Clarendon Hills, IL

Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission

The Clarendon Hills Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from MC Development Group, LLC. The request seeks to reduce off-street vehicle parking requirements for a property at 136 Burlington Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting and accept audience comments.

• Public Hearing: Case V534 for MC Development Group, LLC
• Request for variance from Section 20-5-3 Table 5-1 (Height of a Building)
• Request for variance from Section 20-10-3 Table 10-1 (Off Street Vehicle Parking)
• Property located at 136 Burlington Avenue

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Clarendon Hills Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and receiving reports. The main substantive item is a review of new expenditure requests for items like bunk room lamps, uniforms, fire wrenches, and a mobility clinic, as well as ongoing costs for supplies and software.

• New expenditure requests: bunk room reading lamps, future fire station funding reserves, Class A uniforms, fire wrenches, firefighter mobility clinic
• Ongoing expenditures: station coffee grounds, bathroom shower supplies, knife sharpening service, air purifier filters, vacuum cleaner filters, Target Solutions training software
• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2026 meeting

Village Board

The Clarendon Hills Village Board will consider several items, including a resolution to purchase a new ambulance for $349,800 and a contract for a stormwater study after August flooding. The board will also vote on a fund balance transfer and wage ordinances for 2027. The agenda includes routine approvals and recognitions.

• Resolution to purchase AEV 2029 Traumahawk Type 1 Ford F-550 ambulance for $349,800
• Engineering services agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for stormwater study north of Chicago Ave, not to exceed $25,000
• Transfer of $835,523 from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund
• Ordinances establishing 2027 wages for full-time and part-time/paid-on-call employees
• Waive liquor license fee for Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest at Notre Dame Parish

Village Board

This agenda is for an informal community gathering, not a formal business meeting. The Village Board President and Board of Trustees may attend a 'Coffee, Community, Conversation' event at Burlington Plaza on Sunday, August 9th at 12:00pm. No official decisions or discussions are listed.

• Community event: Coffee, Community, Conversation at Burlington Plaza

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Clarendon Hills Foreign Fire Insurance Board is meeting to review and potentially approve a series of expenditure requests for the fire department. The agenda includes 10 new spending items, such as an industrial ice machine, ladder/bailout belts, and neck cooling towels, as well as several previously discussed items. The board will also approve minutes from the prior meeting and hear reports from officers.

• New expenditure requests: 100 Club of Illinois Membership, TRT Supplies, Industrial Ice Machine, Ladder/Bailout Belts, Door Prop Modifications, Fire Extinguisher Mounts, ShopVac, Pallet Jack, Neck Cooling Towels, Industrial Fan
• Old expenditure requests: Kitchen Table, Kitchen Chairs, Department Photography Session, Accountability Board, Cornhole Boards
• Ongoing requests: Station Coffee Grounds, Bathroom Shower Supplies, Knife Sharpening Service
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period

Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission

The Clarendon Hills Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission canceled its regular meeting scheduled for August 6, 2026, because there are no cases or items for review. The next meeting is set for September 3, 2026.

• Meeting canceled for August 6, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for September 3, 2026

Village Board

The Clarendon Hills Village Board will vote on multiple resolutions, including the appointment of Aaron Maertins to the Zoning Board of Appeals & Plan Commission. It will also consider reimbursements for stormwater improvements (up to $8,000) and a tree purchase (up to $62,500), approve two financial claims totaling $1,503,112.07, and authorize a contract with Burke LLC for downtown streetscape improvements not to exceed $3,256,060 plus a 5% contingency.

• Appointment of Aaron Maertins to the Zoning Board of Appeals & Plan Commission
• Reimbursement under the Stormwater Cost Share Program for 253 Woodstock Avenue, up to $8,000
• Purchase of trees from Suburban Tree Consortium, not to exceed $62,500
• Approval of Claims No. 26-07-01 ($1,326,681.28) and No. 26-07-01M ($176,430.79)
• Contract with Burke LLC for downtown streetscape improvements, not to exceed $3,256,060 plus 5% contingency

The Village Board voted 3-3 on a motion to approve a no-bid contract with Burke LLC for downtown streetscape improvements, causing the motion to fail. The board did approve the consent agenda, including a stormwater reimbursement and a ballot question on making the Village Clerk an appointed office. Aaron Maertins was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission.

