City of Crest Hill City Council met Aug. 5.
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, Community Development Director Scott McMaster, Public Works Director Tom Migatz,
Absent were: 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 July 15, 2019 for Council approval
(#1) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal, seconded by Alderman Coladipietro, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on July 15, 2019 as presented.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: Ald. Sklare.
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
(43) Mayor Soliman presented minutes from the work session held on July 22, 2019 for Council approval.
(#2) Motion by Alderman Coladipietro, seconded by Alderman Dyke, to approve the minutes from the work session held on July 22, 2019 as presented.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Vershay, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Kubal, Dyke.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: Ald. Sklare.
ABSTAIN: Ald. Albert.
There being six (6) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (46)
CITY ADMINISTRATOR: (61) City Administrator Heather McGuire had no agenda items for discussion.
(64) Administrator McGuire announced that the City will be sending out surveys for a branding project. This is for the City's 60th anniversary in 2020. Administrator McGuire went over the background of the survey. Alderman Albert asked if we sent the media information on the survey. The City has contacted the various media outlets.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: (115) Director of Public Works Thomas Migatz presented a request for approval of the extension of the janitorial services with UniMax Corp. per the memo dated July 23, 2019. Director Migatz went over the background of the request.
(#3) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve the request for the extension of the janitorial services with UniMax Corp. per the memo dated July 23, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Gazal, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: Ald. Sklare.
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (130)
(145) Director Migatz presented a request for the Requisition of Candidate for Employment per the memo dated July 30, 2019. Director Migatz went over the background of the request.
(#4) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Coladipietro, to approve the Requisition of Candidate for Employment per the memo dated July 30, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: Ald. Sklare.
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
(169) Alderman Vershay asked if we can get a tree along Willow Circle Drive on City property trimmed. It is blocking visibility. Director Migatz would look into the request. Alderman Vershay also asked when the tall vegetation on Oakland Avenue will be cut. It is roughly 3 foot high.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: (196) Community Development Director Scott McMaster had no agenda items for discussion.
(201) Director McMaster announced that John Sweeney began employment in the Building Department as of today.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: (213) Police Chief Ed Clark presented AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.01-618 AND 10.01-602(D) REGARDING PARKING VIOLATIONS, SPECIAL PARKING PROHIBITIONS, AND PARKING DURING AND AFTER A 2 INCH SNOWFALL, AND ADDING SECTION 10.01.10-615 PROHIBITING FIRE LANE PARKING, AMENDING SECTIONS 9.42.030 AND 9.42.040 REGARDING LOUD OR UNNECESSARY NOISES, AND ADDING SECTION 7.32.50, A VIOLATION/PENALTY PROVISION TO CHAPTER 7.32 FIREWORKS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CREST HILL, ILLINOIS. Chief Clark went over the background of the ordinance and the fee increases.
(#5) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.01-618 AND 10.01-602(D) REGARDING PARKING VIOLATIONS, SPECIAL PARKING PROHIBITIONS, AND PARKING DURING AND AFTER A 2 INCH SNOWFALL, AND ADDING SECTION 10.01.10 615 PROHIBITING FIRE LANE PARKING, AMENDING SECTIONS 9.42.030 AND 9.42.040 REGARDING LOUD OR UNNECESSARY NOISES, AND ADDING SECTION 7.32.50, A VIOLATION/PENALTY PROVISION TO CHAPTER 7.32 FIREWORKS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CREST HILL, ILLINOIS.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: Ald. Sklare.
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance 1818
(267) Chief Clark presented a request for the Carillon Lakes Police Halloween Detail per the memo dated August 1, 2019. This is for the hiring of an off-duty Police Officer for the annual trick or treat event to be held on Sunday October 27, 2019. Alderwoman Oberlin questioned the waiver of the insurance certificate. The Chief explained because this property is located within the City limits, the insurance requirement can be waived.
(#6) Motion by Alderman Albert, seconded by Alderwoman Oberlin, to approve the request for the Carillon Lakes Police Halloween Detail per the memo dated August 1, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: Ald. Sklare.
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (296)
(310) Chief Clark presented a request for the Axon Taser Purchase per the memo dated August 1, 2019. Chief Clark went over the background of the request. This was discussed at a previous work session.
