Wood Dale City Council met Feb. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor Nunzio Pulice called the Regular City Council Meeting to Order at 7:30 p.m. Upon roll call, the following were:
Present: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski E. Wesley and Woods
Absent: Alderman R. Wesley
Also Present: Mayor Pulice, Treasurer Porch, Legal Counsel Bond, City Manager Mermuys
Whereupon the Mayor declared a quorum present.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman E. Wesley made a motion, seconded by Alderman Susmarski, to approve the Regular City Council Minutes of February 6, 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 motion carried.
IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS:
i. Citizens to be Heard
None ii. Written Communiqués of Citizens to Be Heard
The Wood Dale Historical Society thanked the City for its continued support and indicated the Programs that were benefited by the City’s financial contribution. The Historical Society is requesting an additional $5,000 to be applied toward roof improvements.
V. MAYOR’S REPORT
A. Appointment of Temporary City Clerk.
The Mayor acknowledged the vacancy in the Office of City Clerk resulting from the passing of City Clerk Shirley Siebert. The Mayor indicated that Clerk Siebert could not be replaced, however, he indicated that the vacant position needed to be filled. The Mayor considered the individuals who had expressed interest in the position and has selected a Member of the Community who has faithfully attended virtually every City Council Meeting and participates in City Events.
The Mayor indicated he was appointing Lynn Curiale to temporarily fill the vacancy in the Office of City Clerk.
On a motion by Alderman Catalano, seconded by Alderman Susmarski, to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Lynn Curiale to the Office of City Clerk. When the question was put, all Aldermen voted aye and the motion carried.
Legal Counsel Bond administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed City Clerk, Lynn Curiale.
VI. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Mermuys reported: i. That the draft Budget has been provided to the Aldermen for their review and consideration. A copy of the draft Budget will be available for public inspection. The initial Budget Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2020, at a special time of 7:00 p.m.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Omnibus Vote 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 the purchase of Community Service Officer vehicles #411 & 412 in an amount not to exceed $53,910 from Roesch Ford
ii. Approval of the purchase of an unmarked vehicle in an amount not to exceed $33,933 from Currie Motors
iii. A Resolution Authorizing the City of Wood Dale to Enter into an Agreement with HR Green for Professional Services for 5G/Small Cell Consulting in the Amount Not to Exceed $14,221
iv. Approval of Cost Share for the Lining of City Sanitary Sewer at 428 Knollwood Drive in Amount Not to Exceed $14,221
v. A Resolution Adopting the City of Wood Dale Complete Streets Policy
On a motion by Alderman Jakab, seconded by Alderman E. Wesley, to approve the individual Items on the Consent Agenda, including Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. 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.
VIII. COMMITTEE CHAIR REPORTS
A. Planning, Zoning and Building Committee
No Report
B. Public Health, Safety, Judiciary and Ethics Committee
No report
C. Public Works Committee
No Report
D. Finance and Administration Committee
No Report
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Airport Noise Committee
No report
B. Stormwater Commission Report:
No report
X. APPROVAL OF LIST OF BILLS: February 20, 2020 - - $ 1,321,443.27
On a motion by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman Susmarski, to approve the February 20, 2020 payment of the List of Bills, as adjusted to remove the A-Lamp item, totaling $70,289.99 from the List of Bills for the total amount of $1,321,443.27 for the following:
• General Fund $ 242,847.55
• Road & Bridge Fund $ 5,224.19
• Motor Fuel Tax Fund $ 5,941.40
• Tourism Fund $ 100.00
• Narcotics Fund $ ---
• TIF District #1 $ 2,304.53
• Capital Projects Fund $ 721,270.60
• Land Acquisition Fund $ ---
• Commuter Parking Lot Fund $ 1,293.14
• Sanitation Fund $ ---
• Water & Sewer Capital Projects $ 104,448.44
• Water & Sewer Fund $ 308,303.41
• CERF ---
• Special Service Area Fund $ ---
Total of all Funds: $1,321,443.27 Total Number of Checks: 71
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
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