Bolingbrook public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board
The Village Board approved a resolution to use Motor Fuel Tax funds for street maintenance, including sidewalk, resurfacing, and culvert work, not to exceed $9,759,840. They also approved a sewer smoke testing contract, a consent order with the EPA, and a special use permit for Dance Dimensions expansion. All votes were 5-0 with one trustee absent.
- Approved $9,759,840 MFT road maintenance agreement with IDOT (5-0)
- Approved $20,544.83 sewer smoke testing contract with Sewer Assessment Services (5-0)
- Approved final MFT expenditure for Route 53/Royce Road signal project (5-0)
- Approved consent order with Illinois EPA for mercury at Sewage Treatment Plant #2 (5-0)
- Approved special use permit for Dance Dimensions expansion at 595 N. Pinecrest Rd (5-0)
- Approved $2,339,290.24 in bills and prepaids (5-0)
Village Board
The Village Board is reviewing accounts payable bill listings for several dates in September 2024. The documents detail expenditures for various village services, including police, IT, and public works.
- Total bill listings amounting to $2,270,760.01
- Payment of $78,800.00 to Best Technology Systems, Inc. for patrol grounds
- Payment of $22,083.33 to GAD Group Technology for IT consulting
- Payment of $38,533.00 to Combined Development Services of Illinois for escrow and nuisa reimbursements
- Payment of $5,778.30 to Promos 911, Inc. for crime prevention community programs
Village Board
The Village Board voted 5-0 to remand the DuPage Township Resource Center and Food Pantry special use permit request (PC 23.03) back to the Plan Commission for further hearing and reconsideration, following a recommendation for denial. Trustee Kelly recused herself from the vote. The board took no action on the motion to accept the Plan Commission's denial recommendation. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a special use permit for Hotworx and Foss Swim School, and approved $1,420,231.39 in expenditures.
- Approved $1,420,231.39 in expenditures (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including special use permits for Hotworx and Foss Swim School (6-0)
- Remanded PC 23.03 DuPage Township food pantry request to Plan Commission (5-0)
- Permitted Trustee Kelly's recusal from PC 23.03 vote (5-0)
- Approved low bid for sanitary sewer televising project at $35,129.80 (consent agenda)
- Approved furniture purchase from City Studios, LLC (consent agenda)
- Approved liquor license reductions for Wholey Granoly and Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen (consent agenda)
Finance Committee
The Bolingbrook Finance Committee will vote on minutes from two prior meetings and then discuss three technology-related items presented by the CIO: a Business & Technical Advisory Services Agreement with Gad Group Technology Inc., and invoices from Granicus and Sophos. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.
- Approval of March 12, 2024 Finance Committee meeting minutes
- Approval of April 9, 2024 Finance Committee meeting minutes
- Gad Group Technology Inc. — Business & Technical Advisory Services Agreement
- Granicus invoice
- Sophos invoice
Village Board
The Village Board will consider approving a total of $5,829,504.80 in bills covering multiple warrants from January 2024, including payments for insurance, software, utilities, and snow plowing. The agenda consists solely of bill listings and no other business items.
- $162,763 to Tyler Technologies for annual software renewal
- $120,259 in general insurance payments to Alliant Insurance
- $10,416 to Rick's Landscaping for cul-de-sac snow plowing
- $8,027 in building utilities (Nicor Gas, Symmetry Energy)
- $395.50 to Illinois State Police for liquor license fees
The Bolingbrook Village Board passed Resolution 24R-007, affirming the Village's commitment to diversity and supporting peace, after amending its title and final 'Whereas' paragraph. The resolution calls for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and all regions under attack, and was approved 5-0 with one trustee absent. The board also approved a $4.6 million bill listing, a $35,542 video equipment purchase, a $1 million Town Center pond renovation, and reduced Red Robin's liquor licenses after the restaurant closed.
