Riverside public meetings in 2025

Board of Trustees

The Village of Riverside Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Village of Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for December 15, 2025, has been cancelled.

Preservation Commission

The Riverside Preservation Commission meeting will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for a radon mitigation system at 260 Maplewood Rd. It will discuss the proposed demolition of the property at 450 Northgate Ct, consider the Turtle Park redevelopment, and conduct a preliminary review of landmark designation for the Trolley Shelter on Des Plaines Ave. An update on the Groveland Avenue Floodwall will also be provided.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PCOA25-0012 for 260 Maplewood Rd – Radon Mitigation System
• Demolition request for 450 Northgate Ct
• Discussion of Turtle Park Redevelopment
• Preliminary review of landmark designation for the Trolley Shelter on Des Plaines Ave
• Update on Groveland Avenue Floodwall

The Preservation Commission approved the December 11 meeting minutes and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a radon mitigation system at 260 Maplewood Rd. It voted unanimously that the building at 450 Northgate Ct does not meet the criteria for landmark designation. The preliminary review of the Des Plaines Ave trolley shelter was tabled until February 12, with a public hearing scheduled for April 9. The meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

• Approved November 3 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for radon mitigation at 260 Maplewood Rd (5-0-0)
• Declared 450 Northgate Ct does not meet landmark criteria (5-0-0)
• Tabled preliminary review of Des Plaines Ave trolley shelter until Feb 12; public hearing set for Apr 9
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss adopting the 2026 annual budgets for the Village and the Riverside Public Library. The meeting includes a proposal to issue up to $12 million in revenue bonds to replace lead service lines in the waterworks and sewerage system.

• Proposed issuance of Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds up to $12,000,000
• Purchase order for BS&A Software, LLC not to exceed $112,090
• Purchase of 2026 Ford F250 4x4 Pick-Up Truck not to exceed $59,500
• Purchase of 2026 Electric Power Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck not to exceed $47,511
• Proposed ordinance adopting an amusement tax for the Village

The Board of Trustees approved the 2026 Village and Library budgets, the 2025 property tax levy, and an ordinance authorizing up to $12 million in waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds for lead service line replacement. They also approved an amusement tax ordinance, a bicycle/scooter ordinance, and a capital asset policy. A motion to proceed with vacation rentals in residential districts died for lack of a second, and the Board voted not to consider the item further.

• Approved consent agenda including 2026 budgets, tax levy abatement, and vehicle purchases (5-0)
• Approved 2025 property tax levy of $7,094,599 (4-1)
• Approved Riverside Public Library tax levy of $1,557,900 (5-0)
• Approved amusement tax ordinance (4-1)
• Approved ordinance on bicycles, motorized scooters, and low-speed vehicles (5-0)
• Approved capital asset policy (5-0)
• Authorized up to $12M in water/sewer revenue bonds for lead service line replacement (5-0)
• Motion to proceed with vacation rentals in residential districts died for lack of second; Board voted not to consider item

Riverside TV Commission

The Riverside TV Commission will meet to review reports from the Technical Director and Station Manager. The body will discuss performance measures and proposed updates to the Riverside TV filming application and charges.

• Proposed updates to Riverside TV filming application and charges
• Discussion on performance measures
• WCCA update
• Approval of October 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Riverside TV Commission approved the minutes from the December 1 meeting. It also approved a draft of proposed changes to the Riverside TV Filming Application and associated charges. Both motions passed with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved proposed updates to Riverside TV filming application and charges (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda that includes approving a $2,723,708.31 voucher list, several meeting minutes, and an ordinance amending the Village Code for water works and fee schedule. In pending business, trustees will hear a presentation for the proposed Blythe Park Playground, consider a motion to approve the Village Energy Plan, and review resolutions on a land acknowledgment, community values, the 2026‑2027 strategic plan, and a revised vision statement. New business includes discussion of an amusement tax, a resolution to authorize the Village Manager to accept a professional audit services proposal for fiscal years 2025‑2029, and consideration of recommended fee increases and code adjustments for fiscal year 2026.

• Approve voucher list totaling $2,723,708.31 (Consent Agenda)
• Approve ordinance amending Village Code for water works and fee schedule (Consent Agenda)
• Motion to approve the Village Energy Plan (Pending Business)
• Discussion of amusement tax (New Business)
• Resolution to authorize audit services contract for FY 2025‑2029 (New Business)

The Riverside Board of Trustees approved several items, including the Blythe Park Playground design and the Village Energy Action Plan, each with a 5‑0 vote. The Board also approved the 2026‑2027 Strategic Plan, a new Vision Statement with revised mission, and directed staff to create an amusement tax ordinance and raise the Special Event Application Fee to $25. FY2026 code adjustments were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Blythe Park Playground design (5‑0 vote)
• Approved Village of Riverside Energy Plan (5‑0 vote)
• Approved discussion of 2026‑2027 Strategic Plan (5‑0 vote)
• Approved Vision Statement, Values and Revised Mission Statement (5‑0 vote)
• Directed staff to develop an amusement tax ordinance (consensus)
• Directed staff to increase Special Event Application Fee to $25 (consensus)
• Approved FY2026 code adjustments, including fee increase and adjudication fee research (5‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0 vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will discuss whether to allow vacation rentals in residential zoning districts. The Village Board has expressed support for allowing these rentals in limited situations, specifically in non-single-family homes where the owner lives in a different unit in the same building.

• Discussion on allowing vacation rentals in residential zoning districts
• Review of proposed standards including special use approval and on-site owner residency
• Consideration of guest limits and notification requirements for special use applications
• Discussion of potential separation requirements between vacation rental properties

The commission appointed Commissioner Clarkson as temporary chairperson by a 5-0-0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No final decisions were made on the vacation‑rental proposals discussed.

• Appointed Commissioner Clarkson as temporary Chairperson (5-0-0)
• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive a presentation from DLA Architects regarding the Blythe Park Project. The board will also discuss open swim, the Turtle Park Project, and zoning.

• Blythe Park Project presentation by DLA Architects
• Turtle Park Project discussion
• Zoning discussion
• Open swim discussion

The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. No other actions were formally decided; discussions on the Blythe Park playground redesign and a potential swim‑program partnership were continued without a vote.

• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (all in favor)

Riverside Historical Commission

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to receive a presentation on the Blythe Park Project from DLA Architects. The board will also discuss the Turtle Park Project, open swim, and zoning.

• Blythe Park Project presentation by DLA Architects
• Turtle Park Project discussion
• Open swim discussion
• Zoning discussion

The commission approved the demolition permit for 450 Northgate Road with no objections. It also approved accession of three donated items—a cast‑iron bell, promotional yardsticks, and a 1934 Riverside map—by unanimous voice votes. Additional actions included splitting the oldest sidewalk contest prize between two winners and setting the 2026 museum calendar price at $20.

• Approved demolition permit for 450 Northgate Road residence (unanimous voice vote)
• Acceded cast‑iron bell donated by Joan Andersen (unanimous voice vote)
• Acceded promotional yardsticks donated by Sarah Nielsen (unanimous voice vote)
• Acceded 1934 Riverside map donated by Janet Susmark (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved split of oldest sidewalk contest prize between two winners (unanimous voice vote)
• Set price of 2026 museum calendar at $20 (agreement)
• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June financial report (unanimous voice vote)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will review its 2025 goals, including support for a local business incubator, efforts to address commercial vacancies, and an update on the Coffee Talk initiative. The commission will also adopt a social media content calendar. Routine items such as approval of the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Review of 2025 Commission Goals – support local business incubator
• Discussion of outreach to property owners to address commercial vacancies
• Update on the Coffee Talk program
• Adoption of a Social Media Content Calendar
• Approval of Economic Development Commission meeting minutes from October 8, 2025

Commissioners approved the October 8, 2025 Economic Development Commission meeting minutes. They approved a motion to hold a special commission meeting in February, though a date was not set. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (ayes: Forssberg, Montgomery, Burcheri, MacNerland, Pelton, Orgler; abstain: Boutsikakis)
• Approved motion to hold a special February meeting (ayes: Forssberg, Montgomery, Orgler, Pelton, Burcheri, MacNerland; no nays)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (ayes: Forssberg, Montgomery, Orgler, Pelton, Burcheri, MacNerland; no nays)

Landscape Advisory Commission

The Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider approval of the October 14, 2025, rescheduled meeting minutes and to hear public comment. The agenda includes a Blythe Park presentation, a garden contest, the Forester’s Report, an update on the Climate Action and Resilience Plan, and a grants update. Additional items cover website content, upcoming native plant and equipment events, and collaboration with North Riverside.

• Approval of October 14, 2025, Rescheduled Meeting Minutes
• Blythe Park Presentation
• Forester’s Report
• C4 Update – Climate Action and Resilience Plan
• Grants Update – Dan & Lisa

The commission approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a summarized email of public comments on the Blythe Park renovation presented by DLA Architects. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved email summary of Blythe Park renovation comments (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

The Riverside Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 special meeting. Members will discuss a church tour recap, an auction/drawing with street signs, décor, and an Audubon print, and plans for a time capsule, closing ceremony, and holiday stroll. New business includes consideration of the Neumer & Fitzgerald Art project.

• Approve Sesquicentennial Planning Committee Special Meeting Minutes (Oct 6, 2025)
• Auction/Drawing discussion – street signs, décor, Audubon print
• Time Capsule discussion – expenses, engraving, certificates, items to include
• Closing Ceremony discussion – RTV video, expenses
• Holiday Stroll discussion – merch sales, street sign pricing, availability

The committee approved the October 6, 2025 special meeting minutes. It adopted a food budget of up to $1,000 and authorized up to $300 in additional expenses for the sesquicentennial closing ceremony. The committee also voted to offer five street signs for $100 each after the auction.

• Approved October 6, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved food budget up to $1,000 for closing ceremony (unanimous)
• Approved additional expenses up to $300 for closing ceremony (unanimous)
• Approved offering five street signs at $100 each after auction (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Riverside Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on November 6, 2025 to discuss the proposed 2026 budget for the Village and the Riverside Public Library. The budget shows total village revenues of $29,800,246 and expenditures of $35,512,560, and library revenues of $1,601,000 with expenditures of $1,574,200. The Board may adopt the budget by ordinance on December 4, 2025 after discussion. Public comments are accepted in writing or email before 5:00 p.m. on November 6.

• 2026 Village budget: $29,800,246 revenues vs $35,512,560 expenditures
• 2026 Library budget: $1,601,000 revenues vs $1,574,200 expenditures
• Public hearing for comments on November 6, 2025, 6:30 p.m. at 27 Riverside Road
• Budget adoption ordinance scheduled for December 4, 2025
• Comments can be emailed to clerk Emily Stenzel (estenzel@riverside.il.us) or mailed to 27 Riverside Road

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026 budget, with Finance Director Zavala presenting revenue and expenditure figures for the Village and Library. No members of the public offered comments. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote of 6‑0.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet following a public hearing for the 2026 Budget Ordinance. The body will consider several contracts for village services and discuss a new public safety facility.

• Contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. not to exceed $80,000 for body-worn cameras, Tasers, and in-car cameras
• Contract with Municipal GIS Partners, Inc. not to exceed $49,942.56 for 2026 GIS services
• Liquor license ordinances for Hacienda Breakfast and Café and Riverside Mart Inc.
• Proposed 2026 meeting schedule including new quarterly Committee of the Whole meetings
• Discussion of the Riverside Shops Incubator Program and a new public safety facility

The Board voted 6‑0 to approve the proposed new public safety facility. It also voted 6‑0 to eliminate the cost‑sharing tree planting program. A public comment on immigrant safety was approved 6‑0. Staff was directed to pursue redevelopment visualizations, to refer the vacation‑rental request to the Economic Development and Planning & Zoning commissions, and to research a retail incubator program.

