Crest Hill City Council met Monday, Aug. 15.
The Crest Hill City Council includes eight members, two each from the city’s four wards. The members serve staggered, four-year terms.
Here are the minutes as provided by Crest Hill:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL OF CREST HILL WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS August 15, 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 John Vershay, Alderman Scott Dyke, Alderwoman Barb Sklare, Alderwoman Tina Oberlin, Alderwoman Candi Thuringer, Alderman Charlie Convery and Alderman Tom Inman.
Also present were: City Administrator Jim Elmquist, City Attorney/Assistant City Administrator Heather McGuire, Deputy City Clerk Janet Serdar, Deputy Police Chief Brad Hertzman, Public Works Director Tony Torres, Economic Development and Zoning Manager Scott McMaster and Finance Supervisor Ashli Motyka.
Absent was: Alderwoman Claudia Gazal
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Soliman presented the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 1, 2016 for Council approval.
(#1) Motion by Alderwoman Thuringer, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 1, 2016 as presented. On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Vershay, Dyke, Sklare, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery and Inman NAYES: None ABSENT: Ald. Gazal There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (44)
Mayor Soliman presented a RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE CREST HILL BOYS PONY LEAGUE 13 AND 14 YEAR OLD ALL-STAR BASEBALL TEAM IN THE 2016 WORLD SERIES TOURNAMENT. Members of the Council read the resolution.
(#2) Motion by Alderman Convery, seconded by Alderman Inman to approve a RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHEMENTS OF THE CREST HILL BOYS PONY LEAGUE 13 AND 14 YEAR OLD ALL-STAR BASEBALL TEAM IN THE 2016 WORLD SERIES TOURNAMENT. On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Vershay, Dyke, Sklare, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery and Inman NAYES: None ABSENT: Ald. Gazal
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #981 (143)
(1130) Mayor Soliman gave a brief speech and presented Coach Joe Marshall with the new sign that read 2011, 2015 and 2016 Crest Hill Pony All-Stars Illinois State Second Place. Mayor Soliman presented a copy of the resolution to the players and coaches. Senator Pat McGuire congratulated the team and wished them well in their future. Coach Joe Marshall gave a brief speech about their season. Members of the Council congratulated the team, coaches and the parents.
CITY ATTORNEY: (1303) City Attorney Heather McGuire had no agenda items for discussion but did need an executive session later in the meeting on pending litigation.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (1338) City Administrator Jim Elmquist had no agenda items for discussion. Administrator Elmquist informed council that there will be a work session on Monday, August 22nd, at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: (1343) Director of Public Works Tony Torres presented A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM MYS TO CONSTRUCT 2 CONCRETE BARRIER WALLS ON ROUTE 53 IN CREST HILL, BASED ON THEIR PROPOSAL NOT TO EXCEED $28,000.00. Director Torres went over the background of the resolution.
(#3) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderwoman Oberlin, to approve A RESOLUTION WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS, AUTHORIZING THE THE CITY COUNCIL TO ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM MYS TO CONSTRUCT 2 CONCRETE BARRIER WALLS ON ROUTE 53 IN CREST HILL, BASED ON THEIR PROPOSAL NOT TO EXCEED $28,000.00. On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Sklare, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery, Inman, Dyke. NAYES: Ald. Vershay. ABSENT: Ald. Gazal. There being six (6) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #982 (1383)
(1446) Director of Public Works Tony Torres presented AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE ILLINOIS PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID NETWORK AGREEMENT (IPWMAN). Director Torres went over the background of the ordinance.
(#4) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Convery, to approve AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE ILLINOIS PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID NETWORK AGREEMENT (IPWMAN). On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Vershay, Dyke, Sklare, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery, Inman.
NAYES: None. ABSENT: Ald. Gazal. There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #1714 (1467)
BUILDING DEPARTMENT: (1494) Mayor Soliman presented the report on file. Alderwoman Thuringer asked that we put a notation on the next water bill to let the residents know who to call when they have a large item out for pick up and also how branches need to be disposed of.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: (1560) Economic Development and Zoning Manager Scott McMaster presented a request for a 50% reduction of the tap on fees for the Jarper Properties located at the northeast corner of Division Street and Zausa Drive per the memo dated August 15, 2016. Manager McMaster went over the background of the request.
(#5) Motion by Alderwoman Sklare, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve the request for the 50% reduction of the tap on fees for the Jarper Properties located at the northeast corner of Division Street and Zausa Drive per the memo dated August 15, 2016. On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare. NAYES: Ald. Oberlin, Thuringer. ABSENT: Ald. Gazal. There being five (5) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (1583)
POLICE DEPARTMENT: (1614) Deputy Chief Brad Hertzman had no agenda items for discussion. Alderwoman Thuringer commended the Officers who were on duty during the recent City picnic.
MAYOR: (1642) Mayor Ray Soliman presented a request from the Lockport Township Park District for the waiver of the permit fee for the annual circus. The event will take place on Friday September 16, 2016. We have waived the permit fee in the past.
