Buffalo Grove public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a special use request, R‑7 rezoning, subdivision plat, preliminary plan, and code variations to build a 33‑unit single‑family project at 301 and 20311 Weiland Road. The commission will also review an amendment to a prior Planned Unit Development to permit a health club over 10,000 sq ft, drive‑through restaurants, and a sign package for the Chase Plaza redevelopment at 1160 Lake Cook Road.

• Special use, R‑7 rezoning, subdivision plat, preliminary plan, and code variations for 33‑unit development at 301 and 20311 Weiland Road
• Amendment to PUD (Ordinance No. 84‑028) to allow >10,000 sq ft health club and drive‑through restaurants in Chase Plaza at 1160 Lake Cook Road
• Approval of sign package with sign‑code variations for Chase Plaza redevelopment

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a special use permit, rezoning, and related approvals for a 33-unit single-family development at 301 and 20311 Weiland Road, subject to staff conditions. The commission also voted 5-0 to recommend approval of an amendment to the Chase Plaza PUD to allow a health club and drive-through restaurants, plus a sign package. Both items now go to the Village Board for final action.

• Recommended approval of 33-unit single-family development at 301 & 20311 Weiland Road (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Chase Plaza PUD amendment for health club and drive-throughs (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 3, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will consider two ordinances. Ordinance O-2025-148 would authorize the Village President to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement with BG 1100 LLC for the property at 1100 W Lake Cook Road. Ordinance O-2025-149 would authorize the Village Manager to sign contracts for consulting services related to that property acquisition. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Ordinance O-2025-148: authorize Village President to execute Purchase and Sale Agreement with BG 1100 LLC for 1100 W Lake Cook Road
• Ordinance O-2025-149: authorize Village Manager to execute consulting service contracts for the acquisition of 1100 W Lake Cook Road

The Board voted 4‑2 to pass Ordinance No. 2025‑148, allowing the Village President to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with BG I 100 LLC for the property at 100 W. Lake Cook Road. A second motion, Ordinance No. 2025‑149, was moved and seconded to let the Village Manager contract consulting services for the same acquisition; the minutes do not record a vote tally. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Ordinance No. 2025‑148 passed (4‑2) authorizing President to execute purchase agreement for 100 W. Lake Cook Road
• Ordinance No. 2025‑149 moved and seconded to authorize Manager to hire consulting services for the acquisition (vote not recorded)
• Meeting adjourned (6‑0) after motion by Ottenheimer, seconded by Cesario

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a residential setback variation and a planned development amendment. These decisions affect property additions and signage for specific local addresses.

• Variation for a 7.5-foot rear yard setback encroachment at 1924 Beverly Lane
• Amendment to Planned Development Ordinance No. 2022-092 and sign variations for Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) at 43 McHenry Road

The commission voted to grant a zoning variation allowing a 7.5‑foot encroachment into the rear‑yard setback at 1924 Beverly Lane. The motion passed with unanimous support and two commissioners absent. The commission also approved a sign amendment for the Veterinary Emergency Group at 43 McHenry Road and adopted the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approved zoning variation for 1924 Beverly Lane (7‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved sign amendment for Veterinary Emergency Group at 43 McHenry Road (7‑0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of the November 19, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting (7‑0, 2 absent)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including reports and audience questions. A key item is discussion and possible action on a specific firefighter/paramedic candidate. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as approval of minutes and an executive session.

• Discussion and possible action on a specific firefighter/paramedic candidate

The Board approved the minutes from the November 2025 meeting. It voted to extend an employment offer to Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate #11. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved extending employment offer to Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate #11 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will conduct a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and tax levy. The meeting also includes votes on several child home daycare special use authorizations and municipal code amendments. Other business includes approving 2026 employee pay ranges and a new micromobility regulation.

• Public hearing and adoption of the FY 2026 Budget and tax levy
• Ordinance O-2025-139 for a drive-through facility and parking variations for Dutch Bros. Coffee at 80 McHenry Road
• Ordinance O-2025-135 for a parking lot expansion at Buffalo Grove High School at 1100 W Dundee Road
• Ordinance O-2025-141 adding regulations for micromobility and other vehicles to Municipal Code Title 10
• Special use authorizations for child home daycares at nine different residential addresses

The Village Board approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget (Ordinance No. 2025-146) by a 6‑0 vote. It also passed several ordinances, including a fire‑fleet maintenance contract up to $275,000, a Dutch Bros drive‑through plan, amendments to police and fire commission codes, and a tax‑abatement measure. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopt FY 2026 budget (Ordinance No.2025-146) – 6-0
• Approve fire‑fleet maintenance contract with Fire Service Inc. up to $275,000 (Ordinance No.2025-143) – 6-0
• Approve Dutch Bros drive‑through and parking amendment at 80 McHenry Road (Ordinance No.2025-139) – 6-0
• Amend Police Department and Fire & Police Commissioners chapters of the Municipal Code (Ordinance No.2025-142) – 6-0
• Approve tax abatement ordinance (Ordinance No.2025-145) – 6-0
• Approve side‑letter agreement with Metropolitan Alliance of Police (Ordinance No.2025-147) – 6-0
• Approve revised contract with Municipal GIS Partners (Ordinance No.2025-138) – 6-0

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities will review reports and discuss planned 2026 events, including a possible vote on any costs for the Movie Night event. New business includes consideration of new adaptive programs such as gymnastics/cheer and a Jiu Jitsu night, as well as a discussion of the commission’s mission statement. Unfinished business notes that quorum requirements will be addressed in the January 2026 meeting. The agenda also provides standard reports and a public comment period.

• Review of Movie Night event plan and possible vote on associated costs
• Presentation of 2026 event schedule (Spring Fling Dance, Buddy Baseball leagues, etc.)
• Consideration of new adaptive programs: gymnastics/cheer and a Jiu Jitsu night
• Discussion of the commission’s mission and vision
• Reminder of quorum requirement (minimum 8 commissioners) and monthly meeting compliance

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 17, 2025 meeting. The discussion on meeting quorum compliance was deferred until the January 2026 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved October 17, 2025 meeting minutes (all present in favor, none opposed)
• Deferred quorum compliance discussion until Jan 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 p.m. (all present in favor, none opposed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review three public‑hearing items. Item A proposes an amendment to allow an eight‑stall parking lot expansion at Buffalo Grove High School (1100 W Dundee Road). Item B proposes a planned‑development amendment and special‑use approval for a Dutch Bros. drive‑through, parking and signage at 80 McHenry Road. Item C proposes a special‑use approval for outdoor storage at 1051 Commerce Court.

• Amendment to allow an 8‑stall parking lot expansion at Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 W Dundee Rd (Ordinance 2018‑002, amended 2024‑058).
• Amendment to Planned Development and Special Use for a Dutch Bros. drive‑through, parking and sign changes at 80 McHenry Rd (Ordinance 1998‑077).
• Special Use approval for outdoor storage in the Industrial District at 1051 Commerce Ct.

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend the Village Board approve a special use for a Dutch Bros Coffee drive‑through, parking and sign variations at 80 McHenry Road. The commission also approved an 8‑stall parking lot expansion at Buffalo Grove High School (1100 W Dundee Road) and a special use for outdoor storage at 1051 Commerce Court. All three motions passed unanimously with one commissioner absent.

• Approved Dutch Bros drive‑through, parking and sign variations at 80 McHenry Road (7‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved 8‑stall parking lot expansion at Buffalo Grove High School, 1100 W Dundee Road (8‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved special use for outdoor storage at 1051 Commerce Court (8‑0, 1 absent)

Health Commission

The Buffalo Grove Health Commission will approve the previous meeting's minutes, receive program updates, and hold a discussion with a Vitalant representative. The commission will also set dates for its 2026 meetings and plan the upcoming blood drive schedule before opening a public portion of the meeting.

• Approval of Minutes
• Program Updates
• Discussion with Vitalant Representative
• 2026 Meeting Dates
• Upcoming Blood Drive Schedule

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will conduct interviews and discuss candidates for police officer and firefighter/paramedic positions. Members will also consider the election of a new BFPC Secretary and the approval of BFPC Rules and Regulations.

• Oral interviews of lateral police officer candidates
• Election of a new BFPC Secretary
• Approval of BFPC Rules and Regulations
• Approval of an updated Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Determination of 2026 BFPC meeting dates

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and presentation on the FY2026 budget. Trustee Cesario and Chris Black are listed as presenters. The meeting is a special session and no vote is indicated.

• FY2026 Budget Public Hearing and Presentation (presented by Trustee Cesario and Chris Black)

The Village Board approved a motion to open the public hearing for the FY 2026 budget with a 6‑0 vote. Department heads presented the budget details. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Opened FY 2026 budget public hearing (6-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0 vote)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Buffalo Grove Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees will review and vote on several financial and administrative matters, including the renewal of fiduciary liability insurance and the engagement letter with Lauterbach & Amen. Trustees will also consider applications for membership, retirement and disability benefits, and set the dates for 2026 board meetings. The meeting includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Approve renewal of fiduciary liability insurance
• Approve Lauterbach & Amen engagement letter
• Review and approve duty disability benefits for Steven Dorsey
• Establish 2026 board meeting dates
• Approve meeting minutes for August 4, September 4 (regular, special, and closed sessions) and December 12, 2002 closed session

The Firefighters Pension Board approved the monthly financial reports and a $121,586.42 disbursement. It authorized a $6,943 fiduciary liability insurance renewal for 2026‑2027 and set a recurring $465,000 monthly withdrawal from the FPIF starting Jan. 14, 2026. New Tier II members were accepted, an interim disability benefit for Steven Dorsey was approved, and the Olsen QILDRO implementation was authorized. The board also engaged Lauterbach & Amen for three years and scheduled the 2026 board meeting dates.

• Approved monthly financial reports and $121,586.42 disbursement (roll call vote)
• Approved fiduciary liability insurance renewal $6,943 effective Jan. 1, 2026‑2027 (roll call vote)
• Set recurring monthly withdrawal $465,000 from FPIF effective Jan. 14, 2026 (roll call vote)
• Accepted Tim Heatley, Patrick Murray, and Nick Wolski as Tier II members (voice vote)
• Approved interim disability benefit and $19,655.50 retro payment for Steven Dorsey (roll call vote)
• Approved and published Findings and Decision for Steven Dorsey (roll call vote)
• Approved implementation of Olsen QILDRO with payments starting Oct. payroll (roll call vote)
• Engaged Lauterbach & Amen with fees $35,736 (2026), $37,524 (2027), $39,384 (2028) (voice vote)

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the annexation and rezoning of properties on N. First Street, N. Main Street, and W. Highway 22. The meeting also includes the announcement of the 2026 Budget Draft and various equipment purchases.

• Public hearing and ordinances for annexation and R-9 Multiple-Family District rezoning at 23023 N. First Street, 23008 N. Main Street, 16704 W. Highway 22, and 16606 W. Highway 22
• Announcement of the 2026 Budget Draft
• Ordinance to amend Lake County Sewer Fees
• Purchase of a HURCO VAC300 Hydro Excavator, one John Deere Tractor, and two Bobcat Toolcat Power Units
• Agreements with FQC Construction Management, True North Consultants, and OpenGov Inc.

The Board voted unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 2025-122, rezoning the properties at 23023 N First St, 23008 N Main St, 16704 W Highway 22 and 16606 W Highway 22 to R-9, permitting a 90-unit townhome development. Earlier in the meeting, the Board also approved the annexation agreement for the same properties (Ordinance No. 2025-119) subject to attorney review and then finalized the annexation (Ordinance No. 2025-120). The Board approved the Consent Agenda and several other ordinances, including equipment purchases and a Right-of-Way Access agreement, all with a 6-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.

• Approved minutes of Oct 20 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved Warrant #1387 for $53.780.906.82 payment (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-116 authorizing FQC Construction services up to $15,000 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-117 purchase of hazardous materials survey ($5,460) (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-118 agreement with OpenGov Inc. for asset management software (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-122 rezoning to R-9 for 90-unit townhome development (6-0)
• Approved Truth in Taxation determination, no public hearing required (6-0)

Farmers Market Committee

The Farmers Market Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss food vendors, other vendors, and entertainment options. The meeting will also include a Facebook results update and a food pantry collection.

• Approval of minutes
• Discussion of food vendors
• Discussion of other vendors (business, not-for-profits, entertainment)
• Facebook results update
• Food pantry collection

Police Pension Board

The Buffalo Grove Police Pension Fund Board will approve the auditor's engagement letter and set dates for 2026 meetings. It will also consider applications for new members, withdrawals, and retirement benefits. Additional items include financial reports, investment updates, and legal updates.

• Review/Approve – Lauterbach & Amen Engagement Letter
• Establish 2026 Board Meeting Dates
• Applications for Membership – Denys Wolf
• Withdrawals from Fund – Cassandra Arreola and Oliver Sorisho
• Review/Approve – Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission will discuss a proposal to let current Commissioners shift to Volunteer status to meet quorum requirements. The meeting also includes reports on upcoming disability‑focused events and updates on meeting schedules for 2026. No unfinished business is listed.

• Proposal to shift from Commissioner to Volunteer status
• Reports on planned 2025‑2026 events (Bowling with Buddies, Buddy Baseball leagues, Spring Fling, etc.)
• Announcement of 2026 meeting dates (e.g., Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Apr. 22, etc.)
• Reminder of quorum rule: minimum 8 Commissioners must be present

General

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a petition for a special use, R‑9 rezoning, subdivision plat, preliminary plan, and code variations to allow a 90‑unit townhome project on the properties at 16606‑16704 Rt. 22, 23008‑23025 Main St., and 23023 First St. The agenda also includes routine business such as approval of minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting, the chairperson’s report, committee and liaison reports, and a staff report with future agenda scheduling. Public comments are limited to agenda items and will be timed to five minutes each.

• Petition for special use, R‑9 rezoning, plat, preliminary plan, and code variations to build a 90‑unit townhome project at 16606‑16704 Rt. 22, 23008‑23025 Main St., and 23023 First St.
• Approval of minutes from the September 30, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
• Chairperson’s report.
• Committee and liaison reports.
• Staff report and future agenda schedule.

The commission held a public hearing on a petition to approve a special‑use, R‑9 rezoning, subdivision plat and related code variations for a 90‑unit townhome development at 16606‑16704 Rt. 22, 23008‑23025 Main St. and 23023 First St. Staff presented the proposal and answered questions from commissioners. No motions, votes, approvals, denials, or tabling actions were recorded in the minutes.

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on several ordinances including a contract for the SCADA Upgrade Project and road salt procurement. The meeting also includes decisions on zoning variations and preliminary plans for local properties.

• Contract with Allan Integrated Control Systems, Inc. for the SCADA Upgrade Project
• Contract with Compass Minerals America Inc. for road salt
• Preliminary plan for improvements at In2Great at 1371 Abbott Court
• Zoning variation for a trash enclosure at Joyce Kilmer School at 655 Golfview Terrace
• Intergovernmental Agreement for the Lake County Quiet Zone

The Board approved the minutes from three recent meetings and authorized a $6,181,560.22 payment warrant. It also approved the consent agenda, a $851,090.00 SCADA upgrade contract, and then adjourned the session. All votes were unanimous or had no dissent.

• Approved minutes of September 15, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 6, 2025 meeting (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved minutes of September 29, 2025 special meeting (6-0)
• Approved Warrant #1386 for $6,181,560.22 payment of bills (6-0)
• Approved the consent agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-108 authorizing SCADA Upgrade contract up to $851,090.00 (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

Health Commission

The Health Commission will meet to receive program updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and a public portion.

• Program updates

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold an executive session to interview one or more lateral police officer candidates. The meeting will also include discussion of police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates and possible actions on the BFPC Rules and Regulations. Commissioners may consider approving an updated lateral police officer eligibility list. No final actions are specified in the agenda.

• Oral interview of one or more lateral Police Officer Candidate(s) (executive session)
• Discussion on Police Officer and/or Firefighter/Paramedic candidate(s) (new business)
• Discussion and possible action on the BFPC Rules and Regulations (new business)
• Approval of an updated Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List, if necessary (new business)

The board approved the updated Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List, adding Candidate #2 and removing Candidate #1. They also approved the general direction for revised BFPC Rules and Regulations and adopted the September 2025 meeting minutes. All motions were passed.

• Motion to move to executive session to interview a lateral police officer candidate – passed
• Motion to adjourn from executive session – passed
• Motion to approve September 2025 BFPC meeting minutes – passed
• General direction for revised BFPC Rules and Regulations approved – passed
• Updated Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List (add Candidate #2, remove Candidate #1) approved – passed
• Motion to adjourn the regular BFPC meeting – passed

Village Board

The Village Board will meet to discuss the 2025 preliminary property tax levy and the Fire Department Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes an update on e-mobility and several community recognitions.

• 2025 Preliminary Property Tax Levy
• Fire Department Strategic Plan
• E-mobility Update
• Proclamation recognizing October 7, 2025 as a Day of Remembrance and Solidarity

The Board unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the meeting (5 ayes, 0 nays). No other motions were voted on during the session.

• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities will discuss the Bowling with Buddies program, including its job responsibilities, timeline, and associated costs. Commissioners Amy Parker, Mark Weiner, and J. Shapiro will lead the review. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Review of Bowling with Buddies event (job responsibilities, timeline, costs)
• Commissioners Amy Parker and Mark Weiner leading the discussion
• Public comment period for residents

Commission members discussed logistics for the upcoming event, including food service setup, photo booth options, decorations, sponsor banners, security, and complimentary items. Specific tasks were assigned to Kate, Mark, and Beth. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Buffalo Grove Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a Planned Unit Development for Joyce Kilmer School and three other items, including a fence variation and a playground preliminary plan. The meeting will also include the approval of draft minutes from the previous session.

• Consideration of a fence variation at 491 Farrington Ct
• Preliminary Plan for a playground at 1371 Abbott Court
• Preliminary Plan approval for Joyce Kilmer School at 655 Golfview Terrace
• Approval of draft minutes from September 3, 2025
• Public comment period for agenda items

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved three items. A 6‑foot fence variation was granted for 491 Farrington Court. The commission recommended approval of a trash enclosure amendment for Joyce Kilmer School at 655 Golfview Terrace. It also approved a preliminary plan for a 1,500‑sq ft playground, new trash enclosure, and parking addition at 1371 Abbott Court. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved 6‑ft fence variation at 491 Farrington Ct (7‑0)
• Approved Joyce Kilmer School trash enclosure amendment at 655 Golfview Terrace (7‑0)
• Approved playground, trash enclosure, and parking plan at 1371 Abbott Court (7‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes (7‑0)

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board meeting on September 29, 2025 includes a special business item: the 2025 Civics Forum presented by Clerk Sirabian and Christopher Stilling. The meeting also provides a public comment period limited to five minutes per speaker. No other agenda items involve decisions or votes.

• 2025 Civics Forum (Clerk Sirabian, Christopher Stilling)
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per speaker

The student board voted to approve the Buffalo Grove Fire Department's request for a $2,000 purchase of 1 mm life‑safety rope and associated rescue hardware. The motion to adjourn the meeting was carried unanimously by voice vote. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved $2,000 purchase of 1 mm life‑safety rope and rescue hardware for the Fire Department (student board vote)
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried unanimously (voice vote)

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities will review reports on recent community events, discuss sponsorship updates, and consider a proposal to allow commissioners to change to volunteer status. The meeting also includes debriefs of the Buffalo Grove Days weekend activities and upcoming Buddy Baseball games. No unfinished business is listed.

• Buddy Baseball Exhibition Game – scheduled for Aug. 30 (rain date Aug. 31) at 4:30 PM
• Buddy Baseball Fall League – Sundays Sep. 7 through Oct. 26, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
• Bowling with Buddies event – scheduled for Oct. 30
• Sponsorship updates for community events
• Proposal to move from Commissioner to Volunteer status

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review meeting minutes, receive reports, and discuss potential actions regarding police officer candidates and a new vendor for entry-level examinations.

• Approval of August 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on lateral Police Officer candidates
• Discussion on updated Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Discussion on National Testing Network as a new vendor for exams
• Discussion on recording secretary role and future election date

The Board moved to an executive session to discuss personnel matters and then returned to approve the August 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners approved an updated lateral police officer eligibility list. The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:00 pm.

• Moved to executive session to discuss employee matters (4 in favor)
• Approved August 2025 BFPC meeting minutes (3 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved updated lateral police officer eligibility list (4 in favor)
• Adjourned regular BFPC meeting at 7:00 pm (4 in favor)

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will consider several ordinances, including authorizing the purchase of an ambulance from Foster Coach. The board will also act on a consent agenda covering multiple routine items such as firework services, storage facility acceptance, and a professional services agreement with Waterly, Inc. Additional items include a resolution supporting the Safe Routes to School funding application and a proclamation for Constitution Week.

• Ordinance O-2025-101 authorizing purchase of an ambulance from Foster Coach
• Ordinance O-2025-94 authorizing an amended agreement with Pyrotecnico Fireworks Inc.
• Resolution R-2025-24 supporting the Village's Safe Routes to School funding application
• Ordinance O-2025-100 authorizing a professional service agreement with Waterly, Inc.
• Proclamation celebrating Constitution Week

The Village Board unanimously approved Warrant #1385 for $6,052,883.78 to pay listed bills. The consent agenda and the minutes of the August 18 and September 2 meetings were also approved. Trustees passed Ordinance No. 2025-101 to purchase an ambulance. The meeting was then moved to executive session and adjourned.

• Approved Warrant #1385 for $6,052,883.78 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 special meeting (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-101 to purchase ambulance (6-0)
• Moved to Executive Session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 3, 2025. Items include approval of the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes, a discussion of the Clove Park design, and public comments limited to agenda topics. The commission may defer items if the meeting runs past 10:30 PM.

• Approval of August 6, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes
• Discussion of Clove Park design
• Chairperson's Report
• Committee and Liaison Reports
• Staff Report/Future Agenda Schedule

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 8‑0 to approve the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. No other actions were voted on; the discussion focused on the Clove Park design but resulted in no formal decisions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 6, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will convene a special meeting to discuss the purchase or lease of real property. The session is scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 11:30 AM at the Village Hall.

• Executive session to discuss real property acquisition
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Meeting to begin at 11:30 AM at 50 Raupp Blvd

The Village Board moved to an executive session to discuss Section 2(C)(5) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act concerning the purchase or lease of real property. The motion passed unanimously, 6‑0. Afterward, the board adjourned the meeting by voice vote.

• Moved to executive session to discuss real‑property purchase/lease (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission will review final plans and logistics for upcoming community activities, including Buffalo Grove Days weekend on Sept. 1, the Buddy Baseball exhibition game on Aug. 30 (rain date Aug. 31), and the Buddy Baseball Fall League from Sept. 7 through Oct. 26. They will also discuss a possible Bowling with Buddies event, sponsorship updates, advocacy for inclusion, and the development of a resource guide for accommodations. No new business or unfinished items are on the agenda.

• Finalize plan for Buffalo Grove Days weekend (Sept. 1, 10 am–12 pm)
• Finalize plan for Buddy Baseball exhibition game (Aug. 30, start 4:30 pm; rain date Aug. 31)
• Finalize plan for Buddy Baseball Fall League (Sundays Sept. 7–Oct. 26, 11 am–12:30 pm), including All‑Star game date and possible spend vote
• Discuss Bowling with Buddies event (tentative Oct. 30)
• Provide sponsorship updates and develop a resource guide for accommodations

Village Board

The Village Board will review ordinances regarding parking restrictions near Tripp Elementary School and professional services for Keen Independent Research LLC. The meeting includes decisions on special use permits and plan amendments for businesses on McHenry Road, Busch Parkway, and Dundee Road.

• O-2025-89: Amending parking restrictions at Highland Grove Drive and Fabish Drive at Tripp Elementary School
• O-2025-91: Preliminary Plan amendment for a car wash addition and improvements at BP Gas Station, 540 McHenry Road
• O-2025-92: Special Use for an Indoor Instructional Golf Facility at 1380 Busch Parkway
• O-2025-93: PUD amendment for Special Use, parking variation, and signage at Strathmore Square Shopping Center, 1202-1300 Dundee Road
• R-2025-23: Agreement with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security

The Board approved a payment warrant of $7.943,669.52 to settle listed village bills. It also approved the consent agenda, which included five ordinances covering parking restrictions, a professional services contract, a gas‑station improvement plan, an indoor instructional golf facility, and a shopping‑center PUD amendment. Additionally, the Board adopted a grant agreement with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security.

• Approved Warrant #1384 for $7.943,669.52 payment (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-89 parking restrictions (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-90 professional services agreement with Keen Independent Research LLC (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-91 BP gas‑station improvements at 540 McHenry Road (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-92 indoor instructional golf facility in the Industrial District (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-93 Strathmore Square PUD amendment and parking variation (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-23 grant agreement with Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review candidates for police officer and firefighter/paramedic positions and may take action on them. Old business includes discussion of the 2025 BFPC calendar. The meeting also includes routine reports and an executive session for further candidate discussion.

• Discussion and possible action on specific police officer and/or firefighter/paramedic candidate(s)
• Executive session to discuss one or more police officer and/or firefighter/paramedic candidate(s)
• Discussion of the 2025 BFPC calendar

The Board approved the minutes from the July BFPC meeting. It rejected extending conditional offers to Lateral Candidates #4 and #5, but approved a conditional offer to New Candidate #21. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:15 pm.

• Approved July BFPC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Failed to extend conditional offer to Police Officer Lateral Candidate #4 (motion failed)
• Failed to extend conditional offer to Police Officer Lateral Candidate #5 (motion failed)
• Approved conditional offer to Police Officer New Candidate #21 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 pm (motion passed)

Health Commission

The Health Commission will discuss adding a health information booth to the village Farmers Market. It will also review the schedule for upcoming blood drives and outline the commission's goals for the coming period. No formal decisions are noted beyond these discussion items.

• Booth at the Farmers Market discussion
• Upcoming Blood Drive Schedule
• Health Commission Goals

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes. The commissioners assigned staff to three blood‑drive shifts: Beckie and Nisha for the first shift, Deb and Karleen for the second, and Mike and Doug for the third. A motion to adjourn the meeting was approved. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (motion carried)
• Assigned first blood‑drive shift: Beckie, Nisha
• Assigned second blood‑drive shift: Deb, Karleen
• Assigned third blood‑drive shift: Mike, Doug

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use requests. The body is deciding on a school's special use permit, a car wash expansion, and a residential fence variation.

• Special Use for a non-academic school at 1380 Busch Parkway
• Preliminary Plan amendment and zoning/sign variances for a car wash addition at 540 McHenry Road
• Fence Code Variation for a 5-foot privacy fence at 164 Newtown Drive

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a fence code variation for 164 Newtown Drive, a special‑use permit for the Birdie Project Golf Academy at 1380 Busch Parkway, and an amendment to the Preliminary Plan with zoning and sign variations for the carwash site at 540 McHenry Road. Each motion received a 6‑0 vote with three commissioners absent.

• Approved fence code variation at 164 Newtown Drive (6‑0, 3 absent)
• Approved special‑use permit for Birdie Project Golf Academy at 1380 Busch Parkway (6‑0, 3 absent)
• Approved amendment to Preliminary Plan, zoning and sign variations for 540 McHenry Road carwash site (6‑0, 3 absent)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Buffalo Grove Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board will consider financial reports, investment summaries, and cash balances for April‑June 2025. It will review and approve the actuarial valuation and associated tax levy request, and adopt the municipal compliance report. The meeting also includes elections for board president and secretary and updates on insurance broker selection and trustee training.

• Review/Approve actuarial valuation and tax levy request
• Adopt municipal compliance report
• Board officer elections – president and secretary
• Review/Approve RFQ for insurance brokers
• Approve trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses

The trustees approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the monthly financial reports and related disbursements. They approved the insurance‑broker letter, the 2024 annual audit, and adopted the municipal compliance report. Officers were elected and the FOIA officer was retained. Finally, the board accepted the actuarial valuation and requested a $2,615,212 tax levy from the Village of Buffalo Grove.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted monthly financial reports and $36,692.04 disbursement (4‑0 roll‑call)
• Executed broker of records letter for Alliant Insurance Services (4‑0 roll‑call)
• Approved 2024 annual audit as prepared (4‑0 roll‑call)
• Adopted Municipal Compliance Report and authorized signatures (4‑0 roll‑call)
• Elected Dan Pasquarella as President and Josh Himmelspach as Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Maintained Trustee Black as FOIA Officer and OMA Designee (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted actuarial valuation and requested $2,615,212 tax levy (3‑1 roll‑call; NAY: Stanley)

Village Board

The Village Board is meeting to review financial planning for 2025 and 2026, including tax levies and capital improvements. The session includes reports on community surveys and programming plans. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the purchase or lease of real property.

