Glendale Heights public meetings in 2025
66 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Glendale Lakes Golf Club Committee
The Glendale Lakes Golf Course Committee will review monthly management reports and discuss course updates such as bunkers, control boxes, and irrigation winterization. The meeting includes a presentation on patio furniture, options for a parking lot sign, and an update on clubhouse flooring. Members will set the 2026 golf rates and solicit suggestions for the 2026‑2027 budget. The agenda also covers a review of 2025 golf outings and planning for 2026 bookings.
- 2026 Golf Rates – fee changes
- 2026‑2027 Budget – discussion of new items
- Patio Furniture – selection/show
- Parking Lot Sign – review options
- New Irrigation System – proposal
The committee approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It agreed to allow a variance in the spring to install 30‑foot netting at hole #18. The group moved the proposed driving range/dome project to the Village Board for future consideration. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Approved spring variance to erect 30’ tall netting at hole #18 (agreed)
- Moved driving range/dome proposal to VOGH Board for consideration (motion passed)
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
Glendale Lakes Golf Club Committee
The Glendale Heights Golf Club Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Glendale Lakes Golf Club. The notice lists the chairman, Pat Maritato, and copies to the Village President, Board of Trustees, Acting Village Administrator Doug Flint, and committee members. No specific agenda items are provided in the notice.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The regular meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting of the Glendale Heights Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided at this time. The cancellation notice was issued by Acting Chairperson Peter Pacione of the Department of Community Development.
Ordinance Committee
The Ordinance Committee meetings scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, and December 25, 2025, have been cancelled.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a proposed amendment to the off‑street parking regulations that changes the service walkway width to 4 feet. It will also consider a Conditional Use Permit for a cannabis infuser operated by Seven Leaves LLC at 600 Wall Street within an I‑Industrial district. Both items are slated for decision at this meeting.
- Amend Section 11‑5‑7 to change service walkway width to 4 ft
- Conditional Use Permit for cannabis infuser at 600 Wall Street (Seven Leaves LLC)
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It approved a change to the off‑street parking regulations, setting the service walkway width to 4 feet (PC 25‑0008). It also granted a conditional use permit for Seven Leaves LLC to operate a cannabis infuser at 600 Wall Street in the I‑Industrial district (PC 25‑0009).
- Approved minutes of Oct 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved change to service walkway width to 4 ft (PC 25‑0008) (unanimous)
- Approved conditional use permit for Seven Leaves LLC cannabis infuser at 600 Wall Street (PC 25‑0009) (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Glendale Heights Parks and Recreation Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Glendale Heights Sports Hub. No specific agenda items were listed in the notice, indicating a routine meeting without disclosed decisions or discussions.
Historical Committee
The Historical Committee is reviewing the Spooky Open House and planning a Victorian Christmas event for December 6. The body is also discussing 2025/26 projects including a historic house assessment and office organization.
- Victorian Christmas event on December 6 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
- Potential donation of a music player from Rich Osbourne via Bob Vargus
- Proposed Historic House Assessment project
- Proposed Video Journal project
- Christkindl Market featuring 5 vendors
Police Commission
The Glendale Heights Police Commission will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss contract companies. The agenda lists personnel updates and unfinished business as items for discussion.
- Approval of October 8, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes
- Discussion regarding contract companies
- Probationary Officer Progress / Status Update
- Personnel Issues discussion
- Next meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025
Ordinance Committee
The Ordinance Committee will discuss four agenda items. These include amendments to the Real Estate Transfer Inspection Program, an update of the village building code to the 2021 ICC codes, the creation of a Capital Vision Committee, and the replacement of the village vehicle sticker. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Amendments to the Real Estate Transfer Inspection Program
- Update of the building code to 2021 ICC codes
- Creation of a Capital Vision Committee
- Replacement of the village vehicle sticker
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. on October 28, 2025 to conduct roll call, public comment, and a presentation of the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission will receive committee reports and discuss communications with the Village Board and DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals. A new‑business item is a training session for Glendale Heights APA commissioners.
- Presentation of minutes – Regular Meeting – September 9, 2025
- Committee reports
- Communications – liaison to Village Board and DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals
- Glendale Heights APA Commissioner training
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. It then unanimously voted to adjourn the October 28, 2025 regular meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)
Property Enhancement Committee
The committee will discuss the annual rental renewal process for the 2026 Cloudpermit submission. Members will also review the status of submitted concerns and cases.
- Review of 2026 Cloudpermit annual rental renewal process
- Status review of concerns and cases submitted by committee members
The Property Enhancement Committee approved the September 24, 2025 minutes. The committee reviewed the 2026 rental licensing renewal process and answered several landlord inquiries, but no formal actions or votes were recorded. The next Property Enhancement Committee meetings were scheduled for January 28, 2026 and February 25, 2026.
- Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (no vote tally provided)
Historical Committee
The Glendale Heights Historical Committee will approve the minutes from the 9/22/2025 meeting and discuss upcoming community events, including a summer open house on October 25 and a Victorian Christmas celebration on December 6. The committee will consider two potential donations—a music player from Rich Osbourne and an antique brass bed. It will also review 2025/26 projects such as office cleaning, display/layout updates, a video journal, and a historic house assessment.
- Approve minutes from the 9/22/2025 meeting
- Summer Open Houses sign‑up for Saturday, October 25, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm
- Victorian Christmas event on Saturday, December 6, 1:30 pm–4:30 pm
- Potential donation: music player from Rich Osbourne (Bob Vargus) and antique brass bed (Donna Becerra)
- Historic House Assessment as part of 2025/26 projects
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will receive a participation update, review unfinished items such as a bake sale and a murder‑mystery luncheon, and discuss new business including the January 22, 2026 event plan and holiday party raffle and seating. The meeting focuses on planning and coordination of these community activities.
- Participation update
- Bake Sale (unfinished business)
- Jest Murder Mystery Luncheon (unfinished business)
- January 22, 2026 event plan (new business)
- Holiday party raffle and seating (new business)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Regular Meeting and the Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, have been cancelled.
Police Commission
The Glendale Heights Police Commission will review and approve minutes from the June 11 and September 18, 2025 meetings. Commissioners will receive a liaison report covering any personnel issues and the progress of probationary officers. The agenda also includes unfinished business, new business, and a period for public questions and comments.
- Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
- Police Department liaison report on personnel issues
- Update on probationary officer progress
- Public questions and comments
The board approved the June 11 and September 18, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. Commissioners voted to certify Officers Ramos, Halipai and Zeitoun as full‑time police officers, also by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
- Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
- Certified Officer Ramos as full‑time police officer (voice vote)
- Certified Officer Halipai as full‑time police officer (voice vote)
- Certified Officer Zeitoun as full‑time police officer (voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote)
Property Enhancement Committee
The Property Enhancement Committee will meet to discuss maintenance of commercial and industrial properties. The committee will also review the status of concerns and cases submitted by its members.
- Discussion of Commercial & Industrial Property Maintenance
- Review of concerns and cases submitted by Committee Members
The committee approved the August 27, 2025 minutes as amended. No other formal actions, votes, or approvals were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of informational presentations and member inquiries.
- Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes as amended
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to review participation updates and discuss unfinished business regarding a Pidgeon Forge trip. Members will also consider new business concerning Winter 2026 events and a summer overnight trip.
- Pidgeon Forge trip
- Winter 2026 events
- Summer overnight trip
- Participation update
Historical Committee
The Historical Committee will vote to approve the minutes from its August 25, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss upcoming events, including summer open houses on September 27 and October 25, and the Victorian Christmas celebration. The agenda also covers new donations such as a cabinet and a sewing machine table, and plans for 2025/26 projects like office and basement cleaning for Halloween on October 18.
- Approve minutes from the 8/25/2025 meeting
- Summer Open Houses sign‑up (Sept 27, 10:00 am‑Noon; Oct 25, 5:30‑7:30 pm)
- Victorian Christmas event planning
- New donations: cabinet and sewing machine table
- Office and basement cleaning for Halloween on Oct 18, 8:30 am‑12:00 pm
The Historical Committee approved the minutes from the August 25 meeting. It confirmed the Victorian Christmas Christkindl market will be held on Saturday, December 6 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The committee scheduled an October 18 meeting to begin decorating for the Spooky House Open House. The next regular meeting was set for Monday, October 22 at 6:30 pm.
- Approved minutes from August 25 meeting
- Confirmed Victorian Christmas event on Dec 6, 1:30‑4:30 pm
- Scheduled Oct 18 meeting (8:30 am‑noon) to decorate Spooky House Open House
- Set next meeting for Oct 22 at 6:30 pm
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks & Recreation Committee will approve minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. It will consider a change to its organizational structure. The committee will receive updates on programs, seasonal activities, the 2024 OSLAD grant from Simon’s Property, the community garden, cricket, and upcoming special events.
- Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025
- Organizational structure change
- Simon’s Property 2024 OSLAD grant update
- Community garden update
- Cricket program update
The Parks & Recreation Committee approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. The committee discussed the recent departmental reorganization, program revenues, and upcoming projects, but no votes were taken on those items. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.
- Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on PC #25-0007 to consider specific amendments to Title 11 Zoning. The amendments would add conditional uses for firearm sales with an indoor shooting range/training and for EV charging stations with accessory uses. The proposal also changes the required width of service walkways to 4 feet. The remainder of the meeting covers routine items such as roll call, public comment, minutes, reports, and communications.
- Public hearing on PC #25-0007: add conditional use for firearm sales with indoor shooting range/training
- Public hearing on PC #25-0007: add conditional use for EV charging stations with accessory uses
- Public hearing on PC #25-0007: amend off‑street parking regulation to set service walkway width to 4 ft
- Presentation of minutes from the regular meeting on August 12, 2025
- Committee reports and communications (liaison to Village Board and DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals)
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use for firearm sales with an indoor shooting range (5-1 vote) and approved a conditional use for EV charging stations with accessory uses (6-0 vote). The commission also voted to continue consideration of a residential driveway variance to the October 14, 2025 meeting (6-0 vote). The meeting minutes from August 12, 2025 were unanimously approved.
- Approved minutes from August 12, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved firearm sales with indoor shooting range conditional use (5-1)
- Approved EV charging stations with accessory uses conditional use (6-0)
- Continued residential driveway variance case to Oct 14, 2025 (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Property Enhancement Committee
The Property Enhancement Committee will meet to review the handling of property maintenance complaints within the Cloudpermit Code Enforcement system. The body will also review the status of cases submitted by committee members.
- Discussion of property maintenance complaint handling in Cloudpermit Code Enforcement
- Review of concerns and cases submitted by Committee Members
The Property Enhancement Committee approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee scheduled the next Property Enhancement Committee meeting for September 24, 2025 and the combined Property Enhancement and Landlord/Managers meeting for October 22, 2025. No other actions were voted on.
- Approved June 25, 2025 minutes
- Scheduled Property Enhancement Committee meeting for September 24, 2025
- Scheduled Property Enhancement & Landlord/Managers meeting for October 22, 2025
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting on August 26, 2025, at 8:30 AM in Glendale Heights. The agenda includes procedural items, an open house ribbon-cutting event, and a discussion on unfinished business. No formal decisions are listed.
- Open House Ribbon Cutting Event (proposed)
- Next meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025
Historical Committee
The Historical Committee is meeting to coordinate upcoming summer open houses and plan Victorian Christmas events. The body will also review new donations and progress on 2025 facility and display projects.
- Open houses scheduled for August 30 (Library), September 27 (PD), and October 25
- New donations of a cabinet and sewing machine table
- Display updates including Camera Park shovel explanation and Village President photos
- Addition of Linda Jackson Center for Senior Citizens to display cases
- Project updates for the parking lot, upstairs office, and basement
The Historical Committee approved the minutes from the July 21 meeting. It scheduled two work sessions on October 18 (8:30 am‑noon) and October 20 (6:30 pm). The next regular meeting was set for September 22 at 6:30 pm.
- Approved minutes from July 21 meeting
- Scheduled work session Oct 18 8:30 am‑noon
- Scheduled work session Oct 20 6:30 pm
- Set next meeting for Sep 22 at 6:30 pm
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Glendale Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a map amendment to rezone the property at 409 E. North Ave. The meeting will include roll call, public comment, and committee reports before adjourning.
- Public hearing to consider PC #25-000: map amendment to rezone 409 E. North Ave, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved PC #25-006, a map amendment to rezone the property at 409 E. North Ave. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:12 p.m.
- Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved PC #25-006 map amendment to rezone 409 E. North Ave (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Glendale Lakes Golf Club Committee
The committee will review management reports from April through July 2025. Members will discuss course updates, including netting for residents and patio furniture and parking lot signage.
- Monthly Management Reports (April – July 2025)
- Netting on Golf Course for residents
- Patio Furniture and Parking Lot Sign update
- 2025 Charity Golf Classic scheduled for 8-27-25
The committee approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes. The netting on the golf course item was tabled for later discussion. A clinic was added to the 2025 Charity Gold Classic schedule (1‑5 pm). The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved April 15, 2025 minutes
- Tabled netting on golf course discussion
- Added clinic to 2025 Charity Gold Classic (1‑5 pm)
- Motion to adjourn passed
Glendale Lakes Golf Club Committee
The Glendale Heights Golf Club Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Glendale Lakes Golf Club. The meeting is posted to provide public notice of the gathering.
- Meeting scheduled at Glendale Lakes Golf Club
- Posted July 30, 2025
Historical Committee
The Historical Committee is meeting to organize volunteer sign-ups for four upcoming open houses. The body will also discuss several 2025 projects involving facility maintenance and display updates.
