Members of the Park Ridge City Council met Monday, Sept. 19.
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
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, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M.
Acting Mayor Maloney called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
I. Roll Call
City Clerk Henneman read the roll call and the following Elected Officials indicated their presence:
Ald. Moran, Van Roeyen, Milissis, Shubert, Knight, Mazzuca and Acting Mayor/Alderman Maloney.
Staff present: J. Sorensen, F. Kaminski, J. Tappendorf, J. Gilmore, C. Peterson, W. Zingsheim, and S. Mitchell
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting attendees pledged their allegiance to the United States flag.
III. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular City Council Meeting – September 6, 2016 Moved by Ald. Moran. Seconded by Ald. Milissis. Motion carried; voice vote. Ald. Shubert abstained.
2. Committee of the Whole Meeting – September 12, 2016 Moved by Ald. Shubert. Seconded by Ald. Van Roeyen. 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.F.1. Approve final reading of modifications to Boards and Commissions, Article 4, Chapter 14;
Youth Services Commission VII.G.1. Approve a Purchase Order Increase for the Elm Tree Injection Program to Robert
Kinnucan Tree Experts and Landscaping Company in the amount of $1,591.75 VII.G.2. Approve a Purchase Order to Upgrade the Main SCADA PLC at the Central Pump Station to Automatic Control Services in the amount of $10,025.00 VII.G.3. Approve the Contract for the 2016 Street Resurfacing Program, 17-00000-1-GM, with Schroeder Asphalt Services Inc. in the amount of $950,088.11 VII.G.4. Approve the contract for Aggregate Materials Purchase and Spoils Disposal, PW-FY17-12, to K.L.F. Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $139,629.90 VII.G.5. Approve the contract for Backhoe Purchase, PW-FY17-14 to McCann Industries Inc. in the amount of $99,275.00
VII.H.1. Approve a grant award in the amount of $500,000.00 from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program VII.H.2. Approve the Purchase Order for the purchase of a 2017 Ford Utility Interceptor AWD to Currie Motors, 9423 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort, IL 60423 in the amount of $28,177.00 VII.H.3. Approve a Resolution authorizing the City of Park Ridge to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Niles for mutual aid ambulance billing and approve the intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Niles for mutual aid ambulance billing VII.I.1. Approve FY17 warrants for period ending September 15, 2016 reviewed by Ald. Knight in the amount of $868,548.53 VII.I.2. Approve the contract for a parking study of the Uptown area to Gewalt Hamilton
Associates, Inc, in the amount of $16,204.00 VII.I.3. Approve a budget amendment to increase Parking Fund General Contractual Services 501-3027-948500 by $16,204.00 from $36,000.00 to $52,204.00 Moved by Ald. Moran. Seconded by Ald. Shubert.
ROLL CALL AYES: Ald. Milissis, Van Roeyen, Shubert, Knight, Mazzuca, Maloney, and Moran (7) NAYS: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) Motion carried, 7 – 0.
V. Reports of City Officials A. Mayor’s Report 1. Legislative update Acting Mayor Maloney encouraged residents who are confronted by candidates running for state office to ask direct questions relating to what they will do in Springfield for you and for the City of Park Ridge.
2. Appointments to Boards & Commissions
Youth Commission, for a 2 year term: Maura Hart; Peter Jakubczak; Fiona Maloney; Conor Maloney; Shea O’Sullivan; and Mary Frances Sheffert Moved by Ald. Moran. Seconded by Ald. Van Roeyen. Motion carried; voice vote.
3. Recognition of the Garden Club Beautification Winners
John Kostolansky, 101 East Edgemont Lane; Robert & Ewa Krysl ,363 West Kathleen Drive; Vinzi Laguna, 112 Brickton Place; Jim Sandrik, 409 South Clifton Avenue; and, Timothy Walbert, 308 Courtland Avenue Mary Ellen Murphy, a representative from the Garden Club, provided information about the Residential Beautification Contest. Judging was done by the Garden Council of Illinois. The winners were recognized by Ms. Murphy and Acting Mayor Maloney. Each were presented with an award certificate, a lawn sign and a $100 gift certificate.
