January 26, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

January 26, 2023 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, January 26, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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
    H. Kman
    M. McHugh
    P. Purtill
    J. Stachnik
    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, J. Bray
  • Building Commissioner, J. Moirano

There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Alderman Stachnik moved to open the meeting to the public. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

No one spoke during this portion of the meeting.

CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC

Alderman Ferrero moved to close the meeting to the public. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

Alderman Ferrero moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of January 12, 2023, as printed subject to deletions or corrections. Alderman Kman second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

MAYOR

No report submitted.

CITY CLERK

No report submitted.

CITY TREASURER

No report submitted.

CITY ATTORNEY

Attorney Cainkar presented Ordinance #23-02, an ordinance approving a real estate sale contract for the purchase of the property located at 9430 S. 77th Avenue by the City of Hickory Hills, IL. Attorney Cainkar noted this property is adjacent to the property the City recently purchased. Alderman Waight moved to approve Ordinance #23-02. Alderman McHugh second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

CITY ENGINEER

Mr. Spolar reported Robinson Engineering has reviewed the bids received on January 23, 2023 for the 89th Street & Maple Lane Water Main Replacement Project (DCEO Grant #21-203006). The bids are as follows:

Contractor As Read Bid Corrected Bid
J. Condgon Sewer Service, Inc. $813,982.23 $813,476.63
Holiday Sewer & Water Const, Inc. $875,000.00

Mr. Spolar is recommending that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, J. Congdon Sewer Service, Inc. in the amount
of eight hundred thirteen thousand four hundred seventy-six dollars and sixty-three cents ($813,476.63). Alderman Zimmerman moved to award this contract to J. Congdon Sewer Service, Inc. in the amount of $813,476.63. Alderman Kman second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

COMMUNICATIONS

BILLS PAYABLE

Alderman Kman moved to approve the bills payable for the second half of January 2023 in the amount of $182,690.25. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

STANDING COMMITTEES

Kman/Finance

No report submitted.

Stachnik/Public Safety

No report submitted.

Zimmerman/Public Works

No report submitted.

McHugh/Bldg./Facilities

Alderman McHugh reported all is running well at Parkview Apartments.

Purtill/Laws & Ordinances

Alderman Purtill presented two business license applications. 1) New Beginnings Roberts Road, LLC DBA Remax Real Estate located at 8714 S. Roberts Road. 2) Inspirations by Halina LLC located at 8330 W. 95th Street, Unit 1A. This is a floral shop. No objections were noted.

Fonte/Health & Environmental Control

No report submitted.

Ferrero/Community Affairs/Youth Advisory

Alderman Ferrero reported the Community Affairs Committee is currently working on the Street Fair applications for the Street Fair. The Street Fair will be held on Sunday, June 25th.

Waight/Chamber Business Development

No report submitted.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Mr. Spolar introduced a new engineer at Robinson. His name is David Pleta. The City Council welcomed Mr. Pleta.

NEW BUSINESS

None.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Ferrero moved to adjourn the 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 7:52 p.m.