Village of Forest Park Village Council met Nov. 22.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Hoskins led all assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins answered the Roll Call. Commissioner Nero was absent. Clerk Moritz noted that due to technical problems, this meeting is not available for streaming or remote attendance through Zoom.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the minutes from the November 8, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Council be approved without reading as each member has received a copy thereof.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd
and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the minutes from the November 8, 2021, Closed Session Meeting of the Council be approved without reading as each member has received a copy thereof.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd
and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COMMUNICATIONS:
Ms. Courtney Kashima of Muse Community Design gave a presentation related to future public engagement efforts concerning planning of the village’s Altenheim property. The purpose is to get the conversation going early to plan the future of the site now that the buildings have been demolished. Ms. Kashima explained the principals for successful Public/Private Partnerships, highlighting creating a shared vision and the importance of preparation. This is a sizeable property and there are lots of decisions that need to be made. Suggested next steps include establishing a steering committee, holding stakeholder interviews and focus groups, coordinating a visioning meeting to create a vision plan and finally draft a Request for Qualifications to engage a Developer to implement the plan. Ms. Kashima also suggested that the village provide a dedicated web page on their website for this purpose.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
The Fire Department submitted its October, 2021 Report.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
R-95-21
RESOLUTION APPROVING BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,253,777.40
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution for the payment of bills be adopted. The bills totaled $1,253,777.40.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS DIRECTED TO MAKE POLICE PROMOTIONS AND HIRES
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham to direct the Forest Park Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to appoint one candidate from its current Police Lieutenant Eligibility list, one candidate from its current Police Sergeant Eligibility list and one candidate from its Probationary Police Officer Eligibility list to fill vacancies.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
O-40-21
ORDINANCE AMENDING NUMBER OF LIQUOR LICENSE
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Ordinance amending Section 3- 3-6, entitled “License Fee and Number of Chapter 3, entitled “Liquor Control” of Title 3, entitled “Business and License Regulations” of the village code of ordinances of the Village of Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, be adopted. It was noted that this will create an additional A-8 liquor license to accommodate Foundry FP.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED
LANTERN HAUS ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Entertainment License Application submitted by Lantern Haus, 7414 Madison Street be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED BY MOTION
COMMUNITY CENTER AGREEMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Voogd to authorize the Mayor’s signature on an agreement with Four Winds Casino Shuttle, associated with Senior Citizen and Community Relations functions organized by the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED BY MOTION
R-96-21
RESOLUTION APPROVING IGA FOR HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICES WITH COOK COUNTY
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement for the provision of Environmental Health Inspection Services be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED
R-97-21
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2022 PACE PARATRANSIT AGREEMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the Resolution approving a 2022 Paratransit Service Provider Agreement between Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transit Authority (PACE) and the Village of Forest Park be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED
R-98-21
RESOLUTION
DETERMINING ESTIMATED 2021 PROPERTY TAX LEVY
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution determining the Estimated Property Taxes to be levied by the Village of Forest Park for the 2021 Tax Year be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED
FOREST PARK TOY DRIVE RAFFLE LICENSE
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham to approve the raffle license application submitted by Richard Polfus for the Forest Park Toy Drive to be held at Doc Ryan’s on December 11, 2021.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED BY MOTION
HISTORICAL SOCIETY RAFFLE LICENSE
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Voogd to approve the raffle license application submitted by the Historical Society of Forest Park for their fundraiser to be held at O’Sullivan’s Public House on January 14, 2022.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED BY MOTION
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
None
COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:
Commissioner Byrnes reported that the Mayor’s Toy Drive is being held on December 10th at the Community Center. In addition, the commissioner reminded all that the Chamber’s Annual Holiday Walk is on December 3rd from 5-9:00 p.m.
Commissioner Maxham thanked Courtney Kashima for her presentation tonight and wished all a Happy Thanksgiving, stating that she really appreciates all of the people who keep the village going, including the elected officials, department heads, employees, residents, businesses, volunteers and all of the entities in Forest Park.
Commissioner Voogd echoed Commissioner Maxham’s sentiments, expressing her gratitude for all of the hard work the department heads put in and all those who do their part in Forest Park. In addition, the commissioner reported that November 28 is the first day of Hanukkah and the village’s menorah will be lighted at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday in Constitution Court.
Mayor Hoskins thanked the American Legion for holding their COVID-19 vaccination event, where he received his booster shot. In addition, the mayor reported that he attended the press conference this morning for the child vaccination event, which was held at the schools. Dr. Ngozi Ezike was the special guest speaker at the conference. The menorah lighting event will also be a learning experience for those who attend as Rabbi Bernstein will be attending and will be speaking about the Hanukkah traditions prior to the lighting ceremony. In addition to the holiday walk on December 3rd, the mayor will be swearing in Tim Adams as a new Police Lieutenant as well as Lauren Battistoni as a new Police Sergeant. The oaths will be administered by the mayor at 11:00 in the lower level of village hall for those who want to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be addressed, Commissioner Voogd moved and Commissioner Byrnes seconded to adjourn into closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c), to consider the employment, appointment, compensation, discipline or termination of specific employees of the public body. The motion carried.
Mayor Hoskins declared the meeting adjourned at 7:38 P.M.
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