B. City Council Chairman Knight commented briefly on a Library Board meeting scheduled for September 20. He explained that the Library is talking about remodeling that could exceed a few million dollars; the issue faced by the Library is how they will pay for the renovations. One question to consider is what happens when the Library’s present referendum ends. He encouraged attendance at the meeting and review of the materials posted to the Library’s website for its September 20 meeting.
C. City Attorney No report.
D. City Clerk City Clerk Henneman explained that information will be available 9/20/2016 for those planning to be a candidate for the April 2017 election. Information will be available at the Clerk’s Office or on the City’s website.
E. City Manager Acting City Manager Gilmore provided information about the Strategic Planning Sessions. Time will be set aside at each session for public comment. He also announced that Community Preservation and Development Director Testin’s last day will be on Friday, September 23. An interim director has been named; Jim Brown will handle the department while a full search for a replacement is underway.
VI. Citizens Who Wish to Address the City Council on a Non-Agenda Item
John Dombro (Grant Place) has owned a building for 16 years parking his car in front of his house for the same amount of time. His Illinois license plate has expired so he decided to register his vehicle in Michigan where he also has a home. Now he cannot park in front of his home since it is permitted parking and he cannot obtain a permit since he does not qualify. He understands 13-13-3 of the Municipal Code. He has a unique situation and would like the City to come up with a solution so he can park in front of his home.
According to City Attorney Tappendorf, the City Council would need to amend the code and have an appeals or variance procedure for special cases such as Mr. Dombro’s. Acting Mayor Maloney requested that the matter be added to an upcoming Committee agenda in the next six to eight weeks.
Tom Maheras (316 Talcott Place) spoke in regards to the 400 Talcott Place project and its recent building permit change for the online status from approved to denied, which occurred in a 3-week period. He asked if there was any other information regarding the matter that could be shared publicly. Attorney Tappendorf deferred to staff since she has nothing to do with the building permits. Director Testin was not present to comment. Acting City Manager Gilmore indicated he was not familiar with any changes.
VII. Reports of Boards, Commissions and Committees
A. Planning and Zoning Commission – Ald. Van Roeyen
1. Public discussion of a proposed Map Amendment from the R-2 Single Family
Residential District to the P1 Parking District and the B-1 Retail & Office District at 1110 South Courtland, Case Number: MA-16-03, with the contingencies mentioned, including the subdivision requirements previously denied by the PZC
Attorney Tappendorf explained there was no ordinance provided in the City Council packets regarding the case. Therefore, the floor would be open for public comment and discussion from the City Council. An Ordinance would be presented at the next meeting in two weeks.
Ald. Knight questioned whether a motion to defer was in order. Attorney Tappendorf indicated it was not necessary since there is no final action before the City Council.
The attorney for the applicant, Nick Tiegas, deferred commenting until the next meeting. He also wanted to make certain that everyone received the proposal and the site plan sent electronically.
Ald. Moran wanted to make certain that City staff from the department would be present at the next meeting when this is addressed.
Although there was a brief discussion about addressing the matter at a September 26 Special meeting, a decision was made to place the item on the October 3 City Council agenda.
Donna Buschmann (1032 Courtland) did not find it acceptable that staff did not do their job. In her opinion, it raises questions and concerns about what is actually going on with this particular property. Additionally, she questioned documents that were added to the website earlier this morning. Acting Mayor Maloney explained that the information posted this morning was material received from the applicant over the weekend. For transparency reasons, it was posted to the website first thing in the morning. She is concerned that this is not being handled properly.
Jason Christopoulos (1033 Courtland) spoke in favor of the development sharing many positive reasons this should be supported. He described the area as a blighted spot which will have life again. He believes the residents should welcome those developers who are willing to invest in our community.
Mary Ronczy (1029 Courtland) agreed that development is needed in the South Park area. She believes that changing the property from residential to a parking lot will change the nature of the neighborhood. She believes traffic would be an issue. She urged the Council to review the area.
