Niles public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Nov 25, 2024
Village Board
Niles Village Board holds special meeting with executive sessions
The Village Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes executive sessions to discuss real property and personnel matters.
- Executive session regarding the purchase or lease of real property
- Executive session regarding employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal
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✓ Decided: Board allows trustee to attend remotely, enters executive session
The Niles Village Board held a special meeting on October 22, 2024, with four trustees present and two absent. The board approved a motion to allow Trustee Dean Strzelecki to attend remotely due to a business obligation, and then voted to enter executive session to discuss real property and personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved remote attendance for Trustee Strzelecki (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved entering executive session for real property and personnel discussions (4-0, 1 abstention)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
3 yea · 1 absent
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda absent
[context] On roll call, the vote was: Page 1 of 2 Board of Trustees Minutes October 22, 2024
3 yea · 1 absent
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda absent
Mon Nov 25, 2024
Village Board
Board to hold closed session for employee personnel matter
The Village Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on November 19, 2024. The sole agenda item is a closed session under state law to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee. No public votes or other business are scheduled.
- Closed session per 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(1) for employee personnel matter
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✓ Decided: Niles board holds special meeting, enters executive session
The Niles Village Board held a special meeting on November 19, 2024, with all seven trustees present. No public comments were made, and the only substantive action was a unanimous vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters. No other decisions were made.
- Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel discussion (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
6 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Mon Nov 25, 2024
Village Board
Village Board to consider $1.74M water main lining contract and new public camping ordinance
The Niles Village Board will meet on October 22, 2024, to discuss and vote on a consent agenda that includes an ordinance regulating public camping and several routine approvals. New business items feature the appointment of a new police chief, a $1.74 million water main lining design-build contract, and multiple other contracts for landscaping, painting, and vehicle purchases.
- Ordinance adding Chapter 66 regulating public camping (Consent Agenda)
- Appointment of Joseph Romano as Chief of Police (New Business)
- Resolution authorizing $1,742,880 contract with Fer-Pal Construction for Milwaukee Avenue water main lining design-build
- Resolution authorizing $605,309.92 purchase of two 2025 Peterbilt trucks with snow packages
- Resolution authorizing $280,965.59 contract to paint interior of Human Services Building
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✓ Decided: Village of Niles appoints Joseph Romano as Chief of Police
The Board appointed Joseph Romano as Chief of Police effective November 2, 2024. The Board also approved several infrastructure contracts, vehicle purchases, and facility maintenance. An ordinance regulating public camping was tabled.
- Appointed Joseph Romano as Chief of Police effective Nov 2, 2024 (5-0)
- Approved $1.74M water main lining contract with Fer-Pal Construction USA LLC (4-0)
- Approved $605,309.92 purchase of two 2025 Peterbilt chassis from Lindco Equipment Sales (4-0)
- Approved $280,965.59 contract with AGAE Contractors, Inc. to paint Human Services Building (4-0)
- Approved $155,248 engineering contract with RINA Engineering for Dempster Street Shared Path (4-0)
- Approved $115,230 purchase of salt prewetting and anti-icing products from K-Tech Specialty Coatings, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved $50,893.50 contract extension with Christy Webber Landscapes (4-0)
- Tabled ordinance regulating public camping within corporate boundaries (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
6 yea · 2 absent
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda absent · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
Resolution Adopting the Update of the Cook County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigations Plan #11.h Board Approval of an Agreement and Mutual Release Between the Village of Niles and Nicolas Zakula…
3 yea · 1 absent
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
to approve the appointment of Joseph Romano as Chief of Police effective November 2, 2024. Romano has nearly 40 years of experience in the Niles Police Department, holding virtually every position…
3 yea · 1 absent
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
Ordinance approving an amendment to an IGA with the State of Illinois and the Village of Niles appropriating additional funds for the Golf Road/Greenwood Ave/Milwaukee Ave Sidewalk Street Lighting…
3 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
Resolution Authorizing a contractual agreement extension with Christy Webber Landscapes to provide the Hanging Baskets and Planter Pot Program in the amount of $50,893.50. On roll call, the vote was:
3 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
Resolution authorizing a contractual agreement with AGAE Contractors, Inc. and Sourcewell Under the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract IL-R1-GC- 122122-AGA in the amount of $280,965.59 to paint the…
3 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
Resolution approving the purchase of two (2) 2025 Peterbilt 548 Single Axle Chassis; one (1) Equipped with an Asphalt Body and Snow Package and One (1) equipped with a Standard Dump Body and Snow…
3 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Maine Township Highway Department and the Village of Niles for the design, construction and maintenance of Sidewalk on the west side…
3 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
Resolution Authorizing a Contractual Agreement with Fer-Pal Construction USA LLC, to provide professional services for Milwaukee Avenue from Harlem to Mulford Water Main Lining Design Build in the…
3 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
Resolution authorizing a contractual agreement with RINA Engineering to provide Phase I Engineering Services for Dempster Street Shared Path Cumberland Avenue to Milwaukee Avenue in the amount of…
3 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
Resolution authorizing a Bid Award and Contractual Agreement with Golf Mill Ford to provide one (1) 2024 Ford Transit-250 RWD Medium Roof Cargo Van to the Village of Niles in the amount of…
3 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
Resolution authorizing a Bid Award and Contractual Agreement with Golf Mill Ford to provide one (1) 2024 Ford Transit-250 RWD Medium Roof Cargo Van to the Village of Niles in the amount of…
3 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
to table the appointment of Niles Resident Yesoe Yoon to the Police and Fire Pension Boards. On roll call, the vote was:
3 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
Ordinance adding Chapter 66 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article IV. Offenses Against the Public Peace, Sec. 66-79 Public Encampment; Penalty, Regulating Public Camping Within Corporate…
3 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
that the Treasurer's Report for the month ending September 30, 2024, be approved and filed for audit with a beginning cash balance of $79,823,096.53 receipts of $11,904,987.16 disbursements of…
3 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m., seconded by Trustee Matyas. On roll call, the vote was:
4 yea · 1 absent
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda absent
Mon Nov 25, 2024
Public Hearing
Village holds public hearing on 2024 property tax levy
The Niles Village Board held a Truth-in-Taxation public hearing to discuss the proposed Tax Year 2024 Property Tax Levy. No other substantive items were on the agenda.
