Robbins public meetings in 2022

Regular Meeting

The Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will consider several ordinances and resolutions at this regular meeting, including the 2023 tax levy, a simplified municipal telecommunications tax, a last chance agreement for Bryon Redmond, and a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU for firefighters. They will also vote on a resolution for a senior snow removal program and approve the warrant list.

• Approval of Ordinance 12-27-22 for 2023 Tax Levy
• Approval of Ordinance 12-27-22 A establishing a Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax
• Approval of last chance agreement for Bryon Redmond
• Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU for Firefighters
• Approval of Resolution for Senior Snow Removal Program Resolution 12-27-22

The Village Council approved the 2023 tax levy and a simplified municipal telecommunications tax. The board also approved a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU for firefighters and a senior snow removal program.

• Approved 2023 Tax Levy Ordinance 12-27-22 (5-0)
• Approved Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Ordinance 12-27-22 A (5-0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with SEIU for Firefighters (5-0)
• Approved Senior Snow Removal Program Resolution 12-27-22 (5-0)
• Approved last chance agreement for Bryon Redmond (5-0)
• Approved treasurer's report of $645,245.43 (5-0)
• Approved special minutes from Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 and regular minutes from Dec. 13 (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Village Council approved the 2023 tax levy and a simplified municipal telecommunications tax. The board also authorized a collective bargaining agreement for firefighters and a senior snow removal program.

• Approved Ordinance 12-27-22 for 2023 Tax Levy (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 12-27-22 A establishing a Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax (5-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with SEIU for Firefighters (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 12-27-22 for Senior Snow Removal Program (5-0)
• Approved last chance agreement for Bryon Redmond (5-0)
• Approved treasurer's report of $645,245.43 (5-0)
• Approved special minutes from Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 and regular minutes from Dec. 13 (5-0)

Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Ernestine B. Beck-Fulgham as grant writer, pending a background check. The board discussed a water rate increase to address a $35,000 monthly deficit, but no vote was taken on the ordinance.

• Approved grant writer Ernestine B. Beck-Fulgham, pending background check (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Robbins Village Board will consider several resolutions and approvals at this regular meeting, including the 2022 tax levy, a new fire chief, and a subrecipient agreement for a CDBG program. Other items include approval of an employee handbook, purchases for snow removal equipment and salt, and a contract for concrete work at the salt barn.

• Resolution 12-13-22: 2022 CDBG Program Year Subrecipient Agreement with Cook County for Project Number 2206-017
• Approval of 2022 Tax levy
• Swearing in of Deputy Chief Malley as Chief of Fire Dept
• Approval of Snow Pusher Purchase and Salt Purchase
• Approval of MBD Solutions Inc to pour concrete for the salt barn

The Village Council approved the 2022 tax levy and a CDBG subrecipient agreement with Cook County. The board also authorized several infrastructure expenditures, including salt and concrete work, and swore in a new Fire Chief. The approval of the Employee Handbook was deferred.

• Approved 2022 CDBG Program Year Subrecipient Agreement with Cook County (6-0)
• Swore in Deputy Chief Malley as Chief of Fire Dept (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Tax levy (6-0)
• Deferred approval of Employee Handbook (6-0)
• Approved snow pusher purchase (6-0)
• Approved salt purchase of $22,200.00 (6-0)
• Approved Linda Burns contract for Accounts Payable (6-0)
• Approved MBD solutions Inc to pour concrete for salt barn and Charge Construction estimate of $8,505.00 for Community Center (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Village Board approved the 2022 tax levy and a CDBG subrecipient agreement with Cook County. The council also authorized purchases for salt and a snow pusher, and approved concrete work for a salt barn. Additionally, the board swore in Chief Malley as the Chief of Fire Department.

• Approved 2022 CDBG Program Year Subrecipient Agreement with Cook County (6-0)
• Approved swearing in Deputy Chief Malley as Chief of Fire Dept (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Tax levy (6-0)
• Deferred approval of Employee Handbook (6-0)
• Approved snow pusher purchase (6-0)
• Approved salt purchase in the amount of $22,200.00 (6-0)
• Approved Linda Burns contract for Accounts Payable (6-0)
• Approved MBD solutions Inc to pour concrete for salt barn (6-0)

Special Meeting

The Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will discuss a planning and zoning consultant from CMAP/RTA, vote on a water rate increase ordinance, and consider hiring a grant writer pending a background check. A report from Robinson Engineering on village projects and a lead service line replacement open house is also on the agenda.

