Hazel Crest, IL

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

The Village Board of Trustees will meet to review several ordinances and agreements. The agenda includes a proposal to prohibit firearms sales businesses while allowing gunsmithing home occupations.

• Ordinance 16-2026: Prohibits firearms sales businesses and regulates gunsmithing home occupations
• Ordinance 15-2026: Cancellation of agreement with South Suburban Land Bank and Development Authority
• Accounts Payable No. 27-11 in the amount of $417,757.50
• Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Northern Illinois Transit Authority
• Employee Leasing Agreement with MGT Impact Solutions LLC for August 1 through October 31, 2026

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Village Board will discuss several ordinances and agreements, including a request for a home-based firearm repair service. The body will also consider canceling an agreement with the South Suburban Land Bank and Development Authority.

• Approval of accounts payable totaling $417,757.50
• Ordinance 16-2026: Home-based business for a firearm repairing service at a residential property
• Ordinance 15-2026: Cancellation of agreement with South Suburban Land Bank and Development Authority
• Employee leasing agreement with MGT Impact Solutions LLC for August 1 through October 31, 2026
• Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Northern Illinois Transit Authority

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

The Hazel Crest Village Board will hold a regular meeting with reports from the mayor, trustees, and village manager, followed by a consent agenda vote. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, $420,766.43 in accounts payable, a Xerox service agreement, an ordinance canceling a land bank agreement, and a resolution supporting a grant application for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on 170th Street. Public participation is limited to consent agenda items, with a separate open public comment period later.

• Accounts Payable No. 27-10 totaling $420,766.43
• Approval of Xerox Business Solution Sales & Service Agreement
• Ordinance 14-2026 canceling agreement with South Suburban Land Bank and Development Authority
• Resolution 30-2026 supporting ITEP grant application for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on 170th Street
• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2026 emergency meeting and September 8, 2026 meetings

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Hazel Crest Village Board will discuss and potentially approve accounts payable totaling $420,766.43, a 60-month Xerox copier service agreement, a home-based firearm repair business, an ordinance adopting 2021 building codes, cancellation of a land bank agreement, and a grant application for bike/pedestrian improvements on 170th Street. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.

• Accounts Payable for September 22, 2026 totaling $420,766.43
• 60-month Xerox Sales & Service Agreement for copier replacement at no additional cost
• Home-based firearm repair business at a residential property
• Ordinance adopting 2021 building codes (Chapter 6 and 14 amendments)
• Resolution 30-2026 supporting ITEP grant for bicycle/pedestrian improvements on 170th Street

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Village will consider several economic development proposals, including gas station redevelopments and a medical wellness center. The meeting also includes discussions on electric vehicle charging rates and a home-based firearm repair business proposal.

• Home-based business proposal for firearm repairing service by Albert Smith
• Gas station and mixed-use development proposals
• Class 8 tax incentive renewal for Bionic Prosthetics
• Community Benefits Agreement for 3951 West 183rd Street
• Ordinance 11-2026 to authorize the sale of surplus fire department equipment

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

The Village Board of Trustees will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a community benefits agreement for 3951 West 183rd Street. The meeting also includes discussions on EV charging rates and an employee leasing agreement.

• Resolution 28-2026: Cook County Class 8 tax assessment and community benefits agreement for 3951 West 183rd Street
• Ordinance 10-2026: Declaring certain property as surplus and authorizing its disposition
• Ordinance 11-2026: Authorizing the sale of surplus fire department equipment
• Discussion of EV charging rate recommendation
• Discussion of employee leasing agreement with MGT Impact Solutions LLC

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Village of Hazel Crest will discuss an amendment to the Firefighter/EMS Hire Ordinance and approve independent contract agreements with Baco Landscaping and KNM Ventures Inc. for grass cutting services.

• Discussion of proposed amendment to Firefighter/EMS Hire Ordinance (19-2006)
• Resolution supporting the Municipal Housing Authority
• Resolution approving contract with Baco Landscaping and Tree Services
• Resolution approving contract with KNM Ventures Inc.
• Accounts Payable for May 26, 2026

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Hazel Crest Village Board will review a proposed amendment to the Firefighter/EMS Hire Ordinance (19‑2006). It will also consider a resolution supporting the Municipal Housing Authority (20‑2026). Two resolutions will approve independent contracts for grass cutting with Baco Landscaping and Tree Services and with KNM Ventures Inc., each covering June 2 through November 1, 2026.

• Review and discussion of proposed amendment to Firefighter/EMS Hire Ordinance (19‑2006)
• Resolution 20‑2026 supporting the Municipal Housing Authority
• Resolution 21‑2026 approving contract with Baco Landscaping and Tree Services for grass cutting (June 2 – Nov 1, 2026)
• Resolution 22‑2026 approving contract with KNM Ventures Inc. for grass cutting (June 2 – Nov 1, 2026)

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Village Board will review a special‑use application to the Hazel Crest Zoning Ordinance for the Blow’n Smoke Mini Mart at 18236 Kedzie. It will discuss the village’s economic incentive practices and policies. An economic incentive request and community benefit agreement for a proposed development at 3951 W 183rd St will be considered. Additional items include contracts for janitorial services and landscaping for spring‑fall 2026, and a letter of agreement with Brycer Advisory Group.

