Crest Hill public meetings in 2022

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The Joint Review Board for the Plainfield/Larkin Redevelopment Project Area is holding its annual meeting to review activities and discuss the annual report filed with the Comptroller's office. The agenda includes updates on redevelopment activity and discussion of the report, with time for member questions.

• Annual meeting of Joint Review Board for Plainfield/Larkin Redevelopment Project Area
• Overview of annual report filed with Comptroller's office
• Discussion of activities in the redevelopment project area

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will consider issuing up to $49.5 million in waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds to fund system improvements, approve several contracts including a $487,410 sewer truck and a 60-month Comcast Ethernet agreement, and vote on ordinances amending the municipal code. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, payroll, and bills, plus an executive session on real property purchase or lease.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $49,500,000 in waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds (IEPA)
• Contract for 2023 Vactor combination sewer jetting truck at $487,410.00
• 60-month Comcast Ethernet network services at $3,757.00/month plus $2,200 installation fee
• Contract with J.J. Newell Concrete Contractors Inc. for 2022/2023 MFT concrete flatwork at $207,650.00
• Ordinances amending Chapter 15.08 and 15.12 of the City Code

The Crest Hill City Council approved a $49.5 million waterworks and sewerage revenue bond ordinance (Ordinance #1906) for system improvements, with Alderman Albert abstaining. They also approved several contracts, including a $487,410 sewer truck purchase, a $207,650 concrete flatwork contract, and a $31,900 engineering proposal for City Center lighting. A proposal for new welcome signs was tabled for further review.

• Approved $49.5M water/sewer revenue bond ordinance (7-0, Albert abstained)
• Approved $487,410 purchase of 2023 Vactor sewer truck (8-0)
• Approved $207,650 MFT concrete flatwork contract with J.J. Newell (8-0)
• Approved $31,900 engineering proposal for City Center lighting (8-0)
• Tabled $23,150 welcome signs design proposal (8-0)
• Approved Comcast Ethernet network services agreement, $3,757/month for 60 months (8-0)
• Approved $789,205.99 list of bills (8-0)
• Approved police services contract for Festa Italiana (7-0, Albert abstained)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council work session on June 13, 2022, will discuss a vac truck loan-to-own agreement and a council room dais design. The agenda also includes public comments, mayor's updates, city administrator updates, and committee/liaison updates. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Vac Truck Loan to Own Agreement
• Council Room Dais Design Discussion
• Public Comments
• Mayor's Updates
• City Administrator Updates

The City Council held a work session where they informally voted 7-1 to support a loan-to-own agreement for a new combination vac truck, with financing options to be explored. They also discussed reconstructing the council chamber dais due to construction defects, with plans to review cost estimates and designs at the next meeting. No formal votes were taken.

• Informal vote to support vac truck loan-to-own agreement (7-1)
• Discussed dais reconstruction options; no formal decision made
• Agreed to have architect return with dais cost estimates and layouts by June 27 work session
• Discussed hiring additional staff; no formal action taken

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, pledge, roll call, approval of the May 11, 2022 minutes, and public comment. No specific new business, public hearings, or other substantive items are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2022 meeting
• Public hearing and consideration listed under New Business but with no specific item named
• Public comment period

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will vote on several items, including an emergency contract for well repairs, an extension of the municipal electric aggregation agreement, and amendments to stormwater and parking ordinances. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, payroll, bills, and event permits.

• Emergency contract with Layne Western for Well 7 bowl and motor replacement, not to exceed $46,027
• Resolution for Amendment No. 2 to electric aggregation agreement with MC Squared Energy Services for 24 months
• Ordinance amending Section 15.20.170 on maintenance responsibility for detention facilities
• Ordinance amending Section 10.01.10-618 on special parking prohibitions
• Three-day liquor license waiver, sign permit waiver, and parade road closure for Festa Italiana

The Crest Hill City Council approved several items, including waiving competitive bidding for an emergency repair of Well #7 by Layne Western for up to $46,027, and approving an amendment to the residential electrical aggregation agreement with MC Squared Energy Services. The council also approved fee waivers for the Festa Italiana, an ordinance on stormwater maintenance, a retaining wall design contract, a parking prohibition ordinance, a block party road closure, and the list of bills totaling $1,735,518.39. All votes were unanimous with Alderman Jefferson absent, except for the Festa Italiana items where Alderman Albert abstained.

