Shorewood public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hold a special meeting to discuss two specific items. These include a collection agency and a community compensation analysis.
- Discussion of Collection Agency - Arnold
- Discussion of a Community Compensation Analysis - Atiq
Village Board
The Village Board will hold three public hearings: on an annexation agreement for County Line Solar by RPIL Solar 12, LLC; on the proposed tax levy for fiscal year 2024-2025; and on an annexation agreement amendment and development agreement for CalAtlantic Group (Lennar) for Towne Center II. After hearings, the board will consider routine consent agenda items including $1.3 million in accounts payable, multiple payment approvals for road and water main projects, and various ordinances and resolutions.
- Public hearing on County Line Solar annexation agreement
- Public hearing on proposed tax levy for FY April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025
- Public hearing on CalAtlantic/Lennar annexation and development agreement for Towne Center II
- Accounts payable totaling $1,304,815.30
- Contract with K&D Landscaping for up to $140,000 for landscape maintenance, waiving formal bid process
Committee of the Whole
The Shorewood Committee of the Whole will hold four discussions: Gateway Signage, a text amendment regarding employment agencies, illuminated window signage, and a zoning ordinance text amendment for the Office, Research and Light Industrial (ORI) district. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.
- Discussion of Gateway Signage
- Discussion of Text Amendment Regarding Employment Agencies
- Discussion about Illuminated Window Signage
- Discussion of a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Regarding the ORI District
Village Board
The Village Board will consider several items including a $90,000 sewer cleaning contract with a bid waiver, a $51,661.60 park equipment purchase, and first readings of ordinances on public hearing notices and freight terminals. The consent agenda includes approval of $782,847.59 in accounts payable and various payments for projects and repairs. Public comment and trustee reports are also scheduled.
- Approval of $782,847.59 in accounts payable
- Consideration of $90,000 sewer cleaning contract with Hydro-Vision Technology and waiver of formal bid
- Consideration of $51,661.60 purchase of park equipment from Poligon for River's Edge Park Phase B
- First read of ordinance amending Title 10 on public hearing notices
- First read of ordinance amending Title 10 on freight terminals
Committee of the Whole
The Shorewood Committee of the Whole will discuss a zoning ordinance text amendment regarding the Office, Research and Light Industrial District (ORI). Additionally, there will be a discussion about video gaming, a ComEd billing update, and a Water Commission update. The meeting includes a special meeting and citizens' comments.
- Discussion of zoning text amendment for ORI district
- Discussion about video gaming
- ComEd billing update
- Water Commission update
Village Board
The Shorewood Village Board will hold a public hearing on the County Line Solar annexation agreement, then consider a consent agenda including multiple payments totaling over $1 million. Under order of business, the board will review ordinances for conditional use permits, tax abatements, and a tax levy, as well as discuss concept plans for Shorewood Veterinary Clinic and Auburn Chase. A bid award of $926,706 for River's Edge Park Phase B and equipment purchases are also up for approval.
- Public hearing on County Line Solar Annexation Agreement by RPIL Solar 12, LLC
- Approval of payment $328,098.64 to D Construction for 2024 Earl-Geneva Road Reconstruction Water Main Replacement
- Consideration of Ordinance for Levy and Collection of Taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (First Read)
- Bid award to Schwartz Construction Group for $926,706 for River's Edge Park Phase B Project
- Consideration of Conditional Use Permit for a towing business at TLC Towing (First Read)
Village Board
The Shorewood Village Board will meet on October 22, 2024, to conduct routine business including approving meeting minutes, accounts payable totaling $709,284.47, and payments for water main replacement and police department painting. The board will also review ordinances, including a new liquor license, and consider several contracts and purchases such as road salt, trucks, and engineering services.
- Approval of $709,284.47 in accounts payable
- Payment of $480,046.27 to D Construction for Earl Geneva Water Main Replacement
- Payment of $16,500 to Arno Decorating for Police Department Painting
- Consideration of a new Class "A" and Class "I" liquor license
- Purchase of up to $30,000 in road salt for 2024-2025 winter season
Special Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hold a special meeting to receive updates on the Water Commission and conduct a financial discussion. The meeting also includes an administrator's report.
- Water Commission update from Noriega
- Financial discussion with Burkholder and Klima
- Administrator's report from Klima
Village Board
The Village Board will hold first readings on ordinances for a YMCA planned unit development and fitness center, as well as towing regulations and a conditional use for Anderson's Towing. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and payments for resurfacing, sewer rehabilitation, and park projects, totaling over $887,000. The board will also consider a $35,000 tree pruning program and set trick-or-treat hours for October 31.
