East Hazel Crest public meetings in 2021

Meeting

The Village Board of East Hazel Crest will approve $121,595.55 in claims and discuss the 2021/2022 levy. The Mayor will report on Ordinance 21-05 and a mandatory employee vaccination policy. The Administrator will provide updates on a part-time police investigator, the mini dump, day care windows, and roof repairs for the 1904 building.

• Approval of bills totaling $121,595.55 (dated 11/24/21 and 12/08/21)
• Discussion of Ordinance 21-05 and the 2021/2022 levy
• Discussion of mandatory vaccination policy for employees
• Approval for repairs to the roof in the 1904 building
• Update on the mini dump and part-time investigator for PD

The Board adopted the 2021-2022 levy ordinance and a mandatory vaccination policy for new hires, as mandated by the state municipal league. It also approved hiring a part-time police investigator, repairs to the dump truck, day care window costs, and a roof repair bid. All votes were unanimous among present trustees; Trustee Wideman was absent.

• Adopted levy ordinance 21-05 for 2021-2022 (all present aye)
• Adopted mandatory vaccination policy for new hires (5-0)
• Approved hiring part-time police investigator (all present aye)
• Approved $10,000 dump truck repairs (all present aye)
• Approved $8,400 village share for day care fire windows (all present aye)
• Approved Calderone Roofing bid of $23,200 for roof repairs (all present aye)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $121,595.55 (all present aye)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Library District board is holding its regular meeting, where the auditor will explain the annual financial report and accountable review. The board will discuss replacing Trustee Gilberta Biedzychi, who has died, and will set meeting dates for 2022, including a discussion about canceling the February meeting.

• Auditor Nathan Pasbrig to explain annual financial report and accountable review
• Discussion of replacement trustee Gilberta Biedzychi, deceased
• 2022 board meeting dates listed: Feb 7, Apr 4, Jun 6, Aug 1, Oct 3, Dec 5
• Discussion of canceling February 2022 meeting

Library Board

The East Hazel Crest Library Board approved an amended flower policy limiting flowers to board trustees and immediate household family for funerals, with a $100 cap. Carol Cook was selected to fill a board vacancy, with her appointment scheduled for April 4, 2022. The board also approved the treasurer's report and auditor's bill payment.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (all ayes)
• Approved treasurer's report and auditor's annual financial review (all ayes)
• Approved payment of $94.65 to Zoe for flowers for Gilberta Biedzycki funeral (all ayes)
• Approved payment of auditor's bill when it arrives (all ayes)
• Amended flower policy: flowers only for board trustees if hospitalized or sick/shut-in, and immediate household family for funerals, not to exceed $100 (all ayes)
• Selected Carol Cook to fill board vacancy, appointment to be made April 4, 2022

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding a regular meeting to consider the 172nd St. ditch project, receive a water update, and discuss scheduling for November and December meetings. The board will also approve bills and hear reports from officials and committees.

• Consideration/disposition of 172nd St. ditch project
• Water update
• Approval of bills on claims sheets dated 11/10/21 (amount not specified)
• 2022 vehicle tags on sale December 1st
• Consideration of Nov. 24th and Dec. 22nd meetings

The board voted to postpone the 172nd St. ditch project and reconsider it in spring 2022. It also approved canceling the Nov. 24 and Dec. 22 meetings for the holidays, and approved all bills on the 11/10/21 claims sheets totaling $51,986.56. A resident was given 30 days to stop vehicle repairs and remove cars from his property for operating without a business license.

• Postponed 172nd St. ditch project until spring 2022 (all present voted aye)
• Canceled Nov. 24 and Dec. 22 meetings for holidays (all present in favor)
• Approved bills on 11/10/21 claims sheets totaling $51,986.56 (all present voted aye)
• Approved minutes of 10/27/21 regular meeting (all present in favor)
• Informed J. Toles to cease vehicle repairs and remove cars within 30 days for lack of business license

Meeting

The Village Board of East Hazel Crest will review minutes from the October 13 meeting and hear reports from the Mayor. Discussion items include an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County DPH for health inspections and Ordinance 21-04 regarding the sale of municipal property.

• Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Cook County DPH for health inspections
• Ordinance 21-04: Sale of municipal owned property
• Corrosion Study Cost report
• Approval of all bills on Claims sheets dated 10/27/21

The board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Cook County Dept. of Public Health for health inspections, and approved a corrosion study for a potential new Chicago water source via Homewood. It also approved $67,203.83 in claims and a room use request from American Legion Post 1139. No other substantive decisions were made; public comments on culvert bills and tree limbs were referred for review.

• Approved IGA with Cook County Dept. of Public Health for health inspections (all present in favor)
• Approved corrosion study for new Chicago water source via Homewood (all present in favor)
• Approved claims sheets totaling $67,203.83 (all present in favor)
• Approved American Legion Post 1139 use of 1906 Room on 11/8/21 (all present in favor)
• Approved minutes of 10/13/21 regular meeting (all present in favor)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including an endorsement agreement with Homewood for the Daly Group, bids for ditch regrading, street patching updates, and a request from the Knights of Columbus to canvas. The agenda also includes approval of bills and a library presentation.

• Endorsement Agreement and Resolution #21-07 with Homewood for Daly Group
• Bids for ditch regrading and award contract
• Street patching update
• Revisit repairs to PW truck
• Approval to pay bills on Claim Sheets dtd. 10/13/21

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Library District board is holding a regular meeting to consider two ordinances: the 2021-2022 tax levy and an amendment to the bylaws. They will also receive reports from officers, including approval of bill payments, and discuss funding for the fire department's Halloween and Christmas parties.

• 2021-2022 levy ordinance
• Amending By-Laws ordinance
• Per Capita amount $2,275.93
• Approval of payment of bills
• Money for Fire Department for Halloween and Christmas parties

Library Board

The East Hazel Crest Library Board approved the 2021-2022 tax levy of $38,150 and passed an ordinance amending the by-laws. The board also approved payments to Philadelphia Insurance ($1,203) and the Chicago Tribune ($31.50). All votes were unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2021-2022 tax levy of $38,150 (all ayes)
• Passed Amending By-Laws Ordinance (all ayes)
• Approved payment of $1,203 to Philadelphia Insurance (all ayes)
• Approved payment of $31.50 to Chicago Tribune (all ayes)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board approved the purchase of two radios, a new police vehicle, and a pump for the retention pond near Lathrop apartments. All votes were unanimous among trustees present, with Trustee Wideman absent. The board also discussed the ditch repair project on 172nd St. and heard resident concerns about sinkholes and street striping.

• Approved purchase of 2 radios using Network 3 (all present voted aye)
• Approved purchase of a new PD vehicle (all present voted aye)
• Approved purchase of new pump for retention pond near Lathrop apartments (all present voted aye)
• Approved minutes of 9/8/21 Regular Meeting (all present voted aye)
• Approved payment of bills on 9/22/21 Claims sheets totaling $61,182.99 (all present voted aye)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including renewing a Class 6B property tax incentive for Alloy Sling Chain, approving an agreement with IDOT/Robinson Engineering for ditch resculpting on 172nd Street, and a memorandum of understanding for water purchase. The board will also discuss public works vehicles and may approve bill payments.

• Resolution 21-05: Renewal of Class 6B RE Tax Incentive (Alloy Sling Chain)
• Resolution 21-06: IDOT/Robinson Eng. Agreement for ditch resculpting on 172nd St
• Memo of Understanding for Water Purchase
• Discussion of PW (public works) vehicles
• Approval to pay bills on Claim Sheets dated 9/08/21

The East Hazel Crest Board of Trustees approved several items, including renewing a Class 6B tax incentive for Alloy Sling Chain, authorizing an IDOT/Robinson Engineering agreement for ditch work on 172nd St., approving a Memorandum of Understanding to change water supplier from Harvey to Homewood, and accepting $14,400 for the sale of 17207 Forestway Drive. They also approved payment of bills totaling $49,605.92. All votes were unanimous among present trustees, with Trustees Johnson and Ewan absent.

• Approved Resolution 21-05 renewing Class 6B tax incentive for Alloy Sling Chain (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-06 authorizing IDOT/Robinson Eng. agreement for 172nd St. ditch work (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for water purchase from Village of Homewood (unanimous)
• Accepted $14,400 sale contract for 17207 Forestway Drive (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $49,605.92 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Board approved several items: Ordinance 21-04 for the Corona Virus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, a Whistleblower Protection Policy, an intergovernmental agreement with Homewood for truck enforcement, and an IGA for temporary housing of arrestees. It also approved bill payments totaling $79,111.41, a home occupation permit for GLAM SHOP, and a Girl Scouts door-to-door sales request. Trustee Forte was absent for all votes.

