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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING
HELD ON APRIL 9, 2012
The Board
of Commissioners of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois
held its regular meeting on Monday, April 9, 2012. Mayor Mahoney called
the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Answering to roll call were
Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Reed, Polk, Oliven, and Mayor Mahoney.
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; Nicole Marxman, Recreation Director;
Barbara Maziarek, Finance Director; Kathi May, Deputy Clerk; and Cathy
Gabel, Deputy Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 26,
2012: Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner
Oliven, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on
March 26, 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-
ABSTAIN: -1- Commissioner Reed
ABSENT: -0-
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET: Barbara Maziarek, Finance Director for the
Village, presented the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2013. General Fund
revenues from all departments is projected to be $4,605,826.00 and
General Fund expenditures is projected to be $4,530,272.00 leaving the
Village with an estimated year end balance of $75,554.00. The primary
goals of the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget include enhanced revenue sources,
implementing operating efficiencies, balancing the budget with no
changes to service levels and no reduction in staffing levels. Total
budgeted revenues for FY 2013 are estimated to be 1.62% more than
previous budgeted fiscal year revenues and total budgeted expenditures
are projected to be 3.59% more than FY 2012 expenses. Approval of the
budget will take place later in the meeting.
BIKE GRANT PRESENTATION: In 2011, The Public Health Institute of
Metropolitan Chicago, in collaboration with the Cook County Department
of Public Health awarded the Village a grant of $50,000 to develop a
bike route plan, purchase and install signage for safety and wayfaring,
and to sponsor a biking event. The grant period was from February 1,
2011 through February 29, 2012. Steve Manning reported to Council
several accomplishments during this time fame. The Comprehensive Plan of
Palos Park was amended by adding objectives for bicycle planning, and a
map of 33 miles of potential future bikeways throughout the Village. A
bike rodeo was held in June 2011, a bike parade in conjunction with the
Chili Cook-Off in September and a bike rally in conjunction with the
Turkey Trot in November. Bike racks were purchased and will soon be
installed at the Recreation Center, Kaptur Administrative Center, Palos
Park Metra Station, and Library. Bike route signs are currently being
installed on Village streets and a brochure is being printed showing our
new Village bike routes and connections to Forest Preserve trails and
other paths. Mr. Manning also reported residents were engaged in the
planning process and a core group provided assistance throughout the
grant period.
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 Reed to:
A.
adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2006-27, adopted June 12,
2006, as amended by Ordinance No. 2007-20, adopted May 14, 2007, and
the R-5 Special Development District Planned Unit Development, with
a Special Use for Assisted Living Residences and a Nursing Home,
Approved thereby (Holy Family Villa – Northwest corner of Will-Cook
Road and McCarthy Road – Catholic Charities portion of the property)
B. adopt an Ordinance declaring certain personal property owned by
the Village as surplus and authorizing the donation of same to
Assisted Technology Exchange Network
C. approve contract with Wilson Rental for Autumn in the Park in the
amount of $11,841.13
D. approve payment of invoices on the Warrant List for April 9, 2012
in the amount of $77,672.62
E. approve the Supplemental Warrant List for April 9, 2012 for
manual checks, payroll, and recurring wire transfers in the amount
of $335,492.98
AYES: -5-
Commissioners Oliven, Reed, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
OLD
BUSINESS: None
BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RECOMMENDATION REGARDING GIANAKAS FENCE
VARIANCES: Commissioner Reed reported Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) held
a public hearing on March 14, 2012 to hear the request from Steven and
Matina Gianakas for three fence variances to include fence material
(wrought iron vs. wood), fence style (picket style vs. split rail) and
fence height (four feet nine inches vs. three feet). Fence height was
withdrawn. ZBA voted 5-0 to recommend denial of the two remaining
variance requests based on a finding that there were no hardships
demonstrated that would fulfill the criteria as specified in the Village
Zoning Code in terms of site conditions, development design, or
community impact. Discussion was had among Council members regarding the
requests of Steven and Matina Gianakas.
