Park Forest public meetings in 2025

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will discuss a service provider agreement with PACE for the 2026 Jolly Trolley Bus Service. The meeting also includes a proclamation honoring the late Officer Tim Jones and a discussion on a $25,000 energy efficiency grant.

• Resolution for 2026 Paratransit Service Provider Agreement with PACE for Jolly Trolley Bus Service
• Low-income Energy Efficiency Outreach and Engagement (LIEEOE) grant award of $25,000
• Proclamation honoring the legacy of Officer Tim Jones
• Discussion regarding the replacement of a support vehicle

The Board of Trustees approved the 2026 Paratransit Service Provider Agreement with PACE, accepted a $25,000 Low‑income Energy Efficiency Outreach grant, and authorized the purchase of an EV Ford F150 for the Fire Department at $70,897.62. They also adopted the 2026 holiday schedule and reappointed numerous board and commission members. All motions were adopted by voice vote with no recorded dissent.

• Approved 2026 Paratransit Service Provider Agreement with PACE
• Accepted $25,000 Low‑income Energy Efficiency Outreach grant
• Authorized purchase of EV Ford F150 for Fire Department ($70,897.62)
• Adopted Holiday Schedule for calendar year 2026
• Approved reappointments of fire and police commission chairs and members
• Approved reappointments of Beautification Awards Committee members
• Approved reappointments of Human Relations Commission members
• Approved reappointments of Economic Development Advisory Board and Environment Commission members

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

This Saturday rules meeting of the Board of Trustees has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Village Board of Trustees meeting set for December 1, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. No further action was taken at this meeting.

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Village Board will hear public input on the 2025 property tax levy ordinance that funds the 2026‑27 budget. Items include adopting the levy for general corporate purposes, abating a portion of the 2025 levy, and resolutions to use Transportation Development Credits for projects on South Orchard Drive and on North and South Orchard Drive. Additional ordinances address business registration fee schedules and new lift‑assist fees.

• Ordinance Levying Taxes for all Corporate Purposes for FY 2026‑27
• Ordinance to Abate a Portion of the 2025 Tax Levy
• Resolution requesting use of Transportation Development Credits for South Orchard Dr
• Resolution requesting use of Transportation Development Credits for North and South Orchard Dr
• Ordinance establishing Lift Assist fees

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included two resolutions to fund road improvements on South Orchard Drive ($1,950,233) and on North and South Orchard Drive ($7,218,573). It also adopted a new ordinance updating business registration fees and license proration. All votes were 5 in favor, 0 against, with two trustees absent.

• Approved consent agenda (5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)
• Approved $1,950,233 South Orchard Drive road improvement resolution (5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)
• Approved $7,218,573 North & South Orchard Drive road improvement resolution (5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)
• Adopted Business Registration Fee Ordinance (5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)

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The Board of Trustees will discuss the first reading of tax levy and abatement ordinances for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Members will also consider a proposal for architectural services for the Aqua Center redevelopment.

• Proposal for Aqua Center Redevelopment with a capped $10 million construction budget
• Contract for hood installation at 331 Founders Way for $53,640
• First reading of Ordinance Levying Taxes for fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
• First reading of Ordinance to Abate a Portion of the 2025 Tax Levy
• Discussion regarding business renewal registration and license fees

The Board adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of the October 20 minutes, a $53,640 hood installation contract for 331 Founders Way, and the hourly rate for Adjudication Hearing Officers. The Board also approved a letter of proposal with Williams Architects for the Aqua Center redevelopment, capped at $10 million. Both actions passed with six ayes, no nays, and one absent trustee.

• Approved minutes of the October 20, 2025 meeting (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Awarded hood installation contract at 331 Founders Way to YAD Construction LLC for $53,640 (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved hourly rate for Adjudication Hearing Officers (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Authorized letter of proposal with Williams Architects for Aqua Center redevelopment, capped at $10 million (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously by voice vote (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)

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The Board of Trustees will consider an estimated tax levy resolution for 2025 and the annexation and rezoning of 226 Monee Rd. The meeting also includes a resolution for the disposal of Village-owned personal property.

• Proposed 2025 tax levy of $21,740,790, a 5.17% increase over the extended 2024 levy
• Annexation of 226 Monee Rd (PINs 21-14-02-400-011-0000, 21-14-02-400-004-0000, and 21-14-02-400-008-0000)
• Rezoning of the annexed 226 Monee Rd property
• Execution of an annexation agreement for 226 Monee Rd
• Resolution authorizing the disposal of personal property owned by the Village

The Board adopted the 2025 tax levy with a 0% increase and authorized the public auction of six village vehicles. It then approved, by roll‑call vote, the annexation of three parcels at 226 Monee Rd, the execution of the annexation agreement, and the rezoning of the newly annexed property. All votes were 7‑0 in favor with one trustee absent on each ordinance.

