City of Crest Hill City Council met Feb. 6.
Here are 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 Christine Vershay-Hall, City Treasurer Glen Conklin, Alderman Scott Dyke, Alderman John Vershay, Alderwoman Claudia Gazal, Alderperson Tina Oberlin, Alderman Mark Cipiti, Alderman Nate Albert, Alderman Joe Kubal.
Also present were: City Administrator Jim Marino, Finance Director Lisa Banovetz, Police Chief Ed Clark, City Engineer Ron Wiedeman, Director of Public Works Mark Siefert, City Attorney Mike Stiff.
Absent were: Interim Planner Maura Rigoni
Mayor Soliman asked for a vote for Council approval to allow Alderman Jefferson to attend the February 6, 2023 meeting remotely.
(#1) Motion by Alderman Cipiti seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve Alderman Jefferson to attend the February 6, 2023 meeting remotely.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Kubal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Soliman presented the minutes from the regular meeting held on January 16, 2023 for Council approval.
(#2) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal seconded by Alderman Jefferson, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on January 16, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Soliman presented the minutes from the work session held on January 23, 2023 for Council approval.
(#3) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal seconded by Alderman Jefferson, to approve the minutes from the work session meeting held on January 23, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Cipiti, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Ald. Albert
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Soliman presented the minutes from the work session held on January 30, 2023 for Council approval.
(#4) Motion by Alderman Dyke seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve the minutes from the work session meeting held on January 30, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Soliman asked to deviate from the regular agenda for an executive session on Collective Negotiating Matters Between the Public Body and its Employees or Their Representative, or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for One or More Classes of Employees 5ILCS120/2(c)(2).
(#5) Motion by Alderperson Oberlin seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to go into an executive session on Collective Negotiating Matters Between the Public Body and its Employees or Their Representative, or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for One or More Classes of Employees 5ILCS120/2(c)(2).
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Executive Session 7:07p.m.
(#6) Motion by Alderperson Oberlin and seconded by Alderman Vershay, to reconvene from the executive session on Collective Negotiating Matters Between the Public Body and its Employees or Their Representative, or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for One or More Classes of Employees 5ILCS120/2(c)(2).
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Reconvened at 7:46p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY: There was no agenda items for discussion.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Administrator Marino presented a request to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Crest Hill and Richland School District 88a with respect to declaration of surplus funds in the proposed Weber/Division Tax Increment Finance District per the memo dated February 6, 2023. Administrator Marino explained at the last work session, it was agreed that the City would declare surplus in the proposed Weber/Division TIF District. Administrator Marino stated at the Joint Review Board (JRB) meeting on January 19, 2023 there was a discussion to have an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City and Richland School District 88a stating the City would agree to declare surplus from the TIF every year, starting in year eight (8). Administrator Marino explained in years 8, 9, and 10 we would declare a surplus of 10% and then increase to 15% in years 11 through 23, when the TIF expires. Administrator Marino stated Richland School District Superintendent discussed the terms with the school board and they were agreeable to the terms. Administrator Marino informed Council in their packet was an example of how that percentage breakdown would work. Administrator Marino also explained the surplus we declare would be sent to the County and the County would distribute to the taxing districts.
Administrator Marino informed the City Council if agreed upon this will go to the Joint Review Board on February 7, 2023 to vote on recommending the creation of the TIF district and Richland School District will vote on February 15, 2023.
Alderman Albert thanked Administrator Marino for working with the school district and for all his hard work.
(#7) Motion by Alderman Albert seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Crest Hill and Richland School District 88a with Respect to Declaration of Surplus Funds in the Proposed Weber/Division Tax Increment Finance District per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Resolution #1163
Mayor Soliman asked if there are any questions for the City Administrator before moving on? Alderwoman Gazal asked if he has found another IT company? Alderwoman Gazal stated she feels the City is paying too much for AIS services. Alderwoman Gazal also stated we pay AIS $15,000.00 a month plus $2,020.00 for data services which is a total of $17,020.00 a month. Alderwoman Gazal stated this is $6,820.00 more a month than we paid the former VirTek Company. Alderwoman Gazal stated she feels it is time to reach out to another company possibly even VirTek again. Alderwoman Gazal also stated she doesn't feel it was professional for a vendor to make comments about the Council. Administrator Marino clarified that there were not any network outages.
