Crest Hill public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is meeting to approve minutes, consider a collective bargaining agreement with Local 150, and review a rezoning recommendation for the Stateville property. The council will also vote on a resolution clarifying unclaimed funds under the property tax rebate program and hear reports on payroll, bills, and appointments.

• Rezoning of Stateville property via map amendment ordinance
• Local 150 Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Resolution amending Resolutions 860 and 1053 on unclaimed funds
• List of Bills totaling $787,374.43
• Payroll from 11-22-21 to 12-05-21 totaling $238,689.14

The Crest Hill City Council approved an ordinance to rezone approximately 40 acres of Stateville property at 20233 Division Street from M-1 to B-1, aligning it with the rest of the 200-acre site. The council also approved the Local 150 Collective Bargaining Agreement, a resolution clarifying unclaimed funds in the property tax rebate program, and several other items.

• Approved rezoning of Stateville property at 20233 Division Street from M-1 to B-1 (8-0)
• Approved Local 150 Collective Bargaining Agreement (8-0)
• Approved resolution amending prior resolutions to clarify unclaimed funds in property tax rebate program (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Alderman Albert as Events Committee Chairman (7-0, Albert abstained)
• Approved 2 additional 10-day temporary sign permits for Rocket Testing at 1701 N Larkin Ave for 2021 (7-0, Gazal abstained)
• Approved 6 additional 10-day temporary sign permits for Rocket Testing at 1701 N Larkin Ave for 2022 (7-1, Gazal opposed)
• Approved list of bills in the amount of $787,374.43 (8-0)
• Approved minutes from December 6 regular meeting and December 13 work session (8-0 each)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an audit presentation, a resolution amending the property tax rebate program, a building addition for El Guero Fresh Market, and a future water supply discussion. Other items include updates to the contractor registration ordinance, a contract with Blue Line Professional Consultants, security for city facilities, hiring a TIF district consultant, a temporary sign permit request, an appointment recommendation, and a union contract. The meeting will also include an executive session for collective negotiating matters.

• Resolution amending Property Tax Rebate Program
• El Guero Fresh Market building addition at 1520 Theodore Street
• Future Water Supply Discussion
• Contractor Registration Ordinance Update
• Blue Line Professional Consultants LLC Contract

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes, but reached informal consensus on several items. Council members agreed to amend the property tax rebate program to require checks be cashed within 6 months, and to hire Kane, McKenna and Associates as the new TIF consultant. The El Guero Fresh Market building addition was discussed at length, with concerns raised about noise and truck parking, but no decision was made. The Council also discussed a mental health screening contract for police officers and additional temporary sign permits for a COVID testing facility.

• Informal agreement to amend property tax rebate program (unanimous)
• Informal agreement to hire Kane, McKenna and Associates as TIF consultant (unanimous)
• Informal agreement to grant Rocket Testing 2 additional temporary sign permits (7-1, Gazal passed)
• Informal agreement to appoint Alderman Albert as Events Committee Chairman (7-1, Albert abstained)
• Moved into executive session on collective bargaining (8-0)
• Reconvened from executive session (8-0)

TIF

The Plainfield/Larkin TIF Joint Review Board is meeting to review annual reports for the tax increment financing district. The agenda also includes procedural items like selecting a public member and chairperson if needed, approving prior minutes, and hearing public comments.

• Review of annual reports for Plainfield/Larkin TIF district
• Selection of public member and chairperson if needed
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Public comments period

TIF

The Joint Review Board for the Weber Road Corridor TIF District will meet to review annual reports and discuss the district's status. The agenda includes procedural items such as selecting a public member and chairperson if needed, approving minutes, and hearing public comments.

• Review of annual reports for the Weber Road Corridor TIF District
• Discussion of TIF status
• Selection of public member and chairperson (if needed)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning request (RZ-21-5-12-1) for the property at 20233 W Division Street, changing it from M-1 to B-1. The property is owned by the State of Illinois and is part of a larger 200-acre parcel; the rezoning covers the remaining 40 acres. The recommendation will go to the City Council on December 20, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 10, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for RZ-21-5-12-1 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for RZ-21-5-12-1 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 20233 W Division Street from M-1 to B-1 (5-0)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will vote on resolutions to terminate contracts, approve a real estate listing agreement with Edgemark Commercial Real Estate Services, and a professional services agreement with Harbour Contractors. They will also consider ordinances setting subdivision design standards and standard construction details, plus a rezoning at 307 Caton Farm Road and a final plat for Lucky Brothers. The agenda includes routine items like payroll, bills, and appointments, and a possible executive session on pending litigation.

• Resolution terminating contracts
• Exclusive listing agreement with Edgemark Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC
• Professional services agreement with Harbour Contractors, Inc.
• Ordinance establishing subdivision design standards
• Rezoning of 307 Caton Farm Road (Diamond Construction/Kubinski)

The Crest Hill City Council approved a resolution terminating contracts, an exclusive listing agreement with Edgemark Commercial Real Estate Services to sell city property, and a professional services agreement with Harbour Contractors, Inc. It also approved ordinances establishing subdivision design standards and standard construction details, a map amendment for Diamond Construction/Larry Kubinski, and the final plat of subdivision for Lucky Brothers of Crest Hill. Additionally, the council approved a settlement agreement in the case of George versus the City of Crest Hill, a one-day liquor license waiver for Jackie's Slots and Shots, and the appointment of Karen Kozerka as Deputy City Clerk.

• Approved Resolution #1124 terminating contracts, with a typo correction.
• Approved Resolution #1125 for an exclusive listing agreement with Edgemark Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC to sell city property.
• Approved Resolution #1126 for a professional services agreement with Harbour Contractors, Inc.
• Approved Ordinance #1884 establishing standards of design for subdivisions and resubdivisions.
• Approved Ordinance #1885 approving standard construction details.
• Approved Ordinance #1887 for a map amendment to the zoning ordinance (Petition of Diamond Construction, Larry Kubinski).
• Approved Resolution #1127 for the final plat of subdivision for Lucky Brothers of Crest Hill.
• Approved a settlement agreement for George versus the City of Crest Hill.

Crest Hill's Water Supply

This is a work session, not a regular decision-making meeting, focused on Crest Hill's water supply. The agenda lists public forum discussion, mayor updates, council committee updates, and management consultant updates, with no specific action items or proposals detailed.

• Public forum discussion
• Mayor updates
• Council committee updates
• Management consultant updates

The City of Crest Hill held a work session to present information about future water supply options, including the possibility of joining Joliet's Water Commission to buy Lake Michigan water. No formal decisions were made at this session. The City Council is scheduled to decide on Jan. 17, 2022 whether to join the Water Commission.

• No formal decisions made at this work session
• City Council to decide on joining Water Commission on Jan. 17, 2022

Crest Hill's Water Supply

A work session is scheduled for December 1, 2021, at the Carillon Lakes Senior Community. The meeting will include a public forum, updates from the Mayor and Council Committees, and updates from a Management Consultant.

• Public Forum Discussion
• Mayor Updates
• Council Committee Updates
• Management Consultant Updates

The Crest Hill City Council held a work session to inform residents about a potential switch to Lake Michigan water through a regional water commission led by Joliet. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only. The city must decide by the end of January whether to join the commission. Staff answered resident questions about rates, pipes, and construction timelines.

• Held informational work session on future water supply options
• No formal action taken on joining the Water Commission
• Discussed potential switch to Lake Michigan water by 2024-2029
• Noted decision deadline for joining commission is end of January

Crest Hill's Water Supply

The City of Crest Hill will hold a work session on November 30, 2021, at Chaney Monge School. The meeting includes updates from the Mayor, Council Committees, and a Management Consultant.

• Public Forum Discussion
• Mayor Updates
• Council Committee Updates
• Management Consultant Updates

The City held a work session to present future water supply options, including Lake Michigan water, to residents. No formal decision was made; the Mayor stated a vote on the lake water issue is expected by January. The session included informational stations and public comments.

• Held a work session on future water supply options at Chaney Monge School.
• Presented information on current vs. alternative water sources, switching costs, and bill impacts.
• No formal action was taken; the Mayor indicated a vote on lake water is expected by January.
• Discussed potential regional water commission membership decision deadline of December 2022.
• Noted PFAS limits will be in place by 2024.

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to receive updates from the Mayor, City Administrator, and Council Committees. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.

• Public Comments
• Mayor’s Updates
• Council Committee Updates
• City Administrator Updates

Crest Hill's Water Supply

The Crest Hill City Council will hold a work session on November 29, 2021, to discuss water supply matters. The meeting includes updates from the Mayor, Council Committees, and a Management Consultant.

• Public Forum Discussion
• Mayor Updates
• Council Committee Updates
• Management Consultant Updates

The City Council held a work session to present information about future water supply options, including the potential to join a Regional Water Commission and use Lake Michigan water. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the session. The discussion covered concerns about PFAS in current wells, potential cost increases, and the timeline for a decision by December 2022.

• No formal action was taken; the session was informational only.
• Presented options for future water supply, including Lake Michigan water via a trunk line through Crest Hill.
• Discussed the timeline: regions must decide on joining the Regional Water Commission by December 2022.
• Noted that 5 of 9 current wells have PFAS contaminants in small quantities.
• Discussed potential cost increases for residents regardless of the water source chosen.
• Heard public comments and questions regarding PFAS discovery, contract binding, and rate concerns.

Civil Service Commission

The regularly scheduled Civil Service Commission meeting for November 24, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no other business items.

