Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Feb. 22
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. CALL TO ORDER: President Pedersen called to order the Board of Trustees of the Village of Franklin Park in regular session at 7:00 p.m.
III. ROLL CALL; ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Village Clerk April J. Arellano called the roll:
Present at Board Meeting: Mayor Barrett F. Pedersen, Village Clerk April J. Arellano, Trustees: Ms. Avitia, Ms. Special Mr. Hagerstrom, Mr. Ybarra, Mr. Ruhl, Joe Montana (Village Attorney); Dan Corcoran (I.T. Director), Frank Grieashamer (Treasurer), Mike Witz, (Director of Police)', John P. Schneider (Director of Community Development and Zoning), Thomas McCabe (Village Engineer), Lisa Anthony (Health and Human Resources Director)
The Village Clerk declared a quorum was present
IV. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE:
Jeremy A. Odekerken As Franklin Park Auxillary Police Officer
Malek I. Rubi As Franklin Park Auxillary Police Officer - Not Present
Jocelyn Esparza As Franklin Park Auxillary Police Officer
Luis A. Pliego As Franklin Park Auxillary Police Officer
Brandon T. Pitts As Franklin Park Auxillary Police Officer
Pawel W. Zachwieja As Franklin Park Auxillary Police Officer
Anthony Brown As Franklin Park Auxillary Police Officer
Michael Vallecillos As Franklin Park Auxillary Police Officer
V. MAYOR'S REMARKS IN MEMORY OF JOE "TINY” LAURO
Last Thursday, the village lost our Public Works Director, Joe “Tiny" Lauro. Tiny was so much more than as Public Works director, he was a friend and a friend to everyone in the Village. He served Franklin Park for over 42 years. Tiny took tremendous pride in his work, was dedicated and responsible and did everything with kindness and respect. Rest in Peace Joe “Tiny" Lauro
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit to 2 minutes per speaker, Ordinance 1415-G-43) There were no in-person public comments
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. FINANCE AND SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEES (Mr. Johnson, Chair)
1. In Mr. Johnson's Absence, Mr. Hagerstrom Stated That He Did Not Have Anything To Report From Finance
2. Mr. Hagerstrom Announced Franklin Park Fest Will Be Thursday, June 9th Through 12h, More Details Will Follow, On Tonight's Consent Agenda Is The Contract For The Carnival
B. WATER AND SEWER/FLEET MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE (Ms. Avitia, Chair)
1. In Lieu Of Her Report, Ms. Avitia Stated The Following: “Village Mourns The Passing Of Joe “Tiny” Lauro. He Was The Utilities Commissioner For Franklin Park But Most Importantly He Was A Husband And A Father, A Friend And Outstanding Human Being. He Cared For His Family And The Well Being Of The Residents”
Ms. Aviti Extended Her Condolences To His Wife, Kathy And His Two Children, Joey And Angela And The Rest Of His Family And Colleagues
C. POLICE AND FIRE COMMITTEE (Mr. Ruhl, Chair)
1. Mr. Ruhl Extended His Condolences To Joe “Tiny” Lauro, May He Rest In Peace
D. STREETS, ALLEYS AND FLEET MAINTENANCE (Mr. Ybarra, Chair)
1. In Lieu Of His Report, Mr. Ybarra Remembered The Time Tiny Would Offer Words Of Support When It Came To The Importance Of Being Present For Family
E. PROPERTY, PLANNING, ZONING, AND BUILDING COMMITTEE (Ms. Special, Chair)
1. In Lieu Of Her Report, Ms. Special Stated That Tiny Would Always Go Out Of His Way To Help Anyone In Need With A Happy Heart. Ms. Special Stated That He Was A Genuine Soul, He Will Be Deeply Missed
F. Human Resources, Sustainable Practices And Senior Services Committee (Mr. Hagerstrom, Chair)
1. Mr. Hagerstrom Stated That Tiny Will Be Missed Dearly 2. Mr. Hagerstrom Announced That The First Blood Drive Of The Year Will Be Held On Friday, March 4 From 3pm To 7pm In The Police Station Community Room
VIII. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS; DISCUSSION ON AGENDA ITEM
1. NONE
IX.CONSENT AGENDA
(Items on the Consent Agenda will be enacted/approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless so requested by a member of the Village Board, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in the normal sequence of the Agenda.)
