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The Board of
Commissioners of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois held
its regular meeting on Monday, February 25, 2008. Mayor Mahoney called
the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. Answering to roll call were
Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, Polk, O’Connor, and Mayor
Mahoney.
Also in attendance were
Carol Bryson, Village Clerk; Patricia Jones, Village Administrator; Tom
Bayer, Village Attorney; Rachael Kaplan, Director of Public Works;
Joseph Miller, Police Chief; Jacob Karaca, Assistant Village Attorney;
Kent Oliven, Finance Director; and Cathy Gabel, Deputy Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL
MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 11, 2008:
Commissioner Polk
moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to approve the minutes
of the regular Council meeting held on February 11, 2008, as presented.
On the call of the
roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES:
-4- Commissioners Polk, Milovich-Walters, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS:
-0-
ABSENT: -0-
ABSTAIN: -1- Commissioner Pavlatos
COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS:
COMMISSIONER OF
PUBLIC WORKS/RECREATION, NICOLE MILOVICH-WALTERS:
APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE BIDDING FOR 116TH
AVENUE PROJECT: Commissioner Milovich-Walters recommended to Council
that the Village go out to bid for the 116th Avenue project
which consists of replacing the existing thirty-six (36) inch culvert
with two (2) new thirty-six (36) inch concrete culverts to alleviate
flooding upstream. Bidding is expected to take place early March with
construction to be completed by the end of April 2008.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved,
seconded by Commissioner Polk, to approve the authorization for bidding
for the 116th Avenue Project.
On the call of the roll, the vote was
as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners
Milovich-Walters, Polk, Pavlatos, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
DEDICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF PLAT OF
DEDICATION FOR THE WEST HALF OF WILL-COOK ROAD FROM 123RD
STREET (MCCARTHY ROAD) TO A POINT 2,600 FEET NORTH OF 123RD
STREET (MCCARTHY ROAD): Commissioner Milovich-Walters asked that the
Dedication and Acceptance of Plat of Dedication of Will-Cook Road be
tabled to the March 10, 2008 Council meeting.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved,
seconded by Commissioner Polk, that the Dedication and Acceptance of
Plat of Dedication of Will-Cook Road from 123rd Street
(McCarthy Road) to a point 2,600 feet north of 123rd Street
(McCarthy Road) be tabled to the March 10, 2008 Council meeting.
On the call of the roll, the vote was
as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners
Milovich-Walters, Polk, Pavlatos, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TEN, TITLE TWO,
CHAPTER 1020 IN REGARD TO DEPOSITING ICE OR SNOW ON THE PUBLIC STREETS,
ALLEYS OR SIDEWALKS: Commissioner Milovich-Walters discussed amending
Part Ten, Title Two, Chapter 1020 of the Village Code regarding
depositing ice or snow on the public streets, alleys or sidewalks. Snow
that is removed from private property and driveways and deposited in the
public streets poses a hazard to Village drivers and plow crews. An
ordinance amending Village Code in regard to depositing snow on public
streets would allow the Village to fine individuals who do just that.
The fine would be not less than two hundred fifty and no/100 dollars
($250.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty and no/100 dollars
($750.00).
Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by
Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to adopt an Ordinance Amending Part Ten,
Title Two, Chapter 1020 of the Palos Park Village Code in Regard to
Depositing Ice or Snow on the Public Streets, Alleys or Sidewalks.
On the call of the roll, the vote was
as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners
Polk, Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT:
-0-
COMMISSIONER OF
BUILDING & PUBLIC PROPERTY, JAMES PAVLATOS:
Commissioner Pavlatos reported the
Building Department issued 4 building permits totaling $5,725.38 in
fees. The Building Department conducted 29 building inspections. One
certificate of occupancy was issued. No exaction fees were collected.
