Trustee Debbie Williams

So I missed last week’s village board meeting.
Believe me I make a point NOT to miss a board meeting.
But I was not going to leave my husband in the ER waiting room by himself.

But with the magic of Facebook it looks like I was actually there. I’ve read posts that say I voted down everything, to 1 voted yes on one thing, to there was an important union vote that we did not pass.

Also, not only are the posts so far from the truth they are hateful.
I see foul language transpired in the board room and on Facebook.
1) I WAS NOT PRESENT AND THEREFORE COULD NOT AND DID NOT VOTE.

2) What union action ? Why does a resident know more than a trustee about something that should have been approved but needs further discussion?!

This is not on the agenda until Tuesday.

Another post alludes to a law suit the village is involved in with a developer that has never been discussed with the board.

This goes to show you that there is a severe lack of transparency and communication between the mayor, trustees, department heads and corporate counsel.

I really don’t like hearing Sauk Village business from residents and the likes of Sauk Village Illinois page.

The old saying “if you hear it on Facebook it has to be true” is the farthest thing from the truth.

This is why I don’t comment on those pages, not that I can. Sauk Village Illinois blocked me years ago. He does not like to be corrected. He loves the lies he spreads. I think he actually even believes them. Even though he was standing in the room recording and still said I voted no.
He heard the Clerk say I was absent with an excuse.

Residents - do your own homework please.
Form your own opinion.
Ask your own questions.
Public comment is at the beginning of the agenda every second and fourth Tuesday.
Public comment is at the end of every agenda every first and third Tuesday.

A vote of no confidence was placed against 4 trustees. I was one of the four. I have yet to see it but here are my concerns.

I vote NO CONFIDENCE on an administration that —

Has not completed the FY 21 audit. The last completed audit was over 1 year ago.
Has not given an accurate accounting of the budget to actual figures for FY23 that ended in April.

That has not brought any FY24 information to the board since the budget year began in May and yet the board is expected to approve payroll and day to day expenses without having any idea where we stand financially.
The alternative don’t pay bills!!
NO- demand information.
Been there - done that - get ignored!

Refuses to allow qualified individuals approved by the board to come in and open these books and close out these audits among other things!
The $10,000 cash missing from the front office safe - confirmed - still under investigation.
The alleged $78,000 missing during FY 21 never confirmed- under investigation ? Or just a smoke screen? We may never know because the board is told not to communicate with the Finance Department - it takes them away from their day to day duties.

Yes, I will be at the meeting tomorrow.
Yes, I hear you hurling insults directed at me.
No, it does not fall on deaf ears.

If you are confident that this entire administration is working for your best interests. Fine

I am not so confident.
Speaking for myself- when I fight, I fight for you. I fight for my family! I fight for what’s right!

As always, please feel free to reach out to me anytime.
Trustee Debbie Williams
[email protected]
708/351-8922

P.S. I will not block anyone from responding or commenting but I will not continue my dialogue any further. I’ve seen the back and forth on other pages and let’s just I am appalled.

GROUP B & SV
Free Food 9 AM September 13
Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District
19901 Stony Island Ave
Lynwood, IL 60411
Please make sure your trunk is cleaned out and roll down your front windows so volunteers can talk to you. Please stay off your cell phone & NO dogs allowed in cars due to previous issues. Stay in your vehicle. Of course, be nice.
Lineup will be in the parking lot and the rest on the street coming from the Lynwood Department of Public Works.
Group B:
Lynwood, Glenwood, Ford Heights, Chicago, Blue Island, Riverdale, Crestwood, Burbank, Alsip, Markham, Aurora, Dixmoor, Harvey, Cal City, Cal Park, Midlothian, Thornton, Hegewisch, Lansing, Dolton, Burnham, Phoenix, Palos Heights, Bridgeview, Worth and Sauk Village.
ATTENTION:
A majority of the foods still in date but there are times that they're "Use By" or "Best By" have passed. Ultimately, if you're unsure on the dates & the freshness; simply don't use it and/or give it to someone else who could. If you're curious on what everything means; see below:
According to Meredith Carothers, MPH, and food safety specialist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), stated that “Product dating can be confusing for consumers. In general, product dates refer to the quality of a food product and when that product will be at its best quality.”
Here, here's a breakdown what each food date label means:
Best if used by/before: This label signifies when a food product will be at its peak quality or have the best flavor. This date label does not say how “safe” something is to eat.
Use by: This is the last day manufacturers recommend eating the product, as it’s likely no longer in its peak quality. The only exception here is infant formula.
Sell by: This date is more for store managers, not consumers. It lets those taking inventory know how long they can display the food product in store for.
Freeze by: This date specifies when a food product should be moved from the refrigerator to the freezer to maintain peak quality.
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Countdown is on for our back to school event! Join us Thursday from 3-7! First 100 kids present will receive school supplies!

We are asking for volunteers to help with the Clyde Park Clean Up this weekend.

Habitat for Humanity comes out once a month to clean up vacant homes and other small projects.
They bring volunteers from as far as DuPage County.

This Saturday is a great opportunity to show your Community Spirit and Pride as we work to restore Clyde Park and dedicate a park bench in the memory of Jazzlyn Robison who lost her life to gun violence.

Join us at 9am for the park restoration. Celebration of Life and bench dedication at noon.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE!

Volunteers are encouraged to register below.

Thank you in advance!

Please share!

I hope everyone enjoyed a safe holiday weekend!

Reminder-
There is no Sauk Village Committee meeting tonight.

There will be a Special Meeting to discuss the final draft of the proposed budget on Thursday, July 7th at 6:30pm.

Please be careful in the high temps and possible impending storms.

Chat with the Chief comes to the corner of 217th Pl
And Peterson

Grillin and chillin with Police Chief White until 7pm.