- Summer Open Houses on July 26 (V.F.W.), August 30 (Library), September 27 (PD), and October 25
- Parking lot project
- Cleaning of the upstairs office and basement organization
- Display updates including a Camera Park shovel explanation and a Mayors throughout the years frame
- Coordination of a display shelf for the Linda Jackson Center for Senior Citizens
The Historical Committee set the next meeting for Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:30 pm. It reviewed staffing for upcoming open house events and the status of ongoing projects. Recreation Supervisor Jessica Maricich updated historic house documents and marketing material with the committee logo. No votes were recorded.
- Scheduled next meeting for Aug 25, 2025 at 6:30 pm (decision)
- Updated historic house documents and marketing material with committee logo (action completed)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to divide a parcel of land into six single-family lots. The body will also review the final engineering plan for the site.
- Public hearing for PC #25-0004: Final Plat of Subdivision at 1655 Schmale Road into six single family lots
- Review of Final Engineering Plan for 1655 Schmale Road
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. In a public hearing, the commission approved PC #25-0004, which includes a final plat to divide the parcel at 1655 Schmale Road into six single‑family lots and the associated final engineering plan. The approval passed with votes from Commissioners Reimer, Bruhl, Bari, and Foss and no dissent. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved PC #25-0004 subdivision of 1655 Schmale Road into six lots (4-0)
- Approved final engineering plan for 1655 Schmale Road (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to discuss upcoming events and operational updates for the senior center. Agenda items include planning for an anniversary open house and reviewing new staff.
- August ribbon cutting and Anniversary open house
- Senior Center Month
- Boomers Baseball Game
- New Senior Center Staff
- Historic House update
The committee approved the minutes from the February 25 and January 22, 2025 meetings. The 2025 Volunteer Breakfast was scheduled for April 11, and the book club will move permanently to the craft room. The committee decided not to hold a raffle at the Spavones fundraiser and the village accepted the 2026 budget without changes.
- Approved February 25 and January 22, 2025 meeting minutes
- Scheduled 2025 Volunteer Breakfast for Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:00 am
- Moved book club permanently to the craft room
- Decided not to hold a raffle at the Spavones fundraiser
- Village accepted the 2026 senior center budget as is
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Regular Meeting and the Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025, have been cancelled.
Police Commission
The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to review personnel issues and probationary officer status. The commission is also addressing unfinished business regarding the update of rules and regulations for police cadet preference points.
- Update to Rules and Regulations regarding Preference Points for Police Cadets
- Probationary Officer Progress / Status Update
The commission approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 regular meeting and the February 12 and April 10, 2025 closed‑session meetings by voice vote. Commissioners accepted Officer Corona's resignation, effective May 12, 2025, also by voice vote. The board approved the proposed changes to the Police Department Rules and Regulations. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.
- Approved April 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes (voice vote, motion carried)
- Approved February 12, 2025 closed‑session minutes (voice vote, motion carried)
- Approved April 10, 2025 closed‑session minutes (voice vote, motion carried)
- Accepted resignation of Officer Corona effective May 12, 2025 (voice vote, motion carried)
- Approved changes to Police Department Rules and Regulations (voice vote, motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (voice vote, motion carried)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Regular Meeting and the Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025, have been cancelled.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to review senior trips, volunteer opportunities, and the Summer Bash menu. New business includes discussions regarding the Jest Murder Mystery Company, lunch and learn requests, and Farmer’s Fridge.
- Summer Bash menu
- Senior trips review
- Jest Murder Mystery Company
- Farmer’s Fridge
- Volunteer jobs
Planning and Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting for May 27, 2025, have been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet on May 20, 2025. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice information and lists no specific discussion items or decisions.
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee will discuss updates regarding summer programming, the community garden, and field usage. The meeting includes status reports on Camera Park turf and the 2024 OSLAD Grant for Simon’s Property.
- Simon’s Property 2024 OSLAD Grant update
- Camera Park turf update
- Community garden update
- Field usage discussion
- Summer and program updates
Historical Committee
The Glendale Heights Historical Committee will discuss and possibly approve minutes from March and April, coordinate a series of summer open houses at various locations from June to October, review marketing initiatives such as shirts and new signs, and receive status updates on ongoing 2025 projects including a parking lot, layout updates, storage/display cases, cleaning and organizing efforts, and historical displays.
