City of Hickory Hills City Council met Aug. 25.
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 Mayor Mike Howley at 7:34 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Howley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following were present:
Mayor, M. Howley
Aldermen, B. Fonte
H. Kman
M. McHugh (7:36 p.m.)
P. Purtill
J. Stachnik
B. Waight
S. Zimmerman
City Treasurer, A. Vodicka
City Clerk, D. Catizone
City Attorney, M. Cainkar
City Engineer, M. Spolar
Public Works Director, S. Lehr
Police Chief, C. Hobart
Building Commissioner, J. Moirano
Alderman Ferrero was absent. There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Alderman Fonte moved to open the meeting to the public. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Mr. John Szeszycki
9300 S. 86th Court
Mr. Szeszycki was present to thank the Police Department for assisting with a lost child that happen to wander into his house.
Mr. Vernon Gil
8451 Flamingo Terrace
Mr. Gill voiced his concern regarding his Mom’s issues with the golf course and damages to her car. Mayor Howley will further investigate this issue.
CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC
Alderman Stachnik moved to close the meeting to the public. Alderman Zimmerman second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
Alderman McHugh moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of August 11, 2022, as printed subject to deletions or corrections. Alderman Purtill second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR
Mayor Howley reminded the Council to be sure to attend the Street Fair this weekend.
CITY CLERK
No report submitted.
CITY TREASURER
No report submitted.
CITY ATTORNEY
No report submitted.
CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Spolar presented Invoice #HH-87th-1, pay estimate one from H. Linden & Sons in the amount of $423,560.92. This is the work done on the 87th Street Water System Improvements. Alderman Zimmerman moved to approve Invoice #HH-87th-1 in the amount of $423,560.92 to H. Linden & Sons. Alderman Stachnik Second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
COMMUNICATIONS
BILLS PAYABLE
Alderman Kman moved to approve the bills payable for the second half of August 2022 in the amount of $313,699.76. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Kman/Finance
Alderman Kman reported he has met with the employee health insurance committee and reviewed the upcoming medical coverage options. The recommended carrier of choice is Blue Cross Blue Shield. The new policy will incur approximately 2.24% increase to the City. He noted a 7%-8% increase was anticipated. No objections were noted by the insurance committee. Alderman McHugh moved to approve the employee medical insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Alderman Fonte second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Stachnik/Public Safety
No report submitted.
Zimmerman/Public Works
No report submitted.
McHugh/Bldg./Facilities
Alderman McHugh stated the Building Department has reviewed bids for new windows at City Hall. Alderman McHugh moved to approve the bid from Auburn Windows in the amount of $143,000.00. Alderman Purtill second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Purtill/Laws & Ordinances
Alderman Purtill presented two business license applications
for approval. 1) Global Beauty located at 9200 S. Roberts Road. This is a beauty salon. 2) Kipta State Farm Insurance will be moving to 8330 W. 95th Steet, Ste.3. No objections were noted.
Fonte/Health & Environmental Control
No report submitted.
Ferrero/Community Affairs/Youth Advisory
No report submitted.
Waight/Chamber Business Development
No report submitted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Waight moved to adjourn into executive session to discuss possible acquisition of property. Alderman Fonte second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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