MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9 2010

Mayor Conrad announced a special group of 3^rd and 4^th graders from Pleasantdale School who are receiving the President’s Award for Academic Excellence. They are Jenna Uckerman, Nicole Von Drasek, Philip Beta, Zoe Trujillo, Georgia Solar.

The group led the Council in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and each student received the Key to the City from Mayor Conrad. Photos were taken with the Mayor.

1. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Conrad called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. City Clerk Sweeney called the Roll of those physically present:

PRESENT: Mayor Robert Conrad, Aldermen Wayne Straza, John Von Drasek, Karen Michalczyk, Robert Pondelicek, Sean McDermott

ABSENT: Ald. Michael Smetana, Treasurer Jasinski, City. Admin Paul, Asst. Admin. Peterson, City Eng. Fitzgerald

ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk Sweeney, City Attorney Erik Peck, Interim Police Chief Novak, ESDA Coord. Norman, DPW Supt. Essig

OMNIBUS AGENDA

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 26, 2010 and June 1, 2010.

3. STATEMENT OF BILLS through June 9, 2010: $357,637.11.

4. Application for a charitable game license from the City of Countryside requesting permission to raffle off a motor scooter at various Countryside events beginning June 17 through August 5, 2010. All proceeds to go to charity.

5. Application for a general business license from Tavern on LaGrange to use the parking lot at 9518 W. 55^th St. as extra parking for the restaurant at 5403 LaGrange Road.

6. Application for a general business license from Card Frenzy, 5555 S. Brainard #300. Type: Retail sales. Applicant: Pamela Matjek.

7. Application for a block party from Eileen Baehrend, 6907 Parkside on August 28, 2010 from noon to 10 p.m.

8. From the LaGrange Knights of Columbus requesting permission to solicit on various street intersections for the sale of Tootsie Rolls on September 17-18, 2010.

9. Ald. Straza moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

ADDITIONS TO AND/OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA

10. One addition to the Agenda was noted by Mayor Conrad.

QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE

11. Georgiann Rekash, 5416 – 6^th Ave. has concerns about the parking situation at Tavern on LaGrange. There will be valet parking off site. She is concerned about increased traffic volume ignoring speed limits. Mayor Conrad suggested that if conditions warrant, Interim Chief Novak will place an officer in a car there; the City will also check on non-residents who may park on residential streets.

MAYOR’S REPORT

12. Mayor Conrad advised residents that the City held its first hearing in the establishment of a commercial TIF District to redevelop the LaGrange Road corridor. The Joint Review Board met yesterday and in a unanimous vote approved the formation of the TIF District. Cook County made the motion to approve. The City has overcome a great hurdle and we’re on our way. Many thanks to the individuals who worked so hard in getting this accomplished – Attorney Peck, City Admin. Ms. Paul, City Planner Mr. Swanson and Bob Rychlicki, TIF consultant for the City.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

13 LICENSE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN PONDELICEK, CHAIRMAN, presented the request from the Dutch Village, Heirloom Furniture Gallery, for permission to hold a Sidewalk Sale three days each weekend – Thursday, Friday and Saturday – for June and July. All merchandise will be removed nightly. The furniture will be placed in a restricted zone. With those two restrictions, Ald. Pondelicek moved to approve the request, seconded by Ald. McDermott. Mayor Conrad advised them that the property is under IDOT control; the merchandise must be kept on the concrete pad. They agreed. Motion carried unanimously.

14. Ald. Von Drasek reminded everyone that the first Concert in the Park is this Thursday. Eddie Butz Band and Ledo’s Pizza will be on the scene. Come out and enjoy the music. Ald. Michalczyk stated that signs are up all over the neighborhood and in parks; she urged residents to come to the concert.

15. Ald. Straza stated that everyone had a great time at the Pet Parade – even in the downpour shared by all.

LEGAL REPORT

16. City Attorney Peck presented the PC/ZBA recommendation to amend the Countryside Senior Apartment PUD, 6404-06 Joliet Road to allow an additional free standing sign. At the hearing held on June 1, 2010, Township of Lyons and Mercy Housing Lakefront requested a change to the PUD to keep the current township sign and add a second sign to the property to more easily identify the senior housing building at the rear of the lot. The second sign must be internally lit and in the same style and dimension as the existing sign. The recommendation was to permit an amendment to the PUD. Ald. Pondelicek moved to concur with the recommendation, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried by Roll Call vote – 4/1/1. Ald. Michalczyk opposed.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 10-29-O.

17. City Attorney Peck presented the contract to purchase the Circuit City property for $2 million subject to attorney review and approval re: removal of the Aldi restriction. Ald. Straza moved to approve the contract subject to attorney review, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously – 5/0/1.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 10-30-O.

18. Attorney Peck stated that re: the agreement with the South Lyons Sanitary District to repave the streets, he discussed the matter with their attorney and the agreement should be forthcoming. This matter will be forwarded to Council.

STAFF REPORTS

19. Mayor Conrad stated that the Administrator and Assistant Administrator are on City business for the remainder of the week. City. Eng. Fitzgerald is also absent. Public Works Superintendent Essig will handle their matters.

20. Mr. Essig presented engineer’s pay estimate #1 for the LaGrange Road Streetscape to Vixen Construction, Inc., Bridgeview in the amount of $12,635.66. Ald. McDermott moved to approve payment, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

21. Mr. Essig presented TENG’s invoice #9 dated 5-21-10 for the Streetscape Lighting in the amount of $20,681.84. Ald. Straza moved to approve payment, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

22. Mr. Essig presented TENG’s invoice #6 dated 5-24-10 for the Streetscape Project in the amount of $6,955.70. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve payment, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried unanimously.

23. Mr. Essig presented IDOT’s invoice #103634 dated 5-25-10 for reimbursement of partial construction costs on the Streetscape Project in the amount of $21,501.99. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve payment, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried unanimously.

OLD AND NEW BUSINESS

24. Ald. Straza stated that the Weyricks on Longview Ave. are concerned about outsiders, who are not City residents, showing up at garage sales to sell products. Gail provides a list of garage sale permits; they should be carefully reviewed by Staff.

ADJOURNMENT

25. There being no further business to discuss, Ald. Von Drasek moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried unanimously.

Mayor Conrad declared the meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

SHARON SWEENEY, CITY CLERK