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MAYOR: Michelle I. Nelson | VILLAGE CLERK: Cecil Porter | VILLAGE MANAGER: Bridget A. Wachtel
TRUSTEES: Gary Daggett | Kevin Dorsey | Rosalind Henderson Mustafa | George Lofton | James Mitros | Carolyn D. Rodgers
AGENDA
FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF FLOSSMOOR, ILLINOIS
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025 • 7:00 PM • VILLAGE HALL
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
RECOGNITIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
PUBLIC PRESENT WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting Held on August 4, 2025
2. Presentation of Bills for Approval and Payment as Approved by the Finance
Department (August 18, 2025)
3. Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 25-26 for the
Village of Flossmoor
4. Consideration of a Contract Award for the FY26 MFT Pavement Crack Filling
Program
5. Consideration of a Contract Award for the FY26 MFT Street Resurfacing Program
• If you plan on attending a Village Board meeting and need an accommodation, please call 708-798-2300 or
TDD 708-647-0179 at least one full business day prior to the meeting. •
2800 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor, Illinois 60422 | Phone: 708.798.2300 | TDD: 708.647.0179 | Fax: 708.798.4016 | www.flossmoor.org
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS ACTION ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
6. Consideration of a Request for a Retail Liquor License by R & J Wine and Gaming
Inc for 19862 Kedzie Avenue
DISCUSSION ITEMS
OTHER BUSINESS
7. A Motion to go into Executive Session to Discuss the Employment of Specific
Individuals, Property Acquisition, and Litigation
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
• If you plan on attending a Village Board meeting and need an accommodation, please call 708-798-2300 or
TDD 708-647-0179 at least one full business day prior to the meeting. •
2800 Flossmoor Road, Flossmoor, Illinois 60422 | Phone: 708.798.2300 | TDD: 708.647.0179 | Fax: 708.798.4016 | www.flossmoor.org
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MINUTES OF MAYOR NELSON AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE VILLAGE OF FLOSSMOOR, ILLINOIS HELD ON AUGUST 4, 2025
DRAFT
VILLAGE HALL August 4, 2025 7:00 PM
Mayor Nelson opened the meeting with a reminder to “Shop Local” and support Flossmoor businesses,
especially those in the downtown area, during the renovation project.
Mayor Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Village Clerk Porter took roll. There was a quorum.
PRESENT: Mayor Nelson and Trustees Daggett, Dorsey, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa, and Rodgers
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT:
Bridget Wachtel, Village Manager Douglas Merkle, Deputy Chief of Police
Jonathan Bogue, Asst Village Manager John Brunke, Director of Public Works
Bob Kopec, Fire Chief Dan Milovanovic, Asst Director of Public Works
Joe Miller, Village Attorney Scott Bugner, Director of Building & Zoning
14 Community Members, Media, and Others
GENERAL STATEMENT/RULES OF ORDER (Announced by Mayor Nelson):
The meeting was streamed via Zoom. Mayor Nelson reviewed the public comment policy, which is
available on the Village website.
PUBLIC PRESENT WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD:
(Note: That in reporting these comments, the Village has not researched the accuracy of any comments.)
1. Warren Engelberg – Flossmoor resident:
Presented commentary and his opinions about the impact of the current federal government
administration on women, children, and those experiencing economic hardship.
2. Jackie Riffice – Flossmoor resident:
Presented information about her book club. The book club meets at The Rock Shop in Homewood,
Illinois and is open to the public.
3. Andrea Perry – Flossmoor Resident:
Offered commentary and her criticisms about how promotions and employment terminations are
made in the police department.
There were no further public comments.
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MINUTES OF MAYOR NELSON AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE VILLAGE OF FLOSSMOOR, ILLINOIS HELD ON AUGUST 4, 2025
DRAFT
VILLAGE HALL August 4, 2025 7:00 PM
RECOGNITIONS AND APPOINTMENTS: None
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Nelson called for a Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 1-4. Trustee Mitros so moved,
Trustee Lofton seconded. Mayor Nelson asked if there were any items on the consent agenda that were
requested to be removed, and there were none.
A vote on the motion was presented and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
AYES: Trustees Daggett, Dorsey, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa, and Rodgers
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS:
Mayor Nelson expressed thanks for the work done by the following commissions:
a. Flossmoor’s Public Art Commission for its sculpture tour, noting the outstanding attendance and
the positive feedback from those in attendance.
b. Flossmoor’s Public Art Commission and Flossmoor’s Green Commission for their support of
Chamber Night by having an art fundraiser and passing out native plants at the event.
c. Flossmoor’s Community Relations Commission for the “Christmas in July Toy Drive” program
that they started, and those who donated to this program.
