VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Call To Order:The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village Of Riverdale
was called to order by Mayor Lawrence L. Jackson in the
Village BoardChambers, 157 W. 144th Street at 7:02 P.M.
Meditation/Personal Reflections
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the USA was recited
Roll Call: Trustees: Jerome Russell, Rodrick Jefferson, Cassandra Riley-Pinkney
Brenda Williams, Lawrence Richard-Bey and Bradley Smith
Department Heads attending:
Police Chief Dave DeMik, Fire Chief Rob Scharnhorst, Public Works Crew Leader Todd Henning, Village Administrator Shuntai Sykes, Director of Community and Economic Development Dawn Haley,Engineer Chuck Hodges, Village Attorney Joe Montanaand VillageClerk Karen Holcomb
Absent: Village Treasurer David Gonzalez
There being a quorum present the meeting was in order.
Consent Agenda:
- Approval of the minutes for the Regular Board Meeting from May12, 2015;
Motion by Trustee Russell and second by Trustee Smith
By: Voice Vote, Motion Carried
Approval of Corporate Bills:
- Corporate Bills – Motion by Trustee Russell and second by Trustee
Smithto approve the Regular Corporate Bills in the amount of $500,063.47for the period ending Friday, May22, 2015.
Roll Call:
Yeas: Trustee Smith,Russell, Jefferson, Riley-Pinkney, Williams and Richard-Bey
Nays: None
Motion Passed
Correspondence: Mayor Jackson requested that Clerk Holcomb read letter from CEDA
regarding scholarship program funded through (CSBG) Community
Services Block Grant for financial assistance for eligible students.
Announcements: None
Unfinished Business: None
New Business:
- AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.32 OF TITLE 5 OF THE RIVERDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ELIMINATE CLASS B1 ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATION;
Mayor Jackson referred to Attorney Montana who stated the ordinance eliminates the “B1” liquor license. This insures the hours are the same and consistent. Mayor Jackson states this cleans up the liquor code.
Mayor Jackson entertained a motion to adopt;
Motion by Trustee Jefferson and second by Trustee Russell;
Roll Call:
Yeas: Trustee Russell, Jefferson, Riley-Pinkney, Williams, Richard-Bey and Smith
Nays: None
Motion Passed
- AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.92 OF TITLE 2 OF THE RIVERDALE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING THE NUMBER OF OFFICERS HOLDING RANK IN THE RIVERDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT;
Mayor Jackson stated this ordinance restructures the Police Department organizational chart. There were 6 lieutenants. Due to staff realignment we currently have 1 and need our code to reflect the same. Mayor Jackson referred to Chief DeMik. He stated last captain retired in 2004 and the ordinance states we have 2 and previous retired in 1999 update is needed.
Mayor Jackson entertained a motion to adopt;
Motion by Trustee Jefferson and second by Trustee Russell
Roll Call:
Yeas: Trustee Russell, Jefferson, Riley-Pinkney, Williams, Richard-Bey and Smith
Nays: None
Motion Passed
- AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.08 OF TITLE 2 OF THE RIVERDALE MUNICIPAL CODE CHANGING THE REGULAR AND COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING DATES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES;
Mayor Jackson referred to Attorney Montana. He stated this ordinance states the Committee of the Whole Meeting will be on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and the Regular Board Meeting will be on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Both meetings would begin at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Jackson entertained a motion to adopt:
Motion by Trustee Jefferson and second Trustee Riley-Pinkney
Roll Call:
Yeas: Trustee Riley-Pinkney, Jefferson, Russell, Williams, Richard-Bey and Smith
Nays: None
Motion Passed
- A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ENGINEERING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH EDWIN HANCOCK ENGINEERING CO. FOR THE RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHTING PROJECT, NORTHEAST AREA, CONTRACT E;
Mayor Jackson referred to Engineer Hodges. He stated this street lighting project affects the northeast area of town which is the Metra Station to the west, Indiana Ave to the east, 141st Street to the south and 138th Street to the north. Cost is $86,000.
Mayor Jackson entertained a motion to adopt;
Motion by Trustee Smith and second by Trustee Russell
Roll Call:
Yeas: Trustee Russell, Smith, Jefferson, Riley-Pinkney, Williams and Richard-Bey
Nays: None
Motion Passed
- A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KANE, MCKENNA AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED TO UNDERTAKE AN ANALYSIS OF TIF EXPENDITURES AND REIMBURSEMENTS;
Mayor Jackson stated he’s requesting that a consultant provide and analysis of our TIF expenditures to possibly reimburse our General Fund for items if eligible. Attorney Montana stated the consultant would identify approximately 10 years of TIF expenses to determine if anything paid out of the General Fund was eligible to paid for by TIF funds.;
Mayor Jackson entertained a motion to adopt;
Motion by Trustee Smith and second by Trustee Russell;
Roll Call:
Yeas: Trustee Russell, Smith, Jefferson, Riley-Pinkney, Williams and Richard-Bey
Nays: None
Motion Passed
- A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COOK COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY AND ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ILLINOIS BLIGHT REDUCTION PROGRAM;
Mayor Jackson referred to Director Haley. She stated agreement is with Cook County Land Bank and IDA to move forward with the program.
Mayor Jackson entertained a motion to adopt;
Motion by Trustee Jefferson and second by Trustee Russell;
Roll Call:
Yeas: Trustee Russell, Jefferson, Riley-Pinkney, Williams, Richard-Bey and Smith
Nays: None
Motion Passed
- A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS APPOINTING VICKI BOYD TO THE RIVERDALE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION;
Mayor Jackson stated Vicki Boyd appeared before the Board and would be filling the seat vacated by Trustee Brenda Williams.
Mayor Jackson entertained a motion to adopt;
Motion by Trustee Russell and second by Trustee Jefferson;
Roll Call:
Yeas: Trustee Jefferson, Russell, Riley-Pinkney, Williams, Richard-Bey and Smith
Nays: None
Motion Passed
- A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, APPOINTING AJ CUNNINGHAM AS MEMBER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS; AND
Mayor Jackson stated Mr. Cunningham appeared before the Board was unable to attend meeting and would be sworn in later.
Mayor Jackson entertained a motion to adopt;
Motion by Trustee Russell and second by Trustee Richard-Bey
Roll Call:
Yeas: Richard-Bey, Russell, Jefferson, Riley-Pinkney, Williams and Smith
Nays: None
Motion Passed
- A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF RIVERDALE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, APPOINTING ANTON GODFREY AS MEMBER OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Mayor Jackson stated Mr. Godfrey appeared before the Board was unable to attend meeting and would be sworn in later.
Mayor Jackson entertained a motion to adopt;
Motion by Trustee Jefferson and second by Trustee Russell
Roll Call:
Yeas: Trustee Russell, Jefferson, Riley-Pinkney, Williams, Richard-Bey and Smith
Nays: None
Motion Passed
Public Comments - None
Village Clerk Holcomb swore in Vicki Boyd as member of the Civil Service Commission
After the swearing in of Commissioner Boyd, Mayor Jackson mentioned he attended a meeting of the Illinois Mayor’s Association and emphasized the need to be more active in Springfield in opposing some of the new legislation that will affect our community and others. Badly needed programs are subject to be cut for day care children and the seniors.
Chief DeMik stated Major Crime Task Force is on the chopping block which assists if we have a major incident in town.
Mayor Lawrence L. Jackson entertained a motion to adjournRegular Board Meeting
Motioned by Trustee Russelland second by TrusteeRichard-Bey
By Voice Vote, Motion Carried, There being no other business the Regular Board Meeting Adjourned at 7:25 p.m.