Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met November 18

By Michael Abella

Feb 4, 2020

Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met Nov. 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting of Monday, November 18, 2019 was called to order by Clerk McGrier 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, Mayor Thompson, V. Horne, J. Tierney, A. Senior, Absent: S. Jones, (Arrived 7:47pm) J. Abraham (Arrived 7:33pm)

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 Diane Little (Donated $500 to Police for Operation Santa) gave comments.

III. COMMUNICATION(S) ANNOUNCED BY CLERK MCGRIER:

Clerk mentioned:

Senior Bingo Bash – Beverly Center December 7, 2019 12pm

Town Hall Meeting – Senator Lightford Village Hall November 19, 2019 6pm

Residents Helping Residents \TOY DRIVE

Broadview Park District Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon November 22, 2019 12-3pm

IV. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:

September 18, 2019 Regular Board meeting minutes

Motion to approve by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: None

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Jones

Motion Carries: 5-0

Motion to amend by Trustee Horne. motion died for lack of a second.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Tierney

Discussion: Trustee Horne disapproved of minutes as presented. Trustee Abraham requested Clerk to review any misspellings.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Miller, J. Abraham, A. Senior, J. Tierney.

Nay(s): V. Horne

Abstain:

Absent: S. Jones Motion Carries: 4-1

November 4, 2019 regular board meeting minutes

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: None

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

Nay(s):

Abstain: J. Miller

Absent: S. Jones

Motion Carries: 5-0

V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s): • GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 250,073.52

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Tierney

Discussion: Trustee Abraham read the Warrant list.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Jones

Motion Carries: 5-0

VI. VILLAGE OFFICER REPORTS (GIVEN AT 2ND MEETING)

BUILDING DEPARTMENT COMMISIONER DAVID UPSHAW (gave report)

FINANCE DEPARTMENT FINANCE DIRECTOR TIM HICKS (gave report)

FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF TRACY KENNY (Dep. Chief Thoma Gave report)

POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF KEVIN EUGLING (gave report)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. DIRECTOR MATT AMES (gave report)

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPT. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR LETISA JONES (gave report)

VII. OLD BUSINESS:

A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A CERTAIN MARKETING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW AND UTILITY SERVICE PARTNERS PRIVATE LABEL, INC. D/B/A SERVICE LINE WARRANTIES OF AMERICA FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS. (Tabled from last)

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson discussed due diligence on our research toward negotiations of better pricing. Trustee Miller asked questions and the Atty. responded.

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

Nay(s): J. Miller, S. Jones,

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 4-2

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:

A. A MOTION TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF THE 2019 PROPERTY TAX LEVY (COLLECTED IN 2020) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TRUTH IN TAXATION LAW OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Horne and Seconded by Trustee Tierney

Discussion: Director Hicks gave details on the Tax Levy.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 4 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING WATER USE AND SERVICE IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson gave clarity on the ordinance. Trustee Miller expressed questions and concerns.

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

Nay(s): J. Miller, S. Jones

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 4-2

C. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 20 OF THE BROADVIEW VILLAGE CODE RELATED TO CANNABIS REGULATIONS IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to combine items C and D by Trustee Jones and Seconded by Trustee Tierney

Discussion: None.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

Motion to table items C and D by Trustee Jones and Seconded by Trustee Miller until meeting after the town hall meeting has been held.

Discussion: None.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

D. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE BROADVIEW VILLAGE CODE RELATED TO RETAIL CANNABIS TAX REGULATIONS IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

E. IMRF RESOLUTION TO ALLOW SERVICE CREDIT FOR MILITARY SERVICE. Motion to approve by Trustee Horne and Seconded by Trustee Tierney

Discussion: Director Hicks gave details on the Tax Levy.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

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

X. VILLAGE CLERK Kevin McGrier

• Clerk mentioned the MCI training in Springfield. Clerk completed year 2 of the training.

XI. VILLAGE PRESIDENT Katrina Thompson

• Mayor Thompson mentioned Triton College awarded $1 million dollars workforce equity initiative

• Mayor Thompson mentioned Triton Colleges Tax counseling services for the elderly.

XII. CLOSED SESSION

1. SECTION 2(C)(11) - THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES; 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 suspend the regular meeting and move to executive session by Trustee Jones and seconded by Trustee Tierney

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

Nay (s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

Meeting suspended at 8:17 pm.

Motion to re-convene the regular meeting at 8:32pm by Trustee Jones and seconded by Trustee Tierney

Discussion: Authorization to the Atty. by the Board to offer $5,000 on matter. No other actions were taken during executive session.

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

Nay (s):