Carpentersville, IL

Board of Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees regular meeting originally scheduled for September 1, 2026 has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted on August 25, 2026. No agenda items were listed for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting cancelled

Audit & Finance Committee

The Audit & Finance Committee is meeting to review year-to-date financial reports and discuss revenue and expenditure forecasts. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Year-to-Date Financial Reports
• Revenue and Expenditures Forecast
• Approval of June 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Next meetings scheduled for October 26-27, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Carpentersville Planning & Zoning Commission is holding public meetings on two proposed text amendments to the village code: one regarding accessory buildings, structures, and uses (Case PZC-26-011), and one regarding signs (Case PZC-26-012). Both are initiated by the Village of Carpentersville. The commission will also consider approval of the July 16, 2026 meeting minutes. No new business is listed.

• Public meeting: Case PZC-26-011 — text amendments for accessory buildings, structures, and uses
• Public meeting: Case PZC-26-012 — text amendments for signs
• Approval of minutes from the 07/16/2026 regular meeting
• Next regular PZC meeting scheduled for September 17th, 2026

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to continue two proposed text amendments (accessory buildings/uses and signs) to the November meeting. Staff recommended the delay to avoid confusion during the building permit season and to incorporate Village Attorney recommendations. No final decisions were made on either amendment. The commission also approved the July 16 meeting minutes.

• Approved July 16, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0, 2 absent)
• Continued Case PZC-26-011 accessory building text amendment to November (5-0, 2 absent)
• Continued Case PZC-26-012 sign text amendment to November (5-0, 2 absent)

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will vote on several contracts, including a $3,315,820.00 award for improvements to the Rivers End Lift Station and a $338,000.00 contract for a new Fire Department Training Facility. They will also consider a professional services agreement for engineering on the lift station project, approve the fiscal year 2026 bills list totaling $3,977,298.61, and issue proclamations for Malan Syndrome Awareness Day and National Payroll Week.

• Award $3,315,820.00 contract to Performance Construction & Engineering, LLC for Rivers End Lift Station improvements
• Award $338,000.00 contract to Hot Canyon LLC dba Iowa American Rescue for Fire Department Training Facility
• Approve $149,922.00 professional services agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for Phase III construction engineering on Rivers End Lift Station
• Approve $3,977,298.61 fiscal year 2026 bills list
• Authorize purchase of rock salt from Morton Salt, Inc. at $123.28 per ton for 2026-2027 snow season

Tax Increment Financing Joint Review Board

The Carpentersville TIF 3 Joint Review Board will hold its annual meeting to select a public member and chair, approve prior minutes, and review the 2025 TIF 3 annual report. The report shows a fund balance of $269,285 at year-end, with $924,810 in revenues and $138,736 in expenditures, including $138,411 paid to HR Green for engineering services. The board will also take public questions.

• Selection of public member and chair of the Joint Review Board
• Review of 2025 TIF 3 annual report (Route 25 district)
• Fund balance $269,285; revenues $924,810; expenditures $138,736
• Engineering services paid to HR Green: $138,411
• Public question and answer period

Fire Pension Board

The Carpentersville Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, investment updates, and several administrative items. Key actions include approving the actuarial valuation and tax levy request, adopting the municipal compliance report, and renewing fiduciary liability insurance. The board will also consider a military service purchase for Mark Payton and hold officer elections.

• Review/Approve Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Review/Adopt Municipal Compliance Report
• Review/Approve Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal
• Military Service Purchase – Mark Payton
• Board Officer Elections – President and Secretary

Fire Pension Board

The Carpentersville Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, at Fire Station #91. They will review financial and investment reports, approve bills, and discuss several new business items including the actuarial valuation and tax levy request, municipal compliance report, fiduciary liability insurance renewal, and board officer elections. The agenda also includes a closed session if needed.

• Review/Approve Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Review/Adopt Municipal Compliance Report
• Review/Approve Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal
• Military Service Purchase – Mark Payton
• Board Officer Elections – President and Secretary

Fire & Police Commission

The Carpentersville Fire and Police Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss unfinished business including updates on probationary officers and lateral police hires, and hold an executive session on personnel issues. The agenda includes updates on two new police hires and one lateral hire, all effective August 10, 2026.

