Village of Niles Board of Trustees met June 23.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Village of Niles website www.vniles.com.
CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Trustees Regular Meeting was called to order electronically via Zoom audio/visual conferencing by President Przybylo at 7:01 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, in accordance with Governor Pritzker's Executive Order 2020-07 “Stay-at-Home” directive due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Przybylo announced that this electronic meeting is open to the public and the public may submit public comments in advance either by email to contactniles@vniles.com or call the Village Clerk's Office at 847-588-8014 and leave a voicemail message.
ROLL CALL
Village Clerk Marlene Victorine called the roll. Board members electronically present on the call were President Andrew Przybylo and Trustees George D. Alpogianis, John C. Jekot, Denise McCreery, Craig Niedermaier and Dean Strzelecki. Trustee Danette O'Donovan Matyas was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Przybylo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community Summer Events Update by Katie Schneider
Due to COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines, the following events in the Village of Niles have been cancelled:
• 4th of July Parade and Park District Family Festival
Public Works E-Recycling Event
• Park District Vehicle Night and Concerts in the Park
St. Haralambos Big Fat Greek Fest Niles Cycling Classic
Pakistan Festival
• Polish Festival
• Niles Community Block Party
• Police National Night Out (tentatively rescheduled for October 6)
PROCLAMATIONS
Fireworks Safety Week – July 1-7, 2020
PRESENTATIONS
None
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
President Przybylo's COVID-19 Video-Taped Reopening Message to the Community from June 12, 2020
COVID-19 Community Update
As the COVID-19 point person for the Village, Fire Chief Marty Feld reported that on June 22nd, the 15th declaration of an emergency to the Cook County Emergency Operations Center was filed. Currently there are 860 positive cases of COVID-19 and 125 resident casualties. Staff is finalizing applications for COVID-19 reimbursement from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency. Chief Feld encouraged residents to follow COVID-19 guidelines and to view the Village website www.vniles.com for up-to-date information.
Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos provided an update on Village operations under Phase 3 and looking into Phase 4 of the State's Reopening Plans on Friday, June 19. For the week of June 22, Village Hall will have a soft re-opening and will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. each day, Monday through Friday. For the week of June 22, Niles Public Works will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. each day. Visitors to Village Hall will find increased signage, social distancing floor markers, stanchions and barriers to organize lines as individuals wait for services, Plexiglas shields have been installed between employees and residents at front counters, and hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the building. Visitors and employees must wear a face covering and normal hours are expected to return on Monday, June 29.
The Niles Family Fitness Center will begin a phased re-opening on Monday June 29, 2020, pending the State of Illinois moving into Phase 4. 2020 Vehicle stickers are on sale now and available for purchase online or through the mail and can also can be dropped off in the Village's drop box outside Village Hall. Textile recycling has resumed as of June gth with curbside pickup of the orange bags. Textile recycling bags can be requested online by Simple Recycling or by calling Public Works. As always, the Village's top priority is to promote the health and safety of our residents, customers, employees and community. We encourage the public to view our website for more information and sign up for our e-news and Rave alert system to stay informed.
