Vernon Hills, IL

E. Liquor & Licensing Commission

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Liquor and License Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two new liquor license applications. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting on July 7, 2026. No other major decisions or budget items are listed on this agenda.

• UPH IL Development, LLC dba Postino Wine Cafe at 887 N Milwaukee #400 requests Class A and Class D liquor licenses
• Centennial FA Hawthorn Owner LLC at 122 Hawthorn Center requests a Class G-3 liquor license
• Approval of the July 7, 2026 Liquor & License Commission hearing minutes

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

J. Summer Celebration/Vernon Hills Days

The Vernon Hills Days Committee is meeting to review the 2026 festival and begin pre-planning for the 2027 event. The agenda includes public comment, a recap, pre-planning, and new business, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• 2026 Festival Recap
• 2027 Festival Pre-Planning
• New Business

I. Police Pension Board

The Vernon Hills Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, financial reports, and investment updates. The board will also consider a regular retirement application and discuss several administrative items such as a cash management policy and a resolution for authorized agents.

• Approve regular retirement for Rebecca Foy
• Review preliminary actuarial valuation
• Discussion/possible action on cash management policy
• Approval of bills and monthly financial report
• Trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Vernon Hills Village Board will vote on a routine omnibus agenda including $2,241,150.27 in bills, a parking ordinance correction, a Cato subscription contract, and a raffle license. Under new business, the board will consider lease amendments with T-Mobile and Verizon for a cell tower at 754 Lakeview Parkway, and an extension of the commuter station development agreement with Metra. The meeting also includes reports and a proclamation for an Eagle Scout.

• Approval of voucher list of bills dated August 11, 2026 in the amount of $2,241,150.27
• Ordinance 2026-079 amending parking requirements ordinance to correct a scrivener's error
• Ordinance 2026-080 authorizing a commercial services agreement with Advanced Business Network for Cato subscription services
• Resolution 2026-033 ratifying an indemnification agreement with SL Vernon Hills LLC for parking at 100 N. Fairway Drive during Arbortheater concerts
• Resolutions 2026-034 and 2026-035 authorizing lease amendments with T-Mobile and Verizon for the cell tower at 754 Lakeview Parkway

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Vernon Hills Village Board will vote on routine items including a $2,241,150.27 voucher list, minutes, and several ordinances and resolutions. Notable actions include approving a cybersecurity upgrade contract, lease amendments with T-Mobile and Verizon for cell towers at 754 Lakeview Parkway, and extending the Metra commuter station agreement. The board will also receive reports on cash balances and THC compliance.

• Approval of voucher list of bills totaling $2,241,150.27
• Ordinance 2026-080: 36-month CATO subscription with Advanced Business Network at $2,898/month for cybersecurity
• Resolution 2026-034: T-Mobile cell tower lease amendment with reimbursement up to $185,000
• Resolution 2026-035: Verizon cell tower lease amendment with reimbursement up to $35,000
• Resolution 2026-036: Extend Metra commuter station agreement to 2036

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Vernon Hills Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the Vernon Hills Park District for senior services administration and operation, and hold a concept discussion for Mister Car Wash and 7 Brew at 99 E. Townline Road. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Intergovernmental agreement with Vernon Hills Park District for senior services (AVM Buggy)
• Concept discussion for Mister Car Wash and 7 Brew at 99 E. Townline Road
• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from July 28, 2026

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Vernon Hills Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on August 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive. The hearing will consider a petition from Dance Religion Inc. to approve a special-use request for a dance school at 700 N. Deerpath Drive Unit B, which is zoned ORD (Office Research and Development). The petition also seeks a variation from the required parking standards in Section 19.6. The commission will hear public comments before deciding.

• Public hearing on August 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m., Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive
• Petition by Dance Religion Inc. for special-use approval of a dance school at 700 N. Deerpath Drive Unit B (8,926 sq ft)
• Request for parking variance from Section 19.6
• Subject property is zoned ORD (Office Research and Development)
• Petition on file with Clerk (PIN 15-05-211-002, Case #2026-15); public may comment

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from CPSPOM LLC, dba Daycation for Seniors Activity Center, for a special‑use approval to operate an adult day service in the existing medical office building at 6 E. Phillip Road, Suite 111. The proposed use would occupy 3,164 sq ft and operate weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., providing health monitoring, meals, exercise, games, social activities, and educational programs. Commissioners may approve, modify, or deny the request after hearing public comments.

