Chicago Ridge, IL

Village Board Meetings

Village Board Meetings

The Chicago Ridge Village Board will hold a combined committee and regular meeting to consider routine bills, a zoning text amendment to allow commercial kennels in the M-1 district, and a resolution for resurfacing 103rd Street. The board will also approve several hires and purchases, including a dump truck and police equipment, and hear a presentation about a potential hookah lounge.

• Resolution authorizing local appropriations for resurfacing 103rd Street (TIP No. 06-22-0004)
• Ordinance to add commercial kennels as a special use in M-1 zoning district
• Approval to purchase a 2025 dump truck not to exceed $128,311
• Approval to purchase a Livescan tablet for $14,910 plus $1,980 annual fee from Assets Forfeiture Fund
• Payment of bills totaling $87,002.04 for August 18, 2026

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will meet to approve departmental billing and routine expenses. The session includes the swearing-in of new police and fire personnel and the consideration of a zoning text amendment for grooming and kennels.

• Payment of bills including a July 28 resolution for $111,770.03
• Proposed text amendment to the Code regarding Grooming & Kennels as a M1 Special Use
• Business licenses for Flawless Diamonds by Jay and Maverick Energy Solutions International Inc.
• Approval of Fire Chief effective August 15, 2026
• Request for a block party at 110th & Mansfield on 8/22/26

The Village Board unanimously approved expenditures totaling $580,572.29 across multiple funds, including a resolution for $111,770.03 and several supplemental appropriation requests. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included hiring a part-time clerical employee, declaring property surplus, and approving a business license. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $111,770.03 expenditure resolution (6-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations totaling $468,802.26 (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $83,085.05 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including hiring one part-time clerical employee (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #26-07-11 declaring property surplus (consent agenda)
• Approved business license for FM RJS LLC dba Flawless Diamonds by Jay (consent agenda)
• Approved block party request for 110th & Mansfield on 8/22/26 (consent agenda)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider hiring staff, approving construction observation services for the 103rd Street STP Project, and authorizing legal intervention in three property tax appeals. The meeting begins with an executive session.

• Hiring two part-time crossing guards and one replacement police officer
• Authorization to intervene in property tax appeals for KIN, Inc., Avantara Chicago Ridge, and Ridge Plaza LLC
• Approval of construction observation services for the 103rd Street STP Project
• Authorization to purchase a trailer for $20,000 and radio batteries for $6,865
• Approval of text amendment to create a new R-4 zoning district

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, which included multiple resolutions, business licenses, and hiring actions, and also approved a zoning text amendment creating an R-4 district. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved consent agenda with resolutions, licenses, hires, and purchases (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #26-05-07 creating R-4 zoning district (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $269,540.53 (6-0)
• Approved SUR/Board approved amounts from June 17, 24, July 1, 8 (6-0)
• Approved business licenses for US Outlet Stores, Pars Ice Cream, Amira's Cakery, Spirit Halloween, Alwan Printing (6-0)
• Approved hiring two part-time crossing guards, one full-time police officer, one part-time auxiliary (6-0)
• Approved purchase of trailer for $20,000 from DOJ account (6-0)
• Approved purchase of radio batteries for $6,865.00 (6-0)

Village Board Meetings

The board will approve routine payments totaling $153,218.05 for departmental expenses and review the January 2026 financial report. New business includes a raffle license for the 4th Annual Team Joey 22 Party, a Right of Way Use Agreement with Zayo Group, LLC, and the start of a CERT program. Additional items cover a business license for P ars Ice Cream Company Inc ice‑cream truck and a solicitation for the Las Islas Marias VW Cruise Night.

• Resolution to pay $153,218.05 for departmental billing expenses
• Approval of Right of Way Use Agreement with Zayo Group, LLC
• Raffle license approval for the 4th Annual Team Joey 22 Party (July 25, 2026)
• Business license for P ars Ice Cream Company Inc – Ice Cream Truck
• Solicitation: Las Islas Marias – VW Cruise Night on June 19, 2026

The Village Board voted unanimously to approve three expenditures totaling $943,099.23 as outlined in resolutions dated June 3, June 10 and June 16, 2026. It also approved specific bill payments to Kasperek, Ryan and Ancel Glink. The board adopted a consent agenda that included minutes, event approvals and a right‑of‑way agreement.

