River Grove public meetings in 2025

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for December 19, 2025, has been cancelled by Chairperson Frank Obaya.

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee will review copier lease agreements for the fire and public works departments. It will examine the billing agreement with the Paramedic Billing Service. The committee will consider a quote and timeline for fire house renovation from City-Wide Construction & Rehab. An update on any village-wide projects will also be provided.

• Review of copier leases (Leaf Capital Funding) for fire and public works departments
• Review of billing agreement between Village of River Grove and Paramedic Billing Service
• Review of fire house renovation quote and timeline from City-Wide Construction & Rehab
• Update on village-wide projects (if any)

Village Board Meetings

The River Grove Village Board will vote on a series of resolutions, including a $715,000 improvement under the Illinois Highway Code for the 2026 Oak and Maple Roadway Improvement Project. Additional items include contracts for fire‑department repairs, new fire trucks, and a billing agreement with a paramedic service. The board will also consider two zoning code amendments and an ordinance changing the village’s declared holidays.

• Resolution 2025‑R‑66: $715,000 for highway improvement under Illinois Highway Code (Oak & Maple Roadway Project)
• Resolution 2025‑R‑60: Purchase of two 2026 Ford F‑450 XL trucks ($66,443 each) and dump bodies ($32,188 each) for a total not‑to‑exceed $197,262
• Resolution 2025‑R‑59: Approval of City‑Wide Construction and Rehab Company for fire‑department repairs up to $29,000
• Ordinance 2025‑32: Amendment to the Village’s declared holidays
• Unfinished Business: Ordinance 2025‑27 (temporary sign regulations) and Ordinance 2025‑28 (indoor entertainment uses in manufacturing districts)

The River Grove Village Board unanimously approved seven resolutions covering fire department repairs, vehicle purchases, billing agreements, equipment leases, and engineering services. All motions passed with a roll‑call vote of five ayes, zero nays, zero abstentions and one absent trustee. The board also approved the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meetings by voice vote.

• Approved $29,000 fire department repair contract (5-0)
• Approved $197,262 purchase of two Ford F‑450 trucks (5-0)
• Approved Paramedic Billing Services billing agreement (4.25% of collections) (5-0)
• Approved $9,528 annual lease for copier‑scanner‑printers (5-0)
• Approved $131,000 engineering agreement for 2026 water main improvements (5-0)
• Approved $53,000 engineering agreement for lead service line replacement (5-0)
• Approved $188,000 engineering agreement for Oak and Maple roadway project (5-0)
• Approved December 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

License & Ordinance Committee

The License and Ordinance Committee meeting scheduled for December 5, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee will review a quote from City‑Wide Construction & Rehab for the fire‑house renovation. The committee will also examine a quote from Civic Plus for a new licensing system. Additionally, the committee will consider purchasing two replacement public‑works trucks.

• Fire house renovation – review of quote from City‑Wide Construction & Rehab
• New licensing system – review of quote from Civic Plus
• Purchase of two replacement trucks for Public Works

Village Board Meetings

The River Grove Village Board will vote on several items, including a $44,488,256 appropriation ordinance for FY2025 and a tax levy ordinance. It will also consider two zoning code amendments and multiple purchase resolutions for police, fire and technology equipment. The meeting includes routine committee reports, public comments and a closed‑session to discuss personnel, litigation and safety matters.

• Ordinance No. 2025‑30: FY2025 appropriation of $44,488,256 for general corporate, tax, and capital projects.
• Ordinance No. 2025‑29: Levy and collection of taxes for the 2025 tax year.
• Resolution No. 2025‑R‑56: Purchase of three 2026 Ford Utility Police Interceptor Squads for up to $137,616.00.
• Resolution No. 2025‑R‑58: Contract with CivicPlus for agenda and meeting‑management software, not‑to‑exceed $14,329.17.
• Ordinance No. 2025‑28: Zoning code amendment adding indoor entertainment and recreation as special uses in manufacturing districts.

The River Grove Village Board unanimously approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Ordinance 2025‑29 authorizing the 2025 tax levy and Ordinance 2025‑30 approving FY2026 appropriations totaling $44,488,256. The Board also passed eight resolutions authorizing the 9‑1‑1 authority withdrawal, a security‑license renewal, fire boots, police interceptor vehicles, wardrobe lockers and CivicPlus software, each with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑29 authorizing the 2025 tax levy (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑30 FY2026 appropriations $44,488,256 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑48 to withdraw from Proviso‑Leyden Joint 9‑1‑1 Authority (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑54 for NobleTec security‑license renewal $21,600.30 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑55 to purchase 50 fire boots $22,950 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑56 to purchase three 2026 Ford Police Interceptor squads $137,616.00 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑58 for CivicPlus agenda software $14,329.17 (5‑0)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026. The meeting includes a presentation of Ordinance No. 2025-30, which outlines appropriations for various village funds.

