City of Crest Hill City Council met May 20.
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.
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 Joe Kubal.
Also present were: City Administrator Heather McGuire, Deputy City Clerk Janet Serdar, Police Chief Ed Clark, Economic Development and Zoning Manager Scott McMaster, Public Works Director Tom Migatz.
Absent were: Assistant City Administrator/HR Director Megan Fulara, Director of City Services Greg Koch, Director of Water/Wastewater Mark Siefert, Finance Supervisor Ashli Motyka.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Soliman presented the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 6, 2019 for Council approval.
(#1) Motion by Alderman Coladipietro, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 6, 2019 as presented.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (27)
CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (42) City Administrator Heather McGuire presented A RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (MFT)-2020. Administrator McGuire explained that this is for the salt storage building.
(#2) Motion by Alderman Albert, seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve A RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (MFT)-2020.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #1036
(64) Administrator McGuire presented A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (MFT)-2020. Administrator McGuire explained that this is for the general maintenance for the year.
(#3) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Albert, to approve A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (MFT)-2020.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Coladipietro, Oberlin, Gazal, Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Kubal, Albert.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #1037 (75)
(89) Administrator McGuire presented Maintenance Engineering to be performed by a Consulting Engineer. Administrator McGuire explained that this is for the engineering for the MFT program.
(#4) Motion by Alderman Coladipietro, seconded by Alderwoman Oberlin, to approve Maintenance Engineering to be performed by a Consulting Engineer.
On roll call, the vote was;
AYES: Ald. Gazal, Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Kubal, Albert, Coladipietro, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (98)
(110) Administrator McGuire presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO REGAN HEATING, INC., FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
Administrator McGuire went over the background of the project. We have added Section 5.17-1. This will add a retainage clause to each of the contracts.
(#5) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO REGAN HEATING, INC., FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #1038 (124)
(159) Administrator McGuire presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO C.R. LEONARD PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
Administrator McGuire went over the background of the project.
(#6) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO C.R. LEONARD PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #1039 (166)
(186) Administrator McGuire presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO TIMM ELECTRIC, INC., FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
Administrator McGuire went over the background of the project.
(#7) Motion by Alderman Albert, seconded by Alderwoman Oberlin, to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO TIMM ELECTRIC, INC., FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Gazal, Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Kubal, Albert, Coladipietro, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #1040 (191)
(210) Administrator McGuire presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO CONCRETE BY WAGNER FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT. Administrator McGuire went over the background of the project.
(#8) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare, to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO CONCRETE BY WAGNER FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Resolution #1041
(237) Administrator McGuire informed the Council that we are looking to break ground very shortly for the new Public Works facility
(243) Administrator McGuire announced that there will be a work session on Monday May 28, 2019 for discussion on NIMEC Residential Aggregation Update and Employee Performance Evaluations.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: (254) Public Works Director Tom Migatz presented a request for the approval of the Raynor Avenue Drainage Improvement Project Bid Award per the memo dated May 15, 2019. Director Migatz went over the background of the request.
(#9) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve the Raynor Avenue Drainage Improvement Project Bid Award per the memo dated May 15, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (273)
(289) Director Migatz presented a request for approval of the Strand and Associates Proposal for Well 14 Project Plan Development and IEPA SRF Loan Process per the memo dated May 15, 2019. Director Migatz went over the proposal.
(#10) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Coladipietro, to approve the Strand and Associates Proposal for Well 14 Project Plan Development and IEPA SRF Loan Process per the memo dated May 15, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (295)
Director Migatz presented a request for the Christopher Burke Professional Construction Engineering Services-Raynor Avenue Drainage per the memo dated May 15, 2019. Director Migatz went over the background of the project.
(#11) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Albert, to approve the Christopher Burke Professional Construction Engineering Services-Raynor Avenue Drainage per the memo dated May 15, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Kubal, Coladipietro, Oberlin, Gazal, Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Albert.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (321)
(339) Director Migatz presented a request for the Regional Water Task Force per the memo dated May 16, 2019. Director Migatz went over the background of the request.
(#12) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Albert, to approve a request for the Regional Water Task Force per the memo dated May 16, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Gazal, Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Kubal, Albert, Coladipietro, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (351)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: (372) Economic Development and Zoning Manager Scott McMaster had no agenda items for discussion.
