City of Hickory Hills City Council met April 27
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, April 27, 2023, at 5:00 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
H. Kman
M. McHugh (5:10 p.m.)
P. Purtill
J. Stachnik
B. Waight
S. Zimmerman
- City Treasurer, A. Vodicka
- City Clerk, D. Catizone
- City Attorney, V. Cainkar
- City Engineer, M. Spolar
- Public Works Director, S. Lehr
- Police Chief, J. Bray
- Building Commissioner, J. Moirano
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Alderman Stachnik moved to open the meeting to the public. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
No one spoke during this portion of the meeting.
CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC
Alderman Stachnik moved to close the meeting to the public. Alderman Purtill second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
Alderman Waight moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of April 13, 2023, as printed subject to deletions or corrections. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight Zimmerman aye. So approved.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR
Mayor Howley reminded the Council that the City is hosting a retirement celebration for Dee Catizone at the Community Center from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
CITY CLERK
Clerk Catizone reported she has distributed the official results of the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election to the candidates.
Clerk Catizone read a short speech thanking the Council for all their support during her time as City Clerk.
CITY TREASURER
Treasurer Vodicka presented the Treasurer’s Report dated January 31, 2023, for approval. Alderman Kman moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report dated January 31, 2023. Alderman Zimmerman second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
CITY ATTORNEY
Attorney Cainkar presented Ordinance #23-05, an ordinance, approving the Julia’s subdivision of 9645 S. 78th Court. Alderman McHugh moved to approve Ord. #23-05. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Spolar wished Clerk Catizone all the best on her upcoming retirement.
COMMUNICATIONS
BILLS PAYABLE
Alderman Kman moved to approve the bills payable for the second half of April 2023 in the amount of $378,912.23. Alderman Purtill second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Kman/Finance
No report submitted.
Stachnik/Public Safety
No report submitted.
Zimmerman/Public Works
No report submitted.
McHugh/Bldg./Facilities
No report submitted.
Purtill/Laws & Ordinances
No report submitted.
Fonte/Health & Environmental Control
Alderman Fonte reported Lakeshore Recycling Services (LRS) will be mailing additional information in the coming weeks.
Ferrero/Community Affairs/Youth Advisory
Alderman Ferrero was absent. Clerk Catizone reported as of today there are 19 crafters, 8 food vendors and 4 businesses registered for the Street Fair.
Waight/Chamber Business Development
No report.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Howley read and presented a proclamation congratulating Clerk Catizone on her retirement. He also thanked her on behalf of himself and the Council for her many years of service.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Howley announced the next Committee and Council Meeting on April 27th will begin at 5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Purtill moved to adjourn the meeting until the next scheduled or specially called meeting. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Meeting adjourned at 5:18 p.m.
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