ACTION ITEMS
Agenda Item #5. – Consideration of an Ordinance of the Village of Flossmoor, Cook County,
Illinois, Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the Village of Flossmoor and
the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for the Acquisition, Ownership,
Maintenance, and Conversion to Open Space of Flood-Prone Real Property Located Near
Butterfield Creek in Flossmoor, Illinois.
Mayor Nelson called for a Motion to approve this action item. Trustee Mustafa so moved, Trustee Daggett
seconded.
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MINUTES OF MAYOR NELSON AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE VILLAGE OF FLOSSMOOR, ILLINOIS HELD ON AUGUST 4, 2025
DRAFT
VILLAGE HALL August 4, 2025 7:00 PM
John Brunke, Director of Public Works, presented an overview regarding the funding for this program and
discussed the following: the reasons necessary to buy out this property (based on extensive flooding), the
future demolition of the property, and potential open space uses for the property once the structures were
demolished. Mr. Brunke also gave reasons why the Village should act now to pass this ordinance, primarily
because the homeowner is willing to participate and FEMA grant funds are still available to complete the
work. Mr. Brunke recommends that the Village approve this action item.
The property owners were present. Mayor Nelson gave information about the extensive work performed by
John Brunke and Village Manager Wachtel with state and federal representatives to secure funding for this
project, and how it is necessary for this project to be approved now, while grant funding is still available.
Mayor Nelson asked the board if there were any comments. The following board members provided
feedback in support of this project:
1. Trustee Rodgers: No comments/questions. She noted that she drives past this property and is
familiar with it.
2. Trustee Mustafa: Shares Mayor Nelson’s empathy with the property owners, especially since she
had considered purchasing it when it was last for sale. She asked about having items in the home repurposed
for other uses.
3. Trustee Mitros: Inquired about whether the previous owners had disclosed the flooding issues, and
the property owners advised that they had not been given information about flooding problems. Trustee
Mitros stated how familiar he is with this property, agreed it had to be vacated, and inquired about whether
access was available to the property for recreational purposes once the existing structures were demolished.
He also expressed his gratitude to the property owners.
4. Trustee Lofton: Wished good luck to the property owners in moving on and inquired about the
adjacent properties. Mr. Brunke indicated that the adjacent properties are vacant and not part of this
program; however, the Village acquired the two adjacent parcels to the north as part of the No Cash Bid
Program. Mr Brunke also commented that this area along Butterfield Creek is part of a larger flood
mitigation study for Butterfield Creek, and these parcels could use be used for dedicated stormwater storage
in the future.
5. Trustee Dorsey: Agrees that the timing to approve this project is now, and applauded John Brunke
and his team for their work on this project. He also wished the property owners all the best.
6. Trustee Daggett: Provided information about property reclamation companies being available to
repurpose items. Mr. Brunke advised that any repurposing of items needs to be done before the demolition
takes place and responded to Trustee Daggett’s questions about the appraisal process and zoning for the
property. Trustee Daggett also expressed his appreciation to the property owners and his support for the
project.
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MINUTES OF MAYOR NELSON AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE VILLAGE OF FLOSSMOOR, ILLINOIS HELD ON AUGUST 4, 2025
DRAFT
VILLAGE HALL August 4, 2025 7:00 PM
A vote on the motion was presented and passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
AYES: Trustees Daggett, Dorsey, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa, and Rodgers
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
OTHER BUSINESS
Agenda Item #6. – A Motion to go into Executive Session to Discuss the Employment of Specific
Individuals, Property Acquisition, and Litigation.
Mayor Nelson stated there was no need for an executive session.
Additional comments:
1. Trustee Mustafa: Stated she contacted David Linnear, President of School District 161, to inquire
about surveillance cameras being installed at the Heather Hill detention basin, and that Mr. Linnear told her
that he would raise the discussion again with the new school board. Trustee Mustafa requested that, since
the village board is also new, this issue be put back on the agenda again to see if the village board and
school board can reach a joint/shared resolution. Mayor Nelson stated that the board could be polled to see
if there is interest in adding this to the agenda.
2. Trustee Mitros: Reminded everyone to attend Flossmoor’s National Night Out. He also stated that
he is not in favor of revisiting the issue of surveillance cameras at the Heather Hill detention basin.
3. Trustee Lofton: He is open to discussing surveillance cameras at the Heather Hill detention basin
again since it is being discussed by the school board, and since some residents continue to view this as a
concern.