Diane Hammil (resident of the South Park area) addressed the proximity of the school to the proposed parking lot. In her opinion, the Uptown area has been developed beautifully but the South Park area has been allowed to die. She supports revitalizing the community and should welcome investors willing to develop Park Ridge.
Acting Mayor Maloney confirmed with City Attorney Tappendorf that this matter will be brought before the City Council on October 3 with an Ordinance.
B. Zoning Board of Appeals – Ald. Moran No report.
C. Liquor License Review Board – Acting Mayor Maloney Acting Mayor Maloney explained that the Liquor License Review Board met earlier this evening to discuss modifying the Ordinance allowing for a limited beer and wine type restaurant license. He reported that the Board was non-committal to change the Ordinance.
D. O’Hare Airport Commission – Ald. Mazzuca Ald. Mazzuca reported that the O’Hare Airport Commission will be meeting on September 21. The commission will be discussing lawsuit strategy after hearing about the positive settlement for residents living near Los Angeles (LAX) airport.
Also, some area residents have received letters from the Cook County Tax Assessor’s office regarding a proposed reduction in their property taxes since they live in close proximity to the O’Hare noise contour.
E. Historic Preservation – Ald. Shubert No report.
F. Procedures and Regulations Committee – Ald. Mazzuca 1. Approve final reading of modifications to Boards and Commissions, Article 4, Chapter 14;
Youth Services Commission / Approved by omnibus vote
G. Public Works Committee – Ald. Shubert 1. Approve a Purchase Order Increase for the Elm Tree Injection Program to Robert Kinnucan Tree Experts and Landscaping Company in the amount of $1,591.75 / Approved by omnibus vote
2. Approve a Purchase Order to Upgrade the Main SCADA PLC at the Central Pump Station to Automatic Control Services in the amount of $10,025.00 / Approved by omnibus vote
3. Approve the Contract for the 2016 Street Resurfacing Program, 17-00000-1-GM, with
Schroeder Asphalt Services Inc. in the amount of $950,088.11 / Approved by omnibus vote
4. Approve the contract for Aggregate Materials Purchase and Spoils Disposal, PW-FY17-12, to K.L.F. Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $139,629.90 / Approved by omnibus vote
5. Approve the contract for Backhoe Purchase, PW-FY17-14 to McCann Industries Inc. in the amount of $99,275.00 / Approved by omnibus vote
H. Public Safety Committee – Ald. Milissis 1. Approve a grant award in the amount of $500,000.00 from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program / Approved by omnibus vote
2. Approve the Purchase Order for the purchase of a 2017 Ford Utility Interceptor AWD to Currie Motors, 9423 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort, IL 60423 in the amount of $28,177.00 / Approved by omnibus vote
3. Approve a Resolution authorizing the City of Park Ridge to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Niles for mutual aid ambulance billing and approve the intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Niles for mutual aid ambulance billing / Approved by omnibus vote
I. Finance and Budget Committee – Ald. Knight 1. Approve FY17 warrants for period ending September 15, 2016 reviewed by Ald. Knight in
the amount of $868,548.53 / Approved by omnibus vote
2. Approve the contract for a parking study of the Uptown area to Gewalt Hamilton
Associates Inc., in the amount of $16,204.00 / Approved by omnibus vote
3. Approve a budget amendment to increase Parking Fund General Contractual Services 501-
3027-948500 by $16,204.00 from $36,000.00 to $52,204.00 / Approved by omnibus vote
Ald. Milissis inquired about when the Council will be discussing the implementation of the Stormwater Utility Fee. Ald. Knight confirmed it would be discussed on September 26.
VIII. New Business – For announcement, deliberation, and/or discussion only; no official
action will be taken.
IX. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Note: The minutes are a summary of business transacted at the meeting. They are not a verbatim copy of the recording.
Transcribed by:
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Cheryl L. Peterson
Approved by the City Council this 3rd day of October, 2016.
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Marty Maloney, Acting Mayor Betty W. Henneman, City Clerk
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