City CouncilAugust 25, 2004 Print

AGENDA
CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2004 – 7:30 P.M.


I. MEETING CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK

III. OMNIBUS AGENDA:

All items on the Omnibus Agenda are considered to be routine in nature by the City Council and will be enacted in one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items unless a Council member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Omnibus Agenda and considered separately.

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 11, 2004.

B. STATEMENT OF BILLS – period ending August 25, 2004.

C. TREASURER’S REPORT – period ending July 31, 2004.

D. Application for a business license from WONDER HOSTESS BAKERY OUTLET, 19 Countryside Plaza. Type: Retail sales. Applicant: Michael Kafoure. (relocation from 52 Countryside Plaza)

E. Application for a general business license from J.L.ROLL-OFF SERVICE, 1618 Wesley Ave, Berwyn. Type: Scavanger Truck. Applicant: Jens Lauesen.

F. Application for a general business license from R&R CONSULTING GROUP, 5625 9th Avenue. Type: Home Office. Applicant: William Rodey.

G. Application for a registration from JK BUSINESS SERVICES, 6428 Joliet Road #104. Type: Accounting. Applicant: Jeralyn Nelson.

H. Application for a general business license from ATLAS TOOL & DIE WORKS, INC. 5303 9th Ave. Type: Manufacturing. Applicant: Daniel Mottl.

I. Application for a general business license from ABLOOM FLORAL & GIFTS, 5408 La Grange Road. Type: Florist. Applicant: Stephanie Pinkowski. (relocation from 5396 La Grange Road).

J. Application for a general business license from CLERITY SOLUTIONS, 6406 Joliet Road. Type: Business Office. Applicant: Brandon Edenfield.

K. Application for a general business license from J.NAILS, 5432 La Grange Road. Type: Nail Salon. Applicant: Jennifer Ngo. (relocation from 5426 La Grange Road)

L. Request for a block party from Karen Michalczyk, on Crestview from Golfview to Willow Springs on September 18, 2004 from 1 to 11 pm.

M. From the Kiwanis Club of La Grange requesting permission to solicit for Peanut Days on September 23-24, 2004 at various street intersections.

N. Application for a general business license from MAZUR CONSTRUCTION CO., 6406 Joliet Road. Type: Business office. Applicant: Michael Moorman.

IV. ADDITIONS TO AND/OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA

V. QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE

VI. MAYOR’S REPORT

A. Promotion of Officer Tony Boyd to Police Sergeant.

B. From Kim Benkert requesting that Stan Johnson and/or Nancy Shakel be approved to act as proxy when unavailable to represent the City at the I/M Canal Civic Center Authority Board.

C. From Ed Jaeky requesting support to retain Timber Trails Country Club and Save the Timber.

D. From Cora Specialties requesting a Class S Liquor License, Wholesale liquor sales, to expand current business operation at 9630 Joliet Road.

VII. CITY CLERK’S REPORT

A. Resolution assigning City Council Executive session minutes into Schedules A & B.

B. Request attendance at the Municipal Clerks Academy in Springfield, IL on October 10-15, 2004 for Clerk and Deputy Clerk. Estimated cost: $900 pp

VIII. TREASURER’S REPORT

A. Treasurer will answer any questions and/or comments concerning the submitted Treasurer’s Report listed under the omnibus section of agenda.
IX. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE COMMITTEE – TREASURER STOFFELS, CHAIRMAN
A. Recommendations from the Finance Committee meeting of August 25, 2004:
1. Center for Independence Golf Outing, 9-17-04, $250 sponsorship.
2. Boy Scouts of America donation – $500 donated in ’02.
3. Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center Annual Walk 10-3-04 sponsorship

BUILDING COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN FAJDICH, CHAIRMAN

B. Request from Arby’s to extend the time period to allow the remodeling of the building at 5656 LaGrange Road.

X. CITY ATTORNEY/LEGAL REPORT

A. Plan/ZBA recommendation to rezone 6410 Joliet Road from a R-1 Residential District to O Office in order to permit construction of three multi unit office condo buildings. Applicant: Prairie Bank & Trust.

B. Plan/ZBA recommendation to rezone 6510 Joliet Road from R-1 to B-1 Retail Business and Special Uses. Applicant: Advanta Financial Group.

XI. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
XII. STAFF REPORTS
A. Police Chief
B. City Engineer
XIII. OLD & NEW BUSINESS

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2004

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, Wayne Straza, Michael Smetana, Joseph Fajdich, Karen Michalczyk, Edward Krzeminski
ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk Herberts, City Treasurer Stoffels, City Attorneys Erik and Robert Peck, Police Chief Swanson, Deputy Treasurer Wenzel, City Engineer Fitzgerald, City Administrator Bailey, Rec. Director Wilson, Police/Fire Bd. Members Pondelicek and Welch, PC/ZBA Grotzke, Plumbing Insp. DeMaertelaere, Deputy Clerk Bartelt

OMNIBUS AGENDA

2. Approval of Minutes – August 11, 2004.

3. Statement of Bills for the period ending August 25, 2004.

4. Treasurer’s Report for period ending July 31, 2004.

5. Application for a business license from Wonder Hostess Bakery Outlet, 19 Countryside Plaza. Type: Retail sales. Applicant: Michael Kafoure (relocation from 52 Countryside Plaza).

6. Application for a general business license from J.L. Roll-Off Service, 1618 Wesley Avenue, Berwyn, IL Type: Scavenger truck. Applicant: Jens Lauesen.

7. Application for a general business license from R & R Consulting Group, 5625 9th Ave. Type: Home office. Applicant: William Rodey.

8. Application for a registration from JK Business Services, 6428 Joliet Road #104. Type: Accounting. Applicant: Jeralyn Nelson.

9. Application for a general business license from Atlas Tool & Die Works, Inc., 5303 9th Ave. Type: Manufacturing. Applicant: Daniel Mottl.

10. Application for a general business license from Abloom Floral & Gifts, 5408 LaGrange Road. Type: Florist. Applicant: Stephanie Pinkowski (relocation from 5396 LaGrange Road).

11. Application for a general business license from Clerity Solutions, 6408 Joliet Road. Type: Business office. Applicant: Brandon Edenfield.

12. Application for a general business license from J. Nails, 5432 LaGrange Road. Type: Nail salon. Applicant: Jennefer Ngo (relocation from 5426 LaGrange Road).

13. Application for a block party from Karen Michalczyk, on Crestview from Golfview to Willow Springs Road on September 18, 2004 from 1-11 p.m.

14. From the Kiwanis Club of LaGrange requesting permission to solicit for Peanut Days on September 23-24, 2004 at various street intersections.

15. Application for a general business license from Mazur Construction Co., 6406 Joliet Road. Type: Business office. Applicant: Michael Moorman.

16. Ald. Krzeminski moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk, and carried unanimously.

ADDITIONS TO AND/OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA

17. One addition to the Agenda was noted by Mayor LeGant.

MAYOR’S REPORT

18. Mayor LeGant administered the Oath of Office to Officer Tony Boyd who has been promoted to the office of Police Sergeant in the City of Countryside. City Council congratulated Sergeant Boyd on his promotion.

QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE

19. John Ziglich addressed Council re: rezoning for 6410 Joliet Road. He asked the Board to table any decision tonight to allow further discussion with Mr. Muenzer and the PC/ZBA regarding possible retail development in front and office space in the rear. Ald. Smetana moved to table the matter to the next Council meeting, seconded by Ald. Krzeminski and carried unanimously.

20. Residents questioned the re-zoning of 6510 Joliet Road and sought further clarification re: drainage/retention. Council noted that additional information has been presented and must be reviewed. Ald. Straza moved to table the April recommendation of the PC/ZBA to the next Council meeting, seconded by Ald. Krzeminski and carried by Roll Call vote. Ald. Fajdich opposed.

MAYOR’S REPORT (CONTINUED)

21. Mayor LeGant presented the request from Kim Benkert that Stan Johnson and/or Nancy Shakel be approved to act as proxy when she is unavailable to represent the City at the I & M Canal Civic Center Authority Board. Ald. Krzeminski moved to approve the request, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

22. Mayor LeGant presented the request of former IHP Village President Ed Jaeky supporting retention of Timber Trails Country Club and Save the Timber. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Conrad and carried unanimously. Administrator Bailey will send a letter of support to Mr. Jaeky signed by the Mayor.

23. Mayor LeGant presented the request of Cora Specialties requesting a Class S Liquor License, wholesale liquor sales, to expand current business operations at 9630 Joliet Road. Ald. Krzeminski moved to approve the request, seconded by Ald. Conrad and carried unanimously.

Clerk Herberts declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 04-33-O.

24. Mayor LeGant advised that a tentative groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for the Noise Wall Project on Monday, September 13, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. State and City officials instrumental in the process will meet at 71st and Sunset to herald the occasion.

25. Mayor LeGant asked Attorney Peck to draft an ordinance requiring subdivision developers or homebuilders to provide a complete topographic study at the petitioner’s expense, BEFORE any PC/ZBA hearing is scheduled. Council wholeheartedly agreed.

CITY CLERK’S REPORT

26. Clerk Herberts requested a resolution assigning City Council Executive Session minutes into Schedules A and B. Ald. Krzeminski moved to approve the Resolution, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

Clerk Herberts declared that this will be known as RESOLUTION 04-10-R.

27. Clerk Herberts requested approval of attendance for herself and Deputy Clerk Bartelt at the Municipal Clerks Academy in Springfield, IL on October 10-15, 2004. The estimated cost is $900 per person. They will provide a report. Ald. Smetana moved to approve the request, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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

28. Treasurer Stoffels presented approval of a $250 sponsorship for the Center for Independence golf outing, September 17, 2004. Ald. Smetana moved to approve the donation. Ald. Straza seconded the motion and carried unanimously.

29. Treasurer Stoffels presented the approval for donation of $500 to the Boy Scouts of America. Ald. Smetana moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried unanimously.

30. Treasurer Stoffels presented the approval for sponsoring the Helping Hand Rehab Center Annual Walk on October 3, 2004 in the amount of $300. Ald. Straza moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Conrad and carried unanimously.

31. BUILDING COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN FAJDICH, CHAIRMAN, presented the request from Arby’s Restaurant to extend the time period for the building permit for three months to the first week of December to allow for the setback at 5656 LaGrange Road. Ald. Fajdich moved to approve the extension, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

32. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor LeGant sought an Executive Session to discuss land acquisition. Ald. Krzeminski moved to convene into closed session under Section 2Ac of the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussing land acquisition, seconded by Ald. Conrad and carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.

Mayor LeGant declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

SHIRLEY C. HERBERTS, CITY CLERK