Village of Bedford Park Board met Oct. 7.
Here are 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, Kensik, Errant (on phone), Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Village Attorney Larry Gryczewski, Chief Administrative Officer Finance (C.A.O.) Marilyn Curnutte, Police Chief Tom Hansen, Water Superintendent Chris Lesniak, Public Works Superintendent Kevin Ormins, Building Superintendent Alyssa Huff, Fire Chief Sean Maloy, Deputy Clerk Carla Murray (on phone), 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 September 2, 2021.
2. Place all correspondence on file.
3. Approval to pay NBC Sports (Invoice No. NS21060300) for June advertising in the amount of $20,187.50 per contract.
4. Approval to pay NBC Sports (Invoice No. NS21080287) for August advertising in the amount of $18,275.00 per contract.
5. Approval to pay NBC Sports (Invoice No. NS21090283) for September advertising in the amount of $19,762.50 per contract.
6. Approval to pay Chicago White Sox (Invoice No. 0000022815) for 2021 full season advertising in the amount of $131,000.00 per contract.
7. Approval to pay Bannerville USA (Invoice No. 31094) for event center branding design, production, and installation in the amount of $37,663.58 per contract.
8. Authorization to accept the quote and subsequent invoice from Ethos Tactical for 18 trauma kits to outfit each Police Department vehicle for a total cost not to exceed $4,500.00.
9. Authorization to pay Ray O’Herron, Inc. (Invoice No. 3084818) for the purchase of duty and practice ammunition for a total not to exceed $16,000.00.
10. Authorization to pay Dayton Auto Rebuilders, Inc. (Invoice No. 2956) for the repair of a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe that was involved in a traffic crash in the amount of $5,748.68.
11. Approve to pay Police Law Institute (Invoice No. 14563) for the yearly subscription to the Illinois monthly legal update and review training for all officers for a cost of $3,610.00.
12. Approval to pay the City of Hickory Hills (Invoice No. 11114) in the amount of $36,000.00 for dispatching services for October, November, and December as per the intergovernmental agreement.
13. Approval to pay the Concord Group (Invoice No. 2021F907/04) in the amount of $4,000.00 for construction services provided during the month of August 2021 on the Bedford Park event center project.
14. Approval to pay the Concord Group (Invoice No. 2021F907/05) in the amount of $4,000.00 for construction services provided during the month of September 2021 on the Bedford Park event center project.
15. Approval to pay the Concord Group (Invoice No. 2018B370/38) in the amount of $15,000.00 for construction services provided during the month of August 2021 on the Bedford Park event center project.
16. Approval to pay the Concord Group (Invoice No. 2018B370/39) in the amount of $10,000.00 for construction services provided during the month of September 2021 on the Bedford Park event center project.
17. Approval to pay Yates Enterprises (Invoice No. 1425) in the amount of $10,222.00 for metal detectors and related equipment on the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
18. Approval to pay ComEd $60,184.35 for electrical services utilized from 8/11/21 through 9/10/21 on the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
19. Approval to pay Gewalt-Hamilton (Invoice No. 5825.800-4) for professional services performed on the 65th St. Improvements, Central-Lorel project in the amount of $6,855.00.
20. Contingent upon final review from Sports Facilities Management, approval to pay Pinnacle (Invoice No. 1499) in the amount of $2,240.00 for the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
21. Contingent upon final review from Sports Facilities Management, approval to pay Delta Strike (Invoice No. INV-5500) in the amount of $19,963.00 for the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
22. Contingent upon final review from Sports Facilities Management, approval to pay Creative Works (Invoice No. IL030221TGUF) in the amount of $5,211.70 for the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
23. Per the recommendation from The Concord Group, approval to execute an agreement and pay subsequent invoices from Forbel Alarms, Inc. in the amount of $19,890.00 for a building intrusion detection system on the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
24. Per the recommendation from The Concord Group, approval to pay Hoefferle Butler Engineering (Invoice No. 24100) for engineering services provided on the Wintrust Sports Complex project in the amount of $7,789.00
25. Per the recommendation from The Concord Group, approval to pay ProvenIT (Invoices No. 820659 & No. 826042) for computers and related equipment on the Wintrust Sports Complex project for the combined amount of $3,001.03.
