East Hazel Crest public meetings in 2025

Meeting

The Village Board will consider several financial and regulatory items, including a levy ordinance, an abatement ordinance for bond payments, and a purchase of a police department vehicle. It will also review a plumbing code amendment, a Cook County health inspection agreement, and approve bills totaling $27,023.04. Additional costs for a fire department cable remote mount may also be discussed.

• Levy Ordinance for 2025 tax levy to pay General Obligation Bonds Series 2024A and 2024B
• Abatement Ordinance to abate the 2025 tax levy for bond payments
• Ordinance amending the Village Plumbing Code
• Approval of bills on claim sheet dated 12/10/25 in the amount of $27,023.04
• Discussion/Approval for purchase of a Police Department vehicle

The Board approved an ordinance levying taxes for the fiscal year May 1 2025 – April 30 2026 and an ordinance abating those taxes to pay principal and interest on General Obligation Bonds Series 2024A and 2024B. It also approved a plumbing‑code amendment, the signing of an IGA for environmental health inspections, and several budget items including fire‑department equipment, a police vehicle purchase, and payment of $27,023.04 in bills. The meeting also rescheduled the upcoming December 24 2026 meeting to January 7 2026.

• Approved ordinance levying taxes for FY May 1 2025–Apr 30 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved ordinance abating tax to pay principal/interest on Bonds Series 2024A & 2024B (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 6 Buildings and Building Regulations, Plumbing Code Section 6‑112 (motion carried)
• Approved signing of IGA Agreement for Environmental Health Inspection Services (motion carried)
• Approved $4,510 purchase of additional fire‑department cable remote mount equipment (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of lightly used police vehicle for Building Inspector, up to $25,000 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $27,023.04 on Claim Sheet dated 12/10/2025 (motion carried)
• Approved cancellation of Dec 24 2026 meeting and move Jan 14 meeting to Jan 7 2026 (motion carried)

Library Board

The board approved the meeting minutes and the financial report. It ratified a $271.90 payment to the Chicago Tribune and a $1,431.00 payment to Philadelphia Insurance. The board also voted to cancel the scheduled February 2025 meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved financial report (all ayes)
• Ratified Chicago Tribune payment of $271.90 (all ayes)
• Ratified Philadelphia Insurance payment of $1,431.00 (all ayes)
• Cancelled February 2025 meeting (all ayes)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will vote on an ordinance to adopt the Comprehensive Plan presented by Houseal Lavigne. The Board will also approve a resolution naming Patricia Lazuak and Monica Elsey as delegates to the IRMA Board. Finance/License will approve bills on a claim sheet dated 11/12/25 totaling $123.257.80. Additional items include a reminder that vehicle stickers go on sale Dec 1 and a report that the next Board meeting has been cancelled.

• Ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution naming delegates Patricia Lazuak and Monica Elsey to IRMA Board
• Finance/License approval of bills on claim sheet dated 11/12/25 for $123.257.80
• Vehicle stickers go on sale December 1 (new prices announced)
• Cancellation of the next Board meeting

The Board approved the ordinance adopting the village Comprehensive Plan. It also approved the resolution naming Patricia Lazuka and Monica Elsey as delegates to the IRMA Board. Trustees voted to cancel the scheduled meeting on November 26, 2026, and approved payment of $123,257.80 in outstanding bills.

• Approved minutes of 10/22/25 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted Comprehensive Plan ordinance (5-0)
• Approved IRMA Board delegate resolution (5-0)
• Cancelled November 26, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Approved payment of $123,257.80 bills (5-0)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Village Board will discuss the sale of the parcel at 1110 W. 175th Street and vote on a claim sheet totaling $110,158.99. The board will also review an ordinance requiring multiple surveys for new construction, approve architect bid drawings for a 1904 remodel, and consider a business license for National Call, Inc. Additional items include a reminder about the Comprehensive Plan open house on October 28.

• Sale of property at 1110 W. 175th Street
• Approval of bills on claim sheet amounting to $110,158.99
• Ordinance requiring multi‑surveys for new construction
• Approval of architect bid drawings for 1904 remodel
• Business license discussion for National Call, Inc.

The Board amended the Village Building Code to add Section 6-49, approved the sale of 1110 W. 173" Street for $25,500, and approved an architect bid of $9,200 for the SSMMA remodel. It also authorized payment of $110,158.99 in bills and granted a business license to National Call, Inc. All motions carried with unanimous votes of the trustees present.