• Adopted Ord. 21-04 (Corona Virus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund) by roll call, all present aye
• Adopted Whistleblower Protection Policy, all present in favor
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute IGA with Homewood for Truck Enforcement, all present aye
• Approved IGA with Homewood for temporary housing of arrestees, all present aye
• Approved Girl Scouts door-to-door sales for Fall Products (Sept 21-Oct 20, 2021) and Cookies (Dec 15-Jan 17, 2022)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $79,111.41 (8/11/21: $22,947.38; 8/25/21: $56,164.03)
• Approved Home Occupation Permit for GLAM SHOP at 916 W. 174th St. - Apt. 3
• Approved minutes of 7/28/21 Water System Improvement and Regular meetings

Library Board

The East Hazel Crest Library Board approved its Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022, in the amount of $38,150.00. The board also approved paying the Philadelphia Insurance bill when it arrives (not to exceed $1,500) and an attorney's fee of $4,000. Minutes from a prior meeting were approved, and Joan Hale was appointed President Pro Tem. Board members Maureen Forte and Gilberta Biedzyck were absent.

• Approved Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for 2021-2022 in amount of $38,150.00 (all ayes)
• Approved payment of Philadelphia Ins. bill when it comes in, not to exceed $1,500.00 (all ayes)
• Approved payment of Attorney's fee in amount of $4,000.00 (all ayes)
• Appointed Joan Hale as President Pro Tem (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from prior meeting (all ayes)

Meeting

The Village Board is holding its regular meeting, preceded by a stakeholder meeting on water system improvements. The board will consider ordinances on rezoning a property and the annual appropriation, plus resolutions for street repair funds and the working budget, along with other administrative items.

• Ordinance 21-02: Rezone property at 17429 Center
• Ordinance 21-03: Appropriation ordinance for 2021-2022
• Resolution 21-03: MFT funds for street repairs (Jan 1-Dec 31, 2021)
• Resolution 21-04: Working budget
• Approval of bills: $72,595.04 for 7/14/21 claims

The board approved Ordinance 21-02 changing zoning at 17429 Center from B-1 to R-1, adopted the FY 2021-2022 appropriations ordinance, and approved resolutions for motor fuel tax street repairs and the working budget. It also approved roof and bathroom repairs at 17201 Throop, a Tyler Tech support contract, and a Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign request. All votes were unanimous except Resolution 21-04, which passed 5-1 with Trustee Forte voting no.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-02 rezoning 17429 Center from B-1 to R-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-03 appropriations for FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-03 for Motor Fuel Tax street repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-04 working budget (5-1, Forte nay)
• Approved roof repairs up to $6,595 and bathroom repairs of $3,850 at 17201 Throop (unanimous)
• Approved Tyler Tech support contract (unanimous)
• Approved Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign Nov 15-Dec 24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Washington Park block party request (date TBD) (unanimous)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding its regular meeting on June 23, 2021. Key items include a possible extension of the moratorium on auto repair/towing licenses, a presentation of a CN check, a Red Speed Agreement, and a police department promotion. The board will also discuss a village-wide garage sale and continue discussions on bonds and capital improvements.

• Extension of moratorium on auto repair/towing licenses (Resolution 20-06)
• Presentation of CN check
• Red Speed Agreement
• Police department promotion for Mike Tuley
• Approval of bills on claims sheets dated 6-8-21 ($13,393.30) and 6-2-21 (amount blank)

The Village Board approved an extension of the Red Speed Agreement, extended the moratorium on auto repair/towing licenses, and approved a $3,600 contract with AM Tree Service for tree trimming and removal. Officer Michael Tuley was promoted to sergeant in the East Hazel Crest Police Department. The board also approved payment of claims totaling $88,735.93 and authorized a village-wide garage sale on July 23-25 with no permit fee.

