Schiller Park public meetings in 2022

Village Board Meetings

The Board approved the annual tax levy for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and authorized over $1.1 million in bill payments. Other actions included granting conditional use permits for a kennel and car wash on N. River Road and updating video gaming license ordinances.

• Approved Annual Tax Levy Ordinance for FY May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved bill payments totaling $1,113,859.53 (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for a kennel at 4936 N. River Road (6-0)
• Approved conditional use for a car wash at 4900 N. River Road (6-0)
• Approved $32,430.00 ventilation system for street department garage (6-0)
• Approved $11,900.00 for electrical conduit and piping at Irving Park Viaduct (6-0)
• Approved $383,259.00 workers’ compensation insurance renewal (6-0)
• Adopted ordinances amending video gaming terminal license fees and quantities (6-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding its rescheduled December 20, 2022 meeting to consider routine business, including adopting minutes, reviewing correspondence and bills, and discussing open positions. The commission will vote on permanent appointments or dismissals for probationary employees, potentially in executive session. It will also review the schedule for new firefighter/paramedic testing, with applications accepted December 7, 2022 through January 4, 2023, written exams on January 21, 2023, and oral exams starting January 30, 2023.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• New Firefighter/Paramedic testing: applications Dec 7, 2022–Jan 4, 2023
• Written exams scheduled for January 21, 2023
• Oral exams begin January 30, 2023

The Board reviewed the recruitment timeline for Fire Department candidates, including application deadlines and exam dates. The Police Department is currently at full complement, while the Fire Department has one opening.

• Adopted minutes of the previous meeting (2-0)
• Established Firefighter/Paramedic testing schedule: applications due Jan 4, 2023, written exams Jan 21, 2023, and oral exams Jan 30, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Schiller Park Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will hold a public meeting to consider three items: two conditional use requests (a kennel at 4936 River Rd. and a car wash at 4900 River Rd.) and a text amendment to the village code regarding unique uses. The commission will also approve minutes from its July 13, 2022 meeting and take public comment.

• Conditional use for kennel at 4936 River Rd. (Case 22-C-02)
• Conditional use for car wash at 4900 River Rd. (Case 22-C-03)
• Text amendment to Section 155.105, 'Regulations for Unique Uses' (Case 22-T-04)
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2022 regular meeting

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission approved two conditional use permits for businesses on River Road. A text amendment regarding unique uses was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved conditional use permit for cat boarding facility at 4936 River Road (6-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for automated car wash and corporate office at 4900 River Road (6-0)
• Approved continuance of Case No. 22-T-04 text amendment hearing to January 11, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the annual tax levy, development updates, the status of an infrastructure improvement project, and financial matters. The agenda includes no formal votes, only discussion items, followed by an executive session covering real estate, litigation, salaries, and other confidential matters.

• Annual Tax Levy discussion
• Development Updates
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Financial Matters
• Executive session on real property, litigation, salaries, and collective bargaining

The Board determined a 2% increase for the 2022 property tax levy. Because the increase is under 5%, no public hearing is required. The tax levy Ordinance is scheduled for consideration at a special meeting on December 21, 2022.

• Determined 2% property tax levy increase
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2022 meeting (6-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board approved a list of bills totaling $1,049,565.07, which included payments for street and water main projects. The Board also authorized $41,679.35 to replace a 15-year-old heater at the Anna Montana/Memorial pool.

• Approved minutes from November 17, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved current list of bills in the amount of $1,049,565.07 (6-0)
• Approved $41,679.35 for materials and labor to replace one heater for Anna Montana/Memorial pool (6-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on November 17, 2022, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an ordinance to increase Class R liquor licenses for Macado Club, approval of a $719,137.56 bill list, a new insurance policy, and various contracts. The agenda also includes routine reports, a swearing-in ceremony, and an executive session.

• Ordinance to increase Class R liquor licenses for Macado LTD D/B/A Macado Club
• Purchase of Beat-Heet from K-Tech Specialty Coatings Inc. at ~$7,912 per load
• Ratify fencing purchase from Standard Fencing Co. Inc. not to exceed $6,785
• Approve True North Consultants environmental assessment for $11,545
• Approve bills totaling $719,137.56 and insurance premium of $334,902 with ICRMT

The Village Board approved a list of bills totaling $719,137.56 and adopted an ordinance to increase Class R liquor licenses for Macado LTD. D/B/A Macado Club. The board also authorized several public works purchases and a new insurance policy.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 22-4333 to increase Class R liquor licenses for Macado LTD. D/B/A Macado Club (4-2)
• Approved $719,137.56 in bills (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Beat-Heet from K-Tech specialty coatings inc. for approximately $7,912.00 per load (6-0)
• Ratified fencing purchase from Standard Fencing Co. Inc. not to exceed $6,785.00 (6-0)
• Approved $11,545.00 proposal from True North Consultants for supplemental phase 2 environmental site assessment (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Wintrust Bank for lockbox services (6-0)
• Approved General Liability, Property and Casualty Insurance Policy with ICRMT for estimated annual premium of $334,902 (6-0)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting 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, infrastructure project status, and financial matters. The agenda also includes an executive session covering topics such as collective bargaining, real estate, litigation, and employee matters. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on collective bargaining negotiations
• Development updates
• Status of infrastructure improvement projects
• Financial matters
• Executive session on real property purchase/lease and litigation

The committee held discussions regarding rock salt purchases for fiscal year 2022/2023 and unfinished street projects. The Village Manager noted that a tax levy discussion is scheduled for December 1. No substantive legislative actions were decided during the public portion of the meeting.

• Approved remote participation of Trustee Lukowski (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for personnel and collective bargaining matters (6-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (6-0)

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine pension fund business, including approving minutes, investment reports, and bills. They will also discuss and possibly take action on a revised benefit for Peter Chiodo, a disability update for Lou Bertoncini, and a written decision for Sam Chung. The agenda includes several discussion items, such as a cash management policy and consolidation requests.

• Discussion/Possible Action Revised Benefit – Peter Chiodo
• Disability Update – Lou Bertoncini
• Review/Adopt Written Decision and Order – Sam Chung
• Review/Approve – Actuarial Valuation & Tax Levy Request
• Discussion/Possible Action – Cash Management Policy

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review investment reports, approve bills, and discuss pension-related matters. Key items include a disability update for Thomas Reif, revised retirement calculations for Jeff Snarski and Michael Rosenstein, and approval of the actuarial valuation and tax levy request.

• Review quarterly investment reports from UBS Funds and IPOPIF (Verus Advisory)
• Presentation and approval of bills, including additional bills
• Discussion/possible action on Cash Management Policy
• Disability update for Thomas Reif
• Review/approve revised retirement calculation for Jeff Snarski & Michael Rosenstein

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board will meet to discuss facility improvements, special events, and new business including the 2022 pool report, fall/winter programming, and marketing. The board will also review expenditures and current revenue/expenses, and prepare the 2023/2024 budget, including potential program and facility fee increases and salary survey for part-time staff.

• Facility improvements updates: Fairview Park, Recreation Center Gymnasium
• Winter Wonderland/Tree Lighting scheduled for Saturday, December 3
• Racquetball Court transition to Fitness Center/ADA
• Dooley Park open space discussion/focus group
• Budget prep 2023/2024 with program and facility fee increases

The Board accepted the minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of departmental updates regarding park renovations, upcoming holiday events, and budget preparations.

• Approved minutes of September 20, 2022 regular meeting

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding its rescheduled November 15, 2022 meeting. The board will vote on adopting minutes, review correspondence and bills, discuss probationary employees' progress and vote on permanent appointments or dismissals, and review open positions for both departments. They will also set dates for new firefighter/paramedic testing. The meeting includes public comment and is largely procedural.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees (may be in executive session)
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Review dates for New Firefighter/Paramedic testing (Original Appointment)
• Review and vote to adopt minutes of last meeting
• Review correspondence and bills

The Board established a timeline for new firefighter/paramedic testing, including application dates and examination schedules for January 2023. The Board also noted the Police Department is at full complement and the Fire Department has two openings.

• Adopted minutes of the previous meeting (3-0)
• Scheduled firefighter/paramedic advertising and applications for Dec 7, 2022, to Jan 4, 2023
• Scheduled firefighter/paramedic written exams for Jan 21, 2023
• Scheduled firefighter/paramedic oral exams for Jan 30, 2023
• Set tentative date for final eligibility list posting for Feb 13, 2023

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting at Washington School. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and reports from the library representative, liaison, chairperson, and committees. No specific substantive actions, projects, or financial details are listed on the agenda.

• Regular meeting of the Historical Commission at Washington School, 4835 Michigan Ave.
• Agenda includes approval of minutes, financial report, and committee reports
• No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances listed

The Historical Commission accepted the minutes from October 17, 2022, and approved the financial report. Members discussed the removal of historical items from the library and the planning of an American Indian display.