• Approved minutes from May 16 and May 23 meetings (7-0)
• Approved waiver of liquor license fee for Festa Italiana (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved waiver of signage fees for Festa Italiana (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved police use and road closure for Festa Italiana parade (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Amendment No.2 to electrical aggregation agreement with MC Squared (7-0)
• Waived competitive bidding and approved $46,027 contract for Well #7 repair (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #1904 amending stormwater maintenance code (7-0)
• Approved design engineering contract for retaining walls (7-0)

Informational Meeting

The City of Crest Hill has announced an informational meeting specifically for Ward Two residents. The meeting is scheduled to take place on May 27, 2022.

• Ward Two informational meeting

Police Pension Board

The special meeting of the Crest Hill Police Pension Board of Trustees scheduled for May 26, 2022, has been cancelled. A new date for the meeting has not yet been determined.

Civil Service Commission

The regularly scheduled Civil Service Commission meeting for May 26, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. has been cancelled. The notice was posted on May 24, 2022. No other business is listed.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a welcome sign presentation, roadway lighting for the new City Hall, a pond self-inspection program, a no-parking ordinance for specific streets, an emergency repair contract for Well 7, and a permit fee waiver for the American Italian Cultural Society. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Roadway lighting for new City Hall
• No Parking Ordinance for Enterprise, Lidice, Churnovic Streets
• Well 7 emergency repair contract
• American Italian Cultural Society permit waiver
• Pond self-inspection program

The City Council held a work session and made several informal decisions. They selected Concept 1B for both primary and secondary welcome signs, chose curved roadway poles and downlight pedestrian fixtures for the new City Hall lighting, and informally agreed to a pond self-inspection program, a no-parking ordinance on four streets, and an emergency well pump replacement. The council also informally agreed to waive fees for the Festa Italiana but indicated the event sponsor should pay for police presence.

• Selected Concept 1B for primary welcome signs (informal vote)
• Selected Concept 1B for secondary welcome signs (informal vote)
• Chose curved roadway lighting poles for City Hall (informal vote)
• Chose downlight pedestrian fixtures for City Hall (informal vote)
• Agreed to Pond Self-Inspection Program (informal vote)
• Agreed to No Parking Ordinance on Enterprise, Lidice, Churnovic, Advantage Streets (informal vote)
• Agreed to Emergency Well 7 pump replacement, not to exceed $46,027 (informal vote)
• Agreed to waive Festa Italiana liquor license and permit fees; sponsor to pay for police presence (informal votes)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a special work session to receive presentations on the Crest Hill Business Park Conceptual Land Plan and a proposed development on the InDeck property within the park. The meeting also includes public comments and updates from the mayor, committees, and the city administrator. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and information session.

• Presentation of Crest Hill Business Park Conceptual Land Plan
• Presentation of proposed development on InDeck Property in Crest Hill Business Park
• Public comments
• Mayor's updates
• Committee/Liaison updates

The City Council informally agreed to continue the Crest Hill Business Park Conceptual Land Plan and hold a future public hearing. The plan includes a new truck route to reduce traffic on Division Street and improve Weber Road operations. No formal vote was taken; the next step is a Plan Commission public hearing.

• Informally agreed to continue the Crest Hill Business Park Conceptual Land Plan and future public hearing (all present in agreement)
• Discussed proposed 579,000 sq ft industrial building on InDeck property; no formal action taken
• Noted developer committed $250,000 toward roadway expansion
• No public comments received

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget. The meeting includes a presentation of the proposed budget and an opportunity for public comment.

• Public hearing for the 2022/2023 Budget
• Presentation of the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget

The City Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2022-2023 fiscal year budget, presented by City Administrator Jim Marino. The budget includes a $3,455,844 general fund surplus to cover deficits, with $10 million in reserves. No public comments were made, and council members raised concerns about street repairs and hiring. The hearing was adjourned without a vote.

• Heard 2022-23 budget presentation (no vote taken)
• General fund surplus of $3,455,844 to cover deficits
• No public comments received

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is meeting to consider the city's FY2022-23 budget and appropriations ordinances, along with several contracts for computer equipment, engineering services, and concrete work. The agenda includes water-related engineering studies and a water main lining project, as well as routine approvals of payroll and bills.

• Approve 48-month Dell Technologies lease for computer equipment, $29,876.28
• Approve purchase of network backup hardware and 3-year service from SHI International, $42,870.00
• Adopt ordinances for FY2022-23 appropriations and city-wide budget
• Approve engineering services for water main lining on Plainfield Road and alternative water supply plan
• Award concrete flatwork contract to J & J Newell Concrete Construction, $40,226.00

The Crest Hill City Council unanimously approved the FY2022-23 appropriations ordinance and city-wide budget, along with several technology and engineering contracts. All votes were 8-0. The council also approved the minutes from previous meetings and the list of bills.