• Approved extension of Red Speed Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved extension of moratorium on auto repair/towing licenses per Resolution 20-06 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,600 contract with AM Tree Service for tree trimming and removal (unanimous)
• Promoted Officer Michael Tuley to sergeant in EHCPD
• Approved payment of claims: $13,393.30 (6/8/21) and $75,342.63 (6/23/21), total $88,735.93 (unanimous)
• Authorized village-wide garage sale on July 23-25, permits required but no fee (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 check from CN PD for EHCPD vests and needs
• Requested removal of abandoned vehicle at 1419 W. 173rd St.

Library Board

The East Hazel Crest Library Board approved an $800 annual engagement with O'Neill & Gaspardo for audit filing services instead of a full review, and swore in newly elected trustees Cindy Robertson and Karen Santillan. The board also approved a policy to spend up to $100 on flowers for board members' and attorney's family bereavement/hospital occasions, and reimbursed Maureen Forte $67.40 for flowers sent to Gilberta Biedzyck. A tentative meeting date of August 1, 2021 was approved for reviewing ordinances and bylaws.

• Approved $800 annual audit filing engagement with O'Neill & Gaspardo (all ayes)
• Swore in trustees Cindy Robertson and Karen Santillan for 6-year terms
• Approved up to $100 for flowers for board/attorney family bereavement/hospital (all ayes)
• Reimbursed Maureen Forte $67.40 for flowers sent to Gilberta Biedzyck (all ayes)
• Approved tentative August 1, 2021 meeting to review ordinances and bylaws (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (all ayes)
• Kept same officers for the year (all ayes)
• Approved Helen Minnis to swear in Gilberta Biedzyck before June 27, 2021 (all ayes)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding its regular meeting to consider several items, including accepting a grant from the Illinois Housing Authority, a police department promotion, and the issuance of finance bonds. They will also discuss and possibly approve a landscape proposal. The meeting includes reports from officials and committees, and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Resolution 21-02: Accept grant from Illinois Housing Authority and execute related documents
• Police department promotion
• Presentation, discussion, and approval of finance bonds
• Accept landscape proposal

The Board adopted Resolution 21-02 accepting an Illinois Housing grant for abandoned properties, with the Administrator noting five properties are involved. Trustees also authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute related documents, approved financing bonds for public works, and approved a landscaping contract for mowing vacant properties and the Lathrop Ditch. The Board placed the promotion of Officer Michael Tuley to Sergeant on the June 23 agenda after an executive session.

• Adopted Resolution 21-02 accepting Illinois Housing grant for abandoned properties (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute all documents related to Resolution 21-02 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of bonds for public works (unanimous)
• Approved Suburban Landscaping proposal: $400 per visit for vacant properties, $600 for Lathrop Ditch (unanimous)
• Placed promotion of Officer Michael Tuley to Sergeant on June 23 agenda (unanimous)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting to consider several items, including a diversity policy, a retirement resolution, the sale of a property, and the issuance of bonds for capital improvements. They will also discuss appointments and various administrative policies.

• Ordinance 21-01: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy
• Resolution 21-01: Retirement of r. Wasek
• Approval of sale of 1401 W. 174th St.
• IGA with IDOT for state traffic signals
• Consideration to sell bonds for capital improvements

The Board adopted Ordinance 21-01 establishing a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, and approved several other items including the sale of a vacant lot, a retirement resolution, an IDOT agreement, a ZBA appointment, a gutter contract, and an email policy. All votes passed with Trustee Keams absent. A landscaping mowing proposal was tabled for further discussion.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-01 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy (5-0, Keams absent)
• Adopted Resolution 21-01 commending Sgt. Wasek on 30 years of service (5-0, Keams absent)
• Approved sale of vacant lot at 1401 W. 174th St. for $16,555.00 (5-0, Keams absent)
• Authorized Mayor & Clerk to execute IDOT renewal for state traffic signals (5-0, Keams absent)
• Approved appointment of Daniel A. Smith to Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0, Keams absent)
• Approved low bid contract with KRAZ Construction for gutter replacement at 1904 Building for $5,475.00 (5-0, Keams absent)
• Adopted Email & Electronic Communication Policy (5-0, Keams absent)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $60,280.02 (5-0, Keams absent)

Meeting

The Village Board of East Hazel Crest will conduct a regular meeting to approve routine maintenance repairs and financial claims. Key decisions include replacing a gutter damaged by ice and a valve in the Village Hall fire protection system. The board will also approve the use of a COVID testing site and swear in newly elected officials.

