Robbins public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to review administrative reports and approve several items on the consent agenda. Discussion includes a closed session regarding potential land purchase or lease.

• Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for fiscal year 2023
• Ordinance regarding the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act
• Approval of AMR/Kurtz Paramedic Service
• $18,383.00 service quote for Metropolitan Industries pumping station repairs
• Approval to cancel the December 26, 2023, council meeting

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to consider resolutions regarding pins and the Robbins Eagles. The agenda also includes discussions on the Scotland Development Project on Springfield and MK Bros. Tires.

• Repeal of Resolution 11-20-23
• Approval of Resolution 11-28-23 R
• Resolution for the Robbins Eagles
• Approval of Scotland Development Project on Springfield
• Approval of New Business MK Bros. Tires

Special Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review a resolution requesting approval for 48 pins. The agenda also includes a period for citizen comments.

• Resolution requesting approval of Robbins 2 Round 3 23-Forty-Eight (48) Pins

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to vote on several new ordinances, including regulations for mobile food trucks and vacant properties. The meeting also includes discussions regarding business development plans and roofing quotes for specific properties.

• Approval of 2023 CDBG Project 2304-026 Resolution
• Approval of Agreement for HERA Property Registry, LLC
• Approval of Amendment of Appropriations Ordinance 6-29-23
• Approval of Vacant Property Ordinance
• Approval of Mobile Food Truck Ordinance

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss administrative reports and new business. The agenda includes the approval of a quote from Midwest Salt for treated bulk road salt and updates on the Lead Line Service Replacement project.

• Approval of Midwest Salt quote for treated bulk road salt
• Lead Line Service Replacement project updates by Robinson Engineering/Stip Brothers
• Review of Warrant List
• Closed session regarding personnel matters including hiring, compensation, and discipline

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to approve the September 26, 2023, minutes and a cell auction. The agenda also includes a request for a street closure for an upcoming community event.

• Approval of Cell at Auction, D/B/A Wireless Bridge Partners
• Street closure for Chopp Shopp’s Trunk or Treat on Oct 31 from 5-7 PM
• Review of the Warrant List

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet on September 26, 2023. The agenda includes approving an ordinance for a release and indemnification agreement with the MWRD of Greater Chicago and presenting certificates of commendation to four police officers.

• Approval of Ordinance 9-26-23 regarding an agreement with the MWRD of Greater Chicago
• Certificate of Commendation for Officer Reno, Officer Carmona, Officer Abdullah, and Detective Shephard
• Approval of September 12, 2023, meeting minutes

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 12, 2023. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from August meetings and a resolution regarding the Foreign Fire Insurance Board.

• Approval of Resolution 9-12-23 (Foreign Fire Insurance Board Resolution)
• Approval of August 14, 2023, Special Minutes
• Approval of August 22, 2023, Regular Minutes

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review administrative reports and approve various items. The agenda includes authorizing delegates for the IML conference and reviewing insurance and invoice approvals.

• Resolution 8-22-23: Authorizing delegates to attend the IML conference
• Street closure: 139th & Central Park to 139th & Lawndale for All the King’s Men Car Show
• Street closure: 137th Claire to 137th Spaulding for Mexican Independence Day
• Approval of title tract search invoice
• Approval of Environmental insurance

The Board of Trustees approved several payments, including environmental insurance and a title tract search invoice. They also authorized delegates to attend the IML conference in September.

• Approved August 8, 2023 regular minutes (6-0)
• Approved July treasurer's report of $699,597.02 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 8-22-23 for IML conference attendance (6-0)
• Approved title tract search invoice for $4,050.00 (6-0)
• Approved Environmental Insurance for $4,667.00 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, and 3 (6-0)

Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees approved a proclamation declaring a disaster within the Village. Additionally, the board authorized two lease agreements with JM3 Design and Development Inc. and Creative Spirits.

• Approved Proclamation declaring a disaster within the Village of Robbins (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 8-14-23 A to execute a lease agreement with JM3 Design and Development Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 8-14-23 B to execute a lease agreement with Creative Spirits for the Robbins Community Garden (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss water infrastructure issues and community garden oversight. The agenda also includes the approval of recent meeting minutes and administrative reports.

