Carpentersville public meetings in 2023

Business Development Committee

The regular meeting of the Business Development Commission scheduled for December 26, 2023, has been canceled. No business items are on the agenda for this date.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Carpentersville Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting and two public hearings. They will consider final plat approval for a subdivision at 441 Maple Avenue, and text amendments to village codes regarding temporary feather/teardrop signs and garages in residential zoning districts. The agenda also includes approval of the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Final Plat of Subdivision Approval for 441 Maple Avenue (Case SUB-23-19)
• Text Amendment for Temporary Signs - Feather/Teardrop Signs (Case TA-23-20)
• Text Amendment for Garages in Residential Zoning Districts (Case TA-23-21)
• Resolution to Approve 2024 PZC Meeting Calendar

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Carpentersville Special Events and Parks Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and discuss budget items. The main business includes recapping the Winterville event, reviewing 2024 special event dates, setting the 2024 meeting schedule, and discussing commission procedures.

• Approval of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Holiday Lighting Contest discussion
• Winterville December 2, 2023 recap
• Review 2024 Special Event Dates
• 2024 SPARKS Meeting Schedule

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Village Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes paying $3,647,910.44 in bills, a redevelopment agreement with Acme Industrial Company, and the purchase of two 2024 Ford Transit-250 vans for $121,028.00. The board will also consider resolutions and ordinances on the 2024 meeting schedule, property acquisition along LW Besinger Drive, and amendments to the municipal code. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.

• Approval of bills totaling $3,647,910.44
• Redevelopment agreement with Acme Industrial Company
• Purchase of two 2024 Ford Transit-250 vans for $121,028.00
• Ordinance authorizing property acquisition along LW Besinger Drive up to $16,000
• Resolution setting 2024 meeting schedule

Fire & Police Commission

The Carpentersville Fire and Police Commission is meeting to discuss updates on probationary firefighters and police officers, review candidate eligibility lists, and consider establishing new eligibility lists for both departments. They will also discuss potential lateral transfers for police officers and review redlined rules and regulations, as well as set 2024 meeting dates.

• Probationary Firefighter Update
• Establish an Entry Level Full-Time Firefighter Eligibility List
• Probationary Officer Update and Review of Candidates on Eligibility List
• Establish a New Entry Level Police Eligibility List
• Potential Lateral Transfers (Police Department)

Fire Pension Board

The Carpentersville Fire Pension Board is holding a public hearing to receive evidence and adjudicate the disability pension application of firefighter/paramedic Christopher Scholl. The applicant may be represented by counsel, present evidence, and respond to evidence before the board.

• Public hearing on disability pension application of FF/PM Christopher Scholl
• Hearing held at Carpentersville Village Hall, 1200 L.W. Besinger Drive
• Adjudication under Article 4 of the Illinois Pension Code

Tax Increment Financing Joint Review Board

The Carpentersville Tax Increment Financing Joint Review Board will hold its 2022 annual meetings for TIF districts 3, 4, and 5 on December 7, 2023. The board will select a public member and chair, approve minutes from September 8, 2022, and review the 2022 annual reports for each TIF district. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed beyond the routine items.

• Review of 2022 TIF 3 (Route 25) annual report
• Review of 2022 TIF 4 annual report
• Review of 2022 TIF 5 annual report
• Selection of public member and chair for the Joint Review Board
• Approval of 09/08/22 Joint Review Board minutes

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees is holding public hearings on a proposed tax levy increase for Special Service Area No. 3 (Keele Farms) and on the tentative annual budget for fiscal year 2024. The board will open the hearings, review the proposals, accept public comments, and then vote to close or continue each hearing.

• Public hearing on proposed tax levy increase for Special Service Area No. 3 (Keele Farms) for FY 2024
• Public hearing on tentative annual budget for FY 2024 (January 1–December 31, 2024)

Board of Trustees

The Village Board of Trustees will review several ordinances regarding tax levies, the annual budget for 2024, and employee paid leave. The agenda also includes construction contracts for local road improvements and water facility maintenance.

• Kings and Alameda Improvement Project contract award to Martam Construction, Inc. for $4,346,378.00
• Phase III Construction Engineering Services agreement with Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers for $292,685.00
• Synagro Central, LLC sludge hauling/land application contract at $33.25 per cubic yard
• Approval of the 2024 Annual Budget
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 bills totaling $4,233,033.13

Business Development Committee

The Carpentersville Business Development Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss a quarterly meeting for business owners, and approve a resolution setting 2024 meeting dates. The agenda also includes commercial business updates and other business. No major decisions or financial items are listed.

• Discussion of Business Owner Quarterly Meeting
• Approve Resolution for Schedule of 2024 BDC Meeting Dates
• Commercial Business updates

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees is approving a fiscal year 2023 bills list totaling $3,245,076.16 and a $131,926.08 contract with CDW for two 2 HP servers. The meeting also includes the approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 5.12 regarding the maximum number of liquor licenses issued. Additionally, the board will accept pension compliance reports for the police and fire departments and authorize rock salt purchases for snow and ice control.

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 bills totaling $3,245,076.16
• Purchase of 2 HP servers from CDW for $131,926.08
• Ordinance amending Chapter 5.12 on maximum liquor licenses
• Authorization to purchase rock salt from Morton Salt, Inc. and Cargill, Inc.
• Approval of Village Insurance Package for Dec 1, 2023 – Dec 1, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Carpentersville Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for November 16, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Special Events Advisory Committee

The November 15, 2023 meeting of the Special Events and Parks Commission was canceled. No business was conducted.

• Meeting canceled

Fire & Police Commission

The Carpentersville Fire and Police Commission is meeting to review probationary firefighter and police officer updates, discuss candidates on the police eligibility list, and establish new entry-level eligibility lists for both police and firefighter positions. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and an executive session.

• Probationary Firefighter Update
• Probationary Officer Update
• Update and Review of Candidates on Eligibility List
• Establish a New Entry Level Police Eligibility List
• Establish a New Entry Level Full-Time Firefighter Eligibility List

Fire Pension Board

The Carpentersville Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to review financial reports, approve bills, discuss investment updates, and consider membership changes. The agenda includes possible actions on a cash management policy, trustee training fees, and several administrative items.

• Approval of bills and monthly financial report from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
• Discussion/possible action on Cash Management Policy and GCM Recurring Withdrawal Instructions for 2024
• Withdrawal from fund – Michael Compton; Application for membership – Adrian Delgado; Deceased pensioner – Richard Paul
• Review/approve Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Establish 2024 Board Meeting Dates

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget and capital improvement plan, and to consider a resolution setting the estimated property tax levy for tax year 2023 at $11,523,494. The budget includes a projected general fund surplus and significant capital projects, while the tax levy is proposed to increase by 0.15% from the prior year.

• Proposed 2024 budget: $80.1M revenues, $90.0M expenditures across all funds
• General fund: $42.6M revenues, $36.1M expenditures, projected $18.9M ending balance
• Capital projects: $13.6M for improvements including road resurfacing, lead service line replacement, and drainage projects
• Property tax levy estimate: $11,523,494 for tax year 2023, up 0.15% from 2022
• Pension levies: $2,592,631 for police and $1,245,102 for fire, flat since 2017

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving $1,942,451.21 in bills, minutes, special event permits, a rezoning, a consolidation plat, and disposal of village property. The board will also discuss a request from M-1 Hospitality Group, LLC for a provisional addition to its Class E liquor license. Several ceremonial items are scheduled, including proclamations and recognition awards.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,942,451.21
• Rezoning a property to C-2 General Commercial Zoning District
• Consolidation plat for 25 N. Western Avenue
• Special event permits for Rotary Club Blind Flight and Ninja Mountain Bike clinics
• Discussion on provisional liquor license addition for M-1 Hospitality Group

Audit & Finance Committee

The Audit and Finance Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 audit status and the draft Fiscal Year 2024 budget, focusing on the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund (CERF), new projects, and special events. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making body, and includes approval of prior minutes.

• Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Status Update
• Fiscal Year 2024 Draft Budget Discussion: Capital Equipment Replacement Fund (CERF)
• Fiscal Year 2024 Draft Budget Discussion: New Projects
• Fiscal Year 2024 Draft Budget Discussion: Special Events
• Approval of Minutes from 08.07.23 Special Meeting

Business Development Committee

The Carpentersville Business Development Commission is meeting to discuss the 'Created in Carpentersville' program recap and receive commercial business updates. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, public comments, and approval of minutes, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Recap of 'Created in Carpentersville' program
• Commercial business updates
• Public comments (5 minutes or less)

Audit & Finance Committee

The Audit and Finance Commission meeting scheduled for October 23, 2023, was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone property at the northwest corner of IL State Route 25 and Boulder Drive from R-1 Residential to C-2 Commercial, and a public meeting to consider final plat approval for a subdivision at 25 N Western Avenue. The commission will also approve minutes from its August meeting and hear public comment.

• Public hearing: MA-23-17, rezoning from R-1 Residential to C-2 Commercial, applicant Improved Besinger Properties, LLC, at IL State Route 25 and Boulder Drive
• Public meeting: SUB-23-18, final plat of subdivision for 25 N Western Avenue, applicant Dr. Erin Goelitz
• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2023 regular meeting
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per speaker

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events and Parks Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss old and new business. Key items include a recap of Fall Fest, the upcoming Holiday Lighting Contest and Winterville, and planning for 2024 special event dates. The commission will also discuss a presentation for the Audit & Finance committee.

• Recap of Fall Fest
• Holiday Lighting Contest registration opens November 20, 2023
• Winterville event scheduled for December 2, 2023
• Discussion of 2024 Special Event Dates
• Presentation for Audit & Finance

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving $1,948,642.73 in bills, extending a snow plow contract with a 9% increase, and awarding contracts for sidewalk work and water softening salt. They will also consider resolutions for an FBI memorandum of understanding and an amendment to engineering services for the Southwind and Westwind Drive project.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,948,642.73
• Extend snow plow contract with Clauss Brothers, Inc. for 2023-2024 with 9% increase
• Award 2023 MFT Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Project to Suburban Concrete for $112,790.00
• Approve amendment to engineering services agreement with HR Green for Southwind and Westwind Drive project for $39,884.00
• Approve resolution for FBI memorandum of understanding

Fire & Police Commission

The Carpentersville Fire & Police Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes and communications. The main items are updates on probationary firefighters and officers, review of candidates on the police eligibility list, and establishing a new entry-level police eligibility list. The commission will also discuss a Battalion Chief test and review rules and regulations, followed by an executive session.

• Probationary Firefighter Update
• Probationary Officer Update
• Update and Review of Candidates on Eligibility List
• Establish a New Entry Level Police Eligibility List
• Battalion Chief Test

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Village Board will consider approving a $1,796,474.38 bills list for fiscal year 2023, covering payroll, vendor payments, and other expenses. The board will also issue a proclamation declaring October 2023 as Manufacturing Month and consider a special event permit and fee waiver for the Northern Kane Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights on December 2, 2023. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.

• Approval of FY2023 bills totaling $1,796,474.38
• Manufacturing Month Proclamation for October 2023
• Special event permit and fee waiver for Parade of Lights, December 2, 2023
• Approval of September 19, 2023 board meeting minutes

Business Development Committee

The Carpentersville Business Development Commission is meeting to handle routine procedural items including call to order, roll call, public comments, and approval of minutes. The main substantive items are a discussion of the 'Created in Carpentersville' event scheduled for October 10, 2023 at the BRIX, and commercial business updates. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of 'Created in Carpentersville' event on Oct. 10, 2023 at the BRIX
• Commercial business updates
• Public comments (5 minutes or less)
• Approval of meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular September 21, 2023 meeting of the Carpentersville Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events and Parks Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss old business including a recap of C'Ville's Fiestapalooza, Fall Fest, and Winterville. They will also continue discussion on a presentation for the Audit & Finance committee, with a decision deferred to the October meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or new proposals.

• Approval of August 16th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recap of C'Ville's Fiestapalooza
• Discussion of Fall Fest
• Discussion of Winterville
• Continued discussion on Special Events and Parks Commission presentation for Audit & Finance

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will meet to consider a consent agenda that includes approving a $1,018,950 contract for the removal of an abandoned railroad bridge over the Fox River, as well as a $3.64 million bills list. They will also hear a presentation on an updated concept park plan for village property along the Fox River and swear in a new fire chief.

• Contract award to Copenhaver Construction, Inc. for abandoned railroad bridge removal over Fox River: $1,018,950
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2023 bills list totaling $3,644,320.39
• Swearing in of William (Bill) Anaszewicz as Fire Chief
• Special event permit and fee waiver for Dundee-Crown Homecoming Parade on October 1, 2023
• Presentation of updated concept park plan by HR Green Engineering for village property along Fox River

Fire & Police Commission

The Carpentersville Fire and Police Commission is meeting to handle routine personnel matters. The agenda includes updates on probationary firefighters and officers, review of candidates on the police eligibility list, a temporary fire department appointment, a police resignation, and establishing a new entry-level police eligibility list. The meeting also includes an executive session and discussion of rules and regulations.

• Probationary firefighter and officer updates
• Review of candidates on police eligibility list
• Temporary appointment in fire department
• Police resignation – Patel
• Establish new entry-level police eligibility list

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda including approval of $2,646,705.50 in bills, a $1,254,768.62 road resurfacing contract, a special use permit for a church at 225 S. Kennedy Drive, and several special event permits. The board will also proclaim September's third Saturday as 'It's Our Fox River Day.'

• Approval of bills totaling $2,646,705.50
• Contract award to Lamp Concrete Contractors for 2023 Resurface and CDBG program, $1,254,768.62
• Special use permit for a religious church institution at 225 S. Kennedy Drive
• Ordinance amending parking requirements in residential zoning districts
• Special event permits for Suicide Prevention Walk, Fall Fest, and Dog Walk Against Domestic Violence

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including a road resurfacing contract, new EMS equipment, and several special event permits. They also approved a special use permit for a church and updated residential parking requirements.

• Approved $1,254,768.62 contract for 2023 Resurface and CDBG Program to Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $225,828.96 for purchase and installation of Stryker Ems Equipment (6-0)
• Approved $2,646,705.50 in Fiscal Year 2023 bills (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending residential zoning district parking requirements (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for religious church institution at 225 S. Kennedy Drive (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Kane County Animal Control (6-0)
• Approved special event permits for Suicide Prevention Walk, Fall Fest, and Faith and Blue Weekend (6-0)
• Approved August 15, 2023 regular board meeting minutes (6-0)

Audit & Finance Committee

The Audit and Finance Commission meeting scheduled for August 28, 2023, was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Business Development Committee

The Carpentersville Business Development Commission is meeting to handle routine items including call to order, roll call, public comments, and approval of minutes. The main agenda items are updates on the 'Created in Carpentersville' event scheduled for October 10, 2023, at the BRIX, and general commercial business updates. No specific proposals or decisions are listed.

