Schiller Park public meetings in 2021

Public Notices

The Village of Schiller Park is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed vacation of a portion of Florence Avenue east of River Road. The meeting includes a reading of the legal notice, discussion, and public comment. No final decision is being made at this hearing.

• Proposed vacation of a portion of Florence Avenue east of River Road
• Public hearing at Village Hall Board Room, 9526 W. Irving Park Road
• Public comment period

The Village of Schiller Park held a public hearing on December 28, 2021, to consider vacating a portion of Florence Avenue east of River Road. The adjacent property owner, 5035 N River Rd., LLC, proposed to pay $115,000 for the land. No public comments or objections were received. The hearing was procedural; no formal decision was made at this hearing.

• Public hearing held on proposed vacation of Florence Avenue east of River Road
• No decision made; hearing was for public input only

Public Notices

The Village of Schiller Park Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to consider vacating a 66-foot-wide portion of Florence Avenue right-of-way east of River Road. The vacation is requested by 5035 River Road LLC, which would acquire title to the property. Interested parties may attend and be heard.

• Public hearing on vacation of Florence Avenue right-of-way east of River Road
• Requested by 5035 River Road LLC
• Property: 66-foot-wide Florence Avenue right-of-way east of River Road, west of vacated Boylan Avenue
• Meeting at Village Hall, 9526 W. Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding its scheduled monthly meeting to consider routine matters: adopting minutes, reviewing correspondence and bills, and conducting the annual vote for Commission Chairman. The commission will also discuss the status of open positions in both the Fire and Police departments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Annual vote for Commission Chairman
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Review and vote to adopt minutes of last three meetings
• Review of correspondence and bills

The Schiller Park Board of Fire & Police Commissioners unanimously adopted minutes from three prior meetings and re-elected Glenn J. Rawski as chairman for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The board discussed open police and fire positions, noting four police openings with three approved candidates (two entering the January 2022 academy) and three fire openings with two approved. It also approved a motion directing Chief Cesaretti to provide written exam scores individually to fire lieutenant promotional candidates, with posting delayed until the final eligibility list is complete.

• Adopted minutes of Nov 16, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Adopted minutes of Nov 21, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Adopted minutes of Nov 23, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Re-elected Glenn J. Rawski as Chairman for 2020-2021 fiscal year (3-0)
• Approved motion to give Chief Cesaretti memo with fire lieutenant written exam scores for individual distribution, no posting until final eligibility list (3-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board of Schiller Park will meet to discuss several financial and infrastructure items. Proposed actions include approving a tree trimming contract, renewing workers' compensation insurance, and reviewing the annual tax levy ordinance.

• Proposal for Advanced Tree Care tree trimming services not to exceed $20,000
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois State Toll Highway Authority for right-of-way improvements
• Ratification of a one-year contract with SAFEbuilt Illinois, LLC for code enforcement services
• Approval of bills totaling $795,288.38
• Renewal of Workers’ Compensation Insurance with an annual premium of $333,895.00

The Village Board approved the annual tax levy ordinance, a $795,288.38 list of bills, a workers' compensation insurance renewal, and an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $795,288.38 list of bills (6-0)
• Adopted annual tax levy ordinance 21-4302 (6-0)
• Approved workers' comp insurance renewal at $333,895 (6-0)
• Approved tollway right-of-way improvements agreement (6-0)
• Approved $20,000 tree trimming proposal from Advanced Tree Care (6-0)
• Ratified one-year contract with SAFEbuilt Illinois for code enforcement (6-0)
• Approved IMIF authorized signers and online access (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 2, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board of Schiller Park will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss various items. The agenda includes potential discussions regarding executive sessions involving real property, personnel matters, and litigation.

• Discussion of potential purchase or lease of real property
• Discussion of employee salary schedules and compensation
• Discussion of pending or imminent litigation
• Discussion of collective bargaining negotiations

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a disability benefits application and discuss updates on the Illinois Firefighters' Pension Investment Fund (IFPIF) consolidation, including possible approval of an interim cash management policy and cash reserve balance. The board may also review local account collateralization. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Application for Disability Benefits - Sam Chung
• IFPIF status update and possible action on consolidation requests
• Discussion/Approval - Interim Cash Management Policy
• Discussion/Approval - Cash Reserve Balance
• Review/Possible Action - Local Account Collateralization

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board of Schiller Park is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 2, 2021, at Village Hall. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and a possible executive session. No specific business items, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at 9526 W. Irving Park Road
• Public comments limited to five minutes per person per Ordinance No. 10-2808
• Possible executive session covering real estate, litigation, salaries, and personnel matters

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider several contracts and agreements, including a design engineering agreement for 2022 street and alley improvements, a water facility evaluation, a street sweeping contract extension, and a collective bargaining agreement with the police sergeants' union. The board will also approve a list of bills totaling $1,154,528.12 and hear reports from village staff and committees.

• Design Engineering Services Agreement with Hancock Engineering, not to exceed $81,000 for 2022 Street and Alley Improvements
• Engineering Services Agreement with Ciorba Group, not to exceed $29,667 for Water Facility Evaluation
• 2-year contract extension for Street Sweeping with Lakeshore Clean Sweep, LLC
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Unit #170-1 for Sergeants
• List of Bills totaling $1,154,528.12, including payments for Eastwood Storm Sewer Replacement and Chicago Water Department

The Village Board approved a Design Engineering Services Agreement with Hancock Engineering for up to $81,000 for 2022 Street and Alley Improvements. The board also approved a $29,667 engineering agreement with Ciorba Group for a Water Facility Evaluation, a 2-year street sweeping contract extension with Lakeshore Clean Sweep, a police sergeants' collective bargaining agreement, and a list of bills totaling $1,154,528.12. All votes were unanimous with no absentees or nays.

• Approved $81,000 Design Engineering Services Agreement with Hancock Engineering for 2022 Street and Alley Improvements
• Approved $29,667 Engineering Services Agreement with Ciorba Group for Water Facility Evaluation
• Approved 2-year contract extension for Street Sweeping with Lakeshore Clean Sweep, LLC
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Unit #170-1 for Sergeants
• Approved current List of Bills in the amount of $1,154,528.12
• Approved minutes of the November 18, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission will hold a special meeting in executive session on November 23, 2021. The commission will conduct oral interviews for lateral applicants to the Police Department.

• Oral interviews for Police Department (Laterals) Applicants

The Fire & Police Commission held a special meeting on November 23, 2021, and conducted one oral interview for a new Lateral Police Eligibility list. The interview was held in executive session under employment matters. No other decisions or actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Conducted one interview for a new Lateral Police Eligibility list (executive session, employment matters).

Public Notices

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission will hold a police agility exam for original appointments on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 9:00 AM at East Leyden High School, 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, Illinois. The exam is administered by F.I.R.E. Testing Services. The commission will also discuss test questions for police lateral oral exams.

• Police agility exam for original appointment on Nov. 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM
• Exam location: East Leyden High School, 3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park, IL 60131
• Exam administered by F.I.R.E. Testing Services
• Discussion of test questions for Police Lateral Oral exams

The Fire & Police Commission administered a police agility exam for original appointments, with 5 candidates showing up and 4 passing. The Commission also discussed and worked on new questions for police lateral oral exams, totaling 10 questions.

• Administered police agility exam for original appointment; 5 candidates showed, 4 passed.
• Discussed and worked on new questions for police lateral oral exams; total of 10 questions.

Fire Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will review quarterly investment performance and financial reports from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP. The meeting includes discussions on the actuarial valuation, tax levy request, and updates regarding FPIF consolidation.

• Review/Approval of Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Quarterly Investment Performance Report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
• Monthly Financial Report from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
• Review of Quarterly Gas Tax Deposit
• Discussion regarding FPIF consolidation requests

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board of Schiller Park is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting on November 18, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments. No specific business items are listed, but the board may enter executive session for discussions on real estate, litigation, personnel, and other confidential matters.

• Public comments limited to five minutes per individual per Ordinance No. 10-2808
• Possible executive session on purchase or lease of real property
• Possible executive session on setting price for sale or lease of property
• Possible executive session on pending or probable litigation
• Possible executive session on salary schedules and employee matters

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2021, with action items including approving a $933,311.96 list of bills, ratifying a sewer televising contract up to $20,000, and approving several resolutions for property tax incentives. The board will also consider a CDBG subrecipient agreement with Cook County, a water valve exercising program, and a promotional presentation for a patrolman. Several items are routine reports and consent agenda items.

• List of Bills in the amount of $933,311.96
• Services agreement with National Power Rodding for Kelvin Lane sewer televising, not to exceed $20,000
• Resolution supporting Class 7C tax incentive for 5035 River Road
• Resolution supporting Class 7B tax incentive for 9840-9950 Lawrence Avenue
• Resolution supporting Class 6B tax incentive for new industrial facility at 9520 West Ainslie Street

The Village Board approved multiple resolutions and ordinances, including tax incentives for properties on River Road, Lawrence Avenue, and West Ainslie Street, and a CDBG subrecipient agreement with Cook County. It also ratified a sewer televising contract with National Power Rodding (up to $20,000), approved a water valve exercising agreement with OTM Water Services, and approved the list of bills totaling $933,311.96. All votes were unanimous among the five trustees present; Trustee Russell Klug was absent.

• Approved minutes of the November 4, 2021 regular board meeting.
• Appointed Village Manager Brett Kryska to the Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors (11/18/2021–4/30/2022).
• Approved the consent agenda, including monthly reports from four departments.
• Ratified a services agreement with National Power Rodding for sewer televising on Kelvin Lane (not to exceed $20,000).
• Approved an agreement with OTM Water Services Inc. for the water system valve exercising program.
• Adopted Resolution 27-21 approving the CDBG 2021 subrecipient agreement with Cook County.
• Adopted Resolutions 28-21, 29-21, and 30-21 supporting tax incentives for properties at 5035 River Road, 9840-9950 Lawrence Avenue, and 9520 West Ainslie Street.
• Adopted Ordinances 21-4299 and 21-4300 approving a plat of dedication and a utility easement for a watermain, and Resolution 31-21 authorizing surplus property disposition.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding its scheduled monthly meeting to review and act on routine items, including adopting minutes, correspondence, and bills. The main substantive item is discussing probationary employees in the last two months of their probationary period and voting on permanent appointment or dismissal, which may occur in executive session. The commission will also discuss open positions, testing dates for new police and fire promotional exams, potential rule changes, and possibly changing psychological testing services.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Review of dates for new police testing and lateral transfer applications
• Review of dates for promotional fire testing (Lieutenant)
• Discussion of possible changes to psychological testing services

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the minutes of the last meeting. They reviewed invoices and correspondence, discussed the status of open positions (4 police openings, 3 fire openings on hold), and reviewed testing schedules for new police officers, lateral transfers, and fire lieutenant promotions. No probationary employees were discussed, and no changes to psychological testing services were made.

• Adopted minutes of last meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed invoices and correspondence, including C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. testing service agreements
• Noted police department has 4 openings, fire department has 3 openings on hold
• Reviewed police testing schedule: 6 candidates passed written exam, agility test set for Nov 21
• Reviewed lateral police testing: 1 qualified candidate, oral exams Nov 23
• Reviewed fire lieutenant promotional testing: 6 candidates signed up, written exam Dec 14
• Decided not to change psychological testing services
• Scheduled next regular meeting for Dec 21, 2021

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, correspondence, and finance. They will review the 2021 pool season, concerts and movies in the park, the Halloween parade, fall baseball/softball, and the fall brochure. New business includes setting 2022 youth baseball/softball goals, a winter programming plan, recreation center updates, marketing efforts, and park improvements at Fairview Park.

• 2021 Pool Season Report
• Halloween Parade October 30
• Goals 2022 Youth Baseball/Softball
• Winter Programming Plan
• Park Improvement — Fairview Park

The Schiller Park Recreation Board approved multiple monthly bills for July through November 2021 and accepted the May 18, 2021 minutes. Director Splitt reported on the 2021 pool season, noting the 2022 pool will close after August weekends and not open Labor Day weekend. Concerts will continue but movies in the park will be reduced. No formal votes were taken on these future plans.

