Village of Forest Park Village Council met March 28.
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.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the minutes from the March 14, 2022, 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 Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the minutes from the March 14, 2022, 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
Ms. Gayle Reis expressed her concerns about pedestrian safety in the area of Marengo, where cars routinely speed and ignore school zone signs. Ms. Reis requested that the village conduct a traffic study and potentially install light up crosswalk signs to help with crossing Randolph Street.
Ms. Rachelle Ernst, representing the Southside PTO, requested a either a crossing guard or a flashing crosswalk sign at Jackson and Hannah near Garfield School.
COMMUNICATIONS:
None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
The Fire Department submitted its February, 2022 report.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
R-32-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $655,850.43
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution for the payment of bills be adopted. The bills totaled $655,850.43.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
R-32-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $655,850.43
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
R-33-22 RESOLUTION PUBLISHING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the Resolution approving and publishing the Official Zoning Map of 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-34-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING AT&T INTERNET & VOICE BUNDLE AGREEMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of the AT&T Dedicated Internet and Voice bundle agreement for internet access and voice services between AT&T 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-35-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENTS FOR JACKSON BLVD. RIGHTOF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Resolution approving a local public agency agreement for federal participation with the Illinois Department of Transportation and a construction engineering services agreement for federal participation with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. regarding Jackson Boulevard (Madison Street to Des Plaines Avenue) right-of-way improvements be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED
R-36-22 RESOLUTION SOFTWARE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN COMPUTER & COMMUNICATIONS, INC
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Lite Software Maintenance Agreement with American Computer & Communications, Inc. for the Tele Ticket Lite J.U.L.I.E. software for 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-37-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY REQUEST #2 TO GENCO INDUSTRIES FOR AUSTIN METER VAULT REPAIRS
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of Pay Request #2 (Final) for the Jackson and Austin meter vault repairs project to Genco Industries, Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED
R-38-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY REQUEST #2 TO BURKE, LLC FOR AUSTIN METER VAULT REPAIRS
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of Pay Request #2 (Final) for the Jackson and Austin Meter Vault repairs project to Burke, LLC, Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED
COMMUNITY CENTER AGREEMENTS
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes to authorize the mayor’s signature on agreements with Enchanted Castle, Lakeview Bus Liens and Dave and Busters, 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.
RATIFIED BY MOTION
COMMUNITY CENTER AGREEMENTS FOR GROOVN’ IN THE GROVE
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham to authorize the mayor’s signature on agreements with Robert Lear, Joe Nagle and Robert Davis, associated with 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
FOREST PARK LIBRARY REQUEST TO HOLD EVENTS IN PICNIC GROVE
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Maxham to approve the Forest Park Public Library’s request to use the Grove to host two public events on June 4 and June 23, 2022.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED BY MOTION
BETSY ROSS REQUEST TO CLOSE MARENGO FOR JUNE 3, 2022 EVENT
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Voogd to approve Betsy Ross Elementary School’s request to close the 1300 block of Marengo on 6/3/22 to hold an end-of-school year celebration event.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED BY MOTION
KIWANIS CLUB RAFFLE LICENSE APPLICATION
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham to approve the raffle license application from the Kiwanis Club of Forest Park for their June 4, 2022 event.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED BY MOTION
HISTORICAL SOCIETY BANNER REQUEST
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Maxham to approve the request from the Historical Society of Forest Park to display banners promoting their May Day event.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Nero
The motion carried.
APPROVED BY MOTION
HUNGER WALKATHON WEST BANNER REQUEST
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Maxham to approve the request from the 2022 Hunger Walkathon West Planning Team to display banners promoting their May 1, 2022, event.
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 Maxham wished Public Works Director, Sal Stella, a happy birthday.
Commissioner Voogd likewise wished Director Stella a happy birthday and reminded all that there will be a village cleanup event on April 24th. Last, the commissioner asked citizens to be aware of and remove trash around town and asked everyone to do their part to dispose of trash properly.
Mayor Hoskins reported that the village issued an Arbor Day proclamation today and provided copies to each of the elected officials. The mayor further reported that he and Commissioners Voogd and Maxham attended lobby day in Springfield last week. LGDF funds were a big topic and local officials are requesting that the state reinstate the local share back to the higher percentage. He also lobbied for help with repairing the viaduct at Harlem and Lake Streets, with the help of officials in Oak Park and River Forest.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be addressed, Commissioner Byrnes moved and Commissioner Maxham seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Hoskins declared the meeting adjourned at 7:23 P.M.
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