Blue Island public meetings in 2025
47 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will vote on several financial approvals and ordinances. Items include approval of payroll of $475,917.04 and accounts payable of $1,303,005.14, the Annual Tax Levy Ordinance for fiscal year 2025, a one‑way traffic ordinance on Lewis Street, and a resolution supporting a Class 6B real‑estate tax assessment for Chicago Rail Links, LLC. The meeting also includes routine reports and an executive‑session discussion of pending litigation.
- Approve payroll dated Dec 5 2025 for $475,917.04 (gross)
- Approve accounts payable dated Dec 17 2025 for $1,303,005.14 (gross)
- Adopt the Annual Tax Levy Ordinance for FY 2025 (Jan 1 2025 – Dec 31 2025)
- Adopt one‑way vehicular traffic ordinance on Lewis Street between Greenwood Avenue and Western Avenue
- Approve resolution supporting Class 6B real‑estate tax assessment for Chicago Rail Links, LLC at SW corner of 119th and Division Street
The Blue Island City Council unanimously approved the payroll and accounts payable for December, adopted the annual tax levy ordinance limiting the levy to a maximum 4.9%, and passed several other ordinances and resolutions. All motions carried with six affirmative votes and one roll call absent. The council also approved one‑way traffic on Lewis Street, dog‑grooming fee changes, a special use permit for a dog grooming business, a tax‑assessment resolution for Chicago Rail Links, and an audit services contract with Baker Tilly US, LLP.
- Approved payroll $475,917.04 (6-0)
- Approved accounts payable $1,303,005.14 (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-074 (annual tax levy, max 4.9%) (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-075 (one‑way traffic on Lewis St.) (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-077 (amend dog‑grooming fees) (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-078 (special use permit for dog grooming at 2459 123" Street) (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-056 (support Class 6B tax assessment for Chicago Rail Links) (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-057 (engagement letter for audit services with Baker Tilly US, LLP) (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will review and approve minutes from previous meetings. It will hold hearings to discuss and recommend a text amendment to allow dog grooming as a special use in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District. It will also consider two special‑use applications: one for a dog grooming business at 2459 123nd St. and another for a home daycare at 2122 119th Pl., both in the R‑1 district.
- Approve PZBA minutes from September 4, 2025
- Approve PZBA minutes from November 6, 2025
- Hear text amendment to Section 165.023 to permit "Dog Grooming" as a special use in R‑1
- Hear special‑use application for "Dog Grooming" at 2459 123nd St. in R‑1
- Hear special‑use application for "Daycare, Home" at 2122 119th Pl. in R‑1
City Council
The City Council will discuss the issuance of general obligation bonds for water system improvements and other capital projects. The body is also considering several property purchase agreements and zoning special uses.
- Proposed issuance of bonds not to exceed $10,000,000 for water system and capital improvements
- Purchase and sale agreements with P.J. Cahill, Inc. for 13701, 13711, and 13713 Sacramento Avenue
- Special use permit for a two-family dwelling at 12842 Winchester Avenue
- Special use permit for Amigos Tire & Repair II, Inc. at 1800 Vermont Street
- Approval of payroll and accounts payable totaling $2,423,511.20
The Blue Island City Council unanimously approved two payrolls totaling $451,339.43 and $483,464.17, as well as accounts payable for November 12 ($218,293.48) and November 26 ($1,270,724.11). It also adopted a series of ordinances covering vehicle‑impounding fees, dog‑tethering rules, a public‑water‑supply loan, purchase agreements with P.J. Cahill, a lease amendment with Arkas Restaurant Group, and motor‑shop regulations. All motions passed with six affirmative votes and no opposition.
- Approved Zoom Call‑Ins for Alderman Fahrenwald (5‑0‑1)
- Approved City Council Minutes from Oct 14 2025 (6‑0)
- Approved Payroll dated Nov 7 2025 for $451,339.43 (6‑0)
- Approved Payroll dated Nov 21 2025 for $483,464.17 (6‑0)
- Approved Accounts Payable for Nov 12 2025 ($218,293.48) and Nov 26 2025 ($1,270,724.11) (6‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑063 – vehicle impounding fees (6‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑064 – dog tethering amendment (6‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑069 – lease amendment with Arkas Restaurant Group (6‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (23 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold its Committee of the Whole meeting. The Mayor will present the 2024 financial audit and lead discussions on several topics, including police department lateral hiring, an Alliant Insurance proposal, tow fee amendments, a one‑way street proposal, a lead‑service‑line loan, and special‑use requests. The council will also consider a text amendment to the zoning ordinance. The meeting will conclude with an executive‑session session on pending litigation.
- Discussion – Police Department Lateral Hiring
- Discussion – Alliant Insurance Proposal
- Discussion – Amendment to Administrative Tow Fees and Procedures
- Discussion – Proposal to establish Lewis Street as one‑way between Greenwood Avenue and Western Avenue
- Discussion – IEPA Loan for Lead Service Line Replacement
The Blue Island City Council voted to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation, then voted to reconvene, and finally voted to adjourn the regular meeting. No substantive policy actions were approved or denied.
- Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (5-0)
- Re‑convened after executive session (5-0)
- Adjourned the regular meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will first approve minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting. It will then hold three hearings to discuss and recommend on special use applications: a two‑family dwelling at 12842 Winchester Ave, a text amendment to allow motor‑vehicle service and repair as a special use in the R‑1 district, and a motor‑vehicle service and repair shop at 1800 Vermont St. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.
