MINUTES

City Council, City of Countryside

Regular Meeting

5550 East Avenue

City Hall, Council Chambers

Wednesday, January 9, 2013 7:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

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, Treasurer Jasinski

Also Present:City Admin. Paul, Acting Police Chief Novak, City Attorneys Peck, Yehl, Asst. Admin. Peterson, Fin. Dir. Drazner, City Eng. Fitzgerald, ESDA Coord. Norman, Police Bd. Member Burdett, PC/ZBA member Benson.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Regular City Council Meeting, – December 12, 2012. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried unanimously.

OMNIBUS AGENDA

2.Statement of Bills submitted for payment through January 9, 2013:

$2,156,415.63. Ald. McDermott moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

3.Richard Zielinski, 7100 Pleasantdale Drive- discussed the dead-end street at the end of his driveway near the forest preserve. Kids were driving 75 mph on 12-23 and went through his backyard, which was very frightening to his family. He suggested installing concrete barriers to avoid this type of incident. This is County property often used as a drag strip; photos were taken. Deputy Chief Novak will increase patrols in the area. The City will send a letter to the County seeking temporary concrete barriers. After discussion everyone agreed that the area needs serious attention.

4. Barb Geller, Territory Manager for WeightWatchers, stated that their new facility has opened at 114 Countryside Plaza. They are celebrating their 50^th Anniversary across the country on Saturday from 6 am to 3 pm — called One Amazing Day – to help promote a healthy lifestyle. Speakers include members who had life-changing experiences thanks to WeightWatchers. She invited City officials to participate in a photo op around 1:30 pm on Saturday. She is happy to have her first store in the Plaza.

5. Donna Sutter, 5428 Madison, proposed a money-making idea for the City. Darien has a publication through Arcadia Publishihng telling the Darien story – from the Darien Historical Society. There is no such publication in Countryside; the City could profit from such a book which could be sold in many businesses in town. She provided information to Ms. Paul, City Administrator. Council thanked her for the suggestion.

6. Bill Norritt, 5835 Kensington, thanked City Council members for abating the real estate taxes in the recently passed ordinance.

MAYOR’S REPORT

7.Consideration of approving a Class H Liquor License to Bonny’s, 19 Countryside Plaza, in conjunction with a business license for a restaurant. Ald. Musillami moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 13-01-O.

8. Mayor Krzeminski advised that IDOT will hold a public meeting re: Phase 1 study of the intersection of 47^th St. and East Avenue – the highway and the railroad grade crossing. The meeting will take place on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at the LaGrange Village Hall from 4-7 pm; some of the $40 million quarry money will be used for road improvements.

9. The Mayor stated that FYI — the credit and background check on Dave Klapperich came through and he has been officially cleared.

CITY CLERK’S REPORT

10.Approval of City Council Executive Session minutes of 11-14-12. Ald. McDermott moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

11.Recommendation to adopt a resolution approving Executive Session Minutes for release. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as RESOLUTION 13-01-R.

COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS FOR DISCUSSION,

CONSIDERATION AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON:

12.License Committee – Alderman Musillami presented the status report on License Applications. There were five new businesses – Bonny’s, Dining and liquor, at 19 Countryside Plaza; Massage and Heal, massage therapy at 6345 Joliet Road; Countryside Citgo Gas Station, 901 W. 56^th St. (new owner); Baci Salon & Wellness, Hair Salon at 5512 S. Brainard; and Water Wares, plumbing retail store at 5503 S. LaGrange Road.

13. From the 7^th Twilight Cancer Fundraiser requesting that license fees be waived for the March 14, 2013 event. Ald. McDermott moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

14. Ald. Musillami will schedule a License Committee meeting to address amending certain liquor license classes.

15.Finance Committee – Treasurer Jasinski presented a resolution relating to termination of participation by Elected Officials in the IMRF – namely himself as City Treasurer. He cannot fulfill the requirement of 1000 hours of time for the City so he is removing himself from the IMRF. Ald. Musillami moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as RESOLUTION 13-02-R.

16. Treasurer Jasinski stated that the next Finance Committee Meeting is set for January 28, 2013 at 6 pm here in City Hall.

17. Economic Development Committee – Alderman McDermott presented a status report. The City closing with Hooters’ took place last week. There will be an EDC meeting the last week of January to discuss proposals coming in for the old fire station property and lot 3B in the City Center.

18.Police Committee – Alderman Pondelicek, along with Jerry Welch, Ms. Paul, and Ald. Musillami constitute the Search Committee to hire a new Police Chief. Fifty applications were received, whittled down to 14; seven were interviewed this week, the other seven will be interviewed next week. They are making progress.

19.Recreation Committee – Alderman Jasinski stated that the Beautification Subcommittee announced that anyone interested in obtaining a summer garden plot this year should advise the committee. The last meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m. to get the plan organized. Information is listed in the Newsletter or residents may contact Bryan Swanson for additional information.

20. The Recreation Committee has scheduled a meeting for January 17 at 6:30 pm to discuss upcoming programs and the Concert in the Park Series.

21.Human Resource Committee – Alderman Pondelicek stated that over the Holiday Season Memorial Park was decorated by the Public Works Department – with white lights, very professional looking – many thanks to them for that display. Also, at Ideal School Park – the line of trees that borders the east side of the park have been trimmed and cut back – the PW Department did a great job there too; hats off to them. Please let them know the City is grateful. Ms. Paul will pass along the message.

22. Infrastructure Committee – Alderman Michalczyk – no report

23. Water Committee – Alderman Von Drasek – no report.

24. Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals – City Attorney Peck – no report

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

25.City Administrator Ms. Paul reminded everyone that the WCMC Legislative Breakfast will take place on a Saturday in February. Last year several elected officials and City Staff did attend; please advise her if you are planning to attend this year.

STAFF REPORTS

26.City Engineer Fitzgerald recommended rejecting the bids opened 8-15-12 for the Sunset Avenue Lift Station Replacement and re-bid the project. The permitting process with MWRD is complete; the design has been refined to allow additional access. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

27. Engineer’s pay estimate #2 for Triangle Area Park to Kee Construction, LLC,, 11002 S. Whipple St., Chicago, for $135,445.29. Ald. McDermott moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

28. Engineer’s pay estimate #4 — Proposed Site Improvements for Countryside City Center – Phase 2 to Schwartz Excavating, Inc., 7023 Willow Springs Road, #103, for $36,108.54. Ald. Jasinski moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

29. Engineer’s pay estimate #2 — Proposed Site Improvements for Countryside City Center – Phase 3 to Schwartz Excavating, Inc., for $180,734.40. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

30.Mayor Krzeminski sought to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session minutes of 12-12-12.

ADJOURNMENT

31. Ald. Von Drasek moved to adjourn to Executive Session under Section 2c21 of the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of reviewing Executive Session minutes of 12-12-12, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by unanimous Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

Mayor Krzeminski declared the meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.

SHARON SWEENEY, CITY CLERK