Palos Park public meetings in 2022

Village Council

The Village Council meeting scheduled for December 26, 2022, has been cancelled in observance of the holiday. The next scheduled meeting is January 9, 2022. This agenda contains only procedural notice of cancellation.

• December 26, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting January 9, 2022

Historic Preservation

The scheduled Historic Preservation meeting for Tuesday, December 20, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for December 15, 2022 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is January 19, 2023. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and a list of village officials.

• December 15, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 19, 2023

Plan Commission

The Palos Park Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on an application by Wu & Tran Palos Park, LLC to modify an approved Commercial Planned Development in the B-1 Limited Retail Business District. The request includes a waiver of parking lot landscape island requirements and a Commercial Construction and Landscaping Review, all to allow expansion of the existing parking lot at 12300 S. LaGrange Road. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes, other business, and a public comment period.

• Public hearing on PC 2022-02: modification to Commercial Planned Development in B-1 district
• Waiver request for Section 1461.01(g)(2) regarding parking lot landscape islands
• Commercial Construction and Landscaping Review under Chapter 1461
• Parking lot expansion at 12300 S. LaGrange Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The December 14, 2022 regular meeting of the Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. There are no agenda items to consider.

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve the mission, vision, priorities, objectives, and actions for a new 3-year strategic plan. The agenda also includes public comments and a possible executive session, with the main action item being the strategic plan approval.

• Approval of Mission and Vision Statements, Priorities, Objectives, and Actions for the New 3-Year Strategic Plan (DISCUSSION & ACTION)
• Public Comments
• Executive Session

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the mission and vision statements, priorities, objectives, and actions for the library's new 3-year strategic plan.

• Approved the New 3-Year Strategic Plan (unanimous)

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council is meeting to approve routine financial items, including a $2.14 million property tax levy for fiscal year 2022-2023, a $251,310.16 payment for the 2022 Roadway and Drainage Project, and several warrant lists. The council will also consider a resolution to keep certain closed session minutes confidential, an equipment use agreement with Cook County, and a liquor license ratification for Durbin's Pizza. Two items—a disconnection petition for 13105 Main Street and the Valvoline Instant Oil Change development—are continued to the January 9, 2023 meeting.

• Tax Levy Ordinance 2021-21 for $2,142,224 for fiscal year 2022-2023
• Pay Estimate No. 3 to K-Five for $251,310.16 for 2022 Roadway and Drainage Project
• Ratify liquor license for Durbin's Pizza for Dec 1, 2021 holiday event
• Approve warrant lists totaling $1,658,829.50 (Nov 28, Dec 12, and supplemental)
• Resolution to keep certain closed session minutes confidential (Second Review 2022)

The Village Council approved the 2022 Tax Levy Ordinance and several financial warrants. The board also authorized a professional services agreement for building plan reviews and extended a setback variation for a property on West McCarthy Road.

• Approved 2022 Tax Levy Ordinance of $2,142,224 (4-0)
• Approved $251,310.16 pay estimate for 2022 Roadway and Drainage Project (4-0)
• Approved Warrant List of $395,037.03 and Supplemental Warrant List of $1,214,691.37 (4-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with H.R. Green, Inc. for building plan review and inspection (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-22 extending compliance time for side yard setback variations at 7919 West McCarthy Road (4-0)
• Approved Equipment Use Agreement with Cook County EMRS for CERT Program training equipment (4-0)
• Tabled Valvoline Instant Oil Change development (PC 2022-04) to January 9, 2023 (4-0)
• Tabled disconnection petition for 13105 Main Street to January 9, 2023 (4-0)

Village Council

The Village of Palos Park Council meeting scheduled for Monday, November 28, 2022, has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 12, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for December 12, 2022

The Village Council meeting scheduled for November 28, 2022, was cancelled because there were no agenda items.

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for November 17, 2022 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is December 15, 2022. This notice is from the Village Council of Palos Park.

• November 17, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for December 15, 2022

Plan Commission

The Palos Park Plan Commission is meeting to consider two public hearing items. The first is a request to expand the parking lot at 12300 S. LaGrange Road, which has been continued to the December 15 meeting. The second is a request to approve a new Commercial Planned Development for a Valvoline Instant Oil Change facility at 9520 W 131st Street, including rescinding a previously approved development. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• PC 2022-02: Parking lot expansion at 12300 S. LaGrange Road (continued to Dec. 15)
• PC 2022-04: New Commercial Planned Development for Valvoline Instant Oil Change at 9520 W 131st Street
• Waiver request for tree planting along commercial property and parkway (Section 1461.01(g)(5))
• Rescind previously approved Commercial Planned Development for 9520 W 131st Street
• Approval of October 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Plan Commission approved a new Commercial Planned Development for a Valvoline Instant Oil Change facility at 9520 W 131st Street. A request to expand a parking lot at 12300 S. LaGrange Road was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved Commercial Planned Development for Valvoline Instant Oil Change at 9520 W 131st Street (6-0)
• Continued parking lot expansion request for 12300 S. LaGrange Road to December 17 meeting (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved prior regular meeting minutes (5-0, 1 abstain)

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on routine financial items including the 2021-2022 audit, the FY 23-24 levy request, and the monthly bills. They will also discuss and potentially act on the library's strategic plan, and decide on early closure, 2023 meeting dates, and holiday closings.

• Approve 2021-2022 Library Audit
• Approve Levy Request for FY 23-24
• Strategic Plan discussion and action
• Early closure at 6 pm on Thursday, December 8
• Set Board Meeting Dates and Holiday Closings for 2023

The Board approved the 2021-2022 library audit and the levy request for fiscal year 23-24. Trustees also set the 2023 board meeting dates and holiday closing schedule. A special meeting was scheduled for December 14, 2022, to vote on the Strategic Plan.

