Village of Palos Park Board of Commissioners met Nov. 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Mayor Mahoney called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Answering to roll call were Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Pavlatos and Mayor Mahoney
Also in attendance were Marie Arrigoni, Village Clerk; Rick Boehm, Village Manager; Tom Bayer, 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON November 9, 2020: Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded by Commissioner Pavlatos, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on November 9, 2020 as presented.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Pavlatos, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Reed
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: ED MARCYN: Ed Marcyn was appointed Chairman of the Palos Park Plan Commission with a term to expire June 1, 2024. Mr. Marcyn has served on the Plan Commission since 2017 and has been acting Chair since the resignation of Mary O'Connor.
GURP ALUWHALIA AND JENNIFER GALLAGHER: Gurp Aluwhalia and Jennifer Gallagher were appointed to the Library Board of Trustees with terms to expire May 31, 2024 and May 31, 2022, respectively.
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 Pavlatos moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters to:
A. approve payment of invoices on the Warrant List dated November 23, 2020 in the amount of $106,009.55
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Pavlatos, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Reed
OLD BUSINESS: None
BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWELVE, TITLE SIX, CHAPTER 1268, SECTION 1268.02(F) OF THE PALOS PARK VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO SIDE YARD SETBACKS IN THE R-1-A ONE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT. Mayor Mahoney presented for Commissioner Reed in his absence. This matter was considered at the Village Council's regular meeting of November 9, 2020 and was continued to the November 23, 2020 meeting so that staff could provide clarification regarding the proposed text amendment. The proposal is to modify the text regulating the required side yard setback in the R-1-A One-Family Dwelling District. The Code currently requires a 50-foot corner side yard setback for corner lots, rather than the standard side yard setback of 15% of the lot width. This increased setback is meant to treat the corner side yard similar to a front yard and provide a physical and visual separation from the adjoining street frontages. Lots abutting an undeveloped ROW are considered corner lots due to the definition of "corner lot" which states: “a parcel of land situated at the intersection of any combination of two or more streets, private roads or easements for ingress and egress," and due to the definition of "street" which states; " a dedicated public way other than an alley, whether open or not."
The Village has a large number of undeveloped right-of-ways (ROW) that will never be used for street purposes. Staff has had several inquiries for improvements to property abutting undeveloped ROW where it seemed unreasonable to require the 50-foot corner side yard setback as the undeveloped ROW provides the appearance of a larger setback. As such, a text amendment is proposed to revise the side yard setback requirements in the R-1-A zone for lots abutting an undeveloped right-of-way to be equal to the standard side yard setback of 15% of the lot width. This would provide additional buildable area on these lots, without the need to seek a variance.
The Plan Commission met on Thursday November 5, 2020 to consider proposed text amendment. Concurring with the staff recommendation that the requirement of a 50 foot setback on corner side yards abutting an undeveloped ROW presents an undue burden on a property, a motion was made to recommend that the Village Council approve the proposed text amendment to Section 1268.02 (f). The vote was six (6) yes (DeBoer, Kay, McCarthy, Kredens, Wegele, Marcyn), zero (0) no.
Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters to approve Ordinance 2020-25 Amending Part Twelve, Title Six, Chapter 1268, Section 1268.02(F) Of The Palos Park Village Code In Regard To Side Yard Setbacks In The R-1-A One-Family Dwelling District.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Pavlatos, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS:-0
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Reed
INFORMATION & UPDATES: COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND STREETS/RECREATION & PARKS, NICOLE MILOVICH-WALTERS: PROPOSAL FROM DAV-COM ELECTRIC, INC: The electric conduit at the Holy Family Villa sanitary lift station has come apart somewhere under the existing driveway or building. Thus, when the pumps must be removed for repair or replacement the wires have been spliced. Public Works has had pump faults due to improper wiring. Dav-Com quoted a cost of $10,257.00 to do the electrical work needed to fix the problem which includes a new electric box and new wire from the pumps to the control panel.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to approve the proposal from Dav-Com Electric Inc., in the amount of $10,257.00 to replace the electric conduit and wiring for the pumps at the Holy Family Villa sanitary sewer lift station.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, Polk and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0
ABSENT:-1- Commissioner Reed
PROPOSAL FROM AIRY'S INC.: Public Works requested a proposal from Airy's Inc. to remove the spoil stockpile from the garage site to compare to what it would cost for the Village to remove the material. The proposal received from Airy's to do the same work came in at $8,520.00 which is less than it would be if the Village did the same work.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Pavlatos, to approve the proposal from Airy's Inc. to remove the spoil from the Public Works garage site in the amount of $8,520.00.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, Polk and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS:-0
ABSENT:-1- Commissioner Reed
PURCHASE NEW FORD 2020 F-250: Public Works has a 2006 pickup that needs 10,000.00 worth of repairs to make it usable. Public Works contacted three truck dealers to solicit prices for a new pickup with carrying and towing capacity desired. Currie Motors in Frankfort gave the best price including a power lift gate, bedding liner, emergency lights, backup camera, and towing hitch and lights for $46,834.00. Public Works put $100,000.00 in the 1/2 % Sales Tax Fund this budget year for the purchase of a new vehicle.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Pavlatos, to waive the bidding process and purchase a new 2020 F-250 Ford Pickup from Currie Motors of Frankfort for a price of $46,834.00.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, Polk and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0.
