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City of Blue Island City Council Met August 11

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City of Blue Island City Council met Aug. 11.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1) Call to Order

2) Pledge of Allegiance

3) Roll Call

4) Presentation of Journal of Proceedings

Motion to approve City Council Minutes from July 28, 2020

5) Public Comment - Public Comment shall be by email only. Persons interested in making a public comment must email their public comment to rheuser@cityofblueisland.org by August 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Emailed public comments received will be read during the Public Comment portion of the meeting by City Clerk, Randy Heuser.

6) Report of City Officials

Mayor:

1. Appointment of Jeannette Hoyt to the Civil Service Commission. Term Expires 2021 

2. Motion to approve a request from the K9s for Veterans to solicit funds on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16h. Proceeds are providing service dogs for veterans suffering from PTSD. 

3. Mayor's Announcements

City Clerk:

Bids:

Public Works

City Treasurer:

1. Monthly Treasurer's Report 

2. Approval of Inter-Fund Transfers from Unrestricted and Restricted Accounts

3. Cash Collections Receipt Report 4. Treasurer's Announcements

City Attorney:

Committee Reports

a. Community Development Committee

b. Finance Committee 

1. Motion for Approval of Payroll for July 24, 2020 for $342,541.11 

2. Motion for Approval of Accounts Payable for August 12, 2020 for $680,571.07 

3. Ordinance No. 2020-027 An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the City of Blue Island (Blue Island Fire Department) in Connection with Enhanced Rates for Ambulance Services 

4. Resolution No. 2020-031 A Resolution Approving and Authorizing an Agreement for Services with Grizz Pest Management Inc. 

5. Resolution No. 2020-032 A Resolution Approving and Authorizing a Contract with Green Plumb for Ecological Care of the Four City Rain Gardens and Native Plant Installations. 

6. Resolution No. 2020-033 A Resolution Approving and Authorizing a Contract with H.W. Lochner Inc. for Inspection of the Chatham Street Bridge. 

7. Resolution No. 2020-034 A Resolution Approving and Authorizing a Contract with H.W. Lochner Inc. for Inspection of the Division Street Bridge. 

8. Resolution No. 2020-035 A Resolution Approving and Authorizing a Contract with Metropolitan Pump Company for Installation of New Equipment at the Vincennes Road Pump Station.

c. Public Health & Safety Committee

d. Municipal Services Committee 

1. Ordinance No. 2020-024 An Ordinance Restricting a Portion of a Certain Street for Handicapped Parking Only at or near 12506 Highland Avenue within the City of Blue Island, County of Cook and State of Illinois and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof. 

2. Ordinance No. 2020-025 An Ordinance Restricting a Portion of a Certain Street for Handicapped Parking Only at or near 12506 Elm Street within the City of Blue Island, County of Cook and State of Illinois and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof.

3. Ordinance No. 2020-028 An Ordinance Rescinding Handicapped Parking Restrictions at 2951 Edison Street in the City of Blue Island, County of Cook and State of Illinois. 

4, Ordinance No. 2020-029 An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Blue Island and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC) for Design, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of the Blue Island 119th Place Bioswale and Permeable Alley.

e. Judiciary Committee

7) Aldermanic Announcements/Comments

8) Motion for Adjournment

http://www.blueisland.org/wp-content/uploads/government/city-council/city-council-agenda-minutes/8.11.2020-City-Council-Agenda.pdf

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