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Robbins public meetings in 2025

29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

Meeting

Village approves 2025 tax levy and assessment ordinance

The Robbins Village Board will vote on several approvals, including a tax levy and assessment ordinance for the 2025 tax year. Other items include agreements with APAP and with Lisa Grandberry, a fee increase for one‑day liquor licenses, and a grant agreement for the Cook County Water Affordability Program. The board will also discuss the audit report before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board approved the 2025 tax levy and assessment ordinance

The Board of Trustees approved the Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 2025 tax year. They also approved a village agreement with APAP, a real‑estate agreement with Lisa Grandberry (deferred to the public property committee), an increase to the liquor license fee, and a grant agreement for the Cook County Water Affordability Program. All motions carried with the listed trustees voting aye.

Tue Nov 25, 2025

Meeting

Village council to approve 2025 tax levy and assessment ordinance

The Robbins Village Board will consider several items, including an ordinance to levy and assess taxes for the 2025 tax year. It will also vote on a resolution to purchase road salt, a policy for accepting donated real estate, and the official village holidays for 2026. Additional actions include canceling the Dec. 23, 2025 council meeting and approving a settlement agreement and general release in executive session.

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✓ Decided: Village approves 2025 tax levy and assessment ordinance

The Robbins Board of Trustees approved the Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 2025 tax year. They also approved a resolution to purchase road salt, a policy for accepting donated real estate, the official observed holidays for 2026, and the cancellation of the Dec. 23 council meeting. In closed session, the board approved a settlement agreement and general release.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

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Robbins Council to consider community center rental rates and energy agreement

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss establishing rental rates for the community center. The council will also consider a resolution for an agreement with Elevate Energy.

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✓ Decided: Board approved community‑center rental rates and Elevate Energy water‑bill agreement

The Board adopted an ordinance setting rental rates for the Village Community Center and approved a resolution to partner with Elevate Energy on water‑bill assistance. It also approved the Treasurer’s October report and entered a closed‑session to discuss potential land acquisition. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

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Robbins Council to consider sales of nine village-owned properties

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss building code amendments and tax warrants. The council is considering the sale of nine specific properties and an agreement with Stifel.

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✓ Decided: Village trustees approved multiple ordinances, including property sales and tax warrants

The Board approved an amendment to the building code for modular homes. They also approved a TAW agreement with Stifel, an amendment to the RTA TOD ordinance, and the issuance of taxable tax anticipation warrants for 2024 taxes. Additionally, ordinances were adopted to authorize the sale of several village properties. All motions were carried.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

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Robbins Council to consider property sale on South Monticello Avenue

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to vote on several personnel and property matters. The agenda includes the swearing-in of police officers and a property sale agreement.

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✓ Decided: Village board unanimously adjourned the special meeting

The Robbins Village Board held a special meeting to hear recommendations on transit‑oriented development zoning near the Metra station. No vote was taken on the TOD proposals; the mayor suggested moving that item to the October 28 meeting. The board then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:32 PM.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

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Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees to discuss TOD area

The Village of Robbins will hold a special meeting to discuss the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) area. The session also includes time for citizen comments.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

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Village Board to vote on ordinance to sell three Robbins properties

The Robbins Village Mayor and Board of Trustees will consider Ordinance 10-2-25, which authorizes the execution of an agreement to sell three properties located at 3521, 3533 and 3551 W. 134" Place. If approved, the ordinance would permit the village to proceed with the sale of these parcels. The meeting also includes a period for citizen comments before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Village approves sale of three Robbins properties via Ordinance 10-2-25

The Board approved an ordinance to execute an agreement for the sale of the properties at 3521, 3533 and 3551 W. 134" Place. The motion was carried with four trustees voting aye, one abstaining, and one absent. No other substantive actions were taken.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

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Village council to vote on legal engagement and property purchase agreements

The Robbins Village Board will consider two contract items: an engagement agreement with Vasselli Law, LLC and an adjacent property purchase and sell agreement. The meeting will also include approval of the regular minutes from September 9, 2025, and routine reports from the mayor, village attorney, and clerk.