• Ordinance 8-8-23: Authorizing the Mayor to declare a State of Emergency for failing water infrastructure
• Resolution to approve Creative Spirits to oversee the community garden
• Approval of July 18, 2023, and July 25, 2023, meeting minutes
• Approval of Warrant Lists

The Board of Trustees authorized the mayor to declare a state of emergency to address failing water infrastructure. The board also approved a warrant list for payments and deferred a resolution regarding Creative Spirits.

• Approved Ordinance 8-8-23 declaring a state of emergency for failing water infrastructure (6-0)
• Approved warrant list in the amount of $119,629.14 (6-0)
• Deferred approval of resolution for Creative Spirits until August 14, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Special Minutes July 18, 2023 and Regular Minutes July 25, 2023 (6-0, Trustee Robinson abstained for July 18)

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to review administrative reports and approve an ordinance regarding a release and indemnification agreement with the Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The board will also consider land appraisal invoices and new procedures for operating an open-air market.

• Ordinance 7-25-23: Release and Indemnification Agreement with Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
• Approval of Village land appraisals invoice
• Approval of procedures for operation of the open-air market

The Board approved a $4,000 invoice for land appraisals and established procedures for the operation of the open-air market. A release and indemnification agreement with MWRD of Greater Chicago was tabled pending insurance broker feedback.

• Approved special minutes (June 29, 2023) and regular minutes (July 11, 2023)
• Accepted treasurer's report of $1,158,210.38
• Tabled release and indemnification agreement with MWRD of Greater Chicago
• Approved village land appraisals invoice for $4,000.00
• Approved procedures for operation of the open-air market

Special Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider the approval of insurance premiums and related financing. The agenda also includes a period for citizen comments.

• Approval of insurance premiums and financing

The Mayor and Board of Trustees met to review insurance options presented by L. Cliff Taylor of Insure Source. The board voted to approve the insurance premiums and financing.

• Approved insurance premiums and financing (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Board of Trustees will meet to review several utility maintenance proposals and approve an ordinance amending water service rates. The agenda also includes a development proposal for property north of 139th & Clifton Park.

• Approval of Ordinance 7-11-23, amending water service rates
• Proposal for Water Distribution System Valve Exercising Program
• Proposal for Water Distribution System Leak Survey
• Proposal for Fire Hydrant Maintenance & Flow/Watermain Capacity Testing
• Approval of speed bumps for Grace and Emery Lane

The Board approved several water infrastructure proposals, including leak surveys and valve exercising. They also passed an ordinance amending water service rates and approved the installation of speed bumps on Grace and Emery Lane.

• Approved Water Distribution System Valve Exercising Program (5-0)
• Approved Pro-Maps Atlas Update Program (5-0)
• Approved Water Distribution System Leak Survey (5-0)
• Approved Fire Hydrant Maintenance & Flow/Watermain Capacity Testing (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 7-11-23 amending water service rates (5-0)
• Approved speed bumps for Grace and Emery Lane (5-0)
• Approved development of property north of 139th & Clifton Park by Raymond Anderson (5-0)
• Approved Special Minutes from June 15, 20, 27 and Regular Minutes from June 27, 2023 (5-0)

Special Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct a discussion regarding the appropriations budget. The agenda also includes a period for citizen comments.

• Discussion of the appropriations budget

The Mayor and Board of Trustees passed the appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year starting May 1, 2023, and ending April 30, 2024. The board also discussed the 2023-2024 appropriations budget and a planning/zoning board ordinance.

• Passed Ordinance 6-29-23, Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Village of Robbins Board of Trustees will meet to consider several new ordinances, including the 2023 appropriations budget and updated water service rates. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new Police Chief and the approval of lateral police officers.

• Ordinance 6-27-23: Approval of the 2023 Appropriations Budget
• Ordinance 6-27-23 A: Cross-Connection Control of the Public Water Supply System
• Ordinance 6-27-23 B: Establishment of water service rates
• Approval of AMR service agreement
• Temporary street closure for July 4th fireworks at Spaulding and 137th to Claire Blvd

The Mayor and Board of Trustees discussed the appropriations budget and overbudgeted line items. The Mayor directed department heads to include G/L numbers on check requests to track spending. A special meeting was scheduled for Thursday at 7 PM to finalize the budget.

• Scheduled special budget meeting for Thursday at 7 PM

Special Meeting

The Village of Robbins will hold a special meeting to discuss the appropriations budget. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding personnel matters such as hiring, compensation, and discipline.

