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City of Blue Island City Council met Sept. 10

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 August 13, 2024 City Council meeting.

b. Motion to approve the City Council Minutes from the August 15, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting.

c. Motion to approve the City Council Minutes from the August 27, 2024 City Council meeting.

5. Public Comment.

6. Old Business.

7. New Business.

a. National Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation.

8. Mayor’s Report.

a. Motion for Approval of Payroll for August 30, 2024 for $444,136.32 (gross).

b. Motion for Approval of Accounts Payable dated September 11, 2024 for $501,145.75 (gross).

c. Motion to approve the recommendation for award from Chistopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. and deem Gallagher Asphalt Corporation as the lowest responsible bidder for the 2025 Alley Resurfacing Project and to direct staff to prepare a contract for authorization and approval. 

d. Resolution 2024-___: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, Providing for and Requiring the Submission of an Advisory Referendum to the Electors of the city of Blue Island, at the Consolidated Election to be held on April 1, 2025, regarding a Public Question related to Western Avenue becoming a two-way street between 127th Street and Grove Street.

e. Resolution 2024-___: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, Providing for and Requiring the Submission of an Advisory Referendum to the Electors of the city of Blue Island, at the Consolidated Election to be held on April 1, 2025, regarding a Public Question related to Gaming Cafes within the City of Blue Island

f. Resolution 2024-___: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, Providing for and Requiring the Submission of an Advisory Referendum to the Electors of the City of Blue Island, at the Consolidated Election to be held on April 1, 2025, regarding a Public Question Related to Reducing the Tax Burden on Local Property Owners and Taxpayers by Increasing State Funding for Schools.

g. Resolution 2024-___: A Resolution Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing and Approving the Execution of a Lease Agreement, Value Agreement, and Service Agreement by and between the City and Proven Business Systems, LLC for the Lease of Office and Technology Equipment and related Services.

h. Ordinance 2024-___: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Granting a Special Use Permitting a Gas Station with a Mini-Mart within the C-2 Highway Commercial District (12300 S. Western Avenue)

i. 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. 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. 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.

14. Motion for Adjournment.

https://blueisland.org/wp-content/uploads/government/city-council/city-council-agenda-minutes/09102024-Agenda.pdf