• Proposed FY2026 General Corporate Purposes appropriation: $20,775,926
• Proposed FY2026 Special Taxation Purposes appropriation: $23,712,330
• Total FY2026 proposed appropriation: $44,488,256
• Discussion of real property at 8359 Grand Avenue, 8300 Center Street, 2212 Elm Street, and 8514 River Grove Avenue
• Consideration of collective negotiating matters with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 59

Village Board Meetings

The River Grove Village Board will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Village Property Tax Levy, presented as Ordinance No. 2025-29. Board members will read the ordinance and allow public comment. After the public portion, the board may enter a closed session to discuss employee compensation, police collective bargaining, real‑property transactions, pending tax litigation, and security procedures. The meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Senior Community Center courtroom.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-29 authorizing the 2025 property tax levy
• Notice of hearing published in the Chicago Tribune Media Group, Elm Leaves edition on Nov 13, 2025
• Closed‑session discussion of employee compensation and salary schedules
• Closed‑session discussion of negotiations with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 59
• Closed‑session discussion of real‑property matters: 8359 Grand Ave, 8300 Center St, Center Street Expansion, 2212 Elm St, and 8514 River Grove Ave

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance & Economic Development Committee will meet to review several equipment purchases and service changes. Discussions include the acquisition of police vehicles and fire department supplies.

• Changing to PBS Billing Company
• Purchase of new fire boots
• Fire house renovation requests for carpet and replacement lockers
• Order of 3 police vehicles
• General economic development and project updates

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will discuss zoning code amendments regarding temporary signs and the addition of indoor entertainment and recreation as special uses in manufacturing districts. The board will also act on the authorization to pay village bills.

• Ordinance No. 2025-28: Adding indoor entertainment and indoor recreation as special uses in Manufacturing Districts
• Ordinance No. 2025-27: Amendments to temporary sign regulations for window signs and time limitations
• Authorization to pay Village bills based on warrants dated November 17, 2025

The trustees appointed Lynn Bjorvik as President pro tem. They approved the November 3 meeting minutes. They referred Ordinance 2025-28, which amends the zoning code, to the Zoning Board of Appeals. They authorized payment of all village bills pending endorsement.

• Appointed Lynn Bjorvik as President pro tem (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved November 3, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Referred Ordinance 2025-28 to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized payment of all village bills per warrant list (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board Meetings

The River Grove Village Board will hold a special meeting on November 17, 2025. After roll call, the public will have an opportunity to comment. The board will then discuss the proposed 2026 budget presented by Comptroller Greg Peters. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Discussion of the proposed 2026 budget

The Board unanimously appointed Trustee Lynn M. Bjorvik as President pro tem by voice vote. The proposed 2026 budget was discussed but no vote or action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote at 7:59 p.m.

• Appointed Lynn M. Bjorvik as President pro tem (unanimous voice vote)
• No action taken on the proposed 2026 budget (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:59 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

License & Ordinance Committee

The License and Ordinance Committee meeting scheduled for November 14, 2025, has been cancelled.

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025, has been cancelled by Chairperson Lynn M. Bjorvik.

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider four resolutions: withdrawing from the Proviso‑Leyden Joint 9‑1‑1 Authority, amending the intergovernmental agreement with the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission, ratifying a soil‑removal contract with True North Consultants for $10,612, and purchasing a Garland natural gas range for the fire department up to $12,862. Two ordinances will be voted on: a comprehensive amendment to multiple building‑related codes and a zoning code text amendment for temporary sign regulations. The board will also authorize payment of the village’s bills for the day.

• Resolution 2025‑R‑48: withdraw from Proviso‑Leyden Joint 9‑1‑1 Authority and NORCOMM dispatch center
• Resolution 2025‑R‑51: amend Intergovernmental Agreement with O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission
• Resolution 2025‑R‑52: ratify True North Consultants contract for contaminated soil removal at 3167 North Thatcher Avenue, total $10,612
• Resolution 2025‑R‑53: authorize purchase of Garland natural gas range for Fire Department, not‑to‑exceed $12,862
• Ordinance 2025‑27: amend Village zoning code text for temporary sign regulations (Section 6‑13‑7)

The Village Board appointed Trustee Bjorvik as President pro tem and approved several resolutions, including an amendment to the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission agreement and contracts for soil removal and fire department equipment. It also adopted Ordinance 2025-26, which updates numerous building and safety codes, and referred a zoning ordinance amendment to the Zoning Board. Finally, the Board authorized payment of all outstanding village bills.

• Appointed Trustee Bjorvik as President pro tem (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled Resolution 2025‑R‑48 to withdraw from the Proviso‑Leyden 9‑1‑1 Authority (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑51 amending the Intergovernmental Agreement for the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑52 ratifying soil‑removal agreement with True North Consultants ($10,612 total) (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑53 authorizing purchase of a Garland natural‑gas range for the Fire Department (Not‑to‑Exceed $12,862) (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑26 amending multiple building, fire, mechanical, energy, and related codes (5 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Referred Ordinance 2025‑27 on temporary sign regulations to the Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized payment of all village bills per the November 3 warrant list (unanimous voice vote)

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee will discuss the 2025 tax levy recommendation and the general budget process. Members will also review end-of-year fund projections and receive updates on economic development and Fire Department rehab.

