MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2006

1. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor LeGant called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. City Clerk Herberts called the Roll which was as follows:

PRESENT: Mayor Carl LeGant, Aldermen Robert Conrad, Michael Smetana, Karen Michalczyk, John Von Drasek, Robert Pondelicek

ABSENT: Ald. Wayne Straza

ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk Herberts, City Treasurer Stoffels, City Attorney Robert Peck, City Admin. Bailey, Police Chief Swanson, City Engineer Fitzgerald, Police/Fire Bd. Member Jasinski

OMNIBUS AGENDA

2. Approval of Minutes of April 12, 2006.

3. Statement of Bills for the period ending, April 26, 2006.

4. Membership: WCMC, Metro Mayors Caucus – Mayor’s Office – $149.78.

5. Membership: enterpriz – Community Development – $500.

6. Application for a general business license from Shell LaGrange Joliet 6101 LaGrange Road. Type: Filling station, mini-mart, car wash. Applicant; Mohammad Yagoob (formerly Old Shell 66).

7. Financial Statement for period ending 3-31-06.

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

9. Additions to the Agenda were noted by Mayor LeGant, Ald. Michalczyk and Ald. Conrad.

QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE – none

MAYOR’S REPORT

10. Mayor LeGant sought Council approval to purchase advertising in the June/July issue of American Road Magazine promoting Route 66; this will be in cooperation with other towns along the historic byway at a cost of $1,980. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve the expenditure, seconded by Ald. Conrad and carried unanimously.

11. Mayor LeGant presented the application for a Class T liquor license (beer only) from Speedway SuperAmerica LLC, 5555 Brainard Avenue, Applicant: Ronald Edmiston. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve the request, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried by voice vote. Ald. Conrad opposed the motion.

Clerk Herberts declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 06-13-O.

12. Mayor LeGant presented the invitation to all City Officials and Police Department to participate in the 60th LaGrange Pet Parade to be held on Saturday, June 3, 2006. Ald. Conrad moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

13. Mayor LeGant sought confirmation of the appointment to the Police Pension Board of Steven Jasinski for a term of one year. Ald. Smetana moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Conrad and carried unanimously.

14. Mayor LeGant sought confirmation of the appointment of Financial Director Alice Filinovich to a two-year term on the Police Pension Board. Ald. Conrad moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

15. Mayor LeGant presented an invitation to the Board of Commissioners for a celebration marking the completion of another phase of the Deep Tunnel project. A tour of the facilities will take place on Friday, May 12 at 10:00 a.m. All interested parties should meet at City Hall at 9:45 a.m. for a ride to the location.

16. Mayor LeGant reminded everyone that the Value City Furniture Store Grand Opening will be held this Friday at 10:00 a.m. He invited everyone to attend.

17. On Tuesday, May 2, 2006, State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka will be holding a seminar at Park Place at 6:00 p.m. The topic will be Women in the Workplace and Unclaimed Valuables. It should be an interesting presentation.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

18. Breakfast with Legislators, May 24, 2006 at Holiday Inn at 7:30 a.m. at a cost of $30 per person. He suggested sending City Officials, Police Chief, Messrs. Bailey, Muenzer and B. Swanson. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

19. Community Support Services fundraiser Club Silver – original request for $100, recommended from the 4-12-06 committee meeting. Ald. Smetana moved to approve the donation, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

20. From Flagg Creek Golf Course requesting authorization to purchase a John Deere aircore 800 aerator for $13,000 with a $700 trade-in. This request is in excess of the $10,000 expenditure limit. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve the expenditure, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

21. Committee recommends discontinuation of financial support for clerical services for the Countryside Chamber of Commerce. Ald. Conrad moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

22. From Jennifer Luecker requesting support for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – a donation of $50 for this event. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve the donation, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

23. Community Nurse Health Assn matter will be discussed under the Hotel Motel portion of the agenda.

24. Treasurer Stoffels presented approval for attendance of City officials and Department heads at the WSCC 2006 Community Champion Awards Celebration on May 3, 2006 at Willowbrook Ballroom at a cost of $65 per person. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve attendance, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

25. Treasurer Stoffels sought approval for attendance at Countryside Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing on June 22, 2006 at Woodbine Golf Course in Homer Glen, at a cost of $100 per person. Ald. Smetana moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

LICENSE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN VON DRASEK, CHAIRMAN, presented recommendations from the committee meeting of April 17, 2006.

