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Village of East Hazel Crest Board of Trustees met June 12

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

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

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

Invocation & Prayer: Mayor lead the assembly in prayer, immediately followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.  

Guests: PW Dir. King, PD Chief Janich, FD Grant Mills, P. Newton, Joan Hale & daughter Donna,, L. Dutka & Linda, S. Sokolowski, Sue Hawkins, Carol Cook, Sue Connelly, Helen Kearns, Tonja & Jose Ruiz and Manny Fernandez.  

Minutes: Trustees Ortiz and Wideman made the motions to approve the minutes of the 5/22/24 regular meeting of the Village Board. All Trustees present voted aye. Mtn. carried.  

Open to Visitors:  

Trustees Wideman & Ewan made the motions to open this segment of the meeting to those present. All trustees present were in favor. Mtn. carried. Time: 7:07 pm.  

Susan Connelly complained about garbage cans. Stan Sokolowski had questions about "For Sale" properties, kids on four wheelers or motorcycles; and 1515 W. 172nd St.  

M. Fernandez complained about garbage & trash on Ashland and about a tree trunk on property belonging to a village employee.  

L. .Dutka spoke of 'train noise'.  

There being on other input, Trustees Wideman and Ortiz made the motions to CLOSE this segment of the meeting to the public. All trustees present voted aye. Mtn. carried. Time: 7:17 pm  

Reports of Village Officials  

Mayor": 1) Resolution 24-01. Plat of Subdivision for 1515 W. 172nd St. Trustees  

Ortiz and Kearns made the motions to adopt Resolution 24-01. All trustees present voted aye. Mtn. carried.  

2) Consideration of renewal of Homewood Disposal contract. After a brief  discussion, Trustees Ortiz and Forte made the motions to renew the 10-year  contract for scavenger services with Homewood Disposal. All trustees present  voted aye on the Roll Call. Mtn. carried.  

3) Consideration on reduction of the Amusement Tax from 10% to 5%. Trustees Wideman and Ewan made the motion to reduce telephone tax to 5%.  

Roll Call: al trustees present voted aye. Mtn. carried. 

4) Authorization for Mayor to sign the Project Partnership Agreement with ACOE to enter Village property at Lathrop to complete the storm water enclosure. Trustees Ortiz and Wideman made the motions to approve Mayor Brown signing the Agreement. All trustees present voted aye. Mtn. carried.  

Mayor Brown gave an update on the Casino construction.  

Clerk: Clerk Minnis informed everyone of the two upcoming Public Hearing Meetings:  

On Tues, June 25, the ZBA will convene at 7 pm. - SPECIAL USE. Then on Wednesday, June 26th at 6:30 PM (prior to the regular meeting of the Village Board, the Liquor Commissioner will conduct a Public Hearing on a liquor license for the Casino.  

Administrator: 1) Consideration of the Crown Castle proposal previously presented. The Village Admin.will negotiate contract. Trustees Kearns and Widema made the  motions to approve. All trustees present were in favor. Mtn. carried.  

2) Approval to purchase new phone system. Trustees Forte and Ortiz made the motions to approve the NEXTIA phone equipment & l" month's cost@ $2,883.72.. Roll Call: all trustees present voted aye. Mtn. carried. Training Module was tabled for review.  

3) Approval of STI to install and monitor the new phone system. Trustees Kearns and Ortiz made the motions to table the new phone system.  

4) Approval to purchase training equipment for Fire Department. Trustees Kearns and Ortiz made the motions to purchase two training dummies @ $1,300 each and a Keiser Sled for $260.00. Roll Call; all trustees present voted aye. Mtn. carried.  

Reports of Standing Committees:  

Streets: Tr. Forte.noted the cul de sac in Bremerton needs to be painted; the new house at 174th & Loomis needs grass cut. She noted BW residents don't want a playground.  

Signs: Tr. Kearns is working with Public Works on SIGNS.  

Finance: In the absence of Chairman Trustee Johnson, Trustees Kearns and Ortiz made  the motions to approve payment of all bills on the 6/12/24 Claims Sheets in the amount of $297,072.17. Roll Call; all trustees present voted aye. Mtn. carried. 

Minutes of the 6/12/24 regular meeting of the Village Board Health, Safety, Personnel: No report by Tr. Ewan. Water & Sewers: No report by Trustee Wideman.

Police & Fire: Trustee Ortiz read the May, 2024 Police Dept. report of activities. This report will be on file.  

Unfinished Business: none.  

New Business- The lead pipe service lines have been removed at 17212 Hawthorne .. Announcements: The FD will conduct a 'Boot Drive" this week-end (on Fri. & Sat.).  

Adjourn: Trustees Wideman and Ortiz made the motions to adjourn; Tr. Johnson was absent. Mtn. carried. Time: 7:52 pm

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