• Approved July 2021-3 bills for payment
• Approved August 2021 bills for payment
• Approved August 2021-2 bills for payment
• Approved September 2021 bills for payment
• Approved September 2021-2 bills for payment
• Approved October 2021 bills for payment
• Approved October 2021-2 bills for payment
• Approved November 2021 bills for payment

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission of Schiller Park scheduled a meeting for November 10, 2021, but anticipates no public hearing items, so the meeting will not be held. The agenda includes only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Meeting cancelled due to no public hearing items
• Scheduled for November 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM
• Location: Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road

Historical Commission

The meeting agenda consists of standard procedural items and routine reports. No specific projects, ordinances, or financial decisions are listed for discussion.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Committee reports

The Schiller Park Historical Commission met and received digital images from architects showing their future area at the new Washington School, including exhibition, storage, work space, and kitchenette. The commission accepted the October minutes and noted the next meeting is January 10, 2022, with no December meeting. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Accepted October minutes (motion by Diana, second by Warren)
• Adjourned at 10:37 AM (motion by Warren, second by Hilde)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider several contracts and financial items, including engineering agreements, a bill list, and replacing its municipal collection agency. The agenda also includes routine reports and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Design and Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Hancock Engineering, not to exceed $66,000, for CDBG Project No. 2106-031
• Design Engineering Services Agreement with Hancock Engineering, not to exceed $32,200, for Rose Street Improvements
• Agreements with DACRA and Municipal Collection Services LLC (MCSI) to replace Municipal Collection Of America (MCOA)
• List of Bills in the amount of $824,270.92
• Annual Tax Levy and Water System items listed for discussion

The Village Board approved two engineering service agreements with Hancock Engineering: $66,000 for CDBG Project No. 2106-031 (Eden Avenue from Scott to Ruby, and Ruby from Eden to Ivanhoe) and $32,200 for Rose Street improvements (Rose from Soreng to Prairie). The board also approved switching collections services from Municipal Collection of America to Municipal Collection Services LLC, and approved the current list of bills totaling $824,270.92. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $66,000 engineering agreement for CDBG Project No. 2106-031 (6-0)
• Approved $32,200 engineering agreement for Rose Street improvements (6-0)
• Approved agreements with DACRA and Municipal Collection Services LLC to replace MCOA (6-0)
• Approved list of bills in the amount of $824,270.92 (6-0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board of Schiller Park will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to conduct business and discuss various items. The agenda includes potential discussions regarding executive sessions on topics such as real property, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Approval of minutes
• Public comments from persons wishing to be heard
• Executive session discussions regarding real property purchase or lease
• Executive session discussions regarding pending or imminent litigation
• Executive session discussions regarding employee compensation and collective bargaining

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is holding its regular meeting on October 21, 2021, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including sidewalk trip hazard repairs, approval of bills, and snow removal contracts for seniors. The agenda also includes an ordinance amendment for the Fire and Police Commission and a resolution for a retirement healthcare funding plan. Most items are routine administrative matters, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.

• Approve $10,500 proposal from Safe Step LLC for FY 2021-2022 Sidewalk Trip Hazard Repair Project
• Approve $10,280 proposal from Raise-Rite Concrete Lifting for mudjacking addition to sidewalk repair
• Approve list of bills totaling $503,768.45, including non-recurring invoices for antenna relocation, sewer work, and engineering
• Approve three-year contract with Write-Green, Inc. for toner and ink purchases
• Authorize snow removal service agreements with Panoramic Landscaping LLC and Sean Milnes for Senior Snow Removal Program

The Schiller Park Village Board approved a consent agenda, a $503,768.45 bill list, sidewalk trip hazard repair proposals (Safe Step LLC and Raise-Rite Concrete Lifting), a three-year toner/ink contract with Write-Green, Inc., and snow removal service agreements for the Senior Snow Removal Program. The board also adopted an ordinance amending Fire and Police Commission rules and a resolution authorizing a retirement healthcare funding plan. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved consent agenda with monthly department reports (6-0)
• Approved $503,768.45 bill list including non-recurring invoices (6-0)
• Approved Safe Step LLC proposal up to $10,500 for sidewalk trip hazard repairs (6-0)
• Approved Raise-Rite Concrete Lifting proposal $10,280 for mudjacking (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4298 amending Fire and Police Commission rules (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-21 authorizing retirement healthcare funding plan (6-0)
• Approved three-year contract with Write-Green, Inc. for toner/ink (6-0)
• Approved snow removal agreements with Panoramic Landscaping LLC and Sean Milnes (6-0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to conduct business and hold executive sessions. The agenda includes potential discussions regarding real property, personnel matters, and litigation.

• Executive session regarding purchase or lease of real property
• Executive session regarding employee salary schedules and compensation
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations
• Executive session regarding pending or imminent litigation

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission for October 19, 2021, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of quorum.

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting at the public library. The agenda is largely procedural, covering standard items like call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, financial report, and public comments. No specific substantive actions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Guests and public comments
• Chairperson's report
• Committee reports

The Schiller Park Historical Commission met and approved the September minutes with a correction. The commission is packing for a move, with library space provided for boxes and tables for displays. The treasurer reported $4,305.12 in checking and $20.68 on hand. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and administrative.

• Approved September minutes with correction (motion by Diana, seconded by Warren)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:25 AM (motion by Warren, seconded by Hilde)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission of Schiller Park is scheduled to meet on October 13, 2021, but the agenda anticipates no public hearing items will be presented, so the meeting will not be held. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, roll call, minutes approval, old and new business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM on October 13, 2021 at Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road
• No public hearing items anticipated, meeting will not be held
• Roll call includes Chairman Chad Meyers and six other commissioners

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding its rescheduled monthly meeting to review and vote on the minutes, discuss correspondence and bills, and decide on the permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees. They will also discuss open positions in the Fire and Police departments, set dates for new police testing and promotional fire testing (Lieutenant), and choose an agency for fire department assessments. The meeting includes public comment and is scheduled for October 12, 2021 at 7:30 PM.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees (may be in executive session)
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Set dates for new Police testing (original appointment)
• Discussion of agency for Fire Department assessments
• Set dates for Promotional Fire testing (Lieutenant)

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners reviewed and adopted the previous meeting's minutes and discussed the status of open positions and testing schedules for both police and fire departments. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the minutes; the rest of the meeting was informational, covering upcoming exams and application deadlines.

• Adopted minutes of last meeting (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:47 PM (3-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a property tax incentive for Wally Park, sanitary sewer obstructions, and infrastructure updates. They will consider two zoning ordinances: a text amendment to the off-street parking table and a variance for a property at 9438 Irving Park Road. The board will also vote on approving bills totaling $1,118,610.98, a contract extension with Municipal GIS Partners, and a memorandum of understanding with the fire department union.

• Ordinance approving text amendment to off-street parking table (ZPA 21-T-18)
• Ordinance approving rear yard setback and parking variances for 9438 Irving Park Road (ZPA 21-V-19)
• Motion to approve bills totaling $1,118,610.98
• Contract extension with Municipal GIS Partners at $83,120 annual fee
• Memorandum of Understanding with Schiller Park Firefighters Local 5230

The Village Board approved the current list of bills totaling $1,118,610.98, including non-recurring invoices for water and sewer work, and approved a one-year contract extension with Municipal GIS Partners at a not-to-exceed annual fee of $83,120.00. The board also adopted two zoning ordinances: a text amendment to the off-street parking table (Ordinance 21-4296) and a variance for rear yard setback and parking reduction at 9438 Irving Park Road (Ordinance 21-4297). Additionally, the board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Schiller Park Firefighters Local 5230 and a proclamation honoring Bonnie Gardeck's retirement. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Trustee Lukowski absent.

• Approved list of bills totaling $1,118,610.98 (5-0)
• Approved one-year contract extension with Municipal GIS Partners at $83,120.00 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4296 amending off-street parking table (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4297 granting variance at 9438 Irving Park Road (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Schiller Park Firefighters Local 5230 (5-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Bonnie Gardeck's retirement (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 special meeting (4-0, Deegan abstained)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss updates on development, infrastructure improvement projects, and financial matters. The agenda also includes follow-up items from the July 1, 2021, Regular Board Meeting.

• Development Update discussion
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Projects discussion
• Financial Matters discussion
• Executive session regarding real property, litigation, and employee compensation

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Schiller Park Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will hold a special meeting to consider two public hearings: a text amendment to the off-street parking table in the village code, and a variance request for a property at 9438 Irving Park Rd. to reduce rear yard setback and parking requirements. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM on September 29, 2021, at Village Hall.

• Public hearing on Case No. 21-T-18: text amendment to Section 155.2203(B), Off-Street Parking Table
• Public hearing on Case No. 21-V-19: variance from rear yard setback (Section 155.1606(C)) and 25% reduction in parking/loading facilities for 9438 Irving Park Rd.
• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2021 regular meeting

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission approved a text amendment reducing the off-street parking requirement from 10 to 7 spaces per 1,000 square feet, and granted two variances to Mantra Restaurant for a rear yard setback and a 40% parking reduction to allow expansion. All votes were unanimous (8-0, with one commissioner absent).

• Approved text amendment 21-T-18 reducing off-street parking requirement from 10 to 7 spaces per 1,000 sq ft (8-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance for 9438 Irving Park Road (Mantra Restaurant) (8-0)
• Approved parking reduction variance for Mantra Restaurant (8-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is meeting in person to consider and act on personnel matters, including the permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees, and to discuss open positions in both departments. The board will also consider approving an amendment to its rules and regulations, select an agency for Fire Department assessments, and set dates for new police and promotional fire (Lieutenant) testing.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees in their last two months
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Consideration and approval of proposed amendment to Fire & Police Commission rules and regulations
• Vote on agency to perform Fire Department assessments
• Set dates for new Police testing and promotional Fire testing (Lieutenant)

The Board conditionally appointed Jeremy G. Chemikovich as permanent Police Sergeant and Blaine C. Schneider as permanent Fire Lieutenant, both effective September 18, 2021. It also approved an amendment to its rules and regulations. The board reviewed correspondence, discussed open positions, and set a police testing schedule.

• Approved conditional appointment of Jeremy G. Chemikovich to permanent Police Sergeant, effective September 18, 2021.
• Approved conditional appointment of Blaine C. Schneider to permanent Fire Lieutenant, effective September 18, 2021.
• Approved proposed amendment to the Fire & Police Commission rules and regulations.
• Adopted minutes of the last meeting.
• Adjourned meeting at 9:24 PM.

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board held a special meeting to approve two collective bargaining agreements and a new department head. The board voted to approve labor contracts with the local police and firefighter unions. Additionally, the board appointed Randy Splitt as the Parks and Recreation Department Director for a one-year term.

• Appointment of Randy Splitt as Parks and Recreation Department Director (9.21.21-4.30.22)
• Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Unit #170
• Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Schiller Park Firefighters Local 5230, I.A.F.F.

The Village Board unanimously approved three items: the appointment of Randy Splitt as Parks and Recreation Department Director for the term 9.21.21-4.30.22, a collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Unit #170, and a collective bargaining agreement with the Schiller Park Firefighters Local 5230. All votes were 5-0 with Trustee Deegan absent.

• Appointed Randy Splitt as Parks and Recreation Department Director for 9.21.21-4.30.22 (5-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Illinois FOP Unit #170 (5-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Schiller Park Firefighters Local 5230 (5-0)

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to conduct board officer elections and review retirement benefits. The board will also examine investment reports from UBS Funds and financial reports from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP.

• Review and approval of regular retirement benefits for Edward Ladonsky and Brian Norris
• Board officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
• Application for membership for Steven Greske
• Review of preliminary actuarial valuation and IDOI Annual Statement
• Approval of trustee training registration fees for the IPPFA Mid-American Pension Conference

Public Notices

This agenda is a public notice that the Schiller Park Police Pension Fund's regular meeting originally set for August 10, 2021 has been rescheduled to September 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Village of Schiller Park Municipal Building, Second Floor, 9526 West Irving Park Road. No other business items are listed.

• Meeting rescheduled from August 10 to September 21, 2021
• New meeting time: 10:00 a.m.
• Location: Village of Schiller Park Municipal Building, Second Floor

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, correspondence, and finance. They will also review the pool season and extended dates, concerts and movies in the park, and new business such as fall youth baseball/softball, the fall brochure and programming, recreation center hours and usage, NEDSRA, and the Halloween parade scheduled for October 30.

