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During the public comment period resident Rafe Galloway asked whether Indian Head Park police would conduct traffic stops or searches on behalf of federal immigration enforcement. Chief Walsh responded that \"the state of Illinois is not we're not allowed to work with immigration in any way, shape, or form. So I wouldn't be concerned with that at all.\" Galloway also urged the village to consider ranked choice voting instead of first-past-the-post, describing ranked choice as a way to increase voter satisfaction and offering to bring the idea to committee discussions.

Board leaders encouraged the resident to bring the topic to a Committee of the Whole meeting for policy discussion. Trustees said the Committee of the Whole will be used for detailed policy workshops and that no votes would be taken at those sessions unless specifically placed on an agenda for action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village of Indian Head Park Board Meeting 1-7-25","oneSentenceSummary","The board proposed quarterly Committee of the Whole workshop meetings starting Feb. 20 and discussed remote participation rules; as part of public comment, resident Rafe Galloway sought assurance local police will not assist in federal immigration enforcement and urged consideration of ranked choice voting.","taxTitle","Indian Head Park, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",73902,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6393883,"Indian Head Park reviews grants, ARPA funds and infrastructure updates; pump house complete",383,1624000,2007000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2104808-afe8a29741bc149a56f85b5b2392e3b5&start=1624&end=2007","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2104808-afe8a29741bc149a56f85b5b2392e3b5/thumbnail_1624000.jpg","/articles/6393883/Indian-Head-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Indian-Head-Park-reviews-grants-ARPA-funds-and-infrastructure-updates-pump-house-complete","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6393883-5834c8cf28a4ba6b11f13cba850ac6e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437961&Signature=SBNb~FfIusIAFvmE9Z3gNj2Fz-Rn0wgw8v4QJPHrBuBP2CTzzh5USlqVfrCRTjhejNpUUKW2h00Qu6sbaueiHAEiYYZ3gbzsbSsMvOIVQ0RtXhFXDJkRb26awC8kLTgB2atAD2xKJm9DJct4GiMa4VCRjl4X-aAeROlplb4xkD3UqMCKMzmqBnoPf73CNH~-85qa1nAXpSyXS9Ecr1VAX~g3xxzNdvzEYuAtz3O~AGj2mzhfDWdbK2SxfoOgSwCiLb2dxLC7z~Dk90TFp-nl39doC9jsbnm7vabzOeMsGRuxea5p-3QAdhkEQQpjK1Anq-boSNYDlF-Wm5j8p1fYhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Village officials summarized grant and reimbursement work at the Jan. 9 meeting, saying several state and federal awards are designated for the village but require further application or environmental review before funds are drawn.

The summary listed funds from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that include $500,000 for general infrastructure improvements and $175,000 for Joliet Road sidewalk land acquisition; staff said the land acquisition award may be repurposed if a sidewalk does not require land purchase. Village staff also reported American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds totaling $505,736 are in the village bank account but are not yet recorded as revenue in the current audit until projects are accounted for. Officials said projects already paid for may be submitted for ARPA reimbursement through the federal portal and that the village will restart application processes where needed.

Representatives said the FY2024 community project funding obtained through Congressman Kasten will reimburse the village for waterlining projects on Joliet Road and Rufers Road once environmental review is complete; Strand Engineering will lead the review and the village has until 2032 to spend the funds.

Public Works staff reported the pump house reconstruction work included most planned elements and is complete aside from one mounting bracket and SCADA work. Staff said the village is awaiting Metropolitan (vendor) to connect new chlorine analyzers and to install a previously purchased panel at the Public Works facility. Additional facility work noted included interior painting, new flooring contracts, and installation of a second heater. At Village Hall, a fire-suppression leak prompted immediate repairs and an expected compressor replacement to restore code compliance.

