January 27, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Hickory Hills City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Howley on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 7:32 p.m. by a telephone conference call.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Howley lead the pledge of allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following were present:
- Mayor, M. Howley
Aldermen, D. Ferrero
B. Fonte
H. Kman
M. McHugh
P. Purtill
J. Stachnik
B. Waight
S. Zimmerman - City Clerk, D. Catizone
- City Treasurer, A. Vodicka
- City Attorney, V. Cainkar
- Public Works Director, S. Lehr
- Police Chief, C. Hobart
- City Engineer, M. Spolar
Building Commissioner John Moirano was absent. There being a quorum present the meeting was called to order.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The City Clerk had not received any comments from the public.
No one spoke during this portion of the meeting.
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
Alderman Stachnik moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of January 13, 2022 as printed subject to deletions or corrections. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR
Mayor Howley extended his sympathies to Building Commissioner John Moirano, on the passing of his wife, Sue. Mayor Howley is in receipt of a letter requesting the City’s financial support of $8,616.50 to offset the cost to operate the PATSE Bus Service. He noted the bus provided 2,144 rides, 907 of those were residents of Hickory Hills. Alderman Waight moved to approve this financial support of $8,616.50
to the PATSE Bus Service. Alderman McHugh second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
CITY CLERK
No report submitted.
CITY TREASURER
No report submitted.
CITY ATTORNEY
Ord. 22-03 – Attorney Cainkar presented Ordinance #22-03, an ordinance amending Chapter 34, Alcoholic Beverages, Section 34.22, Video Gaming, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Hickory Hills. Attorney Cainkar noted this ordinance brings the City consistent with State Laws. It increases each terminal from $25.00 to $250.00. This payment would be split between the establishment and the terminal operator. Alderman McHugh moved to approve Ordinance #22-03. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Ord. 22-04 – Attorney Cainkar presented Ordinance #22-04, an ordinance Amending Section 7.01, Sanitary Sewer Connections, of Chapter 7, Sanitary Sewer Service, of the Hickory Hills Municipal Code. Attorney Cainkar noted this ordinance will add permit fee to any sanitary sewer work as stated in the ordinance. Alderman McHugh moved to approve Ordinance #22-04 with the addition of a $75.00 fee.
Alderman Kman second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
CITY ENGINEER
No report submitted.
COMMUNICATIONS
BILLS PAYABLE
Alderman Kman moved to approve the bills payable for the second half of January, 2022 in the amount of $655,368.23. Alderman Ferrero second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Kman/Finance
Alderman Kman distributed a memo by email to the Council. This memo outlined the video gaming revenues for the last three years. For the year 2021 the City collected $429,457.98 in revenues.
Stachnik/Public Safety
No report submitted.
Zimmerman/Public Works
No report submitted.
McHugh/Bldg./Facilities
No report submitted.
Purtill/Laws & Ordinances
Alderman Purtill reported he is in receipt of two business license applications. 1) Avacot Inc., located at 8859 S. Roberts Road. This is a free COVID Testing facility. 2) Hope Diagnostics and Wellness Center, LLC located at 9243 S. Roberts Road. This is a clinical laboratory service. After some discussion, the Attorney will review these applications and send each a letter. The Council voiced their concerns on
how many COVID Labs should be allowed in the City.
Fonte/Health & Environmental Control
Alderman Fonte distributed by email a memo with the “At Your Door” Recycling Summary for the last four years. This continues to be an excellent service to our residents.
Ferrero/Community Affairs/Youth Advisory
Alderman Ferrero reported she has received some calls from residents regarding the house being remodeled on their block. There is trash on the front lawn. Mayor Howley noted this would be turned over to the Ordinance Officer.
Waight/Chamber Business Development
Alderman Waight wished to extend his condolences to the Moirano Family.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Ferrero moved to adjourn this meeting until the next scheduled or specially called meeting. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.