Robbins trustees approve liquor-security plans, youth initiative and $580,875.86 warrant list

The Village of Robbins Board of Trustees on April 11, 2023 approved several measures affecting public safety, youth services, municipal spending and local development during its regular meeting at Robbins Courtroom.

Trustees voted to adopt Ordinance 4-11-23, requiring security plans for holders of liquor licenses in the village. Trustee Tiffany S. Robinson moved the ordinance and it passed on a roll call vote with Trustees David R. Dyson, Ernest Maxey Jr., George Brewton, Robinson and Gregory N. Jackson voting aye; Trustee Michael Collier Sr. was absent. Trustees noted and approved corrections to the ordinance’s training language; the meeting minutes record edits concerning BASSET training requirements but do not fully detail who will be required to complete that training.

The board also approved Ordinance 4-11-23 A to establish a Youth Initiative. Trustee Gregory N. Jackson moved the youth ordinance and Trustee David R. Dyson seconded; the measure passed on the same roll call tally.

Trustees approved financing for a Westside tractor with a 48-month payment plan after a motion from Trustee Jackson and a second from Trustee Robinson. The meeting minutes record the quoted price as “$46,70.00”; the village approved the financing motion as presented. (Minutes show that figure with an apparent typographical error; the clerk’s office may have the precise contract figure on file.)

In a separate finance action, the board approved a warrant list totaling $580,875.86 after a motion from Trustee George Brewton, seconded by Trustees Jackson and Maxey; roll call approval was recorded. The warrant-list vote was taken as a single motion that the board carried.

Other formal actions included: - Swearing in Tyrone Maxey as a Planning & Zoning commissioner (motion by Trustee George Brewton; seconded by Trustees Jackson and Maxey). - Approval of a business license for Chosen Breed (moved by Trustee Tiffany S. Robinson; seconded by Trustee David R. Dyson). - Approval of development by R&J Enterprise Construction for property south of 135th and Homan Ave. (moved by Trustee Ernest Maxey Jr.; seconded by Trustees Robinson and Jackson).

During committee reports Trustee Tiffany S. Robinson said Spanish classes are under way and reported that she had connected Village Administrator Shuntai Sykes with CEDA to pursue community resources; she also noted that the Robbins Fire Department received a safety grant for EMS equipment and highlighted a Cook County sheriff program available to assist residents with addiction or mental-health needs. Trustee David R. Dyson read the Public Works/Water report on behalf of absent Trustee Michael Collier Sr., noting cleanup activity and a request for youth volunteers (possible stipend) to remove large debris.

In citizen comments residents asked about paving on 138th Street, requested cleanup near 137th and Trumbull, raised concerns about potholes and asked for clarification about the exact site of the Homan Ave. development and the ownership of an adjacent parking area. Mayor Darren E. Bryant said a text alert had been sent about a May 1 semi-truck/trailer parking ban and said he was in contact with the Dollar Tree owner about the store’s departure and future community uses for the site.

The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. The clerk’s minutes list more community announcements (a suit giveaway by Royalty King Cleaners, a Secretary of State mobile unit visit, weatherization assistance, a community cleanup and mobile produce distribution dates).