• Meeting cancelled for November 24, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will consider revoking the 2021 Clerk Eligibility List and creating a new Building and Grounds department within Public Works with two new positions. The meeting also includes the appointment of a Chief Examiner and an Ex-Officio Secretary.

• Revocation of the 2021 Clerk Eligibility List
• Creation of Building and Grounds department with two new positions
• Appointment of Steve Gulden as Chief Examiner
• Appointment of Jim Marino as Ex-Officio Secretary

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal topics, including the sale of current City Hall property and updates to the subdivision ordinance. The meeting also includes discussions on financial updates for City Center and city construction details.

• Selling of current City Hall property
• Updated Subdivision Ordinance
• Financial Update for City Center
• Discussion on City Construction Details

The City Council held a work session and received a financial update on the City Center project, learning that costs are now estimated at $14.7 million, up from the original $13.5 million budget. No formal action was taken on this item. The Council informally agreed to updates to the Subdivision Ordinance and to new Standard Construction Details, and also informally agreed to an agreement with EdgeMark to market the current City Hall property. The Council then voted unanimously to enter and later reconvene from an executive session on litigation and personnel.

• Informally agreed to the Updated Subdivision Ordinance (all members present in agreement).
• Informally agreed to the Standard Construction Details (all members present in agreement).
• Informally agreed to the agreement with EdgeMark to market the current City Hall property (all members present in agreement).
• Voted unanimously to enter executive session on litigation and personnel (8 ayes, 0 nays).
• Voted unanimously to reconvene from executive session (8 ayes, 0 nays).

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance amending the Water and Sewer Code and discuss a proposed property tax increase. The agenda also includes an intergovernmental agreement for road improvements at Weber Road and Knapp Drive.

• Ordinance amending Title 13 Water and Sewer of the City Code
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Will County for Weber Road (CH88) and Knapp Drive improvements
• Notice of proposed property tax increase for the City of Crest Hill
• Ordinance for the 2021 Tax Levy
• Payroll report totaling $216,748.11 and bills totaling $885,421.08

The Crest Hill City Council unanimously approved the FY2021-22 tax levy ordinance and related abatements, and approved an employment agreement appointing James Marino as City Administrator. The council also approved several ordinances, including a water/sewer pretreatment ordinance, surplus property disposal, an IDNR allocation application, a Weber Road/Knapp Drive intergovernmental agreement, a Quality Based Selection policy, and a revised investment policy. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved FY2021-22 tax levy ordinance (Ordinance #1881) (8-0)
• Approved employment agreement with James Marino as City Administrator (8-0)
• Approved water/sewer pretreatment ordinance (Ordinance #1878) (8-0)
• Approved surplus personal property disposal ordinance (Ordinance #1879) (8-0)
• Approved IDNR Allocation Application with Strand and Associates (8-0)
• Approved Weber Road/Knapp Drive intergovernmental agreement with Will County (8-0)
• Approved Quality Based Selection policy ordinance (Ordinance #1880) (8-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $885,421.08 (8-0)

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission is holding a public hearing and considering a request to rezone the Larry Kubinski property east of 307 Caton Farm Road from B-3 to M-2. The meeting also includes approval of the September 8, 2021 minutes, other business, and public comment.

• Public hearing and consideration of rezoning (RZ-21-4-11-1) for Larry Kubinski property east of 307 Caton Farm Road from B-3 to M-2
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2021 meeting

The Crest Hill Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of rezoning the property at 307 Caton Farm Road from B-3 to M-2. The request, case RZ-21-4-11-1, was made by Larry Kubinski to rezone a one-acre portion of a four-acre parcel that was previously rezoned for a gas station. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final decision.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2021 meeting (6-0, Carroll abstained)
• Opened public hearing for RZ-21-4-11-1 (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for RZ-21-4-11-1 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 307 Caton Farm Road from B-3 to M-2 (7-0)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss multiple items, including a food vendor and special event ordinance, an ordinance amending the liquor code to create a Class N license and BYO at City Center, site improvements for ComEd-Theodore Street, a Root Street rezoning discussion, a quality-based selection policy, a future water source, surplus equipment, a revised investment policy, the 2021 tax levy, and a deputy clerk position. The council will also enter executive session to discuss employee matters. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Ordinance amending liquor code to create Class N license and BYO at City Center
• Root Street rezoning discussion
• 2021 tax levy presentation
• Site improvements ComEd-Theodore Street
• Future Crest Hill water source

The Council informally agreed to pursue Lake Michigan water sourcing, drill Well #14, and begin public forums, and authorized Strand & Associates to start the allocation application for up to $130,000. They also informally approved changes to a food vendor and special event ordinance, a QBS policy, surplus equipment sales, and placing Clerk's Office staff under the Administrator. No formal votes were taken; all were informal work session agreements.

• Informally agreed to pursue Lake Michigan water sourcing, Well #14, and public forums (all present)
• Authorized Strand & Associates allocation application, cost not to exceed $130,000 (all present)
• Informally approved food vendor and special event ordinance changes (all present)
• Informally approved Quality Based Selection policy and procedures (all present)
• Informally approved surplus equipment declaration (all present)
• Informally voted to place Clerk's Office staff under Administrator jurisdiction (5-2, 1 pass)
• Informally voted to begin Deputy Clerk hiring and training (7-0, 1 pass)

Civil Service Commission

The special Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for November 3, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no other business items.

• Special meeting cancelled

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session on November 2, 2021, at 3:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 1610 Plainfield Road. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel hiring, which is permitted under state law. The November 3 session is cancelled. No other business items are listed on this agenda.

• Executive session on personnel hiring under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
• Work session at 1610 Plainfield Road, Council Chambers

The Crest Hill City Council held a work session on November 2, 2021, during which they voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically city administrator interviews. After the session, they reconvened and adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Approved motion to enter executive session on personnel (8-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene from executive session (8-0)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is meeting to consider several items, including an ordinance to dispose of surplus city property, approval of a welcome sign proposal, and a resolution to approve a consent decree in a pending lawsuit. The council will also discuss a new phone system for the city center and hear reports on payroll and bills. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation matters.

• Ordinance authorizing disposal of surplus personal property
• Approval of Welcome Sign Proposal with Hitchcock Group
• Resolution to approve consent decree in City of Crest Hill v. Megan Kelly et. al. 20 MR 943
• City Center Phone System discussion
• Payroll $223,852.40 and bills $1,106,341.75

The Crest Hill City Council unanimously approved a consent decree in the case of City of Crest Hill v. Megan Kelly et al., resolving pending litigation. The council also approved several routine items, including the City Center Phone System, an ordinance for disposing of surplus property, City Welcome Signs, and a list of bills totaling $1,106,341.75.

• Approved consent decree in City of Crest Hill v. Megan Kelly et al. (8-0)
• Approved City Center Phone System request (8-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing disposal of surplus personal property (8-0)
• Approved City Welcome Signs agreement with Hitchcock Design Group (8-0)
• Approved list of bills in amount of $1,106,341.75 (8-0)
• Approved Autumn Ridge Townes HOA use of Council Chambers on Nov 18, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 18 regular meeting and Oct 25-27 work sessions (8-0 each)
• Entered and exited executive session on litigation (8-0)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session on October 26-28, 2021 (with the October 28 session cancelled) at 3:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The only listed item is an executive session for personnel hiring, which is a closed-door discussion about employee appointments, compensation, or discipline. No other business items are on the agenda.

• Executive session on personnel hiring under Illinois statute 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
• Work session scheduled for October 26-27, 2021; October 28 session cancelled
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 1610 Plainfield Road

The Crest Hill City Council held two work sessions on October 26 and 27, 2021, both consisting solely of entering and reconvening from executive sessions to discuss personnel matters related to city administrator interviews. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were motions to enter and exit executive session, all approved unanimously.

• Approved motion to enter executive session on personnel (6-0) on Oct 26
• Approved motion to reconvene from executive session (8-0) on Oct 26
• Approved motion to enter executive session on personnel (7-0) on Oct 27
• Approved motion to reconvene from executive session (8-0) on Oct 27

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several administrative and infrastructure topics, including phone systems for the city center, a city welcome sign, a sewer use and wastewater pretreatment ordinance, surplus equipment, and a new city hall building and grounds division. No formal votes are expected at this work session; it is a discussion-only meeting. Public comments and updates from the mayor, council committees, and a management consultant are also on the agenda.

• Phone systems for City Center
• City Welcome Sign discussion
• Sewer Use and Wastewater Pretreatment Ordinance
• Surplus equipment
• New City Hall Building & Grounds Division

The City Council held a work session and took informal votes on several items. They agreed to reject the only bid for the City Center phone system from Sound Incorporated and award a five-year contract to Spectrum for a cloud-based system. They also informally approved a sewer use and wastewater pretreatment ordinance, a professional services agreement with Hitchcock Design Group for welcome signs, and the surplus of equipment. No formal votes were taken; these were informal consensus votes.

• Rejected Sound Incorporated bid for phone system (informal unanimous)
• Awarded five-year cloud phone system contract to Spectrum (informal unanimous)
• Approved Sewer Use and Wastewater Pretreatment Ordinance (informal unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Hitchcock Design Group for welcome signs, not to exceed $9,150 (informal unanimous)
• Approved surplus of 10 steel filing cabinets and two 2010 Ford Explorers (informal 7-1, Vershay no)

City Council

The City Council will consider contracts for Theodore Street watermain lining and engineering, as well as a professional services agreement for the Crest Hill Business Park Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting also includes reports on city payroll, bills, and a liquor license approval.