• Adopted Estimated 2025 Tax Levy with 0% increase (consent agenda, 7‑0, 0 absent)
• Authorized disposal of six Village vehicles by public auction (consent agenda, 7‑0, 0 absent)
• Approved Ordinance annexing 226 Monee Rd parcels (7‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing execution of annexation agreement for 226 Monee Rd (7‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance rezoning 226 Monee Rd property annexed to the Village (7‑0, 1 absent)

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Board of Trustees is meeting to receive department updates. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Department updates

The board met to discuss community development department reorganization, inspector titles, staffing, and vacant‑home enforcement, but no formal votes were taken on those proposals. A motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved by voice vote. The meeting ended at 11:04 a.m.

• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Village Board will consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a formal fence and utilities agreement with the Forest Brook Townhome Association and to record it with the Will County Recorder. The Board will also discuss an ordinance that would require registration of foreclosed mortgaged property in Park Forest. Additional comments from the Mayor, Manager, Trustees, Attorney, and Clerk are scheduled before adjournment.

• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and record a Fence Agreement with Forest Brook Townhome Association
• Ordinance requiring registration of foreclosed mortgaged property in the Village of Park Forest

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included approving prior meeting minutes, a resolution thanking retired Police Commander Julius Moore, and a resolution authorizing a fence agreement with the Forest Brook Townhome Association. All three items were adopted unanimously with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Aug 18, Sep 6, Sep 15, Oct 6 meetings (7‑0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing and thanking Julius Moore for his service (7‑0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing fence agreement with Forest Brook Townhome Association (7‑0)

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The Board will consider several items, including a contract with Solaris Roofing for a fire department roof replacement not to exceed $153,829.50. It will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement to create the Southland Public Safety Communication Dispatch System. First‑reading ordinances will be presented to annex and rezone three parcels at 226 Monee Rd and to require registration of foreclosed mortgaged property. A resolution will set Halloween trick‑or‑treating hours and a vice‑chair appointment will be confirmed.

• Contract with Solaris Roofing Solutions, Inc. up to $153,829.50 for fire department roof replacement
• Intergovernmental Agreement creating the Southland Public Safety Communication Dispatch System
• Ordinance annexing three parcels (PINs 21-14-02-400-011-0000, 21-14-02-400-004-0000, 21-14-02-400-008-0000) known as 226 Monee Rd
• Ordinance rezoning the annexed 226 Monee Rd property
• Ordinance requiring registration of foreclosing mortgaged property in the Village

The board approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution setting Trick‑or‑Treating hours for Oct. 31, 2025, and the appointment of Batura Otara as Vice‑Chair of the Beautification Awards Committee. It also approved a contract up to $153,829.50 with Solaris Roofing to replace the Fire Department roof, and an intergovernmental agreement to create the Southland Public Safety Communication Dispatch System. All four items passed with five votes in favor, none against, and two trustees absent.

• Approved Trick‑or‑Treating hours resolution (5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)
• Appointed Batura Otara as Vice‑Chair of Beautification Awards Committee (5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)
• Approved contract with Solaris Roofing for Fire Department roof up to $153,829.50 (5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Southland Public Safety Communication Dispatch System (5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting by voice vote (5 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees is considering a resolution to object to a property valuation reduction for Westbridge Apartments to protect the local tax base. The board will also discuss updating economic development policies and several service contracts.

• Resolution to intervene in property tax proceedings for Westbridge Apartments (seeking to block a $645,513 reduction in assessed value)
• Proposed Abandoned Property Acquisition Program with a $10,000 application fee
• Contract for concrete services for South Suburban Trades Initiative Project at 406 Sauk Trail
• Subrecipient agreement with Cook County for Community Development Block Grant funds
• 2025-2026 salt purchase

The Board of Trustees held a Rules and Special Regular meeting on October 6, 2025. No agenda items were voted on; each item was deferred for approval at a later meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous voice vote.

• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The scheduled Saturday Board of Trustees meeting for the Village of Park Forest on October 4, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will discuss a resubdivision plat for village-owned property to create a buffer for the Fire Training Area. The meeting also includes resolutions for school walk routes and road engineering projects.

