Riverside public meetings in 2024
118 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees
The regular meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is January 16, 2025. No business will be conducted.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed text amendments (PZ24-0010) to add new surface coverage standards for residential districts, including definitions for pervious, semi-pervious, and impervious surfaces and a 20% discount rate for semi-pervious surfaces that retain the first inch of stormwater. The Commission will also discuss separate text amendments regarding front-loaded garages. The meeting includes approval of the October 23, 2024 regular meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on PZ24-0010 – Text Amendments for Surface Coverage Standards, including new definitions and measurement rules
- Proposed 20% discount rate for semi-pervious surfaces (considered 80% impervious) to encourage stormwater infiltration
- Discussion on text amendments for front-loaded garages
- Approval of October 23, 2024 meeting minutes
- Staff memo notes no public feedback received as of December 13, 2024
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved text amendments to the Village's Zoning Ordinance regarding pervious, semi-pervious, and impervious surfaces, with specific language changes to definitions and standards. The Commission also discussed but did not finalize amendments for front-loaded garages, directing staff to prepare revised language for a future meeting.
- Approved text amendments for surface coverage standards (6-0)
- Approved minutes of October 23, 2024 meeting (4-0-2)
- Opened and closed public hearing for PZ24-0010
- Accepted exhibits for public hearing
- Directed staff to revise language for eaves and stormwater runoff definitions
- Agreed to remove separation requirement for accessory structures
- Agreed to require 5-foot setback for attached front-loaded garages
- Agreed to include pedestrian access allowance in driveway standards
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Preservation Commission
The Regular Meeting of the Village of Riverside Preservation Commission scheduled for December 12, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2025.
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The Riverside Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items for the 2025 celebration. Pending business includes approving minutes from the December 3 special meeting, authorizing the purchase of sesquicentennial apparel, and finalizing event/program assignments. New business features discussions on launching a time capsule program, planning the opening ceremony, and designing 2025 banners. The committee will also receive updates on street sign drawings/auctions and the sponsorship program.
- Approve purchase of various sesquicentennial apparel
- Finalize event/program assignments for 2025
- Discuss launch of time capsule program, including letter requests
- Review sponsorship program update and financials
- Discuss 2025 sesquicentennial banners and opening ceremony
Board of Trustees
The Board will consider a consent agenda including adoption of the 2025 Village and Library budgets, approval of various contracts and resolutions, and an ordinance amending village fees. Under pending business, the Board will discuss tax levy ordinances for 2024 (2025 collection). The new business includes an update on the Climate and Resiliency Plan and an ordinance amending park hours.
- Change order of $23,087 for additional engineering after discovering abandoned fuel oil tank during Commuter Lot #8 reconstruction
- Adoption of 2025 annual budget for the Village of Riverside
- Resolution authorizing $22,000 to Nutter Consulting for Climate and Resiliency Plan
- Authorization to purchase a 2025 ABI Force Z-23 field tractor for up to $30,545
- Ordinance amending hours of use of public parks
The Board of Trustees approved the 2025 annual budgets for the Village and Public Library, along with the 2024 tax levy ordinances. It also approved a consent agenda covering various resolutions and ordinances, including a change order for the Commuter Lot #8 project and a memorandum of understanding with the police union. A park hours ordinance was amended to close all parks from dawn to dusk daily.
- Approved 2025 Village budget (6-0)
- Approved 2025 Library budget (6-0)
- Approved 2024 Village tax levy of $6,827,514 (6-0)
- Approved 2024 Library tax levy of $1,492,986 (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $23,087.24 change order for Commuter Lot #8 (6-0)
- Approved ordinance amending park hours to close all parks dawn to dusk daily (6-0)
- Approved resolution for FOP memorandum of understanding (consent agenda)
- Approved resolution waiving bidding for FY2025 purchase orders (consent agenda)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will hold a special meeting on December 3, 2024, to consider approving a Sesquicentennial Sponsorship Program. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the November 13 regular meeting.
- Motion to approve the Sesquicentennial Sponsorship Program
- Approval of November 13, 2024 regular meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Riverside TV Commission
The Riverside TV Commission will meet to review reports from the Technical Director and Production Supervisor. The body will also discuss updates regarding the Memories of Riverside and Hauser Jr. High Communications projects.
- Technical Director Report
- Production Supervisor Update
- Hauser Jr. High Communications Project Update
- Memories of Riverside Update
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regular meeting of the Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for November 26, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The cancellation was announced by Village Planner Anne Cyran.
- Meeting cancelled; no agenda items to discuss
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider consent agenda items including approval of a $446,728.83 voucher list, a food scrap composting service renewal with WasteNot Inc., and a two-year contract extension with Christopher B. Burke Engineering. Pending business features recommended fee increases and code adjustments for FY2025 and continued discussion on noise ordinance revisions. New business includes an intergovernmental agreement with Riverside School District 96 for Blythe Park improvements, a parking ordinance amendment, and a community solar discussion. The meeting also includes an executive session for real property acquisition.
- Approve $446,728.83 in vouchers (Consent Agenda VII.A)
- Renew agreement with WasteNot Inc. for food scrap composting (VII.F)
- Approve two-year contract extension with Christopher B. Burke Engineering (VII.H)
- Consider recommended fee increases and code adjustments for FY2025 (IX.A)
- Approve intergovernmental agreement with Riverside School District 96 for Blythe Park improvements (X.A)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission will discuss the discovery of human remains from Bloomingbank Road and consider sending a second letter to the Dean. The board will also review the 2025 Museum Budget status report, accessions including a 2008 Riversideopoly game, and plan for the Holiday Stroll and upcoming year's meeting schedule.
- Human remains from Bloomingbank Road – Jim to call the Dean and send 2nd letter
- 2025 Museum Budget status report from Ian
- Accession of 2008 Riversideopoly game donated by Patty Miglore
- Sesquicentennial contests: oldest sidewalk, Village monument search
- No meeting in December; Holiday Stroll decorating and give-aways
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will consider a Ball Field and Activity Ordinance and set department goals for 2025. They will also review the Decades Dance, receive program and event forecasts, and hear director reports on finances, operations, and maintenance. Public comment is welcome on agenda or non-agenda items.
- Ball Field and Activity Ordinance (new business)
- Department Goals for 2025 (new business)
- Decades Dance Review (program update)
- Program and Event Forecast
- Financial, Operational, and Maintenance Reports
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The Riverside Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will consider tabling the legacy project until funding is secured, as the committee is currently over budget by $22,734.23. The agenda also includes potential approval of selling old street signs to local government organizations for $300 each, recommending a flag design to the Village Board, and purchasing commemorative merchandise.
