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Roselle public meetings in 2023

53 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Sat Dec 16, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to consider hiring police officer candidate Alex Montes

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including public comments, department updates, and a closed session to review candidate backgrounds. They will vote on an entry-level police testing schedule, an alternate eligibility program, and the appointment of police officer candidate Alex Montes, pending his successful completion of exams. The board will also decide whether to release certain executive session minutes from 2018 and 2019.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to adopt FY 2024 budget and property tax levy

The Village Board will hold public hearings and vote on the FY 2024 budget and the 2023 property tax levy, along with related ordinances. The consent agenda includes routine items such as salary ordinance, personnel policy amendments, a smoking lounge ordinance, water/sewer rate increase, and several equipment purchases. The board will also consider annexation of 23W704 Pine Avenue and a $100,000 mental health grant.

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Mon Nov 27, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to vote on Delta-8 THC ban, union deals, road salt purchase

The Roselle Village Board will consider a consent agenda with routine items including a Delta-8-THC and THCO sales prohibition, collective bargaining agreements with fire and police unions, a road salt purchase, and a motor fuel tax resolution. They will also discuss utility repair responsibilities and a drainage project on Rosemont Avenue, plus an update on 233 Maple Ave. An executive session is scheduled for real estate and personnel matters.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and Police Board to vote on police sergeant and officer appointments

The Roselle Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider appointing William Hilger as a police sergeant and Michael Marchione as a police officer, contingent on his passing exams. The board will also review minutes, hold a closed session to discuss candidate backgrounds, and decide on the release or destruction of certain executive session minutes.

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Mon Nov 13, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to weigh budget, THC-O ban, smoking lounges, chickens

The Roselle Village Board is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several policy topics. They will vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts and a $4.89 million bills list, and then discuss the FY2024 budget, a possible ban on THC-O products, zoning for smoking lounges, and chicken keeping rules.

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Tue Nov 7, 2023

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Roselle P&Z to weigh zoning rules for smoking lounges

The Roselle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning text amendment (PZ 23-1114) to regulate smoking lounges, which are currently permitted by-right in all business districts as part of the 'smoke shop' definition. The commission will consider options such as making lounges a special use, prohibiting them, or keeping them permitted, and will make a recommendation to the Village Board. The agenda also includes approval of the October 3, 2023 minutes and other routine items.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to vote on home rule referendum for March 2024

The Roselle Village Board is holding a special meeting to consider placing a home rule referendum on the March 19, 2024 primary ballot, along with related resolutions on taxing, surcharges, and vehicle stickers. The board will also receive a presentation on the proposed FY2024 budget. Public comments are invited.

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to weigh chicken-keeping zoning recommendation

The Roselle Village Board will consider a Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation on zoning for keeping chickens, receive a presentation on the FY 2024 Capital Improvement Plan, and discuss available ARPA funding. The board will also vote on several routine items, including contracts, a salary ordinance amendment, and the property tax levy.

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Tue Oct 10, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to vote on hiring firefighter and two police officers

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider appointing three public safety candidates contingent on their passing required exams, and will hold a closed session to review candidate backgrounds and executive session minutes. The board will also decide whether to release or keep sealed minutes from past executive sessions.

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Mon Oct 9, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to weigh home rule referendum for March 2024 ballot

The Roselle Village Board is meeting to consider several items, including providing direction on placing a home rule referendum on the March 19, 2024 ballot, accepting a $25,000 grant for a public art project, and rejecting bids for the Petal Porch and Promenade construction. The board will also approve the accounts payable list of $1,503,337.44 and discuss the village-owned property at Roselle Rd. and I-390.

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Tue Oct 3, 2023

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Roselle P&Z to consider allowing backyard chickens village-wide

The Roselle Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a zoning text amendment (PZ 23-1112) to regulate accessory structures for keeping chickens, in conjunction with proposed Village Code changes to permit chickens. The commission will make recommendations to the Village Board on restrictions such as lot type, coop location, and size. The agenda also includes approval of the June 6, 2023 minutes and other routine items.

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Mon Sep 25, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to vote on $2M bills, parking policy, and overnight parking

The Roselle Village Board is meeting to handle routine business and several notable items. They will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $2,033,016.58 accounts payable list, a snow removal contract, a sewer lining contract, and a surplus vehicle declaration. Under new business, they will consider adopting a temporary purchasing policy for vehicles and equipment, and discuss allowing overnight parking on Walnut Oaks Drive and commuter parking rates.

