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Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met March 4.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. CALL TO ORDER

III. ROLL CALL; ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM

IV. APPOINTMENT OF BRENDA RODRIGUEZ TO THE OFFICE OF AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER

V. APPOINTMENT OF YULISSA BECERRA TO THE OFFICE OF AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER

VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limit to 2 minutes per speaker, Ordinance 1415-G-43)

VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Finance and Special Events

Mr. Johnson, Chair

Mr. Hagerstrom and Mr. Ruhl, Co-Chair

2. Water and Sewer

Ms. Avitia, Chair

Ms. Special and Mr. Ybarra, Co-Chair

3. Police and Fire

Mr. Ruhl, Chair

Mr. Ybarra and Mr. Johnson, Co-Chair

4. Streets, Alleys, and Fleet Maintenance

Mr. Ybarra, Chair

Mr. Hagerstrom and Mr. Ruhl, Co-Chair

5. Property, Planning, Zoning, Building, and Tree Preservation Commission

Ms. Special, Chair

Mr. Johnson and Ms. Avitia, Co-Chair

6. Health, Human Resources, Sustainable Practices and Senior Services

Mr. Hagerstrom, Chair

Ms. Special and Ms. Avitia, Co-Chair

VIII. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS; DISCUSSION ON AGENDA ITEMS

IX. CONSENT AGENDA

(Items on the Consent Agenda will be enacted or approved by a single motion or omnibus vote. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless so requested by a member of the Village Board, in which case that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in the normal sequence of the Agenda.)

1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM:

(a) THE MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2024

2. APPROVAL OF VOUCHER EXPENDITURES LIST IN THE AMOUNT OF: $ 3,129,742.45

3. RESOLUTION NO. 2324 R

A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE 2024 GRASS CUTTING PROGRAM FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED PROPERTY OWNERS

4. RESOLUTION NO. 2324 R

A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2024 SUMMER YOUTH AND COLLEGE INTERNSHIP WORK PROGRAM

5. RESOLUTION NO. 2324 R

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL AUTOMATICALLY INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE HOMEOWNER AND SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS EVERY YEAR BASED ON THE RATE OF INFLATION TO HELP REDUCE PROPERTY TAXES

6. RESOLUTION NO. 2324 R

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL INCREASE THE ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME QUALIFICATION FOR THE SENIOR CITIZEN FREEZE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION

7. RESOLUTION NO. 2324 R

A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, THE QUESTION OF WHETHER THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK SHALL CONTINUE TO PROHIBIT THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN GAS STATIONS

8. RESOLUTION NO. 2324 R

A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS DECLARING AS SURPLUS PROPERTY THE VILLAGE OWNED PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY AT 3010 MANNHEIM ROAD AND AUTHORIZING VILLAGE STAFF TO MARKET THE PROPERTY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND DIRECT THE VILLAGE CLERK TO MAKE A COPY OF THE APPRAISAL OF THE PROPERTY AVAILABLE TO ANY PARTY

9. ORDINANCE NO. 2324 VC

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-6F-8 OF CHAPTER SIX OF TITLE SIX OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO ELIMINATE THE HANDICAPPED RESERVED PARKING SPACE AT 9533 SCHILLER BOULEVARD, UNIT 2N

10. ORDINANCE NO. 2324 VC

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-2-7 OF CHAPTER TWO OF TITLE THREE OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS D-2 LIQUOR LICENSES (SHELBY’S: 2735 N. MANNHEIM ROAD)

11. ORDINANCE NO. 2324 VC

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-2-7 OF CHAPTER TWO OF TITLE THREE OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO DECREASE THE NUMBER OF CLASS B ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES (LAS ISLAS MARIAS FRANKLIN PARK)

12. ORDINANCE NO. 2324 VC

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER SIX OF TITLE SIX OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS (HANDICAPPED RESERVED PARKING SPACE FOR 9655 SCHILLER BOULEVARD)

13. ORDINANCE NO. 2324 VC

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS TWO AND THREE OF TITLE THREE AND CHAPTER ONE OF TITLE ELEVEN OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS REGULATING THE LICENSING OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR AND LICENSE FEES (CLASS D-2 LICENSE)

14. ORDINANCE NOL. 2324 G

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN BIUNDO LANDSCAPING AND THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

15. ORDINANCE NO. 2324 G

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN JESSE’S LAWN SERVICE AND THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

16. ORDINANCE NO. 2324 G

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN PANORAMIC LANDSCAPING LLC AND THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

17. ORDINANCE NO. 2324 G

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN ROSEMONT LANDSCAPING, LLC AND THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

18. ORDINANCE NO. 2324 G

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES FOR PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN BIUNDO LANDSCAPING AND THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

19. ORDINANCE NO. 2324 G

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES FOR PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THOMAS HERRERA LANDSCAPING SERVICES, INC. AND THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

20. ORDINANCE NO. 2324 G

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT FOR GRASS CUTTING SERVICES FOR PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN JESSE’S LAWN SERVICE AND THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

21. ORDINANCE NO. 2324 G

AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS RESTRICTING CAR SHOWS AND SIMILAR AUTOMOBILE OUTDOOR EVENTS TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK

22. MOTION TO APPROVE A COOPERATIVE SERVICES CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES UNDER THE GOVERNMENTAL JOINT PURCHASING ACT WITH F.H. PASCHEN, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS FOR THE FIRE MUSEUM GARAGE ROOF, DRYWALL AND FLOORING REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $68,000.00 AND AUTHORIZE THE OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE VILLAGE TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE SUCH ACTION TO EFFECTUATE SAME

23. MOTION TO APPROVE THE ISSUANCE OF A RAFFLE LICENSE TO THE RIVER GROVE LIONS CLUB FOR A RAFFLE TO BE HELD AT THE UNDERPASS LOUNGE, 9400 WEST GRAND AVENUE, FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS ON SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2024

24. MOTION TO WAIVE BID REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM STANDARD FENCING COMPANY, INCORPORATED, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, TO SUPPLY AND INSTALL TWO HUNDRED FEET OF CUSTOM ORNAMENTAL PARKWAY FENCING ON FRANKLIN AVENUE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,995.00, TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE VILLAGE TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE SUCH ACTION TO EFFECTUATE SAME

25. MOTION TO APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF A PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT CLASSIFICATION AGREEMENT FOR 11600 KING STREET, FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS AND AUTHORIZE THE OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE VILLAGE TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE SUCH ACTION TO EFFECTUATE SAME

X. NEW BUSINESS

XI. COMMENTS FROM THE CLERK

XII. COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT

XIII. CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION

1. Purchase or Lease of Real Property, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5),

2. Setting of a Price for the Sale or Lease of Property, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6)

3. Pending Litigation, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)

4. Probable or Imminent Litigation, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)

5. Salary Schedules for one or More Classes of Employees 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)

6. Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance or Dismissal  of certain Employees 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

7. Collective Bargaining Negotiations Matters 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)

8. Discussion of Minutes of Meetings Closed under the Open Meetings Act,

9. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)

10. Security Procedures, 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8)

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

LEGAL NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTED IN THE FRANKLIN PARK MUNICIPAL BUILDING (VILLAGE HALL) AND THE POLICE STATION ON FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2024.

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