• Final reading of ordinance to resubdivide 97 North Orchard Drive into Outlot A1 and A2
• Resolution for up to $250,000 for school walk routes and crossings (100% grant reimbursed)
• Appropriation of $94,400 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for South Orchard Drive Phase 1 Engineering
• Local Agency Agreement for $94,400 for South Orchard Drive Phase 1 Engineering
• Engineering Services Agreement with Rina North America for $94,400 for South Orchard Drive

The Board of Trustees approved a final‑reading ordinance to resubdivide the property at 97 North Orchard Drive. They also approved a $250,000 financial commitment for Safe Routes to Schools, and appropriated $94,400 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for Phase 1 engineering of South Orchard Drive. Additional resolutions authorized the same $94,400 for the engineering agreement and for a contract with Rina North America, each passing with six ayes, zero nays and one absent.

• Approved Resubdivision Plat ordinance for 97 North Orchard Drive (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved $250,000 financial commitment resolution for Safe Routes to Schools (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved $94,400 MFT appropriation for Phase 1 engineering of South Orchard Drive (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved funding resolution and local agency agreement for $94,400 Phase 1 engineering (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved engineering services agreement with Rina North America for $94,4000 (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees is holding a Saturday rules meeting at the fire department, with the agenda limited to fire department updates and adjournment. No other business is listed, so the meeting is largely procedural.

• Fire Department Updates at 156 Indianwood Blvd

The Board of Trustees held a meeting on September 6, 2025, heard several resident comments, and then voted to adjourn. No other actions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (approved by all present trustees)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The scheduled Rules Meeting of the Board of Trustees for September 2, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees will vote on multiple resolutions and contracts, including $600,000 in housing repair funds, $324,621 in road-improvement allocations, and purchases totaling $237,158.60 for vehicles and equipment. The meeting also includes recognition of a departing village official and a transit shelter advertising agreement.

• Resolution accepting $600,000 from Illinois Housing Development Authority Home Repair and Accessibility Program
• Resolution appropriating $324,621 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Blackhawk Drive road improvements
• Purchase of Genesis SLI 18-volt ($39,453.60), two Ford F250 trucks ($98,312), and one Ford F550 dump truck ($99,393)
• Engineering Services Agreement with Robinson Engineering for $253,797 for Blackhawk Drive work
• Transit Shelter Advertising agreement with PACE

The Board of Trustees reviewed a consent agenda that included a resolution to accept a $600,000 award from the Illinois Housing Development Authority, a resolution to appropriate $324,621 of motor‑fuel tax funds for Blackhawk Drive road engineering, and several procurement motions for vehicles, equipment and services. Each item was moved as a motion or resolution, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome for these specific actions. The meeting was adjourned unanimously after the consent agenda was addressed.

• Resolution to accept $600,000 Illinois Housing Development Authority award (motion presented)
• Resolution to appropriate $324,621 motor‑fuel tax funds for Blackhawk Drive Phase 1/2 engineering (motion presented)
• Motion to authorize $253,797 engineering services contract with Robinson Engineering for Blackhawk Drive (motion presented)
• Motion to purchase Genesis SLI 18‑volt tool for $39,453.60 (motion presented)
• Motion to purchase two Ford F250 trucks for $98,312 through Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (motion presented)
• Motion to purchase one Ford F550 XL 4x4 dump truck and dump box for $99,393 (motion presented)
• Motion to renew 2025/2026 tree service contract with Homer Tree Service (cost per inch specified) (motion presented)
• Motion to contract Convergint Technologies for keyless access control and software renewal, up to $47,006.84 (motion presented)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees is meeting for a special rules session. The agenda consists of a roll call and an immediate adjournment to executive session to discuss litigation.

• Executive session regarding litigation

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Saturday Rules Meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for August 2, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will discuss several equipment purchases for public safety and public works. The meeting also includes proposals for road improvements on Blackhawk Drive and a new transit shelter advertising agreement with PACE.

• Appropriation of $324,621 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Blackhawk Drive road improvement engineering
• Purchase of Genesis SLI 18-volt extrication tools for Fire Department for $39,453.60
• Purchase of 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee for Police Department for $40,694.00
• Purchase of two 2026 Ford F250 Pick Up Trucks for $49,156 each
• Proposed 10-year Advertising Transit Shelter Agreement with PACE

The special rules meeting did not vote on any agenda items. Each item was deferred to the August 18 regular meeting for further discussion and decision. No votes or approvals were recorded.

• Postponed Extraction Tools Purchase for Fire Department
• Postponed Purchase of 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee for Police Department
• Postponed Transit Shelter Advertising agreement with PACE
• Postponed Purchase of two Ford F250 trucks for Public Works
• Postponed Purchase of 2026 Ford F550 dump truck for Public Works
• Postponed Local Agency Agreement and Funding Resolution for Blackhawk Drive road improvements
• Postponed Phase 1/Phase 2 Engineering Services Agreement for Blackhawk Drive
• Postponed MFT Resolution to appropriate $324,621 for Blackhawk Drive engineering costs

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Board of Trustees is meeting to receive department updates. The agenda contains no specific legislative items or decisions for vote.