• Approved $153,218.05 expenditure per Resolution dated June 16, 2026 (6‑0)
• Approved $141,663.92 expenditure per Resolution dated June 3, 2026 (6‑0)
• Approved $648,217.26 expenditure per Resolution dated June 10, 2026 (6‑0)
• Approved payment of $6,802.75 to Kasperek for audit, consulting and year‑end services (6‑0)
• Approved payment of $315.00 to Ryan for TIF reporting (6‑0)
• Approved payment of $240.00 to Ancel Glink for economic development (6‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda, including June 2 minutes, VW Cruise Night, Team Joey raffle license and Right of Way agreement with Zayo Group (6‑0)

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The Village Board will consider an ordinance amending the zoning code to regulate data centers. They will also vote on approving a $396,557 ambulance purchase bill and a $25,002.92 LUCAS CPR device funded by a state grant. Other items include hiring two part-time EMA officers and issuing several business licenses.

• Ordinance amending zoning code to regulate data centers
• Approval of ambulance purchase bill for $396,557
• Approval to purchase LUCAS CPR device for $25,002.92 (grant-funded, no cost to taxpayers)
• Approval to hire two part-time EMA officers
• Business licenses for Penny Lane Schools, Soothers, Velora Coffee, and Homestead Steaks

The board approved three separate payments totaling $586,144.86 from all village funds. It then adopted a consent agenda that approved meeting minutes, a zoning amendment for data centers, three new business licenses, a $396,557 ambulance purchase, and a $25,002.92 CPR device grant. The board also approved the Chicago Ridge Lions Club Split‑the‑Pot raffle license.

• Approved payment of $213,372.88 from all funds (5-0)
• Approved payment of $114,778.84 from all funds (5-0)
• Approved payment of $257,993.14 from all funds (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda approving minutes, zoning amendment for data centers, business licenses for Penny Lane Schools, So Others Live Training & Consulting Group dba L4 Investigation, Velora Coffee Company, ambulance purchase $396,557, and LUCAS CPR device $25,002.92 (5-0)
• Approved Chicago Ridge Lions Club Split the Pot raffle license (4-0, 1 abstain)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider a resolution for a Class 6b tax classification for 10047 Virginia Avenue and discuss the current moratorium on multi-family units. The meeting includes approvals for several business licenses and a contract for the Village Tree Lighting.

• Resolution for Class 6b classification at 10047 Virginia Avenue
• Payment of bills including $35,702.00 to National Power for sewer televising
• Special Use recommendations for a car wash at 10133 Harlem Ave and auto repair at 10131 Harlem Ave
• Business licenses for Wash Lab Hand Car Wash, Prime Auto Motive Inc, Simply Hair Braiding, and Hello Sweetie
• Approval of Bakertilly engagement letter for the FY 2025 Audit

The board first adjourned to an executive session on hiring and firing matters (unanimous). It then approved an $84,301.70 expenditure from all funds and authorized payment of several vendor bills. The board adopted a consent agenda that approved meeting minutes, four new business licenses, a tree‑lighting contract, a raffle license, and a resolution for a Class 6b classification at 10047 Virginia Avenue. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adjourned to Executive Session on hiring and firing (AYE all trustees)
• Approved $84,301.70 expenditure from all funds (AYE all trustees)
• Approved payment of bills to Kasperek, Ancel Glink, Burke, and National Power (AYE all trustees)
• Adopted consent agenda, including approval of prior meeting minutes (AYE all trustees)
• Approved business licenses for Wash Lab Hand Car Wash, Prime Auto Motive Inc, Simply Hair Braiding LLC, and Rubber Ducky LLC (AYE all trustees)
• Approved contract for Village Tree Lighting with Whispering Pines Reindeer Ranch (AYE all trustees)
• Approved raffle license for Glenn Maker Post No. 1160 (AYE all trustees)
• Approved resolution supporting Class 6b classification for 10047 Virginia Avenue (AYE all trustees)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board voted unanimously to approve payments for 2021A and 2021B bond refunds totaling $539,347.50, as well as legal fees. The board also adopted the consent agenda, which included several business licenses, a liquor‑class change, a promotion for a police commander, a radio purchase, an IT hire, and a drone‑show contract. A liquor‑class change for Randa’s Gaming Café was approved by a 4‑3 vote. All actions were recorded as approved by the board.