- Proposed Tax Year 2024 Property Tax Levy discussed at public hearing
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✓ Decided: Niles trustees hear 4.5% property tax levy proposal for 2024
The Village of Niles Board of Trustees held a Truth in Taxation public hearing on a proposed 4.5% property tax levy increase for Tax Year 2024. The Finance Committee had unanimously recommended the increase, and the board will vote on the levy ordinance at its November 19, 2024 meeting. No final decision was made at this hearing.
- Approved remote attendance for Trustee Strzelecki (4-0, 1 abstention, 2 absent)
- Heard presentation on proposed 4.5% property tax levy increase for Tax Year 2024
- Scheduled board vote on levy ordinance for November 19, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
3 yea · 1 absent
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda absent
Fri Oct 25, 2024
Village Board
Niles board to vote on paid leave exclusion, clinic special use, and contracts
The Niles Village Board will consider an ordinance to exclude the village and local schools from the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance, and two special use permits: one for a medical/dental clinic at 8766 W. Dempster St and another for an electronic message center at 8800 Kathy Lane. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including the purchase of a brush chipper for $108,062, holiday decorations for $99,999, and ratification of emergency cybersecurity expenses totaling $146,069. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and contracts for a senior center trip and internet services.
- Ordinance to exclude Niles Park District and local schools from Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance
- Special use permit for a medical/dental clinic at 8766 W. Dempster St
- Special use permit for an electronic message center exceeding size limit at 8800 Kathy Lane
- Purchase of a Morbark brush chipper for $108,062.10
- Ratification of $146,069.12 in emergency purchases related to a cybersecurity incident
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✓ Decided: Board approves $146K cybersecurity emergency purchases ratification
The Niles Board of Trustees, with four members present and three absent, approved all agenda items unanimously (4-0). Key actions included ratifying $146,069.12 in emergency purchases related to a June 2024 cybersecurity incident, approving a two-year Comcast internet contract, and authorizing several equipment and holiday decoration purchases. The board also approved ordinances excluding the park district and schools from the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance and granting special use permits for a medical/dental clinic and an electronic message center sign.
- Approved ratification of $146,069.12 cybersecurity emergency purchases incl. $101,800 bid waiver (4-0)
- Approved two-year Comcast internet contract at $39,384/year, total $78,768 (4-0)
- Approved exclusion of park district and schools from Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance (4-0)
- Approved special use for medical/dental clinic at 8766 W. Dempster St (4-0)
- Approved special use for electronic message center at 8800 Kathy Lane (4-0)
- Approved purchase of Morbark brush chipper for $108,062.10 (4-0)
- Approved $99,999.83 holiday decorations contract for Golf Mill Park (4-0)
- Approved $29,462.00 payment for senior trip to Dubuque, Iowa (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to nominate Trustee Niedermaier President Pro Tem, seconded by Trustee Warda. On roll call, the vote was:
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
Resolution Ratifying the Purchase and Bid Waiver of PO 250820 to Galaxy Tours and Travel in the Amount of $29,462.00 for Services Rendered for a Senior Center Trip to Dubuque, Iowa from consent…
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
to approve Consent Agenda Items 11.a through 11.g.excluding 1l.e On roll call, the vote was:
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
Ordinance Authorizing Exclusion of the Village of Niles Park District and All Schools Located Within the Village Boundaries from the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance . On roll call the vote was:
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
Resolution Authorizing a Bid Waiver, Purchase and Lease Agreement with Artistic Board of Trustees Minutes September 24, 2024 2 to recommend approval at the September 9, 2024 Public Hearing. On roll…
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit as Required by the Niles Code of Ordinances Section 78-92(4)(c) to Allow for an Electronic Message Center That Takes Up 26% of a Ground Sign Where a Maximum…
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Morbark Eeger Beaver 1821 Brush Chipper from Alexander Equipment Co., in the Amount of $108,062.10, Utilizing Sourcewell Contract # 031721-MBI, as Approved in…
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
Resolution Authorizing the Application for 2024 Illinois Department of Transportation's Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) Board Approval - Ratification of Phase 2 for Emergency…
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
Resolution Authorizing a Bid Waiver and One Year Contract Extension with Holiday Creations Pro, Inc /Artistic Services for the 2024 Holiday Light Installation in the amount of $36,699.84. On roll…
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
Resolution Authorizing the Application for 2024 Illinois Department of Transportation's Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP). On roll call, the vote was:
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
Resolution Ratifying the Purchase and Bid Waiver of PO 250820 to Galaxy Tours and Travel in the Amount of $29,462.00 for Services Rendered for a Senior Center Trip te Dubuque, Towa FINANCIAL REPORTS…
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
Resolution Ratifying the Purchase and Bid Waiver of PO 250820 to Galaxy Tours and Travel in the Amount of $29,462.00 for Services Rendered for a Senior Center Trip to Dubuque, Iowa. An additional…
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
that the Treasurer's Report for the month ending May 31, 2024 be approved and filed for audit with a beginning cash balance of $71,818,918.85 receipts of $15,942,087.93 disbursements of…
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m., seconded by Trustee Warda. On roll call, the vote was:
3 yea · 2 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent · Strzelecki absent
Fri Oct 4, 2024
Village Board
Board considers $500,000 land contract for 7421 Waukegan Road
The Niles Village Board is holding a special meeting to consider an ordinance authorizing a land contract between Filco Limited, LLC and the village for property at 7421 Waukegan Road. The contract is valued at $500,000.
- Ordinance authorizing a land contract between Filco Limited, LLC and the village for property at 7421 Waukegan Road in the amount of $500,000
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✓ Decided: Village authorized $500,000 land contract for 7421 Waukegan Road
The Village of Niles Board of Trustees held a special meeting on September 11, 2024, where they nominated Trustee Matyas as President Pro Tem and adopted an ordinance authorizing a land contract to purchase 7421 Waukegan Road for $500,000 to develop open space. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
- Nominated Trustee Danette O’Donovan Matyas as President Pro Tem (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance Authorizing a Land Contract with Filco Limited, LLC for 7421 Waukegan Road in the amount of $500,000 (5-0)
- Adjourned the meeting (all concurred)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to nominate Trustee Matyas as President Pro Tem, seconded by Trustee Jekot. On roll call, the vote was:
4 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
4 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea · Dubiel absent
Fri Oct 4, 2024
Village Board
Village Board considers fire equipment and vehicle purchases
The Village Board of Trustees is meeting to vote on several equipment contracts and vehicle purchases. The body will also consider an appointment for Family Services Director and an amendment to the Grow Your Home Program incentive policy.