• 2025 tax levy recommendation and Resolution of Determination
• End-of-year projections for all funds
• Fire Department Rehab update
• General Economic Development Update

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider a tax levy for the 2025 tax year and an ordinance amending multiple building and safety codes. The board is also reviewing agreements for infrastructure projects and public safety services.

• Determination of 2025 aggregate tax levy in the amount of $10,494,049
• Engineering agreement with Edwin Hancock Engineering Company for $61,500 for the 2026 Paris Avenue Improvement Project
• HVAC improvements for the Fire Department from Heat Medics Heating and Cooling not to exceed $16,930
• Proposed withdrawal from the Proviso-Leyden Joint 9-1-1 Authority and NORCOMM 9-1-1 Dispatch Center
• Ordinance amending various building, fire, mechanical, and electrical codes

The Village Board approved the 2025 aggregate tax levy of $10,494,049. It also adopted resolutions for a parking‑lot intergovernmental agreement, a $61,500 engineering contract for the Paris Avenue improvement, and a $16,930 HVAC purchase for the fire department. Additionally, the board tabled a withdrawal from the joint 9‑1‑1 authority, referred a comprehensive building‑code amendment to the License and Ordinance Committee, and authorized payment of all listed village bills.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑46 (intergovernmental agreement for Village Hall Green Parking Lot) – 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, 1 absent
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑47 (engineering agreement $61,500 for 2026 Paris Avenue CDBG project) – 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, 1 absent
• Tabled Resolution 2025‑R‑48 (withdrawal from Proviso‑Leyden Joint 9‑1‑1 Authority) – passed unanimously on voice vote
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑49 (HVAC improvements $16,930 for Fire Department) – 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, 1 absent
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑50 (2025 tax levy $10,494,049) – 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, 1 absent
• Referred Ordinance 2025‑26 (amending multiple building codes) to License and Ordinance Committee – passed unanimously on voice vote
• Authorized payment of all village bills per October 20 warrant list – passed unanimously on voice vote

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee will discuss the 2025 tax levy and a budget calendar leading to a December 1 board meeting. The body will also review a potential transition to the Cook County Dispatch Center and Fire Department updates.

• Proposed 2025 Tax Levy (collected in 2026)
• Intergovernmental Agreement for possible transition to Cook County Dispatch Center
• Fire House general rehab status update and timeline
• Fire Department request for new stove
• Cost update on the monopole

Village Board Meetings

The River Grove Village Board will vote on a series of resolutions covering major infrastructure contracts, engineering agreements, and public safety services. Items include a $1,322,841.50 water main lining contract, engineering services for water main improvements, a sidewalk replacement contract, pest management services, and an intergovernmental emergency dispatch agreement. The board will also consider two ordinances: one limiting village vehicle sticker parking privileges and another amending a Planned Unit Development for properties at 3000 N. 80th Avenue and 8001 Belmont Avenue. New business will address payment of village bills.

• Resolution 2025‑R‑36: $1,322,841.50 contract to Unique Plumbing for 2025 Water Main Lining Project (Des Plaines River crossings)
• Resolution 2025‑R‑37: $92,870 engineering agreement with Edwin Hancock Engineering for 2025 Water Main Improvements
• Resolution 2025‑R‑42: Intergovernmental agreement with Cook County Sheriff’s Office for emergency dispatch services ($346,229‑$405,039 annually for 5 years)
• Ordinance 2025‑25: Second amendment to the Planned Unit Development for 3000 N. 80th Avenue and 8001 Belmont Avenue
• Ordinance 2025‑24: Amendment limiting parking permit privileges of village vehicle stickers to owners or lessees within village boundaries

The Village Board unanimously approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved seven resolutions, including a $1,322,841.50 contract for the 2025 Water Main Lining Project and an intergovernmental agreement for emergency dispatch services. All resolutions passed with a roll‑call vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑36: $1,322,841.50 water main lining contract (6‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑37: $92,870 engineering agreement for water main improvements (6‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑38: $115,650 sidewalk replacement contract (6‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑39: $85,400 engineering agreement for 2026 Village Hall parking lot (6‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑40: $116,197 engineering agreement for 2026 Thatcher Avenue improvements (6‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑41: Pest Management Services Agreement (6‑0‑0‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑42: Intergovernmental emergency dispatch agreement (Year 1 $346,229; Year 2 $360,078; Year 3 $374,481; Year 4 $389,461; Year 5 $405,039) (6‑0‑0‑0)

License & Ordinance Committee

The River Grove License and Ordinance Committee will meet on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM in the Village Hall Conference Room. The agenda lists an amendment to Ordinance 9‑22‑2 (Konwinski) as the sole committee business item. Standard items such as roll call, public comments and a possible executive session are also included.

