April 27, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes

April 27, 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, April 27, 2023, at 5:00 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, B. Fonte
    H. Kman
    M. McHugh (5:10 p.m.)
    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

Alderman Ferrero was absent. 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 Fonte, Kman, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

No one spoke during this portion of the meeting.

CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC

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

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

Alderman Waight moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of April 13, 2023, as printed subject to deletions or corrections. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight Zimmerman aye. So approved.

REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

MAYOR

Mayor Howley reminded the Council that the City is hosting a retirement celebration for Dee Catizone at the Community Center from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

CITY CLERK

Clerk Catizone reported she has distributed the official results of the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election to the candidates.

Clerk Catizone read a short speech thanking the Council for all their support during her time as City Clerk.

CITY TREASURER

Treasurer Vodicka presented the Treasurer’s Report dated January 31, 2023, for approval. Alderman Kman moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report dated January 31, 2023. Alderman Zimmerman second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

CITY ATTORNEY

Attorney Cainkar presented Ordinance #23-05, an ordinance, approving the Julia’s subdivision of 9645 S. 78th Court. Alderman McHugh moved to approve Ord. #23-05. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

CITY ENGINEER

Mr. Spolar wished Clerk Catizone all the best on her upcoming retirement.

COMMUNICATIONS

BILLS PAYABLE

Alderman Kman moved to approve the bills payable for the second half of April 2023 in the amount of $378,912.23. Alderman Purtill second. Roll call: Aldermen 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

No report submitted.

Purtill/Laws & Ordinances

No report submitted.

Fonte/Health & Environmental Control

Alderman Fonte reported Lakeshore Recycling Services (LRS) will be mailing additional information in the coming weeks.

Ferrero/Community Affairs/Youth Advisory

Alderman Ferrero was absent. Clerk Catizone reported as of today there are 19 crafters, 8 food vendors and 4 businesses registered for the Street Fair.

Waight/Chamber Business Development

No report.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Mayor Howley read and presented a proclamation congratulating Clerk Catizone on her retirement. He also thanked her on behalf of himself and the Council for her many years of service.

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Howley announced the next Committee and Council Meeting on April 27th will begin at 5:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT

Alderman Purtill moved to adjourn the meeting until the next scheduled or specially called meeting. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, McHugh, Purtill, Stachnik, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.

Meeting adjourned at 5:18 p.m.