East Hazel Crest, Illinois

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will approve bills, begin engineering for a ditch project, and discuss an appropriations ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026.

• Approval of bills on Claim sheet dated July 22, 2026
• Approval to begin engineers topography for Ditch Project
• Mayor to present Appropriations Ordinance

Meeting

The Village Board will meet to review a proposed project for regrading and restoring a storm water ditch. The board will also consider the approval of bills totaling $77,659.34.

• Proposed project for regrading and restoration of storm water ditch
• Approval of bills on Claim sheet dated July 8, 2026, in the amount of $77,659.34

Meeting

The Village Board will vote on several agenda items, including approving bills on a claim sheet for $254,908.06. It will also consider purchasing a 2027 Dodge Durango police vehicle to replace Vehicle #46. Additional items include reviewing an engagement with Lauterbach and Amen and discussing a stormwater ditch regrading and restoration program. A joint Trustee and Zoning Board meeting will be held beforehand to discuss zoning.

• Approve claim sheet bills totaling $254,908.06
• Approve purchase of a 2027 Dodge Durango police vehicle (replace Vehicle #46)
• Consider and approve engagement for Lauterbach and Amen
• Discuss Stormwater Ditch Regrading and Restoration Program
• Joint Trustee and Zoning Board meeting to discuss zoning

Meeting

The Village Board will review claims for payment and a business license application. The meeting includes discussions on security system upgrades and professional engagement services.

• Approval of bills on Claim sheets dated June 10, 2026, totaling $49,726.32
• Business License for Premier Therapy at 17499 Dixie Highway
• Engagement for Lauterbach and Amen
• Securitas Alarm System upgrade
• Fire Department contract renewal for IamResponding

The Board approved payment of claim sheets dated June 9, 2026 for $49,726.32. It also renewed a Fire Department contract for $910.60, granted a business license to Premier Therapy, and authorized the Fire Department’s Fill the Boot weekend events. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved payment of storm‑water claim sheets dated June 9, 2026 ($49,726.32) – unanimous
• Approved renewal of Fire Department IamResponding contract ($910.60) – unanimous
• Approved business license for Premier Therapy, 17499 Dixie Highway – unanimous
• Approved Fire Department Fill the Boot weekend events at 175" and Center – unanimous
• Approved minutes of the May 27, 2026 regular meeting – unanimous
• Opened public comment segment – unanimous
• Closed public comment segment – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Meeting

The Village Board will consider a salary increase and the appointment of a Deputy Clerk. The body will also review intergovernmental agreements and highway maintenance resolutions.

• Approval of bills dated 5/13/2026 for $100,765.84
• Approval of bills dated 5/27/2026 for $174,189.02
• Intergovernmental agreement for prisoner housing
• Resolution for maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code (MFT)
• Appointment of the Deputy Clerk

The board appointed Joyce Kaczmarek as Deputy Village Clerk and approved a $140,000 allocation for roadway improvements under the Illinois Highway Code. It also approved an agreement with the City of Chicago Heights for prisoner housing and authorized payment of two claim sheets totaling $274,954.86. Additional actions included approving the prior meeting minutes, a salary increase, and motions to open and close the public comment segment.

• Appointed Joyce Kaczmarek as Deputy Village Clerk (all trustees in favor)
• Approved $140,000 MFT funds for roadway improvements (all trustees in favor)
• Approved agreement with City of Chicago Heights for prisoner housing (all trustees in favor)
• Approved payment of claim sheets $100,765.84 (5/13/2026) and $174,189.02 (5/27/2026) (all trustees in favor)
• Approved proposed salary increase (all trustees in favor)
• Approved minutes of the 4/22/26 regular meeting (all trustees in favor)
• Opened the public comment segment (all trustees in favor)
• Closed the public comment segment (all trustees in favor)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will approve the minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting. The board will also review and approve bills on a finance claim sheet dated May 13, 2026, though the dollar amount is not listed. Additional routine items include reports from village officials and an open‑to‑visitors segment.

• Approval of minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting
• Review and approval of finance claim bills dated 5/13/2026 (amount not specified)
• Reports from the Mayor, Clerk, Streets, Finance/License, and other village officials
• Open to Visitors segment for public comments
• Standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, adjournment)

Meeting

The Village Board will consider several agenda items, including financial approvals and personnel matters. It will approve two claim sheets—one dated April 8, 2026 for $120,983.06 and another dated April 22, 2026 for $202,838.78. The Board will swear in Police Officer Michelle Dust and adopt a resolution supporting the Municipal Housing Authority. An executive session is scheduled to discuss lease negotiations and personnel issues.

• Swearing in Police Officer Michelle Dust
• Resolution supporting the Municipal Housing Authority
• Approval of bills on Claim sheet dated 4/8/2026 for $120,983.06
• Approval of bills on Claim sheet dated 4/22/2026 for $202,838.78
• Executive session to discuss lease negotiations and personnel matters

The Board approved the minutes from the March 25 meeting and opened and closed the public comment segment. Trustees approved a resolution supporting the Municipal Housing Authority and authorized the transfer of the Police Department email system to MS360. The Board also approved payment of two claim‑sheet bills totaling $120,983.06 and $202,838.78.