• Approved October 17, 2022 minutes (All agreed)
• Approved financial report showing $4,332.89 in checking and $16.19 on hand (All approved)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission of Schiller Park has scheduled a meeting for November 9, 2022, but the agenda indicates no public hearing items are anticipated, so the meeting will not be held. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from July 13, 2022, old business, new business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Meeting scheduled for November 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM in Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road
• No public hearing items anticipated; meeting will not be held
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2022 regular meeting

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors will meet to consider approving up to $130,000 for fire department automated dispatch CAD integration, funded from capital reserves. They will also discuss a part-time administrative assistant position, personnel policies, and other routine matters.

• Approve US Digital Design & IDNetworks quotes for Fire Department Automated Dispatch CAD Integration, not to exceed $130,000
• Discuss part-time administrative assistant position
• Review extended sick leave and PTO policies
• Consider annual bilingual stipend (Polish & Spanish)
• Approve warrant register (bill listing)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on November 3, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving a list of bills totaling $969,551.57, transferring a liquor license, and authorizing a design engineering contract for street improvements. The agenda also includes a swearing-in ceremony for a new firefighter/paramedic and reports from village staff and committees.

• Approve bills totaling $969,551.57, including engineering and lease payments
• Transfer liquor license from KNK Corp (7-11) to Bluechip Deerfield Inc. (7-Eleven #33858B) at 3932 25th Ave, changing from Class P to Class B
• Authorize Hancock Engineering design services for 2023 street/alley improvements, not to exceed $109,000
• Approve contract with Panoramic Landscaping LLC for parking lot snow removal (2022-2023)
• Swearing in of Daniel J. Mazurkiewicz as full-time Firefighter/Paramedic

The Village Board approved a list of bills totaling $969,551.57 and authorized engineering and snow removal contracts. The board also approved a liquor license transfer and an intergovernmental agreement for mutual aid. No action was taken on the ordinance regarding Public Safety Employee Benefits Act eligibility.

• Approved $969,551.57 in bills (6-0)
• Approved design engineering agreement with Hancock Engineering for 2023 street and alley improvements not to exceed $109,000 (6-0)
• Approved parking lot snow removal contract with Panoramic Landscaping LLC for winter 2022-2023 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 22-4330 transferring liquor license at 3932 25th Avenue from KNK Corporation to Bluechip Deerfield Inc. (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 22-4331 for participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 22-4332 regarding payment of bills for utility services, debt service, and governmental agencies (6-0)
• Approved minutes from October 20, 2022 Committee of the Whole and Regular Board meetings (6-0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on November 3, 2022. The published agenda contains no specific business items for open discussion; it lists only procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes, public comments) and a lengthy list of potential executive session topics, including real estate, litigation, salaries, and personnel. No decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 9526 W. Irving Park Road
• 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 authorized for pending and probable litigation
• Executive session authorized for salary schedules, employee matters, and collective bargaining

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider approving a list of bills totaling $983,143.25, including payments for street and water main improvements, police radios, and other projects. They will also vote on an ordinance to terminate the West Gateway TIF district, approve the purchase of two Panasonic Toughbook computers for police, and authorize snow removal contracts for the senior program. The meeting includes routine reports and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approve bills totaling $983,143.25, including non-recurring invoices for street/water main improvements, police radios, and SCADA upgrades
• Ordinance to terminate West Gateway TIF #1 and dissolve its special tax allocation fund
• Purchase two Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40 computers and peripherals from CDS Office Technologies for $10,340.00
• Approve $15,000 from Senior/Gaming fund to convert racquetball court into fitness center for ADA/Seniors
• Authorize snow removal service agreements with Panoramic Landscaping LLC and Sean Milnes for 2022-2023 Senior Snow Removal Program

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss capital improvements, a snow and ice removal major event plan, development updates, the status of an infrastructure improvement project, and financial matters. The agenda lists these as discussion items, not final decisions. An executive session is also scheduled for topics including real property, litigation, and personnel.

• Capital Improvements Presentation
• Snow & Ice Removal Major Event Plan
• Development Updates
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Financial Matters

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2022 Capital Improvement Plan, covering stormwater, watermain, sewer, and road projects. The board authorized the Village Manager to issue an RFQ for an architectural firm for preliminary Village Hall plans, with up to $20,000 in spending. No final votes were taken on capital projects; the discussion was informational and planning-oriented.

• Authorized Village Manager to conduct RFQ for architectural firm for Village Hall plans, up to $20,000 (consensus, no formal vote recorded)
• Approved Trustee Klug to participate remotely (6-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission will hold its rescheduled meeting on October 18, 2022, at 7:30 PM in the Village Hall board room. The commission will vote on adopting the previous meeting's minutes, review correspondence and bills, discuss probationary employees' progress and vote on permanent appointments or dismissals, and review open positions in the Fire and Police departments. They will also set dates for new Firefighter/Paramedic testing. Public comment is included.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees (may be in executive session)
• Review status of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Review dates for new Firefighter/Paramedic testing (Original Appointment)
• Adopt minutes of last meeting
• Review correspondence and bills

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners approved minutes from three prior meetings and reviewed the status of open positions. The police department is at full complement (30), while the fire department has three openings with three candidates pending background and medical checks. Firefighter/paramedic testing dates were set for January 2023.

• Approved minutes of September 18, 2022, September 19, 2022, and September 26, 2022 (3-0)

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including approval of minutes, reports from the library representative, liaison, financial officer, and chairperson, plus committee reports and public comments. No specific action items, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Library representative report
• Financial report
• Chairperson report and address to commissioners
• Executive session possible

The Schiller Park Historical Commission approved corrected September minutes and the treasurer's report showing $4,332.89 in checking. Members discussed relocating remaining artifacts from the library, a new volunteer agreement, and a volunteer appreciation luncheon. No meeting is scheduled for December.

• Approved corrected September 12 minutes (motion by Caffero, second by Kilian; corrections made to spelling of Joe Blum and checking balance)
• Approved financial report showing $4,332.89 in checking, $23.05 cash, and money market at $0 (motion by Schuhrke, second by Kilian; all approved)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission of Schiller Park has scheduled a meeting for October 12, 2022, but the notice states no public hearing items are anticipated, so the meeting will not be held. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, roll call, approval of July 13, 2022 minutes, old business, new business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Meeting scheduled for October 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road
• No public hearing items anticipated; meeting will not be held
• Approval of minutes from regular meeting on July 13, 2022

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on October 6, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including liquor license amendments, a change order for road work, and approval of a $1.45 million bill list. The agenda also includes routine reports from village staff and committees, and an executive session for matters such as real estate, litigation, and personnel.

• Ordinance to increase Class A liquor licenses for Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge Incorporated
• Ordinance to transfer Class P liquor license from Jay Madi Enterprise LLC to Ayushi 108 Enterprise LLC (3904 25th Avenue)
• Motion to ratify $47,565.76 change order for Brother's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for additional concrete work
• Motion to approve bills totaling $1,449,560.09, including non-recurring invoices for Fire Station #2 repair, road improvements, and fire truck lease payment
• Executive session to discuss real estate, litigation, personnel, and collective bargaining

The Village Board approved an ordinance increasing the number of Class A liquor licenses to allow Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge Incorporated to obtain one, with Trustee Klug voting no. The board also approved a transfer of a Class P liquor license to a new operator at 3904 25th Avenue, ratified a $47,565.76 change order for additional concrete work, and approved a list of bills totaling $1,449,560.09. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on sewer, water main, and capital planning projects.

• Approved Ordinance 22-4325 increasing Class A liquor licenses for Bottoms Up Bar & Lounge (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 22-4326 transferring Class P liquor license to Ayushi 108 Enterprise LLC at 3904 25th Avenue (6-0)
• Ratified $47,565.76 change order for Brother's Asphalt Paving for additional concrete work (6-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $1,449,560.09 (6-0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on October 6, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments, but no specific business items are listed. The board is also expected to enter a closed executive session to discuss property, litigation, personnel, and other exempt matters.

• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per person per Ordinance 10-2808
• Executive session authorized for real property purchase/lease and price setting
• Executive session for pending or probable litigation
• Executive session for salary schedules and employee matters
• Executive session for collective bargaining and security procedures

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 Fire Department and Police Department applicants. The meeting is closed to the public under Illinois employment-matters exemptions. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Oral interviews for Fire Department applicants (executive session)
• Oral interviews for Police Department applicants (executive session)

The Fire & Police Commission held a special meeting on September 26, 2022, to conduct oral interviews for new Original Appointment Eligibility lists. Four interviews were held for Firefighter/Paramedic and three for Police. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Conducted 4 oral interviews for Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list
• Conducted 3 oral interviews for Police eligibility list

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board is meeting to discuss facility improvements at Fairview Park, the Recreation Center, and the pool, as well as review the recent Schiller Park Fest. They will also consider upcoming events like Halloween Howl and Winter Wonderland, fall programs, and a sponsorship donation, along with a review of expenditures and current 2022 revenue and expenses.