- First reading of ordinance for YMCA conditional use and site plan at 1801 W. Jefferson Street
- First reading of ordinance to amend towing services in I-2 zoning district
- First reading of conditional use for Anderson's Towing at 300 Amendodge Drive
- Consent agenda includes $212,690.70 to Performance Pipelining for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Basin #6
- Consent agenda includes $51,749.95 to Kompan for River's Edge Park Phase A project
Village Board
The Village Board will review a second reading of an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Village Code regarding the ORI Zoning District. The board is also considering payments for park reconstructions and water main projects.
- Second read of Ordinance Amending Title 10 regarding the ORI Zoning District
- Payment of $135,422.10 to Hacienda Landscaping for River's Edge Park Phase A Project
- Payment of $82,520.55 to GLI Services for River Oaks Park Reconstruction Project
- Payment of $31,112.03 to Holiday Sewer and Water Construction for 2024 Valencia-Lynwood Water Main Replacement Project
- Proposed $12,780.00 contract with Viking Industrial for Black Road and Mound Road Water Tower inspections
Village Board
The Shorewood Village Board will consider a consent agenda including routine approval of minutes and payments, followed by several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include a $5.2 million appropriation for the US 52/Route 59 River to Houbolt Improvement Project, a second read of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update, a first read of ORI Zoning District amendments, and a site plan amendment for a library parking lot expansion. The board will also discuss a concept plan for Anderson's Towing.
- Resolution appropriating $5.2 million for US 52/Route 59 River to Houbolt Improvement Project
- Second read of Ordinance amending Title 9 (2024 Comprehensive Plan Update)
- First read of Ordinance amending Title 10 regarding ORI Zoning District
- Resolution approving site plan amendment for parking lot expansion at Shorewood-Troy Public Library
- Discussion of concept plan for Anderson's Towing at 300 Amendodge Drive
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole holds a discussion-only meeting covering a proposed rental registry program with MuniReg representatives, an update from the Grand Prairie Water Commission, and the Village Administrator's report. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Rental Registry discussion – Dudash & Michael Halpern with MuniReg
- Grand Prairie Water Commission update
- Village Administrator's report
Village Board
The Village Board will hold a second reading on an ordinance to issue approximately $8.2 million in general obligation bonds for capital improvements including street lights, sewer and storm sewer improvements, and water main replacements. Other business includes a discussion of a concept plan for a residential development by Lennar at Waterstone subdivision, approval of a site plan for the Troy Fire Station and Training Center, and first readings on eminent domain for the Seil Road and Bridge Reconstruction Project and a groundwater prohibition ordinance. The board will also consider a $111,860 engineering contract for the 2025 MFT Resurfacing Project and a payment of $1,250,00.00 into escrow related to a YMCA agreement.
- Second read: $8,200,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, for capital improvements
- Discussion of a concept plan for a Lennar residential development at Waterstone subdivision
- Approval of site plan and site plan amendment for the Troy Fire Station and Training Center
- Consideration of $111,860 proposal for engineering services for the 2025 MFT Resurfacing Project
- First read: ordinance authorizing eminent domain for the Seil Road and Bridge Reconstruction Project
Village Board
The Village Board will consider an ordinance to issue approximately $8.2 million in General Obligation Bonds for street lights, sewer, and water main improvements. The board is also reviewing a concept plan for SW Frontage Road development and various municipal payments.
- Proposed issuance of approximately $8,200,000 General Obligation Bonds for infrastructure
- Payment of $705,461.92 to P.T. Ferro Construction for 2024 MFT Resurfacing Project
- Payment of $76,926.60 to Hacienda Landscaping for River's Edge Park Phase A Project
- Payment of $39,258.75 to Shorewood Home & Auto for a 2024 John Deere Gator
- Discussion of a Concept Plan for SW Frontage Road Development
Village Board
The Village Board will consider several items including a first read of an ordinance granting a conditional use for an amusement establishment (X-Golf) at 1004 Brook Forest Avenue, a resolution accepting a final plat of subdivision for Shorewood Market Street 2nd Resubdivision, and a discussion of a concept plan for SW Frontage Road Development. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable totaling $495,120.60 and payments for park playground equipment. Other action items involve contracts for police department facility repairs, an aerator fountain replacement, and a first read of an ordinance reducing the water service termination fee.