• Appointed Aaron Maertins to ZBA/PC, term to 5/31/2032 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including stormwater reimbursement up to $8,000 for 253 Woodstock Ave (6-0)
• Approved ballot question on making Village Clerk an appointed office (6-0)
• Approved tree purchase from Suburban Trees Consortium up to $62,500 (6-0)
• Approved claims totaling $1,503,112.07 (6-0)
• Rejected $3,256,060 downtown streetscape contract with Burke LLC (3-3)

Board of Fire And Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss and potentially vote on amendments to its rules and regulations, including provisions for lateral hiring of police officers. Other agenda items are routine: approval of prior minutes, public comment, and a closed session to review closed-session records from May 20, 2026.

• Amendments to Rules & Regs, Including Police Officer Lateral Hires (new business)
• Approval to retain closed-session minutes from May 20, 2026

Fire Pension Board

The board will review financial statements, including the treasurer's report and investment performance. The agenda also includes a review of trustee training records.

• Approval of April 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of Treasurer's Report and bills
• Investment Performance Report (IFPIF)
• Review of Trustee Training Records

Police Pension Board

The Clarendon Hills Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to approve meeting minutes, financial reports, and bills. The board will also review actuarial valuations and conduct officer elections.

• Approval of April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Monthly financial report and bill approval
• Review and approval of Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Board Officer Elections
• Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Clarendon Hills Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet at Fire Station 86 to review the June 2026 treasurer’s report and approve prior meeting minutes. The board will also examine new, old, and ongoing expenditure requests for fire department equipment and supplies. The agenda lists requested items but does not include specific dollar amounts or final decisions.

• Review of new expenditure requests including thermal imaging cameras, apparatus coolers, and an espresso machine
• Review of old expenditure requests including bunker gear, utility gloves, and kitchen furniture
• Review of ongoing requests for station coffee grounds and bathroom shower supplies
• Approval of minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting
• Treasurer’s report on June 2026 expenses and finances

The Clarendon Hills Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved the purchase of two thermal imaging cameras and accessories for $9,528, despite a motion to deny. The board also approved an osteopathic table ($329), a department photography session ($1,700), station sunscreen, apparatus coolers (up to $1,000), a Blitzfire mount and cover (up to $500), an accountability board ($250), and day room end tables (up to $100). Denied were skin moisturizer and station socks. The board tabled the espresso machine proposal for further research.

• Approved $9,528 for thermal imaging cameras and accessories (4-1)
• Denied skin moisturizer purchase
• Denied station socks purchase ($840 for 40 pairs)
• Approved osteopathic table for $329 (4-1)
• Approved department photography session for $1,700
• Approved station sunscreen (spray, SPF 70)
• Approved up to $1,000 for 3 apparatus coolers
• Approved up to $500 for Blitzfire mount and cover

Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission

The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission has canceled its regular monthly meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026, because there are no current cases or items for review. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, August 6, 2025, at 7:00 pm.

Village Board

The Village Board will consider consent agenda items including the acceptance of the 2025 annual financial report, approval of an employment agreement with Paul Dalen as Village Manager, a budget amendment, and several land-use items. A non-consent item authorizes a $96,500 contract with Orbis Solutions for downtown recording devices. The board also plans to recess to executive session to discuss real property.

• Adoption of a resolution approving an employment agreement with Paul Dalen as Village Manager
• Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for calendar year 2025
• Approval of surveying services for Jane Road easement not to exceed $24,000
• Ordinance granting a fence height variance for 220 Walker Avenue
• Resolution authorizing a $96,500 contract with Orbis Solutions for downtown camera system

The Village Board approved a resolution waiving bidding and authorizing an agreement with Orbis Solutions, Inc. for the purchase, installation, and configuration of recording devices in the downtown business district, not to exceed $96,500. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the employment agreement for the Village Manager, the annual financial report, a budget amendment, and a fence height variance, among other items. A survey of the Jane Road easement was approved for up to $24,000. The board recessed to executive session to discuss minutes, real property acquisition, and pricing.

