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Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met Aug. 4

Village of Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees met Aug. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

President Nick Caiafa called the meeting to order at 7:45 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, Tom Deegan, Robert Lima, Terri Sheridan, and Village Clerk Rosa Jos

Absent: None

Clerk Jos declared a quorum present.

Also present: Corporate Counsel Joe Montana, Village Manager Brett Kryska, Jim Goumas and Mitchell Anderson

IV. SWEARING IN/PRESENTATION:

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Lukowski that the MINUTES of the Regular Board Meeting of July 21, 2022 be approved.

Upon roll call by Clerk Jos the following voted:

Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

VI. PERSONS WISHING TO BE HEARD: No one 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:

There was no consent agenda for consideration and action at this meeting.

IX. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS:

1. The Village Manager Brett Kryska stated that on behalf of the Police Department and Elected Officials, appreciation goes out to Recreation Department for organizing the National Night Out at the Anna Montana Water Park/Memorial Pool. He also stated that the Village has a contract in place for the Irving Park viaduct project and waiting on the railroad to approve details for the project. The lighting design for the Irving Park and Lawrence viaducts is being discussed with Christopher Burk Engineering.

2. Village Engineer gave an update on street and alley projects.

3. Pete Sanchez gave an update on Public Works matters.

4. Elected Officials thanked the Village employees with special thanks to the Public Works department for taking care of our streets and the Police Department for the successful Night Out event.

5. Trustee Deegan inquired about a metal plate that was placed in the middle of northbound River Road and Foster by a utility company.

6. Trustees Lima and Sheridan mentioned that it is beneficial for the residents and the Village to utilize the Anna Montana Water Park/Memorial Pool for special events.

7. Mayor Caiafa noted his appreciation for Village employees.

X. COMMITTEE REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION:

A. LICENSE (Business, Liquor, Ordinances, Utilities, and General Permits) Chr. Lukowski, Klug, Deegan

An Ordinance of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Section 110.34 of Title Eleven of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park Increasing the Number of Class R Liquor Licenses for Issuance to Macado LTD dba Macado Club

No action was taken on this item.

B. PUBLIC WORKS (Streets, Water, Storm Water, Engineering, Fleet/Building Maintenance) Chr. Klug, Lukowski, Golembiewski

Motion to approve A Lamp concrete Contractors Inc. as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for the 2022 Street, Water Main and Sewer Improvements in the amount of $2,054,453.00 and authorize the Village Manager to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Trustee Klug moved, seconded by Trustee Lukowski to approve A Lamp concrete Contractors Inc. as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for the 2022 Street, Water Main and Sewer Improvements in the amount of $2,054,453.00 and authorize the Village Manager to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Mayor Caiafa the 2022 Street, Water Main and Sewer Improvement bids were higher than expected. The funding may need to be generated from the general operating fund and will be paid back next year.

Upon roll call by Clerk Jos the following voted:

Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Planning, Zoning. Health, Building, Environment, and Transportation) Chr. Golembiewski, Sheridan, Lima

1. Motion to approve a proposal from Safebuilt for updates to the adopted building, property maintenance, fire codes, and related other codes in an amount not to exceed $15,000 and authorize the Village Manager to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to approve a proposal from Safebuilt for updates to the adopted building, property maintenance, fire codes, and related other codes in an amount not to exceed $15,000 and authorize the Village Manager to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Upon roll call by Clerk Jos the following voted:

Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

2. An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use to Conduct Outdoor Operations for an Amusement Use Within the C3/0 Commercial Overlay District of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois (ZPA 22-C-01: 5050 North River Road)

Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to adopt Ordinance No. 22-4320 “An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use to Conduct Outdoor Operations for an Amusement Use Within the C3/O Commercial Overlay District of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois (ZPA 22-C-01: 5050 North River Road)"

The owners of the 13th Floor Haunted House were present to answer questions regarding their plans for outdoor operations.

Upon roll call by Clerk Jos the following voted:

Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried,

3. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 96 of Title Nine of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Regulating Driveways on Parcels of Property

Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Klug to adopt Ordinance No. 22-4321 “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 96 of Title Nine of the New Millennium Code of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Regulating Driveways on Parcels of Property"

There was a discussion regarding the amendment made to the Ordinance.

Upon roll call by Clerk Jos the following voted:

Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

4. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 155 of Title XV of the New Millennium Code of The Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Regarding Regulations for Unique Uses in the Zoning Code (ZPA 22-T-03)

Trustee Golembiewski moved, seconded by Trustee Sheridan to remand ZPA Case Number 22-T-03 back to the Zoning, Planning, and Appeals Commission for further discussion and consideration on the Village's proposed text amendment of fences, walls, and hedges.

Upon roll call by Clerk Jos the following voted:

Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

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 $222,025.87. This Includes the Following Non-Recurring Invoices:

a. Ability Cabinet Co, Inc. - Board Dias Table Tops

b. Franklin Park Plumbing – Village Hall Water Service Repair

c. Leyden Family Services – Donation

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Lukowski to Approve the Current List of Bills in the Amount of $222,025.87.

Upon roll call by Clerk Jos the following voted:

Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

2. A Resolution of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Approving an Agreement Between the Department of the Army and Village of Schiller Park for Design and Construction Assistance for the Village of Schiller Park Detention Pond Sewer Improvement Section 219 Project

Trustee Lima moved, seconded by Trustee Deegan to adopt Resolution No. 11-22 "A Resolution of the Village of Schiller Park, Cook County, Illinois Approving an Agreement Between the Department of the Army and Village of Schiller Park for Design and Construction Assistance for the Village of Schiller Park Detention Pond Sewer Improvement Section 219 Project

Mayor Caiafa noted the details on this matter.

Upon roll call by Clerk Jos the following voted:

Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried.

F. RECREATION (Parks, Special Events, Senior Services. Library, and Historical Commission) Chr. Sheridan, Golembiewski, Lima

Motion to approve a proposal from US Tennis Court Construction in the amount of $13,700 to remove all coatings on the basketball court, crack fill, level low areas, apply 2 coats of resurfacer and layout and restripe the basketball courts, 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 US Tennis Court Construction in the amount of $13,700 to remove all coatings on the basketball court, crack fill, level low areas, apply 2 coats of resurfacer and layout and restripe the basketball courts, and authorize the village manager to execute the necessary documents and undertake such action to effectuate same.

Mayor Caiafa stated that the proposal is for Stalica Park.

Upon roll call by Clerk Jos the following voted:

Ayes: Trustees: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, and Sheridan

Absent: None

Nay: None

President Caiafa declared the motion carried

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XI. OTHER BUSINESS:

XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

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 by Clerk Jos 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 8:20 P.M.

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