• Pool season and extended dates through September 5, 2021
• Concerts and Movies in the Park
• Fall Youth Baseball/Softball (94)
• Recreation Center update hours and usage
• Halloween Parade — October 30

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is holding its regular meeting on September 16, 2021, to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including ordinances on mobile food vehicles and lateral police officer appointments, a zoning variance for an industrial property, and approval of a $772,309.29 bill list. The agenda also includes a swearing-in for a new police officer, appointments to village commissions, and a proclamation honoring a retiring commander.

• Ordinance to regulate mobile food vehicles (Title Eleven amendment)
• Ordinance granting a rear yard setback variance for 3999 25th Avenue (ZPA 21-V-17)
• Ordinance authorizing lateral appointment of certified police officers
• Motion to approve bills totaling $772,309.29, including street and watermain projects
• Intergovernmental agreement with School District 81 for housing the Historical Society

The Village Board approved an ordinance regulating mobile food vehicles after deleting one section, and ratified a $10,978 valve purchase. It also approved a $772,309.29 bill list, a zoning variance for 3999 25th Avenue, and an intergovernmental agreement with School District 81 for housing the Historical Society. All votes were unanimous among the five trustees present; Trustee Lima was absent.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-4292 regulating mobile food vehicles, after amending to delete item 115.002 D
• Ratified purchase of an 8-inch Cla-Val Electronic Control Valve for the south reservoir for $10,978
• Approved current list of bills totaling $772,309.29
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4293 granting a rear yard setback variance for 3999 25th Avenue
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4294 authorizing lateral appointment of certified police officers by the Village President
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4295 approving intergovernmental agreement with School District 81 for housing the Historical Society
• Approved appointments of Claudia Irsuto, Carmelina Rose DePinto, and Phil Dinda to commissions
• Approved proclamation honoring retirement of Commander Edward Ladonsky

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 16, 2021. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and a closed executive session covering real estate, litigation, personnel, and security matters. No specific business items, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per person per Ordinance No. 10-2808
• Executive session authorized for real property purchase/lease and price setting
• Executive session includes pending or probable litigation discussion
• Executive session covers salary schedules and employee matters
• Executive session includes collective bargaining and security procedures

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors is meeting to discuss routine business, including a policy review of marijuana legislation and approval of the warrant register (bill listing). The agenda also includes reports from the executive director and a closed executive session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• Marijuana Legislation – Policy Review
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)
• Executive Director's Report for July/August 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for November 9, 2021

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, reports, and new business. No specific substantive actions or discussions are listed.

• Meeting at Schiller Park Public Library, 4200 Old River Road
• Financial report
• Chairperson's report
• Committee reports
• Unfinished and new business

The Schiller Park Historical Commission accepted Bonnie Gardeck's resignation due to health issues and appointed Claudia Irsuto as a new commissioner. The commission also approved minutes from prior meetings, the IGA report, and the financial report, and discussed plans for a library science student to help organize files.

• Approved minutes from Aug. 26 emergency and Aug. 9 regular meetings (all in favor)
• Accepted IGA report from the village (motion passed)
• Accepted financial report showing $20.68 cash and $4,305.12 in checking (all agreed)
• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Bonnie Gardeck due to health issues
• Appointed Claudia Irsuto as commissioner (all agreed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Schiller Park Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning requests: a conditional use for an amusement establishment with outdoor facilities at 5050 River Rd, and a variance to reduce the rear yard setback for a building expansion at 3999 25th Ave. The board will also approve minutes from the August 11 meeting and take public comment.

• Public hearing: Conditional use for amusement establishment with outdoor facilities at 5050 River Rd (Case 21-CV-16)
• Public hearing: Variance to reduce minimum rear yard setback for building expansion at 3999 25th Ave (Case 21-V-17)
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2021 regular meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals accepted the withdrawal of Windy Screams' application for a conditional use permit for an amusement establishment at 5050 River Road, allowing the applicant to pursue standard licensing instead. The board also approved a variance for Avers Machine & Manufacturing, Inc. at 3999 25th Avenue to reduce the rear yard setback for a one-story building expansion, with a 5-0 vote. Both actions were unanimous, with two commissioners absent.

• Accepted Windy Screams' withdrawal of conditional use application (5-0)
• Approved variance for Avers Machine & Manufacturing at 3999 25th Avenue (5-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider routine approvals including a $235,108.55 bill list, a firefighter union agreement, and an ordinance authorizing a contract for the Village Manager/Comptroller position. The agenda also includes proclamations, a police promotion, and committee reports.

• Approve bills totaling $235,108.55, including $13,150 for handheld meter readers and $14,832 for water tower valve installation
• Ratify Memorandum of Agreement with Firefighters Local 5230 on promotions and grievances
• Ordinance authorizing agreement with Brett Kryska for Village Manager/Comptroller
• Promote Sergeant James Scheib to Lieutenant
• Proclamations for Brian Norris retirement, Knights of Columbus event, and Rail Safety Week

The Village Board approved the appointment of Brett Kryska as Village Manager/Comptroller for the term September 20, 2021 to April 30, 2022, and passed Ordinance 21-4291 authorizing his agreement. The board also ratified a Memorandum of Agreement with the firefighters' union regarding promotions and grievances, and approved a list of bills totaling $235,108.55. All votes were unanimous with no absentees or nays.

• Approved appointment of Brett Kryska as Village Manager/Comptroller (Sept 20, 2021 – Apr 30, 2022)
• Approved Ordinance 21-4291 authorizing the agreement with Brett Kryska
• Ratified Memorandum of Agreement with International Association of Firefighters Local 5230 on lieutenant promotions and grievances
• Approved list of bills totaling $235,108.55, including $13,150 for handheld meter readers and $14,832 for water tower valve installation
• Approved minutes of the Committee of the Whole and Regular Board meetings of August 19, 2021
• Supported proclamations honoring Detective Brian Norris's retirement, Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Campaign, and National Rail Safety Week
• Approved consent agenda items including Girl Scouts cookie program door-to-door request and Leyden Township thank-you letter

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to conduct business and hold executive sessions. The agenda includes potential discussions regarding real property, personnel matters, and collective bargaining.

• Executive session regarding purchase or lease of real property
• Executive session regarding employee salary schedules and compensation
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations
• Executive session regarding pending or imminent litigation

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Society met in emergency session and discussed the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village and School District #81. Commissioners reviewed the document and had some questions answered, but the insurance section still needs clarification. The group decided to have the Village's insurance representative review what the Society needs to do before proceeding. June Oulund and Dan Slivicki will schedule an appointment with Brian or the Mayor to arrange that review.

• Discussed the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village and School District #81, but did not approve it
• Deferred action on the agreement pending clarification of the insurance section
• Directed June Oulund and Dan Slivicki to schedule an appointment with Brian or the Mayor regarding the insurance representative
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:10 AM

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will review several ordinances regarding land use, including a redevelopment agreement for 9826 West Lawrence Avenue. The meeting also includes discussions on parking regulations after snowfall and the approval of $2,208,005.19 in bills.

• Redevelopment agreement for village-owned property at 9826 West Lawrence Avenue
• Approval of $2,208,005.19 in bills, including water main improvements
• Ratification of $13,150.00 expense for hand-held meter readers and software
• Ordinance to restrict parking after snowfall
• Conditional use permit for an amusement establishment at 5050 River Road

The Village Board approved a redevelopment agreement with 888 Entertainment, Inc. for the sale and development of the vacant village-owned property at 9826 West Lawrence Avenue. The board also adopted ordinances restricting parking after snowfall, approved a subdivision and PIN consolidation for properties on River Street, and ratified the sale of a surplus fire truck. A proposed conditional use for an outdoor amusement facility at 5050 River Road was remanded to the Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission for further review, including a traffic study.

• Approved redevelopment agreement with 888 Entertainment for 9826 W. Lawrence Ave. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4284 restricting parking after snowfall (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision and PIN consolidation for 9435, 9465, 9511 River St. (unanimous)
• Remanded ZPA 21-CV-16 (outdoor amusement at 5050 River Rd.) to Zoning Commission for traffic study (4-2)
• Approved corrective recording affidavit for vacant lot near 4225 Grace St. (unanimous)
• Ratified sale of surplus fire truck (unanimous)
• Approved list of bills totaling $2,162,490.75 (unanimous)
• Approved emergency purchase of hand-held meter readers for $13,150.00 (unanimous)

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports and investment performance. Key decisions include approving bills, reviewing the preliminary actuarial valuation, and electing board officers. The agenda also covers the adoption of a resolution regarding a Fund Pension Investment Fund (FPIF) notice of transfer date.

• Review of preliminary actuarial valuation
• Review and update of Investment Policy with Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
• Approval of bills and monthly financial report from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
• Election of Board President and Secretary
• Adoption of resolution acknowledging FPIF Notice of Transfer Date

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss development updates, infrastructure improvement projects, and financial matters. The agenda also includes several items scheduled for executive session, such as pending litigation and employee compensation.

• Development Update discussion
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Projects discussion
• Financial Matters discussion
• Executive Session regarding real property purchase or lease
• Executive Session regarding collective bargaining negotiations

The Committee of the Whole meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions. The board discussed agenda items but took no votes on them. The only action was a unanimous vote to enter executive session for personnel and collective bargaining matters, and later to adjourn.

• Entered executive session for personnel and collective bargaining (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission held a special meeting on August 16, 2021. The agenda included routine items such as roll call and adopting previous minutes. The primary substantive item was a discussion to determine how to stimulate the processes for new hires, including lateral transfers, for both the Police and Fire Departments.

• Discussion on stimulating new hire processes for Police and Fire Departments
• Review and vote to adopt minutes of previous meetings

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board of Schiller Park will hold a special meeting to discuss police staffing presentations and Tollway access. The agenda also includes updates on Wally Park 7B incentives and construction for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

• Police Staffing Presentation
• Tollway Access discussion
• Wally Park 7B Incentive and Tenants discussion
• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 IDOT/Local construction update

The Village Board held a special meeting on August 12, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter executive session for personnel and collective bargaining matters. After reconvening, the board granted a 7C real estate tax incentive to the owner of Allegra Banquets, and discussed a 7B tax incentive request for Wally Park. Police Director Tom Fragakis presented on police department staffing and mutual aid for the Tollway, and the board discussed the prospective Village Manager.

• Granted 7C real estate tax incentive to Allegra Banquets owner
• Adjourned to executive session for personnel and salary matters (5-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property requests. The board will consider a subdivision and pin consolidation and a conditional use permit for an amusement establishment.

• Case No. 21-S-15: Subdivision and pin consolidation at 9435, 9465, 9511 River St.
• Case No. 21-CV-16: Conditional Use for an amusement establishment with outdoor facilities at 5050 River Rd.
• Case No. 21-CV-16: Approval of a collective parking provision at 5050 River Rd.

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission recommended approval of a subdivision and pin consolidation for three industrial properties at 9435, 9465, 9511 River Street, allowing demolition and construction of a 54,000 sq ft speculative industrial building. They also recommended approval of a conditional use permit for an amusement establishment (Thirteenth Floor Haunted House) at 5050 River Road, with 10 conditions including parking, security, and phase 2 completion within one year. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved subdivision and pin consolidation for 9435, 9465, 9511 River St (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for amusement establishment at 5050 River Rd (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Police Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will review investment reports from UBS Funds and financial reports from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP. The agenda includes reviewing retirement benefits for Edward Ladonsky and Brian Norris, as well as conducting board officer elections.

• Review/Approve Regular Retirement Benefits for Edward Ladonsky and Brian Norris
• Board Officer Elections: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary
• Investment Report regarding UBS Funds
• Accountant’s Report from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
• Trustee Training registration fees and expenses

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and reports from the chair, committees, and the library representative. No specific substantive actions or decisions are listed.

• Meeting at Schiller Park Public Library, 4200 Old River Road
• Financial report on agenda
• Library representative report on agenda
• Public comments period scheduled

The Schiller Park Historical Commission meeting on August 9, 2021, was largely procedural. The commission approved the July minutes and the financial report showing $4,305.12 in the checking account as of June 12, 2021. No substantive decisions were made; reports were given on library programs, village liaison updates, and volunteer opportunities.

