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 SEPTEMBER 11, 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, September 11, 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 – August 28, 2013.
D.OMNIBUS AGENDA
1. Statement of Bills submitted for payment through September 11, 2013: $513,657.15.
E.COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
F.MAYOR’S REPORT
1. FYI: Robert Lube to be officially sworn in prior to the next Plan/ZBA meeting.
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 McDermotta. Recommendation to waive the building permit and plan review fees related to the construction of Building #4 in Clocktower Pointe.
b. 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. Approval of successful bidder for the 2013 MFT Street & Alley Rehabilitation: Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc: $756,849.
b. Approval of successful bidder for the City Hall Parking Lot Improvements: Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc: $38,896.50.
c. Approval of successful bidder for the 2013 Sidewalk Improvements: Globe Construction, Inc: $29,422.
d. 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. Approval of the ETSB expenditures for the period 5-29-13 to 8-28-13.
b. Status on Committee Items/Comments
8. Recreation Committee – Alderman Jasinski
a. From Teri Bocian requesting approval to use the name Countryside Fire for a Countryside girls travel fast pitch softball league.
b. Status on Committee Items/Comments.
9. Water Committee – Alderman Von Drasek
a. Status on Committee Items/Comments.
J.LEGAL REPORT
K.CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. Consideration of approving the Public Sector Energy Efficiency grant application for City Hall with a potential savings of up to $18,000.
L.STAFF REPORTS
ASST. CITY ADMINISTRATOR
1. Consideration of approving the Cook County Department of Public Health IGA for environmental inspection services: $60 per inspection. No Change.
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 8-28-13, sec. 21c., Litigation, Sec. 2Ah. and real estate, Sec. 2Ac
Sharon Sweeney, City Clerk
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O.RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
1. To approve executive session Council minutes of 8-28-13, and
2. To approve the MOU re: Oak Lane Development LLC to be the Preferred Developer for the Redevelopment of 5631 La Grange Road.
I, the undersigned, posted the above Agenda at the following locations on or before 7:30 p.m., Monday, September 11, 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, SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
CALL TO ORDER – Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Krzeminski asked for a Moment of Silence to commemorate the loss of thousands of innocent people twelve years ago today.
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 (absent)
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Also Present: City Admin. Paul, Police Chief Ford, City Atty. Peck, Atty. Yehl, Asst. Admin. Peterson, Fin. Dir. Drazner, City Eng. Fitzgerald, ESDA Crd. Norman.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Regular City Council Meeting – August 28, 2013. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried unanimously.
OMNIBUS AGENDA
2. Statement of Bills submitted for payment through September 11, 2013: $513,657.15. Ald. McDermott moved to approve the Omnibus Agenda as presented, seconded by Ald. Michalczyk and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC – none.
MAYOR’S REPORT
3. FYI: Robert Lube to be officially sworn in prior to the next Plan/ZBA Meeting.
4. Mayor Krzeminski stated that one of the longest serving Aldermen, Michael Smetana, passed away this week. He served the City with distinction for many, many years. He will be sorely missed. Visitation will be held next Thursday, September 19,
3-9 pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home. Sincere Condolences to Mike’s family.
5. Mayor Krzeminski presented a Certificate of Recognition to Fran Prokop, for 20 years of dedicated service to the City as Recording Secretary. He read the entire Certificate aloud; photos were taken and a gift certificate will accompany the tribute.
6. Mayor Krzeminski read a Proclamation making September 19, 2013, the Drive for Pledge Day in the City of Countryside
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CITY CLERK’S REPORT – none.
TREASURER’S REPORT – none.
COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION REPORTS FOR DISCUSSION,
CONSIDERATION AND, IF SO DETERMINED, ACTION UPON:
7. Economic Development Committee – Alderman McDermott presented the recommendation to waive the building permit and plan review fees related to the construction of Building #4 in Clocktower Pointe. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Musillami and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.
8. Ald. McDermott stated that parking lot construction for Lots 3B and 4 will start early next week and be ready for the soft opening of Texas Roadhouse on Friday. Condolences to Mike Smetana’s family; he was a class act; his word was gold.
Finance Committee – Treasurer Jasinski – no report.
Human Resources Committee – Alderman Pondelicek – no report.
