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Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met April 15

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 7:37 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), S. Armour, A. Senior (REM), P. Chao-Malave, J. Abraham, Mayor Thompson Absent: J. Miller, J. Shelby

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 in honor of the late Honorable Clerk Karen Yarbrough

* Motion to allow Trustee Chao-Malave to participate electronically due to work by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Armour

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller, J. Shelby

Motion Carries: 4-0

II. PUBLIC COMMENT(s)

Members of the public made Comments

III. COMMUNICATION(S) ANNOUNCED BY CLERK MCGRIER:

Clerk McGrier read the communications

IV. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:

• Minutes from the March 18, 2024 Regular Board meeting

Motion to table until next meeting by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham Discussion: Clerk McGrier gave explanation as to why minutes should be tabled.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Shelby,

Motion Carries: 5-0

• Minutes from the April 1, 2024 Regular Board meeting

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: None.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain: J. Miller

Absent:, J. Shelby

Motion Carries: 4-0-1

* Trustee Miller arrived to the meeting at 7:45pm

V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s):

GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $364,766.75 (4-10-24)

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Trustee Abraham read the warrant list of bills over $2500. Trustee Armour had questions, answered by Mayor Thompson.

Mayor Thompson called for a motion to suspend the regular board meeting at 7:58pm made by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham all were in favor.

Mayor Thompson called for a motion to reconvene the regular board meeting at 7:59pm made by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham all were in favor.

Mayor Thompson explained to Trustee Armour how the bills are available for the Board members to review during the week, yet she never comes to review them, yet takes valuable time during the board meeting to ask questions.

Trustee Armour continued on with more questions, answered by Mayor Thompson.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain: S. Armour

Absent: J. Shelby

Motion Carries: 4-0-1

VI. APPLICATION (S) FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS: TOTALLING $1, 165,788.93

• Zeigler - $56,583.03 (PW)

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Director Ames to give details about this consideration. Trustee Armour had questions, answered by Director Ames and Mayor Thompson.

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

Nay(s): J. Miller

Abstain:

Absent: J. Shelby

Motion Carries: 4-1

• MacQueen Equipment, LLC - $1, 085,000.00 (FD)

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Chief Bryant to give details about this consideration. Trustee Armour had questions, answered by Chief Bryant.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain: J. Miller

Absent: J. Shelby

Motion Carries: 4-0-1

Stryker Sales, LLC. - $24,205.90 (FD)

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Chief Bryant to give details about this consideration.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain: J. Miller

Absent: J. Shelby

Motion Carries: 4-0-1

VII. VILLAGE OFFICER REPORTS (GIVEN AT 2ND MEETING)

BUILDING DEPARTMENT CODE OFFICER AARON HANNAH

FINANCE DEPARTMENT FINANCE DIRECTOR TOM HOOD

FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF DEREK BRYANT

POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF THOMAS MILLS

PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. DIRECTOR MATT AMES

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPT. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR LETISA JONES

VIII. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

IX. NEW BUSINESS:

A. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HONORING THE LEGACY OF CLERK KAREN A. YARBROUGH.

B. A PROCLAMATION COMMENDING HOUSING FORWARD'S IMPACT ON THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW.

C. PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES SURGEON GENERAL’S CALL TO ACTION TO ADDRESS LONELINESS AND ISOLATION THROUGH SOCIAL CONNECTION.

D. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW AND THE COUNTY OF COOK REGARDING THE VILLAGE’S PARTICIPATION IN BUILD UP COOK PROGRAM FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Director Ames to give details about this Resolution. Trustee Armour had questions, answered by Director Ames.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Shelby

Motion Carries: 5-0

E. A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER CSR ROOFING CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR CERTAIN ROOFING WORK RELATED TO THE CERTAIN REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS AT THE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Director Ames to give details about this Resolution. Trustee Miller had questions, answered by Director Ames.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Shelby

Motion Carries: 5-0

F. A RESOLUTION AWARDING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE 2023 PY CDBG ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO M & J ASPHALT PAVING CO. AFTER COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Director Ames to give details about this Resolution. Mayor Thompson and Trustee Armour had questions, answered by Director Ames.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Shelby

Motion Carries: 5-0

X. VILLAGE CLERK Kevin McGrier

Clerk McGrier Gave his report

XI. VILLAGE PRESIDENT Katrina Thompson

Mayor Thompson gave her report

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn by Trustee Shelby and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Aye: Trustee(s) A. Senior, J. Abraham, S. Armour, J. Miller

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Shelby, P. Chao-Malave

Motion Carries: 4-0

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm

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