MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2011

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 A. Krzeminski, Aldermen: Robert Pondelicek, John Von Drasek, James Jasinski, Sean McDermott, Karen Michalczyk, Wayne Straza.

ABSENT: City Treasurer Jasinski, City Administrator Paul.

ALSO PRESENT: City Clerk Sweeney, Police Chief Ruth, Asst. Adm. Peterson, Fin. Dir. Drazner, City Eng. Fitzgerald, ESDA Crd. Norman, PC/ZBA Chrm. Fullmer, Elec. Insp. Sweeney.

OMNIBUS AGENDA

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 11, 2011.

3. STATEMENT OF BILLS through May 25, 2011: $164,896.09.

4. Application for a one-day Special Use request from IUOE, Local #150 to hold an antique car show on July 4, 10 am to 2 pm to benefit its Food Bank at 6200 Joliet Road.

5. Application from Roofers’ Union #11 to solicit at various intersections on June 18, 2011 from 8 am to noon for Dollars Against Diabetes Campaign.

6. Application from the LaGrange Knights of Columbus to solicit at various intersections on September 16-17, 2011 for their Tootsie Roll Drive.

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

ADDITIONS TO AND/OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA

8. Two additions to the Agenda were noted by Mayor Krzeminski and Ald. Von Drasek; one item under Old Business was noted by Ald. McDermott.

QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE

9. Frank Zickus, Countryside resident, thanked former Mayor Conrad and the City Council for the fine Administration they put together. It is great that Ms. Paul is getting a four-year contract as City Administrator and with the hiring Police Chief Ruth, a great staff is in place. He appreciates the previous removals and replacements.

MAYOR’S REPORT

10. Mayor Krzeminski presented the Confirmation of Appointment of City Administrator Gail Paul for a four-year term. Ald. McDermott tabled the matter until Council has had an opportunity to review her contract, seconded by Ald. Straza. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.

11. Mayor Krzeminski presented the appointment of Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C. as City Attorney. The Mayor has discussed this matter with Attorney Peck, other attorneys and Council. Unfortunately Stewart Diamond is out of State today and not able to attend. He introduced Carol Lynn, an associate in the firm. Ald. Straza moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek. Ald. Michalczyk stated there was no discussion. Motion denied by Roll Call vote –

AYES: Pondelicek, Straza
NAYS: Michalczyk, McDermott, Von Drasek, Jasinski
ABSENT: None
MOTION DENIED – 2/4.

12. Mayor Krzeminski stated that a meeting will take place tomorrow evening here at City Hall concerning the Ward 3 Triangle Area Flooding Project.

13. In Honor of Memorial Day, the American Legion will present a memorial service Monday morning at 10 a.m. at Memorial Park, 55^th & East Avenue; all residents are invited to attend.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

14. INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN MICHALCZYK, CHAIRMAN, presented the request of the A-Team Tire & Auto, 6514 Joliet Road, for an extension of a Temporary Special Event Sign permit from May 30 to June 5, 2011. The Ordinance may need changing in the future. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried unanimously.

15. Ald. Michalczyk presented the request from Continental Nissan for an extension of the Special Event Tent permit from June 5 to June 30, 2011. Ald. Straza moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried unanimously.

16. Ald. Michalczyk presented the request of Continental Mitsubishi for an extension of the Temporary Sign permit from June 8 to June 20, 2011. Ald. McDermott moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried unanimously.

16. BUSINESS LICENSE COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN PONDELICEK, asked to defer the application for the Adult Day Care Center at 6502-04 Joliet Road until after the legal report. If there is no Legal Report he suggested tabling the matter to the next Council meeting.

17. RECREATION COMMITTEE – ALDERMAN VON DRASEK, CHAIRMAN, presented the request from the Countryside Business Assn. (CBA) to reschedule the dates of the three-day City Carnival at Countryside Park from August 12-14 to August 26-28 – the weekend before Labor Day. Ald. Straza moved to approve the date change, seconded by Ald. McDermott and carried unanimously.

