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Village of Bedford Park President and Board of Trustees Met July 1.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Bedford Park was held at 7:00 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Municipal Complex and virtually via GoToMeeting for social distancing standards. President Brady led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PRESENT AT THE MEETING: President Brady, Village Clerk Solis, Trustees: Rubel (via phone), Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy.

ABSENT: None.

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Village Attorney Larry Gryczewski, Chief Administrative Officer Finance (C.A.O.) Marilyn Curnutte, Village Accountant John George, Police Chief Tom Hansen, Fire Chief Sean Maloy, Water Superintendent Chris Lesniak, Public Works Superintendent Kevin Ormins, Chief Business Officer-Marketing and Economic Development (C.B.O.) Joe Ronovsky, and Village Engineer Jim Butler.

VISITORS: All those in attendance on the conference call.

VISITOR’S COMMENTS: None.

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2021 and Special Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2021.

2. Place all correspondence on file.

3. Approval of the Cash Receipts for the month of May in the amount of $6,561,320.67.

4. Approval of quote and subsequent invoice(s) from Atlas Toyota Material Handling to purchase a scissor lift for a total cost of $16,129.00.

5. Approval of the donation request to sponsor the Aging Care Connections Sports Ball 2021 in the amount of $1,000 as done in years past.

6. Approval to sponsor the Southwest Conference of Mayor’s Annual Golf Outing as a double hole sponsor and donation of a raffle prize.

7. Per the recommendation from The Concord Group, approval to pay Hoefferle Butler Engineering (Invoice No. 24037) for professional services on the Midway Central Station project in the amount of $5,456.00.

8. Approval to pay the Concord Group (Invoice No. 2021F907/01) for technical services provided during the month of May 2021 on the Midway Central Station project in the amount of $8,000.00.

9. Per the recommendation from The Concord Group, approval to pay Griffon Systems (Invoice No. 3659) in the amount of $54,436.25 for security camera and card access readers installation on the Midway Central Station project

10. Per the recommendation from The Concord Group, approval to pay SPL (Invoice No. 05549) for audio equipment installation on the Midway Central Station Project in the amount of $61,792.57.

11. Per the recommendation from The Concord Group, approval to pay Reach Media (Invoice No. 73438) for visual displays on the Midway Central Station Project in the amount of $75,579.00.

12. Approval to pay the Illinois Liquor License Application for the event center at the cost of $750.00.

13. Approval of the donation request from St. Laurence H.S. for a $1,000 donation towards their annual Golf Outing.

14. Approval to pay the Hickory Hills Police Department (Invoice No. 11076) for dispatching services for July, August, and September 2021 in the amount of $35,666.67. This amount is indicated in the Intergovernmental agreement.

15. Approval of quote and subsequent invoice from The Isidore Group for a rack server to replace the current server at a cost not to exceed $6,500.00.

16. Approval to pay Hoefferle Butler (Invoice No. 24033) for professional services in the amount of $16,465.00.

17. Approval to pay Hoefferle Butler (Invoice No. 24036) for services to capital projects in the amount of $6,262.50.

18. Approval to pay Franczek (Invoice No. 204714) for May 2021 professional services rendered in the amount of $3,112.50.

19. Approval to pay AEKraus Electronics, Inc. (Invoice No. 2021-034) for services to the Fiber to the Home program in the amount of $12,321.80.

20. Approval to pay WIPFLi LLP (Invoice No. 1854996) for audit services in the amount of $18,500.00.

21. Approval to pay Southwest Conference of Mayors for the FY 2022 municipal membership dues in the amount of $5,500.00.

22. Approval to pay Antero Group (Invoice No. VOBP-2105-017) for May 2021 Connect2Work Pilot Program services in the amount of $10,235.50.

23. Approval to pay NBC Sports Chicago White Sox (Invoice No. NS21040400) for a total cost of $18,700.00.

24. Approval to pay NBC Sports Chicago Bulls (Invoice No. NS21040401) for a total cost of $22,100.00.

25. Approval to pay NBC Sports Chicago Bulls (Invoice No. NS21030311) for a total cost of $14,960.00.

26. Approval of to pay House of Doors (Invoice No. 212192) to repair doors at Fire Station #1 for a cost of $3,192.00.

27. Approval to host Argo High School Cheerleading car wash at Fire Station #1 on August 7th (rain date August 14).

28. Approval to reimburse FF/PM Mark Binnendyk for Instructor 1 taken at Prairie State College for a cost of $241.01.

29. Approval of a $200 donation toward an engraved brick at the Elgin Firefighters Memorial in the name of Bedford Park Fire Department.

