CITY OF COUNTRY CLUB HILLS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Monday, May 11, 2009

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1 CITY OF COUNTRY CLUB HILLS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Monday, 1. A regular meeting ofthe City Council, City ofcountry Club Hills, County ofcook, State ofillinois, was held in the City Hall, 4200 W. 183rd Street at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Honorable Dwight W. Welch, Mayor. a. The Pledge ofallegiance was given by all those in attendance. 2. THOSE ON ROLL CALL ANSWERING PRESENT WERE: Aldermen Watts, Hutson, Lee, Battie, Comein, Singleton, Martin, Williams, Ford and Mayor Welch constituting a quorum ofthe City Council. Also present were: Deborah McIlvain, City Clerk; Michael Gleason, City Treasurer and Henrietta Turner, City Manager. Alderman Lockett arrived at 7:02 pm 2a. Invocation - The invocation was given by the Alderman Thomas Comein. 3. Journal of Proceedings: A. Approval of Minutes - Regular, April 27, 2009.B. Approval of Minutes - Administrative Meeting, May 4, 2009 Alderman Watts moved for Council approval ofthe minutes ofthe Regular City Council meeting ofapril 27, 2009 and approval ofthe minutes ofthe Administrative Meeting ofmay 4, Second - Alderman Comein. Discussion - none. Motion to approve the minutes ofthe Regular ofapril 27, 2009 and the minutes of the Administrative Meeting ofmay 4, 2009 Carried Via Voice Vote. 4. Communications and Reports By the Mayor: A. Presentation - Principal Sims - Hillcrest High School - Country Club Hills College Bound Students Dr. Sims, Principal ofhillcrest High School, was introduced. She introduced the top 10 students from the class of2009 in attendance and recognized them for their academic Page -1

2 achievements. The track and field coach recognized the Hillcrest High School Track team, which will be participating in the State finals. B. Presentation from Wal-Mart to Veteran's Commission The Manager from Wal-Mart presented a check to Ernest Powell, Chairman ofthe Veteran's Commission, as a part ofwal-mart's continuing involvement in the Country Club Hills community. 5. City Clerk's Report City Clerk, Deborah McIlvain, reminded everyone that the City's Memorial Day Celebration will be held on Monday, May 25,2009 at 3:00 pm at the Veterans' memorial in front ofcity Hall. She also reminded everyone that the City wide Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 8 am to 12 pm at City Hall. Mayor Welch distributed the summer schedule for the City Council meetings to those on the dais. 6. Committee Reports I. Finance: Alderman Watts, Chairman A. Approval of Omicron ProjectlHeritage Plaza TIF Alderman Watts moved for Council approval ofthe Omicron Project/Heritage Plaza TIP. Second - Alderman Comein. Discussion - It was explained that this is the initial phase ofthe Strix wireless mesh network. 21 outdoor cameras will be placed in the 183 rd Street area and will be funded by TIP monies. This was discussed at previous Administrative meetings. Martin, Williams and Ford.. onays Page -2

3 II. Law, Ordinance and Government: Alderman Ford, Chairman A. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" of the City of Country Club Hills Municipal Code by Adding New Article 6.7 "Residential Permit Parking," Thereto Alderman Ford moved for Council approval ofoa-03-09, an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" ofthe City of Country Club Hills Municipal Code by Adding New Article 6.7 "Residential Permit Parking," Thereto. Second - Alderman Comein. Discussion - it was explained that this had been discussed at the Administrative Meeting and would provide permit parking in Zone 1 (the area adjacent to Pro's Sports Bar & Grill). Alderman Lockett expressed dissatisfaction with the proposed ordinance amendment stating that it may hinder business. Alderman Hutson stated that the area in question is a residential area. ROLL CALL VOTE 7 Ayes: Aldermen Watts, Hutson, Battie, Comein, Singleton, Williams and Ford. 1 Nays Alderman Lockett 2 Abstain: Aldermen Lee and Martin II. Public Works and Utilities Alderman Battie, Chairman A. Approval of an Ordinance Providing for the Placement of Various Stop Signs Within the City of Country Club Hills Alderman Battie moved for Council approval of Ordinance No , an Ordinance Providing for the Placement of Various Stop Signs Within the City of Country Club Hills. Second - Alderman Comein. Discussion - this was discussed at the administrative meeting and was recommended to the full Council for approval. Martin, Williams and Ford. Page -3

