Arlington Heights, IL

Board of Trustees of the Fire Pension Fund

The Board of Trustees of the Fire Pension Fund will review the Q2 2026 financial report and the annual pension report to the Village Board, which includes the 2026 property tax levy. The meeting also covers the approval of Q2 bills and a proposal for pension benefits administration. Individual personnel actions include processing retirement applications and a spousal pension claim.

• Review of Annual Arlington Heights Actuarial Report 2026
• Payment of Bills - Q2, 2026
• Fiduciary Liability Insurance Quote and Invoice - Effective October 1, 2026
• Application for Retirement Pension - FF/E Edward Weiler
• Death of retired FF/Captain Ronald Sessions - Spousal Pension

Foreign Fire Tax Insurance Board

Arts Commission

Housing Commission

Design Commission

Commission for Citizens with Disabilities

Village Board of Trustees

Committee of the Whole

Plan Commission

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

Special Events Commission

Task Force

Committee of the Whole

Zoning Board of Appeals

Housing Commission

Arlington Economic Alliance

Senior Citizens Commission

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission will hold a standard procedural meeting on September 22, 2026. The agenda consists entirely of routine items, including the approval of August 17, 2026 minutes and various status reports. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of August 17, 2026 minutes
• Reports from the Senior Center Advisory Council
• Legislative Report
• Age-Friendly Community Certification updates
• Kenneth Hood Award report

Design Commission

Village Board of Trustees

Plan Commission

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

Village Board of Trustees

General

Arts Commission

Task Force

Zoning Board of Appeals

Design Commission

Committee of the Whole

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

Special Events Commission

Plan Commission

Senior Citizens Commission

Village Board of Trustees

Housing Commission

General

Design Commission

Plan Commission

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

Village Board of Trustees

Arts Commission

Board of Trustees of the Fire Pension Fund

Zoning Board of Appeals

Committee of the Whole

Design Commission

Special Events Commission

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

Plan Commission

Task Force

Village Board of Trustees

Senior Citizens Commission

Housing Commission

Design Commission

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

Plan Commission

Arts Commission

Village Board of Trustees

Design Commission

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

Special Events Commission

Plan Commission

Task Force

Zoning Board of Appeals

Committee of the Whole

Foreign Fire Tax Insurance Board

Housing Commission

Senior Citizens Commission

Village Board of Trustees

Design Commission

Plan Commission

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

Arts Commission

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

Plan Commission

Special Events Commission

Task Force

Senior Citizens Commission

Housing Commission

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

Arts Commission

Plan Commission

Task Force

Senior Citizens Commission

Housing Commission

Arts Commission

Plan Commission

Task Force

Senior Citizens Commission

Arts Commission

Task Force

Plan Commission

Senior Citizens Commission

Task Force

Task Force

Task Force

Task Force

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

Plan Commission

The Arlington Heights Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a shelter care home expansion. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes. No other specific decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing for PC#26-013: Special Use for Shelter Care Home and Variations at 207-209 E Valley Lane

Design Commission

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to conduct closed-session interviews for the Firefighter position and vote on candidate eligibility. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public comment. Most substantive actions are in closed session.

• Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointments and interviews
• Oral interviews for Firefighter position
• Vote on eligibility of specific candidates
• Approval of July 28, 2026 minutes (open and closed)

Youth Commission

The Arlington Heights Youth Commission is meeting to discuss routine reports and several youth-focused initiatives. Old business includes finalizing details for the 2027 Teen Job Fair and updates on the Lawn Mowing Referral Program. New business covers potential involvement in an e-bikes informational event and Mental Health First Aid training for teens, plus feedback on commissioner guidelines.

• Discussion of finalizing time of year, scope, and naming for 2027 Teen Job Fair
• Updates on Lawn Mowing Referral Program participants, teen intake form, and FAQs
• Consideration of involvement in E-Bikes Informational Event for Teens
• Consideration of involvement in Mental Health First Aid Training for Teens
• Feedback on Youth Commission Guidelines for Commissioners

Environmental Commission

The Arlington Heights Environmental Commission will discuss planning for a 'Greener Living' livestream event with the library, review progress on 2026 goals including curbside composting and a polystyrene foam ordinance, and select a date for a Farmer's Market event. They will also consider next steps for battery recycling education.