• Two new police officer hires – August 10, 2026
• One lateral police officer hire – August 10, 2026
• FTO extension for lateral officer
• Executive session on personnel issues (5 ILCS120/2(c)(1))

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will meet August 4, 2026, to act on routine bills, contracts, and ordinances. The meeting includes approval of a $128,080 storage agreement with Advantage Moving & Storage and a $28,428 wastewater-treatment facility modification contract with Engineering Enterprises, Inc.

• Approve $2,620,975.84 in bills for FY2026
• Approve $28,428 contract for Breakwater System Modifications at Wastewater Treatment Facility with Engineering Enterprises, Inc.
• Approve $128,080 agreement with Advantage Moving & Storage, Inc., with option to extend storage
• Approve $28,428 wastewater-treatment facility modification contract
• Approve $2,620,975.84 in bills for FY2026

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including bills totaling $2,620,975.84 and several resolutions, and separately approved a resolution to contract with Advantage Moving & Storage, Inc. for up to $128,080 to support the Village Hall/Police Station remodel. All votes were 6-0 with one absence. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved FY2026 bills list of $2,620,975.84 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2026 regular meeting (6-0)
• Approved special event application and fee waiver for Sunny Hill Elementary PTO 5K race (6-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing disposal of Village personal property (6-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for $28,428 (6-0)
• Approved contract changes #1-#8 for L.W. Besinger Drive roadway project (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Advantage Moving & Storage, Inc. not to exceed $128,080 (6-0)

Business Development Committee

The Business Development Committee will meet to discuss commercial business updates. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and general updates.

• Commercial business updates

Police Pension Board

The Carpentersville Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will consider approving regular retirement benefits for officers Jorge Gonzalez and Christopher Dee, along with a duty disability benefit update for Gerald Foresman. The board will also review the annual actuarial valuation and tax levy request, discuss fiduciary liability insurance renewal, and hold officer elections. Action on a cash management policy and authorized agents for the investment pool is expected.

• Approve regular retirement benefits – Jorge Gonzalez and Christopher Dee
• Update on duty disability benefit application – Gerald Foresman
• Discussion/possible action on fiduciary liability insurance renewal
• Review/approve actuarial valuation & tax levy request
• Board officer elections – President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss new business. The primary focus of the meeting is the review of submissions for the Jamboree Days Talent Show.

• Review of Jamboree Days Talent Show submissions

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Village Board will consider its consent agenda, including FY 2026 bills and several special event permits. New business includes presentation of board room design options and multiple contract approvals, the largest being a $1,423,566.75 award to Triggi Construction for the 2026 Village Resurface Program. Other contracts cover public‑works facility improvements, pond dredging, and engineering services, and an ordinance amendment will allow outside employment for full‑time village officers.

• Approve $1,423,566.75 contract to Triggi Construction, Inc. for the 2026 Village Resurface Program
• Approve $1,368,535.39 contract to Copenhaver Construction for Public Works Facility grading and fueling improvements
• Approve not‑to‑exceed $227,261.44 contract to Integrated Lakes Management for Newport Cove Subdivision pond dredging
• Approve $130,970.00 contract to HR Green, Inc. for Phase III engineering services for the Public Works Facility site
• Adopt ordinance amending Section 2.40.010 to permit outside employment for all full‑time village officers

The Board of Trustees approved all consent agenda items and four new business resolutions, including contracts for public works facility improvements, pond dredging, and road resurfacing. They also selected a design for the new Village Hall board room. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved consent agenda including $3,675,714.42 in bills (7-0)
• Approved $1,368,535.39 contract to Copenhaver Construction for Public Works Facility improvements (7-0)
• Approved $130,970.00 agreement with HR Green for construction engineering services (7-0)
• Approved $227,261.44 contract to Integrated Lakes Management for Newport Cove pond dredging (7-0)
• Approved $1,423,566.75 contract to Triggi Construction for 2026 Village Resurface Program (7-0)
• Unanimously selected a design for new Village Hall board room

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss proposed text amendments. These changes concern accessory buildings, structures, uses, and signs.

• Public Hearing Case No: PZC-26-011: Text Amendments for Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
• Public Meeting Case No: PZC-26-012: Text Amendments for Signs

Fire & Police Commission

The Carpentersville Fire & Police Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss correspondence from the Rutland Dundee Fire Protection District, and address personnel matters including probation extensions and lateral police hiring.

• Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Correspondence from Rutland Dundee Fire Protection District
• Probationary firefighter and officer updates
• Lateral police hiring interviews
• Probation extension personnel issues

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events Advisory Committee will approve the May 14 minutes and consider the budget. It will discuss updates for Jamboree Days on August 7‑8, including vendors, merchandise, entertainment, volunteers, and marketing. The committee will also preview Fall Fest planning and review the village’s upcoming events calendar.

• Old Business – Independence Day Parade
• Jamboree Days – vendor & food truck update
• Jamboree Days – merchandise selection review
• Fall Fest – event overview and vendor/activity ideas
• Special Events Calendar – review of upcoming village events

Board of Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees will receive the annual audit presentation and the Fiscal Year 2025 Comprehensive Financial Report. The board is also considering several equipment purchases for police and fire services.

• Purchase of three LUCAS Mechanical Chest Compression Systems and warranty for $95,192.62
• Purchase of two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles for $93,332.00
• Police vehicle graphics ($1,159.79) and emergency equipment ($7,040.72)
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2026 bills totaling $1,975,703.08
• Ordinance authorizing the disposal of Village-owned personal property

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including fiscal year bills and emergency equipment. The Board also formally accepted the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Bills List of $1,975,703.08 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of three LUCAS Mechanical Chest Compression Systems and warranty for $95,192.62 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles for $93,332.00 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of vehicle graphics for $1,159.79 and emergency equipment for $7,040.72 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing disposal of Village personal property (7-0)
• Approved June 16 and June 22, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted and placed on file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and associated audit documents for FY ended Dec 31, 2025 (7-0)

Fire Pension Board

The Carpentersville Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board will hold its regular meeting to receive financial and investment reports, discuss trustee training fees, and consider membership and benefit applications. New business includes reviewing and approving an actuarial valuation and associated tax levy request, a military service purchase request, and a legal decision for Christopher Scholl. The meeting may also include a closed session if needed.

• Exception to the Open Meetings Act for remote attendance of trustees
• Presentation and approval of bills in the accountant’s monthly financial report
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
• Review and approval of actuarial valuation and tax levy request
• Review, adopt and publish decision and order for Christopher Scholl

Audit & Finance Committee

The committee will discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund (CERF). Members will also review year-to-date financial reports and the status of the Fiscal Year 2025 audit.

• Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund (CERF) presentation
• Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Status
• Year-to-Date Financial Reports
• Fiscal Year 2024 GFOA Award for Popular Annual Financial Reporting
• Fiscal Year 2026 GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Board of Trustees

The Village Board will consider a resolution to consolidate multiple Axon Enterprise contracts for body-worn cameras, in-car camera systems, Taser 10 devices, and evidence management into a single 60-month agreement valued at $743,113.08. The proposal includes grant funding of $366,050.93 from state and regional sources to offset costs. If approved, the agreement would run from November 2026 through December 2031 and replace several existing contracts with varying terms.

• Consolidation of existing Axon body-worn camera, Fleet in-car camera, and Taser 10 agreements into one 60-month contract (Q-851918-46164DB) valued at $743,113.08
• Purchase of 63 Axon Body 4 cameras, 16 Fleet 3 in-car camera kits with ALPR, and 6 Taser 10 packages
• Grant funding includes $344,450.93 from the State of Illinois FY26 Law Enforcement Camera Grant and $21,600.00 from the ILEAS Less Lethal Device Grant
• Negotiated inclusion of Axon AI Assistant for all 61 users at no additional cost, cited as a $109,800 savings
• Termination of the current Taser 10 agreement (Q-795156-46043DB) and absorption into the new consolidated contract

The Board of Trustees approved a resolution to consolidate and renew contracts with Axon Enterprise. This includes body-worn cameras, in-car camera systems, Taser 10 devices, and integrated evidence management.

• Approved consolidation and renewal of Axon Enterprise contracts (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on an annexation agreement with Fox Valley Evangelical Free Church for 14.17 acres at 37W073-37W093 Huntley Road, along with preliminary and final planned unit development and subdivision approvals. Trustees will also consider a $1,905,511.17 bills list, an amendment to liquor licenses for Kona Games at 204 S. Western Avenue, emergency repairs for a water main break at Fox River Crossing ($47,296.11), a school resource officer MOU with Community Unit School District 300, and a $92,494 drainage improvements contract with HR Green. Additionally, an ordinance extending the construction completion deadline for the Iron Flats multi-family development at 201 Main Street is up for approval.

