Village of Palos Park Board of Commissioners met Sept. 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Mayor Mahoney called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Answering to roll call were Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Reed and Mayor Mahoney.
Also in attendance were Marie Arrigoni, Village Clerk; Rick Boehm, Village Manager, Tom Bayer, Village Attorney; Howard Jablecki, Assistant Village Attorney; Joe Miller, Police Chief; Michael Sibrava, Public Works Director, Allen Altic, Finance Director; Kathie May, Community Development Coordinator, and Lisa Boyle, Deputy Clerk.
Mayor Mahoney asked the Council if there were any objections if item 10) G. be moved after the executive session. There were no objections.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2020: Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on September 14, 2020 as presented.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Reed and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT:-1- Commissioner Pavlatos
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: None
HEARINGS: None
CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the consent agenda are routine or have been brought forward at the direction of the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted with one motion. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk to:
A. accept a DEED RESTRICTION/COVENANT: The owner of 28 Meadow Road has been issued a building permit to construct a new single-family residence on the property. As part of this building permit the owner is required to construct and maintain an on-site detention pond. To enşure that the existing and future property owners would be aware of the need to maintain the stormwater management facility, the Village is requiring the recordation of a deed restriction/covenant. The deed restriction also makes it clear that the owner of the property is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the pond and prohibits any alterations to the detention pond without Village approval.
B. ratify approval of the Community Association Institute - Illinois Chapter's Raffle License for a Raffle that was held on Thursday, September 24, 2020
C. approve payment of invoices on the Warrant List dated September 28, 2020 in the amount of $111,208.61
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Reed and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Pavlatos
OLD BUSINESS: None
BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: None
INFORMATION & UPDATES:
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND STREETS/RECREATION & PARKS, NICOLE MILOVICH-WALTERS:
PROPOSAL FROM CONCENTRIC INTEGRATIONS: Commissioner Milovich-Walters proposed to waive bidding and approve the proposal from Concentric in the amount of $67,500.00 to provide labor and equipment necessary to replace the Professional Logic Controllers (PLC's) and communication equipment at the water pumping station, water booster station and the water tower.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk to approve the proposal from Concentric Integration for the amount of $67,500.00
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Reed and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS:-0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Pavlatos
LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK AND DISTRICT 118: Palos School District 118 wishes to extend their license agreement with the Village of Palos Park for the use of the Palos Park Recreation Center for education programs and before and after school care for the month of October 2020. The program is operated by the District's contractor Kids Fit Foundation (Ivy League Kids). The agreement covers the period of October 7, 2020 through October 30, 2020 on weekdays Monday - Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (17 days). The District will pay the Village $4,532.00 as the fee for use of a portion of the recreation center for district 118 students.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk to approve the License Agreement between The Village of Palos Park and School District 118 for use of the Recreation Center during the month of October 2020.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Reed and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Pavlatos
Commissioner Milovich-Walters reminded residents that the next Chipper Service is October 5, 2020 and that the Recreation Center has job openings for Building Attendants.
COMMISSIONER OF BUILDING & PUBLIC PROPERTY, G. DARRYL REED:
AUTUMN HOME MAINTENANCE: Commissioner Reed reminded homeowners to prepare for the oncoming cold weather by changing furnace filters, replacing batteries in smoke detectors, inspecting gutters, scheduling a chimney sweep, testing back-up generator and raking leaves and disconnect garden hoses.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT: Commissioner Reed reported the Building Department processed nineteen (19) permits from September 9, 2020 - September 23, 2020 resulting in $4,275.00 in permit fees for a year to date total of 342,690.59. Seventeen (17) inspections were completed during this time period.
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, DANIEL POLK:
POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT: Commissioner Polk reported the Police Department received 1619 calls for service from September 14, 2020 through September 27, 2020. Palos Park Police also issued 27 adjudication tickets, 16 traffic tickets, 33 written warnings, 31 verbal warnings, completed 16 case reports, arrested 6 adults, 0 juvenile, 2 impounds, 19 senior checks, 39 citizen assists and numerous community contacts.
Commissioner Polk reported that deer mating season is at its peak in October through mid-November. Reduced speed and diligence will help avoid hitting a deer. Commissioner Polk also reminded residents of Palos Park Police project S.T.O.P.I.T. (Scams Target Older People & through awareness we can Intercept Thieves). Scammers can look like legit home improvement and utility workers. Call 911 if you suspect a scammer is on your property.
COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS AND FINANCES, JAMES PAVLATOS: Commission Pavlatos had no formal report as he was absent this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Mahoney had no formal report this evening.
CLERK'S REPORT: Clerk Arrigoni reported that the last day to register to vote online is October 18th.
ote on election day at your polling place. Early voting starts on October 19, 2020. The two nearest locations are Palos Heights Recreation Center and Orland Township.
MANAGER'S REPORT: Manager Boehm's report was moved to after executive session.
CITIZENS AND VISITORS COMMENT PERIOD: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION: In open session at 7:50 p.m. Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to recess to executive session to discuss pending litigation and to approve and then review for release executive session minutes.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Reed, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT:-1- Commissioner Pavlatos
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: At 8:27 p.m., Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to adjourn the executive session and return to open session.
ROLL CALL: At 8:28 p.m, roll call was taken. Answering to roll call were Commissioners Milovich Walters, Polk, Reed and Mayor Mahoney.
MANAGER'S REPORT: Manager Boehm presented an agreement for Land Consulting Services for
the McCarthy Road Watermain Extension Project with Matthewson Right Of Way Company at a cost not to exceed $29,000.00 Commissioner Reed questioned why this contract was brought to the Council at this particular time and what is the reason for the urgency, Mayor Mahoney responded that Gleneagles has filed a disconnection suit against the Village of Palos Park. They have sited our inability to get utilities to their property as a reason why they seek to disconnect.
We are trying to alleviate these reasons so that Gleneagles will stay in Palos Park, Commissioner Reed stated he was not prepared to vote on this tonight.
Commissioner Reed moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk to continue this matter to the next Council meeting.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Reed, Polk, Milovich-Walters, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Pavlatos
ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: There being no further business, Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
AYES: -4- Commissioners Polk, Milovich-Walters, Reed, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Pavlatos
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