• Approved 2021-2022 Library Audit (unanimous)
• Approved Levy Request for FY 23-24 (unanimous)
• Approved October 2022 monthly statement (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills from Oct 20 to Nov 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved early library closure on Dec 8, 2022, at 6:00 pm (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Board Meeting Dates (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Holiday Closings (unanimous)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation

The Village of Palos Park Historic Preservation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items

Village Council

The Village Council approved Ordinance 2022-19 to clarify regulations and penalties regarding short-term rentals and accessory structures. The board also approved several infrastructure payments and a new fiber optic network agreement for village facilities.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-19 regarding short-term rentals and accessory structures (4-0)
• Appointed Kirsten Meeder to the Plan Commission (4-0)
• Approved $172,195.06 road and drainage project payment to K-Five (4-0)
• Approved $342,969.99 in warrant list invoices and $424,855.73 in supplemental warrants (4-0)
• Approved $6,396.00 IXOM water testing maintenance program (4-0)
• Approved $9,750.56 for HVAC units at Recreation Building offices (4-0)
• Approved Fiber Optic Right of Entry agreements for three village sites (4-0)
• Tabled disconnection petition for 13105 Main Street to December 12, 2022 (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for November 9, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items.

Village Council

The Village Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement with Southwest Central Dispatch Center (SWCD), paying $5,000 and allowing SWCD equipment to remain on two village towers in exchange for a mutual release of claims. The Council also acknowledged a petition to disconnect 13105 Main Street (28.799 acres) and directed the village attorney to prepare an ordinance for voluntary disconnection. Consent agenda items were approved, including a raffle license for Palos 118 Parent Faculty Association and payment of $99,961.98 in invoices.

• Approved $5,000 settlement with Southwest Central Dispatch Center (5-0)
• Acknowledged petition to disconnect 13105 Main Street, directed attorney to prepare ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Palos 118 Parent Faculty Association raffle license and bond waiver (5-0)
• Approved warrant list payments totaling $99,961.98 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 10, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for October 20, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2022. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• October 20, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 17, 2022

Plan Commission

The Palos Park Plan Commission is meeting to discuss two public hearings: a request to expand a parking lot at 12300 S. LaGrange Road, which has been continued to November, and proposed text amendments to the Village Code that would prohibit short-term rentals and increase fines. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• PC 2022-02: Parking lot expansion at 12300 S. LaGrange Road (continued to Nov. 17)
• PC 2022-03: Text amendments to remove 'Tourist Home' definition and add 'Short Term Rental' definition
• Proposed prohibition of short-term rental uses with penalties
• Fine increase from $500 to $750 for related violations
• Amendment to allow variances for accessory structures, including swimming pools

The Plan Commission voted 4-0 to recommend text amendments banning short-term rentals and increasing fines to $750, and to authorize variances for accessory structures and swimming pools. A request to expand the parking lot at 12300 S. LaGrange Road was continued to the November 17 meeting.

• Approved text amendments banning short-term rentals and increasing fines to $750 (4-0)
• Approved text amendment authorizing variances for accessory structures and swimming pools (4-0)
• Continued parking lot expansion request at 12300 S. LaGrange Road to November 17 meeting

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees will swear in newly appointed trustee Terri Kachinsky, approve minutes and bills, and discuss a payment schedule option for non-resident library cards. The board will also take action on early closing for Thanksgiving and a staff meeting opening time, plus receive updates on roof replacement.

• Swearing in of Terri Kachinsky, appointed at Oct 10 Village Council meeting
• Payment of bills for Sept 22 through Oct 19, 2022
• Discussion and action on payment schedule option for non-resident library cards
• Action on 1:00 p.m. opening Nov 18 for all staff meeting
• Action on 5:00 p.m. closing Nov 23 for Thanksgiving

Historic Preservation

The Village of Palos Park Historic Preservation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Recreation Board

The Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2022, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and lists the Village Council members.

• Meeting cancelled

Police Pension Board

The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bills, and investment reports. They will also discuss and possibly act on the actuarial valuation and tax levy request, adopt a municipal compliance report, and set 2023 meeting dates. The agenda includes several discussion items, such as a possible engagement letter and IPOPIF consolidation requests.

• Review/Approve Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Review/Adopt Municipal Compliance Report
• Discussion/Possible Action on Lauterbach & Amen, LLP Engagement Letter
• Discussion/Possible Action on IPOPIF Status Update and Consolidation Requests
• Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses

The board accepted the actuarial valuation and voted to request a $424,673 tax levy from the Village of Palos Park, a $60,893 decrease from the prior year. They also adopted a resolution appointing authorized agents for the Enterprise Cash Flow Module and My State Street.com, and approved a one-year engagement with Lauterbach & Amen for $5,935. No changes were made to the Cash Management Policy, and no retirement or disability applications were considered.

• Approved $424,673 tax levy request from Village of Palos Park (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-10 appointing authorized agents for Enterprise Cash Flow Module and My State Street.com (4-0)
• Approved one-year engagement with Lauterbach & Amen for $5,935 (4-0)
• Elected board officers: President Donovan, Vice President O'Connor, Secretary Chibe, Assistant Secretary Kotsianis (4-0)
• Approved July 18, 2022 regular meeting minutes (4-0)
• Established 2023 board meeting dates: Jan 17, Apr 17, Jul 17, Oct 16 (4-0)
• No changes to Cash Management Policy
• No applications for retirement or disability benefits

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for October 12, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items.

Village Council

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2022-18 to borrow $2.3 million from the IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Program for a water main project along McCarthy Road. The loan will be repaid over 20 years using water user fees from new customers, not existing residents. The council also approved a $6,900 HVAC control integration, an $87,583 roadway project payment, and several consent agenda items including a raffle license and inspection agreement.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-18 for $2.3M IEPA loan for water main extension (5-0)
• Approved $6,900 proposal from Building Automation Solutions for HVAC control integration (5-0)
• Approved Pay Estimate No.1 of $87,583.32 to K-Five for 2022 Roadway and Drainage Project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda: McCord Gallery raffle license, Cook County health inspection agreement, $270,050.84 warrant list, $428,788.20 supplemental warrant list (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Terri Kachinsky to Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 26, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

Village Council

The Village Council voted 4-0 to refer the Wu's House parking lot expansion request (PC 2022-02) back to the Plan Commission for further review of a revised proposal. The Council also approved a $11,340 invoice for extra asphalt used to pave the Kaptur parking lot, and referred a potential text amendment on swimming pool variances to the Plan Commission. Consent agenda items including a raffle license and $140,281.35 in invoices were approved 3-0.

