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Village of La Grange Board of Trustees met Aug, 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Board of Trustees regular meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Clerk Saladino. On roll call, as read by Clerk Saladino, the following were:

PRESENT: Trustees Augustine, Gale (arrived at 5:02 p.m.), McGee, O'Brien, Peterson and Thompson, with President Kuchler presiding.

ABSENT: None

OTHERS: Village Manager Jack Knight

Village Attorney Caitlyn Culbertson

Deputy Village Manager/CD Director Charity Jones

Timothy Griffin, Chief of Police

lnterim Police Chief Kurt Bluder

Fire Chief Steve Norvilas

President Kuchler welcomed the Village Board and shared that audio of the meeting will be available on the Village website.

President Kuchler invited Clerk Saladino to lead the audience in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

2. PRESIDENT'S REPORT

President Kuchler announced the new Flood Mitigation webpage, which is the Village's commitment to undertaking flood mitigation efforts and working with regional partners to improve the conditions that contribute to flooding. The page contains Flood Mitigation FAOs and links to Stormwater Projects, Stormwater Sewer Maintenance, and Storm Preparation and Response.

A. Oath of Office - Timothy Griffin, Chief of Police

President Kuchler invited Timothy Griffin to step forward for the Oath of Office.

Mr. Griffin joins the Village of La Grange having most recently served as Deputy Chief in the Village of Mount Prospect. He served in that position since 201 4, and in several others during his over 25-year career at that agency. Among his many qualifications, he is an FBI National Academy graduate, holds a Doctor of  

Philosophy in Organizational Leadership and has graduated from Northwestern University's Executive Management and Staff and Command programs.

A motion was made by Trustee Mccee to approve the appointment of Timothy Griffin to the position of Chief of Police, seconded by Trustee Thompson.

Approved by a roll call vote:

Ayes: Trustees Augustine, Gale, McGee, O'Brien, Peterson and Thompson 

Nays: None

Absent: None

B. Appointment - Design Review Commission Chairperson

A motion was made by Trustee Augustine to appoint Mr. Kevin Cahill as Chairperson of the Design Review Commission, seconded by Trustee McGee.

Approved by a roll call vote:

Ayes: Trustees Augustine, Gale, McGee, O'Brien, Peterson and Thompson 

Nays: None

Absent: None

3. MANAGER'S REPORT

Village Manager Knight thanked Chief Kurt Bluder {or his services to the Village this past summer as interim Chief of Police.

Manager Knight welcomed Chief Griffin to the Village Team. Mr. Knight noted that staff is excited to work with Chief Griffin and continuing to provide excellent service to the community.

4. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS

None.

5. CONSENT AGENDA AND VOTE

A. Minutes of the Village of La Grange Board of Trustees Regular Meeting, Monday. July 10,2023

B. Consolidated Voucher 230724

A motion was made by Trustee Gale to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Trustee Peterson.

It was noted that. in consideration of her relationship to the Village Prosecutor, Trustee Augustine recused herself from each item on the voucher related to the Village Prosecutor.

Approved by a roll call vote:

Ayes: Trustees Augustine, Gale, McGee, O'Brien, Peterson and Thompson 

Nays: None

Absent: None

6. CURRENT BUSINESS

None.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT

Becky Lorenzen, CommUNlTY Diversity Group, noted the community mosaic tiling will take place August 22 through August 30 and times to sign up are now available.

President Kuchler thanked Ms. Lorenzen.

Jenny Bechtold, Executive Director o{ the Park District and Cathy Domanico, Executive Director o{ the La Grange Business Association (LGBA) thanked the Village for the support during the Endless Summerfest during the weekend of August 4 to August 6,2023.

President Kuchler thanked Ms. Bechtold and Ms. Domanico for providing an update of the successful weekend.

8. TRUSTEE COMMENTS

None.

9. CLOSED SESSION

President Kuchler stated that it was the Village Board's intention to enter into Closed Session under Sections 2(cX5) of the lllinois Open Meetings Act to purchase or lease of real property for the use o{ the public body; 2(cX11) to discuss pending, probable or imminent litigation; and 2(cX21) of the lllinois Open Meetings Act to discuss minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the lllinois Open Meetings Act. He also stated that the Village Board will not reconvene in open session at the end of the closed session, as no formal action will occur.  

At 5:16 p.m., a motion was made by Trustee Thompson to adjourn into Closed Session under Section 2(c)(5), 2(c)(1 1), and 2(c)(21) of the lllinois Open Meetings Act to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body; pending, probable or imminent litigation; and discuss minutes of meetings lawfully closed, seconded by Trustee McGee.

Approved by a roll call vote:

Ayes: Trustees Augustine, Gale, McGee, O'Brien, Peterson and Thompson 

Nays: None

Absent: None

10. ADJOURNMENT

At 6:47 p.m. Trustee Gale made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Peterson. Approved by a voice vote.

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