- Approve PZBA minutes from September 4, 2025
- Hear special use application for a two‑family dwelling at 12842 Winchester Ave
- Hear text amendment to Section 165.023 to permit motor‑vehicle service and repair as a special use in R‑1
- Hear special use application for a motor‑vehicle service and repair shop at 1800 Vermont St
City Council
The City Council will vote on several ordinances to issue taxable tax anticipation warrants for corporate, police, fire, and library purposes. The body will also review payroll and accounts payable and consider a contract for police vehicle camera systems.
- Payroll approval for $503,464.05 and accounts payable for $433,943.15
- Proposal from Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Axon Fleet 3 In-Car Camera Systems for police vehicles
- Fourth Amendment to the Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement with Meade, Inc.
- Bid openings for 13713, 13701, and 13711 Sacramento Avenue
- Green Print Partners’ pay estimates for the 2025 Green Alley Program
The council unanimously approved the October payroll of $503,464.05 and accounts payable of $433,943.15. It adopted Resolution 2025‑051 to buy and install Axon Fleet 3 in‑car cameras for police vehicles and Resolution 2025‑052 to amend the traffic‑signal maintenance agreement with Meade, Inc. The council also approved four ordinances authorizing tax‑anticipation warrants for corporate, police, and fire fund purposes, and then moved to executive session before adjourning.
- Approved payroll $503,464.05 (7‑0)
- Approved accounts payable $433,943.15 (7‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑051 for Axon camera system ($147,000 over 5 years) (7‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑052 to amend traffic signal maintenance agreement (7‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑059 for corporate tax‑anticipation warrants (7‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑060 for police protection tax‑anticipation warrants (7‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑061 for fire protection tax‑anticipation warrants (7‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑062 for police protection tax‑anticipation warrants (7‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Blue Island Police Pension Fund
The Blue Island Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will consider several financial and administrative matters. Key actions include reviewing and approving the actuarial valuation and tax levy request, adopting the municipal compliance report, and discussing the possible closure of the Schwab investment account. The board will also approve trustee training fees and several membership, withdrawal, and benefit applications.
- Review and approve actuarial valuation and tax levy request (Old Business)
- Adopt municipal compliance report (Old Business)
- Discuss possible closure of Schwab account (New Business)
- Approve trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
- Approve regular retirement benefit for Martin Robitz
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Board Room at 2434 Vermont Street. The agenda includes call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, a public comment period, and reports from the mayor, city clerk, city attorney, city administrator, and aldermen. The meeting will conclude with a motion for adjournment.
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $1,688,811 General Obligation Limited Tax Bond for water system improvements. It will also approve payroll and accounts‑payable amounts, designate a historic landmark, and adopt various land‑use and public‑safety measures. The meeting includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and public comment.
- Ordinance authorizing issuance of $1,688,811 General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds for water system improvements (Ordinance 2025-___).
- Motion to approve payroll dated October 10, 2025, for $467,584.91 (gross).
- Motion to approve accounts payable dated October 15, 2025, for $879,389.12 (gross).
- Ordinance designating 2521 Burr Oak Avenue as a Historical Landmark (Ordinance 2025-___).
- Ordinance granting a special use permit to Platinum Tires, Rims & Tints, Inc. for a motor vehicle repair use at 12102 Western Avenue.
The Blue Island City Council approved a series of routine items, including payroll, accounts payable, and several resolutions, all unanimously. It also adopted a proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month and a consent decree. The council awarded the 2026 pavement maintenance contract to McGill Construction and authorized a license‑plate‑recognition agreement with Flock Group, passing 5‑2.
- Approved Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes (Sep 11, 2025) – 7 ayes, 0 nays
- Approved City Council Minutes (Sep 23, 2025) – 7 ayes, 0 nays
- Approved National Disability Employment Awareness Month proclamation – 7 ayes, 0 nays
- Approved Consent Decree 2025 M6 9665 – 7 ayes, 0 nays
- Approved Payroll dated Oct 10, 2025 for $467,584.91 – 7 ayes, 0 nays
- Approved Accounts Payable dated Oct 15, 2025 for $879,389.12 – 7 ayes, 0 nays
- Adopted Resolution 2025-047 awarding pavement maintenance contract to McGill Construction – 7 ayes, 0 nays
- Adopted Resolution 2025-048 authorizing agreement with Flock Group for license‑plate‑recognition technology – 5 ayes, 2 nays
🗳️ How they voted — 6 divided votes
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on October 8, 2025. The board will discuss and make recommendations on several special‑use and variation applications, including a two‑family dwelling, motor‑vehicle service uses, a fence variance, a home daycare, a commercial indoor recreation facility, and a truck terminal with industrial outdoor storage. Each item will be considered under the Blue Island Zoning Ordinance for the indicated properties.
- Special use application for a two‑family dwelling at 12842 Winchester Ave. (R‑1 district)
- Text amendment to allow “Motor Vehicle, Service and Repair” as a special use in the R‑1 district
- Special use application for a motor‑vehicle service and repair shop at 1800 Vermont St. (R‑1 district)
- Variation application for a front‑yard fence at 2933 140th St. (R‑1 district)
- Special use application for a truck terminal and industrial outdoor storage at 13800 S. Western Ave. (I‑2 district)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will hold public hearings to discuss issuing up to $11.75 million in bonds for water system improvements. The council will also approve payroll, accounts payable, and several resolutions for software, insurance, and intergovernmental agreements.