- Contract for a new fire engine with MacQueen Equipment, LLC for $1,297,000
- Purchase of four 2025 Ford Explorer SUVs from Bredemann Ford for $187,297.12
- Asphalt patching contract with Chicagoland Paving Contractors Inc. for $150,000
- Emergency purchase of a 2024 Ford F-250 pickup truck from Golf Mill Ford for $73,593.03
- Facade and streetscape improvement application for 7665-67 Milwaukee Avenue up to $15,000
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✓ Decided: Niles board approves consent agenda, new Family Services director
The Niles Board of Trustees unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $25,000/year contract extension with AchieveIT for performance measure software, a $1,297,000 fire engine purchase, and a $37,126 purchase of two e-rickshaws. The board also approved the appointment of Susanne Malone as Family Services Director, an amendment to the Grow Your Home program, and several vehicle and paving contracts.
- Approved consent agenda items 10.a-10.g (7-0)
- Approved appointment of Susanne Malone as Family Services Director (6-0)
- Approved amendment to Grow Your Home Program Incentive Policy (6-0)
- Ratified emergency purchase of 2024 Ford F-250 for $73,593.03 (6-0)
- Approved bid award for four 2025 Ford Explorer SUVs for $187,297.12 (6-0)
- Approved $150,000 asphalt patching contract with Chicagoland Paving (6-0)
- Approved $80,000 crack sealing program with Patriot Pavement (6-0)
- Approved $15,000 facade improvement application at 7665-67 Milwaukee Ave (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to approve Consent Agenda Items 10.a through 10.g. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to approve the Appointment of Susanne Malone as Family Services Director Effective September 9, 2024. On roll call the vote was:
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing a Bid Award and Contractual Agreement with Bredemann Ford to Provide Four (4) 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line SUVs to the Village of Niles in the Amount of $187,297.12, as Approved…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Ratifying the Emergency Purchase and Bid Waiver of one (1) 2024 Ford F-250 Regular Cab, 4WD Pickup Truck, Equipped with Western Plow and Tailgate Spreader from Golf Mill Ford in the Amount…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing a Bid Award and Contractual Agreement with Bredemann Ford to Provide Four (4) 2025 Ford Explorer ST-Line SUVs to the Village of Niles in the Amount of $187,297.12, as Approved…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to approve the Authorizing the Use of the Municipal Partnering Initiative (MPI) Contractual Pricing Pursuant to Government Joint Purchasing Act, 30 ILCS 570/0.01, et. seq., with Chicagoland Paving…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to approve Authorizing the Use of the Municipal Partnering Initiative (MPI) Contractual Pricing Pursuant to Government Joint Purchasing Act, 30 ILCS 525/0.01, et. seq., with Patriot Pavement…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to approve the Facade and Streetscape Improvement and Beautification Program Application at 7665-67 Milwaukee Avenue in the Amount Not to Exceed $15,000. On roll call, the vote was:
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m., seconded by Trustee Matyas. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Fri Oct 4, 2024
Village Board
Village Board holds executive session for real estate purchase or lease
The Niles Village Board is holding a special meeting that consists primarily of an executive session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property. The agenda includes only procedural items and the closed session, with no other public business or decisions scheduled.
- Executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(C)(5) for the purchase or lease of real property
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✓ Decided: Village Board holds closed session on property purchase
The Village of Niles Board of Trustees held a special meeting on August 27, 2024, and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for public use. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.
- Approved motion to convene into closed session to discuss real property purchase/lease (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Wed Sep 4, 2024
Village Board
Niles Village Board to hold closed session on real property purchase or lease
The Niles Village Board will hold an executive session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property under Illinois law. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session for real property purchase or lease (5 ILCS 120/2 (C)(5))
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✓ Decided: Niles board holds special meeting, enters closed session on property purchase
The Niles Board of Trustees held a special meeting on July 23, 2024, with no public comments. The board voted 5-0 to enter closed session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for public use, with one trustee absent. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved motion to enter closed session for real property discussion (5-0, 1 absent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
4 yea
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Wed Sep 4, 2024
Village Board
Village Board to consider buying flood-prone property at 9330 N. Callero Dr.
The Niles Village Board meets on July 23, 2024 to consider an ordinance authorizing purchase of a residential property for flood mitigation. Other business includes special use permits for signage and vehicle repair, creation of a new TIF district, and approval of several contracts and emergency purchases. The consent agenda covers routine items including elevator modernization, green alley project, and software licensing.
- Ordinance to buy 9330 N. Callero Dr. for flood mitigation (Old Business)
- Special use permit for 266 sq ft signage at 900 Civic Center Dr. (limit 189)
- Special use permit for major vehicle repair at 8851 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Resolution to contract Ryan Inc. for consulting on new Touhy Corridor TIF district, not to exceed $37,500
- Resolution for intent to purchase a fire engine at $1,297,000 payable in FY2029
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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.3M fire engine purchase, signage and repair permits
The Village Board approved a resolution authorizing an intent to purchase a new fire engine for $1,297,000, payable in fiscal year 2029 with zero upfront cost. The board also approved two special use permits: one for additional signage at 900 Civic Center Drive and one for a major vehicle repair business at 8851 N. Milwaukee Avenue. A proposed ordinance to purchase residential property at 9330 N. Callero Drive to mitigate flooding died after no motion was made to take it from the table.