• Discussion of Appropriations Budget
• Closed Session: Personnel (hiring, firing, compensation, discipline, and performance)

The Mayor explained how to interpret income activity in LOCIS to assist the board in comparing figures to the appropriations budget report. No formal votes on budget items were taken; the Mayor will create a comparison chart for a future meeting to finalize the budget.

• Moved into closed session (5-0)
• Reconvened into special meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Special Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to address insurance premiums and financing. The agenda also includes a period for citizen comments.

• Approval of Insurance Premiums and Financing

The Board of Trustees approved the binding of insurance premiums after a presentation by Hub International regarding the village's limited coverage options. The presentation noted that only one company was willing to provide insurance out of 52 contacted.

• Approved Insurance Premiums (4-0, with 2 absent)

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss administrative reports and several village actions. The agenda includes street closure approvals, equipment purchases, and a new Planning & Zoning Commissioner.

• Temporary street closure for Chopp Shop/Larry Holmes at Spaulding and 137th St. on June 24
• Temporary street closure for Skills Provided for At Risk Kids between 137th-139th & Avers on June 17
• Purchase of upgraded equipment to improve the broadcast of channel 4 from Radiant
• Resolution 6-13-23 R regarding participation in No Cash Bid
• Swearing in of Bernard Ward as Planning & Zoning Commissioner

Special Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a lease agreement with Daughters of Destiny and consider amending two nuisance ordinances. The board will also review an elevator service quote and an ordinance for the purchase of 13730 Claire Blvd.

• Purchase of property at 13730 Claire Blvd.
• Amendment of Ordinance 3-28-23 D regarding hazardous vegetation
• Amendment of Ordinance 12-13-16 regarding nuisances
• Lease agreement discussion with Daughters of Destiny
• Approval of Anderson Elevator Co. quote #QUO-04580-F2G3

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to approve a certified water operator and two temporary street closures for Park District events. The meeting also includes the swearing in of Trustee David R. Dyson.

• Approval of Andre Lewis DBA: The Lewis Group as Certified Water Operator
• Temporary street closure for Car & Bike Show on June 10, 2023 (13619 Claire Blvd to 137th Claire Blvd)
• Temporary street closure for Juneteenth Celebration on June 17, 2023 (south end of Trumbull Ave)
• Swearing in of Trustee David R. Dyson
• Approval of April 25 and May 9, 2023 minutes

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins will hold a regular council meeting to swear in newly elected trustees following the April 4, 2023, election. The board will also consider a temporary street closure for a private event.

• Swearing in of Trustees David R. Dyson, Ernest Maxey Jr., and Thomas Harper Jr.
• Proposed temporary street closure at 13800 S. Trumbull Ave on May 13, 2023, from 12pm-10pm

The Board of Trustees swore in Ernest Maxey Jr. and Thomas Harper Jr. following the April 4, 2023 election. The board also approved a temporary street closure for a birthday party. The current board was adjourned Sine Die.

• Approved Special minutes from May 2, 2023 (5-0)
• Adjourned current board Sine Die (5-0)
• Received April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election results
• Sworn in Trustees Ernest Maxey Jr. and Thomas Harper Jr.
• Approved temporary street closure at 13800 S. Trumbull Ave on May 13, 2023, from 12pm-10pm (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Board of Trustees approved an agreement for Benford, Brown and Associates for Financial Services and a contract renewal for Cynthia Fitch for Audit Preparation Services. Both motions passed unanimously with five ayes and one absent. Discussion also noted upcoming appropriations for the new fiscal year. Public comments raised concerns about a truck ordinance.

• Approved agreement for Benford, Brown and Associates for Financial Services (5-0, Brewton absent)
• Approved contract renewal of Cynthia Fitch for Audit Preparation Services (5-0, Brewton absent)

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to review administrative reports and approve several ordinances and contracts. The agenda includes amending water account payment plans and approving Benford, Brown and Associates for financial services.

• Approval of Ordinance 4-25-23 regarding Water Account Payment Plans
• Approval of Benford, Brown and Associates for Financial Services
• Closing miscellaneous accounts with old balances to the general fund
• Approval of Honorary Street Sign for Lt. Lawrence Hobson at Claire Blvd & Hendricks Rd.

