City of Park Ridge City Council met May 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
I.Call to Order Mayor
Maloney called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II.Roll Call
City Clerk Henneman read the roll call and the following Elected Officials indicated their presence: Mayor Maloney, Ald. Moran, Wilkening, Milissis, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca, and Joyce
Staff present: A. Lamberg, J. Sorensen, F. Kaminski, J. Tappendorf, J. Gilmore, C. Peterson, J. Brown, W. Zingsheim, M. Suppan, and K. Hodge
III.Pledge of Allegiance
Attendees of the meeting pledged their allegiance to the United States flag.
IV. Approval of Minutes
A.April 9, 2018 Committee of the Whole
Moved by Ald. Moran. Seconded by Ald. Mazzuca.
Motion carried; voice vote.
Ald. Shubert abstained.
B.April 16, 2018 Regular Meeting of the City Council
Moved by Ald. Moran. Seconded by Ald. Shubert.
Motion carried; voice vote.
V. Reports of City Officials
A. Mayor’s report
1. Proclamation – Municipal Clerk’s Week
Mayor Maloney read and presented a Proclamation to City Clerk Henneman and Deputy Clerk Peterson recognizing Municipal Clerk’s Week and the duties of the Office of City Clerk.
2. Proclamation – Keller Williams RED Day
Mayor Maloney presented a Proclamation to members of Park Ridge Keller Williams Realty in recognition of RED Day - May 10, 2018 (Renew, Energize, and Donate), a day in which the organization supports and gives back to the community.
3. Proclamation – Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
Mayor Maloney presented a Proclamation to Police Chief Kaminski, staff and a few crossing guards in recognition of the important roles provided by the City’s crossing guards.
4. Proclamation – National Police Week
(Presentation planned for the service on May 14, 2018)
5. Proclamation – Avenues to Independence
An onscreen presentation was provided by Avenues to Independence. Mayor Maloney read and presented Robert Okazaki, the President and CEO of the organization with a Proclamation that highlighted the organizations milestones from its origination to the present day in recognition of the 65th Anniversary of Avenues to Independence.
6. Approve the following appointments to Boards and Commissions
a. Sara Curtis to the Civil Service Commission effective immediately through April 30, 2021.
Moved by Ald. Moran. Seconded by Ald. Mazzuca.
Motion carried; voice vote.
b. Clayton Hutchinson to the Planning & Zoning Commission for an unexpired term through September 30, 2019
Moved by Ald. Moran. Seconded by Ald. Shubert.
Motion carried; voice vote.
c. Dan Kapcar to the Liquor License Review Board for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2018 and one full term ending December 31, 2022
Moved by Ald. Moran. Seconded by Ald. Shubert.
Motion carried; voice vote.
Ms. Curtis and Mr. Hutchinson were present at the meeting and recognized by Mayor Maloney.
B.City Council
Chairman Mazzuca urged residents interested in applying for the Library Board to do so right away since the deadline is quickly approaching.
C.City Attorney
No report.
D.City Clerk
No report.
E.City Manager
Approve to adjourn to closed session at the end of the regular meeting to discuss collective bargaining pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 ( c ) ( 2 )
Moved by Ald. Mazzuca. Seconded by Ald. Moran
When asked, City Manager Gilmore indicated the negotiations are regarding the Teamsters and IAFF contracts.
Roll Call:
Ayes: Ald. Moran, Wilkening, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca and Joyce (6)
Nays: Ald. Milissis (1)
Absent: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
F.Finance Director
Warrant report for the period ending April 30, 2018 in the amount of $697,668.21 reviewed by Ald. Milissis
Finance Director Lamberg exhibited the new Warrants folder which was considerably smaller than what was provided in the past.
VI. 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.
VIII.K.1. Approve purchases estimated to exceed $10,000 in Fiscal Year 2019
VIII.K.2. Approve a one-year contract extension for K-Plus Engineering Services
Roll Call:
Ayes: Ald. Milissis, Shubert, Melidosian, Mazzuca, Joyce, Moran, and Wilkening, (7)
Nays: None (0)
Absent: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
VII. Citizens Who Wish to Address the City Council on a Non-Agenda Item
No comments.
VIII. Reports of Boards, Commissions and Committees
A.Community Health Commission – Ald. Joyce
No report.
B.Historic Preservation Commission – Ald. Joyce
Ald. Joyce explained that the commission has been working on its poster contest. Winners will be recognized at the May 21 City Council meeting.
C.Library Board of Trustees – Ald. Melidosian
Ald. Melidosian indicated that remodeling has begun at the Library. Information is available on the Library’s website.
D. Liquor License Review Board – Liquor Commissioner/Mayor Maloney
No report.
E. O’Hare Airport Commission – Ald. Mazzuca
Mayor Maloney spoke about the recent ONCC meeting on May 11; an OAC commissioner attended the meeting. Mayor Maloney explained that the City was denied a seat on the Fly Quiet Committee. However, Wood Dale and Elmhurst were given seats. He spoke about varying numbers of members on other ONCC committees but there was no flexibility offered for this one. Mayor Maloney sought the support of the Elected Officials to write a letter to the Chairman of the ONCC for reconsideration. All members of the City Council were supportive.
At the next O’Hare Airport Commission meeting on May 16, Mayor Maloney indicated that members of the Chicago Department of Aviation and F.A.A will be attending and will provide information about the O’Hare modernization program and operations.
F. Planning and Zoning Commission – Ald. Wilkening
Ald. Wilkening reported that there was hearing on the Murphy Lake issue regarding the proposed Ordinance. The vote was 1 Aye, 6 Nay. The matter will come before the City Council on May 21 with a negative recommendation. It will require 6 affirmative votes to override; Mayor Maloney is included in the vote since it requires a super majority, 6 out of 8.
G. Zoning Board of Appeals – Ald. Moran
No report.
H. Procedures and Regulations Committee – Ald. Wilkening
No report.
I. Public Works Committee – Ald. Moran
No report.
J. Public Safety Committee – Ald. Melidosian
In honor of National Police Week, Ald. Melidosian explained that a Service of Remembrance will be held outside the front entrance of the Police Department on May 14 at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
K. Finance and Budget Committee – Ald. Mazzuca
1. * Approve purchases estimated to exceed $10,000 in Fiscal Year 2019
Approved by omnibus vote
2. * Approve a one-year contract extension for K-Plus Engineering Services
Approved by omnibus vote
IX. New business
Ald. Shubert reported:
• The Bike Task Force held its monthly meeting last week. Signage for various City destinations has been one of the main topics of discussions at the Special Meetings that have been arranged. The RFP process is ongoing for bike parking. He commended John Carlisle, an employee of the Community Preservation and Development Department, for his enthusiasm, knowledge and assistance with the Bike Task Force.
• The May 9 SWANCC Board meeting was cancelled.
• The Northwest Municipal Conference will hold its meeting on May 9. Ald. Shubert plans to attend. Its 65th Anniversary Gala will be held in June. All Elected Officials received invitations.
X. Adjournment
The regular meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
The City Council adjourned to closed session immediately following a brief break to clear the room.
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