4. Trustee Dorsey: Stated he has lots of questions regarding the issue of surveillance cameras at the
Heather Hill detention basin, including potential privacy concerns, and that this should be a joint discussion
and shared decision with the school board. Mayor Nelson asked if it would be beneficial for him to review
the meeting minutes and presentation from when this was last discussed by the Village Board, and he agreed
this would be helpful before having future discussions.
5. Trustee Daggett: Would like to see the outcome of the school board discussion regarding
surveillance cameras at the Heather Hill detention basin before giving further input. Trustee Daggett
provided information about the punch card program that is being used to boost shopping at local downtown
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MINUTES OF MAYOR NELSON AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE VILLAGE OF FLOSSMOOR, ILLINOIS HELD ON AUGUST 4, 2025
DRAFT
VILLAGE HALL August 4, 2025 7:00 PM
businesses. As a further incentive, for those who complete their shopping punch card, he is offering to raffle
a Lake Michigan excursion on his sailboat. Trustee Daggett provided information about how the downtown
development project is rooted in safety. He invited everyone to the upcoming Parker softball game to
support the team that he coaches.
6. Trustee Rodgers: She is in agreement on discussing surveillance cameras at the Heather Hill
detention basis and believes that not having surveillance cameras is a potential safety concern.
7. Clerk Porter: No comments/questions
8. Village Attorney Miller: No comments/questions
9. Village Manager Wachtel: No comments/questions
Mayor Nelson further announced:
• Flossmoor’s National Night Out is coming up on August 5, 2025, and the event is for all ages.
• On August 9, 2025, there is a ribbon-cutting for Beyond Borders Café, and all are invited to join.
This is a new business opened by Flossmoor residents in the downtown area.
• The Hidden Gem Half Marathon is coming up in one month. It has, for two years in a row, won the
Chicago Area Runners Association’s “Race of the Year,” and Flossmoor is hoping to win this
award for a third consecutive year. If anyone has questions regarding the race, they should contact
the Hidden Gem Half Marathon or info@flossmoor.org
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Mayor Nelson called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Mitros so moved, seconded by Trustee
Daggett. All were in favor, none opposed.
AYES: Trustees Daggett. Dorsey, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa, and Rodgers
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NAYS: None
The Regular Meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cecil E. Porter
Village Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Bridget Wachtel, Village Manager
CC:
FROM: Ann Novoa, Finance Director
DATE: August 18, 2025
RE: Consideration of a Resolution Amending the
Budget for Fiscal Year 25-26 for the Village of
Flossmoor
During the first quarter of the 25-26 fiscal year, the Board approved no motion(s) to
amend the Village’s 25-26 fiscal year budget. Additionally, attached below are items that
have not been previously approved as a budget amendment. One memorandum from
Fire Chief Bob Kopec regarding adjustments to the Fire capital budget line is attached.
Attached is the resolution that the Board is required to adopt so that the budget
amendments may be filed with the Cook County Clerk.
Approval
Date Amount Account No. Description
*8/18/25 60,000 16-01-7-749 Capital Equipment - Fire
*Proposal to Board 8-18-25
You will also find attached an analysis of fund balances as requested by the Board for
the funds amended above.
I request that approval of this resolution be placed on the August 18th, 2025, Board
Meeting Agenda.
Strategic Initiative (s) Addressed
1. Finances & Services: Develop greater revenue to support delivery of top-notch core
services through a balanced budget.
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RESOLUTION NO.
Consideration of a Resolution Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 25-26 for the
Village of Flossmoor
WHEREAS, the Village of Flossmoor, County of Cook, State of Illinois has
heretofore adopted a budget for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026 passed by the
Mayor and Board of Trustees of said Village of Flossmoor on April 21, 2025, a certified
copy of said Budget and a Certificate of Estimate of Revenues having been filed in the
Office of the County Clerk on May 30, 2025; and,
WHEREAS, circumstances have arisen during the fiscal year by which said
Village wishes to amend said budget filed with the County Clerk according to the
general ledger numbers and amounts listed in attachment A; and,
WHEREAS, said Village has additional revenue and/or designated fund balances
that will be and is hereby allocated for said budget amendments as listed in attachment
A;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said budget filed with the County
Clerk be amended according to changes listed in attachment A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby directed to cause to
be filed with the County Clerk of Cook County, Illinois, a certified copy of this
Resolution.
Passed this 18th day of August, 2025.
AYES: _________________________________________
NOES: ________________________________________
ABSENT: ______________________________________
ABSTAINED: ___________________________________
PASSED: _______________________________________
APPROVED: ____________________________________
PUBLISHED: ____________________________________
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APPROVED:
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Village Clerk
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ATTACHMENT A - PAGE ONE OF ONE
BUDGET AMENDMENT
FY 2025-26 BUDGET
Fund Account Title Account Number Amount
Capital Equipment Fund Capital Equipment - Fire 16-01-7-749 $60,000
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The following documents support the
memo explaining this item.
