Park Forest public meetings in 2023

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 11, 2023, with final readings on ordinances for the 2024-2025 tax levy, a partial abatement of the 2023 tax levy, and authorization for the Village Manager to sell village-owned vacant lots. The consent agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes, recognizing Craig Taylor, adopting the 2024 holiday and meeting schedule, and authorizing a paratransit agreement with PACE.

• Ordinance levying taxes for fiscal year July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 (final reading)
• Ordinance to abate a portion of the 2023 tax levy (final reading)
• Ordinance authorizing Village Manager to enter into sales contracts for village-owned vacant lots (final reading)
• Resolution adopting 2024 holiday and meeting schedule
• Resolution authorizing 2024 paratransit service agreement with PACE

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023 property tax levy, which is proposed to have a 0% increase over the extended 2022 levy. The levy funds general operations, pensions, and debt service. The board will also consider adopting the 2024 holiday and meeting schedule and authorizing a paratransit service agreement with PACE.

• Public hearing on ordinance levying taxes for FY 2024-2025, with proposed 0% increase
• Ordinance to abate a portion of the 2023 tax levy (bonds and interest)
• Resolution adopting 2024 holiday and meeting schedule
• Resolution authorizing 2024 Paratransit Service Provider Agreement with PACE

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees is holding a Saturday rules meeting with audience comments and department updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Audience to Visitors
• Department Updates
• Adjournment

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve an ordinance authorizing the Village Manager to sell 17 village-owned vacant lots to a builder for at least $1,500 each, aiming to return them to the tax rolls and reduce maintenance costs. They will also consider approving a $74,252 payment to Anthony Roofing for sealcoating the north roof of Building 6B in the Downtown. The regular meeting includes consent items (minutes, a resolution thanking Kathy Fisher) and first readings of the FY2024-2025 tax levy ordinance and a tax levy abatement ordinance.

• Ordinance to sell 17 vacant lots (e.g., 211 Mantua, 201 Miami, 309 Minocqua) for no less than $1,500 each
• Approval of $74,252 payment to Anthony Roofing for Building 6B roof sealcoating
• First reading of ordinance levying taxes for FY2024-2025
• First reading of ordinance to abate a portion of the 2023 tax levy
• Resolution recognizing Kathy Fisher for dedicated service

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda including a 2023 property tax levy, agreements for road improvement projects on Orchard Dr. and Blackhawk Dr., a $200,000 CDBG grant for sewer work, and a $82,512 road salt purchase. A debatable ordinance would authorize the Village Manager to sell village-owned vacant lots. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comments.

• Resolution adopting Estimated 2023 Property Tax Levy
• Agreements for South Orchard Dr. ($244,720), North & South Orchard Dr. ($1,029,324), and Blackhawk Dr. ($541,035) road improvements
• CDBG grant of $200,000 for sewer CIPP liner project
• Purchase order of $82,512 to Cargill Inc. for 1,200 tons of road salt
• Ordinance authorizing sale of village-owned vacant lots (first reading)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees will hold a Rules Meeting to discuss several resolutions, including one encouraging the state to proceed with a comprehensive request for qualifications for the proposed South Suburban Airport. The board will also receive a financial update on preliminary year-end results, current trends, and tax levy projections, and consider adopting an estimated 2023 tax levy. Other items include a street salt purchase and resolutions regarding Community Development Block Grant funds and transportation development credits for local roads.

• Resolution encouraging state to issue comprehensive RFQ for South Suburban Airport
• Resolution adopting estimated 2023 tax levy
• 2023-2024 street salt purchase
• Resolution to execute subrecipient agreement with Cook County for CDBG funds
• Resolutions requesting Transportation Development Credits for South Orchard Drive, North and South Orchard Drive, and Blackhawk Drive

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

This is a procedural Saturday rules meeting of the Park Forest Board of Trustees with no action items listed. The agenda includes audience comments, department updates, and adjournment, with no ordinances, contracts, or public hearings scheduled.

• Audience to Visitors
• Department Updates
• Adjournment

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The Board of Trustees will consider a $712,000 grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority for home rehabilitation and demolition. The meeting also includes final readings for ordinances regarding electronic attendance and downtown parking agreements.

• $712,000 IHDA Strong Communities Program grant
• $27,421 HVAC replacement for Village Hall Boardroom
• Ordinance amending electronic attendance for Mayor and Trustees
• Ordinance allowing parking agreements in downtown Park Forest
• Resolution supporting Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago

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The Board of Trustees will meet for a Special Rules Meeting to discuss supporting Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago and accepting an IHDA grant. The agenda also includes an ordinance for downtown parking agreements and HVAC replacement for Village Hall.

