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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING
HELD ON MARCH 12, 2012
The Board
of Commissioners of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois
held its regular meeting on Monday, March 12, 2012. Mayor Mahoney called
the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Answering to roll call were
Commissioners Reed, Polk, Oliven, and Mayor Mahoney. Commissioner
Milovich-Walters arrived at 7:40 p.m.
Also in attendance were Marie Arrigoni, Village Clerk; Rick Boehm,
Village Manager; Tom Bayer, Village Attorney; Jacob Karaca, Assistant
Village Attorney; Mike Sibrava, Public Works Director; Joe Miller,
Police Chief; Barbara Maziarek, Finance Director; Kathi May, Deputy
Clerk; and Cathy Gabel, Deputy Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 27,
2012: Commissioner Oliven moved, seconded by Commissioner Reed, to
approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on February 27,
2012 as presented.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES:
-4- Commissioners Oliven, Reed Polk, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -1- Commissioner Milovich-Walters
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
RECOGNITION OF EAGLE SCOUTS: Mayor Mahoney presented Brooks Becker and
Warren Wudtke with Certificates of Recognition for their tremendous
effort in achieving “Eagle”, the highest rank attainable in the Boy
Scouts of America Program. Warren is a freshman at Stagg High School
where he is a member of marching band, Mad Men (a cappella men’s choir)
and the swim team. Warren’s Eagle project was completed in September,
2011 at The Center in Palos Park. His project involved building a trail
and ramp to the bridge from the Children’s Farm to the lodge. While
renovating portions of the existing trail he built and installed three
benches. Brooks is a freshman at St. Ignatius High School where he is a
member of the band and the Crew team. Brooks’ project was completed in
November, 2011 at The Center. With help from his family, friends, and
fellow scouts he supervised the building of a pier in the slough by the
Children’s Farm and the installation of a bench by the pier. Mayor
Mahoney congratulated both young men on their hard work, dedication and
commitment to the Boy Scout Program.
PALOS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT REFERENDUM PRESENTATION: Palos Fire
Protection District Chief Steve Carr addressed Council regarding a
referendum on the March 20, 2012 ballot that will affect approximately
25,000 residents in Palos Township that are served by the Palos Fire
Protection District. The Fire District is seeking to raise its annual
tax revenues by $1.9 Million to $6.2 million by a tax rate increase of
25 cents, to 80 cents per $100 of equalized assessed valuation of
property. For every $100,000 of fair market value, residents would see
an $82.50 increase in taxes. Chief Carr has already reduced staff and
closed the two fire stations intermittently. Chief Carr hopes that if
the referendum passes, he would like to bring back staff and implement a
plan to pay for equipment and long term maintenance of the firehouses.
PARK LAWN AWARENESS WEEK: Mayor Mahoney proclaimed March 18, 2012 to
March 25, 2012 Park Lawn Awareness Week. Park Lawn has served over 400
individuals with developmental disabilities from Oak Lawn, Chicago and
many southwest suburban communities since 1955. Park Lawn’s goal is to
promote independence, choice and access to mainstream living.
ARBOR DAY: Mayor Mahoney proclaimed Sunday, May 6, 2012 to be Arbor Day
in the Village of Palos Park. The Village will celebrate its 19th Annual
Arbor Day beginning with an educational program in the Kaptur
Administrative Center. Due to the diligent effort of the members of Tree
Body, Palos Park Garden Guild I, and the Public Works Department, the
Village achieved the designation of Tree City USA for 2011. This
designation makes it possible for the Village to be eligible for
forestry grants through the Illinois department of Natural resources.
The Village has also been awarded a Tree City Growth Award, a first
since 2004. This award was achieved in part due to the new tree
ordinance adopted last year, the creation of a tree bank fund, and a new
fall planting program. The Arbor Day poster contest theme this year is
“Every Tree Counts”. All 11”x17” posters must be submitted by May 4th to
the Kaptur Administrative Center. All posters will be displayed at the
Kaptur Administrative Center. Following the presentation, all in
attendance will receive free seedlings. All are encouraged to attend
this very important celebration which acknowledges the importance of
protecting and preserving our fragile environment.
