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Village of Brookfield Village Board met April 22

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Village Board of the Village of Brookfield was called to order on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 6:30 PM, in the Edward Barcal Hall 8820 Brookfield Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513, with the following members present:

PRESENT: Village President Michael Garvey, Village Clerk Brigid Weber, Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, and Trustee Kit Ketchmark

EXCUSED: Trustee Julie Narimatsu

STAFF PRESENT: Adam Durkin, Michael Kuruvilla, Tim Wiberg, and Doug Cooper

1 OPENING CEREMONIES: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

2 ROLL CALL

3 APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS

a) Before Appointments and Presentations, President Garvey asked for a moment of silence to honor the life of Betty LeClere.

b) Proclamation Acknowledging the Meritorious Service of Police Officer David Kudla

Police Chief Michael Kuruvilla commented on David Kudla's career in Brookfield and presented him with a plaque of appreciation.

c) Arbor Day Proclamation

d) National Bike Month Proclamation

Christopher Valadez of Cycle Brookfield comments on Cycle Brookfield's efforts to promote cycling.

e) Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation

Trustee Gilhooley comments on the available links for community support found on the Village's website.

4 PUBLIC COMMENT

5 REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES

a) Trustee Cote

Finance, Library, DPW, Approval of Warrant(s)

Motion to Approve Corporate Warrant Dated April 22nd, 2024 in the Amount of $1,626,137.03

RES-1-2024

Moved by Trustee Edward Cote, seconded by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Motion to Approve Corporate Warrant Dated April 22nd, 2024 in the Amount of $1,626,137.03

Carried by the following votes:

Ayes: Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, and Trustee Kit Ketchmark

b) Trustee Gilhooley

Chamber of Commerce

c) Trustee Hendricks

Planning and Zoning

d) Trustee Ketchmark

Administration, Economic Development

e) Trustee Narimatsu

Parks and Recreation

f) Trustee Kaluzny

Conservation, Beautification

g) President Garvey

WCC Solid Waste Agency, Brookfield Zoo, WCMC

6 OMNIBUS AGENDA

a) Approval of Minutes

b) Approval of a Resolution Designating Records Administrator William Goossens as Freedom of Information Act Officer for the Police Department

c) Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Surplus Personal Property of the Village of Brookfield

Motion to Pass Omnibus Agenda

RES-2-2024

Moved by Trustee Edward Cote, seconded by Trustee Kit Ketchmark, Motion to Pass Omnibus Agenda

Carried by the following votes:

Ayes: Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, and Trustee Kit Ketchmark

7 REGULAR BUSINESS

a) Consideration of an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for the Low Impact Manufacturing Use of Craft Beer Brewing and a Variance from §62-290 Required Parking Spaces for 9509 Ogden Avenue

Motion to Pass an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for the Low Impact Manufacturing Use of Craft Beer Brewing and a Variance from §62-290 Required Parking Spaces for 9509 Ogden Avenue

RES-3-2024

Moved by Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, seconded by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Motion to Pass an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for the Low Impact

Manufacturing Use of Craft Beer Brewing and a Variance from §62-290 Required Parking Spaces for 9509 Ogden Avenue

Carried by the following votes:

Ayes: Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Trustee Jennifer

Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, and Trustee Kit Ketchmark

b) Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Village of Brookfield Personnel Manual

Motion to Pass an Ordinance Amending the Village of Brookfield Personnel Manual

RES-4-2024

Moved by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, seconded by Trustee Edward Cote, Motion to Pass an Ordinance Amending the Village of Brookfield Personnel Manual

Carried by the following votes:

Ayes: Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, and Trustee Kit Ketchmark

8 MANAGERS REPORT

a) Village Manager Tim Wiberg discusses collaboration with Cycle Brookfield for the Chicago Grit Race and meeting with businesses on Grand Boulevard regarding Concerts on Grand. An update on the water main project on Burlington Avenue is discussed.

9 ADJOURNMENT

RES-5-2024

Moved by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, seconded by Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Motion to

Adjourn Village Board Meeting at 7:04pm

Carried by the following votes:

Ayes: Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, and Trustee Kit Ketchmark

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