Blue Island public meetings in 2023
54 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Blue Island Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness application for signage at 13336 Old Western Avenue. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and this single new business item, with no other substantive matters listed.
- COA 13336 Old Western / Signage review
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is meeting to approve routine items like minutes, payroll, and bills, and to act on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include the annual tax levy, a design-build agreement for the Olde Western Streetscape Project, and a bid for the 2024 alley resurfacing project. The council will also consider ordinances on paid leave, surplus property sales, and zoning changes, plus property sale agreements for two addresses.
- Payroll for Dec 8, 2023: $453,428.54 gross
- Accounts payable Dec 13, 2023: $1,425,581.89
- Ordinance on Paid Leave for All Workers Act
- Design-Build Agreement with Burke, LLC for Olde Western Streetscape Project, Stage 1.5
- Murphy Construction Services bid of $771,124.92 for 2024 Alley Resurfacing Project
🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Blue Island Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve the final eligibility list for the police department, authorize new entry-level testing for police and fire departments, and discuss reimbursement concerns with new police hires. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.
- Motion to approve final eligibility list for the Police Department
- Motion to approve new entry-level testing for the Police Department
- Motion to approve new entry-level testing for the Fire Department
- Discussion regarding reimbursement concerns with new police hires
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 28, 2023, to approve minutes, payroll, and accounts payable, and to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a special use permit for a contractor's office, an increase in business licensure fees, a property insurance policy, and support for a Class 8 tax assessment. The city administrator also announced that the tax levy will be passed at the December 12 meeting and will not exceed 5%.
- Payroll approvals: $413,707.63 (Nov 10) and $436,213.17 (Nov 24)
- Accounts payable: $3,186,434.86
- Special use permit for Carlos Mendoza to operate a building trades/contractor's office at 2240 Grove Street
- Increase in annual business licensure fee
- Resolution supporting Class 8 real estate tax assessment renewal for VWSS Blue, LLC
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Forestry Board
The Blue Island Forestry Board reviewed and approved meeting notes, discussed the first draft of the Blue Island Forest Management Plan (BIFMP), including tree liability removals and species list updates, and planned upcoming pruning events with Openlands. They also discussed compliance with public meeting requirements and efforts to recruit new board members.
- Tree City Application completed; Growth award application due by end of December 2023
- First draft of BIFMP distributed; revisions needed on highlighted areas
- Tree removal truck and chipper confirmed working; liability removal discussed
- Preferred species list to be updated with Morton Arboretum suggestions; several species recommended for not-approved list
- Pruning events scheduled: Jan 19 at RIPH parking lot, Feb 16 at Memorial Park (12804 Highland Ave)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several land-use and business items, including a planned unit development application, a zoning code amendment, a special use request, and a business license fee change. The agenda also includes a cable franchise agreement and a Class 8 incentive renewal. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with a motion to approve prior minutes and a planned executive session on litigation.
- Lockwood PUD application staff report and PZBA hearing discussion
- Zoning code amendment discussion
- Special use request for Carlos Mendozato at 2240 Grove
- Business license fee amendment
- Class 8 incentive renewal for VWSS Blue, LLC at 2341 W. 135th Place
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will consider routine approvals including payroll and accounts payable, along with several resolutions for grants, agreements, and a fire truck purchase. The meeting also includes a firefighter swearing-in ceremony and a public comment period. The city administrator announced the tax levy will be passed at the December 12 meeting and will not exceed 5%.
- Payroll for October 27, 2023: $476,672.96
- Accounts Payable dated November 8, 2023: $724,621.45
- Resolution accepting Illinois Housing Development Authority Strong Communities Program Round 2 grant
- Resolution to approve purchase of Seagrave Model TB70CA Marauder Pumper from Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
- Resolution to approve proposal from Olde Western Blue Island, LLC
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Blue Island Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review minutes, continue discussion on a special use application for a Planned Unit Development at 12935 S. Gregory Street, and hold a public hearing on a text amendment to the Zoning Code. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.