Alderman Jefferson stated if looking for another IT company will save the City some money, he is all in favor of saving the money.
Alderperson Oberlin stated she is also in favor of looking for another IT Company but was not in favor of the VirTek Company because of the unprofessionalism.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Public Works Director Mark Siefert requested to Amend a Contract with Strand and Associates for the Lake Michigan Water Allocation Application with Amendment 1 per the memo dated February 6, 2023. Director Siefert informed Council this would be a $65,000.00 amendment that would be split over this fiscal year and next fiscal year.
(#8) Motion by Alderperson Oberlin seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to Approve an amendment to a Contract with Strand and Associates for the Lake Michigan Water Allocation Application with Amendment 1 per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Kubal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Public Works Director Mark Siefert presented a request to approve a Contract with Strand and Associates for water model updates and calibration of the current model per the memo dated February 6, 2023. Director Siefert informed Council this contract would not exceed $32,100.00, split over this fiscal year and next fiscal year, as well.
(#9) Motion by Alderperson Oberlin seconded by Alderman Cipiti to approve a Contract with Strand and Associates for water model updates and calibration of the current model per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Public Works Director Mark Siefert requested to Enter into an Agreement with Strand and Associates for the Loan Application for the Well 14 Raw Water Main per the memo dated February 6, 2023. Director Siefert explained this would be a low interest loan from the State and the contract would not exceed $20,000.00.
(#10) Motion by Alderperson Oberlin seconded by Alderman Dyke, to enter into an agreement with Strand and Associates for the loan application for the Well 14 Raw Water Main per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Public Works Director Mark Siefert requested to Enter into an Agreement with Strand and Associates for an Emergency Well Transition Plan and the Source Water Protection Plan per the memo dated February 6, 2023. Director Siefert explained this is a two-part contract where the first part is a transition plan on our wells we are currently using and switching over to an emergency water back up supply for when Lake Michigan water takes place. Director Siefert explained the second part is a Source Water Protection Plan that is mandated by the IEPA in which if there is a chemical spill or release of anything within so many feet of our wells, there is an emergency plan in place. Director Siefert informed Council this contract would not exceed the amount of $77,900.00 for both items.
(#11) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal seconded by Alderman Albert, to enter into an agreement with Strand and Associates for an Emergency Well Transition Plan and the Source Water Protection Plan per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Public Works Director Mark Siefert requested to approve pay request #6 from Williams Brother Construction Inc. with direction to send it to the IEPA for approval and disbursement for total amount of $508,465.30 per the memo dated February 6, 2023. Director Siefert explained to Council once we receive the disbursement check from IEPA the City will then release the check to William Brother Construction Inc.
(#12) Motion by Alderperson Oberlin seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve pay request #6 from Williams Brother Construction Inc. with direction to send it to IEPA for approval and disbursement for total amount of $508,465.30 per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Public Works Director Mark Siefert requested to approve a Resolution in Support of the City of Crest Hill's Lake Michigan Water Allocation Application before the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (LMO-22-02) per the memo dated February 6, 2023. Director Siefert stated to continue moving forward with our allocation and process, Illinois Department of Natural Resources is asking for us to pass a resolution to show the City's commitment in working towards Lake Michigan water.
(#13) Motion by Alderman Albert seconded by Alderperson Oberlin, to approve a Resolution in Support of the City of Crest Hill's Lake Michigan Water Allocation Application before the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (LMO-22-02) per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Resolution #1164
Public Works Director Mark Siefert requested approval to hire two (2) Public Works Maintenance Workers in lieu of the proposed positions in the budget per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
(#14) Motion by Alderman Albert seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to Approve to Hire Two (2) Public Works Maintenance Workers in Lieu of the Proposed Positions in the Budget, per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
CITY ENGINEER: City Engineer Ron Wiedeman requested to Award the Contract to Shallow Construction Co. for the Chaney and Center Water Main and Roadway Rehabilitation Project in the Amount of $3,183,273.20, per the memo dated February 6, 2023. Engineer Wiedeman explained the City received six bids and opened bids up on January 10, 2023 and felt the bids and found them to be correct and in order. Engineer Wiedeman informed the Council that a portion of this project will be funded through American Rescue and Water Funds.