• Public comments limited to 5 minutes
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Created in Carpentersville event on Oct. 10, 2023 at the BRIX
• Commercial business updates

The Business Development Commission approved the July 25, 2023 meeting minutes. For the October 10, 2023 Created in Carpentersville event, the commission decided that only Carpentersville businesses are eligible to participate.

• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Limited Created in Carpentersville event eligibility to Carpentersville businesses

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended that the Village Board approve a Special Use Permit for the Datta Yoga Center. The commission also recommended approval of a text amendment regarding parking requirements for homes destroyed by natural disasters.

• Approved July 25th special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Village Board approval of Special Use Permit for Datta Yoga Center (5-0)
• Recommended Village Board approval of text amendment for residential parking requirements (5-0)

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events and Parks Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss budget and old business items including C'Ville's Fiestapalooza, Fall Fest, and Winterville. New business includes a Holiday Lighting Contest. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of July 19th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of C'Ville's Fiestapalooza
• Discussion of Fall Fest
• Discussion of Winterville
• Discussion of Holiday Lighting Contest

The Commission established the registration and judging timeline for the Holiday Lighting Contest and agreed to provide gift cards to all participants. Members also discussed operational logistics for Fiestapalooza, Fall Fest, and Winterville.

• Approved July 19th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled budget review to October meeting
• Set Holiday Lighting Contest registration for Nov 20 to Dec 3
• Set Holiday Lighting Contest judging for Dec 14 to Dec 17
• Agreed to provide gift cards to all registered Holiday Lighting Contest participants

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving $1,327,609.18 in bills, purchasing a 2023 Ford T-250 Transit Van for $59,660.00 and two 2024 Chevrolet Equinoxes for $58,682.00, and accepting a $47,740.00 agreement for naturalized area maintenance. The board will also swear in Ryan Miles as a patrol officer and consider an ordinance on abandoned shopping carts.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,327,609.18
• Purchase of one 2023 Ford T-250 Transit Van from Morrow Brothers Ford for $59,660.00
• Purchase of two 2024 Chevrolet Equinoxes from Miles Chevrolet for $58,682.00
• Agreement with Baxter and Woodman for naturalized area monitoring and maintenance for $47,740.00
• Ordinance amending Chapter 10.36.050 on abandoned shopping carts

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including over $1.3 million in bills and the purchase of three vehicles. The board also appointed a new police officer and approved a natural resource maintenance agreement.

• Appointed Ryan Miles as a Police Officer
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 bills totaling $1,327,609.18 (6-0)
• Approved $59,660.00 purchase of one 2023 Ford T-250 Transit Van from Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $47,740.00 agreement with Baxter and Woodman Natural Recourses for monitoring and maintenance of restored naturalized areas (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 10.36.050 regarding abandoned shopping carts (6-0)
• Approved $58,682.00 purchase of two 2024 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles from Miles Chevrolet (6-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Homeland Security Investigations (6-0)

Fire & Police Commission

The Carpentersville Fire & Police Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, updates on probationary firefighters and police officers, and review of candidates for both departments. The agenda also includes possible resignations, other business, and an executive session. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Probationary Firefighter Update
• Probationary Officers Update
• Update and Review of Candidates
• Resignations
• Executive Session

The Commission approved conditional employment offers for several police and fire candidates pending test results. It also accepted the resignations of four police officers and directed a revision of the Fire and Police Commission Rules and Regulations to align with state law.

• Approved employment offer to Adrian Delgado upon passing paramedic test (Unanimous)
• Approved employment offers to Tyler Cooper, Noe Martinez, Noel Bonilla, and Jose Lazaro upon passing required tests (Unanimous)
• Removed Samantha Bucki, Andrew Herring, and Selena Rodriguez from eligibility list for declining offers (Unanimous)
• Removed Cordero Parson, Sean Smith, and Sterling Hall from eligibility list for failed backgrounds (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of officers Evelyn Hernandez, Mustafa Owaynat, Ignacio Cervantes, and Angel Quezada (Unanimous)
• Directed Fire Chief and Village Attorney to draft revised Rules and Regulations to reflect Illinois Municipal Code amendments and certification changes (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 11, 2023 (Unanimous)

Fire Pension Board

The Carpentersville Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, reviewing financial and investment reports, and discussing policy items. They will also consider new membership applications and possible actions on consolidation requests and other administrative matters.

• Approval of bills and cash management policy discussion
• Applications for membership: Michael Compton and Nicholas Czerniak
• Discussion/possible action on IFPIF consolidation requests
• Review/approve actuarial evaluation and tax levy request
• Board officer elections for President and Secretary

The Board approved financial reports and disbursements for the period ending June 30, 2023. It accepted two new Tier II participants and approved payments for insurance renewals and professional dues. The Board deferred decisions on the actuarial valuation and municipal compliance report to the next meeting.

• Approved $14,293.18 in disbursements (4-0)
• Approved May 9 and June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Sawyer Falduto Asset Management Performance Report (unanimous)
• Approved IPPFA Membership Dues of $795.00 and conference registration fees (4-0)
• Accepted Michael Compton and Nicholas Czerniak as Tier II participants effective July 10, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $6,925.00 fiduciary liability insurance renewal and added Bill Yocius to the policy (4-0)
• Determined no changes were necessary to the Cash Management Policy

Audit & Finance Committee

The Carpentersville Audit and Finance Commission is holding a special meeting to receive an update on the Fiscal Year 2022 audit and to discuss a draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional services related to an initial engineering assessment of Village Hall and Public Safety facilities. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the February 28, 2023 meeting and other items for discussion.

• Fiscal Year 2022 Audit Update and Status
• Presentation and discussion of Village Hall & Public Safety Initial Engineering Assessment
• Draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Professional Services
• Approval of minutes from 02.28.23 meeting

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will approve $2,703,217.89 in fiscal year 2023 bills, including payroll and operating expenses. The agenda includes ordinances for rezoning property to C-2 General Commercial, amending residential rear yard setbacks, and adjusting liquor license limits. Additionally, the board will authorize agreements for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program and purchase four Trane roof top units for $86,981.00.

• Approval of FY 2023 bills totaling $2,703,217.89
• Ordinance rezoning property to C-2 General Commercial Zoning District
• Ordinance amending Title 16 regarding rear yard setbacks in residential districts
• Resolution for 312 agreements for Lead Service Line Replacement Program – Phase a
• Purchase of four Trane roof top units for $86,981.00

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including fiscal year 2023 bills and several ordinances regarding zoning, liquor licenses, and municipal code. The board also appointed a new member to the Police Pension Board.

• Appointed Sam Gupta to the Police Pension Board (6-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 bills totaling $2,703,217.89 (6-0)
• Approved ordinance for disposal of Village personal property (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of property to C-2 General Commercial Zoning District (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Title 16 regarding residential rear yard setbacks (6-0)
• Approved 312 water service line replacement agreements for Lead Service Line Replacement Program (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 5.12 regarding maximum number of liquor licenses (6-0)
• Approved $86,981.00 purchase of four Trane roof top units (6-0)

Business Development Committee

The Carpentersville Business Development Commission is meeting to conduct routine business, including swearing in a new member, approving minutes, and hearing public comments. They will also discuss the Business Visitation Program, the upcoming 'Created in Carpentersville' event scheduled for October 10, 2023, at the BRIX, and receive updates on commercial businesses.

• Swearing in of new commission member
• Discussion of Business Visitation Program
• Planning for 'Created in Carpentersville' event on Oct. 10, 2023 at the BRIX
• Commercial business updates

The commission approved the meeting minutes from June 27, 2023. Other items included discussions on new business applications and a proposed event for October 10, 2023.

• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Carpentersville Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting with four public hearings: a text amendment for residential rear yard setbacks, a rezoning for a parcel on IL State Route 25, a special use permit for metal stamping, and a fence variation. The commission will also discuss a potential fence ordinance modification. No old business is listed.

• Text amendment TA-23-11 for residential rear yard setbacks (Village of Carpentersville)
• Rezoning MA-23-12 for parcel at IL State Route 25 and Boulder Drive (Leroy Mikos)
• Special use permit SUP-23-13 for metal stamping at 14 and 20 Lake Marian Road (Performance Metal Stamping, Inc.)
• Variation V-23-14 for fence at 5714 Breezeland Road (Radek Wachowski)
• Discussion of potential fence ordinance modification

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended several approvals to the Village Board, including a text amendment for residential rear yard setbacks. The commission also recommended approval for a commercial rezoning, a special use permit for metal stamping, and a residential fence variation.

• Recommended approval of text amendment for residential rear yard setbacks (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from residential to commercial at IL State Route 25 and Boulder Drive (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for metal stamping at 14 and 20 Lake Marian Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of fence variation at 5714 Breezeland Road (7-0)
• Approved June 15th meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for July 20, 2023, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events and Parks Commission is holding its regular July meeting. Members will approve the June minutes, hear public comment, and review recaps of recent events like Dog Days of Summer and the Independence Day Parade. They will also discuss upcoming events including C'Ville's Fiestapalooza, Fall Fest, and Winterville, plus internal processes and a presentation for the Audit & Finance committee.

• Approval of June 21st, 2023 meeting minutes
• Recap of Dog Days of Summer event
• Recap of Independence Day Parade
• Discussion of C'Ville's Fiestapalooza, Fall Fest, and Winterville
• Discussion of commission processes and procedures and Audit & Finance presentation

The Commission approved a $10.00 price for liquor sale wristbands at C’Ville’s Fiestapalooza. Members discussed event layouts for Fall Fest and potential additions for Winterville, including a Santa House. Chairperson Miller clarified that the body is an advisory committee and cannot approve the spending of funds.

• Approved June 21st, 2023 meeting minutes
• Agreed to sell Fiestapalooza liquor wristbands for $10.00 each

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will consider approving a $3,233,618.78 bills list, a planned unit development for ACME Industrial at 441 Maple Avenue, and several appointments and oaths. The agenda also includes special event permits and an ordinance amending temporary liquor license rules. Most items are on the consent agenda, meaning they may be passed in one motion without separate discussion unless a trustee requests otherwise.

• Approval of bills totaling $3,233,618.78
• Ordinance approving a Planned Unit Development for ACME Industrial Company (441 Maple Avenue)
• Appointment of Manoli Valencia to the Business Development Commission (term expiring July 2026)
• Swearing in of Tania Gomez as Village Clerk and Jeff Elliot as Sergeant
• Special event permits for Heels and Hardhats Company Summer Picnic (Aug 12) and Independent Order of Odd Fellows Century Lodge 492

The Board of Trustees approved over $3.2 million in bills and several special event permits. The board also appointed a new member to the Business Development Commission and swore in a new Village Clerk and Sergeant.

• Appointed Manoli Valencia to the Business Development Commission (7-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 bills totaling $3,233,618.78 (7-0)
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved special event permit for Independent Order of Odd Fellows Century Lodge 492 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Municipal Code regarding temporary liquor licenses (7-0)
• Approved special event permit for Heels and Hardhats Company Summer Picnic (6-0, 1 recused)

Fire & Police Commission

The Carpentersville Fire and Police Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and discussing updates on probationary firefighters and police officers. Under new business, the commission will consider a conditional job offer for a lateral transfer for an individual named Miles. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Probationary Firefighter Update
• Probationary Officers Update
• Conditional Job Offer – Lateral Transfer - Miles

The Commission approved the promotion of Officer Jeff Elliott to Sergeant and extended a conditional job offer to lateral transfer applicant Ryan Miles. Two candidates were removed from the police eligibility list. The review of Commission Rules and Regulations was tabled.

• Approved promotion of Jeffrey Elliott to Sergeant (unanimous)
• Approved conditional job offer for lateral transfer applicant Ryan Miles (unanimous)
• Removed candidate #1 Christi Madam from eligibility list (unanimous)
• Removed candidate #3 Michael Shriver from eligibility list (unanimous)
• Approved requirement to send conditional job offers before polygraph and psychological exams (unanimous)
• Tabled review of Board of Fire and Police Commission Rules and Regulations

Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Carpentersville Village Board of Trustees scheduled for July 4, 2023, has been canceled. The agenda contains no business items, only the cancellation notice.

• Regular meeting of July 4, 2023 canceled

Audit & Finance Committee

The June 28, 2023 Audit and Finance Commission meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Business Development Committee

The Carpentersville Business Development Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, a business visitation program, and updates on commercial businesses. They will also plan a 'Created in Carpentersville' job fair scheduled for October 10, 2023, and a village-business video shoot set for July 12-13.

• Business Visitation Program discussion
• Created in Carpentersville / Job Fair – Oct. 10, 2023 at the BRIX
• Village and Business Video Shoot – July 12-13
• Commercial Business updates

The commission approved the minutes from the June 27, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on new business applications and current projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Fire Pension Board

The Board reviewed proposals from three law firms for legal services. The Board voted to retain Asher, Gittler and D’Alba and terminate services with Collins & Radja.

• Retained Asher, Gittler and D’Alba as legal counsel (5-0)
• Terminated legal services with Collins & Radja (5-0)

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events and Parks Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss upcoming events. Key items include updates on Dog Days of Summer, Independence Day Parade, C'Ville's Fiestapalooza, and Fall Fest, plus a discussion on the date and bands for Fall Fest 2024.

• Approval of May 24th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Dog Days of Summer
• Discussion on Independence Day Parade
• Discussion on C'Ville's Fiestapalooza
• Discussion on Fall Fest and Fall Fest 2024 date/bands

The Commission approved the May 24, 2023 meeting minutes and set the dates for Fall Fest 2024. Members discussed logistics for Dogs Days of Summer, the Independence Day Parade, and C’Ville’s Fiestapalooza. The group recommended a specific band for the 2024 festival, pending Village Board approval.

• Approved May 24th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Set Fall Fest 2024 dates for September 20th & 21st
• Recommended Sixteen Candles band for Fall Fest 2024 (pending Village Board approval)
• Approved gift card for National Anthem singer at Independence Day Parade

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees appointed Denise Richardson as Village Trustee and Zeljko Anthony Ivelic to the Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board. Several infrastructure contracts were approved, including water main improvements and pump replacement. The Board also approved over $3.8 million in bills.

• Appointed Denise Richardson as Village Trustee (6-0)
• Appointed Zeljko Anthony Ivelic to Carpentersville Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board (7-0)
• Approved FY2023 bills totaling $3,818,232.14 (7-0)
• Approved $954,911.97 contract to Kane County Excavating, Inc. for Lake Marian Woods Water Main Improvements (7-0)
• Approved $495,000.00 contract to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc. for Low Service Pump Replacement Project (7-0)
• Approved $94,000.00 for Lake Marian Woods Water Main Phase III Engineering Services with Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers (7-0)
• Approved $1,738,000 in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for street maintenance and resurfacing (6-1)
• Approved ordinance amending Village Code regarding the Village Clerk position (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will consider approving a $3.8 million bills list, several infrastructure contracts, and appointments. Key items include a $954,911.97 water main construction contract, a $495,000 pump replacement contract, and the appointment of Denise Richardson as Village Trustee.