- Conditional use for X-Golf amusement establishment at 1004 Brook Forest Ave (First Read)
- Approval of accounts payable for $495,120.60
- Payment of $62,223.00 to Landscape Structures for River Oaks Park Playground Equipment
- Police Department Facility Roof Repairs not to exceed $80,000.00 (waiving formal bid)
- First read of ordinance reducing Water Service Termination Fee
Village Board
The Village Board will consider several contract awards and proposals for local infrastructure projects. Items include street lighting on River Road, water main replacements, and a plow truck upfitting. The board will also review an agreement with Will County regarding animal protection services.
- Bid award to H&H Electric for $584,889.37 for the River Road Decorative Street Lighting Project
- Proposal for Christopher Burke Engineering up to $22,000.00 for River Road lighting construction
- Lindco Equipment Sales proposal for $159,764.00 to upfit a new plow truck
- Payment to Holiday Sewer and Water Construction for $516,691.66 for water main replacement
- Resolution for an agreement with Will County for animal protection services
Village Board
The Village Board will consider an ordinance to establish The Grand Prairie Water Commission. They will also review a resolution for a land purchase near Black Road and County Line Road. Additionally, the board will discuss professional services for the Fawn Park Reconstruction Project.
- Ordinance to establish The Grand Prairie Water Commission
- Resolution for 10-acre land purchase near Black Road and County Line Road
- $22,500 proposal for Fawn Park Reconstruction Project services
- $35,000 payment for four Flock Safety Falcon Readers
- $96,735 payment for Water Treatment Plant Media Exchange Project
Village Board
The Village Board will consider the Annual Appropriations Ordinance for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2024. The agenda includes reviews of site plans for Dollar Tree and a concept plan for senior housing. Additionally, the board will discuss various ordinances and service contracts.
- Annual Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Site plan approval for Dollar Tree construction
- Engineering services contract for River's Edge Park Phase A up to $12,582.00
- Purchase of a 2024 John Deere Gator for $39,258.75
- Conditional use ordinance for We Rock the Spectrum amusement establishment
Village Board
The Shorewood Village Board will consider approving several large contracts, including a $4.3 million road and water main project and a $1 million park project, along with routine consent agenda items. The meeting includes a first reading of ordinances and a recognition for a financial reporting award.
- Bid award to D Construction Inc. for 2024 Earl-Geneva Road Reconstruction and Water Main Replacement, $4,301,638.22
- Bid award to Hacienda Landscaping for River's Edge Park Phase A, $1,034,690.25
- Engineering services with Christopher Burke Engineering for Earl-Geneva project, not to exceed $397,888.00
- Purchase of 2024 Ford F600 crane truck from Truck Equipment Enterprises, $195,522.45
- Consent agenda includes $450,378.81 payment to Holiday Sewer and Water Construction and $24,900.00 to Cosgrove Construction
Village Board
The Shorewood Village Board will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including payments and minutes, and will hold discussions on a self-storage facility and Towne Center II development. The board will also take a first read on the annual appropriations ordinance for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2024, and consider an emergency purchase for detour signage related to the Seil Road Bridge closure.
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $1,827,754.44
- Emergency purchase not to exceed $20,000 for detour signage and barricades for Seil Road Bridge partial closure
- First read of Annual Appropriations Ordinance for FY 2024-2025
- Discussion of concept plan for self-storage facility on SE Frontage Road
- Discussion of concept plan for Towne Center II development
Village Board
The Shorewood Village Board will consider several contracts and payments, including engineering services for water main replacement projects, a sidewalk program, and new police body cameras. The board will also review an ordinance on hotel and motel taxes and reappoint members to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Consent agenda items include routine approvals and payments.
- $138,905 for Phase 2 design of Birch-Shady-Maple-Oak water main replacement
- $209,932 for Phase 2 design of Parkshore North-South water main replacement
- $28,800 to Motorola Solutions for nine body cameras and 5-year service
- $20,000 for Safe Step hazardous sidewalk program
- First read of ordinance amending hotel and motel accommodations tax
Village Board
The Shorewood Village Board is meeting to consider several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to create a residential rental property registration program, approval of a site plan for a parking lot expansion at the Shorewood-Troy Public Library, and contracts for engineering and street light repainting. The board will also act on routine consent agenda items, including bill lists and a tree pruning payment.