Commissioner Pavlatos stated in March
2003 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) required all
municipalities conform to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). The Village
of Palos Park has achieved compliance with these mandates. However, to
ensure continued compliance, the Village must design a Stormwater
Management program that reduces the discharge of pollutants and protects
water quality. The ordinances Commissioner Pavlatos would like to
present for discussion and consideration must be adopted and in full
force by March 1, 2008. A Public Hearing was held prior to the start of
the regular Council meeting this evening where said ordinances were
discussed in greater detail.
ORDINANCE AMENDING PART FOURTEEN, TITLE
SIX OF THE PALOS PARK VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO THE CONTROL OF EROSION
AND SEDIMENT: Commissioner Pavlatos stated this ordinance applies to all
developments which disturb one (1) acre or more of land. Properties of
less than one acre are not affected. This ordinance does affect
properties that are completely being rebuilt and earth being moved
around and regraded. This does not effect additions to an existing home
such a garage or room addition.
Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded
by Commissioner Polk, to adopt an Ordinance Amending Part Fourteen,
Title Six of the Palos Park Village Code in Regard to the Control of
Erosion and Sediment.
On the call of the roll, the vote was
as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners
Pavlatos, Polk, Milovich-Walters, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
ORDINANCE AMENDING PART FOURTEEN, TITLE
SIX OF THE PALOS PARK VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO THE CONTROL OF POST
CONSTRUCTION STORM WATER RUNOFF: Commissioner Pavlatos stated this
ordinance relates to post construction.
Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded
by Commissioner Polk, to adopt an Ordinance Amending Part Fourteen,
Title Six of the Palos Park Village Code in Regard to the Control of
Post Construction Storm Water Runoff.
On the call of the roll, the vote was
as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners
Pavlatos, Polk, Milovich-Walters, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
APPROVAL OF A SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
APPLICATION: Commissioner Pavlatos stated this permit application is
necessary in order to implement the two ordinances regarding control of
erosion and sediment and post construction storm water runoff the
Village adopted.
Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded
by Commissioner Polk, to approve the Site Development Permit
Application.
On the call of the roll, the vote was
as follows:
AYES: -5- Pavlatos, Polk,
Milovich-Walters, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLAN COMMISSION
AMENDING SECTION 1282.13 SCHEDULE OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC
USES: Commissioner Pavlatos asked for a recommendation from the Council
to amend Section 1282.13 Schedule of Parking Requirements for Specific
Uses Subsections (i), (q), (s), and (t) and said recommendation be sent
to Plan Commission. Currently under subsection (i) medical or dental
clinics and similar facilities, are allowed one parking space per 100
gross square feet of floor area. Subsection (q) refers to banks,
business or professional offices, public administration buildings. They
are allowed one parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area;
and drive-in banks and facilities shall have four stacking spaces per
teller window. Subsection (s) allows one parking space for each 200
square feet of floor area for establishments handling the sale and
consumption, on the premises, of alcoholic beverages, food or
refreshments. Retail stores and service shops under subsection (t) are
allowed one parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area.
Commissioner Pavlatos would like to have a recommendation made to Plan
Commission requiring one space for every 230 square feet of floor area
for office and retail space and one space for every 200 square feet of
floor area for medical office space. Commissioner Pavlatos stated the
Village parking regulations are far too restrictive in comparison to
other towns. Commercial sites within the Village are generally small in
area. This creates a challenge in itself for a developer to design a
building that will be occupied by multiple tenants. The Village further
impedes the development by requiring an excess number of parking spaces
based on floor area of the building. As much as we try to encourage
economic development, we are at the same time, making parking too
restrictive. Neighboring communities that are developing downtown
centers and aggressive about economic development average one space for
every 231.39 square feet of floor space for office and retail. Medical
office space averages one space for every 201.18 square feet.
Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded
by Commissioner Polk, to make a recommendation to Plan Commission to
change the current requirements for office and retail use from one space
for every 200 square feet of gross floor area to one space for every 230
square feet of gross floor area and medical office use from one space
for every 100 square feet of gross area to 200 square feet of gross
floor area.
