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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING The Board of Commissioners of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois held its regular meeting on Monday, January 25, 2010. Mayor Mahoney called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. Answering to roll call were Commissioners Milovich-Walters, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney. Commissioners Pavlatos and Polk were not in attendance. Also in attendance were Carol Bryson, Village Clerk; Patricia Jones, Village Administrator; Tom Bayer, Village Attorney; Rachael Kaplan, Public Works Director; Barbara Maziarek, Finance Director; Kathleen May, Deputy Clerk and Cathy Gabel, Deputy Clerk. COMMISSIONER BRENDAN HOULIHAN, COOK COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW PRESENTATION: Brendan Houlihan, Cook County Board of Review Commissioner announced Palos Township was open for appeals until February 22nd. Commissioner Houlihan’s office will sponsor a Tax Appeals Workshop on Wednesday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. in the Council chambers of the Kaptur Administrative Center. There will be a short presentation followed by a question and answer session. Residents will be able to file an appeal that evening. COYOTE PRESENTATION BY DR. DONNA ALEXANDER, DIRECTOR OF COOK COUNTY ANIMAL AND RABIES CONTROL: Dr. Donna Alexander, Director of Cook County Animal and Rabies Control spoke on living with coyotes in Palos Park. Dr. Alexander began her presentation by saying most coyotes are not seen by the public. Indicators of coyote presence are howling and tracks. Seeing coyotes is actually a sign of the health of the environment. Rodents make up the bulk of the coyote diet. Rodent populations decrease when coyotes are in the area. Coyotes are predators but will shift their diets to take advantage of the most available prey. Coyotes mate in February and in April the female will begin looking for a den for her pups. Dr. Alexander stated we’re seeing more of the coyotes because of human interaction commonly called habituation. . When individuals feed raccoons, birds, etc. we are habituating. Most coyotes are afraid of people and do not want to be seen by people. When we start habituating, we make them less and less afraid of humans and that makes them dangerous. Conflicts with coyotes can be avoided by taking some precautions. These include prohibit/limit feeding of wildlife and supervision of pets. Keeping your yard well lit can keep coyotes out as well as keeping garbage can lids closed. There are times when coyotes can be considered a threat to people and removal is truly warranted. Removal programs to target specific nuisance coyotes are more successful that removing a complete population of coyotes. Dr. Alexander stated that if residents had questions concerning coyotes they could call her office at 708-974-6140 for more information. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 11, 2010: Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Connor, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held on January 11, 2010 as presented. On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows: AYES: -3- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney ` NAYS: -0- ABSENT: -2- Commissioners Pavlatos and Polk COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS:COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS/RECREATION, NICOLE MILOVICH-WALTERS: SNOWPLOWING REPORT: Commissioner Milovich-Walters responded to statements made at the last Council meeting regarding Village snowplow drivers as being unsafe and speeding when snowplowing the streets. Commissioner Milovich-Walters stated these statements were taken very seriously. Rachael Kaplan, Director of Public Works, Administrator Jones, Mayor Mahoney and Commissioner Milovich-Walters subsequently met to discuss Village procedures concerning snowplowing. Commissioner Milovich-Walters stated snowplowing of Village streets is monitored very carefully, staff is trained regularly in defensive driving during snowplow operations and the Village’s top priority is safety. The Village Snow and Ice Control Policy and Procedures will be put on the website. COMMISSIONER OF BUILDING & PUBLIC PROPERTY, JAMES PAVLATOS: BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT: In Commissioner Pavlatos’ absence, Mayor Mahoney reported the Building Department issued 4 building permits and extensions totaling $7,886.70 in fees from January 12, 2010 – January 20, 2010. The Building Department conducted 18 building inspections. Two certificates of occupancy were issued. No exaction fees were collected. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, DANIEL POLK: FRANCESCA’S TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE – HELPING HAITI: In Commissioner Polk’s absence, Mayor Mahoney reported Francesca’s restaurant in Palos Park as well as all 19 Francesca’s in the Chicago area are donating their profits from Monday, January 25th to the Red Cross for the Haiti earthquake relief effort with a minimum donation of $10,000.00. SUPER BUCKLE UP WEEKEND: Mayor Mahoney reported the Palos Park Police will hold a Super Buckle Up Weekend Initiative February 5th, 6th, and 7th. Police officers will be concentrating on traffic safety issues such as speeding, improper lane changes, reckless driving and impaired driving and making sure all motorists stopped are in compliance with the seat belt law and child safety seat laws. Residents can arrange to meet with Officer Chris Hughes or Officer Barb Nowak to make sure their child safety seats are installed and operating properly. COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE, MARY O’CONNOR: TAX REFERENDUM QUESTION ON FEBRUARY 2, 1010 BALLOT: Commissioner O’Connor reminded residents that on the February 2, 2010 Primary Election ballot there is a referendum question asking residents to approve a tax increase to fund the Palos Park Police Pension Fund. BUDGET AMENDMENT: Commissioner O’Connor requested the amendment to the budget be tabled to the Council meeting on February 8, 2010 because a vote of 4 members is needed. Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Connor to table the Amendment to the Budget until the next Council meeting on February 8, 2010. On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows: AYES: -3- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney NAYS: -0- ABSENT: -2- Commissioners Pavlatos and Polk APPROVAL OF PREPAYMENT IN REGARD TO PROMISSORY NOTE #2 AS PROVIDE FOR IN THE SHOPPES OF MILL CREEK ANNEXATION AGREEMENT: Commissioner O’Connor reported the Village of Palos Park entered into an agreement with the owners of the Shoppes at Mill Creek for sales tax sharing. The current owners have contacted the Village requesting to finalize this agreement with a payment of $27,500 due immediately. In finalizing this agreement with a payment of $27,500 the Village would recognize a savings of $10,000. Commissioner O’Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to approve the prepayment of $27,500 in lieu of the payment of $37,500 in regard to Promissory Note #2, as provided for in the Shoppes of Mill Creek Annexation Agreement, for a cost savings of $10,000. On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows: AYES: -3- Commissioners O’Connor, Milovich-Walters, and Mayor Mahoney NAYS: -0- ABSENT: -2- Commissioners Pavlatos and Polk MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Mahoney had no formal report this evening. CLERK’S REPORT: EARLY VOTING: Clerk Bryson reported Early Voting runs through January 28, 2010 for the Primary Election to be held on February 2, 2010. State law requires voters to display valid identification to an election official before receiving a ballot to vote early. Early voting will be done on touch screens that store every ballot in the county, permitting any voter in Cook County to vote at any of several locations throughout the county. PALOS TOWNSHIP OPEN FOR TAX APPEALS: Clerk Bryson announced Palos Township is open for appeals at the Cook County Board of Review from January 6 – February 22, 2010. There is no cost to appeal. Residents are asked to call 312-603-3644 for more information. TAX APPEALS WORKSHOP: Commissioner Brendan Houlihan and the Office of the Board of Review of Cook County will sponsor a Tax Appeals Workshop on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kaptur Administrative Center. Clerk Bryson reported the presentation will last under an hour followed by a question and answer session. Residents will be able to file an appeal that same evening. SENIOR CITIZENS REAL ESTATE TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM: The Village has received the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program forms for the tax year 2009, payable in 2010. The forms are used by qualifying taxpayers that wish to defer their 2009 property taxes and/or special assessments on their homestead property. The application for deferral and the Tax Deferral Recovery Agreement must be completed by the taxpayer and returned to the Kaptur Administrative Center on or before March 1, 2010. ADMINISTRATORS REPORT: SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE OF MAYORS MUNICIPAL EXPO: Administrator Jones reported the Southwest Conference of Mayor’s First Municipal Expo is Saturday, February 20, 2010 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Administrator Jones encouraged Village Council and staff to participate. The program will include a presentation from various agencies that work with the Southwest Conference of Mayors, an expo featuring vendors of municipal interest, and an opportunity to network with Southwest Municipal Officials. VILLAGE NEWSLETTER: Administrator announced the Village Newsletter for February/March is now available on-line. Residents who would like a hard copy mailed to their residence are asked to call the Kaptur Administrative Center. 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 O’Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters to: 1. APPROVE THE RAFFLE LICENSE AND WAIVE RAFFLE MANAGER BOND FOR SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN MONTESSORI FOR A RAFFLE TO BE HELD ON MARCH 19, 2010 2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES ON THE WARRANT LIST FOR JANUARY 25, 2010 IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,647.50 On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows: AYES: -3- Commissioners O’Connor, Milovich-Walters, and Mayor Mahoney NAYS: -0- ABSENT: -2- Commissioners Pavlatos and Polk OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: Maria Rogers – 12021 S. 93rd Avenue – Mrs. Rogers encouraged everyone to stop by and look at the wonderful memorabilia the Palos Historical Society has on display in the library. Nicholas Karas – 9903 Somerset Lane – Mr. Karas introduced himself as a candidate running for Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County (Subcircuit 15) in the February 2, 2010 Primary Election. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Commissioner O’Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows: AYES: -3- Commissioners O’Connor, Milovich-Walters, and Mayor Mahoney NAYS: -0- ABSENT: -2- Commissioners Pavlatos and Polk ________________________
Cathy A. Gabel
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