The 2009 Midlothian Elections – Political Positions of Non-Candidates

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November 13, 2002 Midlothian Village Board Meeting Minutes

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Number of Pages = 5 | Start Time = 7:30 p.m. | End Time = 8:55 p.m. | Total Meeting Time (in hours and minutes) = 1:25

Village Board Meeting Minutes for November 13, 2002

President Murawski and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Midlothian, Cook County, Illinois, met in an ordinary session in the Council Chambers on November 13, 2002. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

President Murawski invited Cub Scouts in the audience to join him in leading the pledge to the flag.

Board Of Trustees

Ayes    Nays  Abstain    1st    2nd

Karen Kreis                       Present    16*                                1       5

Frances Kreis-Verble         Present    16*                                         4  2

Michael “Mike” Papineau  Present    16*                                2       3

Jim “Mo” Potempa            Absent   none    none    none    none none

Terry Stephens                   Present    16*                                6       4

William “Bill” Wilkins       Present    16*                                5       5

Municipal Commissions

Building Department    Frank Demski

Plumbing Inspector      Matt Peters

Fire and Police             Tom Valacak

Local Organizations

Kathy Smith and her Den from Cub Scout Pack #358

Other

Village Lawyer            Attorney John L. Sullivan

Village Engineer         Phil Pavlacka

Village Clerk                Robert “Bob” McAdams

Approval Of Minutes

President Murawski entertained a motion to accept the minutes of the previous Board meeting of October 23,2002.

Motion made by Trustee Frances Kreis-Verble and seconded by Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau.

All ayes.  Motion carried.

List Of Bills

Clerk Robert “Bob” McAdams read the list of bills for the month totaling $89,995.20.

President Murawski entertained a motion to pay the bills when funds become available.

Motion made by Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins and seconded by Trustee Frances Kreis-Verble.

Roll Call

Trustee Name                              Vote Recorded

Trustee Karen Kreis                             Aye

Trustee Frances Kreis-Verble              Aye

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau       Aye

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa               Absent

Trustee Terry Stephens                        Aye

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins            Aye

All ayes.  Motion carried.

Old Business

Building & Health

Trustee Karen Kreis had nothing to report.

Public Works

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins reported on the following:

The Midlothian Salt Storage facility is complete and payment to Bulk Storage in the amount of $86,107.50 has been invoiced. The wages paid on the project conform to Cook County Prevailing Wage Standards.

President Murawski entertained a motion to pay Bulk Storage $86,107.50 when funds become available.

Motion made by Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau and seconded by Trustee Terry Stephens.

Roll Call

Trustee Name                              Vote Recorded

Trustee Karen Kreis                             Aye

Trustee Frances Kreis-Verble              Aye

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau       Aye

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa               Absent

Trustee Terry Stephens                        Aye

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins            Aye

All ayes.  Motion carried.

Fire Department

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau had nothing to report.

Administrative & Finance

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa was not in attendance.

Community Relations

Trustee Terry Stephens reported on the following:

Reminder to board members to review the Zoning Ordinance draft copy that will be acted upon in January.

Police Department

Trustee Frances Kreis-Verble had nothing to report.

Legal

Attorney John Sullivan had nothing to report.

Engineer

Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka had nothing to report.

President’s Business

MFT Invoice

President Murawski entertained a motion for payment of an invoice from K-5 Construction for the 2002 MFT Street Resurfacing Project, #l partial in the amount of $209,740.15.

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

Roll Call

Trustee Name                              Vote Recorded

Trustee Karen Kreis                             Aye

Trustee Frances Kreis-Verble              Aye

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau       Aye

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa               Absent

Trustee Terry Stephens                        Aye

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins            Aye

All ayes.  Motion carried.

Insurance

President Murawski was copied on correspondence to Treasurer Borne regarding the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association (IMLRMA) 2003 Renewal with one coverage change: terrorism exclusion ($10,000,000.00 limit on terrorism). There will be a 13% increase for coverage in 2003. Based on the Mid Max program, our total renewal amount, making the minimum contribution will be $268,231.00, which President Murawski recommends paying in two installments.

President Murawski entertained a motion to renew the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association (IMLRMA) for 2003 based on the minimum contribution of $268,231.00, in two installments.

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 Kreis-Verble              Aye

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau       Aye

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa               Absent

Trustee Terry Stephens                        Aye

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins            Aye

All ayes.  Motion carried.

Clerk Robert “Bob” McAdams read an Ordinance Authorizing Execution of the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association (IMLRMA) Min Max Agreement.

President Murawski entertained a motion to suspend the rules of procedure to adopt an ordinance.

