City of Crest Hill City Council met May 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
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.
Mayor Soliman asked everyone to remain standing for a moment of silence to honor the memory of Officer Nink and Sergeant Simenson who we lost in the line of duty.
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, Alderman Marco Coladipietro, Alderman Nate Albert, Alderman Tom Inman.
Also present were: City Administrator Heather McGuire, Assistant City Administrator/HR Director Megan Fulara, Deputy City Clerk Janet Serdar, Police Chief Ed Clark, Economic Development and Zoning Manager Scott McMaster, Public Works Director Tom Migatz, Finance Supervisor Ashli Motyka.
Absent were: Director of City Services Greg Koch, Director of Water/Wastewater Mark Siefert.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Soliman presented the minutes from the regular meeting held on April 15, 2019 for Council approval.
(#1) Motion by Alderman Coladipietro, seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on April 15, 2019 as presented.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Albert, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (84)
(97) Mayor Soliman presented the minutes from the work session held on April 22, 2019 for Council approval.
(#2) Motion by Alderwoman Sklare, seconded by Alderman Coladipietro, to approve the minutes from the work session held on April 22, 2018 as presented.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Gazal, Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Inman, Albert, Coladipietro.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (100)
(112) Mayor Soliman presented the minutes from the work session held on April 29, 2019 for Council approval.
(#3) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Inman, to approve the minutes from the work session held on April 29, 2019 as presented.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Albert, Coladipietro, Oberlin, Gazal, Vershay, Dyke, Inman.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Ald. Sklare.
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (115)
(128) Mayor Soliman asked to deviate from the regular agenda for a business presentation. Mary Douglas and her staff from Walk as Children of Light Day Care at 21133 Division Street gave a presentation on the business. Members of the Council commended Ms. Douglas on her business.
PUBLIC HEARING: (373) Mayor Soliman asked for motion to open the public hearing on the appropriations for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2020.
(#4) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to open the public hearing on the appropriations.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Coladipietro, Albert, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (381)
The public hearing was opened at 7:15 p.m.
(395) Mayor Soliman gave a presentation on the appropriations and budget. He went over the highlights and projects that are planned for the future of the City Mayor Soliman commended the City Staff and Council for their hard work on the appropriation and budget. Mayor Soliman asked for comments or questions from the audience on the appropriations and budget. There were none.
(#5) Motion by Alderman Albert, seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to close the public hearing on the appropriations and budget.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (1018)
The public hearing was closed at 7:32 p.m.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (1037) City Administrator Heather McGuire presented AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ALL CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2019 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2020 FOR THE CITY OF CREST HILL, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
(#6) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare, to approve AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ALL CORPORATE PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2019 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2020 FOR THE CITY OF CREST HILL, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #1807 (1058)
(1071) Administrator McGuire presented AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CITY WIDE BUDGET FOR THE 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR. Finance Supervisor Ashli Motyka went over the highlights of the budget.
(#7) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Coladipietro, to approve AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CITY-WIDE BUDGET FOR THE 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Albert, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None. There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance #1808 (1129)
(1155) Administrator McGuire presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTING OF A PURCHASING POLICY FOR THE CITY OF CREST HILL. Administrator McGuire went over the background of the resolution.
(#8) Motion by Alderman Albert, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTING OF A PURCHASING POLICY FOR THE CITY OF CREST HILL.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Coladipietro, Oberlin, Gazal, Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Inman, Albert.
NAYES: None. ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution #1030 (1165)
(1180) Administrator McGuire presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND AN ASSUMPTION, REIMBURSEMENT, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (307 Caton Farm Road). Administrator McGuire went over the background of the agreement.
(#9) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderwoman Oberlin, to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND AN ASSUMPTION, REIMBURSEMENT, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT (307 Caton Farm Road).
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Inman, Dyke.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution #1031 (1203)
(1223) Administrator McGuire presented an INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT NO-10-XX BETWEEN THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CREST HILL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A SIDEWALK CONNECTION BETWEEN PRAIRIE BLUFF PRESERVE AND THE ARBOR GLEN SUBDIVISION. Administrator McGuire went over the background of the agreement. Alderwoman Gazal thanked everyone who worked on this project. Mayor Soliman also commended everyone that worked on this project.
(#10) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare, to approve an INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT NO-10-XX BETWEEN THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF WILL COUNTY AND THE CITY OF CREST HILL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A SIDEWALK CONNECTION BETWEEN PRAIRIE BLUFF PRESERVE AND THE ARBOR GLEN SUBDIVISION.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (1247)
(1291) Administrator McGuire presented the request for approval of the Public Works Building Bid Awards per the memo dated May 3, 2019. Administrator McGuire went over the background of the request and the resolutions that will need to be voted on. This is for the construction of the proposed Public Works building. The bids are as follows. Butler Building for the steel in the amount of $735,570.00. Tristate for the assembly in the amount of $592,786.00. J Russ for the Civil portion of the project in the amount of $667,193.00. P.T. Ferro for the concrete in the amount of $484,547.00. The contract for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and concrete will be presented at the next work session. Alderman Inman questioned his name being left off of the resolutions. Administrator McGuire explained that the Clerk has the corrected copy with his name on it.
