East Hazel Crest public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The Village Board will discuss the 2024 tax levy ordinance and the ECOM Auto Aid Agreement. Members will consider replacing a boiler at Village Hall and renting a café for a donut shop. The board will also review the promotion of Keith Jaroz to Police Sergeant.
- Ordinance levying taxes for 2024
- Payment of bills totaling $134,901.27
- Replacement of one boiler at Village Hall
- Rental of café for donut shop
- Promotion of Keith Jaroz to Sergeant in Police Department
The East Hazel Crest Board of Trustees approved the 2024 Levy Ordinance, authorized the ECOM Auto Aid Agreement, and approved a $39,775 boiler replacement at Village Hall. They also approved a donut shop at the METRA station (6 AM-6:30 PM) and paid bills totaling $245,801.98. All votes were unanimous among present trustees; Ortiz was absent.
- Approved 2024 Levy Ordinance (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of ECOM Auto Aid Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved $39,775 boiler replacement at Village Hall (unanimous)
- Approved donut shop operation at METRA station, 6 AM-6:30 PM (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills: $110,900.71 (12/2/24) and $134,901.27 (12/1/24) (unanimous)
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board will consider several actions at its regular meeting, including a resolution to approve a joint funding agreement for federally funded construction of Center Street, along with promotions and salary increases for police and fire department officials. The board will also discuss a lighting replacement proposal, an increase for snow plow drivers, and a sign option presentation. The agenda includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and bills.
- Resolution authorizing inclusion of IRS Code 125 compensation as IMRF earnings
- Resolution appropriating reimbursable engineering funding and authorizing joint funding agreement for federal construction of Center Street
- Promotion of Deputy Chief in Police Department and salary increases for Deputy Chiefs of both Police and Fire Departments
- Consideration of Meade proposal for lighting replacement
- Approval for new police department vehicle and consideration of increase to Snow Plow Drivers
Meeting
This is a procedural meeting of the East Hazel Crest Library District Board. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a president's report on an audit, and a treasurer's report to approve paid bills. An executive session is scheduled, followed by old and new business and adjournment.
- Presidential report on audit findings
- Treasurer's report and approval of paid bills since last meeting
- Executive session
Meeting
The Village Board will vote on a resolution accepting a contract for the sale of property at 1110 175, appoint an interim fire chief, and consider several infrastructure and public safety projects. Items include installing a surge protection system for the fire and police departments, awarding a storm sewer lift station project to Airy's, and repairing a water valve at 173 and Throop. The board will also approve bills totaling $126,310.59 and hold an executive session on personnel and salary adjustments.
- Resolution accepting contract for sale of 1110 175
- Appointment of interim fire chief
- Consideration of surge protection system for Fire and Police departments
- Awarding storm sewer lift station project to Airy's
- Repair of 6-inch valve at NW corner of 173 and Throop
Meeting
The Village Board will meet to review reports from village officials and standing committees. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and does not list specific ordinances or projects for decision.
Meeting
The Village Board will consider resolutions supporting IDOT funding for a 172 multi-use trail project and adopting the Cook County Hazard Mitigation Plan. They will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for health inspections. Additional actions include approving installation of a backup generator at the fire/police department and replacing a rooftop unit at the police department.
- Resolution supporting IDOT funding for 172 multi-use trail project
- Resolution adopting Cook County Hazard Mitigation Plan update
- Intergovernmental agreement with Cook County Dept of Health for inspections
- Approval of quotes and installation of backup generator at FD/PD
- Replacement of a rooftop unit at the Police Department
Meeting
The Village Board will discuss reducing the cost of water for residents and installing a backup generator at the FD/PD. The meeting includes approvals for engineering and maintenance agreements and the sale of an old tractor.
