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City of Burbank City Council met Oct. 14.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at'7:30 PM by Mayor Dan M' Foy in the Council Chambers at 6530 West 79th Street Burbank, Il.

ROLL CALL

Mayor Foy requested a roll call which indicated the following members present: Alderwoman Barb Gagle, Alderman Robert Contreras, Alderwoman Sheri Gustafson, Alderman Claude Haerr, Alderman John Pacella, Alderman Mitchell Piznarski, Alderman Jason Pyle, Mayor Dan M. Foy and Clerk Barry J. Szymczak. Absent: Treasurer Viverito

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Foy then asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

JOURNAL

Mayor Foy asked for a motion to approve the minutes of September 23,2020. The motion was made by Alderman Contreras and seconded by Alderwoman Gagle with unanimous approval by voice vote and so declared by the Chair.

CURRENT BILS

Mayor Foy then asked for a motion to approve the current list of bitls. The motion was made by Alderman Contreras and seconded by Alderman Pacella. A roll call indicated 7 Ayes and 0 Nays' Voting Aye: Alderwoman Gagle, Alderman Contreras, Alderwoman Gustafson, Alderman Haerr, Alderman Pacella, Alderman Piznarski and Alderman Pyle.

CLERK'S REPORT

Clerk Szymczak had no report to file for this meeting.

TREASURER'S REPORT

Mayor Foy reported that Treasurer Viverito will be undergoing hip-replacement on Oct. 15th. The City Council wishes him well and a speedy recovery.

ORDINAI\ICES/RESOLUTIONS/PETITIONS

No ordinances, resolutions or petitions were on the agenda for this meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

No committee reports were filed for this meeting.

POLICE DEPT.

Chief Shore reported that the speed trailer is "on duty" and requested any aldermen or alderwomen who feel the need for the trailer in a specific area to contact him. He also reported that 2 of the 3 recruits in training will be available for field training around November 1". The 3'd recruit is in extended training at the present time.

FIRE DEPT.

Chief Gilgenberg reported that 9 department members have tested positive for Covid-19 and are currently quarantine, none of which were workplace exposure. I department member is off on a work-related injury and another is on personal medical leave. The Chief also reported that the City is within reach possible grant funding for radar speed signs around schools, which contain traffic data software to assist the Police Department for vehicle identification.

BUILDING & ZONING

Commissioner Ricchuito reported that Napa Auto at 82"d and Cicero should be opening by October 17th.

PUBLIC WORKS

Director Burris reported that the 78'r' Street Rehabilitation project is complete, including stripping and sign ordering.

CITIZEN'S REPORT

The Chair recognized Charles Bandusky 8548 S. Lavergne who inquired about the timeline of Barraco's Pizza at the sight of Gorgeous' Restaurant. Mayor Foy explained that the City Council still needs to approve the project. Alderman Contreras stated that the residents that attended the Zoning meeting for the restaurant were very receptive to the project.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the Chair asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion was made by Alderman Contreras and seconded by Alderman Pyle with unanimous voice approval and so declared by the Chair.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 P.M.

http://www.burbankil.gov/PDF_Files/2020_Meetings/Oct.%2014,%202020%20Council%20Minutes.pdf