Wood Dale City Council met April 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Public Hearing – Budget – Fiscal Year 2018-2019
I. Call Public Hearing To Order:
Mayor Pulice called the Public Hearing on the Budget – Fiscal Year 2018-2019 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Upon roll call the following were:
Present: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley, R. Wesley and Woods along with Mayor Pulice
Absent: None
Also Present: Legal Counsel Dickson, City Manager Mermuys, Finance Director Wilson, City Clerk Siebert and Treasurer Porch
Whereupon the Mayor declared a quorum present.
A Certified Court Reporter was present to transcribe the Public Hearing
Finance Director Wilson presented the FY 2018/2019 Budget. Certain questions from the Aldermen were raised. There was no public comment. Alderman E. Wesley moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Alderman R. Wesley. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley and Woods
Nays: Alderman R. Wesley
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor Pulice closed the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m.
II. Call Regular City Council Meeting To Order:
Mayor Nunzio Pulice called the Regular City Council Meeting to Order at 7:43 p.m. Upon roll call the following were:
Present: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley, R. Wesley, Winger and Woods along with Mayor Pulice
Absent: None
Also Present: Legal Counsel Dickson, 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 – April 5, 2018
On a motion by Alderman Susmarski, seconded by Alderman Jakab, to approve the Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2018, as presented. 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.
V. Communications And Petitions:
A. Citizens to Be Heard on Matters Not Listed On Agenda
Miss Melissa Stoll, 145 S. Cedar, voiced her unhappiness upon hearing the Cabin at
White Oaks Park is going to be demolished. She requested the City help keep a part of the City’s history and help stop the demolition.
B. Written Communiqués of Citizens to Be Heard
No Written Communiqués were received.
VI. MAYOR’S REPORT:
1. On a motion by Alderman Messina, seconded by Alderman Jakab to pass Resolution No. R-18-16 being, “A Resolution Supporting The Tobacco 21 Initiative”. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken 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. City Food Drive in conjunction with the Wood Dale Library will end April 29, 2018, Flood Brothers will be dropping a palate of food.
3. In honor of Earth Day on April 27, 2018, a Tree Planting will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Westview School.
VII. City Manager Reported:
1. The City has expanded its presence on Twitter and Facebook with nice programs and news. Please check it out.
2. Compliments to the Staff and Council for their work to complete the budget and pass it at this meeting.
VIII. Consent Agenda:
A. Omnibus Vote:
The Mayor questioned if there were any objections to the Consent Agenda, hearing none a motion by Alderman Susmarski, seconded by Alderman Jakab to approve Item 1 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, Roy Wesley and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, approving the following:
1. A Resolution Seeking To Purchase A Generator For The Potter Street Water Pumping Stations Through The National Joint Powers Alliance And Patton Cat In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $109,200.00. (R-18-17)
IX. Committee Chairman Reports:
A. Planning, Zoning & Building Committee:
No Report
B. Public Health, Safety & Judiciary Committee:
No Report
C. Public Works Committee:
1. On a motion by Alderman Susmarski, seconded by Alderman Catalano to Approve the Partial Payment Request No. 1 to Copenhaver
CONSTRUCTION, for the Clock Tower Project, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $143,901.05 When the question was put, Alderman R. Wesley questioned the number of remaining payments, Director York replied 4 partial and 1 final. Alderman Sorrentino requested the outlay of cash for the Clock Tower and the completion date the answer was $1.4 million and a Grant for $490,000 and hopefully by July. 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:
1. On a Motion by Alderman Messina, seconded by Alderman Sorrentino to adopt Ordinance No. O-18-012, being “An Ordinance Adopting The Annual Budget FY 2018-2019”. When the question was put a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley and Woods
Nays: Alderman R. Wesley
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
2. On a motion by Alderman Messina, seconded by Alderman E. Wesley to adopt Ordinance No. O-18-13, being “An Ordinance Of The City Of Wood Dale Authorizing The Acquisition Of A Vacant Parcel Located On The South Side Of 331 Dalewood Avenue, Wood Dale, Illinois For Corporate Purposes In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $11,000.00”.
When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley and Woods.
Nays: None
Abstain: Alderman R. Wesley
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
X. Other Business:
A. O’hare Noise Committee Report:
Alderman Jakab requested everyone continue calling to report O’Hare noise.
B. Stormwater Commission Report:
Alderman E. Wesley reminded anyone willing to volunteer for the Salt Creek CleanUp, that it will be at Lions Park on April 21, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
XI. Approval Of List Of Bills: April 19, 2018- $673,443.29
On a motion by Alderman Messina, seconded by Alderman Sorrentino to approve the April 19, 2018 payment of the List of Bills as presented, in the amount of $673,443.29 for the following:
• General Fund $ 205,929.63
• Road & Bridge Fund $ 801.49
• Motor Fuel Tax Fund $ 11,764.28
• Tourism Fund $ 37,224.00
• Narcotics Fund $ - - - -
• TIF District #1 $ 1250.00
• Capital Projects Fund $ 182,767.23
• Land Acquisition Fund $ - - - -
• CERF $ 2,146.39
• Commuter Parking Lot Fund $ - - - -
• Sanitation Fund $ - - - -
• Equipment Replacement Fund $ - - - -
• Water & Sewer Capital Projects $ 11,710.94
• Water & Sewer Fund $ 219,849.33
• Special Service Area Fund $ - - - -
• Grants Fund $ - - - -
Total of All Funds: $ 673,443.29
Total Number of Checks: 77
When the question was put, Alderman R. Wesley questioned several Items on the List of Bills and was satisfied with the answers received. A roll call 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.
XII. Adjournment:
On a motion by Alderman Susmarski, seconded by Alderman Woods to adjourn the Regular Meeting of April 19, 2018 into Executive Session to review Executive Session Official Minutes (Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21) and for discussion of Collective Bargaining issues (Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) 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 8:14 p.m.
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