• Approval to replace gutter damaged by ice
• Approval for RPZ valve replacement in Fire Protection System at Village Hall
• Approval of all bills on Claims sheets dated 5/12/21
• Approval of COVID Testing Site
• Swearing in of newly elected Officials

The board approved a COVID testing site request from North Shore Clinical Labs at 17499 Dixie Hwy, and accepted bids for gutter replacement and RPZ valve work. Officials elected in the April 6 election were sworn in. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved COVID testing site at 17499 Dixie Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved $4,400 bid from Sealtight Exteriors for gutter replacement (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,221 bid from Water Services Co. for RPZ valve replacement (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $58,201.01 (unanimous)
• Swore in elected officials: Mayor Brown, Clerk Minnis, Trustees Ortiz, Forte, Wideman

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine village business. Key items include a resolution honoring retiring official Mary Sanfratello, a discussion on an electronic communication policy, and approval of bills totaling $61,244.81. The meeting also includes reports from village officials and committees.

• Resolution 20-09 memorializing Mary Sanfratello's retirement
• Discussion of Electronic Communication Policy
• Approval of bills on Claims sheets dated 4/28/21 for $61,244.81
• Presentation of newest Police Officers

The board approved Resolution 20-09 commending Mary Sanfratello for 31 years of service with the East Hazel Crest Police Department, and she received a departmental commendation. The board also approved payment of all bills on the 4/28/21 claims sheets in the amount of $51,244.71. The meeting was largely ceremonial, with no old or new business and no public input.

• Approved Resolution 20-09 commending Mary Sanfratello for 31 years of service (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all bills on the 4/28/21 claims sheets in the amount of $51,244.71 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the 4/28/21 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Opened and closed the public comment segment with no input (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:35 pm (unanimous)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is holding a regular meeting to consider routine administrative items, including awarding water bids, renewing insurance, replacing an HVAC unit at a daycare, and purchasing two additional body cameras. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Water bids awards
• Insurance bid renewals
• Approval to replace HVAC ground unit at Daycare (insurance claim)
• Purchase of 2 additional body cams
• Approval of all bills on claims sheets dated 4/14/21

The Village Board approved the lowest bid for lead service line replacement and a water main/hydrant project, renewed employee insurance, replaced an HVAC unit, and purchased body cameras. All votes were unanimous. The board also paid bills totaling $80,182.26.

• Approved Calumet City Plbg bid of $895,495 for lead service line replacement (unanimous)
• Approved H. Linden & Sons bid of $969,512 for water main and hydrant replacement on Lathrop (unanimous)
• Approved renewal with current employee insurance carrier (unanimous)
• Approved Automatic bid of $7,485 to replace HVAC ground unit at Day Care (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 body cameras at $699 each and 5 licenses at $1,398 total (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all bills on 4/14/21 claims sheets totaling $80,182.26 (unanimous)

Library Board

The East Hazel Crest Library Board approved a $20,000 payment for library services from Thornton Library for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed trustee economic interest statements and budget/tax levy matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $20,000 contract with Thornton Library for library services (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (all ayes)

Meeting

The board approved filing a complaint against the City of Harvey over alleged $1.9 million water overcharges, accepted a $10,000 offer for a vacant lot, and authorized signing documents to vacate unused easements. It also approved opening Helen M. Minnis Park with sunrise-to-sundown signage, and approved claims totaling $38,252.04.

• Approved filing complaint against City of Harvey over $1,900,000 water overcharges (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 offer for vacant lot at 173rd & Lathrop (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to sign plat to vacate unused easements at 174th & Halsted (unanimous)
• Approved corrected SHRED DAY date to September 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved posting signage at Helen M. Minnis Park: open sunrise to sundown (unanimous)
• Approved claims on Claims Sheets dated 2/24/21 in amount of $38,252.04 (unanimous)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will hold a regular meeting via phone conference. They will consider a resolution to acknowledge the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitor's Bureau, approve a COVID-19 vaccination policy letter for employees, and discuss requests for lease renewals and a maintenance contract for budget software. Public comments are accepted via email or phone before the meeting.