The Board of Trustees approved an ordinance to amend water account payment plans and a warrant list correction. Several items, including a financial services contract and the closing of miscellaneous accounts, were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved Ordinance 4-25-23 amending water account payment plans (5-0)
• Approved warrant list correction of $388,652.09 (5-0)
• Approved honorary street sign for Lt. Lawrence Hobson at Claire Blvd & Hendricks Rd (5-0)
• Tabled approval of Benford, Brown and Associates for Financial Services (5-0)
• Tabled approval to close miscellaneous accounts to the general fund (5-0)
• Approved Regular minutes from April 11, 2023 (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct business. The agenda includes a closed session regarding employee hiring, firing, compensation, discipline, and performance.

• Closed session regarding employee hiring, firing, compensation, discipline, and performance

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet on April 11, 2023, to review administrative reports and approve several ordinances. The agenda includes decisions on security requirements for liquor license holders and a new youth initiative ordinance.

• Ordinance 4-11-23: Requiring security plans for liquor license holders
• Ordinance 4-11-23 A: Youth Initiative Ordinance
• Westside Tractor Finance Quotation approval
• Swearing in of Tyrone Maxey as Planning and Zoning Commissioner
• Development of property south of 135th & Homan Avenue by R&J Enterprise Construction

The Board of Trustees approved a warrant list for $580,875.86 and a finance quotation for Westside Tractor. New ordinances were passed regarding liquor license security plans and a youth initiative. The board also approved a business license for Chosen Breed and property development by R&J Enterprise Construction.

• Approved Ordinance 4-11-23 requiring Security Plans for Liquor License Holders
• Approved Ordinance 4-11-23 A (Youth Initiative Ordinance)
• Approved Westside Tractor Finance Quotation for $46,70.00 with 48 months financing
• Approved swearing in of Tyrone Maxey as Planning and Zoning Commissioner
• Approved warrant list in the amount of $580,875.86
• Approved business license for Chosen Breed
• Approved development of property south of 135 & Homan Ave. by R&J Enterprise Construction

Regular Meeting

The meeting consisted of resident concerns and procedural updates. No formal votes were taken on development, zoning, or maintenance issues. The meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting including administrative reports and new business. The agenda includes the swearing in of the Human Resources Director and approval of a new business process.

• Approval of Michelle Simon for A/P Confirmation Project
• Swearing in of Telicia Shelton, Human Resources Director
• Approval of The New Business Process

The Board of Trustees approved the warrant lists for January and February and swore in Telicia Shelton as Human Resources Director. The board also approved Michelle Simon for the A/P Confirmation Project and deferred a decision on the New Business Process.

• Approved Regular minutes from Feb 28, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Michelle Simon for A/P Confirmation Project (6-0)
• Accepted January and February warrant lists totaling $415,843.05 (6-0)
• Approved swearing in Telicia Shelton as Human Resources Director (6-0)
• Deferred approval of New Business Process until next regular meeting (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Ordinance & License Committee will discuss several proposed ordinances including those for auxiliary police, community service officers, flea markets, trucking, abandoned vehicles, and planning and zoning. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Auxiliary Police ordinance
• Discussion to add CSO (Community Service Officer) ordinance
• Discussion of flea market ordinance
• Discussion of trucking ordinance
• Discussion of abandoned vehicles ordinance

Regular Meeting

The Robbins Village Council will consider several items including resolutions for property tax assessment intervention and participation in the 2023 Community Development Block Grant program. New business includes approval of a Transit Oriented Development and Industrial Areas Plan, a zoning code update, a memorandum of understanding, and the swearing in of a new police lieutenant.

• Resolution Authorizing Intervention in Property Tax Assessment Proceedings (Resolution 2-28-23)
• Resolution Authorizing Participation in the 2023 Community Development Block Grant Program (Resolution 2-28-23 A)
• Swearing in of Frank Sanders as Lieutenant of Police
• Approval: Robbins Transit Oriented Development and Industrial Areas Plan (RTA)
• Approval: Village of Robbins TOD Zoning Code Update Scope of Work (RTA)

The Board approved several RTA-related development and zoning updates and swore in a new police lieutenant. The board also authorized participation in the CDBG program and an intervention in property tax assessment proceedings.