• Approved public comment on immigrant safety (6-0)
• Approved new public safety facility plans (6-0)
• Approved ordinance eliminating tree cost‑sharing program (6-0)
• Directed staff to move forward with RFP for redevelopment of 3320 S. Harlem Ave and 363‑369 E. Burlington St (consensus)
• Directed staff to refer vacation‑rental issue to Economic Development and Planning & Zoning commissions (consensus)
• Directed staff to research Riverside Shops Incubator program (consensus)
• Approved adjournment (6-0)
• Approved executive session (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Riverside Board of Trustees will discuss a draft strategic plan for 2026-2027, which includes goals for infrastructure, sustainability, and economic development. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at the Quincy Community Center.

• Discussion of 2026-2027 Strategic Plan
• Review of SWOT Analysis and Vision/Mission/Values
• Public Safety building design and river path connectivity
• Groveland Floodwall design with MWRD and Army Corps
• Dark Skies Designation and tree ordinance creation

The Board of Trustees convened a special meeting on November 6, 2025, with a roll call of members and officials. Village Manager Frances presented the 2026‑2027 Strategic Plan SWOT analysis and potential goals. No decisions, approvals, or votes were taken during the meeting.

Preservation Commission

At its special meeting, the Riverside Preservation Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for security cameras at Blythe Park Elementary School, discuss proposed improvements to the Blythe Park playground, and evaluate a potential landmark designation for the original stone roadway gutter in Harrington Park. The commission will also receive an update on the Groveland Avenue floodwall project and note a forthcoming consideration of a subdivision of Blythe Park.

• Certificate of Appropriateness PCOA25-0011 for Blythe Park Elementary School security cameras (added)
• Discussion of Blythe Park playground improvements
• Discussion of potentially landmarking Riverside’s original stone roadway gutter in Harrington Park
• Update on Groveland Avenue floodwall project
• Consideration of a subdivision of Blythe Park

Parks & Recreation Board

The Riverside Parks & Recreation Board will receive updates on the Turtle Park project from Hitchcock Design Group and on the Little League Field project. The meeting also includes the financial, operational, and maintenance reports, as well as routine trustee and chair reports.

• Turtle Park Project Update – Hitchcock Design Group
• Little League Field Project update
• Financial Report
• Operational Report
• Maintenance Report

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. No formal action was taken on the Turtle Park redesign; the board gathered public input and will develop concepts later. The board approved the joint Little League field renovation project, allocating $11,000 from the capital budget and planning work for fall or early spring. The project includes sod installation, grading, and drainage improvements at IG and Big Ball Park.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Little League field renovation project, $11,000 allocated (vote not recorded)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss whether vacation rentals should be allowed in residential zoning districts as either a permitted use or a special use. This follows a request from the Village Board on August 7.

• Discussion regarding vacation rentals in residential zoning districts

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0-0 to approve the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. No vote or formal decision was made on the proposed vacation‑rental changes in residential districts. The commission then adjourned the meeting with a 5-0-0 vote.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Riverside Historical Commission

The Riverside Historical Commission will approve the September 15 minutes and the September financial report, review chairperson updates on UV film, a security alarm upgrade, and a River script, and consider various commissioner reports. It will discuss accession items such as new glass negatives and a cast‑iron bell from the Babson Estate, and address continuing business including digitizing local history files, handling human remains from Bloomingbank Road, and privacy concerns about structure files online. The meeting will also include public comment and new business to appoint a lead commissioner for the Holiday Stroll scheduled for Friday, December 5.

• UV protection film installed on southwest window of the Museum
• Security alarm panel upgrade – vendor quote being obtained
• Cast iron bell donated from Babson Estate (donor: Joan Andersen)
• Human remains from Bloomingbank Road under review
• Holiday Stroll on Dec 5 – selection of lead commissioner

The Riverside Historical Commission unanimously approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the June financial report, noting $336.04 in sesquicentennial celebration expenses and a $1,004 Sherman fund balance. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June financial report, including $336.04 expenditures (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Riverside Police Pension Board

The Riverside Police Pension Board will approve minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting, receive the accountant’s monthly financial report and consider bills and cash‑management policy. It will also review the investment report, trustee training fee approvals, and applications for membership, retirement and disability benefits. New business includes reviewing and approving the actuarial valuation and tax levy request, discussing the auditor’s engagement letter, setting 2026 meeting dates, and an IPOPIF compliance audit.

• Approve July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (regular and closed session)
• Accountant’s monthly financial report and approval of bills
• Discussion of cash‑management policy
• Review/approve actuarial valuation and tax levy request
• Establish 2026 board meeting dates

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to present the proposed 2025 property tax levies. No action will be taken at this meeting; adoption is recommended for the December 4, 2025 meeting.

• Village of Riverside proposed levy: $6,712,809 for corporate, special, and police pension purposes
• Riverside Public Library proposed levy: $1,431,900 for corporate and special purposes
• Village debt service levy net of abatements: $381,750
• Library debt service levy net of abatements: $126,000
• Total combined net Village and Library levy: $8,652,459

The Village of Riverside Board held a public hearing on the proposed 2025 tax levy for the village and library. Finance Director Zavala presented the levy amounts. No public comments were received. The Board adjourned unanimously with a 6‑0 vote and took no substantive action on the levy.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board will vote on an ordinance to issue up to $4,000,000 of water and sewer revenue bonds. It will also consider a $343,802 purchase order for engineering services on the lead service line replacement and a $78,250 field‑renovation contract with Midwest Field Solutions. Additional items include discussion of the Des Plaines River Trail South Extension, a FY2026 budget discussion, and an announcement of a FY2026 public hearing on November 6, 2025.

• Ordinance authorizing issuance of up to $4,000,000 waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds (Junior Lien, IEPA).
• Resolution for a $343,802 purchase order to Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Phase Two of the Lead Service Line Replacement Program.
• Resolution authorizing up to $78,250 agreement with Midwest Field Solutions for baseball field renovation projects.
• Continued discussion of the Des Plaines River Trail South Extension.
• Announcement of FY2026 public hearing on November 6, 2025 and discussion of the FY2026 budget.

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside Little League to fund renovations at Indian Gardens and Big Ball Park. The Board also approved a public hearing for the FY 2026 Village and Library budget. A resolution waiving competitive bidding for FY 2025 purchase orders was approved unanimously.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for baseball field renovations (6‑0)
• Approved public hearing for FY 2026 Village and Library budget (6‑0)
• Approved resolution waiving competitive bidding for FY 2025 purchase orders (6‑0)
• Selected asphalt option for 31st Street Path (consensus)
• Selected Option 4 (with secondary Option 1) for Waubansee Road Path (consensus)

Landscape Advisory Commission

The Landscape Advisory Commission will meet to discuss Turtle Park and the budget with Wyatt Coyote of the Olmsted Society. The body will also review updates on the Climate Action and Resilience Plan and various community events.

• Budget discussion with Wyatt Coyote of Olmsted Society
• Discussion regarding Turtle Park
• Climate Action and Resilience Plan update
• Review of 2025 events including OAKtober and Native Plant Sale 2026
• Master Landscape Plan update regarding Triangles

The Landscape Advisory Commission approved the September 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes by a vote of five ayes and no nays. New Commissioner Andy McBride was introduced to the members. The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was carried.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (Rubin, Barker, Kramer, McBride, Wilkins ayes)
• Motion to adjourn carried (Rubin, Barker, Kramer, McBride, Wilkins, Tarverdi ayes)

Board of Police & Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will discuss the creation of two new personnel lists. These include a Police Patrol Lateral List and a Sergeants Promotional List.

• Preparation for Police Patrol Lateral List expiring November 30, 2025
• Preparation for Sergeants Promotional List expiring December 15, 2025
• Approval of July 08, 2025 meeting minutes

Preservation Commission

The Riverside Preservation Commission will approve three Certificates of Appropriateness for window and sign projects. It will consider the pending solar panel application for the historic church property at 116 Barrypoint Rd. The commission will discuss the status of the village trolley shelters and receive updates on the Groveland Avenue floodwall and the property tax assessment freeze program.

• PCOA25-0008 – 157 Bartram Rd – Window Replacement
• PCOA25-0009 – 31 Forest Ave – Breakfast Hacienda and Café Sign
• PCOA25-0010 – 90 Bloomingbank Rd – Vinette Sign
• PCOA25-0007 – 116 Barrypoint Rd – Solar Panels (old business)
• Discussion of status of Village Trolley Shelters (new business)

The Preservation Commission approved four Certificates of Appropriateness for property improvements and unanimously adopted the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved a motion recommending the Village preserve the trolley shelter on Des Plaines Avenue and attach a historical marker, and to landmark that shelter. The motion passed with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 8,157 Bartram Rd window replacement (5-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 31 Forest Ave Breakfast Hacienda and Café sign (5-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 116 Barrypoint Rd solar panels (5-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 90 Bloomingbank Rd Vinette sign (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 14, 2025 meeting (5-0-0)
• Recommended Village preserve Des Plaines Avenue trolley shelter and add a historic marker (5-0-0)
• Recommended landmarking the Des Plaines Avenue trolley shelter (5-0-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Riverside Economic Development Commission will review its 2025 goals and consider several new initiatives. Items include a proposed Oak Park 2026 Restaurant Week, a rebranding effort for Visit Oak Park, signage for the Visitor Center, and renderings for properties at 363‑369 E. Burlington and 3320 S. Harlem Avenue.

• Oak Park 2026 Restaurant Week
• Explore Oak Park and Beyond rebranding of Visit Oak Park
• Visitor Center signage discussion
• Renderings of 363‑369 E. Burlington
• Renderings of 3320 S. Harlem Avenue

The Economic Development Commission approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend a new incubator location to the Village Board. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (ayes: Forssberg, Boutsikakis, Burcheri, MacNerland; abstain: Montgomery)
• Approved recommendation for incubator location to Village Board (ayes: Forssberg, Boutsikakis, Burcheri, Orgler; abstain: Montgomery)
• Adjourned meeting (ayes: Forssberg, Boutsikakis, Orgler, Pelton; absent: Montgomery)

Riverside TV Commission

The Riverside TV Commission will approve the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes, hear reports from the Technical Director, Station Manager, Village Liaison, Village Board of Trustees, and WCCA, discuss the Riverside TV budget, and consider a proposed 2026 meeting schedule and performance measures.

• Approval of Riverside TV Commission Rescheduled Meeting Minutes (August 18, 2025)
• Technical Director report
• Station Manager report
• Discussion of Riverside TV budget
• Proposed 2026 meeting schedule

Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

The Riverside Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will consider several items at its special meeting. Members will vote to approve the minutes from the August 18, 2025 regular meeting. The committee will also discuss an All Saints Day open house, décor items for a soiree, street sign auctions, a time capsule, and merchandise offerings. Public comment is scheduled before these agenda items.

• Approve Sesquicentennial Planning Committee regular meeting minutes (August 18, 2025)
• Discuss All Saints Day open house plans
• Review décor items for the upcoming soiree
• Consider street sign auctions
• Plan for a time capsule

The committee unanimously approved the regular meeting minutes from August 18, 2025. They voted to print the All Saints Day open‑house brochure in‑house without staples. They set a spending limit of $200 for the open‑house materials. The members reached consensus to lower the starting bid for street‑sign auctions to $100.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved in‑house printing of All Saints Day brochure without staples (unanimous)
• Approved spending limit of $200 for All Saints Day open‑house needs (unanimous)
• Consensus to lower starting bid for street‑sign auction to $100

Board of Trustees

The Riverside Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review the 2024 strategic goals and departmental objectives. Members will discuss a SWOT analysis and consider goals for the 2026‑27 period. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Review of 2024 Board of Trustees Strategic Goals
• Review 2025 Departments, Advisory Boards and Commissions Goals
• SWOT Analysis
• Discussion of 2026‑27 Board Goals

The Board voted 6-0 to adjourn the special meeting at 6:04 p.m. The Board also directed Village Manager Frances to prepare a draft of the 2026‑2027 goals to be presented at a possible special meeting on November 6. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)
• Directed Manager Frances to draft 2026‑2027 goals for potential Nov 6 special meeting

Board of Trustees

The Riverside Board of Trustees will receive an informational update on the Berwyn‑Riverside Railroad Grade Crossing Study covering the Delaplaine Road and Harlem Avenue crossings. The consent agenda will approve a voucher list totaling $699,688.27, minutes, an amendment to the employee manual, a liquor‑license ordinance with a fee schedule change, and a resolution to sell personal property. Pending items include a land acknowledgment statement from the Historical Commission and discussion of the Des Plaines River Trail South Extension. New business includes the announcement of a public hearing for the 2025 Tax Levy Ordinance.

