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Village of Bensenville Board of Trustees met June 16

Village of Bensenville Board of Trustees met June 16.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER: 1. President DeSimone called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL: 2. Upon roll call by Deputy Village Clerk,Corey Williamsen,the following Board Members were present: Carmona*, Franz*, Frey*, Lomax*, Panicola*, Perez*

Absent: None

A quorum was present.

Staff Present: E. Summers, T. Finner*, M. Patel*, A. Sumner, S. Viger*, C. Williamsen *Village Clerk, Nancy Quinn, Trustee Carmona, Trustee Franz, Trustee Frey, Trustee Lomax, Trustee Panicola, Trustee Perez, Todd Finner, Mehul Patel and Scott Viger attended the meeting via electronic means.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Roy Dominguez – 114 Parkside Lane, Bensenville, Illinois 60106

Mr. Dominguez addressed the Village Board regarding his objection to a proposed carwash on Irving Park Road. Mr. Dominguez submitted a petition to the Deputy Village Clerk of Residents signatures opposing the carwash as well. The petition has been attached to the minutes as “Exhibit A”. President DeSimone asked Mr. Dominguez to meet with him after the meeting.

Marshall J. Subach – 1035 South York Road, Bensenville, Illinois 60106

Mr. Subach submitted a letter via electronic means to be read by the Deputy Village Clerk regarding a variance request at 249 South Church Road. A copy of the letter has been attached to the minutes as “Exhibit B”.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 3. The May 26, 2020 Village Board Meeting minutes were presented.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Trustee Franz seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez 

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

WARRANT NO. 20/1: 4. President DeSimone presented Warrant No. 20/11 in the amount of $2,688,895.68.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion to approve the warrants as presented. Trustee Lomax the motion.

Trustee Franz and Trustee Perez announced they are recusing themselves from the vote on the proposed warrant.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Frey, Lomax, Panicola 

NAYS: None

ABSTAINED: Franz, Perez

Motion carried.

Trustee Perez was disconnected from the meeting at 6:39 p.m.

Ordinance No. 25-2020:

Motion: 5. President DeSimone gave the summarization of the action contemplated in Ordinance No. 25-2020 entitled an Ordinance of the Village of Bensenville, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois Approving and Supporting a State of Emergency to Protect the Public Health, Safety and Welfare and Provide Relief to the Residents and Business Community.

There were no questions from the Village Board.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion to adopt the ordinance as presented. Trustee Franz seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

Trustee Perez reconnected to the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

Ordinance No. 26-2020: 6. President DeSimone gave the summarization of the action contemplated in Ordinance No. 26-2020 entitled an Ordinance of the Village of Bensenville, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois Amending Section 4-4-3 of the Bensenville Village Code as to Firearms License Procedures.

There were no questions from the Village Board.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion to adopt the ordinance as presented. Trustee Lomax seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

Ordinance No. 27-2020: 7. President DeSimone gave the summarization of the action contemplated in Ordinance No. 27-2020 entitled an Ordinance of the Village of Bensenville, DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois Naming a Dedicated Right-of-Way Commerce Court within the Village of Bensenville, Illinois.

There were no questions from the Village Board.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion to adopt the ordinance as presented. Trustee Perez seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez 

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

Ordinance No. 28-2020: 8. President DeSimone gave the summarization of the action contemplated in Ordinance No. 28-2020 entitled an Ordinance Approving Text Amendments to Title 10 (Zoning Ordinance), an Ordinance Chapter 10 (Signs).

There were no questions from the Village Board.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion to adopt the ordinance as presented. Trustee Perez seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

904-910 W. Irving Park Road: 9. Motion to Remand to the Community Development Commission an Ordinance Requesting Variations Pertaining to the Construction of a Car Wash at 904-910 W. Irving Park Road, Bensenville, Illinois.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion to remand to the Community

Development Commission an Ordinance Requesting Variations Pertaining to the Construction of a Car Wash at 904-910 W. Irving Park Road, Bensenville, Illinois. Trustee Perez seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

249 S. Church Road Variation: 10. Motion to Take a Request for a Variation at 249 S. Church Road from the Table.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion to remove a request for a Variation at 249 S. Church Road from the table. Trustee Perez seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

Ordinance No. 29-2020: 11. President DeSimone gave the summarization of the action contemplated in Ordinance No. 29-2020 entitled an Ordinance Denying a Variation to Allow Recreational Vehicle Parking in the Front Yard at 249 S. Church Road, Bensenville, Illinois).

