Shorewood public meetings in 2023
38 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will discuss matters regarding the YMCA and streetlight poles. No other business or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of YCMA
- Discussion of streetlight poles
Special Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Special Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the results or details of a Water/Sewer Rate Study. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of the Water/Sewer Rate Study – Klima, Burkholder
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss and hold public hearings on several petitions to amend the Zoning Ordinance, including commercial solar and wind energy facilities, short-term rentals, and commercial kitchens.
- Petition 23-462: Text amendment for Commercial Solar Energy Facilities and Wind Energy Facilities
- Public Hearing: Petition 23-463 - Short Term Rentals zoning text amendment
- Public Hearing: Petition 23-465 - Allow Commercial Kitchens in B-2, B-3, and B-4 districts
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Fire & Police Commission Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the August 31, 2023, meeting minutes and department invoices. The commission also plans to review a revised Rules and Regulations Booklet.
- Approval of Bills/Invoices
- Approval of Revised Rules and Regulations Booklet
Police Pension Board Meeting
The Board will consider approving membership for two officers and reviewing cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for existing members. The meeting also includes updates on trustee training and the Municipal Compliance Report.
- Approval of membership for Officer Daisy DeLira
- Approval of membership for Officer Patrick Zolfo
- Approval of COLAs for existing members
- Review of Municipal Compliance Report
- Update on 16hr Certified Pension Trustee Training
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The first involves rules for short-term rentals, while the second addresses commercial solar and wind energy facilities.
- Public Hearing for Petition 23-463: Short Term Rentals text amendment
- Public Hearing for Petition 23-462: Commercial Solar and Wind Energy Facilities text amendment
- Approval of September 6th, 2023 meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting CANCELLED
The Citizens’ Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 28, 2023, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided during this session.
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss and vote on a petition for zoning changes and site plan amendments at 220 Channahon Street.
- Public Hearing: Petition 23-464 for zoning variances and site plan amendment at 220 Channahon street
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of variances to allow a five-space parking lot expansion at 220 Channahon Street. The decision allows the project to bypass specific front yard setback and landscaping requirements. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from August 2, 2023.
- Recommended approval of variances for parking lot expansion at 220 Channahon Street (5-0)
- Approved August 2, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Fire & Police Commission Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will review the final eligibility list following oral interviews held on August 24, 2023. The commission also intends to establish a timeline for the 2023-4 Eligibility Process.
- Review of Final Eligibility List from 08/24/2023 oral interviews
- Establishment of timeline for Eligibility Process 2023-4
- Closed session regarding department employee appointments, compensation, or discipline
The Commission approved a new police testing schedule and updated the age requirements for applicants. A new eligibility list was also established following interviews for eight applicants.
- Approved minutes from January 24, 2023 meeting
- Established eligibility list for eight police applicants
- Approved police testing process for Oct 1, 2023 through Jan 5, 2024
- Changed Section 5 Age Requirements to allow applications at 20 years of age (hiring remains at 21)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Village Board will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to conduct discussions on three specific topics. These discussions include short-term rentals, solar energy facilities, and illuminated window signage.
- Discussion regarding short-term rentals
- Discussion regarding solar energy facilities
- Discussion regarding illuminated window signage
The Board reached a consensus to modify the Ordinance to prohibit short-term rentals of less than 30 days and to draft a restrictive Ordinance regarding solar energy facilities. No formal votes were taken on these items as they were referred back to staff and the PZC. The Board also decided to maintain the current Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Joliet regarding sewer billing.
- Consensus to modify Ordinance to prohibit short-term rentals under 30 days
- Consensus to draft a restrictive Ordinance for solar energy facilities
- Decided to leave the IGA with the City of Joliet regarding sewer deduct meters as is
- Referred illuminated window signage standards to staff and legal counsel
- Requested Police Chief to monitor panhandling at I-55 and Route 52
- Tabled purchase of U.S. Flag collection box pending further research
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a petition for an outdoor dining area and BBQ smoker at Country Blaze BBQ. The meeting also includes staff development updates and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Petition 23-461: Site plan approval for outdoor dining and BBQ smoker at Park Place Plaza
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Village Board approve a site plan for Country Blaze BBQ at Park Place Plaza. The plan includes a front outdoor dining area with four tables and a 4ft x 8ft BBQ smoker in the back.
- Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Petition #23-461 for Country Blaze BBQ outdoor dining and smoker (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Police Pension Board Meeting
The Board will review pension service buybacks for Anton Lakota and Eli Limacher. The meeting also includes discussions regarding retainer payments and contract extensions for professional services.
- $587.50 payment to Reimer, Dobrovolny and Associates for quarterly retainer
- New hourly rates correspondence from Reimer, Dobrovolny and Associates
- Contract extension with Lauterbach and Amen
- Anton Lakota service buyback involving $58,248.54 remittance to Joliet Police Pension Fund
- Eli Limacher service buyback involving $58,880.40 remittance to Bolingbrook Police Pension Fund
The Board approved a quarterly retainer payment to Reimer, Dobrovolny and Associates and extended a contract with Lauterbach and Amen. The Board also accepted the minutes from the April 27, 2023 meeting.
- Accepted April 27, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved $587.50 payment to Reimer, Dobrovolny and Associates for quarterly retainer (4-0)
- Approved contract extension with Lauterbach and Amen (4-0)
Committee of the Whole Meeting Cancelled
The Village Board's Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2023, has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled
Special Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Village Board will hold a Special Committee of the Whole meeting to conduct a discussion regarding Parks and Recreation. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.
- Parks and Recreation Discussion
The Board received a presentation from the YMCA regarding a proposed community center and wellness facility. No decisions were made during the meeting; the matter will be brought back to the Board in September.
- Tabled decision on YMCA facility proposal until September
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a petition for final PUD and site plan approvals for the first phase of the Hamptons of Shorewood mixed-use development. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and staff development updates.
- Petition 23-459: Final PUD and site plan approvals for Phase 1 of the Hamptons of Shorewood mixed use development
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the Village Board approve the Final PUD Plat and Site Plan for Phase 1 of the Hamptons of Shorewood. Approval is conditional upon the submission of a final landscape plan and a photometric plan meeting Village ordinance.
- Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended Village Board approval of Petition #23-459 for Hamptons of Shorewood Phase 1 Final PUD Plat & Site Plan (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Village Board will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting on June 27, 2023. The agenda includes an economic development update from Engel and contains no specific items listed under old or new business.
- Economic Development Update – Engel
The Committee of the Whole discussed industrial and residential development, including a proposed solar farm and the Seil Road bridge. No formal votes were taken on policy or funding; the meeting focused on staff reports and updates.
- Adjourned meeting at 8:26 P.M.
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding site plan approval requests for two businesses. The commission will also review the minutes from the May 3, 2023, meeting.
- Petition 23-458: Site plan approval for an outdoor patio at Bedrocks in Shorewood Plaza
- Petition 23-457: Site plan approval for an outdoor patio at Mad Hatchet Brewery
- Approval of May 3, 2023, meeting minutes
The Commission unanimously recommended that the Village Board approve Petition #23-458 and Petition #23-457. Petition #23-457 specifically concerns the addition of outdoor seating for Mad Hatchett.
- Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended Village Board approval of Petition #23-458 (unanimous)
- Recommended Village Board approval of Petition #23-457 for Mad Hatchett outdoor seating (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee will review previous discussions and address community concerns communicated to members. The agenda also includes updates from the Village and discussion regarding Attorney General online training.
- Review of previous committee discussions
- Discussion of resident concerns and ideas
- Attorney Generals on line Open Meeting Act Course
The committee received updates on economic development, public works projects, and upcoming village events. No formal votes were taken on policy or ordinances, though IDOT approval for a new traffic signal was reported.
- IDOT approved traffic signal at Wynstone Dr. and Rte. 52
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two petitions. The items include a request to consolidate lots in Stansberry Farms Subdivision and a site plan approval for parking lot improvements at Shorewood Plaza.
