Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met Sept. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Board Meeting of Monday, September 18, 2023 was called to order by Mayor Thompson at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at 2350 South 25th Avenue, Broadview, IL 60155.
ROLL CALL
Upon roll call by Kevin McGrier, Village Clerk, the following answered Present: Trustee(s), , A. Senior, P. Chao Malave, J. Shelby, Mayor Thompson Absent: S. Armour, J. Abraham,(7:31pm) J. Miller(7:37pm) There being a quorum the meeting was called to order.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG
Everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
PLEDGE OF CIVILITY
Clerk McGrier recited the Pledge of Civility
*Trustee Abraham arrived to the meeting
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Everyone joined in a moment of silence.
II. PUBLIC COMMENT(s)
Public Comments were presented
III. COMMUNICATION(S) ANNOUNCED BY CLERK MCGRIER:
Clerk Kevin McGrier read Communications
IV. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
• Minutes from the August 14, 2023 Regular Board meeting
Motion to approve by Trustee Chao-Malave and Seconded by Trustee Shelby
Discussion: None
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Shelby, P. Chao-Malave, J. Abraham, A. Senior,
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: J. Miller, S. Armour,
Motion Carries: 4-0
*Trustee Miller arrived to the meeting
V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s):
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $663,601.88 (8-30-23)
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Chao-Malave
Discussion: Trustee Shelby read the warrant list of bills over $2500.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain: J. Miller
Absent: S. Armour,
Motion Carries: 4-0
GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $237,348.98 (9-13-23)
Motion to approve by Trustee Chao-Malave and Seconded by Trustee Senior
Discussion: Trustee Shelby read the warrant list of bills over $2500.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain: J. Miller
Absent: S. Armour,
Motion Carries: 4-0
VI. PRESNTATION: NONE
VII. VILLAGE OFFICER REPORTS (GIVEN AT 2nd MEETING)
BUILDING DEPARTMENT COMMISIONER DAVID UPSHAW (Gave report)
FINANCE DEPARTMENT FINANCE DIRECTOR TOM HOOD (Gave report)
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACTING CHIEF MATT MARTIN (Gave report)
POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF THOMAS MILLS (Gave report)
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. DIRECTOR MATT AMES (Not available)
ADMINISTRATIVE DEPT. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR LETISA JONES (Gave report)
VIII. OLD BUSINESS: NONE
IX. NEW BUSINESS:
A. PROCLAMATION HONORING MRS. RACHEL "GINGER" VAITKUS, WHO RECENTLY TURNED 100 YEARS OLD.
B. PROCLAMATION REGARDING NATIONAL RAIL SAFETY WEEK.
C. MOTION TO APPROVE 2021 AUDIT.
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Shelby
Discussion: Mayor Thompson gave details and asked Director Tom Hood to tell more about this Motion. Trustee Miller had questions, answered by Director Hood.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior,
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Armour,
Motion Carries: 5-0
D. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, APPOINTING DAVID SCALISE TO THE BROADVIEW - WESTCHESTER JOINT WATER AGENCY.
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Mayor Thompson gave details about this Resolution.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 5-0
E. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXPENSES RELATED TO ATTENDANCE AT THE WEST CENTRAL MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE MUNICIPAL LAW SYMPOSIUM LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Mayor Thompson gave details about this Resolution.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 5-0
F. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH REP’D FOR THE CREATION AND USE OF A CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Shelby
Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Village Administrator Letisa Jones to give details about this Resolution. Trustee Miller had questions, answered by VA Jones.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 5-0
G. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT FROM AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (“USDA”) RELATED TO THE COMPOSTING AND FOOD WASTE REDUCTION FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Mayor Thompson gave details about this Resolution.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 5-0
H. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SEVEN GENERATIONS AHEAD, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR CERTAIN SERVICES RELATED TO THE USDA COMPOSTING AND FOOD WASTE REDUCTION GRANT FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Mayor Thompson gave details about this Resolution. Trustee Miller had questions answered by Mayor Thompson.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 5-0
I. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FUNDS FROM ONE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FOR ELIGIBLE COSTS IN A CONTIGUOUS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Director Hood to give details about this Resolution. Trustee Miller had questions, answered by Director Hood.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 5-0
J. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A CERTAIN PROPOSAL WITH TRANE CONTROLS RELATED TO CERTAIN UPGRADES NEEDED TO THE BROADVIEW FIREHOUSE AIR HANDLING UNIT CONTROLS FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Miller and Seconded by Trustee Shelby
Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Chief Martin to give details about this Resolution. Trustee Miller had questions, answered by Chief Martin.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 5-0
K. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO A CERTAIN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. TO DEVELOP A PRELIMINARY SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION, AT NO COST TO THE VILLAGE.
