City of Palos Heights City Council met June 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called to order the regular meeting of the City of Palos Heights City Council at 7:00 p.m. in the City Administrative Center, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL
II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following were present:
Mayor Robert Straz
City Clerk Thomas Kantas
City Treasurer James Daemicke
City Attorney Tom Brown
Ward 1 Donald Bylut
Ward 2 Robert Basso & Jack Clifford
Ward 3 Dolores Kramarski & Brent Lewandowski
Ward 4 Jerry McGovern & MIchael McGrogan
V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes June 4, 2019
B. Approval of Payroll and Voucher List for the period ending June 14, 2019.
C. Motion to approve a special event permit application from St. Spyridon Orthodox Church to conduct their annual Greek Fest on July 6-7, 2019.
Alderman Clifford moved to approve the consent agenda seconded by Alderman Kramarski.
On roll call, the motion to approve the Consent Agenda was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern, McGrogan.
Nays: (0) None
With seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried.
VII. OPENING OF SEALED BIDS
None
VII. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
A. Mayor: The Mayor advised residents to utilize the sidewalks and avoid walking or riding in the street.
B. Clerk: No Report
C. Treasurer: Delivered May 31, 2019 Treasurer’s Report for as follows
General Fund:
Beginning cash balance $4,043,805.34
Revenues $890,854.10
Expenses $858,438.50
Other $6,119.61
Ending cash balance $4,070,101.33
Total of All Funds:
Beginning cash balance $16,810,483.10
Revenues $1,672,371.59
Expenses $1,742,410.73
Other $47,606.83
Ending cash balance $16,788,050.79
Alderman Bylut moved to approve the treasurer’s report seconded by Alderman
McGovern.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. City Attorney: No report
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
None
IX. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Julie Stevens (29 Sorrento Drive) spoke on behalf of her neighbor. Her neighbor’s residence has been rendered uninhabitable and is seeking assistance from the City
regarding the condition of the unit.
X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Finance—Chairperson Alderman McGrogan: No Report
● Alderman McGrogan moved to approve amendments to the City’s Personnel Policy seconded by Alderman Bylut.
On roll call, the motion to approve the personnel policy was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern, McGrogan.
Nays: (0) None
With seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried.
B. Public Safety—Chairperson Alderman McGovern: No Report
C. Municipal Grounds and Property—Chairperson Alderman Basso: No Report
D. Planning and Zoning—Chairperson Alderman Clifford: No Report
E. Recreation—Chairperson Alderman Key:
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve Engineer’s Pay Estimate #2 for Country Landscape & Supply in the amount of $29,411.45 for work completed on the Pool Deck project seconded by Alderman McGovern.
On roll call, the motion to approve the estimate was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern, McGrogan.
Nays: (0) None
With seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried.
F. Roads and Construction—Chairperson Alderman Kramarski:
● Alderman Kramarski moved to approve the Easement Agreement with MWRD and the Village of Oak Lawn for the Water Transmission Main Project seconded by Alderman McGrogan.
On roll call, the motion to approve the agreement was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern, McGrogan.
Nays: (0) None
With seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Kramarski moved to approve the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with MWRD and the Village of Oak Lawn for the Water Transmission Main Project seconded by Alderman Basso.
On roll call, the motion to approve the agreement was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern, McGrogan.
Nays: (0) None
With seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried.
G. License, Permits & Franchises—Chairperson Alderman Lewandowski: No Report
H. Water and Sewer—Chairperson Alderman Bylut: No Report
XI. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. Business/Economic Development: The Mayor reported that Farmer’s Market is ongoing.
B. Ad Hoc Cable TV: No Report
XII. OLD BUSINESS
None
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Lewandowski inquired on training for the Open Meetings Act.
XIV. CITIZENS ASKING QUESTIONS REGARDING THE EVENING’S BUSINESS
None
XV. CLOSED SESSION
None
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:18 p.m. the Mayor requested a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.
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