Village of River Forest Board of Trustees met April 24.

By Noddy A. Fernandez

May 18, 2017

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

1. Call to Order/Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. Upon roll call, the following persons were:

Present: President Adduci, Trustees Cargie, Colwell-Steinke, Conti, Corsini, and Gibbs Absent: Trustee Dwyer Also Present: Village Clerk Sharon Halperin, Village Administrator Palm, Assistant Village Administrator Lisa Scheiner, Police Chief Greg Weiss, Fire Chief Jim Eggert, Finance Director Joan Rock, Assistant Finance Director Cheryl Scott, Village Engineer Jeff Loster, Village Attorney Greg Smith

2. Pledge of Allegiance

President Adduci led the pledge of allegiance.

3. Citizens Comments

4. Elected Officials Comments and Annoucements

a. Presentation - One Earth Film Festival Award Winners b. Police Officer of the Year Award

Trustee Gibbs thanked the police officers for their service.

Trustee Corsini congratulated the Police Officer of the Year award recipient and also thanked the police officers for their service. She stated that she did not attend the Oak Park River Forest High School Community Council meeting last month but noted that the report from the presentation stated that they are looking at how to create additional opportunities for students to get into the advanced placement classes. She reported that Celebrating Seniors Week is May 18th through the 25th and encouraged all to check the River Forest Library's and Community Center's websites for the activity calendar. Trustee Corsini recognized the professionalism of the firefighters who were called to a fire that resulted in a death.

Trustee Corsini expressed her condolences to the family of Joe Madden who was a long-time River Forest resident. President Adduci also expressed her condolences to the family of Joe Madden.

President Adduci announced that there will be a collaboration effort between School Districts 90, 97 and 200 on May 1st in the form of a town hall meeting regarding inclusivity and equity issues. She encouraged residents to attend. She stated that she will be attending the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Springfield on April 26th and 27th on behalf of the Village and Board and will report back on the interesting issues in state government.

Sue Crothers, a founding member of the Young Filmakers Contest (a part of the One Earth Film Festival), described the festival noting the contest was opened to youth worldwide. She introduced Jaxon and Miles Toppen, the winners of the Elementary/Middle School category, and noted that they donated their cash prize and grant to The Turtle Hospital in Florida. Their film was shown.

President Adduci presented a certificate of achievement to Jaxon and Miles for their film, and the trustees congratulated them. Jaxon and Miles discussed how their prize money and grant is being used and updated the Board on the turtles featured in their film.

Police Chief Weiss introduced the 2016 Office of the Year Award winner, Officer Daniel Szczesny. He discussed Officer Szczesny's accomplishments, skills, and dedication. President Adduci presented Officer Szczesny with the award and congratulated him.

Village Administrator Palm announced that the Village will be receiving a national award for the Northside Stormwater Management Project (NSMP) in addition to the local award already received. Fie stated that Public Works Supervisor Anderson will be attending the American Public Works Association (APWA) National Conference and accepting the award on behalf of the Village. President Adduci reminded the audience of the significance of the NSMP to the community and noted it was on time and on budget. On behalf of the Board and herself, she congratulated and thanked all involved in that project for all their hard work.

5. Public Hearing - Fy 2018 Annual Operating & Capital Budget

Village Administrator Palm called the Public Hearing to order at 7:27 p.m. He said pursuant to 65ILCS 5/8.2.9.9, the Village is required to have a public hearing in regard to the annual budget. He reported that notice was posted in the appropriate newspaper and that the budget has been available online and at Village Hall for public inspection for the required period of time. He stated the budget projects $28,330,551 in revenue and $29,470,785 in expenditures. Village Administrator Palm noted that the budget includes the Library whose revenue is $1,293,000 and expenditures are $1,500,000. He invited public comment. No comments were made.

Trustee Corsini made a motion, seconded by Trustee Gibbs, to close the Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Capital Budget. All were in favor and the motion passed on a voice vote.

6. Consent Agenda

a. Regular Village Board Meeting Minutes - February 27, 2017 b. Executive Session Meeting Minutes - February 27, 2017 c. Regular Meeting Minutes - March 13, 2017 d. Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes-April 3, 2017 e. Finance & Administration Meeting Minutes - February 27, 2017 f. Village Attorney Invoice - February 2017 - $12,840.98 g. Award Bid & Contract for the 2017 Sewer Lining Project to Visu-Sewer of Illinois LLC for$121,589.80

h. Award Bid & Contract for the 2017 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Program to Norvilla,LLC for $54,745.00

i. Award of Bid & Contract for the 2017 Street Patching Program to Schroeder Asphalt Services for $44,970.65

j. Award of Bid & Contract for the 2017 Street Improvement Project to R.W. Dunteman, Co. for $250,897.54

k. Approval of Motor Fuel Tax Resolution for 2017 Street Improvement Project

1. Waiver of Formal Bid Procedures and Award of Contract for Chicago Avenue Resurfacing Project Phase 1 & 2 Engineering to Bellinger, Lach & Associates Inc. for $78,470.01

m. Waiver of Formal Bid Procedures and Purchase of a 2018 Freightliner Dump Chassis from Truck County of Wisconsin for $81,938.22 and the Dump Body, Plow and Hydraulics from Monroe Truck Equipment for $52,384

n. Approval of FY 2018 Compensation Plan - Ordinance

o. Amend Title 5 of the Village Code - Adjustments to Water & Sewer Rates - Ordinance

p. Approval of Post-Employment Consulting Agreement with James Eggert

q. Monthly Department Reports

r. Monthly Performance Measurement Report

s. Approval of Accounts Payable-February 2017 - $1,864,861.55

t. Approval of Accounts Payable - March 2017 - $2,070,665.04

u. Village Administrator's Report Trustee Gibbs made a motion, seconded by Trustee Conti to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Roll call: Ayes: Trustees Cargie, Colwell-Steinke, Gibbs, Corsini, and Conti Absent: Trustee Dwyer Nays: None Motion Passes.

7. Board, Committee And Commission Reports

a. Appointments - Sustainability Commission

i. Kathleen Brennan, Chairperson -4 Year term (5/1/17-4/30/21)

ii. Julie Moller-4 Yearterm (5/1/17-4/30/21)

iii. Eric Simon - 4 Year term (5/1/17-4/30/21)

iv. Mary Susan Chen - 4 Year term (5/1/17-4/30/21)

v. Sue Crothers Gee - 2 Year term (5/1/17-4/30/19)

vi. Mindy Credi - 2 Year term (5/1/17-4/30/19)

vii. Mary Masclla - 2 Year term (5/1/17-4/30/19)

President Adduci explained that the Commission terms are four year terms but in order to maintain a rotation, three of the commissioners will begin with two year terms. She reviewed the process of board, committee, and commission appointments. She said she was overwhelmed by the number and quality of applicants for the Commission.

Trustee Cargie made a motion, seconded by Trustee Gibbs, to concur with and consent to the 7.a.i to T.a.vii appointments to the Sustainability Commission to be effective beginning May 1, 2017.