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Mayor Thompson gave details about this Resolution. Trustee Miller had questions, answered by Mayor Thompson. Mayor Thompson asked the Rep from Johnson controls to give details and answers to question. Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 5-0
L. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING CROSSING GUARD SERVICES BETWEEN LINDOP SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 92 AND THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Shelby and Seconded by Trustee Senior
Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Chief Mills to give details about this Resolution. Trustees Miller and Abraham had questions, answered by Chief Mills and Atty. Jaworski.
Aye: Trustee(s) J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain: P. Chao-Malave
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 4-0
M. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW AND UNCLE REMUS SFC4 LLC.
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Mayor Thompson gave details about this Resolution and asked Commissioner Upshaw to add details. Trustee Miller had questions, answered by Director Hood and Commissioner Upshaw.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain: J. Miller,
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 4-0
N. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 5, SECTION 7-5-1 TO PROHIBIT VEHICLES MEASURING FORTY-TWO (42) FEET IN LENGTH FROM TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT ONTO CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL STREETS FROM ROOSEVELT ROAD AND 17TH AVENUE, TO INCREASE THE FINES, AND REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT TO THE VILLAGE FOR DAMAGE TO VILLAGE PROPERTY.
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Director Ames to give details about this Resolution. Trustees Miller and Shelby Had questions answered by Director Ames.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 5-0
Director Ames gave his Department Head report.
O. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY PATRICK’S DOG RESORT AT 1750 PARKES DRIVE TO OPERATE IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Director Hood to give details about this Business license. Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 5-0
P. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY PEST PROS UNLIMITED D/B/A NELSON’S ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS AT 2000 SOUTH 25TH AVENUE TO OPERATE IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Commissioner Upshaw to give details about this Business license. Trustee Miller had questions, answered by Commissioner Upshaw.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 5-0
Q. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY GALAXY HOLDINGS, INC. D/B/A LAUNDRY WORLD AT 1500 WEST ROOSEVELT ROAD TO OPERATE IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS. Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Commissioner Upshaw to give details about this Business license.. Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 5-0
R. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY WHEATFIELD FRESH, LLC AT 2700 SOUTH 21ST AVENUE TO OPERATE IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.
Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Commissioner Upshaw to give details about this Business license.. Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent:. S. Armour
Motion Carries: 5-0
X. APPLICATION (S) FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS: NONE
XI. VILLAGE CLERK Kevin McGrier
Clerk McGrier Gave his report
XII. VILLAGE PRESIDENT Katrina Thompson
Mayor Thompson gave her report
XIII. CLOSED SESSION:
A. SECTION 2(C)(11) - LITIGATION AGAINST OR ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE OR WHERE THE VILLAGE FINDS THAT AN ACTION IS PROBABLE OR IMMINENT.
B. POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS COMING OUT OF CLOSED SESSION.
There was no Closed session
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Trustee Miller and Seconded by Trustee Abraham
Discussion: None.
Aye: Trustee(s) P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, J. Miller, A. Senior
Nay(s):
Abstain:
Absent: S. Armour,
Motion Carries: 5-0
Meeting adjourned at 9:12 pm
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