City of Country Club Hills City Council met Oct. 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
1. A regular meeting of the City Council, City of Country Club Hills, County of Cook, State of Illinois, was held in the City Hall, 4200 w. 183rd Street at 7:00pm The meeting was called to order by the Honorable James W. Ford, Mayor.
A. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by all those in attendance.
2. THOSE ON ROLL ALL ANSWERING PRESENT WERE:
Alderman Lockett, Davis, Glispie, Evans, Spivey and Mayor Ford
Also present were: Deputy City Clerk Danielle Moss, City Treasurer Deborah McIlvain, and Tiffany Nelson-Jarowski.
3. Invocation was presented by EDC Commissioner Jeanne Betton
4. Journal of Proceedings:
Approval of Minutes –
1. Regular City Council Meeting Administrative Meeting
2. September 23, 2019 October 7, 2019
Alderman Lockett moved for Council approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 23, 2019 and of the Administrative Meeting of October 7, 2019.
Second – Alderwoman Evans
Motion carried via voice vote.
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a part of the Original Journal of proceedings this date.
5. Communications and Reports by the Mayor:
Mayor Ford mentioned to the residences that the 183rd Street intersection is on its way. Hopefully it will be done soon. Utilities are being moved to pave way for it. Also, a letter was given to each Alderman and Fire Department from a young lady who was very excited about the activities from the Fire Department Open House.
A. Motion to move forward on Cannabis
Alderman Lockett moved for Council approval to move forward on Cannabis. It will be sent to Zoning board and public hearing.
Second – Alderman Glispie
Discussion - None
ROLL CALL VOTE:
5 Ayes: Alderman Lockett, Davis, Glispie, Evans and Spivey
0 Nays:
Absent : None
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a part of the Original Journal of proceedings this date.
B. Approval - Ordinance Amendment #7.19 for 0.11.19 typo corrections
Alderman Lockett moved for Council approval of correction of typo for Ordinance Amendment #7.19 for 0.11.19
Second – Alderman Glispie
Discussion - None
ROLL CALL VOTE:
5 Ayes: Alderman Lockett, Davis, Glispie, Evans and Spivey
0 Nays:
Absent : None
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a part of the Original Journal of proceedings this date.
C. Motion - Intergovernmental Agreement with Country Club Hills and the Comptroller's Local Debt Recovery Program.
Alderman Lockett moved for Council approval of motion of Intergovernmental Agreement with Country Club Hills and the Comptroller's Local Debt Recovery Program. A program where the City will work with the Comptroller's Office to help recover some of the debt that is owed to the City.
Second - Alderman Glispie
Discussion - None
ROLL CALL VOTE:
5 Ayes: Alderman Lockett, Davis, Glispie, Evans and Spivey
0 Nays:
Absent: None
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a Part of the Original Journal of proceedings this date.
D. Approval - Fire Department Equipment Donation Alderman Lockett moved for Council approval of Fire Department Equipment Donation. This donation will be sent overseas due to it being outdated for this Country.
Second – Alderman Glispie
Discussion - None
ROLL CALL VOTE:
5 Ayes: Alderman Lockett, Davis, Glispie, Evans and Spivey
0 Nays:
Absent : None
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a part of the Original Journal of proceedings this date.
6. Committee Reports
I. Finance
Alderman Lockett, Chairman (Committee Meeting October 24, 2019)
A. Approval of Vouchers –
Alderman Lockett moved for Council approval of October 14th vouchers in the amount of $886,656.93. Payments will be disbursed when funds are available.
Second - Alderman Davis
Discussion - None
ROLL CALL VOTE:
5 Ayes: Alderman Lockett, Davis, Glispie, Evans and Spivey
0 Nays
Absent None
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a part of the Original Journal of proceedings this date.
Law, Ordinance, Government Operations & Contract Compliance
Alderman Glispie, Chairman
(Committee Meeting - TBA)
No Report
III. Public Works and Utilities
Alderman Davis, Chairman
(Committee Meeting – TBA)
A. Approval - Water Department Lien Admn fee increase Alderman Davis moved for Council approval of Water Department lien administrative fee from $100.00 to $175.00 per increase in fees by Cook County Recorder of Deeds effective May 20, 2019.
Second - Alderman Glispie
Discussion - None
ROLL CALL VOTE:
5 Ayes: Alderman Lockett, Davis, Glispie, Evans and Spivey
0 Nays:
Absent: None
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a part of the Original Journal of proceedings this date.
IV. Economic Development & Planning, Zoning & Development
Alderman Spivey, Chairman
(Committee Meeting - October 16, 2019 at 7pm)
V. Insurance, Risk Management& Personnel
Alderwoman Evans, Chairman
(Committee Meeting - TBA)
No committee meeting update, but Ward 3 meeting October 24th 6:30pm at the new Fire Station on 175th St
Public Portion of Meeting
Alderman Lockett moved that the floor be opened to the public.
Second – Alderman Glispie
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote
The following individuals addressed the Council:
Leora Bell, Country Club Hills - Ms. Bell said she had several things to address. First she stated that the errors on Ordinance 0.11.19 were not typo errors on page 2 were grammatical errors and on page 4 a cut and paste problem. Ms. Bell had various discussions about LAUBE plan. She mentioned about the tax payers on property taxes on vacant property in TIF area. Ms. Bell wanted to know why the taxpayers of Country Club Hills are responsible for paying property taxes on vacant parcels over in the TIF area. Dating back to 2014 residents have paid $228,680.99. She needs to know what they're paying for.
Alderman Lockett moved that the floor be closed to the public.
Second – Alderman Glispie
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote
Aldermanic Reports
Alderman Spivey – No Report
Alderman Evans – Ward 3 meeting on Oct. 24th at 6:30pm at Fire Station #2 on 175th st. Sgt. Prater will be there to talk with the residents about safety
Alderman Glispie – Ald. Glispie thanked the Fire Department for the Open House. He encouraged everyone to get involve with all the departments. Find out what they're doing. He gave a special recognition for Mr. Shipp a resident of Country Club Hills, who has been picking up the garbage on 175th – 178th St.
Alderwoman Lockett – Ald. Lockett stated that his cousin was killed on Oct 4th in a traffic accident. The vehicle went under a truck. Letter of thanks for residents, Council, Fire Department, and Community for the event on Oct. 12th. He also stated that his son, Vincent Jr. has been ordained as a minister. Word of advice to check on parents to prevent fire from dryers. And protect the kids during Halloween.
Alderman Davis – Ald. Davis stated that moving the Cannabis to draft an ordinance is a great opportunity for our town. 5th Ward constituents to meet. New locations will be at the City's facility on October 16th 6-7pm.
Alderman Lockett asked for a moment of silence for Victor Watt’s mother who passed away.
Mayor Ford
- Mayor Ford also gave his condolences to Victor and Ald. Lockett.
Motion to adjourn was made by Alderman Lockett.
Second – Alderman Glispie
Motion Carried Via Voice Vote and hereby made a part of the original journal of proceedings this date.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm
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