Elmwood Park public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of $4,569,169.36 in November bills, a redevelopment agreement with Lion's Share Elmwood Park LLC, and a motion to promote one firefighter to lieutenant. The meeting also includes recognition of the library board and director, and routine reports from village officials.
- Payment of bills and vouchers for November 2024 totaling $4,569,169.36
- Ordinance ratifying commodity master agreements with Direct Energy Business, LLC and NRG Business Marketing LLC
- Ordinance authorizing agreement with Murray H. Weiner D/B/A Entertainment Management Group for musical event agent services
- Motion to direct Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to promote one individual to Fire Lieutenant
- Ordinance approving redevelopment agreement with Lion's Share Elmwood Park, LLC
Village Board Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a redevelopment plan and tax increment financing for the West Belmont Avenue Redevelopment Project Area. The meeting also includes votes on tax levies, building demolition, and monthly bills.
- Public hearing for West Belmont Avenue Redevelopment Project Area and tax increment financing
- Payment of October 2024 bills and vouchers totaling $8,894,536.79
- Ordinance for the levy and assessment of taxes for the fiscal year May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025
- Ordinance for the demolition of the building at 7528 W. North Avenue by Deany Excavating
- Resolution for property, liability, and workers' compensation coverage from Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider a special use permit for a restaurant with drive-thru at 22-23 Conti Parkway, and will also hold a special meeting to amend the alcohol license cap. The consent agenda includes approval of $3.85 million in bills, water meter purchase, pool painting, and a streetscape grant application.
- Special use permit for restaurant with drive-thru at 22-23 Conti Parkway
- Payment of bills and vouchers for September 2024 totaling $3,853,071.46
- Ordinance authorizing purchase of water meters from Midwest Meter, Inc.
- Ordinance ratifying proposal from Aqua Pure Enterprises for painting the Elmwood Park Pool
- Resolution supporting ITEP grant application for North Avenue Streetscape Project
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of $5,282,113.13 in bills, ordinances to acquire two properties on West Fullerton Avenue, and a resolution proposing a redevelopment plan and TIF district for the West Belmont Avenue area. A separate ordinance would rezone a village-owned property at 1611 North 77th Court for a public parking lot.
- Approval of bills and vouchers for August 2024 totaling $5,282,113.13
- Ordinances to acquire properties at 7415 and 7417 West Fullerton Avenue
- Resolution proposing a redevelopment plan and TIF district for West Belmont Avenue
- Ordinance to rezone 1611 North 77th Court to B-2 and grant a special use permit for a public parking lot
- Resolution to apply for an IDNR OSLAD grant for Conti Circle Pickleball and Park Improvements
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider a consent agenda including approval of July bills totaling $4,007,873.55, a redevelopment agreement for 7528 West North Avenue, a lease with Ralph Davino Enterprises, a contract for demolition of three properties, and an intergovernmental agreement for the Grand Avenue railroad grade separation project. The meeting also includes recognition of the Elmwood Park baseball team and routine reports.
- Approval of bills and vouchers for July 2024 in the amount of $4,007,873.55
- Ordinance ratifying a proposal from Big Timber Landscape Company for artificial turf at Torpe Park
- Ordinance approving a redevelopment agreement with 7528 West North Avenue, LLC
- Ordinance approving a construction management contract with Burke, LLC for demolition of properties at 1612 N. 74th Avenue, 1611 N. 77th Court, and 2720-2728 N. Harlem Avenue
- Resolution amending an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for the Grand Avenue at Metra/Canadian Pacific Railroad grade separation project
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2024-2025, hear public comments, and consider a consent agenda that includes the annual appropriation ordinance, property tax levy resolution, and several other items. The board will also receive reports from committees and consider a raffle application ratification.
- Public hearing on proposed appropriation ordinance for FY 2024-2025
- Approval of June 2024 bills and vouchers totaling $2,602,183.50
- Ordinance for annual appropriation for fiscal year May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025
- Resolution determining estimated property taxes to be levied for 2024 tax year
- Ordinance amending water and sewer rates (Section 51-45)
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting, with most business on the consent agenda. Key items include approving payments, awarding a paving contract, replacing windows at the Public Safety Building, purchasing two trucks, and amending the liquor license cap in a special meeting.
