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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING
HELD ON JULY 11, 2011
The Board
of Commissioners of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois
held its regular meeting on Monday, July 11, 2011. Mayor Mahoney called
the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Answering to roll call were
Commissioners Milovich-Walters, Reed, Polk, Oliven, and Mayor Mahoney.
Also in attendance were Marie Arrigoni, Village Clerk; Rick Boehm,
Village Manager; Tom Bayer, Village Attorney; Joe Miller, Palos Park
Police Chief; Jacob Karaca, Assistant Village Attorney; Barb Maziarek,
Finance Director; Nicole Marxman, Recreation Director; Frank Wendling,
Assistant Recreation Director; Julie Fitzgibbons, Administrative
Assistant; and Cathy Gabel, Deputy Village Clerk.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE 27,
2011: Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters,
to approve the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on June 27,
2011 as presented.
On the
call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Polk, Milovich-Walters, Reed, Oliven, and
Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
PALOS PARK RECREATION GIRL’S 10-U SOFTBALL TEAM: Commissioner Milovich-Walters,
Nicole Marxman and Frank Wendling welcomed the Palos Park Recreation
Champion 10-U Hawks Girls Softball Team to the Village Council meeting
this evening. The team finished the SSGAL League in first place out of
13 teams with a 16-0 record, a team batting average of .521, and a team
on base percentage of .718. Commissioner Milovich-Walters reported the
girls led the SSGAL in total runs (223) and only allowed 68 runs scored
with two shut out wins during the season. During playoffs, the Hawks
played and beat Palos Heights and Homewood earning them a spot in the
championship game against Midlothian. On Friday, July 1st, the girls
beat Midlothian 3-2 finishing the season 19-0.
Palos Park 10-U Hawks are coached by Jason Wiersma, John Jewula, Eric
Borg, and Bob Engel. The Palos Park Hawks players are Abigail Minervini,
Ashley Borg, Audrey Galassi, Ava Vaselakos, Cassidy Jewula, Ellie Engel,
Elora Maniatis, Emily Correll, Haley Wiersma, Libby Correll, Nandini
Kumar, Olivia Sierzega, Sydney Saunders, and Urte Barauskies.
HEARINGS:
APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING: Commissioner Oliven deferred to
Barb Maziarek, Village Finance Director, for a presentation of the
Annual Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2012. Illinois Municipal
Code requires the Village to pass an annual Appropriations Ordinance
within the first quarter of each fiscal year and a public hearing is
required before adoption of the Appropriations Ordinance. The
Appropriations Ordinance establishes the maximum legal spending level
for the fiscal year, provides the legal ability to set aside funds for
specific spending activities and gives authority to appropriate sums of
money deemed necessary to defray all expenses and liabilities of the
Village. Ms. Maziarek explained the budget sets the real spending limit.
The Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2012 is in the amount of
$11,674,545.00 which is 17.58% less than the previous fiscal year.
Barbara stated the public hearing is an opportunity for residents to
comment on the Appropriations Ordinance. A draft copy of the proposed
Ordinance has been on display at the Palos Park Public Library and at
the Kaptur Administrative Center. Mayor Mahoney asked for public
comment, of which there was none. The public hearing was closed at 7:43
p.m.
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 Oliven moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters to:
A.
approve the Raffle License Application of the Palos Professional
Firefighters for a raffle drawing to be held at Chili Cook-Off
on September 17, 2011
B. approve payment of invoices on the Warrant List for July 11,
2011 in the amount of $77,095.78
C. approve the Supplemental Warrant List dated July 11, 2011 for
manual checks, payroll, and recurring wire transfers in the
amount of $269,631.61
On the
call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Oliven, Milovich-Walters, Reed, Polk, 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:
MFT RESOLUTION: Commissioner Milovich-Walters explained the 2011/2012
Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways
is a yearly resolution approving the spending of monies from the MFT
Fund to pay for salt, stone, street repairs, and pavement marking. The
resolution, once passed, is submitted to Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) for review and approval. The resolution is in the
amount of $163,524.00.
Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by Commissioner Oliven, to pass a MFT
Resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by a Municipality
under the Illinois Highway Code in the amount of $163,524.00.
