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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING
HELD ON MARCH 26, 2012
The Board of Commissioners of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County,
Illinois held its regular meeting on Monday, March 26, 2012. Mayor
Mahoney called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Answering to roll call
were Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Oliven, and Mayor Mahoney.
Commissioner Reed was not in attendance.
Also in attendance were Marie Arrigoni, Village Clerk; Rick Boehm,
Village Manager; Tom Bayer, Village Attorney; Jacob Karaca, Assistant
Village Attorney; Mike Sibrava, Public Works Director; Steve Manning,
community Development Director; Joe Miller, Police Chief; Barbara
Maziarek, Finance Director; Kathi May, Deputy Clerk; and Cathy Gabel,
Deputy Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 12,
2012: Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner
Oliven, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on
March 12, 2012 as presented.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES:
-4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Oliven, Polk, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Reed
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: None
HEARINGS: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
All items on the consent agenda are routine or have been brought forward
at the direction of the Board of Commissioners and will be enacted with
one motion. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the
consent agenda and considered separately.
Commissioner Oliven moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters to:
A. To
approve an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Planning and
Administering a Marathon in the Southwest Suburban Area
B. To approve payment of invoices on the Warrant List for March 26,
2012 in the amount of $72,327.12
AYES: -4- Commissioners Oliven, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Reed
OLD BUSINESS: None
BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR HOLY FAMILY VILLA:
Holy Family Villa, a skilled nursing facility administered by Catholic
Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, proposes to construct a 30 bed
addition that will house short term Medicare nursing patients. A
proposed Therapy Wing will provide much needed in-house rehabilitation
services for the residents. A new ice-cream parlor/café, gathering space
for occasional family events, office space, laundry room, a new access
driveway with additional parking and an expanded and modernized chapel
will also serve the needs of the residents as well as other members
residing on the Holy Family Villa campus. On March 15, 2012 Plan
Commission held a Public Hearing to hear the petitioners request to
construct an addition to the existing nursing home at Holy Family Villa.
Subsequently, Plan Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval however,
three issues were raised. A reduction in the number and brightness of
pole lights was requested by Plan Commission and agreed to by Holy
Family Villa. Holy Family Villa also agreed to an increase in parking
lot screening with landscaping at the southwest corner of the campus.
The R-5 is 49.7 gross acres including St. Francis. With the addition of
the 30 beds, the unit total is 186, which is 3.74 per gross acre
however, the R-4 density standard applies only to multifamily
housing and not nursing units or assisted living units. Mr. David
Kuhlman, Principal with Jaeger & Nickola Architects thanked Council for
the opportunity to present Holy Family Villa’s request to add a 30 bed
addition to the existing facility.
Commissioner Oliven moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to approve an
amendment to the planned unit development and special use for nursing
home on the Holy Family property for a 30 bed nursing home addition
contingent upon the Certificate of Need, as issued by the State of
Illinois; approval of the stormwater facilities, as issued by the
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District; and the approval of the
sanitary sewer service, as issued by the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES:
-4- Commissioners Oliven, Polk, Milovich-Walters, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Reed
INFORMATION & UPDATES:
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND STREETS/RECREATION, NICOLE MILOVICH-WALTERS:
ORDINANCE GOVERNING PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS: Village policy has
always been that existing private on-site sanitary systems can remain in
areas where sanitary sewer is available as long as those systems can be
maintained and repaired to meet applicable Village and Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) standards. Public Works is
required to inspect those septic systems. If the on-site system fails
and cannot be repaired, the Village requires homeowners to connect to
sanitary sewer if it is available. Commissioner Milovich-Walters
explained the ordinance being considered simply clarifies language in
the ordinance regarding the Village’s position on existing private
on-site sanitary systems.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Oliven, to
adopt an Ordinance amending Part Ten, Title Four, Chapters 1041 and 1042
of the Palos Park Village Code in regard to Private Sewage Disposal
Systems.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES:
-4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Oliven, Polk, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Reed
COMMISSIONER OF BUILDING & PUBLIC PROPERTY, G. DARRYL REED:
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT: In Commissioner Reed’s absence, Mayor
Mahoney reported the Building Department issued 11 building permits
totaling $10,548.55 in fees from March 7, 2012 through March 21, 2012.
The Building Department conducted 11 inspections. One Certificate of
Occupancy was issued. No exaction fees were collected.