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✓ Decided: Village board unanimously adjourned the meeting

Trustee Holmes moved to adjourn the meeting, with Trustees Dyson and Kelly seconding. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting officially adjourned at 8:21 PM.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

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Village council to set new water and sewer rates for Robbins residents

The Robbins Village Board will consider an ordinance amending the code to establish water and sewer rates. It will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with the Cook County Sheriff's Office, a resolution appointing a treasurer, a resolution about the Illinois Municipal League conference, and approval of a street closure for an Old School Car Show on September 27, 2025. Additional agenda items include routine reports, minutes approval, and an executive session on personnel and litigation matters.

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✓ Decided: Village approves MOU with Cook County Sheriff's Office

The Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Cook County Sheriff's Office. It also appointed a Treasurer for the village, approved a resolution for the Illinois Municipal League Conference, transferred Verizon service authorization for the emergency telephone system, and authorized a street closure on September 27, 2025. All motions were carried.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

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Robbins Council to consider real estate escrow ordinance and agent appointment

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss new business regarding real estate procedures. The body is considering an ordinance for escrow procedures and a resolution to appoint a real estate agent.

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✓ Decided: Village approves escrow ordinance and amends real‑estate resolution

The Board of Trustees approved Ordinance 8-26-25, which establishes escrow procedures for real estate transactions. They also approved Resolution 8-26-25 R with several adjustments, including removing the exclusive‑agent clause, deleting the termination clause, changing the contract term to one year, and authorizing the mayor to negotiate terms with Lisa Granberry. No other items were denied or tabled.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

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Village board will discuss zoning, planning and transit matters

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss RTA/CMAP matters, the municipal zoning code, and the village comprehensive plan. The agenda also includes a period for citizen comments before adjournment. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Village board unanimously adjourned the special meeting

The only formal action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was moved by Trustee Collier, seconded by Trustee Dyson, and approved unanimously. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting concluded at 7:05 PM.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

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Robbins council to discuss land purchase and lease agreements

The Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to approve agreements for Harold's purchase and lease, an emergency intergovernmental agreement, and an ICOPS agreement. The meeting will also include a real estate purchase agreement with Ground Up Development Group, LLC.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves real estate purchase with Ground Up Development Group

The Board approved a real estate purchase and sale agreement with Ground Up Development Group, LLC, with one trustee abstaining. It also approved Harold’s purchase and lease agreements, the Robbins Emergency Intergovernmental Agreement, and the Robbins ICOPS agreement. The Treasurer’s Report for $985,716.26 and the regular and special meeting minutes were also approved.

Tue Jul 22, 2025

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Robbins council to vote on grocery taxes and appoint a lobbyist

The Robbins Village Council will consider an ordinance for a municipal grocery retailer occupation tax and a municipal grocery service occupation tax. The board will also vote to appoint Dr. Cornell Darden as a lobbyist.

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✓ Decided: Board approves municipal grocery occupation tax ordinance

The Board approved Ordinance 7‑22‑25, establishing a municipal grocery retailer occupation tax and a grocery service occupation tax, deleting Section 2. A resolution to appoint Dr. Cornell Darden as a lobbyist was deferred to the water committee. The Board also entered and later reconvened from executive session, scheduled a water‑committee meeting for July 28, and adjourned the meeting at 8:47 PM.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

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Village Council will approve an ordinance creating an animal control officer

The Robbins Village Council will vote on several items at its July 8 meeting. Items include approving a service agreement with Preyon Pest Control, adopting an ordinance to create and appoint an animal control officer, and signing an agreement with Darden & Associates. The council will also authorize a street closure on July 20 for a park district car and bike show from 137th to 138th Claire Blvd, and hold an executive session to discuss possible land purchase or lease.