• Petition by CPSPOM LLC dba Daycation for Seniors Activity Center for special‑use approval
• Requested use under Section 15.3, ORD District, and Article 18 special‑use requirements
• Proposed occupancy of 3,164 sq ft in the existing medical office building at 6 E. Phillip Road, Suite 111
• Operation weekdays 8:00 a.m.‑5:30 p.m. with health monitoring, meals, exercise, games, social and educational programs
• Public hearing scheduled for August 5, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Vernon Hills Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three petitions. Each petition seeks a Special Use approval and a parking variation under Section 19.6 for a proposed facility. The requests involve an indoor sports complex at 450 Bunker Court, a dance school at 700 Deerpath Drive Unit B, and an adult day service center at an undisclosed address. The commission will also approve minutes from June 24 and July 8, 2026.

• Case #2026-14: Bharathur LLC, dba Play N Thrive Club – Special Use for an indoor sports complex at 450 Bunker Court and parking variation.
• Case #2026-15: Dance Religion Inc. – Special Use for a dance school at 700 Deerpath Drive Unit B and parking variation.
• Case #2026-16: CPSPOM LLC, dba Daycation for Seniors Activity Center – Special Use for an adult day service center (address not specified) and parking variation.

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Vernon Hills Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from Bharathur LLC, doing business as Play N Thrive Club. The petition seeks special‑use approval for an indoor recreation facility at 450 Bunker Court in the Business Park district. It also requests a variation to the required parking standards. Attendees may present comments before the commission decides.

• Public hearing on petition for special‑use approval of indoor sports complex at 450 Bunker Court
• Request for parking variation from Section 19.6
• Petition filed by Bharathur LLC dba Play N Thrive Club
• Location: 450 Bunker Court, zoned Business Park (BP)
• Meeting date and time: August 5, 2026, 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive

B. Board of Police & Fire Commissioners

The Vernon Hills Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from its June 25, 2026 meetings and adopt amended rules and regulations. The agenda includes routine communications, unfinished business, and other operational items.

• Adoption of Amended Rules & Regulations
• Approval of June 25, 2026 Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of June 25, 2026 Executive Session minutes

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss a concept for a proposed Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop at 1000 N. Milwaukee Avenue. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the July 7, 2026 meeting. This is a preliminary discussion; no final decision is expected.

• Approval of Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of July 7, 2026
• Concept discussion: proposed Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee at 1000 N. Milwaukee Avenue

The Committee of the Whole unanimously supported moving the proposed Dutch Bros Drive-Thru Coffee concept at 1000 N. Milwaukee Avenue forward to the Planning and Zoning process. This was a non-binding consensus, not a formal approval; the petitioner must return to the Village Board for final approval after Planning and Zoning. The committee also approved the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0, with one abstention).

• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes of July 7, 2026 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Unanimously supported Dutch Bros drive-thru concept moving to Planning and Zoning (non-binding)

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will vote on routine items via an omnibus vote, including paying over $2.1 million in bills and adopting several ordinances. New business includes approvals for a police campus improvement project at 754 Lakeview Parkway, a 17-unit townhome development at 435 Benjamin Drive, a special use permit for A1 Senior Care, and a repeal of the flood damage prevention chapter. Officials will also report on the Drone as First Responder program and proposed rule changes for the Fire and Police Commission.

• Police Campus Improvement Project at 754 Lakeview Parkway: two ordinances for zoning variations and a special use permit with site plan approval
• 17-unit townhome development at 435 Benjamin Drive: ordinance amending River's Edge PUD and resolution approving preliminary/final plat
• Special use permit for A1 Senior Care at 565 Lakeview Parkway Suite 130
• Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control – license quantities by class
• Ordinance repealing Chapter 8, Flood Damage Prevention, and amending building regulations

The Village Board approved all agenda items, including ordinances for the Police Campus Improvement Project at 754 Lakeview Parkway, a special use permit for AI Senior Care, and zoning and building code amendments. The liquor license ordinance (2026-071) passed 4-1 with one abstention, while all other items passed 6-0. Trustee Schenk was absent.

