Village of Tinley Park Board of Trustees Met Oct. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Mar 3, 2021

Village of Tinley Park Board of Trustees Met Oct. 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The special meeting of the Board ofTrustees, Village of Tinley Park, Illinois, was held in the Council Chambers located in the Village Hall of Tinley Park, 16250 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL. President Vandenberg called this meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.

At this time, President Vandenberg stated this meeting is being conducted pursuant to Governor Pritzker’s disaster proclamation and Public Act 101-0640, which amends requirements of the Open Meetings Act due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pursuant to the same, the Village Board finds that it would be impractical to conduct an in-person meeting with all members present. Elected officials confirmed they were able to hear one another. President Vandenberg asked if anyone from the public requested to comment either in writing or telephonically. Deputy Clerk Godette stated there were no written comments or requests to comment via telephone received.

President Vandenberg led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Clerk Thirion called the roll. Present and responding to roll call were the following:

Village President: Jacob C. Vandenberg

Village Clerk: Kristin A. Thirion

Trustees: Cynthia A. Berg

William P. Brady

William A. Brennan

Diane M. Galante

Michael W. Glotz

Michael G. Mueller

Absent:

Also Present:

Village Manager: David Niemeyer

Asst. Village Manager: Patrick Carr

Village Attorney: Patrick Connelly

Motion was made by Trustee Brennan, seconded by Trustee Berg, to approve the agenda as written or amended for this meeting. Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays:None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

Motion was made by Trustee Mueller, seconded by Trustee Glotz, to approve and place on file the minutes of the Special Village Board Meeting held on September 29, 2020. Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady,Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

At this time Trustee Glotz and Clerk Thirion presented the Tinley Park Business Spotlight.

Clerk Thirion presented Los 3 Burritos located at 8005 183k’ Street which opened in 2012. Los 3 Burritos employs six (6) people and specializes in Mexican food. Carol Palma ofLos 3 Burritos presented a brief overview of the restaurant.

Trustee Glotz presented Frankie’s Ristorante, 9501 71st Street. Frankie’s opened in Tinley Park in April 2008. The restaurant is a family business and employs 33 people who have all been with the restaurant since opening. Frankie’s has received several awards through the Best of the Southland, Yelp, Open Table, and was featured on ABC 7’s Neighborhood Eats.

Motion was made by Trustee Galante, seconded by Trustee Berg, to PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF OCTOBER TO BE NATIONAL BULLYING AND CYBERBULLYING PREVENTION MONTH.The Village of Tinley Park will join schools and organizations in observing National Bullying Prevention Month. Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

At this time Trustee Brennan introduced the swearing in ceremony for Police Officers Ahmad Allan and Kyle Heneghan. Clerk Thirion swore the officers in.

At this time Trustee Brennan introduced the swearing in ceremony for Commander Tim Poulos. Clerk Thirion swore the commander in.

Motion was made by Trustee Mueller, seconded by Trustee Berg, to consider approving the following Consent Agenda items:

The following Consent Agenda items were read by the Village Clerk:

A. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM PEOPLES ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (P.A.W.S.), TO CONDUCT A RAFFLE THROUGH SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2020 WITH THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF THE PRIZE NOT TO EXCEED $1,850. WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN AT P.A.W.S. 8301 191ST STREET.

B. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM VICTOR J. ANDREW ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB, 9001 171ST STREET, TO CONDUCT A VIRTUAL QUEEN OF HEARTS RAFFLE THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2021, OR UNTIL A WINNER IS DRAWN, WITH THE MAXIMUM VALUE OF THE PRIZE NOT TO EXCEED $250,000. WINNERS WILL BE VIRTUALLY DRAWN WEEKLY.

C. CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION 2020-R-103 APPROVING A CONTRACT EXTENSION BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF T1NLEY PARK AND B & B HOLIDAY DECORATING, LLC FOR 2021 HOLIDAY DECORATION SERVICES.

D. CONSIDER PAYMENTS OF OUTSTANDING BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,134,923.57 AS LISTED ON THE VENDOR BOARD APPROVAL REPORTS DATED OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER9, AND OCTOBER 16, 2020.

President Vandenberg asked if anyone from the Board would like to remove or discuss any items from the Consent Agenda. No items were removed or discussed. Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

Motion was made by Trustee Mueller, seconded by Trustee Brennan, to waive first reading for economic development purposes and adopt ORDINANCE 2020-0-064 AMENDING ORDINANCE 91-0-083 (NORTH CREEK BUSINESS PARK PUD) TO PERMIT A “CAR WASH” ON LOT 1 OF THE NORTH CREEK GAS N WASH RESUBDIVISION AS A PERMITTED USE. The Petitioner, Leonard McEnery, on behalf of Lenny’s Food N Fuel 183rd Street LLC, is seeking an amendment to the existing North Creek Business Park Planned Unit Development to allow a car wash as a permitted use at 18421 West Creek Drive. The Plan Commission held a Public Hearing on October 1, 2020 and voted 4-0 to recommend approval of the amendment to Ordinance 9 1-0-083.

