Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met Jan. 16

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By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Feb 16, 2024

Village of Broadview Board of Trustees met Jan. 16.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting of Monday, January 16, 2024 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), J. Shelby, A. Senior, P. Chao-Malave, S. Armour, J. Abraham(REM), Mayor Thompson Absent: J. Miller, (Arrived 7:36pm) 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

MOMENT OF SILENCE

Everyone joined in a moment of silence.

* Motion to allow Trustee Abraham to participate electronically due to illness by Trustee Shelby and Seconded by Trustee Armour

Aye: Trustee(s) A. Senior, J. Shelby, P. Chao-Malave, J. Abraham, S. Armour,

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller,

Motion Carries: 5-0

II. PUBLIC COMMENT(s)

There were no Public Comments

III. COMMUNICATION(S) ANNOUNCED BY CLERK MCGRIER:

Clerk McGrier read the communications

IV. PRESNTATION:

• Travel Inn Owner – Andy Patel

• Trustee Miller arrived to the meeting at 7:36pm

V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:

• Minutes from the December 18, 2023 Regular Board meeting

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Chao-Malave

Discussion: None.

Aye: Trustee(s) A. Senior, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller

Nay(s):

Abstain: S. Armour

Absent:

Motion Carries: 5-0-1

VI. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s):

GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $723,707.45(12-29-23)

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) A. Senior, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, P. Chao-Malave, J. Miller

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 5-0-1

GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $90,558.09(1-10-24)

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) A. Senior, J. Shelby, J. Abraham, P. Chao-Malave, S. Armour

J. Miller

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

VII. VILLAGE OFFICER REPORTS (NO PRESENTATIONS)

VIII. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

MAYOR THOMPSON ASKED THE VILLAGE CHAPLAIN PASTOR JOHN HARREL TO BLESS THE VILLAGE AS WE PREPARE TO SWEAR IN OUR NEW FIRE CHIEF DEREK BRYANT

IX. NEW BUSINESS:

A. A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEREK BRYANT TO THE OFFICE OF FIRE CHIEF FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Chao-Malave and Seconded by Trustee Senior

• Discussion: Trustees welcomed Chief Derek Bryant to the community. Mayor Thompson recognized Interim Fire Chief Matt Martin. Mayor Thompson explained the selection process of our new Fire Chief.

Aye: Trustee(s) A. Senior, J. Shelby, P. Chao-Malave, J. Abraham, S. Armour, J. Miller

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

B. SWEARING IN OF FIRE CHIEF DEREK BRYANT.

• Fire Chief Bachert of Calumet City swore in Chief Bryant

C. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND RATIFYING A POLICY REGARDING UNSCHEDULED INTERCITY BUSES 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 gave details about this Ordinance. Trustee Miller had comments. Aye: Trustee(s) A. Senior, J. Shelby, P. Chao-Malave, J. Abraham, S. Armour, J. Miller

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

D. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND RATIFYING RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING UNSCHEDULED INTERCITY BUSES 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 gave details about this Ordinance.

Aye: Trustee(s) A. Senior, J. Shelby, P. Chao-Malave, J. Abraham, S. Armour, J. Miller

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

E. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE REQUESTED BY UNI UNI LOGISTICS, INC. AT 2526 GARDNER ROAD TO OPERATE IN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Armour

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Mr. Hannah to give details about this consideration.

Aye: Trustee(s) A. Senior, J. Shelby, P. Chao-Malave, J. Abraham, S. Armour, J. Miller

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent:

Motion Carries: 6-0

X. APPLICATION (S) FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS: TOTALLING $59,944.03

• Castle Chevrolet - $59,944.03 (FD)

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Armour

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Mr. Hannah to give details about this consideration. Aye: Trustee(s) A. Senior, J. Shelby, P. Chao-Malave, J. Abraham, S. Armour,

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller

Motion Carries: 5-0-1

XI. VILLAGE CLERK Kevin McGrier Clerk McGrier Gave his report

XII. VILLAGE PRESIDENT Katrina Thompson Mayor Thompson gave her report

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn by Trustee Miller and Seconded by Trustee Armour

Aye: Trustee(s) A. Senior, J. Shelby, P. Chao-Malave, J. Abraham, S. Armour, J. Miller

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: