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Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met April 4

Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met April 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting was called to order by Mayor Thompson at 7:35 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, P. Chao-Malave, (Participated electronically) Mayor Thompson Absent: S. Armour, J. Miller There being a quorum the meeting was called to order.

Clerk asked for a motion to allow Chao-Malave to participate electronically due to work.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: None.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby,

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller, S. Armour,

Motion Carries: 4-0

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:

Clerk McGrier read communications

IV. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:

• Minutes from the March 21, 2022 Regular Board meeting

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: None.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby,

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour, J. Miller

Motion Carries: 4-0

The Clerk asked for a motion to table meeting minutes from Special Board meetings March 29, 2022 and February 15, 2022 until the next Board meeting

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Miller

Discussion: Trustee Shelby read the warrant list of bills over $2500.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby

Nay(s):

Abstain

Absent: S. Armour, J. Miller

Motion Carries: 4-0

V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s):

GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 690,199.90 (3-31-22)

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. Shelby, Mayor Thompson

Nay(s):

Abstain

Absent: S. Armour, J. Miller

Motion Carries: 5-0

VI. PRESNTATION: NONE

VII. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

VIII. NEW BUSINESS:

A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, PROVIDING FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND REPORT WITH RESPECT TO THE DESIGNATION OF A CERTAIN AREA AS A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Pete from Teska to give details. Trustee Abraham had questions, answered by Mayor Thompson and Pete from Teska. Mayor Thompson then read the cost estimate component. ($30,000) Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, Mayor Thompson

Nay(s):

Abstain

Absent: S. Armour, J. Miller

Motion Carries: 5-0

B. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY COLLINS PLUMBING LOCATED AT 2611 21ST STREET TO OPERATE IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Miller

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Commissioner Upshaw to give details.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby

Nay(s):

Abstain

Absent: S. Armour, J. Miller

Motion Carries: 4-0

C. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. LOCATED AT 450 BROADVIEW VILLAGE SQUARE TO OPERATE IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson explained that Harbor Freight was issued a temporary business license to operate until they were approved by the board.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby

Nay(s):

Abstain

Absent: S. Armour, J. Miller

Motion Carries: 4-0

D. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED McKLEIN COMPANY, LLC LOCATED AT 2020 PARKES DRIVE TO OPERATE IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: None.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby

Nay(s):

Abstain

Absent: S. Armour, J. Miller

Motion Carries: 4-0

IX. APPLICATION (S) FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS: NONE X. CLOSED SESSION - NONE

1. SECTION 2(C)(1) - THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES; 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 regular Board meeting and go into closed session by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Shelby

Discussion: None.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby

Nay(s):

Abstain

Absent: S. Armour, J. Miller

Motion Carries: 4-0

We are now in closed session at 7:56pm

Motion to reconvene regular Board meeting after coming from closed session by Trustee Shelby and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: None.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby

Nay(s):

Abstain

Absent: S. Armour, J. Miller

Motion Carries: 4-0

We are now back in our regular session at 8:09pm

There were action items coming out of closed session to be considered.

E. A MOTION TO APPROVE A SETTLEMENT AMOUNT OF $7,500 AS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: None.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby

Nay(s):

Abstain

Absent: S. Armour, J. Miller

Motion Carries: 4-0

XI. VILLAGE CLERK Kevin McGrier

Clerk McGrier gave his report

All department head reports are on file with the Clerk’s Office

XII. VILLAGE PRESIDENT Katrina Thompson

Mayor Thompson gave her report

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn by Trustee Shelby and seconded by Trustee Senior

Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, J. Abraham, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller, J. Shelby Nay(S):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 4-0

Meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm

https://broadview-il.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/April-4-2022-Minutes.pdf

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