East Hazel Crest public meetings in 2023

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $3,000,000 general obligation bond issuance for capital improvements and working capital, a tax levy ordinance, and an amendment to the 'Places to Eat In' tax. The board will also discuss the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act, extend a moratorium on auto parts/sales businesses, and approve various administrative items such as a police body camera grant and an HVAC replacement.

• Ordinance levying taxes in the Village
• Ordinance amending the 'Places to Eat In' tax
• Ordinance regarding the Illinois Paid Leave for all workers Act
• Ordinance for issuance of up to $3,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for capital improvements
• Resolution extending moratorium for auto parts/sales businesses through 11/8/24

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Library District board will vote on Ordinance 23-10-01, which sets the tax levy for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The board will also discuss and potentially sign a contract with Thornton library, consider canceling the February 5, 2024 meeting, and discuss a donation to School District 152 ½. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes, financial reports, and paid bills.

• Vote on Ordinance 23-10-01 for the tax levy
• Update and sign Thornton library contract
• Cancel Feb 5, 2024 meeting
• Donation to School District 152 ½
• Approval of paid bills since last meeting

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding its regular meeting with several action items: accepting an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for the Invest in Cook program, approving a cost modification for the Homewood/EHC water project, and considering consulting services for accounting processes. The board will also approve bills and honor a resident's 100th birthday.

• Resolution authorizing acceptance of IGA with Cook County for Invest in Cook program
• Resolution honoring 100th birthday of Rose Mary McGathey
• Approval of cost for modification to Homewood/EHC water project work
• Consideration and approval of consulting services for accounting processes
• Approval of all bills on claims sheets dated 11/08/23

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding a committee meeting to discuss the final audit distribution, funding for capital improvements and cash flow supplementation, and the upcoming tax levy. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Final audit distribution
• Funding for capital improvements and cash flow
• Impending tax levy

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding a regular meeting to approve claims totaling $372,949.10, hear a construction update from the administrator, and address other routine business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of all bills on claims sheets dated 10/25/23 totaling $372,949.10
• Construction update from the Village Administrator
• Minutes of the 10/11/23 meeting
• Open to visitors for public comment

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including an ordinance amending the B1 retail and wholesale business district, approval of an intergovernmental agreement for the Invest in Cook program, and acceptance of a $150,000 grant application from DCEO. The board will also vote on extending copier agreements and receive a project update.

• Ordinance amending Section 22-151, B1 retail & wholesale business district
• Approval of IGA for the Invest in Cook program
• Approval to accept and submit grant application for $150,000 from DCEO
• Approval to extend copier agreements for Admin and PD
• Approval of all bills on Claims sheets dated 10/11/23

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will hold its regular meeting on September 27, 2023, to consider several ordinances, including parking restrictions on Fisk Street, fence regulations, traffic fines, and an updated Mabas agreement. They will also approve a website management agreement and pay bills totaling $39,180.08. The meeting includes reports from officials and committees, and an executive session.

• Ordinance regarding parking on Fisk Street
• Ordinance amending regulations for fences
• Ordinance amending traffic fines and penalties
• Ordinance approving updated Mabas agreement
• Approval of bills on claims sheets dated 9/13/23 in the amount of $39,180.08

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding its regular meeting, with the most consequential item being a proposed ordinance to prohibit parking on Fisk Street. The board will also consider approving the annual Cook County Health Inspections Agreement and a Knights of Columbus fundraiser. The agenda is otherwise routine, including approval of minutes and bills.

• Ordinance prohibiting parking on Fisk Street
• Annual Cook County Health Inspections Agreement
• Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive on 9/15-9/16
• Approval of bills on Claims sheets dated 9/13/23
• Minutes of 8/23/23 meeting

Meeting

The Village Board is holding its regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and bills. Officials will discuss and possibly approve a tree trimming proposal, an STI Group proposal for Microsoft 365 and Barracuda email security, and a fire hydrant replacement. A presentation of an award to Katie Grennes is also scheduled.