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Mon Sep 18, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to discuss infrastructure funding options and direction

The Roselle Village Board is holding a special meeting with a single new business item: a discussion on infrastructure funding and direction on funding solutions, presented by Village Administrator Jason Bielawski. Public comments are accepted via online form or in person, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

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Tue Sep 12, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Firefighter testing, temporary hire, police eligibility list on agenda

The Roselle Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to consider several personnel actions. The board will vote on approving firefighter testing, appointing a firefighter/paramedic as temporary full-time for 60 days, and approving a police officer eligibility list. They will also review minutes from previous meetings.

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Mon Sep 11, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Village Board approves $918,903 in payments and wastewater master plan

The Board approved the September 11 accounts payable list and authorized several professional service agreements. Trustees heard presentations from affordable housing developers and discussed the future use of village-owned property at Roselle Road and I-390.

Mon Aug 28, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to approve $235,997 storm sewer contract, other items

The Roselle Village Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including a $50,000 sidewalk trip hazard removal contract, a $47,116 police social worker software purchase, and a $235,997 storm sewer improvements contract. They will also hold a public hearing on a pre-annexation agreement for 6N755 Spring Court, consider a $224,800 sanitary sewer force main assessment, and discuss a new auditing services agreement with Sikich LLP.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves sewer projects and annexes Spring Court property

The Board approved several public works contracts for sewer improvements and assessments. It also authorized the annexation of 6N755 Spring Court and approved a contract for police social worker software.

Sat Aug 26, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and police board to hold closed session for candidate interviews

The Roselle Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to conduct candidate interviews in a closed executive session, as permitted by the Illinois Open Meetings Act. The board will also handle routine items such as approving the agenda and hearing public comments.

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Mon Aug 14, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to approve $198,335 Irving Park Road bridge design contract

The Roselle Village Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including contracts for engineering services, a police union agreement, and a budget amendment. They will also discuss booking a concert for the 2024 Independence Day celebration and hold an executive session on collective bargaining.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves $3.6M in payments and budget amendments

The Board of Trustees approved an accounts payable list totaling $3,682,385.48 and passed an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. Several engineering and construction contracts were authorized via a consent agenda. The board also reached a consensus for staff to move forward with an Independence Day Concert.

Thu Aug 10, 2023

IRVING-CENTRAL TIF JOINT REVIEW BOARD

Roselle TIF board to review 2022 annual report

The Irving-Central TIF Joint Review Board is meeting to review the 2022 TIF annual report. The agenda includes approval of the agenda and previous minutes, and a public comment period. This is a routine annual review meeting.

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Thu Aug 10, 2023

East Irving Park Road TIF District Joint Review Board

Roselle TIF board to review 2022 annual report

The East Irving Park Road TIF Joint Review Board is holding its annual meeting to review the 2022 TIF Annual Report. The agenda includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes and the current agenda, plus a public comment period.

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Tue Aug 8, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and Police Board to consider hiring two police officer candidates

The Roselle Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to consider appointing two police officer candidates, Gabriel Duran and Branden Ochoa, pending successful completion of required exams. The board will also hold a closed session to review candidate backgrounds and executive session minutes, and decide whether to release minutes from 2011 and 2015. Department heads will provide updates on fire and police operations, including staffing and the Deputy Chief vacancy.

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Mon Jul 24, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to consider annexations, land purchase, and budget update

The Village Board will hold public hearings and vote on annexation agreements for two properties, consider purchasing 510 N Roselle Road, and receive updates on the strategic plan and mid-year budget. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and contracts.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves real estate purchase and property annexations

The Board authorized the purchase of real estate at 510 N Roselle Road and approved the annexation of 23W537 Turner Avenue. Other actions included approving water meter purchases and an amendment to a pre-annexation agreement for 22W049 Irving Park Road.

Mon Jul 10, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to review audit, water meters, health contracts

The Roselle Village Board will hear the FY 2022 audit, consider a water meter replacement program, and discuss a health inspection contract. They will also approve routine items including a salary ordinance amendment and a $1.34 million bills list, and hold an executive session on firefighter collective bargaining and personnel.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves $1.3M in accounts payable

The Board of Trustees approved over $1.3 million in accounts payable and passed an ordinance amending the pay plan for village officers and employees. The board also reached a consensus to move forward with a water meter replacement program and the Cook County Health Inspection Service.

