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City of Blue Island City Council met Oct. 14

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 Minutes from September 11, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting.

b. Motion to approve the Minutes from September 23, 2025, City Council Meeting.

c. Motion to approve the Minutes from September 23, 2025, 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.

d. Motion to approve the Minutes from September 23, 2025, 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.

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. Proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

b. Motion to Approve Consent Decree in Case Number 2025 M6 9665.

8. Mayor's Report.

a. Motion for Approval of Payroll dated October 10, 2025, for $467,584.91 (gross).

b. Motion for Approval of Accounts Payable dated October 15, 2025, for $879,389.12 (gross).

c. Resolution 2025-: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Setting the Date and Hours for Trick or Treating in the City for Halloween 2025.

d. Ordinance 2025-_: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Designating 2521 Burr Oak Avenue as a Historical Landmark.

e. Resolution 2025-: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Construction of Eisenhower High School in the City of Blue Island.

f. Resolution 2025-: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Honoring the Block 37 Neighborhood Watch Club for 25 Years of Service and Dedication to the Community.

g. Resolution 2025-: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Awarding the Bid to the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, McGill Construction, LLC, for the 2026 Pavement Maintenance Program.

h. Resolution 2025-: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing and Approving the Execution of an Agreement by and between the City and Flock Group, Inc. Related to License Plate Recognition Technology.

i. Resolution 2025-_: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Supporting a Class 6B Real Estate Tax Assessment Renewal Application by JT Sambo, LLC d/b/a Sawing and Shearing, Inc. for an Industrial Facility Located at 13500 South Western Avenue.

j. Ordinance 2025-: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing and Approving the Execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City and PharmaScript, Inc. (13001-13009 Gregory Street).

k. Resolution 2025-: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing and Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City and Gravinia Gipson (2920 139th Place).

l. Resolution 2025-_: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing and Approving the Execution of a Lease Agreement by and between the City and Gemutlichkeit, LLC d/b/a Blue Island Beer Company (13357 Olde Western Avenue - Unit B).

m. Resolution 2025-_: A Resolution of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing and Approving the Execution of an Agreement by and between the City and EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. Related to Medical Transportation Services.

n. Ordinance 2025-: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Requiring Vehicular Traffic to Stop at the Intersection of 123rd Street and Highland Avenue and Providing Penalties for the Violation Thereof.

o. Ordinance 2025-_: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing and Approving Two Variances related to an Accessory Shed on the Property Located at 2502 Cochran Street.

p. Ordinance 2025-: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Grantinga Special Use Permitting Platinum Tires, Rims & Tints, Inc. to Operate a Motor Vehicle Repair Use in the C-2 Commercial Highway District (12102 Western Avenue).

q. Ordinance 2025-: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Providing for the Issuance of $1,688,811 General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2025 for the Purpose of Providing Funds for Various Water System Improvements and Certain Other Capital Improvement Projects with the City.

r. Ordinance 2025-: An Ordinance of the City of Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois Authorizing the Issuance of Water Revenue Bonds or, in Lieu Thereof, General Obligation Alternate Revenue Bonds, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $10,000,000 Pursuant to the Illinois Local Government Debt Reform Act and the Illinois Municipal Code for the Purpose of Paying the Costs of the Construction of Various Water System Improvements and Certain Other Capital Improvement Projects within the City, and Providing for the Publication of a Notice of Intent with Respect Thereto.

t. 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 August 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.

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