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Roselle public meetings in 2022

70 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 12, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to vote on body cameras, pay plan, and campus plan

The Village Board will hold public hearings on the Timberleaf and Salerno's Special Service Areas, consider a consent agenda including a five-year contract with AXON for body-worn and in-car cameras, a salary ordinance amendment, and a GIS agreement, and receive a presentation on the final Municipal Campus Master Plan. The board will also vote on a letter supporting a DuPage County Health Department Central Receiving Center and approve $901,027.05 in accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves police camera contracts and $901,027 in payables

The Board approved several administrative ordinances, including a new employee pay plan and police equipment contracts. They also authorized a letter of support for a county health center and accepted public improvements on Rose Drive East. The Board reached a consensus to seek detailed costs for the final Municipal Campus Master Plan.

Thu Dec 8, 2022

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and police board to vote on temporary hires and candidate appointments

The Roselle Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider temporary appointments for firefighter/paramedics, approve eligibility lists for police officers, and decide on conditional appointments for a fire battalion chief and a police officer candidate. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss candidates and review executive session minutes, and vote on releasing previously held minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints new fire and police personnel and approves eligibility lists

The Board appointed a fire Battalion Chief and a police officer pending medical and psychological exams. It also approved temporary appointments for four firefighter/paramedics and finalized two police officer eligibility lists.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Commissioner Eichholz, second by C ommissioner Marino to app oint firefighter/paramedics Cleveland, Rzeszut, and Ohlson for a second period of 60 days as temporary full-time under 65ILCS…
3 yea · 1 nay
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino yea · to appoint firefighter nay
Motion by Chairman Toronyi, second by Commissioner Marino to continue to hold the previously approve d executive session minutes of March 14, June 14, August 19, October 12, and November 14, 2017 and…
3 yea · 2 nay
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino yea · p sychological exam nay · medical exam nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Dec 5, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to adopt FY 2023 budget and set property tax levy

The Village Board will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2023 budget and the 2022 property tax levy, then vote on ordinances to adopt the budget and authorize tax collection. The board will also consider annexing 22W303 Foster Avenue, Medinah, and approving a $101,000 mental health grant for police department counselors.

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✓ Decided: Village Board adopts FY 2023 budget and tax levy

The Village Board approved the budget and tax levy for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. The board also authorized a $101,000 grant for police department mental health counselors and approved the annexation of a property on Foster Avenue.

Mon Nov 28, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to consider zoning overhaul, PACE program, and $2.4M in street funding

The Village Board will vote on consent agenda items including $2.4 million in state-funded street improvements and vehicle purchases, and discuss several policy proposals. New business items for discussion include a zoning ordinance update, creation of a PACE financing district, and policies for mailbox reimbursement and lead service line replacement.

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✓ Decided: Village Board authorizes $2.4M for street improvements

The Board approved two resolutions allocating $1.2 million each from Motor Fuel Tax and Rebuild Illinois funds for 2023 street maintenance. The Board also reached consensus to move forward with several administrative updates, including a new fire alarm monitoring agreement and the creation of a PACE area for energy efficiency financing.

Sat Nov 19, 2022

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and Police Board to interview police officer candidates in closed session

The Roselle Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting. The main item is a motion to enter a closed executive session to interview police officer candidates, as permitted under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The meeting also includes a public forum for citizen comments.

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✓ Decided: Board of Fire and Police Commissioners conducts candidate interviews

The board held a special meeting to conduct police officer candidate interviews during an executive session. No other substantive actions were recorded.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by C ommissioner Marino , second by Commissioner Eichholz , to go into an Executive Session at 8 :22 a .m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exempti ons 5…
3 yea
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino yea
Wed Nov 16, 2022

Agendas

ZBA to vote on parking variation for banquet hall at 1350 W. Lake Street

The Roselle Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request from Maryam Properties LLC for a variation to allow 116 parking spaces instead of the 170 required for the multi-tenant building at 1350 W. Lake Street. The applicant plans to open a banquet hall in the building. The public hearing was continued from October to allow the petitioner to revise plans after community feedback. The board will vote on findings of fact and the variation, needing a 2/3 majority (4 of 6 votes) for approval.

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Mon Nov 14, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to consider cannabis dispensary special use and liquor license increase

The Roselle Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance for a special use permit for an adult-use cannabis dispensary at 1350 W. Lake Street, and an ordinance to increase Class T liquor licenses from 15 to 16 for Tre Fratelli Ristorante. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, a bank MOU, a union contract, and several contracts for engineering and maintenance services. The board will also discuss policy directions on the Greenest Region Compact, lead service line replacement, and private property in the right-of-way.

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Mon Nov 14, 2022

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire/Police Board to vote on hiring five firefighter/paramedic candidates

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider hiring five firefighter/paramedic candidates, contingent on their passing polygraph, psychological, and medical exams. They will also review police department screening results, set interview dates for police officer positions, and discuss personnel matters in closed session.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints three firefighter candidates and rejects two others

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the results of the November 7, 2022 Police Department Screening. The board appointed three firefighter candidates pending medical and psychological exams and rejected two other firefighter candidates.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by C hairman Toronyi, second by Commissioner Eichholz to approve and release the executive session minutes of October 1 1 , 2022
3 nay · 2 yea · 1 absent
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino absent · November nay · psychological exam nay · medical exam nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Nov 9, 2022

POLICE PENSION BOARD

Roselle Police Pension Board to review finances, investments, and membership changes

The Roselle Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review monthly financial and investment reports, approve bills, and discuss a cash management policy. The board will also consider a new membership application, a resignation, trustee training fees, fiduciary liability insurance renewal, and set 2023 meeting dates.

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Tue Nov 8, 2022

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Firefighter/paramedic candidate appointments and police hiring steps on agenda

The Roselle Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider appointing five firefighter/paramedic candidates, contingent on successful completion of polygraph, psychological, and medical exams. The board will also review police department screening results, set interview dates for police officer positions, and hold a closed session to discuss personnel and review executive session minutes.

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Mon Nov 7, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Village Board to review FY2023 proposed budget at special meeting

The Roselle Village Board is holding a special meeting on November 7, 2022, primarily to present the FY2023 proposed budget. Public comments are accepted via an online form or in person, with a three-minute limit per speaker. The agenda includes only the budget presentation and a discussion-only item, with no other substantive actions listed.

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Tue Nov 1, 2022

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

✓ Decided: Commission recommends approval of cannabis dispensary at 1350 W. Lake Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Village Board approve a special use permit for River Bluff Cannabis LLC to operate an adult-use dispensary. The recommendation includes a requirement for the police chief to review the security plan.

