Public Health & Housing Committee

APPROVED PUBLIC HEALTH and HOUSING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY JANUARY 2, 2014 Members: Alderman Gabby Rujawitz – Chairman Alderman Ken Kinsella Alderman Jim Musgrove Alderman Joe Hayden Alderman Bob White Tricia Tialdo Staff: Robert Sabo Guests: Alderwoman Janet Schmidt Michael Hagberg Chairman Rujawitz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. On roll call all members were present. Tricia Tialdo made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 4th, 2013 meeting second by Alderman Musgrove. All members vote AYE, motion carried. On public participation Michael Hagberg stated that there were numerous complaints at 802 W Monroe and it appears that nothing is being done by the police or housing department to correct the situation. He also questioned the City’s right to have the property at 3313 Denvershire demoed since the tax records and taxes are current on this property. Housing Director Bob Sabo asked for approval of the demolition bid from Hanks Excavating in the amount of $29,000 for the properties located at 1008 Cart Lane, 3313 Denvershire and 125 N Michigan. Alderman Hayden inquired as to the process of the demolition proceeding in notifying all interested parties involved. Director Sabo advised that Assistant City Attorney Brian Flynn handles the court process where a petition is filed with the court and all parties of interest, owner/mortgage company etc. , are notified. After due process a judgement order is granted for the demolition of the property. In this pending approval all three properties, 1008 Cart Lane, 3313 Denvershire and 125 N Michigan have been through the court process and the City has a signed court order for demolition. Alderman Hayden made a motion to accept the demolition bid from Hanks in the amount of $29,000, second by Alderman Kinsella. All members voted AYE, motion carried. Director Sabo requested a resolution for permission for records disposal. A list was provided to the committee members detailing the list of documents from the Housing department for disposal. A State Inspector from the records commission has approved the request. Alderman Hayden asked for a synopsis of the records which were as follows; electrical license renewal from 1998-2005, electrical and mechanical permits from 1992-2008, cash receipts/book reports/copies of claims from 2002-2011, administrative files and correspondence from 1994-2011, building/plumbing and sign permits from 1955-2011 and sick/vacation time request from 2001-2011. Alderman Hayden also wanted to make sure that State regulations are being followed and was assured that all records requesting to be disposed of follow all State guidelines. Records will be destroyed by shredding method. Alderman Hayden made a motion for the resolution to dispose of the listed Housing department records as approved by the Illinois State of Records Commission, second by Alderman Kinsella. All members voted AYE, motion carried. Alderman Musgrove inquired as to the status of the property of 404 Chevy Chase Dr which is on the demolition list. Director Sabo related that the property is still in the court process and the last communication from Assistant City Attorney Flynn was that the owners were given additional time to correct the violations and have the property removed from the condemnation procedure. Alderman Hayden requested that information be e-mailed to him on the actions taken on the violations reported on the residence of 802 W Monroe. He also requested that an update on the Crime Free Housing program be given to the Health and Housing Committee at least every three months. Director Sabo stated that he will provide that information at the next meeting. Motion made by Alderman Kinsella to adjourn second by Alderman Musgrove. .