• Facility improvements updates for Fairview Park, Recreation Center, and pool
• Schiller Park Fest weekend September 9-11 review
• Halloween Howl event on October 22
• Winter Wonderland / Tree Lighting grant update
• Sponsorship donation from CIVICREC

The board accepted July 2022 minutes and received updates on Fairview Park renovation (equipment arriving early November, synthetic turf approved, completion expected by end of November). The Recreation Center gymnasium will close October 17-30 for pickleball court addition. No formal votes were taken on new business items; a possible $1 sponsorship option at checkout and a fee increase request were discussed for future meetings.

• Approved minutes of July 19, 2022 regular meeting (moved by Fanselow, seconded by Russ)
• Discussed but no vote on $1 sponsorship option for childcare programs
• Discussed but no vote on raising Recreation Department membership and program fees

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a disability benefit application and receive updates on other disability cases. The agenda includes a hearing for Michael Rosenstein's disability benefit application and updates on Thomas Reif and Jeff Snarski. Public comment is scheduled, and a closed session may follow if needed.

• Hearing on disability benefit application for Michael Rosenstein
• Disability updates for Thomas Reif and Jeff Snarski
• Public comment period
• Possible closed session

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding a rescheduled meeting to consider and act on routine matters, including adopting minutes, reviewing correspondence and bills, and discussing the progress of probationary employees. The commission will vote on permanent appointments or dismissals for probationary employees, which may occur in executive session. They will also discuss open positions and review testing dates for new police and firefighter/paramedic candidates.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion of open positions in Fire and Police departments
• Review of dates for new Police testing (Original Appointment)
• Review of dates for new Firefighter/Paramedic testing (Original Appointment)
• Next regular meeting scheduled for October 18, 2022

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the last meeting. No probationary employees were discussed for permanent appointment or dismissal, and no other substantive decisions were made. The meeting was largely procedural, covering updates on police and fire department staffing and testing schedules.

• Approved minutes of last meeting (3-0)

Public Notices

The Schiller Park Police Pension Board will hold a public hearing on September 19, 2022, to receive evidence on Michael Rosenstein's pending application for disability benefits under the Illinois Pension Code. The applicant may be represented by counsel and present or respond to evidence.

• Public hearing on disability claim of Michael Rosenstein
• Hearing at Schiller Park Police Department, 9526 Irving Park Road
• Applicant represented by Brent R. Eames, Eames Law Group
• Board attorney: Thomas S. Radja Jr., Collins Radja & Hartwell

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider several public works contracts, including a $65,000 change order for water main replacement on Wehrman Avenue, and approve the current list of bills totaling $556,129.40. They will also discuss reports from departments and committees, and may enter executive session for legal, property, and personnel matters.

• Agreement with Baxter & Woodman for Irving Park Road streetlight engineering, not to exceed $18,400
• Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Lawrence Avenue railroad viaduct lighting, not to exceed $23,100
• Change Order No.1 for $65,000 to replace 350 feet of water main on Wehrman Avenue
• Approval of bills totaling $556,129.40, including a Ford Police Explorer and gym flooring
• Quote from Specialty Floors Inc. for $16,495 to refurbish gymnasium flooring

The Village Board approved several contracts and expenditures, including engineering agreements for streetlight and viaduct lighting projects, a change order for water main replacement, a gym floor refurbishment quote, and the current list of bills. The board also supported a proclamation for the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll campaign and appointed an auxiliary police officer. All votes were unanimous with Trustee Deegan absent.

• Approved $18,400 agreement with Baxter & Woodman for Irving Park Road streetlight engineering (5-0)
• Approved $23,100 agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Lawrence Ave viaduct lighting engineering (5-0)
• Approved $65,000 Change Order No.1 for water main replacement on Wehrman Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $556,129.40 list of bills (5-0)
• Approved $16,495 quote from Specialty Floors Inc. for gym floor refurbishment (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Campaign (5-0)
• Appointed Sabrina Miranda as Auxiliary Police Officer (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including department reports and Girl Scouts door-to-door request (5-0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 15, 2022, but the agenda contains no specific business items for discussion or decision. The meeting includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and public comments, followed by a closed executive session covering topics such as real estate, litigation, personnel, and security. The agenda is essentially procedural boilerplate with no substantive public agenda items listed.

• No specific business items listed on the agenda
• Public comments limited to five minutes per person per Ordinance No. 10-2808
• Executive session authorized for real property purchase/lease, litigation, salary schedules, personnel matters, collective bargaining, and security procedures

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular meeting, which includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and reports. The main substantive discussion is about organizing a move to a school, with a request for volunteers to help with re-organizing and sorting at the library or school.

• Discussion of moving to a school and volunteer scheduling
• Financial report
• Library representative report
• Liaison report
• Public comments

The Schiller Park Historical Commission approved the August minutes and the financial report, which noted $8,690.24 in checking. They discussed visitor hours, keycard access, and upcoming events including the library open house on September 24. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved August 8 minutes (all agreed)
• Approved financial report with $8,690.24 in checking (all agreed)

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a cash management policy and any additional IPOIF consolidation requests. They will also receive updates on disability applications for Thomas Reif and Michael Rosenstein. The meeting is open to public comment and may go into closed session if needed.

• Discussion/Possible Action – Cash Management Policy
• Discussion/Possible Action – Any Additional IPOIF Request Pertaining to Consolidation
• Disability Update – Thomas Reif & Michael Rosenstein

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, the executive director's report, and old business regarding operational and capital reserve funds. New business includes a resolution to open a MAXSAFE Public Funds Money Market Account with Old Plank Trail Community Bank, a discussion of telecommunicator and supervisor salaries, and approval of the warrant register. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• Resolution to open MAXSAFE Public Funds Money Market Account with Old Plank Trail Community Bank (Wintrust)
• Telecommunicator and Supervisor Salaries discussion
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing) approval
• Executive session on personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions
• Next meeting scheduled for November 8, 2022

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on September 1, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on several infrastructure and administrative items. Key actions include approving bids for street improvements, water main replacement projects, and various contracts, as well as considering ordinances on parking restrictions and fire/police commission rules.

• Approve Schroeder Asphalt Services for 2022 Eden Avenue and Ruby Street Improvements CDBG Project at $274,098.40
• Approve Design Engineering agreement for 25th Avenue water main replacement (est. $825,000 with 15% contingency)
• Approve Design Engineering agreement for IEPA Low Interest Loan Water Main Improvement (est. $6,850,000 with 15% contingency)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 73 for residents-only parking on 4800 block of Forster Avenue
• Approve current bills list of $701,559.00, including non-recurring invoices for renovations and dispatch contract

The Village Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $6.85 million IEPA low-interest loan for water main improvements and an $825,000 water main replacement on 25th Avenue. Other actions included a $274,098 street project, a license agreement for temporary land use at 9950 West Lawrence Avenue, and a residents-only parking restriction on the 4800 block of Forster Avenue. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with one trustee absent.

• Approved $6.85M IEPA low-interest loan for water main improvements (5-0)
• Approved $825,000 water main replacement on 25th Avenue with Design Engineering (5-0)
• Approved $274,098 street project for Eden Avenue and Ruby Street to Schroeder Asphalt Services (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-4322 approving license agreement with 365 Holdings for land at 9950 West Lawrence Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-4323 establishing residents-only parking on 4800 block of Forster Avenue (5-0)
• Approved $17,930 guardrail installation by Midwest Fence Corporation at three locations (5-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $701,559 (5-0)
• Approved $15,537 LED lighting replacements for Village Hall and Police Department (5-0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on September 1, 2022. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and a closed executive session. No specific business items, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 9526 W. Irving Park Road
• Public comments limited to five minutes per person per Ordinance No. 10-2808
• Executive session planned for real property purchase/lease, pending litigation, salary schedules, employee matters, collective bargaining, and security procedures
• Agenda posted August 30, 2022, by Village Clerk Rosa Jos

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider several contracts and purchases, including a $183,000 engineering agreement for lead service replacements, a $45,700 police squad car, and a $113,315 park improvement contract. They will also review a $1.17 million bill list and other routine items.