• Approved FY2022-23 appropriations ordinance #1902 (8-0)
• Approved FY2022-23 city-wide budget ordinance #1903 (8-0)
• Approved $29,876.28 Dell Technologies computer equipment lease (8-0)
• Approved $42,870.00 SHI International network backup hardware purchase (8-0)
• Approved Robinson Engineering water main lining engineering proposal (8-0)
• Approved Strand Associates AWS implementation plan agreement (8-0)
• Approved Strand Associates lead and copper corrosion control study (8-0)
• Approved Cornwell Engineering corrosion control study (8-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a work session to discuss a special use request for the Alano Club of Joliet. A public hearing on this matter is scheduled to be held at a future date.

• Alano Club of Joliet Special Use work session

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to conduct a closed session self-evaluation with a representative from the Illinois Municipal League. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Public Works Building.

• Closed Session: Self-Evaluation with a Representative of the Illinois Municipal League

The Crest Hill City Council held a work session on May 9, 2022, which included a presentation by Greg Cole from the Illinois Municipal League and a closed executive session for self-evaluation. No action was taken during the closed session. The council also scheduled a special work session for May 16 to discuss a conceptual land plan for the Crest Hill Business Park and the Indeck land, and reminded members of the public works facility open house on May 14.

• Held executive session on self-evaluation (7-0, Jefferson absent)
• Scheduled work session for May 16, 2022, on Crest Hill Business Park and Indeck land conceptual plans
• Adjourned the work session (8-0)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will consider approving the city-wide budget and appropriations ordinance for fiscal year 2022-2023, along with several technology contracts. They will also discuss a concrete flatwork contract and an Illinois Rebuild road project. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes, payroll, and block party approvals.

• Approve 48-month lease with Dell Technologies for computer equipment, $29,876.28
• Approve purchase of network backup hardware and 3-year service plan from SHI International Corp, $42,870.00
• Ordinance making appropriations for FY2022-2023 (May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023)
• Ordinance adopting city-wide budget for FY2022-2023
• 2022 Concrete Flatwork Award and Contract Execution; Illinois Rebuild Contract 1 (Raynor, Fern, Grandview, Brian Dr.)

The Crest Hill City Council approved two Illinois Rebuild contracts for road work on Raynor, Fern, Grandview, and Brian Drive, and a professional services agreement with Christopher Burke for Contract 2. The council also appointed Tony Budzikowski as Community and Economic Development Director. Several items were deferred to the May 16 meeting to allow for a public hearing on the budget.

• Approved Illinois Rebuild-Contract 1 (Raynor, Fern, Grandview, Brian Drive) with Austin Tyler Inc. (8-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Christopher Burke for Illinois Rebuild-Contract 2 (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Tony Budzikowski as Community and Economic Development Director (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Proclamation for National Police Week, May 15-21, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved Proclamation for National Public Works Week, May 15-21, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved closure of University Street from Gaylord Road to Webb Street for a block party on May 21, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved closure of Essex Ct. to Borio Drive for a block party on August 13, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved list of bills in the amount of $2,545,138.72 (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special work session on April 28, 2022. The meeting includes an executive session regarding the appointment, employment, or discipline of specific employees or legal counsel.

• Executive session regarding employee or legal counsel personnel matters
• Public comments

The City Council held a work session to review the draft 2022-2023 budget, covering revenues, expenditures, and departmental plans. No formal votes were taken on the budget itself. Informally, all members agreed to support hiring a Wastewater Lead Operator and a Project Manager, with details to be finalized later. The council also discussed placing the City Center Park project on hold and revisiting it in phases.

• Informal vote to support hiring a Wastewater Lead Operator (all present in favor)
• Informal vote to support hiring a Project Manager (all present in favor)
• Discussed placing City Center Park project on hold, with phased completion suggested
• Discussed potential future changes to business license fees, no action taken
• Discussed holding off on Capital Replacement Program until City Center is completed

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to present the 2022-2023 draft budget. The agenda also includes executive sessions for employee and public office matters, along with public comments and updates from the mayor, committees, and the city administrator.

• 2022-2023 Draft Budget Presentation
• Executive session on employee appointment, compensation, or dismissal
• Executive session on filling a public office vacancy
• Public comments period

The City Council held a work session to review the draft 2022-2023 budget, covering revenues, expenditures, and departmental plans. No formal votes were taken on the budget itself. Informally, all members agreed to support hiring a Wastewater Lead Operator and a Project Manager, with details to be finalized later. The council also discussed holding the City Center Park project and placing a hold on the Capital Replacement Program.