- Approval to reduce cost of water to residents
- Bills for payment totaling $105,946.97 (8/28/24) and $112,076.80 (9/11/24)
- Ordinance of subdivision of 1401 W. 174th Street
- Engineering agreement for 172nd walking path
- Quotes for backup generator installation at FD/PD
The East Hazel Crest Village Board approved a subdivision at 1401 W. 174th St., appointed Grant Mills to the ECOM Operations Committee, and approved a maintenance agreement with Wind Creek. They also approved an intergovernmental agreement with ECOM for radio equipment, an engineering agreement for the 172nd St. walking path, and a proclamation for National Train Week. The board voted to reduce the water rate to $12.30 per thousand gallons and approved replacing the roof on the storage building at 1110 W. 175th St. All votes were unanimous.
- Adopted Ord 24-08 approving subdivision of 1401 W. 174th St. (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 24-06 appointing Grant Mills to ECOM Operations Committee (unanimous)
- Approved Wind Creek Maintenance Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved IGA with ECOM for use of purchased radio equipment (unanimous)
- Approved engineering agreement for 172nd St. walking path (unanimous)
- Approved Proclamation of National Train Week Sept. 22-29 (unanimous)
- Approved reducing water rate to $12.30 per thousand gallons (unanimous)
- Approved replacing roof on storage building at 1110 W. 175th St. (unanimous)
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board holds a regular meeting with standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, minutes, and public comment. The main actionable item is approval of all bills on claims sheets, though no dollar amounts are specified. Committee reports cover streets, finance/license, signs/maintenance/construction, health/safety/personnel, water/sewers, and police/fire.
- Approval of all bills on claims sheets (no dollar amount given)
Meeting
The Village Board will vote on several resolutions including an ordinance to prohibit certain street activities and Resolution 24-05 to dissolve ECOM. They will also consider approving the working budget for FYE 2025, a liquor license for Wind Creek IL. LLC, and a fire department generator replacement funded partly by an AFG grant. A new police officer, John Pedric, will be sworn in.
- Ordinance to Prohibit Certain Activities in the Street
- Resolution 24-05 Dissolving ECOM
- Resolution approving working budget for FYE 2025
- Approval of Liquor License for Wind Creek IL. LLC
- Approval of Fire Department replacement of generator for Squad and acceptance of AFG Grant
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board will hold a regular meeting on July 24, 2024, to discuss and vote on multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key items include the FY2025 appropriations ordinance, an ordinance regulating camping, and resolutions for street maintenance. The board will also consider an amendment to the Wind Creek redevelopment agreement, approval of a liquor license for Wind Creek, and adding a police officer position.
- Ordinance approving appropriations for FYE 4/2025 (budget)
- Ordinance regulating camping within the Village
- Resolution for street improvements under Ill. Highway Code totaling $38,311.00
- Resolution for street improvements under Ill. Highway Code totaling $101,689.00
- Amendment to redevelopment agreement and liquor license for Wind Creek IL LLC
Meeting
The Village Board will consider an ordinance amending fireworks language and authorizing the HDS Agreement. The board will also review a payment to ACOE for Lathrop Ditch matching funds and discuss fire department training equipment.
- Ordinance amending fireworks language
- Authorization of the HDS Agreement signing
- Payment to ACOE for Lathrop Ditch matching funds
- Fire Department forcible entry training equipment
- Approval of June 26, 2024 claims sheets
Meeting
The Village Board will consider a subdivision plat for 1515 W. 172nd St and a reduction in the Amusement Tax. The agenda also includes discussions on renewing the Homewood Disposal Contract and purchasing new phone system equipment.
- Plat of Subdivision for 1515 W. 172nd St
- Renewal of Homewood Disposal Contract
- Reduction of the Amusement Tax
- Purchase of a new phone system and STI installation
- Purchase of training equipment for Fire Department
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board will consider a complete rewrite of the zoning code, an ordinance amending the Amusement Admissions Tax, and a proposal from Crown Castle for a tower lease. They will also discuss a renewal contract with Homewood Disposal, approve salary increases, and make an appointment to the Zoning Board. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and bill payments.
- Ordinance amending the Amusement Admissions Tax
- Discussion on Crown Castle proposal for tower lease
- Homewood Disposal renewal contract
- Consideration/approval for complete rewrite of zoning codes
- Salary increases for non-union employees (executive session)
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an ordinance to limit certain business licenses and a proposal from Crown Castle. The board will also consider bids for parking lot sealcoating, a police department truck, and the demolition of a property at 1205 173. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and paying bills.
