Village of Carol Stream Board of Trustees Met Nov. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Mayor Frank Saverino, Sr. called the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 6: 00 p. m. and directed Assistant to the Village Manager Tia Messino to call the roll.
Present: Mayor Frank Saverino, Sr., Trustees John Zalak, John LaRocca, Rick Gieser, Mary Frusolone, Greg Schwarze and Matt McCarthy
Absent:
MINUTES:
None
Also Present: Village Manager Bob Mellor, Assistant Village Manager Joe Carey and Village Attorney Jim Rhodes
All persons remotely called in at meeting unless noted otherwise
Trustee McCarthy moved and Trustee LaRocca made the second to approve the Minutes of the November 2, 2020 Village Board Meeting. The results of the roll call vote were as follows:
Ayes: 4 Trustees Zalak, LaRocca, Gieser, and McCarthy
Abstain: 2 Trustees Frusolone and Schwarze
Absent: 0
The motion passed.
LISTENING POST:
1. Addresses from Audience (3 Minutes).
Assistant to the Village Manager read aloud the statement which was received electronically from Debbie Riha regarding bars and restaurants remaining open for indoor dining and disobeying the Governor' s order during the pandemic.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
CONSENT AGENDA:
Trustee Gieser moved and Trustee Frusolone made the second to establish a Consent Agenda for this meeting. The results of the roll call vote were as follows:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Zalak, LaRocca, Gieser, Frusolone, Schwarze and McCarthy
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
The motion passed.
Trustee McCarthy moved and Trustee Frusolone made the second to place the following items on the Consent Agenda established for this meeting. The results of the roll call vote were as follows:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Zalak, LaRocca, Gieser, Frusolone, Schwarze and McCarthy
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
The motion passed.
1. Recommendation to Release Previously Identified FY21 General Fund Budgetary Cutbacks Due to COVID- 19.
2. Detention Restrictor Retrofits Project - Phase I.
3. Public Works Part-time Contract Clerical Position with GovTempsUSA.
4. Recommendation to Award a Contract to Winkler's Tree & Landscaping, Inc. for Tree Trimming Services in the amount of $27,484. 58.
5. Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter into Agreements with Certain Employees to serve as Auxiliary Snow Plow Drivers at a straight time rate of 22. 00 per hour.
6. Receipt of 2020- 2021Snow and Ice Control Plan.
7. Ordinance No. 2020- 11- 41 Amending the Carol Stream Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Reinstating the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Ordinance.
8. Raffle License Application - Knights of Columbus.
9. Payment of Regular Bills from November 3, 2020 through November 16, 2020.
10. Payment of Addendum Warrant of Bills from November 3, 2020 through November 16, 2020.
11. Treasurer's Report for the month ended October 31, 2020.
Trustee Gieser moved and Trustee Zalak made the second to approve the Consent Agenda for this meeting by Omnibus Vote. The results of the roll call vote were as follows:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Zalak, LaRocca, Gieser, Frusolone, Schwarze and McCarthy
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
The motion passed.
The following are brief descriptions of those items approved on the Consent Agenda for this meeting.
Recommendation to Release Previously Identified FY21 General Fund Budgetary Cutbacks Due to COVID- 19:
The Village Board approved releasing previously identified FY21 General Fund Budgetary Cutbacks due to COVID-19.
Detention Restrictor Retrofits Project - Phase I:
The Village Board approved a contract for professional engineering services to perform a Phase I- Hydrologic and Hydraulic Study for the Detention Restrictor Retrofit Project to Rempe-Sharpe & Associates, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $ 22,491. 00 on a time and materials basis.
Public Works Part-time Contract Clerical Position with GovTempsUSA:
The Village Board approved an employee leasing agreement with GovTempsUSA for contract clerical services for the period November 23, 2020 through April 30, 2021.
Recommendation to Award a Contract to Winkler' s Tree & Landscaping, Inc. for Tree Trimming Services in the amount of $27,484.58:
The Village Board approved a contract with Winkler's Tree & Landscaping, Inc. for tree trimming services in the amount of$27,484.58.
Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter into Agreements with Certain Employees to serve as Auxiliary Snow Plow Drivers at a straight time rate of 22.00 per hour:
The Village Board authorized the Village Manager to enter into agreements with certain employees to serve as auxiliary snowplow drivers at a straight time rate of 22.00 per hour.
Receipt of 2020-2021 Snow and Ice Control Plan:
A The Village Board received the 2020-2021 Snow and Ice Control Plan.
Ordinance No. 2020- 11- 41 Amending the Carol Stream Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Reinstating the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Ordinance:
The Village Board approved amending the Carol Stream Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13 reinstating the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Ordinance.
Raffle License Application - Knights of Columbus:
The Village Board approved a raffle license and waived the fee and manager's fidelity bond for their NFL Championship Weekend and Super Bowl Weekend fundraiser to be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church starting December 1, 2020 through February 7, 2021.
