Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met Dec. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Board Meeting was called to order by Mayor Thompson at 7:36 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, S. Armour, A. Senior(Electronically), Mayor Thompson Absent: J. Miller, P. Chao-Malave (Arrived 7:46pm Electronically) There being a quorum the meeting was called to order.
Motion to allow Trustees Senior and Chao-Malave to participate by electronic device due to her being away and working by Trustee Armour and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Miller, J. Abraham, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: P. Chao-Malave (Has not dialed in yet)
Motion Carries: 4-0
Motion to take the regular order of business out of order and move to item VIIA by Trustee Miller and seconded by Armour
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Miller, J. Abraham, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: P. Chao-Malave (Has not dialed in yet)
Motion Carries: 4-0
Move directly to Item VIIIA (Out of 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)
There were no Public Comments.
III. COMMUNICATION(S) ANNOUNCED BY CLERK MCGRIER:
There were no communications
IV. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
• Minutes from the December 6, 2021 Regular Board meeting
Motion to approve by Trustee Armour seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, S. Armour, P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby
Nay(s):
Abstain: J. Miller
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s):
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 540,514.58
Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior
Discussion: Trustee Shelby read the warrant list of bills over $2500.
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller
Nay(s):
Abstain: S. Armour
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
VI. PRESNTATION: GREG BUCHANAN – SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
VII. OLD BUSINESS: NONE
MOVE TO ITEM VIII G
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
A. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF JARRY SHELBY TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Miller
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, J. Miller
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: P. Chao-Malave (Has not dialed in yet)
Motion Carries: 4-0
Clerk McGrier swore in Trustee Jarry Shelby
Move to pledge of allegiance then to Item VIII B
Trustee Chao-Malave joined the meeting at 7:46pm
B. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO PROCEED WITH THE PROMOTION OF DETECTIVE BEATA GRZYMKOWSKA TO THE RANK OF SERGEANT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, ILLINOIS TO FILL A SERGEANT VACANCY.
Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Armour
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
Clerk McGrier swore in Sergeant Beata Grzymkowska
C. SWEARING IN OF POLICE LIEUTENANT DAVID YURKOVICH.
Clerk McGrier swore in Lieutenant David Yurkovich
D. SWEARING IN OF POLICE PATROL OFFICER BRANDY JOHNSON.
Clerk McGrier swore in Officer Brandy Johnson
E. SWEARING IN OF POLICE PATROL OFFICER SHELTON WILLIAMS.
Clerk McGrier swore in Officer Shelton Williams
F. SWEARING IN OF POLICE PATROL OFFICER ZACHARY BRICHTA.
Clerk McGrier swore in Officer Zachary Brichta
A motion to return to the regular order of business convening with Item II by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Armour
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
Move to ITEM II Public Comments (Back to regular order)
G. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD AND EVENTUAL AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2020 IEPA WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO ALAMP CONCRETE CONTRACTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,354,946.60 CONTINGENT UPON THE APPROVAL OF A LOAN THROUGH THE IEPA PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY LOAN PROGRAM.
Motion to approve by Trustee Armour and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
H. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW AND THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF COOK COUNTY (“CEDA”) RELATED TO CERTAIN WATER ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Armour
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
I. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 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) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
A motion for a consent agenda to approve items J through N by Trustee Miller and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Mayor Thompson gave a brief clarification on some of the appointments and asked for any questions or discussion.
Discussion: Trustee Miller thanked Commissioner Turner and others on their hard work. Mayor Thompson commented on a question received earlier by Trustee Armour.
J. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JACQUELINE CINTRON TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Armour
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
K. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RAYBURN TUCKER TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Armour
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
L. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, RE APPOINTING GWENEVERE TURNER TO THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Armour
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
M. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, RE APPOINTING ANGENITA HARPER-JORDAN TO THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Armour
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
N. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, RE APPOINTING DIAMOND PORTEE TO THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS. Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Armour
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
Clerk McGrier read each of the consent agenda Items into the record.
All items were approved unanimously.
IX. APPLICATION (S) FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS: NONE
X. VILLAGE CLERK Kevin McGrier
Clerk McGrier gave his report
XI. VILLAGE PRESIDENT Katrina Thompson
Mayor Thompson gave her report
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 suspend the regular meeting and go into closed session by Trustee Armour and Seconded by Trustee Shelby
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
Board moved to closed session at 8:48pm
Motion to reconvene the regular meeting and go into closed session by Trustee Miller and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
Board reconvened at 9:14pm
Mayor Thompson recommended action be taken on items discussed in closed session pertaining to the pursuit the opioid litigation as suggested by litigation attorneys.
Motion to pursuit by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Armour
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Trustee Armour and seconded by Trustee Abraham
Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby
Nay(S):
Abstain:
Absent:
Motion Carries: 6-0
Meeting adjourned at 9:16 pm
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