26. Per the recommendation from The Concord Group, approval to pay ProvenIT (Invoice No. 228714) in the amount of $9,887.18 for computers and related equipment on the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
27. Approval to pay Illuminative Strategies (Invoice No. 462) for workforce assessment in the amount of $5,989.50.
28. Approval to pay Illuminative Strategies (Invoice No. 449) for workforce assessment in the amount of $11,979.00.
29. Approval to pay Jay Eminger for electrical inspections conducted from March 2021 through September 23, 2021 in the amount of $3,000.00.
30. Approval to pay AEKraus Electronics, Inc. (Invoice No. 2021-038) for September services to the Fiber to the Home program in the amount of $10,359.06.
31. Approval to pay Home Depot (Invoice No. H1908-146225) for event center supplies in the amount of $4,643.63.
32. Contingent upon final review from Sports Facilities Management, approval to pay Global Industries (Invoices No. 118172314, 118181168, & 118192477) for a combined amount of $2,392.47 related to the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
33. Contingent upon final review from Sports Facilities Management, approval to pay Global Industries (Invoices No. 118176413) in the amount of $5,559.53 related to the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
34. Approval to pay Aztec Supply Corp. (Invoice No. 46019) for supplies at the event center in the amount of $5,052.24.
35. Approval to pay Aztec Supply Corp. (Invoice No. 46025) for supplies at the event center in the amount of $8,256.81.
36. Approval to pay Fast Forward Consulting Inc. (Invoice No. 6054) for website design services in the amount of $2,500.00.
37. Approval to pay Steve Schoper for plumbing inspection services from 12/22/2020 through 8/30/2021 in the amount of $2,340.00.
38. Approval to pay IEPA as part of the division of land pollution control for 5401 property site from April 2021 through June 2021 in the amount of $6,308.57.
39. Approval to pay BNY Mellon (Invoice No. 252-2413726) for services related to the Water Bond Series 2014A Trustee Fee in the amount of $3,300.00.
40. Approval to pay BNY Mellon (Invoice No. 252-2413727) for services related to the Water Bond Series 2014B Trustee Fee in the amount of $3,300.00.
41. Approval to pay Tai Ginsberg & Associates LLC (Invoice No. 1819) for government relations services in the amount of $7,500.00.
42. Approval to pay River North Transit LLC (Via) (Invoice No. INV001-3689) for the Connect2Work Pilot program in the amount of $12,179.20.
43. Approval to pay Antero Group (Invoice No. VOBP-2108-020) for Connect2Work Pilot Program services in the amount of $5,048.75.
44. Approval to pay Sports Facilities Management (Invoice No. 8733) for October 2021 Post Opening Fees in the amount of $18,500.00.
45. Approval to pay Hoefferle Butler Engineering (Invoice No. 24093) for engineering services in the amount of $22,849.00.
46. Approval to pay Hoefferle Butler Engineering (Invoice No. 24099) for engineering services in the amount of $20,441.50.
47. Approval to pay Hoefferle Butler Engineering (Invoice No. 24101) for engineering services in the amount of $3,657.50.
48. Approval to pay RSM for Dec 2020 Financial Statement and Special Project Services rendered through Aug 15, 2021 in the amount of $65,170.00.
49. Per the recommendation of Hoefferle-Butler Engineering, approval to accept the change order and pay M&J Asphalt for extras needed at the Lorel Ave. parking lot in the amount of $7,925.00.
50. Approval to pay Touch of Class for fall decorating at the Village Hall and along the fence line on Archer Road in the amount of $8,750.00.
51. Approval of the proposal and subsequent invoice(s) from S&K Security Corp. for smoke detectors at Fast Eddie’s Garage for a total cost of $3,647.00.
52. Approval to accept the order total from Clowning Around Entertainment Celebration Authority for face painter/balloon twister for the village picnic in the amount of $2,259.00.
53. Approval to accept the order total from Clowning Around Entertainment Celebration Authority for face painter/balloon twister for the open house at the event center in the amount of $2,259.00.
54. Approval to pay Nicor Gas $296.89 for gas services utilized from 8/25/21 through 9/23/21 on the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
55. Approval to pay $1,170.00 for electrical inspections performed from 2/25/21 through 9/21/21 on the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
56. Approval to pay S&K Security Corporation (Invoice No. 133378) in the amount of $1,435.00 for the installation of a long range fire radio on the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
57. Per the recommendation from the Concord Group, approval to execute proposal with Sound, Production & Lighting for audio wire terminations in the amount of $2,169.99 on the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
58. Approval to pay Thompson Elevator Inspection Services (Invoice No. 21-2479) in the amount of $87.00 for elevator inspections on the Wintrust Sports Complex project.