Wed Jul 5, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to consider appointing police officer candidate Samantha Bucki

The Roselle Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to review and potentially appoint a police officer candidate, approve candidate registry programs, and handle routine items like minutes and correspondence. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss candidate backgrounds and interviews.

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Mon Jun 26, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to consider rezoning 1325 W. Lake St. and $1.7M in bills

The Roselle Village Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a rezoning at 1325 W. Lake St., contracts for storm sewer cleaning and pavement marking, and approval of a $1.7M accounts payable list. They will also discuss adding a part-time police property custodian, lead service line policy changes, and infrastructure funding options.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves rezoning of 1325 W. Lake Street

The Board approved the rezoning of 1325 W. Lake Street and authorized several infrastructure contracts. They also repealed the ordinance for automatic traffic light enforcement and approved over $1.7M in accounts payable.

Thu Jun 22, 2023

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Joint meeting with training session on planning and zoning

The Roselle Village Board and Planning and Zoning Commission are holding a joint meeting that is primarily procedural, featuring a training session led by Michael Blue of Teska & Associates and David Silverman of Ancel Glink. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda; the meeting includes roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

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Tue Jun 13, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to consider hiring police officer candidate Michael Sherman

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to review routine items, hear from department chiefs, and consider appointing police officer candidate Michael Sherman, contingent on his passing required exams. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss candidate backgrounds and interviews, and decide whether to release past executive session minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board rejects police officer candidate Michael Sherman

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners rejected one police officer candidate. The board also approved the May 9, 2023, meeting minutes and released the corresponding executive session minutes.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by C ommissioner Toronyi , second by C hairperson Eichholz , to reject police officer candidate Michael Sherman
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 12, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to appoint police chief, raise liquor license cap, buy Maple Ave property

The Roselle Village Board will consider appointing Roberto Barreto as Police Chief, increasing the number of Class N liquor licenses from 1 to 2 for Red Rose Banquets LLC, and approving a real estate purchase agreement for 233 E. Maple Avenue. They will also discuss permitted construction hours and approve routine items including the accounts payable list of $1,808,707.82.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves acquisition of 233 E. Maple Avenue

The Village Board authorized the purchase of the property at 233 E. Maple Avenue. The board also appointed a new Police Chief and approved over $1.8 million in accounts payable.

Tue Jun 6, 2023

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Commission to consider rezoning 1325 W. Lake Street to limited industrial

The Roselle Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a zoning map amendment for 1325 W. Lake Street, changing it from Office/Research/Light Industrial to Limited Industrial. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 2 meeting, which covered two petitions: a setback variation for 508 E. Turner Avenue and a zoning amendment for 1900 S. Roselle Road. Public comments on agenda items must be submitted by June 2.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends zoning change for 1325 W. Lake Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a zoning map amendment for Fratelli Holdings LLC. The request changes the zoning of the property at 1325 W. Lake Street from ORI to M-Limited to align with the 2023 Zoning Code Update.

Mon May 22, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to vote on zoning variance, contracts, and $1.44M bills

The Roselle Village Board will consider a consent agenda with routine items including a zoning variance for 508 E. Turner Avenue, several professional service contracts, a collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union, and approval of $1,438,827.57 in accounts payable. The board will also receive presentations on the Lake Street Corridor Zoning Overlay, the Petal Porch and Promenade design, and the village logo redesign, and may enter executive session for personnel and property matters.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves zoning variation and several professional service agreements

The Board of Trustees approved a zoning variation for 508 E. Turner Avenue and authorized multiple agreements for building, plumbing, and professional services. The board also approved the purchase of a Ford F-250 and a collective bargaining agreement for part-time firefighters.

Fri May 12, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Police Chief Selection Committee meets to discuss personnel in closed session

The Roselle Police Chief Selection Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in executive session and to approve minutes from its April 24, 2023 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive discussion occurring behind closed doors.

