Board of Trustees Meeting

VILLAGE OF HOMEWOOD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING TUESDAY—MARCH 24, 2020 VILLAGE HALL BOARD ROOM and audio conferencing CALL TO ORDER: Village President Hofeld called the regular meeting to order at 7 p.m. There were no members of the public at Village Hall. The meeting was conducted by President Hofeld from the Board Room. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Hofeld dispensed of the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Clerk Marilyn Thomas called the roll. Those present were Village President Richard Hofeld at Village Hall, with Trustee Barbara Dawkins, Trustee Lisa Purcell, Trustee Karen Washington, Trustee Lauren Roman, Trustee Jay Heiferman, Trustee Larry Burnson and Clerk Thomas via audio conference. NOTE: Due to the Governor’s emergency order suspending provisions of the Open Meetings Act because of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing recommendations, elected officials are permitted to participate via video/audio. The Board Room was open to the public during the meeting. INTRODUCTION OF STAFF: Village President Hofeld introduced staff members in attendance at Village Hall: Village Manager Jim Marino, Village Attorney Christopher Cummings, and Assistant Village Manager Napoleon Haney. MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting of March 10, 2020, were reviewed. There were no comments or corrections. A motion was made by Trustee Heiferman and seconded by Trustee Purcell to accept 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 $371,557.03 was reviewed. There were no questions from the Trustees. A motion was made by Trustee Purcell and seconded by Trustee Burnson to approve the Claims List as presented. Roll Call: AYES—Trustees Dawkins, Purcell, Washington, Roman, Heiferman and Burnson. NAYS –None. Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: President Hofeld asked the board to approve the reappointment of Seth Bransky and Michael Cap to the Planning & Zoning Commission for 5-year terms ending March 25, 2025. A motion was made by Trustee Washington and seconded by Trustee Burnson to approve the reappointments of Seth Bransky and Michael Cap. Roll Call: AYES—Trustees Dawkins, Purcell, Washington, Roman, Heiferman and Burnson. NAYS –None. Motion carried. HEAR FROM THE AUDIENCE: President Hofeld acknowledged no audience members were present. OMNIBUS REPORT: Clerk Thomas presented the Omnibus Agenda: A. 2019 ANNUAL REPORTS: Accept the 2019 Annual Reports for the Community Relations Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission and Rail Committee. B. ORDINANCE M-2131/SHED VARIANCE/ MARTIN HENRY-2615 ALEXANDER STREET: Pass an ordinance granting a variation from Section 8.2-E of the Homewood Zoning Ordinance to permit a 10 X 16 foot shed at 2615 Alexander Street, Homewood, Cook County, Illinois. C. ORDINANCE MC-1034/CLASS 7B LIQUOR LICENSE/PORTILLO’S HOT DOGS LLC: Pass an ordinance amending Section 10-58 of the Homewood Municipal Code increasing the number of available Class 7B 75/25 beer and wine liquor licenses from zero to one. D. BID WAIVER/COPIER LEASE EXTENSION: Waive competitive bidding/RFP requirements due to a vendor currently under contract and that serves as the designated vendor for copier maintenance, and extend a copier lease and maintenance agreement with Gordon Flesh Company Inc. of Fitchburg, WI for 36-months. E. EMERGENCY POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE PURCHASE: A: BUDGET AMENDMENT: Consider a motion to approve a budget amendment increasing Police Department Vehicle #56 line item (01-3- 812-55-7706) by $49,680. B. BID WAIVER/EMERGENCY POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE: Waive competitive bidding requirements due to an emergency purchase and authorize the purchase of a 2020 Ford Police Utility Interceptor through Morrow Brothers Ford from Greenfield, IL, in a total amount not to exceed $49,680. A motion was made by Trustee Purcell and seconded by Trustee Burnson to approve the Claims List as presented. Roll Call: AYES—Trustees Dawkins, Purcell, Washington, Roman, Heiferman and Burnson. NAYS –None. Motion carried. GENERAL BOARD DISCUSSION: Trustees wished good health to all, and Trustee Burnson reminded all to follow the directive to shelter in place so the country can beat the coronavirus. President Hofeld wanted all to know the Village staff has been working extremely hard to meet the needs of the Village in these trying times. He said the Village and its residents would pull through this time by working together. A motion was made by Trustee Purcell and seconded by Trustee Roman 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 7:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn Thomas Village Clerk