• Approved $96,500 downtown camera system upgrade with Orbis Solutions (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Village Manager employment agreement, financial report, budget amendment, and fence variance (5-0)
• Approved $24,000 survey for Jane Road easement (5-0)
• Recessed to executive session for real property and minutes discussion (5-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Clarendon Hills Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet to elect Board Trustees for the upcoming term. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the prior meeting and review multiple new and old expenditure requests for fire station supplies and equipment. Treasurer's and committee reports will be presented.

• Election of Board Trustees
• New expenditure requests: bunkroom storage containers/racks, smoker cover/lock/drip trays/bucket liners, pillow protectors, day room station emblem
• Old expenditure requests: firefighter radio straps, utility gloves, hose straps, FAE cards, workout pants
• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026 meeting
• Treasurer's, Chairman's, Chief's, and Secretary's reports

The Clarendon Hills Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved $2,990 to complete funding for up-to-date bunker gear for one firefighter/paramedic, and approved a series of station purchases including storage bins, smoker accessories, pillow protectors, a station emblem, a patio umbrella, baseball caps, helmet lights, and a custom kitchen table and chairs. The board also reassigned officer positions after elections and reviewed ongoing expenditure updates.

• Approved $2,990 for remaining bunker gear (motion by Ladniak, 2nd by Lox)
• Approved $1,050 for bunkroom storage bins and racks
• Approved $110 for smoker cover, $20 for smoker lock, $40 for drip trays, $28 for bucket liners
• Approved up to $130 for 10 pillow protectors
• Approved $300 for day room station emblem
• Approved up to $250 for patio umbrella replacement
• Approved up to $2,300 for 50 baseball uniform caps
• Approved $3,791 for 35 helmet stream lights and batteries

Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission

The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a 6-foot fence in the front yard at 220 Walker Avenue. The petitioner is Maggie Summers. The board will also consider approval of the May 7, 2026 minutes and hear comments from the audience.

• Public Hearing: Case V533 – Variance request by Maggie Summers to allow a 6-foot fence in the front yard at 220 Walker Avenue under Section 20.9.6 of the Zoning Ordinance.

Board of Fire And Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will approve the open‑session minutes from January 15, 2026, and the executive‑session minutes from the same date. Commissioners will then discuss whether to allow a Police Officer Lateral Hire Eligibility List. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, public comment, and a pledge of allegiance.

• Approval of January 15, 2026 open‑session minutes
• Approval of January 15, 2026 executive‑session minutes
• Discussion on allowing a Police Officer Lateral Hire Eligibility List

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved several actions, including retaining the closed executive‑session minutes from Jan. 15, 2026, authorizing a closed session to discuss specific employee appointments, and creating a Deputy Chief position with an additional officer. They also reopened the open session, updated the eligibility list, scheduled a consultation on new applicant testing, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved retention of closed executive session minutes (Jan 15, 2026)
• Approved closed session to discuss specific employee appointments
• Approved creation of Deputy Chief position and addition of an officer
• Reopened open session
• Updated eligibility list with new names and statuses
• Scheduled consultation with IOS Solutions for new applicant testing
• Adjourned meeting

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on a consent agenda including a $1,620,066 water main replacement contract for Ridge Avenue, a $145,000 resurfacing project, and a $91,111 railing replacement. Discussion items cover the first quarter treasurer's report and an update on outdoor dining encroachment rules. The board will also swear in a new police officer and recognize first responders for a life-saving call.

• $1,620,066 water main replacement contract for Ridge Avenue to Uno Construction
• $145,000 2026 resurfacing project contract to Chicagoland Paving
• $91,111.52 ADA-compliant railing replacement at Village Hall
• Termination of downtown TIF grant agreement with CH Tavern, LLC (Prospect Tavern)
• Adoption of ordinance granting parking variance at 100 Park Avenue

The Board adopted the Consent Agenda, approving several contracts and ordinances, including a $1,620,066 contract for the Ridge Avenue water main replacement and a $145,000 resurfacing contract. It also approved a variance reducing Sparrow Coffee’s off‑street parking from five spaces to three, a $31,200 janitorial services agreement, and an amendment to the encroachments ordinance that raises the outdoor permitting fee to $100 plus $1.50 per square foot. Additional approvals covered the sale of abandoned police and fire property at public auction and the replacement of Village Hall railings up to $91,111.52.