President Vandenberg asked if there were any comments from members of the Board. There were none. President Vandenberg asked if anyone from the public would care to comment. There were none. Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

Motion was made by Trustee Mueller, seconded by Trustee Brennan, to waive first reading for economic development purposes and adopt ORDINANCE 2020-0-068 GRANTING A SPECIAL USE FOR A SUBSTANTIAL DEVIATION FROM THE NORTH CREEK BUSINESS PARK PUB WITH EXCEPTIONS FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR GAS N WASH LOCATED AT 7451 183RD STREET AND 18421 WEST CREEK DRIVE. The Petitioner, Leonard McEnery, on behalf ofLenny’ s Food N Fuel 1 83rd Street LLC, is requesting to permit construction of a car wash and changes to the signage at the previously approved automobile service station at 7451 183rd Street and 18421 West Creek Drive. The Plan Commission held a Public Hearing on October 1, 2020 and voted 3-1 to recommend approval of the Special Use in accordance with the plans as listed and Findings ofFact in the October 1,2020 Staff Report.

President Vandenberg asked if there were any comments from members of the Board. President Vandenberg asked why the Plan Commission voted 3-1 to recommend approval of this Special Use. Trustee Mueller stated there were minor disagreements on the signage. Community Development Director Kimberly Clarke stated there were also disagreements about the landscaping code. President Vandenberg asked if anyone from the public would care to comment. There were none. Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

Motion was made by Trustee Mueller, seconded by Trustee Galante, to waive first reading for economic development purposes and adopt RESOLUTION 2020-R-107 APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION FOR THE NORTH CREEK GAS N WASH LOCATED AT 6451 183RD STREET AND 18421 WEST CREEK DRIVE. The Petitioner, Leonard McEnery, on behalf of Lenny’s Food N Fuel 1 83rd Street LLC, has requested Final Plat approval for their proposed development. The Plat will consolidate two parcels, resulting in a single 4.59-acre parcel. The Plan Commission reviewed the Final Plat of Resubdivision on October 1, 2020 and voted 4-0 to recommend approval.

Motion was made by Trustee Mueller, seconded by Trustee Berg, to adopt and place on file RESOLUTION2020-R-108 APPROVING A FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT (FOP) FOR VEQUITY CONSTRUCTION FOR PROPERTY AT 17100 HARLEM AVENUE. Vequity Construction is requesting a Foundation Only Permit (FOP) for its proposed gas station project located at the southeast corner of Harlem and 17 1st Street. A building permit cannot be issued due to permits in review by IDOT and Cook County. In addition, there are items with its final engineering that need to be corrected. The granting of this permit will allow the developer to commence work on the foundation immediately while it is awaiting approval from the other government agencies in addition correct its final engineering plans.

President Vandenberg asked if there were any comments from members of the Board. Trustee Brennan noted this development is on the southwest corner of the intersection. Trustee Galante asked if the engineering corrections would affect this foundation. Trustee Mueller stated the engineering corrections would not. President Vandenberg asked ifthe Village Engineer reviewed this. Public Works Director John Urbanski stated he did. President Vandenberg asked if anyone from the public would care to comment. There were none. Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

Motion was made by Trustee Mueller, seconded by Trustee Brennan, to adopt and place on fileRESOLUTION 2020-R-096 APPROVING THE ACCESS AND PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ELEVATED ENTERPRISES, LLC. AND THE VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17344 OAK PARK AVENUE. The approval ofResolution 2020-R-096 provides for the continuation of an agreement between the owner of property located at 1 7344 Oak Park Avenue and the Village of Tinley Park to maintain access to the Municipal Parking Lot from 173rd Place along the west property line of the owner’s property. The agreement also provides for parking spaces for the residents of the owner’s property and use of a shared trash enclosure. The agreement has a term of 20 years.

President Vandenberg asked if there were any comments from members of the Board. There were none. Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

Motion was made by Trustee Mueller, seconded by Trustee Glotz, to adopt and place on file RESOLUTION2020-R-098 APPROVING A RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN ELEVATED ENTERPRISES, LLC. AND THE VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17344 OAK PARK AVENUE. The approval ofResolution 2020-R-098 provides for an encroachment of 3.5 1 ‘ to 4.26’ for a brick wall, stairs and patio area on the Oak Park Avenue right-of -way for property located at 17344 Oak Park Avenue. The agreement shall terminate upon the damage or destruction of5O% or more of the replacement value of the building or other improvements which encroach the Village’s right-of-way. This item was discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting on September 15, 2020.