Mayor Soliman stated that he has never seen or heard of Shallow Construction Company and asked where they are from? Engineer Wiedeman answered they are from up north and have done business with them in the past.
Alderman Cipiti asked when the project would start. Engineer Wiedeman explained it would start in the summer and continue through the rest of the year.
(#15) Motion by Alderman Dyke seconded by Alderman Vershay to Award the Contract to Shallow Construction Co. for the Chaney and Center Water Main and Roadway Rehabilitation Project in the Amount of $3,183,273.20, per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
City Engineer Ron Wiedeman presented a request to Approve Construction Engineering Contract with V3 Companies in the Amount of $189,053.00, per the memo dated February 6, 2023. Engineer Wiedeman stated that V3 Companies will be preforming construction inspection on a full-time basis to make sure the project is being completed according to the plans and specifications.
(#16) Motion by Alderman Dyke seconded by Alderperson Oberlin to Approve Construction Engineering Contract with V3 Companies in the Amount of $189,053.00, per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
City Engineer Ron Wiedeman requested to Approve Construction Testing Services with Geocon Professional Services in the Amount of $6,293.00, per the memo dated February 6, 2023. Engineer Wiedeman explained this is for testing of the soil.
(#17) Motion by Alderman Dyke seconded by Alderman Vershay to Approve Construction Testing Services with Geocon Professional Services in the Amount of $6,293.00, per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Soliman stated with the three votes tonight, from Raynor to Hickory, all streets have been rehabilitated with water main and full reconstruction of road except, for Oakland Avenue; of the north and south streets in that area and that is quite an accomplishment.
City Engineer Ron Wiedeman requested to Approve an Execution of a Professional Service Agreement with Christopher Burke to perform design engineering services for the Theodore Street & Gaylord/Cedarwood eastbound left turn signal addition for an amount of $29,500.00 per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
(#18) Motion by Alderperson Oberlin seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve an execution of a professional service agreement with Christopher Burke to perform design engineering services for the Theodore Street & Gaylord/Cedarwood eastbound left turn signal addition for an amount of $29,500.00 per the memo dated February 6, 2023. On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Alderwoman Gazal wanted to remind Engineer Wiedeman about the possibility of updating the residents through social media or the website regarding where we are at with the road construction. Engineer Wiedeman stated we can do that and will post what the City is planning on doing this year and what the City is designing for next year and the availability of funding.
Alderman Cipiti asked what a resident can do if they see a streetlight not functioning or if we can put that information on our website. Director of Public Works Mark Siefert explained there is a place on the City's website under the Public Works tab for streetlights that will take you directly to ComEd's website which has a map where you can pick which light is out to report. Alderman Cipiti asked if this is on our social media pages, as well? Director Siefert stated he can make a post and pin it on our social media letting people know.
Alderwoman Gazal stated the president of the Willow Falls Association contacted her and stated the entrance of Willow Falls is very dark, in the past it was lit up bright but now the entrance is very dark and hard to see. Engineer Wiedeman said he would investigate and see who is responsible for the lighting.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: There were no agenda items for discussion. The reports were on file.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Chief Ed Clark requested approval of the purchasing of thirteen (13) automated external defibrillators for squad cars per the memo dated February 6, 2023. Chief Clark stated this is from our safety grant and every year money is set aside for safety equipment.
Alderperson Oberlin asked how these thirteen (13) defibrillators would be distributed? Chief Clark explained they would stay in the vehicles and charged periodically.
(#19) Motion by Alderperson Oberlin seconded by Alderman Albert to approve purchasing of automated external defibrillators for squad cars per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Police Chief Ed Clark requested approval to hire two (2) Police Officers from the Civil Service list per the memo dated February 6, 2023. Chief Clark also stated the Police Officers hired would begin the Police Academy in May.
