City of Palos Heights City Council met July 2.
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 & Jeffrey 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
V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes June 18, 2019
B. Approval of Payroll and Voucher List for the period ending June 28, 2019.
Alderman Kramarski moved to approve the consent agenda seconded by Alderman Clifford.
On roll call, the motion to approve the Consent Agenda was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern.
Nays: (0) None
With seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried.
VII. OPENING OF SEALED BIDS
None
VII. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
A. Mayor: Requested Motion to approve a Real Estate contract to purchase the property at 13040 S. Cypress Lane in the amount of $370,000.00. The purchase is funded by MWRD as part of a flood control project.
Alderman McGovern moved to approve the contract seconded by Alderman Bylut.
On roll call, the motion to approve the contract was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern.
Nays: (0) None
With seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried.
B. Clerk: No Report
C. Treasurer: No Report
D. City Attorney: No report
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
None
IX. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
None
X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Finance— Chairperson Alderman McGrogan: No Report
B. Public Safety— Chairperson Alderman McGovern: Urged residents to exercise caution during the Fourth of July, reported on the new Illinois law imposing stricter penalties for driving while distracted, and to be careful while walking on the street where sidewalks are not available.
C. Municipal Grounds and Property— Chairperson Alderman Basso: No Report
D. Planning and Zoning— Chairperson Alderman Clifford:
● Alderman Clifford moved to authorize the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for a zoning variance to allow a licensed Barber Shop to operate as a Special Use in a B-Zoned building located at 7154 W. 127th Street. Petition filed by Mr. Kamel Kamel seconded by Alderman Lewandowski.
On roll call, the motion to authorize the drafting of the ordinance was:
Ayes: (1) Lewandowski
Nays: (6) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, McGovern
With one (1) affirmative votes the motion failed.
E. Recreation— Chairperson Alderman Key: Reported on the upcoming movie and concert in the park taking place at Myers Park. Reported on upcoming Fourth of July activities including the fireworks on July 3rd and the parade on July 4th. Ice cream socials on July 10th and Palmer Park and on July 24th at Passarelli Park. The concerts and movies in the park are sponsored by CMB Bank. F. Roads and Construction— Chairperson Alderman Kramarski :
● Alderman Kramarski moved to authorize the Mayor to sign the Permanent Easement agreement with Navajo Homeowners Association granting them a permanent easement for the purpose of installing and maintaining a subdivision identification sign seconded by Alderman Key.
On roll call, the motion to authorize the easement was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern.
Nays: (0) None
With seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried.
G. License, Permits & Franchises— Chairperson Alderman Lewandowski : Reminded residents to purchase vehicle stickers.
H. Water and Sewer— Chairperson Alderman Bylut: No Report
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve a proposal from Strand Associates in the amount of $28,350 to perform tank inspection and prepare bid documents for the Rt. 83 Water Reservoir Rehabilitation project seconded by Alderman Clifford.
On roll call, the motion to approve the proposal was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern.
Nays: (0) None
With seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve a payment to RJN Group for professional engineering services rendered in the months of April and May totaling $14,933.60 seconded by Alderman Basso.
On roll call, the motion to approve the proposal was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGovern.
Nays: (0) None
With seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried.
XI. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. Business/Economic Development: Alderman Key reminded residents that the Classic Car Show will take place on July 18th.
B. Ad Hoc Cable TV: Alderman McGovern reported that Channel 4 will report from the July 4th Parade and will broadcast the event. A like camera system is being pursued by Channel 4 for future programming. Any interested volunteers are welcome.
XII. OLD BUSINESS
None
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
XIV. CITIZENS ASKING QUESTIONS REGARDING THE EVENING’S BUSINESS
None
XV. CLOSED SESSION
Alderman Kramarksi moved to convene into executive session seconded by Alderman Basso. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Kramarksi moved to convene into open session seconded by Alderman Basso.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
At 7:40 p.m. the Mayor requested a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.
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