Blue Island public meetings in 2025

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)

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 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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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 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)

City Council

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.

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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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)