East Hazel Crest public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board will vote on two spending items: a $21,090 contract to complete a street lighting project and approval to order a new public works vehicle for spring 2023 delivery. The board will also consider Ordinance 22-09, which sets the property tax levy for the coming year.
- Request approval for $21,090 to add 131 lights to complete the current lighting project
- Request approval to order a new public works vehicle for spring 2023 delivery
- Ordinance 22-09: Tax Levy
- Payment of bills totaling $107,204.67
The Board approved Ordinance 22-09 to levy taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, representing a 4.9% increase. Trustees also authorized funding for lighting project additions and the purchase of a new pickup truck. Bill payments totaling $107,204.67 were approved.
- Approved Ordinance 22-09 levying taxes for May 1, 2022 thru April 30, 2023 (4.9% increase)
- Approved $26,370.00 for 145 additional lights to complete lighting project
- Approved purchase of 2023 Pickup truck not to exceed $67,000.00
- Approved bills on 12/05/22 Claims Sheets in the amount of $107,204.67
- Approved minutes of the 11/9/22 regular meeting
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board will consider three ordinances: one amending grass/weed nuisance rules, one updating no-parking zones, and one extending a moratorium on 171st St. auto repair licenses. The board will also vote on purchasing a vault for a new water connection and discuss the tax levy. A home occupation permit for Debra James (DEE MOO CRAFTY) is on the agenda.
- Ordinance 22-07 amending grass/weed section of nuisance ordinance
- Ordinance 22-08 amending No Parking Ordinance
- Resolution 22-07 extending moratorium for 171st St. auto repair licenses
- Approval to purchase vault for new water connection
- Home Occupation Permit for Debra James d/b/a DEE MOO CRAFTY
The Board approved a 4.9% increase to the levy ordinance and authorized the purchase of a water connection vault. New ordinances regarding grass/weed nuisances and parking restrictions were adopted, and a moratorium on auto repair licenses on 171st Street was extended.
- Approved 4.9% increase to the LEVY ORDINANCE (All aye)
- Approved $334,475.00 purchase of Vault from Metropolitan Pump for 175th & Center (All aye)
- Adopted Ordinance 22-07 amending grass/weed section of Nuisance Ordinance (All aye)
- Adopted Ordinance 22-08 restricting parking on 172nd St and Loomis (All aye)
- Adopted Resolution 22-07 extending moratorium on Auto Repair Licenses on 171st Street (All aye)
- Approved bills on Claims Sheets dated 11/08/22 totaling $165,865.85 (All aye)
- Approved Home Occupation Permit for Debra James d/b/a Dee Moo Crafty (All in favor)
- Approved minutes of 10/26/22 regular meeting (All in favor)
Meeting
The board will vote on Ordinance 22-06 to increase elected official salaries and discuss selecting a location for a watermain to receive water from Homewood. Other items include demolition of a property at 1204 174th Street, purchase of concrete blocks for salt storage, and installation of no-parking signs on 175th Street at Loomis and on 172nd Street. The meeting also covers approval of bills and scheduling changes.
- Ordinance 22-06: Increase to Elected Official Salary
- Selection of watermain location to receive water from Homewood
- Demolition of 1204 174th Street (Budzik property)
- Purchase of concrete blocks to contain street salt
- Installation of 'No parking' signs on 175th Street at Loomis and on 172nd Street
The Board authorized the engineer to proceed with a water connection from Homewood at 175th and Center. Trustees also approved a demolition contract for 1204 W. 174th St. and an ordinance increasing trustee salaries.