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Tue May 9, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and Police Commissioners to vote on police hires and sergeant list

The Roselle Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to discuss and vote on several police personnel matters, including approving preference points and the final sergeant promotional list, as well as appointing three police officer candidates contingent on their exams. The board will also enter a closed session to review candidate backgrounds and consider releasing past executive session minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approves police promotional lists and new officer appointments

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the Sergeant Promotional List and the Police Officer Alternate Eligibility List. The board also appointed two police officer candidates and rejected one candidate.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by C hairperson Eichholz , second by C ommissioner Toronyi, to app oint police officer candidate Kyle Paul upon successful completion of a polygraph, psychological exam and medical exam
6 nay · 3 yea
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino yea · psychological exam nay · medical exam nay · June nay · August nay · October nay · November nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon May 8, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to vote on $1.9M watermain contract, liquor license expansion

The Roselle Village Board will consider several items, including a $1.9 million watermain replacement contract, a $60,000 crackfilling and seal coating contract, and an ordinance to increase the number of Class U liquor licenses from 1 to 2. The board will also hold public hearings on annexing 132 & 136 Picton Road and discuss a grant policy and building inspection services. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session for collective bargaining and real property purchase.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves $1.9M watermain replacement project

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $1.9M watermain replacement and a $60,000 pavement crackfilling program. The Board also approved the annexation of 132 & 136 Picton Road and issued a new liquor license for Bar Lounge, LLC.

🏢 Building at this address: 8 m tall
Tue May 2, 2023

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Commission to weigh annexation, zoning for Molly Maid site

The Roselle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two petitions: a zoning map amendment to allow a Molly Maid business at 1900 S. Roselle Road, and a variation for a home addition at 508 E. Turner Avenue. The commission will make recommendations to the Village Board on both items.

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✓ Decided: Commission denies annexation and rezoning for Molly Maid office at 1900 S. Roselle Rd.

The commission voted 6-0 to deny a zoning map amendment upon annexation for 1900 S. Roselle Rd., which would have rezoned the property from Cook County R-4 to Roselle B-2 for a Molly Maid office and vehicle storage. The decision followed public testimony citing traffic, safety, and neighborhood character concerns. A separate variation for a reduced side yard setback at 508 E. Turner Ave. was approved 6-0.

🏢 Building at this address: 4 m tall
Mon Apr 24, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Police chief selection committee to meet, likely in closed session

The Roselle Police Chief Selection Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters, which will likely occur in a closed executive session. The agenda includes public comment, but the main item is a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

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Mon Apr 24, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to vote on $1.36M bills, fire gear, road work, and more

The Roselle Village Board will consider a consent agenda with routine purchases and contracts, including fire gear, pavement rejuvenation, a hot box trailer, tree services, a loan amendment, a mutual aid agreement, and engineering services. They will also hear presentations on IT services and the strategic plan, and discuss potential leases, a solar program, and a No Mow May initiative.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves wastewater upgrades and road mitigation funds

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including wastewater treatment plant upgrades and wetland mitigation for Rodenburg Road. The Board also decided not to waive ordinance fines for the No Mow May program.

Tue Apr 11, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and Police Board to approve sergeant and officer eligibility lists

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to consider several personnel actions, including approving preliminary and final sergeant promotional lists and police officer alternate eligibility lists. They will also discuss proposed changes to the police officer examination process and vote on revisions to board rules. The agenda includes public comment, approval of past minutes, and a closed session for candidate interviews.

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✓ Decided: Board approves police promotional and eligibility lists

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the preliminary sergeant promotional list and both the initial and final Police Officer Alternate Eligibility Lists. The board also approved revisions to its Rules & Regulations. These actions establish the qualified candidates for police department staffing and promotions.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Commissioner Toronyi, second by Chair Eichholz to approve revisions to the Rules & Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commission
2 yea · 1 absent · 1 nay
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino absent · March nay
Motion by C ommissioner Toronyi, second by C hair Eichholz to approve and release the Executive Session Minutes of February 7, and March 7, 8 and 18, 2023
2 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino absent · Nove mber nay · August nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 10, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Village Board approves $1.1M in payments and new vehicle purchases

The Board approved over $1.1 million in accounts payable and authorized the purchase of eight Ford Superduty vehicles. Trustees also approved a pay plan amendment and the sale of a surplus fire engine to the Itasca Fire Protection District.

Wed Apr 5, 2023

FIRE PENSION BOARD

Fire pension board to review finances, investments, and new members

The Roselle Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine financial and administrative matters. They will review the accountant's report, approve bills, discuss a cash management policy, and hear investment updates. The board will also consider new membership applications and several administrative items, including insurance renewal and election certification.

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Tue Apr 4, 2023

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Commission to review three land-use petitions including annexation, consolidation, and special use permit

The Roselle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on three petitions: a land division and annexation for two properties on Picton Road, a land consolidation for the Devlin Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a special use permit for manufacturing at a Lake Street business. The commission will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and swear in new commissioners.

