Village of Bellwood Village Board met Oct. 11.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Call to Order
The Special Board meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Bellwood was called to order by Mayor Harvey at 3:30p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Andre Harvey, Village Clerk Janel Moreland, Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, and Nightengale.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Village Board and others in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Harvey.
Approval of Special Meeting Agenda
Mayor Harvey requested a motion to approve the (October 11, 2023), Special Board Meeting Agenda. Trustee Nightengale moved, seconded by Trustee Holman to approve the board meeting agenda. Upon a voice vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Mayor Harvey requested a motion to approve the minutes of the last Board meeting (September 20, 2023). Trustee Delgado moved, seconded by Trustee Boston, to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last Board meeting and approve the minutes as presented. Upon a voice vote, the motion was carried unanimously.
Presentation: None
Committee Reports
A. Public Works Department
Trustee Ciavattone reported the following:
• I have several items to report for the month of September 2023. Water main breaks 4, sewer drains jetted 2, streetlights head replaced 1, streetlights repaired 3, street signs replaced 29, sidewalk inspections 23, 28 potholes filled throughout the village, 16 trees removed, 1 stump removed, trees trimmed 11.
We are recommending the following items for approval on the consent agenda:
i. Item B - Approves the construction of a garage at 1118 Cernan Drive.
ii. Item D - Approves the lowest bidder for the 2023 soil removal project.
iii. Item F - Approves the contract for leak detection survey of the water distribution system.
iv. Item G - Approves the Cook County Block Grant Subrecipient.
v. Item I - Approves the lowest bidder for the replacement of fuel dispensers.
vi. Item K - Approves the replacement of garage doors at the fire department and water department.
vii. Item L - Approves the final phase of the 2023 street resurfacing project. Always remember our first responders, medical personnel, military personnel, active duty, veterans, and volunteers. Gave the meaning of Memorial Day.
B. Community Development
Trustee Boston reported the following:
• There is nothing new to report from the community development committee. As always, October being breast cancer awareness month. I would like to address that and say that 1 of 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Please encourage women to go and get screened.
We are recommending the following items for the consent agenda.
i. Item J – Authorizes the reimbursement of cause in the village for a future bond issue.
C. Quality of Life
Trustee Holman reported the following:
• Bellwood Community Resource Center monthly activity from September 1st – September 30th, there were 105 patrons.
• The Building Department from September 1st - September 30th approved 131 permits.
We are recommending the following items from the consent agenda.
i. Item C Amends village ordinance pertaining to the replacement of sidewalks.
D. Administration
Trustee Robinson reported the following:
i. We had two items removed from the consent agenda. Items A and M.
ii. Item E - Approves the purchase of new copier machines.
E. Public Safety
Trustee Delgado reported the following:
We are recommending the following item from the consent agenda.
i. Item H - Approves the repair of the elevator at the village hall.
F. Finance Committee
Trustee Nightengale reported the following:
•I would like a motion to pay bills in the amount of $2,370,138.34 when funds become available.
We have no items appearing on the consent agenda and nothing from the ad hoc committee.
Trustee Ciavattone moved, seconded by Trustee Boston, to pay the bills when funds become available. The results of the roll call vote are as follows:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, and Nightengale
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0
Ad Hoc Committees: Nothing to report.
Resolution was Removed from Consent Agenda
a. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the Village of Bellwood and the County of Cook.
Resolution 23-53
b. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement by and between the Village of Bellwood and Steele & Loeber.
Ordinance 23-14
c. An Ordinance Amending Title IX Chapter 99 Sections 99.049 of the Village of Bellwood Code of Ordinances.
Resolution 23-54
d. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract by and between the Village of Bellwood and G.A. Paving, Inc.
Resolution 23-55
e. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement by and between the Village of Bellwood and Xerox Business Solutions.
Resolution 23-56
f. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement by and between the Village of Bellwood and M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.
Resolution 23-57
g. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Cook County Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement Program Year 2023.
Resolution 23-58
h. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement by and between the Village of Bellwood and Anderson Elevator Co.