• Approval of FY2023 bills totaling $3,818,232.14
• Appointment of Denise Richardson as Village Trustee (term to May 2025)
• Award $954,911.97 contract to Kane County Excavating for Lake Marian Woods water main improvements
• Award $495,000 contract to Independent Mechanical Industries for low service pump replacement
• Approve $1,738,000 Motor Fuel Tax resolution for road salt, street lighting, sidewalk and resurfacing

The Board of Trustees approved funding for road salt, street lighting, and sidewalk repairs. They also awarded contracts for water main improvements and pump replacement. Two appointments were confirmed for the Village Board and Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board.

• Appointed Denise Richardson as Village Trustee (6-0-0)
• Appointed Zeljko Anthony Ivelic to Carpentersville Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board (7-0-0)
• Approved FY2023 bills totaling $3,818,232.14 (7-0-0)
• Approved $1,738,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for street maintenance, salt, and lighting (6-1-0)
• Approved $94,000 contract with Baxter & Woodman for Lake Marian Woods water main engineering (7-0-0)
• Awarded $954,911.97 contract to Kane County Excavating, Inc. for Lake Marian Woods water main improvements (7-0-0)
• Awarded $495,000 contract to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc. for Low Service Pump Replacement (7-0-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Village Code regarding the Village Clerk position (7-0-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Carpentersville Planning & Zoning Commission will hold four public hearings on requests for zoning relief: two variations, one planned unit development (PUD), and one special use permit (SUP). The commission will also approve minutes from its May 18 meeting and hear public comment.

• Variation for reduced front yard setback at 25 N. Western Avenue (REW Design Build)
• Variation for circular driveway at 216 Ensenada Drive (Ernest Palomo)
• PUD for building addition at 441 Maple Avenue (Korte Architecture)
• SUP for outdoor dining at 140 N. Western Avenue (No Manches Restaurant)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two variation requests for a veterinary clinic addition and a residential driveway. The commission also recommended that the Village Board approve a 10,000 square foot industrial addition and a special use permit for a restaurant outdoor dining deck.

• Approved front yard setback variation for Spring Hill Veterinary Clinic at 25 N. Western (5-0)
• Approved circular driveway variation for 216 Ensenada Drive (5-0)
• Recommended Village Board approval of PUD for 10,000 sq ft addition at 441 Maple Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended Village Board approval of Special Use Permit for No Manches Restaurant outdoor dining deck (5-0)
• Approved May 18th meeting minutes (5-0)

Fire & Police Commission

The Carpentersville Fire and Police Commission is meeting to review personnel matters in both departments. Items include updates on probationary firefighters and officers, firefighter testing and lieutenant promotions, conditional job offers for two firefighters, completion of probationary periods, and the status of a police candidate.

• Probationary Firefighter Update
• Firefighter Entry Level Testing Update
• Fire Lieutenant Promotion Update
• Conditional Job Offers Discussion - Two Firefighters
• Completion of Probationary Period: Salas Hernandez, Wilson

The Commission moved two police officers to full-time status and accepted the retirement of a police sergeant. One police candidate was removed from the eligibility list for being untruthful. The review of commission rules and regulations was tabled.

• Approved moving Officer Evelyn Salas-Hernandez and Officer Nick Wilson to full-time status (unanimous)
• Approved removal of candidate 9 from police eligibility list (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Sergeant Erik Quandee effective July 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled review of Board of Fire and Police Commission Rules and Regulations
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $1,680,323.59 in bills, amending the liquor license cap, updating the Old Town redevelopment plan, and approving a $115,000 design contract for Kings Road water main and street improvements. The board will also hold a public hearing on a special event permit for the Rotary Club's Blind Flight event.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,680,323.59
• Ordinance amending Chapter 5.12 to change maximum number of liquor licenses
• Resolution approving $115,000 Phase II design engineering for Kings Road water main and street improvements with Baxter and Woodman
• Ordinance amending Chapter 20.02 fees (Title 20, Fees and Fines)
• Special event permit, temporary liquor license, and fee waiver for Rotary Club Blind Flight event on July 15, 2023

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including over $1.6 million in bills and several ordinances updating the municipal code. They also approved a special event permit and liquor license for the Rotary Club of Carpentersville. A $115,000 engineering agreement for Kings Road improvements was authorized.

• Approved FY 2023 bills totaling $1,680,323.59 (5-0)
• Approved $115,000 agreement with Baxter and Woodman Consulting Engineers for Kings Road water main and street improvements (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Kane County Chiefs of Police Major Crimes Task Force (5-0)
• Approved ordinances amending liquor license limits, Old Town Redevelopment Plan, and special event regulations (5-0)
• Approved ordinances amending municipal code fees and zoning yard/development standards (5-0)
• Approved disposal of Village-owned personal property (5-0)
• Approved special event permit, temporary liquor license, and raffle license for Rotary Club Blind Flight Event (4-0)
• Approved March 21 and May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events and Parks Commission approved the installation of a Library Book Box at Carpenter Park following a resident request. Members also discussed planning and vendor coordination for Dogs Days of Summer, the Independence Day Parade, C’Ville’s Fiesta palooza, and Fall Fest.

• Approved installation of Library Book Box at Carpenter Park
• Approved April 19th, 2023 meeting minutes

Business Development Committee

The Carpentersville Business Development Commission is meeting to discuss several ongoing initiatives, including the Business Visitation Program, the Created in Carpentersville / Job Fair, and a Village and Business Video Shoot. The committee will also receive updates on commercial businesses and handle routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Business Visitation Program
• Created in Carpentersville / Job Fair
• Village and Business Video Shoot
• Commercial Business updates
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 25, 2023 meeting. Members discussed planning a 'Created in Carpentersville' event for October and a village video shoot scheduled for July.

• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Carpentersville Planning & Zoning Commission is holding two public hearings on proposed text amendments to village codes: one regarding driveway widths and driveway ribbons, and another regarding commercial building design. Both amendments are proposed by the Village of Carpentersville. The commission will also approve minutes from its April 20 meeting and take public comment.

• Public hearing: TA 23-05 — text amendment on driveway widths and driveway ribbons
• Public hearing: TA 23-06 — text amendment on commercial building design
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 4/20/2023
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended a text amendment to the Village Board regarding driveway widths and ribbons. The commission also approved a text amendment concerning commercial building design requirements for a specific property.

• Approved April 20th meeting minutes (5-0-2)
• Recommended approval of text amendment TA 23-05 regarding driveway widths and ribbons (5-0-2)
• Approved text amendment TA 23-06 regarding commercial building design requirements (5-0-2)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including a road construction contract and various administrative resolutions. The board also recognized Public Works and Emergency Medical Services weeks.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 bills totaling $1,639,187.56 (6-0)
• Approved 2023 MFT Resurface Program contract to Arrow Road Construction, Co. for $1,232,811.65 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Board of Education of Community Unit School District No. 300 (6-0)
• Approved Village of Carpentersville Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Plan (6-0)
• Approved special event application and fee waiver for I Love Sai music concert on July 9, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes from May 2, 2023 (6-0)

Fire & Police Commission

The Carpentersville Fire and Police Commission is meeting to discuss updates on probationary firefighters and officers, entry-level firefighter testing, and a fire lieutenant promotion exam. The police department will also address a lateral hire update for Rivera and the retirement of Officer Steve Drews. The board will review its rules and regulations, and entry-level firefighter interviews will follow the meeting.