- Special use application for PUD at 12935 S. Gregory Street by Veterans Services, LLC and Lockwood Development Partners, LLC (continued from Oct. 5)
- Public hearing on text amendment to Zoning Code regarding table of land uses, off-street parking requirements, and zoning definitions
- Review and approval of minutes from Oct. 5, 2023 meeting
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will vote on routine approvals including payroll and accounts payable, plus several ordinances and resolutions. The most consequential items are bids to sell four city-owned properties and a proposal from Olde Western Blue Island, LLC.
- Payroll for October 13, 2023: $412,645.46 gross
- Accounts Payable dated October 25, 2023: $577,145.69 grand total
- Ordinance clarifying retiree health insurance coverage
- Ordinance combining health regulation and business licensing
- Bid sales of city-owned properties at 2811 Broadway, 2152 Des Plaines, 2418 James, and 12157 S. Western
City Council
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a business license and health inspection ordinance and retiree health insurance. The City Administrator will also provide an update regarding a PZBA hearing on a hospital planned unit development application.
- Business License/Health Inspection Ordinance discussion
- Retiree Health Insurance discussion
- PZBA hearing update on hospital planned unit development application
- Executive Session regarding pending or imminent litigation
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is meeting to approve routine items including payroll and accounts payable, and to consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include a resolution to transfer incremental revenues from TIF II to TIF V, an ordinance clarifying retiree health insurance coverage, a landmark designation for a property on S. Greenwood Avenue, a settlement agreement, and a memorandum of understanding with Metropolitan Family Services. The meeting also includes public comment and an executive session for litigation and closed meeting minutes.
- Payroll for September 29, 2023: $440,063.91 gross
- Accounts payable October 11, 2023: $1,154,019.14 plus manual check to Vrdolyak Law Group LLC and Kenneth Davidson for $225,000
- Resolution to transfer incremental revenues from TIF II to TIF V
- Ordinance clarifying retiree health insurance coverage
- Landmark designation for 12738 S. Greenwood Avenue
Forestry Board
The Blue Island Forestry Board discussed the completed tree inventory, which provides a baseline for future planning, and reviewed the updated tree ordinance approved by the city council. They also planned the fall Oaktober planting event with Kerr Middle School and discussed grant funding opportunities. The meeting included routine approvals and updates on board membership and website changes.
- Tree inventory completed; executive report sent to forestry committee on August 31, 2023
- Updated tree ordinance approved by city council on September 26, 2023
- Fall planting on October 6th with Kerr Middle School; 45 students to help plant trees
- Tree planting locations include 2917 W 128th St, 2338 Prairie, Korbakes Parkway, and others
- City website transition; current forestry board website support ends September 20
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several policy items, including rental fees at city event spaces, a tree ordinance, and a business license/health inspection ordinance. The agenda also includes reports from the mayor, city clerk, attorney, administrator, and aldermen, and ends with a motion to adjourn to executive session for pending litigation.
- Discussion of rental fees at city event spaces
- Tree ordinance discussion
- Business license/health inspection ordinance discussion
- Retiree health insurance discussion
- Alderman Rita report on parking restrictions in the Third Ward
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will consider routine approvals including payroll, accounts payable, and a bid award for the MWRD Green Alley Project. They will also vote on a resolution to ratify a payment to Genco, LLC for overflow piping and an ordinance requiring a stop at 122nd Street and Irving Avenue. The meeting includes public comment and ends with an executive session on litigation.
- Payroll for September 1, 2023: $414,856.67 gross
- Accounts payable September 13, 2023: $1,305,315.17 plus $6,000 manual check to Environmental Protection Industries
- Award most qualified bidder for MWRD Green Alley Project
- Resolution to ratify payment to Genco, LLC for overflow piping at Highland Ground Storage Tank
- Ordinance requiring stop at 122nd Street and Irving Avenue
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Blue Island Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider old business, including approving minutes from previous meetings and discussing a future text amendment to the Zoning Code. They will also discuss a future planned unit development application for a mixed-use project at the former Metro South Hospital property on S. Gregory Street. No final decisions are expected; items are for discussion or future application.
- Review and approve minutes from June 1, June 29, and August 3, 2023
- Future text amendment to Zoning Code: land use table, off-street parking, definitions
- Discussion of planned unit development for mixed-use at 12935 S. Gregory Street (former Metro South Hospital)
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission approved exterior modifications for properties on Old Western Ave and Greenwood Ave. One request for signage and paint colors was postponed. The commission also held elections for its leadership positions.
