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City of Blue Island City Council met Aug. 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 July 22, 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.

8. Mayor’s Report.

a. Motion for Approval of Payroll dated August 1, 2025 for $473, 274.49 (gross).

b. Motion for Approval of Accounts Payable dated August 13, 2025 for $623,358.63 (gross).

c. Resolution 2025-____: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Authorizing and Approving the Policy for Liquor Liability Insurance at Meadows Gold Club of Blue Island.

d. Resolution 2025-____: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Authorizing and Approving a Contract between Serviscape and the City of Blue Island.

e. Discussion regarding the creation and aldermanic liaison for an Ad Hoc Disability Committee for the City of Blue Island.

f. Resolution 2025-____: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Honoring the Life and Legacy of Reverend Peter Valentine Contreras.

g. Ordinance 2025-____: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County Illinois Amending Chapter 75, “Overweight and Oversized Vehicles” of the Code of Blue Island, Illinois.

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

i. Ordinance 2025-___: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing and Approving a Lease Agreement by and between the City and Chicago Rail Link, LLC Related to the Lease of the Property Located at 119th and Division.

j. Motion to Award the Irving Avenue CDBG Resurfacing Project to M&J Asphalt Paving.

k. 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 the June Treasurer’s Report.

b. Motion to Approve the July Treasurer’s Report.

c. 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/_08122025-141