Police Policy Overview
Chief of Police Luis C. Tigera reported that the Department has reviewed quality of life policies: Police Policy 300 (Use of Force), Policy 431 (First Amendment Assemblies), Policy 427 (Public Recording of Law Enforcement Activities) and Policy 302 (Control Device – Handcuffing and Flex Cuffs). After review, sections were added including Duty to Intervene as well as a subsection Banning Chokeholds. At the Police Department's request, Tony Bertram, Niles Family Services Police social worker, developed an annual de escalation training module, which was implemented immediately and added to the Use of Force Policy. The Niles Police Department continues to be proactive with policy review and training to stay informed of any trends through Lexipol. Building trust between the Police and the Niles community are very important and include five elements of Policing: Accountability; Transparency; Technology and Communications; Community Partnerships and Engagement; and Crime Prevention. The Niles Police Department supports the 10 shared principles authored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the NAACP. In closing, Chief of Police Tigera stated that all officers take an oath to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the State of Illinois, as well as to uphold local ordinances and Department policies and procedures.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Human Services Committee
Trustee John Jekot reported on the June 2, 2020 Human Services Committee meeting held electronically. The Family Services Department continues to see a higher demand for Food Pantry items and is receiving a greater amount of in-kind donations close to $60,000 and $4,000 in money donations. Staff is using Telehealth to provide regular counseling services to residents in addition to continuing to provide crisis services. The Senior At Risk Task Force is meeting regularly to build on services delivered to seniors who are isolated in their homes during this time. Attendance at Senior Center Zoom classes is increasing with 59 classes in May and the Center participated in the AARP challenge grant requesting money for 30 laptops. The Family Fitness Center is scheduled for a modified re opening on June 29 and continues with virtual Zoom exercise classes. The Village recently announced the creation of a Niles Teen Center Task Force, which is charged with creating programs for middle-and high school-age students. The Task Force is comprised of 13 student leaders representing Nelson, Mark Twain, Apollo and Culver elementary schools and Maine East and Niles West High Schools and 14 adults representing local elementary school districts, high school districts and the Niles Park District, Niles-Maine District Library, Niles Family Services, Maine Township and Cityline Bible Church in Niles. A virtual presentation to150 5th graders entering middle school was recently held.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A Senior in Niles (via letter addressed to Trustees of Niles) At the end of June, the Fitness Center and Family Services opens up. Why is the Senior Center not opening up at the same time? Over the last couple of months, I have enjoyed the different programs presented via Zoom. It has made this time since we've been at the stay-at-home order a plus in my life.
Jo Anne Bemis, Senior Center Member (Chicago) Ms. Bemis very much misses the Senior Center and the programs provided like the exercise, movies, and luncheons, which are all very good for seniors. She urges the Board to consider reopening sooner rather than later.
Freida Holowicki, Senior Center Member and Volunteer (Niles) Ms. Holowicki is looking forward and hoping the Niles Senior Center reopens soon. The Senior Center was very helpful to her after her husband passed away. Also, would like to say hello to the Mayor and that she got married at the White Eagle.
Marsha Rothman, Senior Center Member (Mt. Prospect) Ms. Rothman is extremely disappointed if the Senior Center remains closed for an extended period. It is very hard being at home and isolated for months. She understands it is a difficult situation, but encourages the Board to consider reopening with limitations, perhaps limited senior luncheons (maybe 25 or 50 people), bringing in lunch or host some kind of gathering to look forward to. It would make her so happy and she knows it would make her friends happy too.
Sheila Shain, Senior Center and Fitness Center Member (Chicago) Ms. Shain encourages reopening as soon as possible - the huge room can be utilized, limit the number of people, have people who entertain, even use it for classes. Please do not push it further than September for a reopening.
Roberta Hershenhouse, Senior Center Member (Niles) Ms. Hershenhouse commented that this is the best Senior Center of all the surrounding suburbs, and would like the Senior Center to reopen no later than September. She loves the Senior Center, and would like to see it reopen soon.
Rose Ann Kuhn, Senior Center Member (Chicago) Ms. Kuhn stated that the Senior Center is our lifeline and is wonderful. She has so many friends and programs. She understands there will be no more trips, but the Senior Center saves a lot of seniors and they feel connected. It has been rough without it over the last few months. Love Chrisann – she does a great job.
Joan Janus, Senior Center Member (Chicago) Ms. Janis stated that September should be the reopening – agrees it is too soon now. However, would encourage mask wearing and social distancing when the time comes.
Anonymous, Non-Resident Advises we watch and see what develops with COVID-19. She would be comfortable going to the Senior Center in the fall. There are very nice people there and it's the best senior center around. Hopefully we can get back to normal soon.
Charna Waldman, Senior Center Member (Niles) Ms. Waldman really would like the Senior Center to reopen. They will follow the rules and regulations set forth by the state. It is the best Senior Center and so many wonderful activities. Please reopen.