HEARINGS: None
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 Reed moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters to:
A. An
Ordinance vacating a portion of McKinley Avenue, south of 120th
Street (Chalupczak – 12000 South 92nd Avenue)
B. To continue Mid-Iron rezoning to the June 11, 2012 Village
Council meeting for action in conjunction with action in relation to
a proposed annexation agreement and annexation ordinance
C. To approve payment of invoices on the Warrant List for March 12,
2012 in the amount of $106,526.52
D. To approve the Supplemental Warrant List for March 12, 2012 for
manual checks, payroll, and recurring wire transfers in the amount
of $282,476.60
AYES: -5-
Commissioners Reed, Milovich-Walters, Polk, Oliven, and Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
OLD BUSINESS: None
BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: None
INFORMATION & UPDATES:
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND STREETS/RECREATION, NICOLE MILOVICH-WALTERS:
Commissioner Milovich-Walters reported Palos School District 118’s
annual fundraiser, Sham-Rock-N-Roll, on Saturday, March 10th was a big
success. Funds raised previously have provided technology advancements,
tools and programs to enhance the quality of education in District 118
and Southwest Suburban Montessori held their annual “Let the Good Times
Roll” fundraiser earning over $28,000 for school improvements.
COMMISSIONER OF BUILDING & PUBLIC PROPERTY, G. DARRYL REED:
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT: Commissioner Reed reported the Building
Department issued 3 building permits totaling $285.00 in fees from
February 22, 2012 through March 7, 2012. The Building Department
conducted 20 inspections. One Certificate of Occupancy was issued. No
exaction fees were collected.
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, DANIEL POLK:
POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT: Commissioner Polk reported the Police Department
received 457 calls for service from February 27, 2012 through March 11,
2012. Palos Park Police also issued 0 parking tickets, 42 adjudication
tickets, 34 traffic tickets, 0 ordinance violations, completed 16 case
reports, arrested 6 adults and 3 juvenile, 3 impound, 7 Senior Checks,
19 citizen assists and 14 community contact hours.
BULLY AWARENESS PROGRAM: Mayor Mahoney and Commissioner Polk announced
new initiatives promoting awareness of bullying. The initiatives include
an anti-bullying media campaign, partnering with locals and sharing
research on bullying with parents. The media campaign will begin this
week along with a guide for parents on the Village website dealing with
bullying.
POLICE TRAINING: Palos Park Police Department sworn officers will
participate in an Active Shooter Rapid Response training exercise on
Sunday, April 15, 2012. Commissioner Polk stated the best training is
always hands-on. The training exercise will better prepare our officers
for the many what ifs and is made possible by generous donations to the
Palos Park Police Foundation.
PALOS PARK POLICE SAFETY PATROLS: The Palos Park Police will take part
in a statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket
campaign to curtail impaired drivers and late-night safety belt law
violators starting today through Saturday, March 17th. The Drive Sober
or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket campaign is made possible through
federal traffic safety funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and administered by the Illinois Department of
Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.
HALF MARATHON: The First Midwest Bank Southwest Half Marathon will take
place on Sunday, May 6, 2012 along Route 83 in Palos Heights and
Palos Park. To ensure a safe environment for the runners, Route 83 will
be closed to all traffic between 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. between Harlem
Avenue and Archer Avenue. Residents will be encouraged to avoid the area
and seek alternative routes during this time. Residents having questions
or concerns are asked to contact Commissioner Polk or Chief Miller at
708-671-3770.
COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS AND FINANCES, KENT OLIVEN: Commissioner Oliven
reported the Palos Heights Library in conjunction with the Palos-Orland
League of Women Voters held a forum on Monday, March 5th for candidates
running in the 18th Senate District and the 35th House District in the
March 20, 2012 Primary Election.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Mahoney had no formal report this evening however,
he read several announcements.
CLERK’S REPORT:
SENIOR CLUB: Clerk Arrigoni reported the Senior Club met today at the
Palos Park Recreation Center. Mayor Mahoney, Commissioner Reed and
Village Manager Boehm attended and spoke on municipal electric
aggregation as the Village has a referendum question on the March 20,
2012 ballot asking residents if
EARLY VOTING: Clerk Arrigoni reported Early Voting for the March 20,
2012 Presidential Primary Election will continue until Thursday, March
15th. Voters do not need to provide an excuse or reason why they cannot
make it to the polls on Election Day. State law requires early voters to
have a valid photo identification card with them in order to receive a
ballot to vote. Early Voting is done on touch screens that store every
ballot style in the county, permitting any voter in suburban Cook to
vote at any location. Orland Park Village Hall, 14700 Ravinia Avenue and
the Palos Heights Administration Building, 7607 W. College Drive will be
open Monday – Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for Early Voting.
VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT: Village Manager Boehm thanked all the
residents who participated in the Community Survey. By gathering
residents likes, dislikes and opinions, survey results will help the
Village assess the effectiveness of programs, facilities, and services.
CITIZENS AND VISITORS COMMENT PERIOD: None
ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: There being no further business,
Commissioner Reed moved, seconded by Commissioner Oliven, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:40 p.m.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES:
-5- Commissioners Reed, Oliven, Polk, Milovich-Walters, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
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Cathy A. Gabel
Deputy Village Clerk
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