Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met October 7

By Michael Abella

Feb 4, 2020

Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met Oct. 7.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting of Monday, October 7, 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, S. Jones, J. Abraham, Mayor Thompson, J. Tierney, V. Horne Absent: A. Senior

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)

No Residents gave comments.

Motion to take regular order of business out of order and go to item VIII A, by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Horne

All were in Favor showing no opposition.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:

A. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO PROCEED WITH THE PROMOTION OF CAPTAIN NED THOMA TO THE RANK OF DEPUTY CHIEF FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: None

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Miller, S. Jones J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne.

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: A. Senior

Motion Carries: 5-0

B. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO PROCEED WITH HIRING A FIREFIGHTER TO FILL THE VACANCY LEFT BY THE PROMOTION OF NED THOMA TO THE RANK OF DEPUTY CHIEF FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Jones

Discussion: None

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Miller, S. Jones J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne.

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: A. Senior

Motion Carries: 5-0

C. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO ENGAGE IN PROMOTIONAL TESTING FOR THE POSITIONS OF CAPTAIN AND LIEUTENANT.

Motion to approve by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Jones

Discussion: None

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Miller, S. Jones J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne.

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: A. Senior

Motion Carries: 5-0

Motion to return to the regular order of business by Trustee Jones and Seconded by Trustee Miller

All were in Favor showing no opposition.

Motion to return to the regular order Carries: 5-0

III. COMMUNICATION(S) ANNOUNCED BY CLERK MCGRIER:

Clerk Kevin McGrier swore in the following officers by reciting their Oaths of Office

Swearing in of the following Officers:

o Deputy Chief Ned Thoma

o Fire Fighter Duncan Lanzirotti

o Fire Fighter Jose Toledo

o Police Officer Tony Mathew

National League of Cities (NLC) Service Line Presentation gave a presentation to the Board Clerk Kevin McGrier read a reminder for the following:

o Community Shred Day 10-19-19 9am Village Hall

o Universoul Circus Sat 10-26-19 4pm

o Halloween with the Village of Broadview 10-31-19 3pm – 7pm

IV. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:

September 18, 2019 regular board meeting minutes

Motion to amend the minutes presented by Trustee Horne and Seconded by Trustee Jones, Mayor Thompson then asked for a superseding motion to table until which time the Board has had time to review said minutes. Until further notice.

All were in Favor showing no opposition.

Motion to table Carries: 5-0

V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s): • GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 909,711.86

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Tierney

Discussion: Trustee Abraham read the warrant list of bills over $2500. Trustee Jones does not support the payment of the Finance Director. Trustee Tierney asked if Finance Department could forward for review the Credit Card bills. Mayor Thompson mentioned that she has the regular Business hours of the Finance Team and has no evidence that Trustee Jones has made any attempts to schedule a meeting with either member of the Finance team. Mayor also mentioned the fact that the Clerk has distributed in the past the attendance record of the elected officials. Mayor mentioned that the appointed officials are always available and have been there to accommodate anyone asking questions or needing to meet. Finance team has also been available at 7am meetings to address several issues such as water main breaks.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, V. Horne, J. Tierney, J. Miller

Nay(s): S. Jones

Abstain:

Absent:) A. Senior,

Motion Carries: 4-1

VI. VIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Streets, Sidewalks & Alleys Trustee Senior (No report)

Finance Committee Trustee Abraham (Gave report)

Business License Committee Trustee Jones (No report)

Fire, Police & Civil Service Trustee Tierney (No report)

Water, Drainage & Health Trustee Miller (No report)

Building & Public Property Trustee Horne (Gave report)

VII. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

A. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY ELSIE LATTUCA OF AABLE LICENSE CONSULTANTS INC. DBA AABLE LICENSE CONSULTANTS INC., LOCATED AT 2600 S 25TH AVE., FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Motion to approve by Trustee Miller and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: None

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Miller, S. Jones J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne.

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: A. Senior

Motion Carries: 5-0

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:

D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH EDWIN HANCOCK ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR THE FURNISHING OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE CDBG ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS CDBG PROJECT NO. 1906-004 FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Jones and Seconded by Trustee Tierney

Discussion: Trustee Miller asked to clarify fee amounts. Chris Baker with Hancock Engineering gave us details of this resolution/project.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Miller, S. Jones J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne.

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: A. Senior

Motion Carries: 5-0

E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MOBILE STROKE UNIT SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW AND RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Chief Kenny to discuss details. Chief Kenny gave details of the contract already in place that has no changes other than a change of hours.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Miller, S. Jones J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne.

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: A. Senior

Motion Carries: 5-0

F. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE 2019 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 1906-004 REGARDING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE N-S ALLEY BETWEEN 17TH AVENUE AND 16TH AVENUE FROM FILLMORE TO HARVARD AND THE N-S ALLEY BETWEEN 17TH AVENUE AND 16TH AVENUE FROM HARVARD TO LEXINGTON.

Motion to approve by Trustee Horne and Seconded by Trustee Jones

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Chris Baker from Hancock Engineering to give background on this Ordinance. Chris Baker gave the details.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Miller, S. Jones J. Abraham, J. Tierney, V. Horne.

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: A. Senior Motion Carries: 5-0

IX. APPLICATION (S) FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS: NONE

X. VILLAGE CLERK Kevin McGrier

• Spoke about the recent Senior Bingo Bash and its success

• Mentioned the Census

XI. VILLAGE PRESIDENT Katrina Thompson

• Mayor Thompson mentioned the details of the Senior Snow removal program.

• Mayor Thompson mentioned the Lindop School letter by the 5th graders regarding 3D crosswalks. We are receiving street traffic surveys by IDOT in hopes of getting crosswalk enhancements at 15th street and 17th avenue.

• Mayor Thompson is a collection site for the community baby shower. Boxes located in the lobby at Village Hall.

• Mayor Thompson mentioned the IML conference in September. We attended classes such as cannabis, gambling etc.

• Mayor mentioned the Early Childhood leadership academy on September 27, 2019.

Motion to suspend the regular Board meeting and go in to Executive session by Trustee Jones and seconded by Tierney

All were in Favor showing no opposition. We were suspended at 8:18pm

XII. CLOSED SESSION

1. SECTION 2(C)(11) - LITIGATION AGAINST OR ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE OR WHERE THE VILLAGE FINDS THAT AN ACTION IS PROBABLE OR IMMINENT.

2. POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS COMING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

Motion to reconvene to regular session by Trustee Jones and seconded by Tierney

All were in Favor showing no opposition. We were reconvened at 8:43pm

No actions were taken during closed session

XIII. ADJOURNMENT