City of Country Club Hills City Council met June 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
1. CALL TO ORDER – JAMES W. FORD, MAYOR
A Regular Meeting of the City Council, City of Country Club Hills, Cook County, State of Illinois, was held in the City Hall, 4200 W. 183rd Street at 7:43p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Honorable James W. Ford, Mayor.
1a. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of allegiance was presented by all in attendance and lead by Mayor Ford.
2. ROLL CALL – PATRICIA D. HUTSON, CITY CLERK
Those on Roll Call answering present were:
Alderman Lockett, Evans, Spivey, Edwards and Mayor Ford. Also present was City Administrator Carl Estelle and the Administrative Team.
Excused as Absent – Alderman Davis and City Treasurer Deborah McIlvain
3. INVOCATION – CLERGY OR DESIGNEE
Invocation was presented by EDC Commission Co-Chair Jennie Betton
4. JOURNAL PROCEEDINGS
Approval of Meeting Minutes:
A. Approval - Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 04.11.2022
Alderman Lockett moved for City Council approval of the 04.11.2022
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes. Second, Alderwoman Evans.
Discussion – None.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Alderman Lockett, Evans, Spivey and Edwards
Nays: 0
Abstains: 0
Absent: 1 Alderman Davis
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a Part of the Original Journal of Proceedings this date.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS BY MAYOR FORD:
Mayor Ford shared the College Scholarship presentation has been reschedule for July 25th
6. CITY CLERK’S REPORT – PATRICIA D. HUTSON, CITY CLERK
Clerk Hutson shared the city is accepting applications for Summer Interns ages 16 to 24. Mayor Ford shared the city is hiring Summer Interns for public works, the CRC, City Hall and the theater. He also shared adults are asked to volunteer for the theater.
Clerk Hutson shared she recently held a voter registration drive with deputy registrars in the lobby of city Hall. Shared all information on mail-in ballots, with a permanent vote by mail is in the lobby and on the website for the upcoming June 28th Election.
Clerk Hutson shared the city hold its Fireworks Show Sunday July 3rd at the theater, gates open at 6pm and fireworks at dusk.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance, Insurance, & Risk Management – Alderman Lockett, Chairman
(Committee Meeting – TBA)
A. Approval - Vouchers as of 06.06.2022
Alderman Lockett moved for City Council approval of vouchers in the amount of $329,961.79. Second, Alderwoman Evans.
Discussion – None
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Alderman Lockett, Evans, Spivey and Edwards
Nays: 0
Abstains: 0
Absent: 1 Alderman Davis
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a Part of the Original Journal of Proceedings this date.
B. Approval - FY 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance O-9-22
Alderman Lockett moved for City Council approval of for an Ordinance for the FY 2022-2023 Budget. Second, Alderman Spivey. Discussion – Ald. Edwards shared he is voting no and asked the PD to forgive him because Ward 1 is in desperate need of services.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 3 Alderman Lockett, Evans and Spivey
Nays: 1 Alderman Edwards
Abstains: 0
Absent: 1 Alderman Davis
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a Part of the Original Journal of Proceedings this date.
Law, Ordinance, Government Operations & Contract – Alderwoman Evans, Chairman (Committee Meeting – TBA)
A. Approval - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.3 “SALE AND CONTROL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,” BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 13.3.30, “PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSEES LOCATED ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES”. Second, Alderman Lockett. Discussion – None
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Ald. Lockett, Evans, Spivey and Edwards
Nays: 0
Abstains: 0
Absent: 1 Alderman Davis
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a Part of the Original Journal of Proceedings this date.
B. Approval - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.3 “SALE AND CONTROL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,” BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 13.3.30, “PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSEES LOCATED ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES”.
Alderwoman Evans moved for City Council approval of - An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 13.3 “SALE AND CONTROL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,” BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 13.3.30, “PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSEES LOCATED ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES”. Second, Alderman Lockett.
Discussion – None
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Alderman Lockett, Evans, Spivey and Edwards
Nays: 0
Abstains: 0
Absent: 1 Alderman Davis
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a Part of the Original Journal of Proceedings this date.
C. Approval - Ordinance Amending Section 14.4.01 of the Country Club Hills Code
Alderwoman Evans moved for City Council approval of Ordinance Amending Section 14.4.01 of the Country Club Hills Code. Second by Ald. Lockett.
Discussion – None
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Alderman Lockett, Evans, Spivey and Edwards
Nays: 0
Abstains: 0
Absent: 1 Alderman Davis
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a Part of the Original Journal of Proceedings this date.
