Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met Aug. 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Board Meeting of Monday, August 5th, 2019 was called to order by Mayor Thompson at 7:31 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. Miller, V. Horne J. Tierney, A. Senior, Mayor Thompson, Absent: S. Jones, J. Abraham (Jones arrived at 7:36pm)
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.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT(s)
Residents Donna Tripplet and Carla Joiner-Herrod gave comments.
*Trustee Jones arrived to meeting (7:36pm)
III. COMMUNICATION(S) ANNOUNCED BY CLERK MCGRIER:
Clerk mentioned the National night out event
Mayor Thompson and the Board recognized Telecommunicator Operators Lindy Radszewski and Detina Benjamin
for Excellent Service.
Clerk also mentioned the 2020 Census and confidentiality
IV. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
July 15, 2019 regular board meeting minutes
Motion to approve by Trustee Horne and Seconded by Trustee Tierney
Discussion: None
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Miller, J. Tierney,V. Horne, A. Senior. S. Jones
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: J. Abraham
Motion Carries: 5-0
V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s):
• GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 787,518.31
Motion to approve by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Senior
Discussion: Trustee Miller questioned if we have schedules for maintenance on vehicles namely car washes from Buddy Bear, will speak with Trustee Abraham on other concerns. Trustee Horne mentioned the detail on Al Ronan’s invoice is very clear and detailed. Tierney read the warrant list of bills over $2500
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Tierney, V. Horne, A. Senior, J. Miller, S. Jones
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: J. Abraham,
Motion Carries: 5-0
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Given at 1st meeting)
COMMITTEE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Streets, Sidewalks & Alleys Trustee Senior (No report)
Finance Committee Trustee Abraham
(Mayor mentioned that next committee meeting would be on August 14th 7:30pm)
Business License Committee Trustee Jones (No report)
Fire, Police & Civil Service Trustee Tierney (No report)
Water, Drainage & Health Trustee Miller (Gave Report)
Building & Public Property Trustee Horne (Gave report)
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
A. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO PROCEED WITH HIRING A POLICE OFFICER TO FILL THE VACANCY LEFT BY THE RETIREMENT OF COMMANDER MICHAEL KOSIK, TO PROMOTE THE NEXT ELIGIBLE CANDIDATE ON THE LIEUTENANT/COMMANDER ELIGIBILITY LIST TO THE RANK OF LIEUTENANT/COMMANDER, AND TO PROMOTE THE NEXT ELIGIBLE CANDIDATE ON THE SERGEANT’S ELIGIBILITY LIST TO THE RANK OF SERGEANT.
Motion to approve by Trustee Jones and Seconded by Trustee Tierney
Discussion: None
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Tierney, S. Jones, V. Horne, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: J. Abraham
Motion Carries: 5-0
B. A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING JAMES H. HENDERSON FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Jones and Seconded by Trustee Tierney
Discussion: Mayor Thompson read the resolution. Trustees Miller, Jones, Senior, Tierney and Horne gave individual testimonials to Mr. Henderson. Mayor Thompson also gave kind words of congratulations to Mr. Henderson.
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Miller, J. Tierney, S. Jones, V. Horne, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: J. Abraham
Motion Carries: 5-0
C. A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING COMMANDER MICHAEL J. KOSIK FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Jones
Discussion: Mayor Thompson read the resolution. Trustees Miller, Jones, Senior, Tierney and Horne gave individual testimonials to Commander Kosik. Mayor Thompson also gave kind words of congratulations to Commander Kosik. Aye: Trustee(s) J. Tierney, S. Jones, V. Horne, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: J. Abraham Motion Carries: 5-0
D. A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING BROADVIEW TRUE VALUE HARDWARE STORE FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion by Trustee Horne and Seconded by Trustee Jones
Discussion: Mayor Thompson read the resolution. Trustees Miller, Jones, Senior, Tierney and Horne gave individual testimonials to Siraj Bhanpuri. Mayor Thompson also gave kind words of congratulations to Siraj Bhanpuri.
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Miller, S. Jones, J. Tierney, V. Horne, A. Senior,
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: J. Abraham
Motion Carries: 5-0
E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A LETTER OF INTENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW AND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING PROPOSED BICYCLIST AND/OR PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS).
Motion by Trustee Horne and Seconded by Trustee Jones
Discussion: Trustee Miller had questions about the responsibility of cleaning the sidewalks. Engineer Jim Goumas from Hancock Engineering answered the Village would be. Trustee Miller also asked about the responsibility of the utility bills. Also, would the project still move forward if the Village did not participate? Goumas also answered that the Village would foot the bill for energy charges. Lastly IDOT would still install the bridge, but would not install the path if Broadview didn’t participate. Trustee Miller asked who would be liable for damages if someone were to get hurt on the path. Atty. Vasselli answered that it would be explored just as if it were a regular sidewalk. Trustee Jones wanted to have the reason for proposal stated for the record, Goumas obliged. Trustee Horne clarified the scope of the path for the residents and gave the Village costs of $17,000. Asks that Finance Department shows information relating to these projects in the future.
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Tierney, S. Jones, V. Horne, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: J. Abraham
Motion Carries: 5-0
F. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 CHAPTER 20 AND TITLE 15 CHAPTER 26 OF THE BROADVIEW VILLAGE CODE RELATED TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion by Trustee Horne and Seconded by Trustee Jones
Discussion: Mayor Thompson clarified the reasoning for the Ordinance
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Tierney, S. Jones, V. Horne, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: J. Abraham
Motion Carries: 5-0
G. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY MATTHEW MAGGIORE OF 19TH & ROOSEVELT COIN LAUNDRY DBA SUNRISE LAUNDRY, LOCATED AT 1904 W. ROOSEVELT RD., FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS
Motion by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Tierney
Discussion: Commissioner Upshaw gave a description of the business.
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Tierney, S. Jones, V. Horne, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: J. Abraham
Motion Carries: 5-0
VIII. APPLICATION (S) FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS: NONE
IX. VILLAGE CLERK Kevin McGrier
• Clerk mentioned the 2nd annual Community Yard sale’s success
• Clerk also mentioned the importance of the 2020 Census
• Clerk mentioned Congressman Danny Davis’ Town Hall meeting at Village Hall on Thursday, Aug 15.
X. VILLAGE PRESIDENT Katrina Thompson
• Mayor Thompson addressed the Pubic comments posed earlier in the meeting
• Mayor Thompson mentioned the robo call sign up list
• Mayor Thompson mentioned the meeting with Facebook which selected the Village of Broadview to assist with our ability to connect and maximize our social media activities.
• Mayor Thompson mentioned the Back to School parade for Lindop Aug 16 at 9am and Proviso East on August 16th at 3pm
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Trustee Jones and seconded by Horne
Aye: Trustee(s), J. Miller, J. Tierney, V. Horne, A. Senior, S. Jones,
Nay (s):
Abstain:
Absent: J. Abraham
Motion Carries: 5-0
Meeting adjourned at 8:39 pm
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