(#20) Motion by Alderman Albert seconded by Alderperson Oberlin to approve to hire two (2) Police Officers from the Civil Service list per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Alderwoman Gazal noticed that the False Alarm Ordinance #1912 is not on the agenda and asked when will it be? Chief Clark stated it will be on the agenda once an Ordinance is drafted. Attorney Stiff stated the Ordinance is drafted and he has a couple of questions and is waiting on a meeting with Chief Clark and Administrator Marino to go over his questions before placing on an agenda.
Mayor Soliman wanted to add that public safety is very important today and would like to thank the City Council for their support in hiring two (2) Police Officers. Mayor Soliman stated the City now has thirty-four (34) sworn Police Officers.
MAYOR: Mayor Raymond Soliman requested to approve an ad placement in the Crest Hill Pony Baseball Yearbook in the Amount of $65.00 per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
(#21) Motion by Alderman Cipiti seconded by Alderman Vershay to Approve an Ad Placement in the Crest Hill Pony Baseball Yearbook in the Amount of $65.00, per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Soliman reminded City Council that February 20, 2023 is President's Day, and the City Hall will be closed. Mayor Soliman informed the City Council that the next City Council meeting will be Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Soliman also informed City Council that he will be announcing at the February 21, 2023 meeting to have a meeting with the Veterans and Police Memorial Committee to gather in late February or early March to discuss our 2023 Memorial Day program which will be held at the New City Hall.
Alderwoman Gazal informed Council that A.B. Gustos will be celebrating their 45th Anniversary and she stated it would be nice to do something in support of the business. Mayor Soliman stated that he would take care of it and put together a proclamation or a resolution.
Alderwoman Gazal asked if there was a new opening of a smoke shop at 2400 Plainfield Road? Mayor Soliman said he was not aware of that. Alderwoman Gazal asked if we could put a limit on the number of Smoke Shops like how we limit Bistros and possibly discuss this on a future work session?
Attorney Stiff stated he would research to see if it is possible to put a limit on the Smoke Shops and we could discuss this at a future work session.
Alderman Cipiti asked Mayor Soliman how he doesn't know anything about 2400 Plainfield Road being a smoke shop? Engineer Wiedeman answered stating it is brand new and the plans are in review with Interim Planner Maura Rigoni.
Alderman Dyke asked Mayor Soliman if we would be drafting a Resolution to honor Laurie Thrasher for all the years working with the City? Mayor Soliman stated that would come from the Clerk's Office and City Clerk Vershay-Hall stated she would draft a Resolution.
Mayor Soliman informed City Council that Merichka's will be celebrating their 80th anniversary. Mayor Soliman stated he would take care of A.B. Gustos and Merichka's.
CITY CLERK: City Clerk Christine Vershay-Hall had no agenda items for discussion.
CITY TREASURER: City Treasurer Glen Conklin requested to approve an Ordinance adopting the Budget System and adding a new Chapter 3.01 Section 3.01.010 (Budget System Adopted) to Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the City of Crest Hill Code of Ordinances per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
Finance Director Lisa Banovetz explained the City's Budget would change from an appropriation system; meaning we are held to an individual line item to a budget system of an overall department budget; which gives more flexibility for the unexpected. The new budget system will not remove the transparency and if there is a change to the budget it will still go to City Council to show the switching between line items for that department.
Alderperson Oberlin stated this is basically the same ways of the budget system we have in place but just eliminating asking the Council for the permission to move within the department, which means this will be done quicker but still brought to the City Council's attention.
(#22) Motion by Alderperson Oberlin seconded by Alderwoman Gazal, to approve an Ordinance adopting the Budget System and adding a new Chapter 3.01 Section 3.01.010 (Budget System Adopted) to Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the City of Crest Hill Code of Ordinances per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Ordinance #1942
City Treasurer Glen Conklin requested to approve an Ordinance creating the office and position of Crest Hill Budget Officer by adding a new Chapter 2.25 (Budget Officer), and Sections 2.25.010 (Creation of Office; Appointment), 2.25.020 (Salary), and 2.25.030 (Duties and Responsibilities) to the City of Crest Hill Code of Ordinances per the memo dated February 6, 2023. Treasurer Conklin explained this would not involve any salary, this would be an additional duty by the Director of Finance Lisa Banovetz who has agreed to this responsibility without an adjustment in salary.
