Crest Hill City council met Tuesday, July 5.
Here are the minutes as provided by Crest Hill:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF CREST HILL
WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
July 5, 2016
The regular meeting of the City of Crest Hill was called to order by Mayor Raymond R. Soliman at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1610 Plainfield Road Crest Hill, Will County, Illinois.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
Roll call indicated the following present: Mayor Raymond Soliman, City Clerk Vicki Hackney, City Treasurer Glen Conklin, Alderman Scott Dyke, Alderman John Vershay, Alderwoman Barbara Sklare, Alderwoman Claudia Gazal, Alderwoman Tina Oberlin, Alderwoman Candi Thuringer, Alderman Charles Convery, Alderman Tom
Inman.
Also present were: City Administrator Jim Elmquist, City Attorney/Assistant City Administrator Heather McGuire, Deputy Police Chief Ed Clark, Public Works Director Tony Torres.
Absent were: Deputy City Clerk Janet Serdar, Economic Development and Zoning Manager Scott McMaster.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Soliman presented the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 20, 2016 for Council approval.
(#1) Motion by Alderwoman Sklare, seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 20, 2016 as presented.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Convery, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Ald. Thuringer, Inman.
There being six (6) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Soliman asked to deviate from the regular agenda for a business presentation. Maria and Bart Barrios from El Burrito Loco gave a presentation on their business.
Members of the Council commended the Barrios on their business.
CITY ATTORNEY: (191) City Attorney/Assistant City Administrator Heather McGuire presented a memorandum of understanding among Local 150 and Mathew Daletski. Attorney/Assistant Administrator McGuire went over the background of the memorandum.
(#2) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve a memorandum of agreement among Local 150 and Mathew Daletski.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
City Attorney/Assistant City Administrator Heather McGuire presented AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF CREST HILL. City Attorney/Assistant City Administrator Heather McGuire went over the background of the ordinance. This is for the disposal of the old
cellphones that the City has in its possession.
(#3) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderwoman Thuringer, to approve AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF CREST HILL.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Thuringer.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance #1712
City Attorney/Assistant City Administrator Heather McGuire presented Addendum No. 2 to Consulting Agreement with Stage Right Events. City Attorney/Assistant City Administrator Heather McGuire went over the background of the addendum.
(#4) Motion by Alderman Convery, seconded by Alderwoman Thuringer, to approve Addendum No. 2 to Consulting Agreement with Stage Right Events.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (281) City Administrator Jim Elmquist presented A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PREVAILING WAGE FOR WORKERS IN ANY PUBLIC WORKS AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2016 IN THE CITY OF CREST HILL, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Administrator
Elmquist went over the background of the resolution.
(#5) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PREVAILING WAGE FOR WORKERS IN ANY PUBLIC WORKS AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2016 IN THE CITY OF CREST HILL, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Thuringer, Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution #977
City Administrator Jim Elmquist announced that there will be a work session on July 11, 2016 for discussion on financing and potable water storage systems maintenance.
Alderwoman Thuringer asked if we can add the IML to the upcoming work session.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: (358) Director of Public Works Tony Torres presented a request to award the Well #7/Police impound lot construction contract to Gaskill & Walton at the bid price of $1,477,388.00 per the memo dated June 29, 2016. Director Torres went over the background of the bid. Alderman Vershay asked if this included a generator for the well. It did.
(#6) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to award the bid for the Well #7/Police impound lot construction contract to Gaskill & Walton at the bid price of $1,477,388.00 per the memo dated June 29, 2016.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes the MOTION CARRIED.
Director Torres presented a request for approval for the Well #7 construction related services with Strand Associates not to exceed $34,400.00 per the memo dated June 27, 2016. Director Torres went over the background of the agreement.
(#7) Motion by Alderman Convery, seconded by Alderman Inman, to approve the Well #7 construction related services with Strand Associates not to exceed $34,400.00 per the memo dated June 27, 2016.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery, Inman.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Director Torres presented an amendment to task order 16-01 design cost project with Strand Engineering for the Well #7 project. This is for an additional cost of $7,300 to the design cost per the memo dated June 29, 2016. The request is for a change to use natural gas instead of electric in certain areas of the project. Director Torres went over the background of the request.