- Motion to approve sale of old street signs to seven government organizations for $300 each
- Motion to table Legacy Project until after Homecoming Weekend 2025 due to budget overrun
- Motion to recommend a flag design to the Village Board
- Motion to approve purchase of sesquicentennial swag items (water bottles, 3D cubes, apparel)
- Motion to approve a holiday street sign drawing and booth presence at the 2024 Holiday Stroll
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet for a regular meeting, with the main action being an executive session to discuss appointment, employment, discipline, or dismissal of a specific employee and to conduct interviews with candidates for Police Officer. Public comments are welcome on police or fire business. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the open agenda, which is largely procedural.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters (5ILCS 120/2(C)(1))
- Interviews with eligible candidates for Police Officer
- Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting with no new business. They are scheduled to discuss previously set 2025 goals, which include supporting local businesses through a Taste of Riverside event, addressing commercial vacancies, and promoting tourism. The commission will also receive liaison reports on a business parking trial and the Holiday Stroll.
- Approval of September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion of 2025 Commission Goals: Taste of Riverside, addressing commercial vacancies, tourism promotion
- Village Board update: Star Buds still waiting to close on 363 E Burlington; business parking trial ordinance to make permanent
- Chamber of Commerce update: Holiday Stroll planned for December 6, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to conduct interviews for the position of Police Officer. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss specific employee or legal counsel matters.
- Interviews with eligible candidates for Police Officer position
- Executive session regarding employee appointment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal
Landscape Advisory Commission
The Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items. New business includes a hardscape permit application for a bench, a memo on the Riverside Sesquicentennial Legacy Project, and planning for BioBlitz 2025. Old business covers the forester's report, tree tags, the 2025 budget, park signage, and various updates. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
- Hardscape Permit Application – Bench
- Riverside Sesquicentennial – Legacy Project Memo
- BioBlitz 2025 discussion
- 2025 Budget review
- Tree Tags and Forester's Report
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
The Board will meet to conduct interviews for the position of Police Officer. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss employee or legal counsel matters.
- Interviews for Police Officer candidates
- Executive session regarding employee appointment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal
Riverside TV Commission
The regular meeting of the Riverside TV Commission scheduled for November 11, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2024.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees holds a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget for the Village and the Riverside Public Library. Residents may comment in person or via email. The budget includes $34,490,818 in revenues and $35,635,877 in expenditures for the Village, with adoption scheduled for December 5, 2024.
- Village total budget: $34,490,818 revenues, $35,635,877 expenditures
- Water and Sewer fund projects a $1,206,222 decrease
- Capital Projects fund shows a $745,032 decrease
- Riverside Public Library budget: $1,537,736 revenues, $1,526,850 expenditures
- Adoption of budget ordinances scheduled for December 5, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to consider the 2025 budget and a real estate tax levy for 2024. The body will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Berwyn for processing police arrestees.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Berwyn for Riverside Police Department arrestees
- Change order of $54,259.74 for Berkeley Road Alley Reconstruction and Annual Sidewalk Replacement Program
- Agreement with Pave Connect for $44,936.10 for pavement rejuvenation
- Ordinances amending Village Code regarding alcoholic liquor hours of sale and demolition permits
- Voucher list of bills totaling $905,175.87
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will continue its discussion on potential amendments to the Zoning Code regarding impervious surface standards. Topics include a proposed purpose statement, definitions of pervious, semi-pervious, and impervious surfaces, and standards for semi-pervious surfaces. The commission will also consider enforcement for non-conforming properties and coverage limits in certain zoning districts.
- Discussion of proposed purpose statement for impervious surface standards
- Review of proposed definitions for pervious, semi-pervious, and impervious surfaces
- Consideration of semi-pervious surface standards and incentives
- Discussion on bringing non-conforming properties into compliance
- Staff memo includes information on existing stormwater management standards and incentives
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission is reviewing museum operations, including the 2025 budget and upcoming December exhibits. The body is also discussing the digitization of local history files and the status of structure files on the Village website.
- Stained Glass Water Towers for sale at the Museum for $50 each
- Discussion of 2025 Museum Budget status report
- Planning for Centennial items for December exhibit
- Review of landmarker brochure recommendations
- Status of human remains from Bloomingbank Road
Riverside Police Pension Board
The Riverside Police Pension Board will hold a regular meeting to consider routine business, including approval of meeting minutes, a financial report from Lauterbach & Amen, and discussion of a cash management policy. Trustees will also review trustee training registration fees and the annual independent medical examination for John Cairo. The meeting will set 2025 board meeting dates.
- Discussion and possible action on a cash management policy, including repeat monthly withdrawal instructions for 2025
- Presentation and approval of bills from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
- Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
- Annual independent medical examination for John Cairo
- Establishment of 2025 board meeting dates
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2024 property tax levy for the Village of Riverside and the Riverside Public Library. The total levy is $8,320,500, a 4.17% increase over the 2023 extended taxes. No action will be taken at this hearing; adoption is recommended at the December 5, 2024 meeting.
- Proposed 2024 tax levy totals $8,320,500 (Village: $6,450,014 corporate/special/pension; Library: $1,369,986; combined debt service: $500,500)
- Corporate and special purpose levy proposed at $7,820,000, a 9.23% increase from 2023
- Debt service levy proposed at $500,500, a 37.43% decrease from 2023
- Public hearing only; no vote scheduled until December 5, 2024 meeting
- Public comments accepted in person, by email to Village Clerk, or written submission
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and an ordinance to issue up to $4 million in revenue bonds for water and sewerage system improvements. The meeting includes a public hearing for the proposed 2024 tax levy.
- Proposed issuance of Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds up to $4,000,000 for lead service line replacement
- Contract for Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. for $321,016 for lead service line replacement Phase One
- Contract for Municipal GIS Partners, Inc. not to exceed $48,137.52 for 2025 GIS services
- Ordinance to use referendum funds for street repairs
- Amended license agreement for Gears 2 You regarding train station occupancy
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting as a town hall to inform residents and answer questions about the 2024 street tax levy referendum question, which will appear on the November 5, 2024 election ballot. No votes or decisions will be taken; it is an informational session.
- Town hall on the 2024 street tax levy referendum question for the November 5, 2024 ballot
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The October 14 regular meeting has been rescheduled to October 7, 2024, and will be held in an open-house format. No agenda items are listed for this canceled meeting.
Riverside Police Pension Board
The meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024, has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled for October 17th at 1:00 pm.
Preservation Commission
The Village of Riverside Preservation Commission regular meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on December 12, 2024.
- Meeting cancelled; no business conducted
Landscape Advisory Commission
The commission will discuss the 2025 budget, the Riverside Sesquicentennial, and recap a plant giveaway. They will also hear updates on park signage, grants, marketing, and invasive plant trade-in programs. Approval of the September meeting minutes is on the agenda.