• Informally agreed to hire a Wastewater Lead Operator (all present in agreement)
• Informally agreed to hire a Project Manager (all present in agreement)
• Discussed holding City Center Park project, no formal action
• Discussed placing hold on Capital Replacement Program, no formal action
• Entered executive session for litigation and personnel (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions for the City Center Audio/Visual Project and maintenance agreements under the Illinois Highway Code. The meeting also includes an ordinance amendment regarding alcoholic beverages and several appointments.

• Contracts for City Center Audio/Visual Project with Low Voltage Solutions, Inc. and AVI Systems, Inc.
• 2022/2023 MFT General Maintenance Program agreement and estimates
• Professional services agreement for Chaney and Center Water Main Improvement
• Ordinance amending the City of Crest Hill Code of Ordinances regarding alcoholic beverages
• Payroll report of $231,026.65 and list of bills totaling $940,164.75

The Crest Hill City Council approved several resolutions and ordinances, including awarding audio/visual work for the City Center project to Low Voltage Solutions, Inc. and AVI Systems, Inc., and approving the 2022/2023 MFT general maintenance program. The council also approved an ordinance amending the alcoholic beverage code for a package liquor license for Old Pueblo Grocery Store, and reappointed Frank Blaskey, John Stanton, and Jeff Peterson to various boards. All votes were unanimous with eight affirmative votes.

• Approved City Center audio/visual project contracts to Low Voltage Solutions, Inc. and AVI Systems, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved 2022/2023 MFT general maintenance program resolution (8-0)
• Approved American Rescue Funds-Chaney and Center water main improvement professional services agreement (8-0)
• Approved ordinance amending alcoholic beverage code for package liquor license (8-0)
• Reappointed Frank Blaskey to Civil Service Commission for 3-year term (8-0)
• Reappointed John Stanton to Plan Commission for 3-year term (8-0)
• Reappointed Jeff Peterson to Plan Commission for 3-year term (8-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $940,164.75 (8-0)

Liquor Commission

The Crest Hill Liquor Commission is holding a hearing on April 13, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda lists one item: Forza Table & Tap at 1829 Knapp Drive. The specific action or issue regarding this establishment is not detailed in the agenda.

• Public hearing for Forza Table & Tap, 1829 Knapp Drive

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission is meeting to consider new business, which includes a public hearing. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the March 9, 2022 meeting, other business, and public comment. No specific items are detailed in the agenda text.

• Public hearing and consideration of new business
• Approval of minutes from March 9, 2022 regular meeting

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session on April 12, 2022, at the Public Works Building. The agenda includes a visioning session and public comments. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal action items listed.

• Visioning session
• Public comments

The Crest Hill City Council held a work session focused on a visioning retreat, discussing core values, success goals, and customer service training. No formal votes or binding decisions were taken; the session was informational and collaborative.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded during the work session

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss two liquor license applications, commission re-appointments, an audio-visual proposal, and the city budget. The meeting also includes public comments and updates from the mayor, committees, and the city administrator. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Liquor license: Old Pueblo Grocery & Food LLC, 2222 Plainfield Road Unit A
• Liquor license: Divine Petroleum LLC, 20755 W. Renwick Road
• Commission re-appointments
• Audio-visual proposal
• Budget discussion

The Crest Hill City Council held a work session on April 11, 2022, where it informally agreed to support package liquor licenses for Old Pueblo Grocery & Food LLC and Divine Petroleum LLC, and to approve an audio-visual proposal. The Council also discussed the 2022-2023 budget, including potential new revenue sources, and informally voted to increase tobacco license fees to $750, raise false alarm fees, and consider a 2% Public Places for Eating tax (7-1 informal vote). No formal votes were taken; these were work session discussions.

• Informally approved package liquor license for Old Pueblo Grocery & Food LLC (unanimous)
• Informally approved package liquor license for Divine Petroleum LLC (unanimous)
• Informally approved re-appointments of Frank Blaskey, John Stanton, and Jeff Peterson to city commissions (unanimous)
• Informally approved Audio Visual Proposal (unanimous)
• Decided to increase tobacco license fee to $750 (informal consensus)
• Decided to raise false alarm fees to $50 for second offense and $100 for subsequent (informal consensus)
• Informally voted 7-1 to consider a 2% Public Places for Eating tax (Alderman Vershay opposed)
• Informally voted to cancel the city picnic (3 yes, 2 no, 2 abstentions)

Liquor Commission

The Crest Hill Liquor Commission will hold a meeting to discuss items regarding Divine Petroleum LLC located at 20755 W. Renwick Road and to receive public comments.

