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City of Palos Heights City Council met Nov. 5

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 & 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 Daniel Brennan

City Clerk Shannon Harvey Ward 2 Bob Basso and Jack Clifford

City Treasurer James Daemicke Ward 3 Brent Lewandowski and Heather Begley

City Attorney Tom Brown Ward 4 Jerry McGrogan and Jerry McGovern

Absent: Jeffery Key and Jerry McGrogan

IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

V. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes: 1. City Council Meeting – October 15th, 2024.

B. Approval of Payroll and Voucher List for the period ending November 1st, 202

Alderman Begley moved to approve the consent agenda seconded by Alderman McGovern.

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

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

VI. OPENING OF SEALED BIDS: None

VII. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

• Mayor:

• General Remarks and Updates. Mayor Straz thanks all the elections judges and those working the polls for their service today. Mayor Straz reminded residents that Veterans Brunch is this Thursday at 11:00 am at the Rec Center. Mayor Straz also reminded resident that the Veterans Memorial Service will take place on Monday at 11:00 AM at City Hall. Mator Straz also reminded resident that Kriskringlemart will take place December 6th and 7th and the Holiday Parade will start at 10:45 on Saturday, December 7th.

• Request a motion to approve the re-appointment of Patrick Keough to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-year term expiring 11-5-2027. 

Alderman Lewandowski moved to approve the motion seconded by Alderman McGovern.

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

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Request a motion to approve the re-appointment of Geraldine Burek to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3-year term expiring 11-5-2027.

Alderman Brennan moved to approve the motion seconded by Alderman McGovern.

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

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Request a motion to approve the re-appointment of Sue Jankowski to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3- year term expiring 11-5-2027.

Alderman Begley moved to approve the motion seconded by Alderman McGovern.

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

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Request a motion to approve the re-appointment of Susan Snow to the Library Board of Trustees for a 3- year term expiring 11-5-2027

Alderman Brennan moved to approve the motion seconded by Alderman McGovern.

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

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Clerk: No Report.

• Treasurer:

• Treasurer’s Report for the period ending September 30, 2024.

• Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report for the period ending September 30, 2024.

• General Fund:

i. Began August with $6,588,067

ii. Revenue: $853,708

iii. Expenses: $798,703

iv. Other source use: $9,166

v. Ending Cash Balance: $6,652,240

• Total of All Funds:

i. Began August with $32,607,733

ii. Revenue: $1,892,122

iii. Expenses: $1,851,814

iv. Other Source Use: $78,951

v. Ending Cash Balance: $32,726,992

Alderman McGovern moved to approve the Motion was seconded by Alderman Clifford, which was unanimously approved by the City Council.

• City Attorney: No report

VIII. COMMUNICATIONS:

IX. CITIZENS ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL

X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

A. Finance—Chairperson Alderman McGrogan: No Report

B. Public Safety—Chairperson Alderman Basso: No Report

Alderman Basso congratulated Deputy Chief Michael Yott for celebrating 20 years in his service to Palos Heights. Alderman Basso also congratulated Officer Casey and Kuglarz for their first year on the police force. Alderman Basso thanked all the first responders for the service to our community.

C. Municipal Grounds and Property—Chairperson Alderman Begley:

• Motion to approve payment for professional engineering services to Christopher

B. Burke Engineering, Ltd for the Cal-Sag Trail at Lake Katherine, Phase III project in the amount of $9,060.75.

Alderman Begley moved to approve the motion seconded by Alderman Clifford.

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

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Motion to approve Lake Katherine Drive Bike Path Feasibility Study with Christopher B. Burke Engineering in the amount of $9,900.00.

Alderman Begley moved to approve the motion seconded by Alderman Clifford.

Discussion: Alderman Begley explained this study will look at potential re-routing the bike path to avoid it going into the Lake Katherin parking lot.

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

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

D. Planning and Zoning—Chairperson Alderman McGovern: No Report

E. Recreation—Chairperson Alderman Key: No Report

F. Roads and Construction—Chairperson Alderman Clifford:

• Motion to adopt an Ordinance amending the City’s Code, Section 52-§ 52.39.

Alderman Clifford moved to approve the motion seconded by Alderman Brennan.

On roll call, the motion to approve the motion was:

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

G. License, Permits & Franchises—Alderman Lewandowski: No Report

H. Water and Sewer – Alderman Brennan:

• Motion to award the 250,000 Gallon Spheroid (Misty Meadow) Overcoat to Era Valdivia Contractors, Inc. for their lowest responsive qualified bid in the amount of $380,800.00.

Alderman Brennan moved to approve the motion seconded by Alderman Begley.

On roll call, the motion to approve the motion was:

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Motion to approve the purchase of 950 ¾” meters, 150 1” meters, 850 smart point touch couplers, and 250 smart point hard wired devices from Core & Main for the 2025 meter replacement program budget year in the amount of $309,200.00.

Alderman Brennan moved to approve the motion seconded by Alderman Begely.

On roll call, the motion to approve the motion was:

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Motion to approve change order 1 and change order 2 for the 2024 Sewer Rehabilitation Program to National Power Rodding Corp. in the amount of $107,436.50 (24% of the contract cost).

Alderman Brennan moved to approve the motion seconded by Alderman Begley.

On roll call, the motion to approve the motion was:

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Motion to approve the first payment to Airy’s Inc. for the Cypress Lane Watermain Replacement project in the amount of $305,437.95.

Alderman Brennan moved to approve the motion seconded by Alderman Begley.

On roll call, the motion to approve the motion was:

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Motion to approve the purchase of a 2023 Transit-350 Cargo RWD High Roof

Ext. 148” WB Base (W3X) from Currie Motors under the 2024 Suburban Purchasing Contract in the amount of $52,585.00.

Alderman Brennan moved to approve the motion seconded by Alderman Begley .

On roll call, the motion to approve the motion was:

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

• Motion to approve payment for professional engineering services with RJN Group for the 2024 Sewer Rehabilitation Design and Construction, and On-Call Underground Infrastructure Services rendering through September 27, 2024, in the amount of $13,944.68.

Alderman Brennan moved to approve the motion seconded by Alderman Begley.

On roll call, the motion to approve the motion was:

Ayes: (6) Begley, Basso, Lewandowski, Clifford, Brennan, McGovern

Nays: (0) None

Absent: (2)

With six (6) affirmative votes the motion carried.

XI. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES

A. Business/Economic Development—Chairperson Alderman Key: No Report

B. Cable TV— Chairperson Alderman McGovern: No Report

XII. OLD BUSINESS: None.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS: Alderman Clifford thanked everyone who attended the Lion’s Club’s Dinner honoring the Palos First Responders. Alderman Clifford also reminded residents that the Lion’s Club will start setting up for their annual Christmas tree sale soon. Alderman Clifford also reminded residents about the various events in Palos Heights honoring the Veterans, including the Recreation Department’s breakfast. Alderman Clifford thanked Rachel for her hard work in planning the breakfast.

XIV. CITIZENS ASKING QUESTIONS REGARDING THE EVENING’S BUSINESS

None.

XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

• Alderman Begley made a motion to adjourn that was unanimously approved.

At 7:16 p.m. the Mayor requested a motion to adjourn that passed unanimously.

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