- Resolution approving site plan for parking lot expansion at Shorewood-Troy Public Library
- Ordinance creating a Residential Rental Property Registration (First Read)
- Professional engineering services with Christopher Burke Engineering for sanitary sewer study, not to exceed $125,000
- Proposal with Cosgrove Construction Inc. for annual street light repainting, $24,900, waiving formal bid process
- Consent agenda: bill lists totaling $548,010.13 and payment of $23,654.72 to Arbor Tek for tree pruning
Village Board
The Shorewood Village Board will consider routine consent items, including $1.15 million in accounts payable, plus payments for road salt and police body cameras. They will also review professional agreements for water system maintenance, a water supply loan ordinance, and a proposal to rename parts of Towne Center Blvd and Hamptons Lane.
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $1,150,714.46
- Payment of $49,648.60 to Cargill for road deicer salt
- Payment of $11,340 to Motorola for police body camera subscription
- Professional agreements with M.E. Simpson for valve exercising ($22,260) and leak survey ($23,970)
- First read of ordinance to borrow from Illinois Public Water Supply Loan Program
Village Board
The Shorewood Village Board will consider a resolution to sell village-owned property to the Greater Joliet YMCA, along with several ordinances and contracts, including a $933,720.16 road resurfacing project and a $114,506.50 park reconstruction. The agenda also includes first readings for a new retail tax ordinance and conditional use permits for truck repair facilities. The meeting includes routine consent items and an executive session for land and personnel matters.
- Resolution to sell village-owned property to Greater Joliet YMCA
- Ordinance for Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax (First Read)
- Bid award to PT Ferro Construction for 2024 MFT Resurfacing Project: $933,720.16
- Bid award to GLI Services Inc. for River Oaks Park Reconstruction: $114,506.50
- Contract with Joliet Tent for Oktobrewfest: $10,490.00
Village Board
The Shorewood Village Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, a new liquor license class, and zoning changes for art studios. The agenda includes routine consent items like payments and minutes, as well as first-read ordinances and resolutions. An executive session is scheduled for real estate matters.
- Resolution adopting FY2024-2025 budget
- Ordinance amending Title 10 regarding art studios (first read)
- Conditional use for Stained Glass Gifts at 700 W. Jefferson Street (first read)
- Ordinance creating additional Class B-2 liquor license (first read)
- Accounts payable of $283,679.65 and payments to Wight & Company ($15,758.00), Springbrook ($41,498.14), Brandenburg Electronic Systems ($22,838.75)
Village Board
The Shorewood Village Board will consider approving a $1,079,625 contract for the 2024 Valencia-Lynwood Water Main Replacement Project, along with related engineering services. The agenda also includes routine consent items, several ordinance first reads, and a new Flock Safety agreement.
- Bid award and contract with Holiday Sewer and Water Construction for the 2024 Valencia-Lynwood Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of $1,079,625.00
- Professional Engineering Services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Phase 3 Construction Services for the same project, not to exceed $98,890.00
- Ordinance requiring owners and occupants to maintain parkways (First Read)
- Purchase of a park shelter for $44,777.24 from Poligon for River's Edge Park Phase A Project
- 5 Year Agreement with Flock Safety and payment of $10,000.00
Village Board
The Shorewood Village Board is meeting to handle routine approvals, including consent agenda items like payments and minutes, and to discuss several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include reappointing Chris Drey to the Police Pension Board, declaring surplus in a TIF district, and first readings of ordinances on surplus property disposal and vehicle impoundment. The board will also enter executive session for land acquisition or lease discussions.
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $290,540.02
- Payment of $11,317.56 to Arbor Tek for tree pruning services
- Payment of $50,234.26 to D'Orazio Ford for a 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicle
- Payment of $50,735.50 to Brandenburg Electronic Systems for boardroom audiovisual upgrades
- Resolution declaring surplus in Jefferson St/IL Route 59 TIF district and payment of $23,974.54 to Will County Treasurer
Village Board
The Shorewood Village Board will consider several contract awards and purchases, including a water treatment plant media exchange, a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project, and a new police vehicle. They will also discuss an ordinance regulating unscheduled intercity buses and a resolution regarding the Grand Prairie Water Commission. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and various payments.
- Contract award to Water Well Solutions for Water Treatment Plant Media Exchange, not to exceed $230,000, with formal bid process waived
- Bid award to Performance Pipelining Inc. for 2024 Sanitary Inflow and Infiltration Rehabilitation Project-Basin #6, $377,194
- Purchase of one 2023 Ford Police Interceptor and warranty for $50,234.26 from D'Orazio Ford
- Ordinance for regulation of unscheduled intercity buses (First Read)
- Consent agenda includes accounts payable of $967,542.84 and payments for Well #9 Rehabilitation, water source transfer plan, and a John Deere loader