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VILLAGE OF BELLWOOD
Village Board Meeting Minutes
September 16, 2026

The Village of Bellwood conducted the Village Board meeting in the village boardroom at 3200 Washington Blvd.
Bellwood IL 60104-1984.

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order on September 16, 2026 at 6:02pm and chaired by Mayor Harvey.

Roll Gall

Roll call was initiated by Mayor Harvey and conducted by the Village Clerk Jacqueline Hargrett. The following were
present for the roll call: Mayor Harvey, Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, and Nightengale.
Also in attendance are the following department heads: Willie Norfleet, Chief Harris, Marty Walker, Chief Allen,
James Stock, and Peter Tsiolis. Also in attendance were Aric Swaney and Attorney Castaldo Jr.

Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda

The agenda of the September 16, 2026 board meeting was approved by a motion from Trustee Delgado and
seconded by Trustee Boston. There was a unanimous vote to approve the agenda.

Approval of Minutes
The approval of the minutes from the last board meeting was approved by a motion from Trustee Ciavattone,
seconded by Trustee Boston. There was a unanimous vote to approve the minutes.

Committee Reports

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Report for the month of August 2026

Water main breaks- 3

Fire hydrant flushing continues.

Sewer mains jetted -12

Streetlight poles replaced - 2

Streetlight heads replaced - 4

Streetlights repaired -6

Traffic lights repaired - 1

Potholes filled throughout the village - 29

Tree maintenance continues all year weather permitting.

Recommending the following Items on the Consent Agenda:

Item G - The resolution authorizes the purchase of a 2026 Morbark BVR Brush Chipper for the Public Works Dept.
Item H- The resolution approves and authorizes the execution of the agreement with W-T Group AEC, LLC for
certain engineering services pertaining to the property commonly referred to as 346 23rd Avenue, Bellwood, Illinois
Item | - The resolution approves and authorizes the execution of the agreement with W-T Group AEC, LLC for
certain engineering services pertaining to the property commonly referred to as 610 23rd Avenue, Bellwood, Illinois
Item K - The resolution approves a contract with the lowest responsible bidder for the Well No. 5 Decommissioning
of Project.

Item O - The resolution approves a contract with GA Paving for the paving of two parking lots located on the
following streets on Korrell and 28th Avenue, respectively.

Always support our first responders, police, fire, medical personnel, public works, active-duty military, veterans,
Bellwood homeland security, and all volunteers who help with the Village of Bellwood events.

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Community Development - Trustee Boston

Recommending the following Items on the Consent Agenda:

Item J - The resolution authorizes the exertion of a non-binding letter of intent for the development of a restaurant
at the property commonly referred to as 2711 W. St. Charles Road, Bellwood,

Item L - The resolution approves a change order to the agreement entered into with APO Architecture for the
Bellwood Gateway Project,

Item M - The resolution approves a change order to the agreement entered into with LG Construction for the
Bellwood Gateway Project,

Item N - The resolution approves a change order to the purchase order for the purchase of certain equipment for
the Bellwood Gateway Project,

Quality of Life- Trustee Holman

The Bellwood Community Resource Center had 61 patrons from August 1 to August 31.

From the Building Department, there were 124 permits approved in August and 123 permits were issued.
Recommending the following Items on the Consent Agenda:

Item A - The Ordinance amends Section 156.071 of the Village of Bellwood Code of Ordinances adding certain
conditional uses within the I-1 Restricted Industrial Zoning District.

Item B - The Ordinance grants a conditional use permits for the property located at 1023 Cernan Drive, Bellwood,
IUinois allowing certain manufacturing, fabrication and storage uses.

Item C - The Ordinance grants a conditional use permit for the property located at 3100 St. Charles Road,
Bellwood, Illinois allowing a dynamic display sign.

Item D - The Ordinance grants a conditional use permit and variance for the property located at 545 Mannheim
Road, Bellwood, Illinois allowing modifications to the existing pole and approving certain signage for the fuel
pumps.

Administration - inson

Recommending the following Items on the Consent Agenda:

Item F - The resolution approves and authorizes the execution of the agreement with New York Life Insurance
Company for third party benefits.

Public Safety - ido

Recommending the following Items on the Consent Agenda:

Item E - The resolution authorizes and approves the Village’s support and financial commitment pertaining to a
grant from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on 25"
Avenue.

Fi - ightengal

| would like a motion to pay bills in the amount of $4,483,566.76 when funds become available.
Motion: Trustee Ciavattone

Second: Trustee Boston

Roll call:

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale
Nays: 0

Abstain: 0

Absent: 0

The motion was carried unanimously.
We have no items on the Consent Agenda and there is nothing from the Ad Hoc committee.

