City of Markham City Council met May 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Roger Agpawa called the Regular Meeting of the Markham City Council to order at 7:13 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Prayer led by Ald. McDowell. Roll Call was taken by City Clerk, Jennifer Coles.
ROLL CALL: ALDERMEN PRESENT Alderman Rondal Jones
Alderman William Barron
Alderwoman Brenna Hampton
Alderwoman Wanda McDowell
ALSO PRESENT: Attorney, Steven Miller
Treasurer, Belinda Richardson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 1, 2019
Motion by Ald. Barron, seconded by Ald. McDowell to approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held May 1, 2019 with necessary corrections and/or deletions.
Roll Call: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
AUTHORIZATION OF CLAIMS Motion by Ald. Hampton, seconded by Ald. Barron, to adopt Authorization of Claims and Accounts Bill List $842,120.79-manual checks $186,340.00 totaling $1,028,460.79.
Roll Call: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Swear In of Firefighters, Words spoken briefly to the public by Commissioners Freeman, Thatch and Smith. After swearing in of all Firefighters, words spoken by Interim Fire Chief Mazziotta.
Firefighter John Gutierrez
Firefighter Ralph Bryant III
Firefighter Alexander Emmanouilidis
Firefighter Shawn Santos
Firefighter Ryan Richards
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
1 Litigation
WAIVE READING ORDINANCE 19-0-2230
Motion by Ald. Barron, seconded by Ald. Hampton, to waive the reading of Ordinance 19-0-2230 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE IX, CHAPTER 98, SECTION 98.075(A) AND SECTION 98.075(B) OF THE MARKHAM CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EXISTING CULVERTS.
Voice Vote: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
ADOPT ORDINANCE 19-0-2230
Motion by Ald. Barron, seconded by Ald. Hampton, to adopt Ordinance 19-0-2230.
Roll Call: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
Q. Jones: What does this mean for costs to repair culverts?
A. Barron/Agpawa: The responsibility for repairs belong to the resident.
WAIVE READING ORDINANCE 19-0-2231
Motion by Ald. Barron, seconded by Ald. McDowell to waive the reading of Ordinance 19-0-2231 - AN ORDINANCE ABATING THE REAL ESTATE TAX HERETOFORE LEVIED FOR THE TAX LEVY YEAR 2018 TO PAY THE DEBT SERVICE ON $295,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 2012, OF THE CITY OF MARKHAM, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Voice Vote: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
ADOPT ORDINANCE 19-0-2231
Motion by Ald. Barron, seconded by Ald. McDowell to adopt Ordinance 19-0-2231.
Roll Call: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
CITY CLERK'S REPORT
None
MAYOR'S REPORT
Cleanup week is this week. Forgot and saw stuff out and realized it's cleanup week. Wants a cleanup day before summer is over. Is going to complain about the grass. Wasn't ready due to the rain and is not satisfied. Had two mowers down and had to poll the Council to get those up and running. Met with County Officials. They want to do more with us. Also been doing things with the State. Had discussions with County about the streets. Working with the new Alderwomen closely, been getting trees cut and a sidewalk fixed. We're doing what we can. 149th Street subdivision is working with Mr. Thompson and a meeting scheduled with Deborah Sims. Part of the Southland Regional Mayors Black Caucus. Provide a report on the radio on Saturdays to inform about what's going on. New Mayors sworn in in University Park and Harvey. Ald. Crudup to work with our new Alderwomen since their wards border each other. We're heading towards budget. Also if anyone has issues in their area, call the police. : Would like to introduce someone he met this week, Joanna Bynum.
JOANNA BYNUM
Motion by Ald. Jones, seconded by Ald. Hampton, to open the floor to Joanna Bynum.
Voice Vote: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
Competing in Miss Illinois America pageant. Wants to portray something positive from Markham. If she wins she will compete for Miss America. She's a singer, model, actress and planner.
Motion by Ald. Barron, seconded by Ald. Jones, to close the floor to Joanna Bynum.
Voice Vote: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
Swore in new commissioners at the Park District.
