City of Palos Heights City Council met June 6
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 Jack Clifford
Ward 3 Heather Begley
Ward 4
IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
None
V. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes: City Council Meeting – May 16, 2023 B. Approval of Payroll and Voucher List for the period ending June 2, 2023.
Alderman Begley moved to approve the Consent Agenda seconded by Alderman Clifford.
On roll call, the motion to approve the consent agenda was:
Ayes (5) Begley, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Mayor Straz
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
VI. OPENING OF SEALED BIDS
2023 Sewer Rehabilitation Program
National Power Rodding $405.235
Hoerr Construction $400,300
Performance Pipelining $363,770
Visu-Sewer $369,195
All bids included executed bonds
Alderman Bylut moved to refer the bids to Water and Sewer for consideration seconded by Alderman Key. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
VII. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
A. Mayor: The Mayor urged resident to use caution while driving during the summer months with the increase in school children using the roads.
● The Mayor introduced a Motion to adopt a Resolution designating an authorized representative to file applications for financial assistance from the Illinois Public Water Supply Loan Program (PWSLP).
Alderman Begley moved to adopt the resolution second by Alderman Bylut. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B. City Clerk: No Report
C. Treasurer: No Report
D. City Attorney: No Report
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS
None
IX. CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
None
X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Finance: Chairperson Alderman McGrogan - None
B. Public Safety: Chairperson Alderman Basso - Alderman Clifford urged residents to use caution while driving during the summer months with construction and school children.
C. Municipal Grounds and Property: Chairperson Alderman Begley -
● Alderman Begley moved to approve payment to Beaver Den Builder Inc. for the Lake Katherine Overlook project in the amount of $7,110.00 seconded by Alderman Bylut.
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Begley, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Mayor Straz
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Begley moved to approve The Door Authority to furnish and install replacement double doors and windows on the outside door of the auditorium in the amount of $14,690.00 seconded by Alderman Bylut.
On roll call, the motion to approve the installation was:
Ayes (5) Begley, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Mayor Straz
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Begley moved to approve payment to Wold Architects and Engineers for the schematic Design of the City Hall renovations in the amount of $7,243.74 seconded by Alderman Bylut.
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Begley, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Mayor Straz
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
D. Planning and Zoning: Chairperson Alderman McGovern - Alderman Clifford provided an update on the Pride construction project at Route 83 and Harlem noting that a decision from the County regarding incentive financing is expected.
E. Recreation: Chairperson Alderman Key
● Alderman Key moved to approve JSD’s Legal Bid Notice for the Orchard Park project amending the motion to reflect that the due date for bids will be July 7, 2023 and the bid opening will take place on July 18, 2023 at the City Council meeting which was seconded by Alderman Bylut. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
● Alderman Key moved to approve payment to Waterplay Solutions Corp. in the amount of $65,088.80 for splash pad equipment at Orchard Park seconded by Alderman Bylut.
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Begley, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Mayor Straz
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Key moved to approve payment to Metropolitan Industries Inc. in the amount of $7,184.75 for pump five replacement and installation at the pool seconded by Alderman Bylut.
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Begley, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Mayor Straz
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
G. Roads and Construction: Chairperson Alderman Clifford - Reported on the progress of the 2023 Road Program and that concrete work is underway on Oak Park Avenue.
H. License, Permits & Franchises: Chairperson Alderman Lewandowski- No Report
I. Water and Sewer: Chairperson Alderman Bylut -
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve payment to Integral Construction Inc. for the Menominee Lift Station Rehabilitation project in the amount of $56,031.00 seconded by Alderman Key.
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Begley, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Mayor Straz
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve the third and fourth payment to National Power Rodding Corp. for the 2022 Sewer Rehabilitation Program that was completed in March and April of 2023 in the amount of $116,189.14 seconded by Alderman Key.
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Begley, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Mayor Straz
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve payment for professional services with RJN Group for the 2022 & 2023 Sewer Rehab Design and Construction, On-Call Underground Infrastructure Services, and for the GIS Services rendering through April 28, 2023, in the amount of $7,816.31 seconded by Alderman Key.
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Begley, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Mayor Straz
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve payment for engineering professional services with Strand Associates, Inc. for the OnCall Engineering Services and 131st Street Water Main CIPP Lining in the amount of $10,241.45 seconded by Alderman Key.
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Begley, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Mayor Straz
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
● Alderman Bylut moved to approve payment for engineering professional services with Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. for the Menominee Lift Station Rehabilitation in the amount of $7,888.17 seconded by Alderman Key.
On roll call, the motion to approve the payment was:
Ayes (5) Begley, Bylut, Clifford, Key, Mayor Straz
Nays (0) None
With five affirmative votes the motion carried.
XI. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
A. Business/Economic Development: Chairperson Alderman Key: Reported that the next Concert in the Park will take place on Thursday at 7:00 pm in Community Park.
B. Cable TV: Chairperson Alderman McGovern: Alderman Clifford reported that WGN will be at the Channel 4 Studios on Wednesday to feature the history and success of Channel 4.
XII. OLD BUSINESS
None
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Clifford asked a question regarding the standard for the number of people who can live in a home for rent. The City Attorney advised that a residential property for rent is typically confined to one family unit.
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 7:18 PM which passed unanimously.
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