9. Infrastructure Committee – Alderman Michalczyk sought approval of the successful bidder for the 2013 MFT Street & Alley Rehabilitation: Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc. – $756,849. There were no bidders from the City of Countryside. Locations are: the alleys on 6th, 7th and 8th Ave. south of Plainfield. The streets are: Ashland south to 60th Place, 56th St. – Madison to LaGrange, 60th Place, Dawn Ave.- east side of Willow Springs Road, west side of 71st Place, Bobolink – LaGrange to 9th Ave., 7th Ave. from 55th to Plainfield and south east Court. Flooding issues existing on Bobolink and Prescott will be addressed. Eng. Fitzgerald stated that bids were opened last Thursday; there is an 8-day bidder protest period – the motion should include pending no bidder objections. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve the above contract, pending no bidder objections, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.
10. Ald. Michalczyk sought approval of successful bidder for the City Hall Parking Lot Improvements: Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc – $38,896.50. Ald. McDermott moved to approve, pending no bidder objections, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by
Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.
11. Ald. Michalczyk sought approval of successful bidder for the 2013 Sidewalk Improvements: Globe Construction, Inc. – $29,422. Ald. McDermott moved to approve, pending no bidder objections, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0. Sincere condolences to the Smetana family, wife Audrey and daughters; he was a dear friend for many years.
12. License Committee – Alderman Musillami presented the business license applications submitted: Dunkin Donuts, 5500 LaGrange Road, new owner; Econo Trading Co., 5314 East Ave., Hardware Distributor; Super Deals, 5400 LaGrange Road, Variety retail store. Special use permits to Mainstreet Wines & Spirits, Wine Tasting at
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William Tell on 11-3-13; Illinois Harley Davidson, 9950 Joliet Road, customer appreciation day to be held on 9-21-13, 9 am to 6pm; also a Special Event (same date). He echoed the condolences to Mike Smetana’s family; he was a special person.
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals – City Attorney Peck – no report.
13. Police Committee – Alderman Pondelicek sought approval of the ETSB expenditures for the period 5-29-13 to 8-28-13. Total cost is $68,701. Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0. Mike Smetana was instrumental in my first election; he was Chairman of the Police Committee for a long time. He agrees with Ald. McDermott – his word was gold. Condolences to the Smetana family.
14. Recreation Committee – Alderman Jasinski presented the request of Teri Bocian seeking approval to use the name Countryside Fire for a Countryside girls travel fast pitch softball league. Ald. Musillami moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by unanimous voice vote. Ald. Smetana was my mentor; I replaced him two years ago as Alderman upon his retirement; sincere Condolences to his family.
15. Water Committee – Alderman Von Drasek sent condolences to the Mike Smetana family, his wife Audrey and his daughters – he assisted me in getting into City politics and adjusting to being an Aldermen. Mike would look at an issue from every angle; he was a class act; he will be sorely missed.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – no report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
16. City Admin. Ms. Paul sought Council consideration of approving the Public Sector Energy Efficiency Grant Application for City Hall with a potential savings of up to $18,000. The City received information from the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus about an opportunity to apply for grant money to improve energy efficiency in public buildings. The City has eight furnaces, five have been replaced in the past. The City is seeking funding to replace three furnaces; the City budgets $12,000 per year to maintain the old furnaces – about 25 years old. They will be replaced with new energy efficient furnaces to be included in next year’s budget. Ald. Jasinski moved to approve, seconded by Ald. McDermott and carried by unanimous voice vote.
STAFF REPORTS
17. Asst. City. Admin. Ms. Peterson sought Council consideration of approving the Cook County Department of Public Health IGA for environmental inspection services: $60 per inspection – no change. The covered period is from 12-1-13 to 11-30-14. Ald. Michalczyk moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Musillami; carried by Roll Call- 6/0/0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
18. Mayor Krzeminski sought a motion to recess to Executive Session under Section 21c of the Open Meetings Act for the purpose of reviewing executive session minutes of 8-28-13, under Section 2Ah – discussing litigation, and under Section 2Ac – real estate.
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Ald. Michalczyk moved to adjourn to Executive Session, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.
Mayor Krzeminski declared the meeting recessed at 7:52 p.m.
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RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
The Regular City Council meeting returned to Open Session with the same members present at 8:27 p.m.
Ald. McDermott moved to approve executive session Council minutes of 8-28-13 as presented, seconded by Ald. Jasinski and carried by Roll Call vote.
Ald. Von Drasek moved to approve the MOU re: Oak Lane Development LLC to be the Preferred Developer for the Redevelopment of 5631 LaGrange Road, seconded by Ald. Pondelicek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.
ADJOURNMENT
Ald. Musillami moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting, seconded by Ald. Von Drasek and carried by Roll Call vote – 6/0/0.
Mayor Krzeminski declared the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
SHARON SWEENEY, CITY CLERK
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