• Amendment to Ordinance 9‑22‑2 (Konwinski)

Public Safety Committee

The Village of River Grove Public Safety Committee meeting that was to be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 was cancelled by Chairperson Frank Obaya. No agenda items were presented or discussed at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items presented

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The River Grove Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed.

Village Board Meetings

The River Grove Village Board will vote on a police labor agreement, water and sewer rate adjustments, and changes to liquor license limits. The meeting also includes resolutions for computer purchases and the authorization to pay bills.

• Resolution 2025-R-35: Police collective bargaining agreement
• Ordinance 2025-23: Water and sewer rate adjustments
• Ordinance 2025-14: Limiting Class B liquor licenses to 11
• Resolution 2025-R-33: Purchase of computers and laptops for $18,414.72
• Ordinance 2025-22: Regulations on electric bicycles and scooters

The Board unanimously adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including a purchase of new computers, an investment in Illinois Funds, and a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. It also approved ordinances that set liquor license limits, regulate electric bicycles and scooters, and adjust the village’s water and sewer rates. All actions were passed with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote; Trustee Lynn B. Bjorvik was absent.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted $22,500 donation to Veterans Memorial Commission
• Authorized purchase of PCs and laptops for $18,414.72 (5‑0 vote)
• Authorized investment of monies in Illinois Funds (5‑0 vote)
• Approved successor collective bargaining agreement with Fraternal Order of Police (5‑0 vote)
• Adopted ordinance setting 11 Class B and 4 Class O retail liquor licenses (5‑0 vote)
• Adopted ordinance regulating electric bicycles, motorized skateboards and scooters (5‑0 vote)
• Adopted ordinance adjusting water and sewer rates (5‑0 vote)

Zoning Board Meetings

The River Grove Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to consider a supplemental report and to make a recommendation on agenda item 2025‑ZBA‑002. The meeting also includes a period for public comments and questions.

• Board discussion and recommendation on supplemental report and 2025‑ZBA‑002
• Public comments and questions

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance & Economic Development Committee will meet to hear a presentation on LED street lighting, receive updates on fire house rehabilitation, and discuss potential revenue enhancements. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Village Board Meetings

The River Grove Village Board will meet to decide on several resolutions and ordinances, including a $1.41 million intergovernmental agreement for street reconstruction on North Oak Street, Herrick Avenue, and Maple Street, and contracts for fire-department improvements totaling $47,700. The board will also vote on liquor-license limits and pay the village’s bills.

• Resolution 2025-R-31: Approve $34,950 contract with Construction Network, LLC for fire-department building improvements
• Resolution 2025-R-32: Approve $12,750 contract with Redline-Illinois for fire-department bunker-gear cleaning and inspection
• Ordinance 2025-14: Set Village Code limits at 11 Class B and 4 Class O retail liquor licenses
• Ordinance 2025-20: Authorize $1.41M intergovernmental agreement for North Oak Street, Herrick Avenue, and Maple Street reconstruction
• Authorization to pay village bills via warrants dated August 18, 2025

The Village Board adopted two fire‑department improvement resolutions and approved a $1,410,000 intergovernmental agreement for street reconstruction. An ordinance setting liquor‑license limits was tabled, and the board referred a zoning‑board correspondence back for clarification. Motions to pay outstanding bills and to continue mayoral appointments were also approved.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑31 (fire‑dept improvements, $34,950) – 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑32 (fire‑dept PPE cleaning, $12,750) – 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑20 (construction funding $1,410,000) – 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Tabled Ordinance 2025‑14 (liquor‑license limits) – unanimous voice vote
• Referred ZBA correspondence (Case 2025‑ZBA‑002) for clarification – unanimous voice vote
• Authorized payment of village bills per warrant list – 6 ayes, 0 nays
• Continued mayoral appointments to next meeting – unanimous voice vote
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 p.m. – unanimous voice vote

Information Technology Committee

The Information Technology Committee meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025, has been cancelled.

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025, has been cancelled by Chairperson Lynn M. Bjorvik.

License & Ordinance Committee

The License and Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss regulations for e-bikes and scooters. The body will also revisit ordinances regarding signage square footage and overnight parking for vehicles registered to River Grove.

• Discussion of e-bikes and scooters
• Review of window sign total square footage
• Review of overnight parking ordinance for River Grove registered vehicles

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee will review quotes for fire house living condition improvements and firefighter gear cleaning. The body will also discuss an agreement with MGT Impact Solutions and the purchase of a Dell Power Edge Server with Microsoft licensing.

• Quote for Fire House updates to improve living conditions
• Fire Fighter gear cleaning
• MGT Impact Solutions Agreement
• Purchase of Dell Power Edge Server and Microsoft licensing costs

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will vote on several infrastructure and technology purchases, including a major water main project. The board is also considering a new municipal grocery retail and service occupation tax.

