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Oak Park, IL · September 8, 2015

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123 Madison Street Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302 www.oak-park.us Meeting Minutes President and Board of Trustees Tuesday, September 8, 2015 6:30 PM Village Hall I. Call to Order Village President Abu-Taleb called the meeting to order at 6:37 P.M. II. Roll Call Present: 4- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb Absent: 3- Village Trustee Lueck, Village Trustee Ott, and Village Trustee Salzman III. Consideration of Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session to Discuss Personnel, Probable and Pending Litigation and Collective Bargaining. It was moved by Village Trustee Brewer, seconded by Village Trustee Barber, to enter into executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) – litigation, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) – personnel and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) – collective bargaining. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 4- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 3- Village Trustee Lueck, Village Trustee Ott, and Village Trustee Salzman V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:43 P.M. VI. Roll Call Present: 6- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee Salzman, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb Absent: 1- Village Trustee Lueck VII. Agenda Approval President Abu-Taleb noted that Item K has been moved from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda. It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Salzman, to approved the agenda as amended. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. Village of Oak Park Page 1 Printed on 9/22/2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 8, 2015 VIII. Minutes A. MOT 15-104 Motion to Approve Minutes for July 27, 2015 Special Meeting, August 3, 2015 Regular Meeting, August 13, 2015 Special Meeting and August 24, 2015 Special Meeting of the Village Board. It was moved by Village Trustee Ott, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker, to approve the minutes of July 27, August 3, August 13 and August 24. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. IX. Non-Agenda Public Comment Judith Alexander, representing the North Avenue Zoning and Development Advisory Committee (NAZDAC). Ms. Alexander urged the Board to prohibit certain types of buisnesses in perimeter overlay districts. Eric Davis, representing NAZDAC. Mr. Davis discussed steps taken towards upgrading North Avenue on both the Oak Park and Chicago sides. He supported Ms. Alexander's comments regarding proactive zoning. XI. Village Manager Reports Village Manager Pavlicek announced that Ridgeland Avenue is now completely re-opened. XII. Village Board Committees There was nothing to report. XIII. Citizen Commission Vacancies B. ID 15-293 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for September 8, 2015. There were no comments. XIV. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments C. MOT 15-108 Motion to consent to the Village President’s Appointment of: Citizen Police Oversight Committee - Andreen Neukranz-Butler, Appoint as Chair Citizen Police Oversight Committee - John Nowicki, Appoint as Member Plan Commission - Kristin Nordman, Appoint as Member Transportation Commission - Mark Patzloff, Reappoint as Member It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Barber, that this Motion be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. XV. First Reading Village of Oak Park Page 2 Printed on 9/22/2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 8, 2015 D. ORD 15-157 First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 (“Ambulances”), Article 1 (“Ambulance Regulations”), Section 4-1-6 (“Village Ambulance Services; Fees”) of the Oak Park Village Code and Adding a New Section 9-1-16 (“Pipeline and Power Line Incidents”) to the Village Code Village Manager Pavlicek stated that this ordinance would update the fees the Village charges for ambulance services. This revenue source is used to pay for the operating equipment and any disposable materials used. Fire Chief Tom Ebsen stated that the Fire Department provides emergency medical services to the community and charge a fee for that. the fees vary depending on whether it is for a resident or non-resident and also upon the nature of the call. A minor call is categorized as a basic life support incident. A major EMS call , such as a heart attack or trauma, that requires advanced life saving techniques is categorized separately and billed higher due to the extra service that is provided. Results from the 2014 survey of fees performed by Naperville and completed by 118 municipalities in the Chicagoland area indicated that Oak Park's fees are below average. This increase will make the Village competitive with other municipalities. XVI. Consent Agenda Approval of the Consent Agenda It was moved by Village Trustee Tuckerand seconded by Village Trustee Ott to approve the items under the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 6- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee Salzman, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Lueck E. ORD 15-143 An Ordinance Establishing Stop Signs for Vehicular Traffic Traveling Northbound or Southbound on East Avenue at its Intersection with Superior Street and Authorizing the Removal of Yield Signs at Said Intersection. This Ordinance was adopted. F. ORD 15-146 An Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget. This Ordinance was adopted. G. ORD 15-148 A Motion to Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Use Variance to Operate a Graphic Design Studio located in a Transit Overlay District at 181-183 S. Oak Park Avenue This Ordinance was adopted. H. ORD 15-150 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement - South Boulevard and Harlem Site by the Village of Oak Park Page 3 Printed on 9/22/2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 8, 2015 Village of Oak Park, a Home Rule Unit of Government This Ordinance was adopted. I. ORD 15-151 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”), Article 5 (“Fire Code”), Section 7-5-2 (“Amendments”) of the Oak Park Village Code This Ordinance was adopted. J. ORD 15-155 A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s Recommendation and Approve an Ordinance Authorizing Five (5) Additional Overnight Permit Parking Spaces in the Y4 Overnight Permit Parking Zone This Ordinance was adopted. L. RES 15-390 A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of the Assistant Village Treasurer. This