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

All ayes.  Motion carried.

President Murawski entertained a motion to adopt the ordinance as read.

Motion made by Trustee Frances Kreis-Verble and seconded by Trustee Terry Stephens.

Roll Call

Trustee Name                              Vote Recorded

Trustee Karen Kreis                             Aye

Trustee Frances Kreis-Verble              Aye

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau       Aye

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa               Absent

Trustee Terry Stephens                        Aye

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins            Aye

All ayes.  Motion carried.

Chamber Christmas

The Midlothian Area Chamber of Commerce requested permission to hold the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Santa Parade on Saturday, December 7, 2002 with the parade stepping off at 3.30 p.m. from Mid-Oak Plaza and Grill’s Hardware en-route to the Village Green for the Tree Lighting, followed by the traditional cookies and cocoa in the Fire Station.

By copy of the letter Lenny Feil, Executive Director of the Chamber was asking for assistance and cooperation from the Midlothian Police Department with the parade.

President Murawski entertained a motion granting permission as requested.

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

All ayes.  Motion carried.

Chicago Southland Chamber

Membership in Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce is up for renewal for $485.00.

President Murawski entertained a motion authorizing renewal of the Village Chicago Southland Chamber of

Commerce membership for $485.00.

Motion made by Trustee Terry Stephens and seconded by Trustee Frances Kreis-Verble.

All ayes.  Motion carried.

Luminaria

A request from Lenny Feil, Chairman of Luminaria to conduct annual sale of luminaries on Sundays, December 15th and December 22 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. in St. Christopher’s parking lot. Luminaria also requests a no fee permit to put up Luminaria signs and pick-up signs along with an article in the Tartan Tidings and an announcement of both sale dates on the Village of Midlothian sign. Lenny Feil also asked if the Village of Midlothian would again purchase luminaries.

President Murawski entertained a motion to grant permission as requested and funds in the amount of $625.00 for the purchase of Luminaria to be placed around public buildings.

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

All ayes.  Motion carried.

Fire Pension

A letter from the Midlothian Fire Pension Fund advising that the Village must levy $206,821.00 for fire pensions.

CSDI CDBG Rehab Program

A letter regarding the Chicago Southland Development Inc. administration of the Community Development Block Grant H.O.M.E. funds for single-family rehabs was received. Additional funds were received for the program. Last year Midlothian had largest number of rehabs, 10, thanks to the Midlothian Building Department. A resolution was read endorsing continuation of this program through HUD fiscal year 2007.

President Murawski entertained a motion to authorize passage and signing of Resolution as read.

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

All ayes.  Motion carried.

Administrative Reviews

In a letter from Attorney John Sullivan, a request for $4,282.95 was made for professional services for administrative review matters for parking ticket court.

President Murawski entertained a motion to pay the bill when funds become available.

Motion made by Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau and seconded by Trustee Terry Stephens.

Roll Call

Trustee Name                              Vote Recorded

Trustee Karen Kreis                             Aye

Trustee Frances Kreis-Verble              Aye

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau       Aye

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa               Absent

Trustee Terry Stephens                        Aye

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins            Aye

All ayes.  Motion carried.

Floramo Resolution

A resolution advising Carolina Casualty Insurance Company that the Village will draw $5,000.00 on Floramo Construction Company’s $115,000.00 bond was read. A required $5,000.00 payment to cover ongoing legal and engineering fees was missed.

President Murawski entertained a motion authorizing the Village President to sign the resolution and serve notice to the bond company as read.

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

All ayes.  Motion carried.

Police Union Contract

After many months of negotiations, the police union contract was ratified.

President Murawski entertained a motion authorizing the Village President to execute the contract after union officials have signed the six-year contract.

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

Roll Call

Trustee Name                              Vote Recorded

Trustee Karen Kreis                             Aye

Trustee Frances Kreis-Verble              Aye

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau       Aye

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa               Absent

Trustee Terry Stephens                        Aye

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins            Aye

All ayes.  Motion carried.

Recess

President Murawski invited Cub Scout Pack 358 to visit in his office. They attended the meeting to earn credit toward their merit badges.

Public

Resident Comments

St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church shared a photo album of the Village’s 75th anniversary parade.

Correspondence

Clerk Robert “Bob” McAdams had nothing to report.

New Business

Building & Health

Trustee Karen Kreis had nothing to report.

Public Works

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins had nothing to report.

Fire Department

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau reported on the following:

A request and recommendation to purchase a rack for gear at a cost of $5,228.60 was made. The Village will pay half and half would be paid from foreign fire funds.

President Murawski entertained a motion to concur with the recommendation.