26. Recommendation to prohibit smoking fifteen feet from the entrance ways of all public buildings. Attorney Peck has prepared a draft ordinance amending the two Clean Air Acts the City has in place and elaborated on both Acts. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve the ordinance as presented and waive the second reading, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

Clerk Herberts declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 06-14-O.

27. The License Committee recommended referring the matter of rezoning 10035 5th Avenue Cutoff from M-1 to R-7 zoning district to the PC/ZBA. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve the recommendation, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

28. Ald. Von Drasek noted the committee recommendation to amend the Taxi Cab Ordinance and refer the matter to Attorney Peck for follow-up. Ald. Von Drasek moved to refer this matter to the City attorney, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

29. Ald. Von Drasek presented the special use request from Jimmy John s, 5321 LaGrange Road, to have outdoor seating in the summer months during business hours. the request involves only one table. The area must be wheelchair accessible and not obstruct ingress or egress. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve the request, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

30. INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN SMETANA, CHAIRMAN, presented the recommendation to authorize Tru-Link Fence to erect a fence at the former site of the Countryside Inn Motel at a cost of $9,831. The fence will be 8 feet high, wooden stockade fence with steel posts. Fence cost will be recouped by the future developer of the property. Ald. Smetana moved to approve the recommendation, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

31. Ald. Conrad asked Mr. Bailey to congratulate Sue Wilson and the Recreation Department staff on the excellent job they did at the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15, 2006. Thanks to the Police and ESDA departments too. Everyone had a great time and the weather cooperated as well. Many thanks to Aldermanic colleagues for their assistance that morning.

32. HOTEL/MOTEL COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN MICHALCZAK, CHAIRMAN presented recommendations from the meeting of April 24. The WSCC Community Champion Awards has been addressed by the Finance Committee.

33. Ald. Michalczyk received a call from Serafin & Assoc. informing her that the Countryside grant request is one of three finalists sitting on the Governor’s desk awaiting his signature for full funding for the LaGrange Street Scape grant.

34. The Committee recommended purchasing an ad for $75 in the WCMC Annual Dinner meeting ad book. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

35. The Committee recommended Helping Hand Chair Sponsorship at their dinner for $100. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve the donation, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

36. The Committee recommended a one-half page ad for $150 for the WSCC 2006 golf outing sponsorship on June 5, 2006. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve the donation, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

37. Ald. Michalczyk stated that the committee has approved the preliminary budget for Countryfest including a deposit for $21,035 to hold entertainment; they also recommended hiring professional emcees.

LEGAL REPORT

38. City Attorney Peck sought to refer the proposition of tattoo parlors — making them an adult use within the M-1 or M-2 zoning district – to the PC/ZBA for hearing. Ald. Conrad moved to refer this matter to the PC/ZBA, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

39. Attorney Peck sought a motion to enter into a very brief Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation.

STAFF REPORTS

40. Police Chief Swanson stated that a blood drive will take place in conjunction with Heartland Blood Services on Saturday, July 29, 2006 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. More information will be forthcoming.

41. Ald. Pondelicek questioned City Engineer Fitzgerald about the Isaac property – it will be sodded when the water main contractor completes the 9th Avenue work. The sod should be covered under the old contract. Mayor LeGant stated that a 9th Avenue resident claimed that her sprinkler system was disrupted and it was not in the public right-of-way; he asked to have Paul check it out. Ald. Von Drasek asked whether he contacted Mr. Grassel. Mr. Fitzgerald has nothing to report; he has been in contact with the developer and engineer. When they report back to him, he will call Mr. Grassel. Ald. Von Drasek stated that Ald. Michalczyk and Mr. Muenzer should be credited for the hard work done in connection with the LaGrange Road Grant Application. Ald. Michalczyk thanked the Council for pitching in with their support.

ADJOURNMENT

42. There being no further business to discuss, Ald. Smetana moved to adjourn into Executive Session under Section 2Ah of the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussing pending litigation, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.

Mayor LeGant declared the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.