18. The Flagg Creek Golf Course Board held its meeting last week. The City received approximately $110,000 from the Pleasantdale Park District, which is its share of the proceeds from the golf course. The golf course installed a new electronic system for retrieving balls at the driving range. It will save about $3,000 a year in loss of tokens. The golf course also acquired a new beverage cart with an advertising opportunity on the side panel of the cart to help defer maintenance costs.

19. Ald. Straza hopes that everyone will keep the spirit of Memorial Day in the forefront especially thinking of those currently serving the country in the Armed Forces and for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

STAFF REPORTS

20. City Engineer Fitzgerald reiterated the fact that the Triangle Area Flood Plain meeting will take place tomorrow to inform area residents of recent developments.

21. Asst. Admin. Peterson presented the recommendation to adopt the Resolution of Authorization for the OSLAD Grant Application for the Triangle Area Park project. The Resolution must be presented along with the application which is due on July 1, 2011. Two public hearings will be held on Thursday, June 2 at 11 a.m. at City Hall; the Notice will be in the newspapers tomorrow. The second public hearing will be held prior to the second Council Meeting on June 22. Ms. Peterson and Mr. Fitzgerald will present the options available and request public input from residents. Ald. Von Drasek moved to adopt the Resolution as presented, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as RESOLUTION 11-08-R.

22. Financial Dir. Drazner sought authorization and execution of the agreement with the CBA Carnival event to issue the $25,000 sponsorship check. Mayor Krzeminski stated that the matter was addressed at the last meeting.

23. Ald. McDermott asked whether the Legal Report will take place since residents are present with fence issues. Mayor Krzeminski stated that the Council will take up the matter again after discussion in Executive Session. Recommendations were made by the PC/ZBA; but no attorney is present to take action. The City Council will return after Executive Session to address the Legal Report.

OLD BUSINESS

24. Ald. McDermott discussed reinstatement of the 50/50 Tree Program that the City discontinued some time ago. It has been of real value to residents and was very beneficial in ridding the City of dead or diseased trees. Ald. McDermott moved to reinstate the 50/50 Tree Program under the same conditions as previously run, with a limit of $500 per household, three trees per property, first come first served – using the language of the previous ordinance. Motion seconded by Ald. Straza. Ald. Michalczyk made it a contingency that no trees infected with the Emerald Ash borer will be included in the program. Ms. Peterson will check with the Public Works Director tomorrow. Motion carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0.

ADJOURNMENT

25. Ald. Straza moved to adjourn to Executive Session under Sections 2B1 and 2B9of the Open Meetings Act to discuss litigation and personnel, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0. The City Council will return to Open Session later tonight.

Mayor Krzeminski declared the meeting recessed at 7:55 p.m.

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Council Members returned to the Regular Session with the same members present at 8:56 p.m.

26. Mayor Krzeminski presented the Draft Ordinance amending Ordinance 09-20-O to include four additional protected classes to the Fair Housing Ordinance. Ald. McDermott moved to adopt the Ordinance as presented, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 11-35-O.

27. Mayor Krzeminski presented the PC/ZBA recommendation for a special use permitting the operation of an adult day care facility at 6502-6504 Joliet Road. Ald. Michalczyk moved to concur with the PC/ZBA recommendation, seconded by Ald Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 11-36-O.

28. Mayor Krzeminski presented the PC/ZBA recommendation to permit a fence which provides 30% permeability instead of the required 50% standard at 5608 Leitch. Ald. McDermott moved to concur with the PC/ZBA recommendation, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 11-37-O.

29. Mayor Krzeminski presented the PC/ZBA recommendation to deny a fence variation requesting 25% and 0% permeability instead of the required 50% standard at 5754 Kensington. Ald. McDermott stated that the applicants were present earlier; they stated that they would adhere to the 30% permeability; with that condition in place, Ald. McDermott moved to deny the PC/ZBA recommendation and approve 30% permeability at 5754 Kensington, seconded by Ald. Straza and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 11-38-O.

30. Ald. Pondelicek presented the application for an Adult Day Care Center dba Young At Heart, at 6502-04, Unit A, Joliet Road; the special use permitting the operation of the facility has been approved. Ald. Pondelicek moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0.

ADJOURNMENT

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

Mayor Krzeminski declared the meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.

SHARON SWEENEY, CITY CLERK