• Approved July minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with $4,305.12 balance (unanimous)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission convened a special meeting on August 5, 2021, to review and vote on the minutes from the previous five meetings. The primary substantive item on the agenda was a discussion regarding staffing for the Police department. No specific decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda text.

• Discussion of Police department staffing
• Vote to adopt minutes of the last five meetings

The Fire & Police Commission discussed a proposal to hire two new police officers through a 'Critical Mass Lateral Transfer' vetting process, including funding constraints and legal handling of candidates on the current list. No formal vote was taken on the hiring; instead, a special meeting was scheduled for August 16, 2021, to initiate the hiring process. The board also adopted the minutes of the last five meetings.

• Adopted minutes of last five meetings (3-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for August 16, 2021, to initiate hiring process for 2 new officers

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to conduct business and enter executive sessions. Scheduled discussions in closed session include real property transactions, pending litigation, and employee compensation.

• Executive session regarding purchase or lease of real property
• Executive session regarding pending or imminent litigation
• Executive session regarding employee salary schedules and compensation
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will discuss pool staffing, programs, and closing dates. The meeting also includes updates on youth baseball and plans for fall programming.

• Pool programs and staffing structure
• Pool closing dates
• Summer programs including Recreation Center, concerts, and movies in the park
• Fall programming plan
• Youth Baseball update

The Schiller Park Recreation Board approved minutes and bills for May, June, and July 2021. Director Splitt reported the pool season is going well, with 42 kids in swim lessons and a successful July 4th event. Youth Baseball/Softball ended with 76 kids, and fall registration has 33 kids so far. The board was told fall programs are pending approval by Village Hall staff.

• Approved minutes of the May 18, 2021 regular meeting
• Approved May 2021-2 bills for payment
• Approved June 2021 bills for payment
• Approved June 2021-2 bills for payment
• Approved July 2021 bills for payment
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is holding its regular meeting on July 15, 2021, with action items including an intergovernmental agreement for repaving Waveland Avenue, a $15,000 change order for the Eastwood Storm Sewer project, and approval of a $291,596.71 bill list. The board will also discuss a proposed snow route and consider several contracts and agreements, including hiring an interim Public Works Director.

• Ordinance approving intergovernmental agreement with Franklin Park for Waveland Avenue repavement
• Change Order 1 to Copenhaver Construction, Inc. for $15,000 (total contract $163,915) for Eastwood Storm Sewer project
• Proposal from H&H Electric for $8,959.80 for streetlight work
• Employee leasing agreement with GovTemps for Interim Public Works Director Patrick Ryan (July 12–Aug 31, 2021)
• Bill list approval for $291,596.71, including non-recurring invoices for asphalt paving, water main repairs, and street light removal

The Village Board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Franklin Park for repaving Waveland Avenue, adopted as Ordinance 21-4283. They also approved a $15,000 change order for the Eastwood Storm Sewer project, a $8,959.80 streetlight proposal from H&H Electric, and a $291,596.71 list of bills. The board ratified a GovTemps agreement for an interim village manager, with Trustees Klug and Sheridan voting no, and approved a $15,000 settlement with Call One, Incorporated, with Trustee Lukowski abstaining.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-4283 approving the Franklin Park intergovernmental agreement for Waveland Avenue repavement
• Approved Change Order 1 to Copenhaver Construction, Inc. for $15,000, raising the Eastwood Storm Sewer contract to $163,915.00
• Approved a proposal from H&H Electric for $8,959.80 to complete streetlight work
• Approved the current List of Bills in the amount of $291,596.71
• Ratified an employee leasing agreement with GovTemps for an Interim Village Manager (passed 4-2, with Klug and Sheridan voting no)
• Approved a $15,000 settlement agreement with Call One, Incorporated (Lukowski abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 25-21 authorizing disposition of certain abandoned property (Police Department)
• Moved to consensus to proceed with the Snow Route Policy change

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board of Schiller Park is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss development updates, infrastructure improvement projects, financial matters, and items on the regular board agenda. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Development Update
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Projects
• Financial Matters
• Matters Identified on the July 15, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
• Executive session for real estate, litigation, personnel, and security

Zoning Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for July 14, 2021, will not be held. The agenda states there are no public hearing items presented for this meeting.

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting on July 13, 2021, in Harwood Heights. The agenda includes approval of May 11 minutes, an executive director's report, a marijuana legislation policy review under old business, and a warrant register under new business. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, litigation, and property matters.

• Marijuana Legislation – Policy Review (old business)
• Warrant Register (bill listing) (new business)
• Executive Director's Report for May/June 2021
• Next meeting set for September 14, 2021, 1:30 p.m.
• Executive session on personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is almost entirely procedural, covering standard items like roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, financial reports, and committee updates, with no specific action items or proposals listed.

• Meeting at Schiller Park Public Library, 4200 Old River Road
• Financial report on agenda
• Guests and public comments period
• Executive session possible

The Schiller Park Historical Commission met on July 12, 2021, and approved the previous meeting's minutes with corrections. No financial report or substantive new business was presented. The commission discussed ongoing items, including contacting village officials about participation in a 9/11 program and coordinating with the library on upcoming events.

• Approved meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:45 AM (unanimous)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is holding its regular July 1, 2021 meeting, with action items including new amusement and streaming service surcharge ordinances, a $66,329 truck upfit, and a $218,969.53 bill list. The board will also hear a FEMA Covid-19 grant update and consider a paramedic billing agreement.

• Motion to approve 3 quotes from Regional Truck Equipment totaling $66,329.00 to upfit 3 F350 trucks
• Motion to approve current list of bills in the amount of $218,969.53
• Ordinance establishing an amusement surcharge
• Ordinance establishing a surcharge on streaming services
• Resolution approving a Paramedic Billing Services, Inc. billing agreement

The Schiller Park Village Board approved two ordinances establishing an amusement surcharge and a streaming services surcharge, with Trustee Lima voting against the streaming surcharge. The board also approved $66,329 in quotes to upfit three F350 trucks, a $218,969.53 bill list (with Trustee Deegan abstaining on a conflict), and two Microsoft 365 cloud email contracts totaling $19,000 for the first year plus $1,500 monthly. A FEMA COVID-19 grant presentation was given, but no final determination was made.

• Approved Ordinance 21-4281 establishing an amusement surcharge (unanimous).
• Approved Ordinance 21-4282 establishing a streaming services surcharge (Trustee Lima voted no).
• Approved $66,329 in quotes from Regional Truck Equipment to upfit 3 F350 trucks.
• Approved the list of bills totaling $218,969.53 (Trustee Deegan abstained).
• Approved a Proxit, Inc. quote for Microsoft 365 setup, first year not to exceed $19,000.
• Approved a Proxit, Inc. quote for ongoing Microsoft 365 licenses at an estimated $1,500 monthly.
• Approved Resolution 24-21 for a Paramedic Billing Services agreement (Trustee Deegan abstained).
• Approved the appointment of Gail Botti as Fire and Police Commission Secretary.

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss development updates, infrastructure improvement projects, and financial matters, along with items from the upcoming regular board meeting. The agenda is largely a discussion framework with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed. An executive session is planned for topics including property, litigation, and personnel.

• Development update
• Status of infrastructure improvement projects
• Financial matters
• Matters on July 1, 2021 regular board agenda
• Executive session on property, litigation, personnel

The Committee of the Whole meeting on July 1, 2021, included updates on new development and infrastructure, a discussion on landscaping and ink quotes, and a question about Saturday office hours. The board voted to enter executive session to discuss employee compensation and collective bargaining, then reconvened and adjourned without taking any formal action.

• Entered executive session to discuss employee compensation and collective bargaining (5-0, Lima absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 P.M. (6-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting in executive session to conduct oral interviews for original appointments to the Police Department. The meeting is closed to the public under Illinois statutes for employment matters. No other business is listed.

• Oral interviews for original Police Department appointments
• Executive session under Sec. 2-C-1&3 (employment matters)

The Fire & Police Commission conducted seven oral interviews for a new Original Appointment Eligibility list for police officers. No decisions were made regarding the list; the meeting was procedural and adjourned after the interviews.

• Conducted 7 oral interviews for police officer eligibility list (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:00 PM (2-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting in executive session to consider and act on police department promotional oral interviews and to swear in a new commissioner. The meeting is closed to the public under Illinois employment matters exemptions.

• Swearing in of new Commissioner James K. Lucy
• Promotional oral interviews for the Police Department
• Executive session under Illinois statute Sec. 2-C-1&3

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting on June 21, 2021. Chairman Rawski administered the oath of office to new Commissioner James K. Lucy. The board conducted six oral interviews for a new Promotional Eligibility list, interviewing three Sergeants and three Lieutenants from the Police Department. The meeting was adjourned at 10:42 PM.

• Swore in new Commissioner James K. Lucy
• Conducted six promotional oral interviews for the Police Department (three Sergeants, three Lieutenants)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:42 PM

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on June 17, 2021, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including an engineer's presentation on storm water management, gaming restrictions, and various infrastructure projects. The board will consider resolutions and agreements for road improvements, including a $656,000 resolution under the Illinois Highway Code and a $102,673 engineering agreement for the 25th Avenue pavement project. They will also vote on appointments for part-time police officers and a fire and police commissioner, and approve a list of bills totaling $230,986.81.

• Resolution for improvement under Illinois Highway Code in the amount of $656,000.00
• Phase III Construction Engineering Agreement with Hancock Engineering for $102,673.00 for 25th Avenue Pavement Improvements
• Resolution for IDOT agreement for 25th Avenue improvements, not to exceed $200,560.00
• Motion to waive bid and approve A Lamp Concrete Contractors for water main relocation on Irving Park Road, not to exceed $664,599.66
• Appointments: Part Time Sgt. Dominic Cantore Jr., Part Time Officers, Auxiliary officers, and Board of Fire and Police Commission member

The Schiller Park Village Board approved a resolution for $656,000 in Illinois Highway Code improvements, a Phase III engineering agreement with Hancock Engineering for $102,673 for 25th Avenue pavement work, and a resolution for $200,560 for the local share of IDOT-funded 25th Avenue improvements. The board also waived bid requirements to approve a $664,599.66 water main relocation contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 22-21 for $656,000 in Illinois Highway Code improvements.
• Approved Phase III Construction Engineering Agreement with Hancock Engineering for $102,673 for 25th Avenue pavement improvements.
• Adopted Resolution 23-21 for IDOT local agency agreement and $200,560 appropriation for 25th Avenue improvements.
• Waived bid requirements and approved A Lamp Concrete Contractors proposal for water main relocation on Irving Park Road, not to exceed $664,599.66.
• Approved the list of bills in the amount of $230,986.81.
• Consented to appointments: Part-Time Sgt. Dominic Cantore Jr., Part-Time Police Officers David Aguirre, Salko Penava, Jose Flores, Auxiliary officers Doris McCormick, Luisa Perez-Gomez, Marzena Krzanowski, Rex Morioka, Aurelio Acevedo, Shabbir Patel, and Board of Fire and Police Commission member James Lucy.
• Approved minutes of the June 3, 2021 regular board meeting.
• Adjourned to executive session for pending litigation, salary schedules, employment matters, and collective bargaining.

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss development updates, infrastructure project status, and financial matters. The agenda also includes items from the upcoming regular board meeting and a closed executive session covering topics like real estate, litigation, and employee matters.

• Development update discussion
• Status of infrastructure improvement projects
• Financial matters review
• Items from the June 17, 2021 regular board meeting agenda
• Executive session on real property, litigation, and personnel

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will not hold its scheduled June 15, 2021 regular meeting due to an anticipated lack of a quorum. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

• June 15, 2021 meeting cancelled due to anticipated lack of quorum
• Next regular meeting scheduled for September 21, 2021

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission met on June 14, 2021, at the Schiller Park Library. The agenda consists entirely of standard procedural items, such as roll call, financial reports, and public comments. No specific ordinances, contracts, or substantive decisions are detailed in the provided text.

• Approval of Minutes
• Financial Report
• Chairman’s Report
• Committee’s Report
• Public Comments

The Historical Society approved the May minutes and the financial report showing $4,305.12 in checking and $20.68 cash on hand. The library report noted ongoing mask rules and air conditioning issues. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 11:05 AM.

