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City of Palos Heights City Council met Aug. 19

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

Dan Brennan Robert Basso Heather Begley Patrick Scully

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. INVOCATION

3. ROLL CALL

4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

5. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of Minutes:

1. City Council Meeting – August 5, 2025

B. Approval of Payroll and Voucher List for the period ending August 15, 2025.

OPENING OF SEALED BIDS

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

Mayor:

6. General Remarks and Updates.

City Clerk:

Treasurer:

City Attorney:

COMMUNICATIONS

CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

Finance: Chairperson Alderman McGrogan

7. Motion to approve Lu’s Nails Sign Grant Application in the amount of $2,000.00.

8. Motion to approve Revival Yoga Sign Grant Application in the amount of $2,000.00.

9. Motion to direct City Attorney to amend Section 39, Purchasing Services Index, to match the Illinois Municipal Code allowing an increase in the amount of formal purchases requiring competitive bids from $20,000 to $25,000.

10. Motion to authorize Finance Director to amend the budget to increase the Public Arts Commission expense line item by $7,500.00.

Public Safety: Chairperson Alderman Basso

11. Motion to adopt an Ordinance updating the Motorized Scooter Ordinance.

12. Motion to adopt an Ordinance for E-bikes based on the current state statute.

13. Motion to adopt an Ordinance for all-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles based on current state statute.

14. Motion to adopt an Ordinance amending Section 72.999, Penalty.

Municipal Grounds and Property: Chairperson Alderman Begley

Planning and Zoning: Chairperson Alderman Scully

15. Motion to adopt an Ordinance allowing the special use to allow a group home within the premises located at 12421 S. 69th Avenue, contained within the following PIN: 24-30-314-003-0000.

Recreation: Chairperson Alderman Key

16. Motion to approve payment #11 to Simpson Construction in the amount of $96,477.60 for work completed for the Pool Improvement Project. This is the final payment for the project.

17. Motion to approve new copier/printer for the Recreation Department including toner and servicing for $175 for 60 months for machines and approximately $35 for 60 months for printing cost.

Roads and Construction: Chairperson Alderman Clifford

18. Motion to approve payment No. 1 to Builders Paving, LLC for the 2025 MFT program in the amount of $228,861.12.

19. Motion to approve the proposal with Production Distribution Companies to purchase 10 light fixtures in the amount of $5,250.00.

20. Motion to approve the proposal with TAPCO to purchase solar lights, poles, and signage for the installation of a solar-powered rectangular rapid flashing beacon sign at the crosswalk of Rte. 83 and Oak Park Avenue in the amount of $12,411.40.

21. Motion to approve additional work at Ridgeland and Westgate Drive in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00. Final cost will be reimbursed by Cook County.

22. Motion to approve payment to Morris Engineering for engineering services for various projects throughout the City in the amount of $42,708.49.

23. Motion to approve payment to Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for the Southwest Highway Retaining Wall Study in the amount of $7,290.00.

License, Permits & Franchises: Chairperson Alderman Lewandowski

24. Motion to approve a variance request for a U-shaped driveway for 12332 S. Cheyenne Drive.

Water and Sewer: Chairperson Alderman Brennan

25. Motion to adopt an Ordinance adding Section 50.31, Water/Sewer Rate Penalty Adjustments, to the Administrative Code.

REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES

Business/Economic Development: Chairperson Alderman Key

Cable TV:

OLD BUSINESS

CITIZENS WISHING TO ASK QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS EVENING’S BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

EXECUTIVE SESSION

26. Motion to recess to Executive session for the purposes of discussing personnel matters.

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

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