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Village of Broadview Board of Trustees Board met July 18

Village of Broadview Board of Trustees Board met July 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting was called to order by Mayor Thompson at 7:30 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, A. Senior, Mayor Thompson Absent: S. Armour, P. Chao-Malave (Arrived 7:44pm) J. Miller (Arrived 7:49pm) 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

IV. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:

• Minutes from the May 23, 2022 Regular Board meeting

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: None.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, J. Shelby, Mayor Thompson

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour, J. Miller, P. Chao-Malave

Motion Carries: 4-0

• Minutes from the June 21, 2022 Regular Board meeting

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: None.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, J. Shelby, Mayor Thompson

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour, J. Miller, P. Chao-Malave

Motion Carries: 4-0

V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s):

GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 290,099.56 (6-30-22)

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, Mayor Thompson, J. Shelby

Nay(s):

Abstain

Absent: J. Miller, P. Chao-Malave, S. Armour

Motion Carries: 4-0

GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 1,194,199.02 (7-14-22)

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

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

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Abraham, A. Senior, Mayor Thompson, J. Shelby

Nay(s):

Abstain

Absent: J. Miller, P. Chao-Malave, S. Armour

Motion Carries: 4-1

*Trustee Chao-Malave arrived to the meeting 7:44pm

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 (DC Martin)

*Trustee Miller arrived to the meeting 7:49pm

POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF THOMAS MILLS (DC Smith)

Mayor Thompson discussed the towing situation | 13 cars towed, 6 had permits, 7 did not

PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. DIRECTOR MATT AMES

Mayor Thompson discussed the storm and various items having to do with reimbursements

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPT. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR LETISA JONES

Summer Youth interns were acknowledged

VIII. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

IX. NEW BUSINESS:

A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXPENSES RELATED TO TRUSTEE JUDY MILLER’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 Shelby and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson expounded.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 5-0

B. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ATTENDANCE OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND CERTAIN TRUSTEES AT THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES - CITY SUMMIT 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 expounded.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 5-0

*Trustee Miller stepped away from the meeting

C. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SUPPORTING A CLASS 6B REAL ESTATE TAX ASSESSMENT APPLICATION BY VERDE PROPERTIES, LLC FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITY LOCATED AT 2315 GARDNER ROAD.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Commissioner Upshaw to give details. Commissioner Upshaw gave details. Mayor Thompson clarified certain items. Trustee Armour had questions, answered by Mayor Thompson. Karen, the owner of Verde gave comments thanking the Village for its support. Commited to paying for 25 tree replacements.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller, S. Armour

Motion Carries: 4-0

*Trustee Miller returned to the meeting.

D. A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE CDBG FY2021 ALLEY 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 Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Shelby

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Chris Baker with Hancock engineering to give details. Trustee Miller had comments.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: Armour

Motion Carries: 5-0

E. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3 OF THE BROADVIEW VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING LIQUOR CONTROL AND A NEW LICENSE CLASSIFICATION 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 Upshaw to give details. Trustees Miller had questions and comments. Addressed by Commissioner Upshaw and Mayor Thompson.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 5-0

F. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE ILLINOIS PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID NETWORK AGREEMENT (IPWMAN.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Miller

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

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 5-0

G. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TO PURCHASE A VEHICLE FOR USE BY THE DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Miller and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Deputy Chiefs Martin and Smith to give details. Trustee Abraham had comments, Trustee Shelby had questions, Trustee Miller had comments.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 5-0

H. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY AAMORI STRATEGIES, INC. AT 2333 SOUTH 15TH AVENUE, TO OPERATE IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS

Motion to approve by Trustee Miller and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Commissioner to give details. Trustees Abraham, Senior, Chao-Malave, Shelby and Miller had comments.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 5-0

X. APPLICATION (S) FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS: NONE

XI. VILLAGE CLERK Kevin McGrier

Clerk McGrier gave his report

XII. VILLAGE PRESIDENT Katrina Thompson

Mayor Thompson gave her report

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn by Trustee Miller and seconded by Trustee Abraham

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 5-0

Meeting adjourned at 9:11 pm

https://broadview-il.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/July-18-2022-Minutes.pdf

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