Village of Bedford Park Village Board met March 14.
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 President’s Office 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 (via phone), 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, Chief Business Officer-Marketing and Economic Development (C.B.O.) Joe Ronovsky, Police Chief Tom Hansen, Water Superintendent Chris Lesniak, Public Works Superintendent Kevin Ormins, Building Superintendent/Village Engineer Alyssa Huff, Fire Chief Sean Maloy, EQCB Chairman Jim Kennedy and Village Engineer Jim Butler.
VISITORS: None.
VISITOR’S COMMENTS:
Mr. Sherman presented a letter he wrote for the Board. In his letter, he described the safety issues he is having along 65th Street. He resides on the Chicago side right along 65th Street. He has seen the streetlights out since August and is very frustrated at the lack of communication between the Public Works department. He has communicated his concern with the Public Works Department and the Village Hall. He would like to see a resolution as soon as possible as he is concerned for his safety because there have been a few robberies next to his home. The Village responded that there were some issues with supply and demand regarding the light poles. However, the village will swiftly handle the issue as soon delivery is meet with the light poles.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2022.
2. Place all correspondence on file.
3. Approval to pay West Central Municipal Conference invoice in the amount of $2,330.46
4. Approval to pay WIPFLI in the amount of $2,500.00.
5. Approval to make a monetary donation to the I&M Canal in the amount of $1,000 as done in previous years for the annual rendezvous event.
6. Approval to issue earnest money to Old Republic National Title Insurance Co to purchase property from RJ Recycling in the amount of $5,000.00.
7. Approval to pay Via (River North Transit, LLC), (Invoice No. INV001-4755) in the amount of $9,481.59.
8. Approval of the donation request from Reavis Education Foundation and contribute $1,000 towards the annual scholarship.
9. Approval to pay Illinois EPA (Invoice No. 0010204-IN) per the recovery of funds IGA in the amount of $24,623.00.
10. Approval to pay CDW (Invoice No. S723972) for equipment in the amount of $2,241.34.
11. Approval to pay Fire Service Inc. (Invoice No. 37804) for ambulance repairs in the amount of $3,811.72.
12. Approval to pay MABAS Division 21 for their annual assessment dues in the amount of $7,450.00.
13. Approval to pay MABAS Division 21 for their annual assessment dues the radio system in the amount of $2,238.00.
14. Approval to donate to the Argo Higher Education of $250.00 in memory of Betty Brady.
15. Approval to donate to Zion Lutheran Church of $250.00 in memory of Betty Brady.
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
ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT
Accountant John George presented the month end report for the month of November 2021. Motion by Stocks, second by Rubel, to approve the Accountant’s Report as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Accountant John George presented the month end report for the month of December 2021. Motion by Stocks, second by Rubel, to approve the Accountant’s Report as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
ATTORNEY REQUESTS
Motion by Rubel, second by Pallardy, approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement by and between Village of Bedford Park and Stickney Township Public Health Department.
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 Ordinance No. 22-1695 regarding the annual appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year of 2022 in the Village of Bedford Park.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Kensik, second by Stocks, approval to pay Good Oil per the Sales Tax Revenue Share in the amount of $60,078.35.
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 pay Walmart per the 2021 Sales Tax Revenue Share in the amount of $810,691.69.
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 Speedway per the Sales Tax Revenue Share in the amount of $17,736.27.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Rubel, second by Stocks, approval of the Statement of Work Letter submitted by RSM for 2021 audit readiness and financial statement preparation, and 2022 ongoing consultation.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Pallardy, approval to retain the services of Mark Matthewson relative to the acquisition of parcel at 71th and Harlem for a cost of $20,000.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, approval to waive the CSWS annual payment but closing hours per the Alcoholic Liquor Regulations (Village Code: 5-18-12) will not be amended and any request will be denied.
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 dated 3/14/2022 in the amount of $3,147,027.61 for a grand total of bills and claims expenses of $3,147,027.61. Motion by Wesolowski, second by Rubel, to approve the Bills and Claims Expense as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Police Department – Trustee Kensik: None.
Fire Department – Trustee
Errant: None. Policy – Trustee Pallardy:
BUSINESS REGULATION CERTIFICATES
Westlake Epoxy
8600 W. 71st Street
Hop Butcher For The World, LLC
6398 W. 74th Street
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
Westlake Epoxy
8600 W. 71st Street
Hop Butcher For The World, LLC
6398 W. 74th Street
BUILDING PERMITS
None
ACCESSORY USE PERMITS
None
Name and ownership change from Hexion, Inc. Brewery/manufacturing/sales of beer
Name and ownership change from Hexion, Inc. Brewery/manufacturing/sales of beer
Motion by Pallardy, second by Stocks, approval of all Business Regulation Certificates and Certificates of Occupancy 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 Wesolowski, approval for CBO Ronovsky to negotiate a contract with the Chicago White Sox.
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 change the Board Meeting scheduled for April 21st to Monday, April 18, 2022.
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
Motion by Rubel, second by Stocks, approval to close the Regular Board Meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Wesolowski, second by Pallardy, approval to enter Executive Session pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1) to discuss personnel.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Wesolowski, second by Kensik, approval to re-open Regular Board Meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
A motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 MOTION CARRIED
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