- Approved replacement of front and storm doors at 13440 Old Western Ave
- Postponed vote on paint colors and signage at 13325 Old Western Ave
- Approved landscaping, half walls, and features at 13020 Greenwood Ave
- Elected Alex Gomez as Secretary
- Elected Brad St. Leger as Vice-Chairman
- Elected Tom Mantel as Chairman
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will hold a regular meeting with routine approvals, including payroll and accounts payable, and will consider several ordinances. They will also award a bid for the City Hall Restoration Project and introduce a new K9 officer.
- Payroll approval for August 18, 2023, $419,627.07 gross
- Accounts payable approval dated August 23, 2023, $298,030.44
- Award bid for City Hall Restoration Project
- Ordinance amending Short-Term Rentals (Title IX, Chapter 100)
- Ordinance amending Speed Restrictions (Title VII, Chapter 71)
Forestry Board
The Blue Island Forestry Board discussed the completed tree inventory, with an executive report expected by end of month, and planned fall planting for October 6th. They also reviewed updates to the Tree Preservation Ordinance regarding historic trees and fees, and discussed a funding request for tree planting in specific wards.
- Tree inventory completed; executive report due end of month
- Tree Preservation Ordinance update to include historic tree removal on private property
- Fall planting on October 6th (Oaktoberfest) with tree requests at specific addresses
- Funding request from Duncan Smith for planting in 1st Ward, 2nd Ward, or California Gardens
- Website support ending 9/20; city website migration planned
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several items, including an ordinance amending short-term rental regulations, website improvements, enforcement and fees for indoor water shut-off valves, and a speed limit reduction on 127th Street. The meeting will also include public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Ordinance amending Title IX, Chapter 100 (Short Term Rentals)
- Indoor water shut-off valve enforcement and fee
- Reduction of speed limit on 127th Street
- City of Blue Island website improvements
- Approval of minutes from April 12, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting
The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting. The council discussed potential regulations for short-term rentals, a new city website, water valve enforcement, and speed limit reductions on 127th Street, but no formal votes were taken on these items.
- Approved Minutes from the Committee of the Whole meeting on 4/12/23 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Blue Island Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA) is meeting to review and approve minutes from two prior meetings and to discuss a future text amendment to the city's zoning code. No action will be taken on the zoning amendment at this meeting. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.
- Review and approve PZBA minutes from June 1, 2023 and June 29, 2023
- Discussion of future text amendment to amend Zoning Code: table of land uses, off-street parking requirements, zoning definitions (no action)
The board discussed a text amendment regarding permitted uses, parking requirements, and zoning definitions. No formal decisions were made as the matter remains preliminary. The discussion was continued to the September 7, 2023 meeting.
- No action taken on June 1 and June 29 minutes due to lack of quorum
- Continued discussion on zoning text amendment to September 7, 2023
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission approved Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for masonry repairs, painting, and signage at two Old Western Avenue addresses. A request for a retaining wall and outdoor kitchen at 13020 Greenwood Ave was discussed but no decision was recorded.
- Approved masonry repair, painting, and trim scraping at 13440 & 13442 Old Western Ave
- Approved removal of south side sign and awning at 13440 & 13442 Old Western Ave
- Approved repainting, front signage, and side signage at 13414 Old Western Ave
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several financial approvals and policy items. Key actions include approving payroll and accounts payable, awarding a road construction contract, and passing a resolution supporting a disaster declaration due to recent flooding. The council will also consider an ordinance amending parking regulations and may enter executive session to discuss pending litigation.
- Payroll for July 7, 2023: $479,227.42
- Accounts payable dated July 19, 2023: $1,320,471.91
- Manual check to Chris Campagna: $3,750.00
- Resolution supporting disaster declaration for rainstorms and flooding
- Award road program to Gallagher Asphalt Corporation: $2,877,370.42
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Blue Island Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a special meeting to discuss a future text amendment to the city's zoning code, covering the table of land uses, off-street parking requirements, and zoning definitions. The agenda includes public comment and commissioner comments, but no votes or decisions are listed.
