East Hazel Crest public meetings in 2022

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will vote on two spending items: a $21,090 contract to complete a street lighting project and approval to order a new public works vehicle for spring 2023 delivery. The board will also consider Ordinance 22-09, which sets the property tax levy for the coming year.

• Request approval for $21,090 to add 131 lights to complete the current lighting project
• Request approval to order a new public works vehicle for spring 2023 delivery
• Ordinance 22-09: Tax Levy
• Payment of bills totaling $107,204.67

The Board approved Ordinance 22-09 to levy taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, representing a 4.9% increase. Trustees also authorized funding for lighting project additions and the purchase of a new pickup truck. Bill payments totaling $107,204.67 were approved.

• Approved Ordinance 22-09 levying taxes for May 1, 2022 thru April 30, 2023 (4.9% increase)
• Approved $26,370.00 for 145 additional lights to complete lighting project
• Approved purchase of 2023 Pickup truck not to exceed $67,000.00
• Approved bills on 12/05/22 Claims Sheets in the amount of $107,204.67
• Approved minutes of the 11/9/22 regular meeting

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will consider three ordinances: one amending grass/weed nuisance rules, one updating no-parking zones, and one extending a moratorium on 171st St. auto repair licenses. The board will also vote on purchasing a vault for a new water connection and discuss the tax levy. A home occupation permit for Debra James (DEE MOO CRAFTY) is on the agenda.

• Ordinance 22-07 amending grass/weed section of nuisance ordinance
• Ordinance 22-08 amending No Parking Ordinance
• Resolution 22-07 extending moratorium for 171st St. auto repair licenses
• Approval to purchase vault for new water connection
• Home Occupation Permit for Debra James d/b/a DEE MOO CRAFTY

The Board approved a 4.9% increase to the levy ordinance and authorized the purchase of a water connection vault. New ordinances regarding grass/weed nuisances and parking restrictions were adopted, and a moratorium on auto repair licenses on 171st Street was extended.

• Approved 4.9% increase to the LEVY ORDINANCE (All aye)
• Approved $334,475.00 purchase of Vault from Metropolitan Pump for 175th & Center (All aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-07 amending grass/weed section of Nuisance Ordinance (All aye)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-08 restricting parking on 172nd St and Loomis (All aye)
• Adopted Resolution 22-07 extending moratorium on Auto Repair Licenses on 171st Street (All aye)
• Approved bills on Claims Sheets dated 11/08/22 totaling $165,865.85 (All aye)
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for Debra James d/b/a Dee Moo Crafty (All in favor)
• Approved minutes of 10/26/22 regular meeting (All in favor)

Meeting

The board will vote on Ordinance 22-06 to increase elected official salaries and discuss selecting a location for a watermain to receive water from Homewood. Other items include demolition of a property at 1204 174th Street, purchase of concrete blocks for salt storage, and installation of no-parking signs on 175th Street at Loomis and on 172nd Street. The meeting also covers approval of bills and scheduling changes.

• Ordinance 22-06: Increase to Elected Official Salary
• Selection of watermain location to receive water from Homewood
• Demolition of 1204 174th Street (Budzik property)
• Purchase of concrete blocks to contain street salt
• Installation of 'No parking' signs on 175th Street at Loomis and on 172nd Street

The Board authorized the engineer to proceed with a water connection from Homewood at 175th and Center. Trustees also approved a demolition contract for 1204 W. 174th St. and an ordinance increasing trustee salaries.

• Approved Ordinance 22-06 to increase Trustee salaries to $200 per meeting effective May 1, 2023 (4-2)
• Authorized water connection from Homewood at 175th and Center with new main to pump station (unanimous)
• Approved $20,400 bid from Keith's Cartage for demolition of 1204 W. 174th St. (unanimous)
• Approved $4,440 purchase of concrete blocks from OZINGA (unanimous)
• Authorized attorney to prepare ordinance for 'No Overnight Parking' signs on 172nd St. in the 1300 Block (4-2)
• Approved payment of bills on 10/26/22 Claims Sheets totaling $198,320.20 (unanimous)
• Cancelled Village Board meetings on November 23rd and December 28th (unanimous)
• Set Halloween Trick & Treat hours from 3 pm to 6 pm on October 31st (consensus)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will vote on three Korellis maintenance agreements and a fire department equipment request. The board will also approve the payment of bills from the 10/12/22 claims sheets.