Public Works and Utilities – Alderman Davis, Chairman(Committee Meeting – TBA)
A. Approval - City of Country Club Hills 2022-2023 Landscape Bids
Alderman Lockett moved for City Council approval of City of Country Club Hills 2022-2023 Landscape Bids. Second, Alderwoman Edwards.
Discussion – None
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Alderman Lockett, Evans, Spivey and Edwards
Nays: 0
Abstains: 0
Absent: 1 Alderman Davis
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a Part of the Original Journal of Proceedings this date.
Economic Development & Planning, Zoning & Development – Alderman Spivey, Chairman
(Committee Meeting – TBA)
Ald. Spivey shared that Big Lots will have its Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Saturday June 18th at 9am and Shred Day is also Saturday June 18th at 9am-12pm at the theater campus.
Education, Parks & Recs – Alderman Edwards, Chairman
(Committee Meeting – 06.16.2022 5:00pm)
Ald. Edwards shared the SD#160 8th grade graduation will be held at the theater 06.16.2022 at 5pm
8. MOTION TO OPEN THE FLOOR TO THE PUBLIC
Alderman Lockett moved for City Council approval to open the floor to the public. Second by Alderman Spivey. Discussion – none.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Alderman Lockett, Evans, Spivey and Edwards
Nays: 0
Abstains: 0
Absent: 1 Alderman Davis
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a Part of the Original Journal of Proceedings this date.
9. PUBLIC PORTION OF MEETING
1. Lillie Jenkins, resident on Lavergne, shared her frustrations regarding the CRG project in front of her home. She shared the construction site is dirty and dusty. She shared her house and driveway needs to be power washed. She shared she has been a constant beautification award winner and with the past two years of construction she has found it uninspirational and expensive to keep the dirt off of her home. She said she spends more money using water to clean her windows, porch and home and it is unfair that she has to spend her money to remove the dirt. Mayor Ford shared he will address her concerns, have the house power washed and will have a solution soon.
2. Sallie Hall, resident on Lavergne, shared she has the same concerns as her neighbor and she wants to know when will they see relief.Mayor Ford shared the construction will end when the building is occupied.
3. Karen Frazier Lloyd, resident on Summerhill, shared she is concerned about the dirt and wants to know when this will be over. She shared she gets it from both sides f her home, her home vibrates and she has reached out to the site manager and Building Commissioner Jones about her concerns. .
4. Pastor Blackmon, resident Lavergne, shared he has the same concerns as his neighbors and added there is a terrible smell associated with the construction site.
5. Dorothy Barnes, resident on Lavergne, shared she too lives across the street from the construction site. She shared the dust and dirt has affected her air conditioning unit and her deck is covered in dirt.
6. Nancy Sweitzer, resident, shared her concerns about information on the website that shows a Comprehensive Plan with no additional information or dates. She also shared her concerns about the open gym, no updated Park District Budget, is there a list of duties for positions, job descriptions and updated meeting minutes have not been posted for April and May.
7. 18055 Laverne, He wanted to know what will be done, will there be regular cleaning, what type of relief will be done? What form of communication will the city use to inform resident of the status?
8. Nancy Sweitzer, resident, she has several concerns about Country Club Hills.
10. MOTION TO CLOSE FLOOR TO THE PUBLIC
Alderman Lockett moved for City Council approval to close the floor to the public. Second by Alderman Spivey. Discussion – none.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Alderman Lockett, Evans, Spivey and Edwards
Nays: 0
Abstains: 0
Absent: 1 Alderman Davis
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a Part of the Original Journal of Proceedings this date.
11. ALDERMANIC REPORTS
Ald. Lockett asked everyone to keep his mom in your prayers as she is recovering from an illness. He asked for a moment of silence for longtime resident and former city employee Mary Kuta. He also asked for prayers for former Community Service Officer Trotter on the recent loss of his wife. Lastly, Ald. Lockett asked for prayers for mental health.
Evans, thanked the residents on Lavergne for coming and proposed the city establish communication for the Fawn Ridge, Churchill Downs residents regarding the construction concerns.
Spivey asked if the city can have the project manager in to discuss the residents’ concerns and to see if they are willing to partner with the city for a resolution.
Edwards, He is humbled to work for his Ward and Country Club Hills. He also shared it’s not about the money. Lastly, he shared we need to create an ordinance for diesel fumes that may affect residents in the of the CRG project.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Alderman Lockett moved for adjournment. Second, Alderman Spivey. Discussion – none.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 Alderman Lockett, Evans, Spivey and Edwards
Nays: 0
Abstains: 0
Absent: 1 Alderman Davis
Motion Declared Carried and Hereby Made a Part of the Original Journal of Proceedings this date.
The Meeting adjourned at 8:13pm
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