City Council Minutes - July 11, 2007

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2007

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

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

ABSENT: Police Chief Swanson

ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk Sweeney, City Treasurer Jasinski, City Attorney Erik Peck, City Admin. Bailey, City Engineer Fitzgerald.

OMNIBUS  AGENDA

2. Approval of Minutes of June 27, 2007.

3. Statement of Bills for the period ending July 11, 2007 - $237,630.33.

4. Membership:  WCMC (West Central Municipal Conference) – Administration - $5,297.30.

5. Membership:  COUNCIL OF MAYORS – Mayor - $1,259.64.

6. Membership:  WSCC (West Suburban Chamber of Commerce) – Administration - $3,811.50.

7. Application for a general business license from. CAMPBELL’S FOODSERVICE, 6475 Joliet Road.  Type:  Sales office. Applicant:  Brad Vokac.

8. Application for a general business license from WINDY CITY CARPENTERS, INC., 5717 Peck Ave. Type:  Home office. Applicant:  Jonathan Burton.

9. Application for a general business license from IMPACT DANCE STUDIO, 6475 Joliet Road, #E. Type:  Dance studio.  Applicant: Diane Merson.

10. Application for a general business license from YOGA AT 6335, 6335 Joliet Road, #101.  Type:  Yoga instruction.  Applicant:  Constance Zdenek.

11. Application for a general business license from SPIRIT HALLOWEEN SUPERSTORES, LLC, 40 Countryside Plaza.  Type:  Retail sales. Applicant:  Steven Silverstein. 

12. Application for a general business license from IMPORT PLUS AUTO WHOLESALE, LLC, 6475 Joliet Road.  Type:  Retail/wholesale car sales.  Applicant:  Cristopher Alvarez.

13. Ald. Von Drasek clarified that sales tax revenue would go to Countryside per affidavit from the applicant, Import Plus Auto Wholesale, LLC. He approved this item pending review by Attorney Peck to make sure it coincides with City ordinances. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried unanimously.

ADDITIONS TO AND/OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA

14. One addition was noted by Mayor Conrad.

QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE - none

MAYOR’S REPORT

5. Mayor Conrad informed the audience that a serious accident occurred on 55^th St. last week involving one of the DPW employees, Shawn Ligeikis, who was badly injured in that accident.  On behalf of the City Council and residents best wishes are extended to Shawn for a speedy recovery and well wishes to his family.

TREASURER’S REPORT

16. Treasurer Jasinski is looking forward to another great Concert in the Park tomorrow night; the event is fantastic and growing every week; looking forward to the movies as well. Mayor Conrad asked if anyone viewed the City on TV – some residents did.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

17. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN PONDELICEK, CHAIRMAN presented recommendations to Council regarding salary increases for non-represented employees.  Please review the handout and advise the committee.

18. LICENSE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN VON DRASEK, CHAIRMAN, informed the audience regarding the Flying High Gymnastics re-grand opening at their new facilities.  Hats off to City staff for assistance in expediting the entire move on schedule.

LEGAL REPORT

19. City Attorney Peck presented the recommendation of the PC/ZBA re: Dremco, Inc., for preliminary and final approval of the Plat of Consolidation for property commonly known as 6408-10 Joliet Road.  All City requirements pertaining thereto have been met; preliminary and final approval was granted.  Ald. Straza moved to concur with the recommendation of the PC/ZBA, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 07-24-O.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

20. City Administrator Bailey presented the recommendation to approve engineer’s pay estimate #2 re:  2007 Water Main Replacement Project to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. in the amount of $243,211.05.  Ald. Smetana moved to concur with the recommendation, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

OLD & NEW BUSINESS

21. Mayor Conrad, in promoting the City, has completed a five-minute spot for Comcast which will precede the CNN hourly news. Comcast will provide a copy of the tape and will advise the City when the spot will begin airing.

ADJOURNMENT

22. There being no further business to discuss, Ald. Straza moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried by unanimous voice vote.

Mayor Conrad declared the meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.

SHARON SWEENEY, CITY CLERK

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