• Approved minutes of 3/25/26 regular meeting – all trustees present in favor
• Opened public comment segment – all trustees present in favor
• Closed public comment segment – all trustees present in favor
• Approved resolution supporting Municipal Housing Authority – all trustees present in favor
• Approved East Hazel Crest American Legion solicitation – all trustees present in favor
• Approved transfer of Police Department email to MS360 – all trustees present in favor
• Approved payment of $120,983.06 claim sheet dated 4/8/26 – all trustees present in favor
• Approved payment of $202,838.78 claim sheet dated 4/22/26 – all trustees present in favor

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will meet on April 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. The agenda lists standard items such as approval of the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes, reports from the mayor, clerk, administrator and various departments, and consideration of bills on a claim sheet dated 4/8/2026. No specific policy changes, contracts, or rezoning proposals are identified in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the March 25, 2026 meeting
• Review of reports from mayor, clerk, administrator, streets, finance/license, signs/maintenance/construction, health/safety, water/sewers, police/fire
• Consideration of bills on a claim sheet dated 4/8/2026 (amount not specified)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Library District Board will approve the previous meeting's minutes and review paid bills since the last meeting. They will note that the SEI is due on May 1, 2026. An executive session is scheduled, and routine correspondence will be handled.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of SEI due May 1, 2026
• Approval of paid bills since last meeting
• Executive session (closed)
• Correspondence: mail

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will consider several agenda items, including executing a settlement agreement for an assessed valuation complaint, approving the purchase of new John Deere equipment, and approving a mowing contract. The board will also approve bills on a claim sheet dated March 25, 2026, totaling $217,551.19. Additionally, the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting will be approved.

• Execute Settlement Agreement for assessed valuation complaint
• Approve purchase of new John Deere equipment
• Approve mowing contract
• Approve bills on Claim sheet dated 3/25/2026 for $217,551.19

The Board approved a resolution to work in the IDOT right‑of‑way and a settlement agreement for Wind Creek valuation. It also approved the purchase of John Deere equipment for $56,994.20 and a mowing contract. The Finance Committee authorized payment of $217,551.19 in bills.

• Approved Resolution to work in IDOT Right‑of‑Way (all trustees present in favor)
• Approved Settlement Agreement for Wind Creek valuation (all trustees present in favor)
• Approved purchase of John Deere equipment for $56,994.20 (Johnson, Forte, Ortiz, Wideman, Ewan aye; Kearns absent)
• Approved mowing contract (Johnson, Forte, Ortiz, Wideman, Ewan aye; Kearns absent)
• Authorized payment of bills on Claim Sheet dated 3/25/2026 for $217,551.19 (Ewan, Ortiz, Wideman, Forte, Johnson aye; Kearns absent)
• Approved minutes of 3/11/26 regular meeting (all trustees present in favor)
• Opened and closed public comment segment (all trustees present in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all trustees present in favor)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will consider an ordinance for a municipal grocery retailer tax, a joint purchase contract for rock salt with CMS, and a grant agreement for the Cook County Water Affordability Relief Program. The board will also approve bills totaling $65,106.75 and consider renewing an HVAC maintenance contract.

• Ordinance for Municipal Grocery Retailer Tax
• Joint Purchase Master Contract for Rock Salt with CMS
• Grant Agreement for Cook County Water Affordability Relief Program
• Renewal of HVAC Maintenance Contract
• Approval of bills totaling $65,106.75

The board approved the minutes from the February 25 meeting and opened then closed a public comment segment. It adopted a municipal grocery retailer tax ordinance, a rock‑salt joint purchase agreement, and a water‑affordability grant agreement. The board also approved a $3,550 HVAC maintenance contract and a $65,106.75 payment of outstanding bills. All motions carried with the trustees present voting in favor.

• Approved February 25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public comment segment (unanimous)
• Closed public comment segment (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Grocery Retailer Tax ordinance (5 trustees aye)
• Approved Joint Purchase Master Contract for rock salt (all present aye)
• Approved Grant Agreement for Cook County Water Affordability Relief Program (all present aye)
• Approved renewal of HVAC Maintenance Contract $3,550 (5 trustees aye)
• Approved payment of bills $65,106.75 from Claim Sheet (5 trustees aye)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will consider and approve an agreement between a casino and the Police Department to place an officer on site. The Board will also adopt a resolution naming the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau as the village’s official convention and visitors bureau. Additional items include approval of financing for accounting software, approval of bills totaling $180,812.34, and discussion of the SSMMA remodel. A reminder is given about the March 4 comprehensive plan meeting on the new zoning code.

• Agreement between casino and Police Department for on‑site officer
• Resolution naming Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau as record bureau
• Approval of finance for accounting software
• Approval of bills on claim sheet totaling $180,812.34
• Discussion/approval of SSMMA remodel

The Village Board approved an agreement with Wind Creek Casino for two additional on‑site police officers, accepted Icon Builders' bid to remodel the SSMMA for $255,797, and authorized payment of $180,182.34 for bills on the claim sheet dated 2/25/2026. The board also approved a resolution naming the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau as the Bureau of Record, authorized new finance accounting software, and adopted the minutes of the 2/11/26 meeting.