• Theodore Street Watermain Lining Contract Approval
• Theodore Street Watermain Construction Engineering
• Ordinance for disposal of surplus personal property
• Crosswalk installation at Knapp and Willow Circle Drive
• Approval of liquor license for Crest Hill Liquor Inc. at 2400 Caton Farm Road

The Crest Hill City Council approved multiple contracts and items, including the Theodore Street watermain lining and construction engineering services, a surplus property disposal ordinance, a crosswalk installation, a business park plan update, police shelving, a liquor license for CD Liquors, bills totaling $777,670.82, and hiring of an emergency clerk and attorney Dave Silverman. All votes were unanimous except the attorney hiring, which passed 6-1 with one abstention.

• Approved Theodore Street Watermain Lining Contract (8-0)
• Approved Theodore Street Watermain Construction Engineering Services (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance #1876 for disposal of surplus personal property (8-0)
• Approved Crosswalk Installation at Knapp and Willow Circle Drive (8-0)
• Approved Crest Hill Business Park Comprehensive Plan Update Professional Service Agreement (8-0)
• Approved purchase of Bradford Systems High Density Shelving for police (8-0)
• Approved liquor license for CD Liquors at 2400 Caton Farm Road (8-0)
• Approved hiring of Attorney Dave Silverman for TIF issues, not to exceed $25,000 (6-1, 1 abstention)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will discuss hiring a temporary receptionist for the Public Works department following a resignation. The meeting also includes a proposal to change the job title of the Public Works receptionist to Administrative Clerk.

• Hiring a temporary receptionist for Public Works
• Changing Public Works receptionist job title to Administrative Clerk
• Approval of the 2021 Sergeants Promotional List

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various municipal items including infrastructure projects and personnel updates. The session includes presentations on storm sewer permits and the Crest Hill Business Park Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Liquor License for Crest Hill Liquor at 2400 Caton Farm Road
• Knapp at Weber Intersection Design Study cost share
• Pedestrian Crosswalk at Knapp and Willow Circle Drive
• Presentation of 6 resumes for the City Administrator position
• Purchasing of High Density Shelving for the Police Department

The City Council held a work session and informally agreed to support a new liquor license for Crest Hill Liquor at 2400 Caton Farm Road, replacing CD Liquors. They also informally approved several other items, including the Crest Hill Business Park Comprehensive Plan Update, a cost-share study for the Knapp at Weber intersection, a pedestrian crosswalk at Knapp and Willow Circle Drive, a surplus property list, a temporary part-time clerk position, high-density shelving for the police department, and Theodore Street watermain lining. No formal votes were taken; all decisions were informal consensus.

• Informally approved liquor license for Crest Hill Liquor at 2400 Caton Farm Road (all present agreed)
• Informally approved Crest Hill Business Park Comprehensive Plan Update (all present agreed)
• Informally approved Knapp at Weber Intersection Design Study with city share ~$461,250 (all present agreed)
• Informally approved pedestrian crosswalk at Knapp and Willow Circle Drive (all present agreed)
• Informally approved surplus property list for auction (all present agreed)
• Informally approved creation of temporary part-time clerk position (all present agreed)
• Informally approved purchase of high-density shelving for police evidence vault (~$82,076.79) (all present agreed)
• Informally approved Theodore Street watermain lining and engineering contract (all present agreed)

City Council

The City Council will review a final plat and wetland mitigation plan for Lucky Brothers of Crest Hill. The agenda also includes a police services contract for Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm and the appointment of Ryan Dobczyk to Deputy Chief.

• Resolution for Final Plat of Subdivision and Wetland Mitigation Plan (Lucky Brothers)
• Appointment of Sergeant Ryan Dobczyk to Deputy Chief
• Police Services Contract – Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm
• Strand West Plant Design Change Order #1
• City Treasurer's report of $824,975.10 in bills

The Crest Hill City Council approved a resolution authorizing the final plat of subdivision and wetland mitigation plan for Lucky Brothers of Crest Hill, with stipulations presented by the interim planner. The council also approved several other items, including epoxy flooring and flooring installation for the City Center, a settlement agreement with ComEd, a design change order for the West Sewage Treatment Plant, a salary ordinance for the Deputy Chief of Police, a police services contract for Siegel's Farm Halloween events, and the list of bills. All votes were unanimous with seven affirmative votes, and Alderman Jefferson was absent.

• Approved minutes from Sept 20 regular meeting and Sept 27 work session (7-0)
• Approved City Center Epoxy Flooring request (7-0)
• Approved City Center Flooring Installation (7-0)
• Approved Settlement Agreement with ComEd (7-0)
• Approved West Sewage Treatment Plant Design Change Order (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #1875 setting Deputy Chief of Police salary (7-0)
• Approved Police Services Contract for Siegel's Farm Halloween Events, subject to added dates (7-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $824,975.10 (7-0)

Liquor Commission

The Crest Hill Liquor Commission is holding a meeting on September 30, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes a matter involving Crest Hill Liquor, Inc. at 2400 Caton Farm Road and a period for public comments. No other specific items are listed.

• Crest Hill Liquor, Inc. - 2400 Caton Farm Road
• Public comments

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review several infrastructure and development items. Discussions include a preliminary alternative water source study and design changes for the West Sewage Treatment Plant.

• 36 acres InDeck Property at Enterprise Boulevard and Lidice Parkway
• Preliminary Alternative Water Source Study presentation
• West Sewage Treatment Plant Design Change Order
• Lucky Brothers Wetland and Plat
• Bus Bench RFP

The City Council held a work session and discussed several items, including a concept plan for a 548,000-square-foot industrial building on the InDeck property, a wetland mitigation and plat for Lucky Brothers, and contracts for epoxy flooring and flooring installation at the City Center. Informal votes were taken on several items, but no formal binding decisions were made; the meeting was primarily for discussion and direction.

• Informal vote to approve Lucky Brothers wetland mitigation and plat (all present in favor)
• Informal vote to waive bids and award epoxy flooring contract to CCI Flooring Inc. for $69,000 (all present in favor)
• Informal vote to waive bids and award flooring installation contract to Nu Veterans Construction Services, Inc. for $131,034.30 (all present in favor)
• Informal vote to approve Preliminary Alternative Water Source Study (all present in favor)
• Informal vote to approve West Sewage Treatment Plant Design Change Order (all present in favor)
• Informal vote to approve Bus Bench RFP (all present in favor)
• Tabled Part-Time Deputy Clerk Position due to absence of Management Consultant
• Motion to enter executive session on litigation (7-0, Ald. Kubal absent)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will consider a resolution to accept a proposal for new LED-illuminated street name signs from Traffic Control Corp, and a Will County governmental agreement for Flock Safety camera placement. They will also approve minutes, receive reports on payroll ($224,576.99) and bills ($1,071,006.04), and may enter executive session for personnel matters, including a memorandum of understanding with Deputy Clerk Jan Serdar.

• Resolution accepting proposal for LED illuminated street name signs (Traffic Control Corp)
• Will County Governmental Agreement for Flock Safety Camera Placement
• Regular and overtime payroll from 08-30-21 to 09-12-21: $224,576.99
• List of bills: $1,071,006.04
• Executive session for personnel and MOU with Deputy Clerk Jan Serdar

The Crest Hill City Council approved a resolution accepting a proposal for new LED illuminated street signs from Traffic Control Corp, funded by future TIF funds. It also approved the Will County Governmental Agreement for Flock Safety Camera Placement. The council approved the list of bills totaling $1,071,006.04 and a Memorandum of Understanding with Deputy Clerk Jan Serdar. All votes were 7-0 with Alderman Kubal absent.

• Approved LED illuminated street signs resolution #1121 (7-0)
• Approved Flock Safety Camera Placement agreement (7-0)
• Approved list of bills for $1,071,006.04 (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Deputy Clerk Jan Serdar (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Sept 7 regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Sept 13 work session (7-0)
• Approved Proclamation for National Rail Safety Week (7-0)
• Held executive session on personnel (7-0)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a preliminary alternative water source study, suggested projects for American Rescue Plan funds, a zoning non-compliance policy, and the cancellation of a Granicus contract. No formal votes are expected at this work session.

• Preliminary Alternative Water Source Study presentation
• American Rescue Plan suggested projects discussion
• Zoning Non-Compliance Policy
• Granicus Contract Cancellation
• Illuminated Traffic Control Signs

The City Council held a work session and informally agreed to a Zoning Non-Compliance Policy that establishes procedures for legal and illegal non-conforming properties, including appeal rights and compliance timelines. The Council also informally approved American Rescue Plan-funded water main projects and illuminated traffic control signs for the city center. No formal votes were taken; all actions were informal consensus.

• Informally approved Zoning Non-Compliance Policy (all present in agreement)
• Informally approved American Rescue Plan water main projects (all present in agreement)
• Informally approved illuminated traffic control signs for city center at $61,000 (all present in agreement)
• Discussed but took no action on Granicus contract cancellation
• Discussed but took no action on Deputy Clerk position
• Discussed preliminary water source study; no decision made

Liquor Commission

The Crest Hill Liquor Commission is meeting to consider a matter involving Cambray Enterprises Inc., doing business as BP Crest Hill at 1720 Plainfield Road. The agenda lists this item and public comments, with no other substantive business noted.

• Cambray Enterprises Inc. DBA BP Crest Hill, 1720 Plainfield Road — license consideration
• Public comments period

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission is meeting to consider a final plat for the Lucky Bros. Fuel Station at Caton Farm/Broadway (Rte. 53) and to reorganize the commission, a matter tabled from a previous meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing and consideration of Lucky Bros. Fuel Station final plat at Caton Farm/Broadway (Rte. 53)
• Re-organization of the Plan Commission (tabled from July 14, 2021)

The Crest Hill Plan Commission approved the final plat of subdivision for the Lucky Brothers Fuel Station at Caton Farm Road and Broadway Street, subject to final engineering approval to ensure required easements. The commission also amended its agenda to strike the public hearing for this plat, reorganized its officers, and approved the July 14, 2021 minutes with a correction.

• Approved July 14, 2021 minutes with correction to Deserio name (6-0)
• Amended agenda to strike Lucky Brothers Fuel Station public hearing (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Lucky Brothers Fuel Station, conditioned on final engineering (6-0)
• Appointed Jan Plettau as Chairman (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Ken Carroll as Vice-Chairman (6-0)
• Appointed Angelo Deserio as Secretary (5-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will consider several ordinances and agreements, including renaming streets in the City Center area, amending the sign code, and approving engineering service contracts. The council will also vote on payroll, bills, and a 60-day extension for a commercial development case. An executive session is scheduled for litigation and a settlement agreement.

• Ordinance renaming Patrick Drive to Crest Hill Drive/City Center Boulevard, Len Kubinski Drive to City Center Boulevard, and Perinar Drive to Len Kubinski Drive
• Ordinance amending Title 15 Sign Code Section 15.12.065
• Approval of professional engineering agreements with Christopher Burke Engineering for design preparation and survey/geotechnical services
• Approval of payroll totaling $427,575.48 and bills of $1,449,674.56
• Resolution approving settlement agreement with Cyril Regan Heating, Inc.

The Crest Hill City Council approved a settlement agreement with Cyril Regan Heating, Inc. (Resolution #1120) after an executive session on litigation. The council also approved several ordinances, including a sign code amendment, street renamings, and an assistant public works director appointment, all by unanimous 8-0 votes.

• Approved settlement agreement with Cyril Regan Heating, Inc. (Resolution #1120, 8-0)
• Approved sign code amendment (Ordinance #1872, 8-0)
• Approved street renamings: Patrick Drive to Crest Hill Drive/City Center Boulevard, Len Kubinski Drive to City Center Boulevard, Perinar Drive to Len Kubinski Drive (Ordinance #1873, 8-0)
• Approved SPACECO engineering services proposal for Municipal Plaza (Resolution #1119, 8-0)
• Approved appointment of Blaine Kline as Assistant Public Works Director (8-0)
• Approved extension of outdoor seating through October 3, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved $1,449,674.56 list of bills (8-0)
• Approved 60-day extension for Weber/Division-13 Acre Commercial special use request (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include the SPACECO proposal for City Center Park and amending the City Center street name.

• SPACECO Proposal-City Center Park
• Amending the City Center Street Name
• Community Garage Sale Sign Waiver
• Shirts and Jackets for City Officials
• Assistant Public Works Director Recommendation

The Crest Hill City Council held a work session and informally agreed to hire Spaceco for the City Center Park engineering, with all members in favor. They also decided to rename the north portion of City Center Blvd to Crest Hill Drive, keeping the south as City Center Blvd, and discussed amending the sign ordinance to allow garage sale signs during city-wide sales. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only formal actions were motions to enter and exit executive session on personnel, both approved unanimously.

• Informally agreed to hire Spaceco for City Center Park engineering (all present in favor)
• Decided to name north street Crest Hill Drive and south street City Center Blvd
• Directed Public Works to investigate cost of lighted signage
• Discussed amending sign ordinance for garage sale signs during city-wide sales
• Discussed providing shirts and jackets for city officials with logo in white

City Council

The City Council of Crest Hill will hold a work session on August 23, 2021, to discuss two professional engineering agreements related to Rebuild Illinois. The meeting also includes discussion on an IEPA loan signatory, a part-time clerk position, and City Center Park updates. No final votes or decisions are explicitly listed in the agenda text, which primarily outlines discussion topics.

• Discussion of Rebuild Illinois Contract 1 Professional Engineering Agreement
• Discussion of Rebuild Illinois Contract 2 Professional Engineering Agreement
• Discussion of IEPA Loan Signatory
• Discussion of Part Time Clerk Position
• Discussion of City Center Park

The City Council informally approved two professional engineering agreements for Rebuild Illinois bond-funded road projects, covering street design and construction for 2022. They also informally approved a resolution to make Finance Director Lisa Banovetz the signatory for IEPA loan documents, and discussed a part-time Deputy Clerk position, with a vote to create the position and gather more information. No formal votes were taken; all actions were informal consensus.

• Informally approved Rebuild Illinois Contract 1 engineering agreement for street design (all present in agreement)
• Informally approved Rebuild Illinois Contract 2 engineering agreement for Chaney and Center street work (all present in agreement)
• Informally approved IEPA Loan Signatory resolution for Finance Director Lisa Banovetz (all present in agreement)
• Informally approved creation of part-time Deputy Clerk position, job description, and background check on former employee (7-0, Alderman Vershay abstained)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to rename Patrick Drive, Len Kubinski Drive, and Perinar Drive. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding deed restrictions for 1919 Cora Street and designating RR Cresthill, LLC as a redeveloper.

• Renaming Patrick Drive and Len Kubinski Drive to City Center Boulevard
• Renaming Perinar Drive to Len Kubinski Drive
• Resolution authorizing amendment to deed restriction for 1919 Cora Street
• Designating RR Cresthill, LLC as Designated Redeveloper for certain property
• Police services agreement with Crest Hill Lions Club

The Crest Hill City Council approved a resolution designating RR Cresthill, LLC as the designated redeveloper for certain property and authorizing future special tax allocation funds for commercial and residential development. The council also approved an ordinance renaming Patrick Drive and Len Kubinski Drive to City Center Boulevard, and renaming Perinar Drive to Len Kubinski Drive. Several other routine items were approved, including minutes, a deed restriction amendment, a police services agreement, a block party, and the list of bills.

• Approved resolution designating RR Cresthill, LLC as designated redeveloper (8-0)
• Approved ordinance renaming Patrick Drive and Len Kubinski Drive to City Center Boulevard (8-0)
• Approved amendment to deed restrictions for 1919 Cora Street (8-0)
• Approved Special Event Police Services Agreement with Crest Hill Lions Club (6-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved block party on August 28, 2021 for Cambridge Crest HOA (8-0)
• Approved list of bills in the amount of $500,967.76 (8-0)
• Approved minutes from August 2, 2021 regular meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes from August 9, 2021 work session (8-0)

Civil Service Commission

The commission will review the adoption of minutes from June 24, 2021. The meeting includes discussions regarding two promotions from the Sergeant’s Civil Service List and the status of contingent offers in Public Works.

• Two promotions from the Sergeant’s Civil Service List
• Status of contingent offers in Public Works

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission met on August 11, 2021, to approve minutes from the July 14 meeting and conduct a public hearing on new business. The agenda does not specify the subject of the hearing or list any other concrete items for decision.

• Approval of minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting
• Public hearing on unspecified new business

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several land-use and business items, including a liquor license for El Chivo Taqueria & Birreria, a rezoning request for 1610 Marlboro, and a rezoning and TIF inducement resolution for the northwest corner of Division and Weber Roads. The agenda also includes updates from the mayor, committees, and the city administrator, plus public comments.

• El Chivo Taqueria & Birreria liquor license
• Jorie Court Assisted Living discussion
• 1610 Marlboro rezoning request
• NW corner Division/Weber rezoning and TIF inducement resolution
• Public comments and city updates

The City Council held a work session and took informal votes on several items. They agreed to issue a beer-only liquor license to El Chivo Taqueria & Birreria, supported a concept plan for a memory care facility at Jorie Court, concurred with the Plan Commission's denial of a rezoning at 1610 Marlboro, and supported a TIF inducement resolution for Weber Road Crossing. These were informal votes, not final approvals.

• Issued beer-only liquor license to El Chivo Taqueria & Birreria (unanimous)
• Supported concept plan for Jorie Court memory care facility (unanimous)
• Concurred with Plan Commission to deny rezoning at 1610 Marlboro (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Supported Weber Road Crossing TIF inducement resolution (unanimous)
• Agreed to extension for Habitat for Humanity house at 1919 Cora Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will vote on several items, including a change order for the salt building, an ordinance regulating mailboxes, setting the deputy chief of police salary, and a map amendment to rezone the Stateville property. They will also consider appointing a finance director and approving payroll and bills.

• Change Order #2 for Salt Building
• Ordinance adding Chapter 12.36 (Mailboxes)
• Ordinance setting Deputy Chief of Police salary
• Ordinance amending Title 2, Chapter 26 (Finance Supervisor)
• Payroll $233,688.14 and bills $1,042,363.40

The City Council approved an ordinance to rezone the roughly 196-acre Stateville property at the SE corner of Weber and Division from M-1 to B-1, despite objections raised at a prior Plan Commission meeting. The council also approved several other items, including a new salary ordinance for the Deputy Chief of Police position, a new mailbox ordinance, and the appointment of Lisa Banovetz as Finance Director. All votes were unanimous except for the mailbox ordinance, which passed 7-1.

