Claire Henning

The meeting proceedings included the administration of the oath of office for newly promoted personnel of the Oklahoma Fire Department, specifically Bureau Chief of EMS Kevin Grant and Fire Engineers Ryan Benner and Zachary Saborin. The board also recognized the accomplishments of Girl Scouts Carla Lenosa Suarez and Isabella Grace Silva for attaining the Girl Scout Bronze Award and recognized Paul Kowski for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Public comments included a Christmas blessing from Father Dennis Zyameck. A representative from Earthworks and Improvement Development Corp. addressed the board regarding the status of a project and expressed surprise upon learning the contract was scheduled for cancellation.

The Board of Trustees held a meeting where they recognized coloring contest winners, conducted an oath of office ceremony for new firefighters/paramedics, and received public comments regarding local events and building concerns. The Board approved the consent agenda, which included approval for a 5K Run/Walk, the promotion of police personnel, the disposal of surplus equipment, the purchase of a new Ford Transit Cargo Van, the replacement of radio equipment, a contract for IT services, a grass cutting/edging program, engineering services for a water system project, and a financial services agreement. Additionally, the Board discussed the termination of a police officer (implied), reviewed financial resolutions, approved a parking variance for a medical facility, and enacted an ordinance regarding the timely restoration of elevator service in residential buildings. Finally, the Board authorized the disposal of a surplus snow plow truck and the purchase of a new Snow Fighter package plow truck.

The Board discussed a local event hosted by the St. Catherine's Men's Club. The consent agenda involved several key items, including the recommendation to rezone properties on S. Pulaski Road from Office Zoning to C-2 General Commercial District, amendments to village code regarding parking and vehicle storage for service stations, and approval for a four-way stop sign installation at 101st Street and Kildare Avenue. The board also authorized the disposal of two surplus vehicles and the sale and replacement purchase of another surplus vehicle for the Public Works Department. Furthermore, resolutions were approved for maintenance renewal with Intrado Life and Safety, Inc., engineering services for a lead service line replacement program, and a one-year extension for property and casualty insurance brokerage services. Under separate items, the Board approved disbursement resolution amounts and authorized the issuance of liquor and video gaming supplemental licenses to two separate establishments, WingPros LLC (d/b/a WingSnob) and Silver Partners LLC (d/b/a W96). A subsequent agenda item submission sheet detailed a recommendation to waive competitive bidding and approve a three-year agreement with AT&T for internet and network circuit services to support Village IT operations.

The commission discussed old business, including the Santa on the Green event and updates to the special events ordinance. New business covered social media initiatives, logistics for the 4th of July parade celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary, plans for National Night Out, updates to the judging system for the Halloween contest, suggestions for the Fall Music Festival, and organizational improvements for the Christmas decorating contest and Santa on the Green, specifically regarding photo management and signage.

The Board of Trustees discussed various items including the St. Germaine Annual Germazing 5K Run/Walk and associated fees, the promotion of police department personnel due to retirement, and the authorization to sell surplus village equipment via auction. Additionally, the meeting addressed the purchase of a new Ford Transit Cargo Van for the police department, the replacement of legacy radio equipment for the Regional Water System, a service agreement for information technology services for the 9-1-1 dispatch center, and the annual grass cutting contract. The agenda also included executive session discussions regarding closed meeting minutes and the settlement of a claim.