- Approved Resolution 24R-007 affirming diversity and supporting peace, amended (5-0)
- Approved $4,607,140.94 in payables and prepaids (5-0)
- Approved $35,542 sales agreement with AVI Systems for Cablecast VI02 OMNI equipment (5-0)
- Approved proposal from Elevations Landscaping for Town Center Pond wall replacement, not to exceed $1,000,000 (5-0)
- Approved ordinance reducing Red Robin's liquor licenses (D-2 from 17 to 16, D-1 from 19 to 18) (5-0)
- Approved Beautification Commission appointments and reappointments (voice vote)
- Approved minutes of January 23, 2024 meeting (voice vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Village Board
The Village Board is deciding on approval of four interim bill listings and two total bill listings totaling $3,720,443.42. These cover payments for village operations including utilities, vehicle purchases, landscaping services, and various supplies. No other business items are listed on this agenda.
- $107,737.02 to Constellation NewEnergy for utilities
- $50,935.00 to Currie Motors for a vehicle purchase
- $47,386.00 to Hassert Landscaping for tree replacement and landscaping
- $47,670.36 to Illinois American Water for water utility service
- $6,118.17 to Municipal Collections for police and refuse collection agency fees
Finance Committee
The Bolingbrook Finance Committee will consider approval of prior meeting minutes and hear presentations on the 2025 renewal of employee benefits and workers compensation insurance. They will also discuss an invoice from OpenGov, Inc. presented by the IT Manager.
- Approval of October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
- 2025 employee benefits renewal presentation by Alliant
- 2024-2025 workers compensation renewal presentation by Alliant
- OpenGov, Inc. invoice discussed by IT Manager
Firefighter Pension Board
This is a regular meeting of the Bolingbrook Firefighters' Pension Fund Board. They will approve minutes and financial reports, discuss investment fund updates, and consider pension calculations and service purchases.
- Approval of financial reports for June, July, and August 2024
- Purchase of service under reciprocity for FF Giroux
- Pension calculation worksheet for regular pension of D. Butcher
- Approval of bills and ratification of paid invoices
- Review of 2025 meeting schedule
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Village Board
This is a procedural meeting to approve the Village’s accounts payable bill listings. The Board will authorize payment of five interim warrants totaling $2,864,758.96 for services and materials provided to the Village. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- $99,147.86 to WESCOM for emergency communications services (Police Telecom 911)
- $7,000.00 to Government Consulting Group for lobbying services
- $16,382.14 to Sebert Landscaping for contract landscaping
- $8,280.00 to Lopez Tree Service for the Emerald Ash Borer program
- $207,092.41 total in Warrant 25UU (largest of the five warrants)
The Bolingbrook Village Board approved a $25,940,834 tax levy for fiscal year 2024-2025, which includes debt service and police/fire pension contributions. The board also abated future tax levies for the 2014A GO Refunding Bonds, saving taxpayers $18,744,000 through 2036, and approved several other resolutions and ordinances, including a new beer and wine license for Mickeys Gyros. All votes were 5-0 with one trustee absent.
- Approved $2,864,758.96 in payables (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24R-124 authorizing OpenGov software purchase for $78,393.33 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24R-125 approving ICRMT workers' comp insurance, premium $872,113 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24R-126 extending landbank parking agreement with BP Fountain Square (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24R-127 approving traffic/parking enforcement agreement with Fountaindale Public Library (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24R-128 abating all future tax levies for 2014A GO Refunding Bonds (5-0)
- Passed Ordinance 24-056 granting beer and wine license to Mickeys Gyros (5-0)
- Passed Ordinance 24-058 levying $25,940,834 in taxes for FY 2024-2025 (5-0)
Village Board
The agenda consists solely of bill listings for approval, totaling $1,574,959.54 across multiple warrants. No ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings are scheduled. This is a routine procedural meeting to authorize payment of village expenses.
- Warrant 24FFFF: $109.53 for police training dues and vehicle parts
- Warrant 25EE: $363,899.51 for various vendor payments including $155,147.53 for Constellation NewEnergy utilities
- Warrant 25FF/Wire Transfer: $208,214.06
- Warrant 25GG: $218,614.35
- August 2024 P-Cards: $75,336.88 with a $(15,000.00) void/reissue
Village Board
The Bolingbrook Village Board approved $14.4 million in expenditures, including bond payments, and adopted resolutions for a new fire alarm vendor at Fire Station No. 4, a property registration service, and a bio-solids management contract amendment. They also passed ordinances for a subdivision plat, a special use permit for a dance school, and a liquor license reduction. All votes were 4-0 with two trustees absent.