• Approved rezoning of Stateville property from M-1 to B-1 (8-0)
• Approved ordinance setting salary for Deputy Chief of Police (8-0)
• Approved ordinance adding Chapter 12.36 Mailboxes to City Code (7-1)
• Approved ordinance amending Finance Supervisor duties (8-0)
• Appointed Lisa Banovetz as Finance Director (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Salt Building (8-0)
• Approved waiver of sign permit for Lockport Fire Department electronic sign (8-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $1,042,363.40 (8-0)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the Jorie Court Assisted Living project, a revised change order for the salt storage building, a comprehensive plan update for the Crest Hill Business Center, a mailbox ordinance, a sign permit waiver for the Lockport Fire Department, and a street name change for Kubinski & Patrick Drive. The council will also enter executive sessions for employee matters and potential litigation, and receive updates from the finance director, deputy chief appointments, and various liaisons.

• Jorie Court Assisted Living project discussion
• Revised Salt Storage Building Change Order No. 2
• Comprehensive Plan Update for Crest Hill Business Center
• Mailbox Ordinance consideration
• Street name change for Kubinski & Patrick Drive

The City Council held a work session and informally agreed to several items, including a change order for the salt storage building that replaces a heavy roll-up door with a lighter one, resulting in a $41,875 deduction. They also informally supported hiring Christopher Burke Engineering and Teska Associates for a comprehensive plan update, a mailbox damage ordinance, a sign permit fee waiver for the Lockport Fire Department, and discussed potential street name changes. No formal votes were taken; these were informal agreements pending future action.

• Informally agreed to Revised Salt Storage Building Change Order No. 2, deducting $41,875 (all present in agreement)
• Informally agreed to move forward with Christopher Burke Engineering and Teska Associates for Comprehensive Plan Update (all present in agreement)
• Informally agreed to Mailbox Damage Ordinance with $100 reimbursement cap and 30-day temporary mailbox (all present in agreement)
• Informally agreed to waive $80 sign permit fee for Lockport Fire Department (all present in agreement)
• Discussed street name changes for Len Kubinski Drive, Perinar Drive, and Patrick Drive; no decision made
• Tabled Jorie Court Assisted Living request for future work session

Civil Service Commission

The regularly scheduled Civil Service Commission meeting for July 22, 2021 has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will review financial reports including a $213,803.56 payroll and a $1,154,939.51 list of bills. The City Attorney will present a PFAS litigation engagement letter and a resolution authorizing a consulting service agreement with Brent Hassert Consulting, LLC. The Mayor’s report includes resolutions for the Festa Italiana event and appointments to the Police Pension Board and Building Commission.

• Resolution Authorizing Consulting Service Agreement with Brent Hassert Consulting, LLC
• PFAS Litigation Engagement Letter
• List of Bills totaling $1,154,939.51
• Regular and Overtime Payroll totaling $213,803.56
• Festa Italiana 3-Day Liquor License Waiver and Parade Road Closure

The Crest Hill City Council approved entering into a contingency-fee agreement with Driscoll Law Firm to pursue legal action against chemical manufacturers (including DuPont and 3M) over PFAS contamination in the city's water supply wells. The council also approved a consulting agreement with Brent Hassert Consulting LLC for interim staffing, and approved several appointments and waivers related to the upcoming Festa Italiana. All votes were unanimous with one alderman absent.

• Approved PFAS Litigation Engagement Letter with Driscoll Law Firm (7-0)
• Approved consulting service agreement with Brent Hassert Consulting LLC (7-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Deputy Chief Bradley R. Hertzmann on retirement (7-0)
• Approved waiving three-day liquor license for Festa Italiana (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved waiving sign permit fees for Festa Italiana (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved police use and road closure for Festa Italiana parade (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Alderman Nate Albert as Forest Preserve Liaison (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Appointed Marco Coladipietro to Police Pension Board (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission will hold public hearings and consider three rezoning petitions, including a request to rezone 1610 Marlboro from R-1 to R-2, a city-initiated rezoning of the southeast corner of Division and Weber from M-1 to B-1, and a petition by Heidner Properties to rezone the northwest corner of Division and Weber from B-3 to B-3 PUD/SU with a plat of subdivision. The commission will also reorganize and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Public hearing on RZ-21-2-7-1: Pride Land Capital LLC Series II requests rezoning 1610 Marlboro from R-1 to R-2
• Public hearing on RZ-21-3-7-2: City of Crest Hill requests rezoning SE corner of Division and Weber from M-1 to B-1
• Public hearing on SU/PUD-21-2-7-1: Heidner Properties requests rezoning NWC Division/Weber from B-3 to B-3 PUD/SU
• Approval of plat of subdivision for Division/Weber
• Re-organization of the Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission recommended denial of a request to rezone 1610 Marlboro from R-1 to R-2, citing non-compliance and safety concerns. It also recommended approval of rezoning the SE corner of Division and Weber from M-1 to B-1, and approval of a special use/PUD for a commercial development at the NW corner of Division/Weber Road, including a plat of subdivision. All recommendations go to the City Council on August 2, 2021.

• Recommended denial of rezoning at 1610 Marlboro from R-1 to R-2 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning SE corner of Division and Weber from M-1 to B-1 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of special use/PUD for 13 acres at NW corner of Division/Weber Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of plat of subdivision for 13 acres at NW corner of Division/Weber Road (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 10, 2021 meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Tabled reorganization of Plan Commission until next meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss A.I.C.S. permit waivers, a police pension board recommendation, a forest preserve liaison recommendation, and several staffing appointments. The council will also enter executive session to consider specific employee appointments and compensation, and take public comments and updates from the mayor and city administrator.

• A.I.C.S. permit waivers discussion
• Police Pension Board recommendation
• Forest Preserve Liaison recommendation
• Staffing recommendations: Building Maintenance Manager, Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Human Resources Manager, Economic Development Director & Planner
• Executive session under 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointments and compensation

The Crest Hill City Council held a work session on July 12, 2021, where members informally agreed to waive the three-day liquor license fee for the American Italian Cultural Society's Festa (August 13-15) and provide a police escort for the parade. They also informally approved Marco Coladipietro's appointment to the Police Pension Board for a two-year term. The council discussed but did not formally vote on staffing recommendations, including a Facilities Maintenance Manager and other positions, with a consensus to prioritize filling the City Administrator and Economic Development Director roles first. No formal votes were taken on these items, as the session was for discussion.

• Informally agreed to waive three-day liquor license fee for American Italian Cultural Society Festa (unanimous)
• Informally agreed to provide police escort for Festa parade on August 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Informally approved Marco Coladipietro for Police Pension Board two-year term (unanimous)
• Informally agreed to appoint Alderperson Albert as Forest Preserve Liaison (majority, with abstention from Cipiti)
• Informally agreed to create Facilities Maintenance Manager position (6 in favor, with concerns from Oberlin and Gazal)
• Informally agreed to proceed with hiring City Administrator and Economic Development Director (unanimous)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council approved all 10 resolutions on the agenda, including appointments to SWAHM and SWARM, a fire protection proposal, a GovHR proposal, IML conference registration, a water/sewer rate study, a police services contract, and the list of bills. The council also tabled the appointment of a Forest Preserve Liaison, with Alderperson Albert requesting it be placed on the next work session agenda. All votes were unanimous except for the June 28 work session minutes (6-1-1) and the police services contract (7-0-1).

• Approved minutes from June 21 regular meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes from June 14 work session (8-0)
• Approved minutes from June 28 work session with corrections (6-1-1)
• Approved Resolution #1112 appointing delegate/alternate to SWAHM (8-0)
• Approved Resolution #1113 appointing delegate/alternate to SWARM (8-0)
• Approved Resolution #1114 waiving bid for fire protection at City Center (8-0)
• Approved GovHR proposal per packet dated June 21, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved Police Services Contract with Olive Productions LLC (7-0-1)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council held a work session where members informally agreed to proceed with a water rate study, a recruitment proposal for a City Administrator, a waiver of bidding for fire protection at the new City Center, and attendance at the IML Conference. The council also discussed a Forest Preserve liaison recommendation, with most members in agreement, though two abstained. No formal votes were taken; the only formal actions were motions to enter and exit executive session on personnel, both passed unanimously.

• Informally agreed to proceed with the rate study presentation, delaying it until more information from Strand and Associates is received.
• Informally agreed to the GovHR proposal to conduct recruitment for a City Administrator.
• Informally agreed to waive the bidding process and award the fire protection contract to Metropolitan Fire Protection for $216,424.00.
• Informally agreed to register for the IML Conference for 2021.
• Informally agreed to the Forest Preserve Liaison Recommendation, with Alderperson Jefferson and Vershay abstaining.
• Approved motion to enter executive session on personnel (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)) with 7 ayes.
• Approved motion to reconvene from executive session on personnel with 7 ayes.

Civil Service Commission

The Crest Hill Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to handle personnel matters, including approving a sergeant promotional list and requisitioning candidates from eligibility lists to fill street laborer and police vacancies. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes adoption and public comment.

• Approval of Sergeant promotional list
• Requisition of four candidates from Street Laborer Eligibility List
• Requisition of two candidates from Police eligibility list
• Public comment period

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council voted unanimously to reject all bids for the City Center flooring project and to waive bidding to authorize a landscaping proposal from K&D Landscaping. It also approved several public works agreements, including a phosphorus services contract with Strand and Associates, a geotechnical services agreement with SEECO, and a resolution cancelling the Statesville intergovernmental agreement. The council approved a concrete replacement contract with J&J Newell and the list of bills totaling $170,355.29.

