Maywood trustees discuss use of 200 Building by School District 89 and Park District; minutes show no recorded approval

Maywood trustees on Aug. 31, 2021 discussed a proposal to allow School District 89 and the Maywood Park District to use space in the village's 200 Building, according to the minutes of a special board meeting.

Mayor Nathaniel George Booker opened the meeting and introduced the item as new business. Representatives from District 89's team, identified in the minutes as Mike Lawrence and Rod Chaney, and Lonette Hall from the Maywood Park District spoke to trustees about the partnership and space-use proposal. The minutes summarize that those representatives "made comments regarding the partnership" but do not list the particular terms, schedules, or funding arrangements discussed.

Two members of the public, identified as C. Woodard and K. Reese in the minutes, addressed the board during public comment on the proposal; the minutes state that Mayor Booker responded to those comments. Trustees and staff then asked questions of the Park District and School District representatives and discussed the proposal. The minutes record that "discussion ensued" but do not record a motion, vote tally, or final decision approving the 200 Building arrangement.

Village staff listed as present in the minutes include Village Manager Chasity Wells-Armstrong, Public Works Director John West and Acting Police Chief Elijah Willis. The minutes do not indicate a subsequent meeting date or next steps specific to the 200 Building item.

The special meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. after a motion to adjourn by Trustee S. Reyes-Plummer and seconded by Trustee I. Brandon.