Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met May 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Jul 27, 2022

Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met May 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting was called to order by Mayor Thompson at 7:33 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), S. Armour, J. Abraham A. Senior, Mayor Thompson Absent: P. Chao-Malave (Arrived 7:34pm), J. Miller (Arrived 7:36pm) There being a quorum the meeting was called to order.

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.

*Trustee Chao-Malave arrived to the meeting at 7:34pm

*Trustee Miller arrived to the meeting at 7:36pm

II. PUBLIC COMMENT(s)

There were no Public Comments.

COMMUNICATION(S):

CLERK MCGRIER ANNOUNCED COMMUNICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

• May 7 – Mayor’s annual Shred Day 9am

• May 7 – Annual Spring Clean-up Day 6am

• May 8 – Happy Mother’s Day

• May 15 – Broadview Police Department Bicycle Registration Day 10am – 2pm

IV. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: NONE

V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s):

GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $526,626.58 (4-27-22)

Motion to approve by Trustee Armour and Seconded by Trustee Shelby

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Trustee Shelby to read the warrant list of Bills over $2,500.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

VI. PRESENTATION: NONE

VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS (GIVEN AT 1ST MEETING)

COMMITTEE COMMITTEE CHAIR

BUSINESS LICENSE COMMITTEE TRUSTEE ARMOUR (NO REPORT)

POLICE AND FIRE TRUSTEE MILLER (NO REPORT)

FINANCE COMMITTEE TRUSTEE SHELBY (GAVE REPORT)

BUILDING & PUBLIC PROPERTY TRUSTEE CHAO-MALAVE GAVE REPORT)

WATER, DRAINAGE & HEALTH TRUSTEE SENIOR (GAVE REPORT)

STREETS, SIDEWALKS & ALLEYS TRUSTEE ABRAHAM (GAVE REPORT)

VIII. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

IX. NEW BUSINESS:

A. A MOTION TO APPROVE THE HIRING OF MATT MARTIN AS DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Motion to approve by Trustee Armour and Seconded by Trustee Shelby

Discussion: Mayor Thompson and Chief Kenny gave congratulatory remarks.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

B. SWEARING IN OF MATT MARTIN AS DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Clerk McGrier swore in the new Deputy Chief of the Fire Department Matthew Martin.

C. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PROMOTION OF FIREFIGHTER DAVE COHEN TO THE RANK OF LIEUTENANT FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT TO FILL THE POSITION LEFT VACANT BY ANTHONY MONKS AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Armour and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor gave congrats.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

D. SWEARING IN OF DAVE COHEN AS LIEUTENANT OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Clerk McGrier swore in the new Lieutenant of the Fire Department David Cohen.

E. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO PROCEED WITH THE HIRING OF A FIREFIGHTER DUE TO THE PROMOTION OF FIREFIGHTER DAVE COHEN TO THE RANK OF LIEUTENANT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Armour and Seconded by Trustee Shelby

Discussion: Trustee Miller had questions, answered by Chief Kenny.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

F. SWEARING IN OF KAMERON AKYOL AS A FIREFIGHTER OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Clerk McGrier swore in the new Firefighter/Paramedic of the Fire Department Kameron Akyol.

G. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO ENGAGE IN ELIGIBILITY TESTING FOR FIREFIGHTERS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Armour and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: Chief Kenny gave details. Trustee Miller had comments. Mayor Thompson also gave comments.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

H. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Miller and Seconded by Trustee Armour

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Chief Kenny to give details. Trustee Armour had questions.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

I. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Shelby

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Director Ames to give details. Trustees Abraham and Armour had questions.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 5-0 (NO VOTE from Trustee armour

J. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL BIKE MONTH 2022

X. APPLICATION (S) FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS: TOTALLING $72,508.31

• STRYKER - $43,994.31 (FD)

Motion to adjourn by Trustee Armour and seconded by Trustee Abraham

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