• Resolution in support of Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago
• Resolution accepting a grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Strong Communities Program
• Ordinance amending Chapter 102 to allow for parking agreements in downtown Park Forest
• Resolution establishing Trick-or-Treating hours
• HVAC replacement for Village Hall Boardroom

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

This is a procedural Saturday rules meeting of the Board of Trustees with no substantive decisions on the agenda. The only listed items are audience comments, department updates, and adjournment, so no ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Audience to Visitors
• Department Updates
• Adjournment

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for September 26, 2023, has been cancelled.

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

This is a procedural Saturday rules meeting of the Board of Trustees with no substantive action items. The agenda includes audience comments, department updates, and adjournment, indicating no decisions or proposals are scheduled.

• Audience to Visitors
• Department Updates
• Adjournment

The meeting consisted of public comments regarding infrastructure and a recognition of a trustee. No official votes were taken or policies decided.

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve several items at its September 5, 2023 rules meeting, including the purchase of a new Vactor 2100i combination sewer cleaner for $399,740, HVAC replacements for Building 1, holiday lighting contracts, and a replacement sign at US-30/Orchard Drive. The agenda also includes routine comments from the mayor, manager, trustees, attorney, and clerk, plus an audience to visitors.

• Purchase of 2023 Vactor 2100i sewer cleaner for $399,740 (trade-in of 2003 unit)
• HVAC repairs/replacements for Building 1 second floor (Sun Ray Heating bid $61,800)
• Holiday lighting contract with Sav-A-Tree for Downtown Park Forest and Village Green (3-year total $141,214)
• Contract for construction of replacement sign at US-30/Orchard Drive

The Board held a Rules Meeting to discuss several pending expenditures and contracts. No substantive votes were taken on the items presented; all were referred to the next regular meeting for action.

• Tabled purchase of 2023 Vactor 2100i Combination Sewer Cleaner to next meeting
• Tabled reimbursement for Building 1 A/C repairs/replacements to next meeting
• Tabled holiday lighting contracts for DownTown and Village Green to next meeting
• Tabled contract for replacement sign at US30/Orchard Drive to next meeting

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The Board of Trustees will review an ordinance to sell properties at 9 Arrowhead Court, 223 Arrowhead Street, and 228 Arrowhead Street to Habitat for Humanity. The agenda also includes a contract for re-roofing the Police Station and an agreement to consolidate emergency services.

• Contract with Solaris Roofing Solution, Inc. to re-roof sections of the Police Department for up to $111,083.50
• Ordinance authorizing the sale of 9 Arrowhead Court, 223 Arrowhead Street, and 228 Arrowhead Street to Habitat for Humanity
• Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for SouthCom and E-Com public safety communications
• Approval of minutes from July 10 and July 17, 2023, meetings

The Board of Trustees approved the sale of three properties on Arrowhead Court and Arrowhead Street to Habitat for Humanity. The Board also authorized a contract for police department roof repairs and an emergency services cooperation agreement.

• Approved sale of 9 Arrowhead Court, 223 Arrowhead Street, and 228 Arrowhead Street to Habitat for Humanity (7-0)
• Approved contract with Solaris Roofing Solution, Inc. for Police Department roof repairs not to exceed $111,083.50 (7-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement consolidating SouthCom and E-Com emergency services (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapters 22 and 34 of the Municipal Code (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 10 and July 17, 2023 meetings (7-0)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees is reviewing a resolution to approve an intergovernmental agreement for the SouthCom and E-Com public safety communications merger. This consolidation aims to create a Joint Emergency Telephone System Board serving 13 communities using a $2.9 million state grant.

• Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for SouthCom and E-Com dispatch consolidation
• Ordinance authorizing the sale of 9 Arrowhead Court, 223 Arrowhead Street, and 228 Arrowhead Street to Habitat for Humanity
• Discussion regarding re-roofing the Police Station

The Board swore in six police department promotions and one K-9 officer. Three items regarding public safety communications, police station roofing, and property sales to Habitat for Humanity were discussed and placed on the agenda for action at the next regular meeting.

