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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING
HELD ON FEBRUARY 8, 2010
The Board of
Commissioners of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois held
its regular meeting on Monday, February 8, 2010. Mayor Mahoney called
the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Answering to roll call were
Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney.
Commissioner Polk was not in attendance.
Also in attendance were Carol Bryson, Village Clerk; Patricia Jones,
Village Administrator; Tom Bayer, Village Attorney; Rachael Kaplan,
Public Works Director; Joe Miller, Police Chief; Barbara Maziarek,
Finance Director; Steve Manning, Community Development Director;
Kathleen May, Deputy Clerk and Cathy Gabel, Deputy Clerk.
PRESENTATION OF 2009 GOVERNOR’S HOMETOWN AWARD-PALOS BANK SOUTHWEST HALF
MARATHON BY PALOS HEIGHTS ALDERMAN JEFF PRESTINARIO AND MEL DIAB, OWNER
OF RUNNING FOR KICKS: Jeff Prestinario, Palos Heights Alderman and Mel
Diab, owner of Running for Kicks, presented Mayor Mahoney and the
Village a sign awarding the Village of Palos Park the 2009 Governor’s
Hometown Award for participation in the Palos Bank Southwest Half
Marathon. The Governor’s Home Town Awards are presented in several
categories based on community population. The award recognizes citizens
of Illinois who give unselfishly of their time and efforts to make their
community a better place to live and work. Jeff Prestinario announced
the date for the upcoming Palos Bank Southwest Half Marathon is May 2,
2010. Mel Diab also thanked Palos Park and reported over $35,000 was
raised last year for three charities. This will be the third year for
the Half Marathon with 819 runners currently pre-registered. Mayor
Mahoney thanked Jeff Prestinario and Mel Diab for all the effort and
vision that have been demonstrated in order to make this race a reality.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING/TAX REFERENDUM WORKSHOP
HELD ON JANUARY 20, 2010: Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded
by Commissioner O’Connor, to approve the minutes of the Special Council
Meeting/Tax Referendum Workshop held on January 20, 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: -1- Commissioner Polk
ABSTAIN: -1- Commissioner Pavlatos
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 25, 2010: Commissioner
Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Connor, to approve
the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on January 25, 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: -1- Commissioner Polk
ABSTAIN: -1- Commissioner Pavlatos
COMMISSIONERS’
REPORTS:
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS/RECREATION, NICOLE MILOVICH-WALTERS:
AWARDING OF ALTERNATE BID FOR 500,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND RESERVOIR:
Commissioner Milovich-Walters asked Council to consider awarding the bid
for the underground reservoir expansion project to Airy’s of Tinley
Park, Illinois. Engineering estimates for this project were $2.1 - $2.5
million. Eight bidders purchased packets, but only two bidders actually
returned proposals. The proposal from Airy’s for $2,073,141.00 consists
of the construction of the new reservoir which was the base bid and an
alternate bid which includes cleaning the existing reservoir, a new gas
generator, rehabilitation of the existing underground drainage system
and a mixer system in. Rachael Kaplan, Public Works Director and
Robinson Engineering have also reviewed the bids and recommend awarding
the Alternate Bid to Airy’s in the amount of $2,073,141.00.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Pavlatos,
to award the Alternate Bid for the underground water reservoir expansion
project to Airy’s of Tinley Park in the amount of $2,073,141.00
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4-
Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, O’Connor, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Polk
APPROVAL OF GRANT OF
EASEMENT TO COM ED FOR RELOCATION OF UTILITY POLE AND LINES AT 12101
SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY (PUMPING STATION): Commissioner Milovich-Walters
requested Council grant an easement to Commonwealth Edison and Illinois
Bell Telephone Company for the relocation of a utility pole and lines as
part of the underground water reservoir expansion project at 12101
Southwest Highway. Commissioner Milovich-Walters reported the existing
utility pole and lines are located over the roof of the pumping station
and in the location of the new reservoir. There is no cost to the
Village as the utilities companies will pay for the relocation in
exchange for an easement.
Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Connor,
to grant an easement to Commonwealth Edison and Illinois Bell Telephone
Company for the relocation of a utility pole and lines as part of the
underground water reservoir expansion project.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4-
Commissioner Milovich-Walters, O’Connor, Pavlatos, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Polk
SNOW EMERGENCY:
Commissioner Milovich-Walters declared a snow emergency beginning at
9:00 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2010 and ending at noon on Wednesday,
February 10, 2010. No vehicles are to be parked on Village streets to
allow for snow removal and plowing operations. If a vehicle is not
removed, the Police Department may move such vehicle to some other
location so as not to interfere with snow removal/plowing operations at
the owner’s expense.