(#6) Motion by Alderman Inman, seconded by Alderman Convery, to approve the request from the Lockport Township Park District for the waiver of the permit fee for the annual circus on Friday September 16, 2016. On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery, Inman. NAYES: None. ABSENT: None. There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (1663)
(1682) Mayor Soliman presented a request for a donation from Walk to End Alzheimer’s for their annual walk on Saturday October 1, 2016 per the letter dated July 21, 2016
(#7) Motion by Alderwoman Thuringer, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare, to approve a $100.00 donation to Walk to End Alzheimer’s for their annual walk on October 2, 2016 per the letter dated July 21, 2016. On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Oberlin, Thuringer. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Ald. Gazal. There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (1689)
(1701) Mayor Soliman announced that the County Clerk is seeking residents to become election judges for the upcoming election. For information contact the Will County Clerk’s Office.
CITY CLERK: (1778) City Clerk Vicki Hackney presented AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE 10 DIVISION 1 OF THE CITY OF CREST HILL CODE OF ORDINANCES IN RELATION TO VEHICLE LICENSES. Clerk Hackney went over the background of the ordinance. Alderman Dyke asked if both the CO Officers and patrol Officers were issuing tickets for no stickers. Deputy Chief Hertzmann explained that both were.
(#8) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare, to approve AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE 10 DIVISION 1 OF THE CITY OF CREST HILL CODE OF ORDINANCES IN RELATION TO VEHICLE LICENSES. On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Thuringer, Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Oberlin. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Ald. Gazal. There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #1715 (1795)
(1840) Clerk Hackney announced that effective January 1, 2017 Crest Hill residents will no longer be required to purchase City stickers. We will still require animal tags which will be due by March 31 of each calendar year. Attorney/Assistant Administrator McGuire announced that residents are still required to have the 2016 stickers on their vehicles.
(1886) Clerk Hackney announced that the city wide garage sale will take place on August 18, 19, 20, 21, 2016. The last day to purchase a permit and get on the list would be August 17, 2016. Maps and lists will be available starting on August 18, 2016. Clerk Hackney wished a member of her staff a happy birthday.
CITY TREASURER: (1915) City Treasurer Glen Conklin presented a request for the approval of AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2015 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2016
(#9) Motion by Alderman Convery, seconded by Alderwoman Oberlin, to approve AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2015 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2016. On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Thuringer, Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Oberlin. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Ald. Gazal. There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #1716 (1933)
(1956) Treasurer Conklin requested approval for the hiring of a replacement for the Accounts Disbursement Clerk position per the memo dated August 15, 2016. Treasurer Conklin went over the background of the request.
(#10) Motion by Alderman Convery, seconded by Alderman Inman, to approve the hiring of an Accounts Disbursement Clerk per the memo dated August 15, 2016. On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery, Inman. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Ald. Gazal. There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (1969)
(1986) Treasurer Conklin presented the regular and overtime payroll from July 25, 2016 through August 7, 2016 in the amount of $192,044.20. Treasurer Conklin presented the payout in the amount of $6,809.60.
(2000) Treasurer Conklin presented the list of bills in the amount of $434,190.30 for Council approval.
(#11) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderwoman Thuringer, to approve the list of bills in the amount of $434,190.30 as presented. On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Oberlin, Thuringer. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Ald. Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Oberlin, Thuringer. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Ald. Gazal. There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (2007)
(2022) Treasurer Conklin presented the fund analysis and bank balances.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (2032) There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS: (2035) There was no new business.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: (2039) Alderwoman Oberlin announced that the recent City picnic was a success. She thanked everyone that attended the event. She also thanked the volunteers for their hard work. Alderwoman Thuringer also thanked everyone who attended and helped out with the picnic. Mayor Soliman commended Alderwoman Oberlin and Alderwoman Thuringer for all of their hard work. He also thanked all of the volunteers.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: (2409) Alderwoman Oberlin announced that there will be a drug abuse seminar on September 22, 2016 at Drauden Middle School. There will be a Women’s Health Fair on August 20, 2016 at Drauden Middle School. Alderman Convery commended the Marshalls for their commitment to Crest Hill Baseball. He also commended Alderwoman Oberlin and Alderwoman Thuringer for their hard work on the picnic. Alderman Inman congratulated the Marshalls. He also commended Alderwoman Thuringer and Alderwoman Oberlin on a job well done. Alderwoman Sklare commended Alderwoman Oberlin and Alderwoman Thuringer on the picnic. She reminded the residents that the children are going back to school. Please be extra careful when driving during the times they are on their way to school. Alderman Vershay commended the baseball team and the coaches. He also asked that drivers be extra careful with the children going back to school.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (2639) There were no residents wishing to address the Council.
Mayor Soliman informed the Council that there was a need for an executive session on litigation 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11).
(#12) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderwoman Thuringer, to go into an executive session on litigation 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Oberlin, Thuringer. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Ald. Gazal. There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Executive session 8:10 p.m. (2652)
(#13) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare, to reconvene from the executive session on litigation 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11). On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Thuringer, Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Oberlin. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Ald. Gazal. There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Reconvened at 8:31 p.m. (2677)
There being no further business before the Council, and no action needed from the executive session a motion for adjournment was in order.
(#14) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to adjourn the August 15, 2016 City Council meeting. On roll call, the vote was: AYES: Ald. Sklare, Oberlin, Thuringer, Convery, Inman, Dyke, Vershay. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Ald. Gazal. There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (2699)
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
VICKI L. HACKNEY, CITY CLERK
RAYMOND R. SOLIMAN, MAYOR
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