Niles, MI

Village Board

The Niles Village Board will consider several major items, including a $23.5 million TIF incentive for the Riverbank development on N. Milwaukee Avenue, a $2.4 million TIF for Caldwell Offices, and the sale of two village-owned properties. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, ordinances, and contracts. The meeting also features presentations, proclamations, and public comment periods.

• Resolution approving $23.5M TIF for NP Riverbank, LLC at 6759-6839 N. Milwaukee Ave
• Resolution approving $2,403,350 TIF for The Caldwell Offices, LLC at 7400 N. Caldwell Ave
• RFP awards: $240,000 for Jarvis/Waukegan property to UNA Design and Build, $145,000 for 7021 W. Jarvis to TWSL Investment
• Ordinance to increase occupancy and extend hours for reception facility at 7030-7040 N Milwaukee Ave
• Contracts: $1.7M HVAC project, $973,058 roof restoration, $805,724.96 radios, $588,501 snow fighter packages

Village Board

The Niles Village Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to receive and discuss the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025 audit conducted by Sikich LLP. No other substantive business is on the agenda; the meeting includes call to order, pledge, roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Presentation of the Audit for Fiscal Year 2025 by Sikich LLP

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to receive the Fiscal Year 2025 audit presentation from Sikich LLP. The independent auditor issued an unmodified opinion, the highest level of assurance, that the Village's financial statements are fairly presented in accordance with GAAP. No material weaknesses were found, but three significant deficiencies were noted, with no issues of noncompliance. The board took no formal action other than adjourning.

• Received FY2025 audit presentation from Sikich LLP (no vote)
• Adjourned special meeting (motion by Strzelecki, second by DeBartolo)

Village Board

The Niles Village Board will hold a regular meeting on May 26, 2026, with a consent agenda covering routine items and several new business items. Key actions include a special use permit for pet services at 8922 N Greenwood Ave, amendments to the Milwaukee-Dempster TIF district, and numerous contracts for equipment and infrastructure projects. The most consequential item is a $7.8 million lead and galvanized service line replacement program.

• Special use permit for pet day boarding, overnight boarding, and grooming at 8922 N Greenwood Ave (26-ZP-12)
• Resolution authorizing up to $500,000 for TIF consultation contracts with Johnson Research Group and Ryan LLC
• Purchase of Motorola APX N70 radios for $731,483.16
• Contract with Joel Kennedy Construction for lead service line replacement in the amount of $7,827,400
• Bid award for $200,000 in minor asphalt patching via Municipal Partnering Initiative

The Niles Board of Trustees approved a $7.8 million contract for the FY27 lead and galvanized service line replacement program, along with several other resolutions including a $731,483 purchase of police radios and a $500,000 TIF consulting agreement. All votes were unanimous (5-0 or 6-0). The board also approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as meeting minutes and various contracts.

• Approved $7,827,400 contract with Joel Kennedy Construction for FY27 lead service line replacement (5-0)
• Approved $731,483.16 purchase of Motorola APX N70 radios (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 TIF consulting agreement with Johnson Research Group and Ryan LLC (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for pet services at 8922 N Greenwood Ave (5-0)
• Approved Milwaukee-Dempster TIF budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 11.a-11.k (6-0)
• Approved $200,000 asphalt patching contract with Chicagoland Paving (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable of $8,773,829 for March 2026 (5-0)

Village Board

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session. The board will meet in executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

• Executive session regarding employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal

The Niles Village Board held a special meeting on May 26, 2026, with all six trustees present. The only action taken was a unanimous vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, as permitted by state law. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel discussion (6-0)

Public Hearing

The Village Board of Trustees is conducting public hearings regarding the first amendments to two specific Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. The meeting is focused on these two presentations and public comment.

• Public Hearing for the First Amendment to the Milwaukee - Dempster Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
• Public Hearing for the First Amendment to the Gross Point - Touhy Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District

The Niles Board of Trustees held a public hearing on proposed first amendments to two tax increment financing (TIF) districts. The Milwaukee-Dempster TIF amendment would raise its budget from $46 million to $184 million to support potential redevelopment at Golf Mill Shopping Center. The Gross Point Touhy TIF amendment would add a 3.5-acre parcel and increase its budget from $45 million to $90 million. No votes were taken; the board will consider adopting ordinances at the May 26, 2026 regular meeting.

