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Maywood approves Saturday gym use for youth program, renews Wire Cloth Filter Class 8 tax incentive
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Summary
Trustees approved Atmosphere of Tumbling's continued Saturday gym use at 200 S. 5th Ave. from 9 a.m.–noon at no fee and approved renewal of a Cook County Class 8 tax incentive for Wire Cloth Filter Company; the renewal passed with Trustee R. Rivers recorded as voting no.
The Village of Maywood Board of Trustees on Feb. 19 authorized continued Saturday use of the Multipurpose Building gym at 200 S. 5th Ave. for Atmosphere of Tumbling and approved a Cook County Class 8 Tax Incentive Assessment Program renewal for Wire Cloth Filter Company.
Vernel C. Brown Jr., chief executive of Atmosphere of Tumbling, told the board the program helps Maywood youth pursue future opportunities and requested continued Saturday use. The board approved a no‑fee arrangement for Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon and rescinded the prior Danka Basketball League Saturday slot, offering Danka the noon–1:00 p.m. hour or the option to negotiate payment for after‑hours usage. Trustee K. Wellington motioned approval and Trustee H. Yarbrough seconded; the motion passed with the recorded ayes of Mayor Edwenna Perkins and trustees including Trustee R. Rivers.
Separately, Mr. Patel of Wire Cloth Filter Company applied for a Class 8 tax incentive renewal from Cook County, telling the board the company has been in business 25 years, 19 of them in Maywood, and employs 22 people (including two Maywood residents) with plans to hire additional staff. The board approved the renewal on a motion by Trustee I. Brandon, seconded by Trustee H. Yarbrough; Trustee R. Rivers recorded a no vote.
Minutes reflect the board’s actions but do not include contract terms, the length of the tax incentive renewal, or specifics about future hires. Manager Norfleet was directed to reconcile scheduling and fee terms with Danka Basketball League for the remaining Saturday hour.