Commissioner Reed moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to
concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals finding of no hardship and to
deny the two variance request for a wrought iron, picket style fence in
the front yard for 9320 W. 122nd Street.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES:
-5- Commissioners Reed, Milovich-Walters, Polk, Oliven, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
INFORMATION
& UPDATES:
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND STREETS/RECREATION, NICOLE MILOVICH-WALTERS:
LAKE KATHERINE NATURE CENTER AND BOTANIC GARDENS: Commissioner Milovich-Walters
reported Lake Katherine has developed a Master Site Plan depicting the
nature area and gardens in the coming years. The Master Site Plan is the
first large-scale plan created for Lake Katherine since its formal
inception in 1988. The Site Plan incorporates thoughtful planning and
community input, moving Lake Katherine forward while preserving the
beauty of the Nature Center and Botanic Gardens. Donations can be made
to continue to educate and encourage a life-long love of nature. For
more information you are asked to call 708-361-1873.
ENERGY IMPACT ILLINOIS: Energy Impact Illinois is an alliance between
government groups, major utilities and consumer advocates with the
mission of helping residents and businesses reduce energy use and costs.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters encouraged residents to use their website,
www.energyimpactillinois.org to understand more about energy efficiency
and how residents can start saving immediately.
COMMISSIONER OF BUILDING & PUBLIC PROPERTY, G. DARRYL REED:
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT: In Commissioner Reed’s absence, Mayor
Mahoney reported the Building Department issued 1 building permit
totaling $195.00 in fees from March 22, 2012 through April 4, 2012. The
Building Department conducted 13 inspections. One Temporary/Conditional
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 433 calls for service from March 26, 2012 through April 8,
2012. Palos Park Police also issued 0 parking tickets, 49 adjudication
tickets, 36 traffic tickets, 0 ordinance violations, completed 20 case
reports, arrested 6 adults and 0 juveniles, 1 impound, 10 Senior Checks,
29 citizen assists and 20 community contact hours.
119TH STREET BRIDGE: Work to remove and replace the 119th Street bridge
over Mill Creek started on April 2, 2012. Traffic will be detoured to IL
Route 83. Residents will be able to access the side streets east and
west of Mill Creek but not allowed to cross the creek. Work is expected
to continue through July 2012. Motorists should use caution while
traveling through this area.
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 from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. between Harlem Avenue
and Archer Avenue. Residents are encouraged to avoid the area and seek
alternative routes during this time.
DISTRACTED DRIVER: April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
and the leading distraction on Illinois roadways is cell phones.
Illinois is one of six states in which municipalities are allowed to ban
cell phone use for all drivers. Chicago is the only major city in
Illinois in which driving while using a cell phone is illegal under any
circumstance. Distracted driving can be a significant safety hazard,
especially when you’re traveling in heavy traffic or under poor weather
conditions.
PRESCRIPTION TAKE BACK: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and
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.
HELMETS: An anonymous member of the community will once again sponsor
free helmets to Palos Park children this spring and summer. Bicycling
injuries account for 500,000 emergency room visits each year in the U.S.
It has been suggested that helmet use is an effective means of
preventing injury.
GENERAL PROVISION FOR VILLAGE CODE VIOLATIONS: Commissioner Polk brought
forth an ordinance for consideration that sets a minimum fine amount and
expands on the disposition and penalty options allowed by Illinois
Supreme Court Rule 579.
Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by Commissioner Oliven, to adopt an
Ordinance Amending Part Two, Title Two, Chapter 202, Section 202.99(a)
of the Palos Park Village Code in Regard to the General Penalty
Provision for Village Code Violations.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES:
-5- Commissioners Polk, Oliven, Milovich-Walters, Reed, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS AND FINANCES, KENT OLIVEN:
FISCAL YEAR 2013 BUDGET: Commissioner Oliven presented the Fiscal Year
2013 Annual Budget for Council approval. Goals for the FY 2013 Budget
include balancing the General Fund with revenues equal to expenses,
providing a surplus exceeding the 1% budget policy recommendation, no
significant cuts, reductions or eliminations to existing programs or
service levels, and investing in infrastructure improvements.
