Members of the Park Ridge City Council met Monday, Aug. 1.
The Park Ridge City Council is composed of the mayor, city clerk and seven aldermen, one from each of the city’s seven wards.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Park Ridge City Council:
CITY OF PARK RIDGE
505 BUTLER PLACE PARK RIDGE, IL 60068 TEL: 847-318-5200 FAX: 847-318-5300 TDD: 847-318-5252 www.parkridge.us
J O U R N A L O F T H E P R O C E E D I N G S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK RIDGE CITY COUNCIL
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 505 BUTLER PLACE PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M.
Chairman/Alderman Knight called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
I. Roll Call
City Clerk Henneman read the roll call and the following elected officials indicated their presence: Ald. Shubert, Knight, Mazzuca, and Milissis. Ald. Moran, Van Roeyen, and Acting Mayor/Alderman Maloney were absent.
Staff present: P. Lisowski, F. Kaminski, A. Simon, C. Peterson, J. Gilmore, J. Testin, and W. Zingsheim were present.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting attendees pledged their allegiance to the United States flag.
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular City Council Meeting – July 18, 2016 Moved by Ald. Milissis. Seconded by Ald. Shubert. Motion carried; voice vote.
2. Special Meeting of the City Council – July 25, 2016 Moved by Ald. Shubert. Seconded by Ald. Milissis. Motion carried; voice vote.
IV. Consent Agenda
*All items listed with an asterisk are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of those items unless an Alderman so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
VII.C.1. Approve final reading of ordinance approving one additional Class “P” Liquor License and reducing the number of “R” Licenses by one VII.F.1. Refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing a Text Amendment for
Section 11, Site Development Standards, and Section 16, Definitions, of the Zoning Ordinance regarding site development standards VII.G.1. Approve a Purchase Order increase for the repair to brick sidewalk areas on Devon Avenue, Cumberland to Prospect, to 3D Brick Paving, 1000 Lee Street, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 in the amount of $1,000.00 VII.I.1. Approve FY17 warrants for period ending July 31, 2016 reviewed by Ald. Milissis in the amount of $1,413,066.30
Journal of the Proceedings of the August 1, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Park Ridge City Council (Cont.)
VII.I.2. Approve FY16 budget amendments for construction of the 9/11 Memorial and related
sales and donation revenue
VII.I.3. Approve FY17 budget amendments for the engraving and installation of 9/11 memorial
bricks and brick sale and donation revenue VII.I.4. Approve closure of the 2012A Sewer Improvement Construction Fund and related Budget
Amendments in the amount of $369,666.01 VII.I.5. Approve a purchase order for Accounting Principles Staffing in the amount of $65,000 Moved by Ald. Milissis. Seconded by Ald. Shubert.
ROLL CALL AYES: Ald. Milissis, Shubert, Knight, and Mazzuca (4) NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: Ald. Van Roeyen, Moran, and Maloney (3) ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion carried, 4 – 0.
V. Reports of City Officials
A. Mayor’s Report 1. Legislative update Chairman Knight shared that he recently read in the news that the IL State Legislatures are some of the highest paid in the country and they work part-time. He would like to see a budget passed.
2. Announcement of Mayoral Appointments to the Bike Task Force Chairman Knight explained the selection process of choosing the Bike Task Force members. Nine of fourteen applicants were chosen:
Melissa Hulting, Jim O’Donnell, Joe De Young, Clarise Olson, Matthew Talbert, Scott Scheuber, Lauren Pahnke, Brian Hughs, and Eric Coker
B. City Council No report
C. City Attorney No report
D. City Clerk City Clerk Henneman reminded the aldermen that the Sister City visitors are arriving September 8 and staying until the 15th of September.
E. City Manager No report.
VI. Citizens Who Wish to Address the City Council on a Non-Agenda Item
No comments.
VII. Reports of Boards, Commissions and Committees
A. Planning and Zoning Commission – Ald. Van Roeyen No report.
B. Zoning Board of Appeals – Ald. Moran No report.
. Journal of the Proceedings of the August 1, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Park Ridge City Council (Cont.)
C. Liquor License Review Board – Acting Mayor Maloney 1. Approve final reading of ordinance approving one additional Class “P” Liquor License and reducing the number of “R” Licenses by one / Approved by omnibus vote
D. O’Hare Airport Commission – Ald. Mazzuca Ald. Mazzuca reported that the City is posting the Runway Rotation Plan at the end of every week on its website as a news release which is received by those who have signed up for email alerts from the City. The Chicago Department of Aviation is looking for responses to a survey which is provided to individuals who file a comment or complaint.
Ald. Milissis inquired whether this change would qualify residents in his Ward for soundproofing.