• Discussion/approval of tree trimming proposal
• STI Group proposal for O365 and Barracuda email security
• Fire hydrant replacement
• Presentation of award to Katie Grennes
• Approval of bills on claims sheets dated 8/23/23

The Board of Trustees approved the payment of monthly claims and funded tree trimming and fire hydrant replacement. The board also approved a contract for email software and security services.

• Approved payment of bills on 8/23/23 Claims Sheets for $112,051.37 (All in favor)
• Approved $7,000 for tree trimming proposal (All in favor)
• Approved $3,584.00 for fire hydrant replacement (All in favor)
• Approved STI Group proposal for email software and security (All in favor)
• Approved minutes of the 8/9/23 meeting (All in favor)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding a regular meeting to consider an ordinance creating a new division for lodging and residential rentals, discuss a software licensing agreement for the police department, and consider a salary increase. The board will also receive project updates and approve bills.

• Ordinance amending Chap. 10 to create a new division for Lodging, Residential Rentals
• DACRA Software Licensing Agreement (Police Department)
• Salary increase consideration
• Approval of bills on claims sheets dated 8/9/23
• Report of EHCVFD for June 2023

The Board approved an ordinance requiring a 30-day minimum stay for residential rentals. The Board also approved a software licensing agreement for the Police Department and authorized various salary increases.

• Approved ordinance requiring 30-day minimum for residential rentals (All present voted aye)
• Approved DACRA Software Licensing Agreement for the PD (All present voted aye)
• Approved payment of bills on 8/9/23 Claims Sheets in the amount of $46,146.36 (All present voted aye)
• Approved salary raises as presented by Administrator Lazuka (All present voted aye)
• Approved minutes of the 7/26/23 meeting (All present voted aye)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Library District board is meeting to consider the 2023-2024 budget and appropriations ordinance for $38,150, along with other routine business. The agenda includes reports from the attorney, president, and treasurer, and discussion of a fire department donation and a library contract.

• 2023-2024 Budget and Appropriations Ordinance for $38,150.00
• Proposed $1,000.00 donation to East Hazel Crest Fire Dept for Halloween and Christmas parties
• Thornton Library contract for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
• Business cards for the library

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to consider routine and administrative items, including approving minutes, paying bills, and receiving reports. Key actions include awarding a contract for the Center Street watermain/vault project to the lowest bidder, and approving resolutions for the SSERT Task Force Agreement and an E-Com/South Com Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement.

• Resolution approving SSERT Task Force Agreement
• E-Com/South Com Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement
• Award Center Street watermain/vault project to lowest bidder
• Approval of bills on Claims sheets dated 7/26/23
• Report of EHCVFD for June 2023

The Board approved a watermain and vault project contract for Airy's Inc. and adopted agreements for the SSERT Task Force and a joint 9-1-1 emergency system. The Board also approved payments totaling $90,199.42 for claims and bills.

• Approved Airy's Inc. bid of $791,250.00 for Center Street watermain/vault project
• Approved Resolution 23-03 SSERT Task Force Agreement
• Adopted E-Com/South Com Intergovernmental Cooperation Joint Emergency Agreement for 9-1-1 system
• Approved payment of $62,497.90 for 7/26/23 Claims Sheets and $27,701.52 for water, credit card, and PW truck bills (Total: $90,199.42)
• Approved minutes of the 7/12/23 meeting

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will consider several ordinances, including declaring certain noises a nuisance, revising pet violation penalties, and repealing/replacing crime-free housing and rental maintenance rules. They will also discuss and approve the 2023-2024 appropriations ordinance, amend public participation rules, and approve an engineering agreement for Lathrop storm sewer improvements. Additionally, the board will award contracts for road patching, water main work, demolition, and water tower maintenance.

• Ordinance declaring certain noises a nuisance
• Ordinance revising penalty for pet violations
• Ordinance repealing and replacing crime free housing/rental and maintenance/occupancy rules
• Appropriations ordinance 2023-2024
• Agreement with Robinson Engineering for Lathrop storm sewer improvements

The Board approved several ordinances regarding noise, pet violations, and housing. It also awarded contracts for road patching, water main work, and water tower maintenance.

