Blue Island City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Here are the minutes as provided by Blue Island:
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDING OF THE MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Island was called to order by Mayor Vargas at 7:00 p.m. on February 14, 2017.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Roll Call indicates the following:
Present: 9 Aid. Donahue, Carr, Slattery, Ostling, Pittman, Johanson, Hawley, Poulos, Bilotto
Absent: 5 Aldi. Johnson, Frausto, Thompson, Vieyra, Rita
Present Also: Randy Heuser, City Clerk : ShawnTe Raines, City Attorney
Carmine Bilotto, City Treasurer
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDENG
Motion by Ald. Slattery, second by Ald. Carr to approve the Journal of Proceedings of the Regular Meeting from January 24, 2017.
Ayes: 9 Donahue, Carr, Slattery, Ostling, Pittman,
Johanson, Hawley, Poulos, Bilotto
Nays: 0
Absent: 5 Johnson, Frausto, Thompson, Vieyra, Rita
Abstain: O
There being Nine (9) Affirmative Votes, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rachel Orozco, co-captain of Neighborhood Watch 237, announced the Black History program will be on Friday, February 17. There will be a dinner from 6-7 p.m. followed by a program,
Raeann Zylman, 12057 Artesian, introduced Tom Wogan the new Director of Blue Island Park District.
REPORT OF CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR
The Mayor recognized the Dwight D. Eisenhower Cardinal Dance Team on winning the National Championship in their Division.
The Mayor recognized Veterans Student Council for all their volunteer hours. They took part in community events including: National Night Out, the Robbins Day parade, BBQ on the Hill, Trunk-or-Treat, 4t ofJuly, Farmer's Market, Blue Island Light Parade, and the Craft Fair.
The Mayor announced that the Sun Times did an article on Josefina Sanchez' life; he encouraged everyone to take a moment to read it.
Motion by Ald. Donahue, second by Ald. Ostling to recess the Regular Meeting to go into the Public Hearing for the proposed TIF 7.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The process was started in October 2016 regarding the proposed TIF District No. 7. The area is roughly bounded by 139 Street on the North, 142"Street on the South, part of Coopers Grove on the West, and California Street on the East. The City complied with all proper notices given before this meeting. No action will be taken in this meeting.
Public Comment:
Quitman Hartzel, 2825 140 Street, asked what benefits this will bring to the homeowners besides a tax increase on their homes.
Motion by Ald. Johanson, second by Ald. Pittman to close the Public Hearing for the - proposed TF 7.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Slattery, second by Ald. Pittman to reconvene the Regular Meeting.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
BDS:
No bids.
CITY CLERK:
Motion by Ald. Slattery, second by Ald. Biotto to approve a request from Lincoln Elementary School to have their 5th annual Walk-A-Thon on Friday, April 28 at 9:15 a. Em. to approximately 10:45 a.m.
Ayes: 9 Donahue, Carr, Slattery, Ostling, Pittman,
Johanson, Hawley, Poulos, Bilotto
Nays: 0
Absent: 5 Johnson, Frausto, Thompson, Vieyra, Rita
Abstain; O
There being Nine (9) Affirmative Wotes, the Mayor declared the notion carried.
CITYT TREASURER:
Motion by Ald. Hawley, second by Ald. Donahue to approve the Monthly Treasurer's Report for the periodending om January 31, 2016.
Ayes: 9 Donahue, Carr, Slattery, Ostling, Pittman,
Johanson, Hawley, Poulos, Bilotto
Nays: O
Absent: 5 Johnson, Frausto, Thompson, Vieyra, Rita
Abstain: O
There being Nine (9) Affirmative Wotes, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Regular Meeting-February 14, 2017. T
CITY ATTORNEY:
No business.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Community Development-Ald. Hawley, Chairman
Next Meeting - Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 7:00-East Annex
Finance Committee-Ald. Rita, Chairman
Motion by Ald. Donahue, second by Ald. Ostling to approve Payroll for January 27, 2017
for $348,070.17.
Ayes: 9 Donahue, Carr, Slattery, Ostling, Pittman,
Johanson, Hawley, Poulos, Bilotto Nays: O
Absent: 5 Johnson, Frausto, Thompson, Vieyra, Rita
Abstain: O
There being Nine (9) Affirmative Wotes, the Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Donahue, second by Ald. Carr to approve Accounts Payable for February 8, 2017 for S606,560.28.