• Public hearing and vote on annexation agreement for 14.17 acres owned by Fox Valley Evangelical Free Church at 37W073-37W093 Huntley Road
• Approval of $1,905,511.17 in bills for fiscal year 2026
• Ordinance amending liquor license maximums for Kona Games, LLC at 204 S. Western Avenue
• Resolution ratifying $47,296.11 in emergency purchases for water main break and utility stabilization at Fox River Crossing
• Resolution accepting $92,494 professional services agreement with HR Green for drainage improvements at Westwood Drive, Huntley Road, Tulsa Avenue, Denver Drive, Fairway Road, and Tee Road

The Board approved an annexation agreement, a preliminary planned unit development, and a final plat for 14.17 acres owned by Fox Valley Evangelical Free Church, LLC. Additionally, the Board extended the construction completion requirement for the Iron Flats Multi-Family Development at 201 Main Street.

• Approved annexation agreement for Fox Valley Evangelical Free Church, LLC (7-0)
• Approved preliminary planned unit development and plat of subdivision for Fox Valley Evangelical Free Church, LLC (7-0)
• Approved final planned unit development and plat of subdivision for Fox Valley Evangelical Free Church, LLC (7-0)
• Extended construction completion requirement for Iron Flats Multi-Family Development at 201 Main Street (6-1)
• Approved FY 2026 bills list for $1,905,511.17 (7-0)
• Approved emergency purchases for water main break and utility stabilization for $47,296.11 (7-0)
• Approved professional services agreement for drainage improvements with HR Green, Inc. for $92,494.00 (7-0)
• Approved release of past closed session minutes from 11/18/2025, 12/16/2025 and 4/7/2026 (7-0)

Foreign Fire Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold an election for a new member and review available funds for allocation. The board will also review all new funding requests.

• New Member Election
• Approved funding for New Engines (Tools, etc) at $11,000.00
• Approved Revolving 2026 FFIB funds at $23,000
• Approved Physical Extra Blood Testing at $5,365.00
• Approved LED Station Logo Signs at $3,000.00

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events Advisory Committee will review final preparations for the June 27 Independence Day Parade and the August 7-8 Jamboree Days. Members will also discuss a naming initiative for the new Riverfront Park and begin preliminary planning for Fall Fest.

• Independence Day Parade (June 27, 2026) route and logistics
• Jamboree Days (August 7-8, 2026) vendor and sponsorship updates
• New Riverfront Park naming initiative submission update
• Fall Fest planning and brainstorming
• Special Events Calendar review

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is meeting to authorize the first of four milestone payments to Horizon Development Group, Inc. This payment is tied to the acquisition of property at the southwest corner of Western Avenue and Main Street for the Iron Flats Project.

• Proposed $1 million disbursement to Horizon Development Group, Inc. for property acquisition
• Redevelopment Agreement providing $6 million total in loan payments
• Projected tax base increase from $33,000 to $750,000 upon completion

The Board of Trustees authorized the first of four milestone payments to Horizon Development Group, Inc. per a November 2025 redevelopment agreement. The payment follows the anticipated closing on property by the developer. The motion passed with a 6-1 vote.

• Approved first of four milestone payments to Horizon Development Group, Inc. (6-1)

Fire & Police Commission

The Commission is meeting to discuss personnel matters for the Fire and Police Departments. Key items include the status of probationary employees and the lateral police hiring process.

• Review of probationary firefighters
• Review of probationary police officers
• Lateral police hiring: one interview and fitness test results
• Preliminary Police Eligibility List review
• Appointment postponement request from Michael Lombardo

Board of Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees will consider updating zoning ordinances to allow solar energy systems and a variation for exterior materials on a new single-family home. The board is also reviewing a $50,000 engineering contract for water treatment facility sewer improvements.