Charmaine Garcia, Senior Center Member (Niles) Ms. Garcia was very disappointed that it was decided to have the Senior Center closed all summer. She felt that since the CDC said that places were permitted to open with guidelines, we would have some movies and picnic-type meetings. Her husband passed away in April and she has really been missing social interaction. She was looking forward to reconnecting with the people she got to know going to luncheons, plays and outings. The Senior Center is an important addition to her life and she misses it.
Marsha Harris, Senior Center Member Niles) Ms. Harris misses the exercise classes and said they would practice social distancing when the Senior Center reopens. The Senior Center has become a lifeline in everyone's life and the employees are the best.
Anonymous (via letter) I would like to know why the sidewalks can't be put in place on Touhy Avenue between Gross Point and Caldwell Avenue. People in the area cannot get to the facilities and stores east of Caldwell without walking on the roadway. The Village spent money on the property and a small upgrade would be a good start.
President Przybylo stated that it is in our interest to reopen the Senior Center as soon as possible and we will as soon as it is safe to do so.
CONSENT AGENDA - NEW BUSINESS
President Przybylo stated that all items on the consent agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no individual discussion of these items unless a Trustee so requests. The requested item will then be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered at the end of New Business.
Trustee Alpogianis made a motion, seconded by Trustee Strzelecki, to allow items 1 through 10, to be included on the consent agenda. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Village Clerk Marlene Victorine read consent agenda items 1 through 10 into the record:
#1 Approval of Minutes, Approval of May 26, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
#2 Approval of Minutes, Approval of May 27, 2020 FY2021 Budget Workshop Minutes
#3 Ordinance Accepting a Plat of Easement for Certain Property Located at 8950 Washington Street in the Village of Niles
#4 Ordinance Amending Appendix D Fee Schedule, Chapter 98. Traffic and Vehicles, Article III. Vehicle Licenses, Subsection (a)(8) to the Niles Code of Ordinances
#5 Resolution Appointing Margaret Rose Keating as Deputy Village Clerk
#6 Resolution Committing Local Funds for the Illinois DCEO Grant Application for the Golf Mill Flood Relief, Streetscape, and Open Space Project in the Amount of $1,500,000
#7 Appointment of Laurie Nannini as Interim Village Treasurer
#8 Resolution Ratifying an Employee Leasing Agreement with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP for a Part-Time Interim Finance Director
#9 Resolution Ratifying an Employee Leasing Agreement with GovTempUSA for a part-time Interim Deputy Finance Director
#10 Board Approval - Professional Evidence Analysis and Processing from Northeastern Illinois Regional Crime Lab in the Amount $44,426
Trustee McCreery made a motion, seconded by Trustee Strzelecki, to approve consent agenda items 1 through 10. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0 There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Annual Appointments (2020-2021) by President Przybylo of Commissions and Boards
President Przybylo presented to the Board of Trustees his recommendations for the 2020-2021 annual appointments to the Planning and Zoning Board, Community Relations Commission, Fire and Police Commission, Firefighters Pension Board and Police Pension Board. The proposed appointments included three new members: one each to the Planning and Zoning Board, Community Relations Commission, Firefighters and Police Pension Boards. The Board raised concerns with changes to committee members at this time.
Trustee Alpogianis made a motion, seconded by Trustee McCreery, to vote on each appointee individually. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Thomas Kanelos as Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board. Moved by Trustee Alpogianis and seconded by Trustee Strzelecki. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Robert Schulter as Vice-Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board. Moved by Trustee Strzelecki and seconded by Trustee McCreery. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Susan DeBartolo as Secretary to the Planning and Zoning Board. Moved by Trustee McCreery and seconded by Trustee Alpogianis. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Ted Karabatsos to the Planning and Zoning Board. Moved by Trustee Strzelecki and seconded by Trustee McCreery. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative yotes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Terrence J. McConville to the Planning and Zoning Board. Moved by Trustee Strzelecki and seconded by Trustee Alpogianis. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Barbara Nakanishi to the Planning and Zoning Board. Moved by Trustee McCreery and seconded by Trustee Alpogianis. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Paul Drakontaidis to the Planning and Zoning Board. Moved by Trustee Alpogianis and seconded by Trustee McCreery. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 0
NAYS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 0 affirmative votes, the MOTION FAILED.
