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City of Blue Island City Council met March 12

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

1. Call to Order.

2. Pledge of Allegiance.

3. Roll Call.

4. Presentation of Journal Proceedings

a. Motion to approve the City Council Minutes from the February 27, 2024 City Council meeting.

5. Public Comment.

6. Old Business.

7. New Business.

a. Proclamation – National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

8. Mayor’s Report.

a. Motion for Approval of Payroll for March 1, 2024 for $ 459,358.21 (gross).

b. Motion for Approval of Accounts Payable dated March 13, 2024 for $622,196.76.

c. Motion to Approve Mayoral Appoints to the Urban Forestry Board.

d. Motion to Approve Mayoral Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals.

e. Motion to Approve Mayoral Appointment of Jason Slattery to Deputy Chief of the City of Blue Island Police Department.

f. Resolution 2024-_____: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, to Authorize and Approve a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Agreement with Burrito Jalisco (13357 Olde Western Ave.)

g. Ordinance 2024-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Chapter 165 of the Code of Ordinances Regarding Regulations for Specific Uses.

h. Ordinance 2024-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, Amending Chapter 165 of the Code of Ordinances Regarding Non-Conforming Buildings, Structures, and Uses.

i. Resolution 2024-___: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois to Authorize and Approve the City’s Application for the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2024, City of Blue Island Street Resurfacing Project.

j. Ordinance 2024-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, Granting a Special Use Permitting Caliber Collision Auto Body Repair and Paint Shop to Operate a Motor Vehicle Repair Shop within the C-2 Highway Commercial District (12626 S. Western).

k. Ordinance 2024-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, Granting a Special Use and Five Sign Variances Permitting Burr Oak Venture, LLC to Install an Electronic Message Board Sign within the C-1 Central Area Commercial District (2427 Burr Oak Ave).

l. Mayor’s Announcements/Comments.

9. City Clerk’s Announcements/Reports/Comments.

a. City Clerk’s Announcements/Comments

10. City Treasurer’s Announcements/Report/Comments

a. Motion to Approve February 2024 Treasurer’s Report.

b. City Treasurer’s Announcements/Comments

11. City Attorney’s Report.

a. City Attorney’s Announcements/Comments

12. City Administrator’s Announcements/Reports/Comments.

a. City Administrator’s Announcements/Comments

13. Aldermanic Announcements/Reports/Comments.

14. Adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) to discuss litigation that has been filed and is pending before a court or an administrative tribunal and actions of probable or imminent litigation; and pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) to discuss employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of certain employees.

15. Motion for Adjournment.

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