Village of Bedford Park Village Board met April 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 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 (on phone), 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, 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, Director of Vehicle Services Rory Doss, and Village Engineer Jim Butler.
VISITORS: Eliseo Solis, resident; Doug Klein, Bridge Industrial; and Dan Johnson.
VISITOR’S COMMENTS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes of March 14, 2022 and Special Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2022.
2. Place all correspondence on file.
3. Approval of the January 2022 Cash Report in the amount of $5,467,702.44.
4. Approval to sponsor the hot dogs at the halfway house (cost of $600 per event) and a raffle prize donation for each golf event held on June 9th & August 4th as part of the annual BP CIA golf outing event.
5. Request authorization to approve quote and subsequent invoice from Dayton Auto Rebuilders., for an amount not to exceed of $3,000.00 for the repair of a patrol vehicle (2010 Dodge Charger), damaged in an accident.
6. Authorization to donate used and expired ballistic vests to the St. Joseph Ukrainian Church (5000 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60656) who will transport them to Ukraine for use by Ukrainian citizens.
7. Approval to pay tuition reimbursement to Joe Ronovsky for class at University of Missouri-Columbia for $1,546.34.
8. Per the recommendation of Village Engineer, approval to pay TSC (Invoice No. 122720) for preparations of the Phase 1 ESA for the 71st/Harlem Improvements project in the amount of $3,500.00.
9. Approval to pay B&F (Invoice No. 58740) for plan review services in the amount of $2,078.87.
10. Approval to pay B&F (Invoice No. 58647) for plan review services in the amount of $3,185.
11. Approval to pay B&F (Invoice No. 58642) for plan review services in the amount of $3,027.
12. Approval to pay Antero Group (Invoice No. VOBP-2202-026) for Connect2Work Pilot Program services in the amount of $3,916.25.
13. Approval to pay AEKraus Electronics, Inc. (Invoice No. 2022-048) for Fiber to the Home program for March in the amount of $10,849.06.
14. Approval to pay AEKraus Electronics, Inc. (Invoice No. 2022-046) for Fiber to the Home program for February in the amount of $10,359.06.
15. Approval of the Agreement for Menard Consulting, Inc. FY 2021-2022 GASB 75 Actuarial Services for a total cost of $3,400 and authorize President Brady to execute said agreement.
16. Approval to pay Hoefferle Butler Engineering (Invoice No. 24205) for professional services in the amount of $8,999.50.
17. Approval to pay Hoefferle Butler Engineering (Invoice No. 24214) for services with capital projects in the amount of $21,627.50.
18. Approval to pay Hoefferle Butler Engineering (Invoice No. 24213) for services with the Archer TIF in the amount of $3,016.00.
19. Approval of the proposal and subsequent invoice(s) from Lyons & Pinner Electric for replacement of 12 streetlights along 65th Street for a total cost of $84,930.00.
20. Approval to pay Wintrust Sports Complex (Invoice No. 4528) for March Madness vendor party (cost split with Wintrust) in the amount of $1,164.85.
21. Approval of quote and subsequent invoice from AirOne Equipment, Inc. to purchase a new hose dryer for Station #1 for a cost of $10,095.
22. Approval to pay Resource Management Associates (Invoice No. 22044) for conducting the Fire Chief hiring process for a cost of $2,099.48.
23. Approval to pay MacQueen Equipment (Invoice No. W01611) for repairs to Truck 709 in the amount of $19,613.12.
24. Approval of quote and subsequent invoice from House of Doors inc. to replace a garage door opener at Station #2 in the amount of $4,620.00.
25. Approval to pay AirOne Equipment, Inc. (Invoice No. 178980) for annual air mask flow tests and service in the amount of $4,034.64.
26. Approval of quote and subsequent invoice from Hybrid Concrete Surfaces to have the rubber tiles and stairs at Station #1 replaced at a cost of $7,000.00.
27. Approval of the proposal and subsequent invoice from Landmark Flooring to install new carpeting at Station #2 for a cost of $10,608.00.