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EMORANDUM
TO: Ann Novoa, Finance Director
CC: Malea Calvert, Assistant Finance Director
FROM: Bob Kopec, Fire Chief
DATE: August 12, 2025
RE: Budget Amendment- Q1
The fire department is requesting a budget amendment within the FY 26 capital budget 16-01-7-749 for
$60,000 for the purchase of a Fire/ EMS utility task vehicle (UTV) to replace Brush 19. The amended
funds to purchase the UTV are from the proceeds from the sale of Brush 19 ($22,500), a generous
donation from the Flossmoor Volunteer Corporation ($20,000), and the sale of decommissioned fire
hose sold in addition to the sale of E19 ($5,000). An additional estimated $12,500 will come from the
Foreign Fire Tax Fund. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks
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VILLAGE OF FLOSSMOOR updated 8-11-25
BUDGET AMENDMENT LOG
FY 25-26
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND
REVENUES
Date Account Original Amended G/L Post
Approved Number Amount Budget Budget Month Description
- - -
- -
Total Revenues -
EXPENDITURES
Date Account Original Amended G/L Post
Approved Number Amount Budget Budget Month Description
8/18/25 16-01-7-749 60,000 324,400 384,400 Aug UTV Purchase for FD
- -
- -
- -
-
Total Expenditures 60,000
NET CHANGE (60,000)
FUND BALANCE ANALYSIS, 8-11-25:
*Unaudited Fund Balance 4-30-25 1,516,458 *
Plus: Budgeted Revenues 1,254,162
Less: Reserves 4-30-25 - no capital fund reserve policy
Less: Budgeted Expenditures (2,339,550)
Budget Amendments FY 26-Net Change (60,000)
Mid Year Pace Over/(Under) -
Estimated Unallocated Fund Balance 8-11-25 371,070
*FY25 Audit not complete as of 8/11/25
Capital
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Bridget A. Wachtel, Village Manager
CC:
FROM: John S. Brunke, Public Works Director
DATE: August 18, 2025
RE: Consideration of a Contract Award for the FY26
MFT Pavement Crack Filling Program
Included in the FY26 approved MFT Fund Budget is $50,000 for the annual pavement
crack filling program. The purpose of a pavement crack filling program is to clean out
cracks in newer asphalt pavement and fill them with a fiber asphalt sealant that prevents
water and debris from filling the cracks, which leads to pavement potholes and
pavement failure from winter freeze/thaw cycles. It is estimated that a good pavement
crack filling program can extend the life cycle of pavement 5+ years more than a
pavement that does not receive this treatment.
The asphalt pavement streets that benefit most from a pavement crack filling program
are those that are still in good condition, but have minimal to moderate cracks forming in
the surface. Streets that have a severe amount of cracking or “alligator” cracking,
where the pavement cracks form round to sectional shapes, are not good candidates for
crack filling because the crack filling operation cannot be done efficiently with the
necessary crack routing and the process may cause more harm than good. The streets
that are good candidates for crack filling are typically the ones with PASER ratings of 6-
8, or good to very good condition. The streets that are not good candidates are typically
the ones with PASER ratings of 3-5, or poor to fair condition. However, Public Works
has found some streets in the inventory with PASER ratings of 3-5 that are good
candidates for crack filling and have included them in this year’s program list.
Below is the list of 11 streets that are included in this year’s program, which totals 3.99
miles. It should be noted that this list is all of the streets in the inventory that can be
crack filled at this time, since they are the only ones that have cracks and are good
candidates for the program.
Location Length (ft.) PASER Rating
Flossmoor Hills & Highlands
Harding Ave. (Flossmoor Rd. to 187th St.) 2,700 8
Springfield Ave. (Flossmoor Rd. to 189th St.) 1,300 8
Hamlin Ave. (Flossmoor Rd. to N. End) 2,235 8
189th St. (Crawford Ave. to Hamlin Ave.) 1,350 8
190th St. (Avers Ave. to Hamlin Ave.) 310 8
Heather Hill
Patricia Ln. (Lawrence Cr. to Bonnie Brae Cr.) 450 8
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Old Flossmoor
Gordon Dr. (Park Dr. to Burns Ave.) 460 8
Sterling Ave. (Park Dr. to Heather Rd.) 2,930 8
Flossmoor Park
Evans Rd. (Carroll Pkwy. to Flossmoor Rd.) 2,100 8
Evans Rd. (Evans Rd. to Hutchison Rd.) 450 8
Other
Flossmoor Rd. (Governors Hwy. to Dixie Hwy.) 6,770 5
TOTAL 21,055
Public Works Staff estimated the amount of crack filling material by multiplying the total
length of streets by 1.0 lb./lineal foot. This resulted in an estimated bid quantity of
21,055 lbs. of fiber asphalt crack sealant material. On August 13, 2025, bids were
opened for the project. Nine bid packets were sent out and three bids were received.