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✓ Decided: Planning and Zoning Commission recommends three petitions for Village Board approval

The Commission recommended approval for a plat subdivision and annexation at Picton Road, a parcel consolidation for the Devlin Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a special use permit for manufacturing at 880 W. Lake Street.

🏢 Building at this address: 8 m tall
Mon Mar 27, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to appoint interim police chief, approve streetscape design contracts

The Roselle Village Board will consider appointing Rich Eddington as Interim Acting Police Chief, approve contracts for streetscape design and sidewalk replacement, adopt a lead service line policy, and handle routine consent agenda items including the 2023 zoning map and accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Village Board appoints interim police chief and approves several infrastructure contracts

The Board appointed Rich Eddington as Interim Acting Police Chief and approved a consent agenda including the 2023 Official Zoning Map and streetscape engineering services. The Board also authorized contracts for sidewalk replacement and professional services for a $11M bond issuance.

Sat Mar 18, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

✓ Decided: Board approves police officer eligibility register and rejects two candidates

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the final Police Officer Eligibility Register. Following an executive session to review candidates, the board voted to reject two police officer candidates.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by C ommissioner Marino , second by C hairperson Eichholz , to approve the final Police Officer Eligibility Register
2 yea · 1 absent
Eichholz yea · Marino yea · Toronyi absent
Motion by C ommissioner Marino , second by C hairperson Eichholz , to go into an Executive Session at 9 :1 2 a .m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5…
2 yea · 1 absent
Eichholz yea · Marino yea · Toronyi absent
Motion by Chair person Eichholz , second by Commissioner Marino to reject police officer candidate Evan Leonard . 2
2 yea · 1 absent
Eichholz yea · Marino yea · Toronyi absent
Mon Mar 13, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Village Board approves $3.2M in payments and amends FY 2022 budget

The Village Board approved over $3.2 million in accounts payable and amended the FY 2022 budget across multiple funds. The Board also authorized several pre-annexation agreement amendments and a $95,300 sewer flow monitoring agreement. Staff were directed to move forward with a petition for a downtown train horn quiet zone and a lead service line replacement policy.

Wed Mar 8, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to vote on hiring three police officer candidates

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider appointing three police officer candidates. The board will first hold a closed executive session to interview candidates and review backgrounds, then vote on each candidate's appointment, conditioned on passing polygraph, psychological, and medical exams.

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✓ Decided: Board rejects one police candidate and tables another

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners reviewed police candidates during an executive session. One candidate was rejected, and another was tabled for a second interview.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by C ommissioner Toronyi , second by C hairperson Eichholz , to go into an Executive Session at 5:31 p .m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5…
2 yea · 1 absent
Eichholz yea · Toronyi yea · Marino absent
Motion by Chair person Eichholz , second by Commissioner Marino to reject police officer candidate Carlos Rodriguez
2 yea · 1 absent
Eichholz yea · Toronyi yea · Marino absent
Tue Mar 7, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Police screening results and sergeant interviews on agenda

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider approving the results of a February 20, 2023 police department screening and to discuss upcoming sergeant promotional interviews. The board will also enter a closed executive session to interview police officer candidates and review their backgrounds, as permitted under the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

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✓ Decided: Board approves February 20 police officer screening results

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the results of the February 20, 2023, Police Department officer screening. The board also entered an executive session to conduct interviews.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Commissioner Toronyi , second by C hairperson Eichholz to approve the results of the February 20, 2023 Police Department officer screening
2 yea · 1 absent
Eichholz yea · Toronyi yea · Marino absent
Motion by C ommissioner Toronyi , second by C hairperson Eichholz , to go into an Executive Session at 5:3 2 p .m. pursuant to the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act under Exemptions 5…
2 yea · 1 absent
Eichholz yea · Toronyi yea · Marino absent
Mon Feb 27, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to vote on 2023 street improvements, zoning overhaul, fireworks contract

The Roselle Village Board is meeting to vote on several contracts and ordinances, including a $1.23 million street improvement contract, a new zoning ordinance, and a fireworks show contract. They will also discuss a lead service line replacement policy and hold public hearings on two pre-annexation agreement amendments.

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✓ Decided: Village of Roselle adopts new Zoning Ordinance and street improvement contract

The Board approved a comprehensive update to the Village Zoning Ordinance and authorized over $1.2M for the 2023 Street Improvement Program. The Board also appointed members to a newly combined Planning and Zoning Commission and approved two pre-annexation agreement amendments in Medinah.