• Update on Berwyn‑Riverside Railroad Grade Crossing Study (Delaplaine Rd & Harlem Ave)
• Approve voucher list of bills totaling $699,688.27
• Ordinance amending Village Code for liquor licenses and fee schedule
• Resolution authorizing sale or disposal of Village personal property
• Announcement of public hearing for 2025 Tax Levy Ordinance

The Riverside Board of Trustees approved the South Extension of the Des Plaines River Trail along Waubansee Road with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The approval was recorded in two separate motions, both passing 5‑0. The meeting also approved several routine items on the consent agenda and adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

• Approved Voucher List of Bills (Oct 2 2025) – consent agenda
• Approved Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes (Sept 18 2025) – consent agenda
• Approved Resolution amending Employee Manual Section 3.35 – consent agenda
• Approved Ordinance amending Village Code for liquor licenses and fee schedule – consent agenda
• Approved Resolution authorizing sale or disposal of personal property – consent agenda
• Approved Des Plaines River Trail South Extension (5‑0) – motion by Mateo
• Approved related motion for trail extension (5‑0) – motion by Kos
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0) at 7:24 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its July 23, 2025 meeting, receive a Village Board update, and listen to a presentation by the American Planning Association – Illinois on citizen planner training. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from July 23, 2025
• Village Board update (liaison report)
• Presentation by the American Planning Association – Illinois: Citizen Planner Training
• Information segment (no specific items noted)
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The commission then adjourned the September 24 meeting, also by a 5‑0‑0 vote. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned September 24, 2025 meeting (5-0-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Riverside Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes from August 2025 and discuss updates for the Turtle Park and Little League Field renovation projects. The board will also set its 2026 meeting schedule and review the status of the Blythe Court project.

• Approval of August 25, 2025 minutes
• Turtle Park Project Update
• Little League Field Renovation
• Blythe Court Project
• 2026 Meeting Schedule

The board approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes with a motion by Gallagher, seconded by Incandela, and all members in favor. Public comment highlighted concerns about field upkeep and bathroom facilities, but no actions were taken on those items. The board reached consensus to include the existing berm as part of the overall Turtle Park footprint. No other formal votes or approvals were recorded.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Board agreed to incorporate berm into Turtle Park footprint (consensus)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several routine and new items, including confirming two commission appointments and approving the regular consent agenda. New business includes a resolution to lease village property for the Riverside Commuter Train Station, an ordinance to issue a Class W‑1 wine‑bar liquor license for Vinette, and an amendment to the village code adopting a new fee schedule. Additional resolutions waive competitive bidding for vehicle purchases up to $51,877 and $35,718 and appoint a delegate to the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency.

• Motion to confirm appointment of Andrew McBride to the Landscape Advisory Commission and Sara Burcheri to the Economic Development Commission
• Approval of voucher list totaling $1,786,242.03 across multiple village funds
• Resolution appointing a delegate and alternate to the Board of Directors of the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA)
• Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a lease agreement for village property – Riverside Commuter Train Station
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of a Class W‑1 wine‑bar liquor license for Vinette

The Riverside Board of Trustees approved a lease agreement for the Riverside Commuter Train Station property. It also approved a Class W‑1 wine bar liquor license, adopted a village fee schedule, and kept the BYOB liquor license type in the code. Additionally, the board authorized purchases of a 2026 Ford F‑250 and a 2026 Ford Maverick hybrid, each with a waiver of competitive bidding. All actions were approved by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved lease agreement for Riverside Commuter Train Station (6-0)
• Approved Class W‑1 wine bar liquor license for Vinette (6-0)
• Adopted village fee schedule and amended Motor Vehicle Tax fee section (6-0)
• Approved keeping BYOB liquor license type and updating code sections (6-0)
• Authorized waiver of competitive bidding for purchase of 2026 Ford F‑250 up to $51,877 (6-0)
• Authorized waiver of competitive bidding for purchase of 2026 Ford Maverick hybrid up to $35,718 (6-0)

Riverside Historical Commission

The Riverside Historical Commission will approve the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes and the August financial report. Commissioners will review accession items, ongoing projects such as digitizing local history files, and budget updates. New business includes signing up volunteers for museum duty and a discussion of a trolley shelter.

• Approval of the July 21, 2025 Minutes
• Approval of the August Financial Report
• Accessions: glass slides of Riverside homes
• Continuing Business: local history files digitizing report
• New Business: Trolley Shelter Discussion

The Riverside Historical Commission approved the July 21, 2025 minutes and the August financial report, both by unanimous voice vote. They accessioned a collection of glass slides of Riverside homes and approved a final draft of the Land Acknowledgement Statement to send to the Village Board. The commission also voted unanimously to recommend that the Board preserve historic trolley stops, repair them, and add signage. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved August financial report (unanimous voice vote)
• Acceded glass slides of Riverside homes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Land Acknowledgement Statement draft for Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended to Board preservation, repair, and signage for historic trolley stops (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for November 12, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025

Landscape Advisory Commission

The Landscape Advisory Commission will review the August 2025 minutes, discuss collaboration with North Riverside, and present a budget for poster and handout protectors. The meeting will also cover updates on grants, invasive plants, and a series of community events including a tree giveaway and Oaktober.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Budget for poster/handout protectors and plastic sheets
• Grants update
• Invasive Trade In plant pickup
• 2025 Events: Tree treats, stormwater summit, and plant giveaway

The Landscape Advisory Commission approved several items. It authorized purchase of Oaktober craft supplies up to $50, approved hiring speaker Wyatt E. Coyote for an invasive‑species presentation at a cost not to exceed $150, and approved the Oaktober craft advertisement. The commission also approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved purchase of Oaktober craft project items up to $50 (ayes: Barker, Kramer, Lambros, Rubin; nays: none)
• Approved contract with speaker Wyatt E. Coyote for invasive species presentation up to $150 (ayes: Barker, Kramer, Lambros, Rubin; nays: none)
• Approved Oaktober craft advertisement as presented (ayes: Barker, Kramer, Lambros, Rubin; nays: none)
• Approved August 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes (ayes: Barker, Kramer, Rubin; abstain: Lambros; nays: none)
• Motion to adjourn carried (ayes: Rubin, Kramer, Barker, Lambros; nays: none)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve a voucher list totaling over $1.2 million, three apartment lease amendments, and a water supply agreement with the Village of McCook. The meeting also includes a proclamation for National Suicide Prevention and Action Month.

• Approve Voucher List of Bills September 4, 2025 ($1,212,926.67)
• Approve Revised Village of Riverside Fiscal Year 2025 Official Pay Plan
• Amend Apartment Lease at 8 West Ave (3 units)
• Approve Water Sale, Purchase and Supply Agreement with Village of McCook
• Proclaim September 2025 as National Suicide Prevention and Action Month

The Board approved the entire consent agenda, including the voucher list, meeting minutes, the FY 2025 pay plan and lease amendments for three apartments, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved instituting In‑Service Days for non‑union employees on Indigenous People’s Day and Presidents Day, also 5‑0. The Board directed the Malmstrom Trust to be depleted and funds distributed to residents facing hardships, and expressed openness to a monetary incentive for ACH auto‑payment of bills.

• Approved consent agenda items (voucher list, minutes, pay plan, lease amendments) (5‑0)
• Approved In‑Service Days for non‑union employees on Indigenous People’s Day and Presidents Day (5‑0)
• Directed staff to deplete the Malmstrom Trust and distribute funds to residents with hardships
• Open to a monetary incentive for ACH auto‑payment of bills
• Discussed resolution approving water sale, purchase and supply agreement with Village of McCook (no vote recorded)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Village of Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for August 27, 2025, has been cancelled.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to review zoning for park areas, discuss water fountain maintenance, RBHS swimming pool usage, and set 2026 board goals. Updates on the Blythe Court Project and Little League Field Renovation will also be presented.

• Zoning for Park and Playground Areas
• Water Fountain Maintenance and Replacement Discussion
• RBHS Swimming Pool Usage
• 2026 Board Goals
• Blythe Court Project

The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. The board also voted to keep existing water fountains and replace those that have reached the end of their useful life.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved keeping and replacing water fountains (all in favor)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance amending zoning, subdivision, and historic preservation codes. The meeting includes discussions on police pension funding and the Illinois Property Tax Assessment Freeze Program.

• Proposed ordinance amending Title 10 (Zoning), Title 4 (Subdivisions), and Title 11 (Historic Preservation)
• Voucher list of bills for payment totaling $436,658.64
• Discussion on current and future police pension funding
• Discussion on participation in the Illinois Property Tax Assessment Freeze Program
• Resolution approving termination agreement with Ja Re Enterprise LLC

The Board approved a series of routine items—including the voucher list, meeting minutes, a waiver of competitive bidding, and a revised pay plan—with unanimous 5‑0 votes. It also approved the village’s participation in the Illinois Property Tax Assessment Freeze Program for eligible historic homes. Discussion on food trucks and mobile vending was tabled for further study, and staff were directed to draft a police pension funding policy. The meeting was adjourned to executive session.

• Approved Voucher List of Bills (5-0)
• Approved August 7, 2025 Board meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 17, 2025 Executive Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved August 7, 2025 Executive Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved waiver of competitive bidding for FY2025 purchase orders (5-0)
• Approved revised FY2025 official pay plan (5-0)
• Approved participation in Illinois Property Tax Assessment Freeze Program (5-0)
• Tabled further discussion on food trucks and mobile vending

Riverside TV Commission

The Riverside TV Commission will meet to review staff reports and updates. The body will discuss its accomplishments for 2025 and set goals for 2026.

• Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• RTV Staff Report
• Staff Liaison Update
• Discussion of 2025 accomplishments and 2026 goals

The commission approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. A motion passed to keep seasonal showcases in the 2026 Riverside TV goals. The meeting was then formally adjourned.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Zeleny, second Teismann, all in favor)
• Approved inclusion of seasonal showcases in 2026 goals (motion by Teismann, second Sundstrom, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Teismann, second Bronsteader, all in favor)

Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

The Riverside Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will meet to review financials, discuss the silent auction, and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The agenda includes recaps of the closing ceremony, festival, and soiree.

• Approve July 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review financials
• Silent auction discussion
• Closing ceremony recap
• Festival recap

The Riverside Sesquicentennial Planning Committee approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes, authorized the purchase of a donated Riverside‑in‑glass piece for the new public safety building, and agreed to return unsold items to donor Mary Richards while planning a special auction at the closing ceremony. The committee also set the street‑sign opening bid at $150 and decided to sell remaining merchandise at the front desk before adjourning the meeting.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, one abstention)
• Approved purchase of Riverside‑in‑glass donation for public safety building (all in favor)
• Decided to return Mary Richards’ unsold items and consider future auction (consensus yes)
• Agreed to hold a special live auction/drawing for the glass piece at the closing ceremony (consensus yes)
• Set street‑sign opening bid at $150 (consensus)
• Approved selling remaining merchandise at the front desk (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Preservation Commission

The Riverside Preservation Commission will meet to review Certificates of Appropriateness for recent home modifications, discuss participation in the Property Tax Assessment Freeze Program, and review the commission’s 2025 accomplishments and 2026 goals. The meeting will also include updates on the Groveland Avenue Floodwall project.

