Round Lake Beach public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2024-12-16 Council Meeting
The Village Board will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance for the 2024 property tax levy. The meeting includes votes on property rezoning, a new tree preservation ordinance, and various facility contracts.
- Approval of expenditures totaling $1,873,786.60
- Ordinance for the 2024 property tax levy
- Rezoning and special use permit for 36894 N. Il Route 83 (Dream Clean Car Wash)
- Special use permit for 1307 N. Cedar Lake Rd.
- Ordinance to establish a Public Tree Care and Tree Preservation Ordinance
2024-12-09 COW Meeting
The Committee of the Whole (COW) reviewed and agreed to place several items on the December 16, 2024 Board meeting agenda, including the Tax Year 2024 Tax Levy Ordinance, the Tax Levy Year 2023 Bond Debt Abatement Ordinance, Engineering 2025 Rates & Fees, a revised bid for Public Works Drainage Improvements, a Public Tree Care and Tree Preservation Ordinance, and Civic Center Interior Design Master Planning. All motions were unanimous. The COW also approved executive session minutes from November 18, 2024, without release.
- Agreed to place Tax Year 2024 Tax Levy Ordinance on Dec. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
- Agreed to place Tax Levy Year 2023 Bond Debt Abatement Ordinance on Dec. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
- Agreed to place Engineering 2025 Rates & Fees on Dec. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
- Agreed to place Revised Bid for Public Works Drainage Improvements on Dec. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
- Agreed to place Public Tree Care and Tree Preservation Ordinance on Dec. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
- Agreed to place Civic Center Interior Design Master Planning on Dec. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
- Approved executive session minutes from Nov. 18, 2024, without release (unanimous)
2024-12-09 COW
The Committee of the Whole will review the Tax Year 2023 Tax Levy Ordinance and revised bids for Public Works drainage improvements. The meeting also includes discussions on engineering fees, tree preservation, and civic center design.
- Tax Year 2023 Tax Levy Ordinance
- Revised Bid for Public Works Drainage Improvements
- Engineering 2025 Rates & Fees
- Public Tree Care and Tree Preservation Ordinance
- Civic Center Interior Design Master Planning
2024-11-18 Council Meeting
The Round Lake Beach Village Board will vote on the 2024 preliminary tax levy. The meeting also includes resolutions on insurance coverage, a fourth extension of the master power supply agreement, and several ordinances related to the Hook Drive Extension project and a water tower lease amendment with T‑Mobile. Additional items include a contract award to McVAC Hydro Excavating and a facility usage agreement with Heritage Church.
- Resolution approving the 2024 preliminary tax levy
- Resolution approving the proposal for property, casualty, workers compensation, cyber and other insurance for the village
- Resolution approving a fourth extension of the master power supply agreement
- Ordinance approving a second amendment to the water tower lease agreement with T‑Mobile Central LLC at 2095 N. Orchard Lane
- Ordinance approving easements and property purchases for the Hook Drive Extension Project (e.g., 140 E. Acre Court, 1868 N. Orchard Lane, 76 E. Rollins Road)
2024-11-11 COW
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2024 tax levy and review FY2024 audit results. The body is also considering insurance for FY2025 and a lease amendment for Heritage Church.
- FY2025 Liability, Property, and Workers Compensation Insurances
- 2024 Tax Levy Discussion
- Heritage Church Lease Amendment
- Pizza Ranch Permit Fee Consideration
- IGA with Round Lake School District 116 for road salt purchase
2024-10-14 COW
The Round Lake Beach Committee of the Whole will consider and vote on several items, including a revised bid for drainage improvements, contract awards for interior trench drain work and signage at the Cultural and Civic Center, a change order for the Cultural and Civic Center, and the approval of $1,496,318.68 in expenditures. The meeting also includes routine reports, a swearing‑in date after the consolidated election, and executive session matters.
- Revised bid for Public Works drainage improvements
- Resolution approving award of contract for interior trench drain work at the Public Works Facility
- Cultural and Civic Center change order
- Resolution approving award of contract for signage for the performance area at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center
- Approval of expenditures totaling $1,496,318.68
2024-09-16 Council Meeting
The Village Board will approve contracts for group insurance services, police in-car cameras, and a community solar subscription. The meeting also includes resolutions honoring local law enforcement and approving architectural master plans.
- Approval of expenditures totaling $2,040,663.78
- Resolution approving police in-car cameras and related hardware
- Resolution approving a community solar subscription agreement
- Resolution approving a master plan from FGM Architects
- Ordinance approving amendments to water tower lease agreements
2024-09-16 Council Meeting
The Round Lake Beach Council unanimously approved $2,040,663.78 in expenditures and several contracts, including group insurance through IPBC, Cintas uniform services, a master plan by FGM Architects, copier/scanner and Windows server upgrades from Impact Networking, police in-car cameras with cloud storage, deposit agreements with Huntington National Bank, and a community solar subscription with Solstice Power Technologies. Residents from Cherokee Drive raised concerns about patrols, a 4-way stop, sidewalk snow removal, park lighting, and a speed detector sign; the mayor agreed to meet with them after the meeting. No executive session was held.