• Approved omnibus items A-D and F-G (vouchers, minutes, fire/police rules, River's Edge townhomes) 6-0
• Approved liquor license ordinance 2026-071 4-1 (Oppenheim no, Takaoka abstain)
• Approved zoning amendment 2026-073 6-0
• Approved special use permit for AI Senior Care 6-0
• Approved building regulations amendment 2026-075 6-0
• Repealed flood damage prevention chapter 2026-076 6-0
• Approved zoning variations for police campus 2026-077 6-0
• Approved special use permit for police campus 2026-078 6-0

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will vote on an omnibus agenda including $2.1 million in bills and several routine items, plus new business: zoning code amendments, a special use permit for A1 Senior Care adult day service at 565 Lakeview Parkway, building code updates, repeal of the flood damage prevention chapter, and two ordinances for the Police Campus Improvement Project at 754 Lakeview Parkway. Officials will also report on Vernon Hills Days and police department updates, including the Drone as First Responder program.

• Approval of voucher lists totaling $2,124,349.13
• 17-unit townhome development at 435 Benjamin Drive (River's Edge PUD amendment and subdivision plat)
• Police Campus Improvement Project at 754 Lakeview Parkway (zoning variations and special use permit)
• Special use permit for A1 Senior Care adult day service at 565 Lakeview Parkway Suite 130
• Amendments to zoning code (Appendix C), building code (Chapter 5), and repeal of flood damage prevention chapter (Chapter 8)

B. Board of Police & Fire Commissioners

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition by FGM Architects for a special use permit and zoning variations to facilitate the Village of Vernon Hills Police Campus Improvement Project at 754 Lakeview Drive. The project includes interior renovations, a parking garage addition, and a public-facing space connecting two buildings. The commission will consider the request and hear public comment.

• Special Use Permit for the Police Campus Improvement Project in the PIB District
• Variations from required setbacks and parking requirements
• Project includes interior renovations, parking garage addition, and public-facing space along Lakeview Parkway
• Subject property: 754 Lakeview Drive, Vernon Hills, IL (PIN 15-04-111-030)

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2026, to consider a petition from A1 Senior Care LLC for a special use permit to operate a senior daycare center at 565 Lakeview Parkway Suite 130. The property is zoned BP Business Park District, and the petitioner is also requesting a zoning text amendment to define adult day service as a special use in that district. The center would operate Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

• Special use permit request by A1 Senior Care LLC for a senior daycare center at 565 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 130 (BP Business Park District)

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive. The hearing will consider a petition (Case #2026-13) to amend Appendix C of the Village of Vernon Hills Zoning Code. The proposed amendments would add definitions for business types such as data centers, battery storage, and adult day services; modify floor area ratio (FAR) limits in residential districts; change parking requirements for uses like car washes; and adjust the size threshold for non‑retail conversion procedures in the Core Retail Overlay District.

• Add definitions for data centers, battery storage, and adult day services to the zoning code
• Revise floor area ratio (FAR) limits in residential districts
• Change parking requirements for specific uses, e.g., car washes
• Adjust size threshold for non‑retail conversion procedures in the Core Retail Overlay District
• Public hearing to consider amendment petition (Case #2026-13)

E. Liquor & Licensing Commission

The Liquor and Licensing Commission will discuss approving the June 16, 2026 hearing minutes and consider a request for a Class A liquor license from Treehouse Ventures Vernon Hills LLC, doing business as The Treehouse Play Cafe at 555 E. Townline #8. The meeting also includes adjournment.

• Request for Class A liquor license by Treehouse Ventures Vernon Hills LLC for The Treehouse Play Cafe at 555 E. Townline #8, Vernon Hills.

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will hold a Liquor and License Commission Hearing at 6:45 PM, followed by the Regular Meeting at 7:00 PM. Key actions include approval of a $297,728.62 contract with Campanella and Sons, Inc. for Museum Blvd intersection improvements, a special use permit for Treehouse Play Café at 555 E. Townline Road, and renewal of the School Resource Officer program with Hawthorn School District 73. The board will also consider an amendment to the liquor license term and a resolution to waive proximity restrictions for a massage establishment at 10 W. Phillip Road.

• Contract with Campanella and Sons, Inc. for Museum Blvd Intersection Improvements for $297,728.62
• Special Use Permit for indoor playground and restaurant Treehouse Play Café at 555 E. Townline Road Unit 8
• Memorandum of Understanding with Hawthorn School District 73 for continued School Resource Officer program
• Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, regarding term of licenses
• Resolution waiving proximity restrictions for a massage establishment at 10 W. Phillip Road – Suite 110

The Vernon Hills Village Board approved a special use permit for an indoor playground and restaurant at Treehouse Play Cafe, 555 E. Townline Road Unit 8, after an amendment to limit happy hour to non-alcoholic beverages failed for lack of a second. The board also approved a $297,728.62 contract for Museum Blvd intersection improvements, a liquor license term amendment, and a massage establishment proximity waiver, among other routine items.