• Department updates

The board received updates on road improvement projects, utility relocation delays, and upcoming vehicle purchases. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded at this meeting.

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The Board of Trustees will consider a 1% grocery sales tax and the corporate budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes several infrastructure contracts and a resolution recognizing retiring Village Manager Thomas Mick.

• Ordinance for a 1% municipal grocery retailers’ and service occupation tax
• Adoption of the corporate budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025
• Contract for Central Basin 21” CIPP Sanitary Sewer Lining up to $505,890
• Contract for LED sign on Western Ave for $124,950
• Engineering agreement for Forest Brook Lift Station Replacement for $84,500

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, adopted a 1% municipal grocery occupation tax, and adopted the corporate budget for fiscal year July 1 2025 through June 30 2026. Resolutions honoring retiring Village Manager Tom Mick and approving the Village Manager employment agreement were also adopted. Several contracts for infrastructure and signage were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda (6 ayes, 1 nays) covering multiple resolutions and contracts
• Adopted municipal grocery occupation tax ordinance (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 corporate budget ordinance (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved resolution honoring retiring Village Manager Tom Mick
• Approved resolution authorizing Village Manager employment agreement
• Approved contract with Vernon & Maz, Inc. for LED sign on Western Ave ($124,950)
• Approved contract with S & S Construction for floor installation at 361 Artist Walk ($26,475)
• Approved contract with Hoerr Construction for Central Basin 21” CIPP sanitary sewer lining ($459,900)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and discuss the proposed budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025. The presented General Fund budget is balanced with a projected annual surplus of over $1.1 million.

• Proposed FY 2025-2026 budget with total expenditures of $68,162,966
• Ordinance to implement a Municipal Grocery Retailers’ and Grocery Service Occupation Tax
• Contract for a new LED sign on Western Avenue
• Engineering services agreement for Chestnut Street Lift Station Replacement
• Transfer of $500,000 from the TIF Fund to the Capital Projects Fund

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters. After the executive session, the Board unanimously adjourned the meeting. No ordinances, contracts, or budget items were voted on; all were placed on the June 16 regular meeting consent agenda.

• Moved to executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous 7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 7-0)

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Board of Trustees is meeting to receive department updates. The agenda contains only procedural items.

• Department updates

The Board of Trustees met on June 7, 2025 and received updates on annexation, a historical society lease extension, business tax incentives, and parking plans. The only formal action taken was a motion to adjourn, made by Trustee Hardy, seconded by Trustee Graham, and approved by all members.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

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The Board of Trustees will discuss renewing two public works contracts and an ordinance to amend the number of alcoholic liquor licenses to accommodate three new business applicants.

• Proposed lime hauling contract renewal with New Era Spreading not to exceed $420,612.50
• Proposed water shut off valve replacement contract renewal with M/J Underground not to exceed $298,092.60
• Proposed liquor license amendments for Sister, Sister Royal Creations (120 S Orchard Drive), Good Times Gaming Cafe (301 Liberty Drive), and Royal Styles (315 and 319 Main Street)
• Liquor license updates following the closure of Main St Diner and Lacey’s Place

The Board approved a maintenance budget of $311,536.50 for streets and highways for Fiscal Year 2026. It also authorized a street‑sweeping contract up to $48,820 and adopted resolutions honoring retirees Kenny Hall and Margaret Lewis. The consent agenda covering prior meetings was approved and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved FY2026 street and highway maintenance budget of $311,536.50 (consent agenda item 4)
• Authorized FY26 street sweeping contract to Lakeshore Recycling Systems LLC up to $48,820 (consent agenda item 5)
• Approved resolution recognizing and thanking Kenny Hall for his service (consent agenda item 2)
• Approved resolution recognizing and thanking Margaret Lewis for her service (consent agenda item 3)
• Approved consent agenda items covering multiple past meetings (consent agenda item 1)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (4 ayes, 0 nays)

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Board of Trustees holds a special rules meeting to review proposed budgets for the Public Works Department (including MFT, water, sewer, parking, refuse, vehicle services) and the Recreation, Park & Community Health Department (including building/grounds, Aqua Center, Tennis & Health Club, capital projects, vehicle services). No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion and review session.