• Held public hearing on Milwaukee-Dempster TIF first amendment (budget increase to $184M)
• Held public hearing on Gross Point Touhy TIF first amendment (adds 3.5 acres, budget to $90M)
• Adjourned hearing (5-0, 1 absent)

Public Hearing

The Niles Village Board of Trustees holds a public hearing on the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027. The meeting includes a presentation of the budget, followed by public comments. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Presentation and public hearing on the Annual Budget for the Village of Niles for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027)

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 operating budget of $85,012,334, which excludes police and fire pensions but includes transfers to those funds. Acting Finance Director Tom Glaser highlighted a 6.3% increase in general fund revenues, a 15% overall revenue decrease due to lower bond issuance, and expenses rising just under 6%. Revenues exceed expenses by approximately $15.6 million, largely due to water fund increases from a previously approved rate adjustment. No public comments were made, and the board adjourned without voting on the budget.

• Presented FY2027 operating budget of $85,012,334 (no vote taken)
• Noted general fund revenues projected up 6.3%
• Reported overall revenues down 15% due to reduced bond issuance
• Reported expenses increasing just under 6%
• Noted revenues exceed expenses by ~$15.6 million
• Adjourned meeting (all concurred)

Village Board

The Niles Village Board will vote on the FY2027 annual budget and capital improvement plan, a special use permit for a rooftop solar farm at 6352-6430 W. Howard St, and an ordinance to prohibit short-term residential rentals. The board also considers a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for the South Milwaukee Avenue area and several large contracts for village services.

• Adoption of FY2027 Annual Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
• Special use permit for solar farm atop buildings at 6352-6430 W. Howard St (26-ZP-10)
• Ordinance prohibiting short-term residential rentals (26-ZP-11)
• Change order #1 for Village Hall Plaza renovation, $114,965.72 (total $2,609,069.72)
• Contractual agreements: tree pruning ($122,005), tree removal ($85,669), landscape maintenance ($230,000), custodial services ($153,000)

The Niles Board of Trustees approved the FY2026-27 budget and capital improvement plan, created a new South Milwaukee Avenue TIF district, and banned short-term residential rentals. The board also approved a solar farm special use permit, a $2.6M plaza renovation change order, and numerous contracts and appointments. All votes were 4-0 with one trustee absent.

• Approved FY2026-27 budget and capital improvement plan (4-0)
• Approved new South Milwaukee Avenue TIF redevelopment plan and project area (4-0)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting short-term residential rentals (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for solar farm atop buildings at 6352-6430 W. Howard St (4-0)
• Approved $114,965.72 change order for Village Hall Plaza renovation, total $2,609,069.72 (4-0)
• Approved $70,000 change order for interim finance director employee leasing (4-0)
• Approved $98,000 marketing contract with a5 Group and $60,000 media relations contract with Druker, Yadgir & Haupt (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $83,000 police and $77,040 fire uniform waivers (5-0)

Village Board

The Niles Village Board will vote on an ordinance prohibiting the sale of unregulated THC products, kratom, and tianeptine, and restricting underage possession. New business also includes a special use permit for a Connie's Pizza drive-through at 5942 W. Touhy Avenue, a $747,655 lead service line replacement contract, and three community solar subscription agreements. Consent agenda items cover a zoning map update, cybersecurity renewal, and a senior trip contract.

• Ordinance banning sale of unregulated THC, kratom, and tianeptine
• Special use permit for Connie's Pizza drive-through at 5942 W. Touhy Avenue
• Lead service line replacement contract with CDM Smith up to $747,655
• Emergency gate repair at Niles Police Station for $28,723
• Community solar subscription agreements with Ampion PBC, Nexamp, and Triple S Solar through Jan 2036

The Niles Village Board approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a ban on unregulated THC products, kratom, and tianeptine, and an amendment to the vehicle immobilization and towing program. They also approved a special use permit for a drive-through at Connie's Pizza, a $70,000 change order for YMCA fence work, and a $747,655 contract for lead service line replacement support. Two items were postponed: a holiday decoration lease and a community solar agreement with Nexamp.

• Approved ordinance prohibiting sale of unregulated THC products, kratom, and tianeptine (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending vehicle immobilization and towing program (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for drive-through at Connie's Pizza, 5942 W. Touhy Ave (5-0)
• Approved $70,000 change order for YMCA fence work, total contract $1,205,952.02 (5-0)
• Approved $747,655 contract with CDM Smith for lead service line replacement support (5-0)
• Approved $478,598.52 purchase of three Peterbilt 567 TA chassis (5-0)
• Postponed holiday decoration lease with Holiday Creations Pro, Inc. ($99,969.54)
• Postponed community solar agreement with Nexamp, Inc.

Public Hearing

The Niles Village Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing regarding a proposed new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. The meeting is focused on the South Milwaukee Avenue area.

• Public hearing for the proposed New South Milwaukee Avenue Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the proposed South Milwaukee Avenue Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. No vote was taken on the TIF itself; the board only heard a presentation from Bret Michaelson of Ryan LLC outlining the redevelopment plan, budget, and eligibility. The hearing was procedural, with no public comments and no decisions made beyond nominating a President Pro Tem and adjourning.

