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City of Palos Heights City Council met Aug. 20

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

MAYOR Robert S. Straz

CITY CLERK Shannon Harvey CITY TREASURER James Daemicke CITY ATTORNEY Tom Brown

ALDERMEN

WARD 1 WARD 2 WARD 3 WARD 4

Jeffrey Key Jack Clifford Brent Lewandowski Michael McGrogan

Robert Basso Heather Begley Jerry McGovern

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. INVOCATION

3. ROLL CALL

4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

5. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes:

1. City Council Meeting – August 6, 2024.

B. Approval of Payroll and Voucher List for the period ending August 16, 2024.

C. Motion to approve a request from Chicago Christian High School for a Special Event Permit to conduct their annual Light the Knight 5K on September 20, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. on a designated route.

OPENING OF SEALED BIDS

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor:

6. General Remarks and Updates.

7. Motion to adopt an Ordinance granting requested deadline extension in connection with PUD Ordinance O-15-20 and O-14-22 for the 2.85-acre lot at the NE corner of Harlem Avenue and College Drive, commonly known as 7150 W. College Drove (PIN 24-19-306-005).

City Clerk:

Treasurer:

8. Treasurer’s Report for the period ending July 31, 2024.

9. Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the period ending July 31, 2024.

City Attorney:

COMMUNICATIONS

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Finance: Chairperson Alderman McGrogan

10. Motion to approve an Agreement with View Transit, LLC, for advertising at bus shelters within City limits between September 26, 2024, until September 25, 2034.

Public Safety: Chairperson Alderman Basso

Municipal Grounds and Property: Chairperson Alderman Begley

Planning and Zoning: Chairperson Alderman McGovern

Recreation: Chairperson Alderman Key

11. Motion to approve payment application #4 to Hacienda Landscaping in the amount of $133,059.42 for construction work completed for the Orchard Park Project.

12. Motion to approve payment #2 to Splashtacular LLC, in the amount of $41,260.00 for waterslide design, materials, freight and installation labor supervision as part of the pool project.

13. Motion to approve payment to Airy’s Inc. in the amount of $5,212.51 for an emergency water pipe repair for the pool.

14. Motion to approve payment of $47,770.00 for the first installment of the 2024-25 membership contribution to the South Wester Special Recreation Association (SWSRA).

Roads and Construction: Chairperson Alderman Clifford

15. Motion to award the 70th Ct. Landscaping Restoration Project to Country Landscape & Supply for their lowest bid in the amount of $43,587.50.

16. Motion to approve payment to Morris Engineering for engineering services for various projects throughout the City in the amount of $17,803.12.

Licenses, Permits & Franchises: Chairperson Alderman Lewandowski

17. Motion to approve a Variance for an illuminated wall sign at 12801 S. Harlem Ave. to be larger than Code allows in the Harlem Overlay District.

Water and Sewer:

REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Business/Economic Development: Chairperson Alderman Key

Cable TV: Chairperson Alderman McGovern

OLD BUSINESS

CITIZENS WISHING TO ASK QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS EVENING’S BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

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