Niles public meetings in 2024

Village Board

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

Village Board

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

Village Board

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

Public Hearing

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

Village Board

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

Village Board

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

Village Board

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

Village Board

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

Village Board

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))

Village Board

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

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)

Village Board

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

Village Board

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

Village Board

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

Public Hearing

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

Village Board

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.

Village Board

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)

Village Board

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

Village Board

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

Village Board

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

Village Board

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)

Village Board

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)

Village Board

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

Village Board

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

Village Board

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