(1367) Administrator McGuire presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL FOR PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING MATERIALS FOR THE PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING.
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(#11) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PROPOSAL FOR PRE ENGINEERED METAL BUILDING MATERIALS FOR THE PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Inman, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #1032 (1376)
(1395) Administrator McGuire presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO TRI-STATE ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
UELIS AURTES PROJECT BID by Talderaan Bekke herges Vec
(#12) Motion by Alderman Albert, seconded by Alderman Dyke, to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO TRI-STATE ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Inman, Dyke.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #1033 (1401)
(1420) Administrator McGuire presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO J. RUSS & COMPANY, INC. FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
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(#13) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Albert, to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO J. RUSS & COMPANY, INC. FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #1034 (1426)
(1445) Administrator McGuire presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO PT FERRO CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
(#14) Motion by Alderman Vershay, seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO PT FERRO CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #1035 (1453)
(1475) Administrator McGuire announced that there will be a work session on Monday May 13, 2019 for discussion on the Joliet Water Presentation/Illinois State Water Survey Proposal. Strand Engineering Project Plan (Well 14). Raynor/Ludwig Bid Award.
(1500) Mayor Soliman commended the Council and City Staff for all of the hard work on the Public Works project.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: (1546) Public Works Director Tom Migatz presented a request for the Stateville Responsible Operator in Charge per the memo dated May 2, 2019. Director Migatz went over the background of the request.
(#15) Motion by Alderman Albert, seconded by Alderwoman Oberlin, to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Stateville Correctional Facility and City of Crest Hill.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Gazal, Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Inman, Albert, Coladipietro, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (1563)
(1575) Director Migatz announced that the annual hydrant flushing will begin on May 12, 2019. There is information on the website and signs will be posted.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: (1595) Economic Development and Zoning Manager Scott McMaster presented a request for the Serafin Public Relations & Marketing Services per the memo dated May 6, 2019.
(#16) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal, seconded by Alderman Coladipietro, to approve the Serafin Public Relations & Marketing Services per the memo dated May 6, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Inman, Albert, Coladipietro, Oberlin, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None. There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (1610)
(1631) Manager McMaster presented the Cloverleaf Plat of Easement per the memo dated May 6, 2019. Manager McMaster went over the background of the request.
(#17) Motion by Alderman Vershay, seconded by Alderman Coladipietro, to approve the Cloverleaf Plat of Easement per the memo dated May 6, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Gazal, Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Inman, Albert, Coladipietro.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (1653)
POLICE DEPARTMENT: (1678) Police Chief Ed Clark presented AN ORDINANCE REGULATING BEEKEEPING IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF CREST HILL, ILLINOIS. Chief Clark went over the background of the ordinance.
(#18) Motion by Alderman Vershay, seconded by Alderman Inman, to authorize AN ORDINANCE REGULATING BEEKEEPING IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF CREST HILL, ILLINOIS.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Dyke, Vershay, Coladipietro, Inman, Mayor Soliman.
NAYES: Ald. Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Albert.
ABSENT: None.
There being five (5) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED Ordinance #1809 (1759)
(1844) Alderwoman Gazal thanked the Chief for his hard work.
MAYOR: (1855) Mayor Soliman presented a request for Commission Re-appointments per the memo dated April 24, 2019. He would like to re-appoint Russell Jones to a two year term on the Police Pension Board to expire May 1, 2021. This will be Mr. Jones fourth appointment.
(#19) Motion by Alderman Albert, seconded by Alderman Inman, to approve the request to re-appoint Russell Jones to a two-year term on the Police Pension Board to expire May 1, 2021 per the memo dated April 24, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Inman.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (1915)
(1933) Mayor Soliman is seeking Council concurrence to re-appoint Frank Blaskey to the Civil Service Commission to a three-year term to expire on May 1, 2022.
(#20) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare, to re-appoint Frank Blaskey to the Civil Service Commission to a three-year term to expire on May 1, 2022 per the memo dated April 24, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (1949)
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(1970) Mayor Soliman is seeking Council concurrence to re-appoint Linda Strysik to the Plan Commission for a three-year term to expire on May 1, 2022 per the memo dated April 24, 2019. This will be Ms. Strysiks fourth three-year term.
(#21) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Albert, to re-appoint Linda Strysik to the Plan Commission for a three-year term to expire on May 1, 2022 per the memo dated April 24, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (1980)
(2003) Linda Strysik gave a brief speech and thanked the Council re-appointing her to the Plan Commission.