- 2025 Budget discussion
- Riverside Sesquicentennial planning
- Plant Giveaway recap from September 28
- Park Signage update
- C4 Update – Aberdeen project
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The Riverside Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will hold a special open-house meeting to discuss and take action on pending items for the village's 150th anniversary celebration. Key discussions include approval of previous minutes, updates on a legacy project, a time capsule, a flag redesign, and apparel/merchandise such as water bottles, 3D cubes, and clothing. The committee will also finalize plans for 2025 events and open-house activities.
- Approve minutes from September 9, 2024
- Legacy Project discussion
- Time Capsule check-in
- Flag Redesign check-in
- Apparel/Merchandise items: water bottles, 3D cubes, clothing
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Riverside Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda including a parking code amendment, a contract amendment for a community survey and parks master plan, adoption of the Cook County hazard mitigation plan update, and other routine items. Under pending business, the board will hear presentations on a community survey and parks assessment, public safety and community space needs, discuss FY2025 strategic goals, and continue discussion on noise ordinance revisions. New business includes a discussion of the village's 2025-2029 financial forecast, announcement of a public hearing on the 2024 tax levy, an ordinance on late payment charges, and a community solar discussion.
- First Amendment to contract with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC ($10,969) for community survey and parks master plan
- Ordinance amending Title 9 (parking) of Village Code
- Resolution adopting update of Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Discussion on public safety space needs and community space needs analysis by Williams Architects
- Discussion of Village of Riverside Financial Forecast Plan 2025-2029
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss impervious surface standards. The agenda does not list any new business or public hearings for this session.
- Discussion regarding impervious surface standards
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Board
The board will consider approval of August 2024 minutes, review the Berry Dunn survey, and discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget. Updates on the Trunk or Treat event and director's reports on finances, operations, and maintenance are also on the agenda.
- Approval of August 26, 2024 minutes
- Berry Dunn Survey Review
- Budget Discussion - Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Trunk or Treat program update
- Director's financial, operational, and maintenance reports
Board of Trustees
The Board will vote on a consent agenda including a resolution to waive competitive bidding and purchase a 2025 Peterbilt plow truck chassis for up to $146,749.98. New business includes an ordinance for consolidation approval at 121 Southcote Road. Trustees will also receive a community survey presentation and continue discussion of the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan.
- Resolution waiving competitive bidding to buy a 2025 Peterbilt plow truck chassis for up to $146,749.98
- Ordinance granting consolidation approval for 121 Southcote Road
- Community survey presentation by Berry Dunn
- Continued discussion of the Village's Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2025-2034
- Review of 2025 goals for Village departments, advisory boards, and commissions
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission will hold its monthly meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, receive updates on ongoing projects, and discuss continuing business items. Notable topics include the status of digitizing local history files, human remains from Bloomingbank Road, and the 2025 museum budget.
- Stone from the 2005 Water Tower Renovation accepted as accession
- Human remains from Bloomingbank Road require follow-up with the Dean and second letter
- Local history files digitizing project status and boxing report
- 2025 Museum budget status report from Ian
- Sesquicentennial contests for museum: oldest sidewalk, litter bags for walkers
The Riverside Historical Commission met and approved the minutes, financial report, and the accession of a stone from the 2005 Water Tower Renovation. No major policy decisions were made; most items were routine updates and reports.
- Approved June 24, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved August financial report (unanimous)
- Accessioned stone from 2005 Water Tower Renovation and poster (unanimous)
Economic Development Commission
The Riverside Economic Development Commission will review proposed gateway signage at Longcommon Road and Harlem Avenue, and at E. Burlington and Harlem Avenue. They will also discuss and recommend 2025 goals aligned with the Village Board's strategic priorities, and begin planning for Riverside's 150th anniversary celebration. The commission will also review the draft budget cover sheet for 2025.
- Review proposed gateway signage at Longcommon Road and Harlem Avenue (2728 S. Harlem) and at E. Burlington and Harlem Avenue
- Discuss 2025 Commission goals to align with Village Board strategic goals, including business attraction, flood mitigation, and infrastructure
- Begin planning for Riverside's 150th anniversary celebration
- Review draft budget cover sheet for 2025, which includes proposed goals such as a Taste of Riverside event and marketing vacant commercial properties
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Landscape Advisory Commission
The Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss various landscape topics, including Gateway signage, the Riverside Sesquicentennial, and the 2025 budget. No final decisions are expected; the agenda consists of reports and discussions on park maintenance, plant giveaway, and outreach efforts.
- Gateway Signage Discussion
- Riverside Sesquicentennial
- 2025 Budget discussion
- Mowing at T58 and Patriots Park
- Invasive Trade-In program
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will meet to discuss public improvement/legacy projects, commemorative items including a flag redesign and park benches, and apparel/merchandise. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and general updates. No binding decisions are expected; most items are for discussion only.
- Public Improvement/Legacy Project Discussion
- Commemorative Items: Riverside Flag Redesign and Park Benches
- Apparel/Merchandise: Water Bottles, 3D Crystal Cubes, Clothing
- Approve August 12, 2024 meeting minutes
- Other updates
The committee approved the August 12, 2024 meeting minutes and reached consensus to split the auction of old street signs into two periods (January and August 2025) due to delays in installing new signs. They discussed potential legacy projects, including a sensory trail, gazebo, or basketball court, and requested better renderings. No other formal decisions were made; several items were deferred for future discussion.
- Approved August 12, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Consensus to split old street sign auction into January and August 2025
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Riverside TV Commission
The Commission will hear updates on technical director and production supervisor reports, Hauser Jr. High communications project, and Memories of Riverside. New business includes discussion of 2025 goals and work plan, proposed meeting schedule, and planning for Riverside's 150th anniversary celebration. Minutes from May 13, 2024 are up for approval.
- Approval of May 13, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Technical Director report on recent filming and production activities
- Hauser Jr. High Communications Project update on student film projects
- Discussion of 2025 Goals and Work Plan
- Planning for Riverside 150 Celebrations
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will receive an update on Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Next Century Plan, a 15-year vision with $500 million investment. Other business includes an ordinance amending meter parking regulations, a resolution for a cost-sharing agreement with Brookfield for Golf Road resurfacing, and a resolution to submit a funding request for the Groveland Floodwall Project. Trustees will also discuss the village's 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan and a Climate Action and Resiliency Plan presentation.
- Brookfield Zoo Chicago Next Century Plan update (informational)
- Ordinance amending Title 9 relative to meter parking
- Resolution approving cost-sharing intergovernmental agreement with Brookfield for Golf Road Resurfacing Project
- Resolution authorizing funding request to MWRD for Groveland Floodwall Project
- Discussion on Capital Improvement Plan FY2025-2034
The Board approved a resolution to submit a revised funding request of $4,907,014 to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for the Groveland Floodwall and sewer separation project, increasing prior funding by about $2.4 million. They also approved a memorial park bench, a suicide prevention proclamation, and directed staff to prepare ordinances for parking lot #8 business permits and changes to landscaping equipment hours. The Board directed staff to update the Capital Improvement Plan by removing discretionary projects except the plow truck chassis.