• Korellis maintenance agreements (3)
• Fire department equipment request
• Salt enclosure blocks
• Pay all signed bills from 10/12/22 claims sheets

The board approved the purchase of new rescue tools from Dinges Fire Company for $18,525, the lowest of three quotes. The tools, some over 30 years old, will carry a 10-year warranty. The board also approved three maintenance agreements with Korellis for village-owned properties at a cost of $600 per year through fall 2024, and paid bills totaling $65,311.73.

• Approved $18,525 purchase of rescue tools from Dinges Fire Company for the fire department
• Approved three Korellis maintenance agreements for village properties at 1900 and 1904 W. 174th St. and public safety buildings at 173rd & Throop St., at $600/year through fall 2024
• Approved payment of all bills on the 10/12/22 claims sheet totaling $65,311.73
• Authorized the village attorney to draft an ordinance increasing salaries of all village officials, including trustees from $100 to $200 per meeting
• Approved minutes of the 9/28/22 regular meeting

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Library District board will hold its regular meeting, including the annual financial report from the auditor, a proposed tax levy for 2022-2023, and a decision to cancel the December 5 meeting. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.

• Tax levy for 2022-2023 in the amount of $38,150.00
• Annual financial report and review by Auditor Nathan Pasbrig
• Cancel meeting on December 5, 2022
• Attorney report by Mike Marovich

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a grant agreement for the Southland Benefit Fund, an ordinance for residential rentals, an LED street light upgrade agreement, a maintenance agreement with Korellis Roofing, a hydrant replacement, the sale of property at 1411 172, and a $20,000 police department grant for computers. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports from officials and committees.

• Proposed grant agreement for The Southland Benefit Fund
• Ordinance to create a new division in Article XII, Lodging, for residential rentals
• Agreement for additional LED street lights upgrade
• Resolution #22-06 to authorize sale of 1411 172
• $20,000 reimbursement grant for Police Department for 4 office and 4 in-car computers

The board authorized a grant agreement with the Southland Benefit Fund, committing 50% of tax revenue received over 48 months to the fund. They also approved an LED street light contract with bHg L.E.D. Lamps, LLC (6-1), a hydrant replacement at 17300 Hawthorne for $4,300-$5,300, and a $20,000 police computer grant. A resolution to sell the vacant lot at 1411 W. 172nd St. was authorized, with closing set for Oct. 11.

• Authorized Southland Benefit Fund grant agreement (all aye)
• Approved LED street light agreement with bHg L.E.D. Lamps, LLC (6-1, Johnson nay)
• Approved hydrant replacement at 17300 Hawthorne for $4,300-$5,300 (all aye)
• Authorized sale of vacant lot at 1411 W. 172nd St. (all aye)
• Authorized $20,000 police computer grant reimbursement (all aye)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for IEPA health inspections (all aye)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $175,281.67 (all aye)
• Approved minutes of 9/14/22 regular meeting (all aye)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will hold its regular meeting on September 14, 2022. The agenda includes proposed contracts for the sale of a property and for LED lighting replacement, as well as discussions on security cameras, firefighter training, and police training. Several items are for discussion or consideration, not final decisions.

• Proposed contract for sale of 1411 W. 172nd St.
• Proposed contract for replacing Village Lights with LED lighting
• Discussion of proposed security cameras suggested by Police Department
• Proposal to send 1 firefighter to academy ($1,500, grant-funded)
• Proposed training at Northwestern for Sgt. Tuley ($4,500)

The Board authorized the sale of a vacant lot at 1411 W. 172nd St. for $20,000, approved a contract for LED street light replacement, and authorized purchase of security cameras and firefighter training. All votes were recorded with specific tallies.

