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Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met May 8

Village of Brookfield Committee of the Whole met May 8

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

MEMBERS PRESENT: Village President Michael Garvey, Village Clerk Brigid Weber, Trustee Kit Ketchmark, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Village Trustee Julie Narimatsu, and Village Trustee Nicole Gilhooley

MEMBERS ABSENT: 

STAFF PRESENT: Tim Wiberg, Stevie Ferrari, James Adams, Emily Egan, Doug Cooper, Adam Durkin, and Rocco Barbanente  

ROLL CALL  

REGULAR BUSINESS  

Elmhurst University Presentation of Community Survey Findings 

Emily Athanasiou, Francesa Smith, Martin Makowski, and Peyton Kotowski from Elmhurst University present their findings from the Community Survey they conducted.  

Discussion of Request for a Special Use Permit for a Cannabis Dispensary use at 8863 W Ogden Avenue. 

Village Planner Kate Portillo presents some preliminary information regarding the prior use of the building and current zoning regulations. The proposed use of the site includes keeping the existing building with updates and improvements, removing a pole sign, and removing the residential structure. The proposed site plan is shown as well as the connection this proposal has to Energize Ogden Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously in favor to approve the Special Use with three conditions relating to fencing and curb cut approval from IDOT. Village Staff also had three conditions to the Special Use relating to fencing and curb cut approval from IDOT.  

Trustee Hendricks reads off public comments. Questions and comments are made by President Garvey, Trustee Cote, Trustee Ketchmark, Trustee Narimatsu, and Trustee Kaluzny. Village Manager Tim Wiberg addresses some of the questions asked by the Village Board.  

The 1937 Group presents their proposal for a Special Use. Representatives from The 1927 Project include Ambrose Jackson, Sonya Antilech, Jim Riley, and Ron Elkins. This presentation consists of the group's background, why they chose Brookfield, and plans for the site at 8863 W Ogden Avenue.  

Discussion of Request for a Special Use Permit for the Low-Impact 

Manufacturing of Ice Cream at 4620 Forest Avenue. 

Village Planner Kate Portillo provides some information on the history of the property as well as the proposed use. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Special Use. Comments and questions are made by President Garvey, Trustee Hendricks, and Trustee Gilhooley. Village Manager Tim Wiberg and Kate Portillo answer the questions from the Village Board.  

Discussion of Case No. 23-07 Request for a Special Use Permit for a Transportation Terminal Use for Moving Services at 9118 W 47th Street. 

Village Planner Kate Portillo provides some background information on the property as well as the proposed use. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Special Use. Comments are made by Trustee Hendricks. 

PUBLIC COMMENT  

EXECUTIVE SESSION  

Pursuant to Section 2(c)(6) of the Open Meetings Act, the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body 

Motion to Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Section 2(c)(6) of the Open Meetings Act, the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body at 8:33pm 

Moved by Trustee Edward Cote, seconded by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Motion to Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Section 2(c)(6) of the Open Meetings Act, the setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body at 8:33pm 

Carried by the following votes: 

Ayes: Trustee Kit Ketchmark, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Village Trustee Julie Narimatsu, and Village Trustee Nicole Gilhooley 

Motion to Reconvene Committee of the Whole at 8:55pm 

Moved by Trustee Kit Ketchmark, seconded by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Motion to Reconvene Committee of the Whole at 8:55pm 

Carried by the following votes: 

Ayes: Trustee Kit Ketchmark, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Village Trustee Julie Narimatsu, and Village Trustee Nicole Gilhooley 

ADJOURNMENT  

Motion to Adjourn Committee of the Whole at 8:55pm 

Moved by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, seconded by Trustee Edward Cote, Motion to Adjourn Committee of the Whole at 8:55pm 

Carried by the following votes: 

Ayes: Trustee Kit Ketchmark, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Village Trustee Julie Narimatsu, and Village Trustee Nicole Gilhooley 

https://brookfieldil.civicweb.net/document/18423/

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