City of Wood Dale City Council Met Nov. 5.
Here is the agenda 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 7:30 p.m. Pursuant to the updated Illinois Attorney General Guidance to Public Bodies on the Open Meetings Act during the COVID-19 Pandemic, dated July 2, 2020, Aldermen and Elected Officials of the City of Wood Dale may participate in Public Meetings of the City without being physically present, in compliance with the established conditions.
II. ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following were:
Present: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski, Woods, and Mayor Pulice
Absent: Aldermen E. Wesley and R. Wesley
Also Present: City Clerk Curiale, Treasurer Porch, City Manager Mermuys, Legal Counsel Bond, Police Chief Vesta, Finance Director Wilson, Public Works Director Lange, AICP/CD Director Cage
Whereupon the Mayor declared a quorum present.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Alderman Susmarski made a motion, seconded by Alderman Jakab, to approve the Regular City Council Minutes of October 15, 2020. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski 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
A. Earth Flag Presentation
The in-person Earth Flag Presentation will not be held November 5, 2020, due to the updated Covid-19 Meeting Mitigations. The City is working with Scarce and the DuPage County Environmental Committee on setting a new date for the
Presentation.
VII. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Mermuys reported:
i. The final yard waste pick-up will be November 30 and December 1, depending on the normal day of service.
ii. The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced the City of Wood Dale will retain its current rating as a Class 5 Community that gives the Residents a 25% discount on Flood Insurance Premiums. The savings is a result of the flood mitigation activities that the City worked hard to implement, protecting lives and reducing property damage.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Omnibus Vote
i. A Resolution to Approve an Agreement for Façade and Site Improvements at 414-420 E. Irving Park Road and 422 E. Irving Park Road in an Amount Not to Exceed $128,232.36
ii. An Ordinance Granting Variances to Allow Parking Lot Improvements at 414- 420 E. Irving Park Road and 422 E. Irving Park Road, Wood Dale
iii. A Resolution Approving a Non-Exclusive License Agreement for the use of City Property For Parking 414-420 E. Irving Park Road and 422 E. Irving Park Road, Wood Dale
iv. An Ordinance Granting a Variance to Allow Construction of a Patio as a Side Yard Obstruction at 417 Woodside Drive, Wood Dale
v. A Resolution Authorizing the City of Wood Dale to Enter into an Agreement to Purchase a Body Camera System and Supporting Software from CDS Office Technologies in an Amount Not to Exceed $87,610
vi. An Ordinance Repealing and Restating the City of Wood Dale’s Investment Policy as Set Forth in Article 5, Section 1.509 of the Wood Dale Municipal Code vii. A Resolution Designating the Wood Dale Bank & Trust, a Wintrust Community Bank, as the Banking Institution for the City of Wood Dale
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. When the Question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
On a motion by Alderman Catalano, seconded by Alderman Susmarski, to approve the individual items on the Consent Agenda, including Items 1 through 7. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
IX. 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
i. A Resolution Adopting the City of Wood Dale Engineering Design and Development Standards Manual
Director Lange presented changes made to the Engineering Design and Development Standards Manual. Per the September 24 Public Works
Committee discussion, topsoil specifications were verified, language was added regarding site abandonment by a contractor, information regarding trench backfill compaction, misprints corrected and wording clarified, and a searchable document will be added to the City’s website. Lighting Standard changes allow for lower temperature bulbs, to eliminate type 5 luminaire for roadways, allow cabinet mounted photocells and pedestal mounted controllers.
On a motion by Alderman Catalano, seconded by Alderman Woods, to approve A Resolution Adopting the City of Wood Dale Engineering Design and Development Standards Manual. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
ii. An Ordinance Declaring Property Owned by the City of Wood Dale Surplus for the Purpose of Selling
Director Lange stated the property to be sold were 5 police vehicles that have been recently replaced and are not needed by other Departments. The vehicles will be posted on public surplus.com for a period of 14 days where people will have the opportunity to bid on them.
On a motion by Alderman Catalano, seconded by Alderman Jakab, to approve An Ordinance Declaring Property Owned by the City of Wood Dale Surplus for the Purpose of Selling. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
D. Finance and Administration Committee
i. An Ordinance of the City of Wood Dale, DuPage County, Illinois, Amending Ordinance No. O-20-002, Authorizing the Acquisition Through Condemnation of a Parcel Commonly Known as 310 E. Irving Park Road for the Purposes of Economic Development
On a motion by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman Messina, to approve An Ordinance of the City of Wood Dale, DuPage County, Illinois, Amending Ordinance No. O-20-002, Authorizing the Acquisition Through Condemnation of a Parcel Commonly Known as 310 E. Irving Park Road for the Purposes of Economic Development. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
ii. Local Covid-19 Stimulus
The City Council discussed different options for implementing another round of local stimulus to try to help the residents, restaurants and bars being impacted by Covid-19 restrictions. It was decided Coupon Vouchers will be mailed to Residents along with a list of the businesses participating. The Vouchers will have an expiration date of February 28, 2021.
On a motion by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman Catalano, to approve Local Covid-19 Stimulus to provide residents with two $20 coupons to be used at local restaurants and bars within the City of Wood Dale or the coupons can be used toward paying down their water bill. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Airport Noise Committee
No report
B. Stormwater Commission Report:
No report
Alderman Susmarski thanked Police Chief Vesta and the Police Department for conducting the Traffic Control Study on Maple Avenue that had been requested by the Public Health and Safety Committee.
X. APPROVAL OF LIST OF BILLS: __November 5, 2020 - - $498,815.59 Alderman Woods stated the $450.00 check to the Park District was being removed from the list as the Veteran’s Breakfast was canceled. The Memorial Ceremony is still planned following guidelines.
On a motion by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman Susmarski, to approve the November 5, 2020 payment of the List of Bills, for the total amount of $498,365.59 for the following:
• General Fund $ 137,195.92
• Road & Bridge Fund $ 4,917.40
• Motor Fuel Tax Fund $ 651.22
• Tourism Fund $ 8,053.75
• Narcotics Fund $ -
• TIF District #1 $ -
• TIF District #2 $ -
• Capital Projects Fund $ 187,527.00
• Land Acquisition Fund $ -
• Commuter Parking Lot Fund $ 146.33
• Sanitation Fund $ 70,432.02
• Water & Sewer Fund $ 35,499.95
• CERF $ 53,942.00
• Special Service Area Fund $ -
Total of all Funds: $ 498,365.59
Total Number of Checks: 68
When the question was put a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, Susmarski and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a motion by Alderman Susmarski, seconded by Alderman Woods, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of November 5, 2020 to go to Executive Session to discuss the Review of the Official Record [Pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c)(21)], Land Acquisition [Pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c)(5)], and Pending Litigation [Pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c)(11)]. When the question was put, all Aldermen voted in the affirmative.
XII. ITEMS TO BE REFERRED
None
XIII. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
None
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
On a motion by Alderman Susmarski, seconded by Alderman Woods, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of November 5, 2020 to go to Executive Session to discuss the Review of the Official Record [Pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c)(21)], Land Acquisition [Pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c)(5)], and Pending Litigation [Pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c)(11)]. When the question was put, all Aldermen voted in the Affirmative.
Whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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