Village of Forest Park Village Council met June 12
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 Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin and Mayor Hoskins answered the Roll Call. Commissioner Voogd was absent.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the minutes from the May 22, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Council be approved without reading as each member has received a copy thereof.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Joseph Sullivan, owner of Duffy’s Tavern requested the expansion of operating hours until 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, in addition to the request to allow the service of alcoholic beverages without food on the sidewalk.
Mr. Mark Boroughf requested that the Village Council table the installation of an additional flag pole at Village Hall due to the cost.
COMMUNICATIONS:
None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
None
APPROVAL OF BILLS:
R-44-23 RESOLUTION FOR THE PAYMENT OF BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $590,998.02 APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Resolution for the payment of bills be adopted. The bills totaled $590,998.02.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
O-25-33 ANNUAL SALARY ORDINANCE APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Ordinance fixing the salaries for the Officials and Employees of the Village of Forest Park from and after May 1, 2023, be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
R-45-23 RESOLUTION AMENDING SPECIFICATIONS TO PAVING PROJECTS APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution approving addendum No. 1 to the specifications and authorizing the advertising of bids for the amended Village of Forest Park water tower and Belvidere Avenue paving projects be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
R-46-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF WATER TOWER PAVING PROJECT APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution authorizing the award for the Water Tower Paving Project contract to Chicagoland Paving, Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
R-47-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAY REQUEST #2 FOR WATER MAIN PROJECT APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution authorizing the execution of Pay Request #2 for the 2023 Water Main Project to Uno Construction Co., Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
R-48-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING FOR PARKING LOTS PROJECT APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin and seconded by Commissioner Maxham that the Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a professional design engineering services proposal for the Community Center and Village Hall parking lots resurfacing project by and between the Village of Forest Park and Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
R-49-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING FLAG POLICY APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin that the Resolution adopting the village’s outdoor flag policy be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
MOTION TO DIRECT PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL FLAG POLE AT VILLAGE HALL FAILS
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin to direct the Public Works Department to install an additional flag pole adjacent to the existing flag pole at Village Hall
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioner Melin-Rogovin and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: Commissioners Maxham and Nero
ABSENT: None
The motion failed.
PARK DISTRICT REQUEST TO CLOSE HARRISON STREET FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY APPROVED BY MOTION
It was jointly moved by Commissioners Maxham and Melin Rogovin to approve the request from the Park District of Forest Park to close Harrison Street on July 4, 2023, to accommodate their Fireworks Display.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
COMMUNITY CENTER RAFFLE LICENSE APPLICATION APPROVED MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero to approve the raffle license application submitted by the Community Center for split-the-pot raffles at Groovn’ in the Grove events this summer
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
COMMUNITY CENTER AGREEMENTS RATIFIED AND APPROVED BY MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero to authorize and ratify the mayor’s signature on agreements with Chicago Botanic Garden and Paramount Theatre Group for functions organized by the Community Center.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
Administrator Amidei announced that the village is looking at replacing the water meters in town with smart meters, which are capable of detecting leaks and reminded property owners to do an annual water leak self-audit. The administrator advised that different types of waste should not be co mingled, such as trash with yard waster or recycling. In the past, Republic Services has been taking co-mingled waste with the trash truck. Going forward, the can will receive a sticker and will not be picked up. Last, the village has received notice that they are going to receive a $2 million loan forgiveness from the Illinois EPA, targeted for lead water service line replacements.
COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:
Commissioner Maxham expressed her gratitude to Fire Chief Chiappetta for bringing her to the Cicero Burn Tower, where the commissioner suited up and participated in fire training.
Commissioner Nero reported that home sales in Forest Park are strong and it would be good to keep it that way. The commissioner encouraged property owners to keep their property maintained and in order to avoid promoting the rodent population.
Commissioner Melin-Rogovin reported that she attended the following:
• WCMC Training for newly elected officials
• Equality/Pride Brunch, where she met Illinois’ Lieutenant
• District 91 PTO Year-end event at Let’s Play Work
• Special Olympics Torch Run supporting police and firefighters raising funds for Illinois Special Olympics
• Memorial Day observances at Woodlawn Cemetery and Forest Park Park District.
• Juneteenth Family Pool Party
• Standing for Ryan Fundraiser with Forest Park Firefighters
• Meetings with the Public Works Director, Residents of the Grove and the Forest Park Marketing Committee
• The kickoff for the Library’s summer reading program.
Mayor Hoskins congratulated the elected officials for perfect attendance at the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Park, thanking the American Legion for hosting the event. The mayor further reported that he attended the graduation of the Leadership Lab of Oak Park and River Forest. He thanked Firefighters Local 2753 for holding the Stand with Ryan fundraiser at Shanahan’s this week. The Green Town Conference, in conjunction with the C-4 collaborative, and all of the elected officials should have received a calendar invitation. Last the mayor was contacted by a delegation from Albania about holding an exhibition soccer match here in Forest Park, where the prefect (mayor) of Vlore, Albania was playing in the match. He visited village hall, where he received different gifts from Forest Park, and presented the mayor with a plaque of the Albanian Independence statue and suggested the village explore a sister city relationship with the town of Vlore, Albania.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be addressed, Commissioner Nero moved and Commissioner Maxham seconded to adjourn into closed session, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to consider probable or imminent litigation, compensation of specific employees and collective bargaining matters. The motion carried.
Mayor Hoskins declared the meeting adjourned at 7:51 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Vanessa Moritz, Village Clerk
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