• Approved amendment to Village Building Code, adding Section 6-49 (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of bid to sell 1110 W. 173" Street for $25,500 (5-0)
• Approved architect bid from Linden Group for SSMMA remodel, $9,200 (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills on Claim Sheet dated 10/22/2025, $110,158.99 (5-0)
• Approved Business License for National Call, Inc. at 1229 W. 171" Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the 10/8/25 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Opened and later closed the public segment of the meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 pm (unanimous)

Meeting

The Village Board will discuss the redemption of General Obligation Bonds and the sale of village-owned personal property. The board is also reviewing agreements for a public safety dispatch system and a police department wage reopener.

• Redemption and payment of $155,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006
• Approval of bills on Claim sheet dated 10/8/25 totaling $206,360.94
• IGA creating the Southland Public Safety Communications Dispatch System
• Zoll One Program Master Agreement
• Memorandum of Agreement of PD Wage Reopener

The trustees unanimously approved five ordinances covering the sale of village personal property, early redemption of $155,000 General Obligation bonds, an intergovernmental dispatch system agreement, the Zoll One Program master agreement, and a police‑department wage re‑opener. They also authorized payment of $206,360.94 for bills listed on the claim sheet dated 10/8/2025. All motions passed with all trustees present voting aye.

• Approved ordinance authorizing sale of village personal property (all present in favor)
• Approved ordinance for early redemption and payment of $155,000 GO bonds, Series 2006 (all present in favor)
• Approved acceptance and authorization for Mayor to sign Inter Governmental Agreement for Southland Public Safety Communications Dispatch System (all present in favor)
• Approved acceptance and authorization for Mayor to sign Zoll One Program Master Agreement (all present in favor)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement of PD Wage Reopener (all present in favor)
• Authorized payment of $206,360.94 on Claim Sheet dated 10/8/2025 (all present in favor)

Meeting

The East Hazel Crest Library District board will review the proposed 2025‑2026 tax levy of $39,170. It will also discuss allocating money to the Fire Department for Halloween and X‑Max events and for flowers for Maureen. The Treasurer will present approval of paid bills since the last meeting.

• 2025‑2026 tax levy of $39,170
• Allocation of funds to Fire Department for Halloween and X‑Max events
• Allocation of funds for flowers for Maureen
• Approval of paid bills since last meeting

Meeting

The Village Board will vote on an ordinance to subdivide the property at 1411 172nd Street. It will also approve bills listed on a claim sheet for a total of $152,840.53. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the September 10, 2025 minutes and reports from officials.

• Ordinance to subdivide 1411 172nd Street
• Approval of bills on claim sheet totaling $152,840.53
• Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting

The board approved the ordinance to subdivide the property at 1411 W. 172nd Street. They also approved payment of $152,840.53 for bills listed on the claim sheet dated 9/24/2025. Both actions were approved unanimously by the trustees present.

• Approved minutes of 9/10/25 meeting (5-0)
• Opened public segment of meeting (5-0)
• Closed public segment of meeting (5-0)
• Approved subdivision ordinance for 1411 W. 172nd St (5-0)
• Approved payment of $152,840.53 bills (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Meeting

The Village Board will meet to approve claims and discuss administrative renewals. The session includes reports from village officials and a proclamation for National See Tracks? Think Train Week.

• Approval of bills on Claim sheet dated 9/10/25 in the amount of $170,563.27
• Renewal of Village Hall Copier Contract

The Board approved a $170,563.27 expenditure for new signs. It also renewed the Village Hall copier contract, approved a resolution proclaiming National See Tracks? Think Train Week (Sept. 15‑21, 2025), and authorized payment of bills on the claim sheet. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $170,563.27 signs purchase (unanimous)
• Renewed copier contract for Village Hall (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Proclaiming National See Tracks? Think Train Week (Sept. 15‑21, 2025) (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills on claim sheet (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 8/27/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Opened public comment segment (unanimous)
• Closed public comment segment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 pm (unanimous)

Meeting

The Board approved an ordinance allowing demolition of properties with unresolved building‑code violations. Trustees also approved a bond call to cover village interest payments for 2026‑2029 and authorized payment of a $161,603.26 claim bill. Minutes of the August 13 meeting were approved and the public segment of the meeting was opened and then closed.

