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VILLAGE OF ALSIP MINUTES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING July 5, 2011 Mayor Kitching called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Clerk Venhuizen called the roll with the following in attendance: Trustees Shapiro, McGreal, Daddona, Quinn, Dalzell, Ryan, and Mayor Kitching. Also present Attorney Todd Hayden. MAYORS REPORT: Mayor Kitching updated the Board on the Cicero Avenue Corridor Study. The goal of the study is as follows; a) to develop a comprehensive corridor plan that addresses mobility and accessibility through a comprehensive transportation and land use plan; b) to achieve economic revitalization though a comprehensive economic development plan; c) to develop an implementation plan for the corridor plan concepts. The Steering Committee is comprised of a representative from each of the six communities along the corridor: Alsip, Bedford Park, Burbank, Chicago, Hometown and Oak Lawn. Mayor Kitching has been asked to Chair this committee, and the first meeting is July 20, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at the Alsip Village Hall. CLERKS REPORT: Clerk Venhuizen reported the current advertisement for bid placed in the Tribune cost $924.00, compared to ads placed in the Mount Greenwood Express at $69.00. ATTORNEY REPORT: No report. ENGINEER REPORT: Tom Lang, Village Engineer, updated the Board on the Cicero Avenue Sidewalk project and the Pulaski Road project. PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor Kitching asked for any input from the public; there was none. FINANCE REPORT: Trustee Quinn presented: a) Request for approval of a list of bills dated July 5, 2011, totaling $400,712.67. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT: Trustee Dalzell reported: a) New firefighter candidate, Scott Freed, is working days and is participating in new firefighter training. Scott will attend NIPSTAs Summer Fire Academy for nine weeks beginning July 11, 2011. Scott is expected to be placed on shift near the end of September. Scott Freed was sworn in as a firefighter by the Fire & Police Commission on June 15, 201 at Fire Station 1. POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT: No report. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT: Trustee McGreal presented: a) Request for approval to furnish and install one streetlight, west of Lawndale Avenue on Nuala Lane and the west cul-desac, and two street lights east of Lawndale Avenue on Nuala Lane, at mid-block and at the east culde-sac. Trustee McGreal read a memo from Vince Cullen reducing the cost of relocating these streetlights. b) May, 2011 monthly report. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT: Trustee Shapiro presented: a) May, 2011 monthly report. b) Request for approval for Southsides Bar & Grill to hold their 2nd Annual Car Show on Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., with a rain date of July 24, 2011. b) Request for approval for the Lighthouse Church of All Nations to hold their 8th Annual Festival on July 3, 2011, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Consensus approval was received from the Board at the June 27, 2011 Committee meeting. Trustee Ryan and Trustee Daddona reported receipt of numerous resident complaints concerning the volume of their public address system. c) Report the owner of the car wash on 119th & Cicero has applied to the County for a demolition permit. HEALTH & POLLUTION: Trustee Daddona presented: a) Report that twenty tickets for tall grass and garbage violations. SEWER & WATER: Trustee Ryan presented: a) Request for approval to promote Bryan Juricek to a Class One Operator at a salary increase of $0.76 per hour. b) Request for approval to advertise for bid for the new pump station to be located at 117th & Karlov. Consensus approval was received from the Board at the June 27, 2011 Committee meeting. LICENSE REPORT: Trustee Quinn presented: a) Request for approval of a list of licenses dated June 27, 2011. -1-

