City of Wood Dale City Council met March 19.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (via phone conference) in accordance Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order regarding COVID-19:
Mayor Nunzio Pulice, in accordance with the revised Meeting Notice for a telephonic Meeting, called the Regular City Council Meeting to Order at 7:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following were:
Present: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski, E. Wesley and Woods
Absent: R. Wesley
Also Present: Mayor Pulice; Manager Mermuys; City Clerk Curiale; Treasurer Porch; and Legal Counsel Bond
Whereupon the Mayor declared a quorum present.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Susmarski made a motion, seconded by Alderman E. Wesley, to approve the Regular City Council Minutes of March 5, 2020, 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 and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS:
i. Citizens to be Heard
None
ii. Written Communiqués of Citizens to Be Heard
None
VI. MAYOR’S REPORT
i. A Resolution Consenting to the Continued Declaration of a Local Disaster Emergency in the City of Wood Dale Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. On a motion by Alderman Jakab, seconded by Alderman Sorrentino, to approve A Resolution Consenting to the Continued Declaration of a Local Disaster Emergency in the City of Wood Dale Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. 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
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
VII. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Mermuys reported:
i. As the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic unfolds with changes almost on an hourly basis, the City asks everyone to please be patient. For Residents that may not yet know, City Hall is currently under a soft close, meaning the Staff is working, but the building is not currently open to the public, unless there is a need that cannot be handled remotely. The City cannot predict when the situation will end, but public safety and essential services will be the priority. Please everyone be safe out there and follow the guidelines advised by your local, state, and federal leaders.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Omnibus Vote
i. An Ordinance Amending the City of Wood Dale Stop Sign Ordinance Chapter 15, Article XX, Sections 15.2004 of the City Code Regarding Stop Signs
ii. A Resolution Authorizing the Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with School District No. 7 for the Ward 2 & 3 Stormwater Project
iii. A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Sikich, LLP for Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2021
The Mayor questioned if there were any objections to the Consent Agenda of Items 1 through 3. Hearing none and on a motion by Alderman Jakab, seconded by Alderman E. Wesley, to approve the Consent Agenda, 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 and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, approving the following:
i. An Ordinance of the City of Wood Dale Stop Sign Ordinance Chapter 15, Article XX, Sections 15.2004 of the City Code Regarding Stop Signs
ii. A Resolution Authorizing the Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with School District No. 7 for the Ward 2 & 3 Stormwater Project
iii. A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Sikich, LLP for Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2021
On a motion by Alderman Messina, seconded by Alderman Sorrentino, to approve the individual Items on the Consent Agenda, including Items 1 through 3, with the addition that Item 2 was amended to include approval is subject to Attorney Review. 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
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried approving the following items:
i. An Ordinance of the City of Wood Dale Stop Sign Ordinance Chapter 15, Article XX, Sections 15.2004 of the City Code Regarding Stop Signs
ii. A Resolution Authorizing the Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with School District No. 7 for the Ward 2 & 3 Stormwater Project on attorney review
iii. A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Sikich, LLP for Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2021
IX. COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS
A. Planning, Zoning and Building Committee
i. On a Motion by Alderman Jakab, seconded by Alderman Susmarski for the Approval of SBT and to accept the CDC recommendation on this matter and to recommend the approval of the Concept Plan, as presented, for the Redevelopment of 372 Parkview Station (the former SBT Property) with a 142-Unit Residential Planned Unit Development as Reflected in the Submitted Concept Plan Documents with the addition with directions to the Staff to address the concerns that were raised during the discussion. 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
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
ii. Public Health, Safety, Judiciary and Ethics Committee
No report
iii. Public Works Committee
No Report
iv. Finance and Administration Committee
No Report
X. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Airport Noise Committee
No report
B. Stormwater Commission Report:
No report
XI. APPROVAL OF LIST OF BILLS: March 19, 2020 $ 478,965.83
On a motion by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman Susmarski, to approve the March 19, 2020 payment of the List of Bills, for the total amount of $478,965.83 for the following:
• General Fund $ 209,794.75
• Road & Bridge Fund $ 314.36
• Motor Fuel Tax Fund $ 12,786.70
• Tourism Fund $ 1,487.80
• Narcotics Fund $ ---
• TIF District #1 $ 3,003.50
• Capital Projects Fund $ 8,686.54
• Land Acquisition Fund $ ---
• Commuter Parking Lot Fund $ 413.34
• Sanitation Fund $ 316.05
• Water & Sewer Capital Projects $ 1,590.00
• Water & Sewer Fund $ 240,572.79
• CERF $ ---
• Special Service Area Fund $ ---
Total of all Funds: $ 478,965.83
Total Number of Checks: 69
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
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
XIII. ITEMS TO BE REFERRED
None
XIV. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
None
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Before asking for adjournment the Mayor addressed the Residents to please stay safe and follow those guidelines as much as you can.
On a motion by Alderman E. Wesley, seconded by Alderman Susmarski, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2020. When the question was put, all Aldermen voting in the affirmative.
Whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
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