MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 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 Attorney Robert Peck, Police Chief Swanson, Deputy Treasurer Wenzel, City Administrator Bailey, City Engineer Fitzgerald, Deputy Clerk Bartelt, Attorney Cetwinski, Recreation Director Wilson, Police/Fire Bd. Members Pondelicek, Welch

OMNIBUS AGENDA

2. Approval of Minutes – May 26, 2004.

3. Statement of Bills for the period ending June 9, 2004.

4. Application for a general business license from Quiznos Subs, 90 Countryside Plaza. Type: Restaurant. Applicant: Nancy Jimenez.

5. Application for a block party in the 5800 block of Longview Drive on July 31, 2004; rain date: 8-1-04. Applicant: Mary Zimmermann.

6. Application for a special use from the State Bank of Countryside, 6734 Joliet Road to hold a Summer Safety Day in the parking lot of Dominick’s Foods, 6704 Joliet Road, on June 19, 2004 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

ADDITIONS TO AND/OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA

8. Additions to the Agenda were noted by Mayor LeGant, Ald. Fajdich, Ald. Conrad and Treasurer Stoffels.

QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE

9. Resident Gene Pike of Hillsdale lives across from Soehrman Park stated that the no parking signs are a huge inconvenience for his family when relatives visit, etc. Most neighbors agree and request to have the signs taken down. After lengthy discussion Mayor LeGant suggested taking down the signs in the immediate area of conflict and leaving the remaining signs intact. Affected residents present here tonight agree. Ald. Krzeminski moved to authorize removal of the no parking signs on both sides of Hillsdale from Maplewood to Willow Springs Road, seconded by Ald. Straza; carried unanimously by Roll Call vote.

Clerk Herberts declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 04-25-O.

MAYOR’S REPORT

10. Mayor LeGant presented a service recognition award and a token of appreciation to Recreation Director Sue Wilson who has been with the City of Countryside for 20 years. Council members thanked her for her many years of service.

11. Mayor LeGant sought Council consideration to approve the draft resolution re: F.O.P. Local #37, Bargaining Unit B – Desk Officer’s labor agreement. Ald. Krzeminski moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried unanimously.

Clerk Herberts declared that this will be known as RESOLUTION 04-08-R.

12. Mayor LeGant sought approval of the low bidder, Meade Electric Company, re: the Camboni Traffic Signal Modifications in the amount of $23,970.50. Ald. Fajdich moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

13. Mayor LeGant sought approval of the low bidder, Central Blacktop Company, re: Phase 2 of the 2004 Street Rehabilitation project in the amount of $124,444.75. Ald. Straza moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

14. Mayor LeGant stated that the Illinois Funds Program will be closed on Friday, June 11, 2004 in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President Ronald Reagan. Council agreed unanimously that the City will remain open on Friday.

TREASURER’S REPORT

15. Treasurer Stoffels as Chairman of the Finance Committee stated that the Rotary Club of Countryside’s golf outing will be held on June 25, 2004 at Flagg Creek Golf Course at a cost of $50 per person for golf and dinner. He suggested that city officials and department heads be allowed to attend. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

16. RECREATION COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN CONRAD, CHAIRMAN, presented the request from Director Wilson to hire summer help replacement Anthony Genna as a Fun in the Park aide. Ald. Conrad moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Smetana, and carried unanimously.

17. POLICE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN CONRAD, CHAIRMAN, presented the request from Chief Swanson to attend the annual IACP Conference in Los Angeles from November 13-17, 2004; estimated expenses are $1,500. Ald. Conrad moved to approve the expenditure, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

18. Ald. Conrad stated that the Police Chief is requesting a bank credit card to take advantage of discounted prices offered only through this method. Ald. Conrad moved to approve the request, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

19. Ald. Conrad moved to approve the hiring of Denise Wells as a Dispatch Officer pending the passage of all requirements necessary for the position. Ald. Conrad moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Smetana and carried unanimously.

20. LICENSE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN MICHALCZYK, CHAIRMAN, stated that the committee discussed a new type of vending machine – an internet kiosk. Further investigation is needed regarding ICC regulations.

21. Ald. Michalczyk stated that no ice cream trucks have applied for business license. If any are seen in the city, please report this to the Police Department. There have been citations issued.

22. BUILDING DEPARTMENT – ALDERMAN FAJDICH, CHAIRMAN, reported that 63 building permits were issued during the month of May, 32 free permits were issued and 31 paid permits for a total of $1,866.88.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

23. City Administrator Bailey sought approval of the invoice from Parson’s re: the Noise Wall project in the amount of $7,341.95. Ald. Krzeminski moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously. Mayor LeGant stated that residents on the south side are interested in knowing the amount of noise reduction achieved by the wall. Mr. Bailey stated that Council decided testing should be done right before and immediately after the wall is erected. Administrator Bailey will contact Parsons regarding IDOT testing regulations.

STAFF REPORTS

24. Police Chief Swanson stated that after meeting with the Countryclub Condo Association regarding the vandalism problem and are working with them. Officer McGrenera has just provided the City with a letter of resignation as of June 19; the department is down two officers and are seeking qualified applicants.

25. Ald. Fajdich asked when residents on 7th Avenue can expect the water main project to begin. Engineer Fitzgerald estimates two weeks for 7th Avenue beginning at 56th St. north on Monday and then continuing on to 58th St. Residents will be advised of the scope of the project by letter.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Mayor LeGant declared the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

SHIRLEY C. HERBERTS, CITY CLERK