• Probationary firefighter and officer updates
• Firefighter entry-level testing and fire lieutenant promotion exam
• Lateral hire update for Rivera
• Retirement of Officer Steve Drews
• Review of Fire and Police Commission rules and regulations

The Commission approved a conditional job offer for police candidate Juan Garcia. The board also scheduled firefighter entry-level interviews and received updates on personnel retirements and promotions.

• Approved conditional job offer for police candidate Juan Garcia (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled firefighter entry-level interviews for May 23 at Station 91
• Extended probation for Officer Peters until late July 2023

Fire Pension Board

The Carpentersville Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, approve bills, and consider a cash management policy. They will also vote on retirement benefits for James Kasprak and a surviving spouse benefit for Jennifer Ohlinger, and discuss possible action on IFPIF consolidation requests.

• Approve regular retirement benefits for James Kasprak
• Approve surviving spouse benefit for Jennifer Ohlinger (deceased pensioner James Ohlinger)
• Discussion/possible action on cash management policy
• Discussion/possible action on IFPIF consolidation requests
• Approve trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses

The Board approved retirement benefits for James Kasprak and surviving spouse benefits for Jennifer Ohlinger. Trustees also authorized seeking requests for proposals (RFPs) from three law firms for legal representation.

• Approved $363,341.22 in disbursements (3-0)
• Approved $6,753 Foster & Foster invoice for actuarial valuation (3-0)
• Accepted Sawyer Falduto Asset Management Performance Report (unanimous)
• Approved regular retirement benefits for James Kasprak (3-0)
• Approved surviving spouse benefit for Jennifer Ohlinger (3-0)
• Approved motion to secure RFPs from three law firms for legal representation (3-0)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including several infrastructure contracts and special event permits. The meeting also included the swearing-in of new and re-elected trustees and a new police officer.

• Approved $5,949,828.00 contract to Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. for Lead Service Line Replacement Program – Phase A (6-0)
• Approved $1,993,007.93 in Fiscal Year 2023 bills (6-0)
• Approved $634,643.00 contract to Martam Construction, Inc. for High-Capacity Inlet Project (6-0)
• Approved $553,894.00 contract to Triggi Construction, Inc. for 2023 CDBG Resurface Program (6-0)
• Approved $331,456.14 contract to Copenhaver Construction, Inc. for Williams Road and Golfview Lane Culverts Replacement (6-0)
• Approved $274,080.00 contract to Maneval Construction Company for South Lord Avenue On-Street Parking Improvements (6-0)
• Approved special event permits for Fall Fest, Fiestapalooza, Independence Day Parade, and Happy Birthday America Car Show (6-0)
• Approved ordinances regarding liquor license maximums, solar energy systems, and accessory structure setbacks (6-0)

Business Development Committee

The commission swore in new members and approved the meeting minutes. The body discussed a potential October event for Manufacturing Month and the status of new business applications.

• Sworn in all new committee members
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Carpentersville Planning & Zoning Commission will hold three public hearings at its April 20, 2023 regular meeting. Two hearings concern variation requests: one for freestanding signage at 100 L.W. Besinger Drive (Classic Cinema) and one for a rear yard setback at 1817 Van Dyke Lane. The third hearing covers proposed text amendments to establish regulations for ground-mounted solar panel installations and other miscellaneous amendments. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its November 30, 2022 regular meeting.

• Public hearing V-23-01: variation for freestanding signage, applicant Vince Campione Jr. and Classic Cinema, 100 L.W. Besinger Drive
• Public hearing V-23-02: variation for rear yard setback, applicants Paul and Patti Clayton, 1817 Van Dyke Lane
• Public hearing TA-23-03, TA-23-04: text amendments for ground-mounted solar panel regulations and miscellaneous amendments
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 11/30/2022
• Next regular PZC meeting scheduled for May 18, 2023

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two text amendments to the zoning code regarding ground-mounted solar systems and yard setbacks for stairs and ramps. The commission also approved a residential deck variation and recommended approval for a commercial sign variation.

• Approved text amendment to permit ground mounted solar systems (6-0-1)
• Approved text amendment permitting landings, ramps, stairs, and steps to encroach up to four feet into yard setbacks (6-0-1)
• Approved rear yard setback variation for a deck at 1817 Van Dyke Lane (6-0-1)
• Recommended approval to Village Board for a sign height and square footage variation at 100 LW Besinger Dr (6-0-1)
• Approved November 30, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-1)

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Carpentersville Special Events and Parks Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive presentations on the Memorial Day Parade and Blind Flights. They will also discuss budget and old business items including Dog Days of Summer, Independence Day Parade, C'Ville's Fiestapalooza, and Fall Fest.

• Presentation by VFW Post #2298 Commander Eric Piwowar on Memorial Day Parade
• Presentation by Matthew Goyke on Blind Flights
• Discussion of Dog Days of Summer
• Discussion of Independence Day Parade
• Discussion of C'Ville's Fiestapalooza and Fall Fest

The commission approved the minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting. Members discussed planning and vendor coordination for C’Ville Fiestapalooza and Fall Fest. No other formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving $1,519,258.17 in bills, a $345,396 contract for lead water service line replacement engineering, and several special event permits. They will also swear in two deputy police chiefs and issue proclamations for Arbor Day and Global Love Day.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,519,258.17
• Resolution accepting $345,396 proposal from Engineering Enterprises for Phase III construction engineering for lead water service line replacement
• Swearing in of Kevin Stankowitz and Paul Brandt as Deputy Police Chiefs
• Special event permits and fee waivers for VFW Memorial Day Parade, Dundee Township Park District Fireworks, and Iglesia del Pacto Evangelico concert
• Ordinance amending Police Department personnel and extending Push Tax Tolling Agreement

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including fiscal year bills and a contract for lead water service line replacement engineering. The Village Clerk also swore in two new Deputy Police Chiefs.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 Bills totaling $1,519,258.17 (5-0)
• Approved $345,396.00 contract with Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for Phase A Lead Water Service Line Replacement Project (5-0)
• Approved special event permits and fee waivers for VFW Memorial Day Parade, Dundee Township Park District Fireworks, and Iglesia del Pacto Evangelico Soul Music Concert (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Police Department Personnel (5-0)
• Approved ordinance extending Push Tax Tolling Agreement (5-0)
• Swore in Paul Brandt as Deputy Police Chief
• Swore in Kevin Stankowitz as Deputy Police Chief
• Approved April 4, 2023 Regular Board Meeting Minutes (5-0)

Police Pension Board

The Carpentersville Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, approve bills, and discuss investment statements. They will also consider applications for membership, approve a regular retirement benefit for Steven Drews, and take possible action on a cash management policy and board rules.

• Approval of regular retirement benefits for Steven Drews
• Applications for membership from Katheryn Kostopoulos and Ariel Rivera
• Discussion/possible action on cash management policy
• Review/approve resolution for authorized agents and account representatives from IPOPIF
• Transfer of creditable service for Jason Nilles

The Board approved the regular retirement benefits for Steven Drews and continued disability benefits for Nathan Hartley. It also accepted two new members into the pension fund and approved $928,047 in disbursements.

• Approved $928,047 in disbursements (3-0)
• Accepted Katheryn Kostopoulos as Tier II participant effective Dec 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Accepted Ariel Rivera as Tier II participant effective March 6, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved regular retirement benefits for Steven Drews (3-0)
• Approved continuation of disability benefits for Nathan Hartley (3-0)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire & Police Commission

The Carpentersville Fire and Police Commission is meeting to review updates on probationary firefighters and officers, firefighter entry-level testing, and a lateral hire for the police department. The agenda is largely routine personnel oversight with no major policy decisions listed.