• Discussion regarding Divine Petroleum LLC at 20755 W. Renwick Road
• Public comments

City Council

The City Council has scheduled a work session for April 5, 2022. The meeting will include a visioning session and an opportunity for public comments.

• Visioning Session
• Public Comments

City Council

The City Council will review a resolution for a landscape change order and an ordinance to authorize waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds. The meeting also includes reports on recent payroll and city bills.

• Ordinance authorizing waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds up to $49,500,000
• Resolution approving Change Order #2 for KD Landscape, Inc.
• Report of regular and overtime payroll totaling $238,278.83
• List of city bills totaling $517,830.20
• Proclamation celebrating National D.A.R.E. Day

The Crest Hill City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds up to $49.5 million, with one abstention. They also approved a change order for the City Center Memorial Plaza Garden, a D.A.R.E. birthday proclamation, and the list of bills totaling $517,830.20. All votes were unanimous except for the bond ordinance and work session minutes, which had one abstention each.

• Approved $49.5M water/sewer revenue bond ordinance (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Change Order #2 for City Center Memorial Plaza Garden (8-0)
• Approved D.A.R.E. birthday proclamation (8-0)
• Approved list of bills for $517,830.20 (8-0)
• Approved minutes from March 21 regular meeting (8-0)
• Approved minutes from March 28 work session (7-0, 1 abstention)

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will review the 2022 Building Maintenance eligibility list and request two candidates from that list. The agenda also includes a motion to consider removing a candidate from the police officer eligibility list.

• Approval of the 2022 Building Maintenance eligibility list
• Requisition of two candidates from the Building Maintenance eligibility list
• Motion to remove the next candidate on the police officer's eligibility list
• Closed session to discuss the employment of specific employees

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several municipal items. Topics include design options for the Memorial Fountain and an update on Lake Michigan water allocation.

• Memorial Fountain Design Options
• West Plant Loan Ordinance
• Lake Michigan Water Allocation Update
• Extension of Outdoor Seating

The City Council informally agreed to a $40,785 change order for the City Center memorial garden, removing the water feature and replacing it with illuminated columns. They also informally supported a $49.5 million loan ordinance for the West Plant water project, and discussed extending outdoor dining permits through October 31, 2022.

• Informally approved $40,785 change order for memorial garden design (all present agreed)
• Informally supported West Plant loan ordinance up to $49,500,000 (all present agreed)
• Discussed extending outdoor dining permits to October 31, 2022 (no formal vote)
• No action on Caton Farm Road bridge questions from county

Civil Service Commission

The Crest Hill Civil Service Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for March 24, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for March 24, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a separation agreement with Renee Herbst, designation of an IMRF agent, an emergency well pump inspection contract, a vegetation removal proposal, a zoning map update, and a special use permit for property owned by James Servantez. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, payroll, and bills.

• Resolution approving separation agreement with Renee Herbst
• Resolution designating Lisa Banovetz as IMRF authorized agent
• Agreement with Layne Christensen for emergency pump removal and inspection of Well 12
• Ordinance amending building codes (Title 15, Chapter 15.04)
• Special use permit for James Servantez (Tomich Special Use)

The Crest Hill City Council approved a special use permit for James Servantez to operate internet-based semi-tractor sales at 1716 Tomich Court Unit B, with stipulations including appointment-only customers, no outdoor storage or display, and hours limited to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The council also approved several resolutions and ordinances, including a separation agreement with Renee Herbst, designating Lisa Banovetz as IMRF agent, an emergency pump removal contract with Layne Christensen Company, a vegetation removal contract with Hawthorne Landscaping, a building code amendment, the 2022 zoning map, and a list of bills totaling $362,322.25. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved special use permit for James Servantez at 1716 Tomich Court (Ordinance #1899)
• Approved separation agreement with Renee Herbst (Resolution #1147)
• Designated Lisa Banovetz as IMRF authorized agent (Resolution #1148)
• Approved emergency pump removal and inspection contract with Layne Christensen Company (Resolution #1149)
• Approved vegetation removal contract with Hawthorne Landscaping
• Amended building code to conform with national and state codes (Ordinance #1898)
• Adopted 2022 zoning map (Resolution #1150)
• Approved list of bills for $362,322.25

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including selection of a firm for American Rescue Plan funds, the Chaney and Center water main and roadway improvement project, and an update to the 2015 building code ordinance. The agenda also includes public comments and updates from the mayor, committees, and the city administrator. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• American Rescue Funds RFQ selection
• Chaney and Center water main and roadway improvement
• Update to 2015 building code ordinance
• Public comments period

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission will continue a public hearing regarding a special use permit for 1716 Tomich Ct Unit B. This item was previously tabled from the February 9, 2022, meeting.