• Referred Wu's House parking lot expansion (PC 2022-02) back to Plan Commission for further review (4-0)
• Approved $11,340 Lindahl Bros. invoice for extra asphalt at Kaptur parking lot (4-0)
• Referred potential text amendment on swimming pool variances to Plan Commission (3-0)
• Approved Palos Professional Fire Fighters Raffle License and Raffle Manager Bond Waiver (3-0)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $140,281.35 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of September 12, 2022 meeting (3-0)

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, the August financial report, and bill payments. A key action item is authorizing the board president to transfer reserve funds (IMET) to the operating budget if needed, because Cook County has delayed second-installment property taxes until December, and property taxes make up 90% of the library's operating budget. The board will also discuss and potentially act on a payment schedule option for non-resident library cards.

• Approval to transfer IMET reserve funds to operating budget due to delayed property taxes
• Payment schedule option for non-resident library cards (discussion and action)
• Approve minutes of August 17, 2022 regular board meeting
• Review and approve monthly financial statement for August 2022
• Payment of bills from August 18 through September 21, 2022

The board unanimously approved authorizing the board president to transfer IMET reserve funds to the operating budget if needed due to delayed Cook County property tax bills. Discussion and action on a payment schedule option for non-resident library cards was postponed to the next meeting because two board members were absent. The board also approved the September financial statement and bills, and the August meeting minutes.

• Approved transfer of IMET reserve funds to operating budget if needed for tax levy shortfall (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion on non-resident library card payment schedule to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved September 2022 monthly financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills from August 18 to September 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2022 board meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation

The Village of Palos Park's scheduled Historic Preservation meeting for Tuesday, September 20, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss, so the meeting will not take place.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items listed

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for September 15, 2022 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, September 20, 2022. The agenda lists the Village Council members but no other business items.

• Meeting cancelled for September 15, 2022
• Next meeting scheduled for September 20, 2022

Plan Commission

The Palos Park Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Wu & Tran Palos Park, LLC to modify an approved Commercial Planned Development to expand an existing parking lot at 12300 S. LaGrange Road. The applicant seeks waivers to reduce a setback, remove landscape buffer and berm requirements, and eliminate certain landscape islands. The commission will also consider approving prior meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Public hearing PC 2022-02 for parking lot expansion at 12300 S. LaGrange Road
• Waiver to reduce north property line setback to 4 feet 9 inches
• Waiver to remove landscape buffer and berm requirements
• Waiver to remove landscape islands at ends of parking rows
• Approval of May 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The Plan Commission voted 4-0 (with one abstention) to deny PC 2022-02, a request by Wu & Tran Palos Park, LLC to expand the parking lot at 12300 S. LaGrange Road. The denial covers all requested waivers and the commercial construction and landscaping review. The applicant sought to add 87 parking spaces, but the commission cited concerns about the retaining wall and other issues.

• Denied PC 2022-02 (parking lot expansion at 12300 S. LaGrange Rd) (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for September 14, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items.

Village Council

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2022-R-06 authorizing a software-as-a-service agreement with BS&A for a new Enterprise Resource Planning system. They also approved an $8,760 contract with Dykstra Heating and Cooling to replace furnace and AC units at the METRA station, and a $4,160/month IT maintenance agreement with Proven Business Systems for 36 months. The consent agenda, including warrant lists totaling $891,448.13, was approved. A referral was made to the Plan Commission to review zoning code amendments regarding short-term rentals.

• Approved Resolution 2022-R-06 for a new BS&A ERP software system (5-0).
• Approved $8,760 proposal from Dykstra Heating and Cooling for METRA station HVAC units (5-0).
• Approved $4,160/month IT maintenance contract with Proven Business Systems for 36 months (5-0).
• Approved consent agenda including warrant lists totaling $891,448.13 (5-0).
• Referred short-term rental zoning code amendments to the Plan Commission for review (5-0).
• Approved minutes of the August 8, 2022 regular meeting (5-0).

Plan Commission

The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2022, is canceled because there are no agenda items. This is a procedural notice only, with no decisions or discussions taking place.

• Meeting canceled due to no agenda items

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts group is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes, reviewing finances, and planning upcoming events. The agenda covers the 2022 Concert in the Park, a membership drive, participation in Autumn in the Park, and the 2023 scholarship, along with other cultural activities like a foreign film, architectural tour, and Palos Reads.

• 2022 Concert in the Park planning
• Membership drive
• 2022 Autumn in the Park participation
• 2023 Scholarship
• Foreign Film, Architectural Tour, and Palos Reads events

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a virtual meeting to approve the minutes from July 20, 2022, and to approve the payment of bills and the monthly financial statement for July 2022. The board will also discuss closing the library on Saturday, September 17, 2022, for the Autumn in the Park Festival & Parade.

• Approve minutes of July 20, 2022 regular board meeting
• Approve payment of bills for July 21 through August 17, 2022
• Approve monthly statement for July 2022
• Close library on September 17, 2022 for Autumn in the Park Festival & Parade

The Palos Park Public Library Board approved the August 2022 monthly statement and payment of bills, and voted to close the library on September 17 for the Autumn in the Park Festival. The board also received a grant of $7,226.03 for strategic planning and youth services, and discussed a request for reconsideration of library materials.

• Approved minutes of July 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved August 2022 monthly statement (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills July 21-August 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved closing library on September 17, 2022 for Autumn in the Park Festival (unanimous)

Historic Preservation

The scheduled Historic Preservation meeting for Tuesday, August 16, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. There are no agenda items listed for this session.

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will consider routine items and reports, including awarding a $1.1 million roadway and drainage project, ratifying a police union agreement, and approving several payments. The agenda includes proclamations and consent agenda items, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Award 2022 Roadway and Drainage Project to K-5 Construction for $1,100,252.90
• Ratify 2022-2025 agreement with Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Palos Park Police Chapter #150
• Approve payment of invoices on Warrant List dated August 8, 2022 for $141,959.43
• Approve Supplemental Warrant List for manual checks, payroll, and wire transfers for $416,009.96
• Adopt ordinance declaring surplus IT equipment and donating to Assistive Technology Exchange Network

The council unanimously approved the 2022 Roadway and Drainage Project to K-5 Construction for $1,100,252.90, the low bidder, despite being higher than the estimate. They also ratified the 2022-2025 police union contract, approved consent agenda items including dues and warrant payments, and continued IT maintenance agreement discussions to September 12, 2022.