- Discussion of future text amendment to zoning code (land uses, parking, definitions)
- Public comment period
- Special meeting at East Annex Building, 2434 Vermont Street
Forestry Board
The Blue Island Forestry Board reviewed the completed tree inventory, discussed planting plans, and worked on finalizing a tree ordinance for City Council action. They also planned outreach events and reviewed parkway tree requests.
- Tree inventory completed; executive summary due by end of August
- 115 trees to be planted by end of 2024 via grants; Oaktober planting of 46 trees in 4th Ward
- 90-tree allotment tied to street resurfacing split into fall and spring plantings
- Ordinance review ongoing; no significant problems for City Council action
- Parkway tree requests: 2917 W 128th St, Blue Island Historical Society, 2338 Prairie Street, Korbakes Parkway, Moraine Valley Parking lot
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Blue Island Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a special meeting to discuss a future text amendment to the city's Zoning Code, covering the table of land uses, off-street parking requirements, and zoning definitions. The agenda includes public comment and discussion items, but no final decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of future text amendment to Zoning Code (land uses, parking, definitions)
- Public comment period
- Special meeting at East Annex Building, 2434 Vermont Street
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting. The board held a preliminary discussion regarding a text amendment to zoning definitions and parking requirements, but no formal action was taken. The discussion is scheduled to continue on July 18.
- Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Continued discussion on zoning text amendment to July 18
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including special use permits for a food store and an electronic sign, amendments to parking and business regulations, and property sale agreements. The council will also approve payroll and accounts payable, and discuss litigation in executive session.
- Special use and parking variance for Blue Island's Bodega at 2218 DesPlaines Street
- Special use and sign variances for TLC Learning Center at 2844 W. 127th Street
- Purchase and sale agreements for 2418 James Street and 3127 W. 141st Street
- Award of construction engineering services for Olde Western Avenue Streetscape Project
- Payroll approval for $426,658.45 and accounts payable for $332,065.15
Forestry Board
The Blue Island Forestry Board reviewed and approved May meeting notes, discussed updating the Tree Preservation Ordinance to include historic trees on private property, and addressed enforcement of the free permit process. They also planned fall tree planting (Oaktober), discussed a funding request from Duncan Smith, and noted the tree inventory has begun.
- Tree Preservation Ordinance update to include historic tree removal on private property; City Council to decide fees and penalties
- Discussed historic tree cut down without permit; permit process not enforced since Covid
- Duncan Smith funding request; possible planting locations in 1st Ward, 2nd Ward, or California Gardens
- Trees for newly paved streets reduced to 45 this year; remaining 45 added to next program
- Fall planting in October (Oaktober) with 30 additional trees; target areas in 5th and 7th wards
City Council
The Blue Island City Council Committee of the Whole meets June 14, 2023, to discuss new business including special use and variance requests, proposed city code amendments, and various reports. Items include a special use for a bodega, a learning center's sign variances, parking-for-sale rules, recreation center renovations, and a commercial insurance proposal for the golf club. The meeting also includes public comment and ends with a move to executive session on pending litigation.
- Special Use and Parking Variance — Blue Island's Bodega, Inc. (2218 Desplaines Street)
- Special Use and Two Sign Variances — TLC Learning Center (2844 W. 127th Street)
- Amendment to Chapter 72.03 of City Code re: Parking Vehicles for Sale
- Commercial Insurance Proposal — Meadows Golf Club of Blue Island
- Redevelopment Agreement, Section V(D) and XV — Litter Issues at Thornton's Gas Station
The Committee of the Whole met to discuss various proposals, including city code amendments and infrastructure projects. No substantive votes were taken on the proposed items during this meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is meeting to approve routine financial items including payroll and accounts payable, as well as several resolutions: a settlement agreement, an intergovernmental agreement with MWRD for a Green Alley Project, and a vehicle insurance proposal. The meeting also includes a fire department swearing-in and ends with an executive session to discuss litigation.
- Payroll for May 26, 2023: $413,065.45
- Payroll for June 9, 2023: $434,185.27
- Accounts Payable dated June 14, 2023: $723,653.98
- Manual check to Mail Managers: $3,273.96
- Resolution for settlement agreement (2019 L 002008)
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The board recommended approval for a food store special use permit and parking variance at 2216 Desplaines Street. It also recommended approval for an electronic message board sign and two related variances for TLC Learning Center. A proposed text amendment to modernize the Zoning Ordinance was tabled for further review.