Resolution was adopted. M. RES 15-392 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Altamanu, Inc. for Landscape Architectural Services for the Madison Street Streetscape project in an amount not to exceed $43,500. This Resolution was adopted. N. RES 15-395 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois for the construction of the South Boulevard Streetscape Project. This Resolution was adopted. P. RES 15-399 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Renewal Agreement with Edwin Hancock Engineering Co. for Professional Engineering Services for Design and Construction Engineering of the 2016 Alley Improvements in an amount not to exceed $231,600. This Resolution was adopted. Q. RES 15-400 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with V3 Companies of Illinois Ltd., for Survey Services for the Madison Street Streetscape project in an amount not to exceed $56,000. This Resolution was adopted. R. RES 15-401 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Terra Engineering, Ltd. for Design Engineering and Landscape Architecture Services for the Chicago Avenue Street Resurfacing and Streetscape Project in an amount not to exceed $69,146. This Resolution was adopted. Village of Oak Park Page 4 Printed on 9/22/2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 8, 2015 S. RES 15-402 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and Authorizing its Execution in an Amount not to Exceed $64,915.. This Resolution was adopted. T. RES 15-404 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2015 Ford Utility Police Interceptor with Police Package in an amount not to exceed $27,551.00 from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Joint Purchasing Program and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process. This Resolution was adopted. U. RES 15-406 A Resolution Approving the Issuance of a Letter of Credit for a Public Parking Garage and Other Public Improvements to be Constructed as part of the Oak Park Station Development This Resolution was adopted. V. RES 15-409 A Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of a Short Term Note for the Payment of the Grant to 259 Lake Street LLC This Resolution was adopted. W. RES 15-411 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Purchase Price Agreement with Fleet Safety Supply for materials for the installation of emergency/warning lighting for Police, Fire and Public Works vehicles in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2015. This Resolution was adopted. X. RES 15-413 A Resolution Authorizing the increase of the Not to Exceed Amount from $165,000.00 to $178,248.03 for the Purchase and Planting of Parkways Trees in 2015 through Contracts Secured by the Suburban Tree Consortium, and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process. This Resolution was adopted. Y. RES 15-414 A Resolution Approving an Amended Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Village of Oak Pak and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for the Distribution of Rain Barrels and Authorizing its Exeuction This Resolution was adopted. Z. RES 15-429 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Independent Contractor Agreement with Hayes Mechanical, LLC to install a new boiler system at the Central Pump Station in an amount not to exceed $90,759.00. Village of Oak Park Page 5 Printed on 9/22/2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 8, 2015 This Resolution was adopted. AA. RES 15-415 A Resolution Authorizing Subordination of a Lien for the Property Located at 1144 South Lombard Avenue This Resolution was adopted. AB. RES 15-416 A Resolution Authorizing Subordination of a Lien for the Property Located at 1033 South Lombard Avenue This Resolution was adopted. AC. RES 15-417 A Resolution Authorizing Subordination of a Lien for the Property Located at 500-04 Madison Street/437-43 South Scoville Avenue. This Resolution was adopted. AD. RES 15-418 A Resolution Approving a CDBG Subrecipient Grant Agreement with Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. AE. RES 15-419 A Resolution Authorizing the Release of the Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) For Public Comment And Approval Thereafter. This Resolution was adopted. AF. RES 15-425 A Resolution Approving an Ambulance Billing Services Agreement with Andres Medical Billing, Ltd. and Authorizing its Execution. This Resolution was adopted. AG. RES 15-424 A Resolution Authorizing a Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Loan and a Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (SFR-063) This Resolution was adopted. AH. RES 15-428 A Resolution Authorizing Local Funding for the Federally Funded South Boulevard Streetscape Project, Section Number 13-00256-00-PV. This Resolution was adopted. AI. RES 15-430 A Resolution Approving an Employee Lease Agreement for a Temporary Assistant Village Manager with GovTemps USA, LLC and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. AJ. RES 15-431 A Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Amended Lease Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and the Historical Society of Village of Oak Park Page 6 Printed on 9/22/2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 8, 2015 Oak Park and River Forest for the Adaptive Reuse of Certain Property Located at 129 Lake Street and Authorizing its Execution This Resolution was adopted. AK. RES 15-432 Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and the FOP Labor Council for Community Service Officers for the Period of January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017. This Resolution was adopted. AL. RES 15-433 Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and the SEIU Local 73 for Water and Sewer Workers for the Period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020. This Resolution was adopted. AM. MOT 15-102 Motion to Approve the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All Funds This Motion was approved. AN. MOT 15-103 Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $3,175,904.44 From July 25, 2015 Through August 20, 2015 This Motion was approved. AO. MOT 15-107 Motion to Direct Staff to Prepare a Budget Amendment to Release $57,500 in General Revenue Funds to Visit Oak Park This Motion was approved. XVII. Regular Agenda K. ORD 15-156 A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s Recommendation and Approve an Ordinance Authorizing Thirty-Five (35) Additional Overnight Permit Parking Spaces in the Z4 Permit Parking Zone Village Manager Pavlicek stated that this ordinance would change the designated boundaries of the on-street overnight parking permit zone along the