• Approved Ordinance 23-03 declaring certain noises a nuisance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 23-04 revising pet violation penalties (all aye except Tr. Keams)
• Approved Ordinance 23-05 regarding crime free housing/rental (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 23-06 Appropriations Ordinance 5/1/23 thru 4/30/24 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 23/07 Rules of Order for public participation (unanimous)
• Approved $67,275.00 MFT road patching bid to D. Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $449,950.00 Lathrop Water main project bid to Airy's Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $20,300.00 demolition contract for 1419 W. 173rd St. to Keith's Cartage (unanimous)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and claims. The main substantive item is a proposed ordinance (Ord 23-04) declaring certain noise to be a nuisance, which the mayor will present.

• Ordinance 23-04 declaring certain noise to be a nuisance
• Approval of claims sheets dated 6/28
• Minutes of the 6/14/23 meeting

Meeting

The Village Board will review several proposed ordinances regarding noise nuisances, fireworks regulation, and damaged trees. The board will also consider Ordinance 23-05, which updates maintenance and occupancy regulations for commercial and residential rentals.

• Ordinance 23-05: updating rental property maintenance and occupancy
• Approval of bills totaling $115,779.73 from June 2, 2023
• Ordinance regarding noise nuisances
• Ordinance regulating fireworks
• ZBA Public Hearing recommendation for 1903 W. 171st St.

The Board of Trustees approved two sets of claims sheets totaling $149,549.56. Other actions included increasing fireworks violation fines and approving a driveway widening request.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $149,549.56
• Increased fines for fireworks violations to $500.00
• Adopted Ordinance 23-02 regarding complaints of damaged trees
• Adopted Resolution 23-02 to extend MFT funded Road Improvements
• Approved driveway widening at 1903 W. 171st St.
• Approved minutes of the 5/24/23 meeting
• Deferred ordinance declaring certain noise to be a nuisance
• Deferred ordinance revising penalty provision under Section 5-28

Library Board

The Board swore in four trustees to four- and six-year terms. The Board approved a $1,000 donation to the East Hazel Crest Fire Dept and a $20,000 payment to Thornton Library. Ordinance 06-01-23 was passed to announce meeting dates and times for Fiscal Year 2023.

• Approved minutes (all ayes)
• Swore in Trustees Maureen Forte, Zoe Ewan, Joan Hale (6-year) and Carol Cook (4-year)
• Passed Ordinance 06-01-23 regarding FY2023 meeting dates and times (all ayes)
• Approved $20,000 payment to Thornton Library per contract (all ayes)
• Retained current officers (all ayes)
• Approved $1,000 donation to East Hazel Crest Fire Dept for new fire truck (all ayes)

Meeting

The Village Board will review several proposed ordinances regarding noise, fireworks, and trees. The meeting also includes discussions on a police union contract and the purchase of property at 1205 W. 173.

• Ordinances 23-01 (noise), 23-02 (penalties), 23-03 (fireworks), and 23-04 (damaged trees)
• Approval of the Police Department union contract
• Contract execution for the purchase of 1205 W. 173
• Appointment of Grant Mills to ECOM Board of Directors
• Maintenance contract for Village Hall HVAC system with Westside Mechanical

The Board approved the purchase of the Kloak property at 1205 West 173rd Street for $100,000 to expand a park. Other actions included approving a police union contract and several board appointments. The Board also authorized the sale of a 2005 mini dump truck.

• Approved purchase of 1205 W. 173rd St. for $100,000.00 (All present voted aye)
• Approved Union Contract with the EH CPD (All present voted aye)
• Appointed Grant Mills to ECOM Board of Directors (All present voted aye)
• Appointed Daniel Smith as Zoning Board Chairman (4 aye, 1 abstained)
• Appointed Carol Cook to the ZBA (All present voted aye)
• Approved sale of 2005 mini dump truck (All present voted aye)
• Approved Westside Mechanical HVAC maintenance contract (All present voted aye)
• Approved business license for BRAND SAFWAY LLC pending fire alarm installation (All present voted aye)

Meeting

The Village Board will consider authorizing a redevelopment agreement between East Hazel Crest, Homewood, and Wind Creek, LLC. The meeting also includes updates on the Invest in Cook program and cybersecurity training.