30. Approval to pay AIS (Invoice No. 72262) for IT services at the Fire Station for a cost of $2,274.00.

31. Approval to pay Gear Wash (Invoice No. 17733) for repairs to turn out gear for a cost of $2,724.77.

32. Per the recommendation from Village Engineer Butler, approval to pay Gewalt-Hamilton (Invoice No. 5824.800-2) for professional services for the 65th Street Widening project in the amount of $3,165.00.

33. Per the recommendation from Village Engineer Butler, approval to pay Gewalt-Hamilton (Invoice No. 5825.800-2) for professional services for the 65th Street Widening project in the amount of $9,005.00.

34. Approval to pay AEKraus Electronics, Inc. (Invoice No. 2021-032) for services to the Fiber to the Home program in the amount of $10,454.06.

35. Approval to pay AEKraus Electronics, Inc. (Invoice No. 2021-033) for services to the Fiber to the Home program in the amount of $10,359.06.

Motion by Kensik, second by Wesolowski, to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT:

Accountant John George presented the Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2021. Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, to approve the Accountant’s Reports as presented.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

ATTORNEY REQUESTS:

Motion by Pallardy, second by Kensik, approval of Ordinance No. 21-1669 declaring surplus funds and directing local tax reimbursements pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/30-20 and 35 ILCS 200/30-25 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes within the Village of Bedford Park.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, approval of Ordinance No. 21-1670 providing for the issuance of not to exceed $12,400,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A and $5,400,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021B for the Village of Bedford Park.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Stocks, second by Wesolowski, approval of Resolution No. 21-008 expressing official intent regarding certain capital expenditures for street improvements to be reimbursed from proceeds of an obligation to be issued by the Village of Bedford Park.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Pallardy, second by Kensik, approval of Ordinance No. 21-1671 creating an Amusement Tax within the Village of Bedford Park.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, approval of the Engagement Letter presented by R. Baird.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kensik, second by Pallardy, approval of Ordinance No. 21-1672 regarding the amendment to Title 1, Chapter 15, of the Village Code for the Building Superintendent title and duties.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Pallardy, second by Wesolowski, approval of the amendment to the Settlement Agreement with CSWS, LLC.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Rubel, second by Kensik, per the recommendation from The Concord Group (Owner’s rep), and contingent upon final review, approval to pay ALPA Construction for construction services on the Midway Central Station project associated with payment application #14 for a total not to exceed cost of $3,450,000.00.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kensik, second by Pallardy, per the recommendation from The Concord Group, approval to proceed with the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) proposal dated 6/15/21 by ALPA Construction related to the Midway Central Station project.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kensik, second by Wesolowski, per the recommendation from The Concord Group, and contingent upon final review, approval to engage Stanley Security Solutions to provide a building intrusion detection system on the Midway Central Station project.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Pallardy, second by Wesolowski, approval to finalize Liquor Liability Insurance for the Midway Central Station project, not to exceed $3,000 annually.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Stocks, second by Wesolowski, approval to extend Moovit contract until December 31, 2021 as part of the Connect2Work pilot program.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kensik, second by Pallardy, approval to execute final Naming Rights Sponsorship Agreement for the Midway Central Station project subject to final legal review.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Stocks, second by Wesolowski, per the recommendation from The Concord Group, approval to pay Creative Works invoice #3 in the amount of $81,381.32 for Laser Tag Equipment on the Midway Central Station project.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Wesolowski, second by Pallardy, approval of the SFM 3rd quarter payroll/people cost transfer on the Midway Central Station project from the Event Center Operations Fund to SFM in the amount of $204,574.23.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kensik, second by Wesolowski, approval of the Master Services Agreement between RSM and executed by President Brady.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Stocks, second by Wesolowski, approval of the RSM Statement of Work Agreement for year end 12/31/20 accounting services and ongoing accounting consulting and executed by President Brady.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kensik, second by Pallardy, approval to extend Owner’s Representation services for the Concord Group through construction and close-out phases on the Midway Central Station Project.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

COMMITTEE REQUESTS:

Bills and Claims - Trustee Wesolowski:

Trustee Wesolowski presented the following Bills and Claims for the Board’s consideration: Bills dated 7/01/2021 in the amount of $2,888,792.20. Payroll periods 6/12/2021 to 6/25/2021 in the amount of $614,496.84. For a grand total of bills, claims and payroll expenses of $3,503,289.04. Motion by Wesolowski, second by Stocks, to approve the Bills, Claims, and Payroll Expense as presented.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Police Department – Trustee Kensik:

Motion by Kensik, second by Wesolowski, approval to post the patrol officer eligibility list with an effective date of July 25, 2021 and an expiration of July 25, 2023.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kensik, second by Pallardy, approval to post the lateral Police Officer eligibility list with an expiration date of July 1, 2022.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kensik, second by Rubel, approval to post the final Sergeant’s Test eligibility list with an expiration date of July 1, 2023.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Kensik, second by Pallardy, approval to offer conditional employment as a Police Officer to Brian Gamboa with a start date of August 1,2021 pending successful completion of pre-employment testing.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Fire Department – Trustee Errant:

Motion by Errant, second by Stocks, approval to host an internship for William Greenaberg, during the month of August, as part of his undergrad studies at Western Illinois University.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Policy – Trustee Pallardy:

BUSINESS REGULATION CERTIFICATES

Pierini Iron Works, Inc.

6450 W. 66th Place, Unit B

June’s Tees & Things Custom Printing 7456 S. Cicero Ave.

Dall Boutique

7454 S. Cicero Ave.

Bedford Cores, Inc.

5901 W. 66th St, Unit C

SAIL Loans (name change from Americash Loans) 7460 S. Cicero Ave.

CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY

Pierini Iron Works, Inc., 6450 W. 66th Place, Unit B - Manufacturer of steel rolling doors/UL fire doors 

June’s Tees & Things Custom Printing , 7456 S. Cicero Ave.- Print studio

Dall Boutique, 7454 S. Cicero Ave. - Retail boutique

Bedford Cores, Inc., 5901 W. 66th St, Unit C - Recycling of metal

SAIL Loans (name change from Americash Loans), 7460 S. Cicero Ave. - Service for consumer loans

CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY 

Pierini Iron Works, Inc., 6450 W. 66th Place, Unit B - Manufacturer of steel rolling doors/UL fire doors 

June’s Tees & Things Custom Printing, 7456 S. Cicero Ave. - Print studio 

Dall Boutique, 7454 S. Cicero Ave. - Retail boutique 

Bedford Cores, Inc., 5901 W. 66th St, Unit C - Recycling of metal 

BUILDING PERMITS 

Iliana Valencia, 7808 W. 66th St. - Concrete in back patio 

Cheryl Butler ,7734 W. 66th Pl. - Replace storm door 

International Transload Logistics,  5100 W. 70th Pl. - Install display sign

FedEx, 6833 W. 75th St. - Conveyor installation 

Harbor Properties, 5301 W. 67th St. - Install 6” water backflow 

Lapham Hickey, 5500 W. 73rd St. - Parking lot concrete 

Alpha Products, 5570 W. 70th Pl. - Fire sprinkler relocate 

Michael Williams, 7812 W 66th St - 5 new windows 

Nexus – Plymouth Industrial, 6510 W. 73rd St. - New roof membrane system 

Speedway, 6800 S. Archer Rd. - CATV underground 

Italmatch, 7201 W. 65th St. CATV underground 

Tom Walsh, 7654 W. 65th St. - 8 new windows 

UPS, 6700 W. 73rd St. - onveyor system

Motion by Pallardy, second by Stocks, approval of all the Building Permits, Accessory Use Permits, and Parade/Street Assembly Permits as presented.

VOTE: Ayes: 6

Nays: 0

Absent: 0

MOTION CARRIED

Public Works – Trustee Rubel: None.

Water Department – Trustee Stocks: None.

PRESIDENT’S REQUESTS:

Motion by Stocks, second by Pallardy, approval to hire Rick Young as a Bus Driver for the Senior Citizens Program at the rate of $20.00.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Stocks, second by Wesolowski, approval of the final draft of the Early Retirement Incentive subject to legal review.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Stocks, second by Wesolowski, to officially name the Village Automobile Repair garage as “Fast Eddie’s Garage” after Edward Salecki as a dedication to him after his passing for his services to the Village as the Director of the program and as a long-time Village Trustee.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

Motion by Stocks, second by Wesolowski, approval to hold a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, July 8, 2021 to for the opening of bids submitted for the event center and for discussion on the Early Retirement Incentive.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy

Nays: None

Absent: None

MOTION CARRIED

ENGINEER’S REPORT: None.

DEPARTMENT OR SUPERVISORS’ QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:

A motion by Stocks, second by Pallardy, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 MOTION CARRIED

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