- Approved resolution to submit $4,907,014 MWRD funding request for Groveland Floodwall (6-0)
- Approved National Suicide Prevention and Action Month proclamation (6-0)
- Approved hardscape permit for memorial bench at Audubon and Southcote (6-0)
- Directed staff to prepare ordinance for parking lot #8 business permits (consensus)
- Directed staff to work on changes to landscaping equipment hours (consensus)
- Directed staff to update CIP without discretionary projects except plow truck chassis (consensus)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 28, 2024. Agenda items include a lot combination application at 121 Southcote Road (PZ 24-0009), a discussion on gateway signage planning, and a continued discussion on impervious surface standards. No public hearings are listed. The meeting will also include approval of special meeting minutes from August 8 and a Village Board liaison report.
- PZ 24-0009 – Lot Combination at 121 Southcote Road
- Discussion Regarding Gateway Signage – Planning Stage
- Discussion Regarding Impervious Surface Standards (Old Business)
- Approval of Planning and Zoning Commission Special Meeting minutes of August 8, 2024
- Liaison Report – Village Board Update
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a lot combination at 121 Southcote Road, allowing the property owners to proceed with a renovation and addition. The commission also discussed gateway signage options for the Harlem and Longcommon intersection, with members expressing mixed opinions but no formal action taken. Additionally, they discussed impervious surface standards, with staff to bring examples of conforming and non-conforming properties to a future meeting.
- Recommended approval of lot combination at 121 Southcote Road (5-0)
- Approved minutes of August 6, 2024 special meeting (4-0-1, Miller abstained)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Riverside Police Pension Board
The Riverside Police Pension Board will meet to discuss fund finances, including a cash management policy and the actuarial valuation for tax levy requests. The board will also hold elections for board officers and certify results for the retired member position.
- Review and approval of Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
- Board Officer Elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
- Contribution refund for Kevin McMahon
- Review and adoption of Municipal Compliance Report
- Decision and Order regarding Tammy Roberson
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. The only substantive discussion is a review of the Berry Dunn Survey Summary under unfinished business. Director reports on finances, operations, and maintenance are also scheduled.
- Discussion of the Berry Dunn Survey Summary
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the creation of a new patrol officer list for the Riverside Police Department.
- Approval of May 20, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discussion and preparation for the new Riverside Police Department Patrol Officer List
Board of Trustees
The Board will vote on a consent agenda including routine bills and minutes, then consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a special use permit and variations for a commercial development (Star Buds), a special use for a private school at 53 Northgate Road, a $2 million inter-fund transfer for capital projects, and a grant application for streetscape projects. Public hearings or discussions will also cover public safety space needs and gateway signage updates.
- Ordinance granting variations, sign variation, special use permit, and site plan review for Star Buds development
- Resolution authorizing $2,000,000 inter-fund transfer from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund
- Ordinance to approve special use for private school (up to 12 students) at 53 Northgate Road
- Resolution denying driveway width variation at 162 Northgate Road and separate resolution for ADA accommodation
- Resolution ratifying grant application for Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program funds for E. Quincy Street/Riverside Road and East Avenue/Forest Avenue streetscape projects
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
The meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024, was cancelled. It has been rescheduled for August 19, 2024.
Landscape Advisory Commission
The Landscape Advisory Commission will conduct a routine meeting covering approval of past minutes, public comment, and brief updates on plant giveaways, park awards, and budget discussions. No major decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
- Consider approval of July 9th, 2024 meeting minutes
- Plant Giveaway discussion
- 2025 Budget review
- Invasive Trade-In update
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The committee will discuss the 2025 budget for the village's 150th anniversary celebration, including proposed events like Homecoming Weekend, public improvements such as plantings at Patriots Park and park benches, commemorative items like a time capsule and flag redesign, apparel/merchandise, and communications with local media. Additionally, they will receive an update on the poetry contest. The meeting will also include approval of the previous month's minutes.
- Discussion of 2025 budget for sesquicentennial events and improvements
- Proposed plantings at Patriots Park and park benches as public improvements
- Commemorative items including time capsule, photography, and Riverside flag redesign
- Apparel/merchandise items such as water bottles, 3D crystal cubes, and clothing
- Communications plan including Delaplaine Magazine, Riverside-Brookfield Landmark, and Visit Oak Park
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Preservation Commission
The Preservation Commission will discuss the revised design for the East Avenue Streetscape Project and a 2025 work plan. The body will also consider permits for a lot combination, a park bench, and a demolition.
- Revised Preliminary Design of the East Avenue Streetscape Project
- Lot Combination at 121 Southcote Road (PZ24-0009)
- Hardscape Permit for Memorial Park Bench at Triangle Park (Audubon and Southcote Roads)
- Demolition Permit for 327 Lionel Road
- Report of approved masonry repairs at 157 Bartram Road, 34 East Avenue, and 1 Burling Road
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several applications related to the proposed Star Buds development at 3320 S Harlem Ave and 363-369 E Burlington St, including a sign variation, variations, a special use permit for a drive-through, and site plan review. The commission will also discuss its 2025 work plan and its role in reviewing signs in parks.
- Sign Variation (PZ 24-0006) for Star Buds at 3320 S Harlem Ave and 363-369 E Burlington St
- Variations (PZ 24-0005) for Star Buds at same address
- Special Use (PZ 24-0007) for a drive-through for Star Buds
- Site Plan Review (PZ 24-0008) for Star Buds
- Discussion of 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Work Plan
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Regular Meeting of the Riverside Board of Trustees scheduled for August 1, 2024 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted; the next regular meeting is August 15.
- Meeting for August 1, 2024 cancelled
Planning & Zoning Commission
The regular meeting scheduled for July 24, 2024, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2024.
Parks & Recreation Board
This is a routine regular meeting of the Riverside Parks and Recreation Board. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, a quarterly report review, updates on programs and facilities, and director reports. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are scheduled.
- Quarterly Report Review under New Business
- Berry Dunn Board Engagement Session as unfinished business
- Nature Classes/Pre-School program update
- Director’s Financial, Operational, and Maintenance reports
Board of Trustees
The Riverside Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to initiate a public question on increasing the village's property tax extension limitation. The board will also discuss a presentation on public safety space needs, an update on economic development assistance for a Harlem Avenue project, and a major site plan amendment at 2720-2728 S Harlem Avenue. Several consent agenda items include a property sale agreement to a cannabis dispensary and routine approvals of bills and minutes. New business items include a driveway variation and ADA accommodation request, a liquor license for Catrina Tequila Bar, and amendments to energy conservation and parking codes.
- Resolution to initiate a public question on increasing the village's property tax extension limitation (referendum)
- Consent agenda: Ordinance authorizing amendment to property purchase and sales contract for 3320 S Harlem Avenue and 363-369 E Burlington Street to SB IL 2 LLC (Star Buds)
- Request for a variation and ADA accommodation for a 12-foot-8-inch-wide driveway at 162 Northgate Road
- Ordinance authorizing a Class E liquor license for Catrina Tequila Bar, Inc.