• Approved sale of vacant lot at 1411 W. 172nd St. for $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved LED street light replacement contract with bHg LED Lamps, LLC for $13,500 plus labor (4-2, Trustees Johnson and Ortiz dissenting)
• Approved purchase of eight FLOCK SAFETY security cameras for $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved sending two firemen to the Academy at Northwestern University, cost $4,500 with $1,500 grant (unanimous)
• Approved Sgt. Tully attendance to Staff and Command Training at Northwestern University for $4,500 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $89,463.34 (unanimous)

Library Board

The East Hazel Crest Library Board approved a $38,150 budget for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, and appointed Helen Minnis as collecting clerk. They also approved payments for insurance and flowers, and donated $1,500 to the fire department for holiday parties. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $38,150 budget for 2022-2023 (all ayes)
• Appointed Helen Minnis as collecting clerk (all ayes)
• Approved $311 payment to Kamm Insurance (all ayes)
• Approved $73 reimbursement for flowers (all ayes)
• Approved $1,500 donation to East Hazel Crest Fire Dept for Halloween and Christmas parties (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (all ayes)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Library District Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss the proposed 2022-2023 appropriation ordinance, hear reports from officers, and consider funding for the fire department's Halloween and Christmas parties. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and recognizing visitors.

• Discussion of proposed 2022-2023 appropriation ordinance
• Trustee election information: 10 signatures needed, filing Dec 10-19, 2022
• Reimbursement of $73.00 to Joan Hale for flowers
• Payment of $1,270.00 to Philadelphia Insurance on Sept 6, 2022
• New business: funding for fire department Halloween and Christmas parties

Meeting

The Board of Trustees approved several items including the vacation of 174th Street between Halsted and Lathrop, an intergovernmental agreement for the Southland Water Agency, and a Positive Pay Program with Old National Bank. A zoning board recommendation to allow front-yard parking at 1815 & 1817 W. 171st Street was approved on a 4-3 vote, with the condition that parking surfaces be asphalt or concrete. The Girl Scouts were also authorized to conduct their annual product and cookie programs.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-04 vacating 174th Street between Halsted and Lathrop (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-05 authorizing the second amended intergovernmental agreement for the Southland Water Agency (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-08 authorizing Positive Pay Program with Old National Bank (unanimous)
• Approved ZBA recommendation for parking at 1815 & 1817 W. 171st St. with asphalt/concrete requirement (4-2; Trustees Ortiz, Kearns, Johnson dissenting)
• Approved Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana Fall Product and Cookie Programs (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims in the amount of $24,382.94 (unanimous)

Library Board

The East Hazel Crest Library Board held a routine meeting, appointing Joan as President Pro Tem and approving prior minutes. They scheduled a special meeting for September 12, 2022, to publish the budget and appropriation, and approved payments including a $4,000 attorney retainer and $82.49 for ink. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Joan as President Pro Tem (all ayes)
• Approved meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Scheduled special meeting for Sept. 12, 2022 at 7:00 pm for budget publication (all ayes)
• Approved $4,000 payment to Attorney Mike Marovich for retainer July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023 (all ayes)
• Approved $82.49 payment to Linda Daniels for ink (all ayes)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to consider several items, including an ordinance approving appropriations, discussions on LED lighting and a lift station pump, and approval of bills. The board will also review applications for business licenses and home occupations.

• Ordinance 22-03 approving appropriations
• Discussion/approval for LED lighting
• Discussion/approval of pump at lift station
• Business license application: South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
• Home occupation applications for After 7 Productions, After 7 Vending, and Masterpiece Enterprises at 1409 W. 174th

The Board approved the $90,000 purchase of the Budzik property at 1204 W. 174th St., with closing set for 8/15/22. They also approved the FY20-03 Appropriation Ordinance (budget), a $11,945 pump replacement at the Lift Station, and payment of $52,471.31 in claims. Several business licenses were approved, and the LD Lighting street light proposal was tabled to 8/10/22.

• Approved $90,000 purchase of Budzik property at 1204 W. 174th St. (all present aye)
• Approved Ordinance 20-03 Appropriation Ordinance (all present aye)
• Approved $11,945 Flowtecknics proposal to replace pump at Lift Station (all present aye)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $52,471.31 (all present aye)
• Approved business license for So. Sub. Council on Alcoholism (all present aye)
• Approved business license for AFTER 7 PRODUCTIONS, LLC at 1409 W. 174th St. (all present aye)
• Approved business license for AFTR 7 VENDING, LLC at 1409 W. 174th St. (all present aye)
• Tabled LD Lighting street light proposal until 8/10/22 meeting

Meeting

The Village Board will consider a purchase contract for 1204 W. 174th Street and various maintenance items. Discussion includes tree removal at 174th and Ashland, culvert flushing proposals, and village-wide lighting upgrades.

