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Maywood trustees approve festival permits, public-safety gear and multiple municipal contracts
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At its July 17 meeting the Village of Maywood Board of Trustees approved festival licensing and vendor contracts, purchases for the police department, several public-works and building-repair contracts, and an omnibus package of vendor payments and construction agreements.
The Village of Maywood Board of Trustees on July 17 approved a series of purchases, contracts and resolutions covering festival licensing, public-safety equipment and several public-works projects.
Mayor Edwenna Perkins opened the meeting at 7:04 p.m. and Trustees moved to approve Warrant List No. 200454 totaling $2,827,496.94. Finance Director Lanya Satchell answered trustee questions about elevated expenses prior to the board’s recorded approval.
Trustees approved vendor agreements and permitting steps for the September Maywood Fest, including a waiver of liquor-license fees and background checks for festival vendors and the issuance of a temporary Class E liquor license for the event. The board also approved event services contracts including security services, gaming vendor agreements and an entertainment contract with Krunchtime Productions; trustees asked staff to secure liability-insurance certificates before final execution.
On public-safety procurement, Police Chief Valdimir Talley Jr. requested and the board approved purchase of a breath analyzer priced at $8,399 and an immediate purchase of ten computers and software licenses totaling $60,994 (with $45,020 to be reimbursed). The board also approved purchase of two police vehicles from Rizzo Ford at a stated total of $62,728.
Public Works Director John West presented replacement and equipment requests that trustees approved, including HVAC work at Village Hall (multiple units), a 60" Kubota riding mower for $7,643.22 and replenishment of lighting poles for $11,500. The board approved a proposal for a double-faced monument sign at the Maywood Police Department, with an additional $13,000 cost within the FY2018–19 budget for a total project cost of $32,875.
Trustees approved an omnibus consent package of payments and agreements (items A–W on the agenda) that included vendor payments, construction contracts for sewer-lining and alley improvements, engineering services and legal invoices.
The meeting record shows motions were carried by the trustees present; absent was Trustee H. Yarbrough.
The board set a special meeting for Aug. 7 to consider a redevelopment agreement tied to a public hearing for 1001 St. Charles Road and adjourned after a closed-session recess late in the evening.