- Approved intent to purchase fire engine for $1,297,000 payable FY2029 (6-0)
- Approved special use permit for 266 sq ft signage at 900 Civic Center Drive (6-0)
- Approved special use permit for vehicle repair at 8851 N. Milwaukee Avenue (6-0)
- Approved zoning text amendment allowing Planning & Zoning Board recommendations on right-of-way vacations (6-0)
- Approved $37,500 contract with Ryan Inc. for TIF district consulting (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $223,680 green alley project and $157,420 software support (7-0)
- Ordinance to purchase 9330 N. Callero Drive for flood mitigation died (no motion)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to approve Consent Agenda Items 10.a through 10.h. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit as Required by the Village of Niles Code of Ordinances Sec. 78-92(4)(A) to Allow 266 Square Feet of Total Signage Where a Maximum of 189 Square Feet is…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit as Required by the Village Code of Ordinances to Allow a "Vehicle Repair - Major' at 8851 N. Milwaukee Avenue (24- ZP-20). The Planning and Zoning Board voted…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Adopting a Text Amendment to Appendix B Zoning Ordinance, Section 13, Planning and Zoning Board, Section. 13.3(h) to Allow the Planning and Zoning Board to Make Recommendations on Right of…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing a Contractual Agreement with Ryan Inc. to Provide Consulting Services to Establish the New Southwest Touhy Corridor Tax Increment Financing District at a Cost Not to Exceed…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing an Intent to Purchase Agreement with Zero Upfront Cost with MacQueen Equipment, LLC, Utilizing Sourcewell Contract # 113021- OKC-1 in the Amount of $1,297,000 Payable in Fiscal…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m., seconded by Trustee Jekot. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Fri Jul 26, 2024
Village Board
Board to vote on $96M TIF incentive for Golf Mill redevelopment
The Village Board will consider a redevelopment agreement and TIF incentive of $96,000,000 for the Golf Mill Shopping Center redevelopment. The consent agenda includes approvals for zoning text amendment to expand cannabis overlay district, a $319,822 sidewalk program, and a $240,586 security equipment purchase. New business also includes a special use permit for a medical clinic and appointment of a public works director.
- Resolution approving $96,000,000 TIF incentive for Golf Mill redevelopment at 239 Golf Mill Shopping Center
- Ordinance to alter boundaries of Southern Cannabis Establishment Overlay District (24-ZP-18)
- Resolution increasing sworn police officers from 57 to 59
- Bid award for 2024 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter Program for $319,822.50
- Purchase of Verkada access control and video monitoring equipment for $240,586.12
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✓ Decided: Board approves $96M Golf Mill redevelopment TIF agreement
The Niles Board of Trustees approved a $96 million Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentive and Redevelopment Agreement with SVAP Golf Mill Retail, L.P. for the Golf Mill redevelopment. The board also approved a consent agenda covering 14 routine items, including a $241,784 security equipment purchase and a $177,500 license plate reader contract. Stephen Quinn was appointed as Public Works Director, and a special use permit for a medical/dental clinic at 886-896 Civic Center Drive was granted. All votes were 5-0 with two trustees absent.
- Approved $96M TIF incentive and Redevelopment Agreement for Golf Mill (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 10.a-10.n (5-0)
- Appointed Stephen Quinn as Public Works Director (5-0)
- Approved special use permit for medical/dental clinic at 886-896 Civic Center Drive (5-0)
- Approved $241,784.12 Verkada security equipment purchase from CDW-G (consent)
- Approved $177,500 Flock license plate reader contract (consent)
- Approved $319,822.50 sidewalk, curb & gutter program (consent)
- Approved $163,997.72 MT7 trackless tractor purchase (consent)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
4 yea · 1 absent
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Strzelecki absent
to approve Consent Agenda Items 10.a through 10.n. On roll call, the vote was:
4 yea · 1 absent
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Strzelecki absent
[context] On roll call, the vote was: —
4 yea · 1 absent
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Strzelecki absent
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a 'Medical/Dental Clinic’ Located at 886-896 Civic Center Drive, Niles (24-ZP-13) The Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval of…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea
Ordinance approving a Redevelopment Agreement and Tax Increment Financing ("TIF") Incentive with SVAP Golf Mill Retail, L.P., SVAP Golf Mill Retail, II, L.P. and SVAP Golf Mill Office, L.P. for the…
4 yea · 1 absent
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Strzelecki absent
motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m., seconded by Trustee Matyas. On roll call, the vote was:
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea
Tue Jul 2, 2024
Village Board
The Village Board will discuss real estate and personnel matters in executive session.
The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the call to order and public comments. Two executive sessions are scheduled to discuss the purchase or lease of real property and specific employee matters.
- Executive session regarding the purchase or lease of real property
- Executive session regarding employee appointment, compensation, or discipline
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✓ Decided: Niles trustees voted 6-0 to enter executive session on real property and personnel matters
The Niles Board of Trustees held a special meeting and voted 6-0 to convene into executive session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee. The minutes record no other substantive decisions; the remaining agenda items (roll call, public comments, adjournment) are listed without recorded action. The document contains inconsistent dates and meeting references, and no vote tallies or outcomes are recorded for any item other than the executive session motion.
- Voted 6-0 to convene into executive session on real property purchase/lease (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5)) and specific employee personnel matters (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
- No other substantive decisions recorded in the minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Tue Jul 2, 2024
Village Board
Village Board considers $3.1 million street improvement and flood mitigation purchase
The Village Board of Trustees will consider a $3,138,787.30 contract for the 2024 Street Improvement Program. The board will also review an ordinance to purchase residential property at 9330 N. Callero Drive for flood mitigation. Other items include various service contracts and grant acceptances.
- $3,138,787.30 contract with Builders Paving, LLC for the 2024 Street Improvement Program
- Ordinance to purchase residential property at 9330 N. Callero Drive for flood mitigation
- $104,000 Homeland Security Grant for a mobile command unit and drones
- $73,050 contract for police uniforms from JG Uniforms of Chicago
- $150,000 agreement with Chicagoland Trenchless Rehabilitation for sewer inspections
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✓ Decided: Board approves $3.1M street paving contract and tables flood mitigation purchase
The Board approved a $3,138,787.30 contract with Builders Paving, LLC for the 2024 Street Improvement Program. A proposed ordinance to purchase residential property at 9330 N. Callero Drive to mitigate flooding was tabled for 60 days for further review by the Stormwater Commission. The Board also approved numerous routine contracts, including police uniforms, radio system fees, and marketing services, and ratified annual appointments for village officers and committees.
