Here is a picture of the stone holding the plaque dedicating the Dwight D. Eishenhower green ash tree to World War II Veterans.
World War II Memorial Plaque (a picture of the tree is forthcoming shortly)
On this plaque atop this stone encasing resting in front of Midlothian Village Hall, there is the promise that underneath such a strong and imposing barrier lies a collection of items meant to be seen no earlier than the year 2076.
X-ray technology aside, this symbolic burial of mementos comes complete with at least the idea that some sort of celebration will transpire the day such opening occurs, but until then one can only walk by and wonder what possibly could have been dropped into the ground for the future generation to see…
If you have any information regarding the burial of this time capsule, please consider submitting such information (pictures, audio, circumstances leading up to and/or after the event) to the Midlothian Historical Society or posting it to the Internet.
September 26, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes
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Table of Contents | Acronym Legend | Attendance Roster | Approved Expenditures
Meeting Time and Duration | Reports On File | Voting Record
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
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 September 26, 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 5 2
Alan Moskal Present 5 1 1
Michael “Mike” Papineau Absent none none none none none
Jim “Mo” Potempa Present 5 2
Terry Stephens Present 5 2
William “Bill” Wilkins Present 5 2
Municipal Commissions
Historical Society Chuck Hillyer
Fire and Police Tom Valacak
Local Organizations
VFW Post 2580 George Doeden
Other
Village Lawyer Attorney J. Daniel McGrath
Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka
Village Clerk Michael “Mike” Woike
Approval of Minutes
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to accept the minutes of the previous Board meeting of September 12, 2007.
Motion made by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa and seconded by Trustee Terry Stephens.
All ayes. Motion carried.
List of Bills
Clerk Michael “Mike” Woike read the list of bills for the month totaling $75,960.70.
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 Aye
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Old Business
Building & Health
Trustee Karen Kreis reported on the following:
The Building Department man-hour and fuel consumption report for the month of August.
The Health Department report for the month of August.
Police and Fire Department
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins reported on the following:
The Police Department’s fuel consumption and activity report for the month of August.
For Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau
The Fire Department’s man-hour and fuel consumption report for the month of August.
Administration & Finance
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa reported on the following:
The Treasurer’s report ending July 31, 2007.
Community Relations
Trustee Terry Stephens had nothing to report.
Public Works
Trustee Alan Moskal reported on the following:
The Public Works man-hour and fuel consumption report for the month of August.
Legal
Village Attorney J. Daniel McGrath had nothing to report.
Engineering
Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka was not in attendance.
President’s Business
Back To School Campaign
Metra hosted a contest for drawings depicting rail safety. Calendars of the winning entries will be distributed to all communities. One of the winners of the contest is from Midlothian.
Net 8 Update
The Urban Area Technology Committee approved funds for Net 8 communities. A contract for the Net 8 Communication Network will be signed either October lst or November 1st.
IEPA Report
The Village is in receipt of the annual IEPA report of the Village water distribution system. A recommendation of education to the public at a later date was made.
West Nile Virus
Cook County reported a decrease in West Nile Virus flu cases. Twelve cases were reported in the County with one death. President Thomas J. Murawski urged everyone to rid their property of any stagnated water.
Promotions
Radio dispatchers Ryan Gulli and Anthony Tavormina were promoted to part-time police officer status as of September 14th.
Bike Path
A request and recommendation to pay Matthews Paving, Inc. $80,800 for completed work on the Bike Path spur was made.
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to pay the bill when funds become available.
Motion made by Trustee Karen Kreis 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 Aye
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
The work was completed by grants through Senator Emil Jones and State Representative Bob Rita, but to date, no money has been received from the State.
143rd Street Paving
In a letter from Superintendent John Hansen, the Village of Crestwood was notified of their share of the cost of paving 143th Street, Tripp to Keeler. The original estimate was $14,300, but the actual cost was $10,458.75. Superintendent Hansen said payment had already been received.
