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East Hazel Crest public meetings in 2024

22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 11, 2024

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Village Board to consider 2024 tax levy and $134,901.27 in bill payments

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2024 levy ordinance and boiler replacement

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.

Wed Nov 13, 2024

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Board to consider federal funding agreement for Center Street construction

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.

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Mon Nov 4, 2024

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Library board meeting with audit report and bill approvals

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.

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Wed Oct 23, 2024

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Board to consider contract for sale of 1110 175 and appoint interim fire chief

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.

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Wed Oct 9, 2024

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East Hazel Crest Village Board to hold regular meeting October 9

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.

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Wed Sep 25, 2024

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Board to consider support for IDOT-funded multi-use trail

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.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024

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Village Board considers water cost reductions and infrastructure projects

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approves subdivision, appointments, and water rate cut

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.

Wed Aug 28, 2024

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Routine meeting with bill approvals and committee reports

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.

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Mon Aug 12, 2024

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Board to consider FY2025 budget, liquor license, street activity ordinance

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.

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Wed Jul 24, 2024

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Village Board to vote on FY2025 budget ordinance and camping ban

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.

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Wed Jun 26, 2024

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East Hazel Crest Board reviews fireworks ordinance and Lathrop Ditch funding

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.

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Wed Jun 12, 2024

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East Hazel Crest Board considers subdivision and amusement tax reduction

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.

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Tue May 21, 2024

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Board to consider zoning code rewrite, tax ordinance, and Crown Castle lease

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.

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Sun May 5, 2024

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Board to consider limiting business licenses and Crown Castle proposal

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.

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Wed Apr 24, 2024

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Village board to create liquor license, approve storm sewer work

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.

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Mon Apr 1, 2024

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Library board sets 2024-25 meeting dates, notes SEI deadline

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.

Wed Mar 27, 2024

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Village board to consider fire alert system, house removal, mailbox structure

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.

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Wed Mar 13, 2024

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Village board to vote on property sales, health inspections, insurance, and equipment purchases

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.

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Wed Feb 28, 2024

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Village Board to consider property purchase, fire services contract, and equipment buys

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.

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Wed Feb 14, 2024

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Village board to consider police vehicle purchase and daycare flags

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.

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Wed Jan 24, 2024

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Village board to vote on paid-leave opt-out, subdivisions, and firefighter training

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.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024

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Village board to consider bus ordinance, fire truck equipment purchases

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.

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