• Probationary Firefighter Update
• Firefighter Entry Level Testing Update
• Probationary Officers Update
• Lateral Hire Update - Rivera

The Commission approved the transition of Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Bowen to full-time, non-probationary status. The board also received updates on fire department entry-level testing and police department personnel changes.

• Approved full-time, non-probationary status for Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Bowen effective April 17, 2023 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved meeting minutes of March 14, 2023 (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will consider approving a $1,413,641.03 bills list, an ordinance amending noise violation fines, and several special event permits. The agenda also includes proclamations, public comment, and a closed session. Most items are on the consent agenda and will be voted on as a single motion unless a trustee requests separate discussion.

• Approval of FY2023 bills totaling $1,413,641.03
• Ordinance amending fines related to noise violations
• Special event permit and temporary liquor license for Dukes Blues Fest, June 9-10, 2023
• Special event permits for Revcor Summerfest (Aug 25), Dogs Days (June 25), and Otto Picnic (June 3)
• Moment of silence for Fredrick Livingston Jr., who died in a tornado theater roof collapse

The Board of Trustees approved over $1.4 million in bills and an ordinance amending noise violation fines. Several special event permits were granted, including the Dogs Days pet adoption event. The Board also received updates on local business developments and housing projects.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2023 bills totaling $1,413,641.03 (6-0)
• Approved March 7th, 2023 regular board meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved special event permit and temporary liquor license for Dukes Blues Fest, June 9-10, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved special event permit for Revcor Summerfest Company Picnic, August 25, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved special event permit for Otto Picnic, June 3, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending fines related to noise violations (6-0)
• Approved special event permit for Dogs Days, June 25, 2023 (6-0)

Business Development Committee

The regular meeting of the Business Development Commission scheduled for March 28, 2023, has been cancelled. No business items will be discussed at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving bills totaling over $1.8 million, a resolution on drones as first responders, an ordinance to donate vacant property on Williams Road from Habitat for Humanity, and an ordinance amending the liquor license cap. The board will also swear in Todd Shaver as Police Chief and recognize a high school wrestler and Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

• Approval of FY2023 bills totaling $1,833,777.13 and FY2022 bills totaling $25,777.64
• Resolution regarding drones as first responders
• Ordinance authorizing donation of vacant property on Williams Road from Habitat for Humanity
• Ordinance amending Chapter 5.12 on maximum number of liquor licenses
• Swearing in Todd Shaver as Police Chief

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including several resolutions and the acceptance of a property donation. Todd Shaver was officially sworn in as Police Chief. The board also agreed to table discussions regarding the Binnie/Randall property.

• Sworn in Todd Shaver as Police Chief
• Approved FY2022 bills totaling $25,777.64 (5-0)
• Approved FY2023 bills totaling $1,833,777.13 (5-0)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved resolution regarding Drones as First Responders (5-0)
• Approved resolution in support of Tax Increment Financing (5-0)
• Approved ordinance for donation of vacant property on Williams Road from Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley (5-0)
• Tabled Binnie/Randall property discussion

Special Events Advisory Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Special Events and Parks Commission. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and discussions on upcoming events such as Dog Days of Summer, Independence Day Parade, C'Ville's Fiestapalooza, and Fall Fest. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of February 8th, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Dog Days of Summer
• Discussion of Independence Day Parade
• Discussion of C'Ville's Fiestapalooza
• Discussion of Fall Fest

The Commission approved the minutes from the February 8, 2023, special meeting. Members discussed planning for Dogs Days of Summer, C’Ville’s Fiestapalooza, and Fall Fest, while the Independence Day Parade was tabled.

• Approved February 8, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
• Tabled Independence Day Parade discussion

Fire & Police Commission

The Fire & Police Commission is meeting to review updates on probationary firefighters and officers, firefighter entry-level testing, and a lateral police hire. The commission will also discuss changing its regular meeting time. The agenda is largely routine personnel and administrative items.

• Probationary firefighter update
• Firefighter entry level testing update
• Probationary officers update
• Lateral hire update for Rivera
• Discussion on changing meeting time

The Commission approved a change to its meeting start time. The meeting also included personnel updates for the Fire and Police departments, including probationary status and retirements.

• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved changing meeting time to 4:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Carpentersville Special Events and Parks Commission is holding a special meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and receive presentations on the Dukes Blues Festival and KMA Sleepy Hollow Easter Egg Hunt. The commission will also discuss the budget and review old business items including Dog Days of Summer, Independence Day Parade, C'Ville's Fiestapalooza, and Fall Fest.

• Presentation: Dukes Blues Festival
• Presentation: KMA Sleepy Hollow – Easter Egg Hunt
• Budget discussion
• Old business: Dog Days of Summer, Independence Day Parade, C'Ville's Fiestapalooza, Fall Fest

Audit & Finance Committee

The Audit and Finance Commission will meet to approve minutes and the 2023 meeting schedule, and to discuss a site evaluation and planning report for the Village Hall and Police Department. The meeting is primarily a discussion item, with no formal votes expected on the report.

• Presentation and discussion of Village Hall & Police Department Site Evaluation & Planning Report
• Approval of minutes from the November 7, 2022 meeting
• Approval of 2023 meeting schedule

Business Development Committee

The Business Development Commission will hold a meeting to introduce new members and discuss the Business Visitation Program. The agenda also includes updates regarding commercial businesses.

• Introduction of new members
• Business Visitation Program discussion
• Commercial business updates

The Commission approved the minutes from the January 24, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on several new and upcoming commercial businesses in the village. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will consider routine approvals including bills lists totaling over $2.1 million, contracts for software and engineering services, and appointments to commissions. The agenda also includes a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining matters, with possible action on a village manager appointment and a firefighter union agreement.

• Approval of FY2022 bills ($720,630.88) and FY2023 bills ($1,471,213.59)
• Contract with Adashi Systems LLC for scheduling and Command and Control software
• Engineering services agreement with Baxter & Woodman for Capital Improvement Plan update ($34,000)
• Purchase of two Ford F-150 vehicles
• Appointments to Business Development and Audit and Finance Commissions

The Board of Trustees appointed a new Village Manager and confirmed three commission members. The Board also approved a series of contracts, vehicle purchases, and bill payments via a consent agenda.

• Appointed John O’Sullivan as Village Manager (5-0)
• Appointed Denise Richards to Business Development Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Nick Scarpelli to Business Development Commission (5-0)
• Appointed William Saylor to Audit and Finance Commission (5-0)
• Approved FY2022 bills ($720,630.88) and FY2023 bills ($1,471,213.59) (5-0)
• Approved contract with Adashi Systems LLC for software (5-0)
• Approved $34,000 engineering agreement with Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two Ford F-150 vehicles (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Carpentersville Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for February 16, 2023, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Special Events Advisory Committee

The regular meeting of the Special Events and Parks Commission scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Fire Pension Board

The Board approved the 2023 Cost of Living Adjustments for pensioners and authorized a new tri-party pledge depository agreement for bank account collateralization. The Board also approved over $558,000 in disbursements and financial reports for the period ending December 31, 2022.

