MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 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, Karen Michalczyk, Michael Smetana, Robert Pondelicek

ABSENT: Ald. Von Drasek, Ald. Straza

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

OMNIBUS AGENDA

2. Approval of Minutes of August 9, 2006.

3. Statement of Bills for the period ending August 23, 2006.

4. Application for a general business license KEN HOOK’S LINCOLN MERCURY, 5859 LaGrange Road. Type: Auto dealer. Applicant: Ken Hook.

5. Membership: Municipal Clerk’s Assn. of South and West Suburbs of Cook County – Clerk’s Office – $30.

6. Financial Statement for period ending July 31, 2006.

7. Application for a general business license from WATSON AUCTION CO., LLC, Clinton, MO. Type: Auctioneer. Applicant: Rick Watson. One-day on 9-23-06 @ 9570 W. 55th St. for Wal-Mart warehouse location.

8. Membership: SAM’S CLUB – Cost: $105.

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

ADDITIONS TO AND/OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA

10. Additions to the Agenda were noted by Mayor LeGant and Ald. Conrad.

QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE

11. Resident Bob Schwarz, 5422 – 9th Ave. sought an explanation for the South Lyons Sanitary District. Project that may affect his property. Mayor LeGant stated that a meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at 6 p.m. at the SLSD offices on 55th St. Several Council members will attend that meeting to determine what exactly is the extent of the project, the estimated cost to homes and businesses, and the most economical way to manage that cost. After that meeting, the City will hold a special meeting at City Hall to advise residents about the scope of the project. The meeting date will be announced. Affected individuals have already received notice from SLSD.

MAYOR’S REPORT

12. Mayor LeGant sought Council approval to hold a retirement celebration for Deputy Chief Mallon and P.O. Gary Schwab on October 5, 2006 at the Flame Restaurant, from 12-2 p.m. $13.99-17.99 pp+tip. Mayor LeGant stated that all Department Heads, wives and children of both officers, City Council members, Police/Fire Commissioners, Police Pension Board members are all invited. Ald. Pondelicek moved, seconded by Ald. Smetana, to approve attendance of the above individuals. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

13. Mayor LeGant read aloud a Proclamation naming September as National Save A Life Month. The Save A Life Foundation teaches basic life supports such as CPR, Heimlich Maneuver and AED usage, and encourages citizens to learn these skills for public emergency preparedness and effective emergency response.

14. Liquor license reapplication from CJ Wine, DBA Black Forest, 6301 Joliet Road, for a Class O liquor license.

15. Mayor LeGant read an E-mail warning drivers to not flash their headlights after dark as a courtesy to oncoming traffic. This gang-related activity is an initiation ritual for new gang members targeting unsuspecting drivers. It usually occurs on a Friday or Saturday night. Deputy Chief Mallon is aware that this has been a California problem in recent years. Please share this information with friends /family.

16. Mayor LeGant asked Engineer Fitzgerald regarding flood plain progress in the Triangle Area. Mr. Fitzgerald stated there is an ongoing study taking place. He will provide a formal update at the next meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT

17. Treasurer Stoffels sought approval for Finance Director Filinovich to attend the annual conference for Government Finance Officers in Peoria, IL from September 24-26, 2006 at a cost of $655. Ald. Smetana moved, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk to approve the expenditure, carried by unanimous voice vote.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

18. FINANCE COMMITTEE – TREASURER STOFFELS, CHAIRMAN, presented recommendations from the Joint Finance & License Committee meeting held earlier this evening. The first recommendation is to accept the AT&T Telephone Service proposal to become the City’s local and long distance telephone service at a savings of $18,000 over a three-year period. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve the proposal, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by unanimous voice vote.

19. Treasurer Stoffels presented the Simon Property Group request for an extension of the Sales Tax Agreement for an eight-month period, due to the delay of the ingress/egress completion at Countryside Plaza. Ald. Conrad moved to approve the request, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

20. Attorney Peck provided an update regarding easements to be obtained from Continental Motors and Bally Fitness for the ingress/egress improvements. Continental is agreeable to it at no cost to the City. The Bally letter has been forwarded to another individual; Mr. Peck will follow up closely.

21. Treasurer Stoffels stated that the Finance Committee presented a request for a Plaque and donation of $1,000 in remembrance of our City Attorney Mr. Robert F. Peck, to the Southwest Center on Aging. Ald. Smetana moved to approve the donation, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously. Mr. Erik Peck thanked Council for the memorial donation in honor of his father.

22. LICENSE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN VON DRASEK, CHAIRMAN (absent). Treasurer Stoffels presented the recommendation to approve the reapplication for a Class O liquor license and increase the fee from $50 to $600, for CJ Wine, Inc., dba Black Forest. Ald. Conrad moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried by unanimous voice vote.

Clerk Herberts declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 06-30-O.

23. Treasurer Stoffels presented the recommendation for a general business license from Van-Lang Enterprises, Inc. Ald. Smetana moved to approve the business license, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

LEGAL REPORT

24. City Attorney Erik Peck reported no news regarding the Clocktower Pointe Project. Mayor LeGant stated that the transaction to purchase real estate was closed. He asked Mr. Peck to contact the developer and proceed with annexation plans.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

25. City Administrator Bailey sought Council approved for the Pre-Concept Engineering Agreement of Novotny & Assoc. for the 5th Avenue Cutoff jurisdictional transfer between the City of Countryside and the Cook County Bureau of Highways. This document provides for a survey, intersection design study, drainage outflow study and submitting reports to the appropriate regulatory agencies. The table listed as Exhibit A, Pre-Concept Engineering, shows the total cost for those items as $53,039. Council has previously agreed to fund the intersection design study in the amount of $10,040. This work should be completed by year-end if Council approves this agreement, which would be Phase I. Ald. Smetana moved to approve the Pre-Concept Engineering Agreement, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

STAFF REPORTS

26. Deputy Chief Mallon advised Council that a tentative date has been selected for the memorial service for Dago, the City canine unit, on Friday, September 8 at 10 a.m. in Soehrman Park. Mayor LeGant asked that a memo reminder be sent to everyone.

27. Mayor LeGant asked about the time involved to install the new meter vault. Engineer Fitzgerald stated that they ran into a conflict with the ComEd line that runs through there; a meeting was held today to coordinate operations with ComEd. They hope to hear back on an estimated time to schedule a crew.

OLD AND NEW BUSINESS

28. Ald. Conrad thanked all City departments involved in Movies in the Park and Concerts in the Park for their efforts throughout the Summer. As Chairman of the Recreation Committee, he thanked Ms. Wilson; programs were well done, great entertainment. DPW took care of the Park before and after events. Police Staff and ESDA did a great job with security; everything went very well. Thanks to all parties.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, Ald. Smetana moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

Mayor LeGant declared the meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.