• Professional services agreement with Robinson Engineering for lead service replacements, not to exceed $183,000
• Purchase of Ford Police Squad Car from Currie Motors and equipment from Ultra Strobe Communications and EBY Graphics, approx. $45,700
• Approve current list of bills in the amount of $1,167,491.52
• One-year contract with Blackboard Connect for mass notification system, $7,796.40
• Award contract to Hacienda Landscape for Fairview Park improvements, $113,315

The Village Board approved a professional services agreement with Robinson Engineering for lead service line replacement engineering, not to exceed $183,000. They also approved the purchase of a police squad car for $45,700, a $1.17 million list of bills, a mass notification system contract, and two contracts for park and recreation center improvements. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $183K engineering contract with Robinson Engineering for lead service replacements (6-0)
• Approved $45,700 purchase of Ford Police Squad Car and equipment (6-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $1,167,491.52 (6-0)
• Approved one-year contract with Blackboard Connect for mass notification at $7,796.40 (6-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Azavar Audit Solutions for sales tax insight (6-0)
• Approved Azavar Audit Solutions for streaming tax and utility audits (6-0)
• Approved $113,315 contract with Hacienda Landscape for Fairview Park playground equipment (6-0)
• Approved $12,350 for gymnasium and racquetball court wall improvements at Recreation Center (6-0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on August 18, 2022. The agenda contains only routine items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and a closed executive session. No specific business items, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Public comments limited to five minutes per person per Ordinance No. 10-2808
• Executive session planned for real property purchase/lease, pending litigation, salary schedules, and personnel matters

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, approve bills, and discuss pension matters. Key actions include voting on a FOIA lawsuit against the village to obtain records for a retroactive payment request from Pete Chiodo, and electing board officers.

• Vote to file FOIA suit against Village of Schiller Park for Chief Chiodo records
• Retro payment due to contract settlement – Pete Chiodo
• Disability update – Lou Bertoncini
• Board officer elections for President and Secretary
• Review preliminary actuarial valuation and IDOI annual statement

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on revising the retirement benefit of Peter Chiodo. The agenda also includes public comment and a possible closed session.

• Discussion/possible action on revision of Peter Chiodo retirement benefit
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
• Possible closed session

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine pension fund business. They will review investment and accountant reports, consider membership applications and contribution refunds, and discuss disability updates. The board will also elect officers and address administrative items like the cash management policy and records disposal.

• Quarterly investment report – UBS Funds and IPOPIF
• Contribution refund – Steven Greski
• Application for membership – Taylor Kenny & Amanda Kovalenko
• Disability update – Thomas Reif & Michael Rosenstein
• Board officer elections – President, Vice President, Secretary & Assistant Secretary

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission of Schiller Park scheduled a meeting for August 10, 2022, but the agenda states no public hearing items are anticipated, so the meeting will not be held. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, old business, new business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM on August 10, 2022, at Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road
• No public hearing items anticipated; meeting will not be held
• Approval of minutes from the July 13, 2022 regular meeting listed as agenda item

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission holds its regular meeting on August 8, 2022, at the public library. The agenda is mostly routine (call to order, minutes, reports), but includes a notable discussion item on returning money to Robinson's descendants.

• Discussion of returning money to Robinson's descendants
• Financial report
• Library representative report
• Liaison report
• Public comments

The Schiller Park Historical Commission approved returning $4,303.83 from its checking account to Judy Wing and agreed to transport the John E. Busch stone artifact collection back to the Palos Historical Society. The commission also discussed plans for the school showroom, volunteer access, and library representative Rae Elgin's retirement.

• Approved returning $4,303.83 to Judy Wing (motion by Hilde Kilian, seconded by Warren Schuhrke, all agreed)
• Approved minutes from July 8 and August 2 emergency meetings (all agreed)
• Agreed to transport John E. Busch collection to Palos Historical Society via Dan Malone
• Discussed but tabled volunteer contracts; will create own list of volunteer duties
• Planned to have Claudia Irsuto and Leslie Williams get ID photos at police station
• Agreed to list school display as 'Showroom' not 'Museum'

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss development updates, the status of the infrastructure improvement project, financial matters, the Des Plaines walking path, a liquor license, and historical society access. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed. An executive session is scheduled for topics including real property, litigation, and personnel.

• Development updates
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Financial matters
• Des Plaines Walking Path
• Liquor license

The Committee of the Whole discussed several items but took no formal votes. The board reached consensus to provide financial assistance to the engineering firm for the Des Plaines Walking Path project, with federal reimbursement expected within six months. Other discussions covered demolition of a structure at Lawrence and River Road, traffic concerns on Mannheim Road and Irving Park, liquor license policies, and the Historical Society's access to Washington School.

• Consensus to provide financial assistance for Des Plaines Walking Path project
• Discussed demolition of structure at Lawrence Avenue and River Road
• Discussed traffic flow concerns on Mannheim Road and Irving Park project
• Discussed liquor license policies and License Committee recommendations
• Discussed Historical Society access to Washington School and District 81 concerns

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a major street and water main improvement contract, liquor license changes, and various code updates. The agenda includes consent items, committee reports, and an executive session.

• Motion to approve A Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. as lowest bidder for 2022 Street, Water Main and Sewer Improvements at $2,054,453.00
• Ordinance to increase Class R liquor licenses for Macado LTD dba Macado Club
• Motion to approve Safebuilt proposal for building code updates up to $15,000
• Ordinance granting conditional use for outdoor amusement at 5050 North River Road
• Motion to approve bills totaling $222,025.87, including non-recurring invoices

The board approved A Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for the 2022 Street, Water Main and Sewer Improvements in the amount of $2,054,453.00. The mayor noted bids were higher than expected and funding may come from the general operating fund to be repaid next year. The board also approved a $15,000 contract with Safebuilt for building code updates, a conditional use permit for outdoor amusement operations at 5050 North River Road, a driveway regulation amendment, and a $13,700 basketball court resurfacing proposal for Stalica Park. A zoning text amendment regarding fences, walls, and hedges was remanded back to the Zoning, Planning, and Appeals Commission for further discussion.

• Approved $2,054,453.00 contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors Inc. for 2022 Street, Water Main and Sewer Improvements (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 proposal from Safebuilt for building, property maintenance, and fire code updates (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 22-4320 granting conditional use for outdoor amusement operations at 5050 North River Road (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 22-4321 amending driveway regulations (6-0)
• Remanded ZPA Case 22-T-03 (fences, walls, hedges text amendment) back to Zoning, Planning, and Appeals Commission (6-0)
• Approved current list of bills totaling $222,025.87 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11-22 approving Army agreement for detention pond sewer improvement project (6-0)
• Approved $13,700 proposal from US Tennis Court Construction for basketball court resurfacing at Stalica Park (6-0)

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding an emergency board meeting to discuss the vision for the museum including the show room, the correct procedure for de-accessioning items, and the organization of a new facility. The agenda also includes reviewing by-laws and considering volunteers or commissioners from outside the village.

• Discussion of museum vision including show room
• Procedure for de-accessioning items
• Organization of new facility with one commissioner in charge
• Review of by-laws
• Consideration of volunteers or commissioners from outside the village

The Schiller Park Historical Commission held an emergency meeting to plan the museum/show room. They voted to keep the hallway display case for six weeks before replacing items, and appointed June Oulund to oversee de-accessioning and the Historical Society. The commission also decided to stop accepting new donations and discussed amending by-laws regarding volunteers.

• Motion to keep hallway display case for 6 weeks then replace items (all agreed)
• June Oulund nominated to be in charge of de-accessioned items, with Hilde Killian and Leslie Williams assisting (all agreed)
• June Oulund nominated to be in charge of Historical Society and all items, with Claudia Irsuto assisting (all agreed)
• Decision to not accept any new donations at this time
• Discussion on amending by-laws to include volunteers (no vote)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss development updates, the status of an infrastructure improvement project, financial matters, Mannheim Road and Irving Park Road, an alley between Atlantic Avenue and 25th Avenue, and a liquor license application from Macado LTD dba Macado Club. The agenda also includes an executive session covering real property, litigation, salaries, and personnel matters.

• Liquor License Application – Macado LTD dba Macado Club
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Mannheim Road and Irving Park Road
• Alley (Between Atlantic Avenue and 25th Avenue)
• Financial Matters

The Committee of the Whole met and approved the minutes of the July 7 meeting. No formal votes were taken on substantive items. The board discussed development updates, a proposal for the Mannheim Road and Irving Park project, and a resident's request to make an alley one-way, which was not supported. A liquor license application for Macado Club was presented, but trustees raised concerns and the applicant agreed to submit an amended application.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting (6-0)
• No consensus to make alley from Atlantic to 25th one-way westbound
• Liquor license application for Macado Club deferred pending amended application

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold a regular meeting on July 21, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including street improvements, sidewalk repairs, a tree inventory and planting, a salt storage slab, a change order for street work, an environmental assessment, a stop sign ordinance, and the approval of bills. The board will also swear in two new full-time police officers and may enter executive session for several exempt matters.

