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Village of Broadview President and Board of Trustees met March 17

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Board Meeting of Monday, March 17, 2025 was called to order by Mayor Thompson at 3:04 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) Mayor Thompson, P. Chao-Malave, J. Shelby, A. Senior, J. Abraham Absent: J. Miller, S. Armour

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.

II. PUBLIC COMMENT(s)

Public Comments were read

III. PRESNTATION: NONE

IV. COMMUNICATION(S) ANNOUNCED BY CLERK MCGRIER:

Clerk McGrier read Communications

* Trustee Abraham arrived to the meeting at 6:34pm

V. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:

• Minutes from the March 3, 2025 Regular Board meeting

Motion to approve until the next board meeting by Trustee Shelby and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion:

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

Nay(s):

Abstain

Absent: J. Miller, S. Armour

Motion Carries: 4-0

VI. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE EXPENDITURE (s):

GRAND TOTAL ALL FUNDS: $ 338,148.29 (3-12-25)

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller, S. Armour

Motion Carries: 4-0

VII. APPLICATION (S) FOR THE AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS:

TOTALLING $23,379.84

• SCG PARTNERS, LLC - $23,379.84 (FD)

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Chief Bryant to give details.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: J. Miller, S. Armour

Motion Carries: 4-0

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

BUILDING DEPARTMENT COMMISIONER DAVID UPSHAW (Gave report)

FINANCE DEPARTMENT FINANCE DIRECTOR TOM HOOD (Gave report)

FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF DEREK BRYANT (Gave report)

POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF THOMAS MILLS (Gave report)

PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. DIRECTOR MATT AMES (Gave report)

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPT. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR LETISA JONES (Gave report)

* Trustee Miller arrived to the meeting at 6:45pm

IX. OLD BUSINESS: NONE

X. NEW BUSINESS:

A. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ATTENDANCE OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AT THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES - CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE 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 gave details about the resolution.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 5-0

B. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, APPOINTING JAYCEE BRYANT II TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: Mayor Thompson gave details about this ordinance. Trustee Shelby asked Mr. Bryant if he had any comments. Trustee Miller asked about his background.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 5-0

C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, GRANTING A VARIANCE ALLOWING FOR A BEAUTY PARLOR TO BE LOCATED CLOSER THAN 1,000 FEET TO A BEAUTY PARLOR OR BARBERSHOP AT THE PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AT 7550 BROADVIEW VILLAGE SQUARE. (Montana & Welch).

Motion to approve by Trustee Abraham and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Commissioner Upshaw to give details. Mayor Thompson made further comments.Trustees Chao-Malave and Miller had questions and comments. Commissioner Upshaw and the owner of Bridge 33(Mall) answered.

Aye: Trustee(s) J. Shelby, J. Abraham, A. Senior, Mayor Thompson

Nay(s): J. Miller, P. Chao-Malave

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 4-2

D. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF THE 2024 TAX LEVY FOR THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2018, OF THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Shelby and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Chief Mills to give details.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 5-0

E. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VILLAGE’S ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ACTING AS THE PLAN COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE VILLAGE’S A NEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS PROPOSED BY TESKA ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE VILLAGE OF BROADVIEW, COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS.

Motion to approve by Trustee Senior and Seconded by Trustee Abraham

Discussion: Mayor Thompson asked Commissioner Upshaw to give details.

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

Nay(s): J. Miller

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 4-1

XI. VILLAGE CLERK Kevin McGrier

Clerk McGrier gave report

XII. VILLAGE PRESIDENT Katrina Thompson

Mayor Thompson gave her report

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn by Trustee Shelby and Seconded by Trustee Senior

Discussion: None.

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

Nay(s):

Abstain:

Absent: S. Armour

Motion Carries: 4-0

Meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm

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