The project was bid out at the unit price per pound for fiber asphalt sealant, which is
typical in the industry for pavement crack filling projects. Below is a summary of the
bids received.
Bidder Plan Quantity Unit Price Total
SKC Construction, Inc. 21,055 lbs. $1.521 $32,024.66
Denler, Inc. 21,055 lbs. $1.89 $39,793.95
M&J Asphalt Paving Company 21,055 lbs. $2.79 $58,743.45
Engineer’s Cost Opinion 21,055 lbs. $2.00 $42,110.00
The lowest responsible bid was received from SKC Construction, Inc. SKC
Construction, Inc. completed our pavement crack filling in 2024, and their work was very
good.
Since the bid quantity of pavement crack filling material was only estimated, Public
Works Staff would like to build a contingency into the project in the event that the actual
pavement crack filling material needed comes in over the estimated amount. To
account for this, we recommend that the Village Board authorize the Village Manager to
approve expenditures on this project up to the budgeted amount of $50,000.
With the above discussion in mind, Public Works Staff recommends that the Mayor and
Village Board of Trustees award the FY26 Pavement Crack Filling Program contract to
SKC Construction, Inc. of West Dundee, IL in the amount of $32,024.66 and authorize
the Village Manager to approve expenditures up to the amount of $50,000 in the event
that additional pavement crack filling material is needed.
Strategic Initiative (s) Addressed
2.1. Implement phases of the storm sewer and street refurbishment projects as funding becomes
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Bridget A. Wachtel, Village Manager
CC:
FROM: John S. Brunke, Public Works Director
DATE: August 18, 2025
RE: Consideration of a Contract Award for the FY26
MFT Street Resurfacing Program
On August 13, 2025, sealed bids were opened for the FY26 MFT Street Resurfacing
Program. This annual program is part of the Village’s Finance & Facilities Plan.
The major component of the program is to mill and resurface approximately 1 to 1 ½
miles of Village streets, depending on available funding. The program also includes spot
curb repairs and sidewalk replacement with ADA modifications in the necessary areas
on the streets where resurfacing work is performed. In past years, the program
included mid-block sidewalk replacement work to ensure a fully restored street section
upon completion of the program on that street. Due to current construction costs, Staff
moved away from this model for this year in order to complete as much street
resurfacing work as possible with the program budget. By making this change, only the
ADA sidewalk improvements at the intersections will be completed with the resurfacing
program, and any mid-block sidewalk in need of repair will need to wait for the sidewalk
replacement program to capture and repair it. The FY26 approved budget for this
program is $580,000. This budget consists of $500,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund
and $80,000 from the General Fund (local casino tax revenue).
The streets included in this year’s program are:
• Markey Ln. (Dixie Hwy. to Tina Ln.)
• MacHeath Cr. (Alexander Cr. to Lawrence Cr.)
• Braemar Rd. (School St. to Governors Hwy.)
• Poplar Rd. (Maple Rd. to Poplar Pl.)
• Maple Rd. (Beech St. to Poplar Rd.)
• Bunker Ave. (Caddy St. to End)
• Harvard Rd. (Princeton Rd. to Yale Rd.)
(*Total Length – 1.46 miles)
Attached for reference is a bid tabulation. Below is a summary of the bids received:
Bidder Total Bid
D Construction, Inc. $522,450.90
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Iroquois Paving Corporation $554,558.42
M&J Asphalt Paving Company $581,899.93
Gallagher Asphalt Corporation $590,025.87
K-Five Construction Corporation $666,999.14
Engineer’s Cost Opinion $587,443.81
The lowest qualified bidder is D Construction, Inc. The Village has worked with D
Construction on a number of projects over the years, and their work has always been of
good quality. Currently, they are working on the CBD Roadway, Pedestrian, and
Streetscape Improvements Project.
Since the project came in under the approved budget, Staff will spend the $500,000 of
MFT funds first, and then use the General Fund Casino Tax funds to cover the balance
of the project. This will allow some relief to the General Fund and also save some of
the casino tax for a future project.
With the above discussion in mind, Public Works recommends that the Mayor and
Board of Trustees award the FY26 MFT Street Resurfacing contract to D Construction,
Inc. of Coal City, Illinois, in the amount of $522,450.90.