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✓ Decided: Village board approved a July 20 street closure for a car & bike show

The board approved several routine items, including the regular and special meeting minutes from June 2025 and the Treasurer’s report of $780,958.89. It also approved a pest‑control service agreement and a temporary street closure on July 20 from 3 PM to 7 PM for the Park District car‑and‑bike show at 137‑138 Claire Blvd. Two agenda items were deferred to the Ordinances and License Committee and to the next council meeting. The meeting entered an executive session before adjournment.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

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Council reviews CDBG street resurfacing bid and adopts several ordinances

The Robbins Village Board will consider a bid review and award recommendation for CDBG Project #2306-024 Street Resurfacing. It will also swear in three new police officers and a new Planning/Zoning Commissioner. Several ordinances will be voted on, including measures on nuisance dogs, donation receptacles, vehicle code adoption, surplus real estate sales, and a zero‑tolerance speeding policy.

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✓ Decided: Village approved ordinance banning donation receptacles as a nuisance

The Board approved several ordinances, including a ban on donation receptacles and the incorporation of the Illinois Vehicle Code. It also approved the swearing‑in of new police officers and a planning commissioner, and approved the bid for a CDBG street‑resurfacing project. Two ordinances on nuisance dogs and zero‑tolerance speeding were deferred to committee.

Sat Jun 14, 2025

Meeting

Village Board holds special meeting with elected officials orientation

The Village of Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on June 14, 2025 at 13800 Trumbull Ave. The agenda includes an orientation for elected officials, a period for citizen comments, and adjournment. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Village board adjourned meeting unanimously after procedural discussion

The Robbins Village Board held a special meeting to review basic governmental procedures and roles. No substantive actions, approvals, or denials were taken. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Meeting

Village council to approve a June 19 street closure for a Juneteenth picnic

The Robbins Village Board will vote to approve the swearing‑in of three new Planning/Zoning Commissioners: Ylondia Hudson, Warren Madkins, and Bernard Ward. The board will also consider closing a street on Thursday, June 19, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a “Backyard Picnic Celebrating Juneteenth 2025” hosted by the William Leonard Public Library District. An executive session is scheduled to discuss whether the village should purchase or lease public land.

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✓ Decided: Village approved a temporary street closure for a Juneteenth picnic

The Board approved the regular meeting minutes and the May treasurer’s report for $465,697.46. They swore in Planning/Zoning Commissioners Warren Madkins and Bernard Ward and authorized a street closure on June 19 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a Juneteenth picnic, entered and exited executive session, and adjourned unanimously.

Tue May 27, 2025

Meeting

Village approves $16,838.75 for 2025 Robbins Festival entertainment

The Robbins Village Board will consider and vote on several items, including the adoption of an updated Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan ordinance and an honorary street naming for Jimmie Lee Martin. The Board will also approve independent contracts for Margaret Newell, Conlin Brennan‑Tech Services (security camera quote), and Yvonne Moore. Additionally, the Board will authorize a $16,838.75 payment for entertainment at the 2025 Annual Robbins Festival and Parade Weekend.

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✓ Decided: Board approved hazard mitigation plan and multiple contracts, including festival funding

The Village Board approved the Ordinance adopting the updated Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. It also approved an honorary street naming for Jimmie Lee Martin, several contracts and payments—including $16,838.75 for the 2025 Annual Robbins Festival & Parade Weekend. The board entered and then reconvened from an executive session. All motions carried with ayes from Trustees Dyson, Maxey, Harper, Kelly, Holmes, and Collier.

Tue May 13, 2025

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Village of Robbins will swear in a new police chief at the May 13 meeting

The Board of Trustees will hear reports from the mayor, village attorney, clerk and treasurer. The meeting will include the swearing‑in of the new police chief, Police Officer Benjamin Garcia, and Village Attorney Brian Miller. No other actions or votes are listed.

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✓ Decided: Robbins Board swears in new police chief, officer, and village attorney

The board accepted the April treasurer's report for $612,084.21. Trustees voted to swear in Police Chief Terry White, Police Officer Benjamin Garcia, and Village Attorney Brian Miller. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

Tue Apr 29, 2025

Meeting

Swearing-in of Mayor‑Elect Darren E. Bryant and new Village Trustees

The Village Board will approve the regular minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting, hear comments from departing council members, and adjourn the current board sine die. It will then announce the results of the April 1, 2025 consolidated election and conduct the swearing‑in of Mayor‑Elect Darren E. Bryant and the newly elected trustees. Public comments are limited to two minutes per citizen before the meeting is adjourned.