• Vote on water rate increase ordinance (Ordinance 12-13-22)
• Discussion of Planning and Zoning Consultants – CMAP/RTA
• Approval of Grant Writer, pending successful background check – Ernestine B. Beck-Fulgham
• Robinson Engineering Projects Report including status of all village projects
• Discussion of Open House for Lead Service Line Replacement Project

The Board approved three contracts with Lintech Engineering to address IEPA violations and manage the water system. Trustees also discussed potential water rate increases and the need for a comprehensive zoning plan.

• Approved water operator contract at $1,500 per month (5-0)
• Approved administrative order contract for $39,000 (5-0)
• Approved no-fee low interest loan application via Lintech Engineering (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 check for Robbins Eagles Cheerleaders

Special Meeting

The Board approved three contracts with Lintech Engineering to address IEPA violations and manage the water system. Trustees also discussed potential water rate increases and the recruitment of a grant writer.

• Approved $1,500 monthly contract for water operator (5-0)
• Approved $39,000 contract for administrative order compliance (5-0)
• Approved low interest loan application at no fee (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 check for Robbins Eagles Cheerleaders

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Board of Trustees will consider a resolution approving a USEPA Administrator of Consent, a business license for JR Tire Shop and Auto Repair at 13406 S Pulaski, and an employee handbook. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 8, 2022, and reports from the mayor, clerk, and treasurer.

• Resolution approving USEPA Administrator of Consent
• Business license for JR Tire Shop and Auto Repair, 13406 S Pulaski
• Approval of Employee Handbook
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2022

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution for a USEPA Administrator of Consent and granted a business license to JR Tire Shop and Auto Repair. The board voted to defer approval of the employee handbook. Other business included reports on abandoned home demolitions and water meter installations.

• Approved minutes from November 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Accepted treasurer's report with ending balance of $917,838.64 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution Approving USEPA Administrator of Consent (5-0)
• Approved business license for JR Tire Shop and Auto Repair at 13406 S. Pulaski (5-0)
• Deferred approval of Employee Handbook (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution for the USEPA Administrator of Consent and granted a business license to JR Tire Shop and Auto Repair. The board deferred approval of the employee handbook. The Treasurer's report was accepted with an ending balance of $917,838.64.

• Approved Resolution Approving USEPA Administrator of Consent (5-0)
• Approved business license for JR Tire Shop and Auto Repair at 13406 S. Pulaski (5-0)
• Deferred approval of Employee Handbook (5-0)
• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Treasurer's report with ending balance of $917,838.64 (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Robbins Village Board will consider approving a contract with Preyon Control Services and a leasing agreement with Republic First National. The board will also vote on a warrant list and approve a tag day for the Robbins Eagles on Nov. 12, 2022.

• Approval of contract between the Village of Robbins and Preyon Control Services
• Approval of Republic First National leasing agreement
• Approval of Robbins Eagles tag day on Nov. 12, 2022

The Village Council approved a warrant list for $192,217.81 and authorized a leasing agreement with Republic First National. The board also approved a contract with Preyon Control Services and a tag day for the Robbins Eagles.

• Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved contract with Preyon Control Services (6-0)
• Approved Republic First National leasing agreement (6-0)
• Approved warrant list in the amount of $192,217.81 (6-0)
• Approved Robbins Eagles tag day on Nov. 12, 2022 (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Village Council approved a warrant list for payments and authorized a leasing agreement with Republic First National. The board also approved a contract with Preyon Control Services and a tag day for the Robbins Eagles.

• Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved contract with Preyon Control Services with necessary adjustments (6-0)
• Approved Republic First National leasing agreement (6-0)
• Approved warrant list in the amount of $192,217.81 (6-0)
• Approved Robbins Eagles tag day on Nov. 12, 2022 (6-0)

Finance Committe Meeting

The Village of Robbins Finance Committee will meet to discuss the financing of public works equipment. No other specific actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Finance of Public Works Equipment

Regular Meeting

The Robbins Village Board will consider a service contract with Preyon Pest Control and vote on amendments to the municipal service occupation and retailer's occupation tax. The board will also discuss an amendment to the telecommunications infrastructure maintenance fee and consider approving the employee handbook effective November 2022.

• Approval of service contract with Preyon Pest Control
• Ordinance amending Municipal Service Occupation and Retailer's Occupation Tax
• Ordinance amending Telecommunications Infrastructure Maintenance Fee
• Approval of Employee Handbook effective November 2022

Committe of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole meeting consisted of administrative and committee updates. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Deferred the employee handbook
• Proposed raising sales taxes to 1.5%
• Proposed land swap with Park District or village takeover of community center
• Approved switch from Cal Com to County for public safety (projected 12/1/22)

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will consider ordinances to establish water and sewer rates and regulate the Village Open Air Market. The board will also review several service contracts and street closures for upcoming October events.

