Village of East Hazel Crest Board Met Oct. 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Officials: Mayor Thomas A. Brown, Administrator Lazuka and Clerk Minnis
Roll Call: Trustees Forte, Keams, Ewan, & Smith were present; Tr. Johnson and Ortiz were absent.
Invocation & Pledge. Invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Minutes: Trustees Forte and Ewan made the motions to approve the minutes of the 10/14/20 regular meeting. All trustees present were in favor. Mtn. carried. (Tr. Johnson and Ortiz-were absent).
Reports of Village Officials:
Mayor's Report:
1) ORDINANCE 20-06; an Ordinance authorizing Loan Agreement (Public Water Supply Loan Program - home Rule Entity) to borrow funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program. After discussion, Trustees Smith & Ewan made motions to adopt Ordinance 20-06 - not to exceed Four Million Dollars. Roll Call: Trustees Forte, Keams, Ewan & Smith voted aye; Trustees Ortiz and Johnson were absent. Mtn. carried
2) ORDINANCE 20-07; an Ordinance authorizing Loan Agreement (Public Water Supply Loan Program - Home Rule Entity) to borrow funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program for Water System improvements. After brief discussion, Trustees Smith and Keams made the motions to adopt Ordinance 20-07 - not to exceed Two Million Dollars. Roll Call: Trustees Forte, Keams, Ewan and Smith voted aye; trustees Ortiz and Johnson were absent. Mtn. carried.
Clerk: no report.
Administrator: Administrator Lazuka reported on Covid 19 update. There have been thirty nine (39) residents infected .
Adm. Lazuka reported she has filed the CVRF Grant Application with Cook County. (Corin.virus Relief Fund).
OPEN TO VISITORSCLOSE TO VISITORS:
Trustees Smith & Ewan made the motions to open this segment of the meeting to the public. All trustees present were in favor. Time: 7:09 pm
CLOSE TO VISITORS: There being no input, Trustees Smith & Ewan made the motions to close this segment of the meeting to the public. All trustees present were in favor. Time: 7: 11 pm.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
STREETS: Trustee Forte asked for information to be included in the Village
NEWSLETTER about placement of trash cans for weekly pick up.
Finance & Licensing:
1) Trustee Keams and Ewan made the motions to pay all Bills on the 10/28/20 Claims Sheets in the amount of$41,794.86. Roll Call: all trustees present voted aye. (Tr. Johnson & Ortiz were absent.) Mtn. carried.
2) Bus. License Application: Par Towing, Inc. at 1121 W. 171st St. This application was rejected under the Zoning Code.
3) Bus. License Application of LaShawn Toles d/b/a SOLUTIONS AUTO GROUP, INC. at 1307 W. 171ST St. This application was deferred at the 10/ 14/20 regular meeting. After reviewing & inspecting the premises it was determined there is insufficient parking therefore, the application was not approved.
Signs: Trustee Johnson was absent.
Health/Safety/Personnel: Tr. Ewan had nothing to report.
Water/Sewer: No report by Tr. Smith.
Police/Fire: Trustee Ortiz was absent.
Unfinished Business: addressed in Trustees Keams' report, item #3.
New Business: None
Executive Session: None
Announcements: None
Adjournment: There being no other business to come before the council, Trustees Smith & Ewan made the motions to adjourn. all trustees present were in favor (Tr. Johnson & Ortiz were absent). Mtn. carried. Time: 7: 16 pm
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