Strategic Initiative (s) Addressed
2.1. Implement phases of the storm sewer and street refurbishment projects as funding becomes
available.
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Village of Flossmoor
2025 MFT Resurfacing, Section 26-00000-01-GM
Bid Tabulation, 10:00 a.m., August 13, 2025
D Construction, Inc. Iroquois Paving Corp. M&J Asphalt Paving Co. Gallagher Asphalt Corp. K-Five Construction Corp. Engineer's Cost Opinion
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL UNIT PRICE TOTAL UNIT PRICE TOTAL UNIT PRICE TOTAL UNIT PRICE TOTAL UNIT PRICE TOTAL
1 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Course, Ton 2,037.4 80.00 162,992.00 85.00 173,179.00 92.00 187,440.80 91.00 185,403.40 126.03 256,773.52 100.00 203,740.00
Mix "D", N50
2 Polymerized Leveling Binder Ton 634.8 107.00 67,923.60 110.00 69,828.00 131.00 83,158.80 141.00 89,506.80 167.15 106,106.82 120.00 76,176.00
(Machine Method), IL-4.75, N50
3 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Removal, 2 1/2" Sq. Yd. 12,603 3.14 39,573.42 4.95 62,384.85 5.00 63,015.00 3.05 38,439.15 7.74 97,547.22 3.50 44,110.50
4 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Removal, Varible Depth Sq. Yd. 3,171.3 2.20 6,976.86 2.50 7,928.25 2.00 6,342.60 2.70 8,562.51 1.83 5,803.48 2.50 7,928.25
5 Bituminous Materials (Prime Coat) Gallon 3,590.4 0.01 35.90 0.01 35.90 0.01 35.90 0.01 35.90 0.01 35.90 0.01 35.90
6 Aggregate Prime Coat Ton 125.3 50.00 6,265.00 0.01 1.25 0.10 12.53 0.01 1.25 0.01 1.25 0.01 1.25
7 Class D Patches, Type I, 5" Sq. Yd. 233.6 40.00 9,344.00 0.01 2.34 35.00 8,176.00 50.00 11,680.00 20.00 4,672.00 55.00 12,848.00
8 Class D Patches, Type II, 5" Sq. Yd. 636.9 40.00 25,476.00 48.00 30,571.20 35.00 22,291.50 50.00 31,845.00 20.00 12,738.00 50.00 31,845.00
9 Class D Patches, Type III, 5" Sq. Yd. 161.3 40.00 6,452.00 42.00 6,774.60 30.00 4,839.00 47.00 7,581.10 20.00 3,226.00 45.00 7,258.50
10 Class D Patches, Type IV, 5" Sq. Yd. 637.9 40.00 25,516.00 36.00 22,964.40 30.00 19,137.00 47.00 29,981.30 20.00 12,758.00 40.00 25,516.00
11 Hot-Mix Asphalt Driveway Pavement Sq. Yd. 243.6 30.00 7,308.00 70.00 17,052.00 52.00 12,667.20 78.50 19,122.60 64.04 15,600.14 60.00 14,616.00
Removal & Replacement (Special)
12 P.C.C. Driveway Removal and Replacement, 7" Sq. Yd. 111.8 109.00 12,186.20 130.00 14,534.00 116.00 12,968.80 123.00 13,751.40 99.00 11,068.20 140.00 15,652.00
13 Sidewalk Removal Sq. Ft. 1,420.0 2.20 3,124.00 3.75 5,325.00 2.00 2,840.00 4.10 5,822.00 2.00 2,840.00 2.00 2,840.00
14 P.C.C. Sidewalk, 5" Sq. Ft. 1,420.0 9.90 14,058.00 10.00 14,200.00 9.00 12,780.00 8.62 12,240.40 9.00 12,780.00 11.00 15,620.00
15 Detectable Warnings Sq. Ft. 130.0 46.20 6,006.00 27.00 3,510.00 36.00 4,680.00 36.00 4,680.00 42.00 5,460.00 30.00 3,900.00
16 Combination Curb and Gutter Removal Foot 2,019.0 10.95 22,108.05 13.00 26,247.00 14.00 28,266.00 19.00 38,361.00 9.95 20,089.05 10.00 20,190.00
17 Combination Concrete Curb and Foot 2,019.0 32.73 66,081.87 39.50 79,750.50 37.00 74,703.00 34.00 68,646.00 29.75 60,065.25 40.00 80,760.00
Gutter, B-6.12
18 Catch Basins to be adjusted Each 17 600.00 10,200.00 400.00 6,800.00 810.00 13,770.00 431.00 7,327.00 808.00 13,736.00 500.00 8,500.00
19 Manholes to be adjusted Each 11 1,200.00 13,200.00 725.00 7,975.00 1,100.00 12,100.00 385.00 4,235.00 1,070.00 11,770.00 500.00 5,500.00
20 Manholes to be adjusted with new frame and lid, Each 3 1,200.00 3,600.00 1,200.00 3,600.00 1,500.00 4,500.00 1,069.65 3,208.95 1,483.00 4,449.00 1,000.00 3,000.00
Type 1, Closed Lid
21 Paint Pavement Marking - 6" White Line Foot 48.0 30.00 1,440.00 7.50 360.00 5.00 240.00 10.00 480.00 8.25 396.00 5.00 240.00
22 Paint Pavement Marking - 12" White Line Foot 54.0 30.00 1,620.00 15.00 810.00 7.50 405.00 12.00 648.00 18.75 1,012.50 10.00 540.00