Mon Oct 24, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to vote on 2022 tax levy, cannabis paraphernalia sales

The Roselle Village Board will consider a staff recommendation to amend the drug paraphernalia ordinance to allow state-licensed cannabis dispensaries to sell paraphernalia, and will discuss recommendations from the Annexation Workgroup. The board will also vote on the proposed 2022 property tax levy and approve several contracts, including for snow removal, license plate reader cameras, and parkway trees.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2022 property tax levy and consent agenda items

The Village Board approved the 2022 property tax levy and a consent agenda including agreements for license plate reader cameras, a snow removal contract, and participation in the Suburban Tree Consortium. A staff recommendation to amend the drug paraphernalia ordinance to allow cannabis dispensaries to sell paraphernalia received board consensus to move forward. The board also discussed annexation workgroup recommendations for case-by-case sidewalk requirements.

Wed Oct 19, 2022

Agendas

ZBA to consider parking reduction for 1350 W. Lake St. commercial building

The Roselle Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variation requests. The first is a request to allow 126 parking spaces instead of the required 170 for the commercial building at 1350 W. Lake Street. The second is a request to allow a 4-foot fence in the corner side yard at 100 W. Granville Avenue, where 3 feet is the maximum. The board will also vote on findings of fact and the variations themselves.

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✓ Decided: ZBA continues parking variance for Lake Street property

The Zoning Board of Appeals continued a public hearing for a parking variation at 1350 W. Lake Street to November 16, 2022, after the petitioner requested more time to revise plans. The board also approved a fence height variation for 100 W. Granville Avenue. No other substantive decisions were made.

Tue Oct 11, 2022

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and police board to consider hiring, testing, and promotions

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss and vote on several personnel matters, including establishing an alternative eligibility register for police testing, appointing temporary firefighters, and appointing a battalion chief candidate. The board will also review minutes and hold a closed session to discuss personnel.

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✓ Decided: Board rejects battalion chief candidate, establishes lateral police list

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners voted unanimously to reject Battalion Chief Candidate Jeffrey Grant. They also established an Alternative Eligibility Register (Lateral List) for police officers and approved minutes from the prior meeting and executive session.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by C hairman Toronyi, second by Commissioner Marino to approve and release the executive session minutes of September 13 , 2022
3 yea · 1 nay
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino yea · August nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Oct 10, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to vote on vehicle purchases, HVAC project, and $1.19M bills

The Roselle Village Board will consider several routine and new business items, including approving a temporary purchasing policy for vehicles and equipment, purchasing two 2023 Ford Interceptors and a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, a change order reducing a public works building contract by $130,500.37, a police department HVAC replacement agreement, and the accounts payable list of $1,189,555.48. The board will also discuss extending an employee leasing agreement for an economic development consultant, receive a strategic plan update, consider a Flock Safety license plate reader system, and provide direction on joining the Suburban Tree Consortium.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Flock license plate reader system, will end red-light cameras

The Village Board reached consensus to install a Flock Safety automatic license plate reader system and to discontinue the red-light camera program in the next budget. The board also approved several resolutions, including a $130,500 reduction in a public works building contract and a $1.19 million accounts payable list. A yearlong extension of an economic development consultant agreement was discussed and will be placed on a future agenda for adoption.

Mon Sep 26, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to consider two Special Service Areas and $1.45M in bills

The Roselle Village Board will vote on consent agenda items including a grant application for the Irving Park Road Multi-Use Path and Pedestrian Bridge, and ordinances proposing two Special Service Areas (Timberleaf Townhomes and Salerno-Summerfield Lake Street). They will also approve the September 26, 2022 accounts payable list of $1,448,065.39 and discuss a temporary purchasing policy for vehicles and equipment. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session on several topics.

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✓ Decided: Board approves two special service areas for townhome and street projects

The Village Board passed ordinances establishing the Timberleaf Townhomes Special Service Area and the Salerno-Summerfield Lake Street Special Service Area, both unanimously. Trustees also approved a $1.45M accounts payable list and a temporary purchasing policy for vehicles and equipment up to $2M due to supply chain issues. Public comment focused on adopting the Greenest Region Compact, but no vote was taken.

Tue Sep 13, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to consider $144,175 watermain design contract and special use for 816-818 Central Ave.

The Roselle Village Board is holding a special meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including approval of minutes, a mosaic donation, several contracts, and a special use permit. They will also discuss sidewalk obligations for recent annexations and a grant application for a multi-use path and pedestrian bridge.

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✓ Decided: Board approves special use for 816-818 Central Avenue

The board passed an ordinance granting a special use for the property at 816-818 Central Avenue (5-0). They also approved several resolutions including design engineering for the 2023 Watermain Replacement Program ($144,175), a change order for storm sewer improvements ($20,757.15), and the accounts payable list ($1,642,362.90). The board discussed but took no action on sidewalk compliance for three annexed properties, agreeing to wait for a Public Works recommendation by mid-November. Staff was directed to proceed with a grant application for a multi-use path and pedestrian bridge over Irving Park Road, with a local share of $750,000.

Tue Sep 13, 2022

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Firefighter eligibility lists and chief candidate update on agenda

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to consider approving firefighter eligibility lists, receive updates on a battalion chief candidate and police officer testing, and handle routine items like minutes and executive session matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy or budget decisions.

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✓ Decided: Firefighter eligibility lists approved by Roselle board

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved both the Initial and Final Firefighter Eligibility Lists. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings, entered executive session to review candidate backgrounds, and approved the destruction of certain verbatim executive session minutes from 2020.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by C hairman Toronyi, second by Commissioner Marino to approve and release the executive session minutes of June 14, August 9, August 20, and August 23, 2022
3 yea · 3 nay
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino yea · June nay · October nay · December nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 22, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to discuss liquor license for Ristorante Villaggio and loan for Mangy Dawg

The Roselle Village Board will discuss and provide direction on issuing a Class T liquor license to Ristorante Villaggio and on final terms of an economic development loan for Mangy Dawg's fire suppression system. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including a budget amendment, fee waiver policy, and contracts for roof, masonry, and wastewater treatment repairs.

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✓ Decided: Board backs $100K Mangy Dawg loan, video gaming license

The Village Board reached consensus to amend the Mangy Dawg loan agreement, increasing support to cover the now $200,000 fire sprinkler project, and to issue a Class T liquor license (allowing video gaming) without the one-year wait, provided smaller gaming cafes still face the wait. The board also agreed to repeal Roselle's raffle duration limit to align with state law. All formal agenda items, including the consent agenda and resolutions, were approved unanimously.