- Approved May 4, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Recommended approval of special use permit for food store at 2216 Desplaines Street with City Code compliance conditions (5-0)
- Recommended approval of parking variance for 2216 Desplaines Street (5-0)
- Recommended approval of special use for electronic message board sign at 2844 W. 127th Street (5-0)
- Approved 100-foot lot frontage variance for electronic sign at 2844 W. 127th Street (5-0)
- Approved 279-foot distance variance between electronic signs at 2844 W. 127th Street (5-0)
- Continued discussion on Zoning Ordinance text amendment to June 29 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 23, 2023, with a mix of routine approvals and substantive items. The council will vote on payments, a 2023 alley program bid, and several resolutions and ordinances, including special use permits for auto businesses and a sign code amendment.
- Approval of payroll for May 12, 2023 for $392,644.98 gross
- Approval of accounts payable dated May 24, 2023 for $336,313.45
- Approval of 2023 Alley Program bid to Murphy Construction Services, Inc. for $243,914.04
- Special use permits for Top Truck Sales, LLC (2922 Wireton Road), Maven Automotive Consultants, Inc. (13840 South Harrison Avenue), and M & F Auto Repair Inc. (13846 South Harrison Avenue)
- Ordinance amending Chapter 165 of the Code of Ordinances regarding signs
Forestry Board
The Blue Island Forestry Board reviewed and approved April meeting notes, discussed old and new business including grant updates, tree preservation ordinance revisions, and fall planting plans. The board also addressed moving a Serviceberry tree, website updates, and a tree inventory starting in June.
- CRTI Grant press release distribution and second quarter check-in mid-June
- Tree Preservation Ordinance updates for historic trees on private property, with fees and penalties to be decided by City Council by September
- Serviceberry tree to be moved to front of Historical Society
- Tree inventory to begin in June, with info added to water bill and website
- Fall planting (Oaktober) planned for October
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss new business, including three special-use permit requests for auto-related businesses and a zoning code text amendment on sign regulations. The council will also hear public comment and reports from the mayor, clerk, attorney, and administrator. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.
- Special use permit: Maven Automotive Consultants, Inc. (13840 Harrison St.)
- Special use permit: M&F Auto Repair, Inc. (13846 Harrison St.)
- Special use permit: Top Truck Sales, LLC (2922 Wireton Rd.)
- Zoning code text amendment on sign regulations
- Approval of April 12, 2023, Committee of the Whole minutes
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals, including payroll, accounts payable, and the treasurer's report. They will also consider resolutions for parking lot liability insurance and a proposal from VISIM Enterprises, and will enter executive session to discuss litigation.
- Payroll approval for April 28, 2023: $472,982.65
- Accounts payable dated May 10, 2023: $456,398.81
- Resolution to obtain general liability insurance for city parking lots through Avondale Insurance Associates, Inc.
- Resolution to approve proposal from VISIM Enterprises, LLC
- Proclamation for Motorcycle Awareness Month
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals approved three special use permits for auto repair shops and a used car dealer, and recommended approval of a text amendment to the city's sign regulations. All votes were 4-0. The board also discussed a major update to the zoning ordinance covering land use tables, parking requirements, and definitions, with revisions to be presented at the next meeting.
- Approved special use permit for Maven Automotive Consultants auto repair shop at 13840 Harrison Street (4-0)
- Approved special use permit for M&F Auto Repair at 13846 Harrison Street (4-0)
- Approved special use permit for Top Truck Sales used car dealer at 2922 Wireton Road (4-0)
- Approved text amendment to sign regulations in zoning code, as amended (4-0)
- Approved minutes of March 2, 2023 meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Blue Island Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider a special use application for an automobile repair shop and a proposed text amendment to the city's sign ordinance. The board will also discuss a future amendment to zoning definitions, parking requirements, and the table of uses, and will review minutes from the previous meeting.