- Ordinance amending Title 4 (energy conservation codes) and Title 9 (parking prohibitions) of the village code
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Riverside Historical Commission
The July 15, 2024 regular meeting of the Riverside Historical Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, at the same location. No business was discussed or decided.
Riverside Police Pension Board
The Riverside Police Pension Board meeting scheduled for July 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.
Landscape Advisory Commission
The commission is set to discuss the 2025 budget and consider new signage for parks. The agenda also includes updates on grants, the Master Landscape Plan, and community outreach efforts.
- 2025 Budget discussion
- New signage at parks
- Master Landscape Plan update
- Grants update
- Eagle Scout Project planting report
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Riverside TV Commission
The Riverside TV Commission will discuss its 2025 work plan and proposed meeting schedule. The agenda also includes updates on the Hauser Jr. High Communications Project and the Memories of Riverside project.
- Approval of May 13, 2024, meeting minutes
- Update on the Hauser Jr. High Communications Project
- Discussion regarding the 2025 Work Plan
- Discussion regarding the 2025 Proposed Meeting Schedule
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The regular meeting of the Village of Riverside Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee scheduled for July 8, 2024, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is August 12, 2024.
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Foreign Fire Insurance Board of the Riverside Fire Department meets on July 2, 2024, to approve January meeting minutes and review a financial report. Members will consider purchasing Carhar apparel for firefighters and new recliners for the station. The board will also discuss sharing costs for thermal imaging cameras with the Riverside Firefighter Association and identify other equipment needs.
- Approval of January 2024 meeting minutes
- Treasurer’s financial report
- Purchase of Carhar sweatshirts and hats for all members
- Proposal to share costs for new thermal imaging cameras with the Riverside Firefighter Association
- Review of new equipment needs and approval for station recliners
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several applications, including a special use permit for a private school at 53 Northgate Rd. The meeting also includes reviews of site plans and variations for the proposed Star Buds development. Additionally, the commission will discuss its role in reviewing public park improvements.
- Special Use at 53 Northgate Rd to allow a Private School
- Variations for the proposed Star Buds development (3320 S Harlem Ave and 363-369 E Burlington St)
- Drive-through special use for Star Buds development
- Site Plan Review for Star Buds development
- Driveway variation at 162 Northgate Rd
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission will discuss a landmark designation for 169 Barrypoint and recommendations regarding the 327 Lionel demolition application. The meeting also includes updates on museum openings and various committee reports.
- Landmark designation for 169 Barrypoint
- Recommendations on 327 Lionel Demolition Application
- $430 total cost for Delaplaine Magazine advertisement
- Update on clay pipes being excavated behind Hauser School
Board of Trustees
The Riverside Board of Trustees will discuss a change order for the Village-Wide Water Meter Replacement Program. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding parking and fences at 2710 S Harlem. Additionally, the Board will consider accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2023.
- Change order up to $85,000 for the Village-Wide Water Meter Replacement Program
- Contractor agreement with Chicago Zoological Society for police support at Brookfield Zoo
- Ordinance for amended site plan (fences and parking) at 2710 S Harlem
- Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2023
- Berkeley Road traffic update
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss updates on a planning project, including engagement schedules and focus groups. The meeting also includes updates on the Riverside 150 Sesquicentennial and disc golf signage installation.
- Planning Project Update (engagement schedule and focus groups)
- Riverside 150 Sesquicentennial update
- Disc Golf/Signage Installation update
- Director's financial, operational, and maintenance reports
Preservation Commission
The Commission will discuss the preliminary design for the East Avenue Streetscape Project, which includes sidewalk and pedestrian improvements. Members will also review proposed roadway and utility improvements at the intersection of Harlem Avenue and 34th Street.
- Discussion of East Avenue Streetscape Project design from Pine Avenue to Forest Avenue
- Review of Berwyn's 34th Street utility and roadway improvement project
- Approval of May 9, 2024, meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Landscape Advisory Commission
The commission will review a hardscape permit application for a park bench and discuss upcoming community items like the Farmers Market. The meeting also includes progress updates on the Master Landscape Plan and various outreach programs.
- Hardscape Permit Application – Park Bench
- Master Landscape Plan update (Triangles)
- Fourth of July Table and Farmers Market discussions
- U of I Extension Watershed Steward Program update
- Grants update
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will review updates from the Village Board, Chamber of Commerce, and C4. The meeting also includes discussions regarding wayfinding signage locations and planning for 2025 Restaurant Week.
- Wayfinding Signage Locations
- 2025 Budget
- 2025 Restaurant Week
- Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The committee will discuss upcoming sesquicentennial programming, including Riversideopoly and sponsorships. Staff will provide updates on the street sign replacement project and social media use. The agenda also includes a time capsule update and approval of May 13 minutes.
- Street Sign Replacement Project Update
- Riverside 150 Social Media Utilization
- Approval of May 13, 2024 minutes
- Time Capsule Update
- Riversideopoly and sponsorship discussions
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Board will consider several contracts, including a major parking lot reconstruction project and vehicle purchases. They will also discuss potential changes to water and sewer service charges and a street tax levy referendum. Additionally, the Board may confirm appointments for various village boards and commissions.
- Contract with MYS, Incorporated for Commuter Lot #8 Green Parking Lot Reconstruction up to $671,112.35
- Purchase of three 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 vehicles for up to $172,000
- Contract with Burke, LLC for Berkeley Road Alley and sidewalk replacement up to $432,627
- Ordinance designating 169 Barrypoint Road as a Local Historic Landmark
- Purchase of emergency equipment from MPC Communications and Lighting up to $60,000
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
This document contains only a cancellation notice for the regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for May 22, 2024. No agenda items were placed on the docket for discussion or vote at this session. The commission will reconvene on June 26, 2024.
- The May 22 meeting was cancelled with no substantive items listed.
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet in person to approve minutes from November 30, 2023, and discuss preparations for creating a new Riverside Police Department Patrol Officer List. Public comments are welcome on police or fire business. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no specific contracts or ordinances listed.
- Approve BFPC minutes from November 30, 2023
- Discuss and prepare for creation of new Riverside Police Department Patrol Officer List
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission is meeting to review reports on museum exhibits, merchandise, and local history digitizing. The body is discussing a landmark designation for 169 Barrypoint and coordinating volunteers for the Farmers' Market starting June 5.
- Landmark designation for 169 Barrypoint
- $400 approved for Delaplaine Magazine Ad
- 2025 Sesquicentennial Calendar update and Minuteman quote
- Excavation of clay pipes behind Hauser School
- Human remains from Bloomingbank Road follow-up
Parks & Recreation Board
The Riverside Parks and Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss ongoing projects. Key items include updates on the planning project using Social Pinpoint and focus groups, and the Riverside 150 Sesquicentennial celebration. The board will also receive program, facility, and director reports, including financial and maintenance updates.