- Approved $3,138,787.30 contract with Builders Paving, LLC for 2024 street improvements (6-0)
- Tabled ordinance to purchase property at 9330 N. Callero Drive for flood mitigation for 60 days (6-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 appointments for Village Officers and Department Heads (6-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 appointments for Committees, Commissions, and Boards (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items 10.a through 10.q, including police uniforms ($73,050) and radio fees ($41,736) (7-0)
- Approved Treasurer's Report for April 2024 with ending cash balance of $74,395,120 (6-0)
- Ratified settlement agreement with Tavern Partners LLC for $13,599.50 (via Consent Agenda)
- Approved $104,000 UASI grant for police and fire equipment (via Consent Agenda)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
11 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea · Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to approve Consent Agenda Items 10.a through 10.q. On roll call, the vote was:
6 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to approve the appointments of the 2024-2025 Village Officers and Department Heads as presented. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to approve the appointments of the 2024-2025 Committees, Commissions and Boards as presented. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to table this item for 60 days and remand it back to the Stormwater Commission for further review. Trustee Dubiel seconded. On roll call, the vote to table was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
that the Treasurer's Report for the month ending April 30, 2024 be approved and filed for audit with a beginning cash balance of $76,638,339; receipts of $23,397,480; disbursements of $25,640,669…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m., seconded by Trustee Matyas, On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Mon Jun 3, 2024
Public Hearing
Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget
The Village of Niles is conducting a public budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2025. The meeting includes opening comments regarding the FY 25 Budget and an opportunity for resident comments.
- FY 25 Budget public hearing
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✓ Decided: Niles Board held FY2025 budget hearing; no vote on budget adoption recorded in minutes
The Village of Niles Board of Trustees held a public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget on April 23, 2024. Finance Director Kent Oliven reported that the Finance Committee recommended approval of the proposed budget. The minutes record only a motion to adjourn the hearing, which passed 4-0; they do not record a vote to adopt the budget itself.
- Motion to adjourn hearing approved (4-0)
- No vote on budget adoption recorded in these minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Matyas, and on roll call all the vote was:
3 yea · 1 absent
Matyas yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea · Niedermaier absent
Mon Jun 3, 2024
Village Board
Niles board to vote on FY2025 budget, EV chargers, and several construction contracts
The Niles Village Board is meeting to consider the FY2025 annual budget, several capital improvement contracts, and zoning requests for medical clinics and an electronic message center. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as contract approvals, appointments, and fee schedule amendments. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Ordinance adopting FY2025 annual budget (May 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025)
- Resolution to purchase five Charge Point CP 6000 Level II dual port charging stations for $50,635
- Ordinance approving change order for Village Hall Plaza remodel, increasing contract by $87,082 to $205,177
- Resolution for lead and galvanized service line emergency replacements with Millennium Contracting for $1,033,756
- Special use permits for medical/dental clinics at 7437 N. Harlem Ave. and 7354 N. Milwaukee Ave., and electronic message center at 7429 N. Milwaukee Ave.
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✓ Decided: Niles Board adopts FY2025 budget and approves $1M lead service line contract
The Board of Trustees adopted the Fiscal Year 2025 annual budget and approved a $1,033,756 contract for emergency lead service line replacements. Several zoning permits for medical clinics and an electronic message center were approved, along with a $112,635 elevator modernization project. A resolution to purchase electric vehicle charging stations was tabled and failed to advance.
- Adopted FY2025 Annual Budget (5-0)
- Approved $1,033,756 contract for lead service line replacements (5-0)
- Approved $112,635 elevator modernization for Village Hall (5-0)
- Approved zoning variation for Medical/Dental Clinic at 7437 N. Harlem Ave (5-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Medical/Dental Clinic at 7354 N. Milwaukee Ave (5-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Electronic Message Center at 7429 N. Milwaukee Ave (5-0)
- Approved $62,859 contract for Police Department kitchen remodel (5-0)
- Tabled and failed resolution for $50,635 EV charging stations
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to take this item off the table, there was none and the item failed. Page 4 of 13 CONSENT AGENDA — NEW BUSINESS Board of Trustees Minutes April 23, 2024 President Alpogianis stated that all…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to approve Consent Agenda Items 11.a through 11.aa. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit and a Variation to Allow a ‘Medical/Dental Clinic’ at 7354 N. Milwaukee Avenue (24-ZP-08 and 24-ZP-09) Board of Trustees Minutes April 23, 2024 March 5, 2024…
4 yea
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance to Allow for a Reduction in the Required Number of Parking Spaces from 16 to 11 at the Property. The Planning and Zoning Board voted 5-0-2 to recommend approval of the request at a public…
4 yea
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance to Allow for a Reduction in the Required Number of Parking Spaces from 59 to 38 at the Property. The Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-0-2 (and 1 abstention) to recommend approval of the…
4 yea
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Sec. 78-92(4)(c) to Allow for the Installation of an Electronic Message Center at 7429 N. Milwaukee Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Board voted 5-0-2 to recommend approval of the request at…
4 yea
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
8 yea
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing a Bid Award and Contractual Agreement with Millennium Contracting Company to Provide Lead and Galvanized Service Line On- Call Emergency Replacements in the Amount of…
4 yea
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
that the Treasurer's Report for the month ending March 31, 2024 be approved and filed for audit with a beginning cash balance of $72,950,526, receipts of $13,603,189, disbursements of $10,661,698 and…
4 yea
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m., seconded by Trustee Niedermaier. On roll call, the vote was:
4 yea
Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Tue Apr 30, 2024
Village Board
Niles Village Board holds special meeting with executive session
The Niles Village Board is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, with public comments and an executive session. The executive session will discuss releasing minutes, employee matters, and collective bargaining, but no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session to review minutes for release per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)
- Executive session on employee appointment, compensation, or discipline per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
- Executive session on collective bargaining per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2)
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✓ Decided: Board voted 6-0 to enter executive session for personnel and bargaining matters
The Village Board held a special meeting on January 23, 2024. The only substantive action was a 6-0 vote to enter executive session to discuss employee matters, collective bargaining, and the release of previous session minutes. No public comments were received, and no other decisions were made.
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Tue Apr 30, 2024
Village Board
Niles trustees to review FY2025 budget and capital plan
The Niles Village Board is holding a special budget workshop to review the Fiscal Year 2025 Operational Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes a presentation on the budget, followed by public comments. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.
