Kenneth Klein, Mayor | Village of Crestwood Website
Kenneth Klein, Mayor | Village of Crestwood Website
Village of Crestwood Village Board met Jan. 9
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER The Regular Board meeting was called to order by Mayor Ken Klein at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present and responding to roll call were the following:
Trustees: Linda Madlener, Kevin Wasag, Frank Caldario, Brian Skala and Denise Pietrucha
Absent: Trustee Benigno
A quorum was present and meeting commenced.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE The pledge was led by Mayor Klein and recited by all.
SUSPEND 1. None
RULES OF ORDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PRESENTATION OF 2024 CHRISTMAS DECORATING WINNERS!
1ST PLACE – THE BAFIA’S – 4945 W. 135TH PL.
2ND PLACE – THE COLEMAN’S – 5212 W. 137TH PL.
3RD PLACE – THE WARD’S – 5335 ARBOR LANE
RECONVENE BOARD MEETING
Mayor Klein called the regular Board meeting back to order at 7:05 p.m.
VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE APPROVE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 17, 2024.
A Motion to approve the Committee of the Whole Minutes dated December 17, 2024.
Motion by: Trustee Madlener Seconded by: Trustee Wasag
Ayes: 5 Trustees Madlener, Wasag, Caldario, Skala and Pietrucha
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Benigno
Motion carried.
APPROVE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 19, 2024.
A Motion to approve the Village Board Meeting Minutes dated December 19, 2024.
Motion by: Trustee Pietrucha Seconded by: Trustee Wasag
Ayes: 5 Trustees Madlener, Wasag, Caldario, Skala and Pietrucha Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Benigno
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING & PLATS Building & Plats – Trustee Madlener, Chairman
REQUEST THE CLERK TO NOTE THE CRESTWOOD PLAN COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 23, 2024, “AS A MATTER OF RECORD”
Request the Clerk to note the Crestwood Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing and Regular Scheduled meeting minutes of December 23, 2024, “As a matter of Record”.
FINANCE Finance – Trustee Pietrucha, Chairman
APPROVE AND PASS RT 83 TIF FUND, DEBT SERVICE FUND, GENERAL FUND, PLEDGED REVENUE FUND, AND WATER & SEWER FUND, VOUCHER LISTING, DATED 12/19/24, GENERAL FUND, MFT FUND, AND WATER & SEWER FUND, VOUCHER LISTING, DATED 12/30/24, VACATION PAY-OUT PAYROLL WARRANT, DATED 12/13/24, PAYROLL WARRANT, DATED 12/20/24.
A Motion was made by Trustee Pietrucha to Approve and Pass Rt. 83 TIF Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Water & Sewer Fund, Voucher Listing, dated 12/19/24, General Fund, MFT Fund, and Water & Sewer Fund, Voucher Listing, dated 12/30/24, Vacation Pay-Out Payroll Warrant, dated 12/13/24, Payroll Warrant, dated 12/20/24.
Motion by: Trustee Pietrucha Seconded by: Trustee Caldario
Ayes: 5 Trustees Madlener, Wasag, Caldario, Skala, and Pietrucha
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Benigno
Motion carried.
FIRE Fire – Trustee Madlener, Chairman
None
LICENSE & ORDINANCE License & Ordinance – Trustee Wasag, Chairman
A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF ORDER TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE ORDINANCE UPON THE REQUST OF HAMDI YASIN, MI-TECH AUTOMOTIVE, TO PERMIT AN AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS WITH MINOR WORK OF OIL CHANGES, ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WORK, (ON THEIR CARS ONLY NO OUTSIDE CARS WILL BE TAKEN IN) WITH NO TIRE REPAIR, BODY WORK OR PAINTING OF ANY KIND. ALONG WITH A USED AUTO DEALERSHIP WITH ALL VEHICLES BEING STORED IN THE DESIGNATED AREA OR IN BUILDING AND WILL FOLLOW ALL EPA GUIDELINES IN THE DISPOSAL OF OIL AND/OR ANTIFREEZE WASTE. THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING AND SURROUNDING AREA NEED TO BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED ON PREMISES OF 13642 SOUTH KENTON AVE., CRESTWOOD, ILLINOIS 60418.
A Motion to Suspend the Rules of Order to consider a Special Use Ordinance upon the request of Hamdi Yasin, Mi-Tech Automotive, to permit an automotive business with minor work of oil changes, engine and transmission work, (on their cars only no outside cars will be taken in) with no tire repair, body work or painting of any kind. Along with a used auto dealership with all vehicles being stored in the designated area or in building and will follow all EPA guidelines in the disposal of oil and/or antifreeze waste. The outside of the building and surrounding area need to be clean and maintained on premises of 13642 South Kenton Ave., Crestwood, IL 60418.
Motion by: Trustee Wasag Seconded by: Trustee Caldario
Ayes: 5 Trustees Madlener, Wasag, Caldario, Skala and Pietrucha
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Benigno
Motion carried.