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Reed
SNOWPLOW EQUIPMENT: Public Works would like to purchase new equipment for snow plowing and have it installed on the new Ford F-250. Regional Truck Equipment provided a quote to purchase and install a Model UTPP80, contractor steel blade plow with Nighthawk plow lights and a cab controller for a cost of $5,384.00. The money to pay for this will come from the 1/2 % sales Tax Fund.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Pavlatos, to approve the proposal from Regional Truck Sales for a price of $5,384.00.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, Polk and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Reed
YARD WASTE: Yard waste pick up ends November 28, 2020. Please place leaves, branches, or other yard waste in containers with yard waste stickers or in yard waste paper bags and place out for pick up on your regular garbage day.
COM-ED TREE TRIMMING: ComEd will be trimming around power lines now through January. For more information go to ComEd.com/Trees or call 1-800-334-7661.
PROTECT YOUR PIPES IN WINTER: Commissioner Milovich-Walters reminded residents that sufficient heat is necessary to protect the water meter and water pipes.
COMMISSIONER OF BUILDING & PUBLIC PROPERTY, G. DARRYL REED: CARBON MONOXIDE AND SMOKE DETECTORS: In Commissioner Reed's absence, Mayor idents to contact the Better Business Bureau when looking to hire a trust-worthy business. There are thousands of websites that offer a range of information, including reviews, reports, directories, listings, and gripe sites. Contact the BBB at (312)832-0500 or www.bbb.org,
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT: On Commissioner Reed's behalf, Mayor Mahoney reported the Building Department processed fourteen (14) permits from November 4" - November 18", 2020 resulting in $15,636.18 in permit fees. Twenty-two (22) inspections were completed during this time period. Year to date total $370,645.67.
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, DANIEL POLK: POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT; Commissioner Polk reported the Police Department received 1,731 calls for service from November 9, 2020 through November 22, 2020. Palos Park Police also issued 38 adjudication tickets, 1 traffic tickets, 32 written warnings, 23 verbal warnings, completed 19 case reports, arrested 2 adult, О juveniles, O impounds, 26 senior checks, 43 citizen assists. Community contact hours are ongoing.
NATIONAL INCIDENT BASED REPORTING SYSTEM (NIBRS): Commissioner Polk reported that the NIBRS reporting system allows for greater transparency while also getting a more accurate and complete picture of crime in our community. NIBRS will help us take a deeper dive into the numbers, to better analyze crime trends and collaborate with our community to find solutions.
DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE-THANKSGIVING: Commissioner Polk reminded residents not to drink and drive. The day before Thanksgiving is notorious for overindulging. Please call the police department at (708)448-2191 if you have had too much to drink and need a ride home.
PALOS PARK CADETS FOOD DRIVE: Palos Park Police Cadet's Annual Holiday Food Drive is underway. Please drop off your donations at any of the Village's offices.
COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS AND FINANCES, JAMES PAVLATOS: SPEER FINANCIAL: There is an opportunity to refinance the 2010A bonds at a lower interest rate. The Village has worked with Speer Financial with the original issuance of the 2010A bonds. Speer Financial estimates that the lower interest rates could save the Village approximately $102,000.00 after including all fees and costs to refinance.
Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded by Milovich-Walters to approve retaining the services of Speer Financial Inc. as municipal advisor for the potential refunding of the 2010A Alternate Revenue Bonds.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Pavlatos, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0
ABSENT: -1 - Commissioner Reed
MAYOR'S REPORT: ORDINANCE AMENDING PART EIGHT, TITLE TWO, CHAPTER 808 OF THE PALOS PARK VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO RENEWAL OF CERTAIN LIQUOR LICENSES IN LIGHT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: Mayor Mahoney presented Ordinance 2020-26 which adds a new Section 808.29 to the Village Code which provides for the waiver of liquor license renewal fees for Class A and G licensees for calendar year 2021. It is a way to help the Village's businesses in these difficult times.
Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded by Milovich-Walters to adopt Ordinance 2020-26 Amending Part Eight, Title Two, Chapter 808 of the Palos Park Village Code in Regard to Renewal of Certain Liquor Licenses in Light of the COVIS-19 Pandemic.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Pavlatos, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS; -0
ABSENT:-1- Commissioner Reed
ORDINANCE AMENDING PART EIGHT, TITLE TOW, CHAPTER 808, SECTION 808.23 OF THE PALOS PARK VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO LIQUOR LICENSES (THE ORIGINAL ISLAND SHRIMP HOUSE): Mayor Mahoney presented Ordinance 2020-27 amending Part Eight, Title Two, Chapter 808 Section 808.23 of the Palos Park Village Code in regard to Liquor Licenses (The original Island Shrimp House). The Ordinance increases the number of Class A liquor licenses by one, effective January 1, 2021, to provide a Class A liquor license to the Original Island Shrimp House, located at 12902 S. LaGrange Road, and provides for a reduction in the initial liquor license fee, so that the licensee receives the same financial benefit as the other Class A liquor license holders, for the 2021 calendar year liquor license, as provided for in Ordinance 2020-26.
Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded by Milovich-Walters to adopt Ordinance 2020-27 Amending Part Eight, Title Two, Chapter 808, Section 808.23 of the Palos Park Village Code in Regard to Renewal of Liquor Licenses (The Original Island Shrimp House).
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Pavlatos, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Reed
CLERK'S REPORT: Clerk Arrigoni had no formal report this evening.
MANAGER'S REPORT: Manager Boehm had no formal report this evening
CITIZENS AND VISITORS COMMENT PERIOD: None
ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: There being no further business, Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
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