• Sworn in Sergeant James Kessler, Sergeant Kristopher Kush, Commander Julius Moore, Commander Paul Morache, Deputy Chief Kristopher Vallow, and Police Chief Brian Rzyski
• Sworn in K-9 Lorde and handler Officer Evelyn Piszczor
• Tabled resolution for SouthCom and E-Com public safety communications consolidation to next meeting
• Tabled police station re-roofing project with Solaris Roofing to next meeting
• Tabled ordinance to sell 9 Arrowhead Court, 223 Arrowhead Street, and 228 Arrowhead Street to Habitat for Humanity to next meeting

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Saturday Rules Meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for August 5, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees is considering several municipal code amendments and a property sale to Habitat for Humanity. Additionally, the Board will review funding for road engineering on Westwood Drive and Norwood Boulevard.

• $419,071 appropriation for Westwood Dr./Norwood Blvd. road improvements
• $92,289.41 purchase of a Toro Groundmaster 4000-D mower
• Sale of 9 Arrowhead Court, 223 Arrowhead Street, and 228 Arrowhead Street to Habitat for Humanity
• Tree removal and pruning contracts with Homer Tree Service, Inc. and Winkler’s Tree and Landscape
• Amendments to Municipal Code Chapters 2, 14, 22, 34, 58, 66, and 102

The Board of Trustees approved several municipal code amendments and allocated over $419,000 for road improvements. The Board also authorized the purchase of new equipment and renewed tree service contracts. One ordinance regarding Chapters 22 and 34 of the Municipal Code was tabled.

• Appropriated $419,071 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Westwood Drive/Norwood Blvd engineering (6-1)
• Approved purchase of Toro Groundmaster 4000-D Tier 4 for $92,289.41 (6-1)
• Renewed 2023/2024 contracts with Homer Tree Service, Inc. and Winkler’s Tree and Landscape (6-1)
• Appointed Andrew Gladstone to the Economic Development Advisory Group (6-1)
• Adopted amendments to Municipal Code Chapters 2, 14, 58, 66, and 102 (7-0 each)
• Tabled ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapters 22 and 34 (6-1)
• Approved resolutions recognizing retirees Paul A. Winfrey, Phil Myers, and Lloyd “Lee” Elliot (6-1)
• Authorized the sale of personal property owned by the Village (6-1)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to fund preliminary engineering for road improvements on Westwood Drive and Norwood Blvd from Sauk Trail to Western Avenue. The project includes work on curbs, sidewalks, driveway aprons, and pavement markings.

• Approval of $419,071 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for preliminary engineering of Westwood Drive/Norwood Blvd
• Resolution authorizing the sale of Village-owned personal property
• Ordinance amending multiple chapters of the Municipal Code
• Purchase of a new Toro mower
• Urban Forestry tree removal and pruning contracts

The Board held a Rules Meeting to discuss several items, but no substantive decisions were made. All items discussed were referred to the next Regular Meeting for formal action.

• Tabled Local Agency Agreement for Westwood Drive/Norwood Blvd road improvements
• Tabled resolution to sell four surplus village vehicles
• Tabled ordinance to update Municipal Code and fee structures
• Tabled purchase of a new Toro mower
• Tabled contract extensions for Winkler Tree & Lawn Care and Homer Tree Service

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees is holding a Saturday rules meeting with a minimal agenda consisting of audience comments, department updates, and adjournment. No votes, ordinances, or financial decisions are listed for this session.

• Audience to Visitors
• Department Updates
• Adjournment

The Board of Trustees met on July 1, 2023, to hear resident inquiries and receive operational updates. No votes were taken on ordinances, contracts, or zoning changes. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 am.

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will hold a special rules meeting and workshop regarding the village's governance. The session focuses on the implications of adopting a formal 'managerial' form of government under Article 5 of the Illinois Municipal Code.

• Workshop: Board Governance and Managerial Form of Municipal Government

The Board of Trustees approved the corporate budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2023. Several infrastructure contracts and a property tax incentive were approved via a consent agenda. The meeting also included a workshop on the managerial form of municipal government.

• Adopted budget for all corporate purposes for fiscal year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 (6-0-1)
• Approved Well Maintenance Contract for Well No. 6 to Great Lakes Water Resources not to exceed $179,480.40 (6-0-1)
• Approved contract for Fiscal 2024 Water Main Repair Sleeves to Underground Pipe and Valve not to exceed $44,837.35 (6-0-1)
• Approved Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter and Woodman Engineering not to exceed $31,200 (6-0-1)
• Renewed Class 8 Property Tax Incentive application for 70 North Street (6-0-1)
• Approved minutes of the June 12, 2023 Rules and Special Rules meetings (6-0-1)

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The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2023. The meeting also includes discussions on tax incentives and various infrastructure maintenance contracts.