Wed Aug 17, 2022

Agendas

ZBA to vote on driveway setback variance for 17 E. Maple Ave.

The Roselle Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing and vote on a variance request for a driveway replacement at 17 E. Maple Avenue, seeking a zero-foot setback instead of the required two feet. The board will also consider findings of fact and the variance itself. The agenda includes only this petition and standard procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves zero-foot driveway setback at 17 E Maple Ave

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variation for a zero-foot driveway setback at 17 E Maple Avenue, waiving the required two-foot setback. The petitioner, Kyle Lowry, sought to replace an existing non-conforming driveway in the same location. The board voted 4-0 to approve the variation after reopening and closing the public hearing.

Tue Aug 9, 2022

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to consider appointing police officer candidate Antonio Lenow

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to receive updates on firefighter and police officer testing, and then consider appointing police officer candidate Antonio Lenow, contingent on his passing polygraph, psychological, and medical exams. The board will also hold a closed session to review candidate backgrounds and executive session minutes.

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✓ Decided: Firefighter exam results reported; police candidate rejected

The Board received updates on firefighter and police officer applicant pools, with 18 of 20 firefighter applicants passing the exam and interviews scheduled. The Board also voted unanimously to reject police officer candidate Antonio Lenow. No other substantive decisions were made.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by C hairman Toroyni , second by Commissioner Marino , to go into an Executive Session at 6 :1 2 p.m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5 ILCS…
3 yea
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino yea
Motion by C ommissioner Eichholz , second by Commissioner Marino to reject police officer candidate Antonio Lenow
3 yea
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino yea
Mon Aug 8, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to vote on storm sewer, sidewalk, HVAC contracts and more

The Roselle Village Board will consider a consent agenda with routine items, including contracts for the 2022 Storm Sewer Improvement Project ($167,944), sidewalk trip hazard removal ($30,000), and HVAC replacement at the Devlin Wastewater Treatment Plant ($34,569.10). They will also vote on a salary ordinance amendment, an increase in Class F liquor licenses for Hanna's Bistro, and a new water SCADA consulting agreement. A discussion on a proposed cannabis possession ordinance is scheduled for new business.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda with 9 items including storm sewer contract

The Village Board approved the consent agenda (6-0), which included ordinances and resolutions for a long-term lease at 102 S Prospect/39 E Elm, a pay plan amendment, an increase in Class F liquor licenses for Hanna's Bistro, and contracts for storm sewer improvements ($167,944), sidewalk trip hazard removal ($30,000), and HVAC replacement at the Devlin WWTP ($34,569). The board also adopted resolutions for a change order with Gingko Planning and Design, an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for the US 20/Gary Avenue intersection, and rescinded a previous Water SCADA consulting agreement before approving a new one for $161,907. Additionally, the board discussed updating the cannabis possession ordinance to align with state law and received an update on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Project.

Wed Aug 3, 2022

POLICE PENSION BOARD

Police pension board to review actuarial valuation and tax levy request

The Roselle Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine financial and administrative matters, including approving bills, reviewing investment performance, and discussing a cash management policy. They will also consider the actuarial valuation and tax levy request, adopt a municipal compliance report, and hold officer elections.

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Tue Aug 2, 2022

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

✓ Decided: Planning commission recommends special use permit for Eddy's Mobile Garage

The Roselle Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a special use permit for automotive repair at 816-818 Central Avenue (PZ 22-1102) to the Village Board. The permit allows Eddy's Mobile Garage to operate a permanent tire business with specified hours and 24/7 service on a case-by-case basis. Commissioners agreed to have police and fire review the lot for potential concerns. No other substantive decisions were made.

Thu Jul 28, 2022

East Irving Park Road TIF District Joint Review Board

Roselle TIF board to review 2021 annual report

The East Irving Park Road TIF Joint Review Board is holding its annual meeting to review the 2021 TIF Annual Report. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and previous minutes, and public comments are encouraged.

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✓ Decided: TIF board approves 2021 annual report, agenda, minutes

The Joint Review Board met and approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from July 28, 2021, and reviewed the 2021 TIF Annual Report. The report covered the TIF Incentive Program, a cost-sharing grant to Friendly Ford, an RDA with the Metro 19 developer, and other redevelopment possibilities. No other substantive decisions were made.

Thu Jul 28, 2022

NORTH ROSELLE RD - NERGE TIF JOINT REVIEW BOARD

Joint Review Board to review 2021 TIF annual report

The North Roselle Rd - Nerge TIF Joint Review Board is holding its annual meeting to review the 2021 TIF annual report. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and previous minutes, with an opportunity for public comment.

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Thu Jul 28, 2022

IRVING-CENTRAL TIF JOINT REVIEW BOARD

Joint Review Board to review 2021 Irving-Central TIF annual report

The Irving-Central TIF Joint Review Board is holding its annual meeting to review the 2021 TIF annual report. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and previous minutes, and a public comment period. No other substantive actions are listed.

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Mon Jul 25, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to appoint new village clerk, approve $1.59M bills

The Roselle Village Board will consider appointing Amanda Hausman as Village Clerk and Elizabeth Sheffer as Deputy Village Clerk, along with related ordinance amendments. They will also approve a $1,586,425.56 accounts payable list, discuss permit fees for taxing bodies, and review the FY 2022 mid-year budget. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel and other matters.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints new Village Clerk and Deputy Clerk

The Board appointed Amanda Hausman as Village Clerk effective August 3, 2022, and Elizabeth Sheffer as Deputy Clerk, both unanimously. It also adopted ordinances amending the Clerk's Office duties and salary, and approved the consent agenda including a pay plan amendment and a decrease in Class C licenses. The Board approved accounts payable of $1,586,425.56 and directed staff to proceed with a policy to waive permit fees for taxing bodies and with FY 2022 budget recommendations.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Appoint Amanda Hausman as Village Clerk effective August 3, 2022
6 yea
Trejo yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea · Berkshire yea · Lenisa yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Domke, to Approve Ordinance 2022-4222. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Trejo yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea · Berkshire yea · Lenisa yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Domke, to Approve Ordinance 2022-4223. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Trejo yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea · Berkshire yea · Lenisa yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Domke, to approve the Consent Agenda. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Trejo yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea · Berkshire yea · Lenisa yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Piorkowski, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for July 25, 2022 in the amount of $1,586,425.56 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of…
6 yea
Piorkowski yea · Trejo yea · Berkshire yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea · Lenisa yea
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Domke, to go into an Executive Session at 7:27 p.m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) to…
6 yea
Trejo yea · Domke yea · Piorkowski yea · Berkshire yea · Della Penna yea · Lenisa yea
Wed Jul 20, 2022

Agendas

ZBA to hear two zoning variation requests for driveways and patio

The Roselle Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variation requests: one for a driveway replacement at 17 E. Maple Avenue and another for a patio replacement at 150 W. Irving Park Road. The board will vote on findings of fact and the variations themselves.