PARK DISTRICT COMM
Motion by Ald. Hampton, seconded by Ald. Jones, to open floor to the newly elected Park District Commissioners.
Voice Vote: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
Vincent Lockett, Jr. and Laurence Patterson II briefly spoke to the public.
Motion by Ald. Barron, seconded by Ald. Jones, to close floor to the newly elected Park District Commissioners.
Voice Vote: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
OPEN FLOOR TO PUBLIC
Motion by Ald. Barron, seconded by Ald. Jones, to open floor to public.
Voice Vote: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
SPEAKING OF VARIOUS
Annie Reed – People keep asking about the Dollar Store. They should be required to make updates starting with the floor. Young men have been doing an excellent job on grass cutting and her neighbor's yard. Mayor Agpawa - had a discussion with the Shopping Center today.
Bertha Blair - 16354 Justine - resident since 1960 – since they built the school, the curb has broken down and now water stands there and wants to get it patched. Signs also need replacing for parking restrictions.
Rose Williams – 155th Street and Hamlin - where are we with the culvert issue. Ald. Barron - need some dry weather, the part is here Mayor Agpawa – thinks it's bigger than the culvert and is looking into it further.
Brenda Berry – 157th & Sawyer - excellent job done with fall clean up, however, the ditch looks bad. There's debris and trash that was never cleaned up. Don't mind pitching in, but it's entirely too much trash.
Ray Ashley -- issue with vacant houses and the grasss not being cut. Some only cut the front and not the back and he's sick of it.
CLOSE FLOOR TO PUBLIC
Motion by Ald. Barron, seconded by Ald. Jones, to close floor to public.
Voice Vote: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
NEW BUSINESS
ALD JONES
Clean up week reminder for May 13th through May 17th. Congrats to Park District Commissioners Vincent Lockett Jr and Laurence Patterson II. They already work with the park on the baseball and basketball teams. Need people to sponsor a team or a kid at the park district. Unity for the Community event Friday from 6pm to 10pm. Has spots available, free of charge.
ALD BARRON
It's already been mentioned, but wants some dry weather for Public Works to get some work done. Clean up in ward was very successful. Glad we tightened up the culvert ordinance.
ALD. HAMPTON
Accolades to new commissioners, change has to take place. Congrats to new firefighters. Ward 1 is diligently working on clean up and improving area. Takes a little patience. Wants people to come out to the activity on Friday, it includes all wards..
ALD. MCDOWELL
2nd Ward projects delayed down Dixie Highway due to rain. Grass is rather high but we're working to get it cut and making no excuses. Wants people to bring issues to her attention.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:49 P.M.
Motion by Ald. Hampton, seconded by Ald. Jones, to request for Executive Session at 8:49 p.m. for agenda items 8b, c, e.ii, f and h, land and litigation per the open meetings act section 2.c.
Voice Vote: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
RETURN TO REG. SESSION AT 11:34 P.M.
Motion by Ald. McDowell, seconded by Ald. Jones, to return to regular session at 11:34 p.m.
Voice Vote: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Cont.
WAIVE READING RESOLUTION 19-R-576
Motion by Ald. McDowell, seconded by Ald. Barron to waive the reading of Resolution 19-R-576 - ARESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLTION NO. 13-R-485 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MARKHAM AND SOUTHLAND HOMES LLC.
Voice Vote: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
ADOPT RESOLUTION 19-R-576
Motion by Ald. McDowell, seconded by Ald. Barron to adopt Resolution 19-R-576.
Roll Call: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
WAIVE READING ORDINANCE
Motion by Ald. Barron, seconded by Ald. McDowell 19-0-2232 to waive the reading of Ordinance 19-0-2232 - THE CITY OF MARKHAM PROPERTY: REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
Voice Vote: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
ADOPT ORDINANCE 19-0-2232
Motion by Ald. Barron, seconded by Ald. McDowell to adopt Ordinance 19-0-2232.
Roll Call: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Barron, seconded by Ald. McDowell, to adjourn at 11:40 p.m. Voice Vote: 4 Ayes/0 Nays
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