July 25, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2007 – Download Basic Clean Board Meeting Minutes
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
Village Board Meeting Minutes for July 25, 2007
Public Hearing
Pursuant to a legal notice published in the Midlothian-Bremen Messenger, President Thomas J. Murawski announced that he would open a public hearing on the Appropriation Ordinance. President Thomas J. Murawski asked for comments from the public. There were none.
The clerk’s office had no correspondence.
Trustee Karen Kreis had questions that were answered earlier by Treasurer Denise Borne.
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to close the public hearing.
All ayes.
The public hearing portion of the meeting was closed.
President 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 July 25, 2007. The pledge to the flag was made. The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m.
Board of Trustees
Ayes Nays Abstain 1st 2nd
Karen Kreis Present 14** 1 6
Alan Moskal Present 14** 2 2
Michael “Mike” Papineau Absent none none none none none
Jim “Mo” Potempa Absent none none none none none
Terry Stephens Present 14** 5 2
William “Bill” Wilkins Present 14** 5 3
Municipal Commissions
Historical Society Chuck Hillyer
Local Organizations
None
Other
Village Lawyer Attorney J. Daniel McGrath
Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka
Deputy Village Clerk Betty Schaefer
Approval Of Minutes
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to accept the minutes of the previous Board meeting of July 11, 2007.
Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee Karen Kreis.
All ayes. Motion carried.
List Of Bills
Deputy Clerk Betty Schaefer read the list of bills for the month totaling $48,554.08. Trustee Terry Stephens commented that five of the checks on the list were for the exchange of gas powered lawn equipment and would be reimbursed by the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Clean Air Counts..
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to pay the bills when funds become available.
Motion made by Trustee Alan Moskal and seconded by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins.
Roll Call
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Alan Moskal Aye
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Absent
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Absent
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Old Business
Building and Health
Trustee Karen Kreis reported on the following:
The Building Department man-hour and fuel consumption report for the month of June (on file)
The health department report for the month of June (on file)
Public Works
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins reported on the following:
The man-hour and fuel consumption report for the month of June (on file)
Fire Department
Trustee Karen Kreis reported on the following for Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau:
The man-hour, fuel consumption and activity report for the month of June (on file)
Community Development
Trustee Terry Stephens had nothing to report.
Police Department
Trustee Alan Moskal reported on the following:
The activity and fuel consumption report for the month of June (on file)
Administration and Finance
President Thomas J. Murawski reported on the following for Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa:
The treasurer’s report for the month of June (on file)
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to accept and adopt all reports as read.
Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins.
All ayes. Motion carried.
Legal
Attorney McGrath had nothing to report.
Engineering
Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka had nothing to report.
President’s Business
Lawsuit Settlement
A lawsuit filed against the Village by Martin Varasanec was set for trial earlier today. President Thomas J. Murawski had authorized the Village attorney to settle out of court pending approval of the Village board. The settlement would be approximately one third of the original lawsuit amount. Attorney J. Daniel McGrath was thanked for negotiating the terms of the settlement.
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion authorizing the settlement and payment when funds become available.
Motion made by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins and seconded by Trustee Karen Kreis.
Roll Call
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Alan Moskal Aye
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Absent
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Absent
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Cable Update
In order to create competitive cable service throughout the State of Illinois, our State legislators approved Project Light Speed. Thanks to the Illinois Municipal League (IML), the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC), the City of Naperville, State of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan that jointly got the original bill changed to protect municipal rights of way and consumer rights.
AT & T will install fiber optics. The location of their equipment to be installed throughout the community is still under discussion. A workshop meeting is to be held on August 16th at South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association headquarters. Their permit is pending.
Eligibility List
The Police and Fire Commission has sent letters to five candidates from the most recent eligibility list for an offer of employment as probationary police officer. Their responses are pending.
Bike Path
Robinson Engineering reported that a pre-con meeting was held on July 12, 2007 for the Bike Path project. Work is underway. President Thomas J. Murawski thanked State Representative Rita and Senator Jones for their help in securing the necessary funds.
Paving
143rd Street from Tripp to Keeler is part of the 2007-8 MFT Resurfacing program. Only half of the street belongs to Midlothian. Crestwood asked that their half of the street be paved and they would reimburse Midlothian $14,300.00, the cost of their half of the street.
RTA
The Village’s copy of the executed amendment of Phase II to the Technical Services agreement between the RTA and the Village has been received. The contract is extended from June 30, 2007 to December 31, 2007.
Pre-Con Meeting
A pre-con meeting on the 2007-8 MFT Resurfacing Program was held on July 11, 2007.
IEPA Notice
A violation for not submitting a monitoring form for lead and copper by July 10th was rescinded when Joe Sparrey produced a certified letter receipt that the form was sent in on time.
Intergovernmental Agreement
The Park District has asked for changes in an intergovernmental agreement to allow for a detention pond and a 25-year lease of 1 45th street for parking area changes.
