City of Palos Heights City Council met Feb. 21.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. ROLL CALL
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. Lake Katherine Presentation
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. City Council Meeting –February 7, 2023.
B. Approval of Payroll and Voucher List for the period ending February 17, 2023.
C. Approval of a Special Event Permit request from the Parks & Recreation Department to conduct their annual Chocolate Chase 5K on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the designated race route.
OPENING OF SEALED BIDS
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor:
6. General Remarks and Updates.
City Clerk:
Treasurer:
7. Treasurer’s Report for the period ending January 31, 2023.
8. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the period ending January 31, 2023.
City Attorney:
COMMUNICATIONS
CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL **
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Finance: Chairperson Alderman McGrogan
Public Safety: Chairperson Alderman Basso
Municipal Grounds and Property: Chairperson Alderman Begley
Planning and Zoning: Chairperson Alderman McGovern
Recreation: Chairperson Alderman Key
9. Motion to approve purchase of materials for pool deck repairs expending up to $17,500.00 with labor to be completed by Public Works Department.
10. Motion to approve payment for the second installment for 2022-23 membership contribution to the South West Special Recreation Association (SWSRA) in the amount of $47,230.50.
11. Motion to approve Zenere Landscape proposal in the amount of $7,840.00 for spring and fall clean up at parks, the swimming pool, and recreation center. This includes monthly maintenance visits to the Recreation Center, Walsh-Westgate Park and Veterans playlot, and mid-summer pruning at the pool.
12. Motion to approve The Sound of Music & Video Systems for the installation programming and purchase of a new projector for the Orchard Room in the amount of $5,639.79.
13. Motion to adopt an Ordinance amending the City Code, section 34.58 pertaining to the hours of operation for Lake Katherine and Recreation Department parks and facilities.
Roads and Construction: Chairperson Alderman Clifford
14. Motion to Bid the 2023 MFT Road Program.
15. Motion to Bid the 123rd and Natchez Culvert Reconstruction Project.
16. Motion to adopt a Resolution for the 2023 MFT Program.
17. Motion to adopt a Resolution to close Harlem Avenue for the 4th of July Parade on July 4th, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
18. Motion to approve payment to Morris Engineering for engineering services for various projects in the amount of $19,540.34.
License, Permits & Franchises: Chairperson Alderman Lewandowski
Water and Sewer: Chairperson Alderman Bylut
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Business/Economic Development: Chairperson Alderman Key
Cable TV: Chairperson Alderman McGovern
OLD BUSINESS
CITIZENS WISHING TO ASK QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS EVENING’S BUSINESS*
NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
19. Motion to recess to Executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
20. Motion to approve employment separation agreement.
21. Motion to appoint Chief of Police.
ADJOURNMENT
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