Village of Forest Park Village Council met Nov. 14.
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 24, 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 October 24, 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
None.
COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
None.
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
R-99-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $651,692.48
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Resolution for the payment of bills be adopted. The bills totaled $651,692.48.
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:
LAUTERBACH AND AMEN PRESENTS VILLAGE’S FY2022 AUDIT REPORT
Partner, Jamie Wilkey, from Lauterbach and Amen, presented the village’s 2022 audit report. Ms. Wilkey commented that the process takes about 6 months, and the unmodified opinion of the auditor is that the village’s records are materially correct and Lauterbach and Amen provided a clean opinion. The internal controls were tested and no red flags or areas of concern were found, and the village received the cleanest audit they can receive. There were no questions from the Village Council.
R-100-22 RESOLUTION EXTENDING WASTE HAULING CONTRACT WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES
It was moved by Commissioner Nero and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the Resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the contract for Municipal Waste, Recycling and Landscape Waste Collection services between Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC d/b/a Republic Services of Melrose Park and 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.
R-101-22 AMENDMENT TO FLOOD PROOFING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM RESOLUTION
It was moved by Commissioner Nero and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the Resolution approving an amended Village of Forest Park Home Flood-Proofing Assistance Program and adopting guidelines be adopted. It was noted that the village awarded 30 grants this year at $1,500 per grant.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
O-41-22 ORDINANCE AMENDING NUMBER OF LIQUOR LICENSES
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Ordinance amending section 3-3- 6, entitled “License Fee and Number” of Chapter 3, entitled “Liquor Control” of Title 3, entitled “Business and License Regulations” of the village code of the Village of Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
R-102-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KANE, MCKENNA & ASSOCIATES
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution authorizing approval of a Consulting Services letter agreement by and between the Village of Forest Park and Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
R-103-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINANCIAL ADVISOR AGREEMENT WITH KANE MCKENNA CAPITAL
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution authorizing approval of a Financial Advisor letter agreement by and between the Village of Forest Park and Kane, McKenna Capital, Inc. be adopted
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
R-104-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING TIF REPORTING AGREEMENT WITH KANE, MCKENNA & ASSOCIATES
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution authorizing approval of an annual TIF Reporting letter agreement by and between the Village of Forest Park and Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
R-105-22 RESOLUTION APPROVING MUTUAL AID INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Master Agreement for participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS Master Agreement 2022) be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS DIRECTED TO HIRE ONE PROBATIONARY
It was moved by Commissioners Byrnes and seconded by Commissioner Maxham to direct the Forest Park Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to appoint one candidate from its current Probationary Firefighter Eligibility List to fill a vacancy.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED BY MOTION
209 SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE LICENSE
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero to ratify the issuance of a Raffle License to 209 Scholarship for their fundraising event on November 10, 2022.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Byrnes, Maxham, Nero, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED BY MOTION
COMMUNITY CENTER AGREEMENTS
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Byrnes to authorize and ratify the Mayor’s signature on agreements with IMCMV, Chicago Shakespeare on Navy Pier Theater, and Four Winds Casino, associated with Senior Citizen and Community Relations functions organized by the Community Center.
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:
209 SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE LICENSE
APPROVED BY MOTION
COMMUNITY CENTER AGREEMENTS
APPROVED BY MOTION
Administrator Amidei reported that the Republic Services contract extension will go through April 30, 2026, and there will be public outreach before the next contract period.
COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:
Commissioner Byrnes thanked the Park District for allowing both the Fire and Police Departments to conduct training exercises in their buildings on Harrison before the demolition of the buildings.
Commissioner Maxham expressed her gratitude to Commissioner Byrnes for his contributions to the Veteran’s Day ceremony, held last week. The commissioner further reported that the Altenheim Advisory committee met last week and will be holding public engagement focus groups, an open house and will be gathering public input at the Post Office through December 23rd. In addition, the group engaged with 43 people throughout the day during the recent Wine Walk. The next meeting will be held on December 5th. Last, the commissioner encouraged public participation at the Proviso High School board meeting tomorrow at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Nero explained how Public Works addresses snow removal. First the streets are cleared, then the alleys and last the sidewalks. The commissioner encouraged residents to be patient and to let the department do their job. Public Works may also be testing different equipment and procedures for clearing sidewalks of snow. Last, Commissioner Nero reminded the public to be mindful of the snow route regulations in effect for snowfalls over 2”.
Commissioner Voogd thanked the Chamber of Commerce for hosting the recent wine walk, which was a fun and well-attended event. The commissioner stated that the Altenheim Advisory Committee’s next meeting is on December 5th and expressed her gratitude to Marty Tellalian for chairing the committee and for all of the volunteers who serve on the committee as well. Last, Commissioner Voogd reminded those businesses that received an email requesting their input in the survey about single-use plastic ware to please complete the survey by the end of this week.
Mayor Hoskins reported that he had the pleasure of attending two ribbon cutting ceremonies for new businesses in the village. The first was Extreme Realty at 7223 Madison and the second was Let’s Play Work at 25 Elgin. The mayor commented that he thinks Let’s Play Work will be busy and successful business, started by a local resident. The mayor also thanked Cook County Clerk, Karen Yarbrough for a great job administering the election last week. Last, the mayor reported that Senator Tammy Duckworth was at the Community Center greeting local residents, adding that he really appreciated that visit.
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 7:31 P.M.
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