28. Approval to pay AIS, Inc. (Invoice No. 75099) for quarterly IT services in the amount of $5,697.00.
29. Approval of the proposal and subsequent invoice from Touch of Class Landscaping for mulch services from the Village Hall to North fence line and railroad alley for a cost of $16,500.00.
30. Approval to pay Kelleher, Helmrich & Associates for SDS services (Public Works) in the amount of $2,600.00.
31. Approval to purchase a one-year subscription for AutoCAD Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Collection in the amount of $3,600.00.
32. Approval of the work of the All-American Eagles and make a sponsorship in the amount of $500.00 to the All-American Eagles program.
33. Approval of the quote and subsequent invoice from Rydin to purchase the annual village decals in the amount of $2,500.00.
Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, 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
Village Accountant John George presented the month end report for the month of January 2022. Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, 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 Pallardy, second by Wesolowski, approval to open the RFPs submitted for the Automated License Plate Recognition Solution.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, authorization for Police Chief Hansen to review the proposals submitted and make a recommendation to the Board at an upcoming Board Meeting.
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 Ordinance No. 22-1696 regarding the amendment of Title 3, Chapter 3, Section 10(B) of the Village Code which entails the 2022 water rates.
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 third amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement for 65th & Central project.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Wesolowski, second by Kensik, approval of Ordinance No: 22-1697 amendment to Village Code Title 5, Chapter 18, Section 12 regarding a change to the liquor license hours which will end at 2:00 AM moving forward.
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 NBC Sports 2022 White Sox Advertising contract for $165,000.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, approval of payment to Time Equities, Inc. in the amount of $45,055.00 per the Revenue Sharing Agreement.
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 pay Stickney Health District $65,000 for the public health services described in the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement executed on March 14, 2022. This payment covers the April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023 period.
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 PNC Equipment Finance (Invoice No. 1383283) as the 4th installment payment of 5 for the 2019 Pierce Ascendent (Fire) in the amount of $249,678.65.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Wesolowski, second by Kensik, approval of Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Policy for civil engineering services related to Village Engineer. This policy is brokered through Alliant; the premium quote was provided by CorRisk Solutions and is $8,167 for a one-year term.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Wesolowski, second by Rubel, approval of the zoning request submitted by Bridge Properties for property located at 71st & Archer
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Wesolowski, second by Stocks, approval to table the request for CSWS amendment to the agreement.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Rubel, second by Pallardy, approval of the Liquor License Application submitted by Hop Butcher for the World for a Class F license.
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 4/07/2022 in the amount of $587,084.27. Payroll period 3/05/2022 to 3/18/2022 in the amount of $587,480.51 and payroll period 3/19/2022 to 4/01/2022 in the amount of $583,676.22 for total payroll amount of $1,171,156.73. For a grand total of bills, claims and payroll expenses of $1,758,241.00. 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: None.
Fire Department – Trustee Errant:
Motion by Errant, second by Pallardy, approval of the Fire Department Eligibility List which will be valid from March 3, 2022 to March 3, 2024.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Errant, second by Stocks, approval to begin the hiring process for six (6) more individuals with an estimated starting date of June 6, 2022.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Errant, second by Rubel, approval to offer conditional employment to Mark Webb, FF/EMT with a starting date of April 25, 2022 pending successful completion of the pre-employment testing.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Errant, second by Rubel, approval to offer conditional employment to Mason Perecich, FF/Paramedic with a starting date of April 25, 2022 pending successful completion of the pre employment testing.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Errant, second by Kensik, approval to offer conditional employment to Joshua Griffin, FF/EMT with a starting date of April 25, 2022 pending successful completion of the pre-employment testing.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Errant, second by Rubel, approval to offer conditional employment to Jeffery Braun, FF/EMT with a starting date of April 25, 2022 pending successful completion of the pre-employment testing.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Errant, second by Pallardy, approval to offer conditional employment to William Stripek, FF/EMT with a starting date of April 25, 2022 pending successful completion of the pre-employment testing.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Errant, second by Pallardy, to table the authorization to have a hiring test for paramedic in July which is to be conducted by Resource Management Associates for a cost not to exceed $3,500.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Policy – Trustee Pallardy:
BUSINESS REGULATION CERTIFICATES
TForce Freight
6633 W 75th Street
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY TForce Freight
6633 W 75th Street
Name and ownership change from UPS Freight
Name and ownership change from UPS Freight
BUILDING PERMITS William Allen
7648 W 66th Place
Frank McMullin
7712 W 65th Place
Mark Rudnicki
7641 W 66th Street
A & J Construction
7805 W 66th Street
Astro Plastics
6735 S Old Harlem Ave
GIA Publications
7343 S Mason Avenue
GIA Publications
7343 S Mason Avenue
Nexus
6220 W 73rd Street
Power Stop, LLC
6112 W 73rd Street
Bus & Truck of Chicago, Inc 7447 S Central Avenue
Trimark Marlin, LLC
6100 W 73rd Street
Duke Realty/Home Depot 6600 W 68th Street
Cintas/Comcast Cable 5600 W 73rd Street
Marissa Mangala
7725 W 66th Street
Pep Boys
7030 S Cicero Avenue
Fence gate installation
Flooring remodel
Sidewalk to patio
New home
Roof replacement
Fire sprinkler below mezzanine Mezzanine
Parking lot repair
Parking lot repair
Parking lot repair
Parking lot repair
Low voltage card access
Directional bore Comcast service Sewer clean-out and repair Interior remodel
KLM Trans, Inc.
6363 W. 73rd Street
ACCESSORY USE PERMITS Frank McMullin
7712 W 65th Place
Sam Eckstein
6550 S Menard
Loading dock addition
Dumpster for flooring 3/17/22 to 3/31/22
Street parking on west side of Menard 100’ north of 66th to 65th streets on 3/26 from 6pm to 3am
Motion by Pallardy, second by Stocks, approval of all Business Regulation Certificates, Occupancy Certificates, Building Permits and Accessory Use Permits as presented.
VOTE: Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 1 MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Pallardy, second by Rubel, approval for Building Supt./Village Engineer Huff to attend the 2022 ASFPM Conference in Orlando, FL for necessary continuing education credits required during May 15th – 19th for a cost not to exceed $3,500.00 (including hotel transportation and training) plus per diem per policy.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Public Works – Trustee Rubel:
Motion by Rubel, second by Stocks, approval of the proposal and subsequent invoice(s) from Lyons & Pinner Electric for replacement of 12 streetlights along 65th Street for a total cost of $84,930.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Water Department – Trustee Stocks:
Motion by Stocks, second by Wesolowski, approval of the proposal and subsequent invoice from Sheridan Plumbing & Sewer for the 73rd and Oak Park Lift Station Monthly Maintenance Cleaning for a cost of $25,200.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Rubel, approval to bypass the bid process for specialized equipment and services to the pump station.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Rubel, approval of the proposal and subsequent invoice from Concentric Integration to design the Harlem Avenue VFD Replacement for a cost of $101,940.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
PRESIDENT’S REQUESTS
Motion by Pallardy, second by Kensik, approval to begin the hiring process for summer helpers during the summer season of 2022 which applicants will have to meet all the requirements and pass the pre employment testing per policy.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Building Superintendent/Village Engineer Huff updated the Village Board on the plans for the parking lot at the event center.
DEPARTMENT OR SUPERVISORS’ QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
C.B.O. Ronovsky updated the Village Board regarding the recent car jacking at the event center. The vehicle has been recovered thanks to the help of the police department getting the information out as a concerned citizen contacted police that they had located the vehicle. It has been returned to its owner and the staff at the event center will also be making a donation in the form of a gas card. He also updated the Village Board on upcoming events at the event center and sponsorship with the White Sox.
Motion by Pallardy, second by Wesolowski, approval to proclaim the month of April as “Prevent Child Abuse Awareness Month” within the Village of Bedford Park.
Village Clerk Solis also gave an update on upcoming events in the residential area.
Police Chief Hansen updated the Village Board on the situation at CSWS. He also wished PW Supt. Ormins a Happy Birthday.
Motion by Kensik, 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 Stocks, second by Wesolowski, 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 appointment, employment, compensation, performance of specific employees.
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 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 Wesolowski, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Absent: 0 MOTION CARRIED
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