- Special use application for automobile repair shop at 13840-46 Harrison Street (Maven Automotive Consultants, Inc.) in I-2 General Industrial District
- Proposed text amendment to update and modify the city's sign ordinance
- Discussion of future text amendment on table of uses, off-street parking requirements, and zoning definitions
- Review of PZBA minutes from March 2, 2023
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several items, including a presentation by VISIM, a street lighting LED conversion on state routes, resident permit parking on the 2900 block of Everett, and two ordinances amending the city's fee schedule and authorizing sale of surplus property. The meeting also includes routine approvals, announcements, and an executive session to discuss pending or probable litigation.
- Presentation by Alex Esparza of VISIM
- Street Lighting LED Conversion on State Routes in Blue Island
- Resident Permit Parking Only on 2900 Block of Everett (north and south sides)
- Ordinance 2023-__ amending Title III, Chapter 39 (Fee and Fine Schedule)
- Ordinance 2023-___ regarding sale of personal surplus property owned by the city
The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the March 15, 2023, meeting. Other items, including a proposal for economic development services and a fee/fine schedule ordinance, were discussed but not decided.
- Approved Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss litigation (5-0)
- Approved motion to resume regular meeting (5-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 11, 2023. The agenda includes a public comment period, approval of prior meeting minutes, and several financial and administrative items, including an ordinance amending the city's fee and fine schedule and an ordinance regarding the sale of surplus city property. The meeting also includes routine approvals for payroll and accounts payable, along with reports from city officials.
- Ordinance amending Title III, Chapter 39 (Fee and Fine Schedule) of the City Code
- Annual Appropriation Ordinance regarding sale of personal surplus property owned by the city
- Motion to approve City Council minutes from March 30, 2023 meeting
- Motion for approval of payroll (gross amount not specified)
- Motion for approval of accounts payable (date and amount not specified)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will consider the annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2023, salary adjustments, and several other ordinances and resolutions. They will also vote on a special use permit for a daycare at 12126 Vincennes Avenue and approve payroll and accounts payable.
- Annual Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2023
- Ordinance relating to salary adjustments
- Special use permit for Perfect Reflections Daycare at 12126 Vincennes Avenue
- Payroll for March 17, 2023: $368,989.88 gross
- Accounts Payable dated March 29, 2023: $377,484.42
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is holding a public hearing to consider the annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2023 (January 1–December 31, 2023). The agenda includes a presentation of the proposed ordinance, discussion, and public comment. No specific dollar amounts or budget details are listed in the agenda.
- Public hearing on 2023 annual appropriation ordinance
- Presentation of proposed ordinance
- Public comment period
- Held at City Council Chambers, 2434 Vermont Street, Blue Island
Forestry Board
The Blue Island Forestry Board reviewed and approved February meeting notes, discussed the CRTI grant for tree inventory, and planned Arbor Day activities including planting 100 trees at the Meadows Golf Course. They also discussed updating the Tree Preservation Ordinance to address removal of historic trees on private property, with fees and penalties to be decided by the City Council.
- CRTI grant: Council approved Great Lake Forestry's proposal by 3/31/2023; tree inventory begins June 2023
- Arbor Day: 100 trees provided, 25 to be planted April 28 at 10am at Meadows Golf Course
- Tree requests for specific addresses: 2302 W 119th Pl, 12234 Irving Ave, 13001 Division St, 2334 Olive St
- Memorial tree planting for Dr. Hofer's late wife at Memorial Park on April 28 at 12pm
- Tree Preservation Ordinance update to include historic tree removal on private property; fees/penalties to be set by City Council
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several ordinances, including amendments to nuisance, fee, water/sewer, and liquor codes, as well as a collective bargaining agreement with the police clerks' union. They will also consider a special use permit for a daycare, a Comcast cable franchise agreement, and other items. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session for litigation, negotiations, and real estate matters.
- Ordinance amending Title IX Chapter 95 (Nuisances)
- Ordinance amending Title II Chapter 39 (Fee and Fine Schedule)
- Ordinance amending Title V Chapter 52 (Water and Sewers)
- Ordinance authorizing collective bargaining agreement with Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter #535 (Police Clerks)
- Special Use for Perfect Reflections Daycare, LLC
The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the February 15, 2023, meeting. The session primarily consisted of discussions on proposed ordinances and budget models; no other substantive votes were taken.
- Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session (6-0)
- Approved motion to resume regular meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine approvals including payroll, accounts payable, and the treasurer's report. They will also consider resolutions authorizing the Illinois Municipal League to collect a fire insurance fee and approving a contract with All-Right Sign Inc. for a digital marquee. The meeting includes a proclamation for Louis Tiberi's 90th birthday and ends with an executive session for litigation and collective bargaining.
- Payroll for March 3, 2023: $393,801.58
- Accounts payable dated March 13, 2023: $503,767.07
- Resolution authorizing Illinois Municipal League to collect 2% Foreign Fire Insurance License Fee
- Resolution to approve proposal with All-Right Sign Inc. for digital marquee
- February 2023 Treasurer's Report approval
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Blue Island Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider a special use application for a daycare center at 12126 Vincennes Avenue, proposed by Perfect Reflections Daycare, LLC, in an R-1 Single-Family Residential District. The board will also discuss parking compliance at 12952 S. Western Avenue per Ordinance 2021-010 and review minutes from the February 2, 2023 meeting.
- Special use application for daycare center at 12126 Vincennes Avenue (Perfect Reflections Daycare, LLC)
- Discussion of parking compliance at 12952 S. Western Avenue (Ordinance 2021-010)
- Review of PZBA minutes from February 2, 2023
The board recommended approval of a special use permit for Perfect Reflections Daycare, LLC, subject to six parking lot conditions. The board also determined that no further action is needed regarding parking compliance for the theater at 12952 S. Western Avenue.
- Recommended approval of special use permit for daycare center at 12126 Vincennes Avenue with six parking conditions (4-0)
- Determined no further action needed regarding parking compliance at 12952 S. Western Avenue
- Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Appointed Jason Berry as chair for the meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Forestry Board
The Blue Island Forestry Board reviewed meeting notes, recapped a town hall, and discussed grant administration, tree planting, and public outreach. They are coordinating with Morton Arboretum and Great Lakes Urban Forestry on tree inventories and a management plan, and planning Arbor Day and city cleanup events.
- 75/100 trees awarded to Blue Island from Fish and Wildlife Foundation Chi/Cal Grant
- Council needs to approve Great Lakes Urban Forestry's proposal by 3/31/2023 for CRTI Grant
- City Engineer has budget for trees on streets repaved in 2022
- Arbor Day planting of 25 trees at Golf Course on 4/28
- Parkway tree requests for specific addresses including 2302 West 119th Place and 12234 Irving Ave.
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union, an ordinance amending building regulations, appropriations for city officials, and multiple special use permits. The agenda also includes discussions on a possible new tax increment financing district and network connectivity options.
- Ordinance authorizing collective bargaining agreement with Blue Island Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local #3547
- Ordinance amending Title XV 'Land Usage,' Chapter 150 'Building Regulations'
- Special use permits for Bon Manger Catering (2601 Vermont Street) for banquet hall and catering service
- Special use permit for Unlimited Potential NFP, Inc. (13811 S. Western) for transitional residence
- Evaluation/creation of a new Tax Increment Financing district in Blue Island
The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from January 11, 2023. The meeting primarily consisted of discussions regarding a new marquee, the sale of city property, and a transitional residence for young women; no other formal votes on ordinances or special uses were recorded.
- Approved Committee of the Whole Minutes of January 11, 2023 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 14, 2023, covering routine approvals, proclamations, and personnel ceremonies. The agenda includes motions to approve payroll and accounts payable, a new traffic ordinance, and several ceremonial items.
- Motion to approve payroll for February 3, 2023, for $390,837.64 (gross)
- Motion to approve accounts payable for $832,122.70
- Ordinance requiring northbound vehicular traffic to stop in the alley adjacent to 2337 Prairie Street
- Proclamation declaring March 15, 2023 as Intellectual and Developmental Disability Awareness Day
- Swearing-in of police officer Mitchell Soto-Rodriguez and fire department promotions
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Blue Island Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will review three proposed special use applications. One application is for a transitional residence on S. Western Avenue, while two are for a catering service and banquet hall on Vermont Street. The board will also review minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting.
- Special use application for a transitional residence at 13811 S. Western Avenue (Unlimited Potential NFP, Inc.)