Commissioner Oliven thanked Barb Maziarek, Department Heads and staff
for contributing many long hours of work to ultimately produce a
balanced budget.
Commissioner Oliven moved, seconded by Commissioner Reed, to approve the
Fiscal Year 2013 Budget.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES:
-5- Commissioners Oliven, Reed, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
MAYOR’S
REPORT: Mayor Mahoney had no formal report this evening however, he read
several announcements.
CLERK’S REPORT:
PALOS PARK SENIOR CLUB: Clerk Arrigoni reported the Senior Club welcomed
the K-B Adorables and Men in Black at their meeting today in the
Recreation Center. The K-B Adorables are an energetic dance and fitness
troupe who share an interest in physical activity, friendship and fun
from the King-Bruwaert Retirement Community in Burr Ridge. For more
information about the May meeting or to make a lunch reservation, please
contact Marie Arrigoni at 708-480-4103.
VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT:
C.A. HAYES PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: C.A. Hayes Mechanical
Inc. is the preferred contractor for the maintenance and repair of the
heating, cooling, and air conditioning systems in the Kaptur
Administrative Center, Recreation Center and Metra Station. The contract
proposal for FY 2013 includes an annual schedule of inspections,
start-up reviews and maintenance on the Village buildings, designed to
help reduce the cost of operating and maintaining our HVAC systems.
Manager Boehm reported an operational improvement for FY 2013 would be
an earlier start-up review for heating and cooling to reduce the chances
for service calls which would be an additional expense. The agreement
would be in effect for a period of one (1) year beginning on May 1, 2012
and ending on April 30, 2013. The total price for the proposal is
$12,360.00.
Commissioner Oliven moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to approve the
C.A. Hayes Mechanical 2012-2013 Preventative Maintenance Agreement for
the time period May 1, 2012-April 30, 2013 in the amount of $12,360.00.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES:
-5- Commissioners Oliven, Polk, Milovich-Walters, Reed, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
CITIZENS
AND VISITORS COMMENT PERIOD:
Donald Finan – 8616 W. 121st Street, Palos Park, IL – Mr. Finan thanked
Commissioner Reed for concurring with the Zoning Board of Appeals
recommendation regarding the fence variances for 9320 W. 122nd Street.
He also mentioned the Palos Peddlers Bike Group would be tentatively
meeting April 18th. They are hoping for more interest, volunteers, and
participation regarding bike safety and biking in the community.
Robert Walsh – 11903 S. 89th Ct., Palos Park, IL – Mr. Walsh spoke of
concerns with the Palos Fire Protection District Referendum that passed
on March 20, 2012 by voters of the Fire Protection District.
Maria Rogers – 12021 S. 93rd Avenue, Palos Park, IL – Mr. Robert Busch
presented Maria Rogers a book about old pioneer families in the Palos
area. As the official record keeper for the Palos Historical Society,
Mrs. Rogers stated government records are equally important in providing
information about a community.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: In open session at 9:02 p.m. Commissioner Milovich-Walters
moved, seconded by Commissioner Reed, to recess to executive session to
discuss the performance of a specific employee of the Village and to
approve, and then review for possible release, executive session
minutes.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES:
-5- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Reed, Polk, Oliven, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
RETURN TO
REGULAR SESSION: At 9:39 p.m., Commissioner Reed moved, seconded by
Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to adjourn the executive session and
return to open session.
Upon voice vote, the motion carried with 5 yes votes.
AYES:
-5- Commissioners Reed, Milovich-Walters, Polk, Oliven, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
ROLL CALL:
At 9:39 p.m. roll call was taken. Answering to roll call were
Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Oliven, Polk, Reed and Mayor Mahoney.
ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: There being no further business,
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Reed, to
adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES:
-5- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Reed, Polk, Oliven, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
________________________
Cathy A. Gabel
Deputy Village Clerk
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