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January 24, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

January 24, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

‘Number of Pages = 4 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:15 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:45

January 10, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

Village Board Meeting Minutes for January 10, 2007

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Midlothian, Cook County, Illinois met in regular session in the Council Chambers on January 10, 2007. The pledge to the flag was made. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

Roll Call

Ayes    Nays  Abstain    1st    2nd

Karen Kreis                       Present      9                                  4

Frances Verble                   Present      9                                  1       1

Michael “Mike” Papineau  Present      9                                           1

Jim “Mo” Potempa            Present      9                                  1       2

Terry Stephens                   Present      9                                  2       3

William “Bill” Wilkins       Present      9                                  1       2

Municipal Commissions

Chuck Hillyer              Historical Society

Matt Peters                   Plumbing Inspector

Local Organizations

Bill Busking                 Webelos Scout Troop #358

Approval Of Minutes

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to accept the minutes of the previous Board meeting of December 27, 2006.

Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa.

All ayes.   Motion carried.

List Of Bills

Clerk Michael “Mike” Woike read the list of bills for the month totaling $77,228.43.

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to pay the bills when funds become available.

Motion made by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins and seconded by Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau.

Roll Call

Trustee Name                              Vote Recorded

Trustee Karen Kreis                             Aye

Trustee Frances Verble                        Aye

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau       Aye

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa                  Aye

Trustee Terry Stephens                        Aye

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins            Aye

All ayes.   Motion carried.

Old Business

Building And Health

Trustee Karen Kreis had nothing to report.

Public Works

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins had nothing to report.

Fire Department

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau had nothing to report.

Administration & Finance

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa had nothing to report.

Community Development

Trustee Terry Stephens reported on the following:

He attended a kick-off meeting with URS for Phase II of Village Center Project Transportation Study for the Downtown Enhancement Plan earlier in the day.

Police Department

Trustee Frances Verble had nothing to report.

Legal

Village Attorney Daniel J. McGrath had nothing to report.

Engineering

Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka had nothing to report.

President’s Business

IC & SC Revenue

The Village is in receipt of $3,241.95 from Illinois Convenience & Safety Corporation as its share of the 15% of the 2006 gross advertising revenues.

Windor Sign

The Village was copied on a letter to Attorney Daniel J. McGrath regarding the project delay.

Resolution

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski read a resolution naming the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau the Agency Of Record for the Village of Midlothian.

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adopt the resolution as read.

Motion made by Trustee Karen Kreis and seconded by Trustee Terry Stephens.

All ayes.   Motion carried.

Teenage Alcohol Abuse

The South Suburban Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse asked for the Village’s support in their quest to reduce the number of deaths among youths due to underage drinking by targeting advertising for alcopops.

Tax Objections

Village attorney Daniel McGrath recommended the Village settle tax rate objections for 2001 and 2002 filed by James Rooney. The total refund would be $875.00.

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to concur with the recommendation of the Village Attorney and settle in an amount not to exceed $875.00.

Motion made by Trustee Frances Verble and seconded by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa.

Roll Call

Trustee Name                              Vote Recorded

Trustee Karen Kreis                             Aye

Trustee Frances Verble                        Aye

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau       Aye

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa                  Aye

Trustee Terry Stephens                        Aye

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins            Aye

All ayes.   Motion carried.

Robinson Engineering Invoice

A request and recommendation of payment of $1,822.09 for final engineering related to the 2006-7 MFT Street Maintenance Program was read.

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to pay the bill when funds become available.

Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins.

Roll Call

Trustee Name                              Vote Recorded

Trustee Karen Kreis                             Aye

Trustee Frances Verble                        Aye

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau       Aye

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa                  Aye

Trustee Terry Stephens                        Aye

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins            Aye

All ayes.   Motion carried.

Girl Scout Proclamation

A proclamation outlining the Girl Scout Cookie Program Time sales dates for cookie order taking of January 14th to February 4th, with customer delivery from March 23rd to March 25th was read.

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adopt the resolution as read.

Motion made by Trustee Karen Kreis and seconded by Trustee Frances Verble.

All ayes.   Motion carried.

Contribution

CMAP (formerly C.A.T.S. and NIPC) acknowledged receipt of the Village’s $1,975.00 membership contribution.

Traffic Safety Program

Traffipax proposed an agreement with the Village for installation of cameras at major intersections for traffic enforcement such as red light runners and includes billing. All tickets issued would be $100.00 with the Village receiving 70% of the revenue ($70.00) and Traffipax receiving 30% of the revenue ($30.00) per violation.