• Approved payment of $430,795.00 for 2021A bond refund (6‑0)
• Approved payment of $108,552.50 for 2021B bond refund (6‑0)
• Approved payment of $8,073.00 legal fees and $2,817.75 PTAB fees (6‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda covering multiple items (6‑0)
• Approved liquor‑class change for Randa’s Gaming Café (4‑3)
• Approved business license for Yalla Meat food truck (pending inspections)
• Approved purchase of Motorola APX 8500 radio for $8,216.17
• Approved hiring of Village IT System Administrator

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will approve a routine payment of $308,114.07 for departmental expenses and a list of vendor bills. It will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including support for the Municipal Housing Authority and a temporary‑tents ordinance. The police agenda includes hiring staff, conference attendance approval, and the purchase of LPR cameras for $39,540.34 with related cloud‑storage costs.

• Resolution to pay $308,114.07 for all departments' customary billing expenses
• Ordinance adding Section 12-355 for temporary tents exceeding 399 sq ft
• Police Department approval to purchase LPR cameras for $39,540.34
• Fire Department approval of a $74,000 quote to resurface the apparatus bay floor
• EMA approval to hire two new EMA officers

The Village Board unanimously approved a $74,000 quote from CCI Flooring to resurface the Apparatus Bay floor. It also approved purchases of LPR cameras ($39,540.34) and related cloud storage ($12,960.00), and hired one full‑time clerical employee and two part‑time desk employees. All approvals were recorded with no opposing votes.

• Approved $74,000 CCI Flooring quote to resurface Apparatus Bay floor (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of LPR cameras for $39,540.34 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of cloud storage for LPR cameras for $12,960.00 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of one full‑time clerical employee (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of two part‑time desk employees (unanimous)
• Approved business licenses for Anointed Ink LLC, J2M Trucking Inc, Ridge Liquors LLC, China Wock Chicago Ridge Inc, and Marcor LLC (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of cloud storage for body cameras for $19,818.28 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of two EMA officers (unanimous)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will convene a special meeting on March 25, 2026, to conduct business and enter an executive session regarding the employment of a specific person. The session will begin at 7:00 p.m. and include a roll call, executive session, and reconvening.

• Special Board Meeting
• Executive Session re. Employment of a Specific Person
• Public Comment period available
• Meeting to reconvene after executive session
• Adjournment

The Village Board unanimously moved to adjourn to an executive session to discuss hiring and firing matters. After reconvening, the Board again unanimously voted to adjourn the regular meeting. No other business was taken.

• Adjourned to executive session on hiring & firing (5-0)
• Adjourned regular meeting (5-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will discuss the retirement of Police Chief James Jarolimek and the swearing in of an acting chief. The board will also consider an ordinance to regulate mobile food vendors and approve routine bills and personnel hires.

• Police Chief James Jarolimek retirement
• Ordinance to regulate mobile food vendors
• Approval of Acting Police Chief effective 3/8/2026
• Payment of bills totaling $45,559.64
• Hiring of one full-time Village Hall Clerical Personnel

The Village Board approved a consent agenda that included minutes and pending project reports. It adopted an ordinance regulating mobile food vendors and granted a temporary business license for Hometown Market on March 7‑8, 2026. The Board accepted the retirement of Police Chief James Jarolimek, appointed an Acting Police Chief effective March 8, 2026, and approved hiring of part‑time and full‑time clerical staff. It also approved payment of several bills, including a $425,732.31 IDOT invoice.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #26-03-02 to regulate mobile food vendors (6-0)
• Approved Letter of Recommendation re. Data Centers (6-0)
• Granted business license for Hometown Market, 444 Chicago Ridge Mall, March 7‑8, 2026 (6-0)
• Accepted retirement letter for Police Chief James Jarolimek (6-0)
• Appointed Acting Police Chief, effective 3/8/2026 (6-0)
• Approved hiring of one part‑time desk/clerical personnel (6-0)
• Approved hiring of one full‑time replacement Village Hall clerical personnel (6-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Chicago Ridge Village Board will approve routine bill payments totaling $103,665.21 and consider several resolutions, including grant applications for ADA ramp improvements and community development. The board will also adopt an ordinance that updates the village code to regulate mobile food vendors. Additional items include contract approvals and staffing decisions.