• Purchase Contract for 1204 W. 174th Street
• Removal of trees at 174th and Ashland
• Fencing in Village property at 17429 Center
• Lighting upgrade at various locations in Village
• Business License Application of MJR Cleaning Solutions at 1019 W. 171st

The board voted to submit a $90,000 offer for the remaining Budzik property at 1204 W. 174th St., approved a $1,075 reimbursement to a resident for hydrant restoration, and authorized removal of cottonwood trees, culvert flushing, fencing, audit costs, and a fire department subscription. All bills totaling $163,298.46 were approved. The board also approved a home occupation permit for MJR Cleaning Solutions.

• Approved $90,000 offer for Budzik property (all aye)
• Approved $1,075 resident reimbursement (5-1, Johnson no)
• Approved removal of cottonwood trees at 174th & Ashland (all aye)
• Engaged Calumet City Plumbing for culvert flushing (all aye)
• Approved 255' of 6' white fencing at 174th & Center (all aye)
• Approved amended audit engagement letter costs ($3,500 + $255) (all aye)
• Approved 3-year I Am Responding subscription at $725/year (all aye)
• Approved $163,298.46 in claims (all aye)

Meeting

The Village Board will consider awarding a street paving contract and approving a supplemental MFT contract. The board will also review a business license application and a request for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation, employee performance, and real estate.

• Approval to award street paving contract
• MFT Supplemental Contract Resolution #22-03
• Resolution 22-04 approving settlement and signing of release
• Business license application for Ruben Poreayo d/b/a MJR Cleaning Solutions
• Salvation Army request for Red Kettle Campaign Days (Nov 1 - Dec 24, 2022)

The Board approved Resolution 22-03 for the MFT supplemental road project and awarded a $136,625 street paving contract to D Construction Co. They also approved a proclamation for National Rail Safety Week, a Salvation Army Red Kettle solicitation request, and payment of claims totaling $541,705.68. The business license application for MJR Cleaning Solutions was tabled to the July 13 meeting. The Board approved a negotiated agreement with Solutions Auto, Inc. via Resolution 22-04 and accepted the Administrator's proposed employee compensation.

• Approved Resolution 22-03 for MFT supplemental road project (4-0, 3 absent)
• Awarded street paving contract to D Construction Co. for $136,625.00 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Adopted proclamation declaring Sept 19, 2022 as National Rail Safety Week (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Salvation Army Red Kettle solicitation request for Nov-Dec 2022 (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $541,705.68 (4-0, 2 absent)
• Tabled business license application of MJR Cleaning Solutions to July 13, 2022 meeting
• Approved 'Fill the Boot' solicitations for July 8-9 and July 22-23, 2022 (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 22-04 accepting agreement with Solutions Auto, Inc. (5-0, 2 absent)

Meeting

The Village Board will meet to review reports from officials and standing committees. The board is considering the approval of several claims sheets for payment.

• WJE proposal/contract
• Claims sheet dated 05/27/22 for $52,386.92
• Claims sheet dated 06/02/22 for $16,580.97
• Claims sheet dated 06/06/22 for $11,266.57
• Claims sheet dated 06/08/22 for $25,157.65

The Board approved a proposal/contract with WJE for inspections of the Casino/Hotel to be built on Halsted Street south of I-STHA, with all trustees voting in favor. The Board also approved payment of claims totaling $105,293.11 across four claims sheets. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public discussion on overgrown grass, loose dogs, and other resident concerns.

• Approved WJE proposal/contract for Casino/Hotel inspections (all aye)
• Approved claims payments totaling $105,293.11 (all aye)

Library Board

The East Hazel Crest Library Board approved paying Thornton Library $20,000 per contract for July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, and approved an audit review engagement letter from O'Neal & Gaspardo for $600-$800. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $20,000 payment to Thornton Library per contract (all ayes)
• Approved audit review engagement letter from O'Neal & Gaspardo for $600-$800 (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (all ayes)

Meeting

The Board will review the treasurer's report and an engagement letter from O'Neil & Gaspardo. The meeting includes discussions on tax year 2021 levy adjustments and a contract payment to Pay Thornton.

• Payment of $20,000.00 to Pay Thornton for the period July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023
• Update to tax year 2021 Levy Adjustments pursuant to Public Act 102-0519
• Review of Budget and Appropriation for July 1, 2022, to June 30

Meeting

The Village Board is meeting to review a water sales contract with Homewood and authorize payments for infrastructure and police equipment. The session includes reports from the Mayor and Administrator regarding specific project expenditures.