• Public Hearing: FY 2023-2024 Budget
• Resolution to support renewal of Cook County Class 8 Tax Incentive for 70 North Street
• Well 6 Maintenance Contract
• Fiscal 2024 Supply of Water Main Repair Sleeves
• Engineering Services Agreement for an IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Program Project

The Board approved a consent agenda including a five-year contract extension for license plate reader cameras. A public hearing was held for the FY 2023-2024 budget, and several maintenance and engineering items were moved to the June 20 agenda.

• Approved 5-year contract extension with Flock Safety for 8 LPR units and addition of 2 units for $27,500 annually (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 24, May 1, May 15, and May 22, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (7-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Will County for 800 MHz radio access (7-0)
• Tabled FY 2023-2024 Budget ordinance to June 20 meeting
• Tabled Cook County Class 8 Tax Incentive for 70 North Street to June 20 meeting
• Tabled Well 6 Maintenance Contract to June 20 meeting
• Tabled Water Main Repair Sleeves and IEPA Engineering Services Agreement to June 20 meeting

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Board of Trustees met to review the Village's upcoming calendar of events. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will hold a first reading for an ordinance adopting a new Downtown Master Plan as part of the Official Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on a property sale, a camera contract, and inter-governmental agreements.

• Ordinance adopting a new Downtown Master Plan Element
• Ordinance authorizing the sale of 76 Winslow Street
• Contract with Flock Safety for LPR Cameras
• Resolution for participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
• Inter-governmental Agreement with Will County

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda that appointed trustees to various board committees and liaison roles for village commissions. Several ordinances and agreements were discussed during the Rules Meeting but were not voted on during this session.

• Appointed Trustee Theresa Settles as Chair of Board Committee A and member of Committee B
• Appointed Trustee Maya Hardy as Chair of Board Committee B and member of Committee A
• Appointed Trustee Erin I. Slone as Chair of Board Committee C and member of Committee A
• Appointed Trustee Tiffani Graham as member of Board Committees B and C
• Appointed Trustee Randall White as member of Board Committees B and C
• Appointed Trustee John V. Moore as member of Board Committees A and C
• Appointed Trustee Theresa Settles as Liaison to Veterans Commission and Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
• Appointed Trustee Tiffani Graham as Liaison to Human Relations Commission and Youth Commission

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The Board of Trustees will review several construction and maintenance contracts, including a pavilion for Somonauk Park. They are also considering a supplemental resolution to cover cost overages for road improvements on Shabbona Drive and South Orchard Drive.

• $15,658.64 supplemental MFT funds for Shabbona Dr. and South Orchard Dr. improvements
• $213,929.52 contract for Somonauk Park Pavilion construction with YAD Construction
• $179,677.50 contract for 2024 Curb and Sidewalk Restoration Program with J & J Newell Concrete Contractors
• $35,080 contract for 2024 Pavement Crack Sealing with Patriot Pavement Maintenance
• $433,500 contract for Blackhawk Tower Overcoat with MW Cole Construction

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including several public works contracts and a resolution for Motor Fuel Tax funds. Trustee Graham was sworn in for a third term, and Fershawnda Green was recognized as Business Person of the Year.

• Approved Supplemental MFT Resolution for Shabbona Dr. and South Orchard Dr. improvements (7-0)
• Approved Somonauk Park Pavilion Construction (7-0)
• Approved Fiscal 2024 Sidewalk and Curb Restoration Program (7-0)
• Approved Fiscal 2024 Pavement Crack Sealing contract (7-0)
• Approved Engineering Services Agreement with Dixon Engineering for Blackhawk Tower Overcoat (7-0)
• Approved contract for the Blackhawk Tower Overcoat (7-0)
• Approved Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter and Woodman for Forest Brook Lift Station Replacement (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Special Rules meetings from May 4 and May 8, 2023 (7-0)

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees is holding a special rules meeting to review the budget. The review will cover economic development and planning, including downtown, capital projects, sustainability, and TIF, as well as the fire department's vehicle services and community development's housing programs. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion and review session.

• Budget review: Economic Development & Planning (Downtown, Capital Projects, Sustainability, TIF)
• Budget review: Fire Department Vehicle Services
• Budget review: Community Development Housing

The Board of Trustees conducted a budget review session featuring reports from economic development, planning, downtown facilities, finance, fire, and community development. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Board of Trustees is holding a special rules meeting to review the village budget for the Public Works Department and the Recreation, Park & Community Health Department. The review covers funds including MFT, Water, Sewer, Municipal Parking, Refuse, and Vehicle Services, as well as Building & Grounds, Aqua Center, Tennis & Health Club, and Capital Projects. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion and review session.

