City of Palos Heights City Council met Nov. 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Mayor called to order the regular meeting of the City of Palos Heights City Council
at 7:00 p.m. in the City Administrative Center, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL
II. INVOCATION
The Mayor led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following were present:
Mayor Robert Straz
City Clerk Thomas Kantas
City Treasurer James Daemicke
City Attorney Tom Brown
Ward 1 Jeffrey Key & Donald Bylut
Ward 2 Robert Basso
Ward 3 Heather Begley
Ward 4 Michael McGrogan
IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting – October 18, 2022
B. Approval of Payroll and Voucher List for the period ending October 21, 2022.
C. Approval of a request from the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana to allow local girl scouts to conduct their annual Cookie Program from December 15, 2022 – January 16, 2023.
D. Approval of Proclamation recognizing November 17, 2022 as World Pancreatic Cancer Day.
Alderman Bylut move to approve the Consent Agenda seconded by Alderman Key.
On roll call, the motion to approve the consent agenda was:
Ayes (5) Basso, Bylut, Begley, Key, McGrogan,
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
VI. OPENING OF SEALED BIDS
None
VII. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
A. Mayor:
● The Mayor reminded residents that many Holiday events will take place in the City in the upcoming months and reminded residents that early voting is ongoing at the Rec Center and that the election is on November 8th.
B. City Clerk: No Report
C. Treasurer: No Report
D. City Attorney: No Report
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
None
IX. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
Harlan Weivoda 7640 W. 135 Street discussed his efforts to obtain a different zip code for his section of Palos Heights and stated that due to his zip code he was overcharged for garbage removal by Republic Services between 7 and 9 thousand dollars. He discussed efforts to recover those charges with the assistance of the City with Republic claiming they were not notified by the City. Mr. Weivoda requested assistance to recover the overcharged fees.
X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Finance: Chairperson Alderman McGrogan -
B. Public Safety: Chairperson Alderman Basso - Reported on a recent crime which the newly established license plate reader program assisted in the investigation and apprehension of the suspect.
C. Municipal Grounds and Property: Chairperson Alderman Begley -
● Alderman Begley moved to approve payment to Alexander Equipment Company, Inc. for the chipper repairs in the amount of $15,429.80 seconded by Alderman Bylut.
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Basso, Bylut, Begley, Key, McGrogan.
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
D. Planning and Zoning: Chairperson Alderman McGovern - No Report
E. Recreation: Chairperson Alderman Key
● Alderman Key moved to adopt an Ordinance amending the City Code, Section 34.58 pertaining to the opening and closing of City parks. The change would be open at 7 a.m. instead of 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. instead of 10 p.m. seconded by Alderman Bylut.
On roll call, the motion to approve the consent agenda was:
Ayes (5) Basso, Bylut, Begley, Key, McGrogan, Mayor Straz
Nays (1) Begley
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Key reported on the successful Touch a Truck Program.
G. Roads and Construction: Chairperson Alderman Clifford - Alderman Basso reported that a road closure at 127th and Route 83 between 11/4 and 11/18 will take place due to road work. The Mayor stated that Ridgeland Avenue median work is ongoing and that in front of the Rec Center a crossing lane will be installed.
H. License, Permits & Franchises: Chairperson Alderman Lewandowski- No Report I. Water and Sewer: Chairperson Alderman Bylut -
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve reimbursement for the Village of Alsip for IDOT’s 60X74 water main construction engineering in the amount of $47,598.88 seconded by Alderman Key.
On roll call, the motion to approve the reimbursement was:
Ayes (5) Basso, Bylut, Begley, Key, McGrogan,
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve reimbursement for the Village of Alsip for IDOT’s 60X74 water main construction cost in the amount of $201,933.00 seconded by Alderman Key.
On roll call, the motion to approve the reimbursement was:
Ayes (5) Basso, Bylut, Begley, Key, McGrogan,
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried. Alderman Bylut explained that the reimbursement represents a small portion of the work being done on the water main.
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve partial payment to Integral Construction Inc., for the Menominee Lift Station in the amount of $36,399.00 seconded by Alderman Key
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Basso, Bylut, Begley, Key, McGrogan,
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve purchase for a variable frequency drive replacement from Metropolitan Pump Company for the Route 83 Pump Station in the amount of $20,608.00 seconded by Alderman Key.
On roll call, the motion to approve the purchase was:
Ayes (5) Basso, Bylut, Begley, Key, McGrogan,
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve payment to M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. for fire hydrant maintenance and flow/water main capacity testing program in the amount of $16,854.00 seconded by Alderman Key.
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Basso, Bylut, Begley, Key, McGrogan,
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve payment to M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. for conducting valve assessment and exercising program in the amount of $7,124.00 seconded by Alderman Key.
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Basso, Bylut, Begley, Key, McGrogan,
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve payment for professional services with Strand Associates, Inc. for the College Drive 16- inch Water Main CIP Engineering and on-call engineering services for the month of September in the amount of $13,201.12 seconded by Alderman Key.
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Basso, Bylut, Begley, Key, McGrogan,
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
XI. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. Business/Economic Development: Chairperson Alderman Key: Alderman Key reported on Dec. 2nd and Dec. 3rd will be the annual Kringle Market at the Municipal Parking lot. Alderman Key reported that during the Holidays the City has many events at various locations in and around the City. The Indoor Winter Market will take place on 11/12 from 8 to Noon at the Rec Center followed by
markets on 12/9 and 12/10 as well.
B. Cable TV: Chairperson Alderman McGovern: No Report
XII. OLD BUSINESS
None
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
XIV. CITIZENS WISHING TO ASK QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS EVENING’S BUSINESS None
XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
XVI. RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
None
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor requested a motion to adjourn at 7:25 PM which passed unanimously.
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