There were no questions from the Village Board.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion to adopt the ordinance as presented. Trustee Perez seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

Ordinance No. 30-2020: 12. President DeSimone gave the summarization of the action contemplated in Ordinance No. 30-2020 entitled an Ordinance Amending Section 3-3-5 of the Bensenville Village Code – Liquor Regulations – to Increase the Number of Class E-2 Liquor Licenses from 2 to 3. (Asti Italian Deli).

There were no questions from the Village Board.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion to adopt the ordinance as presented. Trustee Perez seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

Resolution No. R-48-2020: 13. President DeSimone gave the summarization of the action contemplated in Resolution No. R-48-2020 entitled a Resolution Authorizing a Purchase Order to A-Special Electric Supply for the Village Facility Lighting Replacement Project (ComEd Incentive) for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $17,336.

There were no questions from the Village Board.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion approve the resolution as presented. Trustee Perez seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

Resolution No. R-49-2020: 14. President DeSimone gave the summarization of the action contemplated in Resolution No. R-49-2020 entitled a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Engineering Service Agreement with James J. Benes and Associates Inc. (JJB) for 2021 CDBG Annual Residential Streetlight Project in the Not-to- Exceed Amount of $73,412.00.

There were no questions from the Village Board.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion approve the resolution as presented. Trustee Perez seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

Resolution No. R-50-2020: 15. President DeSimone gave the summarization of the action contemplated in Resolution No. R-50-2020 entitled a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Purchase Order to the DuPage River / Salt Creek Workgroup (DRSCW) for the 2020/2021 Annual Dues in the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $14,503.

There were no questions from the Village Board.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion approve the resolution as presented. Trustee Perez seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

Resolution No. R-51-2020: 16. President DeSimone gave the summarization of the action contemplated in Resolution No. R-51-2020 entitled a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Ice Arena and Facility Usage Agreement with the Fenwick High School Hockey Club.

There were no questions from the Village Board.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion approve the resolution as presented. Trustee Perez seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

Resolution No. R-52-2020: 17. President DeSimone gave the summarization of the action contemplated in Resolution No. R-52-2020 entitled a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement with the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois.

There were no questions from the Village Board.

Motion: Trustee Carmona made a motion approve the resolution as presented. Trustee Perez seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

PRESIDENT’S REMARKS: President DeSimone announced the Village will be hosting a Father’s Day Car Cruise on June 21st. President DeSimone announced all information can be found on the Village’s Website.

President DeSimone announced the Village plans to open Water’s Edge on June 22nd. President DeSimone announced all information can be found on the Village’s Website.

President DeSimone announced the Bensenville Theater Ice Cream Shop is open with modified hours. President DeSimone announced all information can be found on the Village’s Website.

MANAGERS REPORT: Village Manager, Evan Summers, announced the Village is anticipating the State of Illinois to move into Phase 4 of Restore Illinois on June 26th and thanked all Staff for their efforts and preparation.

Mr. Summers thanked all that participated in a peaceful protest held in Bensenville and Wood Dale. Mr. Summers also thanked the following Police Departments for their participation: Addison, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights, Itasca, Westmont and Wood Dale.

VILLAGE ATTORNEY REPORT: Village Attorney, Joseph Montana, had no report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There was no unfinished business.

NEW BUSINESS: There was no new business.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Village Attorney, Joseph Montana, stated there was not a need for Executive Session.

ADJOURNMENT: Trustee Carmona made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Perez seconded the motion.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Carmona, Franz, Frey, Lomax, Panicola, Perez

NAYS: None

All were in favor. Motion carried.

President DeSimone adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.

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