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City of Blue Island City Council met Sept. 23

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 September 9, 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. Recess Regular Meeting.

7. Public Hearing #1 – Proposed Issuance of General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds (Not to Exceed $1,750,000) Pursuant to Section 15.01 of the Illinois Local Government Debt Reform Act.

a. Call to Order

b. Roll Call

c. Public Comment

d. Comments Received in Writing

e. Discussion related to the proposal to sell general obligation limited tax bonds of the City in the amount of not to exceed $1,750,000 pursuant to Section 15.01 of the Illinois Local Government Debt Reform Act for the purpose of providing funds for various water system improvements and for certain other capital improvement projects within the City.

f. Adjourn Public Hearing #1 

8. Public Hearing #2 – Proposed Issuance of General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds (Not to Exceed $10,000,000) Pursuant to Section 15.01 of the Illinois Local Government Debt Reform Act.

a. Call to Order

b. Roll Call

c. Public Comment

d. Comments Received in Writing

e. Discussion related to the proposal to sell general obligation alternate revenue bonds of the City in one or more series in the aggregate amount of not to exceed $10,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds for various water system improvements and for certain other capital improvement projects within the City.

f. Adjourn Public Hearing #2

9. Reconvene Regular Meeting.

10. Old Business.

11. New Business.

a. Constitution Week Proclamation.

12. Mayor’s Report.

a. Motion for Approval of Payroll dated September 12, 2025 for $ 478,477.74 (gross).

b. Motion for Approval of Accounts Payable dated September 24, 2025 for $701,771.52 (gross).

c. Resolution 2025-___: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Approving and Authorizing the Execution Professional Services Agreements by and between the City and True North Software, LLC for the Licensing and Maintenance of Software Equipment.

d. Resolution 2025-___: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing and Approving a Proposal Related to General Liability Insurance Coverage for the City of Blue Island with R-T Specialty, LLC/Admiral Insurance Company

e. Resolution 2025-___: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing and Approving Financial Commitment Related to the Safe Routes to School Grant Program Through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

f. Resolution 2025-___: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Approving and Authorizing and Approving the Execution of Intergovernmental Agreements by and between the City and Cook County School District 130 Related to Standard Response Protocols for the City Fire and Police Departments.

g. Resolution 2025-___: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC.

h. Ordinance 2025-___: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Creating Section 150.170 of Chapter 150 of the City Code Entitled, “Registration of Foreclosing Mortgaged Property.” 

i. Resolution 2025-___: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing and Approving an Agreement by and Between the City and ELEIOS Related to Building Improvements and Repairs at 13357 Olde Western Avenue.

j. Ordinance 2025-___: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing and Approving a Ground Lease Agreement by and between the City and Chicago Rail Link, L.L.C Related to the Lease of Certain Property Located Generally Near the Southeast Corner of 119th Street and Vincennes Avenue.

k. Mayor’s Announcements/Comments.

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

a. City Clerk’s Announcements/Comments.

14. City Treasurer’s Announcements/Report/Comments

a. City Treasurer’s Announcements/Comments.

15. City Attorney’s Report.

a. City Attorney’s Announcements/Comments.

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

a. City Administrator’s Announcements/Comments.

17. Aldermanic Announcements/Reports/Comments.

18. 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.

19. Motion for Adjournment.

https://www.blueisland.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09232025-148