Board of Trustees Meeting

VILLAGE OF HOMEWOOD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING TUESDAY—MARCH 10, 2020 VILLAGE HALL BOARD ROOM CALL TO ORDER: Village President Hofeld called the regular meeting to order at 7 p.m. There were three members of the public and one press representative present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Village President Hofeld led trustees in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Clerk Marilyn Thomas called the roll. Those present were Village President Richard Hofeld, Trustee Barbara Dawkins, Trustee Lisa Purcell, Trustee Karen Washington, Trustee Lauren Roman, Trustee Jay Heiferman and Trustee Larry Burnson. INTRODUCTION OF STAFF: Village President Hofeld introduced staff members in attendance: Village Manager Jim Marino, Village Attorney Christopher Cummings, Director of Finance Dennis Bubenik and Assistant Village Manager Napoleon Haney. MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting of February 25, 2020, were presented. There were no comments or corrections. A motion was made by Trustee Purcell and seconded by Trustee Burnson to approve the minutes as presented. Roll Call: AYES—Trustees Dawkins, Purcell, Washington, Roman, Heiferman and Burnson. NAYS –None. Motion carried. CLAIMS LIST: The Claims List in the amount of $766,127.78 was reviewed. There were no questions from the Trustees. A motion was made by Trustee Purcell and seconded by Trustee Roman to approve the Claims List as presented. Roll Call: AYES—Trustees Dawkins, Purcell, Washington, Roman, Heiferman and Burnson. NAYS –None. Motion carried. President Hofeld reported two items -- $299,914.05 to the City of Harvey for Lake Michigan water and $214,778.18 for March employees’ health insurance – totaled more than two-thirds of the Claims List. APPOINTMENT: President Hofeld asked the board to approve a motion to appoint Kim Luytgaarden to the Beautification Committee for a term ending March 10, 2025 and the reappointment of Brandon Svec to the Economic Development Committee serving through March 10, 2023. A motion was made by Trustee Purcell and seconded by Trustee Roman to accept the appointment of Kim Luytgaarden and reappointment of Brandon Svec. Roll Call: AYES—Trustees Dawkins, Purcell, Washington, Roman, Heiferman and Burnson. NAYS –None. Motion carried. Clerk Thomas administered the oath of office to Ms. Luytgaarden. HEAR FROM THE AUDIENCE: President Hofeld invited anyone in the audience to offer comments on any subject not on the agenda. No comments were offered. OMNIBUS REPORT: Clerk Thomas presented the Omnibus Agenda. President Hofeld noted that Item B was being deferred. A. RESOLUTION R-3049/CLASS 8 PROPERTY TAX DESIGNATION RENEWAL/17531 ASHLAND AVENUE: Pass a resolution supporting the renewal of Class 8 status pursuant to the Cook County Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance for real estate located at 17531 Ashland Avenue, Homewood, Cook County, Illinois, owned by Star Investments LLC. B. RESOLUTION R-3050/ APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Pass a resolution approving Executive Session minutes from July 2019 to December 2019. C. ORDINANCE MC-1033/AMENDING MOTOR FUEL TAX: Pass an ordinance amending Chapter 102 of the Homewood Municipal Code establishing a municipal motor fuel tax. D. BID AWARD/2020 MOTOR FUEL TAX STREET RESURFACING: Award the bid for the 2020 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Resurfacing Program to Gallagher Asphalt Corporation of Thornton, IL, the lowest responsible bidder, for a total not to exceed $678,783.75. E. MASTER POLE LICENSE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT/ SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES: Authorize the Village President to enter into an agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC designated as AT&T and the Village of Homewood, Cook County, Illinois for the small cell site to be located at 1963 Ridge Road. A motion was made by Trustee Burnson and seconded by Trustee Heiferman to accept the Omnibus Report as amended. Roll Call: AYES—Trustees Dawkins, Purcell, Washington, Roman, Heiferman and Burnson. NAYS –None. Motion carried. GENERAL BOARD DISCUSSION: Trustee Purcell invited the community to the St. Joseph Athletic Association’s annual Friday Fish Fry from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the parish hall. A motion was made by Trustee Purcell and seconded by Trustee Washington to adjourn the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees. Roll Call: AYES—Trustees Dawkins, Purcell, Washington, Roman, Heiferman and Burnson. NAYS –None. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Thomas Village Clerk