Flossmoor public meetings in 2024

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Board of Trustees will consider approving the minutes from the December 2 meeting, authorizing payments, and amending the 2024-25 budget. The board will also vote on the 2025 tax levy, an automatic aid agreement with Cook County, and an ordinance regarding board meeting times.

• Approval of FY 24 Audit
• Amending budget for Fiscal Year 24-25
• Consideration of 2025 tax levy and assessment ordinance
• Approval of automatic aid agreement with Cook County
• Designation of Board Meetings for 2025

The Board approved a development agreement with BG Park Centre LLC for a .83-acre site on Flossmoor Road, planning 13 townhomes and a café space. The agreement is the first step, with developers needing to meet benchmarks over the next four months. The Board also approved the FY 24 audit, a business registration program, and several routine items.

• Approved development agreement with BG Park Centre LLC for Flossmoor Road townhomes and café (6-0)
• Accepted FY 24 audit with unmodified opinion (6-0)
• Approved business registration ordinance amending Chapters 125 and 150 (6-0)
• Approved FY 24-25 budget amendment resolution (6-0)
• Approved tax levy ordinance for FY 2024-25 (6-0)
• Approved MABAS 24 Automatic Aid Agreement (6-0)
• Approved ordinance changing Board meeting time (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Board meeting schedule with 7:00 p.m. start (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider approving salary schedules for FY 2024-2025 and adopting a formal purpose and intent statement for the Community Relations Commission. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and payment of bills as recommended by the Finance Committee. The board also plans to recognize participants of the 2024 Citizens' Police Academy and may enter executive session to discuss employment, property acquisition, and litigation.

• Recognition of 2024 Citizens' Police Academy participants
• Approval of salary schedules for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Adoption of the Community Relations Commission's Purpose and Intent
• Consent agenda: approval of Nov. 18, 2024 minutes and bill payments
• Motion to enter executive session for employment, property, and litigation

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several municipal code amendments and project change orders. The meeting includes a discussion on the 2024 tax levy estimate and a contract award for the FY25 Sidewalk Replacement Program.

• Contract award for the FY25 Sidewalk Replacement Program
• Discussion of 2024 Tax Levy Estimate
• Change orders for the 2024 MFT Street Resurfacing and Brumley Drive Reconstruction projects
• Approval of salary schedules for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Amendments to the Building Code and Municipal Code Chapters 150 and 215

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from October, designate 2025 meeting dates, and discuss installing cameras at the Heather Hill Detention Basin.

• Approval of October 15 and 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Designation of Board Meetings for 2025
• Discussion of Cameras at Heather Hill Detention Basin
• Presentation of Bills for Payment
• Motion to enter Executive Session for employment and litigation

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Board of Trustees will review alternatives for the Central Business District Roadway, Pedestrian, and Streetscape Improvements Project. It will also adopt the 2024 Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, approve a contract to purchase de‑icing rock salt from Morton Salt, Inc., and consider several appointments to village commissions and boards.

• Resolution adopting the 2024 Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Contract to purchase de‑icing rock salt from Morton Salt, Inc.
• Discussion of alternatives for the Central Business District Roadway, Pedestrian, and Streetscape Improvements Project
• Consideration of appointments to the Community Relations Commission
• Consideration of an appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the employment of specific individuals, property acquisition, and litigation. The session will be held at Village Hall on October 15, 2024.

• Executive session to discuss employment of specific individuals
• Executive session to discuss property acquisition
• Executive session to discuss litigation

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Board of Trustees will approve the September 16 meeting minutes and several finance items, then consider multiple capital equipment purchases and resolutions, including new police patrol vehicles, Motorola radios, and a sculpture. They will also discuss creating a full‑time property maintenance inspector and a contractor registration program. A motion will be made to enter executive session to discuss employment, property acquisition, and litigation matters.

• Consideration of the Capital Equipment Replacement of Two Police Patrol Vehicles
• Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with E‑Com for Motorola radios and repayment
• Approval of the Capital Equipment Purchase of Genesis Extrication Tools
• Resolution approving the purchase of a sculpture titled "Reaching for the Sky"
• Consideration of creating a full‑time Property Maintenance Inspector

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Board of Trustees will consider approving minutes, bills, and capital equipment purchases, including a truck and mobile data terminals for the Fire Department. The board will also discuss a zoning variation and a sidewalk replacement program.