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion allowing the Village President to enter into an agreement with Traffipax pending review of the agreement by the Village attorney.

Motion made by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa and seconded by Trustee Terry Stephens.

All ayes.   Motion carried.

Library Resolution

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski prefaced the resolution with the fact that the proposition to increase the library taxing rate failed in the last election by less than 90 votes.

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski read the resolution submitting a proposition to the voters at the consolidated election to be held on April 17, 2007 to increase the limiting rate under the Illinois Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for Library Funds.

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adopt the resolution as read.

Motion made by Trustee Karen Kreis and seconded by Trustee Terry Stephens.

Roll Call

Trustee Name                              Vote Recorded

Trustee Karen Kreis                             Aye

Trustee Frances Verble                        Aye

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau       Aye

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa                  Aye

Trustee Terry Stephens                        Aye

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins            Aye

All ayes.   Motion carried.

Public

Local residents

Questions on proposed construction on property at 15010 Avers and letter sent to Mayor regarding potential flooding issues.  Mayor responded that letter would be reviewed and that he would respond either by letter, phone, or at the next Board meeting.

Three Scouts from Webelos Scout Troop #358 are working on their Eagle Scout status.

Correspondence

Clerk Michael “Mike” Woike reported on the following:

The meeting schedule for 2007 will be posted in the lobby.

New Business

Building Department

Trustee Karen Kreis had nothing to report.

Public Works

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins had nothing to report.

Fire Department

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau had nothing to report.

Administration & Finance

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa reported on the following:

Midlothian-Bremen Messenger reporter Lori Taylor is missing from the audience. She had surgery and is doing well.

Community Development

Trustee Terry Stephens had nothing to report.

Police Department

Trustee Frances Verble had nothing to report.

Legal

Village Attorney Daniel J. McGrath had nothing to report.

Engineering

Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka had nothing to report.

Department Heads

Police Chief Vincent Schavone reported that Superintendent John Hansen would be able to view the streets from his home if the Village contracts with Traffipax.

Mayor Thomas J. Murawski added that Treasurer Denise Borne is adding a line item from South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association for Opticon repairs

He also added that at the Governor’s Inauguration, State Representative Bob Rita and Illinois State Transportation Secretary, Timothy Martin informed him that the resurfacing of 147th Street from Cleveland in Posen to Kilpatrick will be done sooner than previous expected. The project will go out for bidding some time in March.

State Comptroller Daniel “Dan” Hynes gave his “Time for Action” speech at the Inauguration.

Close Of Business

Having no further business, Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adjourn.

Motion made by Trustee Karen Kreis and seconded by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins.

All ayes.   Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

January 10, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

January 10, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 4 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:20 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:50

2007 Catalog of Village of Midlothian Illinois Board Meeting Minute

December 30, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

December 30, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 5 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:35 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 1:05

December 26, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

December 26, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 3 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 7:50 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:20

December 12, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

December 12, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 3 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:05 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:35

November 28, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

November 28, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 4 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:00 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:30

November 14, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

November 14, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 3 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:10 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:40

October 24, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

October 24, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 5 | Start Time = 7:42 p.m. | End Time = 8:52 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 1:10

October 10, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

October 10, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 4 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:20 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:50

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September 26, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

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Number of Pages = 4 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:10 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:40

September 12, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

September 12, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 4 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:27 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:57

August 22, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

August 22, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 4 | Start Time = 7:33 p.m. | End Time = 8:15 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:42

August 8, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

August 8, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 4 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:04 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:34

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July 25, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

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Number of Pages = 5 | Start Time = 7:33 p.m. | End Time = 8:44 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 1:11

July 11, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

July 11, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 3 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:05 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:35

June 27, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

June 27, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 4 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:27 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:57

June 13, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

June 13, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 4 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:15 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:45

May 9, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

May 9, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 6 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:55 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 1:25

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April 25, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

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Number of Pages = 5 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:30 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 1:00

April 11, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

April 11, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 4 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:37 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 1:07

March 28, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

March 28, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 5 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:32 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 1:02

March 14, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

March 14, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 3 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 7:50 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:20

February 28, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

February 28, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 4 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:15 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:45

February 14, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

February 14, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 5 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 9:05 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 1:35

January 24, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

January 24, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes

Number of Pages = 4 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:15 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 0:45

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January 10, 2007 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes