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Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met May 21.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

Call to Order

The Regular Board Meeting of Monday, May 21st, 2018 was called to order by Mayor Thompson at 7:34 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. Ealey, J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Brown-Marino Mayor Thompson. Absent: J. Abraham, 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:

          • May is healthy vision month Friday May 25th 2018 at the Broadview Schroeder park from 1pm until

             4pm their giving free screenings.

IV. Consideration to Approve the Following Minutes:

               • Minutes from the May 7th, 2018 meeting

Motion to approve by Trustee Horne and Seconded by Trustee Ealey

Discussion: Tierney- corrects error made in minutes, Brown-Marino – Add budget comment under Item C

Motion to table until next board meeting by Trustee Jones and Seconded by Trustee Ealey

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Ealey, J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Brown-Marino

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Jones, J. Abraham

Motion Carries: 4-0

V. Consideration to Approve Expenditure (s):

    Grand Total All Funds: $746,175.73

Motion to approve by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Horne

Discussion: None

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Ealey, J. Brown-Marino

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Abraham, S. Jones

Motion Carries: 4-0

V. Consideration to Approve Expenditure (s):

    Grand Total All Funds: $746,175.73

VI. Village Officer Reports                                         (Given at 2nd Meeting)

       Building Department                                     Commissioner 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: 

    A.  A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the Illinois 

         Coalition of Local Government (ICLG) Board of Advisors 

         Application for the Village of Broadview, County of Cook, 

         State of Illinois.

Motion to table until next board meeting June 4th, 2018 by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee

Horne

Discussion: None

Aye: Trustee(s), J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Ealey, J. Brown-Marino

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Jones, J. Abraham

Motion Carries: 4-0

VIII. New Business:

       A.  A Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Contract with

            Administrative Consulting Specialists, LLC Regarding Grant

            Writing and Consulting Services for the Village of Broadview,

            County of Cook, State of Illinois.

Motion to table until next board meeting June 4th, 2018 by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee

Horne

Discussion: None

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Ealey, J. Brown-Marino

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Abraham, S. Jones

Motion Carries: 4-0

     B. A Resolution Mourning the Passing of Donald Richard Triplett for the

          Village of Broadview, County of Cook, State of Illinois.

Motion to approve by Trustee Horne and Seconded by Trustee Tierney

Discussion: None

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Ealey, J. Brown-Marino

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Abraham, S. Jones

Motion Carries: 4-0

          IX. Application (s) for the Authority to Expend Funds: None

X. Village Clerk                                                                Kevin McGrier

    • Sending condolences to Donald Richard Triplett family.

XI. Village President                                                        Katrina Thompson

    • Sending condolences to Donald Richard Triplett family.

    • Deepest sympathy to Debra Vines who lost her husband James.

    • Residents send Thanks to Mayor Thompson for taking the concerns of residents to heart.

    • Fresh Market in Broadview was very successful!

    • Trustee Jones and Trustee Abraham gave notice that they would not be in attendance.

    • Congratulate all 2018 graduates!

XII. Adjournment

Motion to approve by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Ealey

Discussion: None

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Tierney, V. Horne, J. Ealey, J. Brown-Marino

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Abraham, S. Jones

Motion Carries: 4-0

Meeting adjourned at 8:31pm.

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