• Livestream event with AH Memorial Library on Sept. 12
• Review of 2026 goals: landfill diversion, sustainability metrics, curbside composting, business recognition, textile recycling, polystyrene foam ordinance
• Farmer's Market 'L'il Sprouts' event date selection (8/22, 9/12, 10/3)
• Battery recycling community education next steps

Housing Commission

Arlington Economic Alliance

The Arlington Economic Alliance is meeting to approve June 3, 2026 minutes, hear reports, and discuss new business, including a proposed 2027 budget. The agenda is largely procedural, with the budget as the only substantive item. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Proposed 2027 Budget
• Approval of June 3, 2026 Minutes
• Business Notes of Appreciation
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)

Arlington Economic Alliance

The Arlington Economic Alliance is meeting to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss the proposed 2027 budget. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Proposed 2027 Budget discussion
• Approval of June 3, 2026 minutes
• Business notes of appreciation

Senior Citizens Commission

This is a meeting of the Senior Citizens Commission Communications Subcommittee. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of the July 22, 2026 minutes, reports, and public comment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Chairperson report
• Liaison report
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

Village Board of Trustees

The Arlington Heights Village Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, the warrant register, and a consent agenda. The only substantive item is a resolution to approve a final plat of subdivision for 950 East Rand Road, which will be voted on as part of the consent agenda unless removed.

• Approval of 7/20/26 and 8/3/26 meeting minutes
• Approval of 8/15/26 warrant register (accounts payable)
• Resolution approving final plat of subdivision at 950 East Rand Road

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists primarily of routine reports from the chairperson, liaison, legislative updates, and subcommittees, with no specific action items listed. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of July 20, 2026 minutes
• Age-Friendly Community Certification update covering transportation/housing affordability and communication
• Kenneth Hood Award report
• Intergenerational report
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)

Senior Citizens Commission

The Senior Citizens Commission Transportation/Housing Subcommittee is meeting at the Arlington Heights Senior Center. The agenda contains only routine items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from April and July 2026 meetings, reports, old and new business, public comment, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed.

• Approval of April 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of July 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker

Task Force

This is the inaugural meeting of the Historic Preservation Task Force, focused on organizational matters rather than decisions. Members will receive presentations on the Open Meetings Act, Robert's Rules of Order, FOIA, and public comment guidelines, and will review a 2004 Art Institute historic preservation report.

• Welcome and introductions of task force members
• Presentations on Open Meetings Act, Robert's Rules of Order, and FOIA
• Review of 2004 Art Institute Historic Preservation Report
• Public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker

Plan Commission

Special Events Commission

The Special Events Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially approve plans for upcoming community events, including the Autumn Harvest on October 10, 2026, the Tree Lighting on November 27, 2026, and the Hearts of Gold event in 2027. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting, reports, and public comment.

• Autumn Harvest event scheduled for October 10, 2026
• Tree Lighting event scheduled for November 27, 2026
• Hearts of Gold 2027 event discussion
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026

Conceptual Plan Review Committee

Commission for Citizens with Disabilities

The Commission will review reports from Health & Human Services and the Special Events Subcommittee. Members will discuss planning for the Fall 2026 Educational Event and the Abilities Celebration.

• Frontier Days Disability Day
• Fall 2026 Educational Event planning
• Abilities Celebration
• Inclusion & Kindness Award report

Design Commission

The Design Commission will consider a new business item for a single-family teardown at 515 S. Chestnut Ave. (case DC26-051). They will also review nominations for the 2026 Alan F. Bombick Award and approve minutes from the July 28 meeting.

• 515 S. Chestnut Ave. - DC26-051 - SF/Teardown
• 2026 Alan F. Bombick Award Nominations Review
• Approval of 7/28/26 minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Arlington Heights Zoning Board of Appeals will consider five new zoning applications (ZBA2026-00020 through ZBA2026-00026) for properties on Volz Drive, Beverly Lane, Mitchell Avenue, Bristol Lane, and Spring Ridge Drive. The board will also vote on minutes and findings from its July 13, 2026 meeting, including decisions for properties on Chestnut Avenue, Bristol Lane, Yale Avenue, and Betty Drive. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• 3245 N. Volz Drive - ZBA2026-00020
• 603 N Beverly Lane - ZBA2026-00023
• 1003 N Mitchell Avenue - ZBA2026-00024
• 330 S Bristol Lane - ZBA2026-00025
• 1857 W Spring Ridge Drive - ZBA2026-00026

Committee of the Whole

The Arlington Heights Committee of the Whole will discuss two new business items: a water meter replacement project and software implementation, and police department staffing. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Water Meter Replacement Project and Software Implementation Discussion
• Police Department Staffing Discussion
• Approval of 7/13/26 COW Minutes

Building Code Review Board

The Building Code Review Board is meeting to review proposed amendments to several international and national safety codes. The board will also address rejected amendments from the 2024 International Residential Code.

