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City of Blue Island City Council met June 24

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 June 10, 2025 City Council Meeting.

5. Public Comment.

As a reminder, the public comment period is not a time for dialogue. The purpose of the public comment period is for the Mayor and Aldermen of the City to receive input from their community. It is, in fact, a one-way communication to the City Council. The City’s Administration and Department Heads are available for discussions after the meeting.

6. Old Business.

7. New Business.

a. 100th Birthday Proclamation – Ida Mae Walsh.

b. Motion to Approve Mayoral Appointments to the Civil Service Commission.

c. Motion to Approve Mayoral Appointments to the Fire Pension Board.

d. Motion to Approve Mayoral Appointments to the Police Pension Board.

e. Motion to Approve Mayoral Appointments to the Library Board.

f. Economic Development Presentation – Alderman Josh Roll.

8. Mayor’s Report.

a. Motion for Approval of Payroll dated June 20, 2025 for $454,636.39 (gross).

b. Motion for Approval of Accounts Payable dated June 20, 2025 for $447,298.09 (gross).

c. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Amending Chapter 72, “Parking Regulations” of the Code of Blue Island.

d. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Amending Chapter 92, “Fair Housing” of the Code of Blue Island.

e. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Amending Chapter 118, “Contractors and Builders; Construction” of the Code of Blue Island.

f. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Amending Chapter 110, “General Licensing Provisions” of the Code of Blue Island.

g. Resolution 2025-____: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Authorizing a Request for Proposals for the Sale and Disposition of City-Owned Property at: 12801 Lincoln; 2920 139th Place; 1859 Burr Oak Ave.

h. Motion to Approve Acura, Inc’s Bid for the 2025 Green Alley Improvement Project.

i. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Amending Chapter 150, “Building Regulations” of the Code of Blue Island.

j. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Amending Chapter 151, “Plumbing Code” of the Code of Blue Island.

k. Resolution 2025-____: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Authorizing and Approving a Proposal for Fire Hydrant Maintenance and Testing from M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.

l. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Amending Chapter 165 of the Code of Ordinances Regarding Recycling Facilities.

m. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Granting a Special Use Permitting Hanil Eco Solutions, Inc. to Operate a Recycling Facility Use within the I1 Limited Industry District (3301 Wireton Road).

n. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Amending Chapter 165 of the Code of Ordinances Regarding Upstairs Dwellings.

o. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Granting a Special Use Permitting a Dwelling (Upstairs Only) Use within the C-2 Highway Commercial District (12301 S. Western).

p. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Granting a Special Use Permitting a Dwelling (Two-Family) Use Within the R-1 Single Family Residential District (2336 122nd Street).

q. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Granting a Special Use Permitting 2946 Wireton LLC to Operate a Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Use within the I-1 Limited Industry District (2946 Wireton Road).

r. 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 May 2025 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 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) regarding property sales, leases, and purchases.

15. Motion for Adjournment.

https://www.blueisland.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242025-135