Austin corridor. The number of permitted parking spaces would increase by 35. The Transportation Commission has completed an analysis and has approved recommendation to the Board. David Patterson. Mr. Patterson, a resident on Humphrey, spoke in favor of the ordinance and commended the Transportation Commission, as there is a great need for parking in that area. Tracy Litsey. Ms. Litsey, a resident on Humphrey, stated that the addition of these parking spaces solves a huge problem in the area, as there are many overlapping time constraints in that zone. It relieves the burden of residents having to move their cars, sometimes twice a day, to a spot that coincides with where they are allowed to park. Lawrence Drumm. Mr. Drumm, a resident on Humphrey, spoke in opposition to the increase in overnight parking. He acknowledged that parking is a problem throughout Oak Village of Oak Park Page 7 Printed on 9/22/2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 8, 2015 Park. However, this changes the character of his quiet residential street into a busy city street. Philip Soell. Mr. Soell, a resident on Humphrey, was sympathetic to the concerns of homeowners across the street, but many of the renters on that block are not one car households. There are currently very limited options as to where they may park. Oliver Sabitsana. Mr. Sabitsana, a resident on Taylor, expressed concern regarding the possible change in character to the neighborhood. He believed all options have not been thoroughly explored, such as working with West Suburban Hospital or the GRC to extend overnight parking in those locations. Director of Parking and Mobility Services Jill Velan answered questions from the Board. It was moved by Village Trustee Salzman, seconded by Village Trustee Ott, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 6- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee Salzman, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Lueck AP. ID 15-290 Commercial Business District Presentation Drew Bell from Oak Street Health on Chicago Ave. spoke about his business, a healthcare facility serving primarily Medicare patients. AQ. RES 15-437 Resolution Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act Village President Abu-Taleb read the Resolution aloud. On behalf of the Disability Access Commission, Stephanie Browning accepted the Resolution. It was moved by Village Trustee Ott, seconded by Village Trustee Salzman, that this Resolution be adopted. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. AR. ORD 15-149 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Sales Tax Rebate Sharing Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and MEV Oak Park LLC Village Manager Pavlicek stated that this agreement is for sales tax sharing for the development of a Sherwin Williams retail store in the Madison Street Business district. A recommendation to proceed with the agreement from the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation was accepted by the Village Board last month. John Lynch from OPEDC discussed the business and noted that the location has been vacant for quite some time. He also stated that they are trying to be more aggressive in recruiting businesses that can easily find a location in another municipality. This type of rebate is an appropriate incentive. The developer for the project answered questions from the Board. The Board members expressed their support. Village of Oak Park Page 8 Printed on 9/22/2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 8, 2015 It was moved by Village Trustee Barber, seconded by Village Trustee Brewer, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 6- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee Salzman, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Lueck AS. RES 15-393 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Chistopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for Design Engineering Services for the Madison Street Streetscape project in an amount not to exceed $313,360. Village Manager Pavlicek stated that earlier this year, the Board reached consensus and provided direction to staff to begin with streetscape and infrastructure improvements on Madison Street between Oak Park Avenue and East Avenue. Staff is recommending approval of this professional services agreement in order to begin the design process that is needed to go to bid and begin construction in 2016. It was moved by Village Trustee Barber, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 6- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee Salzman, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Lueck AT. MOT 15-110 Motion to Accept the Village Board Goals and Protocols. Village Manager Pavlicek noted that on July 19, the Board held a goal setting session to update their goals and protocols. Comments from that meeting have been incorporated into the document which was last reviewed in mid 2014 when Village Trustee Ott joined the Board. Village Trustee Salzman suggested forming a committee of the Board that would scrutinize high dollar contractual service agreements prior to them going before the full Board. He spoke about the scrutiny once given to these items by the Board. Now, most of these items are placed on the Consent Agenda. Review by this committee would allow the Board to do do their due diligence without prolonging Board meetings by placing them on the Regular Agenda for discussion. There was discussion and consensus to table adopting the goals and protocols until staff had the opportunity to review and include details of the new committee. It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Brewer, that this Motion be tabled. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 6- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee Salzman, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb Village of Oak Park Page 9 Printed on 9/22/2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 8, 2015 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Lueck AU. ORD 15-158 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 (“Administration”), Article 3 (“Village President”) of the Oak Park Village Code by Adding a New Section 2-3-4 (“Title of Office”) Village Manager Pavlicek stated that this ordinance allows for the interchangeability of the terms Village President and Mayor. Trustee Brewer commented that this does not change the form of government or the responsibilities of the Village President or anyone else. In addition, the formal title of Village President will still exist relative to formal documents, etc. It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Ott, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 6- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee Salzman, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Lueck XVIII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 2 Alcoholic Liquor Dealers or Related (President Pro-Tem Ott ) Village President Abu-Taleb and Village Trustee Brewer recused themselves from the meeting. Village President Pro Tem Ott presided over the following items. AV. ORD 15-153 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 8 (“List of Licenses for Each License Class”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of Licenses to be Issued Per License Class”) and Section 3-8-2 (“Licenses by Name and Address Per License”) of the Oak Park Village Code for the Issuance of a Restaurant Class B-2 Liquor License to Royale Liquors LLC d/b/a Pete’s Fresh Market 259 Lake. Village Attorney Paul Stephanides stated that this will give Pete's Fresh Market an additional liquor license which will allow patrons to pair a glass of beer and wine with food from their hot bar to consume on the premesis. This was unanimously approved by the Liquor Control Review Board. It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Barber, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 4- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee Salzman, and Village Trustee Tucker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Lueck RECUSED: 2- Village Trustee Brewer, and Village President Abu-Taleb Village of Oak Park Page 10 Printed on 9/22/2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes September 8, 2015 AW. ORD 15-154 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 4 (“Term and Classification”), Section 3-4-2 (“Classification and Number of Liquor Licenses and Fees”) of the Oak Park Village Code Mr. Stephanides stated that this ordinance will allow package liquor establishments to begin selling liquor at 7:00 A.M. rather than 9:00 A.M. to be consistent with neighboring communities. The Liquor Control Review Board unanimously recommended approval. It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Barber, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote was as follows: AYES: 4- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Ott, Village Trustee Salzman, and Village Trustee Tucker NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1- Village Trustee Lueck RECUSED: 2- Village Trustee Brewer, and Village President Abu-Taleb XIV. Call to Board and Clerk Village Clerk Powell spoke about her shopping experience at Pete's Fresh Market on Saturday and congratulated them on their opening. Village Trustee Barber expressed concern regarding this evening's public comments regarding cash for gold stores and asked staff to provide information regarding if there is anything that can be done to discourage those types of businesses. Village Trustee Ott stated that she is thrilled that Pete's is open. Village Trustee Brewer commented that he went to Pete's . Friday at 8:00 P.M., which was a good time to be there. Village Trustee Salzman commented that the gelato stand at Pete's is an attractive place for children under 10. He added that he was also interested in information regarding cash for gold stores. XX. Adjourn It was moved by Village Trustee Ott, seconded by Village Trustee Barber, to adjourn. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M., Monday, September 8, 2015. Respectfully Submitted, MaryAnn Schoenneman, Deputy Village Clerk Village of Oak Park Page 11 Printed on 9/22/2015

Agenda

123 Madison Street Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302 www.oak-park.us Meeting Agenda President and Board of Trustees Tuesday, September 8, 2015 6:30 PM Village Hall Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Room 130. The Village Board is expected to adjourn immediately into Executive Session and reconvene the Regular Meeting at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers The President and Board of Trustees welcome you. Statements may be made by citizens at the beginning of the meeting, as well as when agenda items are reviewed. If you wish to make a statement, please complete the "Instructions to Address the Village Board" form which is available at the back of the Chambers, and present it to the staff table at front. When recognized, approach the podium, state your name and address first, and please limit your remarks to three minutes. Instructions for Non-Agenda Public Comment Non-agenda public comment is a time set aside at the beginning of each regular meeting for citizens to make statements about an issue or concern that is not on that meeting�s agenda. It is not intended for a dialogue with the board. You may also communicate with the board at 708.358.5784 or e-mail board@oak-park.us. Non-agenda public comment will be limited to 30 minutes with a limit of three minutes per person. If comment requests exceed 30 minutes, public comment will resume after the items listed under the regular agenda are complete. Instructions for Agenda Public Comment Comments are three minutes per person per agenda item with a maximum of three agenda items to which you can speak. In addition, the Village Board permits a maximum of three persons to speak to each side of any one topic that is scheduled for or has been the subject of a public hearing by a designated hearing body. These items are noted with (*). I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Consideration of Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session to Discuss Personnel, Probable and Pending Litigation and Collective Bargaining. IV. Adjourn Executive Session V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order VI. Roll Call Village of Oak Park Page 1 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 VII. Agenda Approval VIII. Minutes A. MOT 15-104 Motion to Approve Minutes for July 27, 2015 Special Meeting, August 3, 2015 Regular Meeting, August 13, 2015 Special Meeting and August 24, 2015 Special Meeting of the Village Board. Overview: This is a motion to approve the official minutes of meetings of the Village Board. IX. Non-Agenda Public Comment X. Proclamation XI. Village Manager Reports XII. Village Board Committees This section is intended to be informational. If there are approved minutes from a recent Committee meeting of the Village Board, the minutes will be posted in this section. XIII. Citizen Commission Vacancies This is an ongoing list of current vacancies for the Citizens Involvement Commissions. Residents are encouraged to apply through the Village Clerk’s Office. B. ID 15-293 Board and Commission Vacancy Report for September 8, 2015. XIV. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments Names are forwarded from the Citizens Involvement Commission to the Village Clerk and then forwarded to the Village President for recommendation. If any appointments are ready prior to the meeting, the agenda will be revised to list the names. C. MOT 15-108 Motion to consent to the Village President’s Appointment of: Citizen Police Oversight Committee - Andreen Neukranz-Butler, Appoint as Chair Citizen Police Oversight Committee - John Nowicki, Appoint as Member Plan Commission - Kristin Nordman, Appoint as Member Transportation Commission - Mark Patzloff, Reappoint as Member XV. First Reading Village of Oak Park Page 2 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 D. ORD 15-157 First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 (“Ambulances”), Article 1 (“Ambulance Regulations”), Section 4-1-6 (“Village Ambulance Services; Fees”) of the Oak Park Village Code and Adding a New Section 9-1-16 (“Pipeline and Power Line Incidents”) to the Village Code Overview: Ambulance fees were last amended in 2012. At that time fees were increased to be comparable to rates being charged in the Chicago-metro. To maintain comparability with the average fees, the Fire Department is recommending increasing fees in most categories by $100. In addition, our existing category of Advanced Life Support (ALS) is being delineated into two categories of ALS-1 and ALS-2. This is to reflect the growing trend of detailing ALS treatments into minor and major sub-categories to maximize approval of those fees by third party insurance companies. XVI. Consent Agenda E. ORD 15-143 An Ordinance Establishing Stop Signs for Vehicular Traffic Traveling Northbound or Southbound on East Avenue at its Intersection with Superior Street and Authorizing the Removal of Yield Signs at Said Intersection. Overview: This is final step in the approval process to upgrade the intersection of East Avenue and Superior Street from a two-way YIELD controlled to a two-way STOP controlled intersection on East Avenue at Superior Street. On August 3, 2015, the Village Board of Trustees approved the Staff’s recommendation to upgrade the intersection and directed Staff to prepare the necessary ordinance. F. ORD 15-146 An Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget. Overview: New appropriations are recommended when a reasonable operational need exists but was not contemplated in the original budget document. Whenever possible, new requests are offset by reductions in spending elsewhere in the budget in order to keep the overall spending authority in the Department and/or Fund the same. G. ORD 15-148 A Motion to Concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and Adopt an Ordinance Granting a Use Variance to Operate a Graphic Design Studio located in a Transit Overlay District at 181-183 S. Oak Park Avenue Overview: Brian Ford owner of Visual Impact Media, a graphic design studio, through David King & Associates is requesting a use variation from Section 3.9.3 (F) (2) (l) of the Transit-Related Retail Overlay District section of the Zoning Ordinance. This Section prohibits studio uses, which are considered to be incompatible with retail uses at grade level or on the ground floor of any building or structure unless located at least 50 feet from any street line in areas adjacent to and in close proximity to mass transit stations. Village of Oak Park Page 3 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 H. ORD 15-150 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement - South Boulevard and Harlem Site by the Village of Oak Park, a Home Rule Unit of Government Overview: On August 3, 2015, the Village Board approved a Motion to Amend the Redevelopment Agreement to include the design and construction of Village owned alley by the Developer at the Village’s expense. I. ORD 15-151 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”), Article 5 (“Fire Code”), Section 7-5-2 (“Amendments”) of the Oak Park Village Code Overview: On October 6, 2014 and effective on January 1, 2015 adopted the 2009 International Fire Code. As part of the Village’s local amendments, the Village intended to increase the occupancy load from 100 to 300 for the automatic sprinkler requirement for restaurants. However, the change was not included in the previous amendments. J. ORD 15-155 A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s Recommendation and Approve an Ordinance Authorizing Five (5) Additional Overnight Permit Parking Spaces in the Y4 Overnight Permit Parking Zone Overview: An Ordinance has been prepared that expands the Y4 Overnight Permit Parking Zone to include spaces along 408 thru 410 South Grove Avenue. L. RES 15-390 A Resolution Confirming the Appointment of the Assistant Village Treasurer. Overview: Section 2-6-4 of the Village Code provides for the appointment of an Assistant Treasurer by the Village Manager subject to confirmation of the Board. M. RES 15-392 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Altamanu, Inc. for Landscape Architectural Services for the Madison Street Streetscape project in an amount not to exceed $43,500. Overview: The Engineering Division requested a proposal from Altamanu, Inc. for landscape architecture services to complete the selection of site furnishings and aesthetics for the Madison Street Streetscape Project so that final engineering and construction of the project can proceed. Altamanu has been the landscape architectural firm designing the project since 2010 and can best complete this process. Village of Oak Park Page 4 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 N. RES 15-395 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois for the construction of the South Boulevard Streetscape Project. Overview: The Village received a Federal grant in 2012 for a streetscape project on South Boulevard from Harlem Avenue to Marion Street and has been working on the design following IDOT’s process since that time. The project design is substantially compete and the project is scheduled to be bid by the Sate in November of this year with construction starting in 2016. The local agency agreement with the State is required to allow the State to bid the project. O. RES 15-397 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation with Terra Engineering, Ltd. for construction engineering of the South Boulevard Streetscape Project in an amount not to exceed $201,051. Overview: The Engineering Division requested a proposal from Terra Engineering for construction engineering services for the federally funded streetscape and utility project on South Boulevard from Harlem Avenue to Marion Street scheduled for bidding this