• Nominated Trustee Strzelecki as President Pro Tem (5-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned the public hearing (5-0, 1 absent)

Village Board

This is a special meeting of the Niles Village Board of Trustees convened as a budget workshop. The board will receive a presentation on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operational Budget and Capital Improvement Plan for the period May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. No other business is scheduled.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2027 (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027) Operational Budget and Capital Improvement Plan

The Village Board held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2027 operating budget of just over $85 million, excluding police and fire pensions. No formal decisions were made; the board only discussed the preliminary figures, with final adoption expected on April 28. Trustee Strzelecki was nominated as President Pro Tem and approved 5-0.

• Nominated Trustee Strzelecki as President Pro Tem (5-0)
• Reviewed proposed FY2027 operating budget of $85M+ (no vote)
• Adjourned the workshop (motion carried)

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees will discuss updates to the zoning ordinance and amendments to two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) redevelopment plans. The board is also reviewing several contracts for landscape design and community solar energy.

• Contract with Site Design Group for Niles Nature Nook landscape design: $140,245
• Tax levies for Special Service Areas: $25,089.83 (Woodriver Drive) and $23,421 (Nordica Avenue)
• Proposed amendments to the Milwaukee-Dempster and Gross Point-Touhy TIF redevelopment plans
• Proposed text amendments to multiple sections of the Village Zoning Ordinance
• Contractual agreement with Ampion PBC for community solar energy subscription through 2036

The Niles Board of Trustees approved a series of items, including zoning text amendments, TIF-related ordinances, and the consent agenda. A community solar contract was postponed to the next meeting due to a needed correction. The board also approved the December 2025 financial reports and accounts payable.

• Postponed Ampion PBC community solar contract to March 24, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 11.a-11.i (5-0)
• Approved plat of easement for Shops at Golf, 8600 W. Golf Rd (4-0)
• Approved alley vacation procedure amendments (4-0)
• Approved Milwaukee-Dempster TIF amendment hearing (4-0)
• Approved Gross Point-Touhy TIF amendment hearing (4-0)
• Approved zoning text amendments 26-ZP-03 (4-0)
• Approved December 2025 financial reports and accounts payable of $5,139,616 (4-0)

Village Board

The Niles Village Board is meeting primarily to enter an executive session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. No public action items are on the agenda beyond the call to order, roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

• Executive session on personnel matters per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

The Niles Village Board held a special meeting on February 17, 2026, with four trustees present. Trustee DeBartolo was elected President Pro Tem by a 4-0 vote, and the board unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Trustee DeBartolo as President Pro Tem (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel discussion (4-0)

Village Board

The Niles Village Board will decide whether to approve a one-year intergovernmental agreement with Pace to continue the Niles Courtesy Bus service for 2026. The board will also hear public comments and conduct routine procedural items.

• Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with Pace for the Purchase of Service for the Provision of Bus Service (Niles Courtesy Bus) for Calendar Year 2026

The Niles Board of Trustees held a special meeting on February 17, 2026, and approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pace for the Niles Courtesy Bus service for calendar year 2026. The vote was 4-0, with two trustees absent. The agreement includes Pace providing ten ADA-compliant 15-passenger vehicles, reimbursement for past service, and cost-sharing for the $1.7 million program.

• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Pace for 2026 Courtesy Bus service (4-0)
• Approved nomination of Trustee DeBartolo as President Pro Tem (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 p.m. (4-0)

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees will vote on several infrastructure contracts, zoning permits, and personnel ordinances. Key items include a new ambulance purchase and a sewer lining installation program.

• Purchase of a new ambulance for $519,315 payable in FY 2029/2030
• Sewer Lining Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) Installation contract with Hoerr Construction, Inc. for $250,000
• Special Use Permit for a massage services establishment at 8852 N. Milwaukee Avenue
• Contract with Morton Salt Company, LLC for road salt in the amount of $126,000
• Change order for Niles Police Department gun range recirculation system for $102,261

The Niles Board of Trustees, with four members present and two absent, approved a consent agenda covering minutes, a TIF redevelopment plan, firefighter and police officer retirement age changes, a health inspection contract, and a collective bargaining agreement. They also approved a special use permit for a massage business at 8852 N. Milwaukee Avenue, a change order for the police gun range, a lease amendment to move the Teen Center, and several contracts for software, waste services, an ambulance, sewer lining, road salt, and a fire alarm upgrade. Two items were postponed: a community solar subscription and a Pace bus service contract.