President Vandenberg asked if there were any comments from members of the Board. Trustee Galante asked if this is a new agreement. Community Development Director Kimberly Clarke stated that this is a new agreement. The Village has a history of encroachment agreements which relieves the Village of any liability. Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

Motion was made by Trustee Mueller, seconded by Trustee Brady, to adopt and place on fileRESOLUTION 2020-R-097 APPROVING THE ACCESS AND PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN RUBRICS, INC. AND THE VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17358 OAK PARK AVENUE. The approval of Resolution 2020-R-097 provides for the continuation of an agreement between the owner of property located at 17358 Oak Park Avenue and the Village of Tinley Park to maintain access to the Municipal Parking Lot from Oak Park Avenue along the south property line of the owner’s property. The agreement also provides public parking spaces, parking for the residents of the owner’s property and a trash enclosure. The agreement has a term of 20 years. This item was discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting on September 15, 2020.

Motion was made by Trustee Mueller, seconded by Trustee Brennan, to adopt and place on file RESOLUTION 2020-R-099 APPROVING A RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN RUBRICS, LLC., AND THE VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17358 OAK PARK AVENUE. The approval ofResolution 2020-R-099 provides for an encroachment of3.77’ for a brick wall, stairs and patio area on the Oak Park Avenue right-of-way for property located at 17358 Oak Park Avenue. The agreement shall terminate upon the damage or destruction of 50% or more of the replacement value of the building or other improvements which encroach the Village’s right-of-way. This item was discussed at the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on September 15, 2020.

Motion was made by Trustee Mueller, seconded by Trustee Brady, to postpone indefinitely the following Resolutions:

RESOLUTION 2020-R-11O AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK TO SEEK CLASS 8 RECERTIFICATION BY THE OFFICE OF THE COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK, COOK & WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS REFERRED TO AS DUVAN INDUSTRIAL PARK; and

. RESOLUTION 2020-R-111 SUPPORTING AND CONSENTING TO THE FILING OF A CLASS 8 APPLICATION AND FINDING THE CLASS 8 NECESSARY FOR DEVELOPMENT TO OCCUR AT 7305 DUVAN DRIVE.

Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

Motion was made by Trustee Glotz, seconded by Trustee Brennan, to adopt and place on fileRESOLUTION 2020-R-105 APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK AND THE COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR 94TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS. This project consists of the review and approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Village of Tinley Park and the Cook County Department of Transportation for the use of County Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for engineering servicesandpavementimprovementsto94thAvenuefrom183rdStreetto171stStreet.ThisIGAwiththe Cook County Department of Transportation in an amount not to exceed $500,000. This item was discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting held previous to this meeting.

Motion was made by Trustee Glotz, seconded by Trustee Mueller, to adopt and place on file RESOLUTION2020-R-100 APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK AND MORTON SALT, INC. FOR BULK SALT PURCHASES IN FY21. This purchase agreement locks in the price for bulk salt from Morton Salt, Inc. delivered to the Public Works facility at $59.10 per ton. Funding for this purpose is available in the Road & Bridge and Commuter Parking Lot Operating & Maintenance Funds. This agreement with Morton Salt, Inc., Oakbrook, IL is in the amount of$59.10 per ton. This item was discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting held prior to this meeting.

Motion was made by Trustee Glotz, seconded by Trustee Brennan, to adopt and place on fileRESOLUTION 2020-R-101 APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK AND ZENERE TRUCKING & EXCAVATING FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL IN THE 255 CUL-DE-SAC LOCATIONS IN THE VILLAGE. The Village requested bids to perform snow removal for 255 Cul-de-sacs throughout Tinley Park on September 29th, 2020. The single qualified bidder was Zenere Trucking & Excavating. This contract provides for two (2) optional, one (1) year, renewals. Zenere has worked with the Village in the past with acceptable quality of service. This contract with Zenere Trucking & Excavating, Thornton, IL in the estimated cost of 10 events at $165,750. This item was discussed at the Committee of the Whole held prior to this meeting.

Motion was made by Trustee Glotz, seconded by Trustee Brennan, to adopt and place on fileRESOLUTION 2020-R-102 APPROVING A CONTRACT EXTENSION BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK AND BEVERLY SNOW & ICE FOR SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL IN 21 PARKING LOT LOCATIONS WITHIN THE VILLAGE. The Village awarded a contract in 2018 to Beverly Snow & Ice Inc. to perform snow removal for 21 parking lots throughout Tinley Park. The contract provided for two (2) optional, one (1) year renewals. This is the third and final year of this contract. This is the third and final contract extension with Beverly Snow & Ice at the estimated cost of 1 0 events at $242,370. This item was discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting held prior this meeting.