fall. Terra Engineering has provided the engineering design of this complex project and has also provided the design and oversight of the previous streetscape project on South Marion and can provide the best construction oversight of the project based on their familiarity with these projects. The Village will be reimbursed 80% of the costs for this work from a Federal grant for the project. P. RES 15-399 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Renewal Agreement with Edwin Hancock Engineering Co. for Professional Engineering Services for Design and Construction Engineering of the 2016 Alley Improvements in an amount not to exceed $231,600. Overview: In 2014 the Village entered into a professional services agreement with Edwin Hancock Engineering Co. to design and manage the 2015 alley improvement projects following a request for proposal process. The agreement from 2014 included terms for renewing the agreement on an annual basis for up to 3 years. Edwin Hancock Engineering has done an excellent job in designing and managing the alley projects this year and the Engineering Division requested a proposal from Edwin Hancock Engineering Co. to design and manage the 2016 alley improvements and recommends renewing the original agreement for this work. Village of Oak Park Page 5 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 Q. RES 15-400 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with V3 Companies of Illinois Ltd., for Survey Services for the Madison Street Streetscape project in an amount not to exceed $56,000. Overview: The Engineering Division requested proposals for topographic and utility surveying of Madison Street to be used for designing the streetscape and road diet project. Request for Proposal documents were sent to six firms and the Village received three proposals. The proposal from V3 Companies of Illinois Ltd. best fit the Village’s needs while also at the lowest price. R. RES 15-401 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Terra Engineering, Ltd. for Design Engineering and Landscape Architecture Services for the Chicago Avenue Street Resurfacing and Streetscape Project in an amount not to exceed $69,146. Overview: The Engineering Division requested a proposal from Terra Engineering for street lighting design engineering and landscape architecture services to assist with the design of a streetscape project on Chicago Avenue. The Federally funded project includes street resurfacing for the length of Chicago Ave and streetscape improvements in the business district on Chicago Avenue near Harlem. The streetscape improvements consist of new street and pedestrian level lighting in the business district as well as some decorative sidewalk treatments and site furnishing. Terra Engineering was selected through a RFP process for similar work earlier this year for the Harrison Street Lighting improvement project and can best complete the lighting design and landscape architecture services for this project. S. RES 15-402 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC and Authorizing its Execution in an Amount not to Exceed $64,915.. Overview: The Finance Department is seeking professional services to assist staff in identifying and procuring a replacement of the legacy financial system, PeopleSoft. Village of Oak Park Page 6 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 T. RES 15-404 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2015 Ford Utility Police Interceptor with Police Package in an amount not to exceed $27,551.00 from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Joint Purchasing Program and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process. Overview: The Village Board previously approved the purchase of one Ford Interceptor Sedan on March 6, 2015. Upon further reflection and discussions between the Department of Public Works, Fleet Services Division and the Police Department it was determined that the Village would be better served purchasing an additional Ford Utility Interceptor in lieu of the Ford Interceptor Sedan. The additional interior room and higher operator visibility were contributing factors in this decision. U. RES 15-406 A Resolution Approving the Issuance of a Letter of Credit for a Public Parking Garage and Other Public Improvements to be Constructed as part of the Oak Park Station Development Overview: Pursuant to the Redevelopment Agreement with Clark Street Development, LLC, the Village has committed to participating in the cost of the project related to the public improvements. In order to provide a financial commitment to the development while maintaining financial security, the Village has utilized a Letter of Credit (LoC) as the preferred short-term financing method. Based on responses opened on September 4th, staff recommends PNC Bank offering a rate not to exceed 1.25% annually. V. RES 15-409 A Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of a Short Term Note for the Payment of the Grant to 259 Lake Street LLC Overview: At the Spetember 4, 2015 Regular Meeting, the Village Board approved an agreement with 259 Lake Street LLC for Pete’s Fresh Market Store. The agreement calls for a financial incentive to be paid once the store is opened with the exact amount determined by the opening date. This resolution authorizes the short-term financiang of the development incentive. The Village’s financial advisor, Speer, has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the financing with submissions due September 4th. Village of Oak Park Page 7 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 W. RES 15-411 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Purchase Price Agreement with Fleet Safety Supply for materials for the installation of emergency/warning lighting for Police, Fire and Public Works vehicles in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2015. Overview: The Fleet Services Division of the Department of Public Works is responsible for maintaining the Village’s fleet of vehicles that all are equipped with various types of emergency/warning lighting. This item provides for the purchase of these materials. X. RES 15-413 A Resolution Authorizing the increase of the Not to Exceed Amount from $165,000.00 to $178,248.03 for the Purchase and Planting of Parkways Trees in 2015 through Contracts Secured by the Suburban Tree Consortium, and Waiving the Village’s Bid Process. Overview: On March 3rd, 2015 the Village Board approved a resolution to allow for the purchase and planting of trees through the Suburban Tree Consortium, an organization the Village has been a member of since 1987. It is proposed to increase the Not to Exceed Amount from $165,000.00 