• Approved 2023 Cost of Living Adjustments (4-0)
• Approved $551,628.53 in vendor disbursements and additional bills totaling $6,662.50 (4-0)
• Authorized Trustee Tracy to execute updated tri-party pledge depository agreement (4-0)
• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted investment performance report ending December 31, 2022 (voice vote)
• Determined no changes required for Cash Management Policy

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events and Parks Commission is holding a special meeting to review past events and discuss upcoming 2023 events. They will approve minutes from November 2022, hear public comment, and discuss the budget. Old business includes recaps of Winterville in the Park/Riverside Parade of Lights and the Holiday Lighting Contest. New business covers planning for Dog Days of Summer, Independence Day Parade, Hispanic Heritage Event, and Fall Fest.

• Approval of November 16th, 2022 meeting minutes
• Recap of Winterville in the Park/Riverside Parade of Lights
• Recap of Holiday Lighting Contest
• Discussion of Dog Days of Summer, Independence Day Parade, Hispanic Heritage Event, and Fall Fest
• Budget discussion

The commission approved the minutes from the November 16, 2022 meeting. Members discussed planning for Winterville, the Holiday Lighting Contest, Dog Days of Summer, the Hispanic Heritage Event, and Fall Fest, but no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Trustees

The Board approved a $4.04 million contract for road improvements and extended a provisional liquor license for M1 Hospitality Group, LLC. The Board also approved several municipal code amendments and a $79,370 engineering agreement for lakefront repairs.

• Awarded $4,039,079.24 contract to Bolder Contractors, Inc. for Southwind and Westwind Drive improvements (7-0)
• Extended provisional liquor license for M1 Hospitality Group, LLC (El Diablo Cantina) to allow sales until 3:00am on Saturday and Sunday for six months (6-1)
• Approved $79,370.00 engineering agreement with Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick, Inc. for Lake Marian Road Wall and Streambank Repair (7-0)
• Approved $1,317,219.97 in total bills for Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending liquor license hours for Class 'L' licensees (7-0)
• Approved ordinance regarding the maximum number of liquor licenses issued (7-0)
• Approved ordinances for the disposal of personal property owned by Public Works and the Police Department (7-0)
• Approved contract with Stannard & Associates, Inc. for entry-level testing (7-0)

Fire & Police Commission

The Carpentersville Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to handle personnel matters, including approving a final eligibility list, conducting closed-door interviews for lateral transfer candidates, and potentially approving a conditional offer of employment. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel issues as permitted by state law.

• Approval of Final Eligibility List
• Closed meeting for lateral transfer candidate interviews
• Discussion of Lateral Hire Eligibility List
• Approval of Conditional Offer of Employment

The Fire and Police Commission approved the Final Eligibility List after reviewing requests for points from 28 candidates. The board also established a Lateral Hire Eligibility List and extended a conditional offer of employment to Ariel Rivera.

• Approved Final Eligibility List (unanimous voice vote)
• Established Lateral Hire Eligibility List (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved conditional job offer to Ariel Rivera (unanimous voice vote)

Business Development Committee

The Business Development Commission approved its 2023 meeting schedule and agreed not to extend the retail consultant contract unless significant impact is shown. Members discussed several commercial updates, including potential businesses for the Big Lots space and the Iron Flats apartment project.

• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Agreed not to extend retail consultant contract unless significant impact is shown
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule for the 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for January 19, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Police Pension Board

The Carpentersville Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine pension fund business, including financial reports, bill approvals, and investment updates. They will also consider several personnel actions, such as approving a surviving spouse benefit, processing transfers of creditable service, and approving annual cost-of-living adjustments for pensioners.

• Approval of surviving spouse benefits for Grace Azarela
• Transfers of creditable service from IMRF for Juan Cisneros, Jason Nilles, Todd Shaver, Kevin Stankowitz
• Approve annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners
• Discussion/possible action on cash management policy
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses

The Board approved the 2023 Cost of Living Adjustments for pensioners as calculated by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP. Other actions included approving surviving spouse benefits and accepting several transfers of creditable service from IMRF.

• Approved 2023 Cost of Living Adjustments for pensioners
• Approved surviving spouse benefit for Grace Azarela at $5,155.74 monthly
• Approved $167,051.10 in disbursements for September 1 through November 30, 2022
• Engaged Lauterbach & Amen, LLP for annual fees of $5,820 (2022), $5,990 (2023), and $6,170 (2024)
• Set BMO Harris account target balance between $375,000 and $400,000
• Retained Shields Capital for post-consolidation services at $200 per hour
• Accepted IMRF creditable service transfers for Jason Nilles ($1,349.03), Kevin Stankowitz ($2,253.06), and Juan Cisneros ($31,554.28)
• Authorized moving remaining funds from TD Ameritrade and Schwab accounts to BMO Harris

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving bills totaling over $700,000 and several equipment purchases, including a sewer jetter, a fire engine, a dump truck, and police vehicles. The board will also consider an ordinance amending the Spring Hill Mall 2 TIF district legal description and announce holiday lighting contest winners.

• Purchase of one Vactor Ramjet sewer jetter for $341,028.64
• Purchase of one Peterbilt cab and chassis for $129,949.00 and dump box/snow plow installation for $121,940.97
• Purchase of three Ford Police Interceptors, one F-150, and one Explorer for $292,490.00
• Approval of bills: FY2022 $314,700.23 and FY2023 $389,889.71
• Ordinance amending legal description for Spring Hill Mall 2 TIF district

The Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including the purchase of a fire engine, police vehicles, and public works equipment. The board also approved bills for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 and amended a legal description for the Spring Hill Mall 2 TIF District.

• Approved FY 2022 bills totaling $314,700.23 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2023 bills totaling $389,889.71 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Vactor Ramjet Rear Reel Mounted Jetter (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Pierce Fire Engine (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Peterbilt Cab and Chassis with dump box, snow plow, and anti-icing equipment (7-0)
• Approved purchase of three 2022 Ford Utility Police Interceptors, one 2022 Ford F-150, and one 2023 Ford Explorer (7-0)
• Approved agreement for police dash cameras from Axon Enterprise, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending legal description for Spring Hill Mall 2 Tax Increment Financing District (7-0)

Fire & Police Commission

The Carpentersville Fire and Police Commission is meeting to handle routine business and discuss personnel matters for both departments. Items include probationary firefighter and officer updates, a firefighter entry-level test, a police resignation, lateral hires, and a preliminary eligibility list.

• Probationary firefighter updates
• Firefighter entry-level testing
• Police resignation – Bos
• Lateral hires discussion
• Preliminary eligibility candidate list

The Commission approved the preliminary eligibility list for police candidates and set the 2023 meeting dates. The board also scheduled interviews for three lateral transfer candidates for January 25, 2023.

• Approved Preliminary Eligibility List (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled lateral transfer interviews for January 25, 2023
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The Carpentersville Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving bills totaling $1,171,334.72 for fiscal years 2022 and 2023, plus two ordinances: one to dispose of village personal property and another granting a variation for lots in The Woodland School Subdivision that do not abut a public street. The meeting also includes public comment, reports, and other routine business.

• Approval of FY2022 bills totaling $1,171,334.72 and FY2023 bills totaling $16,261.69
• Ordinance authorizing disposal of village personal property
• Ordinance granting variation for newly subdivided lots not abutting a public street and approving final plat of The Woodland School Subdivision
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022 regular board meeting

The Board of Trustees approved a subdivision plat and variation for the Woodland School subdivision. The Board also approved over $1.18 million in bills and an ordinance for the disposal of village personal property.

• Approved final plat of subdivision and variation for The Woodland School Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved FY 2022 bills totaling $1,171,334.72 (5-1)
• Approved FY 2023 bills totaling $16,261.69 (5-1)
• Approved ordinance authorizing disposal of Village personal property (5-1)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (5-1)