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✓ Decided: Village accepted April 1 election results and swore in new officials

The board approved the regular minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. Trustees voted to adjourn the current board sine die. The board accepted the results of the April 1, 2025 consolidated election, confirming the newly elected mayor, trustees and village clerk. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:50 PM.

Tue Apr 22, 2025

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Village council will approve minutes from April 8 and October 8 meetings

The Robbins Village Board will vote to approve the regular minutes from the April 8, 2025 and October 8, 2024 meetings. The agenda also includes the mayor's report, the village clerk's report, and standing committee reports. After reports, the board may consider any new business before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board approved April 8 and October 8 minutes, then adjourned

The board approved the regular minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting, with a motion moved by Trustee Harper, seconded by Trustee Maxey, and carried by a vote of three ayes, one abstention, and two absences. The board also approved the regular minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting, with a motion moved by Trustee Harper, seconded by Trustee Jackson, and carried by a vote of four ayes and two absences. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously after a motion by Trustee Maxey and second by Trustee Dyson.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

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Robbins council to approve street closure for Easter Egg Hunt

The Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to approve a street closure for the annual Easter Egg Hunt and receive committee reports. The meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Village board approved street closure for Easter Egg Hunt

The board approved the regular minutes from March 25, 2025. It also approved a street closure on April 19, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the annual Easter Egg Hunt. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

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Robbins council to approve software contract and business licenses

The Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will convene to approve minutes, reports, and new business items including a contract with Tru North Software, LLC and a business license for Kiya’s Kitchen.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $932,228.86 warrant list and other key contracts

The Village Board approved the warrant list totaling $932,228.86, a business license for Kiya’s Kitchen, and a new contract with Tru North Software, LLC. Earlier, the board also approved the regular minutes of March 11, 2025 and the special minutes of March 21, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:28 PM.

Fri Mar 21, 2025

Meeting

Village approves participation in 2025 CDBG program

The Robbins Village Board considered a resolution to join the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Trustees Harper and Dyson moved, and the motion was seconded and carried. No public comments were received. The meeting adjourned after the resolution was approved.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Robbins' participation in the 2025 CDBG program

Trustee Harper moved and Trustee Dyson seconded a resolution to join the 2025 Community Development Block Grant program. The motion passed with ayes from Dyson, Maxey, Jackson, and Harper. Trustees Robinson and Collier were absent. The meeting then adjourned unanimously.

Tue Mar 11, 2025

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Robbins council meets to approve minutes and receive reports

The Village of Robbins council will convene to approve the minutes from February 25, 2025, and hear reports from the mayor, village administrator, clerk, and treasurer. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM at the Robbins Police Department.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

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Robbins council to approve new code and lease amendment

The Robbins Mayor and Board of Trustees will convene to approve the swearing in of an auxiliary officer, adopt a new village ordinance, and amend a lease agreement. The meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2025, at the Robbins Police Department.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

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Robbins Council to consider planner contract and ordinance amendments

The Mayor and Board of Trustees will meet to discuss new business including a planner contract and updates to village ordinances. The body will also review reports from the Mayor, Village Administrator, Clerk, and Treasurer.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025

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Village approves funds from the Brodie Scholarship Fund

The Robbins Village Board will approve the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting and consider a resolution to allocate money from the Brodie Scholarship Fund. It will also swear in three new auxiliary police officers. Additional reports from the mayor, village attorney, and clerk will be presented.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

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Village approves Community Center rental proposal

The Robbins Village Board will approve the minutes from December meetings and swear in Domonique Simone Jackson as Treasurer. It will consider amending Ordinance 3-22-22 D and adopting a new ordinance dated 1-14-25. The board will also vote on a rental proposal for the Community Center, update the recognized village holiday closures for December and January 2025, and approve a resolution to dispose of certain village vehicles.

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