• Resolution to pay $103,665.21 for departmental billing expenses
• Ordinance amending Chapter 14 to regulate mobile food vendors
• Resolution authorizing application for Cook County Invest in Cook grant for 2027 ADA ramp project
• Resolution authorizing application for Community Development Block Grant funds
• Approval of contract with Total Technology Solutions Group for copiers

The Village Board approved a consent agenda that included grant applications, a business license, a request for proposals, a part‑time hiring position, a memorandum of understanding, a copier contract, and a retirement gift policy. The Board also approved payment of several vendor invoices totaling $?? (as listed). Agenda items 7A and 10B were postponed, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adopted consent agenda covering grant applications, business license, RFP, hiring, MOU, copier contract and retirement policy (AYE: all six trustees; NAY: none)
• Approved payment of vendor bills totaling $?? (including Kasperek, Clark Baird Smith, ABO C, Ancel Glink, Ryan, Odelson, Burke) (AYE: all six trustees; NAY: none)
• Postponed agenda items 7A and 10B (AYE: all six trustees; NAY: none)
• Adjourned the regular board meeting (AYE: all six trustees; NAY: none)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will convene a special meeting on February 6, 2026, to conduct business and enter an executive session regarding hiring and firing matters.

• Special Board Meeting and Executive Session
• Executive Session re: Hiring & Firing
• Public Comment period available

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will vote on several equipment purchases for police and fire departments and a collective bargaining agreement with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police. The meeting includes a review of $209,295.17 in bills and business license applications for the Chicago Ridge Mall.

• Approval of two 2026 Ford Police Interceptors at approximately $44,450.31 each plus $30,000 upfitting per vehicle
• Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Village and Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter 246
• Payment of bills totaling $209,295.17, including a $268,069.05 estimated bond repayment to ABOC
• Liquor license change for Buffalo Wild Wings at 111 Chicago Ridge Mall
• Proposed stop sign installation at 106th and Parkside

The Village Board unanimously approved a consent agenda that included multiple purchases and agreements. Items approved included a Power Stari chair, rescue training manikins, two 2026 Ford police interceptors with upfitting, ammunition, and a collective bargaining agreement with the police union. The board also adopted a stop sign at 106th and Parkside and launched a Village Instagram account.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $293,? (Bakertilly $25,620.00, ABOC $268,069.05, IGFOA $225.00, Burke $15,? etc.) (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda with business license approvals and other items (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Power Stari chair for $10,425.60 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of six rescue training manikins for $7,961 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2026 Ford police interceptors at $44,450.31 each plus $30,000 upfitting each (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of budgeted ammunition for $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter 246 (unanimous)
• Approved start of Village Instagram account (unanimous)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will meet to discuss engineering for Village Hall and Metra, and vote on several routine administrative items. Key actions include amending the village code regarding electric vehicle parking and renewing a waste hauling contract.

• Ordinance amending Section 50-183 regarding Electric Vehicle Parking
• Renewal of Waste Hauling Contract with Flood Brothers
• Payment of $150,589.75 to National Power for 2025 Sewer Cleaning & Televising
• Parking Variance recommendation for 10345 Southwest Highway
• Liquor License for OLOR Booster Fundraiser on January 25, 2026

The Village Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing $239,401.27 in expenditures across all funds, along with previously approved SUR amounts totaling over $1 million. Trustees also approved a consent agenda including minutes, an electric vehicle parking ordinance amendment, and a parking variance recommendation, and granted a liquor license for a booster fundraiser. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the liquor license.

• Approved $239,401.27 expenditure resolution (6-0)
• Approved payment of bills including $150,589.75 for sewer cleaning (6-0)
• Adopted consent agenda with EV parking ordinance and parking variance letter (6-0)
• Approved liquor license for OLOR Booster Fundraiser (5-0, 1 abstention)