- Petition 23-455: Request to consolidate Lots 128 and 129 in Stansberry Farms Subdivision
- Petition 23-456: Site plan approval for parking lot improvements at Shorewood Plaza
The Commission unanimously recommended approval of two petitions to the Village Board: a lot consolidation in Westminster Gardens (Petition #23-455) and a parking lot reconfiguration at Shorewood Plaza (Petition #23-456). Both motions passed 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Recommended approval of Plat of Consolidation (Jelinek Estates) for two lots in Westminster Gardens (5-0)
- Recommended approval of Petition #23-456 to replace parking lot gazebo with 5 parking spaces and a landscape island at Shorewood Plaza (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Police Pension Board Meeting
The Police Pension Board will review pension portability for Officer Smicker and potential service buyback approvals for Eli Limacher, Anthony Columbus, and Anton Lakota. The board also plans to address Resolution 2023-1 regarding fund authorized agents and upcoming board elections.
- Officer Smicker portability
- Resolution 2023-1 Appointing Fund Authorized Agents
- Pension board elections
- Eli Limacher potential service buyback approval
- Anthony Columbus and Anton Lakota buyback calculation
The Board approved a service buyback for Eli Limacher and passed a resolution appointing fund authorized agents. Officer Smicker's portability was also approved. Discussions were held regarding board elections and additional buyback calculations.
- Approved meeting minutes from 01/26/2023 (3-0)
- Approved Officer Smicker’s portability (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-1 Appointing Fund Authorized Agents (3-0)
- Approved Eli Limacher service buyback: Limacher portion $27,007.48 and Fund portion $31,872.92 (3-0)
Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee will meet to discuss village updates and community concerns communicated to members. The agenda also includes discussion regarding Attorney General Open Meeting Act training.
- Village updates
- Community concerns and ideas from residents
- Voting and Alternate Members appointments
- Attorney Generals on line Open Meeting Act Course
The committee reached a consensus to request that the board move the annual garage sale to a later date in May. Recommendations were made to fill four vacant voting and alternate member positions. Staff provided updates on business openings, road construction, and water infrastructure.
- Consensus reached to request board move annual garage sale date to May
- Recommended Tim Orenic as Alternate Voting Member for Section 4
- Recommended Judith Monahan as Voting Member for Section 5
- Recommended Julie Geyer as Alternate Voting Member for Section 5
- Recommended Bob Hyde as Alternate Voting Member for Section 6
Committee of the Whole Meeting Cancelled
The April 25, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting for the Village of Shorewood has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will review several ordinances, including an annexation agreement with the Troy Fire Protection District and updates to the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes the consideration of a contract award for the Ca-Crest Park Reconstruction Project.
- First reading of an annexation agreement for 748 Jones Road, Minooka
- First reading of updates to the Village Comprehensive Plan and Map
- First reading of the Official Zoning Map publication
- $194,800.00 contract award to Georges Landscaping, Inc. for Ca-Crest Park Reconstruction
- $269,578.71 payment to Tria Architecture for the new Public Works Facility
The Village Board adopted updated comprehensive and park master plans and approved an annexation agreement for a property on Jones Road. The Board also awarded a $194,800 contract for the reconstruction of Ca-Crest Park.
- Approved Ordinance No. 23-2065 Annexation Agreement for 748 Jones Road (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 23-2066 Update to Comprehensive Plan, Map, and Park & Recreation Master Plan (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 23-2067 Publishing the Official Zoning Map (5-0)
- Approved $194,800 contract to GLI Services Inc. d/b/a Georges Landscaping, Inc. for Ca-Crest Park Reconstruction (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including $1,247,655.01 in accounts payable (5-0)
- Approved $35,201.55 payment to Cargill Inc. for deicer salt (5-0)
- Approved $269,578.71 payment to Tria Architecture for new Public Works Facility (5-0)
- Approved $10,000.00 payment to Flock Safety for four police cameras (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting
The committee will meet to receive village updates and discuss community concerns communicated to members. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Attorney General's Open Meeting Act course.
- Village Updates
- Community concerns and ideas from residents
- Attorney Generals on line Open Meeting Act Course
The committee received updates on infrastructure projects and a presentation regarding a proposed fire station at 748 Jones Road. No formal votes were taken on ordinances or contracts during the meeting.