- Special use application for a catering service at 2601 Vermont Street (Bon Manger Catering & Events, LLC; D.B.A. Bacchus)
- Special use application for a banquet hall at 2601 Vermont Street (Bon Manger Catering & Events, LLC; D.B.A. Bacchus)
- Review of PZBA minutes from December 1, 2022
The board recommended approval for a transitional residence for women aging out of foster care at 13811 S. Western Avenue. Additionally, the board recommended approval for a catering service and banquet hall at 2601 Vermont Street.
- Approved December 1, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Recommended approval of special use permit for 'transitional housing' at 13811 S. Western Avenue with three conditions (5-0)
- Recommended approval of special use permit for 'catering service' at 2601 Vermont Street (5-0)
- Recommended approval of special use permit for 'banquet hall' at 2601 Vermont Street (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including approving payroll and accounts payable, a proclamation, and multiple ordinances and resolutions. The most consequential items are an ordinance amending the city's alcoholic liquor regulations, a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with MWRD for the Green Alley Project, and ordinances updating the city code on public peace and safety and waste removal practices.
- Payroll for January 20, 2023: $471,990.20
- Accounts payable: $411,457.46
- Manual check to KAM Construction: $24,725.00
- Manual check to Silvestri Printing: $2,156.38
- Ordinance to amend Title XI (Business Regulations), Chapter 111 (Alcoholic Liquor)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: a business license appeal hearing for Raven's Place, LLC. After the hearing, the council will adjourn to closed session to discuss pending litigation and evidence from the quasi-adjudicative hearing, then reconvene to vote on the appeal.
- Public comment period
- Raven's Place, LLC business license appeal hearing
- Executive session for pending litigation and quasi-adjudicative evidence
- Council decision on Raven's Place, LLC business license appeal
Forestry Board
The Blue Island Forestry Board's January 2023 meeting report covers recent activities, including a regional forestry board meeting in Park Ridge and a town hall meeting with 32 residents. The board received two tree/forestry grants, discussed a tree inventory and management plan, and outlined upcoming events like an Arbor Day planting. The agenda is a report of past meetings and updates, not a decision-making session.
- Received two tree/forestry grants, including 75/100 trees from Morton Arboretum's CTRI program
- Town hall meeting held January 26th with 32 residents, co-presented by Great Lakes Urban Forestry and Morton Arboretum
- Regional forestry board meeting held January 17th in Park Ridge with Park Ridge, Homewood, and Blue Island
- Arbor Day planting of 25 trees at the Golf Course planned for April 28th
- CRTI Grant first check-in in March; Council needs to approve Great Lakes Forestry's proposal
City Council
The Blue Island City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance amending the city's alcoholic liquor regulations, and to discuss potential garbage and fire pit ordinances. The agenda also includes a grant update from the Urban Forestry Board and routine reports from city officials.
- Ordinance 2022-__: Amendment to Title XI, Chapter 111 (Alcoholic Liquor)
- Discussion regarding Garbage Ordinance
- Discussion Fire Pit Ordinance
- Urban Forestry Board grant update by Val Kehoe
The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting. The session included updates on forestry grants and discussions regarding potential ordinances for bottle service, garbage, and fire pits, but no new ordinances were voted upon.
- Approved Committee of the Whole Minutes of December 14, 2022 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will hold its regular meeting, including public comment and reports from officials. Key actions include approving payrolls totaling over $770,000, accounts payable of $2.2 million, and several ordinances, including zoning variances and a new stop sign. The council will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation.
- Payroll approval for Dec 23, 2022 ($356,336.31) and Jan 6, 2023 ($413,871.15)
- Accounts payable approval for $2,203,184.26
- Ordinance granting yard setback and deck variance at 13015 S. Wood Street
- Ordinance granting fence variance at 2309 W. 123rd Street
- Ordinance requiring stop at Maple Avenue and High Street
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Blue Island Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will review a proposed special use for a transitional residence for women aged 18-23 who have aged out of foster care, located at 13811 S. Western Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting. Public comment is invited.
- Special use application for transitional residence in R-1 Single-Family Residential District
- Property: 13811 S. Western Avenue, applicant: Unlimited Potential NFP, Inc.
- Review of PZBA minutes from December 1, 2022