Mid Oaks Plaza
The Village was updated on the status of the relocation of the Walgreen’s in the Mid-Oak Plaza and the pending demolition permit from the County. The demolition permit is only good for 20 days.
Cable Service
AT & T is filing a formal application through the Illinois Commerce Commission with the State of Illinois for cable service approval. The Village is to grant permits for installation of fiber optics.
Birthday Card
American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Libra Chapter wished the Village a Happy 8oth Birthday. A parade on Saturday will step off at 10 a.m. for the Scottish Fair. An invitation was extended to all.
Open To The Public
Local Resident Comments
Question on letter previously sent to neighbors regarding being out of flood plain and not needing flood insurance, wants letter for her property and thank you to Village for use of Council Chambers for recent meeting of VFW Cooties
Bill Butner, Commander of VFW Post 2580 tying to bring Vietnam Wall to Midlothian with a possible exhibition at Park District
Correspondence
Clerk Michael “Mike” Woike had nothing to report.
New Business
Building Department
Trustee Karen Kreis reported on the following:
The next Senior Luncheon is on October 12th. Nurses from Oak Forest Hospital will be there taking blood pressure. Trustee Kreis invited all to bring a friend.
Public Works
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins reported on the following:
Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) has received a donation of a lighting unit. The title of the unit was presented to the Village to become part of its equipment.
President Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to accept the donation and place the lighting unit in the Village equipment inventory.
Motion made by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa 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 Aye
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Administration & Finance
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa had nothing to report.
Community Development
Trustee Terry Stephens had nothing to report.
Police and Fire Department
Trustee Alan Moskal had nothing to report.
Legal
Village Attorney J. Daniel McGrath had nothing to report.
Engineering
Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka had nothing to report.
Department Heads
Public Relations Coordinator Gladys Schuler reported on the following:
The Village Open House and 8oth Birthday Party will be on Sunday under the tent on the Village green. There will
face painting and the Castle Jump for children, exhibits from the Park District and Library, in addition to some local
businesses. Food will be available.
Fire Chief William “Bill” Sheehy III said that they will have a fire burn cell demonstration at 1 :30 p.m. Fire Prevention Week is October 7 through 13. This year’s theme is “Practice Your Escape Plan”. The Fire Department Pancake Breakfast will be on Sunday, October 14th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Close Of Business
Having no further business, President Murawski entertained a motion to adjourn.
Motion made by Trustee Karen Kreis and seconded by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins.
All ayes. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
January 10, 2007 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes
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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
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.
March 8, 2006 – Download Original Board Meeting Minutes
March 8, 2006 – Download Basic Clean Board Meeting Minutes
March 8, 2006 – Download Enhanced Board Meeting Minutes Breakdown
Table of Contents | Acronym Legend | Attendance Roster | Approved Expenditures
Meeting Time and Duration | Reports On File | Voting Record
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
Village Board Meeting Minutes for March 8, 2006
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 March 8, 2006. The pledge to the flag was made. Mayor Thomas J. Murawski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Board of Trustees
Ayes Nays Abstain 1st 2nd
Karen Kreis Present 11 2 1
Frances Verble Absent none none none none none
Michael “Mike” Papineau Present 11 2 2
Jim “Mo” Potempa Present 11 2 5
Terry Stephens Present 11 3
William “Bill” Wilkins Present 11 2 3
Municipal Commissions
Historical Society Chuck Hillyer
Fire and Police Tom Valacak
Local Organizations
Midlothian VFW Post #2580 Al Schaffenberger
Korean War Veterans of Tinley Park Al Schaffenberger
Military Order of Purple Heart of Chicago Heights Al Schaffenberger
American Legion Al Schaffenberger
Other
Village Lawyer Attorney John L. Sullivan
Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka
Village Clerk Michael “Mike” Woike
Approval Of Minutes
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to accept the minutes of the previous Board meeting of February 22, 2006.