- Public Hearing: Issuance of General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds (Not to Exceed $1,750,000)
- Public Hearing: Issuance of General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds (Not to Exceed $10,000,000)
- Approval of Payroll dated September 12, 2025 for $478,477.74
- Approval of Accounts Payable dated September 24, 2025 for $701,771.52
- Ordinance creating Section 150.170 regarding registration of foreclosing mortgaged property
The council approved a professional services agreement with True North Software, LLC for licensing and maintenance of software equipment (Resolution 2025‑039). It also adopted a proclamation designating September 17‑23, 2025 as Constitution Week. The council approved payroll of $478,477.74 and accounts payable of $701,771.52. Additional approvals included insurance coverage with R‑T Specialty/Admiral, a Safe Routes to School grant, an intergovernmental agreement with District 130, a ground lease with Chicago Rail Link, and an ordinance registering foreclosed mortgaged property.
- Approved Resolution 2025‑039: software licensing agreement with True North Software (6‑0)
- Adopted Constitution Week proclamation for Sept 17‑23, 2025 (6‑0)
- Approved payroll for Sept 12, 2025 totaling $478,477.74 (6‑0)
- Approved accounts payable for Sept 24, 2025 totaling $701,771.52 (6‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑040: general liability insurance with R‑T Specialty/Admiral (6‑0)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑041: Safe Routes to School grant program (6‑0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025‑049: ground lease with Chicago Rail Link near 119 St & Vincennes Ave (6‑0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025‑040: registration of foreclosed mortgaged property (5‑0‑1)
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a Flock Safety agreement and an OmniTrax lease. The body will also consider an ordinance amendment regarding tree contractors.
- Discussion regarding Flock Safety Agreement
- City Ordinance Amendment regarding Tree Contractors
- Discussion regarding OmniTrax Lease
The City Council voted to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation. They then voted to reconvene after the session. Finally, the council voted to adjourn the regular meeting.
- Enter Executive Session (motion by Alderman Fahrenwald, second by Alderman McGee) – Approved (3-0)
- Reconvene after Executive Session (motion by Alderman McGee, second by Alderman Fahrenwald) – Approved (3-0)
- Adjourn regular meeting (motion by Alderman Johnson, second by Alderman Fahrenwald) – Approved (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider ordinances to hold public hearings on issuing limited tax bonds in 2025 and general obligation alternate revenue bonds in 2026. The body will also review a presentation on financing for water system improvements.
- Payroll approval for $450,020.41 and accounts payable for $813,096.78
- Proposed ordinance creating Section 150.170 for Registration of Foreclosing Mortgaged Property
- Professional services agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC
- Contract with Eleios LLC for services at 13357 S. Olde Western Avenue
- Engagement letter for bond counsel services
The council approved the September payroll of $450,020.41 and accounts payable of $813,096.78, each with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. Two items were tabled: Resolution 2025‑029 (professional services agreement) and Ordinance 2025‑040 (mortgage foreclosure registration). The council adopted Resolution 2025‑037 for a contract with Eleios LLC and adopted Ordinances 2025‑047 and 2025‑048 to hold public hearings on limited‑tax bonds and general‑obligation alternate revenue bonds.
- Approved Payroll $450,020.41 (6-0)
- Approved Accounts Payable $813,096.78 (6-0)
- Tabled Resolution 2025-029 (Professional Services Agreement) (6-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 2025-040 (Foreclosing Mortgaged Property Registration) (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-037 (Contract with Eleios LLC) (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-047 (Public hearing on limited‑tax bonds) (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-048 (Public hearing on general‑obligation alternate revenue bonds) (6-0)
- Approved Committee of the Whole Minutes (Aug 21, 2025) (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings to provide recommendations on several land-use requests. These include industrial developments, a two-family dwelling, and a home daycare. The board will also consider a setback variation for an accessory shed.
- Special use application for motor vehicle repair shop at 12101 Western Ave.
- Special use application for Truck Terminal and Industrial Outdoor Storage at 13800 S. Western Ave.
- Special use application for Two Family Dwelling at 12842 Winchester Ave.
- Variation application for accessory shed and setback at 2502 Cochran St.
- Special use application for Commercial Indoor Recreation and Contractor Yard at 12602 Central Park Ave.
City Council
The City Council will vote on several ordinances, including a planned development for a gas station and restaurants and new rules for foreclosing property registration. The body is also reviewing payroll and accounts payable totaling over $1.3 million.
- Preliminary approval of a Planned Development for a gas station, minimart, and restaurants at 11901-11955 S. Vincennes Ave.
- Approval of payroll for $485,390.94 and accounts payable for $904,576.88
- Ordinance creating Section 150.170 for 'Registration of Foreclosing Mortgaged Property'
- Motion to put city-owned property at 13701-13713 S. Sacramento out to bid
- Ordinance requiring one-way traffic in the public alley between 123rd Street and Grunewald Street
The Blue Island City Council unanimously approved the August payroll of $485,390.94 and accounts payable of $904,576.88. It adopted a fire‑department service plan, a one‑way traffic ordinance, an amendment to the alcoholic liquor code, and a preliminary approval for a mixed‑use development at 11901‑11955 S. Vincennes Ave. The council also tabled a professional‑services agreement with Hera Property Registry and a foreclosing‑mortgage registration ordinance, placed city land on the bid, approved an interfund transfer, and entered executive session.
- Approved payroll $485,390.94 (7-0)
- Approved accounts payable $904,576.88 (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-035 for fire department striker stretcher system (7-0)
- Tabled Resolution 2025-029 with Hera Property Registry (7-0)
- Tabled Ordinance 2025-040 on foreclosing‑mortgage registration (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-044 amending alcoholic liquor code (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-045 granting preliminary approval for development at 11901‑11955 S. Vincennes Ave (7-0)
- Approved bid for city property 13701‑13713 S. Sacramento (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will meet as a Committee of the Whole to receive a presentation from Hera Property Registry and discuss several proposed ordinances and agreements. Items include a professional services agreement with Hera Property Registry, a new city code section for foreclosing mortgaged property registration, and a liquor ordinance amendment on hours of operation. The meeting will also cover bid openings for three properties and discussions on tax anticipation warrants and economic development mission statements.