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✓ Decided: ZBA approves patio variance for Irving Park Road property

The Roselle Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variation for Andrew Meucci at 150 W. Irving Park Road to replace a patio with a one-foot setback (instead of three feet) and to exceed the maximum rear lot coverage of 40%. The setback variation passed 4-0, while the lot coverage variation passed 3-1. A separate petition for a driveway setback at 17 E Maple Avenue was continued to the August 17, 2022 meeting.

Mon Jul 11, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to vote on gas station special use, energy contracts, Founders Day pact

The Roselle Village Board will consider several routine and notable items, including a special use permit for a gas station, approval of electricity and natural gas supply agreements, an intergovernmental agreement for Founders Day, and a lease with the Roselle Historical Foundation. The board will also act on consent agenda items such as approving minutes, destroying old executive session recordings, and releasing previously held minutes, plus approve a $1.5 million accounts payable list.

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✓ Decided: Board approves special use permit for gas station in B-3 district

The Roselle Village Board approved a special use permit for an automobile service station (gas station) in the B-3 Town Center zoning district, subject to conditions. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included accepting plats of easement and vacation for the Noah Properties 72-unit development, and approving electricity and natural gas supply agreements. Additionally, the board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Roselle Park District for the Founders Day Festival and the accounts payable list for July 11, 2022. The board directed staff to proceed with updating the lease agreement with the Roselle Historical Foundation.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Trustee Domke, seconded by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Item 9A. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Domke yea · Trejo yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Della Penna, seconded by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Item 10A. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Della Penna yea · Trejo yea · Domke yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Piorkowski, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for July 11, 2022 in the amount of $1,523,743.86 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of…
4 yea
Piorkowski yea · Trejo yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Domke, to go into an Executive Session at 7:25 p.m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) to…
4 yea
Trejo yea · Domke yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea
Fri Jul 8, 2022

Agendas

Roselle Centennial Commission meets to review festival, art project

The Roselle Centennial Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear a treasurer's report, and discuss unfinished business including ambassador updates, an art project, the Founders Day Festival, and a time capsule. The agenda is mostly procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

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Wed Jul 6, 2022

FIRE PENSION BOARD

Fire pension board to decide retirement benefits, cash policy

The Roselle Firefighter's Pension Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and bills. They will also decide on a benefit application, approve a retirement benefit decision, and discuss an actuarial report and cash management policy.

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Mon Jun 27, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to consider firefighter union side letter, contracts, and special use

The Roselle Village Board will review the FY 2021 audit, pension valuations, and treasurer's report, then vote on a consent agenda including a lease for 333 E. Irving Park Rd, an engineering contract for $25,300, and a fire department garage door contract for $84,750. New business includes a special use for Irving Gasmart and an electricity/natural gas supply contract. The board will also hold an executive session on collective bargaining with the firefighter's union.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda, contracts, and directs energy contract moves

The Roselle Village Board approved the consent agenda, including the release of executive session minutes and several resolutions and ordinances. They also approved contracts for fire department garage doors, a roof replacement, a sewer lining change order, accounts payable, and a side letter with the firefighters' union. The board directed staff to negotiate a 36-month electricity and natural gas supply contract and to propose surface patching for the Irving GasMart property.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Domke, to Approve the Consent Agenda. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Trejo yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Item 11A. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Lenisa yea · Trejo yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Domke, to Approve Item 13A. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Trejo yea · Domke yea · Lenisa yea · Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Domke, to Approve Item 13B. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Trejo yea · Domke yea · Lenisa yea · Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Piorkowski, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for June 27, 2022 in the amount of $1,304,441.19 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of…
5 yea
Piorkowski yea · Trejo yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea · Lenisa yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Item 16. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Lenisa yea · Trejo yea · Piorkowski yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea
Thu Jun 16, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to issue $3.6M bonds for East Irving Park Road redevelopment

The Roselle Village Board is holding a special meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including approving minutes, accepting the Village Clerk's resignation, adopting a strategic plan, and several contracts. The most significant item is an ordinance authorizing up to $3.6 million in general obligation bonds for redevelopment costs in the East Irving Park Road Redevelopment Project Area. The board will also discuss a lease agreement with Friendly Ford for land previously owned by Metra and may enter executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $3.6M bonds for East Irving Park Road redevelopment

The Village Board approved a consent agenda including the 2022-2025 strategic plan, a contract for the Dover Court sanitary project, and a contract for parking lot and bike path improvements. They also passed an ordinance authorizing up to $3.6 million in general obligation bonds for the East Irving Park Road redevelopment project. Additionally, the board approved a one-year lease agreement with Friendly Ford for a 0.6-acre parcel to facilitate future redevelopment planning.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Della Penna, to Approve the Consent Agenda. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Trejo yea · Della Penna yea · Domke yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea
Motion by Trustee Piorkowski, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for June 13, 2022 in the amount of $1,484,316.96 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of…
5 yea
Piorkowski yea · Trejo yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea · Lenisa yea
Motion by Trustee Piorkowski, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Item 14B. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Piorkowski yea · Trejo yea · Della Penna yea · Lenisa yea · Domke yea
Tue Jun 14, 2022

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board reviews police officer appointment and fire department updates

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss firefighter testing for the Battalion Chief position and review police officer candidate Edward Serrano. The meeting also includes a motion to amend the Board's rules and the release of previous executive session minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board rejects police officer candidate Edward Serrano

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners unanimously rejected police officer candidate Edward Serrano. The board also adopted a resolution amending its rules, approved the May 10, 2022 minutes, and released the executive session minutes from that date. Updates were provided on firefighter testing and police officer vacancies.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by C hairman Toronyi , second by Commissioner Eichholz to reject police officer candidate Edward Serrano
3 yea · 1 nay
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino yea · September nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jun 13, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to issue up to $3.6M in bonds for East Irving Park Road redevelopment

The Village Board will consider a consent agenda with routine items, including a $3.6 million general obligation bond issuance for the East Irving Park Road redevelopment project area, several construction contracts, and a strategic plan adoption. New business includes a lease agreement with Friendly Ford for land previously owned by Metra. The meeting also includes public comment and an executive session.