to $178,248.03 to allow for the purchase and planting of additional parkway trees. Y. RES 15-414 A Resolution Approving an Amended Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Village of Oak Pak and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for the Distribution of Rain Barrels and Authorizing its Exeuction Overview: The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has revised the original agreement with the Village that was executed on January 20, 2015. Participation requires the Village to manage the local program and enter into an intergovernmental agreement. This regional initiative is consistent with the Village’s downspout disconnection program and will be beneficial to our residents. Z. RES 15-429 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Independent Contractor Agreement with Hayes Mechanical, LLC to install a new boiler system at the Central Pump Station in an amount not to exceed $90,759.00. Overview: The Department of Public Works requested proposals from mechanical companies to install a new boiler system at the Central Pump Station (CPS). Staff reviewed the proposals and the response from Hayes Mechanical fits the needs of the Village at a competitive price. AA. RES 15-415 A Resolution Authorizing Subordination of a Lien for the Property Located at 1144 South Lombard Avenue Overview: The loan recipient is requesting a subordination of their Barrie Park Investment Program loan mortgage to a new first mortgage. The Village remains secure in junior position on the title. Village of Oak Park Page 8 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 AB. RES 15-416 A Resolution Authorizing Subordination of a Lien for the Property Located at 1033 South Lombard Avenue Overview: The loan recipient is requesting a subordination of their Barrie Park Investment Program loan mortgage to a new second mortgage. The Village remains secure in junior position on the title. AC. RES 15-417 A Resolution Authorizing Subordination of a Lien for the Property Located at 500-04 Madison Street/437-43 South Scoville Avenue. Overview: The loan recipient, Chicago Title Land Trust Co Trust 120511 dated October 8, 1996 is requesting a subordination of their Multi Family Housing Incentives Program grant mortgage to a new first mortgage. The Village remains secure in junior position on the title. AD. RES 15-418 A Resolution Approving a CDBG Subrecipient Grant Agreement with Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights and Authorizing its Execution Overview: The Village is involved with the Oak Park Homelessness Coalition (OPHC), which seeks to help persons who are experiencing, or are at risk of, homelessness in the Village. After several years of meetings, OPHC needs a Plan for homelessness assistance, and Development Customer Services proposes to fund this plan to be written by the Social IMPACT Research Center at Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights (IMPACT) with remaining CDBG Administration funds from 2014 in the amount of $11,000. IMPACT is the ideal subrecipient to carry out this activity, as they have written several similar plans for other entities in the region. AE. RES 15-419 A Resolution Authorizing the Release of the Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) For Public Comment And Approval Thereafter. Overview: The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is a HUD-required document that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) grantees must submit each year. The 2014 program year (PY) ended June 30, 2015 and this Draft PY 2014 CAPER must be released for comment before it is submitted to HUD by September 30, 2015. AF. RES 15-425 A Resolution Approving an Ambulance Billing Services Agreement with Andres Medical Billing, Ltd. and Authorizing its Execution. Overview: Oak Park had a long term contract with Paramedic Billing Services (PBS) for billing ambulance services. The contract expired and the Village issued an Request for Proposals for this service. The Village selected Andres Medical Billing, Ltd. (AMB) as the vendor for this service. Village of Oak Park Page 9 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 AG. RES 15-424 A Resolution Authorizing a Single Family Housing Rehabilitation Loan and a Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (SFR-063) Overview: The Purpose of the Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program is to address and to correct deteriorated and blighted homes throughout the village. The eligible homeowner is requesting a deferred loan of $24,999 and a lead hazard reduction grant of $25,000 from the village. AH. RES 15-428 A Resolution Authorizing Local Funding for the Federally Funded South Boulevard Streetscape Project, Section Number 13-00256-00-PV. Overview: The Village received a Federal grant in 2012 for a streetscaping project on South Boulevard from Harlem Avenue to Marion Street. The project is scheduled to be bid by the State in November of this year with construction starting in 2016. The resolution committing Village of Oak Park funding for the local share of the project is required by the State to bid the project. AI. RES 15-430 A Resolution Approving an Employee Lease Agreement for a Temporary Assistant Village Manager with GovTemps USA, LLC and Authorizing its Execution Overview: The Assistant Village Manager position has been vacant since early May of 2015. Staff is seeking to contract with a temporary professional to serve in this capacity through the FY16 budget development process while staffing needs are further evaluated. AJ. RES 15-431 A Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Amended Lease Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest for the Adaptive Reuse of Certain Property Located at 129 Lake Street and Authorizing its Execution Overview: The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest (Historical Society) is requesting that the Village allow the Historical Society to use funds in the amount of $12,500 previously allocated towards landscaping to repair the roof and related parapet masonry work. AK. RES 15-432 Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and the FOP Labor Council for Community Service Officers for the Period of January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2017. Overview: The current contract for Community Service Officers expires on December 31, 2015. This contract covers employees who work as Community Service Officers. Village of Oak Park Page 10 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 AL. RES 15-433 Resolution Approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of Oak Park and the SEIU Local 73 for Water and