Village of Palos Park Board of Commissioners Met Oct. 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Board of Commissioners of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois held its regular meeting. Mayor Mahoney called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Answering to the roll call were Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Reed, Pavlatos 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON September 28, 2020: Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on September 28, 2020 as presented.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Polk, Milovich-Walters, Reed, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0
ABSENT: -0
ABSTAIN -1- Commissioner Pavlatos
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
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. approve the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Provision of Environmental Health Inspectional Services (Palos Park restaurant inspections) for the time period of December 1, 2020 through November 30,2021 at a cost of $100 per inspection.
B. adopt an Ordinance declaring certain personal property owned by the Village as surplus and authorizing the sale of same. The ordinance states the Village has a 2008 Ford Crown Vic which is undrivable and stripped of any usable parts. The best interest of the Village would be served by the sale of the same to the junk yard.
C. adopt an Ordinance amending Part Four, Title Two, Chapter 428, Sections 428.04, 428.05, 428.06 of the Palos Park Village Code in regard to Seizure & Impoundment of Motor Vehicles. The Ordinance states to amend the impound fee from the 2012 amount of $150 to $300.
D. approve payment of invoices on the Warrant List dated October 12, 2020 in the amount of $91,988.97
E, approve the Supplemental Warrant List dated October 12, 2020 for manual checks, payroll, and recurring wire transfers in the amount of $128,150.16
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Reed, Pavlatos and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0
ABSENT: -0
OLD BUSINESS: None
BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
INFORMATION & UPDATES: COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND STREETS/RECREATION & PARKS, NICOLE MILOVICH-WALTERS: ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE LONG TERM WATER SALE, PURCHASE AND SERVICE AGREEMENT BY AN AMONG THE VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND OTHER MUNICIPALITIES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF SAID AMENDMENT: The Regional Water System members have discussed the need to update the agreement as a First Amendment document to reflect the amendments to the Asset Management and Asset Management Program; a change in the construction of Orland park Spur and a cost shift to that community; a change in design and cost to Palos Hills for its system connection; realignment of the Transmission Main with a cost shift to Orland park, and other changes. A cost increase of the entire project from $216M in 2017 to 238M currently. The price increase for the system has been due to regulatory costs, cost escalation, scope changes, and lack of competitive bidding on some items including boring under the Cal Sag Channel. In addition, Exhibit O is a Financing Plan using IEPA Loans and other Bonds. Also Exhibit P which documents the existing Mutual Cooperation Process that has developed over the past few years with the Regional Water System members.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to approve Ordinance 2020 22 An Ordinance of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Certain Provisions of the Long Term Water Sale, Purchase and Service Agreement by and among the Village of Oak Lawn, Cook County, Illinois, and other Municipalities and authorizing the execution and delivery of said Amendment.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Reed, Pavlatoş and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0
ABSENT:-0
POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE: The Palos Park Police department has been presented an opportunity to purchase a used 2017 Chevy Tahoe from the Palos Heights Police Department for $20,000.00. The vehicle has 53,000 miles on it and includes emergency lighting and the center console. This Tahoe will replace the 2010 Tahoe previously bought from Palos Heights in the police rotation.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to waive the bidding process and purchase a used 2017 Chevy Tahoe Police Model from Palos Heights for a price of $20,000.00.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Reed, Pavlatos and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS:-0
ABSENT:-0
Commissioner Milovich-Walters reported that the final chipper service is November 2, 2020 and yard waste will be picked up along with your weekly garbage through the end of November. Also, a limited amount of wood chips will be available during the November chipping week.
COMMISSIONER OF BUILDING & PUBLIC PROPERTY, G. DARRYL REED: CONTRACTORS WARRANTY: Commissioner Reed reminded residents when signing a contract with a contractor to perform work on their home, it is important to ask for a general basic warranty of quality. In the event that problems occur after the work is done, the homeowner will have assurance that the contractor will make all necessary repairs.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT: Commissioner Reed reported the Building Department processed nineteen (19) permits from September 23 - October 7, 2020 resulting in $21,297.70 in permit fees. Sixteen (16) 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 1,582 calls for service from September 28, 2020 through October 11, 2020. Palos Park Police also issued 34 adjudication tickets, 18 traffic tickets, 18 written warnings, 20 verbal warnings, completed 17 case reports, arrested 5 adult, 0 juveniles, 3 impounds, 12 senior checks, 23 citizen assists. Community contact hours are ongoing.
HALLOWEEN GUIDELINES: Commissioner Polk presented guidelines for upcoming Halloween plans. Wearing cloth masks, social distancing and hand washing should be practiced by both the treater and the "tricker". Also, children should travel in small groups, preferably less than six and not linger on porches or paths, be accompanied by an adult who can remind them to wear their cloth masks as well as sanitize between touches. While the Village of Palos Park traditionally has not set hours for trick-or treating, please be aware that sunset on October 31st is at 5:45 PM.
COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS AND FINANCES, JAMES PAVLATOS: Commissioner Pavlatos had no formal report this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Mahoney had no formal report this evening.
CLERK'S REPORT: Clerk Arrigoni had no formal report this evening
MANAGER'S REPORT: Manager Boehm presented an agreement for Land Acquisition Consulting Services for the McCarthy road Watermain Extension Project with Matthewson Right Of Way Company.
The Village has identified a cost-effective route by which a 16" watermain could be extended from its current location along McCarthy Road just west of Will-Cook Road, to an area west of Bell Road to serve the Western Growth Area properties. There are four identified parcels in which easements would be needed. Mark Matthewson of Matthewson Right Of Way Company was contacted to assist with the easement acquisition. Mark is an expert in these types of acquisitions, including condemnation work. The quote provided by MROWCO is for a not to exceed fee of $29,000, this includes obtaining title commitments for the parcels, necessary appraisal work, negotiating services and closing services.
Monies for easement acquisition, and acquisition consulting services may be taken from the Village's Water Fund
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to approve executing 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.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Reed, Pavlatos and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS:-0
ABSENT: -0
CITIZENS AND VISITORS COMMENT PERIOD: Commissioner Polk commented as a citizen thanking the Shrimp House on their successful First Responder Fundraiser that was held the first weekend of October.
Commissioner Reed commented as a citizen thanking Commissioner Polk for his medical and safety advice regarding Covid 19 precautions and guidelines.
ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: There being no further business, Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Reed, Pavlatos and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0
ABSENT:-0
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