Mayor Harvey - Motion to place the items on the Consent Agenda as presented:
Motion: Trustee Delgado
Second: Trustee Holman

Roll call:

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale
Nays: 0

Abstain: 0

Absent: 0

The motion was carried unanimously.

A. An Ordinance Amending Section 156.071 of the Village of Bellwood Code of Ordinances as it Relates to
Conditional Uses within thel-1 Restricted Industrial Zoning District.

B. An Ordinance Granting the Approval of Certain Conditional Use Permits for the Property located at 1023 Cernan
Drive, Bellwood, IL 60104.

C. An Ordinance Granting the Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Dynamic Display Sign at the Property
located at 3100 St. Charles Road, Bellwood, IL 60104. D.

D. An Ordinance Granting the Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Modifications to the Existing Pole and
Approval of a Variation to allow certain Signage for the Fuel Pumps at the Property located at 545 Mannheim Road,
Bellwood, IL 60104, Page 2 of 3 Posted by 5:00 p.m. C.S.T. on September 14, 2026.

E. A Resolution in Support of an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Grant Application for Bicycle
and Pedestrian Improvements on 25th Avenue

F. A Resolution Approving an Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of the Agreement by and between the
Village of Bellwood and New York Life Insurance Company.

G.A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of a Brush Chipper for the Public Works Department.

H. A Resolution Approving an Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of the Agreement by and between the
Village of Bellwood and W-T Group AEC, LLC. |.

I. A Resolution Approving an Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of the Agreement by and between the
Village of Bellwood and W-T Group AEC, LLC.

J. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Letter of Intent pertaining to the Real Estate
Commonly Referred to as 2711 W. St. Charles Road, Bellwood, Illinois.

K. A Resolution Approving a Contract and Authorizing the Execution of the Contract by and between the Village of
Bellwood and Municipal Well and Pump (the Lowest Responsible Bidder.

L. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the execution of a Change Order with APO Architecture PC.

M. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the execution of a Change Order with LG Construction.

N. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the execution of a Change Order pertaining to the purchase of certain
equipment for the Bellwood Gateway Project.

O. A Resolution Approving an Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of the Agreement by and between the
Village of Bellwood and GA Paving, LLC.

Mayor Harvey: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion: Trustee Ciavattone
Second: Trustee Boston

Roll call:

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale
Nays: 0

Abstain: 0

Absent: 0

The motion was carried unanimously.

Mayor’s Report

Thank you to everyone who took part in the annual Bridging the Gap Parade and the free Resource Fair, which was
founded by Bishop Claude Porter three years ago. Its purpose is to get students excited about returning to school
after the summer break. The Resource Fair provided resources for the students, senior citizens, and the
community.

The Tour of Proviso bike ride will be on Saturday October 3". It was created during the 2020 covid year by Mayor
Harvey, Mayor Katrina Thompson of Broadview, and Trustee Miquel Jones of Maywood. The bike ride will start at the
Melrose Park Village Hall at 1000 25" Ave. There will be a trophy for the town with the most participates.

The Neighborhood Watch meeting will be tomorrow with a guest from CEDA.

The Surviving Warriors event will be on October 10" at the Memorial Park District. Proceeds will be for the support
of the prevention of breast cancer. Must be 21 or older to attend. It will be a line dancing event.

New Business
None

Unfinished Business
None

Attorney Castaldo
No report.

Public Comment

Mayor Harvey: Motion to open the floor for public comment.
Motion: Trustee Ciavattone

Second: Trustee Boston

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0

The motion was carried unanimously.

JoAnn Able- She had a question about the structure being built on 25" and Madison. Mayor Harvey said itis a
200,000 square foot industrial building for manufacturing and warehouse use. It is not a Data Center. It is not
enough space in Bellwood for a Data Center.

Annie Delgado- She and a resident neighbor would like to thank Mayor Harvey for the village purchase and plans to
redevelop the property in the 5100 block of St. Charles Rd.

Mayor Harvey: Motion to close the floor for public comment.
Motion: Trustee Delgado
Second: Trustee Boston

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale
Nays: (0)
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0

The motion was carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Mayor Harvey: Motion to adjourn.
Motion: Trustee Boston

Second: Trustee Holman

Ayes: 6 Trustees Ciavattone, Boston, Holman, Robinson, Delgado, Nightengale
Nays: 0
Abstain: 0
Absent: 0

The motion was carried unanimously.

The meeting was adjourned 6:23 pm.
Jac uolifé Hargrett ?
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