- Presentation by Hera Property Registry
- Professional Services Agreement with Hera Property Registry
- Creation of City Code Section 150.170 for Registration of Foreclosing Mortgaged Property
- Bid Opening for 12801 Lincoln, 2920 W. 139th Place, and 1859 Burr Oak Avenue
- Liquor Ordinance Amendment regarding Hours of Operation
The City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting with all seven council members present and no absences. Public comments were heard, and presentations were given on Hera Property Registry services, bid submissions, and a liquor ordinance amendment. Various topics were discussed, including foreclosed property registration, a preliminary PUD for a truck stop, and tax anticipation warrants, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded.
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances listed for this meeting.
City Council
The City Council will consider approving payroll and accounts payable totaling over $1 million. The body will also discuss the creation of an Ad Hoc Disability Committee and vote on several city ordinances and lease agreements.
- Payroll dated August 1, 2025 for $473,274.49
- Accounts Payable dated August 13, 2025 for $623,358.63
- Lease agreement between the City and Chicago Rail Link, LLC for property at 119th and Division
- Awarding the Irving Avenue CDBG Resurfacing Project to M&J Asphalt Paving
- Ordinances amending Chapter 75 (Overweight and Oversized Vehicles) and Chapter 150 (Building Regulations)
The Blue Island City Council approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized payroll and accounts payable for August 2025. It adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including a contract with Serviscape and a CDBG resurfacing project for Irving Avenue. All actions were approved unanimously.
- Approved City Council minutes from July 22 2025 (5‑0)
- Approved August 1 2025 payroll of $473,274.49 (6‑0)
- Approved August 13 2025 accounts payable of $623,358.63 (6‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑031 authorizing liquor liability insurance for Meadows Golf Club (6‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑032 approving contract with Serviscape (6‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑042 amending overweight and oversized vehicle code (6‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑043 amending building regulations code (6‑0)
- Approved Irving Avenue CDBG resurfacing contract to M&J Asphalt Paving (6‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing regarding a planned development at 11941-11955 S. Vincennes. The board will discuss and make a recommendation on allowing a gas station minimart and two types of restaurants in the Highway Commercial (C-2) District.
- Special use application for a Gas Station Minimart, Fast Food Restaurant, and Drive-In Restaurant at 11941-11955 S. Vincennes
City Council
The City Council will vote on several financial approvals, including payroll and accounts payable totaling over $2.3 million. The body is discussing a TIF redevelopment agreement and the purchase and lease of specific city properties.
- Approval of payroll and accounts payable totaling $2,347,727.61
- TIF Redevelopment Agreement with Jerry’s Place
- Purchase and Sale Agreement for 2133 W. 136th Street
- Lease Agreement with ARKAS Restaurant Group LLC for 13357 Olde Western Avenue
- Professional Services Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for foreclosed property registration
The Blue Island City Council approved payroll and three accounts payable items totaling over $2 million, adopted two tax‑increment‑financing resolutions, approved a new credit‑card arrangement, and adopted a lease ordinance. It also tabled an ordinance and a professional‑services resolution related to foreclosed property registration. All actions passed with unanimous votes.
- Approved Payroll dated July 12 2025 for $454,636.39 (6‑0)
- Approved Accounts Payable dated July 9 2025 for $432,540.80 (6‑0)
- Approved Accounts Payable dated July 23 2025 for $1,460,550.42 (6‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑027 transferring incremental revenues (6‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑028 approving TIF redevelopment agreement with Jerry’s Place (6‑0)
- Tabled Ordinance 2025‑040 creating registration of foreclosing mortgage property (6‑0)
- Approved credit‑card application from Elan, backed by Wintrust (6‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑041 authorizing lease with ARKAS Restaurant Group LLC (6‑0)
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss several development and infrastructure updates. The session includes a presentation from Hera Property Registry and reports from the Mayor on various city projects.
- Redevelopment Agreement for 13308 Olde Western Avenue
- Class 8 Tax Incentive Request for 119th Vincennes
- OmniTRAX Lease Update
- Water Infrastructure/Water Tower Loan Update
- Police Chief Search Update
The Blue Island City Council unanimously approved a motion to adjourn to Executive Session, then approved a motion to reconvene, and finally approved a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.
- Adjourn to Executive Session (7-0)
- Reconvene after Executive Session (7-0)
- Adjourn regular meeting (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda had included a hearing regarding a planned development at 13810 Western Ave.
- Planned development for a 'Truck Terminal' and 'Industrial Outdoor Storage' at 13810 Western Ave
City Council
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Blue Island scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been canceled.
City Council
The City Council will vote on several special use permits for businesses and dwellings, as well as the sale of three city-owned properties. The meeting includes approvals for payroll and accounts payable totaling over $900,000.
- Payroll of $454,636.39 and accounts payable of $447,298.09
- Request for Proposals for sale of city property at 12801 Lincoln, 2920 139th Place, and 1859 Burr Oak Ave
- Special use permit for Hanil Eco Solutions, Inc. recycling facility at 3301 Wireton Road
- Special use permits for dwellings at 12301 S. Western and 2336 122nd Street
- Bid approval for Acura, Inc. for the 2025 Green Alley Improvement Project
The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes, a birthday proclamation for Ida Mae Walsh, and reappointed members to the Civil Service, Fire Pension, Police Pension, and Library Boards. It also approved the June 20 payroll of $454,636.39 and accounts payable of $447,298.09, and adopted several ordinances covering parking, fair housing, contractors, licensing, recycling, and building regulations.
