JOURNAL OF PROCEEDING
OF THE
REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 11, 2008
CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue
Island was called to order by Mayor Donald E. Peloquin at
7:00 p.m. on November 11, 2008.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MOMENT OF SILENCE TO HONORE VETERANS DAY
ROLL CALL Roll Call indicates the following:
Present: 13 Ald. Bilotto, Rita, Ruthenberg,
Stone, Janko, Ostling, Jackson,
Hall, Elton, Vargas, Natalino,
Cantelo, Vieyra.
Absent: 1Ald. Dertz.
Present Also: Pam Frasor, City Clerk
Peter Murphy, City Attorney
Andy Botte, Treasurer
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDING Moved by Ald. Janko, second by Ald. Jackson the Journal Of Proceedings for the regular meeting on October 28, 2008 is
Accepted as printed.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
REPORT OF CITY OFFICIALS
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing for the Joint Board of Review for TIF 5 opened at 7:00 p.m. to the public.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Bob Rychlicki of Kane, McKenna & Associates, the City’s representative in regards to forming the TIF.
Mr. Rychlicki began with the summary of notices, which were mailed out certified mail with return receipt request to the following:
Taxing Districts and IDCEOSeptember 12, 2008
Residential Addresses within 750 ft.September 11 & 12, 2008
Joint Review Board MeetingsOctober 2 & 21, 2008
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Taxpayers of RecordOctober 20 & 21, 2008
Newspaper Notices (Spanish & English)October 14 & 21, 2008
Mayor Peloquin stated that there was one written comment received by District 130, who submitted a proposal in regards to their ideas and what they felt should be in the TIF. That is under review now.
Mr. Rychlicki proceeded to do a TIF Overview; Summary of TIF Plan and Qualification Factors.
Ald. Bilotto asked for clarification regarding the 5-year review and if 5 million was the set base.
Mr. Rychlicki stated that a 5-year review to determine if surplus could be declared and Cook County sets the base cost.
The Mayor stated that there would be very little in the way of surplus for the first 5 years, but the hospital will be taxed in 2009 and that would be the first increment.
Mayor Peloquin stated there was time for any written comments and that District 130 was the only one submitted.
Clerk Frasor stated that District 130 was the one and only written comment submitted.
School District 130 Superintendent Dr. Michael T. Korsak and Board Member Jacquelyn Sharp took the podium and stated that the more the School District makes, the less State funding they receive. Ms. Sharp stated she felt it would be beneficial to the School District to negotiate.
Motion by Ald. Vargas, second by Ald. Janko to close the meeting.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Rita, second by Ald. Bilotto to approve the City Attorney Murphy to draft an Ordinance.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Mayor
Mayor Peloquin announced that there would be a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Salvation Army Building at the old Lesco site on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and all are invited.
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The Mayor announced that Rev. Contreras would be hosting a luncheon at his church, 2726 Broadway on Saturday for all the Veterans and Servicemen between 11 and 1 p.m.
Mayor Peloquin stated that the Regatta was very successfull and that the Men’s team from Wisconsin and Stanford will be in the spring.
The Mayor announced that on the 24th of November if all goes well, Aldi’s would be having their grand opening.
Motion by Ald. Vieyra, second by Ald. Janko to approve the permit fees to be waived for Grace Methodist Church.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Questions To The Mayor’s Office
Ald. Vargas asked what the status on the Triffler building, and thanked the Mayor’s Office, that Great Northern Lumber clearing the entranceways. Also asked if Jewel can do something with the shopping carts like Aldi’s does and announced an open invitation from CASA on November 15th at the East Annex for US Citizenship. The Alderman also thanked the City of Blue Island and Cook County on behalf of Anita Alvarez being appointed as the first women States Attorney and that she will be making another visit to a Council Meeting to thank every one herself.
Mayor Peloquin stated that we’re all in recognition of the historic event which occurred on November 4th with President Elect Obama and that we can help lead the way with diversity and show the inner city communities can work and live together. The Mayor congratulated all the ones who won and all the ones who lost and we all now need to move on as one county.
Ald. Elton stated that he and Ald. Jackson had the opportunity to work with the Alderwomen at Eisenhower High Schools Halloween Party and it that it was a pleasure working with them and commended all of them.
Ald. Rita announced that she started her cereal drive for Angels Touch and donations can be dropped off at 2030 High Street.
