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Village of Forest Park Village Council met June 9

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Hoskins led all assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins answered the Roll Call.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the minutes from the May 23, 2025, Special meeting of the Council be approved.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins

NAYES: None

ABSENT: None

The motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the minutes from the May 27, 2025, Regular meeting of the Council be approved.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins

NAYES: None

ABSENT: None

The motion carried unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Mr. Thomas Kovac emailed public comment making various accusations about the villages elected officials.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Ramar House Condominium Association send a thank you letter to the village regarding the fire response from all departments to 7251 Randolph Street on March 24, 2025.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

None

APPROVAL OF BILLS:

R-53-25 RESOLUTION FOR THE PAYMENT OF BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $921,065.55

APPROVED

It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Resolution for the payment of bills be adopted. The bills totaled $921,065.55.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins

NAYES: None

ABSENT: None

The motion carried unanimously.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

FOREST PARK ARTS ALLIANCE REQUEST TO USE CONSTITUTION COURT APPROVED BY MOTION

It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin to approve the application for use of the public way from Forest Park Arts Alliance for Art in Constitution Court for the months of July through September, 2025. There was discussion about excess trash and the Arts Alliance promised to monitor the area. There was further discussion clarifying that if a local business is involved in the event, they would have to apply for a separate sidewalk use license.

NEW BUSINESS:

R-54-25 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT CRIME GRANT APPROVED

It was moved by Commissioner Maxham and seconded by Commissioner Nero that the Resolution approving and ratifying the execution of an application for Organized Retail Theft Crime Grant from the office of the Attorney General, State of Illinois for FY26 be adopted.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins

NAYES: None

ABSENT: None

The motion carried unanimously.

R-55-25 RESOLUTION APPROVING PAY REQUEST #1 TO MISFITS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY APPROVED

It was moved by Commissioner Voogd and seconded by Commissioner Melin-Rogovin that the Resolution approving Pay Request #1 for the Madison Street Site Furnishings Project from Misfits Construction Company be adopted.

ROLL CALL:

AYES: Commissioners Maxham, Nero, Melin-Rogovin, Voogd and Mayor Hoskins

NAYES: None

ABSENT: None

The motion carried unanimously.

ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

Administrator Entler expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to attend the ILCMA conference last week, adding that the sessions were very informative and networking was helpful. Last, the administrator stated that the Finance Department has been extremely busy for the last month as we had an unexpected staffing challenge, and current staff is doing the work the best that they can.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:

Commissioner Melin-Rogovin reported on all of the local events that she attended over the last couple of weeks, thanking those who worked to make the events possible.

Commissioner Voogd stated that it has been a very busy couple of weeks and expressed her pleasure with being able to celebrate with Pat Malone at McGaffer’s Saloon.

Mayor Hoskins reminded residents that this Saturday, June 14th is the annual Juneteenth Family Pool Party, thanking the sponsors and volunteers who made it possible. The mayor further reported that he attended the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s business meeting and was invited and attended the Jewish United Fund’s business meeting where he was able to collaborate with mayors in the region.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to be addressed, Commissioner Nero moved, and Commissioner Maxham seconded to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Hoskins declared the meeting adjourned at 7:19 P.M.

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