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Village of Franklin Park President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 2

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

II. CALL TO ORDER

III. ROLL CALL; ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM

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

V. 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

VI. STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS; DISCUSSION ON AGENDA ITEMS

VII. 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, AUGUST 18, 2025

2. APPROVAL OF VOUCHER EXPENDITURES LIST IN THE AMOUNT OF: $2,591,981.99

3. RESOLUTION NO. 2526 R

A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND AMENDMENT OF A LOCAL PUBLIC AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION REGARDING THE FRANKLIN AVENUE PROJECT

4. 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 2629 OAK STREET)

5. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 VC

AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS IMPLEMENTING A GROCERY RETAILERS’ OCCUPATION TAX AND A GROCERY SERVICE OCCUPATION TAX IN THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK

6. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 VC

AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AMENDING TITLE EIGHT OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2021EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2020 EDITION OF THE NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, 2021 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE TOGETHER WITH SUCH OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT, AND BUILDING PERMIT REGULATIONS, STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES AS HEREIN SUPPLEMENTED OR AMENDED

7. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 VC

AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF A CLASS B-1 LIQUOR LICENSE FROM NEW DAVID'S MEXICAN GRILL L.L.C. TO MM&CE CORPORATION D/B/A NEW DAVID’S MEXICAN GRILL IN OPERATION OF THE RESTAURANT AT 3531 ROSE STREET

8. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 VC

AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF FRANKLIN PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF A CLASS E LIQUOR LICENSE FROM F & F GROUP, INC. TO FRANKLIN PARK SERVICES, INC. D/B/A ZARA’S MART IN OPERATION OF THE GAS STATION, RESTAURANT, AND CONVENIENCE STORE AT 2805 N. MANNHEIM ROAD

9. ORDINANCE NO. 2526 G

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

10. MOTION TO APPROVE A PROPOSAL FROM ESI ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INCORPORATED, EAST HAZEL CREST, ILLINOIS, FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORK AND SOFTWARE UPDATES TO THE MAIN PUMPING STATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,725.00 AND AUTHORIZE THE OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE VILLAGE TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE SUCH ACTION TO EFFECTUATE SAME

11. MOTION TO WAIVE BID REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM TWO JS INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS, FOR TUCKPOINTING AND REPAIRS ON THE MAIN PUMPING STATION AT 9535 BELMONT AVENUE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $48,350.00, TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE VILLAGE TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE SUCH ACTION TO EFFECTUATE SAME

12. MOTION TO APPROVE A PROPOSAL FROM ULINE, INCORPORATED, PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN, FOR TABLES AND UMBRELLAS FOR THE DOWNTOWN PLAZA IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,600.00 AND AUTHORIZE THE OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE VILLAGE TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE SUCH ACTION TO EFFECTUATE SAME

13. MOTION TO APPROVE A PROPOSAL FROM SMITH LASALLE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS, FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICES FOR PAVEMENT PRESERVATION IMPROVEMENTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000.00 AND AUTHORIZE THE OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE VILLAGE TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE SUCH ACTION TO EFFECTUATE SAME

14. MOTION TO APPROVE A PROPOSAL FROM SMITH LASALLE CONSULTING ENGINEERS, FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS, FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICES FOR REAR-YARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT SITES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,000.00 AND AUTHORIZE THE OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE VILLAGE TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE SUCH ACTION TO EFFECTUATE SAME

15. MOTION TO APPROVE NATIONAL POWER RODDING CORPORATION, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE AND RESPONSIVE BIDDER FOR THE 2025 SEWER CLEANING AND INSPECTION PROGRAM PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,468.65 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BID ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION FROM THE VILLAGE ENGINEER AND AUTHORIZE THE OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE VILLAGE TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE SUCH ACTION TO EFFECTUATE SAME

16. MOTION TO WAIVE BID REQUIREMENTS AND APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FROM H & H ELECTRIC COMPANY, FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS, TO FURNISH AND INSTALL DECORATIVE STREET LIGHT POLES ON FRANKLIN AVENUE BETWEEN 25TH AVENUE AND EDGINGTON STREET IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $330,508.36 TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE VILLAGE TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE SUCH ACTION TO EFFECTUATE SAME.

17. MOTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH DEPENDENT SPECIALIST, INCORPORATED FOR DEPENDENT VERIFICATION SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND AUTHORIZE THE OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS OF THE VILLAGE TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND TAKE SUCH ACTION TO EFFECTUATE SAME.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

IX. COMMENTS FROM THE CLERK

X. COMMENTS FROM THE PRESIDENT

XI. 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)

XII. ADJOURNMENT

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