Flossmoor’s long-in-the-works switch to a new water source is closer to being realized. The Village Board voted unanimously Monday, Dec. 6, to approve a water sale and purchase agreement with the Village of Homewood. The water will still come from Lake Michigan, but through Hammond rather than Chicago, as it[Read More…]
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Flossmoor wine bar proposal gets another round of discussion after petitioner adjusts plan
A Homewood liquor store owner’s proposal to open a wine bar in Flossmoor got more discussion Tuesday, Sept. 7, and petitioner Ronakkumar Patel left with a few more notes. Patel, owner of Family Wines & Liquors in Homewood, first appeared before the Flossmoor Village Board in July to request a[Read More…]
Longtime trustee Perry Hoag resigns from Flossmoor board; Nelson to fill vacancy
On Friday, Aug. 27, longtime Flossmoor Trustee Perry Hoag submitted a letter of resignation from the Flossmoor Board of Trustees. With Hoag’s resignation, Mayor Michelle Nelson is now accepting applications for individuals interested in filling the vacant trustee position. In his resignation letter, Hoag stated, “It has been a pleasure[Read More…]
Flossmoor Board moves up public comments, adopts consent agenda in meeting restructuring
Flossmoor Village Board meetings made a shift toward greater expediency this week, adopting a consent agenda format that also sees citizens comments moved to the top of the list. The change was made Monday, June 21, during a regular meeting of the village board. The consent agenda allows the board[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board supports passing Chicago, Harvey water rate increases to residents
Flossmoor residents may see their water bills go up by 7 cents per 1,000 gallons starting this month. The Village Board voiced its support to “pass through” both a Harvey rate increase and a Chicago component increase onto residents’ water bills. Chicago’s rate is expected to increase June 1 and[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board will have familiar look
The Flossmoor village Board will have just one new face after the April 6 elections. With all precincts reporting, Gary Daggett joined incumbents Joni Bradley-Scott, Brian Driscoll and George W. Lofton III as winners at the ballot box. (Updated at 11:34 p.m. Tuesday.) (Updated with additional comments at 3:08 p.m.[Read More…]
Trustee Diane Williams reflects on years of Flossmoor service, collaboration, achievement
Trustee Diane Williams takes the oath of office to serve the Village of Flossmoor. (Provided photo/Village of Flossmoor) After 16 years as an elected official for the Village of Flossmoor, Trustee Beverly Diane Williams will wrap up her final term this spring. Trustee Diane Williams (far left) at National Night[Read More…]
Flossmoor Village Board OKs appointment of Lofton, who may run for trustee seat in April
George Lofton George Lofton is officially a member of the Flossmoor Village Board, and he may be looking to stay. The Village Board voted 5-0 Monday, Nov. 2, to affirm the appointment by Mayor Paul Braun to a seat vacated last month by former Trustee Gyata Kimmons.
Mayor looks to appoint George Lofton to vacant trustee seat, pending Monday board approval
George Lofton could soon fill the recently vacated seat of former Flossmoor Trustee Gyata Kimmons, pending affirmation Monday by the Flossmoor Village Board. Mayor Paul Braun announced via press release Thursday, Oct. 29, his intention to appoint Lofton to the seat vacated the week before by Kimmons. A Chicago ethics[Read More…]
Kimmons resigns as Flossmoor trustee
The village of Flossmoor announced early Thursday that Trustee Gyata Kimmons submitted a letter of resignation from the village board on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Kimmons’ resignation comes after the Chicago Ethics Board officially enacted a ban on elected officials lobbying the city.