• Approval of bills and September 3, 2024 minutes
• Consideration of a zoning variation at 1308 Dixie Highway
• Purchase of a 3/4 Ton pick-up truck
• Purchase of mobile data terminals for the Fire Department
• Consideration to reject bids for the FY25 Sidewalk Replacement Program

The Flossmoor Board of Trustees unanimously approved rejecting all bids for the FY25 Sidewalk Replacement Program after bids came in higher than the engineer's estimate and the $100,000 budget. The project will be rebid with a spring completion date and reduced quantities. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a zoning variation at 1308 Dixie Highway, purchases of a pickup truck, a utility vehicle, and mobile data terminals for the fire department, and reappointed Eric Turnquest and Harrison Maddox to commissions.

• Rejected all bids for FY25 Sidewalk Replacement Program (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including zoning variation at 1308 Dixie Highway, pickup truck, utility vehicle, and fire department mobile data terminals (6-0)
• Reappointed Eric Turnquest as Vice Chair of Green Commission for 3-year term (6-0)
• Reappointed Harrison Maddox to Plan Commission for 3-year term (6-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss employment, property acquisition, and litigation (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review several resolutions, including one that approves an agreement with BRC Capital LLC. Other items include a supplemental resolution for the IDOT motor fuel tax, a ratification and invoice for emergency sewer repairs, and participation in a regional cooperative purchasing program. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and financial bills.

• Resolution approving an agreement between the Village of Flossmoor and BRC Capital LLC
• Supplemental resolution for FY 2024 IDOT Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance
• Ratification and invoice for sanitary and storm sewer emergency repairs
• Resolution approving participation in the Houston‑Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program
• Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2024 regular meeting

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 24-25 and discuss several zoning and land-use ordinances. The meeting includes decisions on the sale of a village vehicle and the dissolution of an emergency telephone system board.

• Special Use amendment for 1439 Lawrence Crescent (Heather Hill School)
• Zoning variation for 3760 Vollmer Road
• Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 24-25 budget
• Sale of a 2010 Freightliner M2 Business Class vehicle
• Resolution of support for a Class 8 Tax Incentive for 1615 Vollmer Road

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on July 15, 2024, with action items including a special use permit for a sport court at 808 Argyle Avenue and a contract award for the FY25 parking lots patching and seal coat project. The board will also consider a proclamation for Disability Pride Month and approve bills and minutes. An executive session is planned to discuss employment, property acquisition, and litigation.

• Special use ordinance for a sport court at 808 Argyle Avenue
• Contract award for FY25 Parking Lots Patching and Seal Coat Project
• Proclamation declaring July 2024 as Disability Pride Month
• Approval of bills as approved by the Finance Committee (July 15, 2024)
• Motion to enter executive session for employment, property acquisition, and litigation

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider an intergovernmental agreement for the Heather Hill Elementary School Detention Basin Project. Other items include a proposal for the Village Camera Project and discussion regarding a Business Registration Program.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with School District 161 for Heather Hill Elementary School Detention Basin Project
• Plats of Easement and Dedication for Central Business District Roadway, Pedestrian, and Streetscape Improvements Project
• Proposal with Quinlan Security Systems for the Village Camera Project
• Reappointments to the Green Commission and Public Art Commission
• Discussion of a Business Registration Program

Board of Trustees

The Board will consider contract awards for the FY25 street resurfacing, crack filling, and street sweeping programs. The meeting also includes a Juneteenth proclamation and a presentation on the Village's GIS program.

• FY25 MFT Street Resurfacing Program contract award
• FY25 Pavement Crack Filling Program contract award
• FY25 Street Sweeping Contract with Advance Sweep Services Inc
• Juneteenth proclamation for June 19, 2024
• Presentation on the Village's GIS Program

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several action items including a vehicle purchase for the Fire Department and contracts related to Heather Hill Elementary School. The meeting also includes an officer swearing-in and a proclamation for Pride Month.

• Purchase of a 2023 Ford Expedition for the Flossmoor Fire Department
• Contract award for the Heather Hill Elementary School Detention Basin Project
• Contract award for Heather Hill Elementary School construction engineering services
• Swearing in of Officer Charea Reynolds

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider renewing employee insurance and approving a Cook County subaward agreement. The meeting includes a discussion regarding a liquor license request for Tower Tasting Room. A motion to enter executive session for property acquisition and litigation is also scheduled.

