City Council Agenda/CDBG
Public Hearing #2 - February 13, 2008
2008
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PUBLIC HEARING #2
HELD IN THE COUNTRYSIDE CITY HALL ON
WEDNESDAY, February 13, 2008
7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Robert Conrad, Aldermen Wayne Straza, Karen Michalczyk, John Von
Drasek, Michael Smetana, Robert Pondelicek, Ald. McDermott
ALSO
PRESENT: City Clerk Sweeney, City Treasurer Jasinski, City Attorney
Erik Peck, City Admin. Bailey, Police Chief Swanson , City Engineer
Fitzgerald, Asst. Admin. Peterson, Fin. Dir. Paul, ESDA Coord. Norman,
CDD Onderdonk
INTRODUCTION
Mayor
Conrad asked Mr. Onderdonk to provide information regarding the City’s
plan for the CDBG grant application process. Notice of Public Hearing
#2 was published in the Suburban Life Newspaper.
PURPOSE OF HEARING
Mr.
Onderdonk, Community Development Director, stated that each year the
City may request up to $200,000 in funds from Cook County; this second
Public Hearing is to discuss how those funds might be used. Since the
first Public Hearing City Committees have met to discuss City needs. It
was determined that there are several City streets needing attention in
the grant-eligible area in the southern part of the City. The City will
apply for $200,000 in funds to be matched by $275,000 in local funds for
a road resurfacing program for Prescott, Sunset, and a portion of 74th
Street, which totals 6,700 linear feet of improvements. The purpose of
tonight’s meeting is to get resident comments about the proposal.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS
Frank
Zickus, 7375 Prescott Lane, complimented the Public Works Department on
the excellent job they did on snow removal. He stated that the streets
in question have not been repaired for 15-20 years and are in desperate
need of attention. Kathy Rikello, 7354 Sunset, stated that the streets
are in dire need of repair and is in favor of the above repairs. Roger
Marenkov, 7424 Prescott Lane; all the subject streets are in dire need
of repairs. Residents appreciate any attention given to the streets.
Ron Kucheck lives on Prescott lane and is in favor of the streets being
repaired; residents appreciate the City’s efforts. Ed Pilarski, 10735
Maplewood Drive, thanked the City for the new members of the Zoning
Board; keep up the good work.
Ald. Straza
complimented all Departments for their combined efforts in bringing this
proposal to fruition. Ald. McDermott thanked residents for coming out
tonight. Ald. Von Drasek thanked his colleagues for attending.
CLOSE HEARING
Mayor
Conrad thanked residents for attending tonight’s meeting. Action on
filing the Grant Application with Cook County will be voted on at the
Regular City Council Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Von
Drasek moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Ald. Straza and
carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor
Conrad declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:44 p.m.
SHARON
SWEENEY, CITY CLERK
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008
1. After
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Conrad called the meeting to
order at 7:45 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, Sean McDermott, Michael Smetana, Robert Pondelicek
ALSO
PRESENT: City Clerk Sweeney, City Treasurer Jasinski, City
Attorney Erik Peck, City Admin. Bailey, Police Chief Swanson , City
Engineer Fitzgerald, Asst. Admin. Peterson, Fin. Dir. Paul, CDD
Onderdonk, ESDA Coord. Norman, PC/ZBA Member Jasinski
OMNIBUS AGENDA
2.
Approval of Minutes of January 23, 2008.
3.
Statement of Bills through February 13, 2008: $297,854.55.
4. Application for a general business license from Rafferty’s Pub &
Restaurant, 10901 W. Joliet Road. Type: Bar & Restaurant.
Applicant: Kevin Comer (new owner).
5. From Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center requesting permission to
conduct a garage sale as a fundraiser for their clients,
February 23 from 8 am to 1 pm at 9649 W. 55th St.
6. Membership: American Institute of CPA’s – Finance Department (2) –
$380.
7. Ald. Smetana moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented,
seconded by Ald. McDermott and carried by unanimous
voice vote.
ADDITIONS TO AND/OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA – none
QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
8. Resident Frank Zickus stated that since we are improving the
Cityscape, could we do paver bricks like Hinsdale – Mayor
Conrad stated that the request is duly noted.
MAYOR’S REPORT
9. Mayor Conrad presented an Award on behalf of the Special Olympics to
the Countryside Police Department and Officer Karl
Rodey for assistance in collecting $7,070 during the year 2007 for the
Special Olympics. Mayor Conrad read the Award aloud.
Officer Rodey accepted the Plaque and thanked the City Council for the
honor.
10. Mayor Conrad presented a Service Recognition Award to Police Chief
Tim Swanson for 25 years of service to the City. Chief
Swanson thanked the City Council for the support it has provided
throughout the years.
11. Mayor Conrad presented the revised proposal for the LaGrange Road
Streetscape as presented by TENG & Assoc. Mayor
Conrad thanked Ald. Michalczyk for Chairing her first Infrastructure
Committee Meeting. He appreciates all the input, thoughts
and suggestions made re: approving this proposal. Ald. Von Drasek moved
to approve the revised proposal of TENG &
Associates, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried unanimously. Mayor
Conrad suggested that the audience view the displays
presented in the lobby; they did a nice job.
