City CouncilOctober 9, 2013 Print

Public Notice

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, NOTICE IS GIVEN HEREBY THAT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 9, 2013 AT THE HOUR OF 7:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL, 5550 EAST AVENUE, COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS; DURING WHICH MEETING IT IS ANTICIPATED THERE WILL BE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON THE MATTERS CONTAINED IN THE FOLLOWING:

AGENDA

Regular Meeting of the City Council, City of Countryside

5550 East Avenue

City Hall, Council Chamber

Wednesday, October 9, 2013 – 7:30 P.M.

A.CALL TO ORDER – Pledge of Allegiance

B.ROLL CALL

Mayor Krzeminski

Alderman Pondelicek Alderman Jasinski

Alderman Michalczyk Alderman Von Drasek

Alderman McDermott Alderman Musillami

Clerk Sweeney Treasurer Jasinski

C.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Regular City Council Meeting – September 25, 2013.

D.OMNIBUS AGENDA

1. Statement of Bills submitted for payment through October 9, 2013: $608,990.28.

2. From the American Legion #1941 requesting permission to solicit for Gift to the Yanks on Oct.19, 26 and Nov. 2, 2013 at JC Georges.

3. Request from Lilia Dziak, 6003 Kensington, to hold a block party on October 18, 2013 from Noon to 10 p.m.

E.COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

F.MAYOR’S REPORT

1. Recommendation to authorize the execution of the 2013 CDBG Subrecipient Agreement for the 58th Street project and issue a Resolution of Execution for $172,500.

2. Request from Continental Honda, 5901 La Grange Road, to waive PZBA fees ( approximately $1,000) relating to the monument sign which needs to be replaced.

G.CITY CLERK’S REPORT

H.TREASURER’S REPORT

I.COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON:

1. Economic Development – Alderman McDermott

a. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

2. Finance Committee – Treasurer Jasinski

a. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

3. Human Resources Committee – Alderman Pondelicek

a. Status on Committee Items/ Comments.

4. Infrastructure Committee – Alderman Michalczyk

a.

b. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

5. License Committee – Alderman Musillami

a. Business License applications submitted.

b. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

6. Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals – City Attorney Peck

a. Status on Committee Items/Comments

7. Police Committee – Alderman Pondelicek

a. Status on Committee Items/Comments

8. Recreation Committee – Alderman Jasinski

a. Presentation of check to the Kelli Joy O’Laughlin Foundation.

b. Consideration of an ordinance permitting tents in the parks and banning cooking/grilling in the parks.

c. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

9. Water Committee – Alderman Von Drasek

a. Recommendation to accept M.E. Simpson hydrant inspection contract for $16,269.

b. Recommendation to accept the low quote from each contractor for each aspect of repair to the Ward 2 Sanitary System Maintenance program, not to exceed the $25,700 budgeted.

c. Status on Committee Items/Comments.

J.LEGAL REPORT

K.CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

1. Consent to the Conveyance of Lot 4 and Assignment of the Redevelopment Agreement as it Relates to Lot 4 and Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Estoppel Letters relative to said transfer as it relates to the RDA with Countryside Development Partners, LLC and the Reciprocal Easement and Operating Agreement relative to the Countryside City Center.

L.STAFF REPORTS

1. City Engineer

a. Consideration of Change Order #1 for the 2012 Drainage Improvements project for ($28,455) adding the construction of the 2013 Drainage Improvements to that contract.

M.BUSINESS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON:

N.MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. To review the Council executive session minutes of 9-11-13, sec. 21c., and personnel, Sec. 2Aa

Sharon Sweeney, City Clerk

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O.RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION

1. To approve executive session Council minutes of 9-11-13.

Sharon Sweeney, City Clerk

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I, the undersigned, posted the above Agenda at the following locations on or before 7:30 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2013.

In the office of the City Clerk, being the principal office of the City Council

At the front entry to the City Hall at 5550 East Avenue, Countryside, Illinois

In lobby of the City Hall outside of the door leading to the Council Chamber

On the City of Countryside website: https://www.countryside-il.org

Sharon Sweeney

At least 24 hours in advance of a scheduled public meeting, any individual with a disability who is in need of a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the meeting should contact the office of the City Clerk: In person at 5550 East Avenue, Countryside, IL. via telephone at (708) 354-7270 or via e-mail at clerk@countryside-il.org.

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE, ILLINOIS

HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2013

CALL TO ORDER – Pledge of Allegiance

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, Police Chief Ford, City Attorney Peck, Asst. Admin. Peterson, Fin. Dir. Drazner, City Eng. Fitzgerald, Atty. Yehl, ESDA Crd. Norman.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Regular City Council Meeting – September 25, 2013. Ald. Musillami moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

OMNIBUS AGENDA

2.Statement of Bills submitted for payment through October 9, 2013: $608,990.28.

3. From the American legion #1941 requesting permission to solicit for Gift to the Yanks on October 19, 26 and November 2, 2013 at J.C. Georges.