• Special‑use request for Blow’n Smoke Mini Mart – 18236 Kedzie
• Discussion of Economic Incentive Practice and Policies
• Economic Incentive Request and Community Benefit Agreement – 3951 W 183rd St
• Contract for Janitorial Services
• Contract with Heaven On Green Landscaping for March 15 – Nov 15 2026

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Village Board will discuss a reinstatement and first amendment to the communications facility ground lease for the T‑Mobile cell tower located at 2903 W. 175th. Other items include a Class 8 incentive request for a proposed eatery at the former Wendy’s site, a service‑level agreement with Brycer Advisory Group, L.P., and a proposed ordinance adding Article X "Public Nuisances" to the municipal code. The meeting also covers a market feasibility study for Calumet Country Club and a request for proposals for landscaping services.

• Proposed eatery at former Wendy’s – Class 8 incentive request
• Brycer Advisory Group, L.P. – Service Level Agreement
• T‑Mobile cell tower ground lease – reinstatement and first amendment at 2903 W. 175th
• Ordinance adding Article X "Public Nuisances" to Chapter 20 of the municipal code
• Landscaping Services – Request for Proposals for 2026

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Village Board will vote on a resolution to appropriate funds for improvements on 171st Street between California Avenue and Western Avenue. Other items include a study on water service affordability, a recommendation to move the village’s bank accounts to First American Bank, and a resolution to sell the village-owned property at 3700 W. 183rd Street. Several engineering agreements for the Lead Service Line Replacement project and a correction to the municipal grocery tax ordinance are also on the agenda.

• Resolution to authorize appropriation for 171st St. from California Ave to Western Ave
• Recommendation to switch village bank accounts to First American Bank
• Resolution to approve purchase‑sale agreement for 3700 W. 183rd Street property
• Engineering services agreements (design and construction) for the Lead Service Line Replacement project
• Ordinance 01-2026 correcting a scrivener’s error in the municipal grocery service occupation tax

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Village of Hazel Crest will discuss several administrative items, including an intergovernmental agreement for an emergency communications system and a CDBG capital improvement project. The body will also review a request for the purchase of village-owned property for a convenience store and gas station.

• Financing of two heavy work vehicles for Public Works for $693,948
• Request for purchase of village-owned property for 175th Convenient Store/Gas Station
• Intergovernmental Agreement creating Southland Emergency Communications System
• 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Capital Improvement Project 2506-018
• Amendment Number 1 to Sewer and Water Line Marketing License Agreement

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting will address a scrivener's error in a tax incentive resolution for Mi-Jack Products, review 2026 employee benefit insurance rates, and consider a tax anticipation warrant. The agenda also includes discussions on a water utility moratorium, a repealed ordinance, and an intergovernmental agreement for environmental health services.

• Resolution 17-2025 correcting a scrivener's error regarding a Class 6B Real Estate Tax Incentive for Mi-Jack Products, Inc. at 3021 and 3111 W. 167th Street
• Acceptance of the 2026 Employee Benefit Insurance Rates
• Consideration of a Tax Anticipator Warrant
• Ordinance 21-2025 repealing Ordinance No. 12-2025
• Resolution 18-2025 authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Environmental Health Inspectional Services

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Hazel Crest Village Board will review a proposed partnership with Northwestern University for weather, air, and water measurements. It will also consider amendments to a down‑payment assistance grant MOU, license agreements for the Family Center with Third Dimension Performance Group and the Illinois Black History Museum, an RFP for village‑owned land at 175th Street & Dixie Highway, and a resolution supporting the Illinois America250 commemoration.

• Proposed partnership with Northwestern University for environmental measurements in Hazel Crest
• Amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding for the South Suburban Housing Center Down‑Payment Assistance Grant program
• License agreement for the Family Center (16990 Dixie Highway Unit B) with Third Dimension Performance Group, LLC
• License agreement for the Family Center (16990 Dixie Highway Unit A) with the Illinois Black History Museum
• RFP for redevelopment of village‑owned property at 175th Street & Dixie Highway

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

The Village Board will consider any requests for remote participation and hear routine reports from the Mayor, Trustees, and Village Manager. The main action is the consent agenda, which includes approving the April 28, 2026 regular and administrative meeting minutes, an accounts payable item of $261,464.30, and a property tax assessment classification and community benefits agreement for 3921 W. 183rd (Cook County Class 8 Real Estate). No other items are scheduled for separate discussion.