• PCOA25-0005: Veranda Glass Replacement at 283 Scottswood Rd
• PCOA25-0006: Window Replacement at 144 Scottswood Rd
• PCOA25-0007: Solar Panels installation at 116 Barrypoint Rd
• Discussion and Recommendation: Village Participation in the Property Tax Assessment Freeze Program
• Review: Preservation Commission 2025 Accomplishments and 2026 Goals

The Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting (vote 4-0-0). It also approved the replacement of second‑ and third‑floor windows at 144 Scottswood Rd with Marvin Ultimate aluminum‑clad wood windows (vote 4-0-0). The application for solar panels on the Riverside Presbyterian Church Community House was discussed extensively, but no vote or decision was recorded.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved Marvin Ultimate aluminum‑clad wood windows for 144 Scottswood Rd (4-0-0)

Landscape Advisory Commission

The Landscape Advisory Commission will review budget items for handout protectors, receive updates on events like the Riverside 150 Festival, and discuss invasive plant initiatives. The meeting includes procedural items and public comment periods.

• Budget for poster/handout protectors (Poster Protector, Pamphlet Protector)
• Collaboration with North Riverside
• Triangle Workday Information – Door Hangers for Neighbors
• Invasive Plants – Not Published
• Riverside 150 Festival – August 9, 1:00–4:00 PM

The commission approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted a notice for the Gatesby‑Uvedale triangle workday. The board approved purchase of poster protectors and the 2026 budget of $7,020. It also approved the revised advertisement content for the 2025 events calendar.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved notice for Gatesby & Uvedale triangle (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of poster and handout protectors (4‑0)
• Approved 2026 budget of $7,020 (4‑0)
• Approved revised 2025 events advertisement content (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

The regular meeting of the Sesquicentennial Ad-Hoc Committee scheduled for August 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is November 10, 2025.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review a grant-funded change order for sidewalk replacements and an economic incentive agreement with Lion Development II, LLC. The meeting includes discussions on park renovations and the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Resolution for $250,000 grant-funded change order for sidewalk replacement (Olmsted Sewer Separation and Water Main Project)
• Ordinance amending Village Code regarding the keeping of hens
• Agreement with Hitchcock Design Group for Turtle Park planning and design not to exceed $35,000
• Economic Incentive Agreement with Lion Development II, LLC
• Approval of voucher list of bills totaling $185,103.13

The Board voted 6‑0 to transfer reserve funds at IRMA to finance the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, selecting Option 1. It also approved a resolution to build a multi‑use court at Blythe Park (6‑0) and to increase the allowed number of hens on a property from four to five (6‑0). Additionally, the Board unanimously authorized a $250,000 grant‑funded change order for additional sidewalk replacement.

• Approved transfer of IRMA reserves for 2026 CIP – 6‑0
• Approved multi‑use court design for Blythe Park – 6‑0
• Approved amendment to increase hens limit to five – 6‑0
• Authorized $250,000 grant‑funded sidewalk replacement change order – unanimous
• Removed agenda item C (Executive Session minutes) from consent agenda – unanimous

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss planning for Turtle Park and zoning for park and playground areas. The board will also review the Capital Improvement Project budget and future project funding.

• Turtle Park Planning Proposal
• Zoning for Park and Playground Areas
• Capital Improvement Project Budget Discussion
• Water Fountain Maintenance and Replacement
• Microsoft 365 Buildout Project for Camp and BASP

The board unanimously approved the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Turtle Park planning proposal with an estimated cost of $33,250. A separate motion to approve the proposed Blythe Court design was passed unanimously. No final decision was made on park zoning options, which remained under discussion.

• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Turtle Park planning proposal $33,250 (unanimous)
• Approved proposed Blythe Court design (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding minor and process text amendments. The body will also discuss accomplishments from 2025 and establish goals for 2026.

• Public Hearing on Minor and Process Text Amendments (PZ25-0003)
• Discussion of 2025 Accomplishments and 2026 Goals

The commission unanimously approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It opened a public hearing on the minor text amendments, accepted the hearing exhibits, and then closed the hearing with no public comments. The commission voted 5‑0 to accept the zoning text amendments in their entirety. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Opened public hearing on text amendments (5-0-0)
• Accepted hearing exhibits (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0-0)
• Accepted zoning text amendments in entirety (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Riverside Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review museum accessions and reports on local history digitizing. The body is scheduled to vote on the 2026 budget and coordinate activities for the August 9th Sesquicentennial Celebration.

• Vote on 2026 Budget
• Review of Towers of Riverside tapestry donation from John Marty
• Planning for August 9th Sesquicentennial Celebration activities and handouts
• Discussion of human remains from Bloomingbank Road
• Report on Land Acknowledgement Statement

The Riverside Historical Commission approved the June 16 minutes and the June financial report. They voted to accession the new Towers of Riverside tapestry and to submit the proposed 2026 museum budget to the board. Two items – the structure‑file posting on the village website and the farmers‑market duty volunteers – were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved June financial report (voice vote)
• Acceded Towers of Riverside tapestry (voice vote)
• Submitted proposed 2026 museum budget to the board (voice vote)
• Tabled structure‑file posting on village website (next meeting)
• Tabled farmers‑market duty volunteers (next meeting)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Riverside Police Pension Board

The Riverside Police Pension Board will meet to review actuarial assumptions and the municipal compliance report. The board will also hold elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary.

• Review and possible action on Cash Management Policy
• Contribution refund for Genevieve Gotay
• Retirement benefits approval for Daniel Marrello
• Review of Actuarial Assumptions and Funding Policy
• Board Officer Elections

The Riverside Police Pension Fund Board approved the quarterly disbursement of $15,778.03 and a $3,600 medical invoice. It authorized a $16,247.26 contribution refund to Genevieve Gotay, accepted Nancy Salgado and Joseph Vargas as Tier II members, and approved Daniel Marrello’s regular retirement benefit. The board also noted the reappointment of Trustee Andy Sitkiewicz.

• Approved $15,778.03 quarterly disbursement (roll call vote)
• Approved $3,600 medical exam invoice (roll call vote)
• Approved $16,247.26 contribution refund to Genevieve Gotay (roll call vote)
• Accepted Nancy Salgado as Tier II member effective May 12 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Joseph Vargas as Tier II member effective March 27 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved regular retirement benefit for Daniel Marrello (roll call vote)
• Noted reappointment of Trustee Andy Sitkiewicz for term expiring April 30 2027

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will decide on several resolutions, including a contract for accounting services and fee waivers for commercial filming. Members will also discuss a local grocery tax and an ordinance regarding animals.

• Purchase order not to exceed $28,000 to Lauterbach and Amen, LLP for temporary accounting services
• Proposed ordinance amending Title 6, Chapter 2 of the Village Code relating to animals
• Hardscape permit application for brick pillars at 415 Nuttall Road
• Resolution to waive commercial filming fees for Mighty 8th Media
• Appointments of Valerie Kramer, Matthew Graham, Ashley Boduch, and Paul Bronsteader to village boards

The Board approved a hardscape permit to install brick pillars at 415 Nuttall Road with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also approved minor and process zoning text amendments, again unanimously. The Board decided not to draft a local grocery tax ordinance. Advisory board members were confirmed and a procurement waiver for up to $28,000 was authorized.

• Approved hardscape permit for 415 Nuttall Rd (6‑0)
• Approved minor and process zoning text amendments (6‑0)
• Approved update on upcoming village events (6‑0)
• Decided not to draft a local grocery tax ordinance (consensus)
• Confirmed appointment of advisory board and commission members (no vote recorded)
• Authorized Village Manager to waive competitive bidding for accounting services up to $28,000 (no vote recorded)
• Ratified voucher lists of bills for June 20, July 3, and July 17 (no vote recorded)
• Approved release of closed‑session meeting minutes (no vote recorded)

Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee is meeting to coordinate logistics for the upcoming festival and soiree. The body will discuss event layouts, time capsule recipients, and vote on spending limits for event expenses.

• Motion to approve festival expenses (not-to-exceed amount)
• Motion to approve soiree expenditures for restrooms, lighting, rentals, linens, decor, champagne flutes, photographer, and goodie bags
• Motion to approve overall festival and soiree expenses excluding personnel
• Motion to approve complimentary soiree admission for Trent Brown (Landmark) and Mike Ellis (Delaplaine Magazine)
• Motion to approve Special Event Application for the festival and soiree

The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It extended the raffle deadline to July 21 and agreed to release one Riverside Rd sign for the Soiree, with the village providing a replacement. The committee also approved a $1,000 photographer budget, authorized content creators on the auction platform, and adopted a not‑to‑exceed expense limit of $6,350 for the festival and Soiree.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes – motion passed, all in favor
• Extended raffle deadline to July 21 – consensus yes
• Approved release of one Riverside Rd sign for the Soiree, with village donating a new sign – consensus yes
• Approved photographer budget of $1,000 for the Soiree – consensus yes
• Approved overall festival and Soiree expenses not to exceed $6,350 – motion passed, all in favor
• Approved content creators on the auction platform – motion passed, all in favor

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss the potential for a business retail incubator program and the 2026 commission budget. The body will also review 2025 goals and food truck regulations.

• Discussion of Business Retail Incubator Program Opportunity
• Discussion of 2026 Commission Budget
• Update on Food Truck Regulation
• Review of 2025 Commission Goals
• Review of Village communication tools

Board of Police & Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will discuss the creation of two new police personnel lists. These lists include a Police Patrol Lateral List and a Sergeants Promotional List.

• Preparation for Police Patrol Lateral List expiring November 30, 2025
• Preparation for Sergeants Promotional List expiring December 15, 2025
• Approval of April 08, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It confirmed oral interviews for lateral patrol officer candidates on Nov 11‑12, 2025, and moved the Sergeant promotional oral interview from Dec 2 to Dec 3, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Confirmed lateral patrol officer oral interviews for Nov 11‑12, 2025
• Changed Sergeant promotional oral interview date to Dec 3, 2025
• Approved adjournment (motion carried)

Landscape Advisory Commission

The Landscape Advisory Commission will meet to discuss the budget and provide updates on the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The body will also review marketing efforts regarding invasive plants and upcoming community events.

• Budget discussion
• Climate Action and Resilience Plan update
• Riverside 150 Festival on August 9
• Discussion on gas landscape equipment health issues
• Master Landscape Plan updates regarding Triangles

The commission voted 4‑0 to approve the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. Chairperson Rubin noted that incoming commissioner Valerie Kramer will begin on August 12. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The regular meeting of the Village of Riverside Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been cancelled.

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss facility updates and unfinished business. The agenda includes reviews of program plans and park design discussions.

• Before and After School Program Plan
• Riverside 150 Update
• Turtle Park Playground Discussion
• Blythe Park Court Design
• July 4th Participation

The Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously to recommend proceeding with the replacement of the Turtle Park playground equipment, funded by a $250,000 state grant, and to recommend a reconfiguration of the Blythe Park multiuse court to include both basketball and pickleball. The board also discussed plans for the before and after school program, including a three-year price freeze and enhanced curriculum, but took no formal action on that item.

• Approved motion to recommend Turtle Park playground replacement (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved motion to recommend Blythe Park multiuse court reconfiguration (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 (all in favor)

Riverside Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss preparations for the August 9th Sesquicentennial Celebration and review 2026 budget ideas. The body will also address museum security upgrades and the digitizing of local history files.

• Sesquicentennial Celebration on August 9th
• 2026 Budget discussion for July meeting vote
• Museum security upgrades discussion
• Human remains from Bloomingbank Road
• Local history files digitizing report

The commission approved the May 19, 2025 minutes and the June financial report, both by voice vote. Commissioners voted to return human remains to the Illinois State Museum. A motion to move the regular meeting start time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. was also carried.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved June financial report showing $77,834 cash balance (voice vote)
• Approved return of human remains to Illinois State Museum (voice vote)
• Approved change of meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Preservation Commission

The Preservation Commission will discuss window and room additions at 136 Scottswood Rd and a hardscape permit at 415 Nuttall Rd. The body will also consider recommendations for minor and process text amendments.

