City of Crest Hill City Council met Aug. 19.
Here is the agenda 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, Assistant City Administrator/HR Director Megan Fulara, Deputy City Clerk Janet Serdar, Police Chief Ed Clark, Director of Water/Wastewater Mark Siefert, Public Works Director Tom Migatz, Finance Supervisor Ashli Motyka.
Absent were: Director of City Services Greg Koch, Community Development Director Scott McMaster,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Soliman presented the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 5, 2019 for Council approval.
(#1) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal, seconded by Alderman Coladipietro, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 5, 2019 as presented.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Ald. Sklare.
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
(39) Mayor Soliman presented the minutes from the work session held on August 12, 2019 for Council approval.
(#2) Motion by Alderwoman Sklare, seconded by Alderman Dyke, to approve the minutes from the work session held on August 12, 2019 as presented.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
(54) Mayor Soliman asked to deviate from the regular agenda for business presentation. Antonio Anderson from the A's Club at 1801 Knapp Drive gave a presentation on the business. He explained how parties that take place at the establishment are geared towards the specifiic age groups and what type of activities are offered. Members of the Council welcomed the business to the City.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (414) City Administrator Heather McGuire presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO SOUND INCORPORATED FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT. Administrator McGuire went over the background of the resolution and explained this is for the new public works facility phone system.
(#3) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO SOUND INCORPORATED 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 #1051 (426)
(451) Administrator McGuire presented A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO TECHLIFE FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT. Administrator McGuire went over the background of the resolution and explained that this is for the IT system portion of the public works facility.
(#4) Motion by Alderman Vershay, seconded by Alderman Dyke, to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BID AWARD TO TECHLIFE 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 #1052
(477) Administrator McGuire gave an update on the public works facility and the progress that has been made so far.
(480) Administrator McGuire gave a presentation on the proposed Utility Tax ordinances before the Council. Administrator McGuire presented AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 3.18 OF THE CITY OF CREST HILL CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRIC UTILITY TAX.
(#5) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal, seconded by Alderman Kubal, to approve AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 3.18 OF THE CITY OF CREST HILL CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRIC UTILITY TAX.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Albert, Kubal.
NAYES: Ald. Oberlin, Coladipietro.
ABSENT: None.
There being six (6) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance #1820
(520) Administrator McGuire presented AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 3.19 OF THE CITY OF CREST HILL CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO THE MUNICIPAL UTILITY TAX. Administrator McGuire went over the background of the ordinance.
(#6) Motion by Alderwoman Sklare, seconded by Alderman Kubal, to approve AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 3.19 OF THE CITY OF CREST HILL CODE OFORDINANCES PERTAINING TO THE MUNICIPAL UTILITY TAX.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Albert, Gazal, Sklare, Vershay, Dyke, Kubal.
NAYES: Ald. Coladipietro, Oberlin.
ABSENT: None.
There being six (6) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance #1821
(544) Administrator McGuire presented A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPERTY TAX REBATE FORM. Finance Supervisor Ashli Motyka gave a presentation on the property tax rebate form. This was discussed at a previous work session.
(#7) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal, seconded by Alderman Dyke, to approve A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PROPERTY TAX REBATE FORM.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None. There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution #1053
(585) Administrator McGuire presented AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CREST HILL AND THE METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE CREST HILL CHAPTER 15. Administrator McGuire went over the background of the request.
(#8) Motion by Alderman Albert, seconded by Alderman Dyke, to approve AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CREST HILL AND THE METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE CREST HILL CHAPTER 15.
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.
Ordinance #1822 (602)
(623) Administrator McGuire presented AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CREST HILL AND THE METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE CREST HILL CHAPTER 16. Administrator McGuire went over the background of the request.
(#9) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Albert, to approve AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A SUCCESSOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CREST HILLAND THE METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE CREST HILL CHAPTER 16.
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.
Ordinance #1823
(643) Administrator McGuire announced that there will be a work session on Monday August 26, 2019 for discussion on the City Hall Police Station Final Site Plan and Cannabis Regulations.
(655) Alderwoman Oberlin questioned the last page of the Chapter 15 ordinance regarding the canine. Administrator McGuire explained that this is a carryover from previous contracts. Mayor Soliman commended everyone who worked on the Police contract. The Mayor gave a presentation on the property tax rebate form. The Mayor discussed the need for an increase of the utility tax.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: (789) Public Works Director Tom Migatz presented a Requisition of Candidate for Employment-Public Works Laborer per the memo dated August 14, 2019. Director Migatz went over the background of the request.
(#10) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve the Requisition of Candidate for Employment Public Works Laborer per the memo dated August 14, 2019.