• Approved minutes of June 7, 2021 meeting
• Approved Resolution #1109 rejecting bids for City Center flooring
• Approved Resolution #1110 waiving bid and authorizing K&D Landscaping proposal
• Approved Bidding and Construction Services with Strand and Associates for ESTP Phosphorus
• Approved Geotechnical Services Agreement with SEECO
• Approved Resolution #1111 cancelling Statesville Intergovernmental Agreement
• Approved award and contract for concrete replacement to J&J Newell
• Approved list of bills in the amount of $170,355.29

City Council

The City Council informally agreed to cancel the Stateville Intergovernmental Agreement, under which the city provided a water operator to the prison for $1,100-$1,500 per month, with fees rising $100 annually. Staff recommended the cancellation because costs outweighed compensation, and the city will send a 30-day notice. The council also informally approved several other items, including a $44,300 geotechnical services agreement with SEECO, a $290,854 concrete repair contract with J & J Newell, a $397,900 engineering agreement with Strand Associates, and the rejection of flooring bids. These were informal votes at a work session, not final decisions.

• Informally agreed to cancel the Stateville Intergovernmental Agreement, pending a 30-day notice.
• Informally approved the Geotechnical Services Agreement with SEECO for $44,300 for 24 soil samples.
• Informally approved awarding the MFT sidewalk and concrete removal/replacement contract to J & J Newell Concrete Contractor, Inc. for $290,854.
• Informally approved the Bidding and Construction Services Agreement with Strand and Associates for $397,900, plus $15,000 for if-authorized services.
• Informally agreed to reject all flooring installation bids for the City Center due to no qualified bids.
• Informally agreed to restructure Public Works staffing to an Assistant Director position.
• Selected 'Wall Street' as the paint color for the City Center hallways.
• Discussed hiring an Economic Development Director for a future work session.

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission meeting scheduled for June 9, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda lists standard items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, minutes approval, public hearing, and other business, but the meeting will not take place.

• Meeting cancelled
• Agenda includes public hearing and other standard items

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council approved an ordinance authorizing borrowing funds from the Water Pollution Control Loan Program, with $800,000 in loan forgiveness awarded. The council also approved several other items, including resolutions honoring two retiring Public Works employees, a professional engineering services proposal for a floodway violation at 1906 Plainfield Road, an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for traffic signal maintenance, and a change order reducing a contract amount from $956,460 to $553,265. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved minutes from May 17, 2021 regular meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes from May 24, 2021 work session (8-0)
• Approved Resolution #1106 honoring Daniel T. Price on retirement (8-0)
• Approved Resolution #1107 honoring John R. Price on retirement (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance #1866 authorizing borrowing from Water Pollution Control Loan Program (8-0)
• Approved East Plant Phosphorus Removal IEPA Loan Authorized Signatory (8-0)
• Approved professional engineering services proposal at 1906 Plainfield Road for floodway violation (8-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOT for traffic signal maintenance and energy costs (8-0)

Civil Service Commission

The regularly scheduled Civil Service Commission meeting for May 27, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda lists standard procedural items (call to order, minutes, old/new business, public comment, adjournment) but no substantive business is scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled for May 27, 2021

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council held a work session and informally agreed to several items, including a resolution authorizing the City Administrator to sign IEPA loan documents and an ordinance to borrow up to $6 million for the East Sewage Treatment Plant Phosphorus Improvements Project. The Council also informally supported a three-day Festa Italiana with waived liquor and sign fees, a professional engineering agreement for a floodway violation at 1906 Plainfield Road, a traffic signal intergovernmental agreement with IDOT, and a reduced contract for the Public Works Salt and Brine Facility. A proposed text amendment to allow firearms sales in residential districts failed informally, with six members opposed. The Council also discussed a City Center Recreation Plan concept, which received informal support from seven members, with one opposed.

• Informally approved resolution authorizing City Administrator as signatory for IEPA loan documents (unanimous)
• Informally approved ordinance authorizing borrowing up to $6 million from IEPA for East Sewage Treatment Plant Phosphorus Improvements (unanimous)
• Informally approved three-day Festa Italiana with waiver of liquor license and sign fees (unanimous)
• Informally approved professional engineering agreement for 1906 Plainfield Road floodway violation (unanimous)
• Informally approved Traffic Signal IGA with IDOT (unanimous)
• Informally approved Public Works Salt and Brine Facility award and Change Order #1 reducing contract from $1,070,620 to $553,265 (unanimous)
• Informally approved trailer storage rezoning request for 2207 Broadway Street (unanimous, with Alderman Albert's concerns noted)
• Informally rejected text amendment to allow firearms sales in residential districts (6 opposed, 1 in favor, 1 undecided)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and approvals, including extending retiree health insurance to sworn police administration, waiving bids for a video surveillance system, and approving cost-of-living adjustments for non-union staff. They will also vote on employment agreements for two officials, a public works director appointment, and a block party request. The agenda includes routine items like payroll and bills.

• Resolution extending retiree health insurance to sworn police department administration
• Approval of City Center flooring purchase through Flooring First
• Resolution waiving bid for Milestone Video Management System at City Center
• Cost of Living Adjustments and Merit Increases for Non-Union Staff
• Employment agreements for Heather M. McGuire and Edward L. Clark, III

The Crest Hill City Council unanimously approved employment agreements for City Administrator Heather McGuire and Police Chief Edward L. Clark III, both expiring in May 2025. The council also approved a resolution extending retiree health insurance to sworn police department administration, a flooring purchase for the City Center, a video management system, and a water supply evaluation study. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved minutes from May 3 and May 10 meetings with corrections (8-0)
• Approved Resolution #1103 honoring Sgt. Joseph L. Pesavento on his retirement (8-0)
• Approved Resolution #1104 extending retiree health insurance to sworn police administration (8-0)
• Approved City Center flooring purchase from Flooring First (8-0)
• Approved Resolution #1105 waiving bid for Milestone video management system (8-0)
• Approved cost of living and merit increases for non-union staff (8-0)
• Approved $49,190 agreement with Strand & Associates for water supply evaluations (8-0)
• Approved employment agreements for Heather McGuire and Edward L. Clark III, and appointed Mark Siefert as Public Works Director (8-0)

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission meeting scheduled for May 12, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda lists standard items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, minutes approval, public hearing, and public comment, but no specific business is detailed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Minutes from March 10, 2021, listed for approval (not acted upon)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including Plan Commission and liquor license recommendations for two properties, a regional water presentation, police retirement insurance, and a temporary outdoor dining permit ordinance. The council will also hold an executive session for employee matters and hear public comments and updates from officials.

• Liquor license recommendation for 2424 Plainfield Road
• Liquor license recommendation for 20631 W. Renwick Road
• Temporary Outdoor Dining Permit - Ordinance #1842
• Regional Water Presentation
• Police Administration Retirement Insurance

The Crest Hill City Council held a work session and informally agreed to several items, including appointing Jeffrey Peterson to the Plan Commission, recommending liquor licenses for Russo's Deli and Burger Rebellion, and conducting a water supply study by Strand & Associates. The council also supported extending temporary outdoor dining to 50 patrons through Labor Day and adding retirement insurance for police administration. These were informal votes, with formal action expected at a later meeting.

• Appointed Jeffrey Peterson to Plan Commission (informal, unanimous)
• Recommended liquor license for Russo's Deli at 2424 Plainfield Road (informal, unanimous)
• Recommended liquor license for Burger Rebellion at 20631 W. Renwick Road (informal, unanimous)
• Approved water study by Strand & Associates (informal, unanimous)
• Approved police administration retirement insurance (informal, unanimous)
• Extended temporary outdoor dining to 50 patrons until Labor Day (informal, unanimous)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances to adopt the city-wide budget and make appropriations for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2021. The council will also vote on a police pension funding policy modification, approve the city logo, and award a concrete repair contract. Several reappointments and honorary resolutions are on the agenda.

• Public hearing and ordinance for FY2021-22 appropriations
• Ordinance adopting city-wide budget for 2021-2022
• Resolution modifying police pension funding policy
• Award of concrete repair and restoration contract
• Payroll $241,877.28, comp time buy-back $39,140.84, bills $2,756,452.91

The Crest Hill City Council approved the FY2021-2022 appropriations ordinance (#1864) and city-wide budget ordinance (#1865), both by unanimous 8-0 votes. The council also approved a modification to the police pension funding policy (Resolution #1102), awarded a concrete repair contract, and made several reappointments. The meeting included the swearing-in of newly elected officials and recognition of outgoing officials.

• Approved FY2021-2022 appropriations ordinance #1864 (8-0)
• Approved FY2021-2022 city-wide budget ordinance #1865 (8-0)
• Approved police pension funding policy modification Resolution #1102 (8-0)
• Approved city logo (7-1, Oberlin dissenting)
• Awarded CDBG2021 concrete repairs contract to J&J Newell Concrete Contractor, Inc. for $14,257.00 (8-0)
• Reappointed Patrick Camden to Civil Service Commission (8-0)
• Reappointed Ken Carroll and Bill Thomas to Plan Commission (8-0 each)
• Approved list of bills totaling $2,756,452.91 (8-0)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss a logo presentation, roadway ownership and maintenance for the Crest Hill and Equimax Business Centers, and a concrete repair and restoration award. The agenda also includes a swearing-in ceremony, commission re-appointments, and updates from the mayor, committees, and the city administrator. Public comments are scheduled as part of the meeting.

• Logo presentation
• Crest Hill Business Center and Equimax Business Center roadway ownership/maintenance
• Concrete repair and restoration award
• Swearing-in ceremony
• Commission re-appointments

The City Council held a work session and made several informal decisions. They selected option B for the updated city logo, with the tagline 'City of Neighbors' in blue. They informally agreed to pursue creation of an HOA for the Crest Hill and Equimax Business Centers' roadways, and to award the CDBG concrete repair contract to J&J Newell Concrete Contractor Inc. for $14,267.00. Reappointments to commissions were also informally approved, with one dissenting vote for Mike Gale as Deputy Liquor Commissioner.

