City of Wood Dale City Council met Jan. 21.
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 7:30 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 (arrived 7:32 pm), Sorrentino, E. Wesley and Woods
Absent: Aldermen Susmarski and R. Wesley
Also Present: Mayor Pulice, City Clerk Curiale, Treasurer Porch, City Manager Mermuys, Police Chief Vesta, Legal Counsel Bond, 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
A. Alderman E. Wesley made a motion, seconded by Alderman Woods, to approve the Regular City Council Minutes of January 7, 2021. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, E. Wesley 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
None
Vii. City Manager’s Report
City Manager Mermuys reported:
i. The Wood Dale Dollars Program has been very successful. Approximately $7,420 in Vouchers for restaurant usage has been received, and $31,600 in Vouchers used by Residents on utility bills. Numerous calls, letters and emails have been received thanking the City Council for their generosity in having the Program. Other municipalities have called and are interested in copying the Program.
ii. The first Budget Meeting will be held on February 25th.
Viii. Consent Agenda
A. Omnibus Vote
None
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 Approving Change Order No.1 to the Agreement between the City of Wood Dale and G. Fisher Commercial Construction for the Police Department Covered Parking Project in an Amount of $11,408.55
Director Lange explained several unforeseeable issues arose during construction for the City Hall parking lot improvements, as well as the Police Department security wall and covered parking structure that necessitated changes to the original Agreement. Some of the smaller items were taken care of under the Owner’s Allowance, such as additional base repair, additional curb work and additional underdrains to be installed. The large item that necessitated the Change Order was the electrical service needing to be relocated and done by the contractor and ComEd.
Mayor Pulice added this is an $11,408 addition, plus there was an additional $30,000 already included in the Contract for unforeseeable items that may come up.
Director Lange confirmed and added the net change of these additions came to $41,408, less the Owner’s Allowance of $30,000 that was built into the Contract covered some of the items that arose, resulting in a net change of $11,408.
Mayor Pulice answered Alderman E. Wesley’s inquiry that the original Contract value was $675,000.
Alderman Woods asked Director Lange if pre-investigation of locating the lines during the design and engineering was done.
Director Lange agreed normally this is done but with the season, slight delay due to the Covid Pandemic and trying to group with the City Hall Parking Project, this Project was moved forward rather quickly and not all of the preliminary information gathering they would have liked was done.
On a motion by Alderman Catalano, seconded by Alderman E. Wesley, to approve A Resolution Approving Change Order No.1 to the Agreement between the City of Wood Dale and G. Fisher Commercial Construction for the Police Department Covered Parking Project in an Amount of $11,408.55. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, 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
Alderman Jakab reported:
i. Fly Quiet is narrowing down their options. Wood Dale along with SOC is pushing for their preferred alternatives.
ii. FAA is seeking public comments on its newly released Neighborhood Environmental Survey. It will be available on the City’s website with a link to it. Please be sure to fill it out up until March 15.
iii. In November, extended Runway 9C opened, however, it is not currently open. They are doing some testing. Some navigational aides are not working properly and are being fixed and waiting for FAA approval.
Mayor Pulice added Runway 9R will be closing February 1. Runways to the south of it will have more air traffic until Runway 9C is opened.
B. Stormwater Commission Report:
No report
Xi. Approval Of List Of Bills: January 21, 2021 - - $873,880.06
On a motion by Alderman Woods, seconded by Alderman E. Wesley, to approve the January 21, 2021 payment of the List of Bills, for the total amount of $873,880.06 for the following:
• General Fund $ 481,669.95
• Road & Bridge Fund $ 5,221.56
• Motor Fuel Tax Fund $ 17,577.68
• Tourism Fund $ 100.00
• Narcotics Fund $ -
• TIF District #1 $ 325.00
• TIF District #2 $ -
• Capital Projects Fund $ 116,914.02
• Land Acquisition Fund $ -
• Commuter Parking Lot Fund $ 544.70
• Sanitation Fund $ (1.13)
• Water & Sewer Fund $ 245,900.88
• CERF $ -
• Special Service Area Fund $ 5,952.40
Total of all Funds: $ 873,880.06
Total Number of Checks: 94
When the question was put a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, E. Wesley and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Alderman Woods inquired why $4,300 was paid out for heating system repairs. Director Lange responded there were some recurring issues with some of the older units that have not been replaced.
Xii. Executive Session
On a motion by Alderman E. Wesley, seconded by Alderman Jakab, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2021 to go to Executive Session to discuss Land Disposition [Pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c)(6)]. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, E. Wesley and Woods
Nays: None
Xiii. Items To Be Referred
None
Xiv. Items For Information Only
None
Xv. Adjournment
On a motion by Alderman E. Wesley, seconded by Alderman Jakab, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2021 to go to Executive Session to discuss Land Disposition [Pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c)(6)]. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino, E. Wesley and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
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