• Approved Resolution 2-28-23 Authorizing Intervention in Property Tax Assessment Proceedings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2-28-23 A Authorizing Participation in the CDBG Program (5-0)
• Approved swearing in of Frank Sanders as Lieutenant of Police (4-1)
• Approved RTA Oriented Development and Industrial Areas Plan (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding CPP 2022-05 (RTA) (5-0)
• Approved Village of Robbins TOD Zoning Code update Scope of Work (RTA) (5-0)
• Approved EPA Order of Consent (5-0)
• Deferred approval of the warrant list until next regular meeting (5-0)

Special Meeting

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider and vote on three items related to a Transit Oriented Development and Industrial Areas Plan, including a Memorandum of Understanding and a zoning code update scope of work. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss potential land purchase or lease.

• Approval of Robbins Transit Oriented Development and Industrial Areas Plan (RTA)
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding CPP 2022-05 (RTA)
• Approval of Village of Robbins TOD Zoning Code Update Scope of Work (RTA)
• Closed Session: discussion of land purchase or lease by the public body

The Board of Trustees voted to defer items 1, 2, and 3 until the next regular scheduled meeting. The board entered a closed session to discuss the purchase or lease of land. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Deferred items 1, 2, and 3 until the next regular scheduled meeting (4-0)
• Entered closed session at 5:26 PM to discuss land purchase or lease (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Robbins Village Council will vote on an honorary street naming for Lawndale Avenue, swear in a new Building Director and Deputy Fire Chief, and may enter closed session to discuss land purchase/lease and employee matters.

• Approval of honorary street naming of Lawndale Avenue
• Swearing in of Corey Baker as Building Director
• Swearing in of Christopher Bollinger as Deputy Fire Chief
• Closed session: discussion of land purchase or lease (Section 2(c)(5))
• Closed session: employee hiring, firing, compensation, discipline, performance (Section 2(c)(1))

The Board of Trustees approved the honorary naming of Lawndale Ave and swore in two new officials. The Mayor reported that Springfield approved $1 million for village hall renovations.

• Approved honorary street naming of Lawndale Ave (6-0)
• Approved swearing in of Corey Baker as Building Director (6-0)
• Approved swearing in of Christopher Bollinger as Deputy Fire Chief (6-0)
• Approved special minutes from Jan. 10 and Jan. 17, and regular minutes from Jan. 24 (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Robbins Village Council will consider several items at its January 24 meeting, including an ordinance to accept deeds under an intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, a planning contract with JM3 Design & Development Inc., approval of community center rates and rental process, and adoption of an employee handbook. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from January 10, administrative reports, and a citizen comment period.

• Ordinance accepting deeds pursuant to an intergovernmental agreement with MWRD of Greater Chicago (Ordinance 1-24-23)
• Planning contract with JM3 Design & Development Inc.
• Approval of community center rates and rental process
• Approval of Employee Handbook
• Approval of the Warrant List

The Board of Trustees approved a planning contract with JM3 Design & Development Inc. and adopted a new employee handbook. The board also accepted deeds via an agreement with MWRD of Greater Chicago and approved community center rental rates.

• Approved Ordinance 1-24-23 accepting deeds pursuant to IGA with MWRD of Greater Chicago (5-0)
• Approved planning contract with JM3 Design & Development Inc. (5-0)
• Approved community center rates and rental process (5-0)
• Approved employee handbook (5-0)
• Approved warrant list in the amount of $193,523.83 (5-0)
• Accepted treasurer's report of $1,440,252.55 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 1-10-23 (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Robbins Village Council will consider a resolution appointing an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund authorized agent, an ordinance authorizing a mutual aid box alarm system agreement, and approval of an employee handbook. The meeting also includes routine reports, warrant list approval, and a closed session for audit discussion.

• Resolution appointing IMRF authorized agent (Resolution 01-10-23)
• Ordinance authorizing Mutual Aid Box Alarm System intergovernmental agreement (Ordinance 01-10-23)
• Approval of Employee Handbook
• Approval of the Warrant List

The Board of Trustees approved a warrant list for payments and an intergovernmental agreement for the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System. The board also appointed an authorized agent for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund and deferred a vote on the employee handbook. A water meeting was scheduled for the following Tuesday at 6 PM.

• Approved minutes of 12-27-22 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 01-10-23 appointing Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Authorized Agent (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 01-10-23 authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement for Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (5-0)
• Deferred approval of employee handbook to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved warrant list in the amount of $14,366.05 (5-0)