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.
(805) Alderwoman Oberlin asked when the prospective candidate would be notified. Director Migatz indicated it would be tomorrow.
(823) Director Migatz presented a Requisition of Candidate for Employment Administrative Clerk per the memo dated August 14, 2019. Director Migatz went over the background of the request.
(#11) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve a Requisition of Candidate for Employment-Administrative Clerk per the memo dated August 14, 2019.
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.
(845) Director Migatz presented the Raynor Avenue Drainage Project Easement Agreement per the memo dated August 14, 2019. Director Migatz explained the need for the easement.
(#12) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve the Raynor Avenue Drainage Project Easement Agreement per the memo dated August 14, 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.
(867) Director Migatz presented the Revised Cloverleaf Plat of Easement per the memo dated August 14, 2019. Director Migatz went over the background of the request.
(#13) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare, to approve the Revised Cloverleaf Plat of Easement per the memo dated August 14, 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.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: (899) Economic Development and Zoning Manager Scott McMaster was not in attendance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: (910) Police Chief Ed Clark presented a request for Police Services-Crest Hill Lions Club Picnic per the memo dated August 15, 2019. Chief Clark went over the background of the request.
(#14) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Coladipietro, to approve a request for Police Services-Crest Hill Lions Club per the memo dated August 15, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Sklare, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Ald. Albert.
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR: (947) Mayor Soliman presented a request from the Crest Hill Police Department for the waiver of the Entertainment License per the application dated August 1, 2019. This is for the band that will be performing at the annual Police Department Car Show for Special Olympics to be held on September 8, 2019 at Richland School.
(#15) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve a request from the Crest Hill Police Department for the waiver of the Entertainment License per the application dated August 1, 2019.
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.
CITY CLERK: (998) City Clerk Vicki Hackney presented a request from the Cambridge Crest HOA to close Carlton Street from the intersection of Gaylord Road and Carlton Street for a block party on September 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. per the memo dated August 19, 2019.
(#16) Motion by Alderman Albert, seconded by Alderman Kubal, to approve the request from the Cambridge Crest HOA to close Carlton Street from the intersection of Gaylord Road and Carlton Street for a block party on September 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. per the memo dated August 19, 2019.
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.
Clerk Hackney presented a request for the closure of Kingsbrook Drive from the intersection of Borio Drive and Kingsbrook for a block party on September 14, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. per the memo dated August 19, 2019.
(#17) Motion by Alderwoman Sklare, seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve the request for the closure of Kingsbrook Drive from the intersection of Borio Drive and Kingsbrook for a block party on September 14, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. per the memo dated August 19, 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.
CITY TREASURER: (1065) City Treasurer Glen Conklin presented the regular and overtime payroll from July 22, 2019 through August 4, 2019 in the amount of $220,059.16.
(1083) Treasurer Conklin presented the list of bills in the amount of $503,809.58 for Council approval.
(#18) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderwoman Sklare, to approve the list of bills in the amount of $503,809.58 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.
(1100) Treasurer Conklin announced that due to the new software upgrade his staff was unable to provide the Council with a full report. The staff should be able to get this information to the Council in their next packet.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (1122) There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS: (1125) There was no new business.
COMMITTEE/LIAISON REPORTS: (1126) There were no committee/liaison reports.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: (1130) Alderman Dyke reminded everyone that the children are back in school, so please be cautious while driving. Alderwoman Gazal announced that the Meet and Greet in the Park was a success. She thanked the Chief and City Staff for helping with the event. She announced that there will be a Meet and Greet on Tuesday August 27, 2019 on Siegel Drive in the Zausa Subdivision. announced that the Crest Hill Lions Club will be holding their annual picnic on September 1, 2019 at St. Joes Park in Joliet. He went over the events of the day.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (1220) Mayor Soliman informed the residents in attendance from the Sunnyland Subdivision how the public comment section of the City agenda works and how much time they would have to address the Council. Justin Birard, Joe Adameck, Holly Coop, Clarence Snider, Frank Gonciarz, James Lawry, Lisa, Andrew Escarell, Barn Coop, Randy, Ray Archelletta, Mike Schwab and Joe Beno addressed the Council and were against the proposed City well which would be dug at the City property on Gaylord Road. Lengthy discussion followed. The Mayor explained how the process for the digging of the new well be handled. Before any work is done, we will have a community meeting and the residents will be invited. The Mayor asked for contact information for someone that can notify the group of any upcoming meetings. Mayor Soliman thanked the group for their patience and professionalism.
There being no further business before the Council, a motion for adjournment was in order.
(#19) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to adjourn the August 19, 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.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Approved this 3rd day of September, 2019 As presented As amended
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