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Village of East Hazel Crest President and Board of Trustees met Aug. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the board

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

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

Also present were: PD Chief Janich, FD Chief Vallow, Dpty Fire Chief Mills, M. Fernandez, Louie Dutka & Linda, Stan Sokolowski, Joan Hale, Paula Newton, J. Murry, Sue Hakins, Helen Keams & Linda Gilmore.

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

Minutes: Trustees Ortiz & Ewan made the motions to approve the minutes of the 7 /26/23 minutes All trustees present were in favor; Tr. Forte was absent. Mtn. carried.

Mayor Brown reminded those present of the recent change to 'time allowed for participants to give input at 'meetings': 30 min. for OPEN and 5 min. per individual.

OPEN TO VISITORS: Trustees Wideman and Ortiz made the motions to OPEN this segment of the meeting to visitors. All trustees present voted aye. Mtn. Carried. Tr. Forte was absent. Time: 7:10 pm.

- L. Dutka made inquiries about the proposed 'walking path'. Mayor Brown said we're waiting for the Engineer's report and it would be for a hard surface."

- M. Fernandez had questions about salary increases noted on the Agenda, ?'s about Maint. Dept. unable to 'get equipment'; about 'new hire' in the Clerk's Office; and about copies of the MINUTES. Mayor Brown said the increases involved 'non union employees'; the PW question is a non-issue; there haven't been any new-hire in the Clerk's office since Dec., 2022; and copies of the minutes of board meetings are available after they've been approved.

- Sue Hawkins complained about vehicles parking in front of her house. She lives across the street from Kais' s Village Lights. A brief discussion on posting of 'No Parking" signs,

Linda Gilmore of 1401 W. 173rd St. inquired about 'getting around to re surfacing her driveway". It's been quite a while since she pulled the permit. Mayor Brown said she didn't need to get a new permit; just re-submit her application,

Close to Visitors: There being no other input to this meeting, Trustees Ortiz and Wideman made the motions to CLOSE. All trustees present were in favor Tr. Forte was absent. Motions carried. Time 7:22 pm

Mayor: 1) Ordinance amending Chapter 10: licenses, permits and Misc. Business Regulations creating a new division: Lodging, Residential Rentals: This Ordinance would require a 30 day minimum for residential rentals. Trustees Johnson and Keams made the motions to approve amending Ordinance, Roll Call: all trustees present voted aye; Tr. Forte was absent. Mtn. carried.

2) DACRA Software Licensing Agreement (PD) Trustees Ortiz and Ewan made the motions to approve the DACRA Software Licensing Agreement for the PD. Roll Call: all trustees present voted aye; Tr. Forte was absent. Mtn. carried.

Clerk: No report.

Administrator: 1) Project updates; Ad. Lazuka gave construction updates on the Center St. Water Project and is waiting for Army Corp. of Engineer paperwork.

2) Salary increase consideration will be discussed in Executive Session.

Reports of Standing Committees:

Finance/Licensing: Trustees Johnson and Keams made the motions to approve payment of all bills on the 8/9/23 Claims Sheets in the amount of $46,146,36. Roll Call: all trustees present voted aye; Tr Forte was absent. Motion carried.

Signs: No report by Tr. Keams.

Health/Safety/Personnel: No report by Tr. Ewan.

Police/Fire: Trustee Ortiz read the June and July EHCVFD reports and the July Police Dept. report. These three reports will be on file in the Clerk's office.

Unfinished Business: none

New Business: Tr. Kearns noted we should investigate signage in the Village. Should we have an electric sign for Village Business?

PD Chief Janich spoke of the Jefferson Family attendance at the last meeting.

NEW BUSINESS, continued:

Chief Janich said he'd 'look into the posting of a "No Parking on this side of the street" sign on the east side of Fisk.

EHCVFD Chief Vallow reported the Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be on Saturday, September 16th.

EHCPFW Director Brian King reported that after recent storms his depart ment made 21 pickups of the branches.

Adjourn to Executive Session:

There being no other input to this session, Trustees Ortiz and Wideman made the motions to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Personnel. All trustees present were in favor. Mtn. carried. Time: 7:38 pm.

RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSSION:

Trustees Johnson & Ortiz made the motions to reconvene to Regular Session: All trustees present were in favor. Tr. Forte was absent. Mtn. carried. Time: 8:02 pm

Motions by Tr. Johnson & Ortiz to approve raises as presented by Administrator Lazuka. All trustees present were in favor. Tr. Forte was absent. Mtn,. carried.

There being no other business to come before the Board, Trustees Johnson and Wideman made the motions to adjourn. All Trustees present voted aye; Tr. Forte was absent. Mtn. carried. Time: 8:03 pm

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