12. Mayor Conrad presented the application for a Class AA Liquor License
in conjunction with the ownership change to Kevin
Comer for Rafferty’s Pub and Restaurant, 10901 West Joliet Road. Ald.
Pondelicek moved to approve the license, seconded by
Ald. Straza and carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. FINANCE COMMITTEE – TREASURER JASINSKI, CHAIRMAN, stated that the
recommendation to adjust the water rates be
tabled. He asked that no action be taken at this time. The topic will be
deferred to the Water Committee for review.
14. Treasurer Jasinski recommended the appointment of Ungaretti &
Harris as Bond Counsel and Financial Advisor for the City.
Ald. Straza moved to concur with the recommendation, seconded by Ald.
Von Drasek and carried unanimously.
15. RECREATION COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN VON DRASEK, CHAIRMAN, presented
recommendations including
consideration of the Great Events Proposal for ’08 Year of Events. Ald.
Smetana moved to approve the events proposal as
presented, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.
16. Ald. Von Drasek presented consideration of Entertainment Concepts
quote for ’08 Outdoor Movie program. Ald. Michalczyk
moved to approve the program, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried
unanimously.
17. INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN MICHALCZYK, CHAIRMAN, sought
authorization to apply for the 2008
CDBG funds from Cook County in the amount of $200,000 for the South Area
Road Resurfacing in Countryside census tract
820202, Block 2. Ald. Vo n Drasek moved to approve authorization,
seconded by Ald. Straza and carried unanimously.
18. Ald. Michalczyk sought approval of the proposed Alternate Driveway
Replacement policy. Ald. McDermott moved to approve
the policy as presented, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried
unanimously.
19. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN MCDERMOTT, CHAIRMAN,
sought approval of City’s official
attendance (four people) at the International Council of Shopping
Centers (ICSC) Conference May 18-21, 2008 in Las Vegas,
NV. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and
carried unanimously.
20. Ald. McDermott presented the recommendation to hire Economics
Research Associates to prepare a Commercial Corridor &
Redevelopment Strategy, not to exceed $30,000. Ald. Straza moved to
approve, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried
unanimously.
21. Ald. McDermott stated that no action will be taken on the Serafin
Confidentiality Agreement tonight; the matter is still under
review.
LEGAL REPORT
22. City Attorney Peck presented the draft contract re: cooperative
agreement with the YMCA relating to the Summer Camp
program; this matter was continued from the 1-23-08 meeting. Revisions
are still being incorporated into the agreement including
park rental for $500, to which they have agreed. Mr. Peck suggested
that this matter be tabled once again to the 2-27-08
meeting.
23. Mr. Peck stated that the draft ordinance adjusting the water rates
will be tabled pending Water Committee review.
24. Mr. Peck presented the Plat of Abrogation for utility easement at
9737 W. 57th St. The lot has been subdivided previously
necessitating this ten-foot drainage easement. Victor Caterino is the
applicant. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve the Plat of
Abrogation as presented, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried
unanimously.
Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 08-05-O.
25. Mr. Peck presented the draft resolution requesting CDBG Funds from
Cook County for 2008 in the amount of $200,000, with
matching funds from the City. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve the
Resolution as presented, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk
and carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.
Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as RESOLUTION 08-04-R.
26. Mr. Peck stated that recommendation on the creation of a PUD at
6404-06 Joliet Road from the Illinois Facilities Fund was to
be presented tonight, however, they have requested further tabling until
2-27-08 for their presentation and referral to the PC/ZBA
for additional hearing. Council agreed.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
27. City Administrator Bailey presented FGM Invoice #4 for Countryside
Park Improvements for fiscal year 2007 paid to the
Kenneth Company in the amount of $9,074.52. Ald. Pondelicek moved to
approve payment, seconded by Ald. Smetana and
carried unanimously.
28. Mr. Bailey presented TENG invoice #3 for the ITEP Landscaping &
Enhancement Program in the amount of $22,551.81. Ald.
Straza moved to approve payment, seconded by Ald. McDermott and carried
unanimously.
29. Mr. Bailey presented engineer’s pay estimate #1 for Pumphouse #1 and
2 Rehabilitation to Genco Industries in the amount of
$127,316.25. Ald. Straza moved to approve payment, seconded by Ald. Von
Drasek and carried unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS
30. Police Chief Swanson stated that on February 27, at 6:00 p.m., the
City will hold the annual Gurrie Junior High Cops v. Kids
Basketball game. If any Council members are available to put in an
appearance, it would be appreciated.
31. City Engineer Fitzgerald discussed the Triangle Flood Plain issue
–alternative plans are very costly, in excess of $15
million. The MWRD is exploring possible funding for the project. Mayor
Conrad stated that perhaps a meeting with residents
directly affected in the Triangle Area just to advise them of what is
occurring would be helpful.
32. Regarding the CDBG program, if funds become available from that
source they may possibly be used for matching with the
MFT Resolution.
33. Finance Director Gail Paul announced that the next Finance Committee
meeting will be held February 26 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
34. There being no further business to
discuss, Ald. McDermott moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ald.
Straza and carried by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Conrad declared the meeting
adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
SHARON SWEENEY, CITY CLERK
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