- Approved June 10 minutes (6-0)
- Approved 100‑Birthday Proclamation for Ida Mae Walsh (6-0)
- Reappointed Civil Service Commission members (6-0)
- Reappointed Fire Pension Board members (6-0)
- Reappointed Police Pension Board members (6-0)
- Reappointed Library Board members (6-0)
- Approved payroll dated June 20, 2025 for $454,636.39 (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-029 amending Parking Regulations (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (27 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will discuss the sale of city-owned properties and a redevelopment agreement for 13308 Olde Western Avenue. The body will also consider ordinances regarding contractor insurance and business licensing requirements.
- Discussion of city-owned properties to be placed for bid
- Redevelopment Agreement for 13308 Olde Western Avenue
- Ordinance amending Chapter 118 regarding contractor insurance requirements
- Ordinance amending Section 110.22 regarding business licensing requirements
- Bid Tab and recommendation for the 2025 Green Alley Program
The City Council voted to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation. After the session, the council voted to reconvene. The meeting was then formally adjourned.
- Enter executive session (4-0)
- Reconvene after executive session (4-0)
- Adjourn regular meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider approvals for city payroll and accounts payable. The body will also review resolutions regarding the IHDA Strong Communities Program, golf course maintenance, and vehicle insurance.
- Payroll dated June 6, 2025 for $480,015.54 (gross)
- Accounts Payable dated June 11, 2025 for $889,201.97 (gross)
- Amendment to IHDA Strong Communities Program, PID #52423
- Amendment with Serviscape for golf course maintenance
- Proposal from Alliant Insurances Services, Inc. for mobile vehicle insurance
The council unanimously approved the June 6 payroll of $480,015.54 and the June 11 accounts payable of $889,201.97. It also adopted Resolutions 2025‑022, 2025‑023 (with amendment) and 2025‑024 concerning the IHDA Strong Communities program, golf‑course maintenance, and mobile vehicle insurance. The body entered executive session, reconvened, and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved $480,015.54 payroll (5-0)
- Approved $889,201.97 accounts payable (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-022 amending IHDA Strong Communities program (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-023 for golf‑course maintenance (with amendment) (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-024 for mobile vehicle insurance with Alliant Insurances Services (5-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss litigation and property matters (5-0)
- Reconvened after executive session (5-0)
- Adjourned regular meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings to discuss and recommend actions on several special use applications and zoning text amendments. These items include requests for residential dwellings in commercial zones and industrial operations. The board will also review minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting.
- Text amendment to add 'Dwelling, Upstairs Only' special use in Highway Commercial (C-2) District
- Special use application for 'Dwelling, Upstairs Only' at 12301 Western Ave
- Special use application for diesel truck service and repair at 2946 Wireton Rd
- Planned development for a 'Truck Terminal' and 'Industrial Outdoor Storage' at 13810 Western Ave
- Text amendment and special use application for a 'Recycling Processing Facility' at 3301 Wireton Rd
City Council
The City Council will consider several ordinances to amend city codes regarding business regulations, fees, landscaping, and fireworks. The body is also deciding on special use permits for two specific properties and approving city payroll and accounts payable.
- Approval of payrolls for $488,340.23 and $507,801.93, and accounts payable for $1,657,934.99
- Special use permit for a contractor's service office at 2414 James Street
- Special use permit for industrial outdoor storage at 13500 S. Mozart Avenue
- Proposal for Testing Service Corporation to conduct a Phase I Environmental Assessment
- Ordinance to amend the City Fee and Fine Schedule
The Blue Island City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the April meetings, two payroll payments, and accounts payable for May. It also adopted Resolution 2025-021 and eight ordinances covering business regulations, contractor service offices, special use permits, fee schedules, landscaping, and fire safety. All actions received five affirmative votes and no opposition.
- Approved April 22 minutes (5-0)
- Approved April 28 minutes (5-0)
- Approved May 9 payroll $488,340.23 (5-0)
- Approved May 23 payroll $507,801.93 (5-0)
- Approved May 28 accounts payable $1,657,934.99 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-021 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-021 (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-022 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss multiple regulatory and land-use items. Topics include fire sprinkler system regulations, an environmental assessment for 13542 Western Avenue, amendments to city codes on film permitting and commercial indoor recreation, and renewal applications for property tax incentives (Class 6B at 13500 S. Western, Class 8 at 2200 W. 138th Street). Two special use permits are proposed: one for a contractor’s service office at 2414 James Street and another for industrial outdoor storage at 13500 S. Mozart Avenue. The meeting also includes discussion of trash and unit charges, and will adjourn to executive session for litigation and property matters.
- Discussion of special use permit for 2414 James St. LLC to operate a contractor's service office in the UTOD district
- Discussion of special use permit for All American Recycling for industrial outdoor storage at 13500 S. Mozart Avenue
- Discussion of Phase I environmental assessment for 13542 Western Avenue
- Discussions of Class 6B renewal (13500 S. Western) and Class 8 renewal (2200 W. 138th Street) property tax incentives
- Discussion of ordinance amending Section 165.023 on contractor's service offices and separate ordinance on commercial indoor recreation
The City Council approved a motion to go into executive session to review pending litigation. After the executive session, the Council voted to reconvene and then adjourn the regular meeting. No other substantive ordinances or approvals were recorded.