• Public Works Department budget review: MFT, Water, Sewer, Municipal Parking, Refuse, Vehicle Services
• Recreation, Park & Community Health budget review: Building & Grounds, Aqua Center, Tennis & Health Club, Capital Projects, Vehicle Services
• Special rules meeting at Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
• Meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. on May 8, 2023

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to review the proposed 2023/2024 budget. Department heads presented their budgets, including Public Works and Recreation, Parks & Community Health. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was purely informational and procedural.

• No decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Board of Trustees is holding a Saturday rules meeting with only audience comments, department updates, and adjournment on the agenda. No votes or substantive decisions are scheduled; the meeting appears to be procedural.

• Audience to Visitors
• Department Updates
• Adjournment

The meeting was held to respond to resident inquiries, but no residents raised questions. The village manager reviewed upcoming calendar items and ongoing public works projects, including roadway resurfacing. No votes or formal actions were taken.

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Board of Trustees is holding a special rules meeting to review the village budget, including a financial summary and challenges, department budgets, bond retirement, and retirement funds. The agenda is a structured review with no specific decisions listed.

• Police Department budget, including vehicle services
• Administration/Finance budgets: Manager's Office, Board of Trustees, Boards and Commissions, Legal, Finance
• Bond retirement
• Retirement funds

The Board of Trustees held a special rules meeting to review the proposed 2023/2024 budget. Staff presented financial summaries, department budgets, and capital plans. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational only.

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The Board of Trustees will hold a rules meeting to introduce the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget. The meeting also includes discussions regarding construction for the Somonauk Park pavilion and various infrastructure maintenance programs.

• Introduction of the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget
• Proposed $213,929.52 contract with YAD Construction for Somonauk Park Pavilion construction
• Fiscal 2024 Sidewalk and Curb Restoration Program
• Contract for Fiscal 2024 Pavement Crack Sealing
• Engineering Services Agreement for Forest Brook Lift Station Replacement design

The meeting focused on the swearing-in of Mayor Joseph Woods and Trustees John Moore and Randall White. Several contracts and budget items were discussed and referred to future regular meetings for formal action; no substantive votes were taken on these items.

• Sworn in Mayor Joseph Woods
• Sworn in Trustee John Moore
• Sworn in Trustee Randall White
• Referred FY 2023/2024 Budget Introduction to a subsequent regular meeting
• Referred Somonauk Park Pavilion construction contract (YAD Construction) to the next regular meeting
• Referred FY 2024 Sidewalk and Curb Restoration contract (J & J Newell) to the next regular meeting
• Referred FY 2024 Pavement Crack Sealing contract (Patriot Pavement Maintenance) to the next regular meeting
• Referred Forest Brook Lift Station design agreement (Baxter and Woodman) to the next regular meeting

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The Board of Trustees will review several consent items including fiscal policies for the 2023/2024 budget and engineering services for local roads. The meeting also includes a final reading of an ordinance to amend the annual budget for the period ending June 30, 2023.

• Resolution for engineering services on Shabbona Drive and South Orchard Drive ($78,646)
• Landscape maintenance contract renewal with Dutch Valley Landscape Contractor ($83,238.40 total)
• Purchase order extension for water plant chemicals including Soda Ash ($121,497) and Quick Lime ($53,640)
• Contract with DACRA for Municipal Enforcement Software
• Final reading of Ordinance amending the Annual Budget for July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023

The Board of Trustees approved an ordinance amending the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Through a consent agenda, the Board also authorized spending for road design, landscaping, and water treatment chemicals.

• Approved Ordinance amending the Annual Budget for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $78,646 for Rebuild Illinois-MFT design engineering services for Shabbona Drive and South Orchard Drive (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Dutch Valley Landscape Contractor for mowing Areas #1-#10 ($38,550.40) and Areas #12-#18 ($44,688) (5-0)
• Authorized purchase orders for Soda Ash ($121,497) and Quick Lime ($53,640) (5-0)
• Approved contract with DACRA for Municipal Enforcement (5-0)
• Adopted Fiscal Policies for the 2023/2024 Fiscal Year Budget (5-0)
• Approved Resolution thanking Chuck Sabey for his service (5-0)
• Sworn in police officers Kenneth Nichols and Marcus White

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The Board of Trustees will consider a new contract with Dacra for municipal enforcement software. Other agenda items include landscape maintenance, water plant chemical purchases, and budget resolutions.

