City of Hickory Hills City Council met April 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Hickory Hills City Council was called to order by Clerk D’Lorah Catizone on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 7:32 p.m.
Clerk Catizone announced the Mayor will be absent this evening.
Alderman Ferrero moved to appoint Alderman Stachnik as Mayor Pro Tem. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight aye. So approved.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Stachnik lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following were present:
- Mayor Pro Tem, J. Stachnik
Aldermen, D. Ferrero
B. Fonte
M. McHugh
H. Kman
P. Purtill
B. Waight
- City Clerk, D. Catizone
- City Treasurer, A. Vodicka
- City Attorney, V. Cainkar
- Deputy Public Works, C. Pearson
- Police Chief, C. Hobart
- City Engineer, M. Spolar
- Building Commissioner, J. Moirano
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Alderman Waight moved to open the meeting to the public. Alderman McHugh second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight aye. So approved.
No one spoke during this portion of the meeting.
CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC
Alderman Ferrero moved to close the meeting to the public. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight aye. So approved.
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
Alderman Purtill moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of March 24, 2022 as printed subject to deletions or corrections. Alderman Ferrero second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight aye. Aldermen Ferrero and Kman pass. So approved.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR
Mayor Pro Tem Stachnik presented the Finding of Fact for the property located at 8560, 8562, 8564 S. 83rd Avenue. A public hearing was held on March 28, 2022. Mr. Kenneth DeVries is requesting a subdivision of 2 lots into 4 equal lots. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved this recommendation with a vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays. Mr. DeVries is present for any questions the Council may have. There are no variances needed. Alderman Waight moved to approve this Finding of Fact for the above addresses. Alderman Ferrero second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight aye. So approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Stachnik presented a liquor license for the Street Fair this year on August 27th and August 28th. Alderman Ferrero moved to approve this temporary liquor license for the Street Fair. Alderman Fonte second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight aye. So approved.
Mayor Pro Tem Stachnik read the Arbor Day Proclamation.
Mayor Pro Tem Stachnik is in receipt of a request from a resident who would like to use city property to have a beehive. After some discussion, the Council noted there is no vacant land to support a beehive and the resident should contact the Forest Preserve.
CITY CLERK
Clerk Catizone presented a request from USA Liquidators to erect a tent from May 1, 2022 until May 31, 2022.
No objections were noted.
Clerk Catizone is in receipt of a request from Aladdin’s Palace to erect a tent for the purpose of a bazar. After some discussion, the Council agreed to one date, May 8th from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. With no food allowed outside.
Clerk Catizone announced the City, along with CMAP and the Lakota Group will be holding a community workshop for the comprehensive planning process on April 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall. The workshop will include a series of information engagement stations to give the community an opportunity to learn more about the planning process and share thoughts and ideas for the future of Hickory Hills. It will be an open house type event, so please plan on joining if you can.
CITY TREASURER
Treasurer Vodicka presented the Treasurer’s Report dated February 28, 2022 for approval. Alderman Kman moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report dated February 28, 2022. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Alderman Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight aye. So approved.
Treasurer Vodicka distributed a memo to the Council regarding the upcoming refuse rate increase as of June 1, 2022 in the amount of $0.80. It is the recommendation of the finance committee to pass this increase onto the residents. After some discussion, Alderman Fonte moved to increase the refuse rate by $0.80. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight aye. So approved.
Treasurer Vodicka reported the budget process is moving forward and he would like to present this 2022/2023 budget at the next Committee Meeting of April 28th. He would like this meeting to begin at 5:30 p.m. No objections were noted.
CITY ATTORNEY
Attorney Cainkar presented three (3) written policies that the City will need to adopt. He noted the City has been following these polices but had not had written policies.
Alderman Waight moved to approve the Asset Management, Capital Improvement Planning, and Budgeting of Capital Policy, Funding Balance Policy, and lastly the Debt Management Policy. Alderman McHugh second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight aye. So approved.
CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Spolar presented the bids submitted at the letting on April 8, 2022, for the Sanitary Sere Manhole Rehabilitation (CDBG). The list of bidders with their respective bids are as follows:
Archon Construction $147,582.00
Duke’s Root Control, Inc. $147,945.00
Kim Construction $177,984.00
Mr. Spolar is recommending awarding the contract to Archon Construction in the amount of $147,582.00. Alderman McHugh moved to award this contract to Archon Construction in the amount of $147,582.00. Alderman Purtill second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight aye. So approved.
COMMUNICATIONS
BILLS PAYABLE
Alderman Kman moved to approve the bills payable for the first half of April 2022 in the amount of $787,673.67. Alderman Purtill second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight aye. So approved.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Kman/Finance
Alderman Kman reported after meeting with Treasurer Vodicka they are proposing a 5% increase will be for all non-union employees for next year. The CPI is 7.5% as published by the Department of Labor.
Stachnik/Public Safety
No report submitted.
Zimmerman/Public Works
No report submitted.
McHugh/Bldg./Facilities
Alderman McHugh reported all is running smoothly at Parkview Apartments.
Purtill/Laws & Ordinances
Alderman Purtill presented one business license application for Accurate Carpentry, Inc. located at 9831 S. 78th Avenue, Unit C. No objections were noted.
Fonte/Health & Environmental Control
No report submitted.
Ferrero/Community Affairs/Youth Advisory
Alderman Ferrero distributed the Car Show flyer and application to the Council. She also updated the Council on the Street Fair plans. She noted they are having some difficulties obtaining food truck vendors. Alderman Purtill mentioned a resident is willing to rent the City his generator for power. More discussion on the Street Fair followed.
Waight/Chamber Business Development
No report submitted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Howley announced the Hickory Baseball Parade will be held on Saturday, April 23rd.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Ferrero moved to adjourn this meeting until the next scheduled or specially called meeting. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight aye. So approved.
Meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
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