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Maywood approves police pension appointments, equipment purchase and explores sub-post; video gaming proposal presented

Village of Maywood Board of Trustees · April 1, 2026

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Summary

The Board appointed Deputy Chief Elijah Willis and retired officer Corey Cooper to the Police Pension Board, approved purchase of a Flash Cam using a $16,614 JAG award, authorized staff to explore a police sub-post, and heard a presentation on a proposed liquor license with video gaming for Maywood Mart Care Gaming.

The Village of Maywood Board of Trustees approved two Police Pension Board appointments, authorized equipment purchases tied to a federal grant, and directed staff to pursue options for expanded police presence in a commercial strip.

Trustees unanimously appointed Deputy Chief Elijah Willis to replace Joseph Freelon and appointed retired officer Corey Cooper to replace Della Patterson on the Police Pension Board. Both appointments were made by motion and carried without recorded opposition.

Police Chief Valdimir Talley Jr. described several department proposals: MPD Proposal No.5 requested an electronic parking enforcement platform (annual lease $5,256.08 and supplies); Proposal No.7 asked permission to explore a police 'sub-post' in space being upgraded by Hinsdale Bank at Tenth and Madison (the bank offered the space for $1 per year); and Proposal No.8 recommended using a Department of Justice JAG award (Award 2017-DJ-BX-0223) that totaled $16,614 to purchase training and technology items, including a staff-recommended Flash Cam priced at $9,448. The Board approved the lease, the exploration of the sub-post location and the Flash Cam purchase.

At the meeting Lori Sheppard of Prairie State Gaming presented plans for taking an on‑premise liquor license with video gaming at Maywood Mart Care Gaming, 1701 Harrison Street. Sheppard outlined local competition and remodel plans; trustees asked for additional detail and revenue information before taking action.

Chief Talley noted the equipment purchases and sub‑post exploration are intended to improve enforcement and public safety presence; the Board requested follow-up detail from staff.