• 2024 International Fire Code Proposed Amendments
• 2023 NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) Proposed Amendments
• 2024 International Existing Building Code Proposed Amendments
• 2024 International Residential Code Rejected Proposed Amendments

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will consider the Fiscal Year 2025 Hickory Kensington State Comptroller Annual TIF Report. It will also approve the draft minutes from the July 30, 2025 meeting. After agenda items, a public comment period will be provided.

• Approve July 30, 2025 draft minutes
• Review Fiscal Year 2025 Hickory Kensington State Comptroller Annual TIF Report
• Public comment (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Call to order
• Adjournment

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will convene to approve minutes from July 30, 2025, and review the Fiscal Year 2025 TIF V State Comptroller Annual TIF Report. The meeting is scheduled for 1:45 PM on August 5, 2026, at the Buechner Room in the Village of Arlington Heights.

• Approval of July 30, 2025 Draft Minutes
• Review of Fiscal Year 2025 TIF V State Comptroller Annual TIF Report

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will receive and discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 State Comptroller Annual TIF Report for TIF IV (4). It will also receive the Fiscal Year 2025 State Comptroller Annual TIF Report for South Arlington Heights Road. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda items are for informational reporting.

• Review FY 2025 TIF IV (4) State Comptroller Annual TIF Report
• Review FY 2025 South Arlington Heights Road State Comptroller Annual TIF Report

Arts Commission

The Arlington Heights Arts Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 2026, discuss ongoing public art initiatives, and review the proposed 2027 budget. The meeting includes reports on old business such as the Cultural Arts Award, Downtown Public Art Plan, and a new mural ordinance, as well as new business on the 2027 budget.

• Review of 2027 Arts Commission Budget
• Discussion on Downtown Public Art Plan
• Consideration of new Mural Ordinance
• Updates on Cultural Arts Award
• Public comment period for additional input

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to conduct an interview for a board appointment. The session includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a period for public comment.

• Interview of Bridget Krause for appointment to the Performing Arts at Metropolis Board of Directors

Village Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review a consent agenda featuring infrastructure contracts and municipal code amendments. The meeting includes an early review of an affordable senior housing development at 330 W. Golf Road.

• Purchase of eleven police vehicles
• Design engineering contract for the 2027 Water Main Project
• Euclid Avenue Resurfacing Project agreement with Cook County DOT and Highways
• Ordinance amending drive-through restaurant signage and alcohol regulations
• Early review of 330 W. Golf Road (COIUM) Affordable Senior Housing Development

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission is reviewing updates to the CMAP Travel Choice Plan and the ADA Public Right-of-Way Transition Plan. The body is also discussing a public meeting for the Windsor Drive Road Diet scheduled for August 6, 2026.

• Windsor Drive Road Diet public meeting on August 6, 2026
• CMAP Travel Choice Plan updates including Bicycle and Pedestrian and ADA plans
• Safe Streets / Safety Action Plan
• Ride to Farmers Market Day on August 1, 2026
• Purchase of portable bike racks

Building Code Review Board

The Building Code Review Board will meet to discuss the adoption of the 2024 I-Code and related proposed amendments. The board will also review minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting.

• Review of 2024 I-Code Adoption and Proposed Amendment

The Building Code Review Board reviewed and voted on proposed amendments to the 2024 International Residential Code, approving 13 of 15 items, with one abstention on the fire-resistance rating amendment. Two amendments were not adopted: one requiring attic appliance access (M1305.1.2) failed, and one on abandoned fuel gas piping (G2417.7.3.1) was retained as original code. The board will continue reviewing amendments at the next meeting.

• Approved R302.3.2 fire-resistance rating (1 abstention)
• Approved R302.13 fire protection of floors
• Approved R401.4 soil tests as modified
• Approved R403.1.3.3 slab reinforcing steel
• Approved R403.1.4.2 accessory structure foundations with wording change
• Approved R403.1.9 trench foundation as modified
• Approved R408.6 finished grade (slush coat, vapor retarder)
• Rejected M1305.1.2 attic appliance access amendment