Sewer Workers for the Period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020. Overview: The current contract expired on June 30, 2015. This is an agreement that covers the employees who work in the Water & Sewer Division in the Public Works Department. AM. MOT 15-102 Motion to Approve the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All Funds Overview: The July 2015 report is presented pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-45 which requires the Treasurer to file a monthly report on the state of Village finances. AN. MOT 15-103 Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $3,175,904.44 From July 25, 2015 Through August 20, 2015 Overview: Attached is the regular list of bills as paid through the Village’s accounts payable (AP) system for the period beginning July 25, 2015 through August 20, 2015. This is the most current list available. AO. MOT 15-107 Motion to Direct Staff to Prepare a Budget Amendment to Release $57,500 in General Revenue Funds to Visit Oak Park Overview: The current contract for services with Visit Oak Park provides that on or before July 10, 2015 that Visit Oak Park had to present a recoomendation related to the re-organization potential and that the Board would consider releasing the additional funding up to $57,500 for tourism activities. Visit Oak Park has made a recommendation and is seeking release of the $57,500. XVII. Regular Agenda K. ORD 15-156 A Motion to Concur with the Transportation Commission’s Recommendation and Approve an Ordinance Authorizing Thirty-Five (35) Additional Overnight Permit Parking Spaces in the Z4 Permit Parking Zone Overview: An Ordinance has been prepared adopting additional Z4 Overnight Permit Parking spaces along specific locations within the boundaries of Austin Boulevard to Lombard Avenue and Ontario Street to North Boulevard. Village of Oak Park Page 11 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 AP. ID 15-290 Commercial Business District Presentation Overview: Recognizing the significant investment contributed by members of our local business community, the Village Board of Trustees requested that time be set aside during Regular Board Meetings to acknowledge new business investment in Oak Park. Working with business district representatives through the Business Association Council a presentation format and schedule has been established for District/Business Presentations to the Board of Trustees. AQ. RES 15-437 Resolution Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act AR. ORD 15-149 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Sales Tax Rebate Sharing Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and MEV Oak Park LLC Overview: MEV Oak Park LLC (MEV), requested through the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation (Oak Park EDC) a sales tax sharing agreement to construct a new Sherwin Williams paint store at 901 Madison Street. The Oak Park EDC reviewed the request and is recommending that the Village enter into the sales tax sharing agreement in the amount of $75,000. AS. RES 15-393 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Chistopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for Design Engineering Services for the Madison Street Streetscape project in an amount not to exceed $313,360. Overview: The Engineering Division requested a proposal from Chistopher B. Burke Engineering for design engineering services to complete the design of the streetscaping project on Madison Street from Oak Park Avenue to East Avenue and the road diet of Madison Street from Harlem Avenue to Austin Boulevard. Chistopher B. Burke Engineering has been the engineering firm working on this project since 2010 and can best complete the design for this project. Village of Oak Park Page 12 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 AT. MOT 15-110 Motion to Accept the Village Board Goals and Protocols. Overview: Based upon the discussion at the September 8, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Village Board, the Protocols have been modified to include a Contractual Committee of the Village Board. On July 19, 2015 the Village Board held a special meeting to discuss and consider the Board Goals and review their established Protocols as well. This action is formal acceptance of these goals and protocols for final approval and implementation. The Board tabled this action at the September 8, 2015 meeting in order for the Village Manager to make a recommendation regarding modifications related to the discussion on a proposed Board Committee to review contracts. AU. ORD 15-158 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 (“Administration”), Article 3 (“Village President”) of the Oak Park Village Code by Adding a New Section 2-3-4 (“Title of Office”) Overview: On July 19, 2015 the Village Board held a special meeting to discuss and consider Goals and reviewed their established Protocols. As part of that discussion, the use of the title Mayor interchangeable with President was discussed. Subsequently, President Abu-Taleb requested formal action be presented for consideration. XVIII. Regular Agenda for Items Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 2 Alcoholic Liquor Dealers or Related (President Pro-Tem Ott ) AV. ORD 15-153 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 8 (“List of Licenses for Each License Class”), Section 3-8-1 (“Number of Licenses to be Issued Per License Class”) and Section 3-8-2 (“Licenses by Name and Address Per License”) of the Oak Park Village Code for the Issuance of a Restaurant Class B-2 Liquor License to Royale Liquors LLC d/b/a Pete’s Fresh Market 259 Lake. Overview: The Ordinance authorizes the issuance of a Restaurant Class B-2 Liquor License to Royale Liquors LLC d/b/a Pete’s Fresh Market 259 Lake (“Pete’s Fresh Market”) for the property located at 259 Lake Street (“Property”). AW. ORD 15-154 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 (“Alcoholic Liquor Dealers”), Article 4 (“Term and Classification”), Section 3-4-2 (“Classification and Number of Liquor Licenses and Fees”) of the Oak Park Village Code Overview: The Ordinance amends Section 3-4-2 of the Village Code to allow the change in hours for the sale of packaged liquor for Class C Package Liquor Licenses from nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. to seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. Monday through Sunday. XIV. Call to Board and Clerk Village of Oak Park Page 13 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015 President and Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 8, 2015 XX. Adjourn Village of Oak Park Page 14 Printed on 09:53 AM September 22, 2015