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City of Burbank Council met March 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of March 13,2019 was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Dan M. Foy in the Council Chambers at 6530 West 79'h Street Burbank. lL.

ROLL CALL

Mayor Foy requested a roll call which indicated the following meMbers present: Alderwoman Barb Gagle, Alderman Robert Contreras, Alderman James Grider, Alderman John Pacella, Alderman Mitchell Piznarski, Alderman Jason Pyle, Mayor Dan M. Foy, Clerk Barry J. Szymczak, Treasurer Dean Viverito and City Attorney Vince Cainkar. Absent: Alderwoman Sheri Gustafson.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Foy asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

JOURNAL

Alderman Grider made a motion seconded by Alderman Contreras to approve the minutes of February 27 ,2019. The Motion was unanimously approved by voice vote and so declared by the Chair.

CURRENT BILLS

Alderman Grider then made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Gagle to approve the current list of bills. A roll call indicated 6 Ayes and 0 Nays. Voting Aye: Alderwoman Gagle, Alderman Contreras. Alderman Grider, Alderman Pacella, Alderman Piznarski and Alderman Pyle.

PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to law, Mayor Foy asked City Attorney Vince Cainkar to conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year January I ,2019 and ending December 3 I , 2019. Attorney Cainkar stated that the City has had a balanced budget for the last 2 years and that this year's proposed appropriation shows minor increases. An ordinance to adopt the 2019 City Appropriations would be prepared and ready for passage at the March 27,2019 City Council Meeting. At the conclusion, Mayor Foy asked if there were any questions concerning the hearing. None were raised. Mayor Foy then stated to have the record reflect that the Public Hearing rvas held and adjourned pursuant to law. A copy of the latest version of the proposed appropriation ordinance or formally prepared appropriation document would be available for public inspection in the Office of the City Treasurer.

TREASURER'S REPORT

Treasurer Viverito stated that that the 201 9 proposed appropriations is $20,900.000.00 which is an increase of 2.6Yo and includes a2.'75o/o raise for employees. In 2018, the City of Burbank showed a surplus of approximately $61 6,000.00 and is expected to be in that same area for this fiscal year.

DEPT. OF ZONING

Alderman Contreras made a motion seconded by Alderman Pacella to adopt Ordinance #9-3-19 Chris Kwak Construction 8545 S. Parkside Burbank, Il. requesting a subdivision of the property into 2 conforming lots of 50 X 124.18 each which was approved by Zoning. A roll call indicated 6 Ayes and 0 Nays. Voting Aye: Alderwoman Gagle, Alderman Contreras, Alderman Grider, Alderman Pacella, Alderman Piznarski and Alderman Pvle.

DEPT. OF FINANCE

Alderman Grider made a motion seconded by Alderman Contreras to adopt Ordinance #8-3- 19 fixing a time and place for the public hearing on the City of Burbank Old Barn Redevelopment Project Area, Redevelopment Project Plan and Tax Increment Allocation Financing. A roll call indicated 6 Ayes and 0 Nays. Voting Aye: Alderwoman Gagle, Alderman Contreras. Alderman Grider, Alderman Pacella, Alderman Piznarski and Alderman Pvle

DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS

Alderman Piznarski made a motion seconded by Alderwoman Grider to adopt Resolution #3-I-l9 approving a grant application for the 2019 Cook County Community Development Block Grant Program. A roll call indicated 6 Ayes and 0 Nays. Voting Aye: Alderwoman Gagle, Alderman Contreras, Alderman Grider, Alderman Pacella. Alderman Piznarski and Alderman Pvle.

NEW BUSINESS (DEPT. OF ADMINISTRATION)

Mayor Foy thanked Public Works for their maintenance program on all City Vehicles. The Mayor. along with Chief Shore. also informed the audience about a recent problem of deceptive practices in regards to bit coin machines and erroneous display of phone numbers. A seminar is in the works to inform senior citizens of these practices at the Louis Viverito Senior Center in the coming weeks.

CITIZEN'S REPORT

The Chair recognized Charles Bandusky 8548 S. Lavergne who inquired about the progress of the new hotel. Closing should be on or about April 2.2019 and ground breaking early to mid-June. Mr. Bandusky also inquired about a blight problem at 5601 West 83'd St. The City will investigate.

The Chair then invited anyone from Reavis High School to have their government class forms signed at the adjournment of the Council Meeting.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

There being no further business, the Chair asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Alderman Contreras and seconded by Alderman Piznarski with unanimous voice approval and so declared by the Chair.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:,13 PM.

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