• Resolution 22-12: Redevelopment Agreement with EHC, Homewood, and Wind Creek, LLC
• Agreement with Know B-4 for cyber security training
• Approval of bills totaling $76,838.40 from April 26, 2023
• Business License for Brand Safway
• Swearing in of new term Trustees

The Board approved a redevelopment agreement with Wind Creek, LLC and authorized a cyber security training agreement with KNOW B-4. Trustees also approved nearly $180,000 in bill payments and swore in three newly elected officials.

• Approved Resolution 22-12 authorizing redevelopment agreement between EHC, Homewood and Wind Creek, LLC (All present voted aye)
• Approved execution of KNOW B-4 Cyber Security training agreement with IRMA (All present voted aye)
• Approved payment of claims sheets totaling $179,860.94 (All present voted aye)
• Approved minutes of the 4/12/23 regular meeting (All present voted aye)
• Administered Oath of Office to Zoe Ewan, John Kearns, and Kevin Johnson

Meeting

The Village Board will hold a regular meeting to conduct official business. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and reports from village officials.

• Approval of all bills on Claims sheets dated 4/26/23

Meeting

The Village Board will review several agreements, including a water agreement with Homewood and an engineering agreement for the Center St. project. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Lathrop Ditch storm sewer enclosure and union contract negotiations.

• Approval of Homewood/EHC water agreement
• Execution of Ryan, Kane, McKenna Contract
• Execution of Flock Camera Agreement
• Phase I/II Engineering Agreement for Center St. Project
• Approval of bills totaling $52,099.09

The Board approved the purchase of five Flock cameras and a contract for economic development services including the Wind Creed Casino Project. Other actions included approving a water sale agreement with Homewood and the use of TIF funds for the Lathrop Ditch storm sewer enclosure.

• Approved $39,000 purchase and implementation of five Flock cameras
• Authorized contract with Ryan, Kane, McKenna for economic development and Wind Creed Casino Project
• Approved Ordinance 22-12 for water sale and purchase agreement with Village of Homewood
• Approved Ordinance 22-13 for subdivision of village-owned property at 17201 Throop St.
• Authorized Phase 1/11 Engineering Joint Funding Agreement for Center Avenue with Robinson Engineering (no cost to village)
• Approved enclosure of Lathrop ditch using TIF funds
• Approved payment of claims totaling $102,126.19
• Approved minutes of the 3/8/23 regular meeting

Library Board

The Library Board approved an engagement letter for O'Neal and Gaspardo to file papers with Cook County. The board also approved a payment to the Chicago Tribune and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes (all ayes)
• Approved engagement letter to O'Neal and Gaspardo for Cook County filing services at a cost of $700-$800 (all ayes)
• Approved $411.00 check paid to Chicago Tribune on March 9, 2023 (all ayes)
• Tabled discussion on election certification and CD investments until next meeting (all ayes)

Meeting

The Village Board will hold a regular meeting to conduct official business. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the February 22 meeting and the review of claims sheets.

• Approval of minutes from 2/22/2

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will vote on a 3-year audit proposal and consider a mayoral appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals. They will also discuss Resolution 11-22 for the Invest in Cook Project and review police and fire department reports.

• Consideration of audit proposal for the next 3 years
• Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Resolution 22-11 Invest in Cook Project
• Police and fire department February reports
• Executive session for lease negotiations

The Board approved Resolution 22-11 to fund a walking path connecting 175th & Lathrop to 172nd & Ashland. Trustees also approved the annual audit contract and $79,774.93 in bills. Tim Gladdis was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved appointment of Tim Gladdis to Zoning Board of Appeals (All in favor)
• Approved Resolution 22-11 for Invest in Cook walking path grant (All aye)
• Approved annual audit contract with 3% annual increase for three years (All aye)
• Approved 03/08/23 Claims Sheets totaling $79,774.93 (All aye)
• Approved minutes of 02/22/23 regular meeting (All approved)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, paying bills, and receiving reports. The board will consider Resolution 22-10 on the Foreign Fire Insurance License Fee and vote on accepting a lease for a day care facility.