• 2025 Preliminary Tax Levy
• 2026 Capital Improvement Program Requests
• 2026 General Wage Increase and Merit Pool
• Sunset Home Rule and Utility Taxes
• FY 2025 Six Month Report

The Village Board voted to enter Executive Session, with all five present trustees voting in favor (5-0). The motion was declared carried. Afterwards, the Board moved to adjourn the meeting, which passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved move to Executive Session (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Police Pension Board

The Buffalo Grove Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on July 24, 2025 to consider financial reports, membership changes, benefit applications, and governance matters. The agenda includes Treasurer’s and Accountant’s reports, an investment report, and a review and approval of the actuarial valuation and tax levy request. The board will also hold elections for officer positions and address legal and compliance updates.

• Review and approve the actuarial valuation and tax levy request
• Approve regular retirement benefits for Michael Rodriguez
• Approve trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
• Review and adopt the municipal compliance report
• Conduct board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary

The board accepted the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes and approved the monthly financial report, including $43,143.61 in disbursements. It approved membership for Eduardo Leon, retirement benefits for Michael Rodriguez, and adopted the actuarial valuation recommending a $3,479,827 tax levy. The board also elected its officers and approved a legal decision for Michelle Kondrat.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Monthly Financial Report and $43,143.61 disbursements (roll call vote, all present in favor)
• Accepted Eduardo Leon as Tier II member effective April 21, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Michael Rodriguez regular retirement benefits (roll call vote, all present in favor)
• Accepted Actuarial Valuation and requested $3,479,827 tax levy (roll call vote, all present in favor)
• Elected board officers: Turano President, Montiel Vice President, Barker Secretary, Feld Assistant Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved, adopted and published Decision and Order for Michelle Kondrat (roll call vote, all present in favor)
• Maintained Finance Director Chris Black as FOIA Officer and Trustee Turano as OMA Designee (unanimous voice vote)

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities will review reports from its working groups and discuss plans for several 2025 events. Members may vote on spending for Buffalo Grove Days Weekend on Sept. 1 and the Buddy Baseball Exhibition Game on Aug. 30, if applicable. The meeting also includes debriefs of recent Spring Fling and Buddy Baseball Spring League activities and updates on future events such as Bowling with Buddies.

• Spend vote for Buffalo Grove Days Weekend (Sept. 1) – Lead: Commissioner B. Shapiro, Vice‑Lead: Commissioner Jauregui
• Spend vote for Buddy Baseball Exhibition Game (Aug. 30) – Lead: Commissioner Klassman
• Debrief of Spring Fling (May 17, 3 p‑5 p) – Lead: Commissioner Parker, Vice‑Lead: Commissioner Weiner
• Debrief of Buddy Baseball Spring League (Apr 27 – Jun 29, Sundays 9:45 a‑11:30 a) – Lead: Commissioner Klassman, Vice‑Lead: Commissioner Dragon
• Planning of future 2025 events, e.g., Bowling with Buddies (Oct. TBD) – Lead: Commissioner Weiner, Vice‑Lead: Commissioner J. Shapiro

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss and possibly approve updated rules and regulations for the commission. The meeting also includes oral interviews of police officer candidates and a discussion on a new testing process for police officers. Standard agenda items such as minutes approval, reports, and audience questions are also scheduled.

• Discussion and possible approval of the BFPC Rules and Regulations (Old Business)
• Oral interview of one or more lateral Police Officer candidates (Executive Session)
• Discussion and possible action on a specific Police Officer and/or Firefighter/Paramedic candidate(s) (New Business)
• Discussion and possible action regarding the initiation of a new testing process for Police Officers (New Business)
• Approval of meeting minutes for May 19, 2025 and June 16, 2025

The Board approved the updated BFPC Rules and Regulations, making them effective at once. Motions to extend conditional employment offers to Police Officer Candidates #15, #17, #18 and Lateral Candidate #3 were all rejected. The minutes for the May and June meetings were also approved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

• Approved updated BFPC Rules and Regulations (4 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstain)
• Approved May BFPC meeting minutes (3 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstain)
• Approved June BFPC meeting minutes (3 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 abstain)
• Failed to extend conditional offer to Police Officer New Candidate #15 (5 opposed, 1 abstain)
• Failed to extend conditional offer to Police Officer New Candidate #17 (5 opposed, 1 abstain)
• Failed to extend conditional offer to Police Officer New Candidate #18 (5 opposed, 1 abstain)
• Failed to extend conditional offer to Police Officer Lateral Candidate #3 (5 opposed, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (4 in favor, 0 opposed)

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will approve a consent agenda that includes several ordinances and resolutions, such as an intergovernmental agreement with JEMS and contracts for utilities and development improvements. After routine items, the board will hold pre‑application discussions for the Kenley Residential Development on Aptakisic Road and the Riverwalk Apartments at Riverwalk Drive. The meeting will also include public comment and a closed‑session on pending litigation.

• Resolution R-2025-21 adopting an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Joint Emergency Management System (JEMS)
• Ordinance O-2025-79 authorizing the Certificate of Initial Acceptance for Tesla
• Ordinance O-2025-83 approving a Right‑of‑Way Access Agreement with Level 3 Communications, LLC
• Ordinance O-2025-87 authorizing a contract with Hydro‑Chem Systems, Inc. for an automated truck wash at 1650 Leider Lane
• Ordinance O-2025-88 authorizing an Engineering Services Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc.

The Village Board approved the June 16 minutes and a payment warrant of $8,293,231.32. It adopted a resolution amending the Personnel Manual and approved an engineering services contract up to $300,000. The board referred the Kenley Residential Development to the Planning & Zoning Commission and rejected the Riverwalk Apartment Development referral.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved Warrant #1383 payment of $8,293,231.32 (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including several development ordinances (vote not recorded)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025-22 amending the Personnel Manual (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-88 engineering services contract up to $300,000 (6-0)
• Referred Kenley Residential Development (1652‑1673 Aptakisic Rd) to Planning & Zoning Commission (6-0)
• Rejected referral of Riverwalk Apartment Development (0‑6)
• Moved to Executive Session to discuss pending litigation (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Buffalo Grove Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public comment limited to agenda items, then decide on three code variations. One request seeks a 6‑foot privacy fence on Fremont Way and a 5‑foot fence at 957 Bedford Ct. Another proposes a three‑season room that would encroach the rear‑yard setback at 421 Arbor Gate Lane. The third seeks a special‑use amendment for a restaurant with dancing, entertainment, and amusement uses, plus parking and signage changes, at Strathmore Square Shopping Center (1202‑1300 Dundee Road). The meeting also includes routine business such as approving draft minutes from July 2, 2025.

• Fence Code variation to allow a 6‑foot privacy fence on Fremont Way and a 5‑foot fence at 957 Bedford Ct.
• Zoning Ordinance variation to permit a three‑season room encroaching the rear‑yard setback at 421 Arbor Gate Lane.
• Amendment to Planned Development Ordinance 1982‑021 for a special‑use restaurant with dancing, entertainment, amusement, parking variation, and signage updates at Strathmore Square (1202‑1300 Dundee Road).
• Approval of draft minutes from the July 2, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.

The commission approved a fence code variation for a 6‑ft privacy fence on Fremont Way and a 5‑ft fence on Providence Lane at 957 Bedford Ct. It also approved a zoning variation allowing a three‑season room to encroach the rear yard setback at 421 Arbor Gate Lane. The commission recommended approval of a Planned Development amendment for a restaurant with dancing, entertainment, and amusement uses at 1236 Dundee Road, and approved the draft minutes from the July 2 2025 meeting.

• Approved fence code variation for 6‑ft rear fence on Fremont Way and 5‑ft side fence on Providence Lane at 957 Bedford Ct (8‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved zoning variation to allow three‑season room encroaching rear yard setback at 421 Arbor Gate Lane (8‑0, 1 absent)
• Recommended approval of Planned Development Ordinance 1982‑021 amendment for restaurant with dancing, entertainment, amusement at 1236 Dundee Road (8‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved draft minutes from July 2 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting (7‑0, 1 absent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two land-use requests. The body is considering a special use for a school at 727 Hastings Lane and a PUD amendment for a restaurant and banquet facility at 720 W Lake Cook Road.

• Special Use request for a nonacademic school, class, and instruction at 727 Hastings Lane
• PUD amendment and parking variation for Epicure Dining, LLC at 720 W Lake Cook Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of a special use permit for Asteria Service, Inc. to operate a non‑academic school at 727 Hastings Lane in the Industrial District. The commission also voted 5‑0 to recommend approval of an amendment to the Planned Unit Development allowing Epicure Dining, LLC to operate a banquet facility and restaurant at 720 W Lake Cook Road. Both motions were passed without opposition.

• Approved special use for non‑academic school at 727 Hastings Lane (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to PUD for Epicure Dining banquet/restaurant at 720 W Lake Cook Road (5‑0)
• Approved draft minutes of the June 18, 2025 meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The commission is meeting to discuss reports from working groups and debrief on recent activities. The session focuses on the coordination of inclusive recreational events for residents.

• Debriefing of the May 17 Spring Fling event
• Planning for the September 1 Fun & Food event
• Updates on Buddy Baseball Spring League and August 30 Exhibition Game
• Planning for Buddy Baseball Fall League and Bowling with Buddies in October
• Reports on inclusion, access, and the development of a resource guide

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an amendment to the Preliminary Plan approved by Ordinance No. 1993-065 to allow a new wooden deck with a pergola for outdoor dining at 85 S Buffalo Grove Rd. The commission will also approve the draft minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting and receive reports from the chairperson, committees, and staff. Public comments are limited to agenda items and will be restricted to five minutes per speaker.

• Amendment to Preliminary Plan (Ordinance No. 1993-065) for wooden deck with pergola at 85 S Buffalo Grove Rd
• Approval of draft minutes from May 7, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Chairperson's report
• Committee and liaison reports
• Staff report and future agenda schedule

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 8‑0 to recommend the Village Board approve an amendment to the Preliminary Plan (Ordinance 1993‑065) allowing a new 3,143‑sq‑ft wooden deck with pergola for outdoor dining at 85 S Buffalo Grove Rd, subject to conditions. The motion passed with one commissioner absent. The commission also approved the draft minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting.