Motion made by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins 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 $90,184.97.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to pay the bills when funds become available.
Motion made by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa and seconded by Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau.
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Frances Verble Absent
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 reported on the following:
MASH bus driver Bob Jablonski is recovering from double by-pass heart surgery.
With the mild winter, more time has been given to other projects like mapping storm sewers to create a Storm Sewer Atlas.
Over thirty dead trees have been removed and forty-three new trees had been planted last fall.
Fire Department
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau had nothing to report.
Administration & Finance
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa had nothing to report.
Economic Development
Trustee Terry Stephens had nothing to report.
Legal
Attorney John L. Sullivan had nothing to report.
President’s Business
Third Airport
Due to a new ruling by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission will be limited to home-rule municipalities only.
Clerk Michael “Mike” Woike read an ordinance supporting the ALNA Commission and authorizing the Village President to sign a letter withdrawing Midlothian from the Commission.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to suspend the rules of procedure authorizing the Village of Midlothian to withdraw from the ALNAC.
Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins.
All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adopt the ordinance as read.
Motion made by Trustee Karen Kreis and seconded by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa.
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Frances Verble Absent
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Aye
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Aye
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
McDonald’s Agreement
With the proposed demolition of the old McDonald’s restaurant and the construction of a new building, a request from McDonald’s to use a certain portion of the Village’s alley as a drive-thru bypass adjacent to their property was read.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion for the Village President to enter into an agreement with McDonalds.
Motion made by Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau and seconded by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa.
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Frances Verble Absent
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Aye
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Aye
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Work will begin the end of June or the beginning of July.
Summary Report
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago acknowledged receipt of the completed 2005 annual summary report for the Long-Term Operation and Maintenance Program.
IC & SC
The Village received $3,596.48 from the Illinois Convenience and Safety Corporation as part of their agreement of 15% of the 2005 gross advertising revenues of $23,976.51.
Robinson Engineering Invoices
A request and recommendation for payment of $17,185.93 for the 2005 MFT Maintenance Program, $2,915.50 for work on the Retention Pond Relief and the Natalie Creek Sewer program with the MWRDGC, and $2,549.00 for 2006 miscellaneous professional services was read. A $184.50 portion of the miscellaneous charges may be reimbursable from a developer.
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.
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Frances Verble Absent
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Aye
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Aye
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Proclamation
A proclamation honoring and celebrating Plaza Terrace resident Ann Doran’s 100th birthday was read. Ms. Doran was born March 5, 1906. March 10th was proclaimed Ann Doran Day in Midlothian.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adopt the proclamation as read.
Motion made by Trustee Karen Kreis and seconded by Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau.
All ayes. Motion carried.
White Sox Trophy
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski announced that the White Sox World Series Trophy would be in Midlothian, Illinois on June 30, 2006.
State Representative
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski acknowledged that State Representative Bob Rita was in the audience.
Public
District 28 State Representative Bob Rita announced that he and State Senate President Emil Jones secured $70,000.00 for the Village of Midlothian for the Bike Path Spur for Midlothian Meadows. Mayor Thomas J. Murawski thanked Representative Rita. He noted that the County had upgraded their specifications increasing the cost from the original $35,000.00.
Correspondence
Clerk Woike reported on the following:
Firefighter’s Association Muscular Dystrophy fundraiser September 2nd from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
VFW Post 2580 Poppy Day May 5th and 6th
Thank you to the Rescue Squad from local resident
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to grant permission as requested.
Motion made by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa and seconded by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins.
All ayes. Motion carried.
New Business
Building And Health
Trustee Karen Kreis reported on the following:
The Senior Luncheon will be on Friday, March 10th, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Public Works
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins reported on the following:
A request and recommendation to have the Metra Parking lots cleaned monthly by an outside contractor as a cost effective way to keep the lots clean was read. Proposals of $250.00 per sweep from Illinois Central Sweeping Service and $1,200.00 per sweep from Elgin Sweeping Service were read.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion concurring with recommendation of Illinois Central Sweeping Service for $250.00 per sweep.