• Approved special use permit for Treehouse Play Cafe indoor playground and restaurant (5-1)
• Approved $297,728.62 contract with Campanella and Sons for Museum Blvd intersection improvements (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending liquor license term (6-0)
• Approved waiver of proximity restrictions for massage establishment at 10 W. Phillip Road Suite 110 (6-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement with Hawthorn Mall for Museum Blvd improvements (6-0)
• Approved omnibus items including $1,123,967.14 in bills and sign/site plan approvals (6-0)
• Reappointed Hal Morris to Planning & Zoning Commission (6-0)

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will discuss a Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for the River's Edge Townhomes project at 435 Benjamin Drive. No final vote is expected as this is a Committee of the Whole meeting. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting.

• River's Edge Townhomes, 435 Benjamin Drive – discussion of Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation
• Approval of Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from June 16, 2026

The Committee of the Whole approved the June 16, 2026 meeting minutes and directed staff to prepare an ordinance for site plan approval and a resolution approving the plat of subdivision for the River's Edge Townhomes at 435 Benjamin Drive, following the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation. Both motions passed 6-0, with Trustee Takaoka absent. The meeting adjourned at 8:41 pm.

• Approved Committee of the Whole minutes of June 16, 2026 (6-0, Takaoka absent)
• Directed staff to prepare an ordinance for site plan approval and a resolution approving plat of subdivision for River's Edge Townhomes, 435 Benjamin Drive (6-0, Takaoka absent)

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will consider several items including a special use permit for Treehouse Play Cafe, a major industrial park development, and infrastructure contracts. The Liquor and License Commission will also hear a request for a Class A liquor license for Treehouse Play Cafe. The Board will vote on ordinances and resolutions in an omnibus vote.

• Special use permit and sign variations for Treehouse Play Cafe indoor playground and restaurant at 555 E. Townline Rd. Unit 8
• Site plan and plat approval for Vernon Hills Industrial Park (100-230 S. Milwaukee Ave) including a 698,880 sq ft building
• Contract with Campanella and Sons, Inc. for Museum Blvd intersection improvements for $297,728.62
• Memorandum of Understanding with Hawthorn School District 73 to continue the School Resource Officer program
• Waiver of proximity restrictions for a massage establishment at 10 W. Phillip Road – Suite 110

B. Board of Police & Fire Commissioners

The Board of Police & Fire Commissioners will consider a conditional offer of employment following a background review, and will approve minutes from prior meetings. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel and approve minutes.

• Consideration of conditional offer of employment for a candidate
• Review of candidate background
• Approval of May 14, 2026 Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of May 14, 2026 Executive Session minutes

The Board approved a conditional offer of employment for Justin Talavera Diaz, pending physical and psychological exams. Chairman Quille submitted his resignation effective July 31, 2026.

• Approved May 14, 2026 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved May 14, 2026 Executive Session minutes (2-0)
• Approved conditional offer of employment to Justin Talavera Diaz (2-0)
• Authorized Chief of Police to extend final offer to Justin Talavera Diaz based on exam results (2-0)
• Chairman Quille submitted resignation effective July 31, 2026

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2026 to consider a petition from SFP Properties to amend the PUD (Ordinance 2004-43) for a 17-unit rental townhome development on the undeveloped lot at 435 Benjamin Drive, adjacent to River's Edge Condominiums. The original PUD approved two condo buildings but only one was built. The commission will take public testimony and decide whether to recommend approval.

• Petition by SFP Properties to amend PUD for 17-unit rental townhome development at 435 Benjamin Dr
• Property zoned R7, PIN 15-10-100-048
• Original PUD (Ordinance 2004-43) allowed two condo buildings; second building never constructed
• Public hearing scheduled for June 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Dr
• Interested persons may attend and be heard

E. Liquor & Licensing Commission

The Liquor and Licensing Commission will consider approving the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes and two liquor license requests: a Class A license for Hatty's Club VH, LLC doing business as The Market by Hatty's at 670 Lakeview Parkway, and a Class G license for the Village of Vernon Hills at 290 Evergreen Drive. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Approval of May 5, 2026 Liquor & License Commission hearing minutes
• Request by Hatty's Club VH, LLC for a Class A liquor license at 670 Lakeview Pkwy
• Request by the Village of Vernon Hills for a Class G liquor license at 290 Evergreen Dr

The Liquor and License Commission approved a class “A” liquor license for Hatty’s Club VH, LLC at the Glacier Ice Rink. The commission also granted a class “G” liquor license and waived all fees for the Village of Vernon Hills for the Vernon Hills Days event.

• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved class “A” liquor license for Hatty’s Club VH, LLC, DBA The Market by Hatty’s at 670 Lakeview Pky. (3-0)
• Approved class “G” liquor license and waived all fees for Village of Vernon Hills at 290 Evergreen Drive for Vernon Hills Days (3-0)

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss several development matters. Items include reviews of Planning & Zoning Commission recommendations for a Treehouse Play Café and the Vernon Hills Industrial Park, a concept discussion for a car wash, and a discussion on closing two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. Routine approval of meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Treehouse Play Café, 555 Townline Road Unit 8 – review of P&Z recommendation
• Vernon Hills Industrial Park, 100-230 S. Milwaukee Avenue – review of P&Z recommendation
• Concept discussion: car wash at 99 W. Townline Road
• Discussion on closure of Town Center Redevelopment Project (Route 21/45) and Milwaukee Avenue/Townline Road Redevelopment Project Area (Mellody Farm) TIF districts

The Committee of the Whole approved the site plan and plat for the Vernon Hills Industrial Park with 11 conditions and a sound wall extension. Members rejected a proposed car wash at 99 W. Townline Road and directed staff to prepare ordinances to close two TIF districts. Staff were also asked to prepare ordinances for the Treehouse Play Café, though alcohol service remains a point of concern.

• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Directed staff to prepare ordinance for site plan approval and resolution for plat at Vernon Hills Industrial Park, 100-230 S. Milwaukee Avenue, including 11 conditions and sound wall extension (6-0)
• Rejected proposed car wash at 99 W. Townline Road (6-0)
• Directed staff to prepare ordinances to formally close the Town Center Redevelopment Project and Milwaukee Avenue/Townline Road Redevelopment Project Area TIF districts
• Directed staff to prepare ordinances for Treehouse Play Café at 555 Townline Road Unit 8

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Vernon Hills Village Board will hold a regular meeting following a Liquor and License Commission hearing. The board is set to approve an omnibus vote agenda that includes a $51,000 payment to Flock Safety for an annual software agreement, a retroactive raffle license for Lake Forest College, and indemnification agreements for July 4 events. Officials will also report on an EV Ready Community Award and State Capital Funding Award.

• Payment to Flock Safety for annual software agreement not to exceed $51,000
• Retroactive raffle license and fee waiver for Lake Forest College Athletic Department fundraiser at White Deer Run Country Club
• Indemnification agreement with Libertyville Bank & Trust for use of parking lot at 1101 Lakeview Parkway for July 4 fireworks and Vernon Hills Days
• Indemnification agreement with Travese, LLC for use of parking lots at 536, 568, and 616 Atrium Drive for July 4 parade
• Approval of voucher list of bills totaling $506,275.87

The Village Board approved a series of routine items via omnibus vote, including the voucher list of bills and software agreements. The Board also authorized indemnification agreements for July 4th event parking. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved voucher list of bills dated June 16, 2026, in the amount of $506,275.87 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 2, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2026-063 for Flock Safety software agreement not to exceed $51,000 (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2026-024 for retro-active raffle license and fee waiver for Lake Forest College Athletic Department (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2026-025 for indemnification agreement with Liberty Ville Bank & Trust Company for July 4 fireworks and Vernon Hills Days parking (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2026-026 for indemnification agreement with Travesse, LLC for July 4 parade parking (5-0)

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will consider routine items on an omnibus vote, including approval of a voucher list of bills totaling $506,275.87, an ordinance to pay up to $51,000 for Flock Safety software, and several resolutions authorizing indemnification agreements for parking lot use during July 4 fireworks and the Vernon Hills Days parade. The Liquor & License Commission will also hear requests for a Class “A” license for Market by Hatty’s and a Class “G” license for the Vernon Hills Days event, with the village asking that the $100 fee be waived.