• Approve Schroeder Asphalt Services as lowest bidder for 2022 Eden Avenue and Ruby Street improvements CDBG project in the amount of $274,098.40
• Approve change order with Brothers Asphalt for 2022 Street Improvements along Kolze Avenue and other concrete work for $228,890.00
• Approve proposal from MYS General Contractors for concrete slab for new salt storage structure in the amount of $67,990.00
• Approve proposal from Advanced Tree Care for tree inventory ($18,640.28) and planting 20 trees along River Road ($20,760.00)
• Approve current list of bills in the amount of $472,531.36

The Village Board approved a series of public works contracts, including a $274,098.40 road improvement project for Eden Avenue and Ruby Street, sidewalk repairs, tree services, a salt storage slab, a street improvement change order, and an environmental assessment. The board also adopted an ordinance adding stop signs at three intersections and approved a $472,531.36 bills list. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $274,098.40 road improvements for Eden Avenue and Ruby Street (6-0)
• Approved $6,640.00 sidewalk mud jacking proposal from Raise-Rite Concrete Lifting (6-0)
• Approved $5,905.48 sidewalk offset removal proposal from Safe Step LLC (6-0)
• Approved $18,640.28 tree inventory proposal from Advanced Tree Care (6-0)
• Approved $20,760.00 planting of 20 trees along River Road (6-0)
• Approved $67,990.00 concrete slab for salt storage structure (6-0)
• Approved $228,890.00 change order for 2022 Street Improvements (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 22-4319 adding stop signs at three intersections (6-0)

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board will meet to discuss old and new business, including a Fairview Park update, a July 4 celebration recap, and verbal updates on the pool and summer camps. New business covers fall programming, marketing efforts, facility improvement plans for 2023, and a review of 2022 finances. The meeting is scheduled for July 19, 2022, at the Activity Center.

• Pool verbal update and closing dates
• Fall programming plan including baseball/softball
• Facility Improvement Plans 2023 for Recreation Center gymnasium
• Review of current 2022 revenue/expenses
• Marketing: Civic Rec Software and Fall Brochure

The Schiller Park Recreation Board met on July 19, 2022, and received updates from Director Splitt on various programs and facilities. No formal votes were taken; the board accepted the May 17 minutes and heard reports on the Fairview Park renovation, July 4th celebration, pool season, summer day camp, fall registration, and facility improvements.

• Accepted May 17, 2022 minutes as presented
• Heard update on Fairview Park renovation; bid deadline set for August 3 at 11:00 a.m.
• Noted separate purchase of playground equipment for Fairview Park approved at Village Hall
• Heard recap of July 4th celebration with estimated 500+ attendees and 520 hotdogs served
• Heard pool season update: week 6, concession stand doing well, swim lessons good enrollment
• Heard summer day camp update: 100 kids registered for first session
• Heard fall program registration has begun, including Fall Youth Baseball/Softball
• Heard facility improvement plans: gymnasium work to begin week of August 8, new equipment week of August 15

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly act on routine items: paying bills, adopting minutes from the last two meetings, and setting new dates for Firefighter/Paramedic and Police testing for original appointments. They will also discuss requesting a card in place of a physical for future police testing. The agenda is largely procedural with no major financial or policy decisions listed.

• Pay bills
• Adopt minutes of last two meetings
• Set new dates for Firefighter/Paramedic testing (original appointment)
• Discuss requesting a card in place of physical for future Police Testing
• Set new dates for Police testing (original appointment)

The Board set dates for new fire and police officer testing, accepted the P.O.W.E.R. card for police applicants, and approved the resignation of Officer Steven R. Greske. Two new police officers were sworn in. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted minutes of May 10 and June 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills including polygraph exams and printer ink (unanimous)
• Set fire testing dates: applications July 25–Aug 31, written exam Sept 18, oral Sept 26 (unanimous)
• Accepted P.O.W.E.R. card for police testing 45 days after ad start (unanimous)
• Set police testing dates: applications July 25–Aug 31, written exam Sept 18, oral Oct 3–4 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Steven R. Greske effective July 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Swore in Amanda L. Kovalenko and Taylor R. Kenney as police officers starting July 19, 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Schiller Park Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use request for outdoor amusement operations at 5050 N. River Rd., and a text amendment to the village code's regulations for unique uses. The meeting also includes approval of the April 13, 2022 minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing: Case 22-C-01, conditional use for outdoor amusement operations at 5050 N. River Rd.
• Public hearing: Case 22-T-03, text amendment to Section 155.105 'Regulations for Unique Uses'
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2022 regular meeting

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for 13th Floor Haunted House to conduct outdoor queuing and ticketing at 5050 N River Road. They also recommended approval of a text amendment to the village code regarding fencing regulations, with a revision to line #6 to include language about fencing within 25 feet of sidewalk and driveway intersections. Both recommendations passed unanimously with 7 ayes and 0 nays.

• Recommended approval of conditional use for outdoor operations at 5050 N River Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to Section 155.105 with revision to line #6 (7-0)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors is meeting to review the executive director's report for May/June 2022, including operational statistics and financials. They will also discuss old business regarding operational and capital reserve funds, and consider the warrant register (bill listing). The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• Executive Director's Report for May/June 2022
• May/June 2022 operational statistics and financials
• Discussion of Operational & Capital Reserve Funds
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing) for approval
• Next meeting scheduled for September 6, 2022

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comments, financial report, and committee reports. A notable item is the nomination and election of four officer positions.

• Nomination and election of 4 officer positions
• Financial report
• Library representative report
• Public comments and guests

The Schiller Park Historical Commission elected Dan Sliwicki as Chairman (6-2) and Warren Schuhrke as Vice-Chairman, with Leslie Williams as Secretary and Claudia Irsuto as Treasurer. The commission approved renewing its AASLH membership for $98, and agreed to work with the Mitchell Museum on a Native American display. Financial reports showed $4,305.12 in checking, $2,606.36 in money market, and $20.68 on hand, with a plan to transfer money market funds to checking to reimburse Judy Wing.

• Elected Dan Sliwicki as Chairman (6-2)
• Elected Warren Schuhrke as Vice-Chairman
• Confirmed Leslie Williams as Secretary and Claudia Irsuto as Treasurer
• Approved renewal of AASLH membership for $98.00
• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Agreed to transfer money market funds to checking account to reimburse Judy Wing
• Approved moving library items on July 14th from 9 to 1
• Approved working with Mitchell Museum on Native American display

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss development updates, the status of an infrastructure improvement project, financial matters, and several other items including a liquor license application and video gaming. The agenda is a mix of discussion items and routine business, with no final votes listed.

• Development updates
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Liquor License Application – Macado LTD dba Macado Club
• BP – Video Gaming
• Stop Signs – Sarah and Denley, Judd and Berteau

The Village Board reached consensus against allowing video gaming at gas stations, rejecting a proposal from O'Hare BP. A request for a Class A liquor license for Macado Club was discussed but not decided; the board asked for more time and will revisit it at the next meeting on July 21, 2022. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Rejected video gaming at gas stations (consensus)
• Delayed decision on Macado Club Class A liquor license until 7/21/22

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider several action items, including approving a $274,098.40 contract for the 2022 Eden Avenue and Ruby Street Improvements CDBG Project, ratifying a $24,840 contract for Fire Station 2 basement repairs, and approving a $683,285.51 list of bills. They will also discuss a possible presentation on TIF #4 and Irving and Mannheim, and may enter executive session for various confidential matters.

• Motion to approve Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. as lowest bidder for 2022 Eden Avenue and Ruby Street Improvements CDBG Project, $274,098.40
• Motion to ratify contract with Atlas Restoration, LLC for Fire Station 2 basement column/footing replacement, $24,840.00
• Motion to approve current list of bills totaling $683,285.51, including non-recurring invoices
• Motion to waive bidding and approve Nutoys Leisure Products playground equipment quote for Fairview Park, not to exceed $38,651.00
• Motion to approve purchase of new door for Community Center, $19,424.00

The Village Board tabled a $274,098.40 contract for the 2022 Eden Avenue and Ruby Street Improvements CDBG project because the contractor lacked the proper ID number. The board ratified a $24,840 contract with Atlas Restoration for Fire Station 2 basement work, approved a side letter and amended memorandum with Firefighters Local 5230, and approved the current bills totaling $683,285.51. It also approved a new Community Center door ($19,424) and waived bidding for playground equipment at Fairview Park (not to exceed $38,651).

• Tabled $274,098.40 Eden/Ruby CDBG project bid (6-0)
• Ratified $24,840 Atlas Restoration contract for Fire Station 2 (6-0)
• Approved side letter with Firefighters Local 5230 (6-0)
• Approved amended memorandum with Firefighters Local 5230 (6-0)
• Approved bills totaling $683,285.51 (6-0)
• Approved $19,424 Community Center door purchase (6-0)
• Waived bidding for $38,651 playground equipment at Fairview Park (6-0)

License Committee

The Schiller Park License Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly decide on a new Class A liquor license application from Macado Ltd., doing business as Macado Club at 9823 W. Lawrence Avenue. The committee will also approve minutes from its February 2, 2022 meeting and receive an administrative update on business licensing.