- Approved $2,040,663.78 in expenditures (unanimous)
- Approved IPBC group insurance contract (unanimous)
- Approved Cintas uniform services proposal (unanimous)
- Approved FGM Architects master plan proposal (unanimous)
- Approved Impact Networking copier/scanner agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Impact Networking Windows server upgrades (unanimous)
- Approved police in-car cameras purchase, declared old ones surplus (unanimous)
- Approved Huntington National Bank deposit agreements (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
2024-09-09 COW
The Committee of the Whole will discuss several operational contracts and technology projects. The body is reviewing service renewals for insurance, floor mats, and copy machines, as well as server and camera upgrades.
- Renewal of Group Insurance Plans
- Windows Server 2012 Upgrade Project
- In-Car Cameras
- Village-wide Copy Machine Leases
- Community Solar Program
2024-09-09 COW Meeting
The Committee of the Whole reviewed and voted to place eight items on the September 16, 2024 board meeting agenda, including group insurance renewal, garment and floor mat services, architectural services for the public works building, copy machine leases, Windows Server upgrade, in-car cameras, investing AR DropBox funds, and a community solar program. All motions were approved unanimously. No final decisions were made; these are agenda placements only.
- Placed group insurance renewal on Sept. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
- Placed garment and floor mat services contract on Sept. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
- Placed architectural services for public works remodel on Sept. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
- Placed village-wide copy machine leases on Sept. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
- Placed Windows Server 2012 upgrade project on Sept. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
- Placed in-car camera purchase (Motorola M500) on Sept. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
- Placed investing AR DropBox funds in Huntington ICS account on Sept. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
- Placed community solar program on Sept. 16 board agenda (unanimous)
2024-08-19 Council Meeting
The Village Board will consider adopting the Round Lake Beach Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and approving the sale of two properties. The meeting includes a vote on expenditures totaling $1,981,516.30 and several official appointments.
- Approval of expenditures in the amount of $1,981,516.30
- Ordinance adopting the Round Lake Beach Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
- Sale of properties at 1306 Ardmore Drive and 1309 Witchwood Drive
- Retaining wall repair proposals for Wildwood Drive and Lakefront Park from Brightview Landscapes, LLC
- Ordinance amending Village Code Section 1-6-1 regarding official salaries
2024-08-12 COW
The Committee of the Whole will review the Round Lake Beach Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan and retaining wall repairs. The body will also discuss rental for the Civic Center and wireless agreements for water towers on Orchard Road and Lotus Road.
- Round Lake Beach Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
- Retaining wall repairs
- Civic Center rental
- T-Mobile agreement for Orchard Road water tower
- Verizon Wireless agreement for Lotus Road water tower
2024-07-15 Council Meeting
The Village Board is meeting to approve over $1.5 million in expenditures and various service contracts. The agenda includes appointments to the Police Commission and Planning & Zoning Commission, as well as an agreement for the Round Lake Drain Master Plan Project.
- Approval of expenditures totaling $1,551,504.05
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Lake County Stormwater Management Commission for the Round Lake Drain Master Plan Project
- Contract award to HMG Engineers, Inc. and approval of 2024 rate structure
- Contract award to Patriot Pavement Maintenance Inc. for crack sealing
- Purchase of water meters from Midwest Meter, Inc. and an asphalt tandem roller and trailer
2024-07-08 COW
The committee is scheduled to discuss several village business items, including the Round Lake Drain Master Plan and crack sealing. The meeting also includes action on a legal settlement regarding Case 21 CV 3236.
- Round Lake Drain Master Plan - Phase 1
- 2024 Crack Sealing
- Countryside Lift Station Construction Oversight Agreement
- Water Meter Replacement Purchase
- Settlement approval for Fabiola Rosiles, et al. v. Village of Round Lake Beach
2024-06-17 Council Meeting
The Village Board will review resolutions regarding part-time police officers and intergovernmental cooperation with LakeComm. The agenda also includes approval of $1,602,829.19 in expenditures and property variances for Rollins Road locations.
- Ordinance to provide for part-time police officers
- Approval of $1,602,829.19 in expenditures
- Variance for 780 E. Rollins Rd.
- Special Use Permit and variances for 817 E. Rollins Rd.
- Agreement with LakeComm for public safety communications
2024-06-17 Special Council Meeting
The Village Board meeting includes a report on social media training for elected officials. The board will also convene in an executive session regarding land acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters.
- Mayor’s Report: Social Media Training For Elected Officials
- Executive Session topics including land acquisition, litigation, and personnel
2024-06-10 COW
The Committee of the Whole will review several municipal programs, including cybersecurity and tree management. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a $3M loan and a line of credit with State Bank of the Lakes.