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, DANIEL POLK:
POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT: Commissioner Polk reported the Police Department
received 473 calls for service from March 12, 2012 through March 25,
2012. Palos Park Police also issued 0 parking tickets, 37 adjudication
tickets, 42 traffic tickets, 0 ordinance violations, completed 16 case
reports, arrested 10 adults and 0 juveniles, 5 impound, 8 Senior Checks,
22 citizen assists and 15 community contact hours.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: The Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA), public health and law enforcement partners have announced a
nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative to prevent increased
pill abuse and theft. The DEA will be collecting expired, unused and
unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at sites nationwide on
Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. There is no charge
for the service and no questions are asked. The Palos Park Police
Department is a drop-off site for the prescription drugs.
FREE BICYCLE SAFETY HELMETS: Once again the Palos Park Police are
offering free bicycle safety helmets to children in Palos Park. Head
injuries and falls from bicycles are many times the reason children
visit emergency rooms during the summer months. Helmets can prevent head
injuries to children riding bicycles. For more information, contact Joe
Miller at 708-671-3770.
CADETS UPDATE: Commissioner Polk announced the Palos Park Police Cadets
will again expand their service to the community to include assisting
patrons as they cross the intersection at 123rd Street and 86th Avenue
as they frequent the Plush Horse. Chief Miller stated that due to the
number of patrons it is an opportunity for the Cadets to ensure the
safety of those patrons by having a police presence .
HALF MARATHON: The First Midwest Bank Southwest Half Marathon will take
place on Sunday, May 6, 2012 along Route 83 in Palos Heights and Palos
Park. To ensure a safe environment for the runners, Route 83 will be
closed to all traffic between 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. between Harlem
Avenue and Archer Avenue. Residents will be encouraged to avoid the area
and seek alternative routes during this time. Residents having questions
or concerns are asked to contact Commissioner Polk or Chief Miller at
708-671-3770.
COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS AND FINANCES, KENT OLIVEN: Commissioner Oliven
had no formal report this evening however, he read several
announcements.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT CAMPING MASTER PLAN: Mayor Mahoney reported the
Forest Preserve District of Cook County is developing a new Camping
Master Plan. In addition to updating and enhancing the current camp
facilities that are available for organized youth groups, they are
considering adding additional camping experiences and programs to engage
broader populations, such as families, retreat or reunion groups, day
camps and people with special needs. In an effort to determine what
might best serve the interests of our residents, they are hosting an
online survey to encourage input on potential camping experiences.
Please take a moment and share your thoughts by completing the survey
located at
http://fpdcc.com/camping/.
CLERK’S REPORT:
SENIOR CLUB: Clerk Arrigoni reported the Senior Club will meet on
Monday, April 9th in the lower level of the Recreation Center. Following
lunch, the Senior Club will welcome the K-B Adorables. The K-B Adorables
are a group of seniors from King-Bruwaert Retirement Community in Burr
Ridge, IL who travel throughout the state, entertaining audiences in the
form of music and motion. Call Marie Arrigoni at 708-480-4103 for lunch
reservations or more information.
VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT:
CONCERT IN THE PARK: Village Manager Boehm reported the Village and
Palos Fine Arts will jointly sponsor Concert in the Park, to be held on
Thursday, June 21, 2012. Picnic and pre-concert activities will begin at
5:30 p.m. with The Bill Porter Orchestra playing at 7:00 p.m. Bill
Porter joined Frank Sinatra’s orchestra in 1990 and toured with his
group until Mr. Sinatra retired. Bill Porter has become America’s #1
trombonist. The Bill Porter Orchestra features Chicago’s finest
musicians playing everything from Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, and
Glenn Miller to TV theme songs.
CITIZENS AND VISITORS COMMENT PERIOD:
Mike Gaichas – 8502 W. 121st Street, Palos Park, IL – Mr. Gaichas
expressed his thanks to the residents of the Palos Fire Protection
District for voting to raise the Fire District’s annual tax revenues,
his concerns with the number of vacancies in the Shoppes of Mill Creek
and possible summer travel plans for the residents of the Village.
Robert Walsh – 11903 S. 89th Ct., Palos Park, IL – Mr. Walsh expressed
his concern regarding the increase in taxes due to the passing of the
Fire District Referendum.
Paul Bezanis – 11020 w. 131st Street – Expressed his concern of the
intermittent closing of the two fire stations and hoped that with the
referendum passing Fire Station 2 would reopen.
ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: There being no further business,
Commissioner Oliven moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to
adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Oliven, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Reed
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Cathy A. Gabel
Deputy Village Clerk
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