Village of Bedford Park Board of Trustees met June 2.
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. Mr. Mark Toczar’s children led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT AT THE MEETING: President Brady, Village Clerk Solis, Trustees: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy.
ABSENT: Trustee Rubel.
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Chief Administrative Officer-Finance (C.A.O.) Marilyn Curnutte, Chief Business Officer-Marketing and Economic Development (C.B.O.) Joe Ronovsky, Police Chief Tom Hansen, Water Superintendent Chris Lesniak (on phone), Building Superintendent/Village Engineer Alyssa Huff, Fire Chief Sean Maloy, and Director of Vehicle Services Rory Doss.
VISITORS: William C. Toulios, Argo Community High School; Marilynn Payne, resident; Mark Toczek and his children, Nottingham resident; John Roetter, ITL, Inc.; Isabel A. Solis, resident and those in attendance virtually.
VISITOR’S COMMENTS:
Dr. Toulios presented before the Board to acknowledge everyone that participated in the Argo High School graduation held at the Wintrust Sports Complex.
Mr. Roetter presented before the Board to discuss his request for a Class 6B. He contacted his landlord and they denied it based on that the Village Board would not accept a lease. Village Attorney Gryczewski stated that the Village does not deny a Class 6B based on leases. They is between the landlord and the tenant.
Mr. Toczek is a resident of Nottingham Park and he presented before the Board to discuss the possibility of Bedford Park to annex Nottingham Park. He said that they are a small community and have reached out to Burbank and it was denied through referendum.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2022.
2. Place all correspondence on file.
3. Authorization to have a foursome, including Chief Hansen, to participate in the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force Golf Outing on July 14th at a cost of $480.00.
4. Authorization to accept the quote and subsequent invoice from Public Safety Direct, Inc. for the upfit of two (2) 2022 Dodge Durango for an amount not to exceed $12,000.00 for each vehicle.
5. Authorization to accept the quote and subsequent invoice from Griffon Systems to replace the camera and antenna at the 70th Place Lift Station for an amount not to exceed $6,000.00.
6. Approval to pay NBC Sports Chicago (Invoice No. NS22040475) for advertising for April 2022 in the amount of $32,300 per contract.
7. Approval to pay Chicago White Sox (Invoice No. 0000024585) for advertising for the 2022 Season in the amount of $131,000 per contract.
8. Approval to reimburse Joe Ronovsky for graduate courses at University of Missouri for $1,638.27 per village policy on tuition reimbursement.
9. Approval of the proposal and subsequent invoice from Clowning Around for rental of rides for the Village Picnic in the amount of $15,000.00.
10. Approval to pay Jim Nolan for plumbing inspections between 1/30/2022 to 5/31/2022 for a cost of $7,848.75.
11. Approval to pay IEPA (Invoice No. 279648) for services related to the 5401 W. 65th Street site for a cost of $5,116.26.
12. Approval of the proposal and subsequent invoice from Sound & Vision for speaker system in courtroom for a cost not to exceed $13,000.00.
13. Approval to pay Ancel Glink, PC (Invoice No: 89128) for legal services for a cost of $9,564.11.
14. Approval of the 2022-2023 Bedford Park Event Center Liquor Liability Insurance renewal from Risk Placement Services, Inc. as presented by Alliant in the amount of $2,617.00.
15. Approval to participate in the golf outings for the Bedford Park Clearing Industrial Association held on June 9th and August 4th.
16. Approval to participate in the golf outing for the Southwest Conference of Mayors and be a hole sponsor (cost of $300) for the event held on June 29th.
17. Approval of the quote and subsequent invoice from Fleet Safety Supply to order a new light bar for the battalion chief’s vehicle in the amount of $2,975.00.
18. Approval to pay MacQueen Emergency Equipment (Invoice No. P16234) for a new computer display in the amount of $3,116.78.
19. Approval of the proposal and subsequent invoice from Roaming Hunger (food truck catering) for the annual village picnic for a cost not to exceed $20,000.00.
20. Approval to pay P&G Keene (Invoice No. 224092) for parts for Quint 704 for a total of $2,762.50.
21. Approval for Trustee Anthony Kensik to attend the NLC convention in Kansas City, MO during the week of November 15-20 plus registration, transportation, lodging and per diem per village policy.