• Approved Ridge Avenue Water Main Replacement Contract $1,620,066 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Chicagoland Paving resurfacing contract $145,000 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved Janitorial Services Agreement with Uni‑Max Management $31,200 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved variance reducing Sparrow Coffee off‑street parking from five to three spaces (Consent Agenda)
• Approved amendment to Encroachments ordinance, raising outdoor permitting fee to $100 plus $1.50 per sq ft (Consent Agenda)
• Approved ordinance authorizing public auction of abandoned police property (Consent Agenda)
• Approved ordinance authorizing online auction of surplus fire department items (Consent Agenda)
• Approved contract to replace Village Hall railings up to $91,111.52 (Consent Agenda)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and vote on a bylaw amendment regarding probationary employees. The board will also review new expenditure requests for items including gloves, iPad upgrades, a grill, hose straps, and other equipment, as well as old expenditure requests for radio straps, a smoker, and workout pants.

• Vote on bylaw amendment affecting probationary employees
• New expenditure request: Ambulance iPad upgrades
• New expenditure request: Weber grill
• New expenditure request: Utility gloves, hose straps, seat-belt extenders, garment bags, fridge filter, FAE pump cards
• Old expenditure request review: Firefighter radio straps, smoker, station workout pants

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved several expenditure requests, including utility gloves, hose straps, seat-belt extenders, garment bags, and water filters. The board denied a proposal for a new Weber grill and tabled proposals for ambulance iPad upgrades and FAE pump cards. Minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from April 2, 2026 meeting
• Approved utility gloves purchase up to $700
• Denied proposal for new Weber grill
• Tabled ambulance iPad upgrades proposal
• Tabled FAE pump cards proposal
• Approved up to $70 for new hose straps
• Approved purchase of 8 seat-belt extenders
• Approved purchase of garment bags

Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission

The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Sparrow Coffee to reduce required off-street parking spaces for redevelopment of property at 1 N. Prospect Avenue. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Case V532: Sparrow Coffee requests variance from Table 10-1 Off-Street Vehicle Parking Requirements to allow fewer parking spaces.

The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission appointed Commissioner DeLongis as Chair Pro Tem and approved the March 5, 2025 minutes with an attendance amendment. The board voted to recommend approving Sparrow Coffee’s request to reduce off‑street parking from five spaces to three, contingent on the site plan. All motions passed unanimously.

• Appointed DeLongis Chair Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes with amendment (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on Sparrow Coffee variance (5-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Recommended approval of off‑street parking variance (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Downtown Design Review Commission

The Clarendon Hills Downtown Design Review Commission will meet to conduct a design review for the Village Gourmet project at 23 S. Prospect Ave. The commission will also discuss design review procedures for commercial and multi-family projects located outside the downtown area. These reviews determine how proposed structures align with local aesthetic and zoning standards before construction begins. The agenda lists standard procedural items and notes no old business.

• Design review for Village Gourmet at 23 S. Prospect Ave
• Discussion on design review standards for commercial and multi-family projects outside downtown
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a resolution to approve an engineering services agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for due diligence and concept design of the Prospect Triangle Improvement Project, located at the northwest corner of Prospect Avenue and Park Avenue. The contract amount is $57,250 plus a 10% contingency. The meeting is a special strategic planning session that also includes a goal-setting discussion and a recess into executive session.

• Resolution to approve a $57,250 engineering contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Prospect Triangle improvements
• Project includes topographic survey, utility coordination, geotechnical investigation, and landscape architectural design
• Goal setting session to discuss village priorities (discussion only)
• Recess to executive session for closed-door deliberations

The Village Board approved a $57,250 contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for concept design services on the Prospect Triangle Improvement Project. The meeting also included a goal-setting session discussing water main replacements, ambulance procurement, and facility maintenance.

