The City of Park Ridge Mayor's Advisory Board will meet at 6:45 p.m. tomorrow, July 11.
CITY OF PARK RIDGE
505 BUTLER PLACE PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 TEL: 847-318-5200 FAX: 847-313-5300 TDD: 347-318-5252 www.parkridge.us
Here is the meeting agenda as provided by the City of Park Ridge Mayor's Advisory Board:
A G E N D A
MAYOR'S ADVISORY BOARD
CITY HALL
FINANCE CONFERENCE ROOM
505 BUTLER PLACE
PARK RIDGE, iL 60068
MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 AT 6:45 P.M.
i. Roll Call
li. Approval of Minutes
1. June 6, 2016
III. Interview
A. 6:45 p.m. Stephen Judge - O'Hare Airport Commission – 3 year term (new)
IV. Deliberation 1 Recommendation(s)
V. New Business
VI. Adjournment
JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS
MAYOR'S ADVISORY BOARD
CITY HALL
FINANCE CONFERENCE ROOM
505 BUTLER PLACE PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016 AT 6:15 P.M.
Chairman Knight called the meeting to order at 6:19 p.m.
I. Roll Call The following Board members were present: Chairman Knight and Aldermen Mazzuca, Milissis, and Shubert.
Deputy Clerk Peterson recorded the minutes. Seven guests were present including two reporters.
II. Approval of Minutes o
1. May 23, 2016 Moved to approve by Ald. Mazzuca. Seconded by Ald. Milissis. Motion carried; voice vote.
III? Interview
1. 6:15 p.m. Nicholas Norman I re-appointment to Appearance Commission Chairman Knight explained the interview and appointment process with the applicant including the requirement of a non-fingerprint criminal background check if recommended for re-appointment.
Mr. Norman explained that he has served one full five-year term. He believes the Appearance Commission provides an important process to keep the community's character appealing. Some recognized that some cases before the Commission require more professional assistance than others. It goes hand in hand with what he does every day which he enjoys.
Each Alderman was given an opportunity to ask questions of the applicant. Mr. Norman explained that currently, the Appearance Commission does not allow for appeals. When asked his thoughts about changing the process, Mr. Norman explained that the Board members are the ones with the experience and knowledge. He did not support the idea of placing an appeal decision in the hands of those who do not have architectural knowledge or background. Each home has its own character and each designer of buildings has an idea on how they want their design portrayed which is done by the use of proportions, materials, and transition. He would not object to reviewing the design guidelines and revising those that were out of date. Over the past years, revisions had been made. He supported a review if it was conducted by the Commission based on its member's professional backgrounds.
Mr. Norman's term expired on June 1, 2016 and was advised by Chairman Knight to continue serving until he receives word from Deputy Clerk Peterson about his re-appointment.
IV. Deliberation f Recommendation(s) The Board members began deliberations by recommending the appointment of Nicholas Norman for reappointment to the Appearance Commission.
Approve the recommendation of appointment of Nicholas Norman to the Appearance Commission for a second term, term ending 5/1/2021.
Moved by Ald. Mazzuca. Seconded by Ald. Milissis.
Motion carried; voice vote.
Deliberations for the Library Board began and Chairman Knight indicated he had previously asked members of the Board to come prepared with their top five recommendations. Each Alderman presented their choices and the totals were tallied by Chairman Knight.
Chairman Knight: Egan; Foss-Eggemann; White; McGuire; Tiem Alderman Mazzuca: Egan, White, Burkum, Foss-Eggemann, Biederman Alderman Shubert: Egan, Foss-Eggemann, McGuire, Burkum, Biederman Alderman Milissis: Egan; Foss-Eggemann; Kiem; Burkum; Wynn Ryan
Egan received 20/20 points; Foss Eggemann 14/16; White/Burkum tied at third
*See Exhibit 1 attached.
Chairman Knight believed all three incumbents were worthy of reappointment based on their past and hopeful future contributions and did well during their presentations. Therefore, he advocated his support for re-appointing Jerry White. * - -
Ald. Milissis understood the points made by Chairman Knight and had no questions on the votes for Egan or Foss-Eggemann. But since there was a tie for the third seat, he leaned towards appointing a new person on the Board with new ideas. Besides Ms. Burkum interviewing well, he believes that she presented many new ideas that were realistic and could produce good results. He also recognized her wanting to have healthy constructive discussions and staying away from drama.
Ald. Shubert echoed similar comments made by Ald. Milissis. He added that he believes McGuire, Burkum and Biederman had stronger interviews with a direction for the future. He would be willing to support Burkum.
Ald. Mazzuca believed that White had an edge over Burkum based on his rankings. He appreciated the points about new ideas. He recognized preference for re-appointments have been given in the past. He believes all three incumbents deserve re-appointment and that the vast majority of applicants were well talented. It's a shame that the Boards needs to tell eight candidates "no."
Ald. Milissis verbally read the notes he took during Mr. White's interview which were assets of those already represented on the board. In the situation of a tie, he believes diversity should be considered which goes along with bringing forth new ideas and creative thinking to the Board. Ald. Knight recognized very good points raised by Ald. Milissis acknowledging that Ms. Burkum probably did interview slightly better than Mr. White. Chairman Knight also understood Ald. Milissis' argument of bringing in new people.
Ald. Mazzuca had no objection to Ms. Burkum although he believed Mr. White interviewed slightly better.
Deputy Clerk Peterson indicated that Mr. White served one partial and one full term.
Motion to approve Joseph Egan, Charlene Foss-Eggemann, and Karen Burkum to serve as Library Board Trustees effective July 1, 2016.
Moved by Ald. Mazzuca. Seconded by Ald. Shubert. Voice vote; motion carried.
Ald. Knight indicated that he would supply a spreadsheet with the tallies.
V. New Business
VÍ. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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