A MOTION TO APPROVE AND PASS A SPECIAL USE ORDINANCE UPON THE REQUST OF HAMDI YASIN, MI-TECH AUTOMOTIVE, TO PERMIT AN AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS WITH MINOR WORK OF OIL CHANGES, ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WORK, (ON THEIR CARS
ONLY NO OUTSIDE CARS WILL BE TAKEN IN) WITH NO TIRE REPAIR, BODY WORK OR PAINTING OF ANY KIND. ALONG WITH A USED AUTO DEALERSHIP WITH ALL VEHICLES BEING STORED IN THE DESIGNATED AREA OR IN BUILDING AND WILL FOLLOW ALL EPA GUIDELINES IN THE DISPOSAL OF OIL AND/OR ANTIFREEZE WASTE. THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING AND SURROUNDING AREA NEED TO BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED ON PREMISES OF 13642 SOUTH KENTON AVE., CRESTWOOD, ILLINOIS 60418.
A Motion to Approve and Pass a Special Use Ordinance upon the request of Hamdi Yasin, Mi-Tech Automotive, to permit an automotive business with minor work of oil changes, engine and transmission work, (on their cars only no outside cars will be taken in) with no tire repair, body work or painting of any kind. Along with a used auto dealership with all vehicles being stored in the designated area or in building and will follow all EPA guidelines in the disposal of oil and/or antifreeze waste. The outside of the building and surrounding area need to be clean and maintained on premises of 13642 South Kenton Ave., Crestwood, IL 60418.
Motion by: Trustee Wasag Seconded by: Trustee Skala
Ayes: 5 Trustees Madlener, Wasag, Caldario, Skala and Pietrucha
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Benigno
Motion carried.
POLICE POLICE – Trustee Benigno, Chairman (Trustee Caldario)
No Report
RECREATION RECREATION – Trustee Skala, Chairman
No Report
HEALTH & SAFETY HEALTH & SAFETY – Trustee Benigno, Chairman (Trustee Caldario)
No Report
EMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY – Trustee Caldario, Chairman No Report
STREETS, LIGHTS, & DRAINAGE STREETS, LIGHTS & DRAINAGE – Trustee Skala, Chairman
STREETS, LIGHTS & DRAINAGE REPORT DATED, JANUARY 9, 2025.
The Streets, Lights, & Drainage bi-monthly report dated, January 9, 2025 was read by Trustee Skala, highlighting the following work for the last several weeks:
- Maintained all Police, Fire, EMA and Public Works vehicles.
- Maintained all Village buildings and emptying exterior garbage cans.
- Worked on 19 streetlights throughout the Village.
- Checked storm sewers throughout the Village.
- Checked storm drainage outfalls daily.
- Jetted and cleaned 6 storm sewers and 2 Sanitary sewers
- Helped with meter reading.
- Worked on 3 fire hydrant and 22 valves
- Had monthly safety meeting and completed safety videos.
- Cleaned and straightened up public works building and yard.
- Cleaned Public works trucks and backhoes.
- Performed 57 JULIE requests throughout the Village
- Worked on street lights on Cicero Ave.
- Installed siding on Police entrance
- Sealed cracks in all Village parking lots.
- Worked on 4 b-boxes and exercise them.
- Checked for leaks in 3 houses.
- Repaired 3 storm water inlets.
- Repaired 2 sanitary sewer manholes.
- Cleaned 27 storm water catch basins
- Worked on pot holes and street repairs throughout the Village.
- Picked up garbage at Village buildings and parks.
- Continued flushing fire hydrants west side of town.
- Framed walls, hung and taped drywall at Police Station remodel
- Painted walls, doors and trim at Police Station remodel
- Cleaned Cal-Sag Rd. and RiverCrest Dr. 6 bags of garbage
- Ran street sweeper throughout the village (12 loads)
- Clear trees on Long Ave. lots next to CRWC
- Move 16 loads of dirt to the dump
- Worked with Farnsworth on the street scape
- Painted and taped police hallway walls
- Trimmed trees on Westside for plow trucks
- Cleaning out old Village Hall
- Prepared and delivered 25 Christmas baskets
- Helped with set-up and clean-up at the CRWC fvor the Santa visit and Market Place
- Repaired a toilet at the Police Dept. Cell #3
- Assisted with the donations for the fire victims from 5700 W. 128th St.
WATER & WATER SEWER & SEWER – Trustee Pietrucha, Chairman
WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT DATED JANUARY 9, 2025
The Water Department report dated January 9, 2025, as submitted by Robert Knez, was read by Trustee Pietrucha, highlighting the following:
- Obtained 2 final readings
- Verified 2 meter readings
- Daily readings taken at pump house
- Checked sanitary mainlines daily
- Located 221 requests for Village utilities per J.U.L.I.E. dig notice
- Replaced 1 transponder that was obsolete
- Water samples taken this period were satisfactory
- Worked on Scada water program system
- Worked on Flow meters for MWRD requirements.
- Tested generator equipment at pump house.
- Check Altitude Valve, pump maintenance, chlorine room and security of pump house
- Cleaned pump house
APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENT/PROMOTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. Crestwood Police Department
John Touhy and Michael Gilhooly to the position of Full-Time Police Officers at the current pay rate.
Effective January 6, 2025.
OATHS ACCEPTANCE OF OATHS
None
OLD BUSINESS
1. None
NEW BUSINESS
1. None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made by Trustee Caldario and seconded by Trustee Skala to adjourn the regular meeting of the Crestwood Village Board.
Motion by: Trustee Caldario Seconded by: Trustee Skala
Ayes: 5 Trustees Madlener, Wasag, Caldario, Skala and Pietrucha
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Benigno
Motion carried.
The regular meeting of the Crestwood Village Board was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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