- Summer open houses scheduled: June 28 at LJCSC, July 26 at V.F.W., Aug 30 at Library, Sep 27 at PD, Oct 25 evening
- Marketing initiatives: new shirts, open house signs, and flyers
- 2025 projects: parking lot, layout update, storage/display cases
- Status updates: cleaning upstairs office, organizing basement, 2020 Wall, shovel explanation, renaming Senior Center, new clock, GH housing prices
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a pre-annexation agreement. The commission is considering permitting a single-family dwelling to connect to the village sanitary sewer system.
- Public hearing for PC #25-0003: Pre-annexation agreement for 2N463 Highland Ave sanitary sewer connection
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 28 and March 11, 2025 meetings. It then approved the pre‑annexation agreement PC #25‑0003, allowing the single‑family dwelling at 2N463 Highland Ave to connect to the village sanitary sewer system, with four commissioners voting aye and none voting nay. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:16 p.m.
- Approved Jan 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Mar 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved pre‑annexation agreement PC #25‑0003 for 2N463 Highland Ave (4‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025 has been cancelled. A new date has not yet been determined. This notice constitutes the entire agenda.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Regular Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025, have been cancelled as per a public notice from Acting Chairperson Peter Pacione of the Department of Community Development. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Glendale Heights Historical Committee will discuss scheduling six Summer Open Houses from June through October at various locations, approve minutes, review a photo license application, and consider marketing initiatives including a new logo and signage. The committee will also receive status updates on 2025 projects such as cleaning the upstairs office and organizing the basement, as well as updates on historical displays and local housing prices.
- Summer Open Houses set for June 28 (Linda Jackson Center), July 26 (VFW), August 30 (Glenside Public Library), September 27 (Police Department), and October 25 (5:30-7:30 pm, location not yet specified)
- Discussion of a new 'Open House' sign, banner, and A-frame, plus a flyer design
- Review of a Photo License Application (details not in agenda)
- Project updates: cleaning upstairs office, organizing basement, and work on the 2020 Wall, shovel explanation, Senior Center renaming, new clock, and GH housing prices
- Logo design discussion under Marketing Initiatives
The Historical Committee finalized the dates and times for five Summer Open House events and identified community partners. It approved updating signage with the new logo and moving forward with ordering the signs. The revised rental application was sent to Director Keith Knautz for legal review. The next committee meeting was scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm.
- Finalized dates/times for five Summer Open House events
- Approved updating signage with new logo and proceeding with sign order
- Sent revised rental application to Director Keith Knautz for legal review
- Set next meeting for Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Historical Committee
The Glendale Heights Historical Committee will approve March minutes and finalize a series of five summer open houses from June to October at locations including the Linda Jackson Senior Center, VFW, Glenside Public Library, Police Department, and an October evening event. The agenda also includes marketing initiatives (logo, new signs, flyers), and updates on 2025 projects such as display cases, office cleaning, basement organizing, and specific exhibits like the 2020 Wall and Senior Center renaming.
- Summer open house schedule: June 28 (Linda Jackson Center), July 26 (VFW), August 30 (Glenside Public Library), September 27 (Police Department), October 25 (5:30-7:30 pm)
- Photo License Application discussed
- Marketing initiatives: new logo, open house signage (banner, A-frame), and flyers
- 2025 projects: layout update, storage/display cases, cleaning upstairs office, organizing basement
- Updates on 2020 Wall, shovel explanation, Senior Center renaming, new clock, and GH housing prices
The Historical Committee finalized the dates and times for five Summer Open House events and identified community partners for each. It approved updating the signage with the new logo and proceeding with ordering the signs. The revised rental application was sent to Director Keith Knautz for legal review. The next committee meeting was scheduled for Monday, May 19 at 6:30 pm at the Historic House.
- Finalized Summer Open House dates: June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27, October 25
- Approved updating signage with new logo and ordering the signs
- Sent revised rental application to Director Keith Knautz for legal review
- Set next committee meeting for Monday, May 19 at 6:30 pm at the Historic House
Glendale Lakes Golf Club Committee
The Glendale Lakes Golf Club Committee will discuss a proposed new tax on equipment rentals, including golf carts and club rentals, along with updates on bunker renovation and sprinkler controllers. They will also review monthly management reports from November 2024 through March 2025 and approve minutes from the November 2024 meeting. The 2025 Charity Classic date is set for August 27, and the committee will address several other operational items.
- New tax on equipment rentals (carts and club rentals) under discussion
- Bunker renovation plan update
- Satellite controllers for sprinklers update
- 2025 Charity Classic date set for Wednesday, August 27 at 9am
- Nets and poles on golf course for residents proposed
The committee approved the November 2024 minutes and formally adjourned the meeting. Budget items for the 2025/26 fiscal year—including patio furniture, new signage, clubhouse flooring, a greens mower and a gator—were approved. The discussion on nets and poles for residents was tabled for later consideration.
