City Council Minutes - March 14, 2007

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2007

 1.  After the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Pro Tem Conrad called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m., in the absence of Mayor LeGant. City Clerk Herberts called the Roll of those physically present as follows:

PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Robert Conrad, Aldermen Wayne Straza, Karen Michalczyk, John Von Drasek, Michael Smetana, Robert Pondelicek

ALSO PRESENT:     City Clerk Herberts, City Treasurer Stoffels,  City Attorney Erik Peck, City Admin. Bailey, Police Chief Swanson ,  City Engineer Fitzgerald, CDD Onderdonk, ESDA Coord. Norman, Deputy Clerk Bartelt, PC/ZBA Chrm. Fullmer, Police/Fire Bd. Member Welch, Jasinski 

OMNIBUS  AGENDA

2. Approval of Minutes of  February 21, 2007 Special Meeting; February 28, 2007 Regular Meeting.

3. Statement of Bills for the period ending March 14, 2007: $293,995.73.

4. Application for a general registration application from Thomas T. Boundas & Associates, 6428 Joliet Road, #105. Type: Attorney. Applicant: Thomas Boundas.

5. Special use to conduct  a model car show called Countryside Collectors Classic Toy Show at Park Place of Countryside on March 25, 2007.

6. Ald. Smetana moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried unanimously.

ADDITIONS TO AND/OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA – none

QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE – none

MAYOR’S  REPORT – none

CITY CLERK’S  REPORT   - none

TREASURER’S REPORT none

COMMITTEE  REPORTS

RECREATION COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN CONRAD, CHAIRMAN presented recommendations from the committee meeting of March 12, 2007.

7. Consideration  of Great Events updated proposal for Concert in the Parks ’07 series – (two more concerts $9,732) and the proposed events for ‘07/08 - $45,500, will be deferred to the Hotel/Motel Committee meeting. They will make a recommendation to the Council.

8. Consideration of entertainment for the Children’s annual Christmas Party – at a cost of $650.  Ald. Straza moved to approve payment, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN SMETANA, CHAIRMAN, presented recommendations from the committee meeting held on March 12, 2007.

9. Ald. Smetana discussed the 2007 Spring Clean Up Proposal to allow Groot, aka Crown Disposal, to begin  work on Monday May 21, Wednesday May 23 and finish off on Friday May 25 at a cost of $134.46 per ton. Ald. Pondelicek moved to approve Groot for the Spring Clean Up job on the above dates @ $134.46 per ton, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

10. Ald. Smetana suggested tabling the masonry repair issues at Countryside Park & Memorial Park  until quotes are received.  Regarding plantings in Memorial Park, the circle area will be replaced with plants from Serrano Landscaping; also along 55^th St. different plants will be introduced to those beds; drainage repairs will be included in the total cost of $10,546.97 (including the circle cost of $4,238.24). Ald. Smetana moved to approve payment to Serrano Landscaping for the above areas, seconded by Ald. Conrad and carried unanimously.

11. Intergovernmental Agreement for Ideal School recreation facilities is tabled for further information. The form has been approved but further information is needed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE – TREASURER STOFFELS, CHAIRMAN, presented recommendations from the committee meeting held earlier this evening.

12. Treasurer Stoffels stated that both items regarding payment to FGM for professional services for January and February will be handled by Administrator Bailey.

Ald. Smetana moved to approve that arrangement, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

13. Approval of proposed T-Mobile Cellular Antenna Lease amendment will remain in force as it presently exists.

14. Treasurer Stoffels sought Council consideration for a three-year contract for VOIP Telephone service to DPW in the amount of $154.50 monthly.  Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve payment, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

15. Treasurer Stoffels sought Council consideration for review and approval of the Flagg Creek Golf Course budget.  Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve the budget, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

16. Administrative Policy Implementation – Attorney Peck will prepare the draft to continue implementation of the policy prepared by Administrator Bailey and Mr. Peck.  Ald. Pondelicek moved to approve the policy, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

Treasurer Stoffels presented the list of Donations:

17. Pleasantdale Park District – July 4^th Celebration - $1,200. Ald. Straza moved to approve the donation, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

18. Pleasantdale Little League – team sponsor - $400 donation.  Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve the donation, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried unanimously.

19. LaGrange Pet Parade – parade sponsor - $500 donation.  Ald. Smetana moved to approve the donation, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

20. Rotary Club of Countryside Diamond Achievement Award - $2,000 donation. Ald. Straza moved to approve, seconded by Ald  Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

21. LTHS Post Prom Celebration Committee – sponsor - $250 donation.  Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

22. Helping Hand – Grand Raffle - $500 donation.  Ald. Smetana moved to approve the donation, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

23. WATER COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN STRAZA, CHAIRMAN, presented  the finalized Water Supply Contract between the Village of Indian Head Park, the LaGrange Highlands Sanitary District and the City of Countryside for a ten-year period.  He thanked Mr  Bailey, the staff of Frank Novotny & Assoc. and the members of both governmental bodies for the professional manner in which these discussions were handled. Ald. Pondelicek moved to approve the contract as presented, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

24. Ald. Von Drasek reminded the audience that the Aging Well team will be on hand Thursday, March 22, 2007 from 1-2:30 p.m. at City Hall  where two geriatric specialists will be present to answer residents’ health-related questions.

25. Ald. Smetana discussed the drainage problem in the 5800 block of Rose Court.  Ald. Smetana moved to direct staff to review the catch basin at Rose Court to determine if it is working properly, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

ADMINISTRATOR’S  REPORT

26. Administrator Bailey presented the quote from Dell to replace the City’s Administration computer network server at a cost of $5,301.85.  Ald. Straza moved to approve payment, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

27. Administrator Bailey presented engineer’s pay estimate #1 for the ’06 Water Main Replacement, Phase 2 in the amount of $48,465 to Swallow Construction.  Ald. Smetana moved to approve payment, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

STAFF  REPORTS – none

ADJOURNMENT

28. There being no further business to discuss, Ald. Straza moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

Mayor Pro Tem Conrad declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.                                                                                                                                                

SHIRLEY C. HERBERTS,  CITY CLERK

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