MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012

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

PRESENT: Mayor Edward Krzeminski, Aldermen: Robert Pondelicek, John Von Drasek, James Jasinski, Sean McDermott, Karen Michalczyk, Scott Musillami.

ABSENT: City Treasurer Jasinski.

ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk Sweeney, City Attorney Peck, City Admin. Paul, Police Chief Ruth, Fin. Dir. Drazner, Asst. Admin. Peterson, Atty. Stein, City Eng. Fitzgerald, CDP Swanson, ESDA Crd. Norman, Police Bd. Member Burdett, PC/ZBA Member Benson.

OMNIBUS AGENDA

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 25, 2012.

3. STATEMENT OF BILLS through February 8, 2012 – $325,320.73.

4. Application for a general business license from GoalGetters, Inc., 475 W. 55^thSt. #209. Type: Business Office. Applicant: Al Zuffrano.

5. Approval of TREASURER’S REPORT for November and December, 2011.

6. Application for a special use to hold a fundraising event and raffle by CEP Youth Leadership, Inc., on March 10, 2012 at Park Place, 6240 Joliet Road.

7. Application for a model car and toy show at Park Place, 6240 Joliet Road on March 25, 2012.

8. Application for a general business license from Melanie Matiasek, P.C., 1020 W. 55^thPlace. Type: Home Office. Applicant: Melanie Matiasek.

9. Application for a general business license from BlueSky Home Care, 5533 S. Catherine. Type: Home Office. Applicant: Shannon Rapp.

10. Girl Scouts of America requesting permission to solicit at various private property locations between February and May 2012.

11. From the LaGrange Knights of Columbus requesting permission to solicit at various locations for the Tootsie Roll Drive on September 21-22, 2012.

8. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried unanimously.

ADDITIONS TO AND/OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA

9. Two additions were noted by Mayor Krzeminski and one addition by Ald. Michalczyk.

QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE – none

MAYOR’S REPORT

10. On behalf of the City of Countryside, Mayor Krzeminski accepted an award from the American Cancer Society for the City’s part in the RELAY FOR LIFE Campaign. The award was presented to the Mayor by Marie Kieskowski. She stated that the Second Annual Event took place in July in Countryside Park. Total participation doubled from the previous year. Several committee members were present. She provided Council members and the audience with information regarding this year’s events beginning on February 21, at Café Salsa. She presented the ALL AMERICAN RELAY award to Mayor Krzeminski and thanked the City for its efforts; photos were taken.

11. Mayor Krzeminski sought Council consideration for reducing the Class O Liquor License from $1,200 to $600. Ald. Michalczyk moved to have the cost remain as is; this business does not generate any sales tax revenue, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek. All liquor licenses doubled in 2008 plus there was an additional adjustment for this business. Ald. Von Drasek stated that the License Committee carefully reviewed the liquor license amounts of surrounding municipalities; they believe that the amount is fair since prior to that time the liquor license fees were extremely low. Motion carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0.

12. Mayor Krzeminski announced that on February 25, 2012 at Helping Hand Center, 9649 W. 55^thSt. will hold a free Get Back to Work: A Career Exploration expo sponsored by the WSCC. Registration is at 8 a.m., the EXPO and seminars begin at 8:30 am. till 1 pm. He encouraged residents to spread the word about the Get Back to Work Expo.

13. Mayor Krzeminski sought consideration of a Resolution to apply for the 2012 CDBG Program. This was discussed at the second public hearing, held immediately prior to this meeting. CDP Mr. Swanson stated that the City is eligible to apply for CDBG funds yearly for census tract areas eligible in Countryside. The two areas in the City are the 5^thAvenue Cutoff area and an area near Ideal School extending to Joliet Road. This year the City is applying for a resurfacing grant for Francis Ave., Rose Court, Rosemary Court and a portion of Lorraine Drive; the City is requesting $100,000 from Cook County and HUD with a $65,000 match. The second public hearing took place earlier this evening; the first public hearing was in January 2012. During the past five years of the program the City has installed sidewalks and upgraded many streets. The Resolution is to enact application with the County. The City has received various sums from the County during the past four years. Ald. Von Drasek moved to adopt the Resolution as presented, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by Roll Call vote.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as RESOLUTION 12-2-R.

APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING BOARDS:

1. E-911 / Annual Appointment
2. Police Chief Ruth
3. Alternate Deputy Chief Scott Novak
4. ESDA Steve Norman
5. Fire Chief Kevin Doyle
6. Communiations Director Bill Srejma
7. Pat Schwartz / 10880 Crestview (appt. pending; subject to background check)

14. ayor Krzeminski stated that he is appointing the above individuals and would like to exempt them from the background checks. Council may vote on these tonight or do so at the next meeting. Ald. McDermott moved to approve the E-911 appointees listed above, including resident Pat Schwartz, pending her background check, seconded by Ald. Musillami. Motion carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0.

1. Fire & Police / 3-year appointment
2. Mary Louise Pisone / 6940 Lorraine Dr.(appt. pending; subject to bkgrnd check)
3. Flgg Creek Golf Course / Annual Appointment
4. Alderman John Von Drasek
5. Tom Michalczyk / 6831 Golfview Drive

15. ld. Jasinski moved to approve the appointments of Ald. Von Drasek and Tom Michalczyk for the Flagg Creek Golf Course, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 5/0/1 abstention.

4. PC/ZBA – 4-year Appointment

1. Richard Fullmer Jr. / 9545 W. 56^thSt.(appt. pending; subject to background check)

b. Bryan Bednar / 5639 Willow Springs (appt. pending; subject to background check)

16. Ald. McDermott moved to approve the appointment of Richard Fullmer, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0.