4 onays B. Approval of Resolution for Improvement (BLR 09111) and Preliminary Service Agreement (BLR 05510) 173 rd Street LAPP (ARRA) Project - $40,000 Alderman Battie moved for Council approval of Resolution NO. R-09-09, a Resolution for Improvement (BLR 09111) and Preliminary Service Agreement (BLR 05510) 173 rd Street LAPP (ARRA) Project - $40,000. Second - Alderman Comein. Discussion - it was explained that this had been discussed at the Administrative Meeting and recommended to the full Council for approval Martin, Williams and Ford.. onays C. Approval 0 fresolution for Maintenance (BLR 14230) FY09110 MFT and Maintenance Engineering (BLR0552) Maintenance Program $272,500 Alderman Battie moved for Council approval ofresolution No. R-I0-09 a Resolution for Maintenance (BLR 14230) FY09/10 MFT and Maintenance Engineering (BLR0552) Maintenance Program $272,500. Second - Alderman Watts. Discussion - it was explained that this had been discussed at the Administrative Meeting and recommended to the full Council for approval Martin, Williams and Ford. Page -4

5 onays D. Approval of Resolution for Improvement by Municipality (BLR 09111) - and Preliminary Service Agreement (BLR 05510) Street Resurfacing Pavement Evaluation $7,500 Alderman Battie moved for Council approval of Resolution NO. R-II-09, a Resolution for Improvement by Municipality (BLR 09111) - and Preliminary Service Agreement (BLR 05510) Street Resurfacing Pavement Evaluation $7,500. Second - Alderman Lee. Discussion - it was explained that this had been discussed at the Administrative Meeting and recommended to the full Council for approval. Martin, Williams and Ford. onays IV. Economic Development Alderman Hutson, Chairman Alderman Hutson requested that the Mayor provide an update on the status ofthe Eagle Property. Mayor Welch reported that a fresh market is interested in the Eagle Property and had signed paperwork earlier today. Mayor Welch stated that commercial property is approximately 96% occupied here in the City of Country Club Hills and that staff will have a more definite percentage in the coming weeks. Page -5

6 V. Planning, Zoning and Development Alderman Lockett Chairman No Report VI. Insurance and Risk Management Alderman Comein, Chairman No Report VII. Community and Park Activities Alderman Singleton, Chairman Alderman Singleton reported that the summer park brochure has been delivered and that registration is filling up quickly for summer youth camp. VIII. Contract Compliance Alderman Martin, Chairman No Report IX. Special Committee - Schools & Education Alderman Williams, Chairman No Report. 7. Aldermen's Reports Alderman Watts thanked everyone for the opportunity to have served as alderman for the past 14 years and offered his congratulations to his opponent. He asked that the City move forward 8. Special Presentation Mayor Welch presented Alderman Watts with a plaque in recognition ofhis 14 years of dedicated service to the people ofcountry Club Hills and the residents ofthe 4 th Ward. 9. Sine Die - Adjournment A motion was made to adjourn by Alderman Hutson. Second - Alderman Comein. Motion Carried Via Voice Vote and hereby made a part ofthe original journal ofproceedings this date. Meeting adjourned at 7:39 pm. 1. Call to Order Dwight W. Welch, Mayor Page -6

7 A regular meeting ofthe City Council, City ofcountry Club Hills, County ofcook, State of Illinois, was held in the City Hall, 4200 W. 183rd Street at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Honorable Dwight W. Welch, Mayor. 2. THOSE ON ROLL CALL ANSWERING PRESENT WERE: Aldermen Hutson, Lee, Battie, Martin, Williams, Ford and Mayor Welch constituting a quorum ofthe City Council. Also present were: Deborah McIlvain, City Clerk; Michael Gleason, City Treasurer and Henrietta Turner, City Manager. 3. Swearing in of Newly Elected Officials City Clerk, Deborah McIlvain swore in the following officials: Cynthia Singleton, Alderman Ward 1 Vincent Lockett, Alderman Ward 2 Thomas Comein, Alderman Ward 3 Steven Burris, Alderman Ward 4 Frank Martin, Alderman Ward 5 4. Approval of Aldermanic Committees Alderman Hutson moved for Council approval of the Aldermanic Committees. Second Alderman Battie. Motion Carried Via Voice Vote. 5. ADJOURNMENT: A Motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Hutson. Second - Alderman Battie. Motion Carried Via Voice Vote and hereby made a part ofthe original journal ofproceedings this date. Meeting adjourned at 7:43 pm. Deborah M. McIlvain, City Clerk Meeting taped by the Cable Commission Page -7