- Planning Project Update – Social Pinpoint Website, Focus Groups/Stakeholders
- Riverside 150 Sesquicentennial Update
- Special Event Update – Volunteer Requests
- Farmers’ Market Update
- Director Report – Financial, Operational, and Maintenance Reports
Board of Trustees
The Riverside Board of Trustees will vote on confirming chairperson and member appointments for village boards and commissions, approve a $289,494.83 voucher list, and consider an ordinance amending construction and stormwater regulations. The meeting also includes updates on Parking Lot #8 and an executive session for litigation.
- Approve voucher list totaling $289,494.83
- Confirm chairpersons for Economic Development, Historical, Planning and Zoning, Preservation, Parks and Recreation, Landscape Advisory, and Riverside TV commissions
- Reappoint 13 board and commission members with terms through 2027
- Ordinance amending budget for FY 2023 for additional expenditures and revenues
- Ordinance amending Title 3, 4, and 7 regarding construction practices, as-built surveys, radon, and stormwater
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting scheduled for May 14, 2024, has been cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled to May 20, 2024, with notice to be posted within the required time frame before the meeting. No agenda items are listed for this cancelled meeting.
- Meeting cancelled for May 14, 2024
- Rescheduled to May 20, 2024
Landscape Advisory Commission
The Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission will hold its regular meeting, covering new business like a Girl Scouts project at Blythe and old business including an Eagle Scout planting day, cicada/spongy moth talk speaker payment, and updates on various community events. The commission will also discuss the C4 initiative, marketing, grants, and standing topics like the Master Landscape Plan and outreach.
- Girl Scouts at Blythe project discussion
- Eagle Scout Project June 15th Planting Day
- Cicada/Spongy Moth Talk speaker payment
- Native Plant Sale June 2nd banner, eflash, work schedule
- C4 Update first listening session
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee is meeting to discuss pending business including approving April minutes, updates on the time capsule, music/theatre/cultural events, and the poetry contest. The Village Board recently approved the Riverside 150 logo and a street sign replacement project, increasing the committee's budget from $1,000 to $90,000. The committee will also consider how to sell old street signs via auction.
- Approve April 8, 2024 meeting minutes
- Time capsule update (75-year capsule for new Youth Center)
- Music/Theatre/Cultural update
- Poetry contest update (Friends of Library, summer reading program)
- Street sign replacement project: budget increased to $90,000, signs to be sold via iBid auction
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Riverside TV Commission
The Riverside TV Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve the minutes from the March 11, 2024 meeting and receive updates on ongoing projects, including the Technical Director's report, Production Supervisor update, Hauser Jr. High Communications Project, and Memories of Riverside. No new business is listed on the agenda.
- Approval of March 11, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes
- Technical Director Report
- Production Supervisor Update
- Hauser Jr. High Communications Project Update
- Memories of Riverside Update
Preservation Commission
The Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider designating the house and coach house at 169 Barrypoint Road as landmark structures. The application, submitted by Errol Kirsch on behalf of the owners, has been revised based on prior Commission feedback. The Commission will review the application against six criteria and forward a recommendation to the Village Board.
- Public hearing for landmark designation of 169 Barrypoint Rd (PLM24-0001)
- Approval of April 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- Update on Groveland Avenue Floodwall project
- Report on Certificates of Appropriateness approved by designee
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Riverside Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with proclamations for Bike Month and Global Big Day, plus routine consent agenda items. The most consequential action is authorizing a purchase order not to exceed $195,793.97 to Core Construction for Fire Station Two repairs, and approving a voucher list totaling $688,235.12 across all funds.
- Resolution authorizing $195,793.97 purchase order to Core Construction for Fire Station Two repairs
- Voucher list of bills totaling $688,235.12, including $359,758.35 from Capital Projects Fund
- Proclamations declaring May 2024 Bike Month and May 11, 2024 Global Big Day
- Resolution to change Illinois Funds principal authority for the Village
- Consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and department reports
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a major amendment to approved site plans for 2710 S Harlem Ave and 2720–2728 S Harlem Ave. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from February and March 2024.
- PZ24-0002: Major Amendment to Approved Site Plans at 2710 S Harlem Ave and 2720–2728 S Harlem Ave
- Approval of February 28, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of March 27, 2024 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Parks & Recreation Board
The Riverside Parks and Recreation Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes updates on a planning project (logo, social engagement, webpage, outreach), the Riverside 150 sesquicentennial, a resident inquiry about dedicated pickleball courts, and summer camp registration. The board will also receive financial, operational, and maintenance reports from the director.
- Resident inquiry regarding dedicated pickleball courts
- Planning project update: logo, social engagement, webpage, outreach
- Riverside 150 Sesquicentennial update
- Summer camp registration update
- Director's financial, operational, and maintenance reports
Riverside Police Pension Board
The Riverside Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to handle routine pension fund business, including approving minutes, financial reports, and bills. The board will also discuss and possibly take action on a non-duty disability benefit application, a cash management policy, and several administrative items like board election certification and term expirations.
- Discussion/Possible Action – Non-Duty Disability Benefit – Tammy Roberson
- Approval of Surviving Spouse Benefits – Kathleen Hoes (deceased pensioner Edward Hoes)
- Discussion/Possible Action – Cash Management Policy
- Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses
- Certify Board Election Results – Active Member Positions
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Riverside Board of Trustees will consider a resolution authorizing up to $400,000 for refurbishing the 2001 Seagrave aerial fire truck, and discuss a timeline for a referendum on a permanent tax levy for street capital funding. The board will also hear a presentation on parks and recreation projects, discuss a proposed ordinance on feather signs, and review a no-idling initiative proposed by high school students. Several items, including bill approvals and a communications equipment agreement, are on the consent agenda.
- Resolution to authorize up to $400,000 for Seagrave fire truck refurbishment
- Discussion on timeline for referendum on permanent tax levy for street capital funding
- Ordinance amendment relating to feather signs in Village Code Title 4, Chapter 3
- Parks and Recreation project overview and draft survey presentation by BerryDunn
- No Idling Initiative proposed by RBHS Ecology Club for signs on Golf and Ridgewood Roads
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Preservation Commission
The Preservation Commission will conduct a preliminary review of an application to designate the house and coach house at 169 Barrypoint Road as local landmarks. The commission will decide if the application has merit, which would lead to a public hearing and a recommendation to the Village Board. The agenda also includes a report on certificates of appropriateness and an update on the Groveland Avenue floodwall.
