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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