, Illinois Approving a Proposal from L. Marshall Roofing, Inc. for Roof Replacement Services in an amount not to exceed $276,198
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | |||||
| Diane Salemi | X | |||||
| Jerry Perez | X | |||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | X | ||||
| Jason Mathews | X | X |
Assistant Administrator Miller informs all regarding 30-year proposal with flashing work, process will start this summer.
9.2 Finance and Economic Development (Chair – Trustee Mohammed; Co Chair Trustee Salemi)
9.2.1 Trustee Liaison Report
9.2.2 Monthly Report
9.2.3 Motion to Approve a Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways under the Illinois Highways Code for FY 2022 – 2023
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | X | ||||
| Larry Hammar | X | |||||
| Diane Salemi | X | |||||
| Jerry Perez | X | |||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | X | ||||
| Jason Mathews | X |
Trustee Mohammed has financial report and working on closing 2022 budget.
9.3 Police and Property Maintenance (Chair – Trustee Mathews; Co-Chair Trustee Hammar)
9.3.1 Trustee Liaison Report
9.3.2 Monthly Report
9.3.3 Motion to Approve a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Services Agreement Order Form between Flock Group Inc. and the Village of Berkeley
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | X | ||||
| Diane Salemi | X | |||||
| Jerry Perez | X | |||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | |||||
| Jason Mathews | X | X |
Trustee Mathews gives the floor to Chief Larem who had testing last week there were 3 candidates. Chief states there is not a manpower crisis. Chief Larem goes on to explain new camera service.
9.4 Fire and Health (Chair – Trustee Salemi; Co-Chair Trustee Perez)
9.4.1 Trustee Liaison Report
9.4.2 Monthly Report
Chief Larem states has hired two additional firefighter/paramedics.
9.5 Public Works and Utilities (Chair – Trustee Hammar; Co-Chair Trustee Mohammed)
9.5.1 Trustee Liaison Report
9.5.2 Monthly Report
Trustee Hammar reports held park district ad-hoc committee meeting.
Park District will be acting on some maintenance issues on their facilities. Trustee Hammar states half on new trees on the ground.
Public works are working on pot hole issues.
9.6 Community and Intergovernmental Relations (Chair – Trustee Perez; Co Chair Trustee Graf-Stone)
9.6.1 Trustee Liaison Report
Trustee Perez reports ready with summer events. Historical society meeting will be held this Friday under gazebo. Lions club will be bringing hearing bus Wednesday 11-3p 6/29/22.
10 Village President
10.1 5/30/22 Memorial Day Holiday – Village Offices Closed
10.2 5/30/22 Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Corner
10.3 6/7/22 Village Board Meeting cancelled
10.4 6/16/22 Village/Park District Ad-Hoc Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
10.5 6/18/22 Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic from 9 a.m. to Noon (Village Hall Parking Lot)
10.6 6/21/22 Village Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
President Lee reports will be sending out a couple of Robo calls regarding special events in the village. One being Memorial Day ceremony he will provide agenda. Announces Berkeley Village being 98-years old, cupcakes being provided this evening. Thanks to public works for working on ball fields and ring of honor. Public works also worked on tennis courts which was very much appreciated.
11 Village Administrator
Administrator Espiritu announces 6/11/22 ribbon cutting for Blended Nutrition. He received call from Illinois Tollway and naming of the flyway which will be called the Berkeley-Elmhurst Connector.
12 Village Attorney
No report
13 Public Comments and Questions
Please limit comments to five (5) minutes in length, unless further granted by the Board
Gilda Nelson wants to report snakes in her yard at 5718 Rose Court.
Mark Dodson states he has never seen morale in the fire department village higher and comments on the experience on the force. Good move making Tim Larem the Director of Public Safety
Angie Sevcik of 1521 Rohde is concern about the new Berkeley sign on Hawthorne heading west the view obstructed when trying to merge.
14 Executive Session
14.1Motion to enter into Executive Session to consider the:
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)
15 Action to be Taken as a Result of Executive Session
16 Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | |||||
| Diane Salemi | X | |||||
| Jerry Perez | X | |||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | X | ||||
| Jason Mathews | X | X |
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