• Approved the May meeting minutes.
• Approved the financial statement as of 5/31/21.
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:05 AM.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting in executive session to conduct promotional oral interviews for the Police Department. The meeting is closed to the public under state employment-matters exemptions.

• Promotional oral interviews for the Police Department
• Executive session under Sec. 2-C-1&3 (employment matters)

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met and conducted five oral interviews for a new police promotional eligibility list for the rank of sergeant. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the interviews.

• Conducted 5 oral interviews for police sergeant promotional eligibility list
• Adjourned meeting at 9:30 PM (2-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for June 9, 2021, will not be held. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and notes that no public hearing items are presented.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Fire and Police Commission will hold a special meeting on June 3, 2021. The agenda includes a presentation by the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association regarding assessment centers.

• Presentation by The Illinois Fire Chiefs Association on assessment centers

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met on June 3, 2021, and received a presentation from the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association on assessment centers. No formal decisions were made; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 4:20 PM (2-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board of Schiller Park will discuss several ordinances regarding public safety fees and street parking. The agenda also includes the approval of $389,453.03 in bills and a map amendment for 9449 W. Irving Park Road.

• Ordinance to prohibit parking on part of Ruby Street north of Lawrence Avenue
• Ordinance to increase service charges for false alarms
• Ordinance to authorize a fee schedule for the Bureau of Fire Prevention
• Map amendment, conditional use, and variance for 9449 W. Irving Park Road
• Approval of bills totaling $389,453.03

The Village Board unanimously approved several ordinances, including a map amendment, conditional use, and variance for a McDonald's at 9449 W. Irving Park Road to accommodate a side-by-side drive-through. The board also approved a parking prohibition on Ruby Street, increased false alarm service charges, adopted emergency service user fees and fire prevention fees, and approved a $389,453.03 list of bills. All votes were unanimous with no absentees.

• Approved Ordinance 21-4276 prohibiting parking on a portion of Ruby Street north of Lawrence Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-4277 granting map amendment, conditional use, and variance for McDonald's at 9449 W. Irving Park Rd (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-4278 increasing false alarm service charges (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-4279 amending emergency service user fees (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 21-4280 authorizing fire prevention fee schedule (6-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $389,453.03 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 20-21 approving executive session minutes content (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-21 approving confidentiality of executive session minutes (6-0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss development updates, financial matters, and the status of the infrastructure improvement project. They will also review items on the upcoming regular board meeting agenda. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Development update
• Financial matters
• Status of infrastructure improvement project
• Matters on June 3, 2021 regular board agenda
• Executive session for real estate, litigation, personnel, and security

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding a rescheduled in-person meeting on May 25, 2021, at 7:30 PM. The board will review and vote on the minutes, discuss probationary employees' progress and vote on their permanent appointment or dismissal, and discuss open positions and testing dates for police and fire promotions. The meeting is open to the public with social distancing and face coverings required.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Dates for Police Promotional Oral exams (Sergeant and Lieutenant)
• Dates for new Police testing (Original Appointment)
• Dates for Promotional Fire testing (Lieutenant)

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met and adopted the previous meeting's minutes. Police and fire department openings remain on hold. The board reviewed progress on police promotional testing, with oral exams scheduled for June 10 and June 21, 2021, and new police officer testing, with 11 candidates passing the written exam. Fire promotional testing for lieutenant is postponed due to union contract negotiations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted minutes of last meeting (2-0)
• Noted police department has 4 openings, on hold
• Noted fire department has 2 openings, on hold
• Scheduled 6 oral exams for police promotions on June 10, 2021
• Scheduled 6 oral exams for police promotions on June 21, 2021
• Scheduled police agility test for June 13, 2021
• Scheduled oral exams for new police candidates week of June 21, 2021
• Postponed fire lieutenant promotional testing due to union negotiations

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine administrative matters. They will review investment performance, approve monthly bills, and discuss trustee training. The board will also certify election results for an active member position and consider a proposal for a deceased surviving spouse.

• Quarterly Investment Performance Report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management
• Presentation and approval of bills, including Illinois Department of Insurance Compliance Fee
• Review/Approve Resolution to Appoint Authorized Agents in accordance with FPIF Rule 2021-01
• Certify Board Election Results – Active Member Position
• Review/Approve Karrison LLC Audit Proposal

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss two liquor license applications for Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge and Marathon Gas Station. The meeting also includes a presentation on proposed Fire Department Fee Amendments.

• Class 'A' liquor license application for Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge, 9718 Irving Park Road
• Class 'B' liquor license application for Marathon Gas Station, 9754 Irving Park
• Presentation on Fire Department Fee Amendments Proposal
• Discussion regarding Ruby Street Parking
• Update on Development and Infrastructure Improvement Projects

The Committee of the Whole held a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes. They reached consensus to move forward with proposed amendments to Fire Prevention fees and with prohibiting parking on a portion of Ruby Street north of Lawrence. New business owners for Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge and Marathon Gas Station presented overviews.

• Consensus to move forward with Fire Prevention fee amendments
• Consensus to move forward with parking prohibition on Ruby Street north of Lawrence

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider approving several public works contracts, including a $1.05 million street improvement program, a $297,198 sewer cleaning project, and a $148,915 drainage project. The board will also vote on ordinances to increase liquor licenses for two businesses and amend zoning for properties on River Road and Irving Park Road. Additionally, they will approve a list of bills totaling $633,758.81 and an audit agreement for $43,000.

• Approve Brothers Asphalt Paving for 2021 Street Improvement Program at $1,054,286.04
• Approve National Power Rodding for Sewer Cleaning & Televising at $297,198.40
• Ordinance increasing Class A liquor licenses for Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge
• Ordinance increasing Class B liquor licenses for 9754 Irving Park LLC
• Approve current bills list of $633,758.81

The Village Board approved multiple public works contracts, including a $1,054,286.04 street improvement program with Brothers Asphalt Paving, a $297,198.40 sewer cleaning project with National Power Rodding, and a $148,915.00 drainage project with Copenhaver Construction. The board also adopted ordinances increasing liquor licenses for two businesses, approved a zoning overlay and rezoning, and approved a list of bills totaling $633,758.81. All votes were unanimous except for the Class A liquor license ordinance, which passed 4-2.

• Approved $1,054,286.04 street improvement contract with Brothers Asphalt Paving (6-0)
• Approved $297,198.40 sewer cleaning contract with National Power Rodding (6-0)
• Approved $148,915.00 drainage project with Copenhaver Construction (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance increasing Class A liquor licenses for Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge (4-2)
• Adopted ordinance increasing Class B liquor licenses for 9754 Irving Park LLC (5-1)
• Adopted zoning overlay and rezoning ordinances for River Road and Irving Park Road (6-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $633,758.81 (6-0)
• Approved 3-year electricity aggregation agreement with MC Squared (6-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is holding a special meeting to discuss collective bargaining, review closed-session minutes, and receive Fiscal Year 2022 construction updates from IDOT and local projects. The board will also enter executive session to discuss property transactions, litigation, employee salaries, and security procedures. The meeting is open to the public with COVID-19 precautions in place.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022 Construction Updates (IDOT/Local)
• Executive session on purchase or lease of real property
• Executive session on pending or probable litigation
• Executive session on salary schedules for employee classes
• Executive session on collective bargaining negotiations

The Schiller Park Village Board held a special meeting on May 19, 2021, but took no substantive public action. The board unanimously voted to enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining and closed-session minutes, then reconvened and adjourned without any public decisions.

• Entered closed session for collective bargaining and closed-session minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned special meeting with no further business (6-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission will not hold its regular monthly meeting on May 18, 2021, due to an anticipated lack of a quorum. The meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the same location. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to anticipated lack of quorum
• Rescheduled meeting set for May 25, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, correspondence, and finance. Under old business, they will review updates on the pool, youth baseball, and the Easter parade. New business includes the IDPH Bridge Phase, a proposed pool opening date of June 19, July 4th celebration plans, and fall programming. The interim director will be introduced.

• Pool opening date proposed for June 19
• IDPH Bridge Phase discussion
• July 4th celebration planning
• Fall programming discussion
• Introduction of Interim Director Randy Splitt

The Board approved bills for March through May 2021 and the March 16 minutes. Director Splitt announced the pool will open June 19 under IDPH Bridge Phase rules, with 100 people per two-hour slot via a reservation system, initially offering season passes to residents only. The Board discussed the successful Youth Baseball season and plans for a July 4 celebration at the pool.

• Approved March 2021-2 bills for payment
• Approved April 2021 bills for payment
• Approved April 2021-2 bills for payment
• Approved May 2021 bills for payment
• Accepted March 16, 2021 minutes as presented

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a property at 9449 Irving Park Rd. The board is considering a map amendment to change the zoning and a request to operate a restaurant drive-through.

• Case No. 21-ZCV-14: Rezoning parcel 12-15-317-004-0000 from C-1 Neighborhood Convenience District to C-2 Community Shopping District
• Conditional use request for a restaurant drive through / drive in / take out establishment at 9449 Irving Park Rd
• Variance request to reduce required off-street parking facilities by up to 25%

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission unanimously recommended approval of a map amendment to rezone 9449 Irving Park Road from C-1 to C-2, a conditional use for a second drive-thru lane at the McDonald's, and a parking variance reducing spaces from 28 to 22. The recommendations were made after hearing concerns from neighboring property owners about noise and traffic. The final decision rests with the Village Board.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 9449 Irving Park Road from C-1 to C-2 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use for second drive-thru lane at McDonald's (5-0)
• Recommended approval of parking variance reducing spaces from 28 to 22 (5-0)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and review its marijuana legislation policy. The board will also approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive the executive director's report. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• Ordinance to adopt FY2022 budget
• Warrant register (bill listing)
• Marijuana legislation policy review
• County ethics statement follow-up
• Executive session on personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, property acquisitions

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to review quarterly investment reports and financial statements. The board will consider retirement benefits and surviving spouse benefits for specific individuals. Other business includes certifying board election results and reviewing fiduciary liability insurance.

• Review/Approve Regular Retirement Benefit for Steve Lee
• Approval of Surviving Spouse Benefits for Diane Blunhardt
• Certification of Board Election Results for Active Member Positions
• Review of UBS Funds Quarterly Investment Report
• Review/Approve Board Rules & Regulations

Historical Commission

This is the regular meeting of the Schiller Park Historical Commission. The agenda is mostly procedural, covering call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, reports, and public comments. No specific decisions or substantive items are listed.

• Meeting at Schiller Park Library lower level, 4200 Old River Road
• Financial report
• Chairman's report
• Committee's report
• Unfinished business and new business

The Historical Society meeting was largely procedural. Members approved the previous minutes with a correction and accepted the financial report showing $4,305.12 in checking and $20.60 cash. They also discussed upcoming activities, including a flag disposal ceremony and moving the Robinson Stones in the library.

• Approved minutes with correction (all agreed)
• Accepted financial report (all agreed)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:46 AM (all agreed)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2021, to discuss and take action on several items, including approving bids for a street light removal project and engineering agreements for water and sewer improvements. The board will also consider ordinances for sign variances, a conditional use for a warehouse, and a resolution to dispose of surplus fire department property. The meeting will include the approval of bills, a retroactive health insurance payment, and an intergovernmental agreement with the library. Following the regular meeting, the board will hold an inauguration and swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials.

• Motion to approve Utility Dynamics Corp. for the Irving Park Road Street Light Removal Project in the amount of $36,000.00
• Motion to approve two design engineering services agreements with Hancock Engineering, each not to exceed $23,000, for IEPA loan applications for water and sewer system improvements
• Ordinances granting sign variances for properties at 4835 Michigan Avenue, 3945 Wehrman Avenue, and 9750 Soreng Avenue
• Ordinance granting a conditional use to operate a warehouse and distribution facility at 9611 Winona Avenue
• Motion to approve the List of Bills in the amount of $376,410.01 and a retro payment of $21,601 for health insurance premiums

The Village Board approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $36,000 street light removal project, two $23,000 engineering agreements for water and sewer loan applications, and multiple zoning variances. The board also approved a $376,410.01 bill list, a $21,601 retro health insurance payment, and resolutions for surplus property and meeting schedules. The meeting included the swearing-in of newly elected officials and proclamations honoring Trustee Diaz and Municipal Clerk's Week.