• Ordinance 22-02: Water Sales Contract with Homewood
• Payment to Tollway for 174th Street in the amount of $37,286.00
• Purchase of 3 tasers X 26 devices for $5,496.51
• Approval for extras to H Linden contract for IEPA project

The East Hazel Crest Board of Trustees approved a 10-year water sales contract with the Village of Homewood, authorized a $37,286 payment to the tollway authority for the purchase of a portion of 174th Street, and approved the purchase of tasers and equipment for $5,496.51. They also approved a $2,175.59 payment to close out an IEPA project. During public comment, residents raised concerns about debris from Homewood Disposal, a property in need of demolition, and a ditch issue, but no formal actions were taken on these items.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-02 approving 10-year water sales contract with Homewood (6-0)
• Authorized $37,286.00 payment to ISTHA for 174th Street purchase (all aye)
• Approved purchase of 3 tasers and equipment for $5,496.51 (all aye)
• Approved $2,175.59 payment to H. Linden to close out IEPA project (all aye)
• Approved minutes of 5/11/22 regular meeting (all aye)

Meeting

The Village Board will review the sale of surplus equipment and a resolution regarding the MFT program. The board is also considering a loan agreement with CNB Bank & Trust for a Dodge Charger and a Ford Mini Dump.

• Ordinance 22-01: Sale of Surplus Equipment
• Resolution 22-01: MFT program for 2022/2023
• Resolution 22-02: Loan Agreement with CNB Bank & Trust for a Dodge Charger and Ford Mini Dump

The Board adopted Ordinance 22-01 for the sale of Fire Department surplus property, Resolution 22-01 for Motor Fuel Tax funds for fiscal year 2022/2023, and Resolution 22-02 for a loan agreement with CNB Bank to finance a dump truck for Public Works and a car for Police. All votes were unanimous among trustees present, with two trustees absent. The Board also approved payment of claims totaling $87,988.62.

• Adopted Ordinance 22-01 for sale of FD surplus property (4-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 22-01 for MFT for f/y 2022/2023 (4-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 22-02 for CNB Bank loan for dump truck and police car (4-0, 2 absent)
• Approved payment of claims on 5/11/22 Claims Sheets in amount of $87,988.62 (4-0, 2 absent)

Meeting

The Village Board is meeting to discuss land acquisitions and infrastructure engineering. Key items include a TIF development ordinance and the termination of a truck enforcement agreement with Harvey.

• Ordinance 21-12 to vacate a portion of 174 for TIF development
• Resolution 21-12 to terminate overweight truck enforcement agreement with Harvey
• Authorization to execute IGA with Toll Authority to purchase excess land
• Engineering Water supply study for the Casino
• Engineering of new vault for East Hazel Crest Homewood water connection

The Board approved Ordinance 21-12 to vacate a portion of 174th Street for TIF development, terminated the overweight truck enforcement agreement with Harvey via Resolution 21-12, and authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Toll Authority to purchase excess land. It also approved a roofing contractor change to Sealtight, an engineering water supply study for the Casino (not to exceed $22,000), and engineering for a new vault for the East Hazel Crest/Homewood water connection (not to exceed $85,000). All votes were unanimous among trustees present.

• Approved Ordinance 21-12 vacating portion of 174th Street for TIF development (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-12 terminating overweight truck enforcement agreement with Harvey (unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Toll Authority to purchase excess land (174th Street portion) (unanimous)
• Approved contractor change to Sealtight roofing for mansard shingles (unanimous)
• Approved engineering water supply study for Casino, not to exceed $22,000 (unanimous)
• Approved engineering for new vault for East Hazel Crest/Homewood water connection, not to exceed $85,000 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills on Claim Sheets dated 4/27/2022 in amount of $75,566.92 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Village Board is meeting to decide on the sale of a property parcel and the hiring of a firm for Casino project reviews. Members will also consider insurance renewals and various maintenance requests. The meeting includes a review of bills for payment.