- Approved $14,418,396.73 in bills and prepaids (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24R-001 for new fire alarm vendor at Fire Station No. 4 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24R-002 for property registration services with Hera Property Registry (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 24R-003 amending bio-solids contract with Synagro Central (4-0)
- Passed Ordinance 24-001 for final plat of subdivision at Promenade Bolingbrook East Outlets (4-0)
- Passed Ordinance 24-002 for special use permit for Cierra's School of Dance (4-0)
- Passed Ordinance 24-003 decreasing liquor license class D-2 from 19 to 18 (4-0)
Firefighter Pension Board
This regular meeting of the Bolingbrook Firefighters’ Pension Fund will consider approval of monthly financial reports for March through June 2024, a revised pension calculation, and applications for regular retirement and placement on the pension roll. The board will also review and ratify invoices and discuss trustee training. Public comment is invited.
- Approval of monthly financial reports for March, April, May, and June 2024 from accountant Lauterbach & Amen
- Presentation/ratification of invoices for payment
- Consideration of a revised pension calculation (item 7a)
- Two applications for regular retirement and one application to be placed on the pension roll
- Discussion of 2024 trustee training in Springfield on October 30, 2024, with per diem approval
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Police Pension Board
The Bolingbrook Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to discuss financial reports and investment updates. The agenda includes approving retirement benefits for eight individuals and reviewing service purchases for several members. The board will also hold elections for its officers.
- Approval of regular retirement benefits for eight members
- Review of military and creditable service purchases
- Election of Board President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
- Discussion regarding the Teppel v. Bolingbrook Police Pension Board appeal
- Review of preliminary actuarial valuation
Village Board
The board is reviewing accounts payable bill listings and warrants for various village services. These payments cover items such as engineering, landscaping, and police supplies.
- $101,666.89 to Elevations Landscaping for Town Center Pond projects
- $27,000.00 to Placer Labs Inc for engineering services
- $17,648.00 to Homer Tree Care Inc for residential block tree work
- $4,829.40 to Sunset Law Enforcement, LLC for ammunition
- $3,500.00 to Government Consulting Solution, Inc for lobbying services
Village Board
The board will review various vendor payments for village services and materials. These expenses include fire department equipment, vehicle maintenance, and emergency repairs.
- $194,498.81 to U.S. Bancorp Government for vehicle fire-suppression equipment
- $47,907.00 to G. Fisher Commercial Construction for emergency fire repairs
- $32,060.50 in total payments to Cummins Sales and Service for vehicle maintenance
- $14,014.50 in total payments to Xtivity for monthly service and maintenance
Village Board
The Village Board is reviewing warrant #24KKK, which covers various vendor payments. These expenses include financial audits, vehicle maintenance, and investigative equipment upkeep.
- $83,504.88 for vehicle equipment from Currie Motors
- $58,000 for audit services from Crowe LLP
- $33,105 for investigative equipment maintenance from Magnet Forensics, LLC
- $7,015 for building property maintenance from Express Signs & Lighting
- $2,500 sponsorship to Will County, CED
Firefighter Pension Board
The board will nominate and appoint new officers, including a President and Secretary, effective May 1. Members will also consider two retirement applications and two purchases of creditable service under reciprocity. The meeting includes the review of financial reports from December 2023 through February 2024.
- Appointment of board officers (President, Secretary, FOIA Officer, OMA)
- Two applications for regular retirement
- Two purchases of creditable service under reciprocity
- Approval of monthly financial reports (Dec 2023–Feb 2024)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Foreign Fire Insurance Board
The Board will review and approve submitted requests for UDS Cancer Screening and MSA G1 Air Packs with ITIC and bottles. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the October 30, 2023, meeting.
- UDS Cancer Screening request
- MSA G1 Air Packs w/ITIC & Bottles request
- Approval of October 30, 2023, meeting minutes
Firefighter Pension Board
The Board will review monthly financial reports from September through November 2023 and approve annual COLA increases. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the election process for a Retired Trustee and reviews of vendor contracts.
- Approval of September, October, and November 2023 monthly financial reports
- Approval of annual COLA increases
- Review/update of contracts with accountants, actuaries, and attorneys
- Discussion of the election process for Retired Trustee
- Ratification of invoices for payment