• Approved Utility Dynamics Corp. for Irving Park Road Street Light Removal Project ($36,000)
• Approved Hancock Engineering agreement for water system IEPA loan application (up to $23,000)
• Approved Hancock Engineering agreement for sewer system IEPA loan application (up to $23,000)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4263 granting sign variance at 4835 Michigan Avenue
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4264 granting sign variance at 3945 Wehrman Avenue
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4265 granting sign variance at 9750 Soreng Avenue
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4266 granting front yard setback variance at 9718 Irving Park Road
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4267 granting conditional use for warehouse at 9611 Winona Avenue

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss development updates, financial matters, and the status of the infrastructure improvement project. The agenda also includes items from the May 6 board meeting and a possible executive session for legal, property, and personnel matters. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Development update
• Financial matters
• Status of infrastructure improvement project
• Executive session for real estate, litigation, personnel, and security

Public Notices

The Village President and Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The hearing includes a presentation of the budget, discussion, and public comment. The meeting will be held in person with remote attendance options due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Public hearing on proposed annual budget for FY 2021-2022
• Meeting at Village Hall, 2nd Floor Board Room, 9526 West Irving Park Road
• Public invited to attend and comment
• Remote attendance allowed under Illinois Open Meetings Act
• Social distancing and face coverings required

The President and Board of Trustees held a public hearing to present the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. Discussion focused on specific line items, including adjustments to the Stalica Park IGA and street projects. No public comments were made, and the hearing was adjourned without any formal decisions or votes on the budget.

• Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 budget held and adjourned (no vote on budget)

Public Notices

The Village of Schiller Park has posted its tentative budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The document is available for public inspection at the Village Clerk's office and on the village website. This notice is procedural, announcing availability rather than a meeting to discuss the budget.

• Tentative FY2021-2022 budget available at Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road
• Budget also posted on village website at www.villageofschillerpark.com
• Contact Village Clerk at 847-678-2550 for copies

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is holding a special meeting to consider action on the annual budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 and an extension to the Employee Leasing Agreement with GovTempsusa, LLC for the Interim Village Manager. The board will also discuss two liquor license applications and a potential new business at 4333 Transworld Rd. An executive session is scheduled for several exempt matters, including real estate, litigation, and personnel.

• Ordinance adopting the annual budget for fiscal year 2021-2022
• Motion to approve extension to Employee Leasing Agreement with GovTempsusa, LLC for Interim Village Manager
• Discussion: Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge, 9718 Irving Park Road, new Class A liquor license application
• Discussion: 9754 Irving Park LLC (Marathon Gas Station), new owner Class B liquor license application
• Discussion: Potential new business at 4333 Transworld Rd.

The Village Board unanimously adopted the amended annual budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, incorporating four line-item changes presented by Finance. The board also approved an extension to the Employee Leasing Agreement with GovTempsUSA, LLC for the Interim Village Manager, with a 4-2 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were only discussed.

• Adopted amended FY 2021-2022 budget (Ordinance 21-4262) (6-0)
• Approved extension to Employee Leasing Agreement with GovTempsUSA, LLC for Interim Village Manager (4-2)

License Committee

The Schiller Park License Committee is meeting to consider two liquor license applications: a new Class A license for Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge and a new-owner Class B license for the Marathon Gas Station. The committee may also approve minutes from its April 2, 2020 meeting and take public comment.

• Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge, 9718 Irving Park Road: new Class A liquor license for on-premises consumption and off-premises package sales, plus exterior sales permit
• 9754 Irving Park LLC (Marathon Gas Station): new owner of existing business, Class B license for beer and wine off-premises only
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2020 License Committee meeting
• Public comment period

The License Committee reviewed two liquor license applications but made no final approvals. Bottom's Up Bar and Lounge was advised to wait until it obtains liability insurance and hires a general manager. Marathon's application was discussed and deferred to the next Board Meeting. The committee also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved minutes of 2 April 2020 (motion by Deegan, second by Klug)
• Advised Bottom's Up Bar and Lounge to wait for license approval until contingent items are acquired
• Deferred Marathon's Class B liquor license application to next Board Meeting

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Fire and Police Commission will meet to discuss the progress of probationary employees for potential permanent appointment or dismissal. The board will also discuss open positions, promotional testing dates, and a fee waiver for unemployed applicants.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion regarding status of open Fire and Police department positions
• Discussion of a fee waiver for unemployed applicants
• Discussion of changing the date for promotional testing
• Discussion of dates for Fire Lieutenant promotional testing

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners voted to adopt the previous meeting's minutes. They denied a fee waiver for unemployed applicants and denied a request to change the promotional testing date, instead rescheduling it to May 11, 2021. Police and fire department openings remain on hold, and fire promotional testing is postponed due to union contract negotiations. The next regular meeting was rescheduled from May 18 to May 25, 2021.

• Adopted minutes of last meeting (2-0)
• Denied fee waiver for unemployed applicants
• Denied request to change promotional testing date; rescheduled to May 11, 2021
• Scheduled police sergeant and lieutenant written exams for May 11, 2021 with cutoff April 22, 2021
• Postponed fire lieutenant promotional testing due to union contract negotiations
• Scheduled police original appointment testing: applications April 1-May 6, orientation/written May 22, agility June 13, orals week of June 21
• Rescheduled next regular meeting to May 25, 2021

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is standard procedural items only, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Regular meeting at Schiller Park Public Library, lower level, 4200 Old River Road

The Schiller Park Historical Commission approved the March minutes and financial report, and voted to change officers, appointing Diana Caffero as vice-chairperson and Hilde Kilian as secretary. They also approved a thank-you letter to Tina, the retiring library director, and discussed the planned move to Washington School in August 2022.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with $4,254.12 in checking and $29.20 cash (unanimous)
• Approved thank-you letter to Tina for her help (unanimous)
• Approved officer changes: Diana Caffero as vice-chairperson, Hilde Kilian as secretary (unanimous)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on April 15, 2021, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the Fiscal Year 2022 draft budget, summer pool rates, and the elimination of the Class L liquor license. The board will also consider approving a $439,360 contract for the 2021 Water Improvements Phase II project, a $6,998 fire department pump purchase, and a list of bills totaling $188,111.18. Two settlement agreements are also on the agenda for approval.

• Motion to approve Gerardi Sewer & Water as lowest bidder for 2021 Water Improvements Phase II at $439,360
• Motion to approve elimination of Class L liquor license
• Motion to approve replacement fire department pump at $6,998 plus freight up to $200
• Motion to approve current list of bills totaling $188,111.18
• Motions to approve settlement agreements with Call One, Inc. and in Marroquin v. Village of Schiller Park

The Village Board voted 5-1 to eliminate the last Class L (4 a.m.) liquor license, changing hours of operation for the Q Bar upon renewal. They also approved a $439,360 water improvements contract, a $6,998 fire pump purchase, and a $188,111.18 bill list. The board reviewed a revised 2021-2022 draft budget with a projected $275,216 fund balance, to be voted on April 29.

• Eliminated Class L Liquor License (5-1, Diaz nay)
• Approved Gerardi Sewer & Water for 2021 Water Improvements Phase II at $439,360
• Approved fire pump replacement at $6,998 plus freight up to $200
• Approved List of Bills totaling $188,111.18
• Struck settlement agreement with Call One, Inc. from agenda
• Approved settlement in Marroquin v. Village of Schiller Park (Case 20-CV-05231)
• Approved minutes of five prior meetings
• Adopted proclamations honoring Ben Delaney and Tina Setzer

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board of Schiller Park is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss development updates, financial matters, and the status of the infrastructure improvement project. The agenda also includes items from the upcoming April 15 board meeting and a possible executive session for legal, property, and personnel matters. No formal votes are listed; this is a discussion session.

• Development update
• Financial matters
• Status of infrastructure improvement project
• Matters on April 15 board meeting agenda
• Executive session topics include real estate, litigation, salaries, and security

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will hold public hearings on several variance requests and zoning changes. Key items include a proposal for a commercial shopping center and the creation of a Flex Commercial Overlay District.

• Case No. 21-PUD-13: Proposal to rezone R-2 to C-2 for a commercial shopping center at the SE corner of Irving Park Rd. and Scott St.
• Case No. 21-ZT-07: Proposed C-3/O Flex Commercial Overlay District and zoning changes for multiple properties on River Rd., Ainslie St., and River St.
• Case No. 21-C-12: Conditional Use request for a Warehouse & Distribution use at 9611 Winona Ave.
• Case No. 21-V-11: Variance request to reduce front yard setback at 9718 Irving Park Rd.
• Sign limitation variance requests for 3945 Wehrman Ave., 9750 Soreng Ave., and 4835 Michigan Ave.

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission recommended approval of a conditional use planned development to rezone the southeast corner of Irving Park Road and Scott Street from R-2 residential to C-2 commercial for a speculative shopping center, with conditions including limiting Scott Street access and adhering to stormwater regulations. The commission also recommended variances for illuminated monument signs at three schools, a warehouse/distribution use, a front yard setback reduction, and a new C-3/O Flex Commercial Overlay District along River Road.

• Recommended approval of PUD 21-PUD-13 for commercial center at Irving Park & Scott (5-1)
• Recommended sign variance for Kennedy School at 3945 Wehrman Ave (6-0)
• Recommended sign variance for Lincoln School at 9750 Soreng Ave (6-0)
• Recommended sign variance for Washington School at 4835 Michigan Ave (6-0)
• Recommended conditional use for warehouse/distribution at 9611 Winona Ave (6-0)
• Recommended front yard setback variance to zero at 9718 Irving Park Rd (6-0)
• Recommended C-3/O Flex Commercial Overlay District and rezoning along River Rd (6-0)
• Recommended map amendment to R-2 for properties on Irving Park Rd (no vote recorded)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors is meeting via Zoom to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a cost-of-living adjustment for supervisor salaries, a review of marijuana legislation policy, and the FY2022 budget. The board will also consider a resolution to approve the regular FY2022 meeting schedule and review the warrant register (bill listing). The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• Cost of Living Adjustment – Supervisor Salaries (tabled until April 2021)
• Marijuana Legislation – Policy Review
• FY2022 Budget
• Resolution to Approve Regular Fiscal Year 2022 Meeting Schedule
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board of Schiller Park is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss development updates, financial matters, and the status of an infrastructure improvement project. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and a closed executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters.

• Development Update
• Financial Matters
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Executive session for real property purchase/lease, litigation, personnel, and collective bargaining
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person (Ordinance No. 10-2808)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on April 1, 2021, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed ordinance restricting live entertainment in liquor establishments, a variance for a building expansion, and multiple contracts for services. The board will also consider approving a list of bills totaling $178,528.35 and several other expenditures.

• Ordinance restricting live entertainment and music in liquor establishments
• Variance to reduce rear yard setback for building expansion at 3999 25th Avenue
• TruGreen vegetation control contract for $12,160
• Dixon Engineering water tank inspections for $13,000
• Energenecs water intake control system replacement up to $65,000

The Village Board approved Ordinance No. 21-4260 restricting live entertainment and music in liquor establishments. They also approved several contracts, including TruGreen vegetation control ($12,160), Dixon Engineering water tank inspections ($13,000), Energenecs water intake control system replacement (up to $65,000), and a sand filter purchase for the pool (up to $21,061.35). All votes were unanimous with no absentees or nays.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-4260 restricting live entertainment and music in liquor establishments.
• Approved TruGreen proposal for vegetation control services at $12,160 for 2021.
• Approved Dixon Engineering proposals totaling $13,000 for underground water storage tank inspections.
• Approved master services agreement with Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers.
• Approved Energenecs proposal up to $65,000 to replace the water intake control system.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 21-4261 granting a rear yard setback variance for 3999 25th Avenue.
• Ratified Fire Department training agreement with School District 81.
• Approved list of bills totaling $178,528.35 and authorized grass cutting agreements for the Senior Grass Cutting Program.

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on March 18, 2021, with several action items. Key items include awarding a water main improvement contract, approving a list of bills, and considering a resolution supporting a tax assessment application for an industrial facility. The board will also honor retiring Sergeant Steve Lee and recognize promotions in the police and fire departments.