• Sale of 1110 W. 175th Street as a whole parcel
• Hiring Wiss, Janney, Elstner Assoc. (WJE) for Casino project plan review and inspections
• Insurance renewal with an 11% average increase
• Purchase of 3 pagers for the Fire Department
• Installation of a light at the rear of Village Hall

The board approved hiring Wiss, Janney, Elstner Assoc. (WJE) for review and inspections of the 21-story hotel/casino, with groundbreaking expected May 3. They also approved employee insurance renewals with the current carrier despite an 11% increase, a landscaping contract for the west side, and several other items. All votes were unanimous among trustees present; Trustee Johnson was absent.

• Approved hiring WJE for hotel/casino inspections (all present aye)
• Approved staying with current insurance carrier despite 11% increase (all present aye)
• Approved Suburban Landscaping for west side at $590 per cut (all present aye)
• Approved Shred Days on June 18 and September 17, 2022 (all present aye)
• Approved hydrant repainting at $92 per hydrant (all present aye)
• Approved installing a light at rear of Village Hall with $7.91 energy charge (all present aye)
• Approved purchase of 3 pagers for $1,077 (all present aye)
• Approved claims totaling $1,112,818.12 (all present aye)

Meeting

The Board will discuss nominations and a possible vote to fill the vacancy left by Trustee Gilberta Biedrzycki. The meeting also includes the swearing in of a new Trustee following recent election results.

• Discussion regarding appointment of temporary replacement for Trustee Gilberta Biedrzycki
• Swearing in of new Trustee per election results
• Update to the tax year 2021 Levy Adjustments pursuant to Public Act 102-0519

Meeting

The Village Board will review several proposals regarding building maintenance and demolition. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new part-time officer and discussion on casino plan reviewers.

• Acceptance of low bid for demolition of the Taylor house and Abundant restaurant building
• Proposal from Bruno’s Tuckpointing for brick repairs at 1904 building
• Proposal from Sealtight for gutter repairs/replacement at 1904 building
• Financing terms for a Public Works mini dump
• Discussion on plan reviewer for Casino

The board approved three demolition contracts, including the lowest bids from Beckstein Const. for the Taylor house ($13,685) and the Abundant Restaurant ($35,150), and accepted multiple repair proposals for the 1904 Building. It also approved financing terms for new village vehicles and engaged WJE to review casino plans. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Beckstein Const. bid of $13,685 for Taylor house demolition (all aye)
• Approved Beckstein Const. bid of $35,150 for Abundant Restaurant demolition (all aye)
• Accepted Bruno's Tuckpointing proposal of $3,595 for 1904 Building brick/mortar repairs (all aye)
• Accepted Bruno's Tuckpointing proposal of $3,895 for 1904 Building overhead door brick repairs (all aye)
• Approved SEAL TIGHT proposal of $6,900 for 1904 Building gutter/fascia repairs (all aye)
• Accepted 3.75% financing terms from CNB Bank for PW mini dump and PD truck (all aye)
• Approved claims sheets totaling $41,655.18 (all aye)
• Engaged WJE to review casino plans (all aye)

Meeting

The Village Board will review an ordinance to designate the IBC 2018 Edition as the code for the Wind Creek Casino/Hotel development. The board will also consider resolutions regarding an IHDA grant and related documents.

• Ordinance 21-11: Designating IBC 2018 Edition for Wind Creek Casino/Hotel development
• Resolution 21-11: Accepting a grant from IHDA
• Approval of additional IHDA documents
• Approval of all bills on Claims sheets dated 3/9/22

The board unanimously adopted Ordinance 21-11, designating the IBC 2018 Edition as the building code for the Wind Creek Casino/Hotel development. It also accepted an IHDA grant via Resolution 21-11 and approved executing additional IHDA documents, all by unanimous votes. Bills totaling $42,886.13 were approved. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and discussion.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-11 designating IBC 2018 for Wind Creek Casino/Hotel (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-11 accepting IHDA grant (unanimous)
• Approved execution of additional IHDA documents (unanimous)
• Approved bills on claims sheets dated 3/08/22 for $42,886.13 (unanimous)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting remotely to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a water rate increase ordinance, an agreement for Center Street project funding, and the purchase of a new fire truck. The board will also consider approving bills and reports from village officials.