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Ald. Janko asked if the second Fire Engine was delivered on October 25th.
Mayor Peloquin stated that it was delivered but not in service yet.
Bids
Motion by Ald. Janko, second by Ald. Stone to approve the Clerk to open the Bids for the City Vehicles.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Clerk Frasor opened the one bid from Brian LaGiglia for $655.55 for five out of service City Vehicles.
Motion by Ald. Ruthenberg, second by Ald. Bilotto to approve bid.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
City Clerk
No Clerk’s Business
City Treasurer
Motion by Ald. Ruthenberg, second by Ald. Cantelo to accept the Treasurer’s Report for the period ending October 31, 2008 and to be placed on file.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
City Attorney
Motion by Ald. Jackson, second by Ald. Janko the headings be read and then a motion for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 08-032AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION WARRANTS OF THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND PROVIDING THE DETAILS OF SUCH WARRANTS, AND RELATED MATTERS.
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Motion by Ald. Bilotto, second by Ald. Jackson to adopt.
Ayes: 13 Ald. Bilotto, Rita, Ruthenberg, Stone,
Janko, Ostling, Jackson, Hall, Elton,
Vargas, Natalino, Cantelo, Vieyra.
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1Ald. Dertz.
There being Thirteen (13) Affirmative Votes, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 08-033AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING A PORTION OF A CERTAIN STREET FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY WITHIN THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
Location: 2106 W. 121ST STREET
Motion by Ald. Ostling, second by Ald. Janko to adopt.
Ayes: 13 Ald. Bilotto, Rita, Ruthenberg, Stone,
Janko, Ostling, Jackson, Hall, Elton,
Vargas, Natalino, Cantelo, Vieyra.
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1Ald. Dertz.
There being Thirteen (13) Affirmative Votes, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 08-034AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 07-113 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS, TO IMMOBILIZE CERTAIN VEHICLES FOUND IN VIOLATION OF BLUE ISLAND PARKING ORDINANES
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AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATIONS THEREOF” ENACTED ON DECEMBER 11, 2007.
Motion by Ald. Rita, second by Ald. Ostling to adopt.
On the Question: Ald. Bilotto asked if this is only pertaining to the City of Blue Island.
The Mayor stated yes.
Ayes: 13 Ald. Bilotto, Rita, Ruthenberg, Stone,
Janko, Ostling, Jackson, Hall, Elton,
Vargas, Natalino, Cantelo, Vieyra.
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1Ald. Dertz.
There being Thirteen (13) Affirmative Votes, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-363A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF CLASS 8 COOK COUNTY REAL ESTATE TAX INCENTIVE ABATEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF CKC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13555 CHATHAM STREET, IN THE CITY OF BLUE ISLAND, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Motion by Ald. Jackson, second by Ald. Hall to adopt.
On the Question: Ald. Bilotto asked if CKC was going to own and operate out of the building.
Mr. Murphy stated that he is going to construct the building and then sell it.
Ayes: 13 Ald. Bilotto, Rita, Ruthenberg, Stone,
Janko, Ostling, Jackson, Hall, Elton,
Vargas, Natalino, Cantelo, Vieyra.
Nays: 0
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Abstain: 0
Absent: 1Ald. Dertz.
There being Thirteen (13) Affirmative Votes, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance Committee – Ald. Cantelo, Chairman
PAYROLLMotion by Ald. Cantelo, second by Ald. Natalino to approve Payroll for October 31, 2008 – Net Pay - $243,356.79 -
Total Gross - $375,527.36.
Ayes: 13 Ald. Bilotto, Rita, Ruthenberg, Stone,
Janko, Ostling, Jackson, Hall, Elton,
Vargas, Natalino, Cantelo, Vieyra.
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1Ald. Dertz.
There being Thirteen (13) Affirmative Votes, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLEMotion by Ald. Cantelo, second by Ald. Bilotto to approve
Accounts Payable for the period ending November 11, 2008 for the amount of $522,431.59.
Ayes: 13 Ald. Bilotto, Rita, Ruthenberg, Stone,
Janko, Ostling, Jackson, Hall, Elton,
Vargas, Natalino, Cantelo, Vieyra.
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 1Ald. Dertz.