Motion by Pallardy, second by Kensik, to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy Nays: None
Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
ATTORNEY REQUESTS
Motion by Errant, second by Kensik, approval to open bids submitted for the Historical Water Pumping Building.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Wesolowski, authorizing ALPA Construction to review the bids submitted for the Historical Water Pumping Building and make a recommendation to the Village Board.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Kensik, second by Errant, approval for President Brady to execute agreement with IDOT regarding the Letter of Intent for Phase II on IL 43 at 63rd Street and 65th Street.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Kensik, second by Pallardy, approval to finalize transition work for Connect2work program with Antero Group at a cost not to exceed $5,000/month.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Wesolowski, second by Pallardy, approval of Resolution No: 22-008 for a Class 6B renewal request for 5655 W. 73rd Street, Bedford Park, IL.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stock, second by Kensik, approval of Ordinance No. 22-1699 regarding the variance request from Nalco Water for bulk storage for their property located in Bedford Park.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Kensik, second by Stocks, approval of the 2021 Annual Financial Report as presented by RSM and Wipfli.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Wesolowski, approval to notify Illinois American Water of their underconsumption fees per the current contract.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Kensik, second by Wesolowski, approval for President Brady to execute the Stipulated Agreement No. 2079 with IDOT, the Belt Railway Company and the ICC for 73rd Street near LeClaire Ave in Bedford Park.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Pallardy, approval for Village Attorney Gryczewski to review the amendment to the current agreement with Hoffman Group.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Wesolowski, second by Pallardy, approval of Resolution No. 22-009 designating public depository and authorizing withdrawal of municipal public moneys at Oak Lawn Bank & Trust for the Wintrust Sports Complex and execution by Village Officials.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, approval to purchase more property from Balby.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
COMMITTEE REQUESTS
Bills and Claims - Trustee Wesolowski:
Trustee Wesolowski presented the following Bills and Claims for the Board’s consideration: Bills dated 5/05/2022 in the amount of $509,519.89. Payroll period 4/16/2022 to 4/29/2022 in the amount of $626,247.53. For a grand total of bills, claims and payroll expenses of $1,135,767.42. Motion by Wesolowski, second by Kensik, to approve the Bills, Claims, and Payroll Expense as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Police Department – Trustee Kensik:
Motion by Kensik, second by Wesolowski, authorization to fill the position of Custodian of Records/Administrative Services Officer and post the position internally with a starting pay for this position at $40,000.00 a year plus any applicable stipends.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Kensik, second by Pallardy, approval to accept applications on a continuous basis from full-time certified police officers with modified hiring rules relating to requirements, qualifications, and selection. This secondary hiring eligibility list will be used on as-needed basis.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Fire Department – Trustee Errant:
Motion by Errant, second by Stocks, approval to push back the retirement date for Engineer Mark Kaminski to August 19, 2022.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Policy – Trustee Pallardy:
BUSINESS REGULATION CERTIFICATES
Hardwoods Specialty Products US LP
5701 W. 66th Street
Name and owner change from Paxton Hardwoods - Wholesale wood products
Design Pac, LLC
6510 W. 73rd Street
Gift baskets
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
Hardwoods Specialty Products US LP
5701 W. 66th Street
Name and owner change from Paxton Hardwoods - Wholesale wood products
Design Pac, LLC
6510 W. 73rd Street
Gift baskets
BUILDING PERMITS
Susan Ashley
7627 W. 66th Street
Roof repair
Max Chavez
7700 W. 65th Street
Perma seal
Ryder System, Inc.
7001 S. Harlem Avenue
Low voltage at 4 locations
Continental Salvage Company
6501 W. 65th Street
Wall signs – 6 total
Reliable Die Service, Inc.
6700 W. 74th Street
Directional bore Comcast CATV
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation
5500 W. 73rd Street
Parking lot resurfacing
David Obek
7715 W. 65th Place
Replace fence
ACCESSORY USE PERMITS
None
Motion by Pallardy, second by Stocks, approval of all Business Regulation Certificates, Occupancy Certificates, and Building Permits as presented.
VOTE: Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 1 MOTION CARRIED
Public Works – Trustee Rubel: None.
Water Department – Trustee Stocks:
Motion by Stocks, second by Pallardy, approval to bypass the bid for a specialty item for a UPS replacement.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Pallardy, approval of the proposal submitted by Kramer Datapower Inc. to replace the UPS at LeClaire Pump Station for a cost of $28,932.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, approval to accept the proposal submitted by Unique Plumbing to bring the new service line into the Historical Water Pumping Building for a cost of $14,900.00.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
PRESIDENT’S REQUESTS
Motion by Pallardy, second by Wesolowski, authorization for C.B.O. Ronovsky to finalize 2022 White Sox Village Outing Options.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Errant, second by Pallardy, authorization for Village Clerk Solis to post for a new eligibility list for the position of Administrative Assistant.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Errant, approval to accept the proposal submitted by Duck’s Landscaping to be the company that will handle the Residential Senior Citizen Program – grass cutting/snow removal service for a cost of $1,950.00/week for grass and $2,700.00/occurrence for snow removal for a one-year agreement under the direction and supervision of the Public Works Department.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, approval of the proposal submitted by Concord Group to conduct a feasibility study for the Village of Bedford Park for a cost not to exceed $70,000.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski, and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: Rubel MOTION CARRIED
ENGINEER’S REPORT
Building Superintendent/Village Engineer Huff discussed the current construction plans on Sayre Avenue.
DEPARTMENT OR SUPERVISORS’ QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:
Police Chief Hansen discussed the current issue in town and surrounding areas with theft of catalytic converters.
Motion by Stocks, second by Kensik, 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 Pallardy, approval to enter Executive Session pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11) to discuss pending litigation.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: Rubel, Kensik, Errant, Stocks, Wesolowski and Pallardy
Nays: None Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Motion by Errant, second by Wesolowski, 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 Pallardy, second by Wesolowski, to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 1 MOTION CARRIED
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