• Ordinance to establish water and sewer rates
• Ordinance to regulate the Village Open Air Market
• Contracts with Freeman Cleaning Services LLC, Preyon Pest Control Services, S.C. Fitch Enterprises LLC, and Blu Petroleum Fuel Tank
• Street closures for Harvest Festival (Oct 28-29) and Trunk or Treat (Oct 31)
• Agreement with Hudson Academy Foundation for the Robbins Community Garden

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will review administrative reports, a settlement agreement with Vance Woods, and an enterprise fleet agreement. The board is also considering the hiring of seven part-time police officers pending background checks and training completion.

• Settlement agreement, mutual release, and covenant not to sue with Mr. Vance Woods
• Approval of enterprise fleet agreement
• Resolution to include compensation under an Internal Revenue Code Section 125 plan as IMRF earnings
• Agreement with Paylocity to add HR Edge functionality to the human resources platform
• Hiring of seven part-time police officer recruits

Special Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees met to approve the financial audit for Fiscal Year 2021. The board also received a presentation regarding a fleet management contract.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Audit
• Discussion of Enterprise Fleet Management Contract regarding vehicle needs, costs, and maintenance

Special Meeting

The Village of Robbins will hold a special meeting at the Police Department Courtroom. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for public use.

• Closed session discussion regarding purchase or lease of real property

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss several ordinances, contracts, and agreements. Items include a resolution for an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County and the potential sale of tax anticipation warrants.

• Intergovernmental agreement between Village of Robbins and Cook County DOT/Highways
• Amendment of Ordinance 6-14-22 regarding appointment and removal authority
• Agreement with CDS Technologies for printer services
• Proposal from TKB Associates, Inc. for Laserfiche cloud services
• Street closure for New Friendship Baptist Church car show on Sept. 24, 2022

Finance Committe Meeting

The Finance Committee will meet to review the findings of the yearly audit. The body will also hold a discussion regarding Village finances.

• Discussion of yearly audit findings
• Discussion of Village finances

Special Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on August 26, 2022. The primary agenda item is an intergovernmental agreement between the Village of Robbins and the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways.

• Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Robbins and the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will discuss several new ordinances and the appointment of a Public Work Director. The meeting includes votes on public utility regulations and fire department ambulance charges.

• Ordinance establishing regulations for mobile food vehicles
• Ordinance establishing charges for Robbins Fire Department ambulance and services
• Ordinances regarding cannabis establishments and regulations
• Approval of Gerald Stewart as Public Work Director
• Street closures at 13800 Trumbull for community events on Aug 27, Sept 3, and Sept 17

Regular Meeting

The Village Board approved several updated building and mechanical code ordinances. The board also authorized a street closure at the Robbins Community Center for the Pre-Labor Day Festival on September 4.

• Resolution authorizing delegates to attend the Illinois Municipal League Conference
• New ordinance updating the Village Plan Commission chapter
• Ordinance adopting the 2021 International Mechanical Code
• Ordinance adopting the 2014 International Plumbing Code
• Ordinance adopting the 2014 International Electrical Code

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Committee of the Whole will meet to receive committee updates and reports on village finances. The body will discuss a sales tax ordinance and plans for the Labor Day Weekend Fest.

• Sales tax ordinance
• Discussion of Community Center
• Update on street signage
• Robbin’s Labor Day Weekend Fest discussion
• Report on Village finances

Special Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet for a special meeting on July 3, 2022. The primary agenda item is the approval of Ordinance 7-3-22 regarding consumer fireworks.

• Ordinance 7-3-22: An ordinance amending the Code of the Village of Robbins to allow consumer fireworks

Committe of the Whole

The Village of Robbins Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss updates from various village committees. The session includes discussions on several proposed ordinances and public safety measures.

• Discussion of mobile food truck, water bill, liquor license, and trustee salary ordinances
• Discussion of grass RFP submissions
• Update and discussion of Flock Safety Cameras and additional cameras
• Discussion of possible full-time police officers
• Discussion of the Community Center and Open Air Market

Regular Meeting

The Village Council approved the appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2022. The board also authorized the installation of speed bumps and appointed a new Police Deputy Chief of Administration.

• Approval of Appropriation Ordinance for fiscal year May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023
• Appointment and swearing in of Carl Scott as Police Deputy Chief of Administration
• Approval of 8 speed bumps for Ridgeway and Monticello streets
• Temporary street closure of 13800 Trumbull Ave for Juneteenth on June 18, 2022
• Report of $6,135.00 collected in business, liquor, and sticker license fees

Special Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees met to discuss the 2022-2023 appropriation budget. The meeting also included an ordinance to clarify appointment and removal authority for the Mayor and Board.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 Appropriation Budget
• Ordinance amending the Village Code regarding appointment and removal authority
• Approval of insurance package program from Insuresource

Committe of the Whole Meeting

The Village of Robbins Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss various departmental updates and proposed ordinances. The session includes discussions on public safety technology and local business regulations.