- Approved November 2024 minutes (motion by Bob Hoffman, seconded by Tom Lux)
- Approved 2025/26 budget items: patio furniture, parking lot and 1st tee signs, clubhouse flooring ($55,000), greens mower and gator
- Tabled discussion on nets & poles on the golf course for residents
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Bob Hoffman, seconded by Bill Schmidt)
Glendale Lakes Golf Club Committee
The Glendale Lakes Golf Club Committee meets to review monthly management reports from November 2024 through March 2025 and discuss 2025 golf outing bookings. New business includes a proposed new tax on equipment rentals (carts and club rentals), an update on bunker renovations, and a satellite controller project for sprinklers. The committee will also consider a resident request for nets and poles on the golf course and review approved budget items for 2025/2026.
- New tax on equipment rentals (carts and club rentals)
- Bunker renovation plan update
- Satellite controllers for sprinklers update
- Nets & poles on golf course for residents
- 2025/2026 approved budget items
Police Commission
The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to review personnel issues and probationary officer status. The commission is also scheduled to discuss updates to rules and regulations regarding preference points for police cadets.
- Update Rules and Regulations - Preference Points for Police Cadets
- Probationary Officer Progress / Status Update
The commission approved the February 12, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. In closed session, the commissioners voted to remove candidates Lindsley Griffin III and Luis Montiel from further consideration. The board approved an amendment to the Rules and Regulations to add “Glendale Heights” before Police Explorer and Cadet preference points in Section 7, with the change to be placed on the next meeting agenda. The regular meeting was adjourned, and the session concluded at 18:32 hrs.
- Approved February 12, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
- Removed Candidate Lindsley Griffin III from consideration (voice vote)
- Removed Candidate Luis Montiel from consideration (voice vote)
- Approved amendment to add “Glendale Heights” before Police Explorer and Cadet points in Section 7 (to appear on next agenda)
- Adjourned regular meeting and moved to Closed Session (voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting at 18:32 hrs (voice vote)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Glendale Heights Planning and Zoning Commission has cancelled its Regular Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled; no items to report
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss potential changes to elected official terms and compensation. The body will also consider a suggested dress code for public representatives.
- Proposed term limits of two for Mayor and Board
- Suggested dress code for elected officials
- Proposed pay increase for Village Board and Clerk to offset elimination of stipends
Ordinance Committee
The Glendale Heights Ordinance Committee will discuss three items: imposing a two-term limit for the mayor, establishing a dress code for elected officials and executive staff at Village Board meetings, and increasing pay for the Village Board and Clerk to replace eliminated stipends. All items are under discussion only; no final votes are scheduled at this meeting.
- Discussion of term limit of two for Mayor
- Suggested dress code for elected officials and executive staff at Village Board meetings
- Pay increase for Village Board and Clerk to offset elimination of stipends
Ordinance Committee
The Ordinance Committee meeting scheduled for April 7, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Property Enhancement Committee
The Property Enhancement Committee will consider minutes from February and discuss the Community Rating System (CRS) and flood protection and drainage issues. The meeting also includes a review of committee member concerns and cases.
- Consideration of February 26, 2025, minutes
- Discussion of the Community Rating System (CRS) – a FEMA program that can lower flood insurance premiums
- Discussion of flood protection and drainage
- Review of concerns and cases submitted by committee members
The Property Enhancement Committee approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes. Committee members and staff presented information on the Village's participation in the Community Rating System, floodplain insurance discounts, stormwater management practices, and related enforcement. Several members asked questions about budgeting, TIF districts, FEMA involvement, retention pond overflow, flood‑zone changes, and a notice for work without a permit at 1887 Scarboro. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.
- Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss upcoming senior programming and events. Agenda items include updates on participation and various planned activities.
- Volunteer Breakfast
- Derby Party
- Fundraiser Event raffle
- Travel Club River Cruise
- Police Department Tour
Planning and Zoning Commission
The regular meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting of the Glendale Heights Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for March 25, 2025, have been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled – no agenda items to report
Historical Committee
The committee will approve February minutes and discuss a series of Summer Open Houses at local venues from June to October. Members will also review marketing initiatives including new signage and updates to the 2020 Wall and other displays. Status reports on cleaning, organizing, and decorating projects are scheduled.
- Summer Open Houses: June 28 at Glenside Public Library, July 26 possibly at VFW, August 30 at Linda Jackson Center, September 27 at Police Department, October 25 TBD
- Photo Rental Application discussed
- New 'Open House' sign, banner, and a-frame proposed
- 'Please Do Not Touch' and 'Authorized Personnel Only' signs to be placed
- Updates to 2020 Wall (new letters/numbers), adding renaming of Senior Center, and putting up new clock
The Historical Committee finalized dates, times, and community partners for five Summer Open House events in June, July, August, September, and October 2025. It discussed marketing signage and updates to the rental application, but no approvals were recorded. The next committee meeting was scheduled for Monday, April 21 at 6:30 PM. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM.
- Finalized Summer Open House dates and partners for June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27, and October 25
- Scheduled next Historical Committee meeting for Monday, April 21 at 6:30 PM
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee will discuss updates regarding Simon’s Property, the community garden, and gym work. The meeting also includes a report from the Parks Budget Workshop Group and an update on Camera Park turf.
- Simon’s Property 2024 OSLAD update
- Community Garden update
- Gym work update
- Parks Budget Workshop Group update
- Camera Park turf update
The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the January 21, 2025 minutes and received updates on programs, the Simon's Property OSLAD grant, community garden, gym work, and the Camera Park turf field grand opening. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was informational.
- Approved minutes from 01/21/2025 meeting (all in favor)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. (all in favor)
Parks and Recreation Committee
This meeting notice announces only the time, date, and location; no proposals, discussions, or votes are detailed. The agenda is purely procedural with no substantive items for public consideration.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider PC #25-0002, a preliminary plat of subdivision for 1655 Schmale Road into six single-family lots. Two variations are requested: one to allow direct access to Schmale Road for Lots 1 and 2, and another to reduce the front yard setback from 70 to 25 feet for those lots. The meeting also includes routine procedural items.
- Preliminary Plat of Subdivision for 1655 Schmale Road creating six single-family lots
- Variation to allow Lots 1 and 2 direct access to regional arterial (Schmale Road)
- Variation to reduce minimum front yard setback from 70 to 25 feet for Lots 1 and 2
- Public hearing scheduled for PC #25-0002
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary plat to divide 1655 Schmale Road into six single-family lots, along with two variations allowing direct access to Schmale Road and reduced front yard setbacks for Lots 1 and 2. The motion passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none against; one commissioner was excused. No public comments were made during the hearing.
- Approved preliminary plat for 6 single-family lots at 1655 Schmale Road (4-0)
- Approved variation for direct access to Schmale Road for Lots 1 and 2 (4-0)
- Approved front yard setback reduction from 70 to 25 feet for Lots 1 and 2 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Property Enhancement Committee
The Property Enhancement Committee will consider approving minutes from January 22, 2025, and discuss winter sump discharge operations. Members will also review ongoing concerns and cases.
- Discussion of Winter Sump Discharge
- Review of committee member case statuses
The Property Enhancement Committee approved the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes and discussed winter sump pump discharge regulations, including local ordinances and enforcement steps. No formal decisions were made on the discussion items. Members also raised concerns about repeat rental property violations, but no action was taken.
- Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is discussing volunteer positions for a St. Patrick's Day party, planning spring and summer events at the Senior Center and Golf Course, and coordinating a VA outreach event and senior apartment activities. The meeting covers routine event planning and volunteer coordination.
- St. Paddy's Day Party volunteer positions
- Spring/Summer events at Center
- Spring/Summer events at Golf Course
- VA outreach event
- Senior Apartment Events
Historical Committee
The Historical Committee will approve prior meeting minutes and discuss events, including a photo rental application. Marketing initiatives include new signs. The committee will receive updates on several 2025 projects: cleaning offices, organizing the basement, updating the 2020 Wall, adding a shovel explanation, renaming the Senior Center to the Linda Jackson Center for Senior Citizens, and installing a new clock. The budget for 2025/2026 will also be discussed.
- Approval of minutes from Nov 2024 and Jan 2025 meetings
- Discussion of photo rental application
- Marketing initiatives: new Open House sign, banner, A-frame, and other signs
- Update on renaming Senior Center to Linda Jackson Center for Senior Citizens
- Budget discussion for 2025/2026
The committee finalized dates and times for five Summer Open House events, with the Glenside Public Library confirmed as partner for June 28 and other partners to be determined. They approved new 'Do Not Touch' and 'Authorized Personnel Only' signs for the Historic House. The rental application was reviewed with feedback to be incorporated, and the next meeting was set for March 24.
- Finalized Summer Open House dates: June 28, July 26, Aug 30, Sep 27, Oct 25
- Confirmed Glenside Public Library as partner for June 28 event
- Approved 'Do Not Touch' and 'Authorized Personnel Only' signs
- Reviewed rental application; updated version to be brought next meeting
- Set next meeting for March 24 at 6:30 PM at Historic House
Planning and Zoning Commission
The regular meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting of the Glendale Heights Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for February 25, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled — no agenda items processed
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates and plans. Agenda items include a Washington D.C. trip, brunch menu, volunteer coordination, and a recap of the holiday party. No votes or formal decisions are recorded on this agenda.