(#7) Motion by Alderwoman Oberlin, seconded by Alderman Albert, to approve the request for the Axon Taser Purchase per the memo dated August 1, 2019.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Coladipietro, Oberlin, Vershay, Dyke, Kubal, Albert, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: Ald. Sklare.
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (333)
(350) Mayor Soliman commented on the ordinances and Taser purchase.
MAYOR: (376) Mayor Soliman had no agenda items for discussion.
(380) Mayor Soliman announced that there has been a change in the account numbers for the Water bills. He reminded the residents to make sure you notify your bank of the new account number if you have an automatic payment.
(419) Mayor Soliman thanked everyone who attended the annual City picnic. He thanked the volunteers, sponsors and the Events Committee.
CITY CLERK: (476) City Clerk Vicki Hackney had no agenda items for discussion.
(479) Clerk Hackney announced that the upcoming City-wide garage sale would be on August 15, 16, 17, 18, 2019. The last day to get a permit and be on the list is Tuesday August 13, 2019. The cost for a permit is $5.00. Maps and lists will be available starting on August 14, 2019.
(491) Clerk Hackney announced that a phone was found at the City picnic and has been turned over to the Crest Hill Police Department. The owner can claim it there.
CITY TREASURER: (509) City Treasurer Glen Conklin presented the regular and overtime payroll from July 8, 2019 through July 21, 2019 in the amount of $230,669.60. Treasurer Conklin presented the merit retro payroll in the amount of $6,036.43. Treasurer Conklin presented the comp time buy back payroll in the amount of $26,009.78.
(525) Treasurer Conklin presented the list of bills in the amount of $285,881.84 for Council approval.
(#8) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to approve the list of bills in the amount of $285,881.84 as presented.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: Ald. Sklare.
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. (532)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (546) There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS: (549) Mayor Soliman presented the Plan Commission recommendation, case #RZ-19-2-7-1 which is the request of Richard Berti to rezone the property at 1604 Caton Farm Road from B-2 to B-3. Director McMaster gave a presentation on the request. This was approved by the Plan Commission at their meeting held on July 10, 2019. Discussion followed on B-3 zoning categories. Mr. Berti gave a brief presentation. Alderman Albert asked if the property currently has a special use on it. It did not. Alderman Vershay questioned the gas pipeline that is adjacent to the property. Discussion followed on where the gas line is located. Mayor Soliman asked for comments and questions from the audience. There were none.
(#9) Motion by Alderman Vershay, seconded by Alderman Dyke, to approve AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MAP AMENDMENT TO THE CREST HILL ZONING ORDINANCE WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (PETITION OF RICHARD BERTI).
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: Ald. Sklare.
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance #1819 (728)
(738) Alderman Albert questioned the Kinder Morgan easement. Administrator McGuire explained that it is not an easement. Kinder Morgan owns the property.
COMMITTEE/LIAISON REPORTS: (770) Alderwoman Oberlin thanked co-chairman Alderman Albert, the residents, Police Department, Public Works, the sponsors and all of the volunteers who made the annual City picnic as success. Alderman Albert thanked everyone who was a part of the annual picnic. He commended Alderwoman Oberlin on all of her hard work. He also thanked all of the volunteers.
COUNCIL COMMENTS: (918) Alderman Albert announced that the Annual Festa Italiana will take place on August 10, 11, 2019. Alderman Coladipietro congratulated Alderwoman Oberlin, and Alderman Albert on the annual picnic. He also announced that the annual Festa will be this weekend. He invited everyone to attend. Alderwoman Oberlin thanked Lillian Cepon for handling the kitchen at the picnic and Rick Cabay from the park for his hard work. Alderwoman Gazal reminded the residents that the Meet and Greet in the Park will take place on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the park on Borio Drive.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (982) Mike Schwab commended the City on the annual picnic. Mr. Schwab addressed the Council regarding the ordinance involving parking tickets, and the cleanup of the streets by a contractor in his neighborhood after the work was completed. Discussion followed on the work that was done, who cleaned up the debris and how the billing was handled.
There being no further business before the Council a motion for adjournment was in order.
(#10) Motion by Alderman Dyke, seconded by Alderman Vershay, to adjourn the August 5, 2019 City Council meeting.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Gazal, Oberlin, Coladipietro, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: Ald. Sklare.
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED (1619)
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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