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Maywood board approves festival security and fencing but rejects $150 sponsorship ad
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Summary
Trustees approved $5,900 for festival security and $3,520 for fencing and sandbags for Maywood Fest, while rejecting a $150 ad honoring Bishop Porter and Lady Porter after trustee questions about the expense.
The Village of Maywood Board on Sept. 3 approved event services for Maywood Fest but rejected a requested $150 sponsorship ad for Bishop Porter and Lady Porter. Trustee Brandon moved to approve the ad, seconded by Trustee Jones; the motion failed (Ayes: Mayor Edwenna Perkins and Trustees I. Brandon and M. Jones; Nays: Trustees A. Sanchez, K. Wellington, M. Lightford and N. Booker). Trustee N. Booker questioned the expense during discussion.
The board approved payment to Empire Security for Maywood Fest security services in the amount of $5,900 and authorized payment to Chicago Special Events Management (Hank Zemola) for fencing ($3,220) and sandbags ($300). Both motions carried with all trustees recorded as voting yes. The meeting record notes that Trustee Booker questioned those expenses as well.
The meeting also approved several small administrative reimbursements and purchases tied to community events, including $310 reimbursements for Mayor Perkins and Trustee I. Brandon to attend the Illinois Municipal League conference and $68.19 for town‑hall refreshments.
Next steps include contract execution for security and event services in advance of the festival.