• Selected logo option B with 'City of Neighbors' tagline in blue (informal)
• Agreed to pursue HOA creation for Crest Hill and Equimax Business Center roadways (informal, unanimous)
• Awarded CDBG concrete repair contract to J&J Newell Concrete Contractor Inc. for $14,267.00 (informal, unanimous)
• Approved returning Council and staff to original seating for swearing-in ceremony (informal, unanimous)
• Reappointed Patrick Camden to Civil Service for 3-year term (informal, unanimous)
• Reappointed Ken Carroll to Plan Commission for 3-year term (informal, unanimous)
• Reappointed Bill Thomas to Plan Commission for 3-year term (informal, unanimous)
• Reappointed Mike Gale as Deputy Liquor Commissioner for 4-year term (informal, 7-1, Alderman Albert dissenting)

Veterans Police Memorial

The Veterans Police Memorial Committee is holding a meeting to discuss the 2021 Memorial Day program and the purchase of a Vietnam granite stone. The meeting is open to the public and will take place in the Council Chambers of the City Building.

• Discussion of 2021 Memorial Day Program
• Purchase of Vietnam Granite Stone

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will consider an ordinance amending the garbage removal surcharge, approve professional service agreements for pavement design on Illinois Rebuild projects, and act on a resolution for highway maintenance. The agenda also includes routine items such as meeting minutes, payroll, and bills. No public hearings or major land-use decisions are listed.

• Ordinance amending garbage removal surcharge provisions
• Professional service agreements for pavement design for Illinois Rebuild projects
• Resolution for maintenance under Illinois Highway Code (Section #22-00000-00-GM)
• Special counsel engagement letter
• Payroll of $224,453.23 and bills of $659,656.99

The Crest Hill City Council approved an ordinance amending the city code to assess a garbage removal surcharge, along with several other items including a special counsel engagement letter, a resolution appointing an authorized agent for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, professional service agreements for pavement design, and a highway maintenance resolution. All votes were unanimous with 7 ayes and one absence (Ald. Kubal). The council also approved the minutes from previous meetings and the list of bills totaling $659,656.99.

• Approved Ordinance #1863 amending garbage removal surcharge (7-0)
• Approved Special Counsel Engagement Letter for TIF districts (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #1096 appointing HR Manager Renee Herbst as IMRF authorized agent (7-0)
• Approved Professional Service Agreement with Christopher Burke Engineer for pavement design (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #1097 for highway maintenance under Illinois Highway Code (7-0)
• Approved list of bills in amount of $659,656.99 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 5, 2021 regular meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2021 work session with correction (7-0)

Plan Commission

The scheduled meeting of the Crest Hill Plan Commission for April 14, 2021, was cancelled.

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to continue budget discussions, specifically focusing on operational budgets, and to review a logo presentation. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters, followed by public comments and updates from the mayor, committees, and city administrator.

• Budget Work Session #2 (Operational Budgets)
• Logo presentation
• Executive session on employee appointment, compensation, or dismissal
• Public comments period

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including awarding grants under the Small Business Grant Program, restructuring the Assistant City Administrator position, and approving vehicle purchases and non-union merit increases. The council will also act on multiple City Center construction contracts, including rejecting and waiving bids, and will consider a special use permit for a commercial property. Payroll and bills totaling over $1.6 million are listed for approval.

• Resolution awarding grants under Small Business Grant Program
• Ordinance restructuring Assistant City Administrator/Human Resources position
• Purchase approval for 2021-2022 Vehicle Replacement Program
• Resolution rejecting bids and waiving bid for Kole Construction at City Center
• Special use permit for Route 52 Investment LLC (Cedarwood Commercial)

The Crest Hill City Council approved a series of resolutions and ordinances, including awarding grants, restructuring a city position, approving vehicle replacements, rejecting and re-awarding City Center construction bids, and granting a special use permit for a commercial property. All votes were unanimous (7-0) with one alderman absent.

• Approved Small Business Grant Program resolution (7-0)
• Approved ordinance restructuring Assistant City Administrator/HR position (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 Vehicle Replacement Program (7-0)
• Approved Non-Union Merit Increases (6-1, Vershay nay)
• Rejected bids for City Center exterior insulation and finish system (7-0)
• Approved bid waiver for Kole Construction at City Center (7-0)
• Approved bid award to Applied Communication Group for City Center detention integrator (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for Route 52 Investment LLC at 1521 Cedarwood Drive (7-0)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including City Center Flooring, Memorial Garden hardscapes and fountain, awarding a jail detention bid, rejecting an EIFS bid with a waiver, and a low voltage change order. The agenda also includes an executive session for employee matters and litigation, followed by public comments and updates from the mayor, committees, and city administrator.

• City Center Flooring
• Memorial Garden Hardscapes
• Memorial Garden Fountain
• Award Jail Detention Bid
• EIFS Bid Rejection and Waiver

The Crest Hill City Council held a work session and took informal votes on several items. They agreed to the middle option for City Center flooring, option 1 for Memorial Garden hardscapes, awarded the jail detention bid to Applied Communication Group, rejected the EIFS bid and contracted with Kole Construction, and approved a low voltage change order with TIMM Electric. The Memorial Garden Fountain discussion was tabled. No formal votes were taken; all were informal agreements.

• Informally approved City Center Flooring middle option (all present agreed)
• Informally approved Memorial Garden Hardscapes option 1 (all present agreed)
• Informally approved awarding Jail Detention Bid to Applied Communication Group (all present agreed)
• Informally approved EIFS bid rejection and contract with Kole Construction at $48,900 (all present agreed)
• Informally approved Low Voltage Change Order with TIMM Electric at $211,355 (all present agreed)
• Tabled Memorial Garden Fountain discussion until next work session

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss small business grants, a security presentation for the City Center VMS, and the first of several budget work sessions covering capital projects, water/sewer, debt, and TIF districts. They will also consider a WRDR audit engagement letter and hear public comments and updates from the mayor and city administrator. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Small Business Grants discussion
• City Center VMS Security Presentation
• Budget Work Session #1 covering Capital Projects, MFT, Water/Sewer, Debt, Police Pension, TIF-Weber, TIF-Larkin, TIF-Broadway
• WRDR Audit Engagement Letter
• Public Comments

The City Council held a work session and informally agreed to award $5,000 small business grants to all applicants using CARES Act funds, and to waive the bidding process for a new security system for the City Center. They also informally approved a 37-cent per bill increase for the garbage surplus account and a one-year audit engagement with WRDR. These are informal votes; formal resolutions will be prepared for the next meeting.

• Informally approved $5,000 small business grants for all applicants (unanimous)
• Informally approved waiver of bidding for City Center VMS security system (unanimous)
• Informally approved 37-cent per bill increase for garbage surplus account (unanimous)
• Informally approved one-year WRDR audit engagement for 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will vote on hiring an interim finance director and adopting the 2021 zoning map, and will discuss a property easement. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, payroll, and bills.

• GovHR Finance Director Recruitment Proposal
• Approval for Mayor to Execute Agreement for Interim Finance Director
• Resolution Adopting the 2021 Zoning Map of the City of Crest Hill
• 2524 Fox Meadow Drive Easement
• Payroll $219,735.89 and bills $614,913.49

The Crest Hill City Council approved the 2021 zoning map (Resolution #1090), a GovHR finance director recruitment proposal, and authorized the mayor to execute an interim finance director agreement. It also approved a storm sewer easement, a $65 ad donation for Crest Hill Pony Baseball, and a list of bills totaling $614,913.49. All votes were unanimous with eight affirmative votes.

• Approved minutes from March 1 and March 8 meetings
• Approved GovHR Finance Director Recruitment Proposal
• Authorized Mayor to execute Interim Finance Director agreement
• Approved 2021 Zoning Map (Resolution #1090)
• Approved 2524 Fox Meadow Storm Sewer Installation-Easement
• Approved $65 ad donation for Crest Hill Pony Baseball yearbook
• Approved list of bills totaling $614,913.49

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a petition for the property on Enterprise Drive. The commission will also consider a special use request for 1521 Cedarwood Drive.

• PUD-21-2-3-1 for the property on Enterprise Drive
• Route 52 Investment SU-21-1-3-1 for a special use at 1521 Cedarwood Drive

The Crest Hill Plan Commission voted to recommend approval of a B-3 special use for a proposed commercial building at 1521 Cedarwood Drive, which will include a drive-through restaurant, liquor store, and general retail. The commission also tabled indefinitely a request for case #PUD-21-2-3-1. The minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from the February 10, 2021 Plan Commission meeting as presented.
• Tabled indefinitely the request of Below 0 (case #PUD-21-2-3-1).
• Opened the public hearing on case #SU-21-1-3-1.
• Closed the public hearing on case #SU-21-1-3-1.
• Recommended to the City Council approval of case #SU-21-2-3-1 for a B-3 special use at 1521 Cedarwood Drive.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a zoning map update, a storm sewer installation easement for Fox Meadows, and truck maintenance for MNS1. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters, followed by public comments and updates from officials. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• A5 Logo Presentation
• Fox Meadows Storm Sewer Installation - Easement
• MNS1 Truck Maintenance
• 2021 Zoning Map
• Executive session under 5ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee matters

The Crest Hill City Council held a work session on March 8, 2021, and took no formal votes. The Council informally rejected a proposal for a truck maintenance and storage facility at the south end of Advantage Drive, with most members citing unresolved traffic infrastructure issues on Division Street. The Council also reviewed six logo options for the city, selecting options 1, 2, 5, and 6 for further revision, and discussed a storm sewer easement for 2524 Fox Meadow Drive, with all members in informal agreement. The 2021 zoning map update was presented, and the Council moved into executive session on personnel.