• Approved $57,250 contract for Prospect Triangle concept design (5-0)
• Directed engineering work on Fire Station water main to be deferred
• Directed Village Hall railing replacement to be brought to May meeting
• Directed additional research on Train Station costs vs. revenue
• Directed Assistant Johnson and Trustee O'Connell to work on communication improvements
• Directed Assistant Johnson to explore third-party event management models

Village Board

The Village Board meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. was canceled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for May 18, 2026.

Police Pension Board

The Clarendon Hills Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review monthly finances, discuss a cash management policy, and certify election results for an active member position. The agenda also includes investment reports, trustee training approvals, and a portability update. All items are routine procedural matters.

• Discussion and possible action on Cash Management Policy
• Presentation and approval of monthly bills
• Quarterly investment report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
• Certify Board Election Results for Active Member Position

Village Board

The Village Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a second amendment to the Sparrow Coffee redevelopment agreement (extending the completion date to October 31, 2026), a TIF grant for Jacaranda Boutique & Interiors, termination of the Prospect Tavern TIF agreement due to uncured default, and removal of the pet licensing requirement. A public hearing will be held on a fence height variance at 306 Hudson Avenue, and the board will discuss downtown vision. A proclamation for Arbor Day will also be issued.

• Second amendment to Sparrow Coffee RDA at 100 Park Avenue, extending completion to October 31, 2026
• TIF grant agreement for Jacaranda Boutique & Interiors at 5 South Prospect Avenue
• Termination of Prospect Tavern TIF agreement (27 & 29 S. Prospect) due to uncured default
• Ordinance repealing Section 13.2 regarding dog and cat licenses
• Fence height variance for property at 306 Hudson Avenue

The Board reviewed a multi-year downtown aesthetic improvement plan and discussed various consent agenda items including TIF requests and pet licensing. The meeting also addressed the cancellation of the April 20th regular board meeting.

• Canceled April 20th Regular Board Meeting
• Discussed Sparrow RDA extension request
• Discussed Jacaranda Boutique & Interiors TIF grant request up to $9,378.58
• Discussed Prospect Tavern TIF termination recommendation
• Discussed removal of pet licensing requirement
• Received direction on Downtown Vision timeline and projects

Village Board

The Village Board President and Board of Trustees may attend a Presidents Breakfast on April 9, 2026, at the Hinsdale Golf Club. No formal business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Fire Pension Board

The Firefighters’ Pension Board will consider and vote on the minutes from its January 9, 2026 meeting. It will review financial statements, the treasurer’s report, and approve any outstanding bills. The board will also review trustee training records before entering an executive session.

• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of January 9, 2026
• Review of financial statements and treasurer’s report
• Approval of bills
• Review of trustee training records
• Executive session

Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission

The meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026, has been cancelled. The notice states there are no current cases or items for review.

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will approve the minutes from the March 5 meeting, consider the Treasurer's financial report, and discuss both old and new business items. A key focus is the review of new expenditure requests for uniform workout pants and station office chairs, as well as old requests for firefighter radio straps, bunk room pillows, and a smoker. The board will also receive reports from the Chairman, Chief, and Secretary before adjourning.

• New expenditure request: uniform workout pants
• New expenditure request: station office chairs
• Old expenditure request: firefighter radio straps
• Old expenditure request: bunk room pillows
• Old expenditure request: smoker

The board approved the minutes from the March 5 meeting and the treasurer's financial report showing a $77,899.24 balance. Members voted to draft a bylaw establishing a six‑month probationary period for fire personnel, to be considered at the May meeting. The board approved purchases of uniform workout pants, office chairs, a kitchen garbage can, and a station printer, and denied a request for LED lights in the bunk room.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (3/5/2026)
• Approved treasurer's report (balance $77,899.24)
• Motion to draft probationary‑period bylaw for May meeting
• Approved uniform workout pants purchase ($1,920)
• Approved office chairs purchase (about $210)
• Approved kitchen garbage can purchase ($120)
• Approved station printer purchase
• Denied LED lights purchase for bunk room

Village Board

The Village Board will review the 2025 fourth quarter treasurer's report and a presentation by Houseal Lavigne. The board is also deciding on several contracts for public services and land use updates.