• Public Hearing: Bays Industrial Park LLC SU-22-1-2-1 at 1716 Tomich Ct Unit B

The Crest Hill Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of special use case SU-22-1-2-1 for internet automotive sales at 1716 Tomich Ct, with conditions including appointment-only customers, operations inside the building, no outdoor display or storage, and amended hours of operation (Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.). The recommendation will go to the City Council on March 21, 2022. The commission also approved the February 9, 2022 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from February 9, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Closed public hearing for SU-22-1-2-1 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SU-22-1-2-1 with conditions (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances regarding water and sewer rates, water conservation, and the discontinuation of the Human Resource Manager office. The meeting also includes reviews of contracts for audio/visual services and emergency construction at the West Sewage Treatment Plant.

• Ordinance amending water and sewer rates
• Agreement with Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. for emergency removal of the Anaerobic Digester East Lid
• Resolution awarding City Center Audio/Visual contract to Low Voltage Solutions, Inc.
• Ordinance replacing sprinkling device limitations with a new Water Conservation chapter
• Approval of payroll totaling $241,929.91 and bills totaling $696,654.52

The Crest Hill City Council tabled a resolution to award the City Center audio/visual contract to Low Voltage Solutions, Inc. after concerns were raised about equipment compatibility and unanswered questions. The council approved several other items, including ordinances on water conservation and rates, and resolutions for intergovernmental agreements and emergency repairs.

• Tabled City Center audio/visual contract with Low Voltage Solutions (8-0)
• Approved ordinance discontinuing Office of Human Resource Manager (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Will County (8-0)
• Approved water and sewer ordinance amendments (8-0)
• Approved water conservation ordinance (8-0)
• Approved water and sewer rate changes (8-0)
• Approved emergency removal of anaerobic digester lid (8-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $696,654.52 (8-0)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a plan to meet 2024-2030 water demands through Well 14, changes to water meter ordinances, and a conservation ordinance from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. They will also consider proposals for traffic signal repairs and upgrades, a new audio/visual system for City Center, and staffing changes in the Clerk's Office. The meeting includes public comments and an executive session on employee matters.

• Well 14 discussion to meet 2024-2030 demands
• Water meter ordinance changes
• IDNR conservation ordinance
• Chapman & Cutler West Plant IEPA loan engagement letter
• Traffic signal repair and upgrade proposals for Caton Farm Rd. & Len Kubinski Dr.

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance amending several sections of the City Code. The agenda also includes discussions regarding surplus property disposal and West Water Reclamation Facility expansion updates.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 5.6 of the Code of Ordinances
• Ordinance authorizing disposal of surplus personal property
• West Plant Design Change Order #2 for West Water Reclamation Facility Expansion
• Award and contract execution for 2022 Street Resurfacing
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Joliet Township for Animal Control

The Crest Hill City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending Chapter 5.6 of the city code (Ordinance #1892), along with several other items including surplus property disposal, a design change order, a resurfacing contract, a highway improvement resolution, and a stray animal intergovernmental agreement. All votes were 8-0. The council also approved the list of bills totaling $1,039,351.06.

• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 5.6 of city code (Ordinance #1892) (8-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing disposal of surplus personal property (Ordinance #1893) (8-0)
• Approved West Plant Design Change order #2 (8-0)
• Approved 2022 MFT Resurfacing Contract Award (8-0)
• Approved resolution for improvement under Illinois Highway Code at Weber Road and Knapp Drive (Resolution #1139) (8-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for stray animal control (Resolution #1140) (8-0)
• Approved list of bills in amount of $1,039,351.06 (8-0)

City Council

The agenda contains only procedural items and lacks specific details on proposed or decided actions. The document lists standard opening procedures and reports but does not include substantive business topics.

Veterans Police Memorial

The Veterans Police Memorial Committee is holding a public meeting to discuss the 2022 Memorial Day Program. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of 2022 Memorial Day Program

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a design change order for the West Plant, awarding the 2022 MFT resurfacing contract, and a potential animal control contract with Joliet Township. They will also consider contractor registration requirements and hear public comments and updates from the mayor and city administrator.

• West Plant Design Change Order #2
• 2022 MFT Resurfacing Contract Award
• Joliet Township Animal Control Contract
• Contractor Registration Requirements
• Public Comments

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit for Bays Industrial Park LLC. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 8, 2021, meeting.

• Public Hearing: Bays Industrial Park LLC (SU-22-1-2-1) at 1716 Tomich Ct Unit B

The Crest Hill Plan Commission voted unanimously to table and continue the public hearing for case #SU-22-1-2-1, a request by Bays Industrial Park LEG for a special use to allow vehicle rehab and internet sales at 1716 Tomich Ct. Unit B. The delay was due to late notification to surrounding property owners. The hearing will resume at the March 9, 2022 meeting. The commission also approved the December 8, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from December 8, 2021 meeting (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Opened public hearing for case #SU-22-1-2-1 (7-0)
• Tabled and continued public hearing for case #SU-22-1-2-1 to March 9, 2022 (7-0)

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will vote on several items, including a resolution to settle two Will County court cases, an ordinance creating an IT Director position and appointing a director, and an ordinance to borrow funds for water pollution control. They will also consider a contract for economic development consulting, a TIF district consultant, and amendments to the employee handbook and parking regulations. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, payroll, and bills.

• Resolution to settle Will County Cases Nos. 20CH755 and MR2343
• Ordinance adding Chapter 2.27 (Director of Information Technology) to Title 2
• Ordinance authorizing borrowing from Water Pollution Control Loan Program
• Hiring of Kane, McKenna & Associates, Inc. as TIF District Consultant
• Payroll of $247,261.98 and bills of $324,412.79

The Crest Hill City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including a legal settlement, a consulting services agreement, an ordinance creating an IT director position, and the appointment of Timothy Stinnett as IT Director. They also approved borrowing funds for water pollution control, hiring Kane, McKenna & Associates for TIF district services, amending the employee handbook, and a parking regulation change. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved settlement of Will County cases 20 CH 755 and 21 MR 2343 (8-0)
• Approved consulting services agreement (8-0)
• Approved ordinance adding Chapter 2.27 for Director of IT (8-0)
• Approved resolution amending employee handbook longevity and holidays (8-0)
• Approved ordinance to borrow funds from Water Pollution Control Loan Program (8-0)
• Approved hiring Kane, McKenna & Associates for TIF district (8-0)
• Approved parking regulation amendment (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Timothy Stinnett as IT Director (8-0)

City Council

This is a public notice for a City Council work session on January 31, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda contains only procedural information about the meeting notice requirements; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

• Work session on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Council Chambers, City Building, 1610 Plainfield Road

Civil Service Commission

The Crest Hill Civil Service Commission's regularly scheduled meeting on January 27, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. has been cancelled. The notice was posted on January 12, 2022. No other business is listed.

• Meeting cancellation notice posted January 12, 2022

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a water rate presentation, a bus bench replacement contract, and a special parking prohibitions ordinance. The council will also consider creating an IT Director position and amending the employee handbook to increase longevity pay and add President's Day as a holiday. Public comments and updates from the mayor, council committees, and city administrator are also on the agenda.

• Water rate presentation
• Bus bench replacement contract approval
• Special parking prohibitions ordinance
• IT Director position
• Amend employee handbook to increase longevity pay and add President's Day

The City Council held a work session and informally agreed to implement water and sewer rate increases across the board, with all members present in favor. They also informally approved a bus bench replacement contract with Fuel Media Holdings, a special parking prohibitions ordinance, creation of an IT Director position, and an employee handbook amendment. These are informal votes; formal action will occur at a future meeting.

• Informally approved across-the-board water/sewer rate increase (all present in favor)
• Informally approved bus bench replacement contract with Fuel Media Holdings (all present in favor)
• Informally approved special parking prohibitions ordinance (all present in favor)
• Informally approved creation of IT Director position (all present in favor)
• Informally approved employee handbook amendment for longevity and Presidents Day (all present in favor)

Civil Service Commission

The Crest Hill Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle personnel matters, including approving the 2022 Clerk eligibility list and requesting candidates to fill vacancies in the Public Works and Building departments. They will also consider removing a candidate from the Police Officer Eligibility List. The meeting includes public comment and a possible closed session.

• Approval of the 2022 Clerk Eligibility List
• Requisition of candidate for Public Works vacancy (occurred Oct 15, 2021)
• Requisition of candidate for Building department vacancy (occurred Nov 8, 2021)
• Removal of candidate from Police Officer Eligibility List

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a settlement of two Will County cases, the sale of surplus real estate, and a preliminary agreement to form a regional water commission for future Lake Michigan water needs. The council will also review a phosphorous removal upgrade contract for the East Water Reclamation Facility, an MFT audit, and Comcast contracts for the City Center and Police Station. Routine items include payroll and bills, plus proclamations and a liquor license waiver.

