Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met June 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Sep 15, 2022

Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met June 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting was called to order by Mayor Thompson at 7:32 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, S. Armour, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, Mayor Thompson Absent: Chao-Malave (Arrived 7:40pm) J. Miller 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.

II. PUBLIC COMMENT(s)

There were no Public Comments.

III. COMMUNICATION(S) ANNOUNCED BY CLERK MCGRIER:

Clerk McGrier read communications

*Trustee Chao-Malave arrived to the meeting 7:40pm

IV. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES: NONE

V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s):

GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 1,311,132.76 (6-2-22)

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

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): S. Armour

Abstain

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 4-1

GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 208,884.37 (6-16-22)

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: Trustee Shelby read the warrant list of bills over $2500. Truste Armour had questions answered by Trustee Shelby

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

Nay(s): S. Armour

Abstain

Absent: J. Miller,

Motion Carries: 4-1

VI. PRESNTATION: NONE

VII. VILLAGE OFFICER REPORTS (GIVEN AT 2ND MEETING)

BUILDING DEPARTMENT COMMISIONER DAVID UPSHAW

FINANCE DEPARTMENT FINANCE DIRECTOR TIM HICKS

FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF TRACY KENNY

POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF THOMAS MILLS

PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. DIRECTOR MATT AMES

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPT. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR LETISA JONES VIII. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

IX. NEW BUSINESS:

A. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO PROCEED WITH THE HIRING OF SEAN V. McILVENNY AS A POLICE OFFICER FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson gave details and asked Police Chief Mills to expound. Trustee Armour had concerns. Mayor Thompson and the Village Atty. Addressed concerns.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 5-0

B. A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO PROCEED WITH THE HIRING OF GUILLERMO ANAYA, JR. AS A POLICE OFFICER FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, ILLINOIS. Motion to approve by Trustee Armour and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Police Chief Mills to give details.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 5-0

C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CROSS-COMMUNITY CLIMATE COLLABORATIVE (“C4”) AS A MUNICIPAL PARTNER OF WEST SUBURBAN COOK TO COOPERATE AND COLLABORATE RELATED TO GREENHOUSE GAS (“GHG”) EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS, EQUITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY GOALS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Shelby

Discussion: Mayor Thompson gave details. Trustee Armour had questions, answered by Mayor Thompson.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 5-0

D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXPENSES RELATED TO THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S ATTENDANCE AT THE NATIONAL BLACK CAUCUS LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIAL (“NBC-LEO”) SUMMER CONFERENCE FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson gave details.

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

Nay(s): Armour

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 4-1

E. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, GRANTING A SPECIAL USE TO VILLAGE OPS. INC., FOR OPERATION OF AN ADULT USE CANNABIS DISPENSARY ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1516 ROOSEVELT ROAD, BROADVIEW, ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Commissioner Upshaw to give details. Trustees Armour, Chao-Malave and Abraham had questions and comments. Addressed by Commissioner Upshaw and Mayor Thompson.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 5-0

F. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, GRANTING A VARIATION TO CHAPTER 3 OF ITS ZONING CODE REGARDING A HEIGHT VARIATION AND FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS IN THE VILLAGE'S O/I OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS (1817 BEECH STREET.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Commissioner to give details.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 5-0

G. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY BROADVIEW MINUTEMEN, LLC, AT 2319 ROOSEVELT ROAD 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 asked Commissioner to give details. Trustees Abraham, Senior, Chao-Malave, Shelby and Armour had questions and concerns, addressed by Commissioner Upshaw and Mayor Thompson.

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

Nay(s): S. Armour

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 4-1

X. APPLICATION (S) FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS: TOTALLING $22,043.84

• TREE TOP PRODUCTS - $22,043.84 (PW)

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Director Ames to give details. Trustee Armour had questions. Answered by Director Ames and Mayor Thompson.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 5-0

There was a motion by Trustee Abraham and seconded by Trustee Armour to move items 12 and 13 before item 11 (Closed session)

All were in favor.

Go to item 12

XI. CLOSED SESSION

A. SECTION 2(C)(11) - LITIGATION AGAINST OR ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE OR WHERE THE VILLAGE FINDS THAT AN ACTION IS PROBABLE OR IMMINENT.

B. POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS COMING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION.

Motion by Trustee Shelby and Seconded by Trustee Armour to suspend the regular Board meeting and go into closed session.

Discussion: None.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 5-0

Motion by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Armour to reconvene regular session 9:28pm

Discussion: None.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 5-0

Action to be taken as a result of the closed session.

b. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A CERTAIN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KIM WEST FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Armour to reconvene regular session 9:30pm

Discussion: Mayor Thompson gaive details.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 5-0

Goto item 11 b.

XII. VILLAGE CLERK Kevin McGrier

Clerk McGrier gave his report

XIII. VILLAGE PRESIDENT Katrina Thompson

Mayor Thompson gave her report