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Village of Bellwood Village Board met Sept. 17

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

Call to Order 

The board meeting was called to order and chaired on September 17, 2025, at 6:00pm by Mayor Harvey. 

Pledge of Allegiance 

Roll Call 

Roll call was initiated by Mayor Harvey and conducted by the Village Clerk Jacqueline Hargrett. The following were present for the roll call: Mayor Harvey, Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, and Nightengale. Also in attendance were the following department heads: Peter Tsiolis, Willie Norfleet, Chief Allen, Chief Harris, Marty Walker, James Stock, and Tonita Leshore. Also in attendance were Attorney Castaldo and Aric Swaney. 

There is a Quorum. 

Approval of Agenda - Mayor Harvey 

The agenda of September 17, 2025, board meeting was approved by a motion from Trustee Delgado and seconded by Trustee Robinson. 

Roll call:

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale 

Nays: 0 

Abstain: 0 

Absent: 0 

The motion was carried. 

Approval of Minutes-Mayor Harvey 

The approval of the minutes from the last board meeting was approved by a motion from Trustee Boston, seconded by Trustee Holman. 

Roll call: 

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale 

Nays: 0 

Abstain: 0 

Absent: 0

The motion was carried. 

 Presentations: 

Judge Gay Chase and Reginald Stewart conducted presentations joined by Clinton Thornton who was made an official police and fire department commissioner tonight by Mayor Harvey. 

Clinton Thornton was sworn in by Gay Chase. 

Judge Chase swore in Chief Ross Harris. 

Judge Chase swore in Captain Marrio Golden. 

Reginald Stewart swore in Lieutenant Chris LeValley. 

Reginald Stewart swore in a new firefighter Michael Martin. 

Mayor Harvey commended the Bellwood Fire Department. 

Mayor Harvey expressed appreciation to the Maywood and Broadview Fire Department and Proviso Township. 

Firefighter Rollins spoke about Project Fire Buddies. They assist, support and fundraise for a sick child. They recently raised $875.00. You can buy items they have for sale or donate to this cause. 

Committee Reports 

Public Works - Trustee Ciavattone Report for the month of August 2025: 

Sewer mains jetted - 5 

Water main breaks - 5 

Fire hydrant flushing completed - 549 Streetlights repaired - 3 

Sidewalk inspections - 21 

Tree Stumps removed-2 Trees removed - 2 

Trees trimmed - 8 

Take advantage of Clean-up week September 22 -26. Place all unwanted items on your garbage regular pick-up day. 

Recommending the following items for approval on the Consent Agenda: 

Item B on the Consent Agenda - Approve an agreement for the replacement of the Cernan Drive pumping station. 

Item F - approves the sale of certain public works vehicles. 

Item J - approves the agreement for the Marshall Avenue Water Main Replacement Project. 

Item K-approves the lowest bidder for the Wilcox Avenue Resurfacing Project. 

Always support our first responders, police, fire, medical personnel, active-duty military, veterans, homeland security, emergency management, and all volunteers who help with the Village of Bellwood events. 

Community Development - Trustee Boston 

Nothing new for Community Development. 

There will be a Breast Cancer Awareness and ballon release event on Friday October 3rd, 6:30 pm at the Stevenson Center. The theme is Boots on the Ground. 

Recommending the following items on the Consent Agenda: 

Items C & D - approves the removal and remediation of asbestos at the 2141 and 3214 St Charles Road. 

Item N-approves a water system and easement agreement. 

Quality of Life-Trustee Holman 

Bellwood Community Resource Center activity from August 1st to August 31st- 85 patrons in attendance. 

Building Department- 108 permits were approved in the month of August and 115 permits were picked up by the end of the month. 

Recommending the following items from the Consent Agenda: 

Item H - approves the zoning relief for 840 25th Avenue. 

Item I-repeals the 1290 Overlay District. 

Item L-approves a text amendment for group homes and group home facilities. 

Administration - Trustee Robinson 

Recommending the following Item from the Consent Agenda: 

Item A-approves IGA for the Invest in Cook program. 

