Village of Forest Park Village Council met April 25.
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, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins answered the Roll Call. Commissioners Maxham and Voogd were attending remotely.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the minutes from the April 11, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Council be approved without reading as each member has received a copy thereof.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd
and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Juliet Harrington, a Forest Park 5th grader, expressed her love for dogs and her interest in improving the Dog Park facilities. Ms. Harrington has been working with the Recreation Board researching equipment to add to the dog park and is holding a fundraiser to raise money to pay for these improvements. Information on how to donate can be found on Instagram at dogsofforestpark.
Ms. Sheila Henderson expressed her concerns about the status of the building at 1137-39 Hannah Avenue, street cleaning on the 1100 block of Hannah and the process for replacing trash cans.
COMMUNICATIONS:
None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
The Fire Department submitted its March, 2022 report.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
R-42-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $784,646.55
APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Resolution for the payment of bills be adopted. The bills totaled $784,646.55.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
O-15-22 ORDINANCE APPROVING UNDERGROUND WATER STORAGE RESERVOIR SERVICES
APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Nero and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the Ordinance waiving bidding and authorizing the acceptance of a proposal from Liquid Engineering Corporation for the specialized services required to inspect and remove sediment from two (2) village underground water reservoirs within the Village of Forest Park be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
O-16-22 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LOAN FROM FOREST PARK NATIONAL BANK
APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Ordinance authorizing a loan from Forest Park National Bank be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
R-43-22 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ABANDONMENT OF EMERGENCY WATER MAIN CONNECTION
APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Nero and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the Resolution approving specifications, waiving bidding and authorizing award of the contract for abandonment of an emergency water main interconnection at Harlem and Harrison be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS DIRECTED TO FILL ONE POLICE LIEUTENANT, ONE POLICE SERGEANT AND ONE PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER POSITION
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Nero 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 Police Sergeant Eligibility list, and one candidate from its Probationary Police Officer Eligibility list to fill vacancies.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
LIBRARY BANNER REQUEST
APPROVED BY MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Nero to approve the request from Forest Park Public Library to display banners publicizing their summer reading program.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
SHORTSTOP LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE APPLICATION
APPROVED BY MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero to approve the entertainment license application submitted by Shortstop Lounge, 7425 Madison Street.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
PIONEER TAP ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE APPLICATION
APPROVED BY MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Nero to approve the entertainment license application submitted by Pioneer Tap, 7445 Randolph.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
Administrator Amidei reported that the15th Street Sewer Separation Project bid opening is this Wednesday morning and IDOT is in the process of bidding the Jackson Street resurfacing project. There are 9 or 10 properties along the Jackson project that have lead water service lines that need to be replaced as well. The Ferdinand watermain work is on hold due to the availability of grant funds. Other infrastructure projects planned for this year are two alley replacements, repainting the North Water Tower and the Van Buren multi-use path.
COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:
Commissioner Byrnes commented on the successful Wine Walk, congratulating the Chamber for their efforts.
Commissioner Maxham reminded residents who are starting to do garden work to check out our Tips and Steps they can take to eliminate sources of food, water and shelter for rodents. For those who still need help after completing the steps, the village has arrangements with Smithereen, to provide 3 visits to the residence a cost to the homeowner of only $150.00.
Commissioner Voogd expressed her appreciation to Juliet Harrington for her efforts to improve the village’s dog park. In addition, the commissioner noted that the Community Clean Up Day was moved to Saturday April 30th at 9:00 due to rain. Last, the village will be planting its Arbor Day Tree on Friday, April 29th at 9:00 at Garfield School and invited the public to attend and participate.
Mayor Hoskins recognized the efforts of Administrator Amidei, in connection with the village’s clean up day, the administrator contacted the CTA and asked them to participate. The CTA responded and had crews at the Blue Line Station cleaning, and power washing to spruce up the area. The Chamber’s wine walk was a huge success. Crowds were packed on Madison Street last Saturday.
The mayor thanked Ms. Dale from Field Stevenson for inviting him to speak to the class about being the mayor. The class will be visiting the mayor’s office soon. The village is in the process of notifying businesses about their responsibility to clean up in front of their business. The mayor and staff met last week with a new law firm who will be responsible for village’s defense.
Last, the clerk read a Mayor’s Proclamation for Older American’s Month and another for National Public Works Week.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be addressed, Commissioner Nero moved and Commissioner Byrnes seconded to adjourn into closed session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2© to consider collective bargaining matters and the compensation of specific employees. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Hoskins declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
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