Village of Berkeley Village Board met July 18
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1 President Lee calls meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2 Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call: Trustees Hammar, Salemi, Perez, Graf-Stone, Matthews, 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 2022 ComEd Annual Report Presentation – Cory Foster
Cory Foster stated 440 customers were out of service in Berkeley for the storm that recently passed through Berkeley last week.
5 Public Hearings
6 Public Comments and Questions (Consent Agenda Items Only) Please limit comments to three (3) 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 Board Minutes from June 20, 2023
7.2 Closed Session Minutes from June 20, 2023 (not for public release)
| 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 |
MOTION CARRIED
8 Claims Ordinance
8.1 Motion to Approve Claims Ordinance #1512 in the amount of $265,939.20
| 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 |
MOTION CARRIED
8.2 Motion to Approve Claims Ordinance #1513 in the amount of $184,699.98
| 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 |
MOTION CARRIED
9 Committee Reports
9.1 Administration, Zoning and Technology (Chair –Trustee Graf-Stone; Co Chair – Mathews)
9.1.1 Trustee Liaison Report – Garden Club
9.1.2 Monthly Report
Trustee Graf-Stone states garden club doing well. Admin team seeking bids and grants for ComEd grant. Also working with CMAP on bike plan.
9.1.3 Motion to Approve a Resolution of the Village of Berkeley, Cook County, Illinois Adopting Amendments to the Village’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
Assistant Administrator Miller provided updates to personnel manual.
| 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 |
MOTION CARRIED
9.1.4 Motion to Approve an Ordinance Approving a Change in the Metra Parking Lot Daily Fee in the Village of Berkeley
| 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 |
MOTION CARRIED
9.2 Finance and Economic Development (Chair – Trustee Mohammed; Co Chair Trustee Salemi)
9.2.1 Trustee Liaison Report – Library
9.2.2 Monthly Report
9.2.3 Motion to Approve a Resolution of the Village of Berkeley, Cook County, Illinois Approving the St. Charles Road Corridor Plan Prepared by Teska Associates, Inc.
| 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 |
MOTION CARRIED
Administrator Espiritu explained discussed at last board meeting will begin executing Teska Corridor Plan.
9.2.4 Fiscal Year 2023 Quarter 4 Financial Dashboard
Administrator Espiritu presents the 4th quarter dashboard. The plan is for road improvements and other projects to move forward.
9.3 Police and Property Maintenance (Chair – Trustee Mathews; Co-Chair Trustee Hammar)
9.3.1 Trustee Liaison Report– School District
9.3.2 Monthly Report
Trustee Matthews states the force has been very busy with almost 900 incidents. He gives the floor to Public Safety Director Larem who informs all with the assistance of license plate readers and flock cameras, Police Department using technology to deter crime.
9.4 Fire and Health (Chair – Trustee Salemi; Co-Chair Trustee Perez)
9.4.1 Trustee Liaison Report – Chamber of Commerce
9.4.2 Monthly Report
Trustee Salemi reports mutual aid given and received. Staffing is in good shape.
9.5 Public Works and Utilities (Chair – Trustee Hammar; Co-Chair Trustee Mohammed)
9.5.1 Trustee Liaison Report – Park District
9.5.2 Monthly Report
Trustee Hammar reports Proviso Drive almost completed. Currently working on asphalt restoration and light poles. Food Court solar lights are in.
9.5.3 Motion to Approve a Resolution to Waive Competitive Bidding and Authorize the Purchase of R900 Version 4 MIU Transmitters in an Amount not to Exceed $28,000.00 between the Village of Berkeley, Cook County, Illinois and Water Resources, Inc. Public Works Director Wagner gives history of water meters and upgrades needed.
| Trustee | Motion | Second | Ayes | Nays | Absent | Abstain |
| Shafi Mohammed | X | |||||
| Larry Hammar | X | X | ||||
| Diane Salemi | X | X | ||||
| Jerry Perez | X | |||||
| Sherry Graf-Stone | X | |||||
| Jason Mathews | X |
MOTION CARRIED
9.6 Community and Intergovernmental Relations (Chair – Trustee Perez; Co Chair Trustee Graf-Stone)
9.6.1 Trustee Liaison Report – Neighborhood Watch
Trustee Perez states music in park have been peaceful and enjoyable.
10 Village President
10.1 Trustee Liaison Report – BerkHill Baseball
10.2 7/20/23 The Hurricane Project-Electric Nights Music Series
10.3 7/27/23 Horizon-Electric Nights Music Series
10.4 8/13/23 Family Fun Fest from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
10.5 8/15/23 Village Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
President Lee informs all that longtime police officer Gary LeFevre passed away. Thanks Berkeley Park District and Garden Club for partnering on play dates in the park. Touch the truck is being hosted on August 19 10-11:30. Rose program centennial celebration is officially on it way; Berkeley village was proclaimed the rose town in 1956. Kathleen Chmura is official chair for the centennial celebration and is looking for volunteers.
President Lee reads statement regarding proposed senior development proposed in the Village of Hillside.
11 Village Administrator-no report
12 Village Attorney-no report
13 Public Comments and Questions
Please limit comments to three (3) minutes in length, unless further granted by the Board
The below residents spoke regarding opposition and concerns regarding the apartment complex proposed on Taft in the village of Hillside.
Roger Romanelli-states apartment complex development is the worst building development. He states there will be no property tax being paid. He would like Berkeley officials to post the facts about the development.
Lisa Guarino-came to village hall to be added to agenda, wants to get some respect, concern about village sewer lines and impact housing project will have. Folks are concerned and residents need to be respected
Lynne Morrisey-residents don’t support, residents don’t not feel supported, feels being dismissed
Mary Lou Patitucci-wants information about safety, how do we get information? Kelly Smock-question what is the time frame for street rehab also would like to see everyone to stop slandering and be respectful to each other
Valerie Williams-longtime resident, commend staff for their services
Liz Baker-excited about food court project; wants more information
Londa Claybon-does not want to support developments who are not paying taxes and does not want to support section 8
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)
Enter executive session 8:13 p.m.
| 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 |
MOTION CARRIED
Exit Executive Session 8:23 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 |
MOTION CARRIED
15 Action After Executive Session
15.1Motion to Approve a Resolution of the Village of Berkeley, Cook County, Illinois Regarding the Review of Closed Session Minutes
| 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 |
MOTION CARRIED
16 Meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
| 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 |
VOICE VOTE-MOTION CARRIED
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