23 Paint Pavement Marking - 24" White Line Foot 24.0 30.00 720.00 30.00 720.00 15.00 360.00 22.00 528.00 37.50 900.00 20.00 480.00
24 Topsoil Furnish & Place, 4" Sq. Yd. 256.1 20.00 5,122.00 0.01 2.56 18.00 4,609.80 18.00 4,609.80 20.00 5,122.00 12.00 3,073.20
25 Seeding, Class 1 Sq. Yd. 256.1 20.00 5,122.00 0.01 2.56 10.00 2,561.00 13.00 3,329.30 8.00 2,048.80 12.00 3,073.20
TOTAL $522,450.90 $554,558.42 $581,899.93 $590,025.87 $666,999.14 $587,443.81
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Nelson and Board of Trustees
CC:
FROM: Bridget A. Wachtel, Village Manager
DATE: August 18, 2025
RE: Consideration of a Request for a Retail Liquor
License by R & J Wine and Gaming Inc for 19862
Kedzie Avenue
R&J Wine and Gaming Inc. owns and operates Cork Wine and Gaming at 19870 Kedzie
Avenue in Flossmoor Commons. Cork Wine and Gaming has a Class A-1 license
which permits “the sale of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises with service
of alcoholic liquor from a machine-operated pouring system and the sale at retail of
alcoholic liquor in the original packages solely for consumption off the premises;
provided, however, the area used for the sale of alcoholic liquor in original packages
shall not utilize more than 25% of the floor area dedicated to sales of alcoholic liquor.”
The owner, Mr. Patel, who also operates liquor stores in Homewood and Richton Park,
would like to rent the space next door to Cork Wine and Gaming to open a retail liquor
store. The address of that property is 19862 Kedzie Avenue. Please see the attached
business plan.
The Village has not had a traditional liquor store; rather, the Village has licensed
retailers over the years to sell beer or beer/wine or wine-only for consumption off-
premise, but that retail has been incidental to the primary business.
As a reminder, the Village does not have liquor licenses on the shelf. Each new request
needs to be considered by the Village Board. Further, according to the most recently
approved ordinance amending this section of the Municipal Code, “the Mayor and Board
of Trustees shall authorize the issuance of all initial licenses for each class. The total
number of licenses for each class shall be equal to the number of licenses for each
class which has been issued by the Liquor Commissioner and remains in good
standing.”
Therefore, so long as the liquor classification exists, the Board can hear the request and
approve it, if you so choose, all at the same meeting by a simple motion. However, if a
new class needs to be created, the code will need to be amended at a subsequent
meeting.
Please see the attached email correspondence I have had with Mr. Patel. If Mr. Patel is
seeking an additional retail license for 19862 Kedzie Avenue, and the Board wishes to
grant it. The Village does have a classification within the code, Class BW. If Mr. Patel is
seeking something different, such as amending his current license to increase retail
sales, as an example, the code amendments would need to be considered at a
subsequent meeting after the Board provides direction to the Village Attorney.
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Mr. Patel will be present at the meeting on August 18 to address the Board.
Strategic Initiative (s) Addressed
3. Economic Development and Business Retention: Engage in an economic development program
for added tax revenue and attract and retain businesses that meet residents’ needs.
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Docusign Envelope ID: 3DC7B351-1FE7-40B5-9228-A0C2650FC184
LETTER OF INTENT
For Lease Expansion
Landlord:
Lincolnway Property Management LLC, as Managing Agent for Flosscom Investments, LLC
Tenant:
R & J Gaming and Wine Inc.