(2015) Mayor Soliman is seeking concurrence to re-appoint John Stanton to the Plan Commission for a three-year term to expire on May 1, 2022 per the memo dated April 24, 2019. This will be Mr. Stanton's fourth three-year term
(#22) Motion by Alderman Albert, seconded by Alderwoman Oberlin, to re-appoint John Stanton to the Plan Commission for a three-year term to expire on May 1, 2022 per the memo dated April 24, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Gazal, Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Inman, Albert, Coladipietro, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (2024)
(2048) Mayor Soliman attended the Muffins with Moms at Richland School. It was a nice event. The Mayor also attended the Wax Museum that was put on by the 3rd graders at Richland School. There was a ribbon cutting at Montessori School today for their library.
CITY CLERK: (2129) City Clerk Vicki Hackney presented a request for the closure of Essex Court from the intersection of Borio Drive to Essex Court for a block party on August 10, 2019 from noon until 11:00 p.m. per the memo dated May 6, 2019.
(#23) Motion by Alderwoman Sklare, seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve a request for the closure of Essex Court from the intersection of Borio Drive to Essex Court for a block party on August 10, 2019 from noon until 11:00 p.m. per the memo dated May 6, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (2146)
(2164) Clerk Hackney announced that the city wide garage sale would be on May 16, 17, 18, 19, 2019. The cost to participate is $5.00. The last day to get on the list is Tuesday May 14, 2019. Maps and lists will be available starting on Wednesday May 15, 2019.
(2193) Clerk Hackney announced that cake, coffee and punch will be served in the lobby at the conclusion of tonight's meeting.
CITY TREASURER: (2215) City Treasurer Glen Conklin presented the regular and overtime payroll from April 1, 2019 through April 14, 2019 in the amount of $217,530.98. Treasurer Conklin presented the regular and overtime payroll from April 15, 2019 through April 28, 2019 in the amount of $223,042.98.
(2240) Treasurer Conklin presented the list of bills in the amount of $1,709,253.52 for Council approval.
(#24) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare, to approve the list of bills in the amount of $1,709,253.52 as presented.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Coladipietro, Albert, Inman, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare Gazal, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (2243)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (2264) There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS: (2266) Mayor Soliman presented A RESOLUTION HONORING
THOMAS C. INMAN FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF CREST HILL. Mayor Soliman gave a speech and read the resolution. Alderman Inman gave a speech. Members of the Council congratulated Alderman Inman. Bill congratulated Alderman
Inman and wished him good luck.
(#25) Motion by Alderman Albert, seconded by Alderwoman Oberlin, to approve A RESOLUTION HONORING THOMAS C. INMAN FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF CREST HILL.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Coladipietro, Oberlin, Gazal, Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Inman, Albert.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #1029
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Clerk Hackney swore in John Vershay as the re-elected Alderman in Ward I. Clerk Hackney swore in Claudia Gazal as the re-elected Alderwoman in Ward II. Clerk Hackney swore in Tina Oberlin as the re-elected Alderwoman in Ward III. Clerk Hackney swore in Joe Kubal as the newly elected Alderman in Ward IV. The re-elected and newly elected Officials each gave a speech.
(432) Clerk Hackney congratulated all of the Council who were sworn in tonight.
COMMITTEE/LIAISON REPORTS: (462) Alderwoman Oberlin announced that the annual Lidice Memorial Ceremony will take place on Sunday June 9, 2019. Alderwoman Oberlin announced that the annual City picnic will take place on Sunday August 4, 2019 at St. Joes Park from noon to 10:00 p.m. Mayor Soliman announced that the annual Memorial Day program will take place on Monday May 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. The Mayor announced that the cleanup of the garden will take place on May 16, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Alderwoman Oberlin announced that we will have a guest from the Czech Republic at this year's Lidice Memorial ceremony.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: (613) Alderman Kubal was looking forward to working with the Council. Alderman Albert welcomed Alderman Kubal. Alderman Coladipietro wished Mr. Inman the best of luck and congratulated John, Claudia and Tina. He congratulated Janet Contos on being named woman of the year at St. Anne's Church. Alderwoman Oberlin wished Mr. Inman good luck. She congratulated all of the officials who were sworn in tonight. Alderwoman Gazal thanked Mr. Inman for his service. Also, it was nice to see Mr. and Mrs. Convery in attendance tonight. Alderwoman Sklare wished Mr. Inman the best. She congratulated all of the officials who were sworn in tonight. Alderman Vershay congratulated all of the officials who were sworn in tonight and wished Mr. Inman good luck. Alderman Dyke wished Mr. Inman good luck. He also congratulated all of the officials who were sworn in.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (741) There were no citizens wishing to address the Council.
There being no further business before the Council, a motion for adjournment was in order.
(#26) Motion by Alderman Albert, seconded by Alderman Kubal, to adjourn the May 6, 2019 City Council meeting.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Coladipietro, Oberlin, Gazal, Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Inman, Albert.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (752)
The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
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