- Discussion of Washington D.C. trip
- Update on Tai Chi instructor and participation
- Brunch menu planning (unfinished business)
- Recap of Holiday Party
- Dining with Seniors reservations
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Glendale Heights Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed six-lot subdivision at 1655 Schmale Road. The meeting also includes a procedural review of the January 28 minutes and a proposed zoning text amendment to allow indoor shooting ranges in the C2 district.
- Public hearing on PC #25-0002: Preliminary Plat of Subdivision for 1655 Schmale Road (six single-family lots)
- Proposed text amendment to C2 Community Commercial District to add 'Shooting Gallery and Range, Indoor'
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold four public hearings at this meeting. They will consider a fence variance at 1924 President Street, a conditional use permit for truck and trailer parking at 101 Regency, a rezoning of the Art's RV parcel at 44 North Avenue from Agricultural Estate to General Commercial, and a text amendment to add indoor shooting ranges to the C2 district. The village is acting as petitioner for the rezoning and text amendment.
- Public hearing for fence variance at 1924 President Street to allow a 6-foot solid fence at the property line in the corner side yard (PZC #24-1729).
- Public hearing for conditional use permit at 101 Regency for off-street parking of trucks and trailers and outdoor storage in the I Light Industrial District (PZC #25-0001).
- Public hearing to rezone parcel 02-36-302-005 from AE (Agricultural Estate) to C3 (General Commercial) affecting the western parcel of Art's RV at 44 North Avenue.
- Public hearing for a text amendment to the C2 Community Commercial District to add 'Shooting Gallery and Range, Indoor (with or without retail sales of associated product)' as a permitted use.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a fence height variance at 1924 President Street (2-1), denied a conditional use permit for truck parking and outdoor storage at 101 Regency (0-3), approved rezoning of the western parcel of Art's RV at 44 North Avenue from AE to C3 (3-0), and continued a text amendment for indoor shooting ranges to February 11, 2025. All votes were recorded with two commissioners excused.
- Approved fence variance PZC #24-1729 at 1924 President Street (2-1)
- Denied conditional use permit PZC #25-0001 for truck parking/outdoor storage at 101 Regency (0-3)
- Approved rezoning of parcel 02-36-302-005 from AE to C3 for Art's RV at 44 North Avenue (3-0)
- Continued text amendment for indoor shooting ranges in C2 district to 02/11/25 (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Historical Committee
The Historical Committee will review the Victorian Christmas Christkindl Market and plan improvements for 2025. The body will also discuss marketing initiatives, facility maintenance projects, and the 2025/2026 budget.
- Review and 2025 planning for Victorian Christmas Christkindl Market
- Marketing items including photo rental application and new signage
- Facility projects: cleaning upstairs office and organizing basement
- Updates to the 2020 Wall and renaming of the Senior Center to the Linda Jackson Center for Senior Citizens
- 2025/2026 Budget
The committee evaluated the December 2024 Victorian Christmas event and decided to shorten the 2025 event to three hours, hold it on the same day as Breakfast with Santa, and send thank-you cards to businesses that allowed parking. They also reviewed new signage, discussed a rental application for the Historic House, and planned a February workday to organize the upstairs office and basement.
- Shortened 2025 Christkindl Market to 3 hours (1:30-4:30 PM)
- Scheduled 2025 event on same day as Breakfast with Santa
- Voted to send thank-you cards to businesses for parking lot use
- Reviewed new banners and Do Not Touch signs for Historic House
- Discussed rental application; members to bring notes next meeting
- Agreed to meet Feb 15 to organize upstairs office and basement
- Set next meeting for Feb 26 at 6:30 PM at Historic House
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss program updates, the Simon's Property OSLAD grant, a turf update for Camera Park, the community garden, gym work, the 2025/2026 budget, and special events. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 2024.
- Simon's Property 2024 OSLAD grant discussion
- Camera Park turf update
- Community garden update
- Gym work update
- 2025/2026 budget discussion
The Parks and Recreation Committee discussed program updates and received notification of a $600,000 OSLAD grant for a new park at Simon's Property, which will provide access to the Great Western Trail. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the only motions were to approve the previous meeting's minutes and to adjourn, both approved unanimously.
- Approved minutes from 11/19/24 meeting (all present voted yes)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (all present voted yes)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The regular meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for January 14, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.