Maywood Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 1.
The board is the legislative body that develops and approves ordinances and resolutions governing the life of the community.
Here are the minutes as provided by Maywood:
C. Finance Management Report(s):
1. Village of Maywood Detailed Revenue and Expense Report for Five (5) Periods Ending September 30, 2016,
Discussion: None
2. Village of Maywood Financial Information for Period Ending September 30, 2016.
Discussion: None
6. Approval of minutes for the Village Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, October 18, 2016.
MOTIONED BY TRUSTEE YARBROUGH AND SECONDED. D BY TRUSTEE RIVERS THAT THE MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016 BE APPROVED WITH ANY NECESSARY CORRECTIONS SHOULD THERE BE ANY.
Discussion: None Ayes: Mayor Perkins, Trustee(s) H. Yarbrough, I. Brandon, A. Dorris, M. Rogers, M. Lightford and R. Rivers
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
7. Approval of Warrants
A. Village of Maywood Warrant List No. 200419- Expenditures total through October 27, 2016 in the
amount of $547,973.85.
MOTIONED BY TRUSTEE BRANDON AND SECONDED BY TRUSTEE YARBROUGH TO APPROVE THE VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD WARRANT ILEST NO. 200419- EXPENDITURES TOTAL THROUGH OCTOBER 27, 2016 IN THE AMOUNT OF S547,973.85.
Discussion: None Ayes: Mayor Perkins, Trustee(s) H. Yarbrough, I. Brandon, A. Dorris, M. Rogers, M. Lightford and R. Rivers
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIES
8. Old Business:
A. Village Hall (Saturday Closing)
Trustee Dorris questioned whether the Village Hall being closed on Saturdays was noted on the water bills. Mr. Norfleet responded stating it is not but that he will see a notation is placed on the billing statements for a couple of months noting a closed sign is on the front door and the ability for payments to be placed in the water bill box out in front of Village Hall near the mail box.
9. Omnibus Agenda
A. MOTIONED BY TRUSTEE ROGERS AND SECONDED BY TRUSTEE YARBROUGH FOR THE
APPROVAL OF THE OMNIBUS AGENDA ITEMS PROVIDED THERE ARE NO REQUESTS
FOR REMOVALS. Discussion: None. Trustee Rogers proceeded to read the Omnibus Agenda.
A. APPROVAL TO PAY OFF LOAN FROM SEAWAY BANK FOR THE MAYWOOD MARKET: PAYMENT IS TO COME FROM MADISON STREET/FIFTH AVENUE TIF, B, APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XI (BUSINESS REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 17 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES), SECTION 17.41 (HOURS OF OPERATION OF THE LIQUOR CONTROL ORDINANCE OR THE MAYWOOD VILLAGE CODE REGARDING RETAIL PACKAGE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR ON SUNDAYS, CA RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF MAYWOOD EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM BOARD (ETSB) FUNDS TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS TO ACCEPT THE AWARD OF A FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FOR THE MAYWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,120.00 (FISCAL YEAR 2015 FEMA ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT), D. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO CITY OF CHICAGO - DEPARTMENT OF WATER FOR WATER SERVICES PROVIDED FROM AUGUST 15, 2016 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO IN THE AMOUNT OF $325,356.16, E. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO HANCOCK ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES RENDERED FOR THE VILLAGE OF MAYWOOD PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,325.00, F. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO VILLAGE OF MELROSE PARK FOR WATER SERVICES PROVIDED FROM THE VILLAGE OF MELROSE PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF S60,690,56, AND G. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO WEST CENTRAL MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE FOR FY 2016-2017 COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP DUES IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,144.15.
Discussion: None Ayes: Mayor Perkins, Trustee(s) H. Yarbrough, I. Brandon, A. Dorris, M. Rogers, M. Lightford and
R. RiveTS
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
MOTION CARRIED
10. New Business
A. Recommendation regarding Tobacco and/or Business License Suspension/Revocation Action against Falcon Fuel. Attorney Jurusik informed the Board of staff discovering Falcon Fuel, 201 W. Roosevelt Rd., selling cigarettes that had been purchased out of state and, for the second time, possessing/selling small clear plastic baggies commonly used for the packaging and delivering of narcotics. He recommended staff send notice of the intent to suspend or revoke the business Maywood Tobacco Retailers License (“MTRL'), referring the business to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and that the Villages Code Enforcement Officers undergo training through BCI in the investigation and prosecution of the sale of unstamped tobacco products,
Discussion: Trustee Rivers requested a full history of the business as it relates to violations be given to the Mayor and Trustee Lightford noted his experience of lower grade gas not being available at any pump only to be found out after payment had been made. Attorney Jurusik responded he will be compiling background history but can only act on the most recent violations noting our code now covers the tobacco violations incurred.
MOTIONED BY TRUSTEE DORRIS AND SECONDED BY TRUSTEE LIGHT FORD TO APPROVE THAT OUR STAFF BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE BCI (BUREAU OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION) TRAINING, REFER THIS BUSINESS TO BCE AND THAT STAFF PUT IN MOTION THE REVOCATION OF THE BUSINESS LICENSE.
Discussion: None Ayes: Trustee(s) H. Yarbrough, i. Brandon, A. Dorris, M. Rogers, M. Lightford and R. Rivers Nays: Mayor Perkins
Abstain: None
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Absent: None MOTION CARRIED
Holiday Celebration (Note: This matter was discussed within Item 12) Commissioners T. Rand and L. Brown of the Environmental Beautification Commission submitted a proposal requesting assistance from the Village for a Holiday Celebration (a Christmas tree lighting event) to take place on December 2, 2016 near the Metra train station. They are seeking assistance with various items and the cost of decorating the station and surrounding fence. They also announced that the Holiday Decoration Contest will again be taking place this year.
Discussion: Trustee River sought general charification on the contest. Trustee Dorris sought clarification on the use of the newsletter for promotion. Trustee Brandon questioned the availability to use funds from their budget to cover the costs. Trustee Rogers stated the Manager has discretionary authority to approve this request be taken out of the general fund. Attorney Jurusik responded if they have the money in their budget they could use it but if the event was not included in their budget documents the Board should approve the expenditure for this purpose. Mr. Norfleet responded he would look into were funding could come from but would recommend it come from the general fund, would let others speak on the events appeal, and the newsletter would not be out in time but information could be sent out via the email blast. The full Board confirmed their support of the ?e?écInt ,
Public Comment
Comments from the Public - Comments were made by the following individuals: G. Clay, M. Larry, L. Redmond, L. Robinson, T. Rand, L. Brown, and L. Davis. Comments are available upon request in the Clerk's office.
Response to Public Comments - Mayor Perkins, Mr. Norfleet, Mr. West, Ms. Satchell, Trustee(s) Dorris, Rogers and Brandon responded to public comments. Comments are available upon request in the Clerk's office.
Executive Session: None
Adjournment Mayor Perkins and the Board of Trustees adjourned the November 1, 2016, Regular Board Meeting with a Motion by Trustee Brandon and a Second by Trustee Dorris at 8:05 p.m. in the Village of Maywood Council Chambers,
Edwenna Perkins, Mayor
The Vote was affirmed unanimously by the Board of Trustees at 8:05 p.m.
Viola Mims, Villagé Clerk
Cci: Mayor Perkins
Board of Trustees Village Clerk, Viola Mims Village Manager, Willie Norfleet, Jr.
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