Proviso Township Board met March 19
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1) CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Town Trustees of the Town of Proviso met at the Office of the Township Clerk, 4565 Harrison Street, Hillside, IL 60162 on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
2) ROLL CALL
Supervisor Corrigan called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m. on a roll call the following responded: Trustees Christopher, Chavez, Chase, and Supervisor Corrigan.
Also present were Clerk Williams, Assessor Zawaski, and Attorney Michael R. Durkin, Lorenzo Webber was present.
3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Supervisor Corrigan led the board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Chase moved, seconded by Trustee Chavez, that the Board of Trustees approve the minutes of the Township Board Meeting held on March 3, 2025.
Roll Call Vote #1
Discussion: None
Ayes: Trustees Christopher, Chavez, Chase, and Supervisor Corrigan.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
5) APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Christopher moved, seconded by Trustee Chavez, that the Board of Trustees approve payment of the bills submitted for March 1, 2025 – March 15, 2025
Roll Call Vote #2
Discussion: None
Ayes: Trustees Christopher, Chavez, Chase, and Supervisor Corrigan.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
6) ATTORNEY’ REPORT
None
7) CLOSED SESSION
None
8) OLD BUSINESS
A. Supervisor’s Report – No warrants. Assessors Department report and Handyman report for March given to Trustees for review. 103 General Assembly Report provided. Township Officials Report read. Senior event was well attended and thank you cards were received.
B. Clerk’s Report – None
C. Trustee’s Report – None
D. Elected Officials Report – Assessor Zawaski advised the Board that senior freeze is coming up soon.
E. Staff Report – Lorenzo Webber, Director of Youth Services, announced Proviso Got Talent will be in April. Need to hire a new College and Career Specialist for Youth Services.
9) NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration to approve specific personnel matters requiring board action.
None
B. Trustee Chase moved, seconded by Trustee Chavez, that the Board of Trustees Approve the Annual Town Meeting Agenda.
Roll Call Vote #3
Discussion: None
Ayes: Trustees Thomas, Christopher, Chavez, Chase, and Supervisor Corrigan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
C. Trustee Christopher moved, seconded by Trustee Chase, that the Board approve a Resolution Authorizing the Township Supervisor to Hire a Part-Time Employee for the Proviso Township Handyman Department and a Part-Time Employee for the Proviso Township Transportation Department.
Roll Call Vote #4
Discussion: None
Ayes: Trustees Christopher, Chavez, Chase, and Supervisor Corrigan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
D. Trustee Chavez moved, seconded by Trustee Chase, that the Board approve a Resolution Authorizing the Township Supervisor to Hire a Full-Time Employee for the Youth Services Department.
Roll Call Vote #5
Discussion: None
Ayes: Trustees Christopher, Chavez, Chase and Supervisor Corrigan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
E. Trustee Chavez moved, Seconded by Trustee Chase, that the Board approve a Resolution Opposing Township Consolidation into County Government.
Roll Call Vote #6
Discussion: None
Ayes: Trustees Christopher, Chavez, Chase and Supervisor Corrigan
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
10) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Ellen Brewin signed in. See attached FOIA request.
11) ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor Corrigan moved, seconded by Trustee Chase, that the Board of Trustees adjourn the meeting at 5:56 pm.
Roll Call Vote #7
Discussion: None
Ayes: Trustees Christopher, Chavez, Chase, and Supervisor Corrigan.
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion carried
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