• Approve Accounts Payable No. 27-01 for $261,464.30
• Approve Property Tax Assessment Classification and Community Benefits Agreement for 3921 W. 183rd (Cook County Class 8 Real Estate)
• Approve regular board meeting minutes dated April 28, 2026
• Approve administrative meeting minutes dated April 28, 2026
• Consider any requests for remote participation in the meeting

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Village Board will review accounts payable and discuss several operational items. Key agenda topics include a grass-cutting RFP and a fleet management discussion regarding Fleetio.

• 2026 Grass Cutting RFP
• Fleetio fleet management order form
• Overview of Southland Development Authority services
• Review of accounts payable for May 12, 2026

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Village of Hazel Crest will adopt an ordinance adopting the annual budget for fiscal year May 1 2026 through April 30 2027. The board will discuss the Horizon Town Home Redevelopment Project and a second amendment to the South Suburban Land Bank abandonment IGA. A property tax assessment classification change and community benefits agreement for 3951 W. 183rd St. will be reviewed. PayCom related resolutions will also be considered.

• Ordinance adopting the FY 2026‑27 annual budget
• Sherman Neal – Horizon Town Home Redevelopment Project
• Second Amendment to the South Suburban Land Bank IGA
• Property Tax Assessment Classification and Community Benefits Agreement for 3951 W. 183rd
• PayCom resolution and related updates

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

The Village Board will consider the consent agenda, which includes approving the April 28, 2026 accounts payable item for $329,769.69 and adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2026 and ending April 30, 2027. Additional consent items cover a software purchase agreement with BS&A Software, a service agreement for the President’s Summer Youth Bridge Program, and an ordinance amendment to Section 19‑176 on qualified violations for impoundment. The meeting also includes public participation, an open‑public segment, and a closed executive session on personnel and litigation matters.

• Approve Accounts Payable No. 26‑24 dated April 28, 2026, in the amount of $329,769.69
• Adopt the Annual Budget for the Village of Hazel Crest for FY May 1 2026 – Apr 30 2027
• Customer Order Form between BS&A Software and the Village of Hazel Crest
• Service Agreement Hip Hop Detox – President’s Summer Youth Bridge Program
• Ordinance amending Section 19‑176, “Qualified Violations for Impoundment,” of the Municipal Code

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Hazel Crest Village Board will review accounts payable and consider several items, including a new CivicPlus NextRequest records portal, a youth bridge program, and updates to the LexisNexis eCrash system. The board will consider an amendment to the towing ordinance, a revised landscaping services RFP, and a community benefit policy. Resolutions supporting the Municipal Housing Authority, approving a settlement distribution from the Edelweiss Fund lawsuit, and addressing lead service line replacement bids will also be presented. The meeting concludes with a discussion of the FY 27 budget.

• Amendment to Section 19-176 (Qualified Violations for Impoundment) of the towing ordinance
• Resolution supporting the Municipal Housing Authority
• Resolution approving settlement distribution from the State of Illinois ex rel. Edelweiss Fund LLC v. JPMorgan Chase case
• Lead Service Line Replacement bid results – Calumet City Plumbing named lowest bid
• FY 27 budget discussion

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

The Village Board of Trustees will meet to consider several consent agenda items, including a major infrastructure contract and municipal code updates. The board will also review a grant amendment and approve accounts payable.

• Lead Service Line Replacement contract award to Calumet City Plumbing not to exceed $4,358,975.00
• Accounts Payable No. 26-23 in the amount of $459,355.44
• Amendments to municipal code Chapter 28 regarding Trees, Shrubs, Weeds, and Sodding
• Cook County Place Making Grant and Southland Development Authority MOU Amendment 2
• 2026 Arbor Day Proclamation

Village of Hazel Crest Administrative Meeting

The Hazel Crest Village Board will discuss a purchase‑sale agreement for the property at 3700 W. 183rd St. It will also review the budget for the Creative Arts Center construction and the proposal for Phase 2 of the “Art in the Woods” project. Additional items include a transition to Paycom payroll software, an amendment to the Cook County Place‑Making Grant MOU, and a surplus‑property ordinance.

• Resolution – 3700 W. 183rd purchase‑sale agreement
• Creative Arts Center construction budget discussion
• Art in the Woods Phase 2 proposal
• Amended Cook County Place‑Making Grant MOU
• Surplus Property Ordinance

Village of Hazel Crest Regular Meeting

The Village Board of Trustees will meet to review a consent agenda including a new public nuisance ordinance and a 2026 Community Development Block Grant application. The board will also consider several service contracts and fleet procurement authorizations.

• Ordinance adding Article X 'Public Nuisances' to Chapter 20 of the Municipal Code
• Accounts Payable No. 26-21 in the amount of $182,315.49
• Resolution for participation in the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
• Landscaping contract with Heaven On Green Landscaping (HOGL) from March 15 to November 15, 2026
• Contract approvals for janitorial services (Grannys Cleaning) and landscaping/tree removal (Baco Landscaping and KNM Ventures)