• Awarded 2022 Roadway and Drainage Project to K-5 Construction for $1,100,252.90 (5-0)
• Ratified 2022-2025 Metropolitan Alliance of Police contract (5-0)
• Approved $6,000 dues to Southwest Conference of Mayors for FY2023 (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance declaring surplus IT equipment and donating to Assistive Technology Exchange Network (5-0)
• Ratified July 25 warrant list of $114,615.55 (5-0)
• Approved August 8 warrant list of $141,959.43 (5-0)
• Approved supplemental warrant list of $416,009.96 (5-0)
• Continued IT maintenance agreement consideration to September 12, 2022 (5-0)

Village Council

The Village Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 25, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 8, 2022. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 8, 2022

Plan Commission

The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 2022, is canceled because there are no agenda items. This is a procedural notice only; no decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting canceled
• No agenda items

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 2022, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, August 18, 2022. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and lists village officials; no business items are included.

• July 21, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 18, 2022

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving the June 2022 minutes and monthly financial statement, and paying bills received from June 16 through July 20. The board will also take action on a complaint policy and form, approve a later opening on August 12 for a staff meeting, and authorize destruction of verbatim recordings of past Zoom board meetings that are eligible after 18 months. An executive session is scheduled, and public comments may be submitted in writing before the meeting.

• Approve minutes of June 15, 2022 regular board meeting
• Approve monthly statement for June 2022 and payment of bills (June 16–July 20)
• Action on complaint policy and form
• Approve 1 p.m. opening on Friday, August 12 for all-staff meeting
• Authorize destruction of verbatim recordings of eight Zoom board meetings from 2020–2021

The Palos Park Public Library Board approved the Complaint Policy and Form with edits, a 1 p.m. late opening on August 12 for an all-staff meeting, and the destruction of old verbatim recordings. They also approved the June 2022 financial statements and payment of bills, and acknowledged receipt of a $7,226.03 state per capita grant.

• Approved Complaint Policy and Form with edits (unanimous)
• Approved 1 p.m. late opening on August 12 for all-staff meeting (unanimous)
• Approved destruction of verbatim recordings from 2020-2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved June 2022 monthly financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills June 16-July 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation

The scheduled Historic Preservation meeting for Tuesday, July 19, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled

Recreation Board

The Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Police Pension Board

The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, bills, and investment reports. They will also review the preliminary actuary valuation, elect board officers, and discuss IPOPIF-related items such as cash management and authorized representatives. The meeting is open to the public with a public comment period.

• Approval of bills and treasurer's report
• Quarterly investment performance report from Fifth Third
• Review preliminary actuary valuation
• Board officer election for President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary
• Discussion/possible action on IPOPIF cash flow module and authorized representatives

The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees approved a $120,000 transfer from Fifth Third to the BMO Harris Bank Account, to be made in four monthly installments of $30,000. The board also approved the April 18, 2022 meeting minutes and reviewed the quarterly investment report, which showed a net return of -7.9% for the quarter ending June 30, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were tabled or deferred.

• Approved $120,000 transfer to BMO Harris Bank Account in four monthly installments (3-0, two absent)
• Approved April 18, 2022 regular meeting minutes as written (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled Board Officer Election until next regular meeting
• No changes required to Investment Policy at this time
• No applications for membership, withdrawals, retirement, or disability benefits

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. There are no agenda items listed for this session.

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving the 2022/2023 Motor Fuel Tax Resolution for street maintenance, a raffle license for Ronald McDonald House Charities, and payment of warrants. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings or major policy discussions listed.

• Approve 2022/2023 Motor Fuel Tax Resolution for $127,850.00
• Approve Raffle License and Manager Bond Waiver for Ronald McDonald House Charities (raffle July 20, 2022 at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club)
• Approve Warrant List dated July 11, 2022 for $95,896.25
• Approve Supplemental Warrant List dated July 11, 2022 for $324,486.09
• Proclaim August 21-September 17, 2022 as Palos Park Women's Club 120th Anniversary Month

The Palos Park Village Council approved several items, including a $10,920 contract for IEPA loan paperwork for a water main extension, a cash management and investment policy, an investment management agreement with Premier Asset Management LLC, and the annual employee health care program renewal. All votes were 4-0 with one commissioner absent. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a motor fuel tax resolution, a raffle license, and warrant payments.

• Approved consent agenda: Motor Fuel Tax Resolution ($127,850), Raffle License for Ronald McDonald House, Warrant List ($95,896.25), Supplemental Warrant List ($324,486.09) (4-0)
• Approved Baxter & Woodman proposal for IEPA loan paperwork for water main extension (not to exceed $10,920) (4-0)
• Authorized release of RFQ for Palos Park Development Code update (4-0)
• Passed Resolution 2022-R-04 approving Cash Management & Investment Policy (4-0)
• Passed Resolution 2022-R-05 approving Investment Management Agreement with Premier Asset Management LLC (4-0)
• Approved annual employee health care program renewal with BCBS, MetLife, VSP (4-0)

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will consider two zoning ordinance amendments (PUD dwelling floor area/second floor additions and outdoor lighting), approve the appointment of Mike Wade as Commissioner and reappoint Jennifer Gallagher to the Library Board, and ratify several warrant lists totaling over $940,000. The council will also vote on several public works purchases, including a backhoe hydraulic system, a water meter, a garage floor repair, and SCADA support services.

• Ordinance 2022-15 amending PUD dwelling floor area and second floor addition standards (Sections 1270.06, 1280.08)
• Ordinance 2022-16 amending outdoor lighting code (Section 1461.01(f))
• Ratify warrant lists: $245,830.48 (June 13), $590,717.07 (supplemental June 13), $103,791.26 (June 27)
• Approve $20,778.74 for Cat backhoe hydraulic parts; $9,175.00 water meter; $31,199.20 garage floor repair; $8,550.00 SCADA support
• Approve Mike Wade as Commissioner; reappoint Jennifer Gallagher to Library Board

The Palos Park Village Council approved two zoning ordinance amendments: Ordinance 2022-15, which eliminates regulations on the number of bedrooms and minimum floor area for R-4 and R-5 PUD dwellings and allows second-floor additions to nonconforming structures if set back 10 feet or more from property lines, and Ordinance 2022-16, which removes an outdated code reference regarding outdoor lighting. The council also appointed Mike Wade to fill a vacancy, reappointed Jennifer Gallagher to the library board, and approved several expenditures for public works and water system maintenance.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-15 amending PUD dwelling floor area and second-floor additions (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-16 amending outdoor lighting code reference (5-0)
• Appointed Mike Wade as Commissioner (4-0)
• Reappointed Jennifer Gallagher as Library Board trustee (5-0)
• Approved $20,778.74 for hydraulic system parts for 2007 Cat backhoe (5-0)
• Approved $9,175.00 for new Master Meter for Brookside water system (5-0)
• Waived bidding and approved $31,199.20 for Public Works Garage floor repair (5-0)
• Approved $8,550.00 for SCADA system support from Concentric Integration (5-0)

Historic Preservation

The Village of Palos Park Historic Preservation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 21, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items

Plan Commission

The Village of Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 16, 2022, is canceled because there are no agenda items. This is a procedural notice only, with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Meeting canceled due to no agenda items

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for June 16, 2022 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, July 21, 2022. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• June 16, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 21, 2022

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business: approving prior meeting minutes, reappointing a trustee, and filling a board vacancy. The board will also act on financial statements, an insurance policy renewal, and the annual state library report, and discuss a new complaint policy.

• Trustee reappointment recommendation (ACTION)
• Board vacancy discussion and action
• Insurance policy renewal covering general liability, umbrella, property, auto, D&O, crime, and workers' comp
• Payment of bills from May 19 to June 15, 2022
• IPLAR annual report approval due to Illinois State Library by June 30, 2022

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously recommended the reappointment of Trustee Jennifer Gallagher to a term expiring June 1, 2026, and the appointment of Terri Kachinsky to fill a vacancy left by Kathy Finan's resignation, with a term expiring June 1, 2025. The board also approved the April and May 2022 monthly financial statements, the insurance policy renewal, payment of bills from May 19 to June 15, 2022, and the IPLAR annual report. A proposed complaint policy was discussed but no action was taken; revisions will be presented at the July 20 meeting.

• Recommended reappointment of Trustee Jennifer Gallagher to term expiring June 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Terri Kachinsky to fill board vacancy, term expiring June 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2022 monthly financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved May 2022 monthly financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved insurance policy renewal (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills from May 19 to June 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved IPLAR annual report for FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)

Village Council

The Village Council meeting scheduled for June 13, 2022, was cancelled because not enough members were present to form a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2022. No business was conducted.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting scheduled for June 27, 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. There are no agenda items for this session.

Village Council

The Village Council will review several infrastructure proposals, including parking lot paving and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes the consideration of an investment management agreement and various contract approvals.

• Approval of $102,550.00 for Kaptur Center and Recreation Building parking lot paving
• Purchase of a Ford-550 Chassis cab and equipment for $114,725.00
• Proposal for $19,749.53 to install a fiberglass liner at Kimber Trails Lift Station
• Resolution 2022-R-02 regarding an investment management agreement with Premier Asset Management LLC
• Ratification of warrant list payments totaling $118,456.67 and $374,852.57

The Village Council approved several spending items, including waiving the bidding process for $102,550 in parking lot paving at the Kaptur Center and Recreation Building, a $114,725 Ford F-550 truck purchase, and a $19,749.53 fiberglass liner installation. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a raffle license, an actuarial services contract, and warrant list payments. Two items—an investment management agreement and an IT services contract—were continued to the next meeting for further discussion.

• Approved consent agenda including raffle license, actuarial services contract, and warrant payments (4-0)
• Waived bidding, approved $102,550 Lindahl Brothers paving proposals for Kaptur Center and Recreation Building lots (4-0)
• Waived bidding, approved $114,725 purchase of Ford F-550 chassis cab and equipment (4-0)
• Approved $19,749.53 Airy's Inc. proposal for fiberglass liner at Kimber Trails Lift Station (4-0)
• Continued investment management agreement with Premier Asset Management to June 13 (4-0)
• Continued Proven Business Systems IT contract renewal to June 13 (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding several requested changes to the Village Code. These amendments involve regulations for planned unit developments, building schedule extensions, and second-floor additions for nonconforming residences.

• Public Hearing PC 2022-01: Amendments to bedroom counts and floor area in planned unit developments
• Proposed extensions for residential and commercial planned unit development schedules
• Provisions for second-floor additions to nonconforming single-family residences
• Removal of an invalid code reference in Section 1461.01

The Plan Commission voted on five proposed text amendments to the Village Code. Three amendments were approved, including changes to planned unit development bedroom and floor area rules, and exceptions for second-floor additions on nonconforming homes. Two amendments regarding building schedule extensions failed for lack of motion. The commission also informally considered a Building Code reference removal.

• Approved Section 1270.06(f) on PUD bedroom count and minimum floor area (5-0)
• Section 1270.08 on residential PUD building schedule extensions failed for lack of motion
• Section 1274.05(g) on commercial PUD time extensions failed for lack of motion
• Approved Section 1280.08 allowing nonconforming second-floor additions if home is at least 10 feet from property line (5-0)
• Approved Section 1461.01 to eliminate invalid Building Code reference (5-0)

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting includes discussions regarding the 2022 Concert in the Park, membership drives, and participation in Autumn in the Park. The agenda also covers planning for a 2023 scholarship, foreign film, and an architectural tour.

• 2022 Concert in the Park
• Membership Drive
• 2022 Autumn in the Park Participation
• 2023 Scholarship
• Architectural Tour

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and bill payments. They will also discuss and vote on a non-resident card fee ordinance, approve a services renewal agreement, and authorize two library closures for community events. An executive session is scheduled for the library director's evaluation.

• Approve Non-Resident Card Fee Ordinance (discussion & action)
• Approve ILLINET/OCLC Services Renewal Agreement
• Approve library closures: June 16 for Concert in the Park, September 17 for Autumn in the Park
• Approve monthly financial statement for April 2022
• Approve payment of bills for April 21 through May 18, 2022

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees met on May 18, 2022, and took several actions. They declined a request from the Palos Park Woman's Club to hang a perpetual plaque at the library, deeming it more appropriate for the village administrative center. The board approved the payment of bills for April 21 through May 18, 2022, the Non-Resident Card Fee Ordinance, the ILLINET/OCLC Services Renewal Agreement, and two library closures for community events. The April 2022 monthly statement was tabled to the next meeting.

• Declined Woman's Club plaque request (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills for April 21-May 18, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Non-Resident Card Fee Ordinance (unanimous)
• Renewed ILLINET/OCLC Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved library closures June 16 at 5 pm and Sept 17 all day (unanimous)
• Tabled April 2022 monthly statement to next meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation

The Village of Palos Park's scheduled Historic Preservation meeting for Tuesday, May 17, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. There are no agenda items to be discussed.

Village Council

The Village Council meeting scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2022, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 23, 2022.

Library Board

The Palos Park Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the budget and appropriation for fiscal year 2022-2023. The board will also consider staff transitions, changes to library hours on specific dates, and a director evaluation.

• Approval of FY 2022-2023 Budget and Appropriation
• Approval of FY 2022-2023 Salary Schedule
• Approval of bills for March 17 through April 20, 2022
• Discussion and action on part-time to full-time job transitions
• Request to open at 1:00 p.m. on May 6 and May 13, 2022

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees approved the FY2022-2023 budget and salary schedule, and made the Adult Services & Outreach Coordinator position full-time exempt. They also approved delayed openings for staff planning sessions and set a deadline for board strategic planning documents. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY2022-2023 budget and appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022-2023 salary schedule (unanimous)
• Made Adult Services & Outreach Coordinator a full-time exempt position (unanimous)
• Approved 1:00 p.m. library openings on May 6 and May 13, 2022 (unanimous)
• Set May 6, 2022 as deadline for board strategic planning exercise documents (unanimous)
• Tabled executive session for library director evaluation to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved March 2022 monthly financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills March 17-April 20, 2022 (unanimous)

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY2023 budget of $12,253,559. The agenda also includes a proposed water rate increase effective June 1, 2022, several proclamations, and routine consent items. A front yard setback variation for a new home at 9109 W. 125th Street is up for approval.

• Public hearing and ordinance for FY2023 budget of $12,253,559
• Ordinance 2022-14 raising water rates to $13.03 per 1,000 gallons, $45.59 minimum monthly charge
• Ordinance 2022-13 approving 42.48-foot front yard setback variation at 9109 W. 125th Street
• Waive bidding for Crest Concrete patio at Village Green, $32,400
• Waive bidding for Dukes smoke testing, $26,504.55

The Village Council approved the FY2023 budget ordinance of $12,253,559 and adopted a water rate increase of $0.21 per 1,000 gallons, bringing the rate to $13.03. The Council also approved a front yard setback variance at 9109 W. 125th Street, waived bidding for a concrete patio and sewer smoke testing, and referred building code text amendments to the Plan Commission. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved FY2023 budget ordinance of $12,253,559 (4-0)
• Adopted water rate increase to $13.03 per 1,000 gallons (4-0)
• Approved front yard setback variance at 9109 W. 125th St (4-0)
• Waived bidding, approved $32,400 Crest Concrete patio project (4-0)
• Waived bidding, approved $26,504.55 Dukes sewer smoke testing (4-0)
• Referred building code text amendments to Plan Commission (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda: parade road closure, ICAC MOU, warrant lists (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2022, is canceled because there are no agenda items. This is a procedural notice only, with no business to be discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled due to no agenda items

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, April 21, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for April 20, 2022, was cancelled due to lack of quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled to April 27, 2022. No agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled to April 27, 2022

Historic Preservation

The scheduled Historic Preservation meeting for Tuesday, April 19, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled

Recreation Board

The Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022, has been cancelled.

Police Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting to review quarterly investment performance and approve bills, including an Illinois Department of Insurance compliance fee. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Illinois Police Officer Pension Investment Fund (IPOPIF) asset transfers and cash management policies.

• Approval of January 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Presentation and approval of bills, including Illinois Department of Insurance Compliance Fee
• Quarterly investment performance report from Fifth Third
• Review of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
• Discussion regarding IPOPIF asset transfer and cash management policy

The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board approved transferring $200,000 from its BMO Harris account to Fifth Third for investments and directed the attorney to request placement in the June tranche of the Illinois Police Officer Pension Investment Fund (IPOPIF) consolidation. The board also approved appointing the village clerk as FOIA Officer and the board attorney as OMA Designee, and executed a tri-party pledge agreement to collateralize the BMO Harris account. Two items—the Cash Management Policy and the eCFM setup—were tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved transfer of $200,000 from BMO Harris to Fifth Third for investments (unanimous)
• Directed attorney to draft correspondence to IPOPIF requesting June tranche placement (unanimous)
• Approved payment of IDOI Compliance Fee upon receipt of invoice (voice vote)
• Appointed Village Clerk Lisa Boyle as FOIA Officer and Attorney Tim Nolan as OMA Designee (voice vote)
• Executed tri-party pledge depository agreement to collateralize BMO Harris operating account (unanimous)
• Tabled Cash Management Policy adoption until next meeting
• Tabled Enterprise Cash Flow Module and My State Street.com setup until next meeting
• Approved January 18, 2022 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request to deviate from front yard setback requirements. The applicant seeks to build a single-family residence with a 50.25-foot setback instead of the required 92.73 feet.

• Public hearing for ZBA 2022-01: variation request for 9109 W. 125th Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a variance to allow a front-yard setback of 50.25 feet instead of the required 92.73 feet for a new single-family home at 9109 W. 125th Street. The applicant cited saving rear trees, reducing impact on a neighbor's pool, and blending with the area. The recommendation will go to the Village Board for final action.

• Approved minutes of March 9, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended approval of ZBA 2022-01 front-yard setback variance (4-0)

Village Council

The Village Council meeting scheduled for Monday, April 11, 2022, has been cancelled because not enough council members were available to form a quorum. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Village Council

The Village Council will discuss several infrastructure proposals, including boiler replacements and sanitary lift station upgrades. The meeting also includes votes on property consolidations and a $3,000,000 bond issuance for road and drainage repairs.