There being Thirteen (13) Affirmative Votes, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Judiciary Committee – Ald. Rita, Chairman
An Insurance Loss of $21,629.97 was recommended to get paid.
Property Insurance in the amount of $16,250 was recommended to get paid.
There were 37 people sign up to get flu shots.
Next Regular meeting – Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
– East Annex
Public Health & Safety Committee – Ald. Ostling, Chairman
No Report.
Next meeting – Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.- Lower Level of the Police Department.
Mayor Peloquin passed out a picture of the Orchard Street project from Mr. Mindeman of the Building Department to show how it currently looks to all the Aldermen.
Municipal Services Committee – Ald. Ruthenberg, Chairman
Motion by Ald. Janko, second by Ald. Jackson to remove a handicapped sign located at 2338 Prairie Street.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Superintendent Kozlowski reported that Public works has both leaf machines deployed and that crews form Public Works are traveling through the entire City in an effort to get leaves picked up.
Superintendent Kozlowski also reported that he and superintendent of Public Works Stachulak walked the 127th Street project and has a 2 page Punch List of items that need to be tended to by the State of Illinois and contractors working the project. Both are scheduled to meet with them within the next week. Superintendent Kozlowski also reported on the alley behind the Aldi Store.
Ald. Jackson thanked Superintend of Public Works Stachulak for restriping crosswalks near 139th and Francisco as well as the painting
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of curbs in the area. Ald. Jackson noted the safety improvement with children using these crosswalks.
Ald. Ruthenberg commented on the congestion at Greenwood School on Highland Avenue. With drop off traffic and deliveries several residents have complained about driveway access and difficulty in maneuvering in the area. The Committee suggested a review of signage and perhaps police patrol to better manage traffic in the area.
Ald. Janko discussed the need for street resurfacing on several side streets and Maple and Greenwood Avenue. Ald. Elton agreed that the streets need improvement. Ald. Janko will follow up with Mike Anastasia and Engineer Ton Nagel to see if CDBG and MFT funds are available for some of the needed repairs.
Next meeting – Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. - East Annex.
Community Development – Ald. Vieyra, Chairman
Due to the lack of a Quorum, Ald. Vieyra is presenting the following Chairman’s report and requesting Council approve these Business Application:
Miska Liquors at 12435 Western Avenue – pending Liquor License, Fire and Building Inspections.
Girls Things at 12244 Gregory Street.
GNS Corner Store at 12458 Maple Avenue – pending Fire, Health and Building Inspections.
Time was Antiques at 13034 Western Avenue – pending Fire and Building Inspections.
Aldi at 12215 Western Avenue – pending Liquor License, Fire, Health and Building Inspections.
Motion by Ald. Vieyra, second by Ald. Bilotto to approve all Businesses pending all Inspections.
On the Question: Ald. Janko asked regarding Miska’s Liquors if the City has any problem with under age alcohol there and for the Jewelry home business will they be getting any deliveries there.
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Ald. Vieyra stated the home business would not be getting deliveries and no problem with Miska’s and underage.
Ald. Bilotto asked if there is a retail business, doesn’t it need to have a storefront.
Mayor Peloquin stated no, not with the inter net any more and as long as there is no traffic it shouldn’t be a problem.
Ald. Ruthenberg asked if the Liquor Commission approved the Liquor License for Miska’s.
The Mayor stated yes.
Motion by Ald. Vieyra, second by Ald. Bilotto to approve all.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Next meeting – Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.- East Annex.
Recreation Committee – Ald. Stone, Chairman
No Report.
Next meeting – Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. –
East Annex.
CITIZENS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL
REGARDING THIS EVENING BUSINESS
Rev. Contreras saluted the Mayor for serving in Viet Nam and any other Veterans and announced the second annual luncheon free of charge for all Veterans and Service men at 2726 Broadway, Bethel Church.
Ald. Bilotto asked if Alsip went thru with the annexation to Kedzie.
Mayor Peloquin stated that the annexation occurred about a year ago.
Nancy Schultz of 2528 Orchard Street asked whom she could talk to regarding leaf pick up and the person who does the street sweeping.
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Mayor Peloquin stated she could talk to Ken Stachulak.
ADJOURNMENTMotion by Ald. Vargas, second by Ald. Hall to adjourn the meeting.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
November 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
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Pam Frasor, City Clerk
APPROVED BY ME THIS
20th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2008.
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Donald E. Peloquin, Mayor