4. Request from Lilia Dziak, 6003 Kensington, to hold a block party on October 18, 2013 from noon to 10 p.m.

5. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC – none

MAYOR’S REPORT

6.Mayor Krzeminski presented the recommendation to authorize the execution of the 2013 CDBG Subrecipient Agreement for the 58th Street project and issue a Resolution of Execution for $172,500. Ald. Von Drasek 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 13-13-R.

7. Mayor Krzeminski presented the request from Continental Honda, 5901 LaGrange Road, to waive PC/ZBA fees (approximately $1,000) related to the monument sign which needs to be replaced.Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

CITY CLERK’S REPORT – none

TREASURER’S REPORT

8.Treasurer Jasinski reminded the audience that the next Finance Committee meeting will be held on October 28, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.

COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS FOR DISCUSSION,CONSIDERATION AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON:

9. Economic Development Committee – Alderman McDermott stated that the EDC Committee meeting just concluded where they noted continued interest in the properties at the City Center. Westfield Ford will open on November 1, 2013. The new Hooters’ looks sharp and is coming along nicely. Texas Roadhouse will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, October 21, 2013.

10. Finance Committee – Treasurer Jasinski repeated his announcement that the Final Budget will be discussed at the Finance Comm. meeting on October 28 at 6 pm.

Human Resources Committee – Alderman Pondelicek – no report.

11. Infrastructure Committee – Alderman Michalczyk stated that the fate of chickens in Countryside will be discussed at the upcoming committee meeting.

12. License Committee – Alderman Musillami stated that no new businesses opened at this time. There were two special uses – Illinois Harley, Customer Appreciation day on October 5; and the Antique Postcard Show at Local 150 on November 1, 2013.

13. Ald. Musillami asked Police Chief Ford about operations of the SW Dispatch after the first full day of service. Ald. Musillami had occasion to call 911 to report an accident and found no delay in response time. Chief Ford stated that it was a very smooth transition with no apparent problems.

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

14. Police Committee – Alderman Pondelicek discussed the SW Dispatch operations and stated that everything went smoothly without a hitch. He congratulated the entire police force – on being well trained. Ald. McDermott stated there was an article in Suburban Life explaining the process that was very informative. Chief Ford stated that even with the power outages occurring today there were no glitches in service.

15. Recreation Committee – Alderman Jasinski presented a check to Mrs. Brenda O’Laughlin on behalf of the City to the Kelly Joy O’Laughlin Foundation from funds contributed by residents of Countryside at the Summer Concert Series. Thanks to the excellent job done by the entire City Staff.

16. Ald. Jasinski sought consideration of an ordinance permitting tents in the parks and banning cooking/grilling in the parks. There are no facilities for such activities in any of the parks. Ald. Von Drasek moved to adopt the ordinance as presented, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

Clerk Sweeney declared that this will be known as ORDINANCE 13-45-O.

17. Ald. Jasinski stated that plans for the upcoming Children’s Christmas Party scheduled for December 7, 2013 will be discussed at the next Recreation Meeting.

18. Water Committee – Alderman Von Drasek presented the recommendation to accept M.E. Simpson hydrant inspection contract for $16,269. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

19. Ald. Von Drasek presented the recommendation to accept the low quote from each contractor for each aspect of repair to the Ward 2 Sanitary System Maintenance program, not to exceed the $25,700 budgeted – required by the MWRD. Ald. Jasinski moved to approve, seconded by Ald. McDermott and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

20. Ald. Von Drasek asked for an update on the Ward 2 Lift Station – City Eng. Fitzgerald stated that the work should be completed by the end of the month.

CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – no report.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

21.City Admin. Ms. Paul sought Council consent to the conveyance of Lot 4 and Assignment of the RDA as it relates to Lot 4 to Chris Nicholopoulos Revocable Trust and authorize the City Administrator to execute the Estoppel Letters relative to said transfer as it relates to the RDA with Countryside Development Partners, LLC and the Reciprocal Easement and Operating Agreement relative to the Countryside City Center. Ald. McDermott moved to approve authorization to execute the Estoppel Letters as requested, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

STAFF REPORTS

22.City Engineer Fitzgerald sought consideration of change order #1 for the 2012 Drainage Improvement project for $28,455 to Stip Brothers Excavating – adding the construction of the 2013 Drainage Improvements to that contract. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

23.Mayor Krzeminski sought a motion to adjourn to Executive Session under Section 21c of the Open Meetings Act, to review of Executive Session minutes of September 25, 2013, and under Section 2Aa, for the purpose of discussing personnel. Ald. Von Drasek moved to recess to Executive Session, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

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

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The City Council meeting returned to Open Session with the same members present at 8:23 p.m.

Ald. McDermott moved to approve the Executive Session minutes of 9-25-13 as presented, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

ADJOURNMENT

Ald. Pondelicek moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.

Mayor Krzeminski declared the meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.

SHARON SWEENEY, CITY CLERK