- Motion to enter executive session on litigation – carried (5-0)
- Motion to reconvene after executive session – carried (5-0)
- Motion to adjourn the regular meeting – carried (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings to recommend text amendments to the zoning ordinance and specific land-use applications. The board is reviewing requests for contractor offices, industrial storage, and a truck terminal.
- Text amendment to allow 'Contractor’s Service Office' as a special use in the U-TOD District
- Special use application for a Contractor’s Service Office at 2414 James St.
- Special use application for 'Industrial Outdoor Storage' at 13500 S. Mozart Ave.
- Map amendment to change 13800 Division St. from I-2 and R-1 to Limited Industrial (I-1) and a special use application for a 'Truck Terminal' at that location
- Text amendment to allow 'Recreation, Commercial Indoor' as a special use in C-1, C-2, I-1 and U-TOD districts
City Council
The City Council will hold a regular meeting including a swearing-in ceremony for elected officials. They will vote on payroll for $451,075.42 and accounts payable for $944,095.77, and consider a fence bid. Other agenda items are routine reports and announcements.
- Swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials
- Motion to approve payroll dated April 25, 2025 for $451,075.42 (gross)
- Motion to approve accounts payable dated April 29, 2025 for $944,095.77 (gross)
- Approval of a fence bid
The council unanimously approved the payroll for April 25, 2025 totaling $451,075.42. It also approved accounts payable for April 29, 2025 totaling $944,095.77. A fence bid was approved, and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved payroll of $451,075.42 (7-0)
- Approved accounts payable of $944,095.77 (7-0)
- Approved fence bid (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Blue Island Police Pension Fund
The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and discuss the fund's cash management policy. The board is scheduled to certify election results for active and retired member positions and review revised rules and regulations.
- Certification of Board Election Results for Active and Retired Member Positions
- Discussion and possible action on Cash Management Policy
- Review and adoption of Decision and Order for Francisco Navarro
- Approval of surviving spouse benefits for Pamella Britt
- Contribution refund for John Miller
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for window replacement at 12930 Western Avenue and hold an election of officers. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and old business.
- COA 12930 Western Ave – Window replacement
- Election of officers
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will vote on several ordinances, including denying a zoning map amendment for 13547 Western Avenue and amending chapters on industrial outdoor storage, fair housing, junk dealers, and construction. Also up for approval are payroll and accounts payable totaling over $979,000, a bid for a property at 2133 W. 136th Street, and a purchase-sale agreement for 12548 Western Avenue. The meeting includes a swearing-in ceremony for the fire department and will adjourn to executive session for litigation and property matters.
- Ordinance denying rezoning of 13547 Western Avenue from I-1 to U-TOD district
- Ordinance amending Chapter 165 on industrial outdoor storage and truck parking
- Motion to approve payroll $428,876.84 (gross) and accounts payable $550,300.87 (gross)
- Motion to approve Gerzain Avila's bid of $1,000 for property at 2133 W. 136th Street
- Resolution authorizing purchase and sale agreement for 12548 Western Avenue
The Blue Island City Council approved the April 23 accounts payable of $550,300.87 and the April 11 payroll of $428,876.84. It also reappointed members of the Historic Preservation Commission and adopted several ordinances, including changes to industrial storage, junk dealers, and construction codes. Resolutions for a property purchase and parking‑lot liability insurance were approved, and the council entered executive session to discuss pending litigation.
- Approved Accounts Payable $550,300.87 (6-0)
- Approved Payroll $428,876.84 (6-0)
- Approved Historic Preservation Commission appointments (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-017 (Industrial Outdoor Storage) (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-019 (Junk and Secondhand Dealers) (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-020 (Construction and Remodeling) (5-1)
- Approved Resolution 2025-020 (Parking‑lot liability insurance) (6-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss several proposed zoning and ordinance changes, including a text amendment to the zoning code, additional regulation of junkyards, and amendments to the fair housing ordinance. The council will also open bids for the sale of city-owned property at 2133 136th St. and discuss removal/replacement of damaged fencing. No final votes are expected; these are preliminary discussions.
- Discussion of PZBA findings on Blue Island Ashland Citgo's sign variance application
- Discussion of PZBA findings on SMS Emmanuel LLC's zoning map amendment
- Discussion of PZBA findings on City's zoning code text amendment
- Opening of bids for sale of city-owned property at 2133 136th St.
- Discussion of demolition at 13357 Olde Western Ave.
The Committee of the Whole approved three motions: to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation, to reconvene the meeting, and to adjourn the regular meeting. Each motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were voted on.
- Enter executive session on litigation (motion carried 4-0)
- Reconvene the meeting (motion carried 4-0)
- Adjourn regular meeting (motion carried 4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will vote on approving payroll and accounts payable, several resolutions including a settlement agreement, a deed in lieu of foreclosure, a consent decree, an intergovernmental property transfer with School District 130, and a purchase/sale agreement. The meeting also includes committee reports and a motion to adjourn to executive session for litigation and property discussions.
- Motion to approve payroll dated March 28, 2025 for $414,199.18 (gross)
- Motion to approve accounts payable dated April 9, 2025 for $971,3147.84 (gross)
- Resolution to authorize settlement agreement relating to 2023 M6 4251
- Resolution to authorize deed in lieu of foreclosure agreement regarding 13542 Western Ave
- Resolution to authorize intergovernmental agreement with Cook County School District 130 for property transfer
The Blue Island City Council unanimously approved the March payroll of $414,199.18 and the April accounts payable of $971,314.84. It also adopted Resolutions 2025-014 through 2025-018 covering a settlement agreement, a deed in lieu of foreclosure for 13542 Western Ave, a consent decree, an intergovernmental agreement with School District 130, and a purchase‑sale agreement for 11941‑11955 S. Vincennes. The March 25 meeting minutes were also approved.
