Robbins public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Robbins mayor and board of trustees will meet to approve an ordinance creating a village-owned adjacent lot program, a sale agreement with JM3 Design and Development, and a Carter excavation agreement. The meeting will also include the swearing in of a new planning commissioner and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approval of Ordinance 11-12-24 creating village-owned adjacent lot program
- Approval of sale agreement between Village of Robbins and JM3 Design and Development
- Approval of Carter excavation agreement
- Swearing in of Ylondia Hudson as Planning/Zoning Commissioner
- Closed session for personnel matters
Regular Meeting
The Robbins Village Board will consider several items, including a resolution to approve a no‑cash bid, the swearing‑in of a new public works director and police officers, and the approval of two agreements: one with Jm3 Design and Development and another with Sweet & Thrifty 2. The board will also vote on a street closure for a community event on October 31. A closed‑session will discuss a possible purchase or lease of real estate.
- Approval of No Cash Bid Resolution No. 10-22-24
- Swearing in of Public Works Director
- Approval of sale agreement with Jm3 Design and Development
- Approval of Sweet & Thrifty 2 Agreement
- Approval of street closure for Chopp Shopp Trunk or Treat on 10-31-24
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting
The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet on Oct 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Robbins Police Courtroom. The agenda includes a public comment period and a closed‑session session on personnel matters such as hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline. The closed session will also include a general discussion of whether the village should purchase or lease land. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
- Citizens Comments
- Closed Session – personnel hiring, firing, compensation, discipline
- Closed Session – discussion of land purchase or lease
- Adjournment
Regular Meeting
The Robbins Village Board will consider several approvals, including a warrant list, a Midwest Salt contract, a Legacy Strategies LLC agreement, a West Side Tractor repair quote, and the Andrews Development Agreement. Each item will be voted on for approval during the regular meeting. No other substantive discussion items are listed.
- Approval of Warrant List
- Approval of Midwest Salt Agreement
- Approval of Legacy Strategies LLC agreement
- Approval of West Side Tractor repair quote
- Approval of Andrews Development Agreement
Special Meeting
The Village of Robbins mayor and board of trustees will consider two ordinances: one to amend Appropriation Ordinance 7-23-24 (Ordinance 10-1-24) and another to change compensation and benefits for certain elected officials (Ordinance 10-1-24 A). After the votes, there will be a period for citizen comments before the meeting is adjourned.
- Approve amendment to Appropriation Ordinance 7-23-24 (Ordinance 10-1-24)
- Adopt ordinance amending compensation and benefits for certain elected officials (Ordinance 10-1-24 A)
- Citizens comments
- Adjournment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss new business including a mutual aid network and grant assistance. The council will also consider an amendment to a previous ordinance. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and litigation matters.
- Approval of Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network Agreement
- Approval of Legacy Strategies LLC- JarNay Harris grant management assistance
- Approval of amending Ordinance 3-22-22 A
Regular Meeting
The Robbins Village Council held a regular meeting on September 10, 2024, and approved several items on the agenda, including the swearing in of new officials, the warrant list, and contracts. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes. The meeting was procedural and followed the posted agenda.
- Approved regular minutes of August 13, 2024
- Approved special meeting minutes of August 19, 2024
- Approved swearing in of Korie Dickson Porter as VA
- Approved swearing in of Antwon Russell as Deputy Chief
- Approved swearing in of Lisa Wheeler as Human Resource Director
- Approved the warrant list
- Approved the Legacy Shore Invoice
- Approved recommendation from P/Z board for JM3 Design
Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss infrastructure improvements and a local event. The body is considering approvals for construction services and a street closure.
- Agreement with F.H. Paschen for village pump station renovation
- Construction services for Village of Robbins Community Turf Field Project by Byrne & Jones Construction
- Street closure on 139th St. from West of Central Park to Lawndale on Sept. 28 for a car show
- Resolution authorizing delegates to attend the IML conference September 19-21, 2024
Special Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to authorize participation in a federal grant program and discuss a lease agreement. The meeting includes a public comment period.
- Resolution No. 3-20-24 regarding participation in the 2024 CDBG Program
- Discussion of lease agreement for 13730 Claire Blvd
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting
The Robbins Village Council will convene to approve a settlement agreement, a street closure for a block party, and an audit agreement. The meeting also includes a closed session for employment matters.
- Approval of Settlement Agreement
- Approval of street closure 3240 Kinne Road - 3251 Kinne Road
- Approval of Azavar Audit Agreement
- Closed Session for employment matters
- Approval of Montgomery Development Contract
Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss new business and review administrative reports. The body is scheduled to vote on a budget appropriation and a bid for the community center.
- Approval of Appropriation Budget for 2024-2025
- Approval of RFP Bid for Community Center
- Closed session regarding personnel hiring, firing, compensation, discipline, and performance
Regular Meeting
The Village of Robbins Board of Trustees will meet to consider approvals for a solar farm and Business Elite Gaming Café. The agenda also includes a request for recurring street closures at 139th and St. Louis for community garden food delivery.
- Approval of Business Elite Gaming Café
- Approval of solar farm
- Street closure at 139th & St. Louis for community garden food delivery
- Approval of warrant list
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Regular Meeting
The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet on June 25, 2024. The agenda includes the approval and swearing in of two police officers and an agreement with AR/Concepts Inc. The meeting also covers administrative reports and closed session discussions regarding litigation and real estate.