Motion made by Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau and seconded by Trustee Karen Kreis.
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Frances Verble Absent
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Aye
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Aye
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Fire Department
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau reported on the following:
A request and recommendation to replace the 8-year old inkjet printer with a Dell 3300 printer not to exceed $600.00 was read.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to concur with the recommendation.
Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa.
All ayes. Motion carried.
A request and recommendation to purchase a gas detector from Safety ESG for an amount not to exceed $980.00 was read. Other bids were $1,490.00 and $745.00. Safety ESG’s gas detector is recommended by NICOR.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to approve the purchase of the gas detector.
Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa.
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Frances Verble Absent
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Aye
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Aye
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Administration & Finance
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa had nothing to report.
Economic Development
Trustee Terry Stephens reported on the following:
A meeting with URS is pending to finalize the zoning ordinance.
Legal
Attorney John L. Sullivan had nothing to report.
Engineering
Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka had nothing to report.
Department Heads
Building Superintendent James “Jim” Connell reported that there is an ordinance regulating political signs. Signs are allowed on personal property and not on public parkways.
Close Of Business
Having no further business, Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion made by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins and seconded by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa.
All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8: 10 p.m.
Village Board Meeting Minutes for
March 8, 2006
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 March 8, 2006. The pledge to the flag was made. Mayor Thomas J. Murawski called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call
Board of Trustees
Ayes Nays Abstain 1st 2nd
Karen Kreis Present 11 2 1
Frances Verble Absent none none none none none
Michael “Mike” Papineau Present 11 2 2
Jim “Mo” Potempa Present 11 2 5
Terry Stephens Present 11 3
William “Bill” Wilkins Present 11 2 3
Municipal Commissions
Historical Society Chuck Hillyer
Fire and Police Tom Valacak
Local Organizations
Midlothian VFW Post #2580 Al Schaffenberger
Korean War Veterans of Tinley Park Al Schaffenberger
Military Order of Purple Heart of Chicago Heights Al Schaffenberger
American Legion Al Schaffenberger
Other
Village Lawyer Attorney John L. Sullivan
Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka
Village Clerk Michael “Mike” Woike
Approval Of Minutes
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to accept the minutes of the previous Board meeting of February 22, 2006.
Motion made by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins 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 $90,184.97.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to pay the bills when funds become available.
Motion made by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa and seconded by Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau.
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Frances Verble Absent
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 reported on the following:
MASH bus driver Bob Jablonski is recovering from double by-pass heart surgery.
With the mild winter, more time has been given to other projects like mapping storm sewers to create a Storm Sewer Atlas.
Over thirty dead trees have been removed and forty-three new trees had been planted last fall.
Fire Department
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau had nothing to report.
Administration & Finance
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa had nothing to report.
Economic Development
Trustee Terry Stephens had nothing to report.
Legal
Attorney John L. Sullivan had nothing to report.
President’s Business
Third Airport
Due to a new ruling by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, the Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission will be limited to home-rule municipalities only.
Clerk Michael “Mike” Woike read an ordinance supporting the ALNA Commission and authorizing the Village President to sign a letter withdrawing Midlothian from the Commission.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to suspend the rules of procedure authorizing the Village of Midlothian to withdraw from the ALNAC.
Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins.
All ayes. Motion carried.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adopt the ordinance as read.
Motion made by Trustee Karen Kreis and seconded by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa.
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Frances Verble Absent
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Aye
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Aye
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
McDonald’s Agreement
With the proposed demolition of the old McDonald’s restaurant and the construction of a new building, a request from McDonald’s to use a certain portion of the Village’s alley as a drive-thru bypass adjacent to their property was read.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion for the Village President to enter into an agreement with McDonalds.
Motion made by Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau and seconded by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa.