• Ordinance 21-10: water rate increase over next 4 years
• Resolution 21-10: agreement with SSMMA for STP/TDCH funding for Center Street Project
• Approval for continued participation in administrative Parking and Compliance hearing system
• Discussion on purchase of new fire truck
• Bills for approval: $34,741.72 (2/9/22) and $0 (2/23/22)

The board unanimously adopted Ordinance 21-10, raising water rates to cover repayment of an IEPA loan for water upgrades. It also approved resolutions for parking lot resurfacing funding and a Center Street project agreement, plus several administrative items. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-10 water rate increase (all aye)
• Adopted Resolution 21-09 for Invest in Cook County parking lot resurfacing application (all aye)
• Adopted Resolution 21-10 for SSMMA agreement on Center Street project (all aye)
• Approved agreement for parking and compliance hearing system (all aye)
• Approved Robinson Eng. to compile annual MWRD report (all aye)
• Approved ten-year plan for new fire truck, financing $215,293 (all aye)
• Approved bills on claims sheets 2/9/22 for $34,741.72 (all aye)
• Approved bills on claims sheets 2/23/22 for $60,582.85 (all aye)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will meet remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will consider several items including a property transfer ordinance, subdividing a parcel, purchasing a new fire truck, and various infrastructure approvals. Public comments must be submitted by email or phone before the meeting.

• Ordinance 21-09 allowing transfer of property
• Consideration to subdivide and sell half of parcel at 1110 W. 175th Street
• Approval to purchase new fire truck with consideration for further funding
• Approval for repairs to sewer lift station
• Approval of payment to water contractors for IEPA project

The Board adopted Ordinance 21-09 to transfer ownership of property south of the tollway to Wind Creek IL, LLC for casino redevelopment. They also approved subdividing and selling half of the property at 1110 W. 175th St. for $14,500, and agreed to further study the purchase of a new fire truck. Several other actions were taken, including approving a CEDA program for water bill assistance and accepting a low bid for lift station repairs.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-09 for casino property transfer (all aye)
• Approved subdividing and selling half of 1110 W. 175th St. for $14,500 (4-2)
• Moved to further study fire truck purchase (all aye)
• Approved participation in CEDA water bill assistance program (all aye)
• Accepted low bid of $2,500 from Alternate Energy for lift station repairs (all aye)
• Approved payments to contractors for IEPA water improvements (all aye)
• Approved $3,000 for security system upgrades at 1900 and 1904 buildings (all aye)
• Approved $556 for heating exchanger at Day Care (5-0, Forte unavailable)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19. They will consider ordinances on room rental, reducing the hotel tax from 20% to 5%, and setting a places-for-eating tax, plus a resolution acknowledging the CSCV Bureau as the Convention and Visitors' Bureau. The board will also discuss extra sick days for COVID quarantine, a one-year union contract extension, and extensions to listing contracts on four properties on 172nd Street. Public comments must be submitted by email or phone by 6 pm on the meeting date.

• Ordinance 21-06 amending Chapter 10 Article XII on room rental
• Ordinance 21-07 reducing hotel tax from 20% to 5%
• Ordinance 21-08 setting places for eating tax
• Resolution 21-08 acknowledging CSCV Bureau as Convention and Visitors' Bureau
• Consideration of extension to listing contracts on 1515, 1529, 1315, and 1411 172nd Street

The Board adopted three ordinances and one resolution: making it illegal to rent a hotel room for less than 24 hours (Ord. 21-06), reducing the hotel tax from 20% to 5% (Ord. 21-07), imposing a 1% places-for-eating tax (Ord. 21-08), and acknowledging the CSCV Bureau as the Convention & Visitors Bureau (Res. 21-08). The Board also approved 40 hours of COVID sick time for full-time employees, a one-year extension of the PD union contract with a 2% raise, and extended sale contracts on four parcels of land. All votes were unanimous among trustees present.

• Adopted Ord. 21-06 making it illegal to rent a hotel room for less than 24 hours (all present aye)
• Adopted Ord. 21-07 reducing hotel tax from 20% to 5% (all present aye)
• Adopted Ord. 21-08 imposing 1% places-for-eating tax (all present aye)
• Adopted Res. 21-08 acknowledging CSCV Bureau as Convention & Visitors Bureau (all present aye)
• Approved 40 hours of COVID sick time for full-time employees with proof of positive test (all aye)
• Approved 1-year extension of PD union contract with 2% raise (all aye)
• Extended sale contracts on four parcels: 1515, 1529, 1315, 1411 W. 172nd St. (all aye)
• Approved claims sheet dated 12/27/21 in amount of $84,470.09 (all aye)