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion authorizing the Village attorney to contact the Park District or their attorney for the possible leasing of 145″‘ street from Kilbourn to Kostner.
Motion made by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins and seconded by Trustee Alan Moskal.
Roll Call
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Alan Moskal Aye
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Absent
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Absent
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Right Of Way Ordinance
A request from the Metropolitan Mayor Caucus to pass a right of way construction ordinance to conform with Cable and Video Competition Law was made. The Village of Midlothian had previously passed a similar ordinance in 1999.
ESDA Update
President Thomas J. Murawski thanked ESDA Chairman Mike Tryon and his staff for their extraordinary work in assisting the police and Fire Departments. They have volunteered over 164 hours. In addition, they most recently have assisted with Thunder Over Midlothian, St. Christopher’s Fiesta and assisted Mokena.
Alternative Revenue Bond
Deputy Clerk Betty Schaefer read an ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,750,000.00.
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to suspend the rules of procedure to adopt an ordinance.
Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins.
All ayes. Motion carried.
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adopt the ordinance 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 Alan Moskal Aye
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Absent
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Absent
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Resolution
Deputy Clerk Schaefer read a resolution authorizing application for a grant under the infrastructure Maintenance Fee Litigation Cy Pres Committee’s general authority to make such grants replacing resolution 07-0 124.
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adopt the resolution as read.
Motion made by Trustee Alan Moskal and seconded by Trustee Karen Kreis.
Roll Call
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Alan Moskal Aye
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Absent
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Absent
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Resignation
A letter of resignation effective June 30, 2007 was received from firefighter Mike DeHaan.
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to accept the letter of resignation as read.
Motion made by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins and seconded by Trustee Terry Stephens.
All ayes. Motion carried.
Thank You
The Park District director Evelyn Gleason sent letters of thanks to the Fire, Police, Public Works Departments and ESDA for their assistance and emergency plan for their annual Thunder Over Midlothian.
Appropriation Ordinance
President Thomas J. Murawski polled the Board as to whether they were ready to take action on the appropriation ordinance.
All ayes. **
Deputy Clerk Schaefer read an ordinance providing appropriation for corporate purposes for fiscal year beginning May 1, 2007 and ending April 30, 2008 with $17,924,697.00 to be appropriated and $1,523,424.00 to be raised by tax levy.
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to suspend the rules of procedure to adopt an ordinance.
Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee Karen Kreis.
All ayes. Motion carried.
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adopt the ordinance as read.
Roll Call
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Alan Moskal Aye
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Absent
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Absent
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Retirement
Deputy Fire Chief Art Vandergrift will be retiring November 27, 2007
Underage Drinking
President Thomas J. Murawski referred to the recent arrest, arraignment, and guilty verdict of Deerfield residents Mr. & Mrs. Hutsal who allowed underage drinking in their home. He reminded parents that they should be parents rather than their children’s friend.
TJM Charity Golf Outing
President Thomas J. Murawski thanked TJM Charity Golf Chairman Jim Connell, William Sheehy, Vince Schavone, Rick Hansen and their team for another successful fundraising event. Humanitarian Awards were presented to Jack Lanigan, Sr. of Mi-Jack, Tom Wappel of Bud’s Ambulance and Tom Woodlock of Sentry Foods.
I Can
Bremen High School’s “I CAN” drive recently donated $375.00 to the Mike Papineau Fund and an additional $75.00 was collected in a tip can at the Fiesta beer booth that was also be contributed to the fund.
Public
None
Correspondence
Deputy Clerk Schaefer reported on the following:
Midlothian County Club subdivision request for a block party September 15, 2007 on Bobby Locke.
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to grant permission as requested.
Motion made by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins and seconded by Trustee Karen Kreis.
All ayes. Motion carried.
New Appointments
President Thomas J. Murawski made his annual appointments.
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to concur with the appointments.
Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee Alan Moskal.
All ayes. Motion carried.
President Murawski added that for 22 years, the press has not covered the Annual TJM Charity Golf Outing, but yet wrote a negative article about the Midlothian Police Department.
New Business
Building Department
Trustee Karen Kreis reported on the following:
The next senior luncheon is on August 10th. Gum Wah will be serving the food.
Public Works
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins had nothing to report.
Community Development
Trustee Terry Stephens had nothing to report.
Police Department
Trustee Alan Moskal had nothing to report.
Legal
Attorney McGrath had nothing to report.
Engineering
Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka had nothing to report.
Department Heads
None
President Thomas J. Murawski added that the Village would be celebrating its 8oth Anniversary with an Open House on September 30th.
Oak Forest has recently asked for a meeting on the potential of sourcing their water supply through the Mid-Mark Water Commission.
Close Of Business
Having no further business, President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adjourn.
Motion made by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins and seconded by Trustee Karen Kreis.
All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