• Liquor license application: Macado Ltd., dba Macado Club, 9823 W. Lawrence Avenue, Class A license for on-premises consumption and off-premises package sales
• Approval of minutes from License Committee meeting of February 2, 2022
• Administrative update on business licensing

The License Committee voted unanimously to move forward the Class A liquor license application for Macado Club at 9823 W. Lawrence Avenue, placing it on an upcoming village board agenda. The committee noted that no Class A licenses are currently available, so approval would increase the village's count by one. Several items remain outstanding, including manager selection, Bassett training certificates, a business license, and the $5,200 license fee.

• Approved moving Macado Club liquor license application forward to village board (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 2, 2022 License Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:25 p.m. (unanimous)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on June 16, 2022. The agenda contains only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes, public comments) and a list of permitted executive session topics. No specific business items, ordinances, contracts, or other decisions are listed for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM at Village Hall, 9526 W. Irving Park Road
• Public comments limited to five minutes per person per Ordinance No. 10-2808
• Executive session authorized for real property, litigation, salaries, employment, collective bargaining, and security procedures

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on June 16, 2022, with action items including approval of a $301,607.76 bill list, a $23,793 fire hydrant maintenance contract, and several public safety contracts. The board will also consider appointments for a building official and zoning administrator, and may enter executive session for real estate, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Approve current list of bills in the amount of $301,607.76
• Approve M.E. Simpson fire hydrant maintenance contract for $23,793.00
• Approve Lexipol Tier II implementation proposal for $23,106.85
• Approve Matrix Coating Solutions floor repair and nonslip coating for $39,999.00
• Approve Spear Corporation pump replacement at Anna Montana Water Park for $6,001.72

The Village Board approved a $23,793 proposal with M.E. Simpson for fire hydrant maintenance and flow testing, and authorized the Village Manager to execute the contract. The board also approved several other contracts and appointments, including a $39,999 floor repair contract, a $23,106.85 Lexipol police policy implementation, and a traffic study for a potential red-light camera. All votes were unanimous with no absentees or nays.

• Approved $23,793 fire hydrant maintenance contract with M.E. Simpson (6-0)
• Approved $39,999 floor repair contract with Matrix Coating Solutions (6-0)
• Approved $23,106.85 Lexipol Tier II implementation for police (6-0)
• Approved traffic study by Safespeed for red-light camera at Irving Park Rd & Mannheim Rd (6-0)
• Approved $301,607.76 current bills list (6-0)
• Approved 1-year copier maintenance agreement with Imagetec (6-0)
• Approved $6,001.72 pump replacement at Anna Montana Water Park (6-0)
• Appointed JoAnn Krupa as Building Official and Mitchell Anderson as Zoning Administrator (6-0)

Historical Commission

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

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

The Schiller Park Historical Commission voted to return $2,500 to the Robinson family, as directed by the village lawyer, and appointed Dan Malone and Verlyn (Buzz) Spreeman as family liaisons for headstone security and Robinson history. The commission also approved the June 14 Memorial Wall Ceremony, where June will read names, and tentatively scheduled a move for June 17. Financial reports showed $4,305.12 in checking, $2,606.36 in money market, and $20.68 on hand.

• Returned $2,500 to Robinson family via Dan Malone and Buzz Spreeman (motion by Hilde, seconded by Warren)
• Appointed Dan Malone and Buzz Spreeman as family liaisons for headstones and Robinson history
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (motion by Dan, seconded by Diana)
• Approved financial report (motion by Warren, seconded by June)
• Scheduled Memorial Wall Ceremony for June 14, with June reading names
• Tentatively set move for June 17, 9-1, pending Mike Bloom's availability

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission of Schiller Park is scheduled to meet on June 8, 2022, but the agenda states that no public hearing items are anticipated, so the meeting will not be held. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, old/new business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Meeting scheduled for June 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM at Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road
• No public hearing items anticipated; meeting will not be held
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2022 regular meeting

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting in executive session to conduct oral interviews for Fire Department and Police Department applicants. The meeting is closed to the public under state employment-matters exemptions. No decisions or other business are listed on the agenda.

• Oral interviews for Fire Department applicants (executive session)
• Oral interviews for Police Department applicants (executive session)
• Special meeting at Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road, June 7, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

The Fire & Police Commission conducted interviews in executive session for new Original Appointment Eligibility lists. Three applicants were interviewed for Firefighter/Paramedic and four for Police. No appointments or other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Conducted 3 interviews for Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list
• Conducted 4 interviews for Police eligibility list

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss development updates, the status of the infrastructure improvement project, financial matters, staffing, beautification, and trees on River Road. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed. The board will also enter executive session for several exempt matters, including real estate, litigation, and personnel.

• Development updates
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Financial matters
• Staffing
• Trees on River Road

The Committee of the Whole meeting was largely procedural, with no formal votes on substantive policy. The board approved the May 19, 2022 minutes and allowed Trustee Lima to participate electronically. Discussions covered Community Development staff departures, a proposal to outsource permit processing, and the temporary relocation of Village Hall offices to 4501 N 25th in early July. No decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved May 19, 2022 Committee of the Whole minutes (6-0)
• Approved Trustee Lima's electronic participation (6-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will meet on June 2, 2022, to consider several spending items, including a $283,573 proposal for the Irving Park Road Viaduct Enhancements Project and a $83,000 sewer cleaning contract. The board will also vote on a list of bills totaling $350,971.24, which includes purchases like three pickup trucks and a carpet installation deposit. Appointments to the Fire & Police Commission and Historical Commission are also on the agenda.

• Motion to waive bids and approve MYS Inc. proposal for Irving Park Road Viaduct Enhancements Project, not to exceed $283,573.00
• Motion to waive bids and approve National Power Rodding proposal for cleaning and televising combined sewer main on Irving Park Road, not to exceed $83,000
• Motion to approve current list of bills in the amount of $350,971.24, including Roesch Ford pickup trucks and Scharm Floor Covering deposit
• Motion to approve agreement with Celebration Authority for rides equipment for the Car Show & Family Fun Fest, $18,873.00
• Motion to waive bids and approve Carroll Seating proposal for gymnasium divider curtain and basketball backboards, $43,800.00

The Village Board approved several contracts and appointments. They waived bid requirements for the Irving Park Road Viaduct Enhancements Project with MYS Inc. for up to $283,573, and for sewer cleaning with National Power Rodding for up to $83,000. They also approved a $350,971.24 bills list, a $18,873 rides package for the Car Show, and $43,800 in gymnasium equipment. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Trustee Lima absent.

• Approved $283,573 Irving Park Road Viaduct Enhancements Project with MYS Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $83,000 sewer cleaning/televising with National Power Rodding (5-0)
• Approved $350,971.24 current bills list (5-0)
• Approved $18,873 rides package with Celebration Authority for Car Show (5-0)
• Approved $43,800 gymnasium equipment from Carroll Seating (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Fire & Police Commission (5-0)
• Approved Historical Commission appointments (5-0)

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on Illinois Fire Pension Fund (IFPIF) consolidation requests, including a letter of direction, and to consider an interim cash management policy and cash reserve balance. The meeting will be held remotely via conference call due to COVID-19 concerns. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Discussion/possible action on all FPIF requests pertaining to consolidation, including a letter of direction
• Discussion/approval of an interim cash management policy
• Discussion/approval of cash reserve balance
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person

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 a discussion regarding adjudication fines for residents.

• Development Updates
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Financial Matters
• Judication Fines for Residents

The Committee of the Whole meeting was largely informational, with no formal votes on substantive matters. The only action taken was approval of the previous meeting's minutes. Village Manager Brett Kryska reported that Phase II of the Mannheim and Irving Park project is near completion, and the Village will direct prospective developers to file a Request for Proposal. The Mayor noted ongoing litigation regarding the 4800 River Road property and discussed planning for the Irving Park Road viaduct restoration, street program bids, grant-funded projects, and potential protocols for adjudication fines.

• Approved minutes of the May 5, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting (6-0)

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to review investment performance, approve financial reports and bills, and discuss pension-related matters. The agenda includes a retroactive payment due to a contract settlement, certification of board election results, and possible actions on pension payroll compliance and cash management policies.

• Quarterly investment performance report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management
• Presentation and approval of bills, including Illinois Department of Insurance Compliance Fee
• Retro payment due to contract settlement for Peter Chiodo
• Certify board election results for active member position
• Discussion/possible action on pension payroll compliance

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider approving a $274,098.40 contract for the 2022 Eden Avenue and Ruby Street improvements, along with multiple other contracts and ordinances. The agenda includes appointments, a property sale to the Illinois Tollway, and various spending approvals. An executive session is scheduled for property, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Approve $274,098.40 bid for Eden Avenue and Ruby Street improvements
• Ordinance to sell village-owned property to Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
• Approve bills totaling $343,471.59
• Waive bids for flooring ($22,565), cubicles ($32,360), demolition ($24,000)
• Approve $12,582 agreement for Car Show & Family Fun Fest equipment

The Village Board approved an amended ordinance changing residency requirements for auxiliary police officers, with Trustee Deegan voting against. The board also approved several appointments, including auxiliary and part-time police officers, and various expenditures for Village Hall improvements and the annual car show.