• Approved agreement with Wind Creek Casino for two additional police officers (Johnson, Forte, Ortiz, Wideman, Kearns, Ewan voted aye)
• Accepted Icon Builders bid for SSMMA remodel $255,797.00 (Johnson, Forte, Ortiz, Wideman, Kearns, Ewan voted aye)
• Authorized payment of $180,182.34 on claim sheet dated 2/25/2026 (Kearns, Ortiz, Wideman, Ewan, Forte, Johnson voted aye)
• Approved resolution naming Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau as Bureau of Record (all trustees present in favor)
• Authorized approval of new finance accounting software (all trustees present in favor)
• Approved minutes of the 2/11/26 regular meeting (all trustees present in favor)
• Opened public comment segment (all trustees present in favor)
• Closed public comment segment (all trustees present in favor)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will vote to approve bills on the claim sheet dated February 11, 2026 for a total of $136,937.80. It will also approve two business licenses for Tiesha Trice‑Smith at 17105 S. Laflin (East) and (West). The board will consider renewing the village health insurance and discuss a potential software purchase.

• Approve bills on claim sheet dated 2/11/2026 for $136,937.80
• Approve two business licenses for Tiesha Trice‑Smith at 17105 S. Laflin (East) and (West)
• Consider renewal of village health insurance
• Discuss possible software purchase

The board approved the previous meeting minutes, opened and closed the public comment segment, and authorized payment of $136,937.80 in village bills. It also approved two business licenses for Smith’s Reliable Screening Solutions and Smith’s Express, and agreed to let a Selma trip use the village parking lot pending driver information. The board directed the health‑insurance broker to negotiate lower rates with Blue Cross Blue Shield. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 1/28/26 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public comment segment (unanimous)
• Closed public comment segment (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $136,937.80 bills (unanimous)
• Approved two business licenses for Tiesha Trice‑Smith (unanimous)
• Approved use of village parking lot for Selma trip (unanimous, with driver info requirement)
• Directed broker to negotiate health‑insurance rates with BCBS (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Meeting

The Village Board will consider several items, including the purchase of an additional fire department vehicle. It will also review an ordinance amending fines for municipal code violations and an ordinance approving the Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines. The Board will approve two claim sheets totaling $325,652.75 and grant a business license to Debbie Davis Realty.

• Purchase of an additional car for the Fire Department (no dollar amount listed)
• Ordinance amending fines for violation of the Municipal Code
• Ordinance approving Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines
• Approval of claim sheets dated 1/7/26 ($90,112.74) and 1/28/26 ($235,540.01), total $325,652.75
• Approval of EHC Business License for Debbie Davis Realty

The trustees approved the minutes from the January 7 meeting and opened and closed the public comment segment. They adopted an ordinance amending municipal code fines and another approving fire department standard operating guidelines. The board also authorized the purchase of a 2017 Tahoe for the fire department and approved payment of two claim sheets totaling $325,652.75, as well as a business license for Debbie Davis Realty.

• Approved minutes of the 1/7/26 meeting (unanimous)
• Opened public comment segment (unanimous)
• Closed public comment segment (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending municipal code fines (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance approving fire department SOP guidelines (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of a 2017 Tahoe for the fire department (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claim sheets $90,112.74 (1/7) and $235,540.01 (1/28) totaling $325,652.75 (unanimous)
• Approved East Hazel Crest business license for Debbie Davis Realty, 17499 Dixie (unanimous)

Meeting

The Village Board will swear in Police Officer Kevin Glover and hear a presentation to the Fire Department from the American Legion. It will vote on a resolution extending the moratorium on granting business licenses for auto repair, towing, equipment sales, and motor vehicle storage. The Board will also approve a proposal to finish electrical work needed for a new sign and authorize payment of $158,125.24 for claims dated 12/24/25.

• Swearing in of Police Officer Kevin Glover
• Resolution extending moratorium on business licenses for auto repair, towing, equipment sales, and motor vehicle storage
• Approval of proposal to complete electrical work before installing a new sign
• Approval of bills on Claim sheet dated 12/24/25 totaling $158,125.24
• Presentation to Fire Department from the American Legion

The board approved a resolution extending the moratorium on granting business licenses for auto repair, towing, equipment sales, and motor vehicle storage. It also approved meeting schedule changes, an $8,750 electrical work contract for a new sign, and payment of $158,125.24 in outstanding bills. All motions were carried with unanimous support from the trustees present.

• Approved minutes of 12/10/25 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Opened public segment of the meeting (unanimous)
• Closed public segment of the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution extending moratorium on auto repair/towing, equipment sales, motor vehicle storage licenses (6 ayes)
• Approved meeting schedule changes: Nov 11 moved to Nov 18; Nov 25 cancelled (unanimous)
• Approved Meany proposal for electrical work on new sign, $8,750.00 (6 ayes)
• Approved payment of Claim Sheet bills, $158,125.24 (6 ayes)