City of Wood Dale City Council met April 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (via Zoom teleconference) in accordance Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order regarding COVID-19: Mayor Nunzio Pulice, in accordance with the Meeting Notice for a Zoom Teleconference Meeting, called the Regular City Council Meeting to Order at 7:34 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following were:
Present: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Susmarski, E. Wesley and Woods
Absent: Aldermen Sorrentino, R. Wesley
Also Present: Mayor Pulice; City Clerk Curiale; Treasurer Porch; City Manager Mermuys; Police Chief Vesta; Legal Counsel Bond; IT Director Kace;
Finance Director Wilson; Public Works Director Lange; AICP/CD Director Cage; Management Analysis Kate Buggy
Whereupon the Mayor declared a quorum present.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
**Alderman Sorrentino entered the Zoom teleconference at 7:35 pm.
Alderman Susmarski made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sorrentino, to approve the Regular City Council Minutes of April 2, 2020, as presented. When the question was put, a voice vote was taken with all Aldermen voting Aye.
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS:
Three citizens were in the audience via Zoom teleconference. No Citizens wished to be heard.
i. Citizens to be Heard –.
None
ii. Written Communiqués of Citizens to Be Heard
None
VI. MAYOR’S REPORT
A. Arbor Day Proclamation 2020
Mayor Pulice proclaimed April 24, 2020 as Arbor Day in the City of Wood Dale and urged all to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands.
i. Vehicle Sticker Renewal: The Mayor commented that the City Council understands the financial strain facing our residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to ease that burden, the Council has approved the decision to provide 2020/2021 vehicle stickers at NO COST to residents. All residents who have a current vehicle on file with the City will receive a mailed sticker to display on their vehicle. Stickers must be displayed in the lower passenger side of the front windshield by June 30. New or additional vehicles and/or updated information can be provided to City Hall during regular business hours at (630)766-4900.
ii. On behalf of the entire City Council, the Mayor thanked the entire Staff and all Departments for keeping things moving forward here in Wood Dale during this pandemic. A few residents’ have called thanking the City for keeping things running.
VII. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Mermuys reported:
i. The City has hung new spring banners that have been installed on Irving Park Road and also on part of Wood Dale Road.
ii. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and for the safety of the entire Wood Dale Community, the City has had to make the difficult decision to postpone or cancel some of our events. The City has done this with Bike with a Cop, Public Works Open House, Arbor Day Celebration, The Green Fair, and most recently the Memorial Day Parade. The City values the health and well-being of its Residents above all, and looks forward to providing these community events again in the future. He encouraged all our Residents to follow the City’s social media and visit the City’s website www.wooddale.com for the most up to date information, including special event updates.
Mayor Pulice added that at a DMC meeting, many other communities have cancelled their events up through June, and there is ongoing discussion concerning the possibility some events in July might be cancelled.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Omnibus Vote
i. Approval of Purchase of Holiday Decorations for the City of Wood Dale Clock Tower in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,652.86
ii. An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the City of Wood Dale to Provide Seniors a Discounted Sewer Only Rate
iii. An Ordinance Adjusting the City of Wood Dale Master Fee Schedule
The Mayor questioned if there were any objections to the Consent Agenda. Hearing none and on a motion by Alderman Jakab, seconded by Alderman Susmarski, 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. Approval of Purchase of Holiday Decorations for the City of Wood Dale Clock Tower in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,652.86
ii. An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of the City of Wood Dale to Provide Seniors a Discounted Sewer Only Rate
iii. An Ordinance Adjusting the City of Wood Dale Master Fee Schedule
On a motion by Alderman Messina , seconded by Alderman Jakab, to approve the individual Items on the Consent Agenda, including Items 1 through 3. 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.
IX. COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS
A. Planning, Zoning and Building Committee
i. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Article XVI, Sections 6.1601, 6.1603 and 6.1604 of the City of Wood Dale Municipal Code Regarding Residential Rental Property
On a motion by Alderman Jakab, seconded by Alderman Messina, to approve An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Article XVI, Sections 6.1601, 6.1603 and 6.1604 of the City of Wood Dale Municipal Code Regarding Residential Rental Property. 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. An Ordinance Approving the Grant of a Special Use Permit and Major Site Plan Review to Allow Operation of an Employment Agency at the Property Located at 345 E. Irving Park Road, Wood Dale, IL
On a motion by Alderman Jakab, seconded by Alderman Catalano, to approve
An Ordinance Approving the Grant of a Special Use Permit and Major Site Plan Review to Allow Operation of an Employment Agency at the Property Located at 345 E. Irving Park Road, Wood Dale, IL. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski
Nays: Aldermen Woods and E. Wesley
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
B. Public Health, Safety, Judiciary and Ethics Committee
No report
C. Public Works Committee
i. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Richert Station and Tank Maintenance Project in the Amount Not to Exceed $53,350
On a motion by Alderman Catalano, seconded by Alderman Sorrentino, to approve Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Richert Station and Tank Maintenance Project in the Amount Not to Exceed $53,350. 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.
D. Finance and Administration Committee
No Report
X. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Airport Noise Committee
No report
B. Stormwater Commission Report:
No report
X. APPROVAL OF LIST OF BILLS: April 16, 2020 - - $1,851,817.26_
On a motion by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman Susmarski, to approve the April 16, 2020 payment of the List of Bills, for the total amount of $1,851,817.26 for the following:
• General Fund $ 1,417,109.00
• Road & Bridge Fund $ 1,037.38
• Motor Fuel Tax Fund $ 8,544.69
• Tourism Fund $ 66,547.37
• Narcotics Fund $ -
• TIF District #1 $ -
• Capital Projects Fund $ 6,029.00
• Land Acquisition Fund $ -
• Commuter Parking Lot Fund $ 1,372.86
• Sanitation Fund $ 491.30
• Water & Sewer Capital Projects $ 7,680.72
• Water & Sewer Fund $ 342,427.44
• CERF 577.50
• Special Service Area Fund $ -
Total of all Funds: $ 1,851,817.26
Total Number of Checks: 87
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.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
XII. ITEMS TO BE REFERRED
None
XIII. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pulice addressed the residents, “On behalf of our entire City Council and Staff, Stay safe. Take all precautions needed.”
On a motion by Alderman Susmarski, seconded by Alderman Sorrentino, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of April 16, 2020. 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 meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
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