• Approved amended Ordinance 22-4317 on auxiliary police residency requirements (5-1, Deegan nay)
• Approved appointments of 4 auxiliary police officers (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of 4 part-time police officers (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Police Pension Board and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $343,471.59 in bills (6-0, Deegan abstained)
• Approved $22,565 flooring proposal from Scharm Floor Coverings (unanimous)
• Approved $32,360 cubicle workstations from Office Furniture Resources (unanimous)
• Approved $12,582 equipment package for Car Show & Family Fun Fest (unanimous)

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to review quarterly investment reports, approve bills, and consider applications for membership and disability benefits. They will also discuss policy updates, trustee training, and other administrative matters.

• Application for membership: John O'Grady, Francisco Mendoza, James Munger
• Disability applications: Michael Rosenstein, Thomas Reif
• Surviving spouse benefit for Carol Massuci (deceased pensioner Ernest Masucci)
• Quarterly investment report and purchase/sale of securities (UBS Funds)
• Approval of bills, including Illinois Department of Insurance Compliance Fee

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board is meeting to discuss updates on pool repairs, summer 2022 programs (pool, camps, programming), and facility improvement plans for 2023, including Fairview Park and a lawn mower. They will also review finances, including expenditures, 2022 revenue/expenses, and the 2022/2023 budget. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes.

• Update on pool repairs (verbal)
• Baseball/softball opening day recap and sponsorships
• Civic Rec Software implementation update and launch dates
• Facility improvement plans for 2023: Fairview Park and lawn mower
• Review of 2022 revenue/expenses and 2022/2023 budget

The Recreation Board received updates on pool repairs (leak fixed, concrete scheduled) and confirmed the pool opening date of June 11. The board discussed safety concerns at the Irving Park ballfield, sponsorship finances, and the upcoming Day Camp at Maria Goretti School. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational.

• Accepted March 15, 2022 minutes (motion by Russ, second by Pretzie)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 p.m. (motion by Fanselow, second by Pretzie)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission for May 17, 2022, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The scheduled meeting for the Schiller Park Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission was not held. The agenda notice stated that no public hearing items were anticipated, and therefore the meeting would not take place.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission holds its monthly meeting to review and vote on the minutes, correspondence, and bills. The commission will discuss and vote on the permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees, conduct its annual vote for chairman, and review open positions and testing dates for police and firefighter/paramedic candidates. It will also discuss the police P.O.W.E.R. test pass/fail standards and the fire promotional eligibility list cutoff.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Annual vote for Commission Chairman
• Discuss open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Review dates for new Police testing (Original Appointment)
• Discuss P.O.W.E.R. test pass/fail levels based on age/gender or standard for all candidates

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners unanimously re-elected Glenn J. Rawski as chairman for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. It also voted to grade the police P.O.W.E.R. test based on age and gender per state recommendation, and adopted a pass/fail cutoff for the final fire promotional eligibility list. The board approved minutes from the last two meetings and noted no probationary employee actions. No other substantive decisions were made; a discussion on switching medical exam providers was postponed to September.

• Adopted minutes of last two meetings (3-0)
• Re-elected Glenn J. Rawski as Chairman for 2022-2023 (3-0)
• Approved grading police P.O.W.E.R. test by age and gender (3-0)
• Adopted pass/fail cutoff on final fire promotional eligibility list (3-0)

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission will hold its regular meeting on May 9, 2022, at the Public Library. The agenda is largely procedural, covering standard items like call to order, minutes approval, reports, and new business, with no specific substantive items listed.

• Meeting at Schiller Park Public Library, 4200 Old River Road
• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Committee reports
• Executive session

The commission approved redirecting funds from the Alexander Robinson grand-daughters for exhibit materials about indigenous groups, with Dan Melone to decide purchases. They also approved moving a bear and mannequin to the new facility by June. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes and financial reports.

• Approved redirecting Robinson funds to exhibit materials (all agreed)
• Approved moving bear and mannequin to new facility by June (all agreed)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (all agreed)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss several business items including the Bernice parking project, the Mannheim and Irving development, general development updates, the status of the infrastructure improvement project, and financial matters. The agenda also includes approval of the April 21, 2022 minutes, public comments, and a closed executive session covering real estate, litigation, personnel, and security topics.

• Bernice Parking discussion
• Mannheim and Irving Development discussion
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Financial Matters discussion
• Executive session on real property, litigation, personnel, and security

The Committee of the Whole reached consensus to adopt no parking on either side of Bernice Street, with businesses allowed to use their own property for parking. It also agreed to move forward with issuing a Request for Proposals for the Mannheim and Irving Park property. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were consensus decisions. The minutes were approved with one abstention.

• Consensus to adopt no parking on either side of Bernice Street
• Consensus to issue a Request for Proposals for the Mannheim and Irving Park property
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting (5-0-1, Deegan abstaining)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider several public works contracts, including street resurfacing and the Eden Avenue/Ruby Street improvements, plus a zoning code amendment and a new ambulance purchase. The board will also vote on the current bill list and set its meeting schedule for the next fiscal year.

• $785,263.27 contract with Brothers Asphalt Paving for 2022 resurfacing of various streets
• $274,098.40 contract with Schroeder Asphalt Services for 2022 Eden Avenue and Ruby Street Improvements CDBG Project
• $282,765.00 purchase of a replacement ambulance from Fire Service, Inc.
• Ordinance amending Chapter 155 of the Zoning Code (ZPA 22-T-02)
• Resolution authorizing $555,000.00 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for 2022 Roadway/Street Improvement Project

The Village Board approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $785,263.27 street resurfacing contract with Brothers Asphalt Paving, a $274,098.40 Eden Avenue and Ruby Street improvements bid (no action taken), a $282,765 replacement ambulance purchase, and a $201,199.60 bills list. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Trustee Deegan abstaining only on the April 21 minutes approval. The board also adopted a zoning text amendment and set the FY 2022-2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved Brothers Asphalt Paving for 2022 street resurfacing, $785,263.27 (6-0)
• Approved Phase II design agreement with Gewalt Hamilton & Associates for Old River Road/Irving Park Road traffic signal (6-0)
• Approved IDOT resolution for $555,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for 2022 roadway improvements (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-4315 amending zoning code re: museums, conditional uses, trailers (6-0)
• Approved replacement ambulance purchase from Fire Service, Inc., $282,765 (6-0)
• Approved current bills list of $201,199.60 (6-0)
• Approved audit services from GW&A for FY ended April 30, 2022 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 05-22 setting FY 2022-2023 meeting schedule (6-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Fire and Police Commission will hold an orientation and written exam for firefighter/paramedic and police testing. These tests are for original appointments and are administered by C.O.P.S. Testing Services.

• Orientation and written exams for Firefighter/Paramedic and Police testing

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners held an orientation and administered written exams for original appointment to firefighter/paramedic and police positions. Five candidates completed the fire department exam and nine completed the police department exam, administered by C.O.P.S. Testing Services. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Administered written exams for firefighter/paramedic positions (5 candidates)
• Administered written exams for police positions (9 candidates)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss development updates, the status of infrastructure improvement projects, and financial matters. The meeting also includes scheduled executive sessions regarding real property, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Development Updates
• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Financial Matters
• Executive session regarding purchase or lease of real property
• Executive session regarding employee salary schedules

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting. The board discussed several development and infrastructure updates, including permits for 9950 W Lawrence Avenue, a Wendy's remodel, the 13th Floor Haunted House special permits, the Oasis project with the Illinois Tollway, viaduct restoration, the Irving Park Road project, and the village's balanced budget. No formal decisions were made on these discussion items.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022 Committee of the Whole meeting (5-0, Deegan absent)
• Adjourned to executive session for employment and salary discussions (5-0, Deegan absent)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:04 P.M. (5-0, Deegan absent)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board of Schiller Park will meet to discuss several items including a collective bargaining agreement for Public Works employees and the June 2022 street light bid. The agenda also includes motions for facility lighting upgrades and water park equipment replacement.