- Fiscal Year 2025 (May 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025) Operational Budget and Capital Improvement Plan presentation
- Public comments period
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✓ Decided: Village of Niles holds FY2025 budget workshop
The Board of Trustees conducted a workshop to review the proposed FY2025 operational budget and Capital Improvement Plan. No formal votes were taken as the session was for information and discussion only. A public budget hearing is scheduled for April 23, 2024.
- Proposed FY25 operating budget of $86.9 million discussed
- Proposed $30.6 million in CIP projects discussed
- Proposed $10,318,550 in TIF operating expenses discussed
- Proposed total budgeted spending of $127.8 million discussed
Tue Apr 30, 2024
Village Board
Board to consider $2.1M YMCA property purchase, $4.66M TIF deal
The Niles Village Board is meeting to vote on a consent agenda with routine items and several new business items, including major financial decisions. Key actions include a $2.1 million purchase agreement for the YMCA property at 6400 W. Touhy Avenue, a $4.66 million TIF incentive for a developer at 9201 N. Milwaukee Avenue, and multiple construction contracts. The board will also consider a ban on tianeptine products and various equipment purchases.
- Purchase and sale agreement for YMCA property at 6400 W. Touhy Avenue for $2,100,000
- Redevelopment agreement and TIF incentive for Nea Maya Real Estate at 9201 N. Milwaukee Avenue for $4,661,889
- Bid award for Public Works Facility Improvements with Pacific Construction for $4,675,951
- Bid award for Village Hall Plaza renovation with CCC Holding Inc. for $2,614,104
- Ordinance prohibiting sale of tianeptine products
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✓ Decided: Village of Niles approves $2.1M YMCA property purchase
The Board approved the purchase of the YMCA property at 6400 W. Touhy Avenue and authorized several multi-million dollar infrastructure projects. The Board also passed an ordinance prohibiting the sale and distribution of tianeptine products. A request to purchase electric vehicle charging stations was tabled.
- Approved $2.1M purchase of YMCA property at 6400 W. Touhy Avenue (6-0)
- Approved $4.67M contract with Pacific Construction for Public Works salt dome (6-0)
- Approved $2.61M contract with CCC Holdings Inc. for Village Hall Plaza renovation (6-0)
- Approved $1.79M contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors for Caldwell Ave widening (6-0)
- Approved $4.66M TIF incentive for mixed-use project at 9201 N. Milwaukee Ave (6-0)
- Approved permit fee waiver up to $500,000 for Noah Properties at 6633 N. Milwaukee Ave (6-0)
- Passed ordinance prohibiting sale, distribution, and possession of tianeptine products (6-0)
- Tabled $50,635 purchase of five electric vehicle charging stations (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution Authorizing a Bid Waiver and Purchase of Five Charge Point CP6000 Level Il Dual Port Charging Stations with Verdek Green Technologies in the Amount of $50,635 be removed from Consent…
4 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea
Ordinance Adding Chapter 66 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article V. Offenses Board of Trustees Minutes March 26, 2024
5 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Approving a Change Order Number 1 for the Milwaukee Avenue and Touhy Avenue Crosswalk Replacement from Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc., by Decreasing the Contract Price by $30,112.08 for a…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Authorizing a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions Between the Board of Trustees of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) of Chicago for Property Located at 6400…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
ordinance aims to prohibit the sale, distribution, and possession with the intent to sell products containing tianeptine within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Village of Niles. Reviewed and…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing Waiving of Permit Fees for Noah Properties for a Project Located at 6633 N. Milwaukee Avenue Under Sec. 18-9 Waiver of Permit Fee, Niles Code of Ordinances in the Amount Not to…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing a Contractual Agreement with Ciorba Group to Provide Engineering Services for Milwaukee Avenue and Oakton Street Crosswalk Replacement in the Amount of $32,376.57 Board of…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing a Contractual Extension Between Vega Building Maintenance, Inc. and the Village of Niles for FY25 Custodial Services for Village Facilities in the Amount of $170,132.45. On…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing a Bid Award and Contractual Agreement with A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. to Construct the Caldwell Avenue at Cleveland Street Widening and Pedestrian Signals in the Amount…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
10 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea · Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing a Bid Award and Contractual Agreement with CCC Holdings Inc. in the Amount of $2,614,104.00 for Renovation of the Village Hall Plaza at 1000 Civic Center Drive Board of…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing Contractual Agreement and Bid Award for the Public Works Facility Improvements (Salt Dome) with Pacific Construction in the Amount of $4,675,951. Bids were received from three…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing a Bid Waiver and Purchase of Five Charge Point CP 6000 Level II Dual Port Charging Stations with Verdek Green Technologies in the Amount of $50,635, as…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to approve the accounts payable, including payroll in the amount of $7,365,393 for the month ending February 2024, and moved that the Treasurer's Report for the month ending February 29, 2024…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m., seconded by Trustee Niedermaier. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Thu Apr 11, 2024
Village Board
Niles board to vote on $1.2M TIF for Bannos Jr. property at 7620 N. Milwaukee
The Niles Village Board is meeting to consider a redevelopment agreement and TIF incentive for Bannos Jr. Real Estate Holdings, LLC at 7620 N. Milwaukee Avenue, along with several other contracts and ordinances. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and multiple professional service agreements, while new business features items like a change order for the Melvina Avenue project and a lease for the Niles Teen Center. The meeting also includes proclamations, a police officer retirement, and a ceremonial oath for a new officer.
- TIF incentive of $1,200,000 for Bannos Jr. Real Estate Holdings, LLC at 7620 N. Milwaukee Avenue
- Change Order #1 for Melvina Avenue Street Improvement Project, increasing contract to $361,920
- Lease agreement for Niles Teen Center at 8922 N. Greenwood Avenue with IG Capital, LLC
- Contract with CDM Smith for 2024 Lead Line Replacement Pilot Project at $96,008
- Contract with Gwen Yen Chiu Studios for sculpture at Golf Mill Park at $60,000
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✓ Decided: Niles approves $1.2M TIF deal for Amici's site redevelopment at 7620 N. Milwaukee Ave
The Niles Board of Trustees approved a Redevelopment Agreement and $1,200,000 Tax Increment Financing incentive for Bannos Jr. Real Estate Holdings, LLC at 7620 N. Milwaukee Avenue, where a new Greek restaurant called Koukla is planned. The Board also approved a five-year lease for the Niles Teen Center at 8922 N. Greenwood Avenue, with Trustee Dubiel casting the lone no vote. A 16-item consent agenda passed 7-0, and several engineering, landscaping, and demolition contracts were approved. Note: the minutes are dated February 27, 2024, not April 11, 2024.
