Oakbrook Terrace City Council and Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, March 14.
Here are the minutes as provided by Oakbrook Terrace:
CITY OF OAKBROOK TERRACE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2017
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ragucci called the March 14, 2017, Regular and Committee of the Whole
Meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL
Roll call indicated the following Aldermen were in attendance:
Present: Alderman Esposito, Alderman Greco, Alderman Przychodni, Alderman Swartz, Alderman Thomas, Alderman Vlach and Mayor Ragucci.
Absent: None
Also in attendance were City Clerk M. Shadley, City Administrator A. Marrero, Building and Zoning Administrator M. Dragan, Assistant to the Mayor and Administrator, and City Attorney R. Ramello.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ragucci led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
None.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – CHANGES OR CORRECTIONS
1. Regular Meeting Minutes Of February 28, 2017.
Motion to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2017 Regular City Council and Committee of the Whole as presented was made by Alderman Przychodni and seconded by Alderman Esposito.
Aldermen Ayes: Esposito, Greco, Przychodni, Swartz, Thomas, and Vlach
Aldermen Nays: None
Motion passed.
VI. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
VII. ACTION ITEMS/CONSENT AGENDA
1. Payment of City Bills: March 14, 2017 In The Amount Of $122,522.91.
2. Ordinance No. 17-8: An Ordinance Approving A Preliminary And Final Plat Of Subdivision For The Property Located At 1S666 Midwest Road In The City Of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
3. Ordinance No. 17-9: An Ordinance Designating A Planned Unit Development Special Use, Granting Approval Of Final Development Plans For Lot 1, Granting Approval Of Preliminary Development Plans For Lot 2, And Granting Exceptions From The Requirements Of The Zoning Ordinance For The Partial Demolition And The Redevelopment Of 1S666 Midwest Road In The City Of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
4. Ordinance No. 17-10: An Ordinance Approving The Bonds Of The Administrative Hearing Officers Of The City Of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
Motion to approve all the items contained on the Consent Agenda for March 14, 2017 as presented was made by Alderman Vlach and seconded by Alderman Swartz.
Aldermen Ayes: Esposito, Greco, Przychodni, Swartz, Thomas, and Vlach
Aldermen Nays: None
Motion passed.
VIII. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
IX. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Motion to recess to the Committee of the Whole portion of this meeting was made by Alderman Esposito and seconded by Alderman Greco.
Aldermen Ayes: Esposito, Greco, Przychodni, Swartz, Thomas, and Vlach
Aldermen Nays: None
Motion passed.
X. MAYOR RAGUCCI
Mayor Ragucci said he went to the Lions Club 30th Anniversary party last night and added that it was a great well attended event.
XI. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CONSIDERATIONS
1. Request For Extension – Oakbrook Terrace Park District.
Building and Zoning Administrator Dragan said she was told a representative from Oakbrook Terrace Park District (OBTPD) would be in attendance, but no one was here. Building and Zoning Administrator Dragan stated the OBTPD is requesting an extension to the special use permit previously granted by the City. Building and Zoning Administrator Dragan noted back in September of 2015 the Council approved a special use and variations from the Zoning Code for the redevelopment of Heritage Park. Building and Zoning Administrator Dragan explained the City Code indicates that a special use should be terminated if the permits have not been obtained and the construction did not begin within 18 months after the date the special use was granted.
Building and Zoning Administrator Dragan said the OBTPD requests a 30 day extension. Building and Zoning Administrator Dragan noted the OBTPD hopes to break ground in mid-April. Mayor Ragucci suggested offering a 60 day extension instead.
The Council concurred that a 60 day extension should be placed on the next consent agenda.
2. Request To Waive Permit Fee – Oakbrook Terrace Park District. Building and Zoning Administrator Dragan noted the OBTPD requests a permit fee waiver of approximately $9,876 for the redevelopment of Heritage Park located at 1S325 Ardmore Avenue. Discussion ensued regarding the permit fee waiver. The Council concurred to not grant the permit fee waiver to the OBTPD.
Alderman Esposito said with the July 4th event every year, Terrace View Park is a highly visible park and no improvements have been done. Alderman Esposito expressed concern about the condition of the park in another five (5) years.
Alderman Esposito suggested since the City is the landlord, maybe the City could look into making some of the necessary improvements at this park. Mayor Ragucci said this is something we can look into.
3. Catering – July 4th Festival
Assistant to the Mayor and Administrator Sarallo stated based upon positive reviews from last year, staff secured the same pricing for this year’s July 4th catering, production fees, and variety artists. Assistant to the Mayor and Administrator Sarallo noted that only Melrose Pyrotechnics increased their fee after holding the price for the three (3) previous years. Assistant to the Mayor and Administrator Sarallo commented Uncle Bub’s will keep the same menu for this year’s July 4th including broccoli salad and ice cream.
4. Musical Act/Production Company – July 4th Festival
Assistant to the Mayor and Administrator Sarallo said the same band, Together, from last year was booked for this year’s as well.
XII. COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
Alderman Esposito said a long time resident approached him about a neighbor who was renovating their home without the use of a dumpster and just throwing construction debris in the regular garbage. Alderman Esposito said the neighbor’s backyard was a disaster. Alderman Esposito indicated the City Code only requires dumpsters for new construction, not remodels. Alderman Esposito recommended the City Code be amended to require dumpsters for remodels as well. Building and Zoning Administrator Dragan stated she agreed with Alderman Esposito’s recommendation and she was able to convince the contractor to obtain a dumpster at the subject property. Mayor Ragucci said we can amend this. Alderman Greco stated Flood Brothers does not allow you to keep the dumpster for more than 10 days.
Alderman Greco suggested speaking with Flood Brothers about allowing residential contractors to keep the dumpster for the duration of the remodeling project.
Alderman Greco suggested asking the Lions Club if they are interested in offering concessions for the July 4th activities. Vlach asked if the City-wide garage sale was going to take place this year. Mayor Ragucci suggested holding the City-wide garage sale this year and seeing what the turn-out is. Alderman Vlach recommended this information be placed in the next Terrace Leaves.
XIII. CITY ATTORNEY RAMELLO
None.
XIV. CITY CLERK SHADLEY
None.
XV. CITY ADMINISTRATOR MARRERO
None.
XVI. RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Motion to reconvene the City Council meeting was made by Alderman Esposito and seconded by Alderman Przychodni.
Aldermen Ayes: Esposito, Greco, Przychodni, Swartz, Thomas, and Vlach
Aldermen Nays: None
Motion passed.
ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Swartz and seconded by Alderman Vlach at 7:30P.M.
Motion carried unanimously.
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