• Approval of bills totaling $570,905.86
• Collective Bargaining Agreement with IUOE Local #150 Public Works employees
• $30,941 proposal from Spear Corporation for chemical controllers at Anna Montana Water Park
• $7,960 and $3,900 quotes for LED bulb replacements at the Recreation and Activity Centers
• Motion to join the State C.M.S bid for winter 2022/2023 salt procurement

The Village Board approved a collective bargaining agreement with Public Works employees in the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #150. They also approved the current bills list of $570,905.86, a resolution to dispose of village cell phones and tablets, and several other items. Two new police officers were sworn in, and a video gaming license request was heard but not voted on.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Public Works union (5-0)
• Approved bills list of $570,905.86 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 04-22 authorizing disposition of cell phones and tablets (5-0)
• Approved joining State C.M.S. bid for winter salt procurement (5-0)
• Approved $7,960 quote from Twin Supplies for LED bulbs in Recreation Center (5-0)
• Approved $3,900 quote from Twin Supplies for LED bulbs in Activity Center (5-0)
• Waived bid requirements and approved $30,941 Spear Corporation proposal for chemical controllers at water park and pool (5-0)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors is holding a special meeting via Zoom to consider adopting the FY2023 budget. The agenda includes a single new business item: an ordinance to adopt the FY23 budget. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, executive session minutes, and property acquisitions.

• Ordinance to adopt FY2023 budget
• Executive session on personnel matters
• Executive session on collective bargaining
• Executive session on pending litigation
• Executive session on property acquisitions

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Commission will review the progress of probationary employees to vote on permanent appointments or dismissals. The meeting also includes discussions regarding open positions and testing procedures for police and fire departments.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion of open positions in Fire and Police departments
• Review of dates for New Police testing and Lateral Transfer applications
• Discussion of Police P.O.W.E.R. Test pass/fail standards
• Review of New Firefighter/Paramedic testing dates

Public Notices

The Joint Review Board of the Village of Schiller Park will hold its annual meeting to review the Leland/Lawrence TIF District #3 report on compliance with Public Act 85-1142 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

• Review of TIF District #3 compliance report for FY ended April 30, 2021
• Public comment period
• Meeting at Village Hall, 9526 W. Irving Park Road, 2nd Floor Boardroom

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will hold a public hearing on Case No. 22-T-02, a text amendment to the New Millennium Village Code affecting definitions, permitted and conditional uses, and off-street parking. The board will also approve minutes from the February 9, 2022 meeting and take public comment.

• Public hearing on Case No. 22-T-02, text amendment to Village Code sections 155.202, 155.1503, 155.1903, 155.1904, 155.2203
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2022 regular meeting
• Public comment period

Public Notices

The Joint Review Board will meet to review the West Gateway TIF District #1 report on compliance with Public Act 85-1142 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• Review of West Gateway TIF District #1 compliance report for fiscal year ended April 30, 2021

Public Notices

The Village of Schiller Park is holding its annual Joint Review Board meeting for the New West Gateway TIF District #4. The board will review the district's compliance report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021, and take public comment. The meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Village Hall boardroom.

• Review of TIF District #4 compliance report for FY ended April 30, 2021
• Public comment period
• Meeting at 9526 W. Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL

Public Notices

The Village of Schiller Park is holding its annual Joint Review Board meeting for the Irving Park/Grace TIF District #2. The board will review the district's compliance report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021, and take public comment. The meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Village Hall boardroom.

• Review of Irving Park/Grace TIF District #2 compliance report for FY ended April 30, 2021
• Public comment period
• Joint board includes representatives from village, Leyden Township, School District 212, Triton College, Cook County, and School District 81

Historical Commission

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

• Regular meeting of the Chair and Board of the Schiller Park Historical Commission
• Meeting at Schiller Park Public Library, lower level, 4200 Old River Road, Schiller Park, IL
• Agenda includes financial report, chairperson's report, and committee reports
• Possible executive session listed on agenda

The Schiller Park Historical Commission approved Leslie Williams as secretary and accepted the minutes and financial report. The commission is preparing to move to a smaller storage facility at Washington School and will discuss officer changes in July 2022.

• Approved minutes with corrections
• Approved financial report showing $4,305.12 in checking and $20.68 cash
• Installed Leslie Williams as secretary

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss several business items including liquor license renewals for local businesses, code enforcement, a Metra zero-emission locomotive, development updates, infrastructure project status, and financial matters. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and a public comment period. An executive session is scheduled for topics such as real estate, litigation, and personnel.

• Liquor license renewals for 7-11, Phillips 66, Gambinos, BP, and 13th Floor Haunted House
• Discussion of code enforcement
• Metra zero-emission locomotive update
• Status of infrastructure improvement projects
• Financial matters discussion

The Committee of the Whole meeting was largely discussion-based, with no formal votes on substantive policy. The board discussed liquor pouring licenses for video gaming, potential code enforcement changes, and support for a Metra zero-emission locomotive pilot. Development updates included viaduct repairs, alley improvements, street bids, and a possible 5-year bond for infrastructure. Minutes from three prior meetings were approved.

• Approved minutes of March 9, 2022 Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2022 Committee of the Whole Budget Meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2022 Committee of the Whole Meeting (6-0)
• Approved Trustee Sheridan to participate electronically (4-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider a range of public works contracts, including alley paving, salt storage, and sewer work, along with appointments and an annual budget ordinance. The agenda includes several motions to approve or ratify contracts with specific dollar amounts, as well as resolutions supporting tax incentives for industrial properties. An executive session is scheduled for real estate, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Approve M & J Asphalt Paving for 2022 Alley Improvements up to $238,812.01
• Approve Structures Unlimited salt storage building for $139,980
• Approve MYS General Contractors concrete storage bins for $48,728.38
• Adopt FY 2022-2023 Annual Budget ordinance
• Resolutions supporting Class 6b tax incentives for industrial properties at 9500 Ainslie St and 9521-9555 Ainslie St/9550 Kelvin Ln

The Schiller Park Village Board unanimously approved the FY 2022-2023 budget, several public works and infrastructure contracts, and two tax incentive resolutions. All votes were 6-0 with no opposition. The board also appointed two commission members and approved a list of bills totaling $445,265.03.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 annual budget (Ordinance 22-4314) (6-0)
• Approved $238,812.01 for 2022 Alley Improvements to M & J Asphalt Paving Co. (6-0)
• Approved $139,980 for salt storage building construction from Structures Unlimited (6-0)
• Approved $48,728.38 for concrete storage bin replacement from MYS General Contractors (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 for sewer cleaning/televising by Visu-Sewer (6-0)
• Approved $445,265.03 in current bills (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 02-22 for Class 6b tax incentive at 9500 Ainslie St. (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 03-22 for Class 6b tax incentive at 9521-9555 Ainslie St. and 9550 Kelvin Ln. (6-0)

Public Notices

The Village President and Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2022. The meeting includes a presentation of the proposal followed by discussion and public comment.

• Presentation of proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2022-2023

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the proposed annual budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, totaling about $37 million. Village Manager Brett Kryska noted general fund expenditures are up 4.8% from the prior year, with operating funds balanced. No public comments were made, and the hearing was adjourned without a vote on the budget.

• Approved Trustee Sheridan's participation by electronic means (5-0)
• Adjourned public hearing (6-0)

Public Notices

The Village of Schiller Park is announcing that the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 is available for public inspection. Copies can be reviewed at the Village Clerk's office or on the village website. This is a public notice of availability, not a meeting agenda with decisions or discussions.

• Tentative FY 2022-2023 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 a copy or assistance

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 police department applicants and to discuss employment matters such as compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of certain employees. The meeting is closed to the public under Illinois statutes.

• Oral interviews for Police Department Applicants
• Discussion of employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of certain employees

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on March 17, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on a range of items. Key actions include approving a list of bills totaling $685,051.15, several ordinances to abate tax levies for various bond series, and a contract for grass mowing services. The board will also swear in new police and fire personnel and receive reports from village staff and committees.

• Motion to approve current list of bills in the amount of $685,051.15, including invoices for water facility assessment, Rose Street design engineering, and a water main break repair.
• Ordinances to abate tax levies for tax year 2021 for multiple G.O. Bond series (2002c, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2015A&B, and 2002c SSA #7).
• Motion to approve a proposal from LandCare for 2022 grass mowing services in the amount of $13,412.00.
• Swearing in of John R. O’Grady as full-time Police Officer and Daniel P. Linehan as full-time Firefighter/Paramedic.
• Discussion items include Mannheim and Irving Development, Tollway Phase I Interchange, and infrastructure improvement project status.

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, but the agenda is largely procedural. The main business is an executive session covering pending litigation, employee salaries, collective bargaining, and real property purchase or lease. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the public agenda.

• Executive session on pending litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))
• Executive session on salary schedules for employee classes (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2))
• Executive session on employment, compensation, and discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Executive session on collective bargaining negotiations (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2))
• Executive session on purchase or lease of real property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5))

The Committee of the Whole met and voted unanimously to enter a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation, employee matters, salary schedules, and collective bargaining. No other substantive business was conducted; the board reconvened publicly and adjourned without further action.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for litigation, employment, salary, and collective bargaining (5-0, Deegan absent)
• Adjourned meeting with no further business (5-0, Deegan absent)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Fire and Police Commission's regularly scheduled monthly meeting for March 15, 2022, is cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next rescheduled monthly meeting is set for Monday, April 18, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Village Hall.

• March 15, 2022 meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting rescheduled