• Approval of $2,792,602.01 in Fiscal Year 2026 bills
• Zoning ordinance amendment to allow solar energy systems and low voltage solar powered devices
• Agreement with Baxter and Woodman, Inc. for $50,000.00 for Water Treatment Facility Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Zoning variation to reduce required face brick or stone on a new single-family home
• Special event permits and fee waivers for Dundee Township Park District and Happy Birthday America Car Show

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including fiscal year bills, zoning amendments, and a water treatment service agreement. Additionally, the Board approved a special event permit and temporary liquor license for the Happy Birthday America Car Show.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2026 Bills List $2,792,602.01 (6-0)
• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Dundee Township Park District Concert in the Park permits (6-0)
• Approved Dundee Township Park District Fireworks permit (6-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance to allow solar energy systems (6-0)
• Approved zoning variation for single-family home exterior walls (6-0)
• Approved $50,000.00 agreement for water treatment facility sewer improvements (6-0)
• Approved Happy Birthday America Car Show permit and liquor license (5-0)

Business Development Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will receive commercial business updates.

• Commercial business updates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Carpentersville Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on text amendments regarding solar energy systems and consider a residential design variation request. The meeting will also include a public meeting for a Fox Valley Church subdivision plat.

• Public Hearing: PZC-26-008 (Solar Energy Systems text amendments)
• Public Hearing: PZC-26-009 (Variation from Residential Design Standards)
• Public Meeting: PZC-26-010 (Fox Valley Church PUD and Subdivision)
• Approval of April 16, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes

The Carpentersville Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed three agenda items and voted to recommend approval for each. The commission approved text amendments updating the village’s zoning code for solar energy systems. It also approved a design variation for a new single-family residence and recommended final approval for Fox Valley Church’s subdivision and planned unit development plat.

• Approved April 16 meeting minutes (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Recommended approval of solar energy zoning text amendments (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Recommended approval of residential design variation for a new single-family home (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Recommended approval of final subdivision and planned unit development plat for Fox Valley Church (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)

Fire Pension Board

The regularly scheduled second quarter meeting of the Carpentersville Firefighters Pension Fund for May 19, 2026, has been canceled. Notice of a rescheduled meeting will be provided as appropriate.

Board of Trustees

The Village Board will vote on three infrastructure contracts: $915,919 for road resurfacing, $478,747 for water treatment facility sewer improvements, and $432,186 for underground sewer main rehabilitation. Trustees will also receive a concept design presentation for the Village Hall and Police Station expansion. The consent agenda includes approval of $2.5 million in bills and a special event permit for a music concert with chariot procession on August 1, 2026. Proclamations for National Public Works Week, EMS Week, and Building Safety Month, along with a badge pinning ceremony for a patrol officer, are scheduled.

• Resolution awarding $915,919.12 contract to Brothers Asphalt Paving for 2026 MFT Resurface Program
• Resolution awarding $478,747.00 contract to Martam Construction for Water Treatment Facility Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Resolution accepting $432,186.85 bid from Hoerr Construction for sewer main rehabilitation via cured-in-place pipe lining
• Presentation of concept design for Village Hall and Police Station expansion and upgrade
• Approval of special event permit and fee waiver for I Love Sai music concert with chariot procession on August 1, 2026

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees approved three major public‑works contracts: a $432,186.85 sewer‑main rehabilitation, a $478,747.00 water‑treatment sanitary sewer improvement, and a $915,919.12 MFT Resurface Program. All three resolutions passed with a 6‑aye, 0‑nay vote (one trustee absent). The consent agenda items—including the FY 2026 bills list of $2,523,380.73 and a special event permit for an August 1 concert—were also approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.

• Approved FY 2026 Bills List $2,523,380.73 (6‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved May 7, 2026 meeting minutes (6‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved special event permit for Aug 1, 2026 music concert (6‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved $432,186.85 sewer‑main rehab contract with Hoerr Construction (6‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved $478,747.00 water‑treatment sanitary sewer improvements contract with Martam Construction (6‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved $915,919.12 MFT Resurface Program contract with Brothers Asphalt Paving (6‑aye, 0‑nay)

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events Advisory Committee will review preparations for Jamboree Days and the 2026 Independence Day Parade. Discussions include parade route options, sponsorship tiers, and merchandise samples.

• Jamboree Days merchandise samples and concert flyer distribution
• Jamboree Days vendor recap and sponsorship tiers
• Independence Day Parade 250th Celebration route options
• Independence Day Parade float themes and registration
• Review of the Special Events current calendar