City of Palos Heights City Council met July 16.
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 R obert Straz
City Clerk Thomas Kantas
City Treasurer James Daemicke
City Attorney Tom Brown
Ward 1 Donald Bylut & Jeffrey Key
Ward 2 Robert Basso & Jack Clifford
Ward 3 Dolores Kramarski & Brent Lewandowski
Ward 4 Michael McGrogan
V. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes July 2, 2019.
B. Approval of Payroll and Voucher List for the period ending July 12, 2019.
C. Approval of request for a Special Event Permit from Sts. Joachim & Anne
Armenian Church to hold their annual church picnic on Sunday, July 21, 2019 in accordance with the City’s Code.
D. Approval of request for a Special Event Permit from St. Mary Orthodox Church to hold their annual Mediterranean Festival on August 23-25, 2019 in accordance with the City’s Code. E. Approval of a Tag Day request from the Knights of Columbus for their Tootsie Roll Drive on September 20-21, 2019.
Alderman Kramarski moved to approve the consent agenda seconded by Clifford.
On roll call, the motion to approve the Consent Agenda was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, 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: Urged residents to use caution during times of extreme heat.
B. Clerk: No Report
C. Treasurer: Treasurer’s Report for the month ending June 30, 2019.
General Fund:
Beginning cash balance $4,070,101.33
Revenues $703,377.95
Expenses $893,043.88
Other $2,734.18
Ending cash balance $3,883,169.58
Total of All Funds:
Beginning cash balance $16,788,050.79
Revenues $1,430,712.33
Expenses $1,449,127.82
Other $30,260.75
Ending cash balance $16,799,896.05
Alderman Bylut moved to approve the treasurer’s report seconded by Alderman Kramarski.
The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
D. City Attorney: No report
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
Alderman Kramarski thanked the veterans for the use of the military vehicles during the 4th of July parade.
Alderman Clifford has received fraud scheme phone calls. Alderman Bylut has too.
IX. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
None
X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Finance— Chairperson Alderman McGrogan:
● Alderman McGrogan moved to approve the FOP collective bargaining agreement for the years 2019-2021 seconded by Alderman Clifford.
On roll call, the motion to approve the personnel policy was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, 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:
● Alderman Clifford moved to authorize the City Attorney to draft an ordinance banning recreational marijuana growers, cultivation centers, processing organizations, dispensaries, and transportation organizations from locating or operating within the City of Palos Heights seconded by Alderman Key. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
E. Recreation— Chairperson Alderman Key:
● Alderman Key moved to approve the purchase of playground safety mulch from Three Oaks Ground Cover in the amount of $7,150.00 seconded by Alderman Clifford.
On roll call, the motion to approve the expenditure was:
Ayes: (7) Basso, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Kramarski, Lewandowski, McGrogan.
Nays: (0) None
With seven (7) affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Thanked members of the Recreation Department for their efforts during the Fourth of July events.
F. Roads and Construction— Chairperson Alderman Kramarski : Reported that a special meeting was conducted to approve vouchers to Morris Engineering in the amount $14,062.84.
G. License, Permits & Franchises— Chairperson Alderman Lewandowski :
● Alderman Lewandowski moved to approve a request from the Business/Economic Advisory Committee for a Temporary Sign Permit to display approximately 200 yard signs throughout the City from August 8 through September 10 to promote the annual Welcome Back Trinity event being held August 23, 2019 seconded by Alderman McGrogan. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
H. Water and Sewer— Chairperson Alderman Bylut: Reminded residents about watering hours.
XI. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. Business/Economic Development: Alderman Key reported on efforts to update the business directory on the website.
B. Ad Hoc Cable TV: No Report
XII. OLD BUSINESS
Alderman Clifford cautioned residents not to place items on the easement.
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
XIV. CITIZENS ASKING QUESTIONS REGARDING THE EVENING’S BUSINESS
None
XV. CLOSED SESSION
Alderman Kramarski moved to convene into Executive Session under Section 2(c)(2) of the Open Meetings act to discuss labor negotiations seconded by Alderman Bylut. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
Alderman Kramarski moved to reconvene the regular meeting seconded by Alderman Bylut. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:45 p.m. the Mayor requested a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.
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