Montgomery, IL

Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings

Village Board Meetings

This is a discussion-only meeting; no votes will be taken. The board will consider a design engineering agreement for the 2027 MFT & Infrastructure Road Program and a Lake Michigan Water Source Transfer Plan. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, accounts payable totaling $1,638,290.64, and an ordinance on outdoor storage (second reading).

• 2027 MFT & Infrastructure Road Program – Design Engineering Agreement
• Lake Michigan Water Source Transfer Plan
• Accounts Payable Summary Report through August 24, 2026 in the amount of $1,638,290.64
• Ordinance 2191 Amending Unified Development Ordinance Related to Outdoor Storage (Second Reading)
• Waiver of Temporary Liquor License Fee for Dickson Murst Farm's Beers, Bands and Barns Festival

Intergovernmental Committee

The Intergovernmental Committee will discuss Montgomery Fest, the village's annual festival held August 14-16, and River Run, an upcoming event on October 3. The agenda includes approval of the July 27 minutes and a list of upcoming community events. No formal votes are scheduled beyond consent agenda approval.

• Discussion of Montgomery Fest, including vendor counts (15 craft, 58 food, 16 sponsor partners, 35 family fest partners) and new partnerships (CASA Kane County carnival pass, shuttle bus)
• Discussion of River Run event scheduled for October 3
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2026 meeting
• Upcoming events: Senior Lunch Sept 8, La Chiquita 40th Anniversary Sept 12, Wintrust Ribbon Cutting Sept 17

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and hold a closed executive session to discuss the employment of an employee. The agenda contains no public discussion items beyond routine procedural matters.

• Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Executive session to discuss employment of an employee (5ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Next meeting scheduled for September 17

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will hold a discussion-only meeting on August 10, 2026, with no votes scheduled. Items for discussion include a proposed text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding outdoor storage, a resolution for motor fuel tax snow removal materials, and the purchase of road salt for the 2026-2027 winter season. Public comments will be heard, including a resident's concerns about traffic and motorized bikes.

• PZC 2026-011 Outdoor Storage Text Amendment – Unified Development Ordinance
• Ordinance 2191 Amending UDO Related to Outdoor Storage (First Reading)
• Resolution 2026-018 for 2026-2027 Motor Fuel Tax Snow Removal Materials
• Purchase of Road Salt for 2026-2027 Winter Operations from Midwest Salt, LLC
• Accounts Payable Summary Report through August 10, 2026 in the amount of $1,661,570.47

Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding outdoor storage areas. The item will be forwarded to the Village Board on August 10, 2026.

• Public hearing on text amendment to UDO sections 9.02, 9.03, 11.07.B.1, and 13.02 concerning outdoor storage areas

Intergovernmental Committee

The committee will discuss Montgomery Fest logistics, including a new shuttle partnership with Kendall Transit Authority. Previous minutes from June 22, 2026, are also up for approval.

• Montgomery Fest Family Fest extended by one hour to 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• New shuttle partnership with Kendall Transit Authority for two 12-14 passenger shuttles from Lakewood Creek Elementary and Oswego Library's Montgomery Campus
• Montgomery Fest sponsorship at over $50,000
• River Fun Run has $9,500 in secured funding; Montgomery Place Apartments is presenting sponsor at $5,000
• Merry & Bright has presenting sponsor Sun Code Energy at $5,000 level

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider a second reading of Ordinance 2189 to grant a Class M-2 liquor license to Louie Gas and Food Mart at 310 Webster Street, and will vote on Ordinance 2190 authorizing up to $39,000,000 in debt certificates for property purchases. A resolution for a watermain replacement cost-sharing agreement with Wayside Cross is also up for action. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable totaling $3,077,784.37.

• Ordinance 2190 authorizing up to $39,000,000 in debt certificates for property purchases
• Ordinance 2189 granting a Class M-2 liquor license to Louie Gas and Food Mart at 310 Webster Street
• Resolution 2026-017 authorizing a watermain replacement cost-sharing agreement with Wayside Cross
• Consent agenda includes accounts payable of $3,077,784.37
• Public hearing for RJ O’Neil’s 100th anniversary recognition

The Village Board approved Ordinance 2190 authorizing up to $39,000,000 in short-term debt certificates to cover ongoing costs while the WIFIA loan process is stalled in Washington. The board also approved an ordinance increasing the number of Class M-2 liquor licenses, but removed a specific license for Louie Gas and Food Mart after trustees reported resident opposition. A watermain replacement cost-sharing agreement with Wayside Cross was approved.

• Approved $39M debt certificate ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2189 increasing Class M-2 liquor licenses (4-0)
• Removed Louie Gas and Food Mart liquor license from agenda after opposition
• Approved watermain replacement cost-sharing agreement with Wayside Cross (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $3,077,784.37 accounts payable (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review minutes from May 18, 2026, and discuss upcoming events including a Concert in the Park, Car Show, and Cemetery Walk. A separate action item proposes a fee for the Underground Railroad presentation. The next meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026
• Discussion of upcoming events: Concert in the Park (July 22), Car Show (August 15), Underground Railroad Talk (tentative Sept 24), Cemetery Walk (Oct 7)
• Action item: Underground Railroad Presentation Fee

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet July 16 to discuss a concept plan presentation, prior meeting updates, and updates on residential, industrial, and commercial development. The agenda includes approval of minutes from May 21 and June 11, 2026. No votes, dollar amounts, or specific project names are listed for this meeting.

• Concept Plan Presentation to be discussed
• Prior Meeting Updates from May 21 and June 11
• Residential Development update
• Industrial Development update
• Commercial Development update

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider Resolution 2026-016 authorizing the village's share of construction and engineering costs for the Douglas Avenue/Road Resurfacing Project, and a related construction engineering agreement using federal STP funds. Trustees will also hold a first reading of Ordinance 2189, which would increase the Class M-2 liquor license fee for Louie Gas and Food Inc and RDK Ventures LLC. Other action items include replacing six police vehicles and approving a consent agenda that covers minutes, a $16,081,169.12 accounts payable summary, and appointments.

• Resolution 2026-016 for village's share of Douglas Avenue/Road Resurfacing Project costs
• Construction Engineering Agreement for Douglas Avenue/Road Resurfacing using federal STP funds
• Ordinance 2189 first reading: increasing Class M-2 liquor license fee for Louie Gas and Food Inc and RDK Ventures LLC
• Replacement of 6 police vehicles
• Consent agenda includes accounts payable of $16,081,169.12 and appointment of Sarah Kiser to Montgomery Development Fund Committee

The Village Board approved a federal-aid project to resurface Douglas Road from Route 30 to Ashland Avenue, with the village paying 25% of costs and sharing with Aurora. A construction engineering agreement with EEI was also approved. Christopher Burne was sworn in as the new Chief of Police, replacing retiring Chief Phil Smith. The consent agenda, including a $16M accounts payable report and several permits, was approved 5-0.

• Approved Resolution 2026-016 for Douglas Road resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved construction engineering agreement with EEI for Douglas Road project (5-0)
• Approved replacement of 5 police vehicles at ~$53,000 each (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, $16,081,169.12 accounts payable, water report, carnival permit waiver, liquor license for Montgomery Fest, and appointment of Sarah Kiser to Development Fund Committee (5-0)
• Swore in Christopher Burne as Chief of Police
• First reading of Ordinance 2189 for M-2 liquor license at Shell station on Webster Street (discussed, no vote taken)

Beautification Committee

The Montgomery Beautification Committee will discuss a follow-up on floral judging held June 17, 2026, and plan an August 8, 2026 river cleanup. A guest speaker from the Kendall County Soil and Water Conservation District will present a proposal for a native species education site. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting.

• Floral Judging on June 17, 2026, follow-up discussion
• August 8, 2026, 10am River Cleanup planning
• Guest speaker Alyse Olson, Kendall County Soil and Water Conservation District Native Species Education Site Proposal
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting

Police Pension Board

The Montgomery Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will consider approving regular retirement benefits for Phil Smith and discuss updates on portability for Steven Stemmet. The board will also review the preliminary actuarial valuation and consider an actuarial funding policy.

• Approve regular retirement benefits for Phil Smith
• Portability update for Steven Stemmet
• Review preliminary actuarial valuation
• Discussion/potential action on actuarial funding policy
• Appointment to fill a board member term vacancy

Village Board Meetings

This is a discussion-only meeting; no decisions or votes will be made. The board will discuss text amendments related to outdoor storage uses. Routine consent items include approval of minutes, an accounts payable summary, and a reappointment to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

• Discussion of text amendments related to outdoor storage uses
• Ordinance 2188 declaring village personal property surplus and authorizing disposal
• Reappointment of Brian Baier to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
• Accounts payable summary totaling $4,525,898.86
• Schaeffer's 100 Year Anniversary Presentation during public participation

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, and the reappointment of Brian Baier to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Ordinance 2188 was also approved, declaring surplus village personal property for auction disposal. A discussion on outdoor storage ordinance changes was held, with board members favoring combining vehicles and materials as a special use with screening requirements, but no final decision was made.

• Approved consent agenda items A-F (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2188 declaring surplus personal property for disposal (5-0)

Intergovernmental Committee

The Intergovernmental Committee will receive updates on Montgomery Fest, including vendor status, sponsorship commitments totaling approximately $23,000, and entertainment bookings. They will also discuss a sponsorship update and a future ribbon-cutting event for the kayak launch.

• Montgomery Fest update: all vendors secured except beer and shuttles; $23,000 in sponsorship commitments
• Kayak Launch Ribbon Cutting event postponed due to high river levels
• Sponsorship Update discussion item on agenda
• Minutes of April 27, 2026 meeting to be approved

The Intergovernmental Committee approved minutes from the April 27 meeting and discussed updates for Montgomery Fest, including an expanded family fest (10A-3P) and a new shuttle partnership with Kendall Transit Authority. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; all decisions were procedural or informational.

• Approved minutes of April 27, 2026 Intergovernmental Committee meeting
• Discussed Montgomery Fest logo revisions and expanded family fest hours
• Announced new shuttle partnership with Kendall Transit Authority for fest
• Noted Montgomery Fest sponsorship at $50,000+
• Noted River Run sponsorship at $9,500 with Montgomery Place Apartments as presenting sponsor ($5,000 level)
• Noted Merry & Bright presenting sponsor Sun Code Energy ($5,000 level)
• Discussed downtown development opportunities (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 PM

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting scheduled for June 11, 2026 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review prior meeting updates and discuss residential, industrial, and commercial development. No specific projects, dollar amounts, or votes are listed.

• Residential development discussion
• Industrial development discussion
• Commercial development discussion

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will vote on awarding contracts for Well No. 10 rehabilitation and sanitary sewer lining, and on a budget amendment for fiscal year 2026-2027. They will also consider a low-interest loan from the Montgomery Development Fund for the Williams Group LLC at 319 Pearl Street. The meeting includes routine consent items such as minutes, accounts payable of $443,933.90, and appointments to the Beautification Committee.

• Well No. 10 Rehabilitation – Recommendation of Award
• Sanitary Sewer Lining and Rehabilitation of Sanitary Sewers
• Ordinance 2187: Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY 2026-2027
• Resolution 2026-015: Low-interest loan for Williams Group LLC at 319 Pearl Street
• Accounts Payable Summary Report through June 8, 2026, in the amount of $443,933.90

The Village Board unanimously approved a $370,000 low-interest loan from the Montgomery Development Fund to Williams Group LLC for the purchase and minor rehabilitation of 319 Pearl Street. The board also awarded a $42,198 contract for Well No. 10 rehabilitation, approved a sanitary sewer lining project in Parkview Estates, and adopted a budget amendment to fund the development loan. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved $42,198 Well No. 10 rehabilitation contract to Water Well Solutions (6-0)
• Approved sanitary sewer lining and rehabilitation in Parkview Estates (6-0)
• Approved Montgomery Development Fund loan of $370,000 to Williams Group LLC for 319 Pearl Street (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2187, Budget Amendment No. 1 for FY 2026-2027 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-015 authorizing low-interest loan for 319 Pearl Street (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, $443,933.90 in payables, water report, and committee appointments (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 4, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Village Board Room has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting cancelled

Village Board Meetings

The Montgomery Village Board is meeting for a special session. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss the employment of an employee, as permitted by state law. The meeting includes public comment and then adjourns.

• Executive session to discuss the employment of an employee (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

The Montgomery Village Board held a special meeting on May 27, 2026. The only substantive action was a unanimous vote to enter executive session to discuss the employment of an employee. No other decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after the closed session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss employee employment (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (6-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will hold second readings and votes on several ordinances, including special use permits for Cordero Real Estate and JPC Treecare, and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for vehicle impact protections. They will also consider purchasing a Peterbilt truck and authorizing the acquisition of real estate at 231 Pearl Street. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, accounts payable of $3,646,326.68, and appointments.

• Ordinance 2180: Special use and variations for Cordero Real Estate, LLC (second reading)
• Ordinance 2181: Special use permit for Cordero Real Estate and JPC Treecare (second reading)
• Ordinance 2183: Amending Unified Development Ordinance for vehicle impact protections (second reading)
• Purchase of a Peterbilt 548 Single Axle Truck from JX Peterbilt
• Ordinance 2186: Authorizing purchase or acquisition of real estate at 231 Pearl Street

The Village Board unanimously approved several items including special use permits for Cordero Real Estate and JPC Treecare, amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for vehicle impact protections, purchase of a Peterbilt 548 truck and installation equipment, and an ordinance authorizing acquisition of real estate at 231 Pearl Street. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved Consent Agenda items A-J (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2180 granting special use and variations for Cordero Real Estate (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2181 granting special use permit for Cordero Real Estate and JPC Treecare (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2183 amending Unified Development Ordinance for vehicle impact protections (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Peterbilt 548 single axle truck from JX Peterbilt (6-0)
• Approved equipment and labor installation for Peterbilt 548 from Monroe Truck Equipment Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2186 authorizing purchase/acquisition of real estate at 231 Pearl Street (6-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss current economic development trends with a guest speaker, the process for hiring an Economic Development Director, and committee membership. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation on current economic development trends by Kyle Schulz, CMAP Deputy of Strategic Advancement
• Discussion of the Economic Development Director hiring process
• Discussion of Economic Development Committee membership

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the FY2026 and FY27 budget, plan several 2026 events including Street Eats, a historic talk, concerts, a car show, and a cemetery walk, and review matters related to the Cottage Museum and Fox River Trolley video.

• FY2026 and FY27 Budget Update
• Street Eats (June 12, 5-6 PM)
• Historic Montgomery Talk (June 20)
• Concerts in the Park (June 24 & July 22)
• Car Show (August 15)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Montgomery Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss a lateral position update as new business. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and communications, with no other substantive items listed.

• Lateral position update for fire and police departments

Beautification Committee

The Beautification Committee will discuss the Arbor Day tree dedication, giveaway, and coloring contest results, finalize plans for the May 16 bridge planting, and set the date for floral judging. The next meeting on June 10, 2026, has been cancelled.

• Arbor Day tree dedication/giveaway and coloring contest judging
• Bridge planting scheduled for May 16, 2026, at 8:30am
• Floral judging set for June 17, 2026, at 5:30pm
• Next meeting on June 10, 2026, cancelled

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board approved three ordinances related to the Feldott Property annexation (Ordinances 2175, 2176, 2177) by a 5-1 vote, with Trustee Jungermann dissenting. The board also approved multiple special use permits, including for Frontline Autoworks, Cordero Real Estate, JPC Treecare, and UGL Truck Center, all by unanimous votes. Additionally, the board approved a final plat for Karis Center for Commerce Unit 2 and final PUD plan approval for a 1.2 million sq. ft. warehouse (Project Chiefs), both unanimously. The board discussed but took no action on a concept plan for the Glenridge Reserve development by DR Horton.

• Approved Ordinance 2175 authorizing annexation agreement for Feldott Property (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2176 annexing Feldott Property (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2177 granting zoning map amendment and special use permits for SunCode LLC (5-1)
• Approved special use permit for Frontline Autoworks motor vehicle sales (6-0)
• Approved special use and variation for Cordero Real Estate outdoor storage (6-0)
• Approved amended special use for JPC Treecare outdoor storage at original height request (6-0)
• Approved final plat of subdivision for Karis Center for Commerce Unit 2 (6-0)
• Approved final PUD plan for 1.2M sq ft warehouse (Project Chiefs) (6-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider four special use permits: outdoor storage and a building materials variation at 1079 Sard Ave, expansion of outdoor storage at the same address, motor vehicle sales at 1751 Albright Rd, and truck repair expansion at 275 S Route 31 Building G. They will also consider a text amendment to establish vehicle impact protection standards and review two concept plans for the Montgomery 191 Project and Glenridge Reserve.

• PZC 2025-028: Special use for outdoor storage and variation from building façade materials requirement at 1079 Sard Ave
• PZC 2026-003: Amendment to expand outdoor storage area at 1079 Sard Ave
• PZC 2026-007: Special use for motor vehicle sales at 1751 Albright Rd
• PZC 2026-008: Special use amendment to expand truck repair to Building G at 275 S Route 31
• PZC 2026-009: Text amendment to establish vehicle impact protection standards