City of Oak Forest City Council met May 23.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Kuspa called the City Council meeting to order at 7: 32 p. m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Alderman Keeler
Alderman McCarthy
Alderman Wolf
Alderman Selman
Alderman Emmett
Alderman Hortsman
Alderman Danihel
Also Present: City Clerk Nicole Tormey
Treasurer Ericka Vetter
City Administrator Tim Kristin
Finance Director Colleen Julian
Fire Chief Gary Kasper
Deputy Police Chief Durano
Public Works Director Mike Salamowicz
Community Planner Paul Ruane
3. INSTALLATION OF NEWLY- ELECTED CITY OFFICIAL
City Clerk Nicole Tormey swore in Alderman Charles Wolf 3rd District.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS
➢ Water conservation measures are in effect until September. Sprinkling is allowed from 7 to 11 a. m. and 7 to 11 p. m. on the odd/ even days. If the last digit in your street address is odd, then you may sprinkle on odd numbered calendar days. If the last digit in your address in even, then you are restricted to sprinkling on even numbered calendar days.
➢ Residents can purchase their vehicle stickers online, through the mail, the drop box outside City Hall, or in the City Clerk' s Office during regular business hours.
➢ The citywide garage sale is Friday, June 2ndand Saturday, June 3rd. If you would like to participate in this community event, please register by Wednesday, May 24thon the city' s website.
➢ There are still a few tickets left for the Senior luncheon and bingo featuring special guest Ellie Presents on Thursday, May 25th at 11 a.m. at Park Place on Central. Tickets are $ 7. 00 and available at City Hall.
➢ The city' s annual Memorial Day Ceremony is on Monday, May 29th at 11 a.m. at the Veteran' s Memorial outside City Hall. Please join us as we honor our nation' s veterans.
5. MOTION TO ESTABLISH CONSENT AGENDA
Alderman Emmett made the motion to establish the consent agenda.
Alderman Danihel seconded.
Roll Call vote was taken as follows:
AYES Alderman Emmett
Alderman Hortsman
Alderman Danihel
Alderman Keeler
Alderman McCarthy
Alderman Wolf
Alderman Selman
NAYS
ABSTAIN
ABSENT
The motion to carried 7/ 0.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. City Council meeting May 9, 2023
B. Consideration ofthe following Lists of Bills dated:
1. Regular Bills FY 2022- 2023
2. Supplemental Bills FY 2022- 2023
3. Regular Bills FY 2023- 2024 4. Supplemental Bills FY 2023- 2024
C. Consideration of the following minutes:
1. Consumer Protection Commission April 12, 2023
2. Civil Service Commission February 6, 2023
3. Cable Commission March 9, 2023
4. Veterans Commission April 20, 2023
5. Planning and Zoning Commission April 19, 2023
Alderman Danihel made the motion to approve consent agenda.
Alderman Selman seconded.
Roll Call vote was taken as follows:
AYES Alderman Danihel
Alderman McCarthy
Alderman Selman
Alderman Emmett
Alderman Hortsman
NAYS
ABSTAIN Alderman Keeler
Alderman Wolf
ABSENT
The motion carried 5/ 0, 2 abstain.
7. FINANCE
A. Approval of Ordinance 2023- 05- 09770 providing the issuance of Tax Increment Financing Revenue Notes for TIF District# 8 Redevelopment Project.
Alderman Danihel made motion. Alderman McCarthy seconded.
Finance Director Colleen Julian discussed the Ordinance that will provide the issuance of TIF notes for the project at Cicero and I- 57.
Alderman Wolf inquired as to the length of the TIF.
Mayor Kuspa asked if there were any other questions. Seeing none.
Roll Call vote was taken as follows:
AYES Alderman Danihel
Alderman Keeler
Alderman McCarthy
Alderman Wolf
Alderman Selman
Alderman Emmett
Alderman Hortsman
NAYS
ABSTAIN
ABSENT
The motion to carried 7/ 0.
8. POLICE DEPARTMENT
A. Approval of purchase of eight ( 8) new police vehicles in the budgeted amount of 474, 931. 60.
Alderman Emmett made the motion. Alderman Keeler seconded.
Deputy Chief of Police Scott Durano reported on the search for new police vehicles. He asked for approval to order eight 2023 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles.
Mayor Kuspa asked for questions.
Alderman Horstman inquired about fitting the vehicles with police materials. Chief Deputy answered they come as a stock vehicle. The price asked for includes the graphics and radios.
Alderman Emmett commended Chief Deputy for his work on the search.
Mayor Kuspa thanked Chief Deputy as well.
Mayor Kuspa asked for any other questions from the aldermen.
Roll Call vote was taken as follows:
AYES Alderman Emmett
Alderman Hortsman
Alderman Danihel
Alderman Keeler
Alderman McCarthy
Alderman Wolf
Alderman Selman
NAYS
ABSTAIN
ABSENT
The motion to carried 7/ 0.
9. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
A. Approval of Ordinance 2023- 05- 09760 approving a variation allowing a shed larger than allowed and such other and further zoning relief as may be required in the R2— Single Family Zoning District at 14824 Sunset Avenue.
Alderman Emmett made the motion. Alderman Keeler seconded.
Community Planner Paul Ruane explained the case regarding Ordinance 2023- 05- 09760 and the Code.
Mayor Kuspa asked for any questions for Paul.