All are welcome!

Two great opportunities for the youth this summer!
REGISTER NOW!

Sauk Village Residents
The second draft of the FY 2022-2023 Sauk Village budget will be discussed tonight.
I highly encourage residents to attend.
The Board needs your input now.
Once the board approves a final draft that draft will be on display and there will be a Public Hearing.

This is when your input is needed the most.

I’d rather not comment at this time. You can attend the meeting with your eyes and ears wide open.

Last Tuesday was the first time in quite a long time that more than just a handful of residents attended.
There was good dialogue. Issues were brought to the table that needed to be addressed.

I for one look forward to resident participation. The weekly meetings are shown on Facebook Live but the budget meetings are not.

Please try to attend tonight’s budget meeting at 6pm in the Municipal Center.
Public comment is at the end of the agenda.

Respectfully
Trustee Debbie Williams
[email protected]

There is a water main break on the south side.
If I receive additional details I will pass it on.
Thanks to those who posted and called.

Above All Be safe!

It’s on 223rd and it looks like Public Works is working on it now.
Hopefully water will be restored soon!

Finalizing the schedule for tomorrow’s blood drive.
A few minutes of your time can provide a lifetime for up to three people.

Please donate!

We will be in the Paesel Community Center this time.
Located behind the Police Station.
You can register by using the QR code below or call me 708/351-8922.

Walkins welcome but appointments are preferred.

Amazing!
Such an inspiration to never give up!!

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Please share! There is a dire need for blood donations. Schedule appointment by using the QR code below or call 708/351-8922.
Thank you!

Please share this.
There is an urgent need for blood.
You can register with me or use the QR below.

Please share this!
There is an urgent need for blood in our communities.
Schedule an appointment with me or use the scan QR code.

GROUP C FREE FOOD from 8 to 9 am 5/12 at RPFD, 4455 Sauk Trail in Richton Park. Line up around back. roll down all windows. have trunk clean. Do not be on phone for the safety of our volunteers. Please do not bring a mean, growling, barking dog for the safety of our volunteers.
Yes you can get a set up for friends and family just ask. There is no residency requirements and no limit on how many families you want to get food for.
Since the question has been popping up lately about food items in the Free Food Pop-Ups; I'd thought I'd share some handy information:
According to Meredith Carothers, MPH, and food safety specialist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), stated that “Product dating can be confusing for consumers. In general, product dates refer to the quality of a food product and when that product will be at its best quality.”
Here, here's a break down what each food date label means:
Best if used by/before: This label signifies when a food product will be at its peak quality or have the best flavor. This date label does not say how “safe” something is to eat.
Use by: This is the last day manufacturers recommend eating the product, as it’s likely no longer in its peak quality. The only exception here is infant formula.
Sell by: This date is more for store managers, not consumers. It lets those taking inventory know how long they can display the food product in store for.
Freeze by: This date specifies when a food product should be moved from the refrigerator to the freezer to maintain peak quality.
Ultimately, if you're unsure on the dates & the freshness; simply don't use it and/or give it to someone else who could

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS/PLANNING DEPARTMENT VILLAGE OF SAUK VILLAGE, ILLINOIS

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals/Planning Department (“ZBA”) of the Village of
Sauk Village, Cook County Illinois, (“the Village”) will hold a public hearing on an application made by
Lincoln Rush Inc., regarding the future development of vacant land located at 2225 Rush Street,
Sauk Village, IL 60411 and legally described as follows: PIN # 32‐24‐400‐136‐0000 (the Property)

The application seeks approval for a Zoning Variance.

Public hearing will be held at the Village Hall, 21801 Torrence Avenue, Sauk Village, Illinois 60411, at 7:00 PM, on Wednesday May 18, 2022.

The application is included with this notice to the Commissioners or is available at Village Hall for review and written comments submitted to the Village Clerk prior to or at the public hearing will be entered into the public hearing record. All persons wishing to appear at the public hearing may do so in person or by attorney and shall have an opportunity to be heard.

4/28/2021 5702399

/s/ Charles Pondexter ZBA Chairman

Sauk Village
Tree Limb Pickup
Now through Friday

Sauk Village Residents -
Please pay attention to your current water bill and inserts.
Information on how to pay your water bill in person, online, on the website, phone or drop box.
Water shut off and payment plan information.

Updates from the Village Clerk:
Earth Day Clean Up report
Village sticker and pet tags for sale mid-May
Village stickers must be displayed on or before June 30th at 11:59pm.
Health and Wellness Fair June 18, 2022
Resident Handbook- update available on village website www.saukvillage.org
General Primary Election Dates

SHARED COST SIDEWALK AND CURB CUTTING PROGRAM WILL BE OPEN TO NEW APPLICANTS ON MAY 1, 2022 8AM TO MAY 30, 2022 at 5 PM

Village of Sauk Village, Illinois The area which is now Sauk Village was originally opened to American settlers in 1838 known as New Strassburg. Vincent Sauter and Frederick Richards came to Bloom in 1839, and settled here. Since its incorporation on March 12, 1957, Sauk Village has undergone considerable change and expansion. Tod....

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Freebies include bags of coffee, facial masks and hand sanitizer!

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Jovan donated his liver, kidneys, gall bladder and heart to give others a second chance. “I knew he donated blood but didn’t know he signed up to be an organ donor,” says his proud mother, Shelita. in National Donate Life Month, she hopes you’ll join the organ and tissue donor registry and donate blood.
Save lives in your community, donate blood May 21st.
Sauk Village will hold the quarterly Blood Drive May 21st in the Paesel Community Center (behind the Police Department) from 10am- 2pm.
Reserve your appointment time by calling 708/351-8922. Walk-ins are also welcome!