On the call of the roll, the vote was
as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners
Pavlatos, Polk, Milovich-Walters, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
COMMISSIONER OF
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, DANIEL POLK:
RESOLUTION CLOSING 119TH
STREET FOR PET PARADE: Commissioner Polk announced a Pet Parade would be
held in the Village at noon on Saturday, April 26, 2008. The parade will
require the closing of 119th Street between 86th
Avenue and 96th Avenue from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Commissioner Polk
moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Connor to pass a resolution closing
119th Street between 86th Avenue and 96th
Avenue on Saturday, April 26, 2008 from noon to 3:00 p.m. for a pet
parade.
On the call of the
roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5-
Commissioners Polk, O’Connor, Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT -0-
PALOS PARK POLICE
TRAINING SEMINAR: Commissioner Polk announced a day long in house
training seminar for Palos Park Police Officers on Thursday, February
28, 2008. The seminar will feature guest speakers on a number of topics
relevant to the very changing field of policing. Hostage barricade
situations, emergency response and the proper response to active
shooters will be covered, as well as such topics as police legal
liability, crime scene processing, joint police/fire operations and how
to develop quality leads for investigative follow-up.
ACADEMIC PARTNERS:
Commissioner Polk announced Palos Park Police will have four (4) new
academic partners. The Police Department will partner with three
universities and a high school to expand the department’s internship
program. Schools include: Lewis University, University of Illinois
Chicago, Loras College and Chicago Christian High School. The
partnerships offer high school seniors the opportunity to spend a
semester working in a public safety agency and college interns the
opportunity to work in three distinct areas of the Police Department.
These areas will include patrol, administration and investigations.
COMMISSIONER OF
ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE, MARY O’CONNOR:
LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT
WITH SIKICH LLP TO PROVIDE AN AUDIT FOR THE VILLAGE:
Commissioner O’Connor
reported Sikich, Certified Public Accountants & Advisors, has submitted
a proposal to provide the Village audit services for the year ended
April 30, 2008. The cost of the audit is $21,730 (Village share is
$18,716 and the Library share is $3,014).
Commissioner O’Connor
moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to accept the proposal presented
by Sikich to provide an audit for the Village of Palos Park for the year
ended April 30, 2008 in the amount of $21,730 of which $18,716 is the
Village share and $3,014 is the Library share.
On the call of the
roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5-
Commissioners O’Connor, Polk, Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT:
-0-
SOLOMONEDWARDSGROUP
PROPOSAL FOR CONSULTING AND ADVISORY SERVICES:
Commissioner O’Connor
stated Government Accounting and Auditing Standards increase in
complexity each year. This year Palos Park is required to comply with
auditing standards which are every bit as rigorous as large cities.
Auditors now need to look at our in-house documentation. Every procedure
that the Village has now must be printed in a manual.
SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC has submitted a proposal for consulting and
advisory services assisting Village staff in documenting and improving
internal controls and accounting processes, provide assistance to
outline and complete a policy manual, reviewing the policy manual, and
assist in the design and implementation of new controls as deemed
necessary.
Commissioner O’Connor
moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to approve
SolomonEdwardsGroup,
LLC for Consulting and Advisory Services for Village Standard Auditing
Procedures in an amount not to exceed $9,999.
On the call of the
roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5-
Commissioners O’Connor, Polk, Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
MAYOR’S REPORT:
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT
AND RECOGNITION OF THE PALOS BANK SOUTHWEST HALF MARATHON RACE: Mayor
Mahoney entertained a motion to pass a resolution in Support and
Recognition of the Palos Bank Southwest Half Marathon Race to be held on
Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Commissioner Pavlatos
moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to pass a resolution
in Support and Recognition of the Palos Bank Southwest Half Marathon
Race to be held on Sunday, May 4, 2008.
On the call of the
roll, the vote was follows:
AYES: -5-
Commissioners Pavlatos, Milovich-Walters, Polk, O’Connor, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT:
-0-
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
APPOINTMENT: Mayor Mahoney announced he would like the Council to
appoint Phyllis Adams to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Mayor stated
Phyllis Adams has lived in the Palos area her entire life. Phyllis is a
member of Palos Fine Arts, Palos Woman’s Club, Village Players, McCord
NFP, and a very active contributor to our community events. Phyllis
Adams will be filling a vacancy which expires on June 1, 2008.