• Motion to award 2021 Water Main Improvements Phase 1 to Mauro Sewer Construction for $598,851.50
• Resolution supporting Class 6B tax assessment for new industrial facility at 9700 Waveland Avenue and 3700 Rose Street
• Motion to approve list of bills totaling $419,665.88, including salt purchases, bulletproof vests, and squad car lease payments
• Ordinance to restrict motor vehicle idling near residential areas
• Resolution honoring Sergeant Steve Lee on his retirement

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board held a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss ongoing development updates, financial matters, and the status of the Infrastructure Improvement Project. The agenda included a presentation by Alliant/Mesirow Insurance Services and a discussion on surplus cell phone donations. No specific dollar amounts, contract awards, or ordinance votes were listed in the public agenda items.

• Discussion of the status of the Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Presentation by Alliant/Mesirow Insurance Services
• Discussion regarding surplus cell phone donation
• Review of Financial Matters
• Development Update

The Committee of the Whole meeting on March 18, 2021, was largely procedural. The board approved the minutes from the March 4 meeting and adjourned into executive session to discuss employment and collective bargaining matters. A representative from Alliant Employee Benefits presented a comparison of the Village's health insurance history with Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative, but no decision was made on switching providers. The board also discussed donating old cell phones, which will be considered at a future meeting.

• Approved the minutes of the March 4, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting.
• Adjourned into executive session for employment and collective bargaining discussions.
• Reconvened the public meeting after the closed session.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:51 P.M.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission will hold its regular March 16, 2021 meeting, addressing routine items like minutes and correspondence, but the main business is deciding whether to permanently appoint or dismiss probationary employees in the fire and police departments. The commission will also discuss open positions and set dates for new and promotional testing for police and fire roles.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees (may be in executive session)
• Discussion of open positions in Fire and Police departments
• Set dates for new Police testing (Original Appointment)
• Set dates for Promotional Police testing (Sergeant and Lieutenant)
• Set dates for Promotional Fire testing (Lieutenant)

The Board approved the minutes of the last meeting and set dates for new police officer testing and promotional exams for police sergeant and lieutenant. Fire lieutenant promotional testing was postponed due to union contract negotiations. The Board also noted upcoming swearing-in ceremonies for a fire lieutenant and a police sergeant, and recognition of a battalion chief.

• Adopted minutes of last meeting (2-0)
• Set police testing schedule: applications Apr 1-May 6, written exam May 22, agility Jun 13, oral exams Jun 21-28, eligibility list by Jul 1
• Scheduled police sergeant and lieutenant written exams for Apr 27, 2021
• Postponed fire lieutenant promotional testing due to union negotiations
• Noted swearing-in of Blaine E. Schneider as Fire Lieutenant and Jeremy G. Chernikovich as Police Sergeant on Mar 18, 2021
• Noted recognition of Lt. Gregory Swiontek as Battalion Chief on Mar 18, 2021

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, correspondence, and finance. Under new business, they will cover updates on the pool, youth baseball, and the Easter parade. The director will present a budget, and there will be public comment.

• Pool update
• Youth baseball update
• Easter parade
• Budget presentation

The Recreation Board discussed plans to reopen the pool with a reservation system, limiting each 2-hour session to 50 people and offering three sessions per day. The fee structure will change to a per-session fee, with refunds only if the Village closes the pool. The board approved January, February, and March 2021 bills for payment and accepted the January 19, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 as presented
• Approved January 2021-2 bills for payment
• Approved February 2021 bills for payment
• Approved February 2021-2 bills for payment
• Approved March 2021 bills for payment
• Discussed pool reopening plan with reservation system and per-session fees

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. The board will consider a request to withdraw an application for one property and a request for building expansion at another.

• Case No. 21-V-05: Request to withdraw application for front yard setback and parking variances at 9718 Irving Park Rd
• Case No. 21-V-06: Public hearing for a variance to reduce rear yard setback for building expansion at 3999 25th Ave

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission approved a variance to reduce the minimum rear yard setback for a building expansion at 3999 25th Ave. in the I-1 Industrial District. The applicant, Avers Machine and Manufacturing Inc., stated it would not build until confirming an easement issue with the Cook County Recorder's Office. The board also accepted the withdrawal of a variance application for 9718 Irving Park Rd. and approved the February 10, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Approved a variance to reduce the minimum rear yard setback for building expansion at 3999 25th Ave. (Case No. 21-V-06) by a 5-0 vote.
• Accepted the withdrawal of a variance application for 9718 Irving Park Rd. (Case No. 21-V-05) as informational, by unanimous voice vote.
• Approved the minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting by unanimous voice vote.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. by unanimous voice vote.

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to discuss the FY2022 budget, a GIS services overview, and a cost-of-living adjustment for supervisor salaries, which was tabled until April. The board will also review the February 2021 director's report, statistics, and financials, and may enter executive session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• FY2022 Budget discussion
• MGP, GIS Services Overview Presentation
• Cost of Living Adjustment – Supervisor Salaries (tabled until April 2021)
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)
• Executive session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, financial report, and public comments. There is also discussion of unfinished business regarding executive board positions and new business, but no specific proposals or decisions are detailed.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Unfinished business: Executive Board Positions
• New business (unspecified)

The Schiller Park Historical Commission met and approved the February minutes and the financial report showing $4,280.12 in checking and $17.22 cash on hand. Members discussed the library's limited hours and computer room reservations, and agreed to complete and mail a survey from the Illinois Heritage Association. Keith donated an old-fashioned radio and turntable for records with a crank. The meeting adjourned at 10:22 AM.

• Approved the February meeting minutes.
• Approved the financial report as of 2/28/21.
• Agreed to complete and mail the Illinois Heritage Association survey.
• Accepted Keith's donation of an old-fashioned radio and turntable.

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several business items, including a development update, financial matters, infrastructure project status, and an IPBC health insurance proposal. The agenda also lists items from the March 4, 2021 Board meeting. The meeting includes an executive session for topics such as real estate, litigation, and personnel.

• Development update
• Financial matters
• Status of infrastructure improvement projects
• IPBC health insurance proposal
• Executive session on real property, litigation, and personnel

The Committee of the Whole discussed two items: changing the orientation of the Flag/Schiller Park mural on the water tower for a clearer aerial view, and an overview of the IPBC health insurance option. The board reached consensus to proceed with the mural orientation change. No formal votes were taken; the insurance decision is pending by end of May.

• Consensus to change water tower mural orientation for clearer aerial view
• Discussed IPBC health insurance; decision deferred to end of May

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on March 4, 2021, with a full agenda of discussion and action items. Key items include a fiscal 2020 audit presentation, several public works contracts, a request to withdraw a variance application, and approval of the current list of bills. The board will also enter executive session for several exempt matters.

• Fiscal 2020 Audit Presentation by GW & Associates
• Resolution authorizing 2021 CDBG Capital Improvement Project application
• Motion to ratify $5,200 emergency sewer lining expense
• Motion to approve $97,680 engineering services agreement with Baxter & Woodman for sewer TV assessment
• Motion to approve $160,568.53 list of bills including heat exchanger replacements and water main repair

The Village Board approved several public works contracts, including a $97,680 engineering agreement for sewer video assessments, a $15,961.20 generator part replacement, $21,000 for grass mowing, and $26,830 to relocate communication equipment. They also ratified $5,200 in emergency sewer repairs, approved a $160,568.53 bill list, and adopted resolutions for property disposition, a CDBG application, and an O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission extension. A variance application (21-V-05) was withdrawn.

• Approved $97,680 Baxter & Woodman sewer assessment contract (6-0)
• Approved $15,961.20 Altorfer Power Systems generator EMCP replacement (6-0)
• Approved $21,000 LandCare grass mowing services for 2021 (6-0)
• Approved $26,830 Chicago Communications equipment relocation (6-0)
• Ratified $5,200 emergency sewer lining expense (6-0)
• Approved $160,568.53 list of bills (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 09-21 authorizing property disposition (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10-21 authorizing 2021 CDBG application (6-0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will conduct a review and discussion regarding the preliminary approval of the Fiscal Year 2021–2022 Budget. The meeting also includes several scheduled executive sessions for closed discussions.

• Review, discussion and preliminary approval of Fiscal Year 2021–2022 Budget
• Executive session regarding purchase or lease of real property
• Executive session regarding employee salary schedules
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations

The Committee of the Whole discussed the FYE 2022 budget, including the Parks and Recreation department and the Schiller Park pool. Trustees reached a consensus to move forward with planning and commit that the Village General Fund will subsidize pool operations this year if logistically possible, with a minimum subsidy of $114,000 plus $30,000 to make it operational. The board also reviewed the Community Development and General Administration budgets, with the interim village manager tasked to work with departments to make cuts for a balanced budget. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 8:15 P.M.

• Consensus to move forward with planning and commit General Fund subsidy for pool operations this year if logistically possible
• Discussed FYE 2022 Parks and Recreation budget, including pool funding needs of $114,000 plus $30,000
• Reviewed Community Development proposed budget for FY 22
• Reviewed General Administration proposed budget for fiscal year ending April 30, 2022
• Interim Village Manager Dave Strahl to work with departments to make cuts for a balanced budget
• Adjourned the Committee of the Whole meeting at 8:15 P.M.

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board, meeting as Committee of the Whole, will discuss and give preliminary approval to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The agenda also includes a closed executive session covering real estate, litigation, personnel, and security matters. No other substantive business is listed.

• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget review and preliminary approval
• Executive session on purchase/lease of real property
• Executive session on pending or imminent litigation
• Executive session on salary schedules and employee matters
• Executive session on collective bargaining negotiations

The Committee of the Whole meeting was held on February 24, 2021, with all officials present. The Public Works Director presented the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, summarizing operations, projects, and staffing, followed by discussion. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned after the presentation and discussion.

• Presented the Fiscal Year 2022 Public Works budget for discussion
• Discussed Public Works staffing, hiring, purchases, and budget line items
• Adjourned the meeting with no formal action taken

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board, meeting as the Committee of the Whole, will discuss and give preliminary approval to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The agenda also includes an executive session covering property transactions, litigation, personnel, and other confidential matters.

• Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget review and preliminary approval
• Executive session: purchase/lease of real property
• Executive session: pending or probable litigation
• Executive session: salary schedules and employee compensation
• Executive session: collective bargaining negotiations

The Committee of the Whole meeting was informational only; no formal decisions were made. The Interim Village Manager presented the unbalanced Fiscal Year 2022 Budget, noting a $1,190,348 deficit due to COVID-19 revenue impacts and increased Police and Fire pensions. The Interim Fire Chief and Police Director also presented their department budgets, with discussions on line items, staffing, and overtime. The meeting adjourned without any votes on budget matters.

• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for budget presentations and discussion only.
• Adjourned the Committee of the Whole meeting at 7:51 P.M. by unanimous vote.

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review quarterly investment and financial reports, approve bills, and consider annual cost-of-living adjustments for pensioners. The board will also discuss trustee training, term expirations, and fiduciary liability insurance.

• Quarterly investment performance report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
• Review/update investment policy
• Approval of bills and review of quarterly gas tax deposit
• Return of excess contributions for Michael Swiontek
• Approve annual cost of living adjustments (COLAs) for pensioners

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss development updates, financial matters, and the status of infrastructure improvement projects. The board will also consider items on the February 18, 2021 board meeting agenda and may enter closed session for topics including real estate, litigation, and personnel. The meeting is open to the public with COVID-19 precautions in place.

• Development update
• Financial matters
• Status of infrastructure improvement projects
• Executive session on real property purchase/lease, litigation, salary schedules, and personnel

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2021, to discuss and act on various items, including a $2 million general obligation promissory note for infrastructure projects, a street sweeping contract extension, and several resolutions and ordinances. The agenda also includes approval of bills totaling $1,454,534.17 and extensions for interim staff. The meeting will be conducted with COVID-19 precautions, allowing remote attendance.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $2,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes, Series 2021, for infrastructure projects including road improvements
• Motion to approve one-year contract extension with Lakeshore Clean Sweep, LLC for street sweeping services, not to exceed $47,279.80
• Motion to ratify emergency expenses for snow relocation by Franklin Park Plumbing, not to exceed $18,020.00
• Motion to approve current List of Bills in the amount of $1,454,534.17
• Ordinance amending the Village Sign Code to permit illuminated signs

The Village Board approved a $2,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Note for infrastructure projects, appointed Mike Cesaretti as Fire Chief for a transitional period, and approved several contracts and agreements including street sweeping, snow removal, and labor agreements. All votes were unanimous except for one trustee voting against the borrowing.

