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CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 17, 2017 ~ 7:00 P.M.

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MAYOR: Robert S. Straz ALDERMEN:

CITY CLERK: Thomas Kantas Ward 1 – Jeffrey Key

Donald Bylut CITY TREASURER: Frank Oswald Ward 2 - Jack Clifford Robert Basso CITY ATTORNEY: Tom Brown Ward 3 - Alan Fulkerson

Dolores Kramarski Ward 4 - Michael McGrogan

Jerry McGovern

1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 p.m.

2. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

The Palos Area Chamber of Commerce will present the Eugene Simpson Award for Civic Leadership in the Community to the Channel 4 Team.

5. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes:

1. City Council Meeting, December 20, 2016

B. Approval of Payroll and Voucher List for the periods ending December 30, 2016 and

January 13, 2017

C. Approval of Proclamation for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in January 2017.

OPENING OF SEALED BIDS

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor:

6. Motion to pass a Resolution acknowledging the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors

Bureau as the City’s Convention and Visitors Bureau of record for the marketing and promotion of the tourism industry.

7607 W. College Drive Palos Heights, IL 60463 www.palosheights.org

City Clerk:

7. Motion to pass a Resolution amending Resolution No. R-14-16 Setting Forth the Schedule of City

Committee Meetings for 2017.

8. A Public Hearing has been scheduled before the Palos Heights’ Zoning Board of Appeals on

Monday, January 23, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Palos Heights City Hall, to consider the following petitions: Docket 2017-02, filed by John M Evans for a fence variance to allow the side lot enclosure along 122nd Street for the property located at 12200 S 69th Ave, and contained within the following PIN: 24-30-130-006-0000; Docket 2017-03, filed by Arthur Mendez for a B-1 Use in a B District, specifically to operate a martial arts studio within a 1,200-s.f. shop space located in the Indian Trails Shopping Center at 6517 W 127th Street, and contained within the following PIN: 24-31-201-013-0000; Docket 2017-04, filed by Joanna Para for a Special Use within a B District, specifically to operate a real estate office within an approximately 1,500-s.f. shop space located within Southwick Commons Shopping Center at 7231 W College Drive, and contained within the following PIN: 23-25-204-003-0000; Docket 2017-05, filed by JP Auto, LLC for the operation of an automotive use within a B District located at 13400-13410 S Ridgeland Avenue, and contained within the following PIN: 24-31-404- 049-0000; Docket 2017-06, filed by Seva Companies, LLC for a Special Use within a B District, specifically to allow a drive-up window for a business use located at 11819 Southwest Highway, and contained within the following PIN: 23-24-300-336-0000; and Docket 2017-07, petition filed by Capri Restaurant for a Parking Variance, specifically to allow for off-site parking to accommodate additional parking requirements resulting from a new outdoor patio located at 12307 S Harlem Ave, and contained within the following PIN: 24-30-300-001- 0000. All interested parties are invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

Treasurer:

9. Treasurer’s Report for the month ending December 31, 2016.

10. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending December 31, 2016.

City Attorney:

COMMUNICATIONS

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL (Please move to podium)

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Finance: Chairperson Alderman Fulkerson

11. Motion to authorize the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for the City of Palos Heights to opt out of Cook County’s Ordinance 16-4229, Establishing Earned Sick Leave for Employees in Cook County.

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12. Motion to authorize the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for the City of Palos Heights to opt

out of Cook County’s Ordinance 16-5768, Creating a Minimum Wage in Cook County.

13. Motion to adopt a Resolution amending the City’s Flex125 Plan to increase the maximum allowed

contribution from $2,550 to $2,600 in accordance with IRS regulations.

Public Safety: Chairperson Alderman McGovern

Municipal Grounds and Property: Chairperson Alderman Basso

Planning and Zoning: Chairperson Alderman Clifford

Recreation: Chairperson Alderman Key

14. Motion to approve payment to Gilbane in the amount $155,235.29 for construction services

rendered for the Recreation Center Expansion and Renovation.

15. Motion to approve the purchase and installation of a divider curtain for the north gym from Carroll

Seating in the amount of $9,680.00, pending budget approval.

Roads and Construction: Chairperson Alderman Kramarski

16. Motion to release the Letter of Credit to Brigid Capital LLC for the Palos Place Project located at

12306 S Harlem Avenue in the amount of $98,658.50.

License, Permits & Franchises: Chairperson Alderman McGrogan

Water and Sewer: Chairperson Alderman Bylut

REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES Business/Economic Development: Chairperson Alderman Key

Ad Hoc Cable TV: Chairperson Alderman Fulkerson Channel 4 Palos Heights 2016 Annual Report: During the year of 2016 Channel 4 Palos Heights had six volunteers working on television production for government meetings, community awareness information, economic development, and business promotion. This volunteer group worked a total of 940 hours within 50 weeks to originate and produce 242 on air shows. This year the Channel 4 staff was instrumental in upgrading its equipment and facilities. This was a much needed task due to the volume of shows and equipment usage. The upgrades consisted of purchasing two new cameras, new audio wireless system and new studio backdrops designed to be more efficient for setup/tear down time on daily multi-show recordings. Editing software was also upgraded to improve and incorporate 3 studio cameras for full view studio coverage. Channel 4 currently has openings for three volunteer positions to assist in studio operations and camera control. Anyone interested in volunteering with Channel 4 should email ron@palosheights.org.

OLD BUSINESS

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NEW BUSINESS

CITIZENS WISHING TO ASK QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS EVENING’S BUSINESS* (Please move to the Podium)

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT *Procedure for addressing the council: be recognized by the mayor, rise, and give your name and address. Discussion is limited to ten minutes, unless an extension is granted by a majority vote of the Council. All meetings are tape recorded. Americans with Disabilities Act Notice: Disabled persons who require certain accommodations to allow them to follow and/or participate in a City Council meeting should contact City Hall as early as possible so reasonable accommodations can be arranged.

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