Regular Bills and Addendum Warrant of Bills:
The Village Board approved payment of the Regular Bills dated November 16, 2020 in the amount of $ 1,052, 916.20. The Village Board approved the payment of Addendum Warrant of Bills from November 3, 2020 thru November 16, 2020 in the amount of 618,989.32.
Treasurer' s Report:
The Village Board received the Revenue/ Expenditure Statements and Balance Sheet for the Month Ended October 31, 2020.
Non-Consent Agenda
Ordinance No. 2020- 11- 42 Suspending the Provisions of Chapter 5, Article 7 of the Village of Carol Stream Code of Ordinances - Motor Vehicle Licenses.
Mayor Saverino stated that the Village vehicle stickers may need to be reinstated if warranted.
Trustee Frusolone moved and Trustee McCarthy seconded to approve Ordinance No. 2020-11- 42 Suspending the Provisions of Chapter 5, Article 7 of the Village of Carol Stream Code of Ordinances - Motor Vehicle Licenses.
Ayes: 6 Trustees Zalak, LaRocca, Gieser, Frusolone, Schwarze and McCarthy
Nays: 0
Absent: 0
The motion passed
Report of Officers:
Trustee LaRocca welcomed back Trustee Frusolone and congratulated Trustee 4111 Schwarze on his appointment to the DuPage County Board. He expressed that COVID has exploded and to please be careful, wash hands and wear a mask. Trustee LaRocca urged residents to support Carol Stream restaurants by ordering out.
Trustee Gieser echoed Trustee LaRocca' s comments on wearing a mask and urged residents to take it seriously as we can overcome. He thanked Spring Trail elementary school forjudging their holiday carparade. Trustee Gieser welcomed back Trustee Frusolone and congratulated Trustee Schwarze on his appointment to the DuPage County Board. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Trustee Schwarze stated this is his last Board meeting since joining in 2007. He wanted his wife present and to say goodbye in person for his last meeting, but unfortunately that is not going to happen with the pandemic. Trustee Schwarze will wait for a future date to thank everyone as he stated it is all about the residents and appreciated working alongside everyone. Please Shop Carol Stream.
Trustee Zalak welcomed back Trustee Frusolone and congratulated Trustee Schwarze on his appointment to the DuPage County Board. He stated residents can registerfor Christmas Sharing through Social Services on November 16 through December 4 from 10am to 1pm Monday through Friday by calling 630-871- 6280. Trustee Zalak stated the Carol Stream library is having a blood drive on November 19 from 11: 30am to 6:30pm and appointments and walk-ins are welcome. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Trustee Frusolone thanked everyone for their support the past 8 weeks. She congratulated Trustee Schwarze on his appointment to the DuPage County Board and stated he has been a great colleague, it has been an honor to serve with you and stay true to yourself'. Trustee Frusolone stated there will be no food drive this year for Christmas Sharing while in the pandemic. Jewel and Caputo' s are collecting food and monetary donations. She spoke about a Carol Stream volunteer who passed away due to COVID and that her memorial service will be in the Spring. Trustee Frusolone wished everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.
Trustee McCarthy welcomed back Trustee Frusolone and congratulated Trustee Schwarze on his appointment to the DuPage County Board. He received $ 800 in donations, which will be given to Lutheran Church of the Master and also received 225 in donations from Colony Park, which will go toward Christmas Stockings next year since we are not able to do stockings this year. Trustee McCarthy stated Carol Stream businesses need us more than ever, stay local, eat local and shop local. Please look out for them. Happy Thanksgiving and stay safe, stay healthy and let us hope for a much better next year.
Assistant to the Village Manager Messino stated the State of the Village video provides an update of last year's events.
Village Attorney Rhodes stated it is great to see Trustee Frusolone back and congratulated Trustee Schwarze on his appointment to the DuPage County Board. He wishes Happy Thanksgiving to everyone as we all still have things to be thankful for.
Village Manager Mellor congratulated Trustee Schwarze on his election as he will be missed. He stated free leafpick up begins next week Monday and the last week for yard waste is the week of November 30 as there is more detailed info on the Village' s website. Village Manager Mellor stated tree trimming is taking place with ComEd and Nicor is also conducting work. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and will see everyone after the holiday break.
Mayor Saverino stated he is happy to have Trustee Frusolone back and congratulated Trustee Schwarze on his appointment to the DuPage County Board. He stated it is really tough for restaurants during this pandemic and to please shop in Carol Stream. Happy Thanksgiving, wear masks and physical distance.
At 6:49 p.m., Trustee Schwarze moved and Trustee Frusolone made the second to adjourn the meeting. The results of the roll call vote were as follows:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Zalak, LaRocca, Gieser, Frusolone, Schwarze and McCarthy
Nays: 0 Absent: 0:
The motion passed.
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