• Appointment to the Green Commission
• Cook County subaward agreement resolution
• Employee insurance renewals
• Liquor license request for Tower Tasting Room
• Executive session regarding property acquisition and litigation

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several ordinances, including a special use permit for a tutoring facility at 19509 Governor's Highway. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Flossmoor Road Viaduct Project and the adoption of No Mow May.

• Special Use for Before and After School Care and Tutoring at 19509 Governor's Highway
• Agreement with Matthew O'Shea Consulting
• Agreement Renewal with Smith Dawson and Andrews
• Ordinance amending Chapter 103 regarding Bistro on Sterling
• Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 23-24 Budget

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Village Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, which establishes spending levels for village operations that fund daily services. Trustees will also consider contract extensions for parkway tree care, landscape maintenance, and janitorial services to keep public rights-of-way and municipal buildings maintained. Additionally, the board will review an ordinance to transfer property at 1439 Lawrence Crescent from the Homewood Flossmoor Park District to the village, along with resolutions covering road maintenance funding and municipal code amendments.

• Public hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 village budget
• Ordinance to convey 1439 Lawrence Crescent from Homewood Flossmoor Park District to the village
• Contract extensions for Smitty's Tree Service, Allscape, Inc., and Country Club Cleaning, Inc.
• Award of contract for the FY24 Village Hall Flooring Replacement Project
• Resolution endorsing participation in the Cook County No Cash Bid Program at 1835 Dixie Highway

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on April 9, 2024. The agenda includes a motion to enter an executive session regarding specific personnel, property acquisition, and litigation.

• Executive Session: Employment of Specific Individuals
• Executive Session: Property Acquisition
• Executive Session: Litigation

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider resolutions for road closures during the Hidden Gem Half Marathon and a rock salt purchase agreement. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the FY 2025 preliminary budget and upcoming water and sewer rates.

• FY 2025 preliminary budget discussion
• Water and sewer rates for FY 2025 discussion
• Rock salt purchase agreement with the State of Illinois
• Road closures for the Hidden Gem Half Marathon
• Service agreement with Paramedic Services of Illinois Inc.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider a resolution regarding the termination of Police Chief Jerel Jones's employment contract. The agenda also includes discussions on the FY 2025 preliminary budget and potential contracts for fire department bay doors and bridge replacement.

• Resolution to terminate Police Chief Jerel Jones's employment contract
• Contract award for Fire Department Bay Doors Replacement Project
• Local Assurance resolution for Dartmouth Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project
• Discussion of the FY 2025 Preliminary Budget

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider a contract for water system engineering services and an ambulance replacement purchase. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget. Additionally, the board will review an ordinance amending the village's alcoholic beverages code.

• Contract award to Strand Associates for SCADA Replacement Project engineering services
• Replacement purchase of Ambulance 119 (2012 Med Tech)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 103 regarding alcoholic beverages
• Discussion of the FY 25 preliminary budget

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several resolutions regarding license agreements with School District 161 and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. The meeting also includes a discussion on amending the village's alcoholic beverages code.

• Rejection of proposals for a Hybrid Cloud Video Camera System
• License agreement with School District 161
• License agreement with Homewood-Flossmoor Park District
• Agreement establishing a Joint Emergency Telephone System
• Ordinance amending Chapter 103 of the Municipal Code (Alcoholic Beverages)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider contract awards and budget amendments for the Brumley Drive Reconstruction Project. Other items include a police equipment purchase, a labor agreement, and a liquor license request.

• Brumley Drive Reconstruction Project contract award and budget amendment
• Brumley Drive Reconstruction Project construction engineering services contract and budget amendment
• Purchase of A119 Stryker Power-LOAD and ProCot2 System
• Side Letter of Agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council
• Liquor License Request from 7th Floor Hospitality Group (1835 Dixie Highway Unit D)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider ordinances regarding a veteran's memorial and an amendment for Flossmoor Animal Hospital. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a liquor license request for Creed on Lake.

• Special Use ordinance for a Veteran's Memorial at 2525 Flossmoor Road
• Amendment to a Special Use and Plat of Consolidation for 19581 Governor’s Highway
• Replacement of employee workstations for FY24
• Liquor License Request for Creed on Lake