• Hardscape permit recommendation for 415 Nuttall Rd
• Discussion of window replacement and three-season room at 136 Scottswood Rd
• Recommendation for minor and process text amendments
• Report on roof replacement at 171 Northwood Rd
• Update on Groveland Avenue Floodwall

The Preservation Commission approved the April 10 minutes unanimously. It voted 4‑0‑0 to not recommend building pillars at 415 Nuttall Rd. The commission also approved minor and process text amendments to the Zoning Code with a 4‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 PM by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved April 10 minutes (4-0-0)
• Denied recommendation for pillars at 415 Nuttall Rd (4-0-0)
• Approved minor and process text amendments (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Riverside TV Commission

The Riverside TV Commission meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2025.

Landscape Advisory Commission

The Landscape Advisory Commission will review a hardscape permit application and discuss updates on the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The body will also review reports on invasive plants, grants, and upcoming 2025 community events.

• Hardscape Permit Application for 415 Nuttall Rd
• Climate Action and Resilience Plan update
• Grants update from Dan and Lisa
• Triangle Tours scheduled for June 23
• Riverside 150 Photo Contest running through June 20

The Landscape Advisory Commission approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously voted that it does not endorse the proposed brick pillars on the public setback at 415 Nuttall Road. The commission also approved three motions to post landscaping articles and event information to the village website and social media, and agreed to shift future meeting start times to 6:30 p.m.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Declined to endorse brick pillars on public setback at 415 Nuttall Road (5-0)
• Approved posting article “What’s So Bad about Gasoline Powered Leaf Blowers?” to social media (5-0)
• Approved posting article “The Future of Landscaping Equipment is Electric” to social media (5-0)
• Approved posting upcoming LAC events to social media (5-0)
• Approved changing future LAC meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review several high-value infrastructure contracts and ordinances regarding parking and water service charges. The meeting includes a final presentation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the reappointment of various board and commission members.

• Contract with Burke, LLC for Olmsted Sewer Separation and Water Main Project not to exceed $7,960,935
• Contract with Joel Kennedy Constructing Corporation for 2025 Lead Service Line Replacement Project Phase 1 not to exceed $4,013,500
• Purchase order to Henderson Products, Inc. for 2025 Peterbilt Snowplow Chassis upfitting not to exceed $138,592
• Agreement with Williams Architects for new Public Safety Facility schematic design not to exceed $210,000
• Ordinances amending Village Code relative to parking and water service charges

The Board unanimously approved the reappointment of all listed advisory board and commission members. It also approved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, continued the 100% green electric aggregation program, accepted the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and approved an intergovernmental agreement for a school‑age childcare program.

• Reappointed advisory board and commission members (approved 6‑0)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Master Plan (approved 6‑0)
• Voted to continue the Electric Aggregation Program with 100% green energy (approved)
• Accepted the Village's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2024 (approved 6‑0)
• Approved School‑Age Childcare Program Intergovernmental Agreement (approved 6‑0)

Riverside TV Commission

The regular meeting of the Riverside TV Commission scheduled for June 2, 2025, has been cancelled.

Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will meet to review financial and sponsorship updates. The body will discuss programming for the Farmers' Market, a festival, a soiree, and banners.

• Review of financials
• Sponsorship update
• Farmers’ Market programming update
• Festival discussion
• Soiree and banner discussions

The committee approved the rescheduled meeting minutes from May 20, 2025 with a motion by Jane, seconded by Sheila, and one abstention. They also approved the selection of Biran Patti for the upcoming soiree by a motion from Alex, seconded by Diane, with unanimous support. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Diane, seconded by Sheila.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion Jane, second Sheila, 1 abstention)
• Approved selection of Biran Patti for the soiree (motion Alex, second Diane, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion Diane, second Sheila, unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. These changes aim to clarify existing standards and improve application processes.

• Proposed rule to include the height of fill under a building when measuring building height
• Proposed amendment to allow accessory building electrical service from a service pole instead of only the primary dwelling
• Discussion of minor and process text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance

The commission approved the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting minutes from April 23, 2025. The motion to approve was made by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Clarkson, and passed with a 4‑0‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted; the commission only discussed proposed text amendments and other items.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

The committee will review financial reports and sponsorship updates. Members will discuss programming for the Farmers' Market, a festival, and a soiree.

• Review of financials
• Sponsorship update
• Farmers' Market programming update
• Festival discussion
• Soiree discussion

The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. The committee also set the date for its next meeting to June 2, 2025. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rescheduled next committee meeting to June 2, 2025 (no vote recorded)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss unfinished business including the Berry Dunn review and the before and after school program, along with updates on Turtle Park playground, dedicated pickleball courts, and a brochure. No votes on specific ordinances or contracts are listed; the agenda consists of discussion items and reports.

• Berry Dunn Review (discussion)
• Before and After School Program (update)
• Riverside 150 Update
• Turtle Park Playground update
• Dedicated Pickleball Courts discussion

The Parks & Recreation Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. After discussion of several program updates, the board voted to adjourn the May 19 meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Riverside Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review reports on museum exhibits, merchandise, and online presence. The body will consider accessioning donated historical items and discuss the 2026 budget.

• Review of donated 1976 A.F. Ames "A Memoir", 1960s Village Directories, and postcards from David Wilson
• Discussion of 2026 Budget
• Review of museum security upgrades
• Report on human remains from Bloomingbank Road
• Planning for Sesquicentennial Celebration on August 9th

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the March financial report. They also approved the accession of donated historical items, including a 1976 A.F. Ames memoir, 1960s village directories, and Riverside postcards. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of Olmsted’s Riverside book (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March financial report (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved accession of donated items: 1976 A.F. Ames memoir, 1960s village directories, Riverside postcards (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve a consent agenda including a resolution for Village Manager Jessica Frances's employment agreement, a budget amendment, a settlement agreement, and a grease trap ordinance. They will also discuss pending items on village facilities planning and food trucks, and new items on electric aggregation renewal, a consolidation ordinance for 28 and 30 East Burlington Street, employee sick leave policy changes, and parking restrictions on Bloomingbank Road.

• Resolution approving employment agreement for Village Manager Jessica Frances
• Ordinance amending FY2024 budget for various additional expenditures and revenues
• Ordinance approving a settlement agreement (details not in agenda)
• Discussion relating to electric aggregation renewal
• Discussion regarding parking prohibitions on Bloomingbank Road and time restrictions for commuter lots

The Board approved the Village Facilities Planning update for the new Public Safety & Community Space Facility with a 6‑0 vote. It also decided not to allow on‑street parking for food trucks in the B1 zoning district. All items on the consent agenda, including minutes and budget amendments, were approved.

• Approved Voucher List of Bills (May 15, 2025)
• Approved Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes (May 1, 2025)
• Approved Village Facilities Planning update for Public Safety & Community Space Facility (6-0)
• Did not approve on‑street parking for food trucks in B1 zoning district (consensus)
• Approved employment agreement for Village Manager Jessica Frances
• Approved ordinance amending Section 7-1-5 (obstructing sewers and public right‑of‑way)
• Approved ordinance amending the 2024 budget for additional expenditures
• Approved settlement agreement ordinance

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission's regular meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is set for July 9, 2025, though a special meeting may be scheduled sooner.

Landscape Advisory Commission

The Landscape Advisory Commission will review upcoming community events and educational programs. The body will discuss the Master Landscape Plan and provide updates on climate action and invasive plant initiatives.

• Farmer’s Market scheduled for June 18th
• Riverside 150 Festival at Guthrie Park on August 9th
• Plant Sale on June 14 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
• Triangle Tours on June 16 at T54 and T55
• Climate Action and Resilience Plan update

The commission approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to request increasing the residential stormwater management rebate from $250 to $500. The planned Electric Landscaping Vendors demonstration on June 7 was cancelled. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved request to increase residential stormwater rebate to $500 (5‑0)
• Cancelled Electric Landscaping Vendors demonstration scheduled for June 7
• Approved meeting adjournment (unanimous)

Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

The regular meeting of the Riverside Sesquicentennial Planning Committee scheduled for May 12, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2025.

Board of Trustees

The Riverside Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including a proclamation honoring retiring Trustee Megan Claucherty. No other substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Proclamation honoring retiring Trustee Megan Claucherty

The Riverside Board of Trustees met in person and the President presented a proclamation honoring retiring Trustee Megan Claucherty. No agenda items were considered or voted on. The board then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Trustees

This is the sine die (final) meeting of the current Board of Trustees. The board will vote on consent agenda items including the adoption of the C4 Climate Resilience Plan, approval of a voucher list totaling $235,054.80, and approval of meeting minutes. They will also hear proclamations for Bike Month, Global Big Day, and Public Service Week, and consider a resolution declaring results of the April 6 consolidated election.

• Adoption of the C4 Climate Resilience Plan
• Approve voucher list totaling $235,054.80
• Proclamation declaring May 2025 as Bike Month
• Proclamation declaring May 10, 2025 as Global Big Day
• Resolution declaring results of the April 6 consolidated election

The Board of Trustees approved the C4 Climate Resilience Plan, voting 5‑0. It also approved the voucher list, recent meeting minutes, and a resolution confirming the April 6, 2025 election results. Newly elected Trustee Joseph Fitzgerald was sworn in, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt C4 Climate Resilience Plan (5-0)
• Approve Voucher List of Bills May 1 2025
• Approve Village Board minutes for April 17 2025
• Approve Village Board Executive Session minutes for April 17 2025
• Approve resolution acknowledging April 6 2025 election results (5-0)
• Swear in newly elected Trustee Joseph Fitzgerald
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting with updates on several ongoing projects, including a review of the Berry Dunn contract, before- and after-school programs, the path at Patriots Park, and preparations for Riverside's 150th anniversary. The board will also hear reports on ball field maintenance, special events, and a director's report covering financial, operational, and maintenance updates. No new business items are listed; the agenda consists largely of procedural matters and staff updates.

• Unfinished business: Berry Dunn Review
• Unfinished business: Before and After School Program
• Unfinished business: Path at Patriots Park
• Unfinished business: Riverside 150 Update
• Program updates: Ball Field Maintenance and Special Events

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the March 31 minutes with a motion by Gallagher, seconded by Incandela, and all members voted in favor. The board discussed the Berry Dunn review, the before‑and‑after‑school program, the Patriots Park path, Riverside 150 events, ball‑field maintenance, and upcoming special events, but no actions were taken on those items. The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 PM after a motion by Incandela, seconded by Gallagher, with unanimous support.

• Approved March 31 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:11 PM (unanimous)

Riverside Police Pension Board

The Riverside Police Pension Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, discuss a cash management policy, and review the preliminary actuarial valuation. Trustees will also consider training reimbursements, an appointed member term expiration, and an annual independent medical examination. A closed session may be held if needed.

• Discussion and possible action on Cash Management Policy
• Review of Preliminary Actuarial Valuation
• Annual Independent Medical Examination for John Cairo
• Appointed member term expiration – Andy Sitkiewicz
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses

The Riverside Police Pension Fund Board approved the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a voice vote, noting Trustee Frances abstained. The Board accepted the monthly financial report and approved $11,760 in disbursements by roll‑call vote. It also approved a legal services invoice for $1,025. The semi‑annual review of closed‑session minutes was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved Jan 16, 2025 minutes (voice vote, Frances abstained)
• Approved monthly financial report and $11,760 disbursements (ayes: Miller, Sitkiewicz, Frances, Gutschick; nays: none; absent: Panek)
• Approved legal invoice #1764 for $1,025 (ayes: Miller, Sitkiewicz, Frances, Gutschick; nays: none; absent: Panek)
• Tabled semi‑annual review of closed‑session minutes until next meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on PZ25-0002, the Leone Subdivision at 28-30 E Burlington St. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, a Village Board update, and opportunities for public comment.