- Village $3M loan with State Bank of the Lakes
- Line of Credit with State Bank of the Lakes
- LakeComm Regional 9-1-1 Consolidation
- 2024 MFT Road Maintenance Program
- Managed Cybersecurity Program
2024-05-20 Council Meeting
The Village Board will review zoning amendments and variance requests for 400 W. Rollins Rd. and 519 W. Rollins Road, which determine allowable property uses in those locations. Members will also consider contracts for cleaning services, lifeguard staffing, fencing at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, and water system sampling stations that support local facility operations and public health monitoring. The board approved $992,110.57 in expenditures and will hold an executive session on litigation, land matters, and personnel before voting on a property sale ordinance.
- Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map for 400 W. Rollins Rd. and 519 W. Rollins Road
- License agreement with Round Lake Area Park District for a self-service watercraft station at Lakefront Park
- Resolutions approving cleaning/custodial services, lifeguard extensions, fencing at the Cultural and Civic Center, and water system sampling stations
- Approval of expenditures totaling $992,110.57
- Executive session on litigation, land acquisition, and personnel; action on a property sale ordinance
2024-05-13 COW
The Committee of the Whole will consider several business items, including a Starbucks restaurant at 400 W. Rollins Rd. and zoning map amendments. The committee will also address service items for cleaning, custodial, and lifeguard services for 2024.
- Starbucks Restaurant at 400 W. Rollins Rd.
- Zoning Map Amendment
- Sign Variance at 519 W. Rollins Rd.
- Cleaning and Custodial Services 2024
- Lifeguard services in 2024
2024-04-15 Council Meeting
The Village Board will conduct public hearings regarding the FYE 2025 budget and the annexation of properties at 35336 N. Fairfield Rd. and 24463 N. Poplar Ave. The agenda also includes resolutions for several service contracts, including street sweeping, pavement marking, and mosquito management.
- Public hearing for the FYE 2025 budget
- Annexation and map amendment for 35336 N. Fairfield Rd. and 24463 N. Poplar Ave.
- Contract extensions for concrete flatwork and pavement marking
- Contract award for improvements to the Cultural and Civic Center performance area
- Approval of $2,339,352.64 in expenditures
2024-04-08 COW
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the FYE 2025 Budget and several 2024 service recommendations. The agenda includes items for street sweeping, pavement patching, and mosquito control. The committee will also address the Civic Cultural Center renovation.
- FYE 2025 Budget
- 2024 Concrete Award Recommendation
- 2024 Pavement Striping Award Recommendation
- Civic Cultural Center Performance Area Renovation
- Round Lake Area Schools Reunification Agreement
2024-03-18 Council Meeting
The Village Board will consider several ordinances, including the sale of 1222 Idlewild Drive and the acquisition of 1114 Long Lake Drive. The meeting also includes approval of $1,343,130.75 in expenditures and updates to village codes regarding liquor licenses and compensation.
- Sale of property at 1222 Idlewild Drive
- Acquisition of 1114 Long Lake Drive
- Approval of $1,343,130.75 in expenditures
- Change order for Hook Drive Extension Project with Clear Cut Services, Inc.
- Agreement with Mark 1 Landscape, Inc. for maintenance services
2024-03-11 Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review department reports and several business items. The agenda includes potential property acquisitions at 1114 Long Lake Drive and 1310 Melrose, as well as a liquor license application for La Michoacana.
- Acquisition of 1114 Long Lake Drive
- Potential sale of 1222 Idlewild
- Class K Liquor License/Gaming for La Michoacana
- Potential purchase of 1310 Melrose
- Contract change order for Hook Drive Extension tree removals
2024-02-26 Council Meeting
The Round Lake Beach Village Board is meeting to review various resolutions and expenditures. The agenda includes agreements for landscape management, well improvements, and geospatial services. The board will also discuss the Farmers' Market.
- Approval of $3,190,202.26 in expenditures
- Agreement with Brightview Landscapes, LLC for landscape management services
- Contract award to ABP Electric for improvements to Well Number 3
- Professional geospatial services agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.
- Application for the Public Water Supply Loan Program
2024-01-29 Special Council Meeting
The Village Board will meet to consider the appointment of a Public Works Director and review bids for tree removal on Hook Drive. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding potential litigation and land transactions.
- Appointment of Public Works Director
- Hook Drive Advanced Tree Removal Bid Award
2024-01-08 COW
The Committee of the Whole will review department reports and discuss several business items. Proposed topics include a special use application for a used car lot and restrictions on bus drop-offs.
- MFT Build America Bonds Retirement Resolution
- Special Use application for a used car lot at 1610 N. Cedar Lake Road
- Restrictions on bus drop-offs
2024-01-08 Special Council Meeting
The Village Board will meet to discuss a special use ordinance for a used car lot at 1610 N. Cedar Lake Road and an ordinance regarding bus drop-offs. The meeting also includes the approval of expenditures totaling $1,239,141.90.
- Special Use Ordinance for a used car lot at 1610 N. Cedar Lake Road
- Ordinance restricting bus drop-offs
- Approval of expenditures totaling $1,239,141.90
- MFT Build America Bonds Retirement Resolution