Staff also reported Heritage Center items have been boxed and moved to Public Works storage ahead of demolition; computer and alarm equipment removal is in process and coordination with LaGrange Highlands is ongoing to disconnect reclaimed water service lines once contractual steps are complete.","Village administrators summarized federal and state grant allocations and reimbursements, reported ARPA funds on the village books, described pump house completion and other public works work, and outlined next steps for water-main projects funded by congressional community project funds.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6393888,"Village staff outline tree management plan, will engage urban-forestry consultant",44,957000,1001000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2104808-afe8a29741bc149a56f85b5b2392e3b5&start=957&end=1001","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2104808-afe8a29741bc149a56f85b5b2392e3b5/thumbnail_957000.jpg","/articles/6393888/Indian-Head-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Village-staff-outline-tree-management-plan-will-engage-urban-forestry-consultant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6393888-e34c9b60c38e87698b2cadb5709e2503/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437961&Signature=Jm6XcIWkFurwHQ4JCLmb2-6IkDbJIp~mT55w~JT3Y0ahyiFpJTXJFrn~xiGjZJYBMHThPjif653hjVd3b4lLEJHPUQPA6HvlQO56nF4ul7FBKpOXlARbrueKLPutp4m6suskCbpIZrKx5E5-wMqc8wPCwxX4ZtQcloATf5AOEu3FrrzRfzNFl5Jizy81brGSJv5PcW2z9snthnxXvnJDwt5P4aohmn4GNPAWZ3mTALPJ~T7t-spr5TqoYO~idrVFAjjW5hCXzJXboyfLn90Y5F6PxqKDavQT89xhx-CR8jpMsBMNFzcKDCSfCUmDXj1xAUxJr2DhY0dxv2w9LE5aew__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Village staff briefed trustees Jan. 9 on a proposed tree management plan intended to help Indian Head Park pursue grants and improve urban forestry on public land.

Staff said the plan would help the village apply for external funds to plant trees in parkways and on public property and support the village’s efforts to obtain Tree City USA certification and a Tree City USA growth award. The village plans to engage Penn High Consulting Group, operated by Thomas Brannen, to develop the plan and assist with grant applications. Brannen was described as an arborist with urban-forestry experience who previously worked for the village in public works.

The presentation was informational only; staff said no board approval was required at this stage and invited trustees to follow up with questions. Trustees and the tree and landscaping committee previously reviewed and concurred with the concept, staff said.","Village staff presented an informational tree management plan Jan. 9 that would engage Penn High Consulting Group to develop a plan, pursue grants and support Tree City USA certification; no board vote was required.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6393893,"Trustees declare Heritage Center items and some public works radios surplus",99,802000,901000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2104808-afe8a29741bc149a56f85b5b2392e3b5&start=802&end=901","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2104808-afe8a29741bc149a56f85b5b2392e3b5/thumbnail_802000.jpg","/articles/6393893/Indian-Head-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Trustees-declare-Heritage-Center-items-and-some-public-works-radios-surplus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6393893-b151634d1a81857e727abffa31b598ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437961&Signature=PwyD6zzgez8uLBB~BfZUmtH~ZGPp7juXnNc~j5YaeKf5VSPtQHVN64z25HFUN~K~uZSbk9sFfpK7Sw0mnM-Kc1h0O23bKpdPstOg6EkoXcg-rlRlEuzx2zqAMbk9WFp6f6DcHBKRAqOnj9lycs75hG-HjGW~stcQLex5pXibyL3FA3acf3Fz-923u8yQP5f4fwA7z2SZRTiL1YPDxUQTmtY9E-FwS~d2X84mevLAGcOUoxCfdN8PtVUM3Nn4XWoCFB-AAbehB5NNjl5~pb2swiQZhoNlL7M5-BTlXbMY01TplQrtooKeuv6~F-ohiYPpgXxTxFQKfs5YS-g7EoUp4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Indian Head Park Board of Trustees approved Resolution 202-501 on Jan. 9, declaring certain property surplus so the village may sell, donate or otherwise dispose of items removed from the Heritage Center and a set of public works radios no longer in use.

At the meeting a trustee moved to declare the listed property surplus and another trustee seconded the motion. Village staff noted most items on the surplus list—musical instruments, bookshelves, chairs and desks—originated from the Heritage Center; a piano remains and is being held for donation or sale. Staff also said a set of public works radios, which were not Heritage Center property, are on the surplus list and that cancelling the radios’ account will save the village almost $2,000 per year.