• Public hearing for Leone Subdivision (PZ25-0002) at 28-30 E Burlington St
• Approval of March 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Liaison report on Village Board update

The commission opened, accepted exhibits for, and closed a public hearing on the Leone Subdivision application (28‑30 East Burlington Street). It then voted to recommend the Village Board approve the subdivision. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0‑0).

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Opened public hearing for Leone Subdivision (6-0-0)
• Accepted hearing exhibits (6-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for Leone Subdivision (6-0-0)
• Recommended Village Board approve Leone Subdivision (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Riverside Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will vote on accessioning donated items into the museum collection. The body will also discuss a demolition permit for 195 Northwood Road and preparations for the Sesquicentennial Festival on August 9.

• Demolition permit response for 195 Northwood Road
• Accession of 1889 County Property tax ledger, 1976 A.F. Ames memoir, and oak tree trunk slice
• Reduction of 2025 Calendar price to $15
• Purchase of 500 glossy landmarking brochures from Minuteman Printing
• Planning for Sesquicentennial Festival on August 9

The Riverside Historical Commission approved the March meeting minutes and the March financial report, both by unanimous voice vote. It voted to accession several historic donations, including a 1898 county property tax ledger, a round ash‑tree trunk slice, and 1960s theatre programs. The commission also approved purchasing a half‑page ad in the Delaplaine Magazine and ordered 500 landmarking brochures. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 pm.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March financial report (unanimous voice vote)
• Acceded 1898 County Property tax ledger (unanimous voice vote)
• Acceded round trunk slice from historic ash tree (unanimous voice vote)
• Acceded 1960s theatre programs (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of up to ½‑page ad in Delaplaine Magazine (unanimous voice vote)
• Ordered 500 landmarking brochures from Minuteman Printing (available for pick up)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Trustees

The Board will appoint Cathy Maloney to the Historical Commission, vote on consent items including a lease extension for Riverside Barbershop and a property disposal resolution, and discuss final recommendations from Berry Dunn on natural resource management. Under new business, trustees will discuss animal keeping standards and building code updates, and vote on a historic marker donation, a special event application for Ride Riverside 2025, and a revised fiscal year 2025 pay plan.

• Appointment of Cathy Maloney to the Riverside Historical Commission (term to expire 2026)
• Lease extension agreement between the Village and Angelo Sena, d/b/a Riverside Barbershop
• Final recommendations and natural resource management assessment presented by Berry Dunn
• Motion to approve donation and installation of a historic marker
• Discussion regarding animal keeping standards

The Board approved a new $18,000 budget to continue updating the Village building code. It also approved the appointment of Cathy Maloney to the Historical Commission, a $4,900 historic marker donation, a special event co‑sponsorship for Ride Riverside, and a revised fiscal year 2025 official pay plan. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved appointment of Cathy Maloney to Historical Commission (4-0)
• Approved voucher list of bills for April 17, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved special event co‑sponsorship for Ride Riverside (5-0)
• Approved building code update budget of $18,000 (5-0)
• Approved revised FY 2025 official pay plan (5-0)

Riverside Police Pension Board

The regular meeting scheduled for April 17, 2025, has been moved to April 24, 2025. No agenda items were provided in this notice.

Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will meet to receive reports on financials, a street sign auction, and sponsorships. Pending business includes approving March minutes, discussing a drawing update, farmers' market programming, calendar pricing, a raffle, festival plans, and a time capsule fundraiser. New business covers a soiree and banners.

• Street Sign Auction Update
• Sponsorship Update
• Festival Discussion
• Time Capsule Fundraiser
• Banners (New Business)

The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee voted to approve the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion passed with all members in favor and none opposed. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:08 PM by unanimous consent. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:08 PM (unanimous)

Preservation Commission

The Preservation Commission will consider demolition permits for 300 Blackhawk Rd and 195 Northwood Rd, and review a draft letter to the US Army Corps of Engineers and State Historic Preservation Office regarding the Groveland Avenue Floodwall. The commission will also discuss a landmark designation and solar panel installation for Riverside Presbyterian Church.

• Demolition permit for 300 Blackhawk Rd
• Demolition permit for 195 Northwood Rd
• Review of draft letter on Groveland Avenue Floodwall to USACE and SHPO
• Discussion of Riverside Presbyterian Church landmark designation and solar panels
• Certificates of Appropriateness for roof replacement at 283 Scottswood Rd and masonry repair at 1 Burlington Rd

The Preservation Commission voted on three landmark criteria for the house at 195 Northwood Rd. The first criterion was approved 4-1-0, the fourth criterion was rejected 2-3-0, and the sixth criterion was approved unanimously 5-0-0. The commission also approved the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3-0-2 vote.

• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Approved first landmark criterion for 195 Northwood Rd (4-1-0)
• Rejected fourth landmark criterion for 195 Northwood Rd (2-3-0)
• Approved sixth landmark criterion for 195 Northwood Rd (5-0-0)

Landscape Advisory Commission

The Landscape Advisory Commission will consider approval of prior meeting minutes and hear public comment. New business includes a discussion on deer-resistant plants and planning for the Riverside 150 Festival on August 9th. The commission will also receive updates on the Climate Action Plan, solar panels, and upcoming events like Earth Day and plant giveaway.

• Discussion of deer-resistant plants and landscaping
• Planning for Riverside 150 Festival on August 9th
• Update on Climate Action and Resilience Plan
• Earth Day event at Ascension Lutheran on April 22
• Upcoming events: Bioblitz May 17, Plant Sale June 14

The commission approved the March 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes. Commissioners voted to accept and support the Village’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan as drafted. They also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Accepted and supported Climate Action and Resilience Plan (4-0-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (4-0-0)

Board of Police & Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to discuss the creation of two new police personnel lists. These lists include a Police Patrol Lateral List and a Sergeants Promotional List.

• Creation of Police Patrol Lateral List (expires November 30, 2025)
• Creation of Sergeants Promotional List (expires December 15, 2025)
• Approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It scheduled oral interviews for the lateral police patrol officer eligibility list on November 11 and 12, 2025. It also scheduled the oral interview for the sergeant promotional eligibility list on December 2, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Jan 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Set lateral patrol officer interview dates: Nov 11 & 12, 2025
• Set sergeant promotion interview date: Dec 2, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (all commissioners approved)

Riverside TV Commission

The Riverside TV Commission will receive staff reports on recent productions and village updates, approve February meeting minutes, and hear a presentation from Hauser Jr. High students pitching video project ideas. The commission also will discuss ongoing projects including Memories of Riverside.

• Approval of February 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• RTV Staff Report covering productions including Olmsted Society lecture and electric vehicle forum
• Hauser Jr. High Communications Project Presentation (student video project pitch)
• Memories of Riverside project update (potential interviewee former Village President Ben Sells)
• Discussion of vacant Production Supervisor position

The commission approved the February 3, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. Commissioners agreed to change the vacant Production Supervisor title to “RTV Station Manager,” though no formal vote was recorded. The meeting was adjourned unanimously after a motion to adjourn.

• Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (3-0 vote)
• Agreed to rename Production Supervisor role to RTV Station Manager (consensus)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Board of Trustees

The consent agenda includes resolutions authorizing an $875,000 inter-fund transfer to the Capital Projects Fund, a license agreement with Joe McGuire d/b/a Mister Souvenir, and ordinances on certificates of compliance and an undisclosed settlement. Pending business features continued discussion on food truck and mobile vending regulations. New business introduces discussions on grease trap regulation and an ordinance approving an assignment agreement with Maple Avenue Real Estate Advisors LLC.

• $875,000 inter-fund transfer ($750k General Fund, $125k Parks & Rec) to Capital Projects Fund
• License agreement with Joe McGuire d/b/a Mister Souvenir, LLC
• Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 1 on Certificates of Compliance
• Ordinance approving a settlement agreement (details not provided)
• Continued discussion on food truck and mobile vending regulations

The Board approved a $750,000 transfer from the General Fund and a $125,000 transfer from the Parks and Recreation Fund to the Capital Projects Fund. It also approved a license agreement with Joe McGuire (Mister Souvenir, LLC), an amendment to Title 4, Chapter 1 of the Village Code, and a settlement agreement. The Board adopted food‑truck special‑event regulations unanimously and directed staff to draft a grease‑trap ordinance and an assignment agreement for 8 West Ave.

• Approved $750,000 inter‑fund transfer from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund
• Approved $125,000 inter‑fund transfer from Parks and Recreation Fund to Capital Projects Fund
• Approved License Agreement with Joe McGuire, D/B/A Mister Souvenir, LLC
• Approved Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 1 of Village Code (Certificates of Compliance)
• Approved Ordinance approving Settlement Agreement
• Approved food‑truck special‑event regulations (5‑0)
• Directed staff to draft Grease‑Trap Regulation Ordinance
• Approved Assignment Agreement for property at 8 West Ave

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting with updates on the Berry Dunn project, the before and after school program, the path at Patriots Park, and the Riverside 150 celebration. No votes on new business are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Berry Dunn Update
• Before and After School Program
• Path at Patriots Park
• Riverside 150 Update

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the minutes from the February 24, 2024 meeting with all members in favor. No other actions were formally voted on; the remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and discussion on pickleball programming and the Berry Dunn park and open‑space plan.

• Approved February 24, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board will hear a presentation on the draft Climate Action and Resilience Plan, continue discussion on noise ordinance revisions, and consider an ordinance amending residential garage standards. The consent agenda includes approval of bills totaling $345,344.69. No new business items are listed.

• Presentation of draft Climate Action and Resilience Plan
• Continued discussion on noise ordinance revisions
• Ordinance amending residential garage standards (Title 10)
• Discussion on property transfer process
• Consent agenda approval of $345,344.69 in bills

The Board voted 4‑0 to approve the proposed revisions to the village noise ordinance. It also voted 4‑0 to adopt Option A for the Certificate of Compliance in the property transfer process. The Board approved the voucher list of bills and the March 6 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved noise ordinance revisions (4-0)
• Approved Property Transfer Process – Option A (4-0)
• Approved Voucher List of Bills March 20 2025
• Approved Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes March 6 2025
• Approved Village Board of Trustees Executive Session Minutes March 6 2025
• Adjourned meeting (4-0) at 8:20 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and prioritize a list of potential zoning code text amendments compiled by staff. The list includes amendments related to driveway width, fence materials, encroachments, and building materials. No final votes on the amendments themselves are expected; the Commission will set priorities for future work.

• Discussion on prioritizing text amendments including driveway width standards, fence materials, window well standards, and building material lists
• Review of staff memo listing 20+ potential amendments categorized by origin and staff time
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2025 meeting
• Liaison report on Village Board update (no specifics provided in agenda)

The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed and prioritized a list of proposed zoning code text amendments, agreeing to tackle minor code and process amendments first, followed by citizen-requested changes, fence standards, and sustainability-related items. No formal votes were taken on the amendments themselves; the only votes were to approve the February minutes and adjourn.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Prioritized minor code and process amendments as first set of text amendments
• Agreed to prioritize citizen-requested amendments (EV charging, driveway width, deck coverage) second
• Agreed to prioritize fence standards as fourth priority
• Agreed to prioritize sustainability-related amendments after fence standards
• Adjourned meeting at 8:31 PM (4-0)

Riverside Historical Commission

The Riverside Historical Commission will discuss routine reports, approve February minutes and financial reports, and consider a demolition permit application for 195 Northwood Road. Other agenda items include updates on exhibits, merchandise, online presence, and ongoing projects such as digitizing local history files and a land acknowledgment statement.

• Demolition permit for 195 Northwood Road
• Reduction of sale price for 2025 calendars
• Proposal to close current Facebook page after linking to Village Facebook
• Accession of Centennial Quilt and Riversideopoly Game, 2025 Edition
• Status update on human remains from Bloomingbank Road

The Riverside Historical Commission approved the accession of the Centennial Quilt and the 2025 Riversideopoly Game into the museum's collection. The commission also discussed a demolition permit for 195 Northwood Road, with the applicant proposing to replace the existing home with a larger single-family house. No formal action was taken on the demolition permit during this meeting.