- Preliminary review of landmark designation for 169 Barrypoint Rd
- Report on Certificates of Appropriateness approved by designee (PCOA24-0003: 304 Fairbank Rd – tuck point chimney)
- Update on Groveland Avenue Floodwall
- Approval of minutes from March 13, 2024 special meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Landscape Advisory Commission
The Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission is holding its regular meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including finalizing a document about cicadas and spongy moths, and planning community events like No Mow May and a native plant sale. The agenda is mostly routine updates and planning, with no major ordinances or contracts.
- Finalize cicada/spongy moth document for Dr. Miller & Mike Collins talk
- Update on 'Buckets of Doom' communication with Kerry Lipitz
- No Mow May update
- Native Plant Sale scheduled for June 2nd
- Global Big Day update for May 11th
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The Riverside Sesquicentennial Planning Committee is meeting to continue organizing the village's 150th anniversary celebration in 2025. They will discuss and potentially act on items including a letter to community organizations, a 2025 calendar of events, logo and street sign concepts, water bottle sales, and a time capsule and poetry contest.
- Approve March 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- 2025 Calendar of Events update from Historical Commission
- Review of Riverside Sesquicentennial logo concepts
- Review of street sign concepts
- Time capsule and poetry contest discussions
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Village of Riverside Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled for April 4, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for April 18, 2024. The agenda text includes standard meeting procedures and public comment rules, but no business items are listed due to the cancellation.
- Regular meeting canceled for April 4, 2024
- Next regular meeting scheduled for April 18, 2024
- Meeting location: Riverside Township Hall, Room 4, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546
- Public comment procedures outlined for future meetings
- Accommodation contact: Village Manager Jessica Frances, (708) 447-2700 ext. 254
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission will review an application to designate a house and coach house at 169 Barrypoint Road as landmark structures. Commissioners will also discuss proposed revisions to impervious surface standards, which control how much of a property can be covered by non-porous materials like pavement or roofs. These reviews address local historic preservation goals and stormwater management requirements for development.
- Review of application to designate the house and coach house at 169 Barrypoint Rd as landmark structures
- Discussion regarding proposed changes to impervious surface standards for properties in Riverside
- Approval of Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting minutes from February 28, 2024
- Liaison report with a Village Board update on the Feather Sign Ordinance
- Public comment period for residents on agenda-related topics
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Riverside Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda including a $1.44 million voucher list, a $415,000 transfer to capital projects, and several resolutions. They will also discuss and potentially act on an ordinance amending the village code on adult-use cannabis businesses, an economic development assistance application, and other items.
- Approve $1,439,597.69 voucher list for March 21, 2024
- Resolution authorizing $415,000 inter-fund transfer from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund
- Resolution waiving competitive bidding for $26,398.31 purchase of battery-powered landscaping equipment from Halloran Equipment
- Ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 6 on adult-use cannabis business establishments
- Discussion on application for economic development assistance from 2720 Harlem LLC for 2720 S. Harlem Avenue
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Riverside Parks and Recreation Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main item of business is a survey workshop with Berry Dunn under unfinished business, along with routine approvals and reports. Most of the agenda consists of standard procedural items like minutes approval, director reports, and public comment.
- Survey workshop with Berry Dunn
- Approval of minutes from February 26, 2024
- Director report including financial, operational, and maintenance updates
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission will discuss a landmark structure application for 169 Barrypoint Road. The body is also reviewing the digitizing of local history files and planning for the 150 Committee.
- Landmark Structure Application at 169 Barrypoint Road
- Digitizing of local history files
- 4th Grade “Women’s History” poster contest awards ceremony
- Museum duty sign-up for April through July
- Discussion of human remains from Bloomingbank Road
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission will meet to discuss 2024 goals, including attracting new business, and recap Restaurant Week. The agenda also includes a Village Board update and a Chamber of Commerce update.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Preservation Commission
The Preservation Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss a text amendment for cannabis dispensary hours, review two Certificates of Appropriateness for chimney and other work, and continue a discussion about a potential landmark designation for a historic corner store property. The meeting also includes an update on the floodwall project. The agenda is a mix of routine administrative items and a significant policy discussion.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Landscape Advisory Commission
The Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission is holding its regular meeting to discuss new and old business, including a possible Eagle Scout triangle project, a cicada/spongy moth document, and updates on various community initiatives. The agenda includes public comment and approval of previous minutes, but most items are discussions or updates rather than final decisions.
- Eagle Scout possible triangle project
- Cicada/spongy moth document for Dr. Miller & Mike Collins talk
- Big Global Day on May 11th
- Scout Pack Troop 24 scavenger hunt on April 16th
- Native Plant Sale on June 2nd
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Riverside TV Commission
The Riverside TV Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on technical and production activities, and kick off a communications project with Hauser Jr. High. The meeting is open to public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Kick-off of Hauser Jr. High Communications Project
- Technical Director report on recent filming activities
- Production Supervisor update on digital platform sharing
- Select alternative date for November 11, 2024 meeting
- Approval of December 11, 2023 meeting minutes
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The Riverside Sesquicentennial Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on plans for the village's 150th anniversary celebration. Agenda items include updates on community outreach, event ideas from the Parks and Recreation Department, and new business such as logo and street sign designs. The meeting is open to public comment.
- Discussion on Riverside Sesquicentennial Logo
- Discussion on Street Sign Design
- Custom Nalgene Water Bottle Update
- Updates on Concert in the Park/Homecoming Event
- Farmers' Market discussion
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding cannabis dispensary operating hours. The commission will also discuss the status of 2020 text amendments for front-loaded garages.
- Public hearing PZ24-0001 for cannabis dispensary operating hours
- Discussion on the status of 2020 text amendments for front-loaded garages
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 29, 2023, and January 24, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss ongoing projects and updates. Key items include a Master Plan project update, a discussion on goals and initiatives, a Riverside 150 Sesquicentennial update, and an interior design discussion for the Scout Cabin. The board will also receive program, facility, and director reports, including financial and maintenance updates.
- Master Plan Project Update
- Goals and Initiatives Discussion
- Riverside 150 Sesquicentennial Update
- Interior Scout Cabin Design Discussion
- Summer Camp Registration Update
Riverside Historical Commission
The Riverside Historical Commission is meeting to review museum goals, exhibit updates, and digitizing efforts for local history files. The body is also planning for the Village Sesquicentennial celebration in 2025.
- Planning for 2025 Village Sesquicentennial celebration
- Digitizing of local history files
- 4th Grade “Women’s History” poster contest judging on February 27
- Discussion of human remains from Bloomingbank Road
- Review of 2024 museum Calendar
Board of Trustees
The Riverside Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda including a $492,302.08 voucher list, a $59,758.61 radio purchase, and adoption of an updated zoning map. They will also discuss the Groveland floodwall, feather sign regulations, and a village fee review.
- Approve voucher list totaling $492,302.08
- Waive bidding for 7 radios, not to exceed $59,758.61
- Adopt official updated zoning map
- Discuss Groveland floodwall update
- Discuss village fee review
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
The scheduled meeting for the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners on February 13, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2024.