• Approved minutes of 8/13/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Opened public segment of the meeting (unanimous)
• Closed public segment of the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance permitting demolition for uncorrected code violations (4 ayes)
• Approved bond call to save interest payments for 2026‑2029 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $161,603.26 claim bill (5 ayes)

Meeting

The Board approved an ordinance amending Section 20‑13 of the Municipal Code to allow tree removal. It also approved the purchase of ambulance equipment for $76,760.00 and awarded the MFT Street Resurfacing Project to D‑Construction for $50,800.00. Additional approvals included a $21,693.00 router upgrade for police and fire, and authorizing fire department fundraisers. The Board voted to pay outstanding village bills totaling $209,855.25.

• Approved ordinance amending Section 20‑13 for tree removal (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ambulance equipment for $76,760.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded MFT Street Resurfacing Project to D‑Construction for $50,800.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Cradlepoint router upgrade for Police and Fire for $21,693.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized Fire Department “Fill the Boot” fundraisers on Aug 15‑16 and Aug 21‑22 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills on Claim Sheet dated 8/13/2025 for $209,855.25 (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board approved the 2025‑2026 budget and appropriation of $52,350.00. It also approved raising the cost of funeral flowers to $200.00, a $2,000.00 grant to Thornton Library for a chair lift, and signing an engagement letter with O'Neal & Gaspardo for the 2025 annual financial report (not to exceed $1,000.00). All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved 2025‑2026 Budget and Appropriation of $52,350.00 (all ayes)
• Amended Ordinance #08‑02‑25 to raise cost of funeral flowers to $200.00 (all ayes)
• Approved $2,000.00 grant to Thornton Library for chair‑lift costs (all ayes)
• Approved signing Engagement Letter with O'Neal & Gaspardo for 2025 Annual Financial Report (not to exceed $1,000.00) (all ayes)

Meeting

The Board approved the FY 2026 appropriations ordinance and the purchase of a new ambulance for $41,809. They also appointed John White to the Zoning Board of Appeals and authorized several small expenditures, including a fire chief symposium trip, a copier lease, and an HVAC unit for the village café. Finally, the Board approved payment of $147,229.75 in claim bills and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of the 7/9/25 regular meeting (all trustees present in favor)
• Approved FY 2026 appropriations ordinance (all trustees present in favor)
• Approved purchase of ambulance for $41,809 (all trustees present in favor)
• Approved appointment of John White to the Zoning Board of Appeals (all trustees present in favor)
• Approved fire chief symposium attendance request up to $2,500 (all trustees present in favor)
• Approved additional copier lease $342 per month (all trustees present in favor)
• Approved HVAC unit bid up to $11,400 for village café (all trustees present in favor)
• Approved payment of $147,229.75 on claim sheets dated 7/23/2025 (all trustees in favor)

Meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the June 25 meeting and opened a public comment segment. It authorized expenditure of MFT funds for 2025 roadwork and approved payment of $105,322.24 in bills dated July 9, 2025. The public comment segment was then closed and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of 6/25/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized expenditure of MFT funds for 2025 roadwork (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $105,322.24 bills on claim sheet dated 7/9/2025 (unanimous)
• Opened public comment segment (unanimous)
• Closed public comment segment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Meeting

The Board approved two claim payments totaling $496,125.59. It also renewed the fire department's I Am Responding software subscription. Additional motions approved included accepting prior meeting minutes and entering an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved payment of $142,334.59 claim (5-0)
• Approved payment of $353,791.00 claim (5-0)
• Approved renewal of I Am Responding software subscription for Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 5/28/25 and 6/11/26 meetings (5-0)
• Motion to open public segment approved (5-0)
• Motion to enter Executive Session for personnel issues approved (5-0)
• Motion to reconvene to regular session approved (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn approved (5-0)

Meeting

The trustees adopted an ordinance to address unlawful encroachment during investigations. They approved purchases of a replacement key‑access system for the police department and a replacement camera for the police/fire building. The board also approved payment of $627,864 in outstanding bills. Officer Chad Barden was sworn in as a full‑time police officer.