Motion was made by Trustee Brady, seconded by Trustee Berg, to adopt and place on RESOLUTION 2020- R-106 ESTABLISHING AN AFFILIATION PROGRAM BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK AND THE HISTORIC CITY OF NOWY SACZ, POLAND. With the passage of this Resolution by the Village Board of Tinley Park, and its acceptance by the Mayor and City Council of Nowy Sacz, Poland, a formal Sister City Program will be established. The strengthening of cultural, historic, and social ties between the two (2) communities is important not only for the communities but for the great nations represented.

President Vandenberg asked if there were any comments from members of the Board. President Vandenberg stated that he looks forward to a great relationship between the two (2) cities. Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg,

Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

Motion was made by Trustee Brady, seconded by Trustee Berg, to adopt and place on RESOLUTION 2020- R-104 AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGES FOR DECEMBER 1, 2020 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2021 WITH THE ILLINOIS COUNTIES RISK MANAGEMENT TRUST (ICRMT). The Village’s current liability insurance coverage through the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT) will expire December 1, 2020. Therefore, the Village’s

insurance broker, Alliant Mesirow, has submitted an updated application to ICRMT for renewal pricing. The renewal premium for the 2020-2021 policy year was quoted at $810,209, representing a 7% increase. Staff recommends renewal with ICRMT and continuing with the same deductibles for the upcoming policy year.

Motion was made by Trustee Brady, seconded by Trustee Berg, to adopt and place on RESOLUTION 2020- R-109 AUTHORIZING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION RECORDING REVIEW POLICY FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS. According to Illinois State Statute 5 ILCS 120/2.06(e) elected and appointed officials may have access to verbatim recordings of a meetings closed to the public. This policy would set procedures for the Village of Tinley Park elected and appointed officials who request to review the verbatim recordings.

Motion was made by Trustee Brady, seconded by Trustee Brennan, to adopt and place on ORDINANCE 2020-0-067 AMENDING CHAPTER 30, TITLE 28 “PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS BY TELEPHONE OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS”. This amendment states that electronic participation in Executive sessions must be specifically approved by the Village Board.

President Vandenberg asked if there were any comments from members of the Board. There were none. President Vandenberg asked if there were any comments from the public. There were none. Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

Motion was made by Trustee Glotz, seconded by Trustee Mueller, to adopt and place on ORDINANCE 2020-0-066 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. All ofOak Lawn’s Regional Water System(RWS) north and southwest customers are being asked to approve an Amendment to the Water Agreement to update various infrastructure and financial items.

President Vandenberg asked if there were any comments from members of the Board. There were none. Village Manager Niemeyer stated this amendment is administrative cleanup. President Vandenberg asked if there were any comments from the public. There were none. Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

President Vandenberg asked if there were any comments from Staff.

Village Manager Niemeyer stated that November 3, 2020, is Election Day and the Village Board meeting that evening is cancelled. The next Village Board meeting will be November 17, 2020.

Assistant Village Treasurer Andrew Brown announced that the Village has been notified by Cook County that the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, (CARES) Funds allotment will be delivered to the Village. Mr. Brown anticipates the same from Will County.

President Vandenberg asked if there were any comments from members of the Board.

Trustee Galante stated her concerns about adult bullies and noted that acts of bullies can be damaging. She commented on rumors that she had heard.

Trustee Berg stated that if the purchase of the property at Harlem and Volimer would have come to the Village Board she would have voted no.

President Vandenberg asked if there were any comments from members of the public. There were none.

Motion was made by Trustee Mueller, seconded by Trustee Brady, at 8:07 p.m. to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the following:

A. THE SETTING OF A PRICE FOR SALE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE PUBLIC BODY.

B. THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, PERFORMANCE, OR DISMISSAL OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING HEARING TESTIMONY ON A COMPLAINT LODGED AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE OF THE PUBLIC BODY OR AGAINST LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PUBLIC BODY TO DETERMINE ITS VALIDITY.

C. THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC BODY, INCLUDING MEETINGS HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING WHETHER A PARTICULAR PARCEL SHOULD BE ACQUIRED.

Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

Motion was made by Trustee Glotz, seconded by Trustee Mueller, to adjourn the special Board meeting at 8:28 p.m. Vote on roll call. Ayes: Berg, Brady, Brennan, Galante, Glotz, Mueller. Nays: None. Absent: None. President Vandenberg declared the motion carried.

PLEASE NOTE: Where there is no summary of discussion on any items in the minutes, this reflects that no discussion occurred other than the introduction of the item.

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