President Przybylo was disappointed that the Board did not support his candidate and praised Paul Drakontaidis' financial expertise stating that he would have been a great addition to the Planning and Zoning Board. The Board members defended their vote and again expressed concern with any changes at this time.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Keith Sokolowski as Chair of the Community Relations Commission. Moved by Trustee Alpogianis and seconded by Trustee Strzelecki. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Carolyn Drblik to the Community Relations Commission. Moved by Trustee Jekot and seconded by Trustee Alpogianis. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Vicky Duka to the Community Relations Commission. Moved by Trustee McCreery and seconded by Trustee Alpogianis. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Joe Kuffel to the Community Relations Commission. Moved by Trustee Alpogianis and seconded by Trustee Strzelecki. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Anthony Gaudio to the Community Relations Commission. Moved by Trustee Niedermaier and seconded by Trustee Alpogianis. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 1 Niedermaier
NAYS: 4 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Strzelecki
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being only 1 affirmative vote, the MOTION FAILED.
Ex Officio Members Trustee John Jekot Village Manager Steven Vinezeano Family Services Director Darren Brown (or designee) Chief of Police Luis C. Tigera (or designee)
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Barry Mueller as Chair of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Moved by Trustee Strzelecki and seconded by Trustee Alpogianis. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Israel Pacheco to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Moved by Trustee Strzelecki and seconded by Trustee Alpogianis. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Steve Borkowski to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Moved by Trustee Alpogianis and seconded by Trustee McCreery. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
FIREFIGHTERS' PENSION BOARD President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Jim Grammas to the Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees. Moved by Trustee Alpogianis and seconded by Trustee Jekot. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Peter Merageas to the Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees. Moved by Trustee Alpogianis and seconded by Trustee Niedermaier. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 0
NAYS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 0 affirmative votes, the MOTION FAILED.
President Przybylo and the Board disagreed on changing the composition of the Firefighters' Pension Board at this time with the possibility of consolidation of the State of Illinois public pension funds.
POLICE PENSION BOARD President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Jim Grammas to the Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees. Moved by Trustee Alpogianis and seconded by Trustee McCreery. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0.
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Przybylo asked for a motion to appoint Peter Merageas to the Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees. Moved by Trustee Alpogianis and seconded by Trustee Niedermaier. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 0
NAYS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 0 affirmative votes, the MOTION FAILED.
Annual Appointments (2020-2021) by Board of Trustees for Committees, Board, and Council Trustee Alpogianis made a motion, seconded by Trustee Strzelecki, for Board approval of the 2020-2021 Committee, Board and Council appointments.
BUILDING & ZONING COMMITTEE Trustee Denise McCreery, Chair Rich Mangold Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos Village Attorney Danielle Grcic Community Development Director Charles Ostman Assistant Community Development Director Rich Wlodarski Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board Thomas Kanelos
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Trustee George D. Alpogianis, Chair Jack Drexler George R. Van Geem Joseph Ori Alan Weel
GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Trustee Craig Niedermaier, Chair Jeffrey David Village Manager Steven C. Vinezeano IT Director Bill Shaw
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Trustee John Jekot, Chair Tom Parala Senior Center Director Kelly Mickle Fitness Center Director Carl Maniscalco Family Services Director Darren Brown Teen Center Director Michael Trevino
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Trustee Dean Strzelecki, Chair Anthony Fidanza Fire Chief Martin C. Feld (or designee) Chief of Police Luis C. Tigera (or designee)
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
Trustee Danette Matyas, Chair Dan Balzano Public Works Director Fred Braun Streets Superintendent Tony Dati
ETHICS BOARD
Jerry Acciari, Chair Carol Bagley; Randy Kash; Jill Boysen; Vera Pandey
PUBLIC ARTS & CULTURE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Representatives from Community Organizations Lindsay Brubaker, Chair (Niles Park District) Janet Spector Bishop (East Maine School District 63) Barb Karawacki (Niles Historical and Cultural Center) Dr. John Kosirog (Niles Elementary School District 71) Edward Eubank (Maine East High School District 207) Steven C. Vinezeano (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Susan Lempke (Niles-Maine District Library) Alicia Bermes (Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Artists Debi Gajewski Kathleen Gallegos Carol Luc Marina Samovsky
Vacancy
On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution Authorizing a Bid Award and Contractual Agreement with Schroeder and Schroeder to Construct the 2020 Sidewalk, Curb, and Gutter Program in the Amount of $240,630
Trustee Strzelecki made a motion, seconded by Trustee McCreery, to approve the Resolution Authorizing a Bid Award and Contractual Agreement with Schroeder and Schroeder to Construct the 2020 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program in the Amount of $240,630. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Bids were received from three firms for the 2020 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Program. Schroeder and Schroeder provided the lowest base bid amount of $240,630 and met all bid requirements.
