City of Palos Heights City Council met June 4.
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 Ward 1 Donald Bylut & Alderman Key
City Clerk Thomas Kantas Ward 2 Robert Basso & Jack Clifford
City Treasurer James Daemicke Ward 3 Dolores Kramarski & Brent Lewandowski
City Attorney Tom Brown Ward 4 Jerry McGovern & Michael McGrogan
V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes May 21, 2019
B. Approval of Payroll and Voucher List for the period ending May 31, 2019.
Alderman Bylut moved to approve the consent agenda seconded by Alderman Kramarski.
On roll call, the motion to approve the Consent Agenda was:
Ayes: (8) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern, McGrogan.
Nays: (0) None
With eight (8) affirmative votes the motion carried.
VII. OPENING OF SEALED BIDS
None
VII. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
A. Mayor: Urged residents to participate in the City’s annual Fourth of July events.
Requested a motion to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Kathleen Peters to a 3year term with the Public Arts Commission.
Alderman Kramarski moved to approve the appointment seconded by Alderman Bylut. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. Clerk: No Report
C. Treasurer: No Report
D. City Attorney: No report
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Kramarski thanked the residents for their well wishes and prayers during her illness.
IX. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
Mary Zwolfer (12203 S. 71st Court) addressed her concerns regarding music and noise from Zach’s on Tap. Ms. Zwolfer stated that she hears noise in her home from Zach’s and requested that the City direct Zach’s to stop playing the music. Ms. Zwolfer has called the police to address her concerns. Ms. Zwolfer would like the City to modify its ordinance regarding noise. Alderman Key stated that the ordinance permits music and explained the process for revising and modifying ordinances. The Mayor stated he would investigate and address her concern.
Ted Ewing (12924 S. Forestview) addressed the ordinance prohibiting excessive noise from vehicles. Mr. Ewing addressed his concerns regarding a neighbor’s vehicle emitting excessive noise and the length of time it took to address the issue. Mr. Ewing has called the police regarding the noise and that a member of the police department addressed the individual at issue.
X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Finance— Chairperson Alderman McGrogan: No Report
B. Public Safety— Chairperson Alderman McGovern: No Report.
C. Municipal Grounds and Property— Chairperson Alderman Basso:
● Alderman Basso moved to approve the purchase of landscaping “Option A” for the entrance of City Hall from JGS Landscape Architects in an amount not to exceed $19,375.00 seconded by Alderman Kramarski.
Alderman Lewandowski stated that the expenditure is unnecessary.
On roll call, the motion to approve the purchase was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, McGovern, McGrogan.
Nays: (1) Lewandowski
With seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Basso moved to approve the replacement of windows on the west side of City Hall from 3F in the amount of $19,900.00 seconded by Alderman Bylut.
On roll call, the motion to approve the replacement was:
Ayes: (8) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern, McGrogan.
Nays: (0) None
With eight (8) affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Basso moved to approve a Grading Plan as part of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Oak Lawn Regional Water Service (RWS) for a Water Transmission Main Project seconded by Alderman Kramarski.
On roll call, the motion to approve the memorandum was:
Ayes: (8) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern, McGrogan.
Nays: (0) None
With eight (8) affirmative votes the motion carried.
D. Planning and Zoning— Chairperson Alderman Clifford: No Report
E. Recreation— Chairperson Alderman Key: Reported that the first concert in the part will be on 6/13, the movie in the park on 7/1 will take place at Myers Park and the 7/2 concert in the park will take place at Myers Park. Fireworks will take place at Lake Katherine on 7/3 with the parade on 7/4. The pool is now open for the season.
F. Roads and Construction— Chairperson Alderman Kramarski : Reported that she will meet with Public Works for a preconstruction meeting on the roads program.
G. License, Permits & Franchises— Chairperson Alderman Lewandowski : No Report
H. Water and Sewer— Chairperson Alderman Bylut:
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve “year one” of a twoyear Water Valve Exercising program with M.E. Simpson in the amount of $19,975.00 seconded by Alderman Lewandowski.
On roll call, the motion to approve the program was:
Ayes: (8) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern, McGrogan.
Nays: (0) None
With eight (8) affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve “year three” of a threeyear Fire Hydrant Flow Test program with M.E. Simpson in the amount of $14,899.00 seconded by Alderman McGrogan.
On roll call, the motion to approve the program was:
Ayes: (8) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern, McGrogan.
Nays: (0) None
With eight (8) affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman moved to approve “year one” of a twoyear Leak Survey program with M.E. Simpson in the amount of $12,675.00 seconded by Alderman Basso.
On roll call, the motion to approve the program was:
Ayes: (8) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern, McGrogan.
Nays: (0) None
With eight (8) affirmative votes the motion carried.
XI. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. Business/Economic Development: Chairperson Alderman Key: No Report
B. Ad Hoc Cable TV: The Mayor reported that Channel 4 recently installed a new sound board which will enhance programming along with a recently hired intern from Trinity.
XII. OLD BUSINESS
None
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
XIV. CITIZENS ASKING QUESTIONS REGARDING THE EVENING’S BUSINESS
None
XV. CLOSED SESSION
None
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:454 p.m. the Mayor requested a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.
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