Mon Feb 13, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to vote on liquor license increase, $1.5M bills, and $147K design contract

The Roselle Village Board is meeting to consider several routine and notable items, including an ordinance to increase the number of Class J liquor licenses from 2 to 3 for Pho Xich Lo, approval of a $1,513,517.46 accounts payable list, and a $147,000 professional services agreement for landscape design at the Municipal Campus. The agenda also includes consent agenda items such as a PACE program ordinance, a METRA agreement, and water meter purchases, as well as a State of the Village presentation and a discussion-only item on other business.

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✓ Decided: Village of Roselle approves liquor license increase and infrastructure agreements

The Village Board approved an increase in Class “J” liquor licenses for Pho Xich Lo and passed several resolutions regarding water meters and forestry management. The board also approved over $1.5M in accounts payable and discussed future wastewater treatment plant upgrades.

Tue Feb 7, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and Police Board to approve sergeant list, hire two officers

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to handle personnel matters for the police and fire departments. They will vote on a preliminary sergeant promotional list, set interview dates, and consider appointing two police officer candidates. The board will also review minutes, approve the 2021 annual report, and elect officers for 2023.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Chairman Toronyi, second by Commissioner Eichholz to reject police officer candidate Patrick Patla
4 nay · 2 yea · 1 absent
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino absent · August nay · March nay · April nay · May nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jan 23, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to consider liquor licenses, police tablets, tax abatements, and redevelopment agreement

The Roselle Village Board will discuss and vote on several items, including liquor license changes, a police equipment purchase, tax abatement ordinances, and a redevelopment agreement. Public comments are accepted via online form or in person.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves $61,490 for police tablets and various tax abatements

The Board approved a purchase of rugged tablets for police vehicles and passed several ordinances to abate property taxes for general obligation bonds. The Board also approved a pay plan amendment and liquor license increases for Mangy Dawg Pub Roselle, LLC.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Commission to consider comprehensive zoning ordinance and map updates

The Roselle Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider comprehensive updates to the village's zoning ordinance and zoning map (PZ 22-1105). The proposed update, developed with consultants Teska Associates and Ancel Glink, aims to modernize the 1985-era code with clearer language, graphics, and current practices. The commission will vote on findings of fact and a recommendation to the Village Board.

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✓ Decided: Planning and Zoning Commission recommends zoning ordinance update for Village Board approval

The Commission held a public hearing to review a comprehensive update and reorganization of the Village of Roselle Zoning Ordinance. After reviewing ten sections of proposed changes, the Commission approved the Finding of Facts and recommended the update to the Village Board.

Fri Jan 13, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and Police Board to vote on hiring firefighter and police officer candidates

The Roselle Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to review minutes, discuss department updates, and consider appointing two public safety candidates. The board will vote on appointing firefighter candidate Bryan Haefner and police officer candidate Nicole Jaworski, contingent on successful completion of required exams. An executive session is scheduled to discuss candidate backgrounds and review prior executive session minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints new firefighter/paramedic and police officer candidate

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners appointed Bryan Haefner as a firefighter/paramedic and Nicole Jaworski as a police officer candidate. Both appointments are conditional upon the completion of required medical and psychological exams. The board also approved several sets of previous meeting minutes.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion by Chairman Toronyi, second by Commissioner Eichholz to approve and release the Executive Session Minutes of November 14, November 19, and December 8, 2022
2 yea · 2 nay · 1 absent
Toronyi yea · Eichholz yea · Marino absent · medical exam nay · psychological exam nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jan 10, 2023

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Firefighter candidate appointment and executive session on agenda

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to review minutes, hear reports from fire and police chiefs, and consider appointing a firefighter candidate. The board will also enter a closed executive session to discuss candidate backgrounds and review prior executive session minutes.

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Mon Jan 9, 2023

VILLAGE BOARD

Roselle board to vote on $460K lift station contract, mailbox policy

The Village Board will consider several routine items and a few notable actions, including a $460,000 design-build contract for the Chesapeake Lift Station, a new mailbox replacement and reimbursement policy, and a memorandum of understanding with the police union. The board will also discuss a commuter rail facility agreement and hold an executive session on collective bargaining and police personnel.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves $460,000 for Chesapeake Lift Station improvements

The Board approved a design-build contract for lift station improvements and updated policies regarding mailboxes in the right-of-way. They also authorized a memorandum of understanding with the Metropolitan Alliance of Police and approved over $2.5 million in accounts payable.