January 11, 2024 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 11, 2024, 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
S. Makropoulos
M. McHugh
P. Purtill
B. Waight
S. Zimmerman - City Clerk, J. Stachnik
- City Treasurer, A. Vodicka
- City Attorney, V. Cainkar
- City Engineer, M. Spolar
- City Engineer, J. Bray
- Public Works Director, S. Lehr
- Building Commissioner, J. Moirano
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 Ferrero second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, Makropoulos, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Mr. Bob Clark
8757 South 84th Court
Hickory Hills, IL
Mr. Clark stated that a water pipe on 84th Court broke and was repaired on December 7, 2023. He inquired when the pipe may be replaced. Public Works will review the timing of replacement.
CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC
Alderman Waight moved to close the meeting to the public. Alderman Ferrero second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, Makropoulos, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Lights of Hickory Hills Contest Winners
- First Ward: 1st Place Jennifer Salcedo 7630 W. 93rd Street, 2nd Place Earl & Dawn Reid 9359 S. 80th Court.
- Second Ward: 1st Place Josh & Nicole Czarny 9230 S. 83rd Court, 2nd Place Schendl Residence 9156 S. 83rd Court.
- Third Ward: 1st Place Jim Cesak 9162 W. 94th Street, 2nd Place Darin & Maysara Kopec 9001 Shady Drive.
- Fourth Ward: 1st Place Patricia Kaishas 8143 W. 89th Place, 2nd Place Ian & Debbie Chafee 8137 W. 90th Street.
Mayor Howley presented a token of appreciation to the winners that were present.
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
Alderman Purtill moved to approve the minutes of the regularly scheduled meeting of December 14, 2023, as printed subject to deletions or corrections. Alderman McHugh second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Makropoulos, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. Aldermen Fonte and Kman pass. So approved.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR
Mayor Howley presented a nominee for the Board of Fire & Police Commission, Stephen Stabosz. Alderman Fonte moved to approve the appointment of Stephen Stabosz to the Hickory Hills Board of Fire & Police Commission. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, Makropoulos, McHugh, Purtill, Waight and Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Mayor Howley thanked all the residents who participated in the “Lights of Hickory Hills Contest.”
CITY CLERK
Clerk Stachnik is in receipt of a request for support of the Hills Baseball/Softball Association in the amount of $250.00. Alderman McHugh moved to approve a $250.00 from the Discretionary Fund for the sponsorship to the Hills Baseball / Softball Association. Alderman Kman second. Roll call: Aldermen Fonte, Kman, Makropoulos, McHugh, Purtill, Waight and Zimmerman aye. Alderman Ferrero nay. So approved.
CITY TREASURER
Treasurer Vodicka presented the Treasurer’s Report dated November 30, 2023, for approval. Alderman Kman moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report dated November 30, 2023. Alderman Ferrero second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, Makropoulos, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
CITY ATTORNEY
No report submitted.
CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Spolar presented Invoice #2300029.02, Payment Request 03 – Final from D Construction, Inc. in the amount of $93,095.76. The invoice is for work pertaining to the CDBG Street Improvements Program. Alderman Zimmerman moved to approve Invoice #2300029.02 in the amount of $93,095.76 to D Construction, Inc. Alderman McHugh second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, Makropoulos, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
COMMUNICATIONS
BILLS PAYABLE
Alderman Kman moved to approve the bills payable for the first half of January 2024 in the amount of $481,860.61. Alderman Waight second. Roll call: Aldermen Ferrero, Fonte, Kman, Makropoulos, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Clerk Stachnik noted that the ordinary and customary bills payable for the second half of December 2023 totaled $621,002.18.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Kman/Finance
No report submitted.
Fonte/Public Safety
No report submitted.
Zimmerman/Public Works
No report submitted.
McHugh/Bldg./Facilities
Alderman McHugh stated that the Community Center may be utilized as a warming center during the upcoming inclement cold weather, if needed. Building Commissioner Moirano reported that he is receiving proposals to replace a heating unit for City Hall. He also stated that he has a temporary sprinkler inspector replacement.
Purtill/Laws & Ordinances
Alderman Purtill presented business license applications for Y Nail Spa LLC (manicure, pedicure, eyelash, eyebrows) and Oasis Ice Food LLC (ice cream, fresh fruit smoothies, teas); both businesses are located at 9636 South Roberts Road. No objections were noted.
Makropoulos/Health & Environmental Control & Auxiliary Police Advisor
No report submitted.
Ferrero/Community Affairs/Youth Advisory
No report submitted.
Waight/Chamber Business Development
No report submitted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
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, Makropoulos, McHugh, Purtill, Waight, Zimmerman aye. So approved.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.