E. Historic Preservation – Ald. Shubert No report.
F. Procedures and Regulations Committee – Ald. Mazzuca 1. Refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission for public hearing a Text Amendment for Section 11, Site Development Standards, and Section 16, Definitions, of the Zoning Ordinance regarding site development standards / Approved by omnibus vote
G. Public Works Committee – Ald. Shubert 1. Approve a Purchase Order increase for the repair to brick sidewalk areas on Devon
Avenue, Cumberland to Prospect, to 3D Brick Paving, 1000 Lee Street, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 in the amount of $1,000.00 / Approved by omnibus vote
2. Approve the first reading of Ordinance establishing a Valet Parking Only area, 13-12-6 of
the Municipal Code, on Prospect Avenue from 189 feet north of the curb line of Garden to 239 feet north of the curb line (50 feet, entire frontage of property at 130 South Prospect) Moved by Ald. Shubert. Seconded by Ald. Mazzuca.
According to Public Works Director Zingsheim, no complaints were received this last week.
City Clerk Henneman commented on a vehicle that was stopped on the opposite side (from the restaurant) on Prospect, loading passengers, which she believed was dangerous. Chief Kaminski indicated that he attended the grand opening and was told by the owner there would be no parking problems with the valet. Chief Kaminski indicated that his department would keep watch.
Since this is not final action, it does not require four votes, according to Attorney Simon. If the vote failed, another Alderman could readdress the matter with a motion to reconsider.
Ald. Milissis indicated at the last meeting, there were many who spoke about the issue. He appreciated the fact that the Police Chief will be having the department keep watch.
ROLL CALL AYES: Ald. Shubert, Knight, and Milissis (3) NAYS: Ald. Mazzuca (1) ABSENT: Ald. Moran, Maloney, and Van Roeyen (3) ABSTAIN: None Motion carried, 3 – 1.
3. Approve the contract for Uptown Message-Board Kiosk Repair and Refurbishment, PW- FY17-09, with Omega Sign and Lighting Inc., 100 West Fay Addison, Illinois 60101 in the amount of $39,999.00 Moved by Ald. Shubert. Seconded by Ald. Milissis.
Public Works Director Zingsheim provided additional information that was requested at the last meeting. Four existing kiosks were being removed. Journal of the Proceedings of the August 1, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Park Ridge City Council (Cont.)
Ald. Mazzuca explained that this motion would require four supportive votes to successfully pass, also noting the light attendance. When questioned by Ald. Mazzuca, Director Zingsheim believed the vendor would honor the price if the matter was deferred for 2 weeks.
Motion to defer until the August 15, 2016 City Council meeting. Moved by Ald. Mazzuca. Seconded by Ald. Shubert.
Ald. Mazzuca would welcome lessening the cost and the number of signs, in addition to suggestions of a more creative approach to do messaging in the uptown area with less cost.
Ald. Shubert opined that this is all or nothing. He does not believe a few kiosks should be fixed without reinforcing the others that could end up being a liability to the city. If there is a larger discussion that needs to take place, that should be brought forward.
Ald. Milissis supported phasing out the kiosks and removing them as they are inoperable.
ROLL CALL (to defer) AYES: Ald. Knight, Mazzuca, Shubert (3) NAYS: Ald. Milissis (1) ABSENT: Ald. Moran, Maloney, and Van Roeyen (3) ABSTAIN: None Motion carried, 3 – 1.
H. Public Safety Committee – Ald. Milissis Ald. Milissis announced that the National Night Out event is tomorrow evening starting at 6:30 p.m.
The ceremony for September 11 will take place on September 9 at 8:15 a.m. at the 911 Memorial in front of City Hall.
I. Finance and Budget Committee – Ald. Knight 1. Approve FY17 warrants for period ending July 31, 2016 reviewed by Ald. Milissis in the amount of $1,413,066.30 / Approved by omnibus vote
2. Approve FY16 budget amendments for construction of the 9/11 Memorial and related sales and donation revenue / Approved by omnibus vote
3. Approve FY17 budget amendments for the engraving and installation of 9/11 memorial bricks and brick sale and donation revenue / Approved by omnibus vote
4. Approve closure of the 2012A Sewer Improvement Construction Fund and related Budget Amendments in the amount of $369,666.01 / Approved by omnibus vote
5. Approve a purchase order for Accounting Principals Staffing in the amount of $65,000 / Approved by omnibus vote
VIII. New Business – For announcement, deliberation, and/or discussion only; no official action will be taken. No comments.
IX. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Note: The minutes are a summary of business transacted at the meeting. They are not a verbatim copy of the recording.
Journal of the Proceedings of the August 1, 2016 Regular Meeting of the Park Ridge City Council (Cont.)
Transcribed by:
______________________________ Cheryl L. Peterson, Deputy Clerk
Approved by the City Council this 1st day of August, 2016.
ATTEST:
______________________________ ______________________________
Marty Maloney, Acting Mayor Betty W. Henneman, City Clerk
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