After closed session, Crest Hill council approves LOI for old City Hall sale and retroactive non‑union raises

Crest Hill — After a closed executive session, the City Council unanimously recorded action on two items: approval of a letter of intent to sell the former City Hall at 1610 Plainfield Road, and approval of non‑union employee salary increases for fiscal 2024–25, retroactive to May 1, 2024.

City Attorney Mike Stepp announced the two action items upon the council’s return to open session. The council moved and approved the letter of intent for sale of 1610 Plainfield Road; the roll call included several 'No' votes from council members recorded in the transcript but the motion carried. The council then voted to approve the non‑union salary increases discussed in executive session; a council member asked for clarification that the increases would be retroactive to May 1, and staff confirmed that they were retroactive to that date.

The motions were recorded by roll call in open session as required by the Open Meetings Act following the executive session. The city attorney did not provide purchase‑price details in open session; the LOI and salary details were approved per counsel and staff recommendations.

Next steps: The city will proceed with the letter of intent process for 1610 Plainfield Road and staff will implement the approved non‑union pay increases retroactive to May 1; as usual, final sale terms and employee compensation details will be part of subsequent public records or council packets.