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Frances Verble Absent
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Aye
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Aye
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Work will begin the end of June or the beginning of July.
Summary Report
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago acknowledged receipt of the completed 2005 annual summary report for the Long-Term Operation and Maintenance Program.
IC & SC
The Village received $3,596.48 from the Illinois Convenience and Safety Corporation as part of their agreement of 15% of the 2005 gross advertising revenues of $23,976.51.
Robinson Engineering Invoices
A request and recommendation for payment of $17,185.93 for the 2005 MFT Maintenance Program, $2,915.50 for work on the Retention Pond Relief and the Natalie Creek Sewer program with the MWRDGC, and $2,549.00 for 2006 miscellaneous professional services was read. A $184.50 portion of the miscellaneous charges may be reimbursable from a developer.
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.
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Frances Verble Absent
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Aye
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Aye
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Proclamation
A proclamation honoring and celebrating Plaza Terrace resident Ann Doran’s 100th birthday was read. Ms. Doran was born March 5, 1906. March 10th was proclaimed Ann Doran Day in Midlothian.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adopt the proclamation as read.
Motion made by Trustee Karen Kreis and seconded by Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau.
All ayes. Motion carried.
White Sox Trophy
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski announced that the White Sox World Series Trophy would be in Midlothian, Illinois on June 30, 2006.
State Representative
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski acknowledged that State Representative Bob Rita was in the audience.
Public
District 28 State Representative Bob Rita announced that he and State Senate President Emil Jones secured $70,000.00 for the Village of Midlothian for the Bike Path Spur for Midlothian Meadows. Mayor Thomas J. Murawski thanked Representative Rita. He noted that the County had upgraded their specifications increasing the cost from the original $35,000.00.
Correspondence
Clerk Woike reported on the following:
Firefighter’s Association Muscular Dystrophy fundraiser September 2nd from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
VFW Post 2580 Poppy Day May 5th and 6th
Thank you to the Rescue Squad from local resident
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to grant permission as requested.
Motion made by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa and seconded by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins.
All ayes. Motion carried.
New Business
Building And Health
Trustee Karen Kreis reported on the following:
The Senior Luncheon will be on Friday, March 10th, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
Public Works
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins reported on the following:
A request and recommendation to have the Metra Parking lots cleaned monthly by an outside contractor as a cost effective way to keep the lots clean was read. Proposals of $250.00 per sweep from Illinois Central Sweeping Service and $1,200.00 per sweep from Elgin Sweeping Service were read.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion concurring with recommendation of Illinois Central Sweeping Service for $250.00 per sweep.
Motion made by Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau and seconded by Trustee Karen Kreis.
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Frances Verble Absent
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Aye
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Aye
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Fire Department
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau reported on the following:
A request and recommendation to replace the 8-year old inkjet printer with a Dell 3300 printer not to exceed $600.00 was read.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to concur with the recommendation.
Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa.
All ayes. Motion carried.
A request and recommendation to purchase a gas detector from Safety ESG for an amount not to exceed $980.00 was read. Other bids were $1,490.00 and $745.00. Safety ESG’s gas detector is recommended by NICOR.
Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to approve the purchase of the gas detector.
Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa.
Trustee Name Vote Recorded
Trustee Karen Kreis Aye
Trustee Frances Verble Absent
Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau Aye
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa Aye
Trustee Terry Stephens Aye
Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins Aye
All ayes. Motion carried.
Administration & Finance
Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa had nothing to report.
Economic Development
Trustee Terry Stephens reported on the following:
A meeting with URS is pending to finalize the zoning ordinance.
Legal
Attorney John L. Sullivan had nothing to report.
Engineering
Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka had nothing to report.
Department Heads
Building Superintendent Jim Connell reported that there is an ordinance regulating political signs. Signs are allowed on personal property and not on public parkways.
Close Of Business
Having no further business, Mayor Thomas J. Murawski entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion made by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins and seconded by Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa.
All ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8: 10 p.m.