• Resolution to acknowledge Chicago Southland Convention and Visitor's Bureau as the official bureau
• Request to approve COVID-19 Vaccination Policy letter for employees
• Request to cosponsor Shred/Recycling Days on June 12 and September 23, 2021
• Request for lease renewal for Rep. Will Davis
• Approval of maintenance contract with Tyler Technologies for budget/audit software

The Board approved Resolution 20-08 recognizing the Chicago Southland Convention Center and Visitors Bureau, a COVID-19 letter to employees, co-sponsorship of two recycling days with Rep. Davis, a lease renewal at 1906 174th St., and claims totaling $131,979.44. All votes were unanimous. The Tyler Tech contract was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Adopted Resolution 20-08 recognizing Chicago Southland Convention Center as Visitors Bureau of Record (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 letter to all employees (unanimous)
• Approved co-sponsoring two recycling days on 6/12/21 and 9/23/21 (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal at 1906 174th St. (unanimous)
• Approved claims of $102,207.06 (2/24/21) and $29,772.38 (3/10/21), total $131,979.44 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 2/10/21 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Withdrew Tyler Tech contract from agenda

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting virtually to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an ordinance to combine water and sewer services into a public utility system and a resolution to participate in the Invest in Cook program for parking lot resurfacing. The board will also consider approving bills and a business license. Public comments were accepted via email or phone before the meeting.

• Ordinance 20-12 combining water and sewer into public utility system
• Resolution for participation in Invest in Cook program (resurface parking lot)
• Approval of all bills on Claims sheets of 2/10/2021
• Business License for 1217 W. 171

The board adopted Ordinance 20-12 combining water and sewer into a public utility system, and Resolution 20-07 to apply for a grant to resurface parking lots. It also approved bills totaling $29,254.91 and licensed SM Truck Repair with conditions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance 20-12 combining water and sewer into Public Utility System (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 20-07 authorizing application for Invest in Cook Grant to resurface parking lots (unanimous)
• Approved bills on Claims Sheets dated 2/10/21 in amount of $29,254.91 (unanimous)
• Approved SM Truck Repair license application subject to village conditions (unanimous)

Library Board

The East Hazel Crest Library Board accepted the annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, and approved payments to auditors O'Neill and Gaspardo ($2,700) and to Kamms Insurance ($311). The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and set 2021 meeting dates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (all ayes)
• Accepted annual financial report ending June 30, 2020 (all ayes)
• Approved payment of $2,700 to O'Neill and Gaspardo (all ayes)
• Ratified payment of $311 to Kamms Insurance (all ayes)

Meeting

The Village Board approved financing for water system improvement projects, estimated at $2,800,000 at 1% interest, as presented. Trustees also approved the minutes of the 1/13/21 meeting and payments of bills totaling $82,242.98. A business license application at 1217 W. 171st St. was postponed until the 2/10/21 meeting.

• Approved $2.8M water system improvement financing (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 1/13/21 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bill payments of $82,242.98 (unanimous)
• Postponed business license application at 1217 W. 171st St. to 2/10/21

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board is meeting virtually to consider several administrative items, including a 5-year body camera contract, a social media use policy, and approval of bills. They will also hear reports on COVID expense reimbursement and snow removal truck damage. Public comments are accepted via email or phone before the meeting.

• Request to accept 5-year body cam agreement (previously 1-year)
• Approval to adopt social media use policy
• Approval of bills: $131,594.43 (12/31/2020) and additional claims for 1/13/2021
• Water payments to Harvey via wire transfers: $20,500.32, $18,797.01, $18,390.84
• Business license for 1217 W. 171

The board extended the police body camera agreement from one to five years, adopted a Social Media Use Policy, and approved a temporary business license for 1217 W. 171st St. despite a moratorium on vehicle-related licenses. They also approved claims and wire transfers totaling $265,623.15 and a vehicle repair proposal from Homewood Auto Body.

• Extended body camera agreement to five years (5-1, Kearns nay)
• Adopted Social Media Use Policy (unanimous)
• Kept 7/28/20 Executive Session minutes private (unanimous)
• Approved Homewood Auto Body proposal for PW vehicle repair (unanimous)
• Approved claims and wire transfers totaling $265,623.15 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary business license for 1217 W. 171st St. (unanimous)