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City of Berwyn City Council met Jan. 28

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Robert J. Lovero called the City Council meeting to order at 8:00PM. Deputy Clerk Anderson called the roll. Alderpeople present in chambers: Lennon, Woywod, Leja, Fejt, Pabon, Ruiz, Arenella, and Carmichael. Attendees rose to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Lovero asked for a moment of  silence in memory of our First Responders.  

Open Forum: Mayor Lovero addressed the galley regarding the City of Berwyn being "A Welcoming City". He stated that the City of Berwyn/Berwyn Police Department will follow the Illinois Legislation by not assisting the Federal Government in Law Enforcement Interactions with Immigrant Communities. He then opened the floor for public comment. Eleven residents came forward to share their concerns regarding the current environment. Those speaking were: Domingo Ramirez, Leticia Garcia, Alicia Jimenez, Stephanie Nance, Angelica King, Michael Bane, Priscilla Hymis, Kaya (no last name), Gerard (no  last name). The Mayor announced this to be last person to be heard. Two additional speakers came  forward: Ralph Avila and Luz Chavez.  

Approval of Minutes:  

C-1: Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Woywod, to approve the January 11, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as submitted. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote.  Bid Openings:  

D-1: Ald. Ruiz made the motion, seconded by Ald. Pabon, to approve the bid and execution of the contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement, year one to Miller Pipelines in the amount of  $2,238,478.50 plus a 3% contingency, direct the Corporate Authorities to affix the necessary signatures  and send it on its way to passage. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote in favor. Berwyn Township, Berwyn Health District, Berwyn Development Corporation: Noting submitted for  the Agenda.  

Reports from the Mayor:  

F-1: Ald. Woywod made the motion, seconded by Ald. Lennon, to waive the sealed bid process and award the contract to the lowest proposed quote based on time sensitivity, specialized work with limited competition and existing project scope and economics of scale at the Berwyn Softball fields Janura Park West Fields to Team Rei I, Inc. for the total sum of $35,141.00. The motion passed on a unanimous roll call vote in favor.  

F-2: Ald. Leja made the motion, seconded by Ald. Woywod, to amend Ordinance 234.001 Composition of the Berwyn Fire Department. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote in favor. F-3 : Ald. Leja made the motion, seconded by Ald. Woywod, to amend Ordinance 242.03B amending the Titles of the Berwyn Fire Department Appointments. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote in favor.  

Reports from the City Clerk:  

G-1: Ald. Ruiz made the motion, seconded by Ald. Pabon, to concur with the staffs recommendation to deny handicap parking applications #1524 for 2645 S. Clarence Ave. and #1519 for 2118 S. Elmwood Ave. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote in favor.  

Zoning Board of Appeals: Nothing submitted for the agenda.  

Reports from the Aldermen, Committees, and Boards:  

1-1: Ald. Pabon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Leja, to adopt changes to the Welcoming City Ordinance and refer the communication to Legal to drat the proper amendments based on the proposed changes as presented. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote in favor.

1-2: Ald. Pabon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Carmichael to accept November 13, 2024 Minutes of the Ad-Hoc Rodent Abatement Committee Meeting as informational. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote in favor.  

Reports from Staff:  

J-1: Ald. Fejt made the motion, seconded by Ald. Woywod, to concur with City Attorney Bertuca and approve settlement of 23-CV-17084 as discussed in executive session for $6,500.00. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call to vote in favor.  

J-2: Ald. Leja made the motion, seconded by Ald. Woywod, to approve the Police Chief Cimaglia's request to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Brookfield Zoo Police, direct the Corporate Authorities to affix the necessary signatures and send it on its way to passage. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote in favor of passage.  

J-3: Ald. Leja made the motion, seconded by Ald. Woywod to approve the Police Chief Cimaglia's request to hire one (1) Probationary Police Officer from the current Eligibility list. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote in favor of passage.  

J-4: Ald. Leja made the motion, seconded by Ald. Pabon to accept Police Chief Cimaglia's approval of the  North Berwyn Park's Districts Easter Day Parade on April19, 2025 as informational. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote in favor of passage.  

J-5: Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Woywod to approve the Assistant Finance Director Daish's request to open a Wintrust MaxSale Money Market Account for the City's Fund Balance Reserves, direct the Corporate Authorities to affix the necessary signatures and send it on its way to passage. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote in favor of passage.  

J-6: Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Woywod to approve Assistant Finance Department Daish's request to enter into an agreement with GW & Associates, P.C. to perform the 2024 audit  services for the City and authorize the Mayor and city Attorney to execute said agreement in the amount of $95,000.00, direct the Corporate Authorities to affix the necessary signatures and send it on its way to passage. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote in favor of passage. J-7: Ald. Ruiz made the motion, seconded by Ald. Arenella to approve Public Works Director Schiller's request to enter into an Engineering agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. not to exceed $1,757,230.00 for the Ogden Avenue water main and service replacement and sewer rehabilitation project, direct the Corporate Authorities to affix the necessary signatures and send it on its way to passage. The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote in favor of passage. Consent Agenda Items K-1 and K-2: Ald. Lennon made the motion, seconded by Ald. Leja, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. Aldermanic Committee Meetings: No meetings announced.  

Adjournment: There being no further business before the Council, Ald. Carmichael made the motion, seconded by Ald. Arenella, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:50p.m.

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