Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met April 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call To Order:
The Regular Board Meeting of Monday, April 16, 2018 was called to order by Mayor Thompson at 7:35 p.m., in the Council Chambers at 2350 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155.
Roll Call:
Upon roll call by Kevin McGrier, Village Clerk, the following answered Present: Trustee(s), J. Abraham, J. Ealey, J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Brown-Marino, Mayor Thompson Absent: S. Jones
There being a quorum the meeting was called to order.
Pledge Of Allegiance To Flag:
Everyone remained standing and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
Moment Of Silence:
Everyone joined in a moment of silence.
Public Comment(s):
Residents gave comments
Communication(S) Announced By Clerk McGrier:
• Westchester Food Pantry, Westchester Village Hall Every Friday from 5:30 until 7:30
• Smoke Detector Program, Offered by the fire department
• Thank you, letter, sent from the Berwyn Police Department Chief of Police sending Thanks to Broadview Department with assistance with help capturing a suspect.
• Aldi’s Hiring!
• Broadview Lyons invites you to join us to make blankets for the Ronald McDonald house Friday April 20, at the fire department between 5pm and 7pm.
IV. Consideration To Approve The Following Minutes:
• Minutes from the April 2, 2018 meeting
Motion to approve by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Brown-Marino – Questioned the minutes
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Ealey, J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne, Brown-Marino
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 5-0
V. Consideration To Approve Expenditure (s):
Grand Total All Funds: $287,946.81
Motion to approve by Trustee Horne Jones and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Horne – Read warrant list over $2500
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Ealey, J. Brown-Marino
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 5-0
VI. Village Officer Reports (Given At 2nd Meeting)
Building Department Commisioner David Upshaw
Finance Department Interim Finance Director Tim Hicks
Fire Department Chief Tracy Kenny
Police Department Chief Kevin Eugling
Public Works Dept. Director Matt Ames
Administrative Dept. Village Administrator Letisa Jones
VII. Old Business: None
VIII. New Business:
A.A Resolution Authorizing And Approving An Agreement With Edwin Hancock Engineering Company For The Furnishing Of Professional Engineering Services Related To The Facilities Plan Preparation For The 2018 Iepa Loan Application For The Village Of Broadview, County Of Cook, State Of Illinois.
Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Horne
Discussion: Ealey- Asked for an explanation of the agreement; Chris Baker from Hancock Engineering– gives explanation
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Brown-Marino, J. Ealey
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 5-0
B. An Ordinance Establishing The Reimbursement Of All Travel, Meal, And Lodging Expenses Of Officers And Employees Of The Village Of Broadview, County Of Cook, State Of Illinois.
Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Horne
Discussion: Ealey- Agrees with the ordinance; J. Brown-Marino- Questioned the form issued
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, J. Brown-Marino, J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Ealey
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 5-0
C. An Ordinance Amending Title 8, Chapter 9 Of The Village Of Broadview Code Of Ordinances Regarding The Regulation And Licensing Of Small Cell Facilities In The Village Of Broadview, County Of Cook, State Of Illinois.
Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Tierney
Discussion: Ealey- was concerned with language in the ordinance regarding powers of the public works director; J. Brown-Marino – confused zoning variances with what was actually being discuss
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne, Mayor Thompson
Nay(s): J. Brown-Marino, J. Ealey
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 4-2
D. A Resolution Authorizing And Approving An Agreement Between The Village Of Broadview And Edelson Pc To Provide Certain Services For The Village Of Broadview, County Of Cook, State Of Illinois.
Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Tierney
Discussion: Ealey- has issue with the percentage that the attorneys are taken; J. Brown-Marino- Agrees with Ealey concerns with the percentage that the attorneys are taken; Horne- suggested having discussion amongst the Trustees prior to the next board meeting for clarification
Superseding Motion to table until next regular board meeting (May 7, 2018) by Trustee Ealey Seconded by Trustee Horne
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, V. Horne, J. Brown-Marino, J. Ealey
Nay(s): J. Tierney
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 4-1
E. A Resolution Authorizing The Intervention Of Counsel In Property Tax Assessment Proceedings For The Village Of Broadview, County Of Cook, State Of Illinois.
Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Horne
Discussion: Ealey- Questioned the agreement
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Brown-Marino, J. Ealey
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 5-0
IX.Application (S) For The Authority To Expend Funds:
Totalling $4,040.00
• Pulse Technology - $4,040.00
Motion to approve by Trustee Horne and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Ealey- Asked Chief Eugling to explain what the “Pulse Technology” was; Chief Kevin gave an explanation
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Brown-Marino, J. Ealey
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 5-0
X. Village Clerk Kevin McGrier
• Moving to a paperless system
• Annual Broadview Fire Explorer pancake breakfast, May 27, from 9am until 12pm
XI. Village President Katrina Thompson
• On May 5, Community shred Day, at the Park district and Village Hall
• Volunteer your time to the Westchester food pantry
• April is the month of autism awareness; the annual walkathon will be held at Proviso West on May 5 at 12noon
• Inner working of budgeting and budget terminology
• Awarded Chicago Women of Excellence
• Hosting her first tea party for girls April 21st ages 3-8
• Broadview Park district will be having a Healthy lifestyle event
• Opportunity Zone
XII. Adjournment
Motion to suspend regular board meeting and move to executive session by Trustee Ealey and Seconded by Trustee Tierney
Discussion: None
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, V. Horne, K. Thompson, J. Ealey, J. Brown-Marino
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 5-0
Motion to reconvene at 9:19pm made by Trustee Ealey Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn regular board meeting by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Horne
Discussion: None
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Brown-Marino, J. Ealey
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 5-0
Meeting adjourned at 9:21 pm.
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