July 14, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Hickory Hills City Council was called to order by Mayor Howley on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 7:34 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Howley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, the following were present:
- Mayor, M. Howley
Aldermen, D. Ferrero
B. Fonte
M. McHugh
P. Purtill
B. Waight
S. Zimmerman - City Treasurer, A. Vodicka
- City Clerk, D. Catizone
- City Attorney, V. Cainkar
- City Engineer, M. Spolar
- Public Works Director, S. Lehr
- Police Chief, C. Hobart
- Building Commissioner, J. Moirano
Alderman Kman and Alderman Stachnik were absent. There being a quorum present the meeting was called to order.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Alderman Waight moved to open the meeting to the public. Alderman Purtill second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
No one spoke during this portion of the meeting.
CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC
Alderman Zimmerman moved to close the meeting to the public. Alderman Ferrero second.
Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
Alderman Waight moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of June 23, 2022, as printed subject to deletions or corrections. Alderman Purtill second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. Alderman Fonte pass. So approved.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR
No report submitted.
CITY CLERK
Clerk Catizone announced the next Hickory Hills Blood Drive will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2022.
CITY TREASURER
No report submitted.
CITY ATTORNEY
Attorney Cainkar presented Ordinance #22-12, an ordinance adopting the 2021 International Building Code, the 2021 International Residential Code, the 2021 International Mechanical Code, the Illinois Plumbing Code, the 2021 International Fire Code, Chicago Electrical Code, and the Illinois Energy Conservation Code. Alderman Zimmerman moved to approve Ordinance #22-12. Alderman McHugh second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Spolar presented Invoice #2205.1, an invoice in the amount of $97,803.18 to Mauro Sewer Construction for work done on the 82nd Court Drainage Improvements. Alderman Waight moved to approve Invoice #2205.1 to Mauro Sewer Construction in the amount of $97,803.18. Alderman Purtill second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Mr. Spolar presented Invoice #40953 in the amount of $233,773.90 from Lindahl Brothers, Inc. for work done on the 2022 MFT resurfacing program (pay estimate #2, partial). Alderman McHugh moved to approve Invoice #40953 to Lindahl Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $233,773.90. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
COMMUNICATIONS
BILLS PAYABLE
Alderman Ferrero moved to approve the bills payable for the first half of July 2022 in the amount of $690,802.13. Alderman Fonte second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Kman/Finance
Alderman Kman was absent. No report submitted.
Stachnik/Public Safety
Alderman Kman was absent. No report submitted.
Zimmerman/Public Works
Ms. Lehr stated the City has acquired grant funds to create a street tree inventory. The grant also covered the development of an Urban Forestry Management Plan, The plan is a broad view of goals for the next ten years. The City currently manages 4,456 trees in parkways. One of our strengths is that we have 107 species represented in our tree population. However, the Maple genus makes up for 40% of the population. For diversity, pests and diseases we need to lower that number. The City will use this plan and the valuable information to address short-term concerns, long term management considerations and overall planning objectives. Ms. Lehr distributed a flash drive to the Council that is a copy of the Urban Forestry Management plan depicting long term benefits to our community, while reducing long term costs. If there are any questions, please call the Public Works Department.
McHugh/Bldg./Facilities
No report submitted.
Purtill/Laws & Ordinances
No report submitted.
Fonte/Health & Environmental Control
Alderman Fonte reported he has a meeting with Waste Management to review our contract renewal.
Ferrero/Community Affairs/Youth Advisory
Alderman Ferrero gave an update on the Street Fair. Currently there are 16 crafters, 5 businesses, and 4 food vendors. The Car Show has 10 cars registered. Discussion ensued on the types of beer that should be sold at the Street Fair.
Waight/Chamber Business Development
Alderman Waight announced the Park District will start their outdoor concerts on Tuesday, July 19th.
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, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.