Attorney Stiff stated per the Ordinance when passed, the Mayor would make that appointment of the Budget Officer to Director Banovetz who has agreed to accept the appointment. Attorney Stiff also stated that if in the future there is not a Finance Director serving as the Budget Officer, the salary would be set by the Council.
(#23) Motion by Alderman Cipiti seconded by Alderperson Oberlin to Approve and Ordinance creating the office and position of Crest Hill Budget Officer by adding a new Chapter 2.25 (Budget Officer), and Sections 2.25.010 (Creation of Office; Appointment), 2.25.020 (Salary), and 2.25.030 (Duties and Responsibilities) to the City of Crest Hill Code of Ordinances per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
Ordinance #1943
Treasurer Conklin requested this to be on the next regular session as an agenda item.
Treasurer Conklin presented the list of bills through February 7, 2023 in the amount of $583,932.98 per memo dated February 6, 2023 for Council approval.
(#24) Motion by Alderperson Oberlin seconded by Alderman Jefferson to approve the List of Bills through February 7, 2023 in the Amount of $583,932.98 per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Kubal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
City Treasurer Glen Conklin presented the regular and overtime payroll from January 2, 2023 to January 15, 2023 in the amount of $248,201.45 per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
City Treasurer Glen Conklin presented the regular and overtime payroll from January 16, 2023 to January 29, 2023 in the amount of $233,015.15 per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
City Treasurer Glen Conklin presented the Quarterly Compensation Buy Back through January 27, 2023 in the amount of $18,982.66 per the memo dated February 6, 2023.
City Treasurer Glen Conklin thanked Administrator Marino and Finance Director Banovetz for promoting the Ordinance. He also stated this will be a better way to do business and for the department heads to do business and this will not change any transparency's and will help carry forward any surplus.
Alderperson Oberlin thanked all who participated in the Ordinance, as well.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS: Alderwoman Gazal requested a motion to go into executive session on Monday, February 13, 2023 regarding personnel and all department heads be present at that meeting.
(#25) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal seconded by Alderman Vershay to place on the agenda an Executive Session on February 13, 2023 with Department Heads to be present at meeting.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Jefferson, Gazal Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Dyke, Vershay.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Ald. Kubal.
There being seven (7) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
COMMITTEE/LIAISON REPORTS: Approve an ad insertion agreement with Shaw Media for the 2023 Heritage Corridor Travel Guide in the Amount of $850 per memo dated February 6, 2023. Alderman Dyke stated in the past we have gone with two other publications and at the last work session we talked about three publications with a savings for a total amount of $1,050.00.
(#26) Motion by Alderwoman Gazal seconded by Alderman Vershay to approve an ad insertion agreement with Shaw Media and for the 2023 Heritage Corridor Travel Guide in the amount of $1,050.00 per memo dated February 6, 2023.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Oberlin, Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
COUNCIL COMMENTS: Several members of the Council wish Alderman Mark Cipiti a Happy Birthday. Alderman Albert made an announcement for the Annual Crest Hill Lions Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday April 8, 2023 at the Chaney Park starting promptly at noon for ages 0-10 years. Alderman Dyke wished all a Happy St. Valentine's Day. Alderman Jefferson thanked all involved for allowing him to attend the meetings virtually. Alderwoman Gazal congratulated the Richland Volleyball Girls on winning the Invitational Championship.
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comments.
There being no further business before the Council, and no action needed from the executive session a motion for adjournment was in order.
(#27) Motion by Alderman Dyke seconded by Alderman Vershay, to adjourn the February 6, 2023 City Council meeting.
On roll call, the vote was:
AYES: Ald. Cipiti, Albert, Kubal, Dyke, Vershay, Jefferson, Gazal, Oberlin.
NAYES: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being eight (8) affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED
The meeting was adjourned at 8:44p.m.
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