• Contract with DACRA for Municipal Enforcement Software at $1,650 per month
• Landscape Maintenance Contract Renewal
• Water Plant Chemicals Purchase Order Extension
• IDOT Rebuild Illinois - MFT Resolution Correction for Shabbona Drive and South Orchard Drive
• Resolution Adopting Fiscal Policies for the FY 2023/2024 Budget

The Board approved a consent agenda including payments for emergency water main work, residential valve replacements, and several water treatment chemical contracts. A budget amendment ordinance received its first reading.

• Approved $208,930 contract for 2024 Residential Water Shut off Valve Replacement with M/J Underground (6-0)
• Approved $65,732.50 payment to M/J Underground for emergency water main abandonment on Western Ave (6-0)
• Approved $37,390 street sweeping contract with Illinois Central Sweeping LLC (6-0)
• Approved water treatment chemical contracts with Midwest Salt, Linde, Univar USA, Graymont Western Lime, and Water Solutions Unlimited (6-0)
• Approved sale of 2013 Ford Police Interceptor SUV via auction (6-0)
• Authorized new Intergovernmental Agreement with South Suburban Emergency Response Team (6-0)
• First reading held for FY 2022/2023 Budget Amendment Ordinance
• Tabled DACRA municipal enforcement software and landscape maintenance contracts for next meeting

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The Board of Trustees will discuss a resolution to approve the South Suburban Emergency Response Team (SSERT) Joint Task Force Agreement. This agreement updates the existing memorandum of understanding for regional SWAT and high-risk incident response.

• Resolution approving the SSERT Joint Task Force Agreement
• Contract for FY 2024 Residential Water Shut Off Valve Replacement
• Contract for Water Treatment Chemicals
• FY 23-24 MFT Street Sweeping Maintenance Contract

The Board held a rules meeting to discuss several contracts and a joint task force agreement. No substantive votes were taken on these items; they were referred to the next regular meeting for action.

• Tabled SSERT Joint Task Force Agreement to next regular meeting
• Tabled FY 2024 Residential Water Shut Off Valve Replacement contract to next regular meeting
• Tabled Water Treatment Chemicals contracts to next regular meeting
• Tabled FY 23-24 MFT Street Sweeping Maintenance Contract to next regular meeting

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The Board of Trustees will consider authorizing payment for emergency water main abandonment work on Western Avenue. Additionally, the Board will review a resolution to sell a police vehicle via public auction.

• $65,732.50 payment to M&J Underground for Western Avenue water main abandonment
• Sale of a 2013 Ford Police Interceptor SUV via public auction at America’s Auto Auction
• 2023 Road Improvement Contract
• 2023 Road Improvement Engineering Service Agreement

The Board of Trustees approved a major road improvement contract and engineering services agreement. They also passed several ordinances regarding alcoholic beverage licenses, enterprise zone amendments, and property easements.

• Approved 2023 Road Improvement Contract with Iroquois Paving for $6,147,181.30 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Road Improvement Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter and Woodman Consulting Engineers for $284,930 (5-0)
• Approved ordinance regarding alcoholic beverage licenses (5-0)
• Approved ordinance for Enterprise Zone amendment (5-0)
• Approved plat of easement for 119 Marquette Street (5-0)
• Approved plat of easement for 123 Marquette Street (5-0)
• Approved plat of easement for 125 Marquette Street (5-0)
• Approved plat of easements for 311, 313, and 315 Niagara Street (5-0)

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The Board of Trustees will review several items including a $749,500 fire engine purchase and multiple park and street maintenance contracts. The meeting also includes discussions on tax increment financing and an enterprise zone ordinance.

• Purchase of a new Pierce Manufacturing fire engine for $749,500
• North Orchard Drive restriping contract up to $58,835.48
• Somonauk Park parking lot resurfacing up to $80,000
• Asphalt Patching Program contract renewal up to $175,000
• Maintenance of streets and highways for $315,956.97

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda featuring a new fire engine purchase and several road and park improvement contracts. Multiple ordinances regarding alcoholic beverage licenses, enterprise zones, and property easements received first readings and were tabled for future action.

• Approved purchase of new Fire Engine from Pierce Manufacturing for $749,500 (7-0)
• Approved $315,956.97 for FY2024 street and highway maintenance (7-0)
• Approved contract with Superior Road Striping for North Orchard Drive not to exceed $58,835.48 (7-0)
• Approved renewal contract with New Era Spreading for lime residuals removal for $305,900 (7-0)
• Approved FY2024 asphalt patching contract with M/J Asphalt not to exceed $175,000 (7-0)
• Approved $35,850 contract with Midwest Sport Surfaces for tennis court resurfacing (7-0)
• Approved Somonauk Park parking lot resurfacing contract with M & J Underground not to exceed $80,000 (7-0)
• Approved walking path extensions at Winnebago Park ($35,530) and Somonauk Park ($39,771) via Wirkus Paving Co. (7-0)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on several items at the March 6, 2023 Rules Meeting, including a new fire engine purchase for $750,000, a BYOB liquor license for Presidential Cigar Lounge, and a resolution supporting tax increment financing. Other items include contract renewals, street restriping, and park improvements.