Village Clerk April J. Arellano read aloud public recital of Consent Agenda items
1. Approval Of The Minutes From:
(a) Regular Meeting Of The President And Board Of Trustees Held On Monday, February 07, 2022
2. Approval Of Voucher Expenditures List In The Amount Of: $1,067,262.24
3. ORDINANCE NO. 2122 VC
An Ordinance Amending Section 6-6f-8 Of Chapter Six Of Title Six Of The Village Code Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois To Eliminate The Handicapped Reserved Parking Space At 2516 Nona Avenue
ORDINANCE NO. 2122 G
An Ordinance Approving A Professional Engineering And Construction Related Services Agreement For A Sewer Cleaning And Inspection Improvement Project By And Between Smith Lasalle, Incorporated And The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois
5. ORDINANCE NO. 2122 G
An Ordinance Approving A Professional Engineering Services Agreement For Schiller Boulevard From Mannheim Road To Commerce Avenue By And Between Smith Lasalle, Incorporated And The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois
ORDINANCE NO. 2122 G
An Ordinance Authorizing And Approving A Professional Services Agreement For Phase One Construction Management For The Schiller Boulevard Roadway And Utility Improvement Project By And Between Smith Lasalle, Incorporated And The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois
ORDINANCE NO. 2122 G
An Ordinance Approving An Agreement By And Between Fantasy Amusement Company, Incorporated And The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois (Franklin Park Fest - Carnival Contract)
ORDINANCE NO. 2122 G
An Ordinance Abating The Tax Heretofore Levied For The Year 2021 To Pay Debt Service On $3,835,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2018 Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois
ORDINANCE NO. 2122 G
An Ordinance Abating The Tax Heretofore Levied For The Year 2021 To Pay Debt Service On $8,880,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2016a Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois
10. ORDINANCE NO. 2122 G
An Ordinance Abating The Tax Heretofore Levied For The Year 2021 To Pay Debt Service On $3,335,000 General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2014b Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois
11. ORDINANCE NO. 2122 G
An Ordinance Of The Village Of Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois Approving An Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement With Motorola Solutions, Incorporated For Mobile Video Equipment And Software
12. Motion To Waive Bid Requirements And Approve A Mastercustomer Agreement With Watch Guard Video, Incorporates, Allen, Texas, To Provide Motorola Body Camera And In-Car Camera Equipment And Software For The Police Department To Ensure The Health, Safety And Welfare Of The Residents And Authorize The Officers And Officials Of The Village To Execute The Necessary Documents And Take Such Action To Effectuate Samefare The Peamer, Video A Mac
Motion made by Ms. Avitia and seconded by Mr. Hagerstrom to approve the Consent Agenda Roll Call: Ayes - Ms. Avitia, Mr. Hagerstrom, Mr. Ybarra, Mr. Ruhl and Ms. Special Nay – 0. Absent - 1 Mr. Johnson, Abstain - 0.
OLD BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. COMMENTS FROM THE CLERK:
Village Clerk Arellano thanked Tiny for his dedication to his community, friends and family
XIII. COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT:
NONE
XIV. CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Mayor Pedersen stated there is a need for Salary Schedules for one or More Classes of Employees 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(2)
Motion made by Mr. Ybarra, seconded by Mr. Hagerstrom to go into Executive Session at 7:33 p.m. for “Salary Schedules for One or More Classes of Employees 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)"
Roll Call: Ayes - Ms. Avitia, Mr. Hagerstrom, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Ruhl, Ms. Special and Mr. Ybarra, Nay – 0. Absent - 1 - Mr. Johnson. Abstain - 0
RETURNED FROM CLOSED SESSION AT 7:58 P.M.
Village Deputy Clerk, April Arellano, stated to let the record reflect that all members returned No action was taken in Closed Session
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Mt. Ybarra, seconded by Mr. Hagerstrom to adjourn at 7:58 p.m. Voice yoțe carried
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