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Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met May 23

Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met May 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting was called to order by Mayor Thompson at 7:34 p.m., in the Council Chambers at 2350 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155.

A motion by Trustee Senior and seconded by Trustee Armour was made to allow Village Administrator Jones to sit in as Secretary/Clerk for the meeting. All were in favor. Motion carries.

ROLL CALL

Upon roll call by Letisa Jones, Village Administrator, the following answered Present: Trustee(s) J. Miller, S. Armour, A. Senior, Mayor Thompson Absent: Chao-Malave, J. Abraham

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:

• Minutes from the April 18, 2022 Regular Board meeting

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Armour

Discussion: None.

Aye: Trustee(s), A. Senior, J. Shelby, J. Miller, S. Armour

Nay(s):

Abstain

Absent: J. Abraham, P. Chao-Malave

Motion Carries: 4-0

• Minutes from the April 28, 2022 Special Board meeting

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Shelby

Discussion: None.

Aye: Trustee(s), A. Senior, J. Shelby, J. Miller,

Nay(s): S. Armour

Abstain

Absent: J. Abraham, P. Chao-Malave

Motion Carries: 3-1

• Minutes from the May 2, 2022 Special Board meeting

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Miller

Discussion: None.

Aye: Trustee(s), A. Senior, J. Shelby, J. Miller,

Nay(s): S. Armour

Abstain

Absent: J. Abraham, P. Chao-Malave

Motion Carries: 4-0

V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s):

GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 208,797.43 (5-12-22)

Motion to approve by Trustee Shelby 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

Nay(s): S. Armour

Abstain

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 4-0

VI. PRESNTATION: NONE

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

Building Department Commissioner 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. LIFE SAVING AWARD PRESENTATION TO TCO MELISSA A. PAOLONI.

B. SWEARING IN OF PATRICIA SCALISE AS A POLICE OFFICER FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Administrator Jones swore in the officer.

C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH EDWIN HANCOCK ENGINEERING COMPANY FOR CDBG GREEN ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS (CDBG PROJECT NO. 2106-013) FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Shelby

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

Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, A. Senior, J. Shelby, J. Miller

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: P. Chao-Malave, J. Abraham,

Motion Carries: 4-0

D. A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE 16TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO TRIGGI CONSTRUCTION, INC. AFTER COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Shelby

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Director Ames to give details. Trustee Armour had questions, answered by the Village Atty.

Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, A. Senior, J. Miller, J. Shelby

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Abraham, P. Chao-Malave,

Motion Carries: 4-0

*Trustee Chao-Malave arrived at 8:09pm

E. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY BEAM GLOBAL, LOCATED AT 2600 S. 25TH AVE TO OPERATE IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Armour

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Commissioner Upshaw to give details. Trustees Miller had questions answered by Commissioner Upshaw.

Aye: Trustee(s) S. Armour, A. Senior, J. Miller, J. Shelby

Nay(s):

Abstain: P. Chao-Malave,

Absent: J. Abraham

Motion Carries: 5-0

F. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY BROADWAY GAS & FOOD LLC. LOCATED AT 1811-5 17TH AVE D/B/A/ BP @ 17TH AVE TO OPERATE IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Armour

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Commissioner to give details. Trustee Armour and Miller had questions, answered by Commissioner Upshaw.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Abraham

Motion Carries: 5-0

G. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY EC GROUP, LOCATED AT 1423 ROOSEVELT RD 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 to give details.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Abraham

Motion Carries: 5-0

X. APPLICATION (S) FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS:

TOTALLING $78,402.80

• ZOLL MEDICAL - $28,202.80 (FD)

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Armour

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Chief Kenny to give details. Trustees Armour and Miller had questions and concerns, addressed by Commissioner Upshaw and Mayor Thompson.

Superseding motion to approve invoice amount by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Armour

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Abraham

Motion Carries: 5-0

• RUSSO - $50,200.00 (PW)

Motion to approve by Trustee Miller and Seconded by Trustee Armour

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Director Ames to give details. Trustee Miller had comments.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Abraham

Motion Carries: 5-0

XI. VILLAGE CLERK Kevin McGrier

Clerk McGrier gave his report

XII. VILLAGE PRESIDENT Katrina Thompson

Mayor Thompson gave her report

Mayor Thompson called for a CLOSED SESSION

Motioned by Trustee Senior and seconded by Trustee Shelby, all were in favor.

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

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn by Trustee Armour and seconded by Trustee Shelby

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

Nay(S):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 5-0

Meeting adjourned at 9:28 pm

https://broadview-il.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/May-23-2022-Minutes.pdf

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