Maywood board approves omnibus measures, infrastructure projects and personnel items
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Summary
The Maywood Village Board approved a package of omnibus motions Dec. 6 that ratified finance reports, multiple intergovernmental and procurement agreements, payments for park improvements, and personnel actions, including hires and promotions; major purchases included a $624,779 fire pumper and a $9,325 furnace for Fire Station No. 1.
The Village of Maywood Board of Trustees approved a package of omnibus measures at its Dec. 6 special meeting, including finance reports, intergovernmental agreements, procurement authorizations and personnel items.
Mayor Nathaniel George Booker called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m., and the board voted by roll call to adopt omnibus Items A through S with all members present voting aye. The materials the board approved included the monthly financial analysis for the period ending Oct. 31, 2022, a monthly finance report showing $2,310,175, and Warrant List No. 200532 dated Nov. 30, 2022 in the amount of $4,146,666.94.
The board ratified payments to the Maywood Park District for two park improvement projects — $16,234.38 for a dog‑park-related quote and $37,616.28 for recreation improvements at Conner Heise Park — under an existing intergovernmental agreement. The board also approved purchasing and installation of a furnace at Fire Station No. 1 for $9,325.46.
On procurement for emergency services, the trustees authorized a competitive‑bidding waiver and approved a purchase agreement with Sutphen Corporation for the construction and delivery of one custom heavy‑duty Monarch pumper at a cost of $624,779.28.
Other omnibus approvals included an updated 2022 employee handbook and human resources policies; execution of a Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) master agreement; ratification of a labor agreement with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police covering police patrol officers; and an updated exhibit to the acting village manager employee leasing agreement with GOVTEMPUSA, LLC. The board also authorized a Cook County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) subrecipient agreement for 2023 roadway resurfacing work and several Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) resolutions and agreements for the Washington Boulevard improvements project.
Deputy Chief Theodore Yancy announced four potential police‑academy hires for January and noted the swearing‑in of Sergeants Lonell Whitlock and Benjamin Martinez, both confirmed during the meeting record by Clerk Gwaine Dianne Williams. Chaplain Lorenzo Webber presented an Award of Appreciation to Trustee A. Sanchez during the recognitions portion of the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:54 p.m.