• Public Works budget areas: MFT, water, sewer, municipal parking, refuse, vehicle services
• Recreation, Park & Community Health budget areas: building & grounds, Aqua Center, Tennis & Health Club, capital projects, vehicle services
• Special meeting focused solely on budget review

The board reviewed the 2025/2026 budget sections for Public Works, Recreation, Parks & Community Health, and several fund accounts. No formal approvals, denials, or amendments were recorded during the meeting. The meeting was concluded with a motion to adjourn, and a public hearing for the budget is set for June 9 with a final reading on June 16.

• Motion to adjourn adopted (motion made by Trustee Hardy, seconded by Trustee Graham)

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees holds a special rules meeting to review the village budget. Departments covered include Economic Development & Planning (Downtown, Capital Projects, Sustainability, TIF), Fire Department Vehicle Services, and Community Development Housing.

• Budget review for Economic Development & Planning (Downtown, Capital Projects, Sustainability, TIF)
• Budget review for Fire Department Vehicle Services
• Budget review for Community Development Housing

The Board of Trustees reviewed the 2025/2026 draft budget and heard updates from the Economic Development, Fire, Community Development, and Housing departments. No formal approvals, denials, or policy changes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Trustee Hardy, seconded by Trustee Graham.

• Adjourned meeting (motion by Hardy, seconded by Graham)

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will meet to review the village budget. The discussion will cover financial summaries, challenges, and specific departmental allocations.

• Police Department vehicle services budget
• Administration and Finance budget review
• Manager’s Office and Board of Trustees funding
• Bond retirement and retirement funds review

The Board of Trustees heard presentations on the upcoming 2025/2026 budget, revenue trends, police department activities, and award recognitions. No motions to approve, deny, or amend budget items were recorded. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and carried.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will receive a public introduction to the balanced Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of newly elected trustees and discussions on street maintenance funding.

• Introduction of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Budget
• Proposed street sweeping contract award to Lakeshore Recycling Systems LLC for $37,420.00 (not to exceed $48,820.00)
• Proposed Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Resolution and cost estimate of $311,536.50 for FY 2026
• Swearing in of newly elected trustees

The Board approved a 15‑minute recess after a motion by Trustee Hardy, seconded by Trustee Graham, passing unanimously by voice vote. The Board then approved a motion to reconvene the Rules Meeting, moved by Trustee Slone and seconded by Trustee Graham, also passing unanimously. Finally, the Board adjourned the meeting by a motion from Trustee Hardy, seconded by Trustee Graham, with a unanimous voice vote (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent).

• Recess of 15 minutes approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Reconvene Rules Meeting approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjournment approved (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

This is a procedural Saturday Rules Meeting of the Board of Trustees. The agenda includes audience comments and department updates. No significant decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Audience to Visitors
• Department Updates

The Board approved a motion to adjourn the meeting unanimously. The Board also decided to offer additional vacation time to police officers who have worked at least five years with their previous department.

• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
• Approved extra vacation time for police officers with >5 years prior service

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The Board of Trustees will discuss and hold a first reading of two ordinances at this Rules Meeting: one to amend the FY 2024/2025 budget with over $1.1 million in General Fund assignments and numerous revenue and expense adjustments across all funds, and another to authorize the sale of real estate at 406 Sauk Trail. The budget amendment addresses unexpected costs, grant revenues, and fund transfers including additional pension contributions and final bond payments.

• Budget amendment with $1.1M in General Fund assignments for prior-year projects and other revenue/expense changes across police, fire, recreation, public works, and more
• Ordinance authorizing sale of real estate at 406 Sauk Trail, Park Forest
• Transfer of $204,155 from IRMA surplus to police and fire pension funds
• Final bond payment transfer of $182,787 to the Bond Retirement Fund
• $250,000 for Army Corps of Engineers project in the Water Fund

The Board approved the consent agenda, authorizing the Village Manager to award the FY 25‑26 contract for carbon‑dioxide chemicals at the water‑treatment plant to Linde for $97,200. The vote was 5‑0 with two trustees absent. The annual budget amendment and the sale of 406 Sauk Trail each received a first reading and will be considered at the next meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Authorized $97,200 CO₂ chemicals contract to Linde (5‑0)
• First reading of 2024‑2025 budget amendment (to be discussed later)
• First reading of 406 Sauk Trail sale ordinance (to be discussed later)

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The Board of Trustees will vote on a consent agenda that includes an engineering services agreement for the reconstruction of Forest/Norwood Blvd. from Indianwood Blvd. to Westwood Dr. at a cost not to exceed $600,000. Other items include contracts for asphalt patching ($175K max), concrete patching ($210K max), landscape maintenance ($48,832), and water treatment chemicals. The board also will adopt fiscal policies for the FY2025/2026 budget and authorize the sale of a fire engine for $15,000.