On the
call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Polk, Oliven, Milovich-Walters, Reed, and
Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
COMMISSIONER OF BUILDING & PUBLIC PROPERTY, G. DARRYL REED:
BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT: Commissioner Reed reported the Building
Department issued 14 building permits totaling $5,313.65 in fees from
June 24, 2011 through July 6, 2011. The Building Department conducted 21
inspections. No Certificates of Occupancy were issued. No exaction fees
were collected. To date, Tree Bank Fund has $6,775.00.
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, DANIEL POLK:
POLICE ACTIVITY: Commissioner Polk reported the Police Department
received 529 calls for service from June 24, 2011 through July 10, 2011.
Palos Park Police also issued 34 parking tickets, 37 traffic tickets, 1
ordinance violation, completed 42 case reports, arrested 9 adults, 2
impounds, 11 Senior Checks, 30 citizen assists and 13 community contact
hours.
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION: In October 2009 Village Council created
Chapter 426 establishing an administrative adjudication system within
the Village’s non-home rule authority. Chapter 424 was also amended. The
purpose of Chapter 426 is to provide a fair and efficient method of
enforcement of Village vehicular standing, parking, equipment and
vehicular sticker regulation violations as may be allowed by law,
through an administrative adjudication and to provide a schedule of
uniform fines and penalties and authority and procedures for collection
of unpaid fines and penalties. The provisions of this Chapter may be
used in lieu of issuing a citation that requires an appearance in the
Circuit Court of Cook County. The hearings will take place in the Kaptur
Administrative Center. The hearings expedite resolutions, reduce
litigation costs and allow the Circuit Court of Cook County to focus on
more serious offenses. An administrative hearing is a civil proceeding
and offenses are punishable by fines. A licensed attorney will act as an
Administrative Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer will make a
determination based on the evidence presented. If he finds the
individual liable, fines and penalties may be imposed.
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF VILLAGE CODE VIOLATIONS:
Administrative Adjudication of Village Code Violations is to provide a
method for fairly and efficiently enforcing the Village’s ordinances,
including Building Code, and establishing fines and penalties and
authority for collection of unpaid fines and penalties.
Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to
adopt an Ordinance amending Part Two, Title Two of the Palos Park
Village Code in regard to Administrative Adjudication of Village Code
Violations.
On the
call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Polk, Milovich-Walters, Reed, Oliven, and
Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
SEIZURE AND
IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES:
The Village desires to reduce, eliminate and curb the public nuisances
created by individuals operating motor vehicles on the streets and
highways of the Village. A motor vehicle shall be declared a public
nuisance and shall be subject to seizure and impoundment if said motor
vehicle is used in the commission of any violations of this Section. The
vehicle can be removed and towed to a facility authorized by the police.
Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by Commissioner Reed, to adopt an
Ordinance amending Part four, Title Two of the Palos Park Village Code
in regard to Seizure and Impoundment of Motor Vehicles.
On the call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Polk, Reed, Milovich-Walters, Oliven, and Mayor
Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES:
The Illinois Vehicle Code provides municipalities with the power to
impound and dispose of abandoned motor vehicles. The draft ordinance
brings Chapter 470 of the Village Code into compliance with the Illinois
Vehicle Code.
Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by Commissioner Reed, to adopt an
Ordinance amending Part Four, Title Six, Chapter 470 of the Palos Park
Village Code in regard to Abandoned Motor Vehicles.
On the
call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Polk, Reed, Oliven, Milovich-Walters, and
Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
MINI
CAMERAS: Commissioner Polk reported at the June 13, 2011 Council meeting
Chaffee Limousine donated three mini cameras to be worn by Palos Park
Police Officers while on duty patrolling. Commissioner Polk, Chief
Miller and staff believe the wearable cameras serve a multitude of
proactive purposes. The cameras record all police interaction including
but not limited to, sobriety tests, enhance officer safety, and
documents statements and events as they are occurring. The Police
Department would like to purchase additional cameras using Asset
Forfeiture Funds.
Commissioner Polk moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to
approve the purchase of ten (10) Scorpion Micro DV mini cameras in an
amount not to exceed $1,020.00 from the Asset Forfeiture Fund.
