January 15, 2025 Meeting Summary

Meeting Overview

• Review of Previous Meeting Minutes

• Treasurer’s Report:

• Finalizing paperwork for nonprofit incorporation.

• Bank selected for association accounts.

Mayor’s Report (Mayor Michelle Nelson)

• Incident on 3111 Poly Ln:

• Drive-by shooting on Christmas Eve raised community concerns.

• Background: The home, a rental property since 2016, experienced ongoing issues with tenants since 2021. Legal actions resulted in eviction in September 2024.

• Squatters entered the property multiple times despite legal actions.

• Invitation Homes is working to resolve issues with tenant verification and security.

• Resident concerns regarding rental properties and their impact on neighborhoods.

• Village regulations require rental properties to register and pay an annual fee.

• Increased fines for property maintenance violations were implemented in January 2024.

• Residents can report suspected fraudulent school enrollments to Dr. Dana Smith.

• Community Initiatives:

• Encouragement for block-by-block community events (e.g., block parties).

• Flossmoor’s 10th annual MLK celebration with various service projects and a free classical music concert.

Park District Update (Doug)

• Highland Park Development:

• Tennis and pickleball court installation underway, pending suitable weather.

• Additional amenities planned.

• Coordination with Flossmoor Baseball & Softball to maintain practice spaces.

• Wind screens installed to reduce noise impact.

• Community Engagement Initiatives:

• Hiring of new racket sports instructor, Jack Barton.

• Plans to expand programs and staff presence in parks.

• Master planning process ongoing, with public survey available online.

• Suggestion for STEM and robotics programs—residents encouraged to include in the survey.

Committee Reports

Beautification & Sustainability:

• Improved street lighting.

• Beautification awards.

• Motion detectors for properties.

• Dog waste stations.

• Volunteer assistance for elderly and sick homeowners.

• Community contact list for better communication.

Neighborhood Watch:

• Vacant house database updates.

• Property inspections.

• Traffic safety (speeding concerns, stop sign placements).

• Increased lighting at intersections.

• “Children at Play” signs near parks.

Youth & Education:

• Strengthening collaboration with schools.

• Leadership programs for students.

Community Engagement:

• Blood and health drives.

• Men’s/boys’ forums.

• Fundraising for a community center.

• Block parties, sports competitions, and social events.

• Networking nights.