Landscape Advisory Commission
The Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss new and old business. New business includes a Scout Pack Troop 24 project and a new focus on village media posting. Old business covers commissioner focus for 2024, a C4 update, marketing, grants, and standing topics like the Master Landscape Plan and outreach.
- Scout Pack Troop 24 - Troop 24 Riverside Presbyterian Church
- New focus – Village Media Posting
- C4 Update – David R. & Aberdeen
- Grants Update – Dan & Lisa
- Master Landscape Plan – Triangles Update
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The Riverside Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including ratifying and approving previous meeting minutes, discussing Parks and Recreation Department event ideas (Concert in the Park/Homecoming, Game Continuum in Time, Farmers' Market), and receiving updates on research topics. New business includes discussion on the sesquicentennial logo, fundraising ideas, and custom Nalgene water bottle sales. The committee is planning events for the village's 150th anniversary in 2025.
- Ratify December 11, 2023 minutes and approve January 8, 2024 minutes
- Discussion on Parks and Recreation Department ideas: Concert in the Park/Homecoming, Game Continuum in Time, Farmers' Market
- Discussion on Riverside Sesquicentennial Logo
- Discussion on Fundraising Ideas
- Custom Nalgene Water Bottle Sales
Preservation Commission
The Preservation Commission will discuss the possibility of designating the house and coach house at 169 Barrypoint Road as landmark buildings, which would allow the coach house to be used as a dwelling and enable owners to participate in a property tax freeze program. The Commission will also review a report of Certificates of Appropriateness approved by its designee, including chimney repairs at 85 Akenside Rd, and receive an update on the Groveland Avenue Floodwall. The meeting includes approval of the December 14, 2023 minutes.
- Discussion on landmark designation for 169 Barrypoint Road house and coach house
- Report of Certificates of Appropriateness approved Dec 13, 2023 - Feb 5, 2024, including PCOA24-0001: 85 Akenside Rd – Chimney Repairs
- Approval of Preservation Commission minutes from December 14, 2023
- Update on Groveland Avenue Floodwall
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Riverside Parks and Recreation Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a Little League field agreement and T-Ball discussion, a master plan project update, and an interior design discussion for the Scout Cabin. The board will also receive financial, operational, and maintenance reports from the director. Public comments are welcome on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Little League Field Agreement and T-Ball Discussion
- Master Plan Project Update
- Interior Scout Cabin Design Discussion
- Riverside 150 Sesquicentennial Update
- Financial Report
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review text amendments to allow freestanding and wall-mounted feather signs in Business Districts. The proposed ordinance includes a 30-day annual limit on sign displays and specific placement rules for the train station area.
- Review of Ordinance amending Village Code to permit feather flags
- Proposed 30-day annual limit for flag displays
- Exception for freestanding signs in the right-of-way at the train station building
- Requirement for wall-mounted signs where sidewalk space is limited
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Riverside Historical Commission
The Commission is reviewing museum operations, including the Modern Houses Exhibit and the 2024 museum calendar. Discussions include digitizing local history files and managing new donations such as personal letters from John J. Bryant. The body is also addressing a vacancy for the Structure Files lead position.
- Modern Houses Exhibit
- Donation of John J. Bryant personal letters
- Donation of Tapestry of the 7 Towers by Senator John Marty
- 2024 museum Calendar priced at $15
- Search for a new Commissioner
Riverside Police Pension Board
The Riverside Police Pension Board will meet to review financial reports and investment updates. The board will consider annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners and discuss the cash management policy.
- Approval of annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners
- Discussion/possible action on Cash Management Policy
- Monthly financial report from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
- Investment report regarding IPOPIF - Verus Advisory, Inc
- Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Trustees
The Riverside Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $575,328.69 in vouchers, purchasing rock salt for $39,636, a change order for $25,225.50 on the Shenstone project, and a $27,423 mower purchase. They will also discuss revising the special events sponsorship policy, the Youth Center's facility needs, and the status of 2020 front-loaded garage text amendments.
- Approve voucher list totaling $575,328.69
- Purchase rock salt from Cargill for $39,636
- Change order #2 for $25,225.50 on Shenstone Reconstruction
- Waive bidding to buy mower from Halloran Equipment for $27,423
- Discuss Youth Center and remaining facility needs
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Riverside Police Pension Board
This agenda is only a notice that the Riverside Police Pension Fund's special board meeting scheduled for January 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No other business is listed.
- Cancellation of special meeting on Jan. 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission is meeting to discuss its 2024 goals, which include attracting new business, supporting local business, and increasing awareness of Riverside. They will also discuss Riverside Restaurant Week. The agenda includes routine items like public comment, approval of minutes, and reports.
- 2024 Goals: Attract New Business, Support Local Business, Increase Awareness of Riverside
- Riverside Restaurant Week discussion
- Approval of November 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Liaison reports from Village Board, Chamber of Commerce, C4, and staff
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Foreign Fire Insurance Board of the Riverside Fire Department will meet on January 10, 2024, to approve minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes delivered dumbbells and tables/chairs; new business includes approving purchases of Carhartt hoodies, hats, and Nomex hoods. The meeting is open to the public.
- Approval of May 3, 2023 meeting minutes
- Treasurer's report
- Purchase of new Carhartt all-weather hoodies, winter and baseball hats
- Purchase of new Nomex hoods
- New proposals
Landscape Advisory Commission
The Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the 2024 budget and plan, and receive updates on various projects including the C4 project, marketing, grants, and the National Historic Landmark designation. The agenda includes several standing discussion topics such as the Master Landscape Plan, outreach and education efforts, and a forester's report.
- 2024 LAC Budget and Plan
- C4 Update – David R. & Aberdeen
- Grants Update – Dan & Lisa
- National Historic Landmark Designation Update
- Master Landscape Plan – Triangles Update
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Riverside TV Commission
The Riverside TV Commission regular meeting scheduled for January 8, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice, with no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled
- No agenda items listed
Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee
The Riverside Sesquicentennial Planning Committee is meeting to discuss plans for the village's 150th anniversary. The agenda includes a sponsorships overview from the Parks and Recreation Director and a discussion on a homework assignment, with no formal decisions listed.
- Sponsorships overview by Parks and Recreation Director Ron Malchiodi
- Discussion on homework assignment
- Public comment period for non-agenda items
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will receive an update on the expanded National Historic Landmark designation for the Riverside Historic District. The meeting also includes discussions on towing procedures, special event sponsorship policies, and several administrative resolutions.
- National Historic Landmark Designation update regarding boundary increases
- Resolution authorizing asbestos removal at 45 Riverside Road up to $48,500
- Ordinance amending procedures for towing and impounding of vehicles
- Resolution revising policy for Village sponsorship of special events
- Ratification of the December 21, 2023, voucher list totaling $488,594.01