Commissioner Pavlatos
moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to approve the following
appointment:
Phyllis Adams – term to expire on June 1,
2008
On the call of the
roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5-
Commissioners Pavlatos, Polk, Milovich-Walters, O’Connor, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT:
-0-
CIVIL WAR EXHIBIT
REPORT: Mayor Mahoney reported on an impressive Civil War exhibit on
display at the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center this past weekend. The
exhibit included letters written by soldiers, soldiers diaries, letters
written by Jefferson Davis, weapons used during the war and an exhibit
covering the assassination of President Lincoln at Ford’s Theater. Mayor
Mahoney himself viewed the exhibit and was quite impressed.
ADMINISTRATORS
REPORT:
SLUIS HOUSE FOR RENT:
Administrator Jones reported the single family residence immediately
south of the Kaptur Administrative Center is available for rent. Monthly
rent is $1,800. Interested individuals are asked to contact
Administrator Jones at 708-448-2700.
CROOKED ARROW CROSSING:
Administrator Jones spoke of our newest vendor at the Metra Train
Station. Crooked Arrow Crossing opens at 5:00 a.m. and serves wonderful
food and specialty coffees. The Mayor commented the station is becoming
quite a place for social gatherings. They are quite an asset to our
community.
119TH STREET
POTHOLES: Many calls have been received by the Village regarding
potholes on 119th Street. Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) stated the resurfacing of 119th Street
is on a multi-year program which is from 2008-2013. There is an
opportunity to move some resurfacing programs forward; however, the
earliest it could be resurfaced is three years from now. Administrator
Jones will contact legislators.
SAVE OUR SLIDES (S.O.S.):
Administrator Jones received a call from Douglas Leonard, President of
Phi Beta Kappa, an international honor society at Moraine Valley
Community College (MVCC). There are 170 members of this organization at
MVCC who take on service projects. The members read an article regarding
the toboggan slides at Swallow Cliff falling into disrepair and a lack
of funding to repair them. Mr. Leonard asked his class to write letters
to the County in exchange for a certificate of recognition from the
Village. The idea was well received. Mayor Mahoney stated the entire
group should come to a Council meeting for recognition.
CONSENT
AGENDA:
ALL ITEMS ON THE
CONSENT AGENDA ARE ROUTINE OR HAVE BEEN BROUGHT FORWARD AT THE DIRECTION
OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND WILL BE ENACTED WITH ONE MOTION. IF
DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Commissioner Polk
moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters to:
1.
ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE ABATING THE TAX HERETOFORE LEVIED FOR THE YEAR 2007 TO PAY THE
PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE $450,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
(ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE), SERIES 2004, OF THE VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
2. ADOPT
AN ORDINANCE ABATING THE TAX HERETOFORE LEVIED FOR THE YEAR 2007 TO PAY
THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE $450,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
(ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE), SERIES 2005, OF THE VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
3. PROCLAIM
MARCH 9-15, 2008 AS GIRL SCOUT WEEK IN THE VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK
4. APPROVE
PAYMENT OF INVOICES ON THE WARRANT LIST DATED FEBRUARY 25, 2008 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $126,397.69
On the call of the
roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Polk,
Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
AUDIENCE
PARTICIPATION: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
In open session at 8:42 p.m.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to
recess to executive session to discuss establishing a sale price for
property owned by the Village.
On the call of the roll, the vote was
as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners
Milovich-Walters, Polk, Pavlatos, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
RETURN TO REGULAR
SESSION: At 9:29 p.m. Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by
Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to adjourn the executive session and
return to open session.
On the call of the
roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5-
Commissioners Polk, Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, O’Connor, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT:
-0-
ROLL CALL: At
9:30 p.m. roll call was taken. Answering to roll call were Commissioners
Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, Polk, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by
Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
On the call of the
roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Polk,
Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
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Cathy A. Gabel
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