- Approved $1,200,000 TIF incentive and redevelopment agreement for Bannos Jr. Real Estate Holdings, LLC at 7620 N. Milwaukee Avenue (6-0)
- Approved five-year Niles Teen Center lease at 8922 N. Greenwood Avenue with 3% annual escalation (5-1, Dubiel opposed)
- Approved consent agenda items 12.a through 12.p, including $42,102.03 Tyler Energov renewal and $60,000 Golf Mill Park sculpture (7-0)
- Approved $64,110 change order for Melvina Avenue engineering design, raising total contract to $361,920 (6-0)
- Approved stop signs at New England Avenue and Madison Avenue as a hazardous location (6-0)
- Approved $197,539 landscape maintenance contract with Bill's Complete Landscaping Service Inc. (6-0)
- Approved $313,117 with HR Green Inc. for Waukegan and Cleveland bicycle/pedestrian engineering (6-0)
- Approved $174,816 with HR Green Inc. for Caldwell Avenue at Cleveland Street construction engineering, paid with Motor Fuel Tax funds (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was: Page 3 of 10 Board of Trustees Minutes February 27, 2024
5 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to approve Consent Agenda Items 12.a through 12.p. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
14 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea · Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Designating a Hazardous Location and the Placement of Stop Signs at the Intersection of New England Avenue and Madison Avenue. Per Section 98-46, the Board of Trustees can determine and…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing a Bid Award and Contractual Agreement with Bill's Complete Landscaping Service Inc. to Provide the Municipal Landscape Maintenance and Lawn Restoration Program in the Amount of…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing a Contractual Agreement with HR Green Inc. to Provide Phase III Construction Engineering for Caldwell Avenue at Cleveland Street in the Amount of $174,816. HR Green, Inc. was…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing the Use of Motor Fuel Tax Funds to Pay for Professional Services for Construction Engineering for the Caldwell Avenue at Cleveland Street Widening and Pedestrian Signal Project…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to approve the accounts payable, including payroll in the amount of $4,866,804 for the month ending January 2024, and that the Treasurer's Report for the month ending January 31, 2024, be…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:59 p.m., seconded by Trustee Niedermaier. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Mon Mar 4, 2024
Village Board
Village Board to hold special meeting with executive session
The Niles Village Board is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being an executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters. Public comments are limited to executive session agenda items only.
- Executive session for litigation per 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(11)
- Executive session for employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal per 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1)
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✓ Decided: Village Board of Trustees enters executive session
The Board of Trustees held a special meeting on January 23, 2024. The board voted to enter an executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters.
- Approved motion to enter executive session for litigation and employee matters (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Mon Mar 4, 2024
Village Board
Village Board to review Comprehensive Plan
The Niles Village Board is holding a special meeting with a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan from the Community Development department. Public comments are limited to agenda items. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Presentation of Comprehensive Plan (Community Development)
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✓ Decided: Niles board reviews 2040 Comprehensive Plan; approval vote not recorded in minutes
The Village of Niles Board of Trustees held a special meeting on January 23, 2024, to present the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, a 20-year policy framework for land use, growth, capital improvements and development. Community Development Director Christine Raguso and consultant Nick Kalogeresis of the Lakota Group described the plan's vision statement, strategic planning elements and goals, policies and strategies. The minutes state the plan was on that night's Board agenda for approval, but the recorded minutes do not show an approval vote; the only action recorded is adjournment. No public comments were made.
- Adjourned the special meeting (motion by Trustee Dubiel, seconded by Trustee Niedermaier; all concurred on roll call)
- No approval vote on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan is recorded in these minutes, though the minutes state it was on the agenda for approval
Mon Mar 4, 2024
Village Board
Niles board to vote on Niles 2040 plan, special use permits, and multiple contracts
The Niles Village Board is meeting to consider a comprehensive update to the Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan, several special use permits for businesses, and multiple change orders and contracts, including a $601,898 payment for fire dispatch services. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, surplus property disposal, and various ordinance amendments.
- Ordinance adopting the Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan (23-ZP-09)
- Special use permit for a reception facility at 7667 N. Milwaukee Avenue (23-ZP-39 & 23-ZP-40)
- Special use permit for a medical dental clinic at 8307 W. Golf Road (23-ZP-42)
- Special use permit for a community/recreation center at 8922 N. Greenwood Avenue (24-ZP-02)
- Payment of $601,898 to RED Center for fire dispatch services
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✓ Decided: Village of Niles adopts 2040 Comprehensive Plan and new bus stop regulations
The Board approved the Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan and an ordinance requiring permits for unscheduled bus stops. Several special use permits for medical and recreation facilities were granted, while a request for a reception facility was remanded for further review. The Board also authorized various infrastructure change orders and utility agreements.