COMMISSIONER OF BUILDING & PUBLIC PROPERTY, JAMES PAVLATOS:
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT: Commissioner Pavlatos reported the Building
Department issued 8 building permits and extensions totaling $11,290.60
in fees from January 1, 2010 – January 31, 2010. The Building Department
conducted 26 building inspections. Two certificates of occupancy were
issued. No exaction fees were collected.
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, DANIEL POLK:
ROBBERY OFFENDER IN CUSTODY: In Commissioner Polk’s absence, Mayor
Mahoney reported a Palos Park Police Officer spotted a vehicle matching
the description of a vehicle involved in the Palos Park Jewel parking
lot robbery on January 26, 2010. Upon further investigation, it was
revealed property from the Palos Park robbery was still inside the
vehicle. The offender has been charged and will also face robbery and
battery charges in Palos Heights, Hickory Hills, and Oak Lawn.
WINTER STORM WARNING: Mayor Mahoney reported a winter storm warning will
go into effect at 9:00 p.m. this evening to 4:00 a.m. Wednesday,
February 10th. Snow will begin falling this evening with the heaviest
expected on Tuesday, February 9th. Snow totals will be in the six to
twelve inch range. Driving is expected to be hazardous with whiteout
conditions possible.
COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE, MARY O’CONNOR:
BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,000 FOR THE FINAL PAYMENT OF THE
ORIGINAL PROMISSORY NOTE #2/SALES TAX SHARE AGREEMENT WITH TANGUAY,
BURKE, STRATTION, OWNERS OF THE SHOPPES OF MILL CREEK: Commissioner
O’Connor reported the Village of Palos Park entered into an agreement
with Tanquay, Burke and Strattion, owners of the Shoppes at Mill Creek
for sales tax sharing. The Village makes four payments of $12,500.00
each per year. By finalizing the agreement now, the current owners of
the center, Inland Commercial Property, would accept a final payment of
$27,500 due immediately representing a $10,000 overall cost savings to
the Village. As such, Council would have to authorize a Fiscal Year 2010
budget amendment in the amount of $65,000.00.
Commissioner O’Connor moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters,
to approve a budget amendment in the amount of $65,000.00 for the final
payment of the original promissory note #2/Sales Tax Share Agreement.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4-
Commissioners O’Connor, Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Polk
MAYOR’S REPORT:
TAX REFERENDUM/ELECTION RESULTS: Mayor Mahoney reported the “unofficial”
results of the referendum to fund the Police Pension Fund on the
February 2, 2010 Primary Election Ballot was defeated by a 2 to 1
margin. Mayor Mahoney was deeply disappointed but will work to keep
Palos Park fiscally sound. Commissioner O’Connor was very upset over
some possible voting irregularities in Precinct 10.
BIKE AND PEDWAY COALITION: Mayor Mahoney reported the Bike, Pedway, and
Equestrian Trail committee members met on Wednesday, February 3rd to
review the Palos Park Bike Plan that was submitted by Active Alliance
Transportation in November 2009. The next Bike Meeting will be on
Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m.
CLERK’S REPORT:
PALOS TOWNSHIP OPEN FOR TAX APPEALS: Clerk Bryson announced Palos
Township is open for appeals at the Cook County Board of Review until
February 22, 2010. There is no cost to appeal. Residents are asked to
call 312-603-3644 for more information.
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.
METRA FARE INCREASE: Clerk Bryson announced Metra’s new fare increase
began February 1st. The changes in the fare structure are intended to
encourage customers to use 10-ride tickets and monthly passes. The
one-way fare from Palos Park to downtown will be $4.50 from $4.30. To
encourage riders to buy tickets at stations and over the internet, Metra
is increasing the penalty for on-board purchases to $3.00 from $2.00.
That penalty is not assessed on passengers who board at unmanned train
stations like Palos Park. Weekend fares are increasing to $7.00 from
$5.00. Weekend passes are good for unlimited rides on both Saturday and
Sunday.
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
VILLAGE NEWSLETTER: Administrator announced the Village Newsletter for
February/March is 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
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY (IRMA) VOLUNTEER WORKERS
INSURANCE COVERAGE
2. APPROVE PAYMENT OF INVOICES ON THE WARRANT LIST FOR FEBRUARY 8,
2010 IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,675.58
3.APPROVE THE SUPPLEMENTAL WARRANT LIST FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2010 FOR
MANUAL CHECKS, PAYROLL, AND RECURRING WIRE TRANSFERS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $618,338.57
On the call of the
roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4-
Commissioners O’Connor, Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Polk
OLD BUSINESS:
MCCORD EXHIBIT: Commissioner Milovich-Walters reported the McCord
Gallery and Cultural Center hosted a never-before-seen exhibit, Moments
in Time, on Friday, February 5th through Sunday, February 7th. This
private collection featured photographs, autographs, letters and unique
memorabilia from men and women who rose to the top of their fields.