• Ordinance to increase Class N liquor licenses from 2 to 3 for Presidential Cigar Lounge at 22307 Central Park Avenue
• New fire engine purchase from Pierce Manufacturing for $750,000
• Resolution in Support of Tax Increment Financing
• Contract for North Orchard Drive Restriping
• Contract for Asphalt Patching Program

The Board of Trustees held a Rules Meeting to discuss various ordinances, resolutions, and contracts. No substantive decisions were made; all items discussed were scheduled for the agenda at the next regular meeting.

• Tabled liquor license ordinance for Presidential Cigar Lounge to next regular meeting
• Tabled purchase of Pearce Manufacturing rescue pumper to next regular meeting
• Tabled TIF support resolution to next regular meeting
• Tabled IHDA Home Repair and Accessibility Program resolution to next regular meeting
• Tabled FY2024 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution to next regular meeting
• Tabled North Orchard Drive restriping contract (Superior Road Striping) to next regular meeting
• Tabled lime residuals removal contract renewal (CPI New Era Spreading) to next regular meeting
• Tabled asphalt patching contract renewal (M/J Asphalt) to next regular meeting

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees is holding a Saturday rules meeting with a minimal agenda consisting of audience comments, department updates, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed, making this a procedural and routine session.

• Meeting held at Village Hall Boardroom, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL
• Agenda includes audience to visitors and department updates
• No specific action items, contracts, or ordinances listed

The meeting consisted of resident comments and staff updates. No substantive legislative actions or policy decisions were made.

• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (3-1)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for February 27, 2023, has been cancelled.

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple resolutions appropriating a total of $1,388,473.94 in Motor Fuel Tax and Rebuild Illinois funds for resurfacing Shabbona Drive from Sauk Trail to Indianwood Boulevard, along with related engineering agreements. A debatable item is a final reading of an ordinance to remove auxiliary yard signs from the list of temporary signs requiring a permit under the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes appointments and several other consent items such as sewer replacement, equipment purchases, and grant applications.

• Appropriation of $785,462 in MFT and Rebuild Illinois funds for Shabbona Drive resurfacing (consent item 4)
• Appropriation of $299,302.94 in MFT and $303,709.06 in Rebuild Illinois funds for Shabbona Drive resurfacing (consent item 5)
• Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter and Woodman not to exceed $228,062 for Shabbona Drive improvements (consent item 7)
• Ordinance to remove auxiliary yard signs from temporary sign permit requirement (debatable item 12, final reading)
• 2023 Sanitary Sewer Replacement contract with M/J Underground for $418,023.01 plus 10% contingency (consent item 10)

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including the resurfacing of Shabbona Drive and a sanitary sewer replacement contract. They also authorized the purchase of an excavator and pool filter medium. A text amendment regarding auxiliary yard signs was adopted.

• Appropriated $785,462 and two additional resolutions totaling $603,011.94 for Shabbona Dr. resurfacing (6-0-1)
• Approved Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter and Woodman up to $228,062 for Shabbona Drive (6-0-1)
• Approved sanitary sewer replacement contract with M/J Underground not to exceed $459,825.31 (6-0-1)
• Authorized $90,000 purchase of a 2023 CASE CX80C Midi Excavator (6-0-1)
• Approved $29,800 for Aqua Center pool filter medium replacement (6-0-1)
• Approved resolution for IHDA Home Repair and Accessibility Program loan to grant (6-0-1)
• Authorized application for Cook County Community Development Block Grant Funds (6-0-1)
• Adopted ordinance removing Auxiliary Yard Signs from permit requirements (5-1-1)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will discuss the FY 2021/2022 audit presentation, consider awarding a $418,023.01 sanitary sewer replacement contract to M/J Underground, and review a resolution to accept a loan/grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. They will also consider an ordinance to remove auxiliary yard signs from the temporary signs with permit requirement section of the Unified Development Ordinance.