- Adopted Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan (6-0)
- Approved ordinance requiring permits for unscheduled bus stops (6-0)
- Approved special use permits for medical dental clinic at 8307 W. Golf Road and recreation center at 8922 N. Greenwood Avenue (6-0)
- Remanded reception facility request at 7667 N. Milwaukee Avenue to Planning and Zoning Board (6-0)
- Approved $140,488 agreement with ComEd for power line relocation design (6-0)
- Approved $601,898 payment to RED Center for 2024 fire dispatch services (7-0)
- Approved $49,235 contract increase for 2023 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter Program (6-0)
- Authorized $24,500 contract with GovHR USA for Public Works Director recruitment (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance regarding Regulation of Proposed Bus Stops stating it is illegal and unconstitutional. President Alpogianis stated that all items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will…
5 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to approve Consent Agenda Items 11.a through 11.s. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
ordinance was approved at the January 8, 2024, Public Safety Meeting. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to table this agenda item. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
to table this agenda item. On roll call, the vote was: YEAS: 6 Dubiel, Jekot, Matyas, Niedermaier, Strzelecki, Warda NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION WAS…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Appendix B Section 8.2(A) for a ‘Medical Dental Clinic’ at 8307 W. Golf Road. The Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval of the request at a Public Hearing held on…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit as Required in Appendix B, Section 8.2(A) to Allow a ‘Community/Recreation Center? at 8922 N Greenwood Avenue (24-ZP-02). The Planning and Zoning Board voted…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Approving and Adopting a Comprehensive Amendment to the Niles Comprehensive Plan (Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan). The Planning and Zoning Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Approving Change Order Number 1 Authorizing an Increase in the Time of Completion of the 2023 Street Improvement Program by 204 Days with Arrow Road Construction, for a Substantial…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Approving a Change Order Number 1 for the 2023 Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter Program from Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. by Increasing the Contract Price by $49,235 for a Total Contract Amount of…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution 2019-75R Authorizing a Revised Intergovernmental Agreement Among the Village of Morton Board of Trustees Minutes January 23, 2024 is required due to the addition of out-of-scope safety…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company for the Design of Aerial Power Line Relocation to an Underground System at Milwaukee Avenue and Waukegan Road in the Amount…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company for the Design of Aerial Power Line Relocation to an Underground System at Milwaukee Avenue and Waukegan Road in the Amount…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to approve the accounts payable, including payroll in the amount of $6,232,749 for the month ending October 2023, and that the Treasurer's Report for the month ending October 31, 2023, be…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to approve the accounts payable, including payroll in the amount of $9,938,627 for the month ending November 2023, and that the Treasurer's Report for the month ending November 30, 2023, be…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to approve the accounts payable, including payroll in the amount of $10,175,857 for the month ending December 2023, and that the Treasurer's Report for the month ending December 31, 2023, be…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to reconvene into Executive Session to discuss the Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of a Specific Employee per 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1), seconded by…
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m., seconded by Trustee Niedermaier. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Strzelecki yea · Warda yea
Tue Jan 30, 2024
Village Board
Village Board to hold special meeting with executive session on real estate
This is a special meeting of the Niles Village Board. The agenda is mostly procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, and public comments limited to executive session items. The main business is an executive session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property and to approve prior executive session minutes.
- Approval of September 26, 2023 Executive Session Minutes
- Real Estate - Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of the Public Body
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✓ Decided: Niles board votes 5-0 to enter executive session on real estate
The Village of Niles Board of Trustees held a special meeting on November 14, 2023, called to order by Village President George D. Alpogianis. The only substantive action recorded was a motion by Trustee Dubiel, seconded by Trustee Matyas, to convene into executive session to discuss real estate under 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5); it carried 5-0, with Trustee Dean Strzelecki absent. No public comments were recorded, and the minutes then state the Board would adjourn from executive session. No other decisions, votes, or dollar amounts appear in the supplied minutes.
- Approved convening into executive session to discuss real estate under 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(5) (5-0; Strzelecki absent)
- No public comments recorded
- Board adjourned from executive session
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea
Tue Jan 30, 2024
Village Board
Niles Village Board discusses zoning, infrastructure contracts, and insurance renewals
The Board of Trustees will consider several ordinances regarding zoning amendments and water service regulations. The meeting also includes decisions on major construction change orders and various village insurance renewals.
- Special use permit for a 'Vehicle Operations Facility' at 5990 W. Touhy Avenue
- Change order for Shermer Road engineering increasing contract to $214,113
- Change order for Lawrencewood Gardens water main lining increasing contract to $2,736,364
- Renewal of property casualty and workers compensation insurance for $885,672
- Settlement agreement with Shameron Bounas in the amount of $27,500
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✓ Decided: Village of Niles appoints new Community Development Director
The Board appointed Christine Raguso as Community Development Director with an annual salary of $175,000. The Board also approved several zoning permits, insurance renewals, and infrastructure change orders. A proposed ordinance regarding no-parking signs on Jonquil Terrace, Nottingham Avenue, and Odell Avenue was tabled.
- Appointed Christine Raguso as Community Development Director at $175,000 salary (6-0)
- Approved $69,693.04 lease for Golf Mill Park holiday decorations (5-0)
- Approved $885,672 property, casualty, and workers compensation insurance renewal (6-0)
- Approved $265,000 change order for emergency lead service line replacements (5-0)
- Approved $107,604 change order for Lawrencewood Gardens water main lining (5-0)
- Approved special use permit for 'Vehicle Operations Facility' at 5990 W. Touhy Avenue (5-0)
- Approved special use permit for 'Office' at 6881 N. Milwaukee Avenue (5-0)
- Tabled no-parking signs ordinance for Jonquil Terrace, Nottingham Ave, and Odell Ave (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] On roll call, the vote was:
20 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea · Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea
to approve Consent Agenda Items 11.a through 11.q. On roll call, the vote was:
4 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Warda yea
motion to approve the appointment of Christine Raguso, seconded by Trustee Matyas. Ms. Raguso addressed the Board and expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to serve the Village as Community…
4 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas Niedermaier yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Regarding the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act for the Village of Niles Board of Trustees Minutes November 14, 2023 approval of the request at a public hearing held on November 6…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit as Required in Appendix B, Section 8.2(A) to Allow a “Vehicle Operations Facility’ at 5990 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles. The Planning and Zoning Board voted 5-0-2…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Appendix B, Section 5.2(A)(2) to Allow an ‘Office’ at 6881 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles. The Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0-1 to recommend approval of the request at a public hearing…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea
Ordinance Approving the Placement of No Parking Signs on the South Side of Jonquil Terrace from Nordica Avenue to Waukegan Road, No Parking Signs Placed on Nottingham Avenue from Howard Street to…
5 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea
that the water fund pay for 100% of the emergency service line replacement from the water main to the meter. On roll call, the vote was:
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea
Resolution Authorizing a Bid Waiver and Purchase of the Upfitting of a 2021 Ford F-59 Chassis/Utilimaster Step-Van with Custom Connections in the Amount of $66,522.10. In FY22 the Public Works…
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea
to approve the cancellation of the December 12, 2023 Regular Board of Trustees meeting. On roll call, the vote was:
5 yea
Dubiel yea · Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea
motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m., seconded by Trustee Niedermaier. On roll call, the vote was:
4 yea
Jekot yea · Matyas yea · Niedermaier yea · Warda yea