On the
call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Polk, Milovich-Walters, Reed, Oliven, and
Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
POLICE
PROGRAM GOES INTERNATIONAL: Commissioner Polk announced the Palos Park
Police welcomed Cameroon native and Governors State University senior,
Bweh Epah, to the Department as an intern this summer. Academic
partnerships offer seniors the opportunity to spend a semester working
in a public safety agency. The academic partnerships were started
several years ago.
Interns earn college credit while gaining valuable experience in
administration, investigations and on patrol.
CITIZENS ON PATROL SERVICE (COPS): Commissioner Polk reported Citizens
on Patrol Service (COPS) are providing Palos Park Police Officer’s with
teddy bears and other stuffed animals free of charge to help comfort
small children especially if an officer is responding to a call at the
child’s home. Donations of new or slightly used stuffed animals will be
accepted at the Police Department.
COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS AND FINANCES, KENT OLIVEN:
APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2012:
Commissioner Oliven presented Council with the proposed Appropriations
Ordinance for consideration.
Commissioner Oliven moved, seconded by Commissioner Reed, to adopt an
Annual Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2012 in
the amount of $11,674,545.00.
On the
call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Oliven, Reed, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and
Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
MAYOR’S
REPORT:
VILLAGE TREASURER: Mayor Mahoney stated Part Two, Title Six, Chapter
236 of the Palos Park Village Code creates the Office of Village
Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be appointed by Council and shall perform
his or her duties under the supervision of the Commissioner of Accounts
and Finances. If no Treasurer is so appointed, the Commissioner shall
perform the duties of Treasurer. Mayor Mahoney entertained a motion to
approve the appointment of Barbara Maziarek as Village Treasurer.
Commissioner Oliven moved, seconded by Commissioner Reed, to approve the
appointment of Barbara Maziarek as Village Treasurer.
On the
call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Oliven, Reed, Milovich-Walters, Polk, and
Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
CLERK’S
REPORT: Clerk Arrigoni had no formal report this evening however, she
read several announcements.
VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT:
RENEWAL OF VILLAGE’S HEALTH, DENTAL AND LIFE INSURANCE: Manager Boehm
reported the Village’s health, dental and life insurance benefit plans
renew on August 1st each year. In 2010, the Village retained the
services of The Horton Group to assist with insurance, risk management,
and employee benefits for full time employees. There are currently 24
employees participating in the program. The Horton Group found Blue
Cross/Blue Shield offered the best medical plan for the lowest cost. Due
to fewer Village claims and the fact that Blue Cross/Blue Shield had a
good year financially, the Village is receiving a reduction in the
medical component of 16.6% versus last year’s rates. The dental program
is administered by Principal. They will provide the same program as last
year with a 5.9% increase. The Horton Group has recommended the Village
stay with Principal. Life insurance is also administered through
Principal and Horton has also recommended the Village stay with them.
Commissioner Oliven moved, seconded by Commissioner Reed, to approve the
renewal of the Village’s health benefit plan to include medical with
Blue Cross/Blue Shield, dental with Principal and life with Principal
for the period August 1, 2011-July 31, 2012.
On the
call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Oliven, Reed, Polk, Milovich-Walters, and
Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
CITIZENS
AND VISITORS COMMENT PERIOD:
Beverly Opelka – 12305 82nd Avenue, Palos Park, IL – Ms. Opelka
raised some concerns regarding the lack of upkeep and repair of the
Palos Realty Building located at 8200 W. 123rd Street.
Bob Busch – 12805 S. 94th Avenue, Palos Park, IL – Mr. Busch spoke of
Palos Park never developing a central business district and streets not
named to commemorate illustrious Palos Park residents.
Mike Gaichas – 8502 W. 121st Street, Palos Park, IL – Mr. Gaichas
reminded residents as they finalize their summer travel plans that the
Illinois State Fair is quite the travel bargain. The Fair runs from
August 12 – 21. Admission is $5 for adults/$2 children, no charge for
children under 5 when accompanied by an adult/$2 seniors age 60 and
older.
ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: There being no further business,
Commissioner Reed moved, seconded by Commissioner Milovich-Walters, to
adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m.
On the
call of the roll, the vote was as follows:
AYES: -5- Commissioners Polk, Milovich-Walters, Reed, Oliven, and
Mayor Mahoney
NAYS: -0-
ABSENT: -0-
________________________
Cathy A. Gabel
Deputy Village Clerk
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