- Approved March 28 payroll of $414,199.18 (6-0)
- Approved April 9 accounts payable of $971,314.84 (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-014 settlement agreement (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-015 deed in lieu of foreclosure for 13542 Western Ave (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-016 consent decree (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-017 intergovernmental agreement with School District 130 (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-018 purchase‑sale agreement for 11941‑11955 S. Vincennes (6-0)
- Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on three property-specific applications and one general text amendment to the zoning ordinance. The board will provide recommendations on map amendments, special uses, and variations.
- Map amendment to change 13547 Western Ave from Limited Industrial (I-1) to Uptown-Transit Oriented Development (U-TOD)
- Special use application for a tire and car accessory repair shop at 12101 Western Ave
- Variation request for 12932 S. Ashland Ave to allow an additional ground sign and a height increase to 27 feet
- Text amendment to allow 'industrial outdoor storage' as a special use in industrial districts
City Council
The Blue Island City Council will consider approval of payroll for March 14 totaling $446,571.33 and accounts payable for March 26 totaling $547,954.23. Two resolutions authorize contracts with Chicago Communications, LLC and Buckeye Power Sales. The meeting also includes approval of March 11 minutes, public comment, and adjournment to executive session to discuss pending litigation.
- Approval of city payroll dated March 14, 2025 for $446,571.33
- Approval of accounts payable dated March 26, 2025 for $547,954.23
- Resolution authorizing scope of work and quotation from Chicago Communications, LLC
- Resolution authorizing planned maintenance agreement quote from Buckeye Power Sales
- Adjournment to executive session to discuss pending litigation
The council approved the March 12 accounts payable invoice for $547,945.23. It also approved the March 14 payroll of $446,571.33 and adopted two resolutions authorizing work from Chicago Communications and a maintenance agreement with Buckeye Power Sales. Motions to enter executive session, reconvene, and adjourn the meeting were all carried.
- Approved Accounts Payable $547,945.23 (6-0)
- Approved Payroll $446,571.33 (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-01 authorizing Chicago Communications scope of work (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-013 authorizing Buckeye Power Sales maintenance agreement (6-0)
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session (6-0)
- Approved motion to reconvene (6-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including designating 12930 Western Avenue as a historic landmark, authorizing grant applications for road improvements on 120th Street and Highland Avenue, and approving the purchase of three municipal vehicles. Other items include amending the parking code, approving a promissory note for an ambulance, and awarding contracts for the 2025 road maintenance program. The meeting also covers routine approvals of payroll ($472,349.30) and accounts payable ($617,894.71), as well as minutes from previous meetings.
- Ordinance designating 12930 Western Avenue as a historic landmark
- Resolution to apply for Community Development Block Grant for 120th Street from Western Ave to Longwood Dr
- Resolution to apply for Invest in Cook Program funds for Highland Avenue Improvements Project
- Resolution authorizing purchase of three municipal vehicles from Terry's Ford
- Motions to award crack routing/sealing & patching ($127,040.16) and rejuvenator-Reclamite ($113,601.25) for 2025 Road Maintenance Program
The Blue Island City Council approved several routine items, including payroll, accounts payable, a mayoral appointment, and multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included designating 12930 Western Avenue as a historic landmark, authorizing grant applications for community development and road improvements, purchasing three municipal vehicles, and awarding road maintenance contracts. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one alderman absent.
- Approved payroll for Feb 28, 2025, $472,349.30 (6-0)
- Approved accounts payable for Mar 12, 2025, $617,894.71 (6-0)
- Approved Patti Jo Mitchel to Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-013 designating 12930 Western Ave as historic landmark (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-009 for CDBG application for 120th St improvements (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-010 for Invest in Cook grant for Highland Ave project (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-011 to purchase 3 vehicles from Terry's Ford (6-0)
- Awarded road maintenance contracts: Denler Inc. $127,040.16 and Corrective Asphalt Materials $113,601.25 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Blue Island Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a map amendment to rezone 13547 Western Ave from Limited Industrial to Uptown-Transit Oriented Development. The board will also hear four other zoning applications: a special use for a motor vehicle repair shop at 12101 Western Ave, a sign variance at 12932 S. Ashland Ave, a special use for truck parking at 2940 Sacramento Ave, and a text amendment to allow industrial outdoor storage as a special use. Old business includes approving minutes from January 9, 2025.
- Map amendment hearing: rezone 13547 Western Ave from I-1 to U-TOD
- Special use hearing: motor vehicle repair shop (tires and accessories) at 12101 Western Ave
- Sign variance hearing: additional ground sign and height increase to 27 ft at 12932 S. Ashland Ave
- Special use hearing: truck parking including semi dump trailers at 2940 Sacramento Ave
- Text amendment hearing: add industrial outdoor storage as a special use in industrial districts
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Lead Service Line Removal and Replacement Plan. The body is also deciding on the 2025 annual appropriation ordinance and several property and business authorizations.
- Public hearing on Lead Service Line Removal and Replacement Plan
- Annual Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year 2025
- Request for Proposals for sale of city-owned property at 2133 136th St
- Special Use ordinance for a truck and repair business in the I-1 District
- Approval of payroll for $416,170.34 and accounts payable for $823,426.60
The City Council held a public hearing on the Lead Service Line Removal and Replacement Plan and approved the annual appropriation ordinance for FY2025, along with several other items. All votes were 6-0 with one alderman absent. The council also approved payroll, accounts payable, a special use permit, a property sale resolution, and other routine measures.