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 Kreis-Verble              Aye

Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau       Aye

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa               Absent

Trustee Terry Stephens                        Aye

Trustee William “Bill” Wilkins            Aye

All ayes.  Motion carried.

A request and recommendation for Rosemarie Malone to attend the Illinois Fire Chiefs Secretary Association seminar in Champaign, November 20, 2002 through November 23, 2002 was read.

President Murawski entertained a motion to grant funds as requested.

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

All ayes.  Motion carried.

Administration and Finance

Trustee Jim “Mo” Potempa was not in attendance.

Community Relations

Trustee Terry Stephens reported on the following:

Attendance at two recent meetings:

The Northeast Illinois Planning Commission forecasting to the year 2030 on land use and economic development.  An Economic Development Seminar sponsored by the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) was also attended with Terry Mulcahy, a member of Midlothian’s Economic Development Committee.

Police Department

Trustee Frances Kreis-Verble reported on the following:

A resolution establishing a mobile team-training unit through an intergovernmental agreement was read.

President Murawski entertained a motion to adopt the resolution as read.

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

Motion carried.**

Legal

Attorney Sullivan had nothing to report.

Engineering

Village Engineer Phil Pavlacka had nothing to report.

Department Heads

Public Relations Coordinator Gladys Schuler announced a tree could be reserved for the Festival of Trees by calling the Village hall.

Chief Joseph “Joe” Mandarin0 reminded residents to change the batteries in their carbon monoxide and smoke

alarm detectors.

Close Of Business

Having no further business, President Murawski entertained a motion to adjourn.

Motion made by Trustee Frances Kreis-Verble and seconded by Trustee Michael “Mike” Papineau.

***The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

*  Count off balance due to citations below

** There is no confirmation of the verbal vote. It jumps straight to the results

*** In the original board meeting minutes, there is no confirmation the motion was carried.

1958 Midlothian Fire Department Report

Midlothian Fire Department

In 1925, two years before the incorporation of the Village of Midlothian, the Midlothian Fire department was founded. Its first piece of equipment was a Model T Ford with chemical tanks and a small assortment of fire fighting tools. Since that time the department has grown and developed into one of the finest departments in this area. It now has two modern Seagrave fire pumpers and a squad truck equipped with over 200 items that responds to all fire calls. Two other pumping engines are maintained and kept ready at all times. All apparatus, including the chief’s car, is radio equipped.

The Departent is composed of 5 officers and 25 men, all volunteers, a well trained and disciplined group who respond to the alarms and take cre of the administration and maintenance.

Supporting the men is the Women’s Auxiliary of the Fire Department. Its members, besides working to raise funds for the purchase of equipment and other items needed by the firemen, also respond to the alarm, on all large fires, providing coffe and sandwiches for the fire-fighters.

Another important division of the Department is the Fire Prevention Bureau, which, through its inspections and recommendations on fire safety, has accomplished much in keeping our fire loss to a minimum.

Because of the efficiency of this modern Department, a class 5 rating for fire insurance purposes is enjoyed by the people of Midlothian. Few towns in Cook County have been able to attain this high rating which means a lower fire insurance rate.

Our fire station is modern and compete in every way. Twice in the last few years the Fire Department has had to expand. First the rear wall of the fire garage was extendd to make room for additional apparatus. This summer the volunteer firemen extended the southeast corner of the building to provide necessary office space for the administration of the department. A three-story training tower has been erected by the firemen and is used for the practice of fire routines.

During the year the department answered a total of 255 alarms of all types as follows: Fires 146, Scares 32, Inhalator calls 48, Special duty alarms 22, False alarms 7. On 14 occasions the department answered two alarms at the same time.

Midlothian alarms totaled 127, Crestwood 28, and 69 in the unincorporated area. 31 calls for mutual aid were received and answered by the MFD. On six alarms it was necessary to call for ssistance which brought department from eight neighboring towns.

A total of 3,159 men answered the alarms and worked a total of 282 hours and 33 minutes. This is equivalent to over seven weeks (40 hours) of work. Mileage of all fire trucks totaled 1,207 miles. Pumping time amounted to 51 ½ hours. 20,475 feet of hose was laid and 674 feet of ladders were raised.

Inhalator calls Increased by 25% . Results as follows: Relieved 26 person, revived 3, not revived 10 and on nine calls no service was rendered.

While the number of alarms for fire was increased by only one call over 1957, fire losses for the year are up. There were fewer prairie fires but an increase in the number of building fires.

Everyone is welcome to visit at the station and let us explain our work and efforts to keep you safe from fire. You can help too by observing our slogan – “Be Fire Minded.”

Frank J. Wiswell
Fire Chief