• Resolution authorizing settlement of Will County Cases Nos. 20 CH 755 and 21 MR 2343
• Resolution authorizing sale of surplus real estate
• Resolution approving preliminary agreement to form a Regional Water Commission for future Lake Michigan water needs
• East Water Reclamation Facility Phosphorous Removal Upgrades, Contract 2-2021
• Payroll $266,137.50 and list of bills $1,266,513.68

The Crest Hill City Council approved a resolution authorizing the sale of surplus real estate, including the existing City Hall and vacant lots, with staff to review proposals before final approval. The council also approved a preliminary agreement to form a regional water commission, a phosphorus removal upgrade contract, a Motor Fuel Tax audit, Comcast contracts, and several proclamations. A settlement resolution for two Will County cases was tabled after discussion in executive session.

• Approved resolution authorizing sale of surplus real estate (8-0)
• Approved preliminary agreement to form regional water commission (9-0)
• Approved East Water Reclamation Facility Phosphorus Removal Upgrades Contract 2.2021 (8-0)
• Approved Motor Fuel Tax Audit for Jan 2013-Apr 2019 (8-0)
• Approved Comcast contracts for City Center and Police Station (8-0)
• Approved proclamation for School Choice Week (8-0)
• Approved waiver of special event permit and liquor license fee for White Oak Library 100th anniversary (8-0)
• Tabled settlement resolution for Will County cases 20 CH 755 and 21 MR 2343 (8-0)

Plan Commission

The Crest Hill Plan Commission is meeting to approve minutes from December 8, 2021, and to hold a public hearing and consider new business. The agenda does not specify the details of the new business, so the specific items under consideration are not listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2021
• Public hearing and consideration of new business

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a Regional Water Commission key principles update, an economic development consulting contract, and a special use request for auto sales at 1716 Tomich Court Unit B. The council will also review contracts for Comcast services, phosphorous removal upgrades, and bus bench replacement, along with 2022 liquor and tobacco licenses. Two executive sessions are scheduled for litigation and property pricing matters.

• Regional Water Commission Key Principles Update
• Economic Development Consulting Contract
• 1716 Tomich Court Unit B Special Use Auto Sales
• Comcast Contracts for City Center and Police Station
• East Water Reclamation Facility Phosphorous Removal Upgrades Contract

The City Council held a work session and informally agreed to support the Regional Water Commission key principles, which include one voting elected official and keeping wells as emergency sources. They also informally approved an economic development consulting contract with Steve Gulden, a Comcast contract for city facilities, and a phosphorus removal upgrade contract, though these are not final votes. The bus bench replacement contract was tabled, and the special use auto sales request was deferred to the Plan Commission.

• Informally agreed to Regional Water Commission key principles (all members)
• Informally approved Economic Development Consulting Contract with Steve Gulden ($85/hr, 20-25 hrs/wk) (5 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Informally approved Comcast contract for City Center and Police Station ($4,856.72) (all members)
• Informally approved East Water Reclamation Facility Phosphorus Removal Upgrades Contract to Williams Brothers Construction Inc. (all members)
• Tabled Bus Bench Replacement Contract
• Deferred special use auto sales request at 1716 Tomich Court Unit B to Plan Commission

City Council

The Crest Hill City Council will consider several resolutions, including adopting a written COVID-19 policy, authorizing the purchase of public works vehicles, and approving a vendor/subcontractor agreement with Blue Line Professional Consulting LLC. The council will also review payroll and bills, and may enter executive session if called for a good cause.

• Resolution adopting a written COVID-19 policy for the City of Crest Hill
• Resolution authorizing the purchase of public works vehicles
• Resolution approving a vendor/subcontractor agreement with Blue Line Professional Consulting LLC
• Regular and overtime payroll from 12-06-21 to 12-19-21 in the amount of $228,095.09
• List of bills totaling $259,087.52

The Crest Hill City Council approved a written COVID-19 policy (Resolution #1129) with a 7-1 vote, with Alderman Dyke voting no. They also approved the purchase of public works vehicles (Resolution #1130), a vendor/subcontractor agreement with Blue Line Professional Consultants LLC (Resolution #1131), a donation for LTHS 2022 Late Night, and the list of bills totaling $259,087.52. All other items were routine or informational.

• Approved COVID-19 policy (Resolution #1129) (7-1)
• Approved purchase of public works vehicles (Resolution #1130) (8-0)
• Approved vendor/subcontractor agreement with Blue Line Professional Consultants LLC (Resolution #1131) (8-0)
• Approved LTHS 2022 Late Night Donation (8-0)
• Approved list of bills in amount of $259,087.52 (8-0)
• Approved minutes from December 20, 2021 meeting (8-0)