• Approved consent agenda items 11.a-11.k (4-0)
• Approved Green Business Award for Wings Resale (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for massage establishment at 8852 N. Milwaukee Ave (4-0)
• Approved change order #1 for police gun range re-circulation system, $102,261 (4-0)
• Approved lease amendment to move Teen Center to Oakton and Waukegan (4-0)
• Approved Xplor Recreation software contract, up to $109,890 (4-0)
• Approved Groot Industries waste services contract amendment (4-0)
• Postponed Ampion solar subscription and Pace bus service contract (4-0)

Village Board

The village board will decide on a $1.5 million insurance settlement, approve a collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 150, and consider several bid awards and ordinances. Items include a retaining wall replacement at the police station, roof restoration at Fire Station 2, and an ordinance reallocating video gaming licenses to gaming cafes. A resolution to induce development at two Milwaukee Avenue properties via a potential TIF district is also on the agenda.

• Resolution to ratify $1,500,000 insurance settlement claim #240207W029
• Ordinance reallocating 3 of 4 unassigned video gaming licenses to gaming cafes
• Bid award of $139,678 to Milieu Design LLC for police station retaining wall replacement
• Renewal of property/casualty insurance program for $1,044,966
• Resolution to induce TIF development at 6839 and 6777–6759 N. Milwaukee Avenue

The Niles Board of Trustees approved an ordinance reallocating 3 of the 4 unassigned video gaming licenses to gaming cafes, along with a special use permit for a massage establishment and a broad update to building codes. All votes were 5-0 with one trustee absent. The board also approved a $139,678 contract for police station retaining wall replacement and a consent agenda covering insurance, a collective bargaining agreement, and a $1.5 million insurance settlement.

• Approved ordinance reallocating 3 of 4 unassigned video gaming licenses to gaming cafes (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for massage services establishment at 6954 W. Touhy Ave, Unit 201B (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending multiple building and construction codes (5-0)
• Approved $139,678 contract with Milieu Design LLC for police station retaining wall replacement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,044,966 property/casualty insurance renewal and $1.5M insurance settlement (5-0)
• Approved $95,136 roof restoration contract for Fire Station 2 with Garland/DBS, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $297,000 asphalt patching services contract with Chicagoland Paving Contractors Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $682,762.08 payment to RED Center for fire dispatch services for 2026 (5-0)

Village Board

The Village Board is meeting to discuss several personnel appointments and two public questions for the March 17, 2026, Primary Election ballot. The board will also consider a contract for a new electronic health record system.

• Appointment of Patrick Maloney as Fire Department Chief
• Appointment of Katie Schneider as Village Treasurer and to Police and Fire Pension Boards
• Public question for March 17, 2026, ballot regarding the Village of Niles Free Bus
• Public question for March 17, 2026, ballot regarding self-driving taxis
• Three-year contract with Bonterra Tech LLC for $69,984 for Niles Family Services electronic health records

The Niles Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Patrick Maloney as Fire Chief, effective December 29, 2025, and appointed Deputy Village Manager Katie Schneider as Treasurer and as a trustee on the Police and Fire Pension Boards. The board also approved resolutions to place advisory questions on the March 17, 2026, primary ballot about continuing the free bus service and permitting self-driving taxis, and authorized a three-year contract with Bonterra Tech LLC for a new electronic health record system for Niles Family Services at a total cost of $69,984.

• Appointed Patrick Maloney as Fire Chief, effective Dec. 29, 2025 (6-0)
• Appointed Deputy Village Manager Katie Schneider as Treasurer (6-0)
• Appointed Katie Schneider as Treasurer and Trustee to Police and Fire Pension Boards (6-0)
• Approved resolution to place free bus advisory question on March 17, 2026, ballot (6-0)
• Approved resolution to place self-driving taxi advisory question on March 17, 2026, ballot (6-0)
• Approved $69,984 contract with Bonterra Tech LLC for electronic health record system (6-0)

Village Board

This is a special meeting of the Niles Village Board of Trustees focused solely on a presentation from the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission. No ordinances, votes, or fiscal actions are scheduled. The board will receive an update on noise issues related to O'Hare International Airport.

• Presentation: O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission update by Chairman Joe Annunzio

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting primarily to hear a presentation from Joe Annunzio of the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) about a Memorandum of Understanding to be considered at the regular meeting later that evening. No formal decisions were made during this special meeting; it was informational only. The board adjourned after the presentation and public comments.

• Adjourned special meeting after presentation (moved by DeBartolo, seconded by Strzelecki)

Village Board

The Niles Village Board is meeting for an executive session only, with no public action items. The board will discuss collective negotiating matters and pending or imminent litigation. The meeting consists solely of procedural items—call to order, roll call, public comments, executive session, and adjournment.

• Executive session for collective negotiating matters under Illinois law
• Executive session for pending, imminent or probable litigation under Illinois law

The Niles Board of Trustees held a special meeting on November 18, 2025, with no public comments and no substantive decisions. The board voted 5-0 to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining, employee matters, and potential litigation, then adjourned.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (5-0, 1 absent)