• Informally rejected the MNS1 truck maintenance proposal (60 stalls on east side, office parking on west) due to traffic concerns.
• Selected logo options 1, 2, 5, and 6 for revision by AS Logo.
• Informally agreed to proceed with the Fox Meadows storm sewer easement at 2524 Fox Meadow Drive.
• Reviewed the 2021 zoning map update (no formal action).
• Moved into executive session on personnel (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)).

Police Pension Board

The Crest Hill Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly decide whether to seek leave to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court in the case of Staford v. Crest Hill Police Pension Board. The meeting will be held via videoconference due to COVID-19, and includes a closed session for litigation discussion.

• Discussion and possible action on seeking leave to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court in Staford v. Crest Hill Police Pension Board
• Closed session for ongoing litigation discussion under the Illinois Open Meetings Act
• Public comment period
• Meeting held via Zoom videoconference

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is meeting to approve several administrative items, including a resolution adopting the 2021 zoning map, a proposal to recruit a finance director, and an agreement for an interim finance director. The council will also consider a public works easement at 2524 Fox Meadow Drive and a donation for Crest Hill Pony Baseball. Payroll and bills totaling $834,649.38 are listed for approval.

• Resolution adopting the 2021 zoning map of Crest Hill
• GovHR Finance Director Recruitment Proposal
• Agreement for interim finance director
• 2524 Fox Meadow Drive easement
• Payroll $219,735.89 and bills $614,913.49

The Crest Hill City Council approved a zoning variation for a garage at 1609 Highland Avenue and a special use permit for Quality Truck & Trailer Repair Inc. at 2280 Broadway Street. It also approved the 2020-2021 MFT roadway project selections and authorized bidding for those projects. The council approved the list of bills totaling $642,324.87.

• Approved Ordinance #1859 granting a rear yard setback variation for a garage at 1609 Highland Avenue (petition of Larry Kozerski).
• Approved Ordinance #1860 granting a special use permit to Quality Truck & Trailer Repair Inc. for property at 2280 Broadway Street, with stipulations on container stacking and repairs.
• Approved the Roadway Selection for 2020-2021 MFT Projects, with a correction on exhibit A item three to read 'Fern to Grandview'.
• Authorized bidding for 2020-2021 MFT Roadway Projects.
• Approved the list of bills in the amount of $642,324.87.
• Approved minutes from the February 15, 2021 regular meeting and February 22, 2021 work session.

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a remote work session to discuss the Mars2, LLC Crest Hill Business Park Concept Plan and the 2021/2022 Roadway Capital Plan. Public comments will be accepted via email or drop box before the meeting. The meeting is conducted remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Mars2, LLC Crest Hill Business Park Concept Plan
• 2021/2022 Roadway Capital Plan
• Public comments accepted via email or drop box

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes. Members informally agreed to the 2021/2022 Roadway Capital Plan, including $650,000 in MFT funds for design and resurfacing of Arbor and Marlboro Lanes, and to start 2022 design work. The Mars2, LLC-Crest Hill Business Park concept plan was discussed but not approved; concerns were raised about traffic and the unknown use of the second building.

• Informally approved 2021/2022 Roadway Capital Plan (all present in agreement)
• Informally approved starting 2022 design plan for discussed locations (all present in agreement)
• Discussed Mars2, LLC-Crest Hill Business Park concept plan; no action taken

Veterans Police Memorial

The Veterans Police Memorial Committee will meet to discuss the 2021 Memorial Day program. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of 2021 Memorial Day Program

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding its regular meeting with several routine items. They will consider an ordinance allowing city employees to perform construction work on a state highway in lieu of a surety bond, and a contract extension for mosquito control services. The council will also approve minutes, payroll, and a list of bills.

• Ordinance for construction on state highway by city employees in lieu of surety bond
• Clarke Mosquito Contract Extension
• Regular and overtime payroll 01-18-21 to 01-31-21: $218,273.01
• List of bills: $614,543.91
• Minutes from Feb 1 regular meeting and Feb 8 work session

The Crest Hill City Council approved an ordinance allowing city employees to perform permit work on state highways in lieu of surety bonds (Ordinance #1858), and approved a mosquito control contract for 2021-2023. They also approved the minutes from previous meetings and a list of bills totaling $614,543.91. All votes were unanimous (7-0) with one alderman absent.

• Approved minutes from Feb 1 regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 8 work session (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #1858 for state highway construction permit work by city employees in lieu of surety bonds (7-0)
• Approved Clarke Mosquito Renewal Control Contract for 2021-2023 (7-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $614,543.91 (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission is meeting to consider two land-use requests: a setback variance for a property on Highland Avenue and a Planned Unit Development/Special Use for a truck and trailer repair business on Broadway Street. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and public comment.

• Setback variance for L. Kozerski at 1609 Highland Ave
• PUD/Special Use for Quality Truck & Trailer Repair at 2280 Broadway Street

The Crest Hill Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rear yard setback variance for a garage at 1609 Highland Avenue and a Planned Unit Development/Special Use for Quality Truck & Trailer Repair at 2280 Broadway Street. Both recommendations will go to the City Council on March 1, 2021. The commission also approved the minutes from the December 9, 2020 meeting.

• Approved minutes from December 9, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 5-foot rear yard setback variance at 1609 Highland Avenue for a detached garage (5-0)
• Recommended approval of PUD/Special Use for Quality Truck & Trailer Repair at 2280 Broadway Street (5-0)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including city donations, renewal of the Clark Mosquito Abatement contract, traffic in the Crest Hill Business Park, and an IDOT ordinance for construction on a state highway. Public comments and updates from the mayor and city administrator are also on the agenda. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Clark Mosquito Abatement Contract Renewal
• Crest Hill Business Park traffic discussion
• IDOT ordinance for construction on state highway
• City donations

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will vote on a resolution awarding grants under the Small Business Grant Program and consider an ordinance granting a special use permit to Cardinal Vision Homes, LLC. The council will also approve minutes from prior meetings and review financial reports, including payroll and bills.

• Resolution awarding Small Business Grant Program grants
• Ordinance for special use permit (Cardinal Vision Homes, LLC)
• Payroll $216,120.44 (01-04-21 to 01-17-21)
• Comp time buy back $39,013.17
• List of bills $358,658.75

Civil Service Commission

The Crest Hill Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda covering call to order, adoption of minutes, old and new business, public comment, and adjournment. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Adoption of minutes from previous meeting
• Public comment period
• Old business and new business items (unspecified)

City Council

The City Council will hold a remote work session via GoToMeeting to discuss several municipal items. The agenda includes reviewing a Plan Commission recommendation and discussing small business grants.

• Plan Commission Recommendation for Cardinal Gardens Assisted Living Facility at 2385 Jorie Court
• Discussion of Small Business Grants
• Right of Way Entry Permits for Utility Work

The City Council held a work session and informally agreed to overturn the Plan Commission's denial of a special use permit for a 14-bed assisted living facility at 2385 Jorie Court, with a revised site plan addressing fire access. They also informally approved awarding $5,000 grants to four small businesses and a second round of applications, and supported a new right-of-way entry permit policy for utility work. These are informal votes; formal action will occur at a future meeting.

• Informally agreed to overturn Plan Commission denial of special use for Cardinal Gardens Assisted Living (all present in agreement)
• Informally approved $5,000 small business grants for four applicants (all present in agreement)
• Informally approved second round of small business grant applications (all present in agreement)
• Informally approved right-of-way entry permit policy for utility work (all present in agreement)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is meeting remotely due to COVID-19. They will consider two city administrator items: releasing a letter of credit for Rich Products Corporation/Cloverleaf Cold Storage, and an easement request from Amazon for electric vehicle charging stations for fleet vehicles. The council will also review a police department request for a stop sign at Longmeadow Drive and Siegel Drive, and hear proclamations for the DAR and School Choice Week.

• Rich Products Corporation/Cloverleaf Cold Storage letter of credit release
• Amazon electric vehicle charging station easement request (Permit No. 20-09-0048)
• Stop sign request at Longmeadow Drive and Siegel Drive
• Payroll $245,230.36 and bills $334,810.94
• Proclamations for DAR and School Choice Week

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission is holding a remote meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with public participation via email. The agenda includes a public hearing, but no specific items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural.

• Remote meeting via GoToMeeting due to COVID-19
• Public comment via email by 5:00 p.m. on meeting day
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2020
• Public hearing (no specific item listed)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a remote work session on January 11, 2021, due to COVID-19. They will discuss a proposed use for 2280 Broadway, a logo presentation, a ComEd easement agreement, a credit release for Rich Products, a revenue analysis, and a stop sign at Longmeadow and Siegel. Public comments will be accepted via email or drop box.

• 2280 Broadway proposed use
• ComEd easement agreement
• Credit release for Rich Products
• Fiscal Year 2020/2021 revenue analysis
• Stop sign at Longmeadow & Siegel

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a regular meeting remotely due to COVID-19, with the public participating via email or drop box. The agenda is largely procedural, including approval of minutes, payroll, and a list of bills, with no substantive new business listed.

• Regular and Overtime Payroll from 12-07-2020 to 12-20-2020 in the amount of $214,991.94
• List of Bills - $578,122.96
• Minutes from the regular meeting held December 21, 2020