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City of Palos Heights City Council met June 18

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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                               Ward 1 Donald Bylut

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

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

https://palosheights.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182019-213