• Approve voucher list of bills dated June 16, 2026 in the amount of $506,275.87
• Approve Ordinance 2026‑063 to pay Flock Safety up to $51,000 for annual software license
• Approve Resolution 2026‑024 for a retro‑active raffle license and fee waiver for Lake Forest College fundraiser
• Approve Resolution 2026‑025 indemnifying Libertyville Bank & Trust for use of 1101 Lakeview Parkway parking lot during July 4 fireworks and Vernon Hills Days
• Approve Resolution 2026‑026 indemnifying Travesse, LLC for use of parking lots at 536, 568, and 616 Atrium Drive for the July 4 parade

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from The Treehouse Play Cafe for a Special Use Permit and sign variations to operate a family-oriented indoor play and cafe at 555 E Townline Rd. #8. The proposal includes play structures for two age groups, a cafe, and party rooms.

• Special Use Permit for children's recreation facility per Section 18.3 of the Zoning Code
• Variations from Chapter 19 (Signs) per Section 21.5 of the Zoning Code
• Property at 555 E Townline Rd. #8, zoned BP Business Park in Continental Executive Parke RUPD
• Proposed two play structures (ages 2-10 and 3-and-under), cafe, and multiple party rooms

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for The Treehouse Play Cafe, a family-oriented indoor play cafe at 555 E. Townline Rd., along with sign variations. They will also review a petition for a multi-building light industrial park at 100-230 S. Milwaukee Avenue, including site plan approval and plat of subdivision. Additionally, they will approve minutes from April 22, 2026.

• Public hearing for Treehouse Play Cafe: special use permit for children's recreation facility and sign variations (Case #2026-09)
• Case PZ 26-03: JCA Hayes LLC proposes multi-building light industrial park at 100-230 S. Milwaukee Avenue; requests site/landscape/architectural plan approval and preliminary and final plat of subdivision
• Approval of Planning & Zoning Commission minutes from April 22, 2026

The Commission recommended approval for a multi-building light industrial park at 100-230 S. Milwaukee Avenue and a special use permit for Tree House Play Cafe at 555 E. Townline Rd. Both items now proceed to the Village Board for final review.

• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Tree House Play Cafe (3-2)
• Recommended approval of three sign variations for Tree House Play Cafe (5-0)
• Recommended approval of site, landscape, and architectural plans for Vernon Hills Industrial Park (5-0)
• Recommended approval of waiver of preliminary plat and final plat for Continental Executive Parke Resubdivision No. 20 (5-0)
• Approved April 22, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will consider omnibus vote items including approval of $1,617,303.61 in bills, release of a performance guarantee for the Everleigh Vernon Hills development, and rejection of bids for Village Hall entry concrete and landscaping. New business includes a resolution to approve an outdoor special event (Flip Circus at Hawthorn Mall) and a master right-of-way use license agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas. Officials will also preview summer 2026 events.

• Omnibus approval of voucher list totaling $1,617,303.61
• Release of performance guarantee for Everleigh Vernon Hills development (Ordinance 2026-062)
• Rejection of all bids for Village Hall entry concrete and landscaping (Resolution 2026-021)
• Approval of outdoor special event Flip Circus at Hawthorn Mall (Resolution 2026-023)
• Master right-of-way use license agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas (Resolution 2026-022)

The Village Board approved a voucher list of bills, the minutes from the May 19 meeting, and two resolutions authorizing a performance guarantee release for the Everleigh development and a fiber optic agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas. The board also approved a permit for the Flip Circus event at Hawthorn Mall.

• Approved voucher list of bills ($1,617,303.61)
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting
• Approved release of performance guarantee for Everleigh Vernon Hills development
• Rejected bids for Village Hall entry concrete & landscaping
• Approved outdoor special event permit for Flip Circus at Hawthorn Mall
• Authorized Master Right-of-Way Use License Agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas
• Adjourned meeting to Committee of the Whole (5-0)
• Absent: Trustees Schenk and Takaoka

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will review several items including a request for an outdoor circus at Hawthorn Mall and a new fiber optic agreement. Additionally, the board is scheduled to reject all bids for the Village Hall entry concrete and landscaping project due to high costs.

• Approval of $1,617,303.61 in vouchers/bills
• Release of performance guarantee for Everleigh Vernon Hills development
• Rejection of all bids for Village Hall entry concrete and landscaping project
• Approval of Flip Circus outdoor special event at Hawthorn Mall
• Master Right-of-Way Use License Agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas