City of Countryside City Council met June 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER –The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor McDermott. Alderman Mark Benson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll Call: City Clerk Kmet called the Roll of those physically present as follows: Present: Mayor McDermott, Alderman Finn, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Benson, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Musillami, Alderman Frohlich, City Clerk Kmet,
Treasurer Bolt
Also Present: City Administrator Paul, Police Chief Klimek, City Attorney Peck, Finance Director Schutter, Deputy Chief Stern, City Engineer Fitzgerald, Deputy Clerk Saucedo, Recording Secretary Prokop
2. OMNIBUS AGENDA
a. Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2023.
b. Statement of Bills submitted for payment through May 24, 2023 in the amount of $555,459.51.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Finn that this matter be APPROVED as presented; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
3. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
a. Elias Lopez, 6515 Kane Ave. Hodgkins, IL – thanked the City Council for allowing their grade school to participate in the Finn Park event. On behalf of Amy Carrols, former Foundation President, he thanked all City staff from DPW to the Police Department for doing a great job. The Mayor thanked him for his service as a member of the School Board.
4. MAYOR’S REPORT
a. Consideration of a Block Party request from Susan Picek on August 26, 2003 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
A motion was made by Alderman Von Drasek, seconded by Alderman Mikolyzk that this matter be APPROVED as presented; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
b. Consideration of the Approval of an Employment Agreement for City Administrator, Gail Paul.
A motion was made by Alderman Benson, seconded by Alderman Musillami, that this matter be APPROVED as presented; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
c. Mayor McDermott sought consideration of the Appointment of Sergeant Darrell DuRell to the Rank of Commander.
A motion was made by Alderman Von Drasek, seconded by Alderman Musillami that this matter be APPROVED as presented; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
d. Mayor McDermott sought consideration of the Appointment of Investigator Joseph DiGangi, Jr. to the Rank of Sergeant.
A motion was made by Alderman Finn, seconded by Alderman Benson that this matter be APPROVED as presented; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
Administer the Oath of Office and Swearing in of newly appointed officials:
e. Mayor McDermott administered the Oath of Office to Darrell DuRell as Commander in the City of Countryside Police Department. The appropriate documents were signed and photos taken. The audience congratulated him on the appointment
f. Mayor McDermott administered the Oath of Office to Joseph DiGangi, Jr. as Sergeant in the City of Countryside Police Department. The appropriate documents were signed and photos taken. The audience congratulated him on the appointment
g. Mayor McDermott administered the Oath of Office to David Schutter as the Assistant City Administrator / Finance Director, for the City of Countryside. The audience congratulated him on the Appointment; photos were taken.
h. Mayor McDermott stated that the City is very fortunate to have these outstanding individuals serving the City of Countryside. We are very proud of them. The Mayor recognized his old friend the former Village President of Westchester, Sam Pulia, and thanked him for joining us.
5. CITY CLERK’S REPORT - no report
6. TREASURER’S REPORT – no report
7. COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND, IF SO DETERMINED ACTION UPON:
a. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – no report
b. FINANCE COMMITTEE - no report
c. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE – no report
d. INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
1. Alderman Benson sought consideration to replace a Water Department Truck.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Finn that this matter be APPROVED as presented; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
2. Alderman Benson sought to purchase Traffic Calming Measures for 56th, 57th and 58th Streets. After discussion at the meeting held earlier this evening, this matter is tabled until new data is received.
e. PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
1. Attorney Peck sought consideration to an Extension Request for an Approved Variance at 9665 W. 55th Street – Highline Automotive. On November 9, 2022 the City Council granted an Ordinance to improve and expand the property to house an automotive rental facility – Avis Budget Car Rental, as well as make significant parking lot improvements including construction of a cross-access drive connecting adjacent properties; they also received a reduction in the perimeter landscaping area from 5’ to 1’ at the above property. The City Code requires that all such variances be constructed within six months of passage of the Ordinance; Highline Automotive is requesting an extension; they have had problems with construction and engineering and would like to extend the variance to November 9, 2023.
A motion was made by Alderman Finn, seconded by Alderman Frohlich that this matter be APPROVED as presented; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
2. Attorney Peck sought consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Variation to 5540 South Edgewood Avenue – Donald Tietz. This is a recommendation from the PC/ZBA. On June 6, 2023, the Applicants appeared before the PC/ZBA seeking a variance to reduce the corner lot front yard setback from 30’ to 19’8” on the property commonly known as 5540 S. Edgewood Ave. After hearing all the testimony and evidence, the PC/ZBA found that all the requirements for the requested variance were met; there no objections to the proposed variation. It was the PC/ZBA recommendation to approve the variance as requested for the construction of a new covered porch/entryway.