(379) Manager McMaster announced that Speedway and Fuller's have both broken ground for their new businesses. There is also earthwork being done at 2207 Broadway and construction on the new building should begin shortly. Interviews continue for an additional Building Inspector and should be done in a few weeks.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: (403) Police Chief Ed Clark presented a request for a Special Event Police Service Contract-Crest Hill Picnic per the memo dated May 20, 2019. All of the paperwork is in order. This is for the annual City picnic on August 4, 2019.
(#13) Motion by Alderman Coladipietro, seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve a request for a Special Event Police Service Contract-Crest Hill Picnic per the memo dated May 20, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (417)
(433) Chief Clark informed the public that the “Cop on a Roof Top" event took place on Friday May 17, 2019 and we raised roughly $3,000.00 for Special Olympics.
MAYOR: (460) Mayor Soliman presented AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF CREST HILL REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
The Mayor informed the Council that this is to raise the number of Class A liquor license from 7 to 8 for the proposed restaurant/tavern at 802-804 Theodore Street. This was discussed at a prior work session.
(#14) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF CREST HILL REGARDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Ordinance #1810 (496)
(518) Mr. Gorman from the proposed establishment at 802-804 Theodore Street gave a brief speech on the business. They would like to open in mid-June. The Mayor informed the Council that they have done a lot of work on the interior of the building.
(573) Mayor Soliman presented a request for a donation ($100.00) to the Will County Center for Community Concerns per the letter dated May 8, 2019. This was discussed at a prior work session.
(#15) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare, to approve a request for a donation ($100.00) to the Will County Center for Community Concerns per the letter dated May 8, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (588)
(611) Mayor Soliman announced that he recently attended the Will County Police Memorial mass and ceremony at St. Mary Church.
(646) Mayor Soliman congratulated Deputy Chief Tony Rossetti on his graduation from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety School of Police and Command. Chief Clark and Deputy Chief Hertzman were also in attendance. The Mayor also attended the Police Memorial at Carillon Lakes.
CITY CLERK: (720) City Clerk Vicki Hackney had no agenda items for discussion.
(723) Clerk Hackney announced that we had 44 residents who participated in the city wide garage sale.
CITY TREASURER: (733) City Treasurer Glen Conklin presented the regular and overtime payroll from April 29, 2019 through May 12, 2019 in the amount of $217,123.96.
(742) Treasurer Conklin presented the list of bills in the amount of $841,372.45 for Council approval.
(#16) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Dyke, to approve the list of bills in the amount of $841,372.45 as presented.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (746)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (763) There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS: (766) There was no new business.
COMMITTEE/LIAISON REPORTS: (767) Alderwoman Oberlin announced that the annual Lidice Ceremony will take place on June 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. In case of inclement weather the ceremony will take place at St. Anne's Church. Alderwoman Oberlin announced that the annual City picnic will take place on August 4, 2019 from noon to 10:00 p.m. at St. Joes Park in Joliet. She went over the schedule of events for the day. Mayor Soliman announced that the Veterans Ceremony will take place on May 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to St. Ambrose Church. Mayor Soliman thanked everyone who helped with the cleanup of the garden on May 16 2019.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: (948) Alderman Dyke and Alderman Vershay asked that everyone remember those who served our Country on Memorial Day. Alderwoman Oberlin reminded the residents to watch for children playing once school is dismissed for the summer. Alderman Coladipietro asked that we remember our Veterans. He congratulated Deputy Chief Rossetti on his graduation. Alderman Albert commended the Police Department for the recent “Cop on a Roof Top” event. He announced that the Crest Hill Lion's Club will be hosting Movies in the Park on June 22, 2019 at Chaney Park. Alderman Kubal wished everyone a great Memorial Day. Mayor Soliman congratulated all of the students from Crest Hill who recently graduated.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (1048) Mike Schwab expressed displeasure on the recent street maintenance that was done by an outside contractor in his area. He is asking in the future that the residents be notified when work is being done due to the dust and debris. Discussion followed on the work that was done. Mayor Soliman asked that we get the street sweeper out in the morning to take care of the debris, then contact the contractor that was working on the project.
There being no further business before the Council a motion for adjournment was in order.
(#17) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to adjourn the May 20, 2019 City Council meeting.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (1526)
The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
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