• Approved recommendation for deck amendment at 85 S Buffalo Grove Rd (8‑0)
• Approved draft minutes from May 7, 2025 meeting (8‑0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss possible approval of its Rules and Regulations and review its records retention and destruction policies. The board will also consider actions regarding specific police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates, with related discussion in an executive session. The meeting includes standard reports and procedural items.

• Discussion and possible approval of BFPC Rules and Regulations
• Discussion regarding BFPC Records Retention and Destruction
• Discussion and possible action on specific Police Officer and/or Firefighter/Paramedic candidate(s)
• Executive session discussion on one or more Police Officer and Firefighter/Paramedic candidate(s)

The Board voted to extend a conditional employment offer to Firefighter/Paramedic Candidate #4. It rejected conditional offers for Candidates #5 and #6. The Board also approved motions to remove Police Officer New Candidates #16 and #20 from the hiring process. Approval of the May meeting minutes was deferred to the July meeting due to insufficient votes.

• Extended conditional offer to FF/PM Candidate #4 (passed 3‑0)
• Conditional offer to FF/PM Candidate #5 rejected (failed 0‑3)
• Conditional offer to FF/PM Candidate #6 rejected (failed 0‑3)
• Removed Police Officer New Candidate #16 (passed 3‑0)
• Removed Police Officer New Candidate #20 (passed 3‑0)
• May minutes approval deferred to July meeting (no vote)
• Final vote on BFPC Rules and Regulations deferred to July meeting

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on a guaranteed maximum price for the construction of New Station 25 and a collective bargaining agreement for firefighters. The meeting also includes decisions on several development agreements, parking restrictions, and updated pay ranges for village employees.

• O-2025-77: Contract amendment with Fredrick Quinn Corporation for New Station 25 at 505 West Dundee Road for $8,541,461
• O-2025-78: Collective Bargaining Agreement with Buffalo Grove Professional Firefighter/Paramedic Association Local 3177
• R-2025-20: Approval of revised 2025 pay ranges for the Village of Buffalo Grove
• O-2025-74: Development Improvement Agreement with IMKD 5, LLC for First Watch Restaurant Development
• O-2025-70: Revision of parking restrictions on Newtown Drive at Weiland Road

The Board approved the consent agenda and appointed Jay Jorbin to the Fire & Police Commissioners. It accepted the 2024 audit and management letter. Several ordinances were passed, including an $8.541.461 amendment for Fire Station 25 and a collective bargaining agreement for the fire‑paramedic union. The Board also approved a Juneteenth proclamation and updated employee pay ranges.

• Approved consent agenda (6‑0)
• Appointed Jay Jorbin to Board of Fire & Police Commissioners (6‑0)
• Accepted 2024 Audit and Management Letter (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑77 amending Fire Station 25 contract to $8.541.461 (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑78 collective bargaining agreement with fire‑paramedic union (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑20 revising 2025 employee pay ranges (6‑0)
• Approved Juneteenth proclamation for June 19 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑71 Fifth Amendment to US LBM Operating agreements (6‑0)

Ethics Commission

The Ethics Commission will meet to review the completeness of CY 2024 disclosure statements. The body will also review an educational presentation for boards, commissions, and committees.

• Review of CY 2024 Statements for completeness of disclosure
• Review of educational presentation for Boards, Commissions and Committees
• Appointment of Recording Secretary
• Approval of November 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Farmers Market Committee

The Buffalo Grove Farmers Market Committee will meet on June 12, 2025 at Mike Rylko Park. The agenda includes discussion of food vendors, other vendors (business of the week, not‑for‑profits, entertainment), equipment check‑in, and a public portion. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion of food vendors
• Discussion of other vendors – business of the week, not‑for‑profits, entertainment
• Equipment check‑in
• Public portion of the meeting

Village Board

The Village Board is meeting to discuss long-term financial planning and public safety strategies. The session includes reviews of water infrastructure costs and pension funding.

• Fire Department Strategic Plan Overview
• FY 2025 20-Year Water Proforma
• Public Safety Pension Funding
• General Fund Financial Forecast for FY2026 - FY2030

President Smith called the board to order and staff presented updates on the fire department strategic plan, public safety pension funding, and the FY 2026 General Fund financial forecast. No other agenda items received a vote. Trustees moved, seconded and approved a motion to adjourn the meeting with a 6‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0 vote)

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities will receive reports from the chair, trustee, staff liaison, and working groups. The Working Groups Report outlines several planned community activities, including Spring Fling on May 17 and multiple Buddy Baseball leagues. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily informational. The next regular meeting is set for June 25, 2025.

• Spring Fling – May 17, 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Buddy Baseball Spring League – April 27 to June 29, Sundays 9:45 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
• Buddy Baseball Exhibition Game – August 30
• Fun & Food event – September 1
• Bowling with Buddies – October (date TBD)

General

The Clove Park Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the overarching goals and vision for the park. Landscape architecture firm WRT will present the planning process, site context, and comparison projects.

• Presentation by WRT regarding Clove Park design
• Discussion and visioning session for the future of Clove Park

Farmers Market Committee

The Farmers Market Committee will meet to discuss food and other vendor categories. The group will also review giveaways, promotions, and staff coverage schedules.

• Discussion of food vendors
• Discussion of business of the week, not-for-profits, and entertainment vendors
• Discussion of giveaways
• Review of promotions
• Discussion of coverage and vacation schedules

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting. It approved most of the submitted vendor applications, with the remaining applications approved conditionally. Musical entertainment compensation was raised to $35 per week. The committee also unanimously approved the purchase of 25 sheet/notepads for the market.

• Approved minutes of 4/15/25 – unanimous
• Approved most vendor applications (motion by LK, seconded by JP) – passed
• Conditionally approved the balance of vendor applications – passed
• Increased musical entertainment remuneration to $35/week – decided
• Approved purchase of 25 sheet/notepads – unanimous
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – passed

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will open the meeting by swearing in newly elected officials and appointing the President Pro Tem. The Board will also consider a consent agenda of routine ordinances, including agreements for fire station construction and medical equipment services.

• Appointment of Village President Pro Tem
• Agreement with Fredrick Quinn Construction for Fire Station 25
• Agreement with Stryker for medical equipment services
• Ordinance approving special use for Malabar Express supermarket at 21 N Buffalo Grove Rd.
• Ordinance amending Fiscal Year 2024 budget

The Village Board approved a $7,175,268 payment warrant and adopted the Consent Agenda covering multiple ordinances, including a fire station contract. Trustees also designated Trustee Onenheimer as President Pro Tem, accepted the 2025‑2026 board portfolios and appointment list, and approved professional service agreements with AECOM and for Fire Station 25. Two residential development proposals were referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review.

• Approved Warrant #1381 for $7,175,268 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including Ordinances 2025‑62, 2025‑63, 2025‑64, 2025‑65, 2025‑66, 2025‑67 and related resolutions (4-0)
• Designated Trustee Onenheimer as Village President Pro Tem (4-0)
• Accepted 2025‑2026 Village Board portfolios (4-0)
• Accepted 2025‑2026 Board, Commission & Committee appointment list (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑67 AECOM professional services agreement (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑6E authorizing trade packages for Fire Station 25 (4-0)
• Referred Highbury Residential Development proposal to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold an executive session to interview police officer candidates and discuss potential police officer or firefighter/paramedic candidates. The board will also approve the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes and receive reports from the chair, commissioners, and chiefs. Additional agenda items include special, old, and new business.

• Oral interview of one or more police officer candidate(s) (executive session)
• Discussion of police officer and/or firefighter/paramedic candidate(s) (executive session)
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 21, 2025
• Chairperson's report
• Chiefs' reports

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the updated Lateral Police Officer register, effective May 20, 2025. They also approved the removal of New Police Officer Candidate #20, who was hired by another department. Earlier motions to approve the April 21 minutes and to temporarily enter Executive Session were also passed.

• Approved updated Lateral Police Officer register (Dryman, Berman, McKee in favor)
• Approved removal of Police Officer Candidate #20 from register (Dryman, Berman, McKee in favor)
• Approved minutes of the April 21, 2025 BFPC meeting (Dryman, Berman, McKee in favor)
• Temporarily adjourned into Executive Session (Dryman, Berman, McKee in favor)
• Adjourned regular BFPC meeting (Dryman, Berman, McKee in favor)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Buffalo Grove Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board will discuss financial reports, approve meeting minutes, and consider several approvals and reviews. Key items include reviewing the preliminary actuarial valuation, the IDOI annual statement, and the annual audit. The board will also address insurance broker procurement and trustee training fee approvals. Public comment and a closed session are scheduled as well.

• Approval of February 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review/Approve RFQ for insurance brokers
• Review Preliminary Actuarial Valuation
• Review/Approve Annual Audit
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses

The board approved the February 3, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It accepted the monthly financial reports and approved a $89,075.95 disbursement by roll‑call vote. It terminated Phillip Barry’s retirement benefit and approved a $3,883.07 monthly surviving‑spouse benefit for Cynthia Barry. It also approved a $6,500 contract with L&A for a three‑day active‑member workshop.

• Approved Feb 3 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted monthly financial reports and $89,075.95 disbursement (roll‑call vote, AYES: Himmelspach, Gough, Stanley, Black; NAYS: none; ABSENT: Pasquarella)
• Terminated Phillip Barry’s retirement benefit and approved $3,883.07 monthly surviving‑spouse benefit for Cynthia Barry (roll‑call vote, AYES: Himmelspach, Gough, Stanley, Black; NAYS: none; ABSENT: Pasquarella)
• Approved $6,500 engagement of L&A for a three‑day active‑member workshop (roll‑call vote, AYES: Himmelspach, Gough, Stanley, Black; NAYS: none; ABSENT: Pasquarella)
• Approved QILDRO payment to John Jason with $50 processing fee (roll‑call vote, AYES: Himmelspach, Gough, Stanley, Black; NAYS: none; ABSENT: Pasquarella)
• Designated Trustees Pasquarella, Himmelspach, and Black as signers on the BMO Bank account (roll‑call vote, AYES: Himmelspach, Gough, Stanley, Black; NAYS: none; ABSENT: Pasquarella)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a fence code variation for 3040 Roslyn Lane, an amendment to Ordinance No. 2017-044 for Chicago School of Golf expansion at 1610‑1612 Barclay Boulevard, and a special‑use request for a supermarket and food store at 21 N. Buffalo Grove Road in the B‑5 Town Center Planned District. The meeting will also include routine business such as approval of draft minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting and various reports.

• Variation to Fence Code Section 15.20.040 for a 6‑foot semi‑open fence at 3040 Roslyn Lane (encroaches setback on Prairie Road).
• Amendment to Ordinance No. 2017‑044 to expand Chicago School of Golf, Inc. at 1610‑1612 Barclay Boulevard.
• Special‑use request for a supermarket and food store in the B‑5 Town Center Planned District at 21 N. Buffalo Grove Road.
• Approval of draft minutes from the March 5, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved a fence variation at 3040 Rosyln Lane, an amendment to expand the Chicago School of Golf at 1610‑1612 Barclay Blvd, and a special use for a supermarket at 21 Buffalo Grove Rd. The commission also approved the draft minutes from the March 5 meeting and a staff report, then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved fence variation at 3040 Rosyln Lane (8-0)
• Approved amendment to allow Chicago School of Golf expansion at 1610‑1612 Barclay Blvd (8-0)
• Approved special use for supermarket at 21 Buffalo Grove Rd (8-0)
• Approved draft minutes from March 5, 2025 meeting (8-0)
• Approved staff report/future agenda schedule (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will meet to issue several proclamations and present a Water Ambassador Award. The session includes a presentation on the implementation of community branding.

• Community Branding Implementation Presentation
• Water Ambassador Award Presentation
• Proclamation Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month
• Proclamation Recognizing National Police Week
• Proclamation Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month

The Board voted to adjourn the May 5, 2025 meeting at 7:30 p.m. with six ayes and no nays. The meeting also included the reading of several proclamations and the presentation of a 2024 Gold Level Water Ambassador Award, but no other actions were decided.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Police Pension Board

The Buffalo Grove Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and a preliminary actuarial valuation. The board will consider updates to board rules and regulations and process membership and retirement applications.

• Review of Preliminary Actuarial Valuation
• Discussion and possible action on Updated Board Rules and Regulations
• Application for Regular Retirement Benefits for Michelle Kondrat
• Application for Membership for Christian Reyes
• Withdrawals from Fund for Cassandra Arreola and Oliver Sorisho

The Buffalo Grove Police Pension Fund Board approved the prior meeting minutes, accepted a $33,187.16 disbursement, admitted a new Tier II member, approved a regular retirement benefit for Sergeant Michelle Kondrat, and adopted updated board rules and regulations. All actions were approved by roll‑call vote with four votes in favor and none against. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

• Approved January 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $33,187.16 disbursement (4‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Accepted Christian Reyes as Tier II member effective Jan 21, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved regular retirement benefit for Michelle Kondrat (4‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Adopted updated Board rules and regulations (4‑0 roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:50 a.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission will review reports from the chair, trustee, staff liaison, and working groups on upcoming community events and inclusion initiatives. Unfinished business includes a discussion on volunteer and internship opportunities. New business focuses on a proposal to change the curb regulation wording in the accessibility law for handicapped parking spots and the possibility of inviting an elected official to discuss the change.

• Chair report includes commissioner anniversaries and notice of the next meeting on May 28, 2025
• Working groups report outlines Spring Fling (May 17, 3‑5 p.m.) and Buddy Baseball Spring League (April 27 – June 9, Sundays 9:45‑11:30 a.m.)
• Unfinished business: volunteer/internship discussion led by Commissioner Gowri Magati
• New business: proposal to amend curb language in the accessibility law for handicapped parking and discussion of inviting an elected official
• Public comment and good‑and‑welfare items scheduled before adjournment

The commission unanimously approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. The Village attorney confirmed the fitness center complies with handicap parking law, and the commission decided no further research on that issue is needed. No new business was presented, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:34 pm.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed fitness center parking issue; no further research (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:34 pm (unanimous)
• No new business presented

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss potential revisions to its Rules and Regulations. The board may also take action regarding police and fire department candidates and records management.

• Revisions to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Rules and Regulations
• Action on Police Officer and Firefighter/Paramedic candidates
• BFPC records management and document destruction

The Board approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It rejected extending a conditional offer to Lateral Police Officer Candidate #2, rejected offers to FF/PM Candidate #1 and Police Officer New Candidate #13. It approved extending conditional offers to FF/PM Candidates #2 and #3. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (Dryman, Fishman, Berman, McKee in favor)
• Rejected conditional offer to Lateral Police Officer Candidate #2 (Dryman, Fishman, Berman, McKee in opposition)
• Rejected conditional offer to FF/PM Candidate #1 (Dryman, Fishman, Berman, McKee in opposition)
• Approved conditional offer to FF/PM Candidate #2 (Dryman, Fishman, Berman, McKee in favor)
• Approved conditional offer to FF/PM Candidate #3 (Dryman, Fishman, Berman, McKee in favor)
• Rejected final offer to Police Officer New Candidate #13 (Dryman, Fishman, Berman, McKee in opposition)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:14 pm (Dryman, Fishman, Berman, McKee in favor)

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will consider several consent agenda items, including development agreements for the Bison Crossing project, a child‑care center amendment, and a road‑salt contract extension. It will also act on ordinances authorizing engineering services, revising tobacco‑license code, and implementing a municipal grocery retailers occupation tax. Afterward, the board will hold executive sessions on pending litigation and collective bargaining matters.

• O-2025-61 Ordinance implementing a municipal grocery retailers occupation tax and municipal grocery service occupation tax.
• O-2025-60 Ordinance approving changes to the village code regarding tobacco licenses and sale of prohibited products.
• O-2025-58 Ordinance authorizing an engineering services agreement with Patrick Engineering Inc.
• O-2025-54 Ordinance authorizing a development improvement agreement with Noah Properties for the Bison Crossing residential development.
• O-2025-55 Ordinance authorizing a contract extension with Morton Salt Inc. for road salt.

The Village Board approved Warrant #1380 authorizing $7,045,827.16 in bill payments. It then approved the Consent Agenda and subsequently passed eight separate ordinances covering development agreements, road salt, a child‑care center, municipal code amendments, and the grocery occupation tax. All votes were 5‑0 in favor with Trustee Stein absent.

• Approved Warrant #1380 for $7,045,827.16 payment of bills (5‑0, Stein absent)
• Approved Consent Agenda containing multiple development and service items (5‑0, Stein absent)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2025‑58 authorizing engineering services with Patrick Engineering Inc. (5‑0, Stein absent)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2025‑59 authorizing engineering services with Christopher B. Burke Ltd. (5‑0, Stein absent)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2025‑60 amending Municipal Code sections 5.32, 9.16, and Appendix A (5‑0, Stein absent)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2025‑61 implementing the municipal grocery retailers occupation tax (5‑0, Stein absent)
• Moved to Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and collective bargaining matters (5‑0, Stein absent)
• Adjourned the meeting by voice vote (unanimous)

Farmers Market Committee

The Farmers Market Committee will meet to discuss food vendors, other vendors, and giveaways. The meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Village Hall.

• Discussion of Food Vendors
• Discussion of Other Vendors (Business of the week, Not-For-Profits, Entertainment)
• Giveaways
• Publicity
• Public Portion

The committee approved the updated minutes from March 11, 2025 unanimously. The food truck trial was approved for the dates 9/21 and 10/12. The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM after a motion to adjourn was seconded and carried.

• Approved updated minutes of 3/11/25 (unanimous)
• Approved food truck trial dates 9/21 and 10/12
• Motion to adjourn passed; meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities is meeting to discuss event planning and volunteer opportunities. Key topics include the Spring Fling and Buddy Baseball Spring League.

• Spring Fling event scheduled for May 17, 2025
• Buddy Baseball Spring League from April 27 to June 9
• Discussion of event sponsorships
• Review of volunteer opportunity descriptions and signup sheets
• Update on volunteer/internship unfinished business

The commission approved the February 26, 2025 minutes unanimously. Leads and vice‑leads were designated for the Buddy Baseball League, Spring Fling Dance, Bowling with Buddies, and Fun & Food events. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Dean Klassman as Lead for Buddy Baseball League (vice‑lead pending confirmation from Matthew Dragon)
• Assigned Amy Parker as Lead for Spring Fling Dance (vice‑lead Mark Weiner)
• Assigned Mark Weiner as Lead for Bowling with Buddies (vice‑lead Jack Shapiro)
• Assigned Beth Shapiro as Lead for Fun & Food (vice‑lead Kate Jauregui)
• Motion to adjourn carried (unanimous)

General

The Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on March 17, 2025. An executive session will be used to interview lateral police officer candidates and discuss potential police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates. The board will consider approving a revised firefighter/paramedic eligibility list and may take action on the lateral police officer appointments process. Standard reports, minutes approval, and audience questions are also on the agenda.

• Oral interview of lateral Police Officer candidates (executive session)
• Approve revised Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list
• Discussion and possible action on lateral Police Officer appointments process
• Discussion and possible action on specific Police Officer and/or Firefighter/Paramedic candidate(s)

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved conditional offers of employment to two new police officer candidates (#13 and #14) and updated the lateral officer roster. A motion to extend an offer to lateral candidate #2 failed, and lateral candidate #3 was removed from the roster. The board also approved an updated FF/PM register due to a points change.