• FY 2021/2022 audit presentation by Lauterbach and Amen
• Awarding $418,023.01 sanitary sewer replacement contract to M/J Underground for work on Minocqua, Blackhawk, Huron, Minocqua Court, and Miami streets
• Resolution accepting a loan/grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority Capital Bill Preservation Program
• Ordinance amending Article VII (Signs) to remove auxiliary yard signs from temporary signs with permit requirement

The Board of Trustees held a rules meeting to review the 2021-2022 financial audit and discuss three pending items. No final actions were taken on the proposed contracts or ordinances, which were scheduled for the February 20 meeting.

• Recognized Black History Month via proclamation
• Recognized Reverend Carol Jamieson Brown via proclamation
• Tabled 2023 Sanitary Sewer replacement contract for M/J Underground to February 20
• Tabled resolution for IHDA Capital Bill Preservation Program grant to February 20
• Tabled ordinance to remove Auxiliary Yard Signs from Unified Development Ordinance to February 20

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees is holding a Saturday rules meeting at Freedom Hall. The agenda includes audience comments and department updates, with no specific action items listed. This appears to be a routine procedural meeting.

• Audience to Visitors
• Department Updates

The Board held a rules meeting where residents raised concerns regarding property valuations, water bills, and crime updates. No formal votes or legislative actions were recorded. Mayor Vanderbilt stated the Board agreed not to raise property taxes for the next 3 to 5 years.

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will consider resolutions appropriating $785,462 in Motor Fuel Tax and Rebuild Illinois funds for the resurfacing of Shabbona Drive from Sauk Trail to Indianwood Blvd. The total project cost is estimated at $3,015,062, with 80% federal funding. The board will also discuss replacing pool filter mediums at the Aqua Center for $29,800 and purchasing a 2023 Case CX80C Midi Excavator.

• Resolution to appropriate $785,462 from MFT and Rebuild Illinois funds for Shabbona Drive construction and engineering
• Two resolutions to appropriate $299,302.94 in MFT funds and $303,709.06 in Rebuild Illinois funds for Shabbona Drive resurfacing
• Approval of a Local Public Agency Agreement for federal participation in Shabbona Drive resurfacing
• Approval of a Construction Engineering Services Agreement for Shabbona Drive resurfacing
• Purchase of a 2023 Case CX80C Midi Excavator

The Board of Trustees approved the sale of three real estate properties and passed a consent agenda including vehicle disposal and facility maintenance contracts. Two appointments were made to the Police and Fire Advisory Council and the Veterans Commission.

• Approved sale of real estate at 200 Allegheny Street, 269 Allegheny, and 236 Arcadia Street (6-0)
• Approved disposal of two Village vehicles via public auction (6-0)
• Approved $64,635 purchase of vehicle exhaust system from MagneGrip Exhaust Removal Systems (6-0)
• Approved contract with G & G’s Hood Cleaning Inc. not to exceed $37,400 for restaurant hood installation (6-0)
• Approved $35,650 contract with S & S Construction for Village Hall stairwell safety surface replacement (6-0)
• Appointed Sean Hightower to Police and Fire Advisory Council through December 31, 2023 (6-0)
• Appointed Essie Hall to Veterans Commission through December 31, 2024 (6-0)
• Tabled decisions on Aqua Center pool filters, Shabbona Drive resurfacing, and Case CX80C excavator purchase to subsequent meetings

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for January 17, 2023, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

This Saturday Rules Meeting of the Board of Trustees has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on an ordinance authorizing the sale of three Village-owned properties at 200 Allegheny, 269 Allegheny, and 236 Arcadia to CEDA for a minimum of $30,000. The Village incurred $29,965.28 in expenses on these properties. The board will also consider a contract for a vehicle exhaust removal system for the fire department using a $64,635 federal grant, and other routine purchases.

• Ordinance to sell 200 Allegheny, 269 Allegheny, and 236 Arcadia to CEDA for at least $30,000
• Contract award for vehicle exhaust removal system at fire station, not to exceed $64,635 (grant-funded)
• Approval of contract for purchase and installation of a small restaurant hood
• Purchase of stairway covers for Village Hall
• Resolution authorizing disposal of Village-owned vehicles

The Board held a Rules Meeting to review several proposals, including the sale of three properties to CEDA. No substantive votes were taken on the agenda items; all were referred to the next regular meeting for action.

• Tabled ordinance to sell 200 Allegheny, 269 Allegheny, and 236 Arcadia to CEDA
• Tabled $5,875 contract for vehicle exhaust removal system (MagneGrip Exhaust Removal Systems)
• Tabled contract for small restaurant hood installation (G & G Hood Cleaning Inc.)
• Tabled contract for Village Hall stairway covers (S & S Construction Solutions, Inc.)
• Tabled resolution to dispose of a Public Works pick-up truck and Police Department van