- Approved Ordinance 22-06 to increase Trustee salaries to $200 per meeting effective May 1, 2023 (4-2)
- Authorized water connection from Homewood at 175th and Center with new main to pump station (unanimous)
- Approved $20,400 bid from Keith's Cartage for demolition of 1204 W. 174th St. (unanimous)
- Approved $4,440 purchase of concrete blocks from OZINGA (unanimous)
- Authorized attorney to prepare ordinance for 'No Overnight Parking' signs on 172nd St. in the 1300 Block (4-2)
- Approved payment of bills on 10/26/22 Claims Sheets totaling $198,320.20 (unanimous)
- Cancelled Village Board meetings on November 23rd and December 28th (unanimous)
- Set Halloween Trick & Treat hours from 3 pm to 6 pm on October 31st (consensus)
Meeting
The East Hazel Crest Village Board will vote on three Korellis maintenance agreements and a fire department equipment request. The board will also approve the payment of bills from the 10/12/22 claims sheets.
- Korellis maintenance agreements (3)
- Fire department equipment request
- Salt enclosure blocks
- Pay all signed bills from 10/12/22 claims sheets
Meeting
The Village Board will consider a purchase contract for 1204 W. 174th Street and various maintenance items. Discussion includes tree removal at 174th and Ashland, culvert flushing proposals, and village-wide lighting upgrades.
- Purchase Contract for 1204 W. 174th Street
- Removal of trees at 174th and Ashland
- Fencing in Village property at 17429 Center
- Lighting upgrade at various locations in Village
- Business License Application of MJR Cleaning Solutions at 1019 W. 171st
Meeting
The Village Board will consider awarding a street paving contract and approving a supplemental MFT contract. The board will also review a business license application and a request for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation, employee performance, and real estate.
- Approval to award street paving contract
- MFT Supplemental Contract Resolution #22-03
- Resolution 22-04 approving settlement and signing of release
- Business license application for Ruben Poreayo d/b/a MJR Cleaning Solutions
- Salvation Army request for Red Kettle Campaign Days (Nov 1 - Dec 24, 2022)
Meeting
The Village Board will meet to review reports from officials and standing committees. The board is considering the approval of several claims sheets for payment.
- WJE proposal/contract
- Claims sheet dated 05/27/22 for $52,386.92
- Claims sheet dated 06/02/22 for $16,580.97
- Claims sheet dated 06/06/22 for $11,266.57
- Claims sheet dated 06/08/22 for $25,157.65
Meeting
The Village Board is meeting to review a water sales contract with Homewood and authorize payments for infrastructure and police equipment. The session includes reports from the Mayor and Administrator regarding specific project expenditures.
- Ordinance 22-02: Water Sales Contract with Homewood
- Payment to Tollway for 174th Street in the amount of $37,286.00
- Purchase of 3 tasers X 26 devices for $5,496.51
- Approval for extras to H Linden contract for IEPA project
Meeting
The Village Board will review the sale of surplus equipment and a resolution regarding the MFT program. The board is also considering a loan agreement with CNB Bank & Trust for a Dodge Charger and a Ford Mini Dump.
- Ordinance 22-01: Sale of Surplus Equipment
- Resolution 22-01: MFT program for 2022/2023
- Resolution 22-02: Loan Agreement with CNB Bank & Trust for a Dodge Charger and Ford Mini Dump
Meeting
The Village Board is meeting to discuss land acquisitions and infrastructure engineering. Key items include a TIF development ordinance and the termination of a truck enforcement agreement with Harvey.
- Ordinance 21-12 to vacate a portion of 174 for TIF development
- Resolution 21-12 to terminate overweight truck enforcement agreement with Harvey
- Authorization to execute IGA with Toll Authority to purchase excess land
- Engineering Water supply study for the Casino
- Engineering of new vault for East Hazel Crest Homewood water connection
Meeting
The Village Board is meeting to decide on the sale of a property parcel and the hiring of a firm for Casino project reviews. Members will also consider insurance renewals and various maintenance requests. The meeting includes a review of bills for payment.
- Sale of 1110 W. 175th Street as a whole parcel
- Hiring Wiss, Janney, Elstner Assoc. (WJE) for Casino project plan review and inspections
- Insurance renewal with an 11% average increase
- Purchase of 3 pagers for the Fire Department
- Installation of a light at the rear of Village Hall