Village of East Hazel Crest Village Board met Feb. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Officials: Mayor Thomas A. Brown, Administrator Lazuka and Clerk Minnis Roll Call: Trustees Forte, Keams, Johnson, Ewan, Smith & Ortiz present.
Also present via phone: PD Chief Janich, FD Deputy Chief Mills, PW Supt. King, P. Newton, J. Murry, Dave Letts, Mr. Peach.
Invocation & Pledge. Silent invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Minutes: Trustees Smith & Ewan made the motions to approve the minutes of the 1/27 /21 regular meeting. All trustees were in favor. Mtn. carried.
Reports of Village Officials:
Mayor's Report:
1) Ordinance 20-12 -an Ordinance combining the Water and Sewer into Public Utility System. Trustees Smith & Ewan made the motions to adopt Ordinance 20-12. Roll Call: all trustees voted aye. Motions carried
2) RESOLUTION 20-07 - a Resolution of the Village of East Hazel Crest, 11., authoring the execution of an application for the invest in Cook Grant Program to resurface the Parking Lots. Trustees Smith and Ewan made the motions to adopt Resolution 20-07. All trustees voted aye on the Voice Vote. Motions carried.
Clerk: no input.
Administrator's Report: Administrator Lazuka brought members up to date on MFT funding over three (3) years as well. We have received $33,903 per yr..for 3 years. $33,903.40 has beh deposited into our account for this year. IDOT has approved our use of these funds to improve our storm water conveyance by re-sculpturing the ditches. Another capital bill list has been send to SSMMA.
Input from residents: Joanne Murry inquired about the squatters that were living at 1 7208 Loomis. Adm. Lazuka responded the Bank owns the property and have 'secured it'. There is an outstanding water bill on the property. Another question was "is there assistance for Seniors with snow removal"?. Mayor Brown explained the difficulty in finding volunteers to assist. J. Keams questioned our supply of salt. PW Supt B. King responded the village supply is 'holding'.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Streets: Tr. Forte thanks PW's and PD personnel for keeping the streets clear of ice and snow. Some residents have expressed concern for keeping our water hydrants clear of snow. She reported how dark the street on her block is and that Bruno's Tuck[pointing will change their security lights to come on later.
Finance/License:
1) Trustees Keams and Ewan made the motions to approve all bills on the Claims Sheets dated 2/10/21 in the amount of $29,254.91. Roll Call: all trustees voted aye. Motions carried.
2) Conditions for licensing the proposed business at 1217 W.171 "Street were discussed. The applicant acknowledged the moratorium on licensing of shops for vehicular repairs. After a brief discussion, Trustees Keams and Smith made the motions to approve SM Truck Repair's application subject to the conditions set forth by the Village. All trustees were in favor. Mtn. carried.
SIGNS: Tr. Johnson had nothing to report.
HEAL TH/SAFETY /PERSONNEL; Tr. Ewan had nothing to report.
WATER/SEWERS; No report by Tr. Smith
POLICE/FIRE: Tr. Ortiz had nothing to report.
OLD BUSINESS: Tr. Keams said Covid 19 shots are being given at the Hazel Crest Village Hall. After a brief discussion, it was suggested EHC should contact Cook County Health Department.
NEW BUSINESS: none
Executive Session: none
Adjournment: Trustees Smith and Ewan made the motions to adjourn. All trustees were in favor. Mtn. carried. Time: 7:25 pm
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