- Approved FY2025 annual appropriation ordinance (6-0)
- Approved lead service line removal and replacement plan after public hearing (6-0)
- Approved payroll for Feb 14, 2025, $416,170.34 (6-0)
- Approved accounts payable for Feb 26, 2025, $823,426.60 (6-0)
- Granted special use for truck and repair business in I-1 district (6-0)
- Authorized RFP for sale of city-owned property at 2133 136th St (6-0)
- Approved release of claims in Case No 2023 L 011340 (6-0)
- Approved proposal with Browntown Communications (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will discuss special use ordinances for two properties and review proposals for communications and city-owned property sales. The City Administrator will also present an appropriation for a future public hearing.
- Special use permit for a daycare at 2418 Vermont Street
- Special use permit for a truck and repair business in the I-1 District
- Discussion of Browntown Communications proposal
- Discussion regarding the sale of city-owned property
- Presentation of appropriation for a February 25 public hearing
The Committee of the Whole met on February 13, 2025, and heard presentations on the 2025 road maintenance program, lead service line replacement, and other infrastructure projects. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational. The Council also discussed two proposed special use ordinances (daycare at 2418 Vermont St. and truck repair in I-1 district) and a new website proposal, but no decisions were made. The meeting adjourned to executive session to discuss litigation.
- Motion to enter executive session to discuss litigation (4-0)
- Motion to reconvene from executive session (4-0)
- Motion to adjourn the meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
City Council
The City Council will consider approvals for payroll and accounts payable. The meeting includes a request from Veterans Services, LLC regarding a planned development plan. A proclamation for Intellectual and Disability Awareness Day is also scheduled.
- Payroll approval dated January 31, 2025 for $428,492.93
- Accounts Payable approval dated February 12, 2025 for $481,100.39
- Request by Veterans Services, LLC for an extension to submit a final planned development plan
- Proclamation for Intellectual and Disability Awareness Day
The Blue Island City Council approved the January 31 payroll ($428,492.93) and February 12 accounts payable ($481,100.39), both unanimously (6-0). The council also approved the Treasurer's Report, a proclamation for Intellectual and Disability Awareness Day, and entered executive session to discuss litigation. Veterans Services, LLC requested a six-month extension for its preliminary planned unit development plan for the hospital site, but no vote was taken; aldermen requested a written report and raised concerns about property maintenance.
- Approved January 31 payroll of $428,492.93 (6-0)
- Approved February 12 accounts payable of $481,100.39 (6-0)
- Approved Treasurer's Report dated January 31, 2025 (6-0)
- Approved proclamation for Intellectual and Disability Awareness Day, March 12, 2025 (6-0)
- Approved minutes from January 28, 2025 meeting (6-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation (6-0)
- Adjourned regular meeting at 7:49 p.m. (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Blue Island Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two zoning applications. One is a map amendment to rezone 13547 Western Ave from Limited Industrial to Uptown-Transit Oriented Development. The other is a special use for a motor vehicle repair shop (tires and car accessories) at 12101 Western Ave in the Highway Commercial district. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing on map amendment to change 13547 Western Ave from I-1 to U-TOD district
- Public hearing on special use for motor vehicle repair shop (tires and car accessories) at 12101 Western Ave in C-2 district
- Approval of January 9, 2025 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including two tax ordinances that would implement new retail and grocery occupation taxes as recommended by the Illinois Municipal League. Other items include approval of payroll totaling over $1.35 million and accounts payable of $941,827.15, agreements with CivicPlus, Harris Golf Carts, and ILEAS, a property transfer with School District 218, two federal funding agreements for Western Avenue Streetscape projects, renaming six TIF districts, and building code amendments.
- Ordinances to implement new Non-Home Rule Municipal Retailers’ Occupation Tax and Municipal Grocery Occupation Tax to replace state revenue losses
- Approval of payroll: Dec 20, 2024 ($412,012.04 gross), Jan 3, 2025 ($464,885.10 gross), Jan 17, 2025 ($476,360.92 gross)
- Accounts payable approval for $941,827.15 (gross)
- Resolutions authorizing joint funding agreements for Western Avenue Streetscape projects (119th to 127th St and 127th St to Grove St)
- Ordinances renaming six TIF districts (Midlo-Creek, North East, Uptown, 127/Vincennes, California Gardens, North Western)
The City Council approved a 1% non-home rule municipal retailers' occupation tax and service occupation tax, as recommended by the Illinois Municipal League, to fund infrastructure and property tax relief. It also adopted ordinances to replace revenue lost from the state grocery tax elimination with a municipal grocery tax. All votes were 6-0, with Alderman Johnson absent.
- Approved payroll for Dec 20, Jan 3, and Jan 17 totaling $1,353,258.06 (6-0)
- Approved accounts payable of $941,827.15 (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-001 for CivicPlus website services agreement (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-002 for Harris Golf Cars lease agreement (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-003 for ILEAS agreement (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-001 implementing 1% retailers' occupation tax (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-002 implementing grocery retailers' occupation tax (6-0)
- Adopted Resolutions 2025-004 through 2025-006 for school district property transfer and Western Avenue streetscape funding (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for January 23, 2025, has been cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place.
Planning & Zoning Board of Appeals (PZBA)
The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss a text amendment to allow multi-family rental dwellings in the I-1 District. The board will also hear a special use application for a truck and trailer repair shop. These items will be reviewed for recommendations under the Blue Island Zoning Ordinance.
- Text amendment to allow rental multi-family dwellings (four or more) as a special use in the I-1 (Limited Industry) District
- Special use application for a motor vehicle repair shop (truck and trailer repair) at 2001 W. 119th St