Village of Forest Park Village Council met July 11.
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.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
It was moved by Commissioner Nero and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the minutes from the June 27, 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.
It was moved by Commissioner Nero and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the minutes from the June 27, 2022, Special 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
Mr. Joseph Sullivan, encouraged the members of the council to continue discussions with respect to the return of video gaming, to offset budget shortfalls.
COMMUNICATIONS:
None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
The Fire Department submitted its June, 2022 Report.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
R-58-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $442,947.85
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution for the payment of bills be adopted. The bills totaled $442,947.85.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
R-59-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND BIDDING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ROOF PROJECT
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Resolution approving the specifications and authorizing the advertising of bids for the Village of Forest Park Fire Department Roof Rehabilitation Project be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
R-60-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT FOR HARLEM/HARRISON INTERCONNECT ABANDONMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Nero and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the Resolution approving Pay Request #1 (Final) for the Harlem Avenue and Harrison Street Emergency Water Main Interconnect Abandonment from Galaxy Underground, Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
CARA SMITH APPOINTED TO BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero to appoint Ms. Cara Smith to the Forest Park Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED BY MOTION
HEATHER VICKERY APPOINTED TO RECREATION BOARD
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Maxham to appoint Ms. Heather Vickery to the Forest Park Recreation Board.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVE BY MOTION
R-61-22 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING TERMS OF RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution confirming the appointment of the members to the Forest Park Recreation Board be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
LATHROP HOUSE CAFÉ ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero to approve the entertainment license application submitted by Lathrop House Café, 26 Lathrop Avenue.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd
and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED BY MOTION
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
Administrator Amidei reminded the public about the stoop session being held tonight, as well as the Groovin’ in the Grove next Tuesday. Mr. Amidei further reported that he is volunteering at the No Gloves National Softball Tournament.
COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:
Commissioner Nero stated that the village is looking for more volunteers to serve on the village’s boards and commissions, especially the Safety and Traffic Commission. The commissioner further reminded residents that yard waste and leaves are picked up in the alley on trash day until October 1st, when leaves can be raked into the street for curbside pickup. Last, Commissioner Nero commended Public Works Director, Sal Stella, on a fine job.
Commissioner Voogd stated that there has been a lot of interest from citizens about volunteering on the Recreation Board, however there are still a couple spots still vacant. The commissioner thanked those who have applied for membership and those who volunteer.
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 the purchase or lease of real property and collective bargaining matters. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Hoskins declared the meeting adjourned at 7:13 P.M.
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