• Approved February 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February financial report (unanimous)
• Accessioned Centennial Quilt donated by Karen Brand (unanimous)
• Accessioned Riversideopoly Game, 2025 Edition (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss new food truck regulations and review results from an EDC survey on commercial vacancies. The meeting also covers 2025 goals, including supporting local businesses through the Bite the Burbs event and promoting Riverside as a tourism destination. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion.

• Discussion on Food Truck Regulation
• Review of EDC Survey results on commercial vacancies and marketing opportunities
• 2025 Commission Goals, including support for local businesses and tourism
• Bite the Burbs event planning
• Partnerships with Visit Oak Park and Riverside Chamber of Commerce

The Economic Development Commission discussed food truck regulation and agreed that Village requirements should include standards for insurance and health inspections, while supporting food trucks as a community benefit. They deferred further conversation on the business survey to the next meeting and agreed to make survey data available to potential and existing businesses, though the format was not decided. The Commission also discussed the Taste of Riverside event, a possible Riverside passport, and asked staff for a list of Village communication methods.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Agreed to include insurance and health inspection standards in food truck requirements
• Supported food truck operations, with further restaurant feedback to be sought
• Deferred business survey discussion to next meeting
• Agreed to make survey data available to potential and existing businesses
• Asked staff to provide list of Village communication methods for next meeting

Landscape Advisory Commission

The Landscape Advisory Commission meets to discuss old business items including the forester's report, C4 update, solar panels, Earth Day event, and upcoming community events. No new business is on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Forester's Report
• C4 Update – David Rubin and Aberdeen
• Solar Panels – Resource Regeneration meeting April 4
• Riverside Community Garden Earth Day – April 22
• Bioblitz – May 17, Plant Giveaway – May 31, Plant Sale – June 14

The Landscape Advisory Commission approved two media topics for social media posts and discussed upcoming spring events, including a solar panel discussion, Earth Day activities, and a nature story time. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on planning and updates.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes with minor edits (5-0)
• Approved media topics on invasive trees and spring ephemerals (5-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (5-0)

Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to review financials and plan events for the village's sesquicentennial. Discussions include fundraising efforts and the coordination of a farmers' market.

• Review of financials
• Street sign auction update
• Sponsorships and raffle updates
• Sesquicentennial flag discussion
• Spring auction, farmers' market, and calendar pricing

Board of Trustees

The Board will consider authorizing up to $6,200,000 in general obligation bonds to fund waterworks and sewerage system improvements, and discuss a vending machine license at the Riverside Train Station, a floodwall update, and an intergovernmental agreement for Blythe Park. New business includes an ordinance amending surface coverage standards. The meeting also includes consent items such as approval of $149,297.87 in bills, purchase of firefighter turnout gear, and disposal of personal property.

• Pending: Ordinance for $6,200,000 General Obligation Bonds (Waterworks and Sewerage System) Series 2025
• Pending: Discussion on licensing a vending machine on public property at Riverside Train Station
• Pending: Groveland Floodwall update
• Pending: Resolution approving Intergovernmental Agreement with School District 96 for Blythe Park maintenance
• Consent: Resolution to authorize purchase order to Conway Shield for 9 sets of firefighter turnout gear not to exceed $25,000

The Board approved issuing up to $6,200,000 in General Obligation Bonds for waterworks and sewerage system improvements, with a final interest rate of 3.9731% from 11 bids. The Board also approved an ordinance amending surface coverage standards for residential lots, defining semi-pervious surfaces and setting a 20% discount rate. A discussion on licensing a vending machine at the Riverside Train Station received Board consensus to move forward, with staff to draft a license agreement.

• Approved $6,200,000 General Obligation Bonds (Waterworks and Sewerage System) Series 2025, sold at 3.9731% interest [5-0]
• Approved ordinance amending Title 10 surface coverage standards, defining pervious/semi-pervious/impervious surfaces with a 20% discount rate for semi-pervious [5-0]
• Approved voucher list of bills for March 6, 2025
• Approved Village Board meeting minutes from February 20, 2025
• Reviewed and filed board/commission minutes and department monthly reports
• Approved resolution authorizing purchase order to Conway Shield for 9 sets of firefighter turnout gear, not to exceed $25,000
• Approved resolution authorizing sale or disposal of Village personal property
• Board reached consensus to move forward with vending machine proposal at Train Station; staff to draft license agreement

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed text amendments to garage design standards, including door widths, setbacks, and definitions. The Commission previously discussed these amendments and received feedback from the Village Board and Preservation Commission. The meeting also includes approval of January 2025 minutes and liaison reports.

• Public hearing on PZ25-0001: Text Amendments for Garage Design Standards
• Proposed changes to garage door width limits (9 ft within 40 ft of street lot line)
• Removal of 10-ft separation requirement between accessory and principal buildings
• Revised setback for attached front-loaded garages (at least 5 ft from front facade)
• New definitions for garage types: alley-loaded, front-loaded, side-loaded, rear-loaded

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of text amendments to garage design standards in the Riverside Zoning Ordinance. The recommendation will go to the Village Board for consideration. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Appointed Commissioner Pelletier as Chairperson for the meeting (3-0)
• Added Commissioner Kirk to the agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 22, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Opened public hearing for garage standards text amendments (5-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Recommended approval of garage standards text amendments to Village Board (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on the Berry Dunn project, before and after school programs, and Riverside 150 celebrations. Staffing updates and program reports, including a puzzle race and summer camp registration, are also on the agenda.

• Berry Dunn Update
• Before and After School Program
• Riverside 150 Update
• Staffing Updates
• Summer Camp Registration

The board received updates on the Berry Dunn master plan process, including a visioning session and upcoming presentations, and discussed District 96's decision to issue an RFP for the before/after school program, which the village currently operates. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approval of the January minutes.

• Approved minutes of January 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Received update on Berry Dunn master plan; draft expected, presentation March 31
• Discussed District 96 RFP for before/after school program; no action taken
• Noted Riverside 150 responsibilities transferred to Parks and Rec staff
• Reported new Recreation Assistant and Program Manager hired

Board of Trustees

The Board will vote on an ordinance to exclude Riverside from the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance, and consider appointments of Emily Stenzel as Village Clerk and Jonathan Kirk to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Several routine consent agenda items include a $492,665.41 voucher list and a $405,000 highway maintenance resolution. New business includes discussing food truck regulations and amending surface coverage standards in the village code.

• Ordinance excluding Riverside from Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance
• Appointment of Emily Stenzel as Village Clerk effective February 20, 2025
• Appointment of Jonathan Kirk to Planning and Zoning Commission (term to 2026)
• Resolution authorizing $405,000 for 2025 maintenance under Illinois Highway Code
• Discussion on food trucks and mobile vending regulations

The Board approved a second amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, increasing funding for the Groveland Avenue Levee Improvements from $2.5 million to $4.9 million. They also approved the consent agenda, including a $405,000 road maintenance expenditure, and directed staff to refine the Certificate of Compliance process and to seek feedback on food truck regulations.

• Approved second amendment to IGA with MWRD for levee improvements, increasing funding to $4.9M (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $405,000 for 2025 road maintenance (6-0)
• Approved resolution to appoint Emily Stenzel as Village Clerk (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Jonathan Kirk to Planning and Zoning Commission (6-0)
• Directed staff to refine Certificate of Compliance process and consider renaming it
• Directed staff to bring food truck discussion to Economic Development Commission and Chamber of Commerce
• Held ordinance on surface coverage standards until later meeting

Riverside Historical Commission

The Riverside Historical Commission will hold its monthly meeting, addressing approval of minutes and financial reports, various updates on exhibits, merchandise, accessions, and online presence, and continuing business on digitizing local history files, human remains from Bloomingbank Road, and a sesquicentennial photo appeal. New business includes a demolition permit for 300 Blackhawk Road and a new multi-story building on Burlington Road.

• Demolition permit for 300 Blackhawk Road
• New multi-story building on Burlington Road
• Human remains from Bloomingbank Road: commission to contact Dean and send second letter
• Accession of Keith Evans' photos
• Sesquicentennial photos appeal flyer

The Riverside Historical Commission met on February 17, 2025, and approved the January 27, 2025 minutes and the January financial report. The commission discussed several ongoing projects, including digitizing local history files, updating the landmark brochure, and addressing a shortage of commissioners. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals; the demolition of 195 Northwood was delayed, and a demolition permit for 300 Blackhawk Rd was noted as having no historical significance.

• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved January financial report: Riverside Fund $77,926.00, Sherman Fund $1,004.00 (motion carried)
• Noted demolition of 195 Northwood house delayed
• Noted demolition permit for 300 Blackhawk Rd has no historical significance

Preservation Commission

The Preservation Commission will consider approving the January meeting minutes, act on a Certificate of Appropriateness for radon mitigation at 82 Akenside Rd, and discuss proposed text amendments to surface coverage and garage standards. Updates will be provided on the Groveland Avenue Floodwall and Blythe Park improvements.

• PCOA25-00001: Certificate of Appropriateness for radon mitigation at 82 Akenside Rd
• PZ24-0010: Surface Coverage Standards Text Amendments
• PZ25-0001: Garage Standards Text Amendments
• Update on Groveland Avenue Floodwall
• Update on Blythe Park improvements (discussed at January meeting)

The Riverside Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a radon mitigation system at 82 Akenside Rd (4-0) and voted that proposed zoning text amendments on surface coverage and garage standards would not negatively affect the Village's National Historic Landmark designation (4-0 each). The Commission also discussed the Groveland Avenue floodwall and Blythe Park playground, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness PCOA25-00001 for radon mitigation at 82 Akenside Rd (4-0)
• Approved motion that surface coverage text amendments (PZ24-0010) would not negatively affect NHL designation (4-0)
• Approved motion that garage standards text amendments (PZ25-0001) would not negatively affect NHL designation (4-0)
• Approved January 8, 2025 special meeting minutes (3-0-1)

Landscape Advisory Commission

The Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission will review minutes, hear public comment, and discuss updates on stormwater management, solar panels, and community events including Earth Day and a plant sale. The meeting focuses on planning for 2025 events and ongoing projects like the Master Landscape Plan and invasive species management.

• Discussion of MWRD stormwater management presentation on February 24th
• Solar panel presentation by Resource Regeneration on April 4th
• Riverside Community Garden Earth Day event on April 22nd
• Review of 2025 events: Bioblitz (May 17), Plant Giveaway (May 31), Plant Sale (June 14)
• Updates on Master Landscape Plan triangles and invasive trade-in program

The Landscape Advisory Commission approved the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes with minor edits. The commission discussed upcoming events including the Wild Things Conference, Tree City USA certification, and spring programs like a plant giveaway and trade-in event. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on planning and updates.

• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes with minor edits (4-0, Lambros abstained)
• Discussed upcoming Wild Things Conference on March 1, 2025
• Noted Riverside's 20th year of Tree City USA certification
• Planned spring events: plant giveaway May 31, plant sale June 14, Bioblitz May 17
• Discussed Green Technology Open House for electric landscape equipment
• Agreed to pivot from No Mow May messaging to spring ephemeral plants and pollinators

Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

The Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee will meet to review financials and a street sign auction. The body will discuss sponsorships, apparel, flags, and a time capsule photo contest.

• Review of financials
• Street sign auction update
• Sponsorships discussion
• Sesquicentennial apparel and flag discussion
• Time capsule photo contest discussion

The committee decided to hold raffles for unsold street signs at upcoming events, with tickets priced at $10 and sales at multiple locations. They also approved allowing Director Malchiodi to negotiate sponsorships, and extended the photo contest deadline to March 20.

• Approved raffle plan for unsold street signs at events (consensus)
• Approved Director Malchiodi to negotiate sponsorships (all in favor)
• Extended photo contest deadline to March 20 (consensus)
• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned at 9:17 PM (all in favor)

Board of Trustees

The Board will hold a public hearing on issuing up to $6.2 million in bonds to finance water and sewer system improvements, then vote on consent agenda items including vehicle purchases and zoning map updates. They will also discuss a financial overview from Berry Dunn and community solar options.