Resolution Authorizing a Contractual Agreement with Kolpak & Grcic for Village Prosecution Services on Behalf of the Village of Niles for Fiscal Year 2021 in the Amount of $80,200
Trustee Strzelecki made a motion, seconded by Trustee Niedermaier, to approve the Resolution Authorizing a Contractual Agreement with Kolpak & Grcic for all Village Prosecution Services on behalf of the Village of Niles for Fiscal Year 2021 in the Amount of $80,200. Prosecution services on behalf of the Village include Circuit Court of Cook County traffic violations, DUIs, misdemeanors and Adjudication hearings conducted in-house including Police, Community Development, impound, business license and liquor hearings. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Purchase from Trane for the Trustee Jekot made a motion, seconded by Trustee Strzelecki, for Replacement of Two Niles Board approval of a purchase from Trane for the replacement of two Family Fitness Center Gym Niles Family Fitness Center gym rooftop HVAC units in the amount Rooftop HVAC Units in the of $120,248. This purchase is essential since the air conditioning Amount of $120,248 from both of these units is no longer operational. The units service the two basketball gymnasiums and will have a lot of use this summer as the gyms will be housing the relocation of fitness equipment due to physical distancing due to COVID-19. Trane is under the Co-op (US Communities) Contract Number: USC 15-JLP 023. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Treasurer's Report May 2020
Trustee Alpogianis made a motion, seconded by Trustee Strzelecki, to approve the accounts payable, including payroll in the amount of $4,711,050 for the month ending May 2020. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Trustee Alpogianis made a motion, seconded by Trustee Strzelecki, that the Treasurer's Report for the month ending May 31, 2020 be approved and filed for audit with a beginning cash balance of $60,280,291; receipts of $8,590,882; disbursements of $8,333,284 and ending cash balance of $60,537,888. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
NEXT MEETINGS
July 28, 2020 Fiscal Year 2021 Public Budget Hearing at 6:30 p.m. (Virtual Meeting to be Held Electronically)
July 28, 2020 Regular Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. (Virtual Meeting to be Held Electronically)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Denise McCreery, commenting as a resident on New Business #1 Annual Appointments by President Przybylo, stated that the Board's vote is not a repudiation of the character of any of President Przybylo's nominees for appointment. Rather, it is merely an affirmation of the work and dedication of those who have already served and were initially appointed by President Przybylo. This in no way has anything to do with a political agenda.
Andrew Przybylo, commenting as a resident, read into the record the resume of Planning and Zoning Board nominee Paul Drakontaidis. Mr. Drakontaidis, a 12-year Niles resident, has a degree in finance from Loyola University of Chicago, has worked in the finance industry for the past 18 years and is currently responsible for a team of credit risk underwriters that encompass an area of 13 states.
Trustee Alpogianis asked whether President Przybylo reached out to the Planning and Zoning Board Chair regarding replacing Planning and Zoning Board member Morgan Dubiel with Mr. Drakontaidis.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Alpogianis made a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body per 5 ILCS 120/2(1), seconded by Trustee Strzelecki. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, Jekot, McCreery, Niedermaier, Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Matyas
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Trustee Alpogianis, made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Niedermaier. On roll call, all concurred. The meeting adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
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