17. Mayor Krzeminski congratulated Police Chief Ruth for his outstanding efforts regarding the model car company that made a die cast model of the City’s police cars because they like the design. He displayed a model car on the dais.

18. Mayor Krzeminski recognized Curt Munson, ESDA assistant coordinator, who is retiring after serving 17 years with the City. Curt has served through many floods, power outages, downed trees, park concerts, and spent time updating the storm readiness program. The Mayor read the inscription and presented Curt with a plaque in recognition of his many years of service to the City. Council members congratulated Curt on his retirement and wished him many happy years.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

19. FINANCE COMMITTEE – TREASURER JASINSKI, CHAIRMAN, (absent) -Steven Drazner, Finance Director, presented recommendations from the Finance Committee meeting of 1-30-12, suspending the PILOT fee for TLC Hand Car Wash, LLC, from October 2011 to May 2012. Ald. McDermott moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 5/1. Ald. Michalczyk opposed.

20. Finance Director Drazner sought Council consideration of approving an agreement with Sims Recycling Solutions to hold a one-day Electronic Recycling Event on May 19, 2012, 9 am to 2 pm, north of City Hall. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

21. RECREATION COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN JAMES JASINSKI, CHAIRMAN, presented recommendations from the Recreation Committee meeting of 2-1-12, to amend Title 7, Public Ways and Property amending Section 4, Trees and Shrubs relating to the Tree City USA Program. Ald. McDermott moved to adopt the ordinance as presented, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 12-11-O.

22. Ald. Jasinski presented the committee’s recommendation to adopt the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan, working in conjunction with local authorities to help the City become more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly. Ald. Von Drasek moved to adopt the ordinance as presented, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk. Ald. McDermott commended the Staff for its diligent work on this project; once this is in place it will allow the City to apply for other grants; thanks to Sharon Peterson and Bryan Swanson in particular for doing a great job. Motion carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 12-12-O.

23. Ald. Jasinski presented the committee’s recommendation to seek RFPs for the 2012 Banner Program. Upon further discussion with City Staff, the Recreation Committee concurs with the Staff recommendation to continue the current banner program for 2012 as it was in 2011 and 2010 for one additional year. Ald. McDermott moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Musillami. There is no additional cost to the City. Ald. Pondelicek stated that the decision by the Recreation Committee was not unanimous. Motion carried by Roll Call vote – 5/1. Ald. Pondelicek opposed.

24. Ald. Jasinski presented the committee’s recommendation to renew the YMCA Summer Camp contract for 2012 at a cost of $800 for the entire summer, June through August, at Countryside Park. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve the contract, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0. Ald. Jasinski thanked the City Staff for all the work and effort involved in this endeavor.

25. Ald. McDermott thanked Curt Munson for doing a great job and congratulated him on his retirement. Ald. Von Drasek lauded the Countryside Police Department for their efforts in capturing the fugitive from Wisconsin in Countryside. Thanks also to Curt Munson for his many years of service. He always had a smile regardless of weather.

LEGAL REPORT

26. City Attorney Peck presented consideration of an ordinance amending Section 3-5-7 to delete one Class E liquor license, to delete one Class H liquor license and to delete one Class I liquor license as a result of various businesses deciding not to renew their liquor license. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 12-13-O.

27. City Attorney Peck presented consideration of approving the Matrix Contractors, 5503 LaGrange Road, Conditional Certificate of Occupancy (CCO) approval agreement. There is an issue with the water line and sprinkler system. Matrix Contractors is seeking time to resolve the issue but also remain open for business during that process. The City has received the signed approval agreement and bond. Ms. Peterson stated that there are four items outlined in the agreement; two items are still being sought. The Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the City receives all those items.

Attorney Stein stated that a punch list was given to Mr. Castrogiavanni; he must be in total compliance with all items. No smoke detectors were installed and no fire plan was submitted to the City. Mr. Castrogiavanni was operating last week but the City shut him down. They have ceased operations and have begun to comply with the original agreement. A CCO cannot be issued until those four items are completed. After execution of the CCO, he has six months to resolve the problem while operating the business. Ald. McDermott asked Mr. Castrogiavanni whether there was a misunder-standing on his part. Mr. Castrogiavanni was attempting to get a letter of credit but actually did get the bond sooner than the letter of credit. They are not fully operational on the premises; most of their stock is in storage in Oak Forest. They moved their office upstairs and got the phone lines going. He apologized for rushing in; he bought the building nine months ago; he is operating out of two locations. The sprinkler system is there and is operational; the alarm system is being installed; the punch list is completed. He is seeking to expedite the review process. Ald. McDermott moved to approve the CCO approval agreement, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by Roll Call – 5/1. Ald. Michalczyk opposed.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as RESOLUTION 12-3-R.

28. City Attorney Peck presented consideration of an ordinance amending the police regulations by adding a section entitled, Truants to place liability on both the minor and the parent for the truancy of a minor. Ald. Michalczyk moved to adopt the ordinance as presented, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 12-14-O.

STAFF REPORTS

29. City Engineer Fitzgerald stated that Supt. Breakey from SLSD called today to advise that they have plan approval for the sanitary sewer for the City Center. It has been a long time in coming; he will pull the permit and pay the fee. Great job.

30. Mayor Krzeminski received semifinal IDOT construction plans for the corner of LaGrange Road and Joliet Road and gave them to City Engineer Fitzgerald.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Mayor Krzeminski declared the meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

SHARON SWEENEY, CITY CLERK