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Village of Brookfield Village Board met Aug. 26

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Village Board of the Village of Brookfield was called to order on Monday, August 26, 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, Trustee Kit Ketchmark, and Trustee Julie Narimatsu

EXCUSED:

STAFF PRESENT: Adam Durkin, Michael Kuruvilla, Noah Rife, Derek Treichel, Tim Wiberg, Stevie Ferrari, James Adams, Vincent Smith, Luke Gundersen, Libby Popovic, Kate Portillo, and Doug Cooper

1 OPENING CEREMONIES: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

2 ROLL CALL

3 APPOINTMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS

a) Promotion of Captain Brian Baldwin to Battalion Chief

b) Promotion of Captain Matthew Dubik to Battalion Chief

c) Promotion of Captain Robert Shamasko to Battalion Chief

d) Swearing in of Firefighter/Paramedic Maxwell Salus

e) Swearing in of Police Officer Anthony Harding

f) Swearing in of Police Officer Marco Huxhold

g) Swearing in of Police Officer Michael Urbina-Perez

h) Appointment of Ryan Wolber to the Brookfield Beautification Commission, Term Expiring August 26, 2027

i) Re-Appointment of Mike Gatto to the Brookfield Economic Development Commission, Term Expiring August 26, 2027

j) Re-Appointment of Chris Valadez to the Brookfield Economic Development Commission, Term Expiring August 26, 2027

k) Re-Appointment of Juan Silva to the Brookfield Economic Development Commission, Term Expiring August 26, 2027

4 PUBLIC COMMENT

a) Charles Hitzeman comments on street improvements at 3114 Morton Avenue and the Village-wide water main replacement program.

b) Frank Clark comments on being the Grand Marshall at the 2024 4th of July Parade and his Honor Flight.

c) Michael Bailey comments on the proposed vacancy ordinance.

5 EXECUTIVE SESSION

a) Pursuant to Section 2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss purchase or lease of real property for the village’s use.

RES-1-2024

Moved by Trustee Edward Cote, seconded by Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Motion to Enter Executive Session at 7:16pm Pursuant to Section 2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss purchase or lease of real property for the village’s use.

Carried by the following votes:

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

b) Motion to Reconvene Village Board Meeting at 7:24pm

RES-2-2024

Moved by Trustee Kit Ketchmark, seconded by Trustee Julie Narimatsu, Motion to Reconvene Village Board Meeting at 7:24pm

Carried by the following votes:

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

6 REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES

a) Trustee Cote

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

Motion to Approve Corporate Warrant Dated August 12, 2024, in the Amount of $2,178,470.49

Motion to Approve Corporate Warrant Dated August 26, 2024, in the Amount of $1,072,836.68

RES-3-2024

Moved by Trustee Edward Cote, seconded by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Motion to Approve Corporate Warranted Dated August 12, 2024, in the Amount of $2,178,470.49

Carried by the following votes:

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

RES-4-2024

Moved by Trustee Edward Cote, seconded by Trustee Julie Narimatsu, Motion to Approve Corporate Warrant Dated August 26, 2024, in the Amount of $1,072,836.68

Carried by the following votes:

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

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

7 OMNIBUS AGENDA

a) Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Second Amended Agreement between the Village of Brookfield and the BNSF Railway Company

b) Approval of a Resolution to Award a Contract to Nardulli Construction Company, Inc. for the Congress Park Metra Station North Side Improvements in the amount of $313,679.75.

c) Approval of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement for the Furnishing of Professional Construction Engineering Services for the Congress Park Metra Station – North Side Improvements to Hancock Engineering Company in the Amount of $24,600.

d) Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Section 2-132 "Travel, Meal, and Lodging Expense Reimbursement"--for the purpose of its removal from the Village Code, and Approval of a Resolution Adopting a Travel, Meal and Lodging Expense Reimbursement Policy, which will become a part of the Village's Administrative Policy Document.