- Ordinance regarding limitation of certain business licenses
- Crown Castle proposal
- Parking lot sealcoat bids
- Police department truck purchase
- Demolition of 1205 173
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to consider several administrative and infrastructure items. Key actions include creating a new Class C liquor license, approving documents for Lathrop storm sewer improvements with the Army Corps of Engineers, and selecting an architect for the 1904 building. The board will also approve bills and hear reports from officials and committees.
- Ordinance to create a Class C liquor license
- Approval of documents with Army Corps of Engineers for Lathrop storm sewer improvements
- Approval/selection of architect for 1904 building build out
- Approval of bills on claims sheets dated 4/10/2024 in the amount of $34,368.02 and 4/24/24
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Library District board will hold its regular April meeting, covering routine approvals and reports. The board will vote on meeting dates for the 2024-2025 year, and hear reports on the state SEI report due May 1 and a trustee's upcoming re-election.
- Approval of minutes and paid bills since last meeting
- Board action on 2024-2025 meeting dates (Aug 5, Oct 7, Dec 2, Feb 3, Apr 7, Jun 2)
- SEI report due May 1, 2024
- Trustee Linda Daniels's term expires 2025, up for re-election
- Executive session scheduled
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including the purchase of a G2 Fire Station Alerting System, the removal of a house at 1205 173, and the installation of a multi-compartment mailbox structure at the 1904 building. The board will also consider approving bills on the claims sheets dated 3/27/2024. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval and reports from officials and committees.
- Proposal to purchase the G2 Fire Station Alerting System
- Approval/proposal to remove the house at 1205 173
- Approval to install multi-compartment mailbox structure at 1904 building for all tenants
- Approval of all bills on Claims sheets dated 3/27/2024
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding its regular meeting on March 13, 2024. The board will consider resolutions authorizing the sale of two properties, an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for health inspections, renewal of village health insurance with increased life insurance, a community shred day request, and a purchase of a new front loader. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, bills, and reports.
- Resolution authorizing sale of 1315 172 and 1515 172
- Request to execute IGA with Cook County for health inspections
- Renewal of Village Health Insurance and increase in Life insurance for employees
- Approval for Rep. Davis' annual Community Shred Day
- Purchase of new front loader for Public Works
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to consider several items, including a contract to purchase property at 1315 and 1515 W 172, renewal of a tollway fire services contract, and purchases for the new fire truck, a salt dome, and training software. The board will also hear a presentation on Fire Buddies, a support program for ill children. The agenda includes standard procedural items like minutes approval and reports.
- Contract to purchase property at 1315 and 1515 W 172
- Renewal of tollway contract for Fire Services
- Purchase of equipment for the new Fire Truck
- Purchase of a Salt Dome
- Purchase of Vector Solutions training software for Fire Department
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding its regular meeting on February 14, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes and paying bills, as well as discussing the purchase of new police vehicles and granting permission for a daycare to place flags on village property.
- Approval of bills on claims sheets dated 2/1/24 in the amount of $159,976.50
- Discussion of police department purchase of new vehicles
- Permission for a daycare to place flags on village property
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including opting out of the state's paid leave for workers, approving two subdivision plats, and entering into an intergovernmental agreement. They will also vote on leasing space, sending firefighters to the academy, and purchasing a new pump. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session for contract negotiations.
- Ordinance opting out of the State's Paid leave for workers
- Ordinance approving Plat of subdivision for 17201 Throop
- Ordinance approving Plat of subdivision for 1110 175th
- Approval to send 2 of 6 firemen to academy at total cost of $3,000
- Approval for purchase of new pump for Park Avenue Lift Station
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including an ordinance regulating buses, a resolution designating a tourism bureau, and an intergovernmental agreement. The board will also consider purchases for the fire department, including equipment for a new fire truck and a heater for the fire station bays.
- Ordinance regulating buses
- Resolution designating Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau as agency of record
- Approval of IGA with Southland Public Benefit Fund
- Fire Department request to purchase added equipment for new fire truck
- Approval of new heater for Fire Department bays