• Contract for $1,965,000.00 to Acqua Contractors Corp. for water main replacement on River Road, Belmont Avenue, and Elm Street
• Engineering agreement with Edwin Hancock Engineering Company for water main project not to exceed $152,800
• Ordinance implementing a Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupation Tax and a Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax
• Purchase of traffic control signs and posts from High-Star Traffic for a not-to-exceed cost of $25,610
• Purchase of a Dell PowerEdge Server and Microsoft Licensing for a total of $10,983.04

The Village Board approved the June 16 and July 14 meeting minutes unanimously. A zoning appeal correspondence was referred to the Finance & Economic Development Committee. Six resolutions were adopted, including extending the municipal insurance pool, purchasing a Dell server, buying traffic signs, ratifying an accountant services agreement, awarding a $1,965,000 water main contract, and approving an engineering services agreement. All votes were 6‑0 in favor.

• Approved June 16 and July 14 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Referred ZBA Case 2025‑ZBA‑002 correspondence to Finance & Economic Development Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑25 extending Municipal Insurance Cooperative Agency insurance pool (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑26 purchase of Dell PowerEdge Server ($6,975.80) and Microsoft licensing ($4,007.24) total $10,983.04 (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑27 purchase of 1,000 traffic control signs and 200 Li‑Channel posts, not‑to‑exceed $25,610 (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑28 ratification of accountant services agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑29 award of $1,965,000 contract to Acqua Contractors Corp. for water main improvements (6 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑30 engineering agreement with Edwin Hancock Engineering, not‑to‑exceed $152,800 (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Village Board Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss infrastructure updates, including water rates and lead service line replacement. The board will also review the financial impact of the upcoming statewide grocery tax elimination and zoning results for a development project.

• Discussion of annual water rate increase and aging water mains
• Review of lead service line replacement program funding and timeline
• Review of quotes and scope for the Fire House Renovation Project
• Discussion of local grocery tax implementation following statewide tax elimination on January 1, 2026
• Review of zoning hearing results for MB Belmont LLC at 3000 North 80th Avenue and 8001 Belmont Avenue

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025, has been cancelled by Chairperson Lynn M. Bjorvik.

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will vote on several service agreements and a used vehicle purchase for the Fire Department. The board is also considering an ordinance to vacate a public alley and right-of-way near 9th Avenue and Belden Avenue.

• Ordinance 2025-18: Plat of Vacation for a public alley east of 9th Avenue and west of Grove Street
• Resolution 2025-R-24: Purchase of a used SUV for the Fire Department with a cost not to exceed $47,000
• Resolution 2025-R-21: School Resource Officer Services Agreement with Elmwood Park CUSD 401
• Resolution 2025-R-22: IT services agreement with NobleTec, LLC
• Resolution 2025-R-23: Debt Collection Service Agreement with Municipal Collection Services LLC

The Village Board adopted four resolutions approving a school resource officer services agreement, an IT services contract with NobleTec, a debt‑collection service agreement, and a fire‑department vehicle purchase. An ordinance approving a plat of vacation for a public alley was also adopted. The Board authorized payment of all listed bills and continued mayoral appointments to the next meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑21 (School Resource Officer Services Agreement) – 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 1 absent
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑22 (IT Services Agreement with NobleTec) – 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 1 absent
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑23 (Debt Collection Service Agreement) – 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 1 absent
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑24 (Fire Chief vehicle purchase, $47,000) – 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 1 absent
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑18 (Plat of Vacation for public alley) – ayes: Thomas, Lilly, Lantgen, Ramirez, Obaya; 0 nays; 0 abstentions; 1 absent
• Authorized payment of all village bills per June 16 warrants – unanimous voice vote
• Continued mayoral appointments to next Board meeting – unanimous voice vote
• Approved May 19, 2025 Board meeting minutes – unanimous voice vote

Zoning Board Meetings

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding an application by MB Belmont LLC. The applicant is seeking a second amendment to a special use permit for a planned unit development and related public improvements.

• Application by MB Belmont LLC for a second amendment to a special use permit
• Planned unit development at 3000 North 80th Avenue and 8001 Belmont Avenue

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee will discuss utility rate adjustments and insurance participation. The body will also review quotes for village signage and provide an economic development update.

• Water and solid waste rate adjustments, including Lead-Line Replacement Surcharge
• Participation in Municipal Insurance Cooperative Agency (MICA)
• Grocery Tax
• Quote for replacement of street maintenance signs
• Quote for “I Love RG” Sign

License & Ordinance Committee

The License and Ordinance Committee will review updates to vehicle sticker fees and sign inspection requirements. The body is also discussing regulations regarding permits, temporary signs, and window banners.