• Public hearing on $6.2M bond sale for water/sewer improvements
• Purchase of 2025 Ford Utility Interceptor for $47,175.70
• Purchase of 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid Pickup for $33,565
• Ordinance amending water charges for places of worship
• Ordinance adopting updated official zoning map

The Board held a public hearing on the intent to sell up to $6.2 million in general obligation bonds for water and sewer infrastructure repairs, with an estimated 20-year repayment and interest rate of 4.29%-5.00%. The Board approved a motion (6-0) to not choose a community solar provider, instead directing staff to promote existing solar options. The Board also discussed front-loaded garage text amendments and requested further input from the Preservation and Planning/Zoning Commissions. All consent agenda items were approved, including the purchase of two vehicles and the adoption of an updated zoning map.

• Approved $6.2M bond sale for water/sewer repairs (public hearing held)
• Approved consent agenda including vehicle purchases and zoning map (6-0)
• Approved motion to not select a community solar provider (6-0)
• Discussed front-loaded garage amendments; tabled for more info
• Adjourned to executive session (6-0)

Riverside TV Commission

The Riverside TV Commission will hold a regular meeting with discussion of old business items including a Technical Director's report, a Production Supervisor update, the Hauser Jr. High Communications Project, and the Memories of Riverside series. No new business is listed. The meeting is largely procedural with staff and commissioner updates.

• Hauser Jr. High Communications Project update — student-produced videos with guardian permissions
• Memories of Riverside update — plans to interview former Village President Ben Sells and capture Fire Dept. training
• Technical Director report covers RTV coverage of Village Board, Planning & Zoning, Township, and School District meetings since last meeting
• Production Supervisor notes ongoing video on Shenstone Road reconstruction

The Riverside TV Commission approved the minutes from its September 9, 2024 regular meeting. Technical Director Lorenzo Cordova reported on recent productions, including coverage of an Olmsted Society lecture and an electric vehicle forum, and discussed upcoming coverage of the Riverside Sesquicentennial Homecoming Weekend in August 2025. The commission also discussed a potential video memorial for former Production Supervisor Joe Doria, with Chairperson Karina Turner Koncius suggesting a slide honoring his ten years of service.

• Approved September 9, 2024 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Riverside TV coverage of Sesquicentennial Homecoming Weekend events in August 2025
• Discussed potential video memorial for former Production Supervisor Joe Doria

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting with presentations and updates. Key items include a presentation from Berry Dunn and discussion of an intergovernmental agreement with District 96 for Blythe Park. The board will also receive program and facility updates on lacrosse co-op and summer camp registration, along with financial, operational, and maintenance reports.

• Berry Dunn Presentation – consultant overview
• District 96 IGA Blythe Park – intergovernmental agreement discussion
• Lacrosse Co-op program update
• Summer Camp Registration opening February 4
• Financial and operational reports from Director

The Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously to recommend that the village enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with District 96 for the Blythe Park playground and basketball court project. The board also recommended the north location for the basketball court, favored expanding the playground footprint, and requested design approval before the project goes to the village board. The board heard a financial and benchmarking presentation from Berry Dunn, which noted the department's low capital improvement budget and staffing levels. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended village enter IGA with D96 for Blythe Park playground and basketball (all in favor)
• Recommended north location for basketball court (all in favor)
• Approved expanding playground footprint beyond existing (all in favor)
• Requested board approval on design before village board consideration (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2024 (all in favor)

Riverside Historical Commission

The Riverside Historical Commission will hold its monthly meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, receive updates on exhibits, merchandise, and accessions, and discuss continuing business including digitizing local history files and human remains from Bloomingbank Road. New business items include a land acknowledgement statement honoring Native Americans, a sesquicentennial photo contest flyer, an honorary commissioner award, artwork for a new exhibit, and a vending machine for the Train Depot.

• Human remains from Bloomingbank Road - status update and second letter to be sent
• Land Acknowledgement Statement honoring Native Americans
• Sesquicentennial vending machine for Train Depot
• Artwork for new exhibit 'Riverside Through the Decades'
• Honorary Commissioner Award for volunteer service at the Museum

The Riverside Historical Commission approved the accession of RBHS memorabilia, including a baseball cap, buttons, a Fairyland Amusement Park patch, and a class reunion program. They also voted to send a letter to the Chamber of Commerce requesting honorary membership. Several items were tabled or deferred, including the Delaplaine ad and the centennial license plate discussion.

• Approved November 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to Chamber of Commerce for honorary membership (unanimous)
• Approved accession of RBHS memorabilia, Fairyland patch, and reunion program (unanimous)
• Tabled Delaplaine ad for Sesquicentennial Issue until February meeting
• Deferred Keith Evans photos and centennial quilt review to next meeting
• Deferred discussion of Riverside Centennial license plate to next meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss proposed text amendments regarding front-loaded garages. The body will also review minutes from the December 17, 2024, meeting.

• Discussion regarding text amendments for front-loaded garages

The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed but did not vote on text amendments for front-loaded garages, agreeing on recommendations including limiting garage doors to 9 feet wide when within 40 feet of the house's front foundation, and supporting a 400 square foot bonus density for detached garages on corner lots with a 40-foot setback. No formal decisions were made; the discussion will inform future ordinance changes.

• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Agreed to recommend 9-foot garage door width limit for garages within 40 feet of front foundation
• Agreed to recommend 400 sq ft bonus density for detached garages on corner lots, with 40-foot setback requirement
• Agreed to recommend no door width restriction for detached garages on corner lots
• Agreed to recommend keeping 20-foot driveway section for front-loaded garages on corner lots

Riverside Police Pension Board

The Riverside Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and membership applications. The board is scheduled to discuss the cash management policy and approve annual cost of living adjustments.

• Approval of annual cost of living adjustments
• Discussion and possible action on Cash Management Policy
• Review of trustee term expirations and election procedures
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
• Accountant's report and approval of bills from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP

The Riverside Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees approved the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustments as calculated by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP, and accepted the monthly financial report with $9,761.18 in disbursements. The board also approved registration fees for trustees attending the 2025 IPPFA Spring Conference. No applications for membership, withdrawals, retirement, or disability benefits were considered.

• Approved October 17, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted monthly financial report and approved $9,761.18 in disbursements (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Cost of Living Adjustments as calculated by L&A (3-0)
• Approved registration fees for 2025 IPPFA Spring Conference (3-0)
• Tabled semi-annual review of closed session minutes until next meeting

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the issuance of up to $6.2 million in revenue or general obligation bonds for waterworks and sewerage system improvements. The meeting also includes the proclamation of the Village's 150th anniversary and several emergency repair contracts.

• Proposed issuance of Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Bonds not to exceed $6,200,000
• Purchase of rock salt from Morton Salt, Inc. not to exceed $38,405.40
• Emergency repairs to a main water distribution pump with Metropolitan Industries Inc. not to exceed $36,731
• Purchase of 6 radios from Motorola Solutions not to exceed $49,920.56
• Final Plat approval for 28 and 30 East Burlington Street Planned Unit Development (PUD)

The Board of Trustees approved an ordinance authorizing up to $6.2 million in waterworks and sewerage revenue bonds to fund watermain and sewer separation projects and lead service line replacements. They also approved the annual ordinance to opt out of the state's property tax assessment freeze program, and approved a final plat for a Planned Unit Development at 28-30 E. Burlington St. Additionally, the Board approved a hardscape permit for a memorial park bench and gave consensus to move forward with a gateway design at 2720 S. Harlem Ave.

• Approved $6.2M water/sewer revenue bond ordinance (6-0)
• Approved ordinance to opt out of property tax assessment freeze (6-0)
• Approved final plat for PUD at 28-30 E. Burlington St. (6-0)
• Approved hardscape permit for memorial park bench at Triangle Park (6-0)
• Approved gateway design at 2720 S. Harlem Ave. with teardrop planter and north-side sign (5-1)
• Referred land acknowledgment consideration to Historical Commission (consensus)
• Approved consent agenda including vouchers, minutes, and purchase orders (6-0)

Landscape Advisory Commission

The Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve November 2024 minutes and hear public comments. New business includes presenting Park Awards and discussing the 2025 calendar and BioBlitz. Old business covers the Forester's Report, C4 update, village media postings, marketing updates, grants, and the Invasive Trade-In program. Under standing discussions, the commission will update on the Master Landscape Plan (triangles) and outreach efforts including library displays and electric landscaping education.

• Presentation of Park Awards
• 2025 Calendar & BioBlitz 2025
• Forester's Report
• Master Landscape Plan triangles update
• Invasive Trade-In program update

The Riverside Landscape Advisory Commission approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed plans for 2025, including an expanded invasive trade-in program, a BioBlitz on May 17, and a plant sale on June 14. No formal votes were taken on these proposals; they were discussed for feedback. The commission also heard updates on the Forester's report and C4 initiatives.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions, 1 absent)
• Discussed 2025 calendar including invasive trade-in, plant sale, and BioBlitz (no vote)
• Presented park awards to 15 residents and groups
• Agreed to continue working with RBHS Ecology Club (no formal vote)

Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to plan details for the Sesquicentennial opening ceremony and reception. Members will also discuss sponsorships, apparel, and a time capsule photo contest.

• Discussion of Opening Ceremony & Reception details
• Review of financial reports
• Update on street sign auction
• Discussion of Sesquicentennial apparel
• Time Capsule Photo Contest discussion

The committee approved remote attendance for Commissioner Incandela and the December 9, 2024 minutes. They discussed opening ceremony details, sponsorships, and apparel, and decided to run the time capsule photo contest via email with apparel prizes, starting January 20.

• Approved remote attendance for Commissioner Incandela (5-0)
• Approved December 9, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Decided photo contest prizes: sample apparel and products, excluding 3D crystals
• Decided photo contest submissions via email, not Woobox

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will review and discuss its 2025 goals, which include supporting local businesses (e.g., the Taste of Riverside event), addressing commercial vacancies, and promoting Riverside as a tourism destination. The commission will also hear an update from Visit Oak Park. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discuss 2025 Commission Goals: support local business, address commercial vacancies, promote tourism
• Update from Visit Oak Park on regional tourism efforts
• Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Liaison reports from Village Board and Chamber of Commerce
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items

The Economic Development Commission approved the November 13, 2024 minutes and agreed to defer discussion of the business survey until the next meeting. They reviewed and agreed on 2025 goals, including supporting local businesses, promoting Riverside, and addressing commercial vacancies. No formal votes were taken on these goals.

• Approved November 13, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Deferred business survey discussion to next meeting

Preservation Commission

The Preservation Commission will discuss window and door replacements and other improvements at Blythe Park Elementary School. The body will also review a hardscape permit for a memorial park bench and receive updates on the Groveland Avenue Floodwall.

• PCOA24-0012: Blythe Park Elementary School window and door replacement
• Hardscape Permit: Memorial Park Bench at Triangle Park (Nuttall Rd and Gatesby Rd)
• Discussion: Blythe Park Elementary School improvements
• Update: Groveland Avenue Floodwall
• Report of 5 approved Certificates of Appropriateness for repairs at 260 Maplewood Rd, 82 Akenside Rd, 229 Millbridge Rd, 1 Riverside Rd, and 163 Addison Rd

The Commission approved a hardscape permit for a memorial park bench at Triangle Park (5-0) and accepted a report on five Certificates of Appropriateness. A window and door replacement application for Blythe Park Elementary School was withdrawn by the applicant. The Commission discussed the potential impact of a new basketball court at Blythe Park on the Village's National Landmark designation, recommending it be placed on existing paved areas and urging the Landscape Advisory Commission to review plans.

• Approved hardscape permit for memorial park bench at Triangle Park (5-0)
• Accepted report on Certificates of Appropriateness for 5 properties
• Withdrawn: PCOA24-0012, Blythe Park Elementary School window and door replacement
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2024 meeting (3-0-1)