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Board of Trustees meeting July 5, 2011 PLANNING & ZONING REPORT: Trustee Shapiro presented: a) Request for approval to refer the Alsip-Merrionette Park Library Subdivision request to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Consensus approval was received from the Board at the June 27, 2011 Committee meeting. The Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES VILLAGE PROPERTIES: Trustee Ryan presented: a) Request for approval to go out to bid for new furnaces and air conditioning units at the Heritage II clubhouse and maintenance shop. This project is to be funded by the bonds that were issued for the Heritage Complexes. b) Request for approval for Rodger Early and one other employee to attend a two (2) day training seminar at the Weil McClain facilities in Michigan on July 19th & 20th, 2011. There is no cost to the Village other than their regular salaries. INSURANCE COMMITTEE: No report. ORDINANCE & LEGISLATION: Trustee Dalzell reported the four ordinances presented to the Committee are under review. IT REPORT: No report. BOAT LAUNCH: Trustee Quinn reported the Boat Launch was busy over the 4th of July weekend. PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS, COMMUNICATIONS: None. Mayor Kitching asked if there were any items to be removed from the Consent Agenda; Trustee McGreal removed Item D. Motion by Trustee Dalzell to establish the Consent Agenda as modified; seconded by Trustee McGreal. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of minutes of June 20, 2011 Board meeting. B. Approval of minutes of June 21, 2011 Committee meeting. C. Approval of minutes of June 23, 2011 Committee of the Whole/Finance meeting. D. Approval of minutes of June 27, 2011 Committee meeting. E. Approval of a list of bills dated July 5, 2011, totaling $400,712.67. F. Approval of a list of licenses dated June 27, 2011. G. Approval to furnish and install one streetlight, west of Lawndale Avenue on Nuala Lane in the west cul-de-sac and two streetlights east of Lawndale Avenue on Nuala Lane, at midblock and at the east cul-de-sac. H. Approval for Southsides Bar & Grill to hold their 2nd Annual Car Show on Sunday, July 17, 2011, from 11:00 .m. until 4:00 p.m., with a rain date of July 24, 2011. I. Approval for the Lighthouse Church of All Nations to hold their 8th Annual Festival on July 3, 2011, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Consensus approval was received from the Board at the June 27, 2011 Committee meeting. J. Approval to promote Bryan Juricek to a Class One Operator at a salary increase of $0.76 per hour. K. Approval to advertise for bid for the new pump station to be located at 117th & Karlov. Consensus approval was received from the Board at the June 27, 2011 Committee meeting. L. Approval to refer the Alsip-Merrionette Park Library Subdivision request to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Consensus approval was received from the Board at the June 27, 2011 Committee meeting. M. Approval to go out to bid for the new furnaces and air conditioning units at the Heritage II Clubhouse and Maintenance Shop. This project is to be funded by the bonds that were issued for the Heritage Complexes. N. Approval for Rodger Early and one other employee to go to a two (2) day training seminar at the Weil McClain facilities in Michigan on July 19th and 20th, 2011. There is no cost to the Village other than their regular salaries. O. Acceptance of committee reports as presented.

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Board of Trustees meeting July 5, 2011 Roll #1: Voting aye: Trustees Shapiro, McGreal, Daddona, Quinn, Dalzell and Ryan. Motion carried. Motion by Trustee Shapiro to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; seconded by Trustee McGreal. Roll #2: Voting aye: Trustees Shapiro, McGreal, Daddona, Quinn, Dalzell and Ryan. Motion carried. Items removed from the Consent Agenda Item D Motion by Trustee Quinn to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2011 Committee meeting; seconded by Trustee Dalzell. Roll #3: Voting aye: Trustees Shapiro, Daddona, Quinn, Dalzell and Ryan. Abstention: Trustee McGreal. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Kitching read a letter from the Planning & Zoning Commission requesting a report from Trustee McGreal concerning possible violations in the Crematory Hearing and process. Trustee McGreal reported the report was given to the Planning & Zoning Committee Chairman and members. Trustee Quinn requested the sign board in front of the Village Hall be programmed to include meeting time and dates of the Boards and Commissions. Mayor Kitching asked for this request to be submitted in writing. Trustee Quinn reported a Finance Committee meeting is set for July 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Trustee McGreal to authorize entering into close session to discuss compensation of specific employees and to discuss salary schedules for one or more classes of employees pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2(c) (1) & (2) and contract negotiations; seconded by Trustee Quinn. Roll #4: Voting aye: Trustees Shapiro, McGreal, Daddona, Quinn, Dalzell and Ryan. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Trustee Quinn to adjourn; seconded by Trustee Dalzell. All in favor; none opposed. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

_______________________________ Deborah Venhuizen Village Clerk, Alsip, Illinois

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