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Fri May 27, 2022

POLICE PENSION BOARD

Roselle Police Pension Board to review consolidation lawsuit and asset transfer

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via videoconference to review a decision regarding a consolidation lawsuit. The board will also discuss or take action on the revocation of IPOPIF asset transfer documentation.

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Mon May 23, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Village Board to vote on $64,957 masonry repairs, $1.48M bills, zoning change

The Roselle Village Board will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, including minutes, special counsel retention, an assessment plat, and a $64,957 contract for Village Hall masonry repairs. New business includes presentations on the 2025 strategic plan, a Founders Day intergovernmental agreement, and modifications to the Yard Flooding Assistance Program. The board will also hold an executive session on topics like collective bargaining, litigation, and personnel.

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✓ Decided: Roselle board approves $64,957 masonry repair contract for Village Hall

The Roselle Village Board approved a $64,957 contract with Garland/DBS, Inc. for Village Hall masonry repairs, and passed an ordinance allowing animal grooming as a home occupation. The board also approved the consent agenda, including retaining special counsel and approving an assessment plat, and approved accounts payable of $1,475,599.99. Staff was directed to proceed with the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan, a Founders Day intergovernmental agreement, and modifications to the Yard Flooding Assistance Program.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Domke, to Approve the Consent Agenda. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Trejo yea · Domke yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea · Berkshire yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Domke, second by Trustee Trejo ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Domke yea · Trejo yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Domke ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Lenisa yea · Domke yea · Trejo yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Berkshire, second by Trustee Trejo ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Berkshire yea · Trejo yea · Lenisa yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea · May yea
Motion by Trustee Piorkowski, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for May 23, 2022 in the amount of $1,475,599.99 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of Trustees…
6 yea
Piorkowski yea · Trejo yea · Lenisa yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea · Berkshire yea
Wed May 18, 2022

Agendas

ZBA to hear two home setback/driveway variation requests

The Roselle Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variation requests: one for a patio and shed at 151 Willow Street (continued from April) and one for a driveway extension at 30 Brookside Drive. The board will vote on findings of fact and the variations themselves. Public comments may be submitted by email, voicemail, or online before 3:00 p.m. on May 18, 2022.

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✓ Decided: ZBA approves two zoning variations for Willow St. and Brookside Dr.

The Roselle Zoning Board of Appeals approved all requested variations for two properties. For 151 Willow St., it approved a patio and shed with reduced side and rear yard setbacks. For 30 Brookside Dr., it approved a driveway extension in the corner side yard. Both approvals were unanimous (5-0).

Tue May 10, 2022

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Firefighter temporary appointment and police eligibility list on agenda

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider a temporary 60-day appointment for firefighter Matthew Villegas, approve the final police officer eligibility list, and discuss educational requirements for police testing. The board will also review minutes and hold a closed session to discuss candidate backgrounds.

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✓ Decided: Firefighter/paramedic Villegas appointed temporary fulltime for 60 days

The Board appointed firefighter/paramedic Mathew Villegas as temporary fulltime for 60 days, approved the final police officer eligibility list, and discussed entry-level firefighter testing and proposed rule changes on educational requirements. The Board also approved prior meeting minutes, entered executive session, and approved the appointment of firefighter candidate Matthew Villegas contingent on psychological and medical exams.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by C hairman Toronyi , second by Commissioner Marino to appoint firefighter candidate s Matthew Villegas upon successful completion of a psychological exam, and medical exam
3 yea · 1 nay
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino yea · November nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon May 9, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to hold public hearing on $14.75M bond sale

The Roselle Village Board will hold a public hearing on selling up to $14,750,000 in general obligation bonds, then consider annexations, a lot split, and a municipal campus master plan. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, an intergovernmental agreement, surplus property, and a license agreement. The board will also discuss an animal grooming text amendment and may enter executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board annexes two properties, sets R-1/R-2 zoning

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, including an intergovernmental agreement with Schaumburg for Metra crossing improvements, a surplus property declaration, and a license agreement for a mosaic installation at 107 Main Street. The board also approved annexation agreements and zoning for 6N217 Goodridge Terrace (R-1) and 20 Albion Avenue (R-2), and approved accounts payable of $1,209,212.61. A discussion on animal grooming as a home occupation led to directing staff to proceed with trustee recommendations, but no formal action was taken on that item.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Trustee Berkshire, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Item 9H. ROLL CALL:
6 yea · 1 nay
Berkshire yea · Trejo yea · Domke yea · Lenisa yea · Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea · May nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed May 4, 2022

POLICE PENSION BOARD

Roselle Police Pension Board to review financial reports and investment policy

The Board of Trustees will review monthly financial reports and quarterly investment performance. The meeting includes discussions on cash management policies and the processing of membership resignations and retirement applications.

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Tue May 3, 2022

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Commission considers text amendment for animal grooming as a home occupation

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed a proposed amendment to Section 4.11 regarding animal-related services in residential areas. The meeting also addressed a denied special use permit for a gas station at 38 E. Irving Park Road.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends dog grooming as level 2 home occupation

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a text amendment (PZ 22-1101) to allow dog grooming as a level 2 home occupation, requiring a special use permit. The motion passed 4-2, with conditions including one dog at a time, indoor grooming, and owner approval. The recommendation now goes to the Village Board.

Tue Apr 26, 2022

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners holds special meeting for interviews

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners convened a special meeting on April 26, 2022. The primary purpose of the session was to conduct interviews for police candidates during an executive session.

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✓ Decided: Fire and police board holds executive session for candidate interviews

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met with two of three members present. They entered executive session to conduct candidate interviews, then adjourned without any public substantive decisions. No votes were taken on policy or contracts.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by C ommissioner Marino , second by Commissioner Eichholz , to go into an Executive Session at 6 :01 p.m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5 ILCS…
2 yea · 1 absent
Marino yea · Eichholz yea · Toronyi absent
Mon Apr 25, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle Board considers $14.75 million in bonds for redevelopment projects

The Village Board of Trustees is reviewing several major infrastructure contracts and a large bond issuance. The agenda also includes discussions on public works organizational alignment and a side letter agreement with the firefighters' association.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.9M street patching contract and $14.75M bonds

The Roselle Village Board approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $1,914,000 street and pavement patching program with Builders Paving, LLC, and a $327,313 ambulance purchase. They also passed an ordinance authorizing up to $14,750,000 in general obligation bonds for redevelopment projects in the East Irving Park Road area. A side letter agreement with the firefighters' union was approved, and staff was directed to proceed with Public Works organizational changes.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for April 25, 2022 in the amount of $1,164,989.04 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of Trustees…
5 yea
Lenisa yea · Trejo yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Domke, to Approve Item 14B. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Lenisa yea · Domke yea · Trejo yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea · Berkshire yea
Motion by Trustee Domke, second by Trustee Trejo, to go into an Executive Session at 7:24 p.m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) to…
6 yea
Domke yea · Trejo yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Della Penna, to Approve Item 16. ROLL CALL: Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Roselle Monday, April 25, 2022 Page 5 of 5
6 yea
Trejo yea · Della Penna yea · Lenisa yea · Domke yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea
Wed Apr 20, 2022

Agendas

ZBA to hear patio/shed variances at 151 Willow St and pet spa home occupation appeal

The Roselle Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two items: a request for three zoning variations at 151 Willow Street to allow a patio extension and shed with reduced setbacks, and an appeal by Pawsh Pet Spa at 136 W. Irving Park Road of a zoning determination regarding a home occupation. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its February 16, 2022 meeting.

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Fri Apr 15, 2022

Agendas

Roselle Centennial Commission reviews community funding requests

The Commission will review several funding requests for local events, including Bockfest and the Classic Car Parade. The meeting also includes updates on ambassador art projects and reimbursement requests for approved expenses.

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Wed Apr 13, 2022

POLICE PENSION BOARD

Police pension board to vote on Robert Liebich's retirement benefits

The Roselle Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and potentially approve a regular retirement benefits application and decision for Robert Liebich. The agenda also includes public comment and a possible closed session.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and police boards to consider temporary and permanent appointments

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider temporary appointments for four firefighters/paramedics and discuss police hiring steps, including educational requirements and interview dates. The board may also make permanent appointments for firefighter and police candidates pending psychological and medical exams, and will review executive session minutes.

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✓ Decided: Firefighter appointments approved; police candidate rejected

The Board approved temporary full-time appointments for three firefighter/paramedics and later conditionally appointed two of them pending psychological and medical exams. It also rejected a police officer candidate and approved the police department's screening assessment results. All votes were unanimous with one commissioner absent.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Chairman Toronyi, second by Commissioner Eichholz to appoint firefighter candidates Kohlman Steuber and Kristofer Leeseberg upon successful completion of a psychological exam, and medical…
2 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino absent · medical exam nay · November nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 11, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle Board to consider $1.2 million watermain replacement and Metro 19 projects

The Village Board of Trustees is meeting to decide on several infrastructure contracts, including a large-scale watermain replacement project. The agenda also includes approvals for the Metro 19 redevelopment and various professional service agreements.

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✓ Decided: Roselle approves Metro 19 redevelopment, watermain replacement

The Village Board approved the Metro 19 redevelopment project, including a final plat and development plan, and awarded contracts for the 2022 watermain replacement. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included several resolutions and ordinances, and directed staff to proceed with a land use agreement for a centennial mosaic, an employee leasing extension, and recapture fee waivers.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Della Penna, to Approve the Consent Agenda. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Trejo yea · Della Penna yea · Domke yea · Lenisa yea · Piorkowski yea · Berkshire yea
Motion by Trustee Berkshire, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Item 9A. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Berkshire yea · Trejo yea · Domke yea · Lenisa yea · Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Berkshire, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Item 9B. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Berkshire yea · Trejo yea · Lenisa yea · Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea · Domke yea
Motion by Trustee Berkshire, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Item 9C. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Berkshire yea · Trejo yea · Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea · Domke yea · Lenisa yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for April 11, 2022 in the amount of $1,079,007.96 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of Trustees…
6 yea
Lenisa yea · Trejo yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Domke, second by Trustee Trejo, to go into an Executive Session at 7:40 p.m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) to…
6 yea
Domke yea · Trejo yea · Lenisa yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea · Berkshire yea
Wed Apr 6, 2022

FIRE PENSION BOARD

Roselle Fire Pension Board reviews investments and membership applications

The Board will review quarterly investment performance and a cyber risk proposal from Cook Castle Associates LLC. The meeting includes decisions on membership applications, retirement benefits, and the closure of a Schwab account.

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Tue Apr 5, 2022

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Commission to consider gas station special use and property land division

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a special use permit for a gas station at 38 E. Irving Park Road and a proposed lot split for a property on Goodridge Terrace. Staff recommends against the gas station due to TIF district goals, but the commission must provide a recommendation to the Village Board.

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✓ Decided: Gas station special use denied; lot split approved

The Planning and Zoning Commission denied a special use permit for a gas station at 38 E. Irving Park Road, voting 2-3 against both the findings of fact and a recommendation to the Village Board. The commission also approved a lot split for 6N217 Goodridge Terrace, recommending it to the Village Board with a 5-0 vote.

Mon Mar 28, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to vote on $111,800 sidewalk contract, $90,860 sewer deal

The Roselle Village Board will consider several routine items, including contracts for sidewalk replacement, sewer construction observation, and a landscaping extension, plus a pay plan ordinance and a zoning map update. They will also discuss a potential development agreement for a village-owned site and other economic development matters.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Lenisa, to Approve the Consent Agenda. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Trejo yea · Lenisa yea · Domke yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for March 28, 2022 in the amount of $1,326,360.70 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of Trustees…
5 yea
Lenisa yea · Trejo yea · Domke yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Domke, to go into an Executive Session at 7:38 p.m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) to…
5 yea
Trejo yea · Domke yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea
Fri Mar 18, 2022

FIRE PENSION BOARD

Fire Pension Board to review Rich Bieneman benefit application

The Roselle Firefighter's Pension Board is holding a special meeting via Zoom to consider a benefit application from Rich Bieneman. The agenda includes public comments limited to three minutes, followed by the benefit application review and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

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Mon Mar 14, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Village Board to consider $688K fire engine purchase and $27.5K software deal

The Roselle Village Board is meeting to consider several purchases and agreements, including a $688,067.98 fire engine, $27,500 strategic planning software, and a $65,000 local match for pedestrian improvements. They will also discuss redevelopment of a village-owned site and parade funding. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $688,067.98 fire engine purchase

The Village Board approved the purchase of a Toyne fire engine from Dinges Fire Company for $688,067.98, subject to contract approval by the Village Attorney. They also approved $27,500 for strategic planning software, committed $65,000 as local match for Roselle Road pedestrian improvements, and approved accounts payable of $978,481.46. Staff was directed to proceed with a due diligence period for a proposed mixed-use development at 1828 S. Roselle Road, including a wetland delineation. The board also agreed to provide additional funding for the 2022 Rose Parade.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Domke, to Approve Item 11A. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Trejo yea · Domke yea · Berkshire yea · Lenisa yea · Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for March 14, 2022 in the amount of $978,481.46 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of Trustees…
5 yea
Lenisa yea · Trejo yea · Della Penna yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Della Penna, second by Trustee Trejo, to go into an Executive Session at 7:40 p.m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)…
6 yea
Della Penna yea · Trejo yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea · Domke yea
Fri Mar 11, 2022

Agendas

Roselle Centennial Commission meeting on March 11, 2022

The commission will review the February 11, 2022 minutes and the Treasurer's Report. The agenda includes updates on ambassador art projects and discussions regarding the Rose Parade, Bockfest, and Winterfest.