• Engineering Services Agreement with V3 Companies, Ltd. for Forest/Norwood Blvd. reconstruction, not to exceed $600,000
• Fiscal 2026 Asphalt Patching Program contract with Advantage Paving Solutions, up to $175,000
• Concrete Patching Program contract renewal with J&J Newell Concrete Company, up to $210,496
• Landscape Maintenance Contract Renewal for Areas #12-#18 with Dutch Valley Landscape Contractor, $48,832
• Contracts for Water Treatment Chemicals totaling approximately $997,252 (salt, carbon dioxide, soda ash, quicklime, polyphosphate)

The Board of Trustees approved the entire consent agenda, which included multiple contracts and policy adoptions, with a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. Key approvals were the $600,000 construction engineer services agreement for road work, the sale of a fire engine for $15,000, and several utility and paving contracts. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
• Approved sale of Fire Department Engine 54 for $15,000
• Approved Fiscal Policies for the 2025/2026 budget
• Approved Construction Engineers Services Agreement up to $600,000 for road improvement
• Approved Asphalt Patching contract up to $175,000
• Approved Concrete Patching contract up to $210,496
• Approved mowing contract $48,832 for Areas #12‑#18
• Approved water treatment chemicals contracts totaling $994,752

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The Board of Trustees is discussing fiscal policies for the 2025/2026 budget, including spending caps and salary increases. The proposal includes 5% rate increases for water and sewer services and a scheduled refuse rate increase.

• Proposed 5% water rate increase to $21.95 per 1,000 gallons
• Proposed 5% sewer rate increase to $4.02 per 1,000 gallons
• Refuse rates increasing to $28.57 on January 1, 2026
• Proposed 3.5% salary increase for all personnel
• Engineering services agreement for reconstruction of Forest/Norwood Blvd. from Indianwood Blvd to Westwood Dr.

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included Option #2 for a partial renovation of the Aqua Center and splash‑pad addition with a maximum cost of $3.5 million. The motion was moved by Trustee Settles, seconded by Trustee Moore, and passed with six ayes, no nays and one abstention. All other items were deferred to the April 21 regular meeting.

• Approve consent agenda (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approve Option #2 for partial Aqua Center renovation up to $3.5 M (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Saturday Rules Meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for April 5, 2025, has been cancelled. Residents are encouraged to engage with the Mayor and Board during the Community Cleanup initiative.

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will consider consent items including purchasing a new ambulance for $432,349, selling a 2012 Dodge Avenger, updating the salt purchase authority certification, and awarding a landscape maintenance contract to Shelton Landscape for $37,884. A debatable discussion will cover the results and recommendations from a facility assessment of the Park Forest Aqua Center.

• Purchase of a new ambulance for $432,349 from Foster Coach
• Landscape maintenance contract for Areas 1–10 awarded to Shelton Landscape & Snow Management at $37,884
• Sale by public auction of a 2012 Dodge Avenger with approx. 120,000 miles
• Update of State of Illinois Salt Purchase Authority Certification due to Village Manager retirement
• Discussion of Aqua Center facility assessment results and recommendations

The Board of Trustees adopted the consent agenda with seven ayes and no nays. The items approved were the auction of a 2012 Dodge Avenger, the purchase of an ambulance for $432,349, an updated State of Illinois Salt Purchase Authority certification for Deputy Village Manager/Finance Director Mark Pries, and a seasonal mowing contract with Shelton Landscape & Snow Management for $37,884. The Aqua Center facility assessment will be revisited at a special meeting on April 7.

• Approved auction of 2012 Dodge Avenger (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved purchase of ambulance for $432,349 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved updated Salt Purchase Authority certification for Mark Pries (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved seasonal mowing contract with Shelton Landscape & Snow Management for $37,884 (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board will discuss authorizing the purchase of a new ambulance for $432,349 to replace a 2018 vehicle with 113,000 miles, with delivery expected in 2.5 years. Other items include selling a 2012 Dodge Avenger at auction, approving a salt purchase authority certification, awarding a landscape maintenance contract to Shelton Landscape for $37,884, and reviewing a facility assessment that found major structural and water-loss issues at the Aqua Center.

