Robbins public meetings in 2021
18 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the acquisition of seven parcels by the CCLBA. The board will also discuss an amended Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the MWRD.
- Discussion of CCLBA acquisition of 7 parcels
- Discussion of MWRD Amended IGA
Industrial Committe Meeting
The Industrial Committee will meet to discuss the village's zoned Planned Resource Recovery District. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Robbins’ zoned Planned Resource Recovery District
Special Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially approve an ordinance regarding amusement taxes. The meeting also includes a period for citizen comments.
- Discussion and approval of Ordinance pertaining to Amusement Taxes
Regular Meeting
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a forensic audit, outstanding debt, and the use of ARPA funds and other revenues. The body will also review the warrant list and treasurer's report.
- Discussion of Forensic Audit
- Discussion of Outstanding Debt
- Discussion of Safety Camera Contract
- Discussion of utilizing ARPA funds and other revenues
- Review of the Warrant list
Special Meeting
The Village of Robbins is holding a special meeting to discuss collaboration between various community governmental entities. The discussion involves the Village, PRSD 143.5, Robbins Park District, CHSD 218, and the William Leonard Public Library District.
- Discussion of collaboration between Village of Robbins, PRSD 143.5, Robbins Park District, CHSD 218, and William Leonard Public Library District
Regular Meeting
The Village of Robbins will hold a regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees. The agenda includes administrative reports from the Mayor, Clerk, and Treasurer, as well as the approval of the warrant list.
- Approval of previous minutes from September 1, September 14, and September 27, 2021
- Approval of the Warrant List
Special Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to appoint two key leadership roles. The body will also discuss a specific appropriation ordinance.
- Swearing in Jasmine Washington as Village Administrator
- Swearing in David Sheppard as Village Police Chief
- Discussion of Appropriation Ordinance NO. 4-27-21
Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees are meeting to discuss the purchase of safety cameras from PDC. The council will also consider a 60-day trial period for the installation of Flock Safety Cameras.
- Approval of purchasing safety cameras from PDC
- Approval of installation of Flock Safety Cameras for a 60 day trial period
Committe of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to receive a presentation on economic development from Mc Laurin Development. No other specific decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
- Economic development presentation by Mc Laurin Development
Special Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a traffic calming ordinance and the purchase of safety cameras. The body will also consider the disposal of Public Works vehicles and a specific street closure.
- Discussion of traffic calming ordinance
- Discussion of purchasing safety cameras
- Approval of disposal of Public Works vehicles
- Street closure for New Friendship Church car show on September 25, 2021, from 12pm-5pm (Central Park west of 139th Street to 139th & Lawndale)
Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a settlement agreement and the repeal of a real estate classification for a property on Kedzie Ave. The board will also review repairs for the Community Center and plans for the October Fall Festival.
- Resolution authorizing and approving a settlement agreement
- Repealing of Resolution 12-13-16 regarding Cook County Class 6B classification for 13400 Kedzie Ave.
- Bathroom repair at Community Center 13800 Trumbull Ave.
- Robbins Fall Festival in October
- Approval of Warrant List
Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss local loitering and curfew ordinances. The body will also consider a resolution to send delegates to the Illinois Municipal League Conference in September.
- Resolution to authorize delegates for the Illinois Municipal League Conference (September 23-25, 2021)
- Discussion of loitering and curfew ordinances
- Acceptance of warrant list
Committe of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a 6B Resolution, Lydia Health Care, and MuniCode. The meeting includes a period for citizens' comments.
- Discussion of 6B Resolution
- Discussion of Lydia Health Care
- Discussion of MuniCode
Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the implementation of a license plate reader trial. The body will also consider a resolution regarding the Robbins Community Garden and approve the warrant list.
- 60-day trial period of Flock Safety for License Plate Reader
- Resolution for Robbins Community Garden
- Approval of the Warrant List
Regular Meeting
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will discuss the Robbins Festival and Parade scheduled for September 3-5, 2021. The body is also deciding on several service contracts and a lease agreement for a community garden.
- Lease agreement between Village and Hudson Academy Foundation for Community Garden
- Bids for speed bumps on Lydia
- Janitorial service contracts for Tuff Brooms Cleaning Service and Freeman Cleaning LLC
- Street closure of Trumbull Ave. between 138th & Claire Blvd, Sept. 3-5, 2021
- Swearing in of Nicless Malley as Deputy Chief of the Robbins Fire Department
Public Safety Meeting
The Village of Robbins Public Safety Meeting will address candidates for Fire Department Deputy Chief and updates from police and fire departments. The body will also discuss ordinances regarding curfews and traffic calming.
- Fire Department Deputy Chief candidates
- Curfew ordinance
- Speed bumps on Lydia
- Traffic calming ordinance
- Robbins Annual Parade & Festival
Regular Meeting
The provided agendas outline several upcoming council meetings for July, August, and late August 2021. Discussions include street improvements, local festival planning, and public safety measures.
- $4,000 purchase for speed bumps on Lydia
- Swearing in of Nicless Malley as Deputy Chief of the Robbins Fire Department
- Street closure of Trumbull Ave. between 138th & Claire Blvd (Sept. 3-5)
- 60 Day Trial Period of Flock Safety for License Plate Reader
- Discussion of loitering and curfew ordinances
Regular Meeting
The meeting focused on committee goals, roles, and the coordination of village communications. Members discussed the production timeline for a newsletter and the management of business cards.
- Newsletter printing plan for June 23rd/25th
- Scanning and updating incoming business cards
- Discussion of committee goals related to the Big 5
- Selection of shirts/polos