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Forest Park Village Council met Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Here are the minutes as provided by Forest Park:

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF FOREST PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELD ON TUESDAY EVENING OCTOBER 11, 2016

Mayor Calderone led all assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone answered the Roll Call.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Entler that the minutes from the September 26, 2016, Regular Meeting of the Village Council be approved without reading as each member has received a copy thereof and found same to be correct.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

COMMUNICATIONS:

None

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

The Finance Department submitted its August, 2016 report.

APPROVAL OF BILLS:

It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Resolution for the payment of bills be adopted. The Commissioner of Accounts and Finance has reviewed the bills as applicable to each department and found the aggregate amounts to be correct and recommends payment when funds are available. The bills totaled $708,304.89

R-63-16 RESOLUTION FOR THE PAYMENT OF BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $708,304.89 APPROVED

ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion carried unanimously.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

Mayor Calderone administered the official oath of office to new firefighter Timothy Ryan.

It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Entler to appoint Ms. Deborah Starks to the Forest Park Diversity Commission.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Entler that the Resolution approving and ratifying the execution of annual service agreements for water storage tanks by and between Corrpro, and Aegion Company, and the Village of Forest Park be adopted.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes to accept Illinois Department of Revenue’s Motor Fuel Tax audit for the period 5/1/2012 through 4/30/2013.

PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER TIMOTHY RYAN TAKES OFFICIAL OATH OF OFFICE

MS. DEBORAH STARKS APPOINTED TO DIVERSITY COMMISSION

R-64-16 RESOLUTION APPROVING ANNUAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR WATER TANKS APPROVED

MOTION APPROVING IDOT MOTOR FUEL TAX AUDIT FOR FY 2013 APPROVED

ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes to approve the 2017 Village of Forest Park Council Meeting Schedule, as presented.

ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Commissioner Mannix and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes to ratify and authorize the Mayor’s signature on the following agreements for community events managed by the Community Center:

• Level 257

• Windy City Limousine

• The Jacob Henry Mansion Estate

ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Mannix, Novak, Entler and Mayor Calderone NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion carried unanimously.

2017 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE APPROVED BY MOTION

COMMUNITY CENTER AGREEMENTS RATIFIED

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

None

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:

Mayor Calderone reported that the Community Center will be holding the annual Cindy Lyons Health Fair on October 26th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In addition to multiple medical screenings and tests, the Illinois Secretary of State and other vendors will be in attendance. All testing and attendance is free.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to be addressed, Commissioner Mannix moved and Commissioner Byrnes seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Calderone declared the meeting adjourned at 7:20 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathryn Murphy Deputy Village Clerk