• Adopted ordinance on unlawful encroachment (6 ayes, motion carried)
• Approved purchase of replacement key‑access system for PD (6 ayes, motion carried)
• Approved purchase of replacement camera for PD/FD building (6 ayes, motion carried)
• Approved payment of $627,864 in bills (6 ayes, motion carried)
• Sworn in Officer Chad Barden as full‑time police officer
• Opened public comment segment (all trustees in favor, motion carried)
• Closed public comment segment (all trustees in favor, motion carried)
• Adjourned regular session (all trustees in favor, motion carried)

Library Board

The board approved the meeting minutes unanimously. Linda Daniels was sworn in as a Library Trustee for a six‑year term. The board approved a $25,000 payment to Thornton Library and a $4,000 payment for attorney fees, each with all ayes. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Swore in Linda Daniels as Library Trustee for 6‑year term
• Approved $25,000 payment to Thornton Library (all ayes)
• Approved $4,000 attorney fee payment for the year (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Meeting

The board approved the minutes of the May 14 meeting and opened then closed the public comment segment. Trustees appointed Fire Chief Kevin Welsh to the ECOM Board and to the ECOM/Southcom Board, naming Police Chief R. Janich as the alternate. The trustees also approved payment of $8,304.29 for claims dated May 21 and $92,110.60 for claims dated May 28. The regular session was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the 5/14/2025 regular meeting
• Opened public segment of the meeting
• Closed public segment of the meeting
• Appointed Fire Chief Kevin Welsh to the ECOM Board
• Appointed Fire Chief Kevin Welsh to the ECOM/Southcom Board and Police Chief R. Janich as alternate
• Approved payment of $8,304.29 for claims dated 5/21/2025
• Approved payment of $92,110.60 for claims dated 5/28/2025
• Adjourned the regular session

Meeting

The Board approved a new motor fuel tax of three cents per gallon and amended the motor vehicle license tax and emergency service fees. It also authorized the Mayor to sign billing contracts for fire and ambulance services, approved a mowing contract with Suburban Landscaping, and authorized payment of $149,729.40 in outstanding bills. All motions carried with unanimous affirmative votes from the trustees present.

• Adopted motor fuel tax $0.03 per gallon (5-0)
• Amended motor vehicle license tax (5-0)
• Amended emergency services fees (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign fire billing contract with Fire Recovery (5-0)
• Approved ambulance services contract with AMR (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign ambulance billing contract with EMS Management Consultants (5-0)
• Approved Suburban Landscaping mowing contract (5-0)
• Authorized payment of $149,729.40 on Claims Sheet (5-0)

Meeting

The Board approved a $49,600 contract to procure a Comprehensive Plan for the village's future development. It also approved a $7,792.27 gas meter purchase for the Public Safety Building backup generator, a $4,800 architect fee for the building expansion, and a $198,305.57 payment on the Claims Sheet dated 4/9/2025. The meeting approved the minutes of the 3/26/2025 meeting and scheduled Community Shred Days for June 21 and September 20.

• Approved $49,600 Comprehensive Plan contract – unanimous
• Approved $7,792.27 gas meter purchase for backup generator – unanimous
• Approved $4,800 architect fee for Public Safety Building expansion – unanimous
• Approved $198,305.57 payment on Claims Sheet dated 4/9/2025 – unanimous
• Approved $5,000 check to Manteno Veterans Home – unanimous
• Approved minutes of 3/26/2025 meeting – unanimous
• Opened public comment segment – unanimous
• Scheduled Community Shred Days for June 21 and September 20

Library Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting. It also approved the schedule of board meetings for 2025‑2026 and authorized a $100 payment for ink. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved 2025‑2026 meeting schedule (all ayes)
• Authorized $100 payment to Joan for ink (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Meeting

The Board adopted an ordinance amending the zoning code to prohibit motor‑vehicle repair businesses in the M Limited Manufacturing Special Use area. It also adopted a promissory note for the Homewood and Wind Creek redevelopment agreement and approved several contract renewals and a utility installation. The trustees authorized payment of village bills totaling $230,272.71 and entered an executive session to discuss union contract negotiations.

• Adopted zoning amendment banning motor‑vehicle repair in M Limited zone (all trustees present voted aye)
• Adopted promissory note ordinance for Homewood and Wind Creek redevelopment (all trustees present voted aye)
• Accepted Aleck Plumbing bid for backup generator gas line in Public Safety Building (all trustees present voted aye)
• Renewed Police Department evidence storage contract for body cams (all trustees present voted aye)
• Renewed Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance at 3% increased rate (all trustees present voted aye)
• Renewed Donut Shop lease at the village café (all trustees present voted aye)
• Approved payment of village bills totaling $230,272.71 (all trustees present voted aye)
• Moved to executive session to discuss union contract negotiations and personnel (all trustees present were in favor)