• Resolution 22-10: Foreign Fire Insurance License Fee
• Approval to accept and sign a lease for the Day Care
• Approval of all bills on Claims sheets dated 2/22/23 (amount not specified)

The Board approved the payment of claims totaling $60,633.01 and passed a resolution regarding foreign fire insurance license fees. The Board also authorized the Mayor to execute a lease for a day care.

• Approved minutes of the 02/08/23 regular meeting
• Approved Resolution 22-10 regarding Foreign Fire Ins. License Fee
• Approved lease for Day Care and authorized Mayor Brown to sign (5-1)
• Approved payment of bills on the 02/22/23 Claims Sheets in the amount of $60,633.01

Meeting

The board will consider Ordinance 22-11 to authorize the sale of a 2005 mini dump truck, approve a lease renewal for Rep. Davis, and renew listing agreements with ReMax 10 for three properties. A business license for Micaela Smith d/b/a LE PENSEUR GROUP at 17105 S. Laflin is also up for approval. The meeting includes an executive session for lease negotiations.

• Ordinance 22-11: sale of 2005 mini dump truck
• Lease renewal for Rep. Davis
• Renewal of listing agreements with ReMax 10 for 1515 172, 1315 172, and 1529 172
• Business license for Micaela Smith d/b/a LE PENSEUR GROUP at 17105 S. Laflin
• Approval of bills on Claims sheets dated 2/8/23

The Board approved over $20,000 in claims and a business license for Le Penseur Group, LLC. Officials also authorized the sale of a 2005 mini dump truck and updated real estate listing agreements for vacant properties.

• Approved Ordinance 22-11 to sell 2005 PW mini dump truck
• Approved lease renewal for Rep. Davis
• Approved ReMax 10 listing agreements for 1515 W. 172nd and 1315 W. 172nd St.
• Approved removal of 1529 W. 172nd St. from the market
• Approved $20,919.02 in bills on 02/8/23 Claims Sheets
• Approved business license for Micaela Smith d/b/a LE PENSEUR GROUP, LLC at 17105 S. Laflin

Meeting

The Board authorized an agreement for collection services with Municipal Collection Services LLC. Trustees approved two claims sheets totaling $148,498.46 and granted a request to use the municipal parking lot for Earth Day activities.

• Approved agreement for collection services with Municipal Collection Services LLC
• Approved $148,498.46 in bills for claims sheets dated 1/18/23 and 1/24/23
• Approved request from Rep. Davis to reserve municipal parking lot for Earth Day on April 2, June 10, and Sept. 9
• Approved minutes of the 1/11/23 regular meeting

Meeting

The Village Board will consider three ordinances and resolutions: collection charges, support for Cook County's TIF as an economic development tool, and designating a local newspaper as tourism representative. They will also discuss financing for a new truck and an additional signage request for Wooded Path. Approval of bills totaling $78,236.26 and $87,322.43 from December and January is on the agenda.

• Ord. 22-10: Collection charges
• Res. 22-08: Support of Cook County TIF as economic development tool
• Res. 22-09: Chamber as tourism representative
• New truck financing discussion
• Approval of bills: $78,236.26 (12/20/22) and $87,322.43 (12/28/22)

The Board approved the purchase of a pick-up truck from Sutton Ford and selected Old National Bank for financing. They also adopted an ordinance regarding the collection of fines and passed resolutions supporting Tax Increment Financing and the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau.

• Approved purchase of pick-up truck from Sutton Ford for $63,457.00
• Accepted 6.25% financing estimate from Old National Bank for new truck
• Adopted Ordinance 22-10 regarding collection agency or attorneys pursuing fines
• Adopted Resolution 22-08 in support of Tax Increment Financing
• Adopted Resolution 22-09 acknowledging Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Approved 12/20/22 claims sheets for $78,236.26
• Approved 12/28/22 claims sheets for $87,322.43
• Approved 1/11/23 claims sheets for $172,219.27