• Multiple vehicles stick fee update (9-17-4)
• Sign inspections for annual business license renewals
• Sign permits (6-13-2)
• Temporary signs (6-13-7-B-1)
• Overnight parking signage update

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance & Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025, has been cancelled.

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee will discuss follow-up on water and solid waste rate adjustments, including a lead-line replacement surcharge. Other items include a proposed amendment to the Noble-Tec agreement for monthly billing, selection of a collection agency for red-light camera enforcement, and a potential grocery tax. Old business includes a possible board presentation on fire department rehab and lead line replacement.

• Follow-up on water and solid waste rate adjustments including Lead-Line Replacement Surcharge
• Suggested amendment to Noble-Tec agreement for monthly billing
• Collection agency for red-light camera enforcement
• Grocery tax discussion
• Possible presentation on FD Rehab & Lead Line Replacement program

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider awarding a demolition contract for two properties. The meeting also includes the installation and swearing-in of elected officials and the authorization of village bill payments.

• Contract for Alliance Demolition & Excavation Services, Inc. for properties at 2430-2436 Thatcher Avenue and 8171 Grand Avenue ($96,200.00)
• Installation and Oath of Office for President David B. Guerin, Clerk Marjorie A. Manchen, and Trustees Christopher J. Lilly, Lora M. Lantgen, and Frank J. Obaya
• Authorization to pay Village bills based on the warrants list dated May 19, 2025

The River Grove Village Board approved a $96,200 contract to demolish properties at 2430‑2436 Thatcher Avenue and 8171 Grand Avenue. The board also approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes, authorized payment of all village bills listed on the May 19 warrant list, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑20 awarding demolition contract to Alliance Demolition & Excavation Services ($96,200) – 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 1 absent
• Approved April 21, 2025 board meeting minutes – unanimous voice vote
• Authorized payment of all village bills per May 19 warrant list – unanimous voice vote
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 p.m. – unanimous voice vote

Village Board Meetings

This meeting was cancelled; no items were discussed or decided.

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will discuss amendments to the zoning code regarding public safety antennas, fences, and porches. The board is also considering a down-payment for a public safety antenna tower and a liquor license ordinance.

• Resolution 2025-R-19: $117,456.00 down-payment to Alpha Prime Communications for a public safety antenna tower
• Ordinance 2025-06: Zoning amendments for public safety wireless facilities, Pods, accessory structure concrete requirements, and fence/porch regulations
• Ordinance 2025-14: Setting the number of Class B retail liquor licenses at 11 and Class O at 4
• Arbor Day Proclamation recognizing River Grove as a Tree City USA award recipient for 30 years

The Village Board approved Ordinance 2025-06, amending multiple sections of the zoning code to allow public safety wireless antennae and other changes, with a 5‑aye vote. The Board also ratified a down‑payment of $117,456 to Alpha Prime Communications for a public safety antenna tower, also by a 5‑aye vote. Minutes from the April 7 meeting were approved unanimously, and Ordinance 2025-14 on liquor licenses remained tabled. The Board authorized payment of all listed village bills and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-06 (zoning code amendments) – 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 1 absent
• Ratified Resolution 2025‑R‑19 for $117,456 down‑payment to Alpha Prime Communications – 5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 1 absent
• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous voice vote
• Ordinance 2025‑14 (liquor license numbers) remained tabled – unanimous voice vote
• Authorized payment of all village bills per April 21 warrant list – unanimous voice vote
• Adjourned meeting at 6:24 p.m. – unanimous voice vote

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2025, has been cancelled by Chairperson Lynn M. Bjorvik.

Zoning Board Meetings

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on proposed text amendments to the zoning code under Ordinance No. 2025-06. The board will receive public comments and then discuss and make a recommendation on the amendments. The full text of the proposed amendments has been available for inspection since March 17, 2025.

• Public hearing on proposed text amendments to zoning code (Ordinance 2025-06)

Zoning Board Meetings

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding proposed Ordinance No. 2025-06. This ordinance proposes several text amendments to the Zoning Code affecting permitted uses and construction requirements.

• Adding public safety wireless telecommunications antennas, facilities, and towers as permitted uses in multiple zoning districts
• New rules and regulations for Portable Storage Containers/PODS
• Requirement for concrete floors and footings for all new or replacement accessory structures
• New regulations for fence installations between adjacent properties and definitions for fence types
• Updated rules for unenclosed porches in front yards and regulations for video projector temporary signs

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider several ordinances and resolutions including proposed zoning code text amendments for PODs, fences, porches, and signs; vote on setting the number of liquor licenses at 11 Class B and 4 Class O; and decide on contracts for sandblasting and repainting fire hydrants ($26,950), administering a cross-connection survey program ($15,000), and technical support services ($25,000). The agenda also includes a proclamation honoring the 40th anniversary of Regent Products Corp and an executive session for personnel, real estate, litigation, and security matters.

