Village of Forest Park Village Council met Oct. 24.
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 Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the minutes from the October 11, 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 Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the minutes from the October 11, 2022, Closed Session 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
None.
COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
None.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
R-93-22
RESOLUTION APPROVING BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $502,488.21
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution for the payment of bills be adopted. The bills totaled $501,488.21.
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:
O-38-22
ORDINANCE AMENDING LIQUOR CODE RE: ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES
It was moved by Commissioner Nero and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Ordinance amending section 3- 3-12 of the Village of Forest Park Liquor Code pertaining to entertainment licenses be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
O-39-22
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY ORDINANCE
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Ordinance authorizing the sale or disposition of surplus property of the Village of Forest Park (mobile traffic monitoring device) be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
O-40-22
ANNUAL SALARY ORDINANCE
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Ordinance fixing the salaries for the officials and employees of the Village of Forest Park from and after May 1, 2022, be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
APPROVED
R-94-22
RESOLUTION APPROVING RANDOM DRUG TESTING AGREEMENT WITH EDWARD-ELMHURST
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Resolution approving a calendar year 2023 agreement with Edward-Elmhurst Occupational Health Services for a Substance Abuse Random Management Program in the Village of Forest Park, Illinois be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
R-95-22
RESOLUTION FOR LEVY OF ADDITIONAL LIBRARY BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE TAX
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Resolution providing for the levy of an additional Library tax for building and maintenance be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
R-96-22
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUCCESSOR CBA WITH POLICE PATROL OFFICERS AND SERGEANTS
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Resolution approving a collective bargaining agreement between the Village of Forest Park and the Forest Park Patrol Officers and Sergeants represented by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
R-97-22
RESOLUTION APPROVING HOLIDAY DÉCOR INSTALLATION PROPOSAL
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Resolution approving a holiday décor installation and removal proposal from McAdam Landscaping, Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
R-98-22
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACQUISITION OF HOLIDAY BANNERS
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes that the Resolution approving and authorizing the acceptance of quotes for the acquisition of holiday banners for the Village of Forest Park be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
AMERICAN LEGION RAFFLE LICENSE
It was moved by Commissioners Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Raffle License Application submitted by the American Legion for their November 17, 2022, event be approved.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED BY MOTION
ITEMS J AND K REMOVED FROM AGENDA
Items J and K were removed from the agenda and referred to the Village Administrator for approval.
ST. LUKE/ST. BERNARDINE BANNER REQUEST
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes to approve the request from St. Luke/St. Bernardine Parish to display banners promoting their Game Day Event on November 20, 2022
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 reported that Commissioner Maxham and Director Glinke hosted an open house regarding chickens. The administrator is grateful for their efforts and the amount of public engagement that resulted, adding that there will be upcoming infrastructure requiring public engagement as well. The administrator expressed his gratitude to all those who contributed to the casket races last weekend.
COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:
Commissioner Byrnes congratulated the Chamber and all village entities and departments who participated and contributed to the success of the Casket Races, adding that it was a well-attended event.
Commissioner Maxham expressed her excitement about the results of the Chicken Town Hall. About 50 people were in attendance. There will be a Frequently Asked Questions document posted on the village’s website and an opportunity for the public to provide input on the subject. The commissioner also reported that Director Glinke held an informational meeting regarding rats this week. The director gave tips on prevention and property maintenance measures as well as information on how to identify and get rid of rat colonies. Last, the commissioner thanked the Chamber for holding the casket races, which were a lot of fun.
Commissioner Nero commented on what a great event the Casket Races and the Trick-or-Treat on Madison Street was. There was a great turnout and the neighborhood was electrified. The commissioner reminded residents that brush pickup is on Monday and Friday until the first snowfall and leaf pickup is ongoing until the end of November. Leaves can be raked to the curb for nightly pickup. Please refrain from including grass clippings or other waste that can be disposed of in the alley.
Commissioner Voogd commented that the Casket Races were so much fun and the caskets were very creative. The commissioner thanked the Chamber and all who participated for this successful event. Commissioner Voogd stated that the Recreation Board submitted resumes and the chair’s recommendations for new members of the board and is looking forward to the mayor’s final appointments. The Diversity and Environmental Control Commissions have been paused since the start of COVID restrictions and will be requiring new members. Anyone wishing to volunteer should apply to the mayor’s office. Last, the commissioner discussed adopting a policy addressing the distribution of single-use plastic food ware in town. The policy would be on an opt-in basis and would require the distribution of such items only upon customer request or on self-serve stations. In an effort to engage the business community, a communication and survey was sent to the food businesses for discussion and feedback. The feedback is expected by November 15, after which a final ordinance will be presented for consideration by the Village Council.
Mayor Hoskins invited the public to attend a tree planting ceremony, commemorating the Morton Arboretum’s 100th anniversary. The dedication is sponsored by Burke Engineering and the public is welcome to attend this Thursday at noon at the Altenheim. Chief Gross reported that the Police Department has been awarded a grant and will be receiving up to $375,000 to fund the hiring of 3 new officers. Kudos to Chief Gross and the Police Department for securing this grant funding. Last, the mayor expressed his pleasure that the salary ordinance was adopted tonight. The Council has been working to eliminate the huge discrepancy between the compensation of the male and female department heads. This last ordinance finally achieved the results the Council has been working toward. The mayor stated that women deserve equal pay for equal work.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be addressed, Commissioner Nero moved and Commissioner Byrnes seconded to adjourn. The motion carried.
Mayor Hoskins declared the meeting adjourned at 7:47 P.M.
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