- Water rates set to increase from $5.48 to $6.38 per 1,000 gallon on May 1, 2023
- March 28, 2023 village board meeting cancelled
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Commission will hold public hearings regarding the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update and a conditional use request for a fire station. The meeting also includes a review of the 2023 Official Zoning Map.
- Adoption of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update & Parks and Recreation Master Plan
- Conditional use request for a fire station, training building, and tower at 748 Jones Road
- 2023 Official Zoning Map Review
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a new Comprehensive Plan and Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The commission also recommended a conditional use permit and variances for a new Troy Fire Department station and training facility. Additionally, the 2023 Official Zoning Map was approved.
- Recommended approval of Petition 23-454 to update the Comprehensive Plan (6-0)
- Recommended approval of conditional use and sign variances for Troy Fire Department at 748 Jones Road (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Official Zoning Map (5-0)
- Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Village Board Special Meeting
The Village Board will meet to discuss a presentation regarding the updated Comprehensive Plan. This is the single item listed for discussion under the order of business.
- Presentation of the updated Comprehensive Plan
The Village Board and Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing to review the 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update and Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission moved the approval of both plans to the April 11, 2023 Board meeting.
- Closed public hearing on Petition 23-454 (Carried)
- Moved approval of Comprehensive Plan and Parks and Recreation Master Plan to April 11, 2023 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider several items including a $3.1 million bid award for road resurfacing and the adoption of the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding an annexation agreement with the Troy Fire Protection District.
- Public Hearing: Annexation Agreement with Troy Fire Protection District for 748 Jones Road
- Bid Award: $3,113,975.08 to P.T. Ferro Construction for the 2023 MFT Resurfacing Project
- Resolution: Appropriation of $800,000.00 and $1,152,990.00 for the 2023 MFT Resurfacing Project
- Ordinance: Amending Village Code regarding Water and Sewer User Rates (First Read)
- Resolution: Adopting the Village of Shorewood Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
The Board approved a $3.1M contract for road resurfacing and adopted the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. It also increased water and sewer user rates and authorized over $115,000 for digital broadcast equipment upgrades.
- Approved $3,113,975.08 bid to P.T. Ferro Construction for 2023 MFT Resurfacing Project (6-0)
- Adopted Village of Shorewood Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (6-0)
- Approved water rate increase of $0.90 and sewer rate increase of $1.00 per 1,000 gallons (6-0)
- Approved $34,543.84 and $80,813.69 purchases from CDWG and B&H Photo for broadcast equipment (6-0)
- Approved $39,690.37 purchase of Tennant T16 Floor Cleaner (4-3)
- Approved $98,738.00 for Phase 2 design engineering for Valencia Drive-Lynwood Court water main replacement (6-0)
- Approved Resolution No 23R-1084 and Ordinance No. 23-2064 regarding B.P. Amoco groundwater contamination (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 23-2065 regarding parking restrictions at Earl Road & Geneva Street (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Cancelled Special Meeting
This special meeting of the Shorewood Village Board is called to present the updated Comprehensive Plan. The agenda includes only this presentation, public comment, and adjournment.
- Presentation of the updated Comprehensive Plan
Village Board Meeting
The Shorewood Village Board will consider several items including a collective bargaining agreement with Local 150, a new fuel pump policy, and a $13,700 purchase for a people mover. The main action is a bid award and contract for the Amendodge Watermain Replacement Project totaling $578,018, plus $104,481 for engineering services. The board will also discuss a non-union employee pay plan and a resolution for an easement transfer.
- Bid award to D Construction for Amendodge Watermain Replacement Project: $578,018
- Professional engineering services with Christopher Burke Engineering for Phase 3: up to $104,481
- Ordinance adopting collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 150 (First Read)
- Purchase of 8'6" x 24' People Mover from E-Z Trail Inc.: $13,700
- Resolution adopting Non-Union Employee Pay Plan
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will discuss long-term sewer projects and an IDOT proposal for a pedestrian bridge over the DuPage River parallel to Route 52. No decisions are being made; these are discussion items only.