• Ordinance 2025-06: zoning code amendments adding rules for PODs, concrete floors for accessory structures, fence definitions and installation, and unenclosed porch encroachments
• Resolution 2025-R-13: $26,950 contract with Giant Maintenance and Restorations, Inc. for sandblasting and repainting up to 275 fire hydrants
• Resolution 2025-R-14: $15,000 agreement with BSI Online Backflow Solutions, Inc. for a cross-connection survey program
• Resolution 2025-R-15: $25,000 contract with NobleTec, LLC for 200 hours of technical support services
• Ordinance 2025-14: amending the liquor license cap to 11 Class B and 4 Class O licenses

The Village Board adopted Ordinance 2025-06, amending multiple sections of the zoning code, with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote. It also passed Resolution 2025‑R‑19, authorizing a $117,456 down‑payment to Alpha Prime Communications for a public‑safety antenna tower, by the same 5‑aye vote. Ordinance 2025‑14 on liquor‑license numbers was tabled by unanimous voice vote, and the board approved the April 07 meeting minutes and authorized payment of all village bills. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-06 amending zoning code (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-R-19 authorizing $117,456 down‑payment to Alpha Prime Communications (5 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstain, 1 absent)
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-14 setting liquor license numbers (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 07, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized payment of all village bills per April 21 warrants (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:24 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The River Grove Finance/Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss and receive updates on several items, including a police mono pole installation project by Alpha Prime, a general finance update, and renovations to the fire house. The agenda also includes an economic development update. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information sharing only.

• Police Mono Pole – Installation and Construction by Alpha Prime
• Finance Update
• Update on Fire House Renovation
• Economic Development Update

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for March 21, 2025, has been cancelled by Chairperson Frank Obaya. No items were discussed or decided.

Village Board Meetings

The River Grove Village Board will consider over a dozen ordinances and one resolution at its March 17 meeting. Key items include a resident-only overnight parking restriction (2-6 AM), amendments to vehicle sticker fees, zoning text changes for PODs, fences, porches, and signs, a prohibition on ground feeding animals, new short-term rental rules, and a 35% collection fee for delinquent debts. The board also will vote on a four-year, $37,400 actuarial services contract and other code updates.

• Ordinance 2025-05: resident-only parking ban on all village streets between 2 AM and 6 AM
• Ordinance 2025-06: zoning text amendments covering PODs, fence-on-fence installations, concrete floors for accessory structures, front porch encroachments, and video projector signs
• Resolution 2025-12: $37,400 contract with Nyhart for actuarial services (2025-2028)
• Ordinance 2025-10: restricts short-term rentals to 90 days or less and updates definitions
• Ordinance 2025-03: adds a 35% collection fee when the village assigns debt to a private agency

The Village Board unanimously approved a resolution continuing actuarial services with Nyhart for $37,400 over four years, and adopted 11 ordinances covering topics such as debt collection fees, vehicle sticker fees, resident-only overnight parking, employee parking permits, fence regulations, animal feeding, short-term rentals, property inspection fees, roofing, and masonry construction. One ordinance proposing zoning text amendments was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a public hearing. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved Resolution 2025-R-12 for Nyhart actuarial services, $37,400 for 2025-2028 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-03, 35% collection fee on debts assigned to private collectors (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-04, amended vehicle sticker fees and classifications (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-05, resident-only parking 2 a.m.-6 a.m. on all village streets (6-0)
• Referred Ordinance 2025-06, zoning text amendments, to Zoning Board of Appeals (voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinances 2025-07 through 2025-13, covering parking, fences, animal feeding, short-term rentals, property inspections, roofing, and masonry (each 6-0)
• Authorized payment of all bills per March 17, 2025 warrant list (voice vote)

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The River Grove Finance/Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss several operational items, including street maintenance signs, an EPA mandate affecting the water department, and an update on water rates and the lead pipe replacement program. The committee will also review actuarial services from Nyhart and expenditures under the 2024 Wintrust lease. Old business includes updates on the fire house renovation and economic development.

• EPA mandate update for Water Department
• Water rates and lead pipe replacement program update
• Review of 2024 Wintrust lease expenditures
• Update on Fire House Renovation
• Economic Development update

Village Board Meetings

The River Grove Village Board will vote on several resolutions including a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant application for Paris Avenue improvements with $343,000 in matching funds, a $174,500 engineering agreement for water main improvements on River Road, Elm Street, and Belmont Avenue, and multiple equipment purchases totaling over $362,000. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel, compensation, real estate, litigation, and security procedures.

• Resolution 2025-08: Filing for a $500,000 CDBG grant for Paris Avenue from O'Connor Drive to Belmont Avenue with $343,000 in matching funds
• Resolution 2025-09: Awarding $174,500 design engineering contract to Edwin Hancock Engineering for 2025 Water Main Improvements on River Road, Elm Street, and Belmont Avenue
• Resolution 2025-07: Authorizing purchase of one three-ton chassis and dump body from Lindco Equipment Sales for a not-to-exceed cost of $249,567
• Resolution 2025-05: Authorizing fire chief to negotiate acquisition of a used SUV for the fire department for up to $45,000
• Resolution 2025-11: Authorizing purchase and installation of accessories for three 2025 Ford Utility Police Interceptor squads from Koda Auto Electronics for $36,453.47

The Village Board approved eight resolutions, including the purchase of a three-ton chassis and dump body for $249,567, holiday decorations for $17,874.75, a used SUV for the fire department up to $45,000, a trailer for $13,133, an engineering agreement for water main improvements for $174,500, 600 tons of salt, police squad accessories for $36,453.47, and a CDBG grant application for $500,000. All resolutions passed 5-0 with one trustee absent. The board also approved the minutes from February 3, 2025, and authorized payment of bills.

• Approved Resolution 2025-R-04: holiday decorations purchase up to $17,874.75 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-05: fire department used SUV purchase up to $45,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-06: trailer purchase from Knapheide for $13,133 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-07: dump truck chassis purchase from Lindco for $249,567 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-08: CDBG grant application for $500,000 with $343,000 match (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-09: engineering agreement with Edwin Hancock for $174,500 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-10: purchase of 600 tons of salt (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-11: police squad accessories for $36,453.47 (5-0)

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss several expenditure and revenue items. The agenda includes a streaming tax settlement and costs for a mono pole installation.

• Apple Settlement regarding Streaming Tax
• Costs for mono pole acquisition and installation
• Nyhart Proposal
• Termination letter from Red Light Ticket Collection agency
• Funding for Emergency PW Truck 12 repairs, PD Squad equipment, and PD Axon Tasers

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board meeting scheduled for February 17, 2025, has been cancelled by President David B. Guerin. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled – no business conducted.

Information Technology Committee

The River Grove Information Technology Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

License & Ordinance Committee

The License and Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss updates to village ordinances. The agenda includes discussions regarding overnight parking and business permit parking.

• Ordinance Update
• Overnight parking
• Business permit parking

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider an ordinance to exclude River Grove from the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance, effectively opting out. They will also vote on two resolutions: renewing a Barracuda security license for $11,832.48 and purchasing a sidewalk groomer for $94,137. Additionally, the board will approve payment of village bills and may enter closed session for personnel, real estate, and litigation matters.

• Ordinance 2025-02: opt out of Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance
• Resolution 2025-02: renew Barracuda security license for $11,832.48
• Resolution 2025-03: purchase sidewalk groomer from Burris Equipment for $94,137
• Authorization to pay village bills dated February 3, 2025
• Possible executive session for employee compensation, real estate, and litigation

The Village Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025-02, which excludes all employers in River Grove from coverage under the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance. The board also approved two resolutions: a one-year renewal of a Barracuda Essential Security License for $11,832.48, and the purchase of a sidewalk groomer and related equipment for $94,137.00. All votes were 6-0. The board also authorized payment of all bills for the period.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 excluding all employers from Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-02 for Barracuda security license renewal, not to exceed $11,832.48 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-03 for sidewalk groomer purchase, not to exceed $94,137.00 (6-0)
• Authorized payment of all bills per warrant list dated February 3, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee will discuss and potentially decide on a mobile device data collection service (Placer.a.i) and a budgeted sidewalk groomer purchase for Public Works. They will also receive updates on the Fire House Renovation and economic development matters.

• Review of mobile device data collection service (Placer.a.i)
• Purchase of sidewalk groomer for Public Works (budgeted item)
• Update on Fire House Renovation
• Economic Development update

Village Board Meetings

The River Grove Village Board will consider a resolution approving a one-year services agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for comptroller and finance director services at $116 per hour. The board will also vote on an ordinance amending the Personnel Code and authorize payment of the village's bills.

• Resolution 2025-R-01: Services agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for comptroller/finance director services at $116/hour (term 2/3/2025–2/6/2026)
• Ordinance 2025-01: Amending Chapter 17 of Title 1 of the Village Code (Personnel Code)
• Authorization to pay village bills per list of warrants dated January 6, 2025

The Village Board approved a services agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for comptroller and finance director services at $116/hour for a term from February 3, 2025 to February 6, 2026. The board also amended the Personnel Code via Ordinance 2025-01 and authorized payment of all bills. All votes were unanimous with 6 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved Resolution 2025-R-01: Services agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for comptroller/finance director services ($116/hour, term 2/3/2025-2/6/2026) (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-01: Amending the Personnel Code (Chapter 17, Title 1) (6-0)
• Authorized payment of all bills per warrant list dated January 6, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Finance & Economic Development Committee

The Finance/Economic Development Committee will review a mobile device data collection service and the purchase of a sidewalk groomer for Public Works. The committee will also receive updates on the fire house renovation and economic development.

• Review of Placer a.i mobile device data collection service
• Purchase of a budgeted Sidewalk Groomer for PW
• Update on Fire House Renovation