• Discussion of mobile food truck ordinance
• Discussion of Cannabis Proposal
• Water Department discussion regarding billing and shut offs
• Discussion of Flock Safety Cameras and 360 cameras
• Discussion of community garden and Open Air Market

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the fiscal year 2022-2023 appropriation ordinance. The agenda also includes a technology contract and various administrative reports.

• Approval of CDS Office Technology contract for $16,413.00
• Approval of Appropriation Ordinance for Fiscal Year May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023
• Approval of estimate 2866 liberty flag and banner invoice
• Approval of warrant list

Special Committe Meeting

The Village of Robbins is holding a special committee meeting to discuss the appropriation budget. The meeting also includes a period for comments from citizens.

• Discussion of appropriation budget

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the disposal of village vehicles and an agreement with ICOPs for part-time Commanders and Sergeants. The council will also consider two temporary street closures near the Robbins Community Center for upcoming events.

• Resolution authorizing the disposal of certain vehicles
• Agreement between the Village of Robbins and ICOPs for part-time Commanders and Sergeants
• Temporary street closure at 13800 S. Trumbull for Car & Bike Show on May 21, 2021
• Temporary street closure from the red hydrant to basketball court for June 25, 2022 event
• Proclamation declaring May 16 as Lieutenant Lawrence Hobson day

Finance Committe Meeting

The Finance Committee of the Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the appropriation budget. The meeting also includes a period for comments from citizens.

• Discussion of appropriation budget

Special Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to consider amendments to ordinances regulating liquor licenses and video gaming devices. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the appropriations budget ordinance.

• Amendment of Ordinance 8-26-03A regarding liquor licenses
• Amendment of Ordinance 7-23-13B regarding video gaming device licensing
• Discussion of appropriations budget ordinance

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will review previous meeting minutes and administrative reports. The agenda includes ordinances regarding video gaming device fees and liquor license regulations, as well as the hiring of several police officers.

• Resolution authorizing an agreement with Milhouse Engineering
• Ordinance amending Village code regarding Video Gaming Device fees
• Ordinance amending Ordinance 8-26-03A regulating liquor licenses
• Hiring of Nicholas Keaty, Larry Hopson, Terrance Brown, Lawrence Lee, and Tamara Wuerffel
• Temporary street closure at 13800 Trumbull Ave for an Easter program on April 16th

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to review several ordinance amendments and lease agreements. The agenda includes decisions on various business licenses and the installation of speed bumps.

• Cloudpermit Contract approval
• Public Works equipment lease purchase and refinancing through First Government Lease Co.
• Lease Agreement with Hudson Academy Foundation
• Amendments to ordinances regarding business licensing, building codes, contractor licenses, and building permits
• Business license approvals for Ding Kong Restaurant, Little Coloso, and Peedy & Beedy

Regular Meeting

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss administrative reports and new business. The body is considering the approval of a lobbyist contract and a new towing ordinance.

• Approval of Frank Bass Lobbyist Contract
• Approval of Administrative Tow Ordinance
• Approval of Warrant List

Public Works Meeting

The Public Works & Water Dept. Committee will discuss water rate changes, billing adjustments, and payment plans. The meeting also includes updates on remote meters and the Millhouse ground water reservoir.

• Water rate changes
• Shut off and disconnection notices for water
• Re-payment plan for the city of Chicago
• Ground water reservoir update for Millhouse
• Mackie Consultants regarding fire hydrants

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss an amendment to a Public Water Supply Loan Program agreement. The council will also consider the appointment of new police officers and a commission board member.

• Amendment of Ordinance 02-08-22 regarding Public Water Supply Loan Program-Home Rule Entity
• Swearing in of Chanel Kelly to Police and Fire Commission Board
• Approval of Police Officer Cordell Clements for the Detective department
• Approval of Police Officer Walter Turner Jr.
• Approval of Warrant List

Special Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees are meeting via Zoom to vote on two service agreements. The body will consider contracts for winter maintenance and healthcare testing.

• Contract with KNM Ventures for snow and ice removal
• COVID-19 testing agreement with Humility Health Care

Regular Meeting

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss administrative reports and new business. The body is deciding on health policies and seasonal service agreements.

• COVID-19 testing agreement with Humility Health Care
• Village of Robbins COVID-19 policy
• Contractual agreement with KNM Ventures for seasonal snow and ice removal
• Extension of Flock Camera Safety System beyond trial period
• Approval of Warrant List