- Discussion of long-term sewer projects
- Discussion of IDOT proposal for pedestrian bridge over DuPage River parallel to Rt. 52
The Committee of the Whole discussed a proposal from IDOT to build a separate pedestrian bridge over the DuPage River parallel to Route 52. The Village would own and maintain the bridge in exchange for avoiding a two-to-four-year project delay. The board reached a consensus to become a sponsor of the bridge.
- Reached consensus to sponsor the IDOT pedestrian bridge over the DuPage River
Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting
The Citizens' Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with call to order, pledge, roll call, and village updates. The agenda includes discussion of community concerns received from residents and old business regarding an Attorney General's Open Meeting Act course. No new business or specific decisions are listed.
- Discussion of community concerns received from residents
- Old business: Attorney General's Open Meeting Act course
The committee operated as a discussion only because a quorum was not established. Members received updates on road construction, the Lake Michigan water project, and the marketing of the former Public Works Building. The Village Board separately passed an ordinance to standardize the name of Brook Forest Avenue.
- No formal decisions made by committee (no quorum)
Village Board Special Meeting
The Shorewood Village Board is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation of the 2023-2024 budget. The meeting includes a public comment period. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation of the 2023-2024 Budget
The Village Board received a presentation of the draft 2023-2024 budget. The presentation included a report of a $3 million surplus in the current budget and proposals for new staffing. No formal votes were taken on the budget proposal.
- Adjourned meeting at 7:48 P.M. (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Village Board Meeting
The Shorewood Village Board will consider several items including a resolution to form a Regional Water Commission, approve payments totaling over $1.6 million for various projects, and discuss ordinances to rename a portion of Illinois Route 59 and change street names at Earl Road and Jefferson Street. The board will also consider a contract for street light repainting and a purchase for park reconstruction equipment.
- Approval of accounts payable totaling $892,444.59
- Payment of $516,596.37 to Pacific Construction Services for new Public Works Facility
- Resolution to form a Regional Water Commission
- Ordinance to rename Illinois Route 59 north of Jefferson Street as Brook Forest Avenue
- Contract with Cosgrove Construction Inc. for annual street light repainting not to exceed $80,000
The Village Board approved an exclusive brokerage agreement to sell properties at 906 and 908 Cottage Street and authorized $118,731 for Ca-Crest Park reconstruction equipment. The Board also released a $383,765.16 improvement bond for the Heartland Corporate Center.
- Approved exclusive brokerage agreement with D&K Real Estate Service Corporation for 906 and 908 Cottage Street
- Approved release of $383,765.16 improvement bond for Heartland Corporate Center - Building A
- Approved Ordinance No. 23-2061 naming Illinois Route 59 north of Jefferson Street as Brook Forest Avenue
- Approved contract with Cosgrove Construction Inc. for street light repainting not to exceed $80,000
- Approved $118,731 purchase of equipment from Landscape Structures, Inc. for Ca-Crest Park
- Approved Resolution No. 23R-1080 amending the Regional Water Commission preliminary agreement
- Approved Consent Agenda including $892,444.59 in accounts payable
- First read of proposed no-parking zone at Earl Road and Geneva Street (no action taken)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Shorewood Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Board Room of Village Hall. The agenda includes approval of November 2nd, 2022 minutes, a staff update on the Comprehensive Plan draft, and commissioner feedback.
- Approval of minutes from November 2nd, 2022
- Staff update on the Comprehensive Plan draft
The commission approved the meeting minutes from November 2, 2022. Members reviewed a final draft of the comprehensive plan update and scheduled a public hearing for the plan on March 1, 2023.
- Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Scheduled comprehensive plan public hearing for March 1, 2023
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting
This is a routine procedural meeting of the Shorewood Citizens' Advisory Committee. The agenda includes roll call, public comment, village updates, discussion of resident concerns, and a note on an Open Meeting Act training course. No ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed for discussion or decision.
- Roll call of voting and alternate members by district sections
- Public comment period for residents
- Village updates including new member introductions
- Discussion of community concerns received from residents
- Old business: Attorney General's online Open Meeting Act course
The committee met without a quorum and proceeded as a discussion. No formal votes or decisions were made. Members received updates on infrastructure projects, new business licenses, and a new administrative adjudication ordinance for code violations.
- No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum
Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Shorewood Committee of the Whole will discuss installing surveillance cameras at Four Seasons Park and review Village logo options. Updates will be provided on the Route 52 corridor project, a new Public Works facility, and a sustainable water source project. No final decisions are expected at this discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of surveillance cameras at Four Seasons Park
- Discussion of Village of Shorewood logos
- Update on Rt. 52 from River Rd. to Houbolt Rd. project
- Update on New Public Works Facility
- Update on Sustainable Water Source Project
The Committee reached a consensus to not move forward with surveillance cameras at Four Seasons Park due to costs and privacy concerns. The board also agreed to keep the current Village logo with some modifications. Staff provided updates on the Route 52 project and the new Public Works facility.
- Decided not to install surveillance cameras at Four Seasons Park
- Consensus to keep the Village logo with modifications
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will hold a public hearing on water system improvements and consider several ordinances, including one establishing a new administrative adjudication system for fines and costs. Other items include approving police pension board reappointments, a utility rate study contract, and payments for various projects.
- Public hearing on Shorewood Water System Improvements
- Ordinance establishing fines and costs for administrative adjudication (Second Read)
- Ordinance establishing a system of administrative adjudication (Second Read)
- Resolution authorizing a farm lease for 15.5 acres at W. Jefferson Street and Wynstone Drive
- Contract for a Utility Rate Study with Stantec in the amount of $27,825.00
The Board established a system of administrative adjudication and updated related fine ordinances. It also approved a contract for a utility rate study and a new agreement for village website services.
- Approved $27,825.00 contract with Stantec for a utility rate study
- Approved Resolution No. 23R-1077 for website services with Revize LLC ($17,700 first year; $3,900 subsequent years)
- Approved Ordinance No. 23-2060 establishing a System of Administrative Adjudication
- Approved amended Ordinance No. 23-2059 establishing fines for administrative adjudication
- Approved Resolution No. 23R-1076 for a one-year farm lease of 15.5 acres at W. Jefferson Street and Wynstone Drive
- Approved Police Pension Board re-appointments of Paul Hertzmann (2 years) and Chris Drey (1 year)
- Approved Consent Agenda including $525,070.01 in accounts payable and payments to Layne Christensen Company, Warehouse Direct, H&H Electric Company, and National Power and Rodding
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Village Board Meeting
The Shorewood Village Board will consider a consent agenda with payments totaling over $802,000, including $10,141 for a police vehicle upgrade, $70,671 for park repairs, and $56,200 for a play structure. The board will also hold a first reading of ordinances to establish fines for administrative adjudication and to accept jurisdictional transfers of Black, River, Seil, and Mound roads from Troy Township. Additionally, the board will consider a contract for village hall, police, and public works janitorial services, and a $10,710 contract for a valve exercising program.
- Consent agenda: approval of accounts payable totaling $802,906.75
- Consent agenda: payment of $10,710 to M.E. Simpson Company for valve exercising program
- Consent agenda: payment of $44,033 to Rockwell Space Solutions for shop storage at new Public Works Facility
- Consent agenda: payment of $70,671.10 to Hacienda Landscaping for Diana Park and Kits Korner Park reconstruction
- Consent agenda: payment of $56,202 to NuToys Leisure Products for Playbooster Play Structure at Diana Park
The Board approved several service contracts, including landscape maintenance and janitorial services, and authorized engineering for sewer rehabilitation. They also accepted the jurisdictional transfer of four roadway sections from Troy Township. No action was taken on proposed ordinances regarding administrative adjudication.
- Approved $802,906.75 in accounts payable (6-0)
- Approved $10,141.52 for a replacement Dell server for the Police Department (6-0)
- Approved landscape maintenance contract with K&D Landscaping not to exceed $130,000.00 (6-0)
- Approved engineering services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Basin 6 Sewer not to exceed $104,500.00 (6-0)
- Approved two-year janitorial services contract with Eco Clean Maintenance at $55,752 per year (6-0)
- Approved jurisdictional transfer of roadway sections on Black Road, River Road, Seil Road, and Mound Road (6-0)
- Tabled ordinance establishing fines for administrative adjudication process
- Tabled ordinance establishing a system of administrative adjudication