• Resolution to sell a 2012 Dodge Avenger at public auction (America’s Auto Auction, Crestwood)
• Proposed ambulance purchase from Foster Coach under SPC contract for $432,349 (includes $84,296 for power load system)
• Salt Purchase Authority Certification updating authorized staff for the 2025-2026 winter season
• Landscape Maintenance Contract for Areas 1-10 awarded to Shelton Landscape & Snow Management for a total of $37,884
• Aqua Center facility assessment reveals leaking pools, corrosion, and compliance issues; recommendations to be discussed

The Board of Trustees held a special rules meeting and a regular meeting on March 17, 2025. At the special rules meeting, staff presented items for future action, including auctioning a police vehicle, replacing an ambulance, updating salt purchase authorization, awarding a landscape maintenance contract, and discussing Aqua Center renovation options. At the regular meeting, the Board approved the consent agenda, which included a $3.58 million road improvement contract, a $290,636 engineering services agreement, and several other contracts and appointments.

• Approved consent agenda including 2025 Road Improvement Contract to Iroquois Paving for $3,578,676.17 (5-0)
• Approved Design Engineering Services Agreement with Baxter & Woodman for $290,636 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Pavement Restriping Contract to A.C. Pavement Striping for $30,276.22 (5-0)
• Approved 483C-484C Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract to M/J Underground for $74,019 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford F600 Forestry Vehicle for $158,970 (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Beautification Awards Committee, Commission on Human Relations, Economic Development Advisory Group, and Senior Citizen Advisory Commission (5-0)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board will vote on a $158,970 forestry vehicle from Runnion Equipment to improve tree maintenance and emergency response. They will also consider resolutions to adopt the Cook County Hazard Mitigation Plan update and apply for CDBG funds, plus award contracts for pavement restriping, sanitary sewer replacement, road improvements, and engineering services.

• Purchase of 2025 Ford F600 4x4 forestry vehicle with Dur-A-Lift from Runnion Equipment Company for $158,970, within the $160,000 budget
• Resolution adopting the update to the Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution to submit an application for Community Development Block Grant funds to Cook County
• 2025 Pavement Restriping Contract (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
• Indianwood Sanitary Sewer Replacement Contract and 2025 Road Improvement Contract (amounts not specified)

The Board of Trustees held a rules meeting on March 3, 2025, where they discussed seven items, including the purchase of a forestry vehicle, a hazard mitigation plan update, a CDBG grant application, and several public works contracts. No formal votes were taken; all items were placed on the agenda for the March 17 Regular Meeting. The meeting also included a proclamation for Women's History Month and the announcement of the snowplow naming contest winner.

• Placed forestry vehicle purchase on March 17 agenda
• Placed hazard mitigation plan resolution on March 17 agenda
• Placed CDBG grant application resolution on March 17 agenda
• Placed 2025 pavement restriping contract on March 17 agenda
• Placed Indianwood sanitary sewer replacement contract on March 17 agenda
• Placed 2025 road improvement contract on March 17 agenda
• Placed engineering services agreement on March 17 agenda

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Saturday Rules Meeting of the Board of Trustees scheduled for March 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees will review a budget report and current year trends during a rules meeting. At the regular meeting, the board is deciding on contract amendments for water infrastructure and equipment purchases.

• Additional $100,000 for M/J Underground for Residential Water Shut off (B-Box) Replacement
• $33,756.87 for one Xylem OSEC Electrolyzer Cell Assembly
• Six-Month FY 2025 Budget Report
• Review of Current Year Trends

The Park Forest Board of Trustees held a rules meeting and a regular meeting on February 24, 2025. The board approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing an additional $100,000 to M/J Underground for the Residential Water Shut-off (B-Box) Replacement contract and a purchase order for an electrolyzer cell assembly. No debatable items were discussed. The meetings were otherwise procedural, with ceremonial items and reports.

• Approved consent agenda including $100,000 additional to M/J Underground for water shut-off replacement (6-0)
• Authorized purchase order of $33,756.87 for 1 Electrolyzer Cell Assembly (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 27, 2025 Regular meeting (6-0)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Park Forest Board of Trustees will hold a special rules meeting to discuss three items: the FY2023/2024 audit presentation by Sikich CPA, an amended contract adding $100,000 to M/J Underground for residential water shutoff replacements, and the purchase of a spare Xylem OSEC electrolyzer for the water plant at $33,756.87. The board will also hear comments from officials and the public.

• Presentation of FY2023/2024 audit reports by Sikich CPA LLC; audit submitted for GFOA Certificate of Achievement
• Amended water shutoff replacement contract: additional $100,000 to M/J Underground for approximately 75 more b-box replacements through June 30, 2025
• Purchase of 1 spare Xylem OSEC electrolyzer cell assembly for $33,756.87 from Xylem as sole source supplier
• All contract terms including unit costs maintained from original April 2024 renewal of $222,623.72

The Board of Trustees received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion for FY 2023-24 from Sikich CPA. Two Public Works items—an amended water shutoff replacement contract and the purchase of a spare Xylem OSEC electrolyzer—were discussed but not voted on; both are scheduled for the February 24 meeting. The consent agenda was approved unanimously (5-0), including appointments to several boards and commissions.

• Received clean audit opinion for FY 2023-24 (no vote)
• Discussed amended water shutoff replacement contract; tabled to Feb 24
• Discussed purchase of spare Xylem OSEC electrolyzer; tabled to Feb 24
• Approved consent agenda (5-0) including minutes and appointments

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board of Trustees rules meeting scheduled for February 3, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Board of Trustees is meeting to receive department updates. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Department updates

The Board heard a presentation from IFF, a nonprofit developer, about a new 44-unit affordable housing building in Downtown Park Forest near Village Hall. The project includes a community center open to all residents, one parking space per unit, and rents set at 30-60% of the area's median income. Construction is ahead of schedule with about a year left, and the application process is expected to open in September or November 2025. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• Heard presentation on 44-unit affordable housing development by IFF
• No formal board actions or votes taken during the meeting
• Meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at 11:01 am

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

The Board will vote on two consent agenda items: purchasing two 2025 Ford E-Transit cargo vans for $110,062, part of a sustainability initiative, and approving a $35,000 engineering services amendment for the Water Plant Elevated Tower Replacement Project. There are no debatable items.

• Purchase of two 2025 Ford E-Transit-350 Cargo Vans for $110,062 from Currie Motors via Suburban Purchasing Cooperative
• Approval of $35,000 amendment for construction engineering services on Water Plant Elevated Tower Replacement Project
• Electric van purchase qualifies for $30,000 in federal and ComEd rebates, net cost $80,062
• Replacement of a 2014 Ford F-250 (116,437 miles) and a 2011 Ford F-250 (83,140 miles)
• No debatable items on agenda

The Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, which included a $110,062 purchase order for two 2025 Ford E-Transit cargo vans and a $35,000 purchase order for additional construction engineering services for the Water Plant Elevated Tower Replacement Project. The vote was 6-0 with one trustee absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included ceremonial items and reports.

• Approved $110,062 purchase order for two 2025 Ford E-Transit-350 Cargo Vans (6-0)
• Approved $35,000 purchase order for additional construction engineering services for Water Plant Elevated Tower Replacement Project (6-0)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

At this special rules meeting, the Park Forest Board of Trustees will discuss authorizing the purchase of two 2025 Ford E-Transit 350 cargo vans for $110,062 (net $80,062 after rebates) as part of a fleet conversion to electric vehicles. They will also consider an amendment to the engineering services agreement for the Water Plant Elevated Tower Replacement Project. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Purchase of two 2025 Ford E-Transit 350 Cargo Vans for $110,062 from Currie Motors through a cooperative contract; net cost $80,062 after $30,000 in ComEd and federal incentives
• Engineering Services Agreement Amendment for the Water Plant Elevated Tower Replacement Project (no details provided in the agenda)

The Park Forest Board of Trustees held a special rules meeting and a regular meeting on January 21, 2025. The regular meeting's consent agenda was approved unanimously, which included approving prior meeting minutes and making numerous appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions. No substantive policy decisions were made; the special meeting was informational, featuring presentations on a proposed Career & Technical Education Center and sustainability awards.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of Dec 2 and Dec 9 meetings (7-0)
• Reappointed Susan Blatchford as Chair of Beautification Awards Committee (term ending Dec 31, 2025)
• Reappointed Michele Johnson as Chair of Fire & Police Commission (term ending Dec 31, 2025)
• Reappointed Mamie Rodgers as Vice Chair of Fire & Police Commission (term ending Dec 31, 2025)
• Reappointed Monray Larry as Chair of Commission on Human Relations (term ending Dec 31, 2025)
• Reappointed Ella Jones as Vice Chair of Commission on Human Relations (term ending Dec 31, 2025)
• Reappointed Phillip Perkins as Chair of Economic Development Advisory Group (term ending Dec 31, 2025)
• Appointed Andrew Gladstone as Vice Chair of Economic Development Advisory Group (term ending Dec 31, 2025)

Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes

This meeting of the Board of Trustees was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Saturday Board Meeting & Minutes

The Board of Trustees is meeting for a Saturday rules meeting, which includes audience comments and department updates. The agenda contains no proposed ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings, making it a procedural session only.

• Audience to Visitors
• Department Updates
• Adjournment

The Board of Trustees met for a rules meeting with no substantive decisions. They heard updates on canceled January 6 meeting, upcoming appointments, and Public Works projects. No votes were taken.