The board conducted a roll call and the motion carried 4-0. No additional conditions or restrictions on disposal were stated on the record.

The resolution was administrative in nature and did not authorize demolition or other capital work; it only declared listed items as surplus and available for disposition.","On Jan. 9 the village board approved Resolution 202-501 to declare items from the Heritage Center and surplus public works radios, enabling disposal or sale; trustees recorded a 4-0 vote in favor.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6393898,"Indian Head Park honors corporal for robbery investigation; swears in new officer",364,383000,747000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2104808-afe8a29741bc149a56f85b5b2392e3b5&start=383&end=747","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2104808-afe8a29741bc149a56f85b5b2392e3b5/thumbnail_383000.jpg","/articles/6393898/Indian-Head-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Indian-Head-Park-honors-corporal-for-robbery-investigation-swears-in-new-officer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6393898-5477be0cb2b3f6ce85c49780344d1016/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437961&Signature=Jkbs~GK8Ab9C6sBva6iuou3mTBfct3spuB9tS3huCoqYT4SD1ZCKfqnOiNI7OvFh-guKY5oRJJ8K4e64xcCKAkqDrjeVGJYh--fD5GcHNzJDQNHn9ni2f8KujNDzmTckSWmxwjpQSvuIbNoFXmtcjYZIcfHj~YNu13zu4Mp7lifOLV9jm9ki6eI6MMWFfztCP~hzEDF3GePJaF9RKOkG~hdi3tLosSMifa3Y4oLfiSNcNL22YopKJHBFiXLBAQBQUj22Z9t9z9ZhgDY7msXp9yW1hnmZmWkIPQR0VCHQxDFFqJe6UmpuOXFubJHz-m5gsSYkh6nI6ys7sw1e2smbkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees of the Village of Indian Head Park recognized Corporal John Hussain on Jan. 9 for investigative work that led the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office to approve charges in a robbery and shooting that occurred Aug. 28, 2024, and the board presided over the swearing-in of Officer Randy Bishop.

Chief Walsh said investigators tied the case to an online meeting arranged through Facebook Marketplace. According to the chief, two suspects met a victim near Wolf Road and Joliet Road; the suspects displayed handguns, demanded jewelry and shot the victim in the upper right leg. La Grange Park police stopped and detained the suspects, recovered a firearm and provided evidence that Indian Head Park detectives used to identify one suspect. After a lineup and forensic review, the Cook County State’s Attorney approved charges against Emmanuel Cuerios Marquez for armed robbery and aggravated battery with a firearm. Chief Walsh said both offenses were filed as Class X felonies and noted the sentencing range described in the case file.

Chief Walsh publicly credited Corporal Hussain’s work and the assistance from La Grange Park Police Department during the investigation. \"It was an excellent job, John. Really, really superb work,\" Chief Walsh said while presenting a word-of-merit award to Hussain.

Officer Randy Bishop was sworn in at the meeting and said he was grateful for the community’s support. \"It is a great privilege and honor to be working here at Indian Head Park,\" Bishop said after taking the oath. The chief reported Bishop graduated from the police academy Dec. 12 and is assigned to the field training program on the midnight shift.

The recognition did not include a board vote; it was presented during new business. The police chief said detectives recovered ballistics and other evidence that supported the state's attorney's decision to file charges and thanked partner agencies for their assistance.

No additional formal action was taken on the case at the board meeting.","At the Jan. 9 Village Board meeting, trustees recognized Corporal John Hussain for investigative work that led the Cook County State's Attorney to approve charges in an Aug. 28, 2024 shooting and sworn in Officer Randy Bishop.","actionData","errors"]

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Board sets quarterly Committee of the Whole workshops; resident raises immigration and ranked-choice voting concerns

Indian Head Park reviews grants, ARPA funds and infrastructure updates; pump house complete

Village staff outline tree management plan, will engage urban-forestry consultant

Trustees declare Heritage Center items and some public works radios surplus

Indian Head Park honors corporal for robbery investigation; swears in new officer