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City of Palos Heights City Council met June 4

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 7:02 p.m. in the City Administrative Center, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL

II. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Mayor led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

III. ROLL CALL

Roll call indicated the following were present:

Mayor Robert Straz Ward 1 Donald Bylut and Alderman Jeffery Key

City Clerk Shannon Harvey Ward 2 Robert Basso & Jack Clifford

City Treasurer James Daemicke Ward 3

City Attorney Tom Brown Ward 4 Michael McGrogan & Jerry McGovern

Absent: Heather Begley & Brent Lewandowski

IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Alderman Clifford & Chief Czajkowski

Alderman Clifford presented Chief Czajkowski and the Police Heights Police Department with a $500 check from the Lions Club for the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

V. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes: 1. City Council Meeting –May 21, 2024.

B. Approval of Payroll and Voucher List for the period ending May 31, 2024.

C. Approval of a Special Event Permit request from St. Joachim and Anne Church to conduct their annual Taste of Armenia Church Picnic on July 14, 2024.

Alderman McGrogan moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Alderman Clifford

On roll call, the vote to approve the Consent Agenda was:

Ayes: (6) Bylut, Basso, Key, McGrogan, McGovern, Clifford

Nays: (0) None

Absent: Begley and Lewandowski

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

VI. OPENING OF SEALED BIDS

2024 Sewer Rehabilitation Program

1) Insituform Technologies USA, LLC = $489,805.19

2) Visu-Sewer of Illinois, LLC = $469,013.75

3) Performance Pipelining, Inc. = $464,110.00

4) National Power Rodding = $441,225.00

5) Hoerr Construction, Inc. = $464,120.00

Alderman Bylut moved to send these bids to the Water and Sewer Committee to which Alderman Key seconded and all the alderman present voted in the affirmative. Motion carried.

VII. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

• Mayor:

• General Remarks and Updates. None

• Request a motion to direct the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance for the vacation and sale of the entire 20-foot alley right-of-way immediately south and adjacent to the property located at 12233 S. Harold Avenue.

Alderman Bylut moved to approve the Motion, seconded by Alderman Key

On roll call, the vote to approve the Motion was:

Ayes: (6) Bylut, Basso, Key, McGrogan, McGovern, Clifford

Nays: (0) None

Absent: Begley and Lewandowski

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Clerk: No report.

• Treasurer: No report

• City Attorney: No report but noted that he distributed commemorative coins to the City Council that recognizes Native American citizens as United States Citizens.

VIII. COMMUNICATIONS: None.

IX. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL None:

X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

• Finance—Chairperson Alderman McGrogan: No Report.

• Public Safety—Chairperson Alderman Basso: No Report

• Municipal Grounds and Property—Chairperson Alderman Begley: None.

• Planning and Zoning—Chairperson Alderman McGovern: None

• Recreation—Chairperson Alderman Key: No Report

Alderman Key noted that this Thursday is the first concert in the park right next to City Hall and starts at 7:00 pm with the band Mr. Meyers. Alderman Key noted that the Palos Pool is open with daily rates as well. He further noted that after 3:00 pm on Fridays, Palos Heights residents can swim for free. On June 18, 2024, there is an ice cream social at Dream Big Park.

• Roads and Construction—Chairperson Alderman Clifford: No Report

• License, Permits & Franchises—Alderman Lewandowski: No Report

• Water and Sewer—Chairperson Alderman Bylut: Alderman Bylut noted that these actions have already been approved by the Council, these are items up for payment.

• Motion to approve payment for the renewal of the Public Works Beehive asset management license subscription in the amount of $12,408.00.

Alderman Bylut moved to approve the Motion, seconded by Alderman Key.

On roll call, the vote to approve the Motion was:

Ayes: (6) Bylut, Basso, Key, McGrogan, McGovern, Clifford

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2) Begley and Lewandowski

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Motion to approve payment to Kim Construction Company, Inc. for chemical injection grout to stop leaks in the amount of $6,000.00.

Alderman Bylut moved to approve the Motion, seconded by Alderman Key.

On roll call, the vote to approve the Motion was:

Ayes: (6) Bylut, Basso, Key, McGrogan, McGovern, Clifford

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2) Begley and Lewandowski

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried. 

• Motion to approve payment for professional engineering services with Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. for the 70th Ave Lift Station Rehabilitation, Southwest Hwy Lift Station and 2MG Water Reservoir Reconditioning projects in the amount of $13,275.96.

Alderman Bylut moved to approve the Motion, seconded by Alderman Key.

On roll call, the vote to approve the Motion was:

Ayes: (6) Bylut, Basso, Key, McGrogan, McGovern, Clifford

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2) Begley and Lewandowski

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Motion to approve payment for professional engineering services with RJN Group for the 2023 & 2024 Sewer Rehabilitation Design and Construction, On-Call Underground Infrastructure Services, 2024 CCTV & MH Inspections rendering through May 5, 2024, in the amount of $11,723.86.

Alderman Bylut moved to approve the Motion, seconded by Alderman Key.

On roll call, the vote to approve the Motion was:

Ayes: (6) Bylut, Basso, Key, McGrogan, McGovern, Clifford

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2) Begley and Lewandowski

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Motion to approve payment for professional engineering services with Strand Associates, Inc. for the OnCall Engineering Services and the 131st Street Water Main CIPP Lining rending through March 31, 2024, in the amount of $19,594.95.

Alderman Bylut moved to approve the Motion, seconded by Alderman Key.

On roll call, the vote to approve the Motion was:

Ayes: (6) Bylut, Basso, Key, McGrogan, McGovern, Clifford

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2) Begley and Lewandowski

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Motion to award the Cypress Watermain Replacement project to Airy’s Inc. for their bid in the amount of $474,444.00. Alderman Bylut noted this was the lowest bid.

Alderman Bylut moved to approve the Motion, seconded by Alderman Key.

On roll call, the vote to approve the Motion was:

Ayes: (6) Bylut, Basso, Key, McGrogan, McGovern, Clifford

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2) Begley and Lewandowski

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

XI. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES

A. Business/Economic Development—Chairperson Alderman Key:

Alderman Key reminded residents that the Farmer’s Market takes place every Wednesday starting at 8:00 am. Also, the Palos Height so Women’s Club will be featured at the Farmer’s Market where they will have their jewelry sale.

B. Ad Hoc Cable TV— Chairperson Alderman McGovern: No Report.

XII. OLD BUSINESS:

XIII. NEW BUSINESS: Alderman Clifford presented check to Palos Height Police Department on behalf of Lion’s Club for the Cop of the Roof for $500. Chief Czajkowski reminded the residents that tomorrow is the Special Olympics Torch Run and that last year we raised over $26,000 and made it on the shirt for this year. This is especially rewarding since the money raised by the Palos Police Department is not sponsorships, but money raised by residents and the Police Department. Chief further commended Office Kevin Apostal for organizing the events. Mayor Straz and Alderman McGovern commended the Police Department.

XIV. CITIZENS ASKING QUESTIONS REGARDING THE EVENING’S BUSINESS:

None

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION

• Motion to recess to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing setting of a price for possible sale or lease of property owned by the public body 2(c)(6) of the Open Meetings Act.

At 7:19 pm, Alderman Clifford moved to approve the Motion, seconded by Alderman Key.

On roll call, the vote to approve the Motion was:

Ayes: (6) Bylut, Basso, Key, McGrogan, McGovern, Clifford

Nays: (0) None

Absent: Begley and Lewandowski

With eight (8) affirmative votes the motion carried.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: The City Council returned to Regular Session at 7:34 P.M. 

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

At 7:35 p.m. the Mayor requested a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously. 

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