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Tue Mar 8, 2022

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to consider firefighter appointment and officer elections

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct business including the election of 2022 officers and a vote on appointing firefighter candidate Patrick Collins. The meeting also includes reviews of department reports and administrative actions regarding executive session minutes.

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✓ Decided: Firefighter candidate appointed pending exams; chairman re-elected

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the appointment of firefighter candidate Patrick Collins, contingent on passing polygraph, psychological, and medical exams. The board also re-elected Paul Toronyi as chairman and appointed Sue Ellen Eichholz as secretary for 2022, approved prior meeting minutes, and handled executive session matters. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Bob Marino absent.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Chairman Toronyi, second by Commissioner Eichholz to appoint firefighter candidate Patrick Collins upon successful completion of a polygraph, psychological exam, and medical exam
2 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino absent · August nay · March nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Mar 3, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle Board of Trustees holds special meeting on March 3, 2022

The Village Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss various items. The agenda includes an executive session to address legal counsel, collective bargaining, and personnel matters.

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Wed Mar 2, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to hold special meeting with closed session on legal, personnel matters

The Roselle Village Board is holding a special meeting on March 2, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comment and a planned executive session covering legal counsel, collective bargaining, litigation, personnel, real property, and other confidential matters. No specific decisions or proposals are listed for public discussion.

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Tue Mar 1, 2022

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

P&Z to weigh final PUD and subdivision plat for Metro 19 apartments

The Roselle Planning and Zoning Commission will consider recommending approval of the final development plan and final plat of subdivision for the Metro 19 project, a 295-unit luxury apartment complex with a parking garage at 400 E. Irving Park Road, 519 and 525 Lawrence Avenue. The commission will also review and approve the draft minutes from its October 5, 2021 meeting. Public comments may be submitted in advance by email, voicemail, or online.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves final plat and recommends PZ 20-1086 for Village Board

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the final plat of subdivision for PZ 20-1086 (Avgeris & Associates, 439 Lawrence, 400 Irving Park) and recommended approval of the final development plan to the Village Board, both by 5-0 votes. The Metro 19 Project includes changes such as two additional studio units and two additional parking spaces. No other substantive decisions were made; the zoning ordinance update remains in progress and a gas station reopening will be discussed at the next meeting.

Mon Feb 28, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle Board to discuss railroad coalition and liquor license updates

The Village Board is considering an intergovernmental agreement for the Stop CPKC Coalition and a $100,000 expenditure limit for related actions. The agenda also includes a zoning overlay presentation for the Lake Street Corridor and updates to the village liquor control ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Board approves ARPA business relief grant program and CPKC coalition

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, including an ARPA business relief grant program and a reduction of the Timberleaf subdivision bond. They also approved an intergovernmental agreement to form the 'STOP CPKC Coalition' and authorized up to $100,000 for related legal and lobbying efforts. Additionally, they passed an ordinance amending liquor license classifications and fees, and approved accounts payable of $1,129,988.65.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Domke, to Approve the Consent Agenda. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Trejo yea · Domke yea · Berkshire yea · Lenisa yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Piorkowski, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Item 10D. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Piorkowski yea · Trejo yea · Berkshire yea · Lenisa yea · Domke yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Domke, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for February 28, 2022 in the amount of $1,129,988.65 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of…
5 yea
Lenisa yea · Domke yea · Trejo yea · Piorkowski yea · Berkshire yea
Wed Feb 16, 2022

Agendas

ZBA to hear two fence and driveway variance requests

The Roselle Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for a taller front fence and one for a zero-foot driveway setback. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its September 22, 2021 meeting.

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Mon Feb 14, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Village Board to vote on $223,422 roof contract and liquor license change

The Roselle Village Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a liquor license reduction, a surplus property ordinance, a $223,422 roof replacement contract, and a $2,046,338.65 accounts payable list. They will also discuss an ARPA COVID relief grant program, a TIFiQ software purchase, and hear an update on efforts opposing a proposed Canadian Pacific Railroad merger. The meeting includes public comment periods and a possible executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $223,422 roof replacement contract for Village Hall

The Village Board approved a $223,422 contract with Garland/DBS, Inc. for the Village Hall roof replacement, and also approved the consent agenda including ordinances to reduce Class J liquor licenses and declare surplus property. The board approved accounts payable of $2,046,338.65 and a budget amendment ordinance. Staff was directed to proceed with the ARPA COVID relief grant program and the TIFiQ software purchase.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Trustee Della Penna, second by Trustee Domke, to Approve the Consent Agenda. ROLL CALL: YES: Della Penna, Domke, Lenisa, Piorkowski
1 nay
February nay
Motion by Trustee Domke, second by Trustee Lenisa, to Approve Item 13A. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Domke yea · Lenisa yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Domke, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for February 14, 2022 in the amount of $2,046,338.65 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of…
4 yea
Lenisa yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Domke, to Approve Item 14B. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Lenisa yea · Domke yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Della Penna, second by Trustee Lenisa, to go into an Executive Session at 7:40 p.m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)…
4 yea
Della Penna yea · Lenisa yea · Piorkowski yea · Domke yea
Fri Feb 11, 2022

Agendas

Roselle Centennial Commission reviews fund requests and marketing updates

The Commission will review marketing and ambassador updates for the centennial. The meeting includes consideration of several fund requests from local organizations.

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Tue Feb 8, 2022

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and police board to appoint temporary firefighters and consider police candidate

The Roselle Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider temporary appointments of three firefighter/paramedics, review minutes and the 2021 annual report, and possibly appoint a police officer candidate. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss candidate backgrounds and decide on the release or destruction of past executive session minutes.

