Village of River Forest Board of Trustees met Feb. 24
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
A regular meeting of the Village of River Forest Board of Trustees was held on February 24th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue – River Forest, IL.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Upon roll call, the following persons were:
Present: President Adduci, Gillis, Vazquez, and Village Clerk Keller
Absent: Trustees Brennan, O’Connell, and Bachner
Also Present: Village Attorney Lance Malina, Village Administrator Matt Walsh, Assistant Village Administrator Jessica Spencer, Police Chief James O’Shea, Director of Public Works and Engineering Jack Bielak, Finance Director Rosemary McAdams, Deputy Police Chief James Greenwood, Assistant Finance Director Keke Boyer, Police Commander Michael Swierczynski, Deputy Fire Chief David Bochenek, and Deputy Clerk Luke Masella.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President Adduci led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.CITIZEN COMMENTS
None.
4.ELECTED OFFICIAL COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Trustee Johnson reported attending an Oak Park River Forest Black Professionals event with students, noting that this year, the attendees showed a particular interest in his role as a Village Board Trustee, more so than in previous years.
Village Clerk Keller had nothing to add to the record.
Trustee Vazquez reminded everyone that Celebrating Seniors Week is coming May 8th-15th
Trustee Gillis reminded everyone about the upcoming 5th Annual Bike Exchange on April 12th. She also highlighted the ongoing River Forest Township survey and the Village’s lead service line survey. Additionally, she gave a shoutout to the Public Works Department for their assistance with an issue at her property.
President Adduci announced that the Village Clerk will be moving outside of the Village’s boundaries but will complete the final two months of his term.
a. State of the Village Presentation – 2025
President Adduci gave the 2025 State of the Village Presentation.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Village Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes – February 10th, 2025
b. Administration Department Report
c. Finance Report – January 2025
d. Award of Contract – 2025 Permeable Paver Maintenance Project – Old World Brick Paving – $54,087.50
e. Proclamation Recognizing Laura Maychruk for Receiving The Historical
Society Of Oak Park And River Forest’s “Heart Of Our Villages” Award
MOTION by Trustee Johnson to approve Consent Agenda Items A through E. Seconded by Trustee Gillis.
Roll call:
Ayes: Trustees Johnson, Vazquez, Gillis, President Adduci Absent: Trustees Brennan, O’Connell, and Bachner
Nays: None
Motion Passes.
President Adduci read the Proclamation Recognizing Laura Maychruk for Receiving The Historical Society Of Oak Park And River Forest’s “Heart Of Our Villages” Award aloud and presented the proclamation to Andrew Maychruk.
6. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION
None.
7. RECCOMENDATIONS OF BOARDS, OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
a. Boards and Commissions Appointments
i. Local Ethics Commission Reappointment – Greg Ignoffo Term Expiring 4/30/26
ii. Development Review Board Reappointments – Jane McCole, Mary Anne Fishman, and Mary Schoemaker – Terms Expiring 4/30/26
iii. Plan Commission Reappointments – Jane McCole and Erik Harris Terms Expiring 4/30/28
iv. Economic Development Commission Appointments – Laura Maychruk and Dorota Szerszenowicz – Terms Expiring 4/30/28
v. Economic Development Commission Reappointment – Carr Preston – Term Expiring 4/30/28
MOTION by Trustee Vazquez to approve the Village President’s proposed appointment and reappointment as listed on the agenda section 7.a.I through 7.a.V. Seconded by Trustee Johnson.
Roll call:
Ayes: Trustees Johnson, Vazquez, Gillis
Absent: Trustees Brennan, O’Connell, and Bachner
Nays: None
Motion Passes.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
None.
10.EXECTUIVE SESSION
None.
11.ADJOURNMENT
MOTION to adjourn by Trustee Vazquez. Seconded by Trustee Johnson.
Roll call:
Ayes: Trustees Johnson, Vazquez, Gillis, President Adduci
Absent: Trustees Brennan, O’Connell, and Bachner
Nays: None
Motion Passes.
The Village Board of Trustees Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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