- Award contract to Builders Paving, LLC for 2024 Motor Fuel Tax Resurfacing and Alley Reconstruction Project
- Accept proposal from Glass Dimensions, Inc. for window replacement at Public Safety Building
- Purchase 2023 Ford F550 from Al Piemonte Ford Sales, Inc. and 2025 Ford F750 from Roesch Ford
- Amend Chapter 4-4.6 on restrictions on number of liquor licenses (special meeting)
- Designate Village Manager to set time/place for West Belmont Avenue TIF district public meeting
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is holding its regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering property purchases, contracts, and routine approvals. The board will also consider a rezoning and special use permit for a public parking lot, and a crosswalk restriping recommendation.
- Ordinances to purchase properties at 2728 and 2724 North Harlem Avenue and 1611 North 77th Court
- Contract awards for 2024 asphalt repair ($ amount not listed) and sidewalk replacement (KAD Construction & Management, LLC)
- Ordinance for gunshot detection services with Soundthinking, Inc.
- Rezoning of 1612 North 74th Avenue to B-2 General Business District for a public parking lot
- Approval of April 2024 bills and vouchers totaling $3,915,159.19
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, including paying March 2024 bills totaling $3,944,849.78, approving 2024 garage sale dates, and authorizing bids for sidewalk and asphalt repairs. The board will also vote on ordinances for a police vehicle purchase, digital police radios, a sewer cleaning contract, and other agreements. Public comment and committee reports are scheduled.
- Approval of March 2024 bills and vouchers for $3,944,849.78
- Ordinance ratifying purchase of a police vehicle from Ron Westphal Chevrolet
- Ordinance authorizing purchase of digital police radios from Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board
- Resolution awarding contract to Duke's for 2024 Combined Sewer Cleaning and Television Project
- Ordinance authorizing contract with Alverson Sound for Taste of Elmwood Park event production
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda with multiple routine items, including approval of minutes, bills, and various contracts. The most notable item is a special use permit for a veterinarian office at 7404 West North Avenue, which was recommended for approval by the Plan, Zoning & Development Committee. The meeting also includes public comment and reports from village officials.
- Special use permit for veterinarian office at 7404 West North Avenue
- Ordinance authorizing waste collection agreement with Flood Brothers Disposal Co.
- Ordinance authorizing master equity lease and maintenance agreement for vehicles
- Ordinance amending Chapter 35 regulating certain types of solicitations
- Ordinance authorizing professional auditing services with GQ & Associates, PC
Special Meeting of the Village Board
The Elmwood Park Village Board is holding a special meeting to consider an ordinance amending sections 4-4.5, 4-4.6, 4-4.7, and 4-5.3 of Chapter 4, titled 'Alcoholic Beverages,' of the village code. The agenda includes public comment and the ordinance as new business, followed by adjournment.
- Ordinance amending Chapter 4, 'Alcoholic Beverages,' sections 4-4.5, 4-4.6, 4-4.7, and 4-5.3
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving January 2024 bills totaling $3,335,771.05, a TIF agreement with Ryan LLC for the West Belmont Avenue TIF District, a real estate purchase for 1612 North 74th Avenue, and several other resolutions and ordinances. The board will also vote on a recommendation to install permit parking on the 2500 block of 75th Court, and will administer oaths of office to two promoted police officers.
- Approval of January 2024 bills and vouchers in the amount of $3,335,771.05
- Resolution approving agreement with Ryan, LLC regarding the West Belmont Avenue TIF District
- Ordinance authorizing real estate purchase contract for 1612 North 74th Avenue
- Motion to approve permit parking on the 2500 block of 75th Court
- Oath of office for Detective Brian Hock (promoted to Detective Sergeant) and Patrol Officer Robert Logisz (promoted to Patrol Sergeant)
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed Lead Service Line Replacement Project, then consider a consent agenda including a $3.84 million bill payment, an ambulance purchase, a construction contract, and several ordinances. The board will also vote on zoning text amendments and appointments.
- Public hearing on Lead Service Line Replacement Project
- Payment of December 2023 bills: $3,843,724.71
- Ordinance to purchase ambulance from American Response Vehicles
- Ordinance approving construction contract with Burke, LLC for Alley Access Restriction Project Phase 2
- Three ordinances establishing Tax Increment Financing for North Harlem Avenue Redevelopment Project Area