City of Wood Dale City Council Met Feb. 18.
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 7:31 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 and Woods
Absent: Aldermen Susmarski, E. Wesley and R. Wesley
Also Present: Mayor Pulice, City Clerk Curiale, Treasurer Porch, City Manager Mermuys, Police Chief Vesta, Legal Counsel Conway, 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 Jakab made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sorrentino, to approve the Regular City Council Minutes of February 4, 2021. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
i. Citizens to be Heard
Ms. Jessica Davis stated a fire hydrant near where she lives is not being shoveled clear and there are no poles/flags attached indicating a fire hydrant was there. She reported the Fire Dept. told her they don’t do that, she could purchase a flag herself and the hydrants are located by GPS. She also stated she received an email from the City stating that there are too many hydrants for the Fire Dept. and Public Works to uncover in addition to their other duties. Ms. Davis requested that people asking for a fire hydrant pole/flag receive one. In addition, she expressed great appreciation of her Ward 4 Ald. Susmarski for having someone from Public Works Dept. come out to shovel around the fire hydrant within 2 hours of her call and complimented him for always going above and beyond. She also expressed complete dissatisfaction with Ald. E. Wesley’s lack of representation and involvement in Ward 4.
ii. Written Communiqués of Citizens to Be Heard
None
VI. MAYOR’S REPORT
A. Mayor Pulice reported the Covid-19 vaccine distribution this past Saturday had been put together and hosted by Fenton High School Superintendent Ongtengco and his Staff, and the School Board, along with Osco Drug Store, and the DuPage County Health Dept. The City of Wood Dale and the City of Bensenville assisted with communications in getting the word out to its residents. Approximately 1,500 vaccination shots were given. Mayor Pulice thanked all of them and the volunteers for a job well done, stating many thankful calls and emails have been received, including from some out of towners whose parents live here.
i. Appointment of Lynn Curiale to Fill the Vacancy for the Unexpired Term of Clerk Siebert, through April 2023
The Mayor stated Lynn Curiale has done a great job during the year since her appointment in February, 2020 to temporarily fill the vacancy of Clerk Siebert who passed away in October, 2019, therefore he would like to appoint Lynn Curiale to the position of City Clerk to fill the vacancy through the duration of Clerk Siebert’s unexpired term April, 2023.
Alderman Messina made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sorrentino, to concur with the Mayor’s appointment of Lynn Curiale to the Office of City Clerk. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Legal Counsel Conway administered the Oath of Office to the appointed City Clerk, Lynn Curiale.
VII. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
None
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Omnibus Vote
i. Approval of the Replacement of Squad #404, #405 and #408 in an Amount Not to Exceed $104,157 from Currie Motors
ii. Approval of the Replacement of Investigative Vehicle #416 in an Amount Not to Exceed $26,600 from Elmhurst KIA
iii. Approval of the Replacement of Public Works Vehicle #210-115 in an Amount Not to Exceed $45,920 through the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative
iv. Approval of the Replacement of Public Works Vehicle #512-087 in an Amount Not to Exceed $45,920 through the Suburban Purchasing
Cooperative
The Mayor questioned if there were any objections to the Consent Agenda of Items 1 through 4. Hearing none, Alderman Jakab made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sorrentino, 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 and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried, approving the following items:
i. Approval of the Replacement of Squad #404, #405 and #408 in an Amount Not to Exceed $104,157 from Currie Motors
ii. Approval of the Replacement of Investigative Vehicle #416 in an Amount Not to Exceed $26,600 from Elmhurst KIA
iii. Approval of the Replacement of Public Works Vehicle #210-115 in an Amount Not to Exceed $45,920 through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative
iv. Approval of the Replacement of Public Works Vehicle #512-087 in an Amount Not to Exceed $45,920 through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative
Alderman Sorrentino made a motion, seconded by Alderman Catalano, to approve the individual Items on the Consent Agenda, including Items 1 through 4. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino 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 for Construction on State Highway Maintained Under the Jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation
Alderman Catalano made a motion, seconded by Alderman Sorrentino, to approve A Resolution for Construction on State Highway Maintained Under the Jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Transportation. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
D. Finance and Administration Committee
i. A Resolution Authorizing an Amendment of the Intergovernmental Agreement Relating to the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission
Alderman Woods made a motion, seconded by Alderman Jakab, to approve A Resolution Authorizing an Amendment of the Intergovernmental Agreement Relating to the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results:
Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino and Woods
Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Airport Noise Committee
No report
B. Stormwater Commission Report:
Mayor Pulice reported the next phase of the Stormwater project on the west side of the City should be going out for bids at the end of February or the beginning of March.
XI. APPROVAL OF LIST OF BILLS: February 18, 2021 - - $827,235.92 Alderman Woods made a motion, seconded by Alderman Jakab, to approve the February 18, 2021 payment of the List of Bills, for the total amount of $827,235.92 for the following:
• General Fund $ 258,257.51
• Road & Bridge Fund $ 469.73
• Motor Fuel Tax Fund $ 26,387.84
• Tourism Fund $ 3,414.50
• Narcotics Fund $ -
• TIF District #1 $ -
• TIF District #2 $ -
• Capital Projects Fund $ 269,032.30
• Land Acquisition Fund $ -
• Commuter Parking Lot Fund $ 564.79
• Sanitation Fund $ (154.59)
• Water & Sewer Fund $ 229,142.89
• CERF $ -
• Special Service Area Fund $ 40,121.25
Total of all Funds: $ 827,235.92
Total Number of Checks: 78
When the question was put a roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino and Woods Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Alderman Jakab made a motion, seconded by Alderman Woods, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of February 18, 2021 to go to Executive Session to discuss Land Disposition [Pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c)(6)]and Land Acquisition [Pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c)(5)]. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino and Woods Nays: None
XIII. ITEMS TO BE REFERRED
None
XIV. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY
None
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Jakab made a motion, seconded by Alderman Woods, to adjourn the Regular Meeting of February 18, 2021 to go to Executive Session to discuss Land Disposition [Pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c)(6)] and Land Acquisition [Pursuant to 5ILCS120/2(c)(5)]. When the question was put, a roll call vote was taken with the following results: Ayes: Aldermen Catalano, Jakab, Messina, Sorrentino and Woods Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
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