• Engineering services agreement for 55th Street and Western Avenue intersection study: $57,100 plus 10% contingency
• Purchase of planters for the Downtown Business District: not to exceed $44,226
• Approval of the 2026 Zoning Map
• Plat of Consolidation for 404 and 406 Ridge Avenue
• Re-appointment of Hilary Herold to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Village Board unanimously appointed Trustee DeAngelis as President Pro Tem for the meeting. The Board also unanimously re‑appointed Hilary Herold to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, with her term set to expire on 1/1/2029. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Appointed Trustee DeAngelis as President Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Hilary Herold to Board of Fire and Police Commission, term to 1/1/2029 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission

The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on case V531, where petitioner John Jerak requests a variance from Section 20.9.6 of the zoning ordinance to allow a six‑foot fence in the front yard of 306 Hudson Avenue, exceeding the three‑foot limit. The board will consider the request and any comments from the audience. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the February 5, 2026 minutes and a roll call.

• Public Hearing – Case V531: variance request for a six‑foot fence at 306 Hudson Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting
• Roll call of board members and staff
• Comments from the audience (none reported)
• Standard agenda items (call to order, old business, discussion items, adjournment)

The Zoning Board approved the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 voice vote. Commissioners opened the public hearing on the fence variance request with a 5‑0 voice vote. The board approved the variance to allow a six‑foot fence in the front yard of 306 Hudson Avenue by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 voice vote.

• Approved February 5, 2025 minutes (5-0 voice vote)
• Opened public hearing on fence variance (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved variance for 6‑ft fence at 306 Hudson Ave (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 voice vote)

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Board will meet to approve updated bylaws and review several new and old expenditure requests. The meeting includes reports from the Treasurer, Chairman, Chief, and Secretary.

• Approval of updated FFIB Bylaws v4
• Expenditure requests for bunk room pillows, mattress protectors, and a fan
• Expenditure requests for air-fryer tray, vacuum cleaner, and patio umbrella
• Expenditure requests for uniform workout pants and hygiene supplies
• Review of requests for firefighter radio straps and station footwear

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved three revised bylaws and tabled a fourth. It also approved purchases for an air‑fryer tray, bunk‑room pillows, mattress protectors, a Dyson vacuum, a patio umbrella with base, hygiene dispensers, and a smoker budget. A uniform‑pants request was tabled and a footwear proposal was dismissed.

• Approved three updated FFIB bylaws (sections 5.7, 6.5, 6.6)
• Approved purchase of air‑fryer tray ($30.59)
• Approved purchase of bunk‑room pillows (up to $100)
• Approved purchase of mattress protectors ($200)
• Approved purchase of Dyson V12 vacuum (≈$700)
• Approved purchase of patio umbrella and weighted base ($90)
• Approved purchase of hygiene dispensers and soaps ($225.66)
• Approved up to $1,000 for a smoker and to explore other brands

Village Board

The Village Board will consider updating the liquor code to allow 'Happy Hour' promotions in line with state law. The board is also reviewing engineering contracts for road resurfacing and the purchase of two new Ford vehicles for Public Works.

• Engineering agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for Ridge Avenue Water Main Replacement and Road Resurfacing for $218,130
• Engineering agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. for Lynn Court and 57th Court Road Resurfacing for $43,840
• Purchase of a 2026 Ford F-450 not to exceed $135,000
• Purchase of a 2026 Ford F-250 not to exceed $51,108
• Ordinance amending Section 33.27 of the Municipal Code to permit liquor promotions/happy hours

The Village Board unanimously approved the appointment of Sadie Belman (term to 5/31/2027) and Andy Blankenburg (term to 5/31/2028) to the Downtown Design Review Commission. No other agenda items resulted in a formal vote or decision at this meeting.

• Approved appointment of Sadie Belman (term to 5/31/2027) to Downtown Design Review Commission (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Andy Blankenburg (term to 5/31/2028) to Downtown Design Review Commission (unanimous)