Wood Dale City Council met Jan. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
I. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Pulice called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL: Upon roll call the following were: Present: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski and Woods along with Mayor Pulice Absent: Aldermen E. Wesley and R. Wesley Also Present: Legal Counsel Bond, City Manager Mermuys, City Clerk Siebert and Treasurer Porch Whereupon the Mayor declared a quorum present.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting –December 21, 2017 On a motion by Alderman Jakab, seconded by Alderman Susmarski, to approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 21, 2017, as presented. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski and Woods Nays: None Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS:
A. Citizens to Be Heard on Matters Not Listed On Agenda
No Citizen wished to be heard B. Written Communiqués of Citizens to Be Heard
Mayor Pulice read letters from:
1. Joan Bieszki, Director for Carefree Daycare, 116 W. Irving Park Rd., stated on December 21st Eileen Schultz gave her 3 gift cards to be given to 3 needy families at the Daycare Center. When told they were from the Police Department, one mother actually cried. Mrs. Bieszki said a very special THANK YOU to Eileen, Chief Vesta and all members of our Police Department.
2. Claudia Sigon, She would like to see a pet parade, including fish in fish bowls. The City will send her a letter and refer it to the Special Events Committee.
3. Jennifer Licona, President, Wood Dale Historical Society, is requesting $11,500 from the City and thanked the City for their continuing support in their programs, events and their window expense. Mayor Pulice stated this will be taken up at the Budget discussions.
VI. MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. BWFCA BANDITS DONATION REQUEST
Mayor Pulice received a letter from the Bandits requesting a $500.00 donation. Alderman Susmarski made a motion to approve their request and on a second by Alderman Catalano, a roll call vote was taken with all members in agreement. Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
2. A PROCLAMATION COMMEMORATING SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK 2018
Mayor Pulice read the Proclamation (January 21, to 28, 2018) he introduced Dr. Michelle Wilkins, Executive Director of Child’s Voice, who handed out yellow scarves to the Council and invited the Council Members to come and see how the school helps the children at this location with hearing issues. Alderman Susmarski also agreed that it is worth your time to see these youngsters, and how this School has helped them with their hearing.
3. DMMC will be showing 3or 4 videos regarding what is going on in Springfield, with the first video regarding permanent property tax freeze. Each video will have a comment by one of the DuPage Mayors regarding a subject from Springfield.
Alderman R Wesley arrived at the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
VII. CITY MANAGER REPORTED:
1. 2018 Special Events calendars/posters will be released in the next few weeks, highlighting all the special events planned for the coming year. Posters will be displayed all over town within the next few weeks.
2. The Public Works Building Study will be distributed in the Managers report tomorrow and Staff is scheduling a special work shop later this spring to talk more about the facilities and possibilities. Alderman E. Wesley arrived at 7:54 p.m.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Omnibus Vote: The Mayor questioned if there were any objections to the Consent Agenda, hearing none a motion by Alderman Jakab, seconded by Alderman Susmarski to approve Items 1- 4 in the Consent Agenda. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley, R. Wesley and Woods Nays: None Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, approving the following:
1. Approval Of Final Payment Request To Misfits Construction For The Street Name Pole Installation Project In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $21,600.00.
2. Approval Of A Change Order 1 And 2 With Rw Dunteman For The Potter Street Beautification Project To Reduce The Contract Amount From $307,761.40 To $248,538.03.
3. Approval Of Final Payment Request To Rw Dunteman For The Potter Street Beautification In An Amount Not-To- Exceed $6,000.00.
4. Resolution Seeking To Approve A Contract Between The City Of Wood Dale And Landmark Sign Group For City Sign Project In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $69,848.00.