• Issuance of $3,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for road and drainage improvements
• Proposal to pay $34,101.00 to Dykstra Heating and Cooling for Kaptur Center boilers
• Proposal to pay $109,637.64 to Flow-Technics and Martin Mechanical for Partridge Lane lift station equipment
• Ordinance 2022-09 for property consolidation at 7919 W. McCarthy
• Contract with Big Tent Events for $17,848.50 for the Autumn in the Park festival

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts board will review financial reports and discuss upcoming community events. Agenda items include support for the 2022 Concert in the Park and participation in Autumn in the Park.

• 2022 Concert in the Park Support
• 2022 Autumn in the Park Participation
• 2023 Scholarship discussion
• Membership Drive

Plan Commission

The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 2022, is canceled because there are no agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to no agenda items

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting originally scheduled for March 17, 2022, has been moved to Thursday, March 24, 2022. The agenda contains only this rescheduling notice.

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will review the monthly financial report and approve payments for bills from February 17 through March 16, 2022. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Budget and Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

• Approval of February 2022 monthly statement
• Approval of bills for February 17 through March 16, 2022
• Discussion of FY 2022-2023 Budget and Appropriation

Historic Preservation

The Village of Palos Park Historic Preservation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to sell up to $3,000,000 in bonds for road repairs and drainage. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes setting waste collection charges, approving warrant lists totaling over $512,000, and other routine items. They will consider a zoning recommendation for a front yard setback variation and several spending proposals.

• Public hearing on $3,000,000 bond sale for road and drainage projects
• Ordinance 2022-07: sets single-family waste collection rate through March 31, 2023
• Approve warrant lists: $64,297.43 (Feb 28), $79,165.98 (Mar 14), $368,865.70 (supplemental)
• Zoning Board recommendation for 13.395-foot front yard setback variation at 12100 South 88th Avenue
• Waive bidding to buy Ford Utility Interceptor for $35,376.00; approve $38,460.00 for Council Room audio/video equipment

The Palos Park Village Council held a public hearing and approved the sale of alternate bonds up to $3,000,000 for road and drainage improvements. The council also approved a front yard setback variation for a new home at 12100 South 88th Avenue, and authorized several equipment purchases including a police vehicle, printer, and council room audio/visual upgrades. All votes were 3-0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved sale of alternate bonds up to $3,000,000 for road and drainage projects (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-07 setting waste collection charges through March 31, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved front yard setback variation for new home at 12100 South 88th Avenue (3-0)
• Approved $35,376 purchase of Ford Utility Interceptor police vehicle (3-0)
• Approved $16,295 purchase of new large format printer (3-0)
• Approved $38,460 Sound Incorporated audio/video upgrade for Council Room (3-0)
• Ratified warrant list of $64,297.43 and approved payments of $79,165.98 and $368,865.70 (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a variation from the Palos Park Village Code. The applicant seeks a front yard setback of 63 feet instead of the required 76.395 feet to build a new single-family residence.

• Public hearing for ZBA 2020-05 regarding a front yard setback variation at 12100 South 88th Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a variance to allow a front-yard setback of 63 feet instead of the required 76.395 feet for a new single-family residence at 12100 South 88th Avenue. The variance had been previously approved but expired. The board also approved the minutes of the January 12, 2022 meeting as modified.

• Approved minutes of January 12, 2022 meeting as modified (5-0)
• Recommended approval of front-yard setback variance for 12100 S 88th Ave (5-0)

Village Council

The Village Council meeting scheduled for February 28, 2022, was cancelled. The cancellation occurred due to a lack of quorum.

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission meeting scheduled for February 17, 2022, was canceled. There were no agenda items listed for this meeting.

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 17, 2022, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and lists the Village Council members.

• February 17, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for March 17, 2022

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a virtual meeting to swear in a new member, approve minutes and bills, and discuss and take action on a mask policy and a damaged material policy. The meeting is open to the public by phone, with written comments accepted two hours prior.

• Swearing in of Amanda Neely to the Library Board
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2022 meeting
• Payment of bills for January 20 through February 16, 2022
• Discussion and action on Mask Policy
• Discussion and action on Damaged Material Policy

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees amended its Mask Policy so that masks become optional but encouraged for patrons and staff if the Illinois Mask Mandate is lifted. The board also approved the Damaged Material Policy, the January 2022 monthly financial statement, and bills paid from January 20 through February 16, 2022. Amanda Neely was sworn in as a new board member. All votes were unanimous.

• Amended Mask Policy: masks optional but encouraged if state mandate lifts (unanimous).
• Approved Damaged Material Policy (unanimous).
• Approved January 2022 monthly financial statement (unanimous).
• Approved payment of bills from Jan 20 to Feb 16, 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous).
• Swore in Amanda Neely as board member.

Historic Preservation

The Village of Palos Park's Historic Preservation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council is meeting to consider several items, including a proposal to allow video gaming in the village by amending the liquor code, and to approve appointments, surplus property sale, and various equipment purchases. The meeting includes routine approvals and reports from village departments.

• Ordinance to allow video gaming by adding Class G-VG liquor license category
• Appointment of Amanda Neely to Library Board of Trustees
• Sale of surplus 2008 Ford Expedition at auction
• Approval of warrants totaling $625,393.23
• Purchase of generator, camera, and sewage pump for $46,647.69

The Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2022-04, which allows Class G liquor license holders (golf courses) to apply for a Class VG video gaming license, with restrictions including a ban on gaming cafes, a limit of six terminals per establishment, and a $100 annual fee per terminal. The ordinance was amended to require site plan approval by the Village Council instead of the Village Manager. Commissioner Reed voted against it. The board also approved several other items, including a new generator, a portable push camera, a sewage pump, and a 12-month extension for a commercial development at 9520 West 131st Street.

• Approved minutes of the January 24, 2022 meeting, 4-0.
• Appointed Amanda Neely to the Palos Park Library Board of Trustees, term expiring June 1, 2023, 4-0.
• Adopted an ordinance declaring a 2008 Ford Expedition surplus and authorizing its sale at auction, 4-0.
• Approved the Warrant List of $112,537.81 and Supplemental Warrant List of $512,855.42, 4-0.
• Waived bidding and approved $28,674.64 for a new generator for the 93rd Street Lift Station, 4-0.
• Approved $11,277.05 for a portable push camera from Bluebook, 4-0.
• Approved $6,696.00 for a new sewage pump for the 91st Street Lift Station, 4-0.
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-06 extending the compliance period for the commercial planned development at 9520 West 131st Street by 12 months, 4-0.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for February 9, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items.