Resolution 23-59
i. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract by and between the Village of Bellwood and Stenstrom Petroleum.
Resolution 23-60
j. A Resolution Expressing Official Intent regarding certain Capital Expenditures to be Reimbursed from Proceeds of one or more Obligations to be Issued by the Village of Bellwood, Cook County, Illinois.
Resolution 23-61
k. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the Replacement of Certain Garage Doors.
Resolution 23-62
l. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement pertaining to the 2023 Street Resurfacing Project.
Resolution was Removed from the Consent Agenda
m. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract by and between the Village of Bellwood and Stenstrom Petroleum.
Mayor Harvey requested a motion to place the items on the Consent Agenda as presented except for Item A and Item M. They are being removed from the consent agenda. Trustee Boston moved, seconded by Trustee Holman.
The results of the roll call vote are as follows:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, and Nightengale
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent:
Mayor Harvey requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Trustee Delgado moved, seconded by Trustee Ciavattone.
The results of the roll call vote are as follows:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, and Nightengale
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0
Mayor Harvey requested a motion to move Item A and Item M to a future board meeting. Trustee Boston moved, seconded by Trustee Holman.
The results of the roll call vote are as follows:
Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, and Nightengale
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0
Village Clerk's Report
The Village Clerk report has been removed from the Board Meeting Agenda by Attorney Castaldo Jr. at the request of Mayor Harvey.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Harvey reported the following:
i. Thank everyone that came out to the bike ride Tour de Proviso hosted by Westchester this year. About 500 people signed up but due to the cold I think we only had about 350-400 people that came out. The ride is coming to Bellwood next year. This is going to be the 5th year. We decided that every 5 years one of the starting cities will be the host.
ii. Neighborhood Watch Meeting - the last meeting was one of the best. We had the new police officers and new fire fighters come out and introduce themselves. Our next meeting will be October 19th and it's going to be on Domestic Violence. We will end Neighborhood Watch with Domestic Violence.
iii. Bellwood senior apartments are getting closer. They think they're about 30 days out, but Mr. Stock thinks they're about 60 days out. We will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting coming up.
iv. Don't want you to miss the veteran's event on November 11th. We'll have our 1st Veteran's Day ceremony. It was set aside for all veterans to be honored. The day came about on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month was when World War I cease fire in 1918. We'll have a program and some refreshments. November 11th at 11am, 3101 Washington Blvd. Memorial Park. Everyone is welcome.
v. Bellwood Lyon's club requested permission to solicit candy on October 12th & 13th to help local needed children and adults that need eye exams and glasses. A portion of the money will go to camp Lyon for Lyon's children.
vi. I'd like to thank Trustee Boston and the surviving warriors on the balloon release last week. It was cold outside, but people still showed up in record numbers to remember those that have not survived cancer and those that have. It was a well-attended event.
vii. The Village of Bellwood and Bellwood District 88 is hosting the Hispanic Event this Saturday from 11am-2pm at Roosevelt Middle School.
New Business:
None
Unfinished Business:
None
Public Comment:
Mayor Harvey requested a motion to open the floor for Public Comment.
Trustee Delgado made a motion and Trustee Ciavattone seconded to open the floor for public comment. All Trustees were in favor of opening the floor. Upon a voice vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Mayor Harvey declared the floor for public comment open.
Amy Crump Bellwood Director gave the library report –
A copy of the report is provided with the minutes.
Mayor Harvey asked for a motion to close the floor for Public Comment. Trustee Delgado made a motion and Boston seconded to close the floor for public comment.
All Trustees were in favor of closing the floor. Upon a voice vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Mayor Harvey declared the floor for public comment closed.
Adjournment:
Mayor Harvey requested a motion to adjourn the Board meeting. Trustee Nightengale moved, seconded by Trustee Delgado, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a voice vote, the motion was carried unanimously. Mayor Harvey declared the meeting adjourned, with no further business to come before this Board, this meeting stands adjourned at 3:47p.m.
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