59. Approval of quote and subsequent invoice from J&L Uniforms for the purchase of tote bags for the village picnic cost not to exceed $2,600.00.
60. Approval of the donation request from Sergeant Jeff Drake for the Fifth District Special Weapons and Tactics fundraiser on October 22, 2021.
61. Approval to pay Unique Plumbing Co. for sewer repair in the residential area for a cost of $6,765.93.
62. Approval of the prize donation request from Coach Taylor Lupo for the 14u Blazers travel softball team fundraiser.
63. Approval to renew the system maintenance agreement with Grapevine Telesystems (Invoice No. 12052) for the 9/18/21-09/18/22 term for a cost of $2,959.00.
64. Approval to pay Marathon Sportswear (Invoice No. 61201) for pre-opening uniforms in the amount of $2,146.50.
65. Approval to pay Office Depot/Office Max for pre-opening expenses at the event center paid through Treasurer Hyde’s Comdata card in the amount of $3,215.59.
66. Approval of the proposal and subsequent invoice from A.F. Spataro Construction for work at the Archer Road Fire Station sidewalk for a cost of $16,500.00.
67. Approval of the proposal and subsequent invoice from Landmark Flooring to replace carpet at Fire Station #3 office and living space for a cost of $7,624.00.
68. Approval of the estimate and subsequent invoice from MacQueen Equipment to replace the ladder rack on engine 707 at a cost of $3,879.65.
69. Approval of the proposal and subsequent invoice from Diamond Asphalt to repair the parking lots at the fire stations for a cost of $1,920.00.
70. Approval to pay Kustom Towing for towing the Engine 711 back from a break down in Mississippi for a cost of $7,050.00.
71. Approval to pay Siddons-Martin Emergency Equipment (Invoice No. 24405784) for repairs to Engine 711 in Louisiana for a cost of $6,065.03.
72. Approval to pay AIS, Inc. (Invoice No. 72920) for the quarterly IT services in the amount of $5,535.00.
73. Approval to pay Bus and Truck of Chicago, Inc. (Invoice No. 35478) for replacing rear springs on Engine 710 for a total of $4,731.06.
74. Approval to contract with Resource Management Associates to assist with fire chief successor search, conducting structured oral interviews for a cost of $1,350.00.
75. Approval to have a battalion chief/shift commander exam be conducted by Resource Management Associates at a cost not to exceed $8,000.
76. Approval to have an entry-level eligibility exam be conducted by Resource Management Associates at a cost not to exceed $4,000.
77. Approval to purchase a new mobile computer for the shift commander vehicle from CDW government for a cost not to exceed $3,110.03.
78. Approval to accept the proposal from Baxter & Woodman to conduct the Village’s America’s Water Infrastructure Act Rick and Resilience Assessment and Emergency Response Plan at a cost not to exceed $25,200.
79. Approval to pay Sheridan Plumbing & Sewer for labor and equipment to clean sanitary lift station in the amount of $23,832.00.
80. Approval of quote and subsequent invoice from Monroe Truck Equipment to purchase a plow in the amount of $6,522.00.
81. Approval of a $1,000 sponsorship donation for the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. Motion by Rubel, second by Stocks, 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
ATTORNEY REQUESTS
Motion by Stocks, second by Wesolowski, 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 Wintrust Sports Complex project regarding payment application #17 not to exceed cost of $2,500,000.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Rubel, second by Wesolowski, approval to pay the amount of $15,618.92 for the Dec 2020- May 2021 sales tax due to Speedway per the Sale Tax Revenue Share Agreement.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Rubel, second by Wesolowski, approval to pay the amount of $45,575.89 for the Dec 2020- May 2021 sales tax due to Good Oil per the Sale Tax Revenue Share Agreement.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Kensik, second by Wesolowski, approval to make payment to Time Equities, Inc. in the amount of $13,839.92 per the Revenue Sharing Agreement dates October 15, 2009.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Rubel, approval for taxing body allocation of annual 6B renewal fees in the amount of $469,664.77 per the 6B renewal fee schedule which Bedford Park’s share is $124,095.52 and the remaining $345,569.25 will be allocated to the taxing bodies based on their pro rata share of the tax bill.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Rubel, second by Wesolowski, approval to pay 2020 Second Installment Property Tax Bill in the amount of $125,679.29 for PIN 19-21-113-044 (5401 W 65th Street), a refund will be requested for this amount.