Existing Premises:
19870 Kedzie Road, Flossmoor, IL 60422
Additional Premises:
19862 Kedzie Road, Flossmoor, IL 60422 (“New Unit”)
1. Purpose
This Letter of Intent (“LOI”) sets forth the general terms and conditions under which the Tenant
proposes to lease the Additional Premises from the Landlord. This LOI is non-binding and
intended solely as an outline for preparing a formal lease amendment or new lease document.
2. Lease Expansion
Landlord shall lease to Tenant the Additional Premises, 19862 Kedzie Road, to be added to
Tenant’s existing lease for 19870 Kedzie Road. The Additional Premises will be delivered in “AS
IS” condition.
3. Rent
In addition to the current rent payable under the Existing Lease, Tenant shall pay $1,800.00 per
month for the Additional Premises.
4. Term
The lease term for both the Existing Premises and the Additional Premises shall be extended for
a [insert total years] year term beginning on the commencement date described in Section 5,
with 2% annual increases applied to the combined base rent for both units.
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Docusign Envelope ID: 3DC7B351-1FE7-40B5-9228-A0C2650FC184
5. Commencement Date
The rent for the Additional Premises shall commence two (2) months after possession is
delivered to Tenant. The original rent for the Existing Premises shall remain payable during this
interim period.
6. Alterations
Landlord will allow the Tenant to join the Existing Premises and the Additional Premises
internally, subject to applicable laws and permitting. All alterations shall be performed at
Tenant’s expense unless otherwise agreed in the final lease document.
7. Condition
The Additional Premises will be delivered in “AS IS” condition. Tenant will be responsible for any
build-out or improvements required for its use.
8. Use
The Additional Premises shall be used solely for the retail sale of liquor. The sale of tobacco,
vape products, or related paraphernalia is strictly prohibited without the prior written
approval of the Landlord.
9. Non-Binding Effect
This LOI is not intended to create a binding lease agreement. No party shall have any legal
obligations to the other with respect to the subject matter hereof unless and until a formal lease
amendment or new lease is executed by both parties. This LOI is intended solely as a basis for
further discussion and negotiation.
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Docusign Envelope ID: 3DC7B351-1FE7-40B5-9228-A0C2650FC184
LANDLORD:
Lincolnway Property Management LLC
as Managing Agent for Flosscom Investments, LLC
By: ___________________________
Name: Joseph Labit
Title:
Member
Date:
8/14/2025
TENANT:
R & J Gaming and Wine Inc.
By: ___________________________
Name: Ronak Patel
Title: Manager
Date:
8/14/2025
If you want, I can now convert this into a draft lease amendment so it can be directly executed
and attached to your current R&J Gaming lease file. That way, you can move from LOI to
binding document without rewriting.
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From: Ronak
To: Bridget Wachtel
Cc: Scott M. Bugner; Jonathan T. Bogue
Subject: Re: Business plan
Date: Monday, August 11, 2025 4:05:33 PM
Hello !!
Good afternoon
Sorry for the confusion. Our current business will run as it is. But we like to have 100 % retail
sales and that will be added to the next door space. Both business will run under current liquor
license and corporation. Also we have permission from landlord to rent the new space which is
right next to us.
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 11, 2025, at 8:01 AM, Bridget Wachtel 
wrote:

Hi Mr. Patel,
I re-read your letter after we spoke. I have even more questions and ask that you clarify
your plans so the Board is clear on your request.
Initially, I understood that you wanted to open a liquor store next door to your current
operations, Cork Wine and Gaming in Flossmoor Commons.
When we spoke in person, you represented that you wanted to connect the two
businesses with an interior doorway. Do you have written permission from the
Commons’ owners to do this? I would need to speak with the Building Department and
Fire Department about the impact of building and fire codes as well as the address. You
also alluded in our conversation, that in your opinion that if the Board lifted the current
25% retail restriction of your current license, that would achieve the same result. Is that
your goal or do you want that plus a liquor store?
Finally, when I re-read your letter, you indicate that the gaming and wine establishment
would move to the open space at 19862 Kedzie. Do you intend to keep your current
space for a liquor store?
The request needs to be clear, so that the Board can make an informed decision and
direct the attorney to prepare the correct ordinance that meets everyone’s
expectations.
Please either update your plan or clarify your request by an email response so I can
include it with the materials.
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Thanks so much,
Bridget Wachtel
Village Manager, Village of Flossmoor, Village Manager’s Office
Office 708.798.2300 | Fax 708.798.4016

From: Ronak 
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2025 8:28 AM
To: Bridget Wachtel 
Subject: Business plan
Hello
Mrs Bridget
I would like to add this business plan for my business expansions as liquor store to
our next door space from current business. Can add this business plan in next
board metting. Please let me know or call me at 708-381-9720.
Thanks
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