Item E-approves a settlement for pending litigation. Item G-approves a work compensation settlement. 

Public Safety - Trustee Delgado 

We are recommending the following item from the Consent Agenda: 

Item M-approves the West Cook Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. 

Finance -Trustee Nightengale 

I would like a motion to pay bills in the amount of $2,536,642.23 when funds become available. Motion: Trustee Ciavattone 

Second: Trustee Holman 

Roll call: 

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale 

Nays: 0 

Abstain: 0 

Absent: 0 

We have no items on the Consent Agenda and there is nothing from the Ad Hoc committee 

Mayor Harvey 

Motion to place the Items on the Consent Agenda as presented: 

Motion: Trustee Holman 

Second: Trustee Boston 

Roll call:  

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale

Nays: 0

Abstain: 0 

Absent: 0 

The motion was carried. 

Consent Agenda 

A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the Village of Bellwood and the County of Cook, 

B A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement by and between the Village of Bellwood and Valdes Architecture and Engineering, 

CA Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement by and between the Village of Bellwood and Ecopro Plumbing a& Environmental, Inc., 

DA Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement by and between the Village of Bellwood and Ecopro Plumbing a& Environmental, Inc., 

EA Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Settlement Relating to Opioids Litigation by and between the Village of Bellwood and Defendant Pharmaceutical Companies, 

F An Ordinance Authorizing the Disposition of Personal Property of the Village of Bellwood, GA Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Settlement Contract and Release, 

H An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 7-03, Approval of a Text Amendment to Chapter 156.071 (11 Restricted Industrial District) & Chapter 156.072 (12 General Industrial District), Approval of Plat Subdivision, and Approval of Multiple Variations from the Village of Bellwood Code of Ordinances, as Amended, for the Property Commonly Known as 840 25th Ave., Bellwood, IL 60104, 

I An Ordinance Amending Title XV (Land Usage) Chapter 156 (Zoning Code) of the Village of Bellwood Code of Ordinances to Repeal Section 156.075(C)(1)(c) (I-290 and 25th Avenue Redevelopment District), 

J Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement by and between the Village of Bellwood and Edwin Hancock Engineering Company, 

K A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with the Lowest Responsible Bidder for the Wilcox Avenue Street Resurfacing Project, 

L An Ordinance Amending Title XV (Land Usage) Chapter 156 (Zoning Code) of the Village of Bellwood Code of Ordinances to as it relates to Group Homes and Group Home Facilities,

M A Resolution Adopting and Approving the West Cook Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan,

N An Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Water System Maintenance and Easement Agreement

Mayor Harvey: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 

Motion: Trustee Delgado 

Second: Trustee Ciavattone 

Roll call: 

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale 

Nays: 0 

Abstain: 0 

Absent: 0 

Motion carried. 

Mayor's Report 

We had a Bridging the Gap Parade in conjunction with PLCCA and Proviso Township. All the political leaders came out. It ended with a Resource Fair. 

October 3rd will be Memorial Parks Spartans homecoming football game. 

We will also participate in the Tour of Proviso bike ride. It will start in Oak Park/River Forest. The Neighborhood Watch meeting will be tomorrow. The topic is Property After Death. 

New Business 

None 

Unfinished Business 

None 

Public Comment 

Mayor Harvey: Motion to open the floor for public comment. 

Motion: Trustee Delgado 

Second: Trustee Ciavattone 

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale 

Nays: 0 

Abstain: 0 

Absent: 0 

Motion carried. 

No Public Comment 

Mayor Harvey: Motion to close the floor for public comment. 

Motion: Trustee Ciavattone 

Second: Trustee Holman 

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale 

Nays: 0 

Abstain: 0 

Absent: 0 

Motion Carried. 

Adjournment 

Mayor Harvey: Motion to adjourn. 

Motion: Trustee Delgado 

Second: Trustee Holman 

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale

Nays: 0 

Abstain: 0 

Absent: 0 

The motion was carried. 

The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 pm. 

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