IX. COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN REPORTS:
A. PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING COMMITTEE:
No Report
B. PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY & JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:
1. On a motion by Alderman Sorrentino, seconded by Alderman Jakab to pass Resolution No. R-18-02, being “A Resolution Seeking To Approve An Agreement Between The City Of Wood Dale And Bradford Systems For The Women’s Locker Room Renovation In The Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $10,207.73” When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley, R. Wesley and Woods Nays: None Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried. Alderman Sorrentino has a comment to make regarding the Ethics Committee, but will do it at another time.
C. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE:
1. On a motion by Alderman Susmarski, seconded by Alderman E. Wesley to Approve a Partial Payment Request No. 5 to Alamp Concrete Contractors, for the Ward 2 Phase III (Forest View) Project, in an amount not-to-exceed $46,136.24. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley, R. Wesley and Woods Nays: None Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
2. On a motion by Alderman Susmarski, seconded by Alderman Messina to Approve a Partial Payment Request No. 1 to Alamp Concrete Contractors, for the Ash Avenue Quiet Zone Improvements in an amount not-to-exceed $27,267.52. When the question was put, Alderman E. Wesley questioned if there was a balance owed and Mr. York replied $15,000. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley, R. Wesley and Woods Nays: None Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
3. On a motion by Alderman Susmarski, seconded by Alderman E. Wesley to Approve a Change Order from the Street Sign Installation Project with Misfits Construction in the amount of $4,960.00 for the Installation of Additional Poles. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley, R. Wesley and Woods Nays: None Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
D. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
No Report
X. OTHER BUSINESS:
A. O’HARE NOISE COMMITTEE REPORT:
Alderman Jakab reported there were calls in: August- 64,756 calls, 38,123 complaints and September 65,324 calls, 38,363 complaints
B. STORMWATER COMMISSION REPORT:
Alderman E. Wesley reported they are creating a Masterplan for the CRS Rating Upgrade to move the rating from a 5 to 4 or 3 and request the City Council put aside $50,000 per year to pay for the study rating. This would reduce the flood insurance costs 5% to 10% for residents and businesses. Mayor Pulice replied this item will be for our Budget review.
XI. APPROVAL OF LIST OF BILLS:
January 4, 2018 - $311,775.66
January 18, 2018 - $1,020,533.31
On a motion by Alderman Messina, seconded by Alderman Catalano to approve the January 4, 2018 payment of the List of Bills as presented, in the amount of $311,775.66 and January 18, 2018 payment of the List of Bills as presented, in the amount of $1,020,533.31 for the following: When the question was put, Alderman R. Wesley questioned an item in the January 4, 2018 Bills, satisfied with the answer, a roll call was taken with the following results: January 4, 2018 January 18, 2018
• General Fund $ 97,415.28 $ 389,169.27
• Road & Bridge Fund $ 229.12 $ 448.36
• Motor Fuel Tax Fund $ 3,379.34 $ 11,477.27
• Tourism Fund $ 1,662.25 $ 8,509.28
• Narcotics Fund $ - - - - - $ - - - - -
• TIF District #1 $ 1,997.78 $ - - - - -
• Capital Projects Fund $ 13,157.33 $ 219,469.26
• Land Acquisition Fund $ - - - - - $ - - - - -
• CERF $ 96,295.00 $ - - - - -
• Commuter Parking Lot Fund $ - - - - - $ 5,394.19
• Sanitation Fund $ 63,809.00 $ - - - - -
• Equipment Replacement Fund $ - - - - - $ - - - - -
• Water & Sewer Capital Projects $ 370.00 $ 110,500.00
• Water & Sewer Fund $ 33,460.56 $ 275,565.68
• Special Service Area Fund $ - - - - - $ - - - - -
• Grants Fund $ - - - - - $ - - - - -
Total of All Funds: $ 311,775.68 $ 1,020,533.31 Total Number of Checks: 66 74
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman Sorrentino, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of January 18, 2018 to Executive Session to discuss Executive Session Official Minutes (Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120(c)(21), Land Acquisition (Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) and Land Disposition (Pursuant to ILCS 120/2(c)(6)). When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley, R. Wesley and Woods Nays: None Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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