• Approved updated Lateral Police Officer Candidate Roster (4-0)
• Extended conditional offer to New Police Officer Candidate #13 (4-0)
• Extended conditional offer to New Police Officer Candidate #14 (4-0)
• Motion to extend offer to Lateral Candidate #2 failed (0-3, 1 abstention)
• Removed Lateral Candidate #3 from roster (4-0)
• Approved updated FF/PM Register due to points change (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 meeting (3-0, 1 abstention)

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on issuing approximately $26 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund new fire stations and street improvements. The meeting also includes several contracts for 2025 road and sidewalk maintenance and a discussion on a car wash development.

• Issuance of approximately $26,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for fire stations and street improvements
• Special Use approval for a child home daycare at 456 Chicory
• Contract for demolition of existing Fire Station 25 via Fredrick Quinn Corporation and Break Through Enterprises
• Pre-application discussion for Dream Car Wash development at 1355 Dundee Road
• Development Improvement Agreement with District 214 for Athletic Field Renovations Phase 2

The Village Board approved a $26 million general obligation bond issuance to finance capital improvements including new fire stations and street improvements, with Trustee Stein recused. The board also approved a consent agenda covering contracts for parking lot, paving, cracksealing, and other projects, plus a contract for Clove Park design services. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $26M General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025 (5-0, Stein recused)
• Approved Consent Agenda including contracts for parking lot, paving, cracksealing, and pavement rejuvenation projects (6-0)
• Approved Clove Park concept design contract with Wallace Robert & Todd (6-0)
• Approved sidewalk replacement contract with Clobe Construction, not to exceed $342,903 (6-0)
• Approved streetlight maintenance contract with Integral Power Atlantic, up to $308,208.05/year (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Peterbilt 567 dump truck for $231,413.14 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford F-600 dump truck for $197,376.05 (6-0)
• Referred Dream Clean Car Wash development to Planning & Zoning Commission (6-0)

Farmers Market Committee

The Buffalo Grove Farmers Market Committee will hold its regular meeting on March 11, 2025. Committee members will discuss a mushroom farm proposal, food vendors, and other vendor categories including business of the week, not‑for‑profits, and entertainment. A public portion of the meeting is scheduled before adjournment.

• Mushroom farm discussion
• Discussion of Food Vendors
• Discussion of Other Vendors (Business of the week, Not‑For‑Profits, Entertainment)
• Public Portion

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. They discussed a tour of a mushroom farm and plan to send reminder emails to vendors, with one member confirming Green Cuisine's return. All musical entertainment slots are booked, and the next meeting is set for April 15.

• Approved the minutes of the previous meeting unanimously.
• Discussed a tour of a mushroom farm and its products.
• Plan to email vendors to submit applications; Green Cuisine's return to be confirmed.
• All musical entertainment weeks have been booked.
• Business of the Week applications are pending, including from the Health Dept and libraries.
• Police will attend Not-for-Profit events once per month.
• Give-A-Ways discussion tabled to another month.
• Adjourned at 7:45 PM; next meeting April 15 at 7:00 PM.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hear public comments and decide on three requests: a variation to the residential fence code for the property at 1125 Devonshire Road on Route 83/McHenry Road, a special‑use request for a home daycare at 456 Chicory Lane, and a zoning ordinance variation to allow a 3‑season room at 1400 Madison Drive. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of January 15, 2025 minutes and standard reports.

• Variation to fence code for residential district at 1125 Devonshire Road (Route 83/McHenry Road)
• Special‑use request for a home daycare at 456 Chicory Lane
• Zoning ordinance variation to permit a 3‑season room encroaching rear yard setback at 1400 Madison Drive
• Approval of Draft Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes from January 15, 2025
• Chairperson’s report and committee/liaison updates

The Buffalo Grove Planning and Zoning Commission approved three requests: a fence variation at 1125 Devonshire Road, a special use for a home daycare at 456 Chicory Lane, and a zoning variation for a three-season room at 1400 Madison Drive. All votes were unanimous (9-0). The commission also approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting.

• Approved a fence variation to allow an 8-foot solid fence at 1125 Devonshire Road, replacing an existing fence along Route 83/McHenry Road.
• Approved a special use for a home daycare at 456 Chicory Lane, allowing up to 12 children for 6 months, then up to 8 children at a time thereafter.
• Approved a zoning variation to allow a three-season room to encroach into the rear yard setback at 1400 Madison Drive.
• Approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

Village Board

The Village Board is meeting for a Committee of the Whole session to receive project updates and presentations. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and the potential purchase or lease of real property.

• Presentation of 2025 Community Survey Process
• Station 25 Project Update
• Public Works Employee of the Year Presentation
• Executive session regarding pending litigation
• Executive session regarding purchase or lease of real property

The Village Board held a Committee of the Whole meeting with staff reports and discussion, including recognition of the Public Works Employee of the Year, the 2025 Community Survey process, and a Station 25 project update. No formal decisions were made on these topics. The Board voted 6-0 to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and potential real estate acquisition, then adjourned.

• Moved to executive session for litigation and real estate discussion (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:08 P.M.

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The commission will review reports from working groups and staff. Discussions include planning for the Spring Fling and Buddy Baseball Spring League.

• Spring Fling event scheduled for May 17, 2025
• Buddy Baseball Spring League planning
• Discussion on volunteer and internship opportunities
• Review of resource guide for accommodations and services

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will consider and vote on a range of items, including routine approvals of minutes and the meeting warrant. The consent agenda contains several ordinances such as intergovernmental agreements, equipment purchases, easements, and a special use for a child‑care facility. Ordinances and resolutions on the agenda include a construction management agreement for Fire Station 25, a use agreement with Long Grove Fire Protection District, and adoption of the 2025 Zoning Map. The meeting also includes reports, special business, and public comment.

• Ordinance approving an intergovernmental agreement with Lake County Stormwater Management Commission for funding the Bordeaux Natural Area (O-2025-23)
• Ordinance approving a temporary construction easement at 750 Hastings Lane (O-2025-24)
• Ordinance approving a special use for a child care facility at 1390 Busch Parkway (O-2025-25)
• Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Fredrick Quinn Construction for construction management services for Fire Station 25 (O-2025-28)
• Resolution adopting the 2025 Zoning Map (R-2025-11)

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, which included several ordinances and resolutions, and passed Ordinance No. 2025-28 authorizing a construction management agreement for Fire Station 25. The board also approved a use agreement with Long Grove Fire Protection District for property at 1650 Leider Lane and established Village Manager compensation. All votes were 5-0 with one trustee absent.

• Approved minutes of Jan 21 and Feb 3 meetings (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #1378 for $6,691,216.30 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including ordinances on intergovernmental agreements, equipment purchase, budget revisions, easement, special use, sign variation, zoning map, and fleet vehicle (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2025-28 authorizing construction management services for Fire Station 25 (5-0)
• Passed Resolution No. 2025-12 authorizing use agreement with Long Grove Fire Protection District for 1650 Leider Lane (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance No. 2025-29 establishing Village Manager compensation (5-0)

Health Commission

The Buffalo Grove Health Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 12, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as a call to order, approval of minutes, program updates, and scheduling of an upcoming blood drive. A public portion will allow community input before adjournment.

• Call to Order
• Approval of Minutes
• Program Updates
• Upcoming Blood Drive Schedule
• Public Portion

The Health Commission approved the purchase of compostable plates and cutlery for upcoming blood drives, as supplies are nearly depleted. They also discussed the 30th anniversary of the BG Singers with 30 acts of giving, and interest in a Farmer's Market booth to promote blood drives, which will be raised at the Farmers Market meeting. The minutes from the 11/13/24 meeting were approved.

• Approved purchase of compostable plates and cutlery for blood drives
• Approved 11/13/24 meeting minutes

Farmers Market Committee

The Farmers Market Committee will meet to discuss the selection of food and other vendors, including non-profits and entertainment. The body will also review plans for the kids tent, a pumpkin craft, and a back-to-school drive.

• Discussion of food vendors
• Discussion of business of the week, non-profits, and entertainment vendors
• Planning for October pumpkin craft and kids tent
• July back to school drive
• End of season appreciation vendor lunch

The Buffalo Grove Farmers Market Committee approved Jazzman Jeff as returning musical entertainment, approved Dignity.com as Business of the Week, and set a new tent weight requirement of 30-35 lbs per corner. The committee also confirmed the 2025 market dates (June 15 to October 12, 17 weeks) and discussed vendor invitations, non-profit limits, and a possible logo shirt order.

• Approved Jazzman Jeff as returning entertainment (motion by BN, second by DB)
• Approved Dignity.com as Business of the Week (motion by ML, second by JB)
• Set tent weight requirement: minimum 30-35 lbs per corner for all vendors
• Approved minutes unanimously
• Agreed to continue weekly food drive and July back-to-school drive
• Agreed to hold end-of-season appreciation vendor lunch
• Confirmed market returns to original space for 2025 season

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet on February 3, 2025. Topics include the 2025 BFPC calendar, the board’s rules and regulations, and the preference points and final eligibility list for the 2025 firefighter/paramedic testing process. The agenda calls for discussion and approval of these items.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2025 BFPC Calendar
• Discussion regarding the BFPC Rules and Regulations
• Discussion and approval of preference points for the 2025 Firefighter/Paramedic testing process
• Discussion and approval of the Final Eligibility list for the 2025 Firefighter/Paramedic testing process

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the Final Eligibility List for the 2025 Firefighter/Paramedic candidate testing process, valid from February 4, 2025 to February 4, 2027. The board also approved minutes from three prior meetings and discussed updates to rules and regulations, including preference points and interview process revisions.