- Approval and swearing in of police officers Gregory Jackson and Corey Maltbia
- Approval of AR/Concepts Inc. Agreement
Regular Meeting
The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet on June 11, 2024. The board will consider a settlement agreement with the City of Chicago and a water supply agreement. They will also review engineering services for the Claire Boulevard Resurfacing Project.
- Settlement agreement with the City of Chicago
- Engineering services RFQ for Claire Boulevard Resurfacing Project
- Lease agreement with JM3 Design & Development Inc.
- Municipal Collections of America, Inc. Agreement
- Street closure at 3226-3229 Kinne Rd on June 22, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting
The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet on May 28, 2024, to approve minutes from prior meetings and review administrative reports. Scheduled new business includes a vote on the REVIZE proposal and authorization for a street closure at 13800 Trumbull Ave on June 29, which would restrict vehicle access during a community event. The board will also hold closed sessions regarding litigation and personnel matters before voting on any resulting agreement.
- Approval of the REVIZE proposal
- Street closure authorization for Safe Summer Backyard Party on June 29 at 13800 Trumbull Ave
- Closed session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters
- Vote on an agreement resulting from closed session discussions
Regular Meeting
The Village of Robbins Board of Trustees will meet to review administrative reports and approve recent minutes. The board will also consider a quote for the DACRA Municipal Enforcement System and a street closure request.
- Approval of DACRA Municipal Enforcement System Quote
- Street closure at 137th Claire and Spaulding on June 15, 2024
- Approval of April 23, 2024 minutes
- Approval of warrant list
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will discuss several lease agreements and the Revize Agreement. The meeting also includes a closed session to deliberate on salary schedules for municipal employees.
- Discussion of Revize Agreement
- Lease agreement with JM3 Design and Development Inc.
- Discussion of Power Pledge
- Creative Spirits CDC Lease agreement
- Closed session regarding municipal employee salary schedules
Regular Meeting
The Village of Robbins Board of Trustees will meet to review several new business items. These include an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County and a lease agreement involving Harold’s Chicken. The meeting also includes administrative reports and the approval of previous minutes.
- Intergovernmental agreement between VOR and Cook County
- Lease agreement between VOR and Keith Phillips (Harold’s Chicken)
- Approval of settlement agreement
- Approval of warrant list
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting
The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 9, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing reports from the Mayor, Clerk, and Treasurer. New business involves approving an intergovernmental agreement with CalComm and swearing in three police officers.
- Approval of IGA between CalComm and the Village of Robbins
- Swearing in of Police Officers Ahmad Boyd, Jerald Nettles, and Kenneth Tripp
- Approval of March 20 and March 26, 2024, meeting minutes
Regular Meeting
The Village of Robbins council will consider several pending agreements and vendor quotes at its March 26 meeting. Items up for vote include a ground lease with Andrews Development & Renovation LLC, a community garden lease with Lady Level Up, a quote from RadarSign, and an additional government lease. These actions would establish terms for property use and approve service costs if approved by the board.
- Ground lease between Village of Robbins and Andrews Development & Renovation LLC
- Community garden lease agreement with Lady Level Up (Resolution 3-26-24)
- Approval of RadarSign quote
- First Government lease agreement
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees approved Resolution 3-20-24 to participate in the 2024 CDBG program. Members also discussed a lease agreement for 13730 Claire Blvd regarding Harold’s, noting that $60,00 is required for building code upgrades regardless of the tenant. The proposal must still be reviewed by the planning/zoning board and council board before final approval.
- Approved Resolution 3-20-24 for the 2024 CDBG program
- Discussed lease agreement for 13730 Claire Blvd (Harold’s)
- $60,00 estimated cost for building code upgrades at the Claire Blvd property
- Citizen comment regarding sidewalk and curb repairs
Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to approve recent meeting minutes and the warrant list. The board will also consider a resolution appointing an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund agent. A closed session is scheduled for litigation and personnel matters.
- Approval of Feb. 8 and Feb. 27 meeting minutes
- Approval of the warrant list
- Resolution appointing an IMRF Authorized Agent (Resolution 3-12-24)
- Closed session regarding litigation and personnel
Regular Meeting
The Village of Robbins Board of Trustees will meet to discuss Green Print plans for Claire Blvd. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding personnel matters.
- Discussion of Green Print plans for Claire Blvd.
- Closed session regarding personnel appointments, employment, or discipline
Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to consider a resolution regarding the dissolution of the Southwest Hazardous Materials Response Team. The agenda also includes a Green Stormwater Infrastructure Implementation Agreement and approval of the warrant list.
- Resolution 2-13-24: Intergovernmental Agreement for the dissolution of the Southwest Hazardous Materials Response Team
- Green Stormwater Infrastructure Implementation Agreement
- Approval of Warrant List
Regular Meeting
The Village of Robbins Board of Trustees met to discuss village hall renovations, water main break repairs, and administrative updates. The Board approved a contract for Goodall & Associates for accounting services and officially swore in Rodney Stewart as Building Commissioner.
- Approved Goodall & Associates for accounting services
- Swearing in of Rodney Stewart as Building Commissioner
- Deferred approval of 23-24 appropriation budget amendment
- Deferred approval of 13730 Claire Blvd. lease agreement
- Reported $200,000 in emergency funding received for water main repairs
Regular Meeting
The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to review administrative reports and several official actions. The agenda includes decisions on contracts for safety technology, building renovations, and a new ordinance regarding intercity buses.
- Approval of Flock Safety Contract
- Approval of MJZ Home Design contract for village hall renovation
- Approval of Ordinance 1-8-24 regulating intercity buses
- Approval of temporary access agreement for Oneok