Village of Forest Park Village Council met June 26.
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, 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 Melin-Rogovin that the minutes from the June 12, 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
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the minutes from the June 12, 2023, Closed Session 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
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Voogd
The motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kris McCoy emailed public comment in favor of installing an EV charger in Forest Park.
COMMUNICATIONS:
None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
The Fire Department submitted its May, 2023 report. APPROVAL OF BILLS:
R-50-23 RESOLUTION FOR THE PAYMENT OF BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,775,185.79 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 $1,775,185.79.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
PURELY COLD STORAGE PRESENTATION IN SUPPORT OF 6B APPLICATION
Maribel Musillami, Manager of Purely Cold Storage and Attorney Chris Kentra presented a request to the Village Council in support of a 6b application for tax assistance. The property was purchased for $2.75 million and the business expects to perform $2 million in improvements.
CONCERNED VAN BURE RESIDENTS PRESENTATION ABOUT FUTURE USE OF ALTENHEIM PROPERTY
Mr. Gene Armstrong, chair of Concerned Van Buren Residents group presented the group’s response to the village’s Altenheim Steering Committee report. While they agree with elements of the report, they oppose commercial development, active recreation in the open space, the developer funding the management of the space, the developer being responsible for the future park maintenance and a residential development. Mr. Armstrong further requested access to some documents that do not appear to be accessible on the village’s website.
RYAN, LLC PRESENTATION ABOUT RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF BROWN STREET TIF DISTRICT
Mr. Phil McKenna of Ryan, LLC discussed the potential re establishment of the Brown Street TIF District. The current TIF expires at the end of this year and was not extended due to timing constraints. There is a viaduct project within the proposed TIF and the boundaries were amended to exclude residential properties. Funds from the expiring TIF would be transferred to the new TIF district.
R-51-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH RYAN, LLC APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin that the Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a consulting agreement with addendum by and between the Village of Forest Park and Ryan, LLC regarding the study and evaluation of certain areas within the village located at or near Harlem Avenue and Circle Avenue in regards to a potential Tax Increment Financing District be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
R-52-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT FOR 15TH STREET SEWER SEPARATION PROJECT APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the Resolution approving Pay Request #1 for the 15th Street Sewer Separation Project (CDBG Project 2107-018) from John NerI Construction be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
R-53-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY REQUEST FOR 2023 ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the Resolution approving Pay Request #1 (Final) for the 2023 Alley Improvements Project from J. Nardulli Concrete, Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
R-54-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY REQUEST FOR 2023 WATER MAIN PROJECT APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the Resolution approving Pay Request #3 for the 2023 Water Main Project to Uno Construction Co., Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
R-55-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY REQUEST FOR WATER TANK PAINTING PROJECT APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin that the Resolution approving Pay Request #2 for the Rehabilitation of the 500,000-gallon hydropillar high water tank at 7435 Franklin Street Project to Tecorp, Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
R-56-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY SERVICES AGREEMENT APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Resolution authorizing the execution of a Public Consulting Group Emergency Services Agreement between the Village of Forest Park and Public Consulting Group, Inc. be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
R-57-23 RESOLUTION APPROVING IDOT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Resolution authorizing acceptance and execution of an Illinois Department of Transportation sustained traffic enforcement program (STEP) for high visibility enforcement (HVE) grant for FY 2024 be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
O-26-23 ORDINANCE AMENDING PARKING PERMIT RATES AND PARKING LOT HOURS APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Voogd that the Ordinance amending sections 6- 4-4 and 6-5-10 of Chapter 5 of Title 6 of the municipal code of the Village of Forest Park be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
O-27-23 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EV CHARGING STATION LEASE WITH CHARGEPOINT APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin that the Ordinance waiving bid and authorizing the acceptance of a five (5) year lease contract with Chargepoint, Inc. for the leasing, installation and warranty of a dual plug EV charging station within the Village of Forest Park be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
O-28-23 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR EV CHARGING STATION APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin that the Ordinance waiving bid and authorizing the acceptance of a proposal from Lyons & Pinner Electric Companies for the electrical service required for the installation of one (1) EV charging station within the Village of Forest Park be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
O-29-23 ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PROPOSAL FOR CONCRETE WORK FOR EV CHARGING STATION APPROVED
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin that the Ordinance waiving bid and authorizing the acceptance of a proposal for concrete work for the installation of an EV charging station by and between Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. and the Village of Forest Park be adopted.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH DEL GALDO LAW GROUP APPROVED BY MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin to authorize the Village Administrator to execute an engagement agreement with Del Galdo Law Group regarding proposed litigation
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
KIWANIS CLUB PEANUT DAYS REQUEST APPROVED BY MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin and jointly seconded by Commissioners Maxham and Voogd to approve the Kiwanis Club request to conduct their Peanut Days Fundraiser on September 14 – 17, 2023.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY GARDEN WALK BANNER AND RAFFLE PERMIT REQUEST APPROVED BY MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin to approve the request from the Historical Society to display banners promoting their Garden Walk and to approve the raffle permit application for their fundraiser being held in connection with the Garden Walk on July 15, 2023.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
The motion carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
Administrator Amidei expressed his gratitude to the clerk’s office and finance office staff, as well as the mayor’s assistant for working so hard to cover the duties in the office during the staffing shortage and encouraged residents to take advantage of our online resources.
COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:
Commissioner Maxham announced that the village is planning to hold a budget meeting the second week of July. The commissioner further reported that she attended a safety event at Ferrara Pan and thanked all those who worked to hold the pride event last week, especially Eric from Play It Again Sports. Last, the commissioner reminded residents that the Arts Alliance is holding a stoop session tomorrow at 925 Marengo.
Commissioner Nero commented that Forest Park takes pride being easy for businesses to do business with and supports the 6b application from Purely Meats. The commissioner further thanked Mr. Armstrong for his comments and stated he would make time to meet with him to address any further questions.
Commissioner Melin-Rogovin reported that she met with the Administrator Amidei, Director Stella and Village Engineer Amelio to talk about an infrastructure plan. The commissioner further highlighted that she attended the Safety and Traffic meeting and many other events in the area.
Commissioner Voogd thanked the Van Buren Concerned Citizens for their presentation and feedback and stated she’s looking forward to more public engagement going forward. The commissioner further reported that she attended the Green Town event, and it was inspiring. The village’s single use foodware ordinance takes effect on July 1st, and business outreach is being developed for distribution and guidance. Last, the village has free wood chips available at the Altenheim property on a first-come, first-served basis. The Public Works Department has been planting trees and the commissioner reminded property owners to keep the green bag on the new trees filled with water to help the new tree take root. Last, the commissioner reported that she’s serving on a C-4 subcommittee for landscape technologies.
Mayor Hoskins reported that there is a lot going on in Forest Park, with the Juneteenth Family Pool Party, Speaker Welch’s Juneteenth event, German Fest and the Pride Event. The mayor thanked the staff and volunteers who worked so hard on the Pride Event on Madison Street, adding that Forest Park really has a spirit of inclusiveness. The mayor invited all to join for the July 4th celebration at the Park District. Last, Mayor Hoskins reported that we are still looking for volunteers to serve on the Diversity Commission and the Youth Commission. Applications are available on the website or at Village Hall.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to be addressed, Commissioner Nero moved and Commissioner Maxham seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Hoskins declared the meeting adjourned at 8:12 P.M.
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