e) Approval of a Resolution to Enter into an Agreement for the Furnishing of Professional Construction Engineering Services for the Construction of the Village Parking Lot at 9100 31st Street to Hancock Engineering Company in the Amount of $19,100.00

f) Approval of a Resolution to Award a Contract to A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. for the Construction of the Village Parking Lot at 9100 31st Street in the Amount of $244,449.50

g) Approval of a Resolution Designating Management Analyst Noah Rife as Freedom of Information Act Officer

h) Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Between the Village and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for the Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of the Green Parking Lot Improvements at 3840 Maple Avenue

i) Approval of a Resolution to Award Contract for the 2024 Hydrant Painting Program to Go Painters Inc. in the Amount of $45,000.00

j) Approval of a Resolution to Award Contract for the 2024 Catch Basin Cleaning Program to National Power Rodding Corp. in the Amount of $45,000.00

k) Approval of a Class 3 Liquor License Application for Zeus Gas Mart Inc. at 3100 Maple Avenue

l) Approval of a Class 8 Special Event Liquor License for Sokol Spirit's "Oktoberfest" Event on September 14, 2024

m) Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Village Code Regarding the Beautification Commission

n) Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the Village Code to Create a Class 16 Liquor License Classification

o) Approval of Minutes

Executive Session Minutes - June 10, 2024

Motion to Pass the Omnibus Agenda

RES-5-2024

Moved by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, seconded by Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Motion to Pass the Omnibus Agenda

Carried by the following votes:

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

8 REGULAR BUSINESS

a) Consideration of an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Children's Playroom Indoor Assembly Use at 9037 Monroe Avenue

Motion to Pass an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Children's Playroom Indoor Assembly Use at 9037 Monroe Avenue

b) Consideration of an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for Joint OffStreet Parking for the Blue Water Bar Located at 9016 31st Street

Motion to Pass an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for Joint Off-Street Parking for the Blue Water Bar Located at 9016 31st Street

c) Consideration of an Ordinance for a Special Use for a Massage Establishment at 9211 Broadway Avenue

RES-8-2024

Moved by Trustee Edward Cote, seconded by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Motion to Pass an Ordinance for a Special Use for a Massage Establishment at 9211 Broadway Avenue

DEFEATED. by the following votes:

Ayes: Trustee Jennifer Hendricks and Trustee Julie Narimatsu

Nays: Trustee Edward Cote, Trustee Nicole Gilhooley, Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, and Trustee Kit Ketchmark

RES-9-2024

Moved by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, seconded by Trustee Edward Cote, Motion to Pass an Ordinance Denying a Special Use for a Massage Establishment at 9211 Broadway Avenue

Carried by the following votes:

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

Nays: Trustee Jennifer Hendricks and Trustee Julie Narimatsu

d) Consideration of a Resolution to Appoint Cervantes Chatt & Prince P.C. to Serve as the Village Prosecutor for the Village’s Administrative Adjudication Hearing System or Any Other Municipal Ordinance Violation of the Village.

Motion to Pass a Resolution to Appoint Cervantes Chatt & Prince P.C. to Serve as the Village Prosecutor for the Village’s Administrative Adjudication Hearing System or Any Other Municipal Ordinance Violation of the Village.

e) Consideration of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Village Code Establishing Regulations Governing Vacant Properties.

Motion to Table An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Village Code Establishing Regulations Governing Vacant Properties.

RES-11-2024

Moved by Trustee Jennifer Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Edward Cote, Motion to Table An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Village Code Establishing Regulations Governing Vacant Properties.

Carried by the following votes:

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

f) Approval of An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Assignment and Assumption of a Contract for the Acquisition of Property.

Motion to Approve An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Assignment and Assumption of a Contract for the Acquisition of Property.

RES-12-2024

Moved by Trustee Kit Ketchmark, seconded by Trustee Julie Narimatsu, An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Assignment and Assumption of a Contract for the Acquisition of Property.

Carried by the following votes:

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

9 MANAGERS REPORT

a) Village Manager Tim Wiberg discusses the closure of Village Hall on Labor Day, which is Monday, September 2nd, 2024.

10 ADJOURNMENT

RES-13-2024

Moved by Trustee Edward Cote, seconded by Trustee Kathryn Kaluzny, Motion to Adjourn Village Board Meeting at 7:54pm.

Carried by the following votes:

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

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