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City of Hickory Hills City Council met Feb. 22.

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, February 22, 2024, at 7:37 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

B. Waight

S. Zimmerman

· City Clerk, J. Stachnik

· City Treasurer, A. Vodicka

· City Attorney, E. Attard

· City Engineer, M. Spolar

· City Engineer, J. Bray

· Public Works Director, S. Lehr

· Building Commissioner, J. Moirano

Alderman Makropoulos was absent. There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Alderman Waight moved to open the meeting to the public. Alderman Ferrero second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

Ms. Jennifer Monaco

6654 Riverside Dr.

Tinley Park, IL

Ms. Monaco requested support from the City Council for her proposed business “2 Lattes and a Bean,” a coffee, pastry, and sandwich café.

CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC

Alderman Zimmerman moved to close the meeting to the public. Alderman Fonte second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

Alderman McHugh moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of February 8, 2024, as printed subject to deletions or corrections. Alderman Ferrero second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Waight, Zimmerman aye. Alderman Purtill pass. So approved.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

MAYOR

Lt. Chris Knights, from the Roberts Park Fire Protection District, provided a tornado siren update. Lt. Knights noted that the automatic clock, which sets off the test alarms at 10:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, is defective. In lieu of purchasing new alarm systems, which cost $35,000 to $45,000 for each location, the monthly test siren will be manually operated by the Hickory Hills Police Department.

Mayor Howley congratulated Alderman Waight who coached the Richards High School Girls Bowling League to the State finals.

Mayor Howley also thanked Director Lehr and Public Works for doing an excellent job on the Prairie Pond controlled burn.

CITY CLERK

Clerk Stachnik stated that the Hills Baseball and Softball Association requested City support to hold their Opening Day Parade on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Clerk Stachnik announced that Stagg High School’s Music Boosters will conduct their craft show on March 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and March 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Clerk Stachnik noted that the next Blood Drive will be March 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hickory Hills Community Center.

CITY TREASURER

Treasurer Vodicka presented the Treasurer’s Report dated January 31, 2024, for approval. Alderman McHugh moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report dated January 31, 2024. Alderman Kman second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

CITY ATTORNEY

No report submitted.

CITY ENGINEER

Mr. Spolar reported that Robinson Engineering has reviewed the bids received on February 19, 2024, for the 2024 MFT/RBI Street Resurfacing Project. The bids are as follows:

Lindahl Brothers, Inc………………. ,$678,878.85

Gallagher Asphalt Corp…..….……. .$719,567.25

D. Construction Inc.……………….. .$731,131.10

K-Five Construction Corp……….… $867,863.50

Mr. Spolar recommended the project be awarded to the low bidder, Lindahl Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $678,878.85. Alderman Waight moved to award the contract for the 2024 MFT/RBI Street Resurfacing Project to Lindahl Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $678,878.85. Alderman Fonte second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

Mr. Spolar reported that Robinson Engineering has reviewed the bids received on February 19, 2024, for the Kean Avenue Resurfacing Project (DCEO Grant #BC220023). The cost of this project is covered by a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The bids are as follows:

Lindahl Brothers, Inc……………….  $635,325.90

K-Five Construction Corp……….…  $641,986.50

D. Construction Inc…………………  $697,699.64

Gallagher Asphalt Corp…..….…….. $750,668.35

Mr. Spolar recommended the project be awarded to the low bidder, Lindahl Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $635,325.90.

Alderman Kman moved to award the contract for the Kean Avenue Resurfacing Project to Lindahl Brothers, Inc. (DCEO

Grant #BC220023) in the amount of $635,325.90. Alderman Fonte second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

COMMUNICATIONS

BILLS PAYABLE

Alderman Kman moved to approve the bills payable for the second half of February 2024 in the amount of $207,382.94. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

STANDING COMMITTEES

Kman/Finance

No report submitted.

Fonte/Public Safety

Chief Bray noted that several officers will be participating in the Polar Plunge event on March 2 for Special Olympics charity.

Zimmerman/Public Works

No report submitted.

McHugh/Bldg./Facilities

Alderman McHugh is in the process of obtaining bids for high-efficiency boilers for Parkview Apartments.

Purtill/Laws & Ordinances

No report submitted.

Makropoulos/Health & Environmental Control & Auxiliary Police Advisor

Alderman Makropoulos was absent. No report submitted.

Ferrero/Community Affairs/Youth Advisory

No report submitted.

Waight/Chamber Business Development

No report submitted.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None.

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, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

Meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

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