Alderman Keeler asked if there are any other sheds in the area that are that size. Paul stated not that he knows of.
Applicant, Dan Schied, approached the dais. Mr. Schied spoke regarding the Planning and Zoning meeting, votes and neighbor support. Mr. Schied supplied and circulated pictures of the shed to the aldermen.
Mayor Kuspa asked for questions.
Alderman Emmett remembered talking to Mr. Schied. He commented on the process Mr. Schied went through.
Alderman Danihel asked if the shed blocked flow of water. Mr. Schied replied no. Alderman Keeler inquired about neighbors complaining. Mr. Schied stated none.
Alderman Wolf commented on the easements for property lines.
Alderman Selman inquired about the size of the shed on the permit and the size of the shed purchased. Mr. Schied stated it came by opportunity. Alderman Selman asked if he submitted plans for a metal shape archway. Mr. Schied replied yes.
Alderman Hortsman noted he has driven by the shed. If stated if the neighbors are not complaining about it and no water issue, he would support.
Mayor Kuspa asked for additional questions or comments. Seeing none.
Roll Call vote was taken as follows:
AYES Alderman Emmett
Alderman Hortsman
Alderman Danihel
Alderman Keeler
Alderman McCarthy
Alderman Wolf
NAYS Alderman Selman
ABSTAIN
ABSENT
The motion to carried 6/ 1.
10. PUBLIC WORKS
A. Approval of pay estimate No. 4— Final to Iroquois Paving in the amount of 74, 150. 61.
Alderman Danihel made the motion. Alderman Selman seconded.
Director of Public Works Michael Salamonwicz reporting receiving the final pay request for the 2023 Road Program. All punch list items have been completed and inspected and found to be correct.
Mayor Kuspa asked for questions or comments from the aldermen. Seeing none. Roll Call vote was taken as follows:
AYES Alderman Danihel
Alderman Keeler
Alderman McCarthy
Alderman Wolf
Alderman Selman
Alderman Emmett
Alderman Hortsman
NAYS
ABSTAIN
ABSENT
The motion to carried 7/ 0.
B. Approval of purchase of 2023 Scorpion TL- 3 Trailer Attenuator with Arrowboard thru the State of Minnesota Purchasing Program in the budgeted amount of 32, 200. 00
Alderman Keeler made the motion. Alderman Danihel seconded.
Director of Public Works Michael Salamonwicz requested the purchase of a safety/ crash trailer with a multifunctioning arrowboard which includes an impact section. He stated they rented one for a week and it worked out very well.
Mayor Kuspa asked for questions from the aldermen.
Roll Call vote was taken as follows:
AYES Alderman Keeler
Alderman McCarthy
Alderman Wolf
Alderman Selman
Alderman Emmett
Alderman Horstman
Alderman Danihel
NAYS
ABSTAIN
ABSENT
The motion to carried 7/ 0.
11. FIRE DEPARTMENT
A. Approval of contract with Apek Inc. to replace roof at Fire Statement 2 in the amount of$ 146, 150. 00.
Alderman Emmett made the motion. Alderman Hortsman seconded.
Fire Chief Gary Kasper reported on the roof at Fire Station 2 and the proposal process.
Mayor Kuspa noted that he reviewed the specs and inquired if the proposal included gutters and downspouts. Fire Chief stated they do not need gutters because it is a sloped roof.
Mayor Kuspa asked for questions or comments. Seeing none.
Tim Kristin reported that Building Commissioner Forbes reviewed the specs of the bid and he thought it was appropriate to move forward.
Mayor Kuspa asked for questions or comments. Seeing none.
Roll Call vote was taken as follows:
AYES Alderman Emmett
Alderman Hortsman
Alderman Danihel
Alderman Keeler
Alderman McCarthy
Alderman Wolf
Alderman Selman
NAYS
ABSTAIN
ABSENT
The motion to carried 7/ 0.
Mayor Kuspa moved item 12 down after 15.
13. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Michelle Alfano resides in Gingerwood and approached the dais. She questioned regarding the alderman for Gingerwood and wanted to connect regarding poison oak around her residence and surrounding area. Public Works Director Michael Salamonwicz took her information to contact her at a later date.
Mayor Kuspa asked if anyone else wanted to address the Council. Seeing none.
14. OLD BUSINESS
None.
15. NEW BUSINESS
City Administrator Tim Kristin reported that on June 7th from 7- 9 p.m. Corporate Counsel Scott Uhler will be hosting training for Planning and Zoning.
Mayor Kuspa thought it was a good idea.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Kuspa asked for a motion to go into executive session.
Alderman Danihel made the motion. Alderman Emmett seconded.
Roll Call vote was taken as follows:
AYES Alderman Danihel
Alderman Keeler
Alderman McCarthy
Alderman Wolf
Alderman Selman
Alderman Emmett
Alderman Hortsman
NAYS
ABSTAIN
ABSENT
The motion to carried 7/ 0.
Mayor Kuspa noted no further action will be taken by the Council after executive session. Executive Session started at 8: 18 p. m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
23 May 2023
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Motion to move back into open session at 8: 45 p. m. Alderman Danihel made the motion to move back into open session. Alderman Hortsman seconded. All in favor.
Alderman Hortsman made the motion to adjourn. Alderman Danihel seconded. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8: 48 p.m.
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