NEW BUSINESS:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA) RECOMMENDATION:
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING SCHEDULE: Zoning Board of Appeals has
decided to set a schedule of regular meeting dates for calendar year
2010. Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the second Wednesday of every
month, unless there are no agenda items for discussion. The new meeting
schedule should improve the service the Zoning Board of Appeals provides
to village residents.
PLAN COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PALOS PARK VILLAGE CODE IN REGARD TO PAN
COMMISSION AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES:
Commissioner Pavlatos reported one of the Building Departments projects
has been a comprehensive review of all procedures for giving notices for
public hearings. The objectives are to inform neighbors in a timely and
informative manner and make notice requirements consistent and
cost-effective. Plan Commission met on January 21, 2010 and recommended
amending Village Code for public hearing notices. The amendment adds a
new subsection that describes a hearing notice procedure for all types
of hearings. The amendment also clarifies authority for applications,
reviews, scheduling, notice publishing, and documentation. The amendment
also states the Village shall mail a copy of said notice to taxpayers of
record of surrounding properties within 350 feet of the applicant
property. Plan Commission also voted as part of their motion to approve
only notifying residents within the Village of Palos Park and all
subdivision petitions would require a public hearing. Excluding
neighbors outside of Village boundaries from receiving notice is not
part of the amendment.
Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters
to adopt an Ordinance amending the Palos Park Village Code in regard to
Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing Notices.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4-
Commissioner Pavlatos, Milovich-Walters, O’Connor, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Polk
ORDINANCE AMENDING PART TWELVE, TITLE SIX, CHAPTER 1262, SECTION 1262.09
IN REGARD TO FEES FOR MATTERS BEING REVIEWED BY THE PLAN COMMISSION
AND/OR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: Commissioner Pavlatos explained the
objectives to this particular code amendment is to adjust fee rates in
relation to the service provided and increase fee revenue from 74% to
90% of department costs. Plan Commission approved with six yes votes to
approve the Zoning and Subdivision Application Code Amendment Ordinance
as written.
Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters,
to adopt an Ordinance amending Part Twelve, Title Six, Chapter 1262,
Section 1262.09 of the Palos Park Village Code in Regard to Fees for
Matters being reviewed by the Plan Commission and/or Zoning Board of
Appeals.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4-
Commissioners Pavlatos, Milovich-Walters, O’Connor, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Polk
SUBDIVISION, LOT
WIDTH VARIANCE, AND SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE FOR 133 FOREST EDGE COURT –
LOT 17 SHADOW RIDGE: George Arnold, Attorney for the petitioner, spoke
to Council regarding Lot 17 at the northwest corner of the Shadow Ridge
Subdivision. The petitioner wants to subdivide the lot into two lots
each over one acre. Mayor Mahoney stated he would not be voting on this
matter.
Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters,
to approve the subdivision of Lot 17 in Shadow Ridge, 133 Forest Edge
Court.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -3-
Commissioners Pavlatos, Milovich-Walters, and O’Connor
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Polk
ABSTAIN: -1- Mayor Mahoney
Commissioner Pavlatos
moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to move the ZBA
recommendation to the March 8, 2010 Village Council meeting.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows;
AYES: -4-
Commissioners Pavlatos, Milovich-Walters, and O’Connor
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Polk
ABSTAIN: -1- Mayor Mahoney
CHIPPING SERVICE
SURVEY: Commissioner Milovich-Walters stated the Public Works Department
has prepared a survey available Tuesday, February 9th regarding the 2010
Chipping Service. The Village provides ten pick-up dates beginning in
April and ending in October. The Village is currently reviewing this
service and is considering making a minimal charge to residents to cover
costs. The forms are available on-line and at the Kaptur Administrative
Center.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
Howard Pocius – 55 Romiga Lane, Palos Park – Mr. Pocius asked why is it
considered short sided, unjust, and selfish because he wonders why he
should face ever escalating taxes so that certain municipal employees
can retire at age 50.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: In open session, at 8:51 p.m., Commissioner Milovich-Walters
moved, seconded by Commissioner O’Connor, to recess to executive session
to discuss the employment of a specific employee of the Village of Palos
Park.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4-
Commissioners Milovich-Walters, O’Connor, Pavlatos, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Polk
RETURN TO REGULAR
SESSION: At 10:07 p.m. Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by
Commissioner Pavlatos to adjourn the executive session and return to
open session.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4-
Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, O’Connor, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Polk
ROLL CALL: At 10:09
p.m. roll call was taken. Answering to roll call were Commissioners
Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, O’Connor and Mayor Mahoney.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Commissioner O’Connor
moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to adjourn the meeting
at 10:10 p.m.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4-
Commissioners O’Connor, Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Polk
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Cathy A. Gabel
Deputy Village Clerk
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