Village of Forest Park Village Council Met March 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Hoskins led all assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Novak, Byrnes, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins answered the Roll Call. Mayor Hoskins announced that all members are attending remotely via video teleconference and he is present in the Village Hall due to Social Distancing regulations resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the minutes from the February 22, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Village Council be approved without reading as each member has received a copy thereof.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Novak, Byrnes, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Hoskins introduced Bradford Townsend, who gave a presentation on the various forms of government and explained the process should the Village Council decide to place a referendum on the ballot regarding changing Forest Park’s form of government.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
None
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the Resolution for the payment of bills be adopted. The Commissioner of Accounts and Finance has reviewed the bills as applicable to each department and found the aggregate amounts to be correct and recommends payment when funds are available. The bills totaled $298,263.72.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Novak, Byrnes, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
R-20-21
RESOLUTION FOR PAYMENT OF BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $298,263.72
APPROVED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Ordinance amending Chapter 10, entitled “Taxicabs, Taximeters, and Drivers,” of the Village Code of the Village of Forest Park be adopted. It was discussed that the changes are being made at the request of Blue Cab, in order to help them compete better with rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: Commissioner Novak
ABSENT: None
The motion carried.
O-05-21
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, REGARDING TAXICABS, TAXIMETERS AND DRIVERS
APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Ordinance amending Section 5-1- 11 of Chapter 1 of Title 5 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Forest Park be adopted. It was discussed that the Recreation Board requested these changes in order to install a lock on the Dog Park to prevent non-registered users and to ensure that all dogs who are registered have their proper inoculations.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: Commissioner Novak
ABSENT: None
The motion carried.
O-06-21
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1, REGARDING THE FOREST PARK DOG PARK
APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Nero and seconded by Commissioner Novak that the Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) 2021 Program Year Capital Improvement/Demolition and Economic Development Project Application be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Novak, Byrnes, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
R-21-21
RESOLUTION APPROVING CDBG 2021 PROGRAM YEAR APPLICATION
APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Novak to direct the Forest Park Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to appoint one candidate from its current Police Sergeant Eligibility list to fill a vacancy.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Novak, Byrnes, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS DIRECTED TO APPOINT ONE POLICE SERGEANT APPROVED BY MOTION
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
None
COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:
Commissioner Novak reported that it is that time of year for residents to renew their vehicle stickers. The renewals are due by April 1st.
Commissioner Voogd wished all a Happy International Women’s Day.
Mayor Hoskins reported that there were some unruly crowds on Madison Street this past Saturday. It seems that patrons were celebrating St. Patrick’s Day early. The mayor reminded everyone that COVID protocols are still in place and the village will be enforcing the 50% occupancy mandate. Last, there is a donation center set up in Broadview to provide relief to those in Mississippi who have no water due to recent weather events. If anyone wants to drop off donations at the Village Hall, they will be transported to Broadview for the people of Mississippi.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be addressed, Commissioner Nero moved and Commissioner Voogd seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Hoskins declared the meeting adjourned at 8:18 P.M.
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