(#8) Motion by Alderman Convery, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare, to approve an amendment to task order 16-01 design cost project with Strand Engineering for the Well #7 project per the memo dated June 29, 2016.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Gazal, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Director Torres presented a request for the surplussing of 3 vehicles that are no longer in use by the City per the memo dated June 14, 2016. These vehicles were replaced by new vehicles that were purchased in December of 2015. Director Torres went over the background of the request. Alderman Vershay asked where the vehicles would be taken. Attorney/Assistant Administrator McGuire explained that we have a contract for surplussed vehicles. The company auctions off our Police vehicles and Public Works vehicles. We are then sent the proceeds.
(#9) Motion by Alderwoman Sklare, seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve the surplussing of three vehicles per the memo dated June 14, 2016.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Director Torres presented a request for the replacement of the water meter MXU units that are not sending a radio signal per the memo dated June 29, 2016. Director Torres explained that the number of units not sending out radio signals has escalated to 260 units. The life expectancy of the battery is 10 to 12 years. The meter system is roughly 17 years in service. Alderman Convery asked if they are non-functioning or just not sending a signal. Director Torres explained they are not sending the radio read signal.
(#10) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal, seconded by Alderman Dyke, to approve the request for the replacement of the water meter MXU units that are not sending a radio read signal per the memo dated June 29, 2016.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery, Inman, Dyke.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Director Torres announced that M.E. Simpson is scheduled to start the water main valve exercise project on July 11, 2016 per the memo dated June 30, 2016. This project should last about 4 weeks. Director Torres went over the background of the project. Discussion followed. Alderwoman Oberlin asked that this announcement be put on the website and cable scroll.
(700) Director Torres announced that the ribbon cutting/open house for Well #1 on Oakland Avenue will be on August 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. The engineering firm that helped with the design and construction of the well will be in attendance to discuss the design and answer any questions. Discussion followed. Alderwoman Oberlin asked that this announcement be put on the website and cable scroll.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: (798) There were no agenda items for discussion.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: (801) Deputy Chief Ed Clark presented the reports on file.
Deputy Chief Clark gave the Council an update on the fireworks detail from the fourth of July. Members of the Council commended the Police Department for their efforts during the July 4th holiday. Alderwoman Oberlin explained that a resident asked her to pass a thank you to the Police Officers who responded to an accident that she was recently involved in.
MAYOR: (879) Mayor Ray Soliman had no agenda items for discussion.
CITY CLERK: (885) City Clerk Vicki Hackney had no agenda items for discussion.
CITY TREASURER: (893) City Treasurer Glen Conklin presented the regular and overtime payroll from June 13, 2016 through June 26, 2016 in the amount of $207,388.21. Treasurer Conklin presented the retro pay in the amount of $130.48.
Treasurer Conklin presented the payout in the amount of $634.80.
Treasurer Conklin presented the list of bills in the amount of $464,264.08 for Council approval.
(#11) Motion by Alderman Convery, seconded by Alderwoman Oberlin, to approve the list of bills in the amount of $464,264.08 as presented.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (929) There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS: (931) There was no new business.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: (938) Alderwoman Oberlin announced that the annual City picnic will be on Sunday August 7, 2016 at St. Joseph Park in Joliet. She went over the day’s activities.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: (1008) Alderwoman Thuringer thanked everyone for the get well wished she received after her recent surgery. Alderwoman Oberlin thanked Clerk Hackney for stepping in and helping out with the Lidice ceremony and the upcoming picnic. Alderman Inman reminded residents that fireworks are a problem on the 4th of July, but there are others things like domestic violence that upsets the community. He commended the Police on a job well done. Alderman Convery welcomed Alderwoman Thuringer back. He commended the Police on a job well done. Alderman Convery announced that the Fields will be holding their annual Art in the Garden on July 10, 2016. They are still looking for more artists to participate. The rain date would be July 17, 2016. Alderwoman Sklare reminded the residents that pets should not be left in a closed up vehicle during the warm weather. Alderwoman Gazal also reminded the residents that children should not be left in the car either. She also asked that you check on your neighbors and others when the weather gets warm.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (1181) There were no citizens wishing to address the Council.
There being no further business before the Council, a motion for adjournment was in order.
(#12) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to adjourn the July 5,
2016 City Council meeting.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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