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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, March 22, 2010. Mayor Mahoney called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. Answering to roll call were Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, Polk, and Mayor Mahoney. Commissioner O’Connor was not in attendance. Also in attendance were Carol Bryson, Village Clerk; Patricia Jones, Village Administrator; Tom Bayer, Village Attorney; Joe Miller, Police Chief; Barbara Maziarek, Finance Director; Steve Manning, Community Development Director; Kathy May, Deputy Clerk; and Cathy Gabel, Deputy Clerk. RECOGNITION OF JOEY MILLER “MAYOR FOR A DAY”: Seven-year old “Mayor for a Day” Joey Miller joined Mayor Mahoney in calling the March 22, 2010 Council meeting to order. Joey won the prestigious position through an auction benefiting Southwest Suburban Montessori School. Mayor Miller began the day with a briefing from Mayor Mahoney, a tour of Village Hall, a ride in a police vehicle, and a tour of the Public Works Pumping Station and Water Tower. Mayor Mahoney presented “Mayor Miller” with a plaque at the Council meeting recognizing his special day with the Village. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 8, 2010: Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Pavlatos, to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on March 8, 2010 as presented. On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, Polk, and Mayor
Mahoney COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS: COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS/RECREATION, NICOLE MILOVICH-WALTERS: Commissioner Milovich-Walters had no formal report, however, she read several announcements. COMMISSIONER OF BUILDING & PUBLIC PROPERTY, JAMES PAVLATOS: BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT: Commissioner Pavlatos reported the Building Department issued 5 building permits totaling $3,650.10 in fees from March 1, 2010 through March 12, 2010. The Building Department conducted 18 building inspections. No certificates of occupancy were issued. No exaction fees were collected. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, DANIEL POLK: PALOS BANK HALF MARATHON: Commissioner Polk reminded residents the Palos Bank Half Marathon will be taking place on Sunday, May 2nd, on Route 83 between Harlem Avenue and Archer Avenue. Route 83 will be closed to all traffic on May 2nd from 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. to ensure a safe environment for the runners. Residents needing assistance with alternative routes, questions, and/or concerns are encouraged to call the Palos Park Police Department at 708-671-3770. PHONE SCAM: Palos Park Police Officers assisted an elderly woman with an alleged phone scam. If you receive a phone call from an individual asking for money and you do not know the individual please call the Palos Park Police at 671-3770 with your concerns. GUARDRAILS ON SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY: Palos Park Police are once again requesting Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) consider the installation of a guardrail along the blind curve area of Southwest Highway at Woodland Trail. Properties on the west side have backyards on Southwest Highway and there is great cause for concern and the safety of those residents. SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION ALONG 86TH AVENUE: Chief Miller is working with Palos Township residents along 86th Avenue between 12700 and 13100 seeking a speed limit reduction along 86th Avenue from Route 83 to 131st Street. Mr. Larry Pitchman has gathered signatures from residents along 86th Avenue to seek a reduction in the speed limit in the unincorporated portion of Palos Park from 40 mph to 30 mph. The police would like to see the entire stretch of 86th from Route 83 to 131st Street reduced to 30 mph. A letter has been sent to Rupert F. Graham, P.E. Superintendent for the Cook County Highway Department. COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE, MARY O’CONNOR: In Commissioner O’Connor’s absence, Mayor Mahoney read several library announcements. MAYOR’S REPORT: “MAYOR FOR A DAY”: Mayor Mahoney thanked the Miller Family and everyone for their support in helping to make Joey’s day special with the Village. CLERK’S
REPORT:
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
Commissioner Milovich-Walter moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to
adopt an Ordinance Amending Part Ten, Title Four, Chapter 1049, Section
1049.01 of the Palos Park Village Code in Regard to Waste Collection
Charges.
AYES: -4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Pavlatos, and Mayor
Mahoney CONSENT
AGENDA: Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters to:
On the call
of the roll, the vote was as follows: OLD BUSINESS: LOT WIDTH
VARIANCE AND SIDE SETBACK VARIANCE FOR 133 FOREST EDGE COURT – LOT 17
SHADOW RIDGE: Mayor Mahoney entertained a motion to table the lot width
variance and side setback variance for 133 Forest Edge Court to April
12, 2010. Zoning Board of Appeals recommended denial of the setback
variance saying there was insufficient hardship. Four of Five Council
members (the Mayor will be abstaining) are needed to vote in the
affirmative to overturn the ZBA recommendation. On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Pavlatos, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and Mayor
Mahoney NEW
BUSINESS: CODE AMENDMENT REGARDING SIDE YARD SETBACKS: Recent developments in the
Village have involved elevated driveways, retaining walls, and fill in
yards near property lines. Current Code provisions do not address the
issue of structures that are extra large or close to existing homes. It
has been recommended that staff and Plan Commission study this issue and
draft appropriate legislation. Plan Commission would hold a public
hearing and make a recommendation to the Village Council.
Commissioner Pavlatos moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to refer code amendments regarding private roads, side yard setbacks, and building in utility easements to Plan Commission for review. On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Pavlatos, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and Mayor
Mahoney AUDIENCE
PARTICIPATION: EXECUTIVE SESSION: In open session at 8:08 p.m., Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to recess to executive session to discuss sale of property, setting the lease price for property owned by the Village, employment of a specific employee of the Village, compensation of specific employees of the Village and approve and review for release executive session minutes. On the call
of the roll, the vote was as follows: RETURN TO
REGULAR SESSION: At 9:24 p.m. Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved,
seconded by Commissioner Polk, to adjourn the executive session and
return to open session. ROLL CALL: At 9:25 p.m. roll call was taken. Answering to roll call were Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Pavlatos, Polk, and Mayor Mahoney. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m. On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -4- Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Polk, Pavlatos, and Mayor
Mahoney
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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 a special meeting on Monday, April 5, 2010. Mayor Mahoney called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.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; and Dr. Gerald Gabris, Professor and Director of the Division of Public Administration, Northern Illinois University. EXECUTIVE SESSION: In open session at 9:21 a.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. On the call
of the roll, the vote was as follows: RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION: At 1:56 p.m. Commissioner Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to adjourn the executive session and return to open session. Upon voice
vote, the motion carried with 5 yes votes. ROLL CALL: At 1:56 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 Milovich-Walters moved, seconded by Commissioner Polk, to adjourn the meeting at 1:57 p.m. On the call
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