• Approved Final Eligibility List for 2025 FF/PM testing (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 18, 2025 special meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2025 special meeting (3-0)

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will hear several presentations, including a police department cadet program proposal and a fundraising sponsorship program for the Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities. The Board will also discuss the introduction of an Assistant Village Engineer and matters concerning Clove Park. An executive session will address employee‑related issues under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

• Introduction of Assistant Village Engineer (Trustee Stein, Kyle Johnson)
• Presentation of the Police Department Cadet Program Proposal (Trustee Cesario, Brian Budds)
• Staff presentation on fundraising sponsorship for the Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities (Trustee Stein, Tyler Ankney)
• Discussion regarding Clove Park (Trustee Weidenfeld, Nicole Woods)
• Executive Session on appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees or legal counsel

The Committee of the Whole meeting consisted of staff reports and board discussion only, with no formal public decisions. The board unanimously moved into executive session to discuss employee matters under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, then adjourned.

• Moved to executive session to discuss employee appointment/compensation/discipline (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Firefighters Pension Board

The Buffalo Grove Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board will review and approve its financial reports, including cash balances and investment summaries. Trustees will vote on the annual cost‑of‑living adjustments for pensioners and on a regular retirement benefit for Jeffery Morris. The meeting also covers insurance renewals, a request for proposals for insurance brokers, and approval of trustee training fees.

• Approve annual cost‑of‑living adjustments for pensioners
• Approve regular retirement benefit for Jeffery Morris
• Renew fiduciary liability insurance with Gallagher
• Review and approve RFQ for insurance brokers
• Approve trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses

The Buffalo Grove Firefighters Pension Board approved the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustments for pensioners, accepted monthly financial reports and investment reports, and approved a regular retirement benefit for Jeffery Morris. The board also authorized the selection of independent medical examiners for a disability application. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved October 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Kept closed session minutes sealed (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly financial reports and approved $52,419.21 in disbursements (5-0)
• Accepted Sawyer Falduto quarterly investment report (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Cost of Living Adjustments (5-0)
• Accepted FPIF statements and investment summaries (5-0)
• Approved regular retirement benefits for Jeffery Morris (5-0)
• Authorized INSPE to select IME physicians for Steven Dorsey's disability application (5-0)

Suburban Liability Insurance Pool

The board will review the 2024 annual financial statements and reconcile premium invoices and operational costs for members. The meeting includes authorizations for payments to Gallagher, Tressler, KEB, and CCMSI. Members will also discuss claims administration and potential new members.

• Approval of 2024 Annual Financial Statements
• Reconciliation of 12/31/2024-2025 Premium Invoices and Operational Costs
• Payment authorizations for Gallagher Renewal, Tressler Invoice #498074, KEB, and CCMSI True-Up
• Ratification of settlement requests
• Discussion of new members and strategic planning

Police Pension Board

The Buffalo Grove Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and membership applications. The board is scheduled to discuss annual cost of living adjustments and trustee election procedures.

• Approval of revised regular retirement benefits for Janet Freeman and Gregory Schwall
• Approval of annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners
• Review and adoption of Decision and Order for Michael Corrigan
• Discussion and possible action on Cash Management Policy
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses

The Buffalo Grove Police Pension Fund Board approved revised regular retirement benefits and retro payments for two officers, approved 2025 cost-of-living adjustments for pensioners, and approved the monthly financial report and disbursements. The board also voted to keep closed session minutes sealed and adopted a decision and order for Michael Corrigan.

• Approved October 24, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Kept closed session minutes sealed due to pending litigation (4-0)
• Accepted monthly financial report and approved $428,248.63 in disbursements (4-0)
• Approved revised retirement benefit for Janet Freeman with $1,214.48 retro payment (4-0)
• Approved revised retirement benefit for Gregory Schwall with $2,811.61 retro payment (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Cost of Living Adjustments for pensioners (4-0)
• Approved, adopted, and published Decision and Order for Michael Corrigan (4-0)
• Authorized attorney to handle Derek Hawkins disability application (4-0)

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities will meet to discuss and vote on the Spring Buddy Baseball League. The body will also receive reports from working groups regarding the May 17, 2025, Spring Fling and resource guide development.

• Vote on Spring Buddy Baseball League
• Spring Fling planning for May 17, 2025
• Discussion on volunteer and internship opportunities
• Review of 2025 meeting schedule

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will consider a consent agenda of routine items such as easements, fleet vehicle purchases, and a pay‑range resolution. It will also vote on ordinances authorizing contracts for street resurfacing, the Mill Creek Street & Utility Project, and the Northwood Street & Utility Improvement Project, and approve a post‑award agreement for a $5,500,000 grant to Northwood Subdivision and Horatio Gardens. The meeting includes unfinished business, new business, public comment, and may move to executive session.

• O-2025-13: Ordinance authorizing purchase of one Public Works fleet vehicle from Currie Motors
• O-2025-14: Ordinance authorizing purchase of three Police Department fleet vehicles from Currie Motors
• O-2025-17: Ordinance authorizing contract with Builders Paving for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project
• O-2025-18: Ordinance authorizing contract with Bolder Contractors for the 2025 Mill Creek Street & Utility Project
• O-2025-20: Ordinance approving a post‑award agreement for a $5,500,000 grant for capital improvements to Northwood Subdivision and Horatio Gardens

The Village Board approved multiple contracts for 2025 street and utility projects, including a $2,615,416.10 resurfacing contract with Builders Paving, a $2,638,515.00 Mill Creek project with Bolder Contractors, and a Northwood project with Berger Contracting. The board also approved a $5.5 million grant agreement with Lake County Stormwater Management for capital improvements. All votes were unanimous (6-0), with one abstention on the minutes approval.

• Approved $2,615,416.10 street resurfacing contract with Builders Paving (6-0)
• Approved $2,638,515.00 Mill Creek Street & Utility contract with Bolder Contractors (6-0)
• Approved Northwood Street & Utility Improvement contract with Berger Contracting (6-0)
• Approved $5.5M grant agreement with Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (6-0)
• Approved Warrant #1377 for $2,493,098.73 in bill payments (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including easements, traffic signal agreement, pay ranges, and police vehicle purchases (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 meeting (5-0, 1 abstention)

General

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss the preliminary eligibility list for Firefighter/Paramedics. The meeting includes an executive session to conduct oral interviews related to the 2025 Firefighter/Paramedic Testing Event.

• Discussion and possible action on the preliminary eligibility list for Firefighter/Paramedic
• Oral interviews for Firefighter/Paramedic candidates

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting on January 19, 2025, and unanimously approved the preliminary register for the 2025 FF/PM (firefighter/paramedic) new hires. The board also discussed adding oral interviews for new hire candidates to the next regular meeting agenda, with all commissioners agreeing to make it an open topic for the chiefs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved preliminary register for 2025 FF/PM new hires (unanimous)
• Agreed to discuss oral interview process for new hire candidates at next regular meeting

General

The Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review the preliminary eligibility list for the 2025 Firefighter/Paramedic testing event. The board will also conduct oral interviews with firefighter/paramedic candidates during an executive session. Additional agenda items include routine reports, minutes approval, and audience questions.

• Discussion of preliminary eligibility list for Firefighter/Paramedic
• Oral interviews for Firefighter/Paramedic candidates (executive session)
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Chairperson's report
• Chiefs' reports

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners convened a special meeting on January 18, 2025, but took no substantive public action. The board entered executive session at 8:01am and returned to regular session at 2:30pm, then adjourned at 2:31pm. No decisions, approvals, or votes on policy matters were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned into executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special‑use application to locate a child‑care center in the Industrial District at 1390 Busch Parkway. The commission will also consider routine agenda items, including approval of the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes and reports from the chairperson, committees, and staff. Public comments are limited to agenda items and to five minutes per speaker.

• Special‑use request to open a child‑care center at 1390 Busch Parkway (Industrial District I)
• Approval of draft minutes from the November 20, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Chairperson’s report
• Committee and liaison reports
• Staff report and future agenda schedule

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of a special use permit for an after-school tutoring program at 1390 Busch Parkway, subject to staff report conditions. The commission also approved the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of special use for child care center at 1390 Busch Pkwy (8-0)
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024 meeting (8-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and discuss the 2025 calendar. The session includes interviews for lateral police officers and potential approvals for new candidates.

• Approval of December 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on 2025 BFPC Calendar
• Oral interview of lateral police officer candidates
• Discussion on police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the new 2025 Lateral Police Officer Register, effective January 7, 2025, with two candidates. The board also approved the December 5, 2024 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on firefighter/paramedic testing and police hiring updates.

• Approved 2025 Lateral Police Officer Register (3-0)
• Approved December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several infrastructure contracts and agreements. This includes sewer lining and televising projects, as well as the utilization of Rebuild Illinois Funds for multiple roads.

• Contracts for 2025 Sewer Televising (National Power Rodding Corp.) and Sewer Lining (Visu-Sewer)
• Rebuild Illinois Funds utilization for Aptakisic, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Cook, and Weiland Roads
• Engineering Services Agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. for Checker Drive Phase I Study
• Development Improvement Agreement with D102 for Aptakisic Junior High School
• Contract with Advanced Tree Care for tree trimming, removal, and stump removal

The Buffalo Grove Village Board approved a $7,030,450.58 warrant for bill payments, a 13-item consent agenda covering various agreements and permits, and several contracts for tree services, sewer work, and engineering studies. All votes were 5-0 with one trustee absent. The board also authorized a use agreement with School District 102 for the village-owned property at 1650 Leider Lane.

• Approved Warrant #1376 for $7,030,450.58 in bill payments (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda with 13 items including ordinances and resolutions (5-0)
• Approved $269,849.70/year tree trimming/removal contract with Advanced Tree Care (5-0)
• Approved $129,695.28 sewer televising contract with National Power Rodding Corp (5-0)
• Approved $186,030.13 sewer lining contract with Visu-Sewer (5-0)
• Approved $525,119.00 Checker Drive Phase I engineering study with Civiltech Engineering (5-0)
• Authorized use agreement with School District 102 for 1650 Leider Lane property (5-0)