Village of Broadview Board of Trustees Met March 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Board Meeting was called to order by Mayor Thompson at 7:30 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. Abraham, A. Senior, V. Horne, J. Tierney, J. Miller, Mayor Thompson Absent: S. Jones
There being a quorum the meeting was called to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
Everyone 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)
Clerk Read Disclaimer for Covid 19. Two residents made in person public comments..
III. COMMUNICATION(S) ANNOUNCED BY CLERK MCGRIER:
Swearing in of Sergeant Richmond Clayton
IV. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
• Minutes from the February 16, 2021 Regular Board meeting
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Miller.
Discussion: No comments.
Aye: Trustee(s) A. Senior, J. Tierney, J. Abraham, V. Horne, J. Miller
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 5-0
V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s):
• GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 443,497.89
Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Tierney
Discussion: Trustee Abraham read the warrant list of bills over $2500.
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, J. Tierney, A. Senior, J. Miller, V. Horne
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 5-0
VI. OLD BUSINESS:
A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CGI COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Senior
Discussion: Mayor Thompson and Trustee Miller thanked CGI for providing additional information on the agreement requested from last meeting.
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, J. Tierney, A. Senior, V. Horne, J. Miller
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 5-0
B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW AND THE COUNTY OF COOK REGARDING THE GRANT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDS THROUGH THE INVEST IN COOK PROGRAM 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 Chris Baker from Hancock Engineering to give details of the resolution. Mayor asked for the dollar amount. Chris Baker answered. Trustees Horne and Miller had questions, Mayor Thompson answered Trustee Horne and Chris Baker answered Trustee Miller.
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, J. Tierney, A. Senior, J. Miller, V. Horne
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 5-0
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
A. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2021 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION.
Motion to approve by Trustee Tierney and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Chris Baker to give details about the CDBG grant. Trustee Horne had a question answered by Mayor Thompson.
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, J. Tierney, A. Senior,
Nay(s): V. Horne
Abstain: J. Miller
Absent: S. Jones
Motion Carries: 5-0
VIII. APPLICATION (S) FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS: NONE
IX. PRESENTATIONS:
• PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR – MATTHEW AMES
(Gave a presentation regarding snow removal and equipment conditions at public works.) Trustee Horne had a concern and question regarding fines and fees supposedly assessed to the Park District. Mayor Thompson and Director Ames cleared up the misinformation being spread. There were no fines or levys. Trustee Senior, Miller and Abraham thanked Director Ames for the clarification and the good work that Public Works did during these record snowfalls.
• BUILDING COMMISSIONER – DAVID UPSHAW
(Gave a presentation regarding snow removal contractors, 50/50 flood control program and also the Park District basketball court project and lastly the Senior Housing project)
Trustee Horne had concerns and comments regarding the Senior Building project. Commissioner Upshaw and Attorney Vasselli both confirmed that the VILLAGE does in fact own the land contrary to the belief of certain Board members. Trustees Tierney, Senior, Miller and Abraham thanked Commissioner Upshaw for his presentation.
X. VILLAGE CLERK Kevin McGrier
• Clerk McGrier gave his report.
XI. VILLAGE PRESIDENT Katrina Thompson
• Mayor Thompson gave her report.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Trustee Tierney and seconded by Trustee Senior
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, J. Tierney, A. Senior., J. Miller,
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Jones, V. Horne
Motion Carries: 4-0
Meeting adjourned at 9:03 pm.
https://broadview-il.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/March-1-2021-Minutes.pdf
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