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 pay 2020 Second Installment Property Tax Bill in the amount of $36,484.12 for PIN 19-21-114-088 (5331 W 65th Street), a refund will be requested for this amount.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Kensik, second by Stocks, approval of Resolution No. 21-012 regarding participation in the Cook County No Cash Bid program.
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 include the event center to the village’s property and liability insurance policy at a cost of $29,559 which is the annual premium for the building, contents, and business income coverage.
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. 21-1675 regarding amendment to Title 1, Chapter 15 of the Village Code to reflect the title of Building Superintendent/Village Engineer.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Wesolowski, approval for the Water Fund to reimburse the 65th Street Capital Projects fund for the event center water related work in the amount of $888,722.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Rubel, second by Wesolowski, approval for the 65th and Cicero TIF Fund to reimburse the 65th Street TIF Capital Projects Fund for a portion of the non-water related site work on the 5401 W 65th Street parcel totaling $2,500,000.
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 9/22/2021 in the amount of $3,817,521.68 and bills dated 10/07/2021 in the amount of $533,074.59 for a total bills to be approved in the amount of $4,350,596.27. Payroll periods 9/04/2021 to 9/17/2021 in the amount of $633,370.28, payroll period 9/18/2021 to 10/01/2021 in the amount of $577,290.38 for a total amount of $1,210,660.66. For a grand total of bills, claims and payroll expenses of $5,561,256.93. Motion by Wesolowski, second by Rubel, 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 Stocks, approval to rescind the offer of conditional employment to Mohamad Shehadah.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Kensik, second by Rubel, approval for Adrienne Larson to attend the annual Illinois Public Safety Telecommunications conference in Springfield, IL, October 24 – 27, at a cost not to exceed $900.00 plus per diem per policy.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Fire Department – Trustee Errant: None.
Policy – Trustee Pallardy:
BUSINESS REGULATION CERTIFICATES
None
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
None
Motion by Pallardy, second by Stocks, approval of all Building Permits and Accessory Use Permits as presented.
VOTE: Ayes: 6
Nays: 0 Absent: 0 MOTION CARRIED
Public Works – Trustee Rubel:
Motion by Rubel, second by Stocks, approval of the agreement and subsequent invoice from Arlington Power Equipment Inc. to purchase ice melt for village use in the amount of $94,370.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Water Department – Trustee Stocks: None.
PRESIDENT’S REQUESTS
Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, per the recommendation from Village Treasurer Hyde, approval to waive alarm fees associated with 5 Rabbit dating back to 2017-2018 in the amount of $825.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Rubel, second by Pallardy, approval to accept Governor Pritzker’s renewed COVID Pandemic Disaster Proclamation which allows to continue to exercise the statutory option to conduct virtual meetings.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, approval for President Brady to execute IDOT Intergovernmental Agreement for state-maintained traffic signals on state highways within Bedford Park.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Rubel, second by Wesolowski, to permit Trick or Treating on Halloween, Sunday, October 31st between the hours of 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm within the residential area of Bedford Park.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Rubel, second by Wesolowski, authorization for Fire Chief Maloy to continue investigating and processing any policies as mandated by the state and/or federal government upon Board approval or implementation or public health related village employees which to the best of the Board’s knowledge does not involve any other village employees other than related to Fire Paramedics.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Rubel, second by Pallardy, per the request from the property owner, approval to amend Title 6, Chapter 1, Section 19 of the Village Code removing 7647 W. 65th Place property from multi-family dwelling standards to single-family dwelling standards.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Abstain: Stocks Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
ENGINEER’S REPORT None.
DEPARTMENT OR SUPERVISORS’ QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
Motion by Rubel, second by Stocks, approval to accept the retirement letter from Captain Stephen Klotz and receive the 10/10 increase per policy until his retirement date of December 1, 2021 but will not include any of the ERI incentives.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
A motion by Stocks, second by Errant, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: 6
Nays: 0 Absent: 0 MOTION CARRIED
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