A motion was made by Alderman Benson, seconded by Alderman Mikolyzk that this matter be APPROVED as presented; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
Clerk Kmet declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 23-15-O.
f. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
1. Alderman Musillami – FYI - Tomorrow night Concerts in the Park will begin – from 7-9 p.m. – Pisa Pizza will be there serving food.
g. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
1. Alderman Musillami thanked Mr. Lopez for his kind remarks.
h. FLAGG CREEK ADVISORY BOARD – no report
8. LEGAL REPORT
a. Attorney Peck sought consideration of a Draft Ordinance Amending the hours for Permitted Deliveries and Pick-ups at Business Establishments adjacent to Residential Uses. At the last City Council meeting the Ordinance was changed to include not only residential zoned properties but residential use properties so that it could be mixed. Hours of delivery were updated in light of the change in the Code. This Ordinance will allow permitted deliveries from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday; and 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. A motion was made by Alderman Von Drasek, seconded by Alderman Mikolyzk that this matter be APPROVED as presented; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
City Clerk Kmet declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 23-16-O.
9. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Ms. Paul sought consideration of a Resolution Appointing a Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA). With Sharon Peterson’s resignation a new delegate and alternate are needed. The Resolution appoints Ms. Paul as the Delegate and Mr. Schutter as the Alternate.
A motion was made by Alderman Musillami, seconded by Alderman Finn that this matter be APPROVED as presented; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
City Clerk Kmet declared that this will be known as RESOLUTION 23-04-R.
b. Ms. Paul sought consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to enter into a contract with the Lowest Cost Electricity Provider through the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative (NIMEC) Bid Process. Assistant City Administrator Mr. Schutter stated that the City is part of an electricity purchasing cooperative along with 125 other municipalities. The Cooperative does a group bid for power primarily for the pumping station, and most recently for street lighting. A couple of months ago the City approved a fixed-rate contract for the pump house; tonight we seek to give the City Administrator the authority to execute a contract; the bid has been done and the pricing is set – the contract must be executed by 3:30 tomorrow. After the contract is signed the City can choose either a 1, 2 or 3 -year period. Their price is lower than the ComEd rate and will provide budget certainty and favorable pricing. There is a different rate for each term; the three-year term is a higher rate because the expectation is that rates will rise in the future. Mr. Schutter and Ms. Paul will discuss this matter and provide the most favorable term for the City.
A motion was made by Alderman Von Drasek, seconded by Alderman Frohlich that this matter be APPROVED as presented; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
City Clerk Kmet declared that this will be known as RESOLUTION 23-05-R.
c. Ms. Paul stated that at this week’s IRMA Board meeting, Countryside Public Works Department was recognized for having no accidents in the 2022 calendar year.
10. STAFF REPORTS
a. Police Chief Klimek – no report
b. City Engineer Fitzgerald
1. Mr. Fitzgerald sought consideration of awarding a contract for the Sunset Avenue Water Main Replacement. This project received no bids in May due to the aggressive completion date of August 15. The bid date completion was changed to November 15; the City received six bids for the job. The low bidder is Suburban General Construction in the amount of $1,582,753.00.
A motion was made by Alderman Von Drasek, seconded by Alderman Mikolyzk that this matter be APPROVED as presented; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
2. Mr. Fitzgerald sought consideration of Change Order Number One for the Municipal Complex Parking Sealcoating Project. They are coming at the end of the month to do two phases of the project. Mr. Fitzgerald was asked to get pricing to add work for Countryside Park and the Brainard Bike Path.
Addition 1 – add crack filling at the Municipal Complex for $810.00.
Addition 2 – sealcoat the asphalt pathways at Countryside Park – doing minor asphalt repairs and two coats of sealer to all asphalt surfaces for $5,539.00.
Addition 3 – Sealcoating Brainard Avenue Bike Path – grinding out pavement markings, applying two coats of sealer to all asphalt and restriping the pathway for $6,778.00. The total change order would be $13,147.00. The work is under the previous estimate; money is in the budget.
A motion was made by Alderman Benson, seconded by Alderman Musillami that this matter be APPROVED as presented; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
11. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND, IF DETERMINED, ACTION UPON: none
12. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Alderman Von Drasek, seconded by Alderman Frohlich that this meeting be ADJOURNED; motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 Alderman Musillami, Alderman Von Drasek, Alderman Finn, Alderman Mikolyzk, Alderman Benson, Alderman Frohlich
Nay: 0
Mayor McDermott declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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