City Council Minutes - March 28, 2007

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 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, Deputy Clerk Bartelt, ESDA Coord. Norman, Police/Fire Bd. Members Welch; Jasinski, PC/ZBA Member Grotzke

OMNIBUS  AGENDA\

2. Approval of Minutes of March 14, 2007. 

3. Statement of Bills for the period ending March 28, 2007: $178,393.33.

4. Financial Statement for month ending February 2007.

5. Application for a special use request to conduct a dance concert from Willoughby Entertainment /JT Promotions at Local 150 Union Hall, 6200 Joliet Road, on May 5, 2007.

6. Application for a special use to conduct a Farmer’s Market from May 8 thru September 25, 2007 on Tuesdays at Soehrman Park from 8 a.m. to noon.

7. Membership:   ICCMA (International City/County Management Association) -  Assistant City Administrator - $588.

8. Ald. Smetana moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

ADDITIONS TO AND/OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA – none

QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE – none

MAYOR’S REPORT

9. Acting Mayor Conrad advised that John Andree is on vacation; upon his return he will be sworn in to the rank of Police Sergeant.                                         

COMMITTEE  REPORTS

10. HOTEL/MOTEL COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN MICHALCZYK, CHAIRMAN, presented recommendations from the committee meeting of March 16, 2007.  She noted that the committee recommended the first four Agenda items --  1) Great Events updated proposal for Concert in the Parks ’07 series (8 concerts - $26,832); 2) Great Events proposed events for ’07-’08 for $21,695; 3) Serafin’s promotional campaign updates for $15,188.20; 4) and the City’s co-sponsorship of three ’07 Car Shows for a total expenditure not to exceed $90,000.  Ald. Pondelicek moved to approve the above expenditure, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

11. Ald. Michalczyk presented the recommendation to advertise in the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau for one year in three pieces for the amount of $950.  Ald. Straza moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

12. Ald. Michalczyk advised that no action was taken on the Heritage Corridor ad material at this time.

13. E.S.D.A. LIAISON – ALDERMAN SMETANA,  stated that the committee met and discussed the Mutual Aid Agreement with Brookfield concerning severe weather events or large scale incidents.  They are awaiting further clarification before taking any action on this matter.  This is tabled to the next meeting.

14. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN PONDELICEK, presented recommendation of appointing Gail Paul as the Finance Director. After interviewing four individuals, the committee chose Ms. Paul.  Ald. Smetana moved to concur with the recommendation, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously. Ald. Conrad also approved the appointment.

15. LICENSE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN VON DRASEK, CHAIRMAN, reported that as of today there are 448 paid business licenses listed in Countryside; only two are delinquent, thanks to Code Enforcement and Gail’s hard work in the Clerk’s Office, everyone is in compliance.

LEGAL  REPORT

16. City Attorney Erik Peck presented the draft ordinance regarding the mutual aid agreement with Brookfield, further questions have arisen and more information is needed.  This matter will be continued to the next meeting.

17. Attorney Peck presented the draft ordinance updating the zoning map. CDD Mr. Onderdonk stated that state statute requires that zoning maps be updated when annexation or zoning changes take place in the previous year. Three maps are presented for Council  consideration tonight. The center map is the current zoning map which is the physical manifestation of all the ordinances adopted which created the zoning over the years.  On both sides of this map are the proposed map which will be voted on tonight; they are exactly identical except that one is in black and white and one is in color. After Council adoption the new map will be posted on the internet and printed copies will be available for public purchase in both large and small formats. Ald. Smetana moved to approve the new zoning map as presented, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously. The effective date of the Ordinance is 3-21-07.

Clerk Herberts declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 07-07-O.

18. Attorney Peck presented the recommendation of the PC/ZBA to consider rezoning from M-2 manufacturing district to R-7 rural residential classification for the property commonly known as 10035  5^th Avenue Cutoff.  At the hearing held on March 6, 2007,  testimony was presented by the land owner as well as professional planners and appraisers on both sides of the issue.  After hearing the testimony, it was the recommendation of the PC/ZBA to approve the rezoning from M-2 to R-7 with the provision  that Mr. Robb may use the property as is until he sells it.  Attorney Stefaniak  spoke in opposition to the rezoning on behalf of Mr. Robb.  He believes he is being denied the opportunity to speak against the recommendation. Ald. Michalczyk moved to concur with the recommendation of the PC/ZBA, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

Clerk Herberts declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 07-08-O

19. Attorney Peck presented the recommendation of the PC/ZBA to consider a variance at 5220 and 5230 East Avenue.  A revised plat of resubdivision has been presented by Air Liquide. Mr. Peck suggested the City may grant preliminary approval tonight and return it to the PC/ZBA for final approval.  Ald. Von Drasek moved to grant preliminary approval and return the matter to the PC/ZBA for final approval on April 3, 2007 at 7:30 p.m, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried unanimously.

20. Attorney Peck presented the recommendation to consider two variances at 9901 W. 56^th St. on the application of Besnick & Agim Useini  -- the first is to construct a trash enclosure as an accessory structure in the setback in compliance with Petitioner’s Exhibit A and that the work begin within six months.  Ald. Pondelicek moved to approve the variance, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

Clerk Herberts declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 07-09-O.

21. Attorney Peck presented the second recommendation to deny  the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 20.14 feet on the real estate commonly known as 9901 W. 56 St., Countryside, IL. Ald. Pondelicek moved to concur with the recommendation of the PC/ZBA, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

22. Attorney Peck presented the recommendation to consider a variance to allow a second free-standing monument sign for State Bank of Countryside, on real estate commonly known as 6734 Joliet Road  and that construction be in compliance with Petitioner’s Exhibit A.  At the hearing on March 6, 2007, the PC/ZBA found that the Petitioner did establish the requirements for the variance and approved the request.  Ald.  Smetana moved to concur with the recommendation, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

Clerk Herberts declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 07-10-O.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

23. City Administrator Bailey recommended Sharon Peterson’s attendance at the 2007 IAMMA Conference April 12-13, 2007 in Geneva, IL at a cost of $168.  Ald. Smetana moved to approve the request, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

24. Mr. Bailey stated that bids were received for the 2007  Water Main Replacement project.  The low bidder was Gerardi Sewer & Water Company in the amount of $1,164,645.  The City engineer recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder. Ald. Smetana requested to table this matter for further clarification. This matter will be  tabled to the April 11, 2007 meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Mayor Pro Tem Conrad declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

SHIRLEY C. HERBERTS,  CITY CLERK

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