• Appointed Mike Cesaretti as Fire Chief from 02-18-2021 to 05-01-2021 (5-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes for infrastructure (4-1, Diaz nay)
• Approved $47,279.80 street sweeping contract extension with Lakeshore Clean Sweep (5-0)
• Ratified $18,020.00 emergency snow relocation expenses (5-0)
• Ratified $9,500.00 purchase of 100 tons of road salt (5-0)
• Approved labor agreement with Operating Engineers Local 150 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4256 permitting illuminated signs (5-0)
• Approved $1,454,534.17 list of bills (5-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Board of Fire & Police Commissioners has cancelled its regularly scheduled monthly meeting for Tuesday, February 16, 2021, due to coronavirus distancing restrictions. The next scheduled monthly meeting is set for Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• February 16, 2021 meeting cancelled due to coronavirus distancing restrictions
• Next meeting scheduled for March 16, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room, Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. The board will consider changes to setbacks and parking requirements for properties in the Community Shopping and Industrial districts.

• Case No. 21-V-05: Variance for front yard setback and parking requirements at 9718 Irving Park Rd
• Case No. 21-V-06: Variance for rear yard setback to allow building expansion at 3999 25th Ave

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission denied all three variances requested by Tom Damian for the property at 9718 Irving Park Rd, including a 25% parking reduction, a front yard setback reduction, and shared parking approval. The denial was based on information from Village Planner Bernacki, with a 5-0 vote. The board also continued Case No. 21-V-06 for Avers Machine & Gears to the next meeting, allowing time to gather documents.

• Denied variances for 9718 Irving Park Rd (5-0)
• Continued Case No. 21-V-06 for Avers Machine & Gears
• Approved minutes from January 13, 2021 meeting

Police Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will review investment reports from UBS Funds and financial reports from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP. The agenda includes approving annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners and processing various membership, retirement, and disability benefit applications.

• Quarterly Investment Report regarding UBS Funds
• Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for Pensioners
• Surviving Spouse Benefit approvals for Joyce Larsen and Claudia Irsudo
• Disability Appeal update regarding Jeffrey Snarski
• Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to discuss routine business, including the executive director's report, approval of minutes, and old business items. Key items include a tabled cost of living adjustment for supervisor salaries, a policy review on marijuana legislation, and approval of the FY2020 audit. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• FY2020 Audit - Approve
• Marijuana Legislation – Policy Review
• Cost of Living Adjustment – Supervisor Salaries (tabled until April 2021)
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)
• Executive session on personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, property acquisitions

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting, with a routine agenda covering approval of minutes, a financial report, public comments, and committee updates. The board will also discuss unfinished business regarding commission officers and new business on the annual activity audit. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Unfinished business: commission officers
• New business: annual activity audit
• Executive session

The Schiller Park Historical Commission met and approved the January minutes with a date correction, accepted the financial report, and selected photos for the timeline. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January minutes with date corrected to 2020 (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report showing $4,280 in checking and $17.22 cash (unanimous)
• Selected Lincoln Middle School photo for 2010 timeline (unanimous)
• Selected Cemetery fire photo for 2020 timeline (unanimous)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board of Schiller Park is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several topics, including a development update, financial matters, infrastructure project status, and COVID-19 vaccination for older adults through Leyden Family Services. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and an executive session covering real estate, litigation, and personnel matters. No formal votes are expected, as this is a discussion-oriented meeting.

• Development update
• Financial matters
• Status of infrastructure improvement projects
• Leyden Family Services vaccination for older adults
• Executive session on real property purchase/lease, litigation, and employee compensation

The Committee of the Whole meeting was largely procedural. Trustees approved the minutes of the previous meeting. Discussion items included updates on new development, budget meeting dates, and a proposal to donate to Leyden Family Services for helping seniors sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved minutes of the February 4, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting (4-0, with 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 PM (4-0, with 2 absent)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board of Trustees will discuss several items including street and drainage improvement projects. The meeting also includes votes on conditional use permits for industrial businesses and a resolution regarding House Bill 3653.

• Engineering services agreement with Hancock Engineering for 2021 Street Improvements up to $103,000
• Engineering services agreement with Hancock Engineering for 2021 Drainage Improvements up to $191,785.00
• Conditional use for automobile rental business at 10501 Delta Pkwy
• Conditional use for automobile repair facility at 4309 Transworld Rd.
• Approval of village bills totaling $200,264.33

The Village Board approved two engineering services agreements with Hancock Engineering: up to $103,000 for the 2021 Street Improvements Project and up to $191,785 for the 2021 Drainage Improvements Project, both with Trustee Diaz voting no. The board also adopted ordinances granting conditional uses for an auto rental business and an auto repair facility, amended the zoning code on chain link fences, approved a resolution opposing HB 3653, and approved the list of bills totaling $200,264.33.

• Approved $103,000 engineering contract for 2021 Street Improvements (5-1, Diaz no)
• Approved $191,785 engineering contract for 2021 Drainage Improvements (5-1, Diaz no)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4253: conditional use for auto rental at 10501 Delta Pkwy (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4254: conditional use for auto repair at 4309 Transworld Rd (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4255: zoning text amendment on chain link fences (4-2-1, Deegan and Lima no, Diaz present)
• Adopted Resolution 05-21: police surplus property disposition (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 06-21: opposing HB 3653, recommending veto (unanimous)
• Approved list of bills totaling $200,264.33 (unanimous)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss development updates, financial matters, infrastructure project status, and the O'Hare BP expansion proposal. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and a closed executive session for legal, property, and personnel matters.

• O'Hare BP expansion proposal
• Development update
• Financial matters
• Status of infrastructure improvement projects
• Executive session for real estate, litigation, and personnel

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board approved an engineering services agreement with Hancock Engineering for up to $89,000 for the 2021 Water Main Improvements Project design. They also adopted Ordinance 21-4251 amending the zoning code (with a section postponed), Ordinance 21-4252 for subdivision and PIN consolidation at 3700 Rose St and 9700 Waveland Ave, and Resolution 03-21 for a Firefighters Grant application. The board approved the $331,198.76 bill list, a Liberty Mutual insurance policy, a bond counsel engagement, and a $10,000 settlement agreement.

• Approved $89,000 engineering services agreement with Hancock Engineering (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4251 zoning text amendments, with section three postponed (5-0, 1 present)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-4252 for subdivision and PIN consolidation at 3700 Rose St and 9700 Waveland Ave (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 03-21 for Firefighters Grant application with $12,500 local match (6-0)
• Approved List of Bills totaling $331,198.76 (6-0)
• Approved Liberty Mutual insurance policy with $298,633 premium plus $4,366 fee (5-0, 1 present)
• Adopted Resolution 04-21 for capital expenditure reimbursement (5-1)
• Approved Chapman and Cutler LLP bond counsel engagement (5-1)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission's regularly scheduled monthly meeting for Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall board room has been cancelled due to coronavirus distancing restrictions. The next scheduled monthly meeting is set for Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at the same time and location. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• January 19, 2021 meeting cancelled due to coronavirus distancing restrictions
• Next meeting scheduled for February 16, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall board room

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will meet to discuss department updates and various business items. The agenda includes an update on the Clock Tower Park Expansion Grant and a report on participation trends.

• Clock Tower Park Expansion Grant Update
• HVAC Repairs
• Participation Trend Report
• Recreation Department Update

The Recreation Board approved multiple bills for payment and received updates on the Clock Tower expansion project and HVAC repairs. The board discussed recreation program trends, financial challenges, and potential program ideas, but took no major policy actions.

• Approved November 2020-2 bills for payment
• Approved December 2020 bills for payment
• Approved December 2020-2 bills for payment
• Approved January 2021 bills for payment

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will hold public hearings on four specific property requests and one general text amendment to the New Millennium Village Code.

• Case No. 21-C-02: Conditional use for an automobile rental business at 10501 Delta Pwky
• Case No. 21-C-03: Conditional use for an automobile repair facility at 4309 Transworld Rd
• Case No. 21-S-04: Subdivision and pin consolidation at 3700 Rose St and 9700 Waveland Ave
• Case No. 21-V-05: Variances for front yard setback and parking at 9718 Irving Park Rd
• Case No. 21-T-01: Text amendments to multiple sections of the New Millennium Village Code

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a tabled cost-of-living adjustment for supervisor salaries, a policy review on marijuana legislation, the FY2020 audit, and the annual renewal of the MGP GIS contract. The board will also approve minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting and hear public comments submitted by email.

• Cost of Living Adjustment – Supervisor Salaries (tabled until January 2021)
• Marijuana Legislation – Policy Review
• FY2020 Audit
• MGP GIS Annual Contract Renewal
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting at the public library. The agenda is largely procedural, covering standard items like call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, financial report, and public comments. No specific substantive actions or proposals are listed.

• Meeting at Schiller Park Public Library, 4200 Old River Road, lower level
• Financial report
• Guest and public comments
• Library representative report
• Executive session possible

The Schiller Park Historical Commission met on January 11, 2021, and approved the minutes from November 9, 2020, and the financial report showing $4,280.12 in checking, $17.22 cash, and $2,675.06 in money market. Members discussed library storage cleaning, securing the 'Stones,' and suggested photos for a timeline covering 2000-2020. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved minutes from November 9, 2020 (all in favor)
• Approved financial report as of Dec 31, 2020 (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:05 AM (motion by Warren, seconded by Hilde)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss development updates, financial matters, infrastructure project status, and items from the upcoming board meeting agenda. A presentation by Bridge Development Partners 6B is scheduled. The board may also enter closed session for several exempt matters.

• Development Update
• Financial Matters
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Projects
• Bridge Development Partners 6B Presentation
• Executive session for real estate, litigation, salaries, and collective bargaining

The Committee of the Whole met on January 7, 2021, and approved the minutes from the December 17, 2020 meeting. Bridge Industrial Acquisitions, LLC presented a request for a Class 6b Tax Incentive for new industrial facilities on Rose Street and River Street, but no action was taken. Public Works Director Tony Anczer gave an update on the Capital Improvement Plan, and Trustee Klug asked for clarification on agenda items. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the prior minutes.

• Approved minutes of December 17, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting (4-0, two absent)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on January 7, 2021, with several action items. Key decisions include an ordinance to set the number of video gaming terminal licenses, a $20,000 tree trimming contract, and approval of a $456,367.40 bill list. The board will also consider resolutions supporting tax incentives for two industrial projects and a right-of-entry agreement with Chicago.

• Ordinance amending Section 112.009 to establish number of video gaming terminal licenses
• Motion to approve Advanced Tree Care proposal for tree trimming up to $20,000 for 2021
• Resolution supporting Class 6B tax assessment for Bridge Industrial Acquisitions at 9435, 9511, 9465 River Street and 4135 Rose Street
• Motion to approve bills totaling $456,367.40, including road construction, asphalt, and equipment payments
• Quotes for HVAC repairs: $5,852 at 9630 Irving Park Road and $9,700 to replace unit at 9638 Irving Park Road

The Village Board approved an ordinance amending Section 112.009 to establish the number of video gaming terminal licenses, along with several other items including a $20,000 tree trimming contract, a right-of-entry agreement with Chicago, two resolutions supporting tax assessment applications for industrial facilities, a $456,367.40 bill list, and HVAC repairs. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Trustee Golembiewski absent.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-4250 establishing video gaming terminal license numbers (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 tree trimming proposal from Advanced Tree Care (5-0)
• Approved Right of Entry Agreement with City of Chicago for Mannheim/Irving Park property (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 01-21 supporting Class 6B tax assessment for Bridge Industrial at 9435, 9511, 9465 River St (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 02-21 supporting Class 6B tax assessment for Bridge Industrial at 4135 Rose St (5-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $456,367.40 (5-0)
• Approved $5,852 HVAC repair quote at 9630 Irving Park Rd (5-0)
• Approved $9,700 HVAC unit replacement at 9638 Irving Park Rd (5-0)