City CouncilFebruary 11, 2015 Print

Next Resolution #15-02-R

Next Ordinance #15-07-O

Public Notice

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, NOTICE IS GIVEN HEREBY THAT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 11, 2015 AT THE HOUR OF 7:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL, 5550 EAST AVENUE, COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS. DURING THIS MEETING IT IS ANTICIPATED THERE WILL BE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON THE MATTERS CONTAINED IN THE FOLLOWING:

AGENDA

Regular Meeting of the City Council, City of Countryside

5550 East Avenue

City Hall, Council Chamber

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 – 7:30 P.M.

A. CALL TO ORDER-Pledge of Allegiance

B. ROLL CALL

Mayor Krzeminski

Alderman Pondelicek

Alderman Jasinski

Alderman Michalczyk

Alderman Von Drasek

Alderman McDermott

Alderman Musillami

Clerk Sweeney

Acting Treasurer Drazner

C. OMNIBUS AGENDA

  1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes – January 28, 2015.
  2. Statement of Bills submitted for payment through February 11, 2015: $289,887.03.

D. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

E. MAYOR’S REPORT

  1. WCMC 2015 Legislative agenda – HB 1556
  2. Cook County Recorder of Deeds – Property Fraud Alert
  3. Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs

a. Silver Star Service Banner

b. Military & Veterans Discount Card

F. CITY CLERK’S REPORT

G. TREASURER’S REPORT

H. COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON:

1. Economic Development-Alderman McDermott

a. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

2. Finance Committee

a. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

3. Human Resources Committee-Alderman Pondelicek

a. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

4. Infrastructure Committee-Alderman Michalczyk

a. Consideration of an ordinance to clarify the language for pre-sale inspection fees.

b. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

5. License Committee-Alderman Musillami

a. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

6. Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals-City Attorney Peck

a. Consideration of Special Use Ordinance to permit Massage Therapy as a primary businesss in the limited office space.

b. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

7. Police Committee-Alderman Pondelicek

a. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

8. Recreation Committee-Alderman Jasinski

a.Status on Committee Items/Comments.

9. Water Committee-Alderman Von Drasek

a. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

10. Flagg Creek Advisory Board – Alderman Von Drasek

a. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

I. LEGAL REPORT

J. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

K. STAFF REPORTS

  1. Chief of Police
  2. City Engineer

a. Consideration to award contract for 400 LED luminaries to the low bidder, Crescent Electric Supply, for $81,200.

L. BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON:

M.MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. To review the City Council Executive Session minutes of January 28, 2015, and to discuss real estate under Sections 2(c)(5) and 2(c)(6) of the Open Meetings Act.

Sharon Sweeney, City Clerk

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N. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION

  1. Reconvene to open session for consideration to approve the City Council Executive Session minutes of January 28, 2015.

O. ADJOURNMENT

Sharon Sweeney, City Clerk

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I, the undersigned, posted the above Agenda at the following locations on or before 7:30 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2015.

  • In the office of the City Clerk, being the principal office of the City Council
  • At the front entry to the City Hall at 5550 East Avenue, Countryside, Illinois
  • In the lobby of the City Hall outside of the door leading to the Council Chamber
  • On the City of Countryside website: https://www.countryside-il.org

Sharon Sweeney

At least 24 hours in advance of a scheduled public meeting, any individual with a disability who is in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the meeting should contact the office of the City Clerk: In person at 5550 East Avenue, Countryside, IL via telephone at (708) 354-7270 or via email at clerk@countryside-il.org

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS

HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015

CALL TO ORDER – Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Krzeminski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. City Clerk Sweeney called the Roll of those physically present as follows:

ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Krzeminski

Alderman Pondelicek Alderman Jasinski

Alderman Michalczyk Alderman Von Drasek

Alderman McDermott Alderman Musillami

Clerk Sweeney

Acting Treasurer Drazner

Also Present: City Admin. Paul, Police Chief Ford, City Attorney Peck, Atty. Stein, City Eng. Fitzgerald, Asst. Admin. Peterson, ESDA Coord. Norman, Fire/Police Bd. Chair Welch & Member Burdett.

OMNIBUS AGENDA

1. Approval of Regular City Council Meeting minutes – January 28, 2015.

2. Approval of Regular City Council Meeting minutes – January 28, 2015.

3. Ald. Musillami moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda, minus minutes, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried by unanimous Roll Call vote.

4.Ald. McDermott made a change to the minutes, page 2, line 1, delete the words opposition to and add support of. Ald. McDermott moved to approve the minutes of 1-28-15 as corrected, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried by unanimous Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC – none.

MAYOR’S REPORT

5. WCMC 2015 Legislative Agenda – HB #1556. Mayor Krzeminski attended the WCMC Legislative Breakfast last week which was attended by more than 200 state and local officials. They discussed HB #1556 – the Water Rate Protection Act, created at the urging of 173 communities around the City of Chicago impacted by increased water rates. The bill was presented last week and sent to the Rules Committee. Barb Curry is the Chairman; William Black, Gary Hannigan, Brent Hastert and Arthur Turner are members of the Committee. Ald. McDermott stated that Mr. Black retired two years ago; an updated message with current information should be posted on the City’s website. The Mayor urged residents to write to the five Committee members urging them to move this bill from committee to the floor. (1) A change was made to this paragraph. The change was noted in the City Council minutes of February 25, 2015.

6. Cook County Recorder of Deeds – Property Fraud Alert. The Mayor also spoke with Karen Yarbrough, Recorder of Deeds; they discussed the paper theft issue- people can very easily put their name on a property deed and change vital information without the owner being aware of the change. This actually occurred to the Chicago City Treasurer.

The fraud protection alert information will be provided to individuals as well as posted on the City’s website. Home owner registration is a very simple process.

7. Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs – Mayor Krzeminski met with Bill Brown, Director of Cook County Veterans Affairs, who created the Silver Star Service Banner for wounded veterans to be displayed in windows. Also, Cook County Veterans Affairs has provided a Military and Veterans Discount Card for veterans – 140 businesses are involved in this effort to create a special category for veterans. Beginning 2-15-15 veterans may obtain the discount card at the Bridgeview Courthouse. There are over 225,000 veterans in Cook County – so far only 600 have signed up for the card. Please get the word out that this card is available; this information will also be posted on the website.

8. The Mayor complimented the excellent service provided by the City’s Public Works Department; residents have been telephoning and sending cards to the City complimenting the Department especially for clearing snow from the end of the driveways. They always do a tremendous job.

CITY CLERK’S REPORT – no report.

TREASURER’S REPORT – no report.

COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS FOR DISCUSSION,

CONSIDERATION AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON:

Economic Development Committee – Alderman McDermott – no report.

Finance Committee – Acting Treasurer Drazner- no report.

Human Resources Committee – Alderman Pondelicek – no report.

9. Infrastructure Committee – Alderman Michalczyk – sought consideration of an ordinance to clarify the language for presale inspection fees. Changes were made for residential property only. Ald. Jasinski moved to approve the revised ordinance as presented, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 15-07-O.

10. License Committee – Alderman Musillami presented the Business License applications submitted – King’s Eagle, 6345 Joliet Road, Trucking Co. office; and Professional Trucking, 6345 Joliet Road, Trucking Co. office.

11. Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals – City Attorney Peck sought Council consideration of special use Ordinance to permit Massage Therapy as a primary business in the limited office space. At a Special Hearing held last night, February 10, 2015, the applicant, Leslie Dorn, appeared before the Board seeking to operate a massage therapy business in the office district, as a secondary use to two psychotherapy offices located in the same suite on the real estate commonly known as 1415 W. 55thSt., Suite #104. At that hearing all the testimony and evidence was heard by the PC/ZBA and they found that the applicant met all condition for a special use. It was their recommendation to approve the requested special use subject to the following condition: that should either of the psycho-therapy offices operated by Dr. Diane Leamy or by Dr. Theresa Risolo cease to operate, the special use will be revoked and the applicant will appear before the PC/ZBA to consider an amendment to the enacting ordinance at no cost to the applicant. It was the PC/ZBA recommendation to approve the special use. Ald. Musillami moved to concur with the PC/ZBA recommendation, seconded by Ald. McDermott and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 15-08-O.

Police Committee – Alderman Pondelicek – no report.

Recreation Committee – Alderman Jasinski – no report.

Water Committee – Alderman Von Drasek – no report.

12. Flagg Creek Advisory Board- Alderman Von Drasek thanked Ald. Scot Musillami for sitting in on interviews for the Assistant Golf Course Manager position. The recommendation for candidate should be known prior to the next Advisory Board meeting. Ald. Von Drasek echoed the sentiments re: the Public Works Department; they are a great asset to the City and do an excellent job.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – no report.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – no report.

STAFF REPORTS

Chief of Police – no report.

13. City Engineer Fitzgerald sought consideration to award a contract for 400 LED luminaries to the low bidder, Crescent Electric Supply, in the amount of $81,200. It will take approximately four weeks to manufacture the equipment. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0. The Mayor stated that the City has received an $89,000 Grant for this purpose; in addition, the City will save approximately $76,000 in electricity costs – a win/win situation.

BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION

AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON:

14. Ald. Musillami was having lunch with two City police officers when the call came in re: Kensington school – the man smashing car windows – both officers immediately bolted out the door and were one of the first responders to the call. They apprehended the offenders Kudos to our police officers for their quick action when it counts.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

15. Mayor Krzeminski sought a motion to recess to Executive Session under Section 2(c)5 and 2(c)6 of the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of discussing executive session minutes of 1-28-15, and to discuss real estate. Ald. Musillami moved to recess to Executive Session, seconded by Ald. McDermott and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

Mayor Krzeminski declared the meeting recessed at 7:48 p.m.

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The Regular City Council meeting returned to Open Sessionwith the same members present at 8:20 p.m.

Ald. Musillami moved to approve the Executive Session minutes of 1-28-15 as presented, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by Roll Call vote -6/0/0.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, Ald. Von Drasek moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote -.6/0/0.

Mayor Krzeminski declared the meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

fp SHARON SWEENEY, CITY CLERK