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Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met June 16

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. CALL TO ORDER

III. ROLL CALL; ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM

IV. APPOINTMENTS:

1. David Gonzales, Village Comptroller, Term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

2. Frank Grieashamer, Village Treasurer, Term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

3. Lisa Anthony, Director of HR and Operations, Term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

4. Nicholas Walny, Director of Community Development, Term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

5. Joseph Thomas, Utilities Commissioner, Term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

6. Nick Weber, Deputy Utilities Commissioner, Term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

7. Mike Witz, Director of Police, Term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

8. Mark Stewart, Fire Chief, Term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

9. Dan Corcoran, IT Director, Term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

10. P. Joseph Montana, Village Attorney, Term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

11. William Ryan, Village Prosecutor, Term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

12. Lawrence Andolino, Local Adjudication Hearing Officer, Term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

13. Tom McCabe, Village Engineer, Term of May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026

14. Village Trustee, Deputy Village President

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

VI. 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

VII. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS; DISCUSSION ON AGENDA ITEMS

VIII. 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 MONDAY JUNE 02, 2025

2. APPROVAL OF VOUCHER EXPENDITURES LIST IN THE AMOUNT OF: $1,919.374.54

3. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 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 (INCREASE NUMBER OF CLASS I-1 LIQUOR LICENSES FOR A SIDEWALK CAFÉ FOR THE GOAL LINE)

4. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 VC

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-6B-2 OF CHAPTER SIX OF TITLE SIX OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS (STOP SIGN AT SOUTHBOUND BIRCH STREET AT CHERRY AVENUE)

5. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 VC

AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AMENDING SECTION 9-9-3C OF THE ZONING CODE TO INCREASE THE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS BETWEEN ADULT USE CANNABIS DISPENSING ORGANIZATIONS FROM 2,500 SQUARE FEET TO 1.25 MILES (ZBA: 25-09)

6. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 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 2906 EMERSON STREET)

7. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 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 2913 LINCOLN STREET)

8. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 G

AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF A VILLAGE OWNED PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY AT 3335 SCHIERHORN COURT

9. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 G

AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN BRINDLEE MOUNTAIN FIRE APPARATUS AND THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK FOR THE SALE OF THE 2012 SPARTON MARION PUMPER FIRE TRUCK

10. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 G

AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF FRANKLIN AVENUE FOR THE PARK DISTRICT OF FRANKLIN PARK STREET DANCE

11. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 G

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR UTILITIES GIS SERVICES FROM MAY 1, 2025 TO APRIL 30, 2026 BY AND BETWEEN SMITH LASALLE, INCORPORATED AND THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

12. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 G

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN SMITH LASALLE, INCORPORATED AND THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR 2025 BUILDING DEMOLITION PROJECTS

13. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 G

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE 2025 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM BY AND BETWEEN SMITH LASALLE, INCORPORATED AND THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

14. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 Z

AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE TO ALLOW FOR A “LARGE EQUIPMENT REPAIR FACILITY” IN THE I-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (ZBA 25-08: 11465 MELROSE AVENUE)

IX. NEW BUSINESS

X. COMMENTS FROM THE CLERK

XI. COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT

XII. 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)

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

LEGAL NOTICE AND AGENDA POSTED IN THE FRANKLIN PARK MUNICIPAL BUILDING (VILLAGE HALL) AND THE POLICE STATION ON FRIDAY JUNE 13, 2025.

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