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✓ Decided: Firefighter/paramedics appointed temporary fulltime for 60 days

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners appointed three firefighter/paramedics as temporary fulltime employees for 60 days. The board also approved the October 12, 2021 minutes, the 2021 Annual Report, and the appointment of a police candidate contingent on exam completion. Several executive session actions were taken, including approving and releasing minutes and authorizing destruction of older verbatim minutes.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Chairman Toronyi, second by Commissioner Eichholz to appoint police candidate Patrycja Borghese upon successful completion of a polygraph, psychological exam, and medical exam
5 nay · 2 yea · 1 absent
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino absent · June nay · September nay · October nay · November nay · December nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jan 24, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to cut brewery liquor license, buy equipment, vehicles

The Village Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including reducing Class U liquor licenses from 2 to 1, amending the employee pay plan, and approving purchases of a compressor and a police vehicle. They will also consider tax abatement ordinances for three bond series and a resolution to appeal a court ruling. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda, tax abatements, and purchases

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, which included amending the liquor code, establishing a pay plan, endorsing a legislative program, approving a land division, authorizing an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court, and purchasing a compressor. They also approved a police vehicle purchase, accounts payable, and three property tax abatement ordinances for bond payments. All votes were unanimous with no nays recorded.

🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Trustee Della Penna, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve the Prepared Agenda as presented. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Della Penna yea · Trejo yea · Lenisa yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Della Penna, to Approve the Consent Agenda. Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Roselle Monday, January 24, 2022 Page 3 of 5…
6 yea
Trejo yea · Della Penna yea · Domke yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea
Motion by Trustee Della Penna, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Item 12A. ROLL CALL:
5 yea
Della Penna yea · Trejo yea · Lenisa Piorkowski yea · Domke yea · Berkshire yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for January 24, 2022 in the amount of $1,470,995.50 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of Trustees…
5 yea
Lenisa yea · Trejo yea · Piorkowski yea · Domke yea · Berkshire yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Agenda Item 14B. ROLL CALL:
6 yea
Lenisa yea · Trejo yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Domke yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Agenda Item 14B. ROLL CALL: AYES: Lenisa, Trejo, Berkshire, Piorkowski, Domke, Della Penna NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED. 14C…
6 yea
Lenisa yea · Trejo yea · Domke yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea
ORDINANCE 2022-4198 ABATING THE TAX LEVIED FOR THE YEAR 2021 TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON $2,470,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE), SERIES 2016A, OF THE VILLAGE OF…
6 yea
Lenisa yea · Trejo yea · Domke yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea
ORDINANCE 2022-4199 ABATING THE TAX LEVIED FOR THE YEAR 2021 TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON $2,315,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE), SERIES 2018, OF THE VILLAGE OF…
6 yea
Lenisa yea · Trejo yea · Domke yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Trejo, to Approve Agenda Items 14C, !4D, and !4E. Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Roselle Monday, January 24, 2022 Page 5…
6 yea
Lenisa yea · Trejo yea · Domke yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Berkshire, second by Trustee Trejo, to go into an Executive Session at 6:18 p.m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) to…
6 yea
Berkshire yea · Trejo yea · Lenisa yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea · Domke yea
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Della Penna, to Adjourn the Executive Session at 7:39 p.m
6 yea
Trejo yea · Della Penna yea · Domke yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea · Berkshire yea
Motion by Trustee Trejo, second by Trustee Berkshire, to Adjourn the Village Board Meeting at 6:19 p.m. ROLL CALL:
6 yea · 1 absent
Trejo yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Domke yea · Lenisa yea · Della Penna yea · Village Clerk absent
Fri Jan 21, 2022

Agendas

Centennial Commission to review budget and scholarship funding request

The Roselle Centennial Commission is meeting virtually to approve prior minutes, discuss marketing updates, and consider a funding request for the Rose Ambassador Scholarship event. The commission will also review the centennial event budget tracker and receive updates from event ambassadors.

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Wed Jan 12, 2022

FIRE PENSION BOARD

Fire pension board to review investments, approve 2022 increases

The Roselle Firefighter's Pension Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and bills. They will also review investment performance and policy, discuss consolidation of services, and consider the annual renewal of fiduciary liability insurance. The board will review and approve 2022 pension increases and discuss a cash management policy.

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Mon Jan 10, 2022

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to approve $2.1M in road funds, police vehicle, mental health grant

The Roselle Village Board will consider consent agenda items including road funding resolutions, a police vehicle purchase, a mental health grant, and accounts payable. They will also appoint a Zoning Board member and may enter executive session for litigation and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Roselle board approves $1.2M road funds, police vehicle, mental health grant

The Village Board approved a consent agenda including IDOT resolutions for $1.2M in motor fuel tax funds and $900,000 in Rebuild Illinois funds for street maintenance, plus a $41,306 police vehicle purchase and a $125,000 mental health grant. All votes were unanimous among the four trustees present, with Mayor Pileski and Trustee Trejo absent. The board also appointed Monika Nasiadka to the Zoning Board of Appeals and approved accounts payable lists totaling over $2.1 million.

🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Trustee Della Penna, second by Trustee Berkshire, to Appoint Wayne Domke as Mayor Pro-Tem. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Della Penna yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Domke yea
Motion by Trustee Della Penna, second by Trustee Berkshire, to Approve the Prepared Agenda as presented. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Della Penna yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea
Motion by Trustee Piorkowski, second by Trustee Della Penna, to Approve Item 6A1. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea · Lenisa yea · Berkshire yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Piorkowski, to Approve the Consent Agenda. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Lenisa yea · Piorkowski yea · Berkshire yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Berkshire, second by Trustee Piorkowski, to Approve Item 11A. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Della Penna, second by Trustee Piorkowski, to Approve Item 12A. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea · Berkshire yea
Motion by Trustee Piorkowski, second by Trustee Lenisa, to Approve Item 13A. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea · Berkshire yea · Della Penna yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Piorkowski, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for December 28, 2021 in the amount of $1,324,472.50 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of…
4 yea
Lenisa yea · Piorkowski yea · Della Penna yea · Berkshire yea
Motion by Trustee Lenisa, second by Trustee Della Penna, to Approve the Accounts Payable List for January 10, 2022 in the amount of $777,365.75 in order that the amounts approved by the Board of…
4 yea
Lenisa yea · Della Penna yea · Berkshire yea · Piorkowski yea
Motion by Trustee Berkshire, second by Trustee Della Penna, to go into an Executive Session at 6:17 p.m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5 ILCS 120/2…
4 yea
Berkshire yea · Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea
Motion by Trustee Domke, second by Trustee Della Penna, to Adjourn the Executive Session at 7:03 p.m
5 yea
Domke yea · Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea · Lenisa yea · Berkshire yea
Motion by Trustee Berkshire, second by Trustee Lenisa, to Adjourn the Village Board Meeting at 6:17 p.m. ROLL CALL:
4 yea · 2 absent
Berkshire yea · Lenisa yea · Della Penna yea · Piorkowski yea · Pileski absent · Village Clerk absent