City of Palos Heights License, Permits & Franchise Committee met July 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Lewandowski called the License, Permits, and Franchises Committee meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. In attendance were Alderman McGovern, Building Commissioner Frank Giordano, and recording secretary Ashley Pala. Absent was Alderman McGrogan and Alderman Basso.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Lewandowski moved to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2023, meeting, seconded by Alderman McGovern. On a voice note, the motion passed unanimously.
PERMIT & CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT
Chairman Lewandowski referred to the permit report in the agenda packet. There were 104 permitsissued from June 9, 2023, to July 3, 2023, totaling $22,866.12. For the permit period from January 1, 2023, to July 3, 2023, the City has collected $123,431.52 with 443 permits issued. From January 1, 2023, to May 4, 2023, the City has collected $800.00 in re-inspection fees. There were 10 code enforcement cases and 22 code enforcement inspections from June 9, 2023, to July 3, 2023. From January 1, 2023, to July 3, 2023, there have been 90 code enforcement cases and 113 inspections.
VEHICLE STICKER REPORT
For the period from May 18, 2023, to July 5, 2023, approximately 6,125 stickers were sold and $118,855.00 was collected.
NEW BUSINESS
Building Commissioner Frank Giordano approached the Committee with an Ordinance providing regulation of cutting grass and weeds. Alderman discussed briefly and were in support.
Alderman Lewandowski motioned to approve an Ordinance amending City Code, section 96.01-96.50 pertaining to the regulation of cutting grass and weeds, seconded by Alderman McGovern. On a voice vote, the motioned passed unanimously.
Jeff McGee, owner of 12142 S 71st Ave, approached the Committee with a request to approve a variance for the installation of a fence at his home. Mr. McGee stated he has a young daughter and a dog that often play in his yard. He has a corner lot and he would like to prevent any injuries as 122nd St. is relatively busy. Alderman McGovern questioned if the fence would go past the front of the house to which Mr. McGee stated no, it would not. Alderman Lewandowski clarified that the fence would tie into the existing fence behind his property to which Mr. McGee stated yes, that is correct.
Alderman Lewandowski motioned to approve a variance for the installation of a fence at the property of 12142 S. 71st Ave, seconded by Alderman McGovern. On a voice vote, the motioned passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Lewandowski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman McGovern. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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