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Village of East Hazel Crest Village Board met Jan. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustee of Trustees of the Village of East Hazel Crest......... Wednesday, 1/11/23 at 7pm 

Officials: Mayor Thomas A. Brown, Administrator Lazuka and Clerk Minnis

Roll Call: Trustees Forte, Johnson, Ewan Wideman and Ortiz were present; Tr. Kearns was absent.

Also present were: PD Chief Janich, FD Dpt. Chief Mills, Paula Newton, Joan Hale, Joann Murry, L. Dutka & Linda,and Brian Hannett.

Invocation & Pledge. After a moment of silent prayer, Mayor Brown lead the assembly in the Pledge to the Flag of the United States of America.

Minutes: Trustees Ortiz and Johnson made the motions to approve the minutes of the 12/14/22 regular meeting. All trustees present voted to approve; Tr. Kearns was absent. Mtn. carried.

Reports of Village Officials:

MAYOR 

1) Mayor Brown presented Ordinance 22-10; An ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, "GENERAL PROVISIONS," CHAPTER 1 "CODE," SECTION 1.10 "PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING CODE PROVISIONS" OF THE VILLAGE OF EAST HAZEL CREST CODE RELATIVE TO COLLECTION AGENCY OR ATTORNEYS PURSUING FINES. Trustees Ortiz and Wideman made the motions to adopt Ordinance 22-10. Roll Call: All trustees present voted aye; Tr. Kearns was absent. Mtn .carried.

2) Mayor Brown presented RESOLUTION 22-08, a Resolution of the Village of East Hazel Crest, Cook County, Illinois in support of Tax Increment Financing. Trustees Ortiz and Forte made the motions to adopt Resolution 22-08. All trustees present were in favor. Tr. Kearns was absent. Mtn. carried.

3) Mayor Brown presented RESOLUTION 22-09, a Resolution acknowledging the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau as our Convention and Visitors Bureau of record for the marketing and promotion of the tourism industry. Trustees Johnson and Ortiz made the motions to adopt Resolution 22-09. All trustees present were in favor. Tr. Kearns was absent. Mtn. carried.

CLERK: Clerk Minnis reminded residents that the 2023 vehicle tags are on sale in the Office.

ADMINISTRATOR: 

1) Administrator Lazuka spoke of the three proposals received for the financing of a new pick-up truck for Public Works Dept. Estimate rates were 8.49% from Ford Financing, 6,.75% from CN B Bank, and 6.25% from Old National Bank. Purchase bids for Truck: Sutton Ford, 63,457.00, Freeway Ford $68,167.00 and Currie Mtrs. $63,294 Currier and Freeway trucks need to be ordered. Sutton Truck is on site and ready for delivery. Trustees Johnson and Wideman made the motions to purchase the truck from Sutton Ford and accept the 6.25% estimate of Old National Bank for the financing of the new truck Roll Call: all trustees present voted aye. Trustee Kearns was absent. Mtn. carried.

2) Request for add'l. signage on Wooded Path. The request was for posting of animal licensing required by CODE. Members spoke of residents allowing their animals to defecate on public & private property and failing to pick up and properly dispose of it. After a brief discussion it was decided to send all residents a copy of Chapter 5 of the Village Code that requires licensing of dogs with add❜l. information on being considerate of allowing your dog to abuse public and private property.

OPEN TO VISITORS: Trustees Ortiz and Johnson made the motions to open this segment of the meeting to the public. All trustees present were in favor. Tr. Kearns was absent. Mtn. carried. Time: 7:16 pm.

Stan Slobowski of 17217 Loomis inquired about an sppointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayor Brown told him to submit a resume to be considered for the vacancy on the ZBA.

Louie Dutka told of the death yesterday of Larry Middleton, a long time resident., Larry was well known in stock car racing annals.

Paula Newton inquired about qualifications for the ZBA. Mayor Brown responded that any resident can submit their resume to be considered for the position.

J. Murry inquired about the signage regarding 'dogs'. Mayor Brown said information will be put in the next issue of the NEWSLETTER.

CLOSE TO VISITORS:

Trustees Ortiz and Wideman made the motions to close this segment of the meeting to the public. All trustees present were in favor. Tr. Kearns was absent. Mts. Carried. Time; 7:32 pm.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Streets: Tr. Forte reminded residents to check on their neighbors regarding COVID.

Finance/License: Trustees Johnson and Ortiz made the motions to approve :

-_all Bills on 12/20/22 Claims Sheets in the amount of 78,236.26, and

-all bills on the 12/28/22 Claims Sheets in the amount of $87,322,43, and

-all bills on the 1/11/23 Claims Sheets in the amount of $172,219.27

For a total of $337,777.96

Roll Call: all trustees present voted aye; Tr. Kearns was absent. Motions carried. Time 7:pm.

Signs/Maintenance/Construction: Tr. Kearns.was absent.

Health/Safety/Personnel: Trustee Ewan.had nothing to report.

Water/Sewer: Trustee Wideman had nothing to report.

Police/Fire: Trustee Ortiz read the report of the Dec. 2022 EHCPD activities. This

Report will be on file in the Clerk's office.

Unfinished Business: none

New Business: none

Announcement: PD Chief Janich announced he has anti auto theft locks available in his office for residents.

Executive Session: none

Adjournment: Trustees Wideman and Ortiz made the motions to adjourn. All trustees present were in favor; Tr. Kearns was absent. Mtn. carried. Time 7:39 pm.

Adjournment

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