Ayes: 9 Donahue, Carr, Slattery, Ostling, Pittman, Johanson, Hawley, Poulos, Bilotto Nays: 0.
Absent: 5 Johnson, Frausto, Thompson, Vieyra, Rita
Abstain: O
There being Nine (9) Affirmative Wotes, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2017.003
ANORDENANCE REGARDING TRAVEL, MEAL AND LODGING EXPENSES FOR THE CITY OFBLUE ISLAND, COUNTY OF COOK AND STATE OF
ILLINOIS.
Moved by Ald. Donahue, second by Ald. Slattery to approve Ordinance No. 2017-003.
Ayes: 9 Donahue, Carr, Slattery, Ostling, Pittman,
Johanson, Hawley, Poulos, Bilotto
Nays: O
Absent: 5 Johnson, Frausto, Thompson, Vieyra, Rita
Abstain: , 0
There being Nine (9) Affirmative Votes, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2017-008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH WERMER, ROGERS, DORAN & RUZON, LLCFOR FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES FORTHE CITY OFBLUE ISLAND.
Moved by Aldi. Donahue, second by Ald. Johanson to approve Resolution No. 2017-008.
Ayes: 9 Donahue, Carr, Slattery, Ostling, Pittman,
Johanson, Hawley, Poulos, Bilotto
Nays: 0
Absent: 5 Johnson, Frausto, Thompson, Vieyra, Rita
Abstain: 0
There being Nine (9) Affirmative Wotes, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2017-009
ARESOLUTION AUTHORIZNG EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH MATT ANASTASA FOR PERDEM CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF BLUE SLAND.
Moved by Ald. Donahue, second by Ald. Bilotto to approve Resolution No, 2017-009.
Ayes: 7 Carr, Slattery, Ostling, Pittman, Hawley,
Poulos, Bilotto
Nays: 2 Donahue, Johanson
Absent: 5 Johnson, Frausto, Thompson, Vieyra, Rita
Abstain: O
There being Seven (7) Affirmative Wotes, the Mayor declared the motion castied..
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2017-010
ARESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF CLASS6(B) REAL ESTATE TAXINCENTIVE ABATEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATEDAT 13611 THORNTON ROAD, CITY OFBLUE ISLAND, COOK COUNTY, ELLENOIS.
Moved by Ald. Donahue, second by Ald. Pittman to approve Resolution No. 2017-010.
Ayes: 9 Donahue, Carr, Slattery, Ostling, Pittman,
Johanson, Hawley, Poulos, Bilotto
Nays: 0.
Absent: 5 Johnson, Frausto, Thompson, Vieyra, Rita
Abstain; O
There being Nine (9) Affirmative Votes, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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Regular Meeting-February 14, 2017
Public Health & Safety Committee-Ald. Carr, Chairman
NextMeeting-Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 6:00 - East Annex
Municipal services Committee-Ald. Donahue, Chairman Next Meeting-Tuesday, February 7,2017,6:00-East Annex
Judiciary Committee-Ald. Frausto, Chairman
ORDINANCENUMBER 2017-004 ANORDINANCE RESCINDINGHANDICAPPED PARKING RESTRICTIONS AT 1814 HIGH STREET IN THE CITY OFBLUE ISLAND, COUNTY OF COOKAND STATE OF LLNOS.
Moved by Ald. Hawley, second by Ald. Slattery to approve Ordinance No. 2017-004.
Ayes: 9 Donahue, Carr, Slattery, Ostling, Pittman,
Johanson, Hawley, Poulos, Bilotto
Nays: 0.
Absent: 5 Johnson, Frausto, Thompson, Vieyra, Rita
Abstain: 0
There being Nine (9) Affirmative Wotes, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
ALDERMANIC ANNOUNCEMENTS and COMMENTS
Ald. Donahue thanked the Police Department for catching the people responsible for the home invasions, burglaries, and car breakins that were occurring in eastside neighborhoods. He stated the tactical unit that caught the people responsible was not created exclusively for the thirdward.
Ald. Johanson echoed Ald. Donahue's thanks to the Police Department. He also thanked Public Works and the Fire Department.
Ald. Carr reminded everyone that Black Culture Night will be held at the East Annex on Friday at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ald. Pittman, second by Ald. Carr to adjourn the meeting.
Upon a vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for February 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.
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