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and routine approvals. Key items include a proposal to repeal the village's video gaming prohibition and create new liquor license categories that would permit video gaming, as well as approving a revised official zoning map and various payments and contracts.

• Ordinance 2022-04 to repeal video gaming prohibition and add Class A-VG and G-VG liquor license categories
• Ordinance 2022-03 for setback variations at 12441 Elm Street (34.14 ft front, 11.28 ft side, 20.58 ft rear)
• Ordinance 2022-02 to approve revised Official Zoning Map
• Ordinance 2022-01 to abate property taxes for bond payments totaling $122,567.50
• Payments: Warrant lists totaling $36,510.09, $60,383.50, $173,673.00, and supplemental $692,709.61; PATSE Bus Service $541.50

The Village Council approved Ordinance 2022-01 to abate property taxes for bond payments totaling $122,567.50, ratified several warrant lists, and approved a revised zoning map. They also approved a setback variation for a home at 12441 Elm Street, a final pavement project payment, new sewer pumps, a plow replacement, and an insurance contribution. The video gaming ordinance was continued to the next meeting with amendments.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-01 abating 2021 property taxes for bond payments ($122,567.50) (4-0)
• Ratified warrant lists totaling $963,276.20 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-03 for setback variations at 12441 Elm Street (4-0)
• Approved Pay Estimate No. 4 Final for pavement project to Lindahl Bros. Inc. ($85,138.12) (4-0)
• Waived bidding and approved sewer pump purchases from Metropolitan Industries ($37,731.00) (4-0)
• Approved plow replacement for Truck 2 from Monroe Equipment ($13,025.00) (4-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2022-02 approving revised official zoning map (4-0)
• Approved IRMA 2022 insurance contribution with surplus offset, net payment $10,000 (4-0)

Palos Fine Arts

The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for January 20, 2022 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is on Thursday, February 17, 2022. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items.

• January 20, 2022 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for February 17, 2022

Plan Commission

The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022, is canceled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting canceled

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually to approve minutes, pay bills, and review financial reports. The board will also take action on an intergovernmental agreement for joint purchasing of library programming, a remote work policy, and a paid sick leave policy due to COVID-19.

• Intergovernmental Agreement for Joint Purchasing of Library Programming, Events, and Services (ACTION)
• Remote Work Policy (DISCUSSION & ACTION)
• Paid Sick Leave Policy Due to COVID-19 (DISCUSSION & ACTION)
• Payment of Bills for November 18, 2021 through December 18, 2021 (ACTION)
• Payment of Bills for December 19, 2021 through January 19, 2022 (ACTION)

The Palos Park Library Board unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement for joint purchasing of library programming and events, a Remote Work Policy (with the word 'rarely' removed), and an Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy due to COVID-19 with corrections. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and financial reports. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Joint Purchasing of Library Programming and Events (unanimous)
• Approved Remote Work Policy with removal of word 'rarely' (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Paid Sick Leave Policy Due to COVID-19 with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov 17, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 15, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 15, 2021 executive session (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills for Nov 18-Dec 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills for Dec 19, 2021-Jan 19, 2022 (unanimous)

Police Pension Board

The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting to approve prior payments, discuss a coverage renewal proposal, consider transferring investment assets, and address a police officer's request to change pension tiers. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and the treasurer's report.

• Ratification of payments to Lauterbach & Amen totaling $420 for services in September, October, and December 2021
• Ratification of payment to Nolan Law Office of $315 for board attorney services
• Presentation by Cook Castle and Associates on coverage renewal proposal
• Discussion on Lauterbach and Amen professional services at $325 per month
• Transfer of investment assets to the Palos Park Police Officers' Pension Investment Fund

The Palos Park Police Pension Board approved a coverage renewal proposal from Cook Castle and Associates for 2022-2023, noted that cyber coverage is no longer available, and added Finance Director Allen Altic to the policy at no extra cost. The board also approved a one-year trial of Lauterbach & Amen's services at a reduced rate of $325 per month with the setup fee waived. Payments to Lauterbach & Amen and the Nolan Law Office were approved, and Ross Chibe and Lauterbach & Amen were designated as authorized contacts for the transfer to the Illinois Police Officers' Pension Fund.

• Approved coverage renewal proposal from Cook Castle and Associates for 2/1/2022-2/1/2023
• Approved adding Finance Director Allen Altic to the policy at no additional cost
• Approved one-year trial of Lauterbach & Amen services at $325/month with setup fee waived
• Approved payment of $140 to Lauterbach & Amen for September 2021 services
• Approved payment of $140 to Lauterbach & Amen for October 2021 services
• Approved payment of $325 to Nolan Law Office
• Adopted resolution naming Ross Chibe and Lauterbach & Amen as authorized contacts for pension fund transfer

Historic Preservation

The Village of Palos Park Historic Preservation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled

Recreation Board

The Palos Park Recreational Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss program and parks updates, including a pollinator grant for Centennial Park. They will also review a proposed rental fee increase at the Recreation Center, along with capital items such as the community room floor, HVAC unit, and fence. The board will review 2021 special events and draft the 2022 events calendar, and consider changing meeting frequency from quarterly to bimonthly.

• Pollinator Grant for Centennial Park
• Recreation Center rental fee increase
• Community Room Floor, HVAC unit, and fence at Recreation Center
• Review of 2021 special events
• Draft 2022 events calendar

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request for variations from front, side, and rear yard requirements. The request is to allow for the construction of an attached garage and screened porch on an existing residence.

• Public hearing for ZBA 2021-07: proposed yard setbacks at 12441 Elm Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to continue the public hearing for ZBA 2021-07, a request for front, side, and rear yard variations to build an attached garage and screened porch, to the next regularly scheduled meeting. The board discussed concerns about the proposed side yard setback and distance to adjacent structures. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued ZBA 2021-07 variation request to next meeting (5-1)
• Approved minutes of December 8, 2021 meeting (5-0, 1 abstention)

Village Council

The Village Council meeting scheduled for January 10, 2022, was cancelled because not enough council members were present to form a quorum. No business was conducted. The agenda lists the council members, including Mayor John Mahoney and five commissioners.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• No agenda items were discussed or voted on