City of Hickory Hills City Council met Jan. 12.
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 Howley on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 7:30 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, D. Ferrero
B. Fonte
H. Kman
M. McHugh
P. Purtill
J. Stachnik
B. Waight
S. Zimmerman - City Treasurer, A. Vodicka
- City Clerk, D. Catizone
- City Attorney, V. Cainkar
- Public Works Director, S. Lehr
- Police Chief, J. Bray
- Building Commissioner, J. Moirano
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Alderman Waight moved to open the meeting to the public. Alderman Purtill second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Mr. Bob Clark8737 S. 84th Court
Mr. Clark voiced his concerns of the water pipes in his area are continually having issues with breaks. The last break he noted, the water was off 12 hours. Public Works Director Lehr explained this was a case of the hydrant and the main had a leak and needed to be repaired.
LIGHTS OF HICKORY HILLS CONTEST WINNERS
First Ward: 1st Place Cynthia Palmer 8819 S. 79th Avenue2nd Place Jennifer Salcedo 7630 W. 93rd Street
Second Ward: 1st Place Angelika & Piotr Opacian 9231 S. 86th Court, 2nd Place Tom Blunk 9224 S. 82nd Avenue
Third Ward: 1st Place Robert Kelly 9125 W. 92nd Place. 2nd Place Robert Cooper 9240 S. 89th Avenue
Fourth Ward: 1st Place Tim & Adaliz Stewart 8749 S. 82nd Avenue. 2nd Place Michael Kramer 8944 S. 80th Court.
Mayor Howley presented a token of appreciation to the winners present.
CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC
Alderman Waight moved to close the meeting to the public. Alderman Ferrero second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
Alderman Purtill moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of December 8, 2022, as printed subject to deletions or corrections. Alderman Ferrero second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR
Mayor Howley presented a nominee for the Police Pension Board, Treasurer Al Vodicka. Alderman Stachnik moved to approve the appointment of Treasurer Al Vodicka to the Hickory Hills Police Pension Board. Alderman McHugh second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Mayor Howley thanked all the residents who participated in the “Lights of Hickory Contest”.
Mayor Howley gave an update on the crossing guard that was hit by a car near Conrady. She is now at home, and we all wish her a speedy recovery.
CITY CLERK
No report submitted.
CITY TREASURER
Treasurer Vodicka presented the Treasurer’s Report dated September 30, 2022 for approval. Alderman McHugh moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report dated September 30, 2022. Alderman Kman second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Treasurer Vodicka presented the Treasurer’s Report dated October 31, 2022 for approval. Alderman Kman moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report dated October 31, 2022. Alderman McHugh second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Treasurer Vodicka reported he has hired a part-timer for the Treasurer’s office.
CITY ATTORNEY
Attorney Cainkar presented Ordinance #23-01, an ordinance vacating a portion of 79th Avenue lying north of 97th Street for the benefit of North Palos School District #117. Alderman McHugh moved to approve Ordinance #23-01. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Spolar presented Resolution #23-01, a resolution to submit the Subrecipient Agreement and execute the 2022 Community Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement with the County of Cook for project #22-06-003 in the amount of $195.000.00. Alderman McHugh moved to approve Resolution #23-01. Alderman Zimmerman second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
RES. 23-02 – Mr. Spolar presented Resolution #23-02, a resolution appropriating the sum of $696,000.00 for street improvement using the Motor Fuel Tax Funds. Alderman Fonte moved to approve Resolution #23-02 in the amount of $696,000.00. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Alderman Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
RES. 23-03 – Mr. Spolar presented Resolution #23-03, a resolution appropriating the sum of $240,000.00 for street improvement project #23-00065-00-RS. Alderman Waight moved to approve Resolution #23-03 in the amount of $240,000.00. Alderman Ferrero second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
RES. 23-04 – Mr. Spolar presented Resolution #23-04, a resolution appropriating $38,000.00 of MFT Funds for work done on Kean Avenue from 87th Street to the City’s Northern Boundary. Alderman Kman moved to approve Resolution #23-04 in the amount of $38,000.00. Alderman Ferrero second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Alderman McHugh questioned the status of the grant to redo the parking lot at Parkview. Mr. Spolar noted they are awaiting authorization from IDOT.
COMMUNICATIONS
BILLS PAYABLE
Alderman Kman moved to approve the bills payable for the first half of January 2023 in the amount of $429,345.61. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Alderman Kman noted the ordinary and customary bills payable for the second half of December 2022 had a total of $280,492.91.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Kman/Finance
No report submitted.
Stachnik/Public Safety
Chief Bray presented a memo to the Council for consideration of extending the COVID-19 MOA for Impacted Holiday Pay Loss. After some discussion, Alderman Stachnik moved to approve extending the COVID-19 Impacted Holiday Pay Loss for one year. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Zimmerman/Public Works
Ms. Lehr stated the entrance signs to the City are up and look fantastic. She noted Mayor Howley’s design is sleek and tasteful. They are a great addition to the City.
Ms. Lehr reported that Public Works last heard from IDOT was in late December on the permit for the 76th Avenue turn lane project. The traffic operations division is again in review. They expected six (6) weeks turn around which we are fast approaching.
McHugh/Bldg./Facilities
No report submitted.
Purtill/Laws & Ordinances
No report submitted.
Fonte/Health & Environmental Control
No report submitted.
Ferrero/Community Affairs/Youth Advisory
Alderman Ferrero reported the Community Affairs Committee is currently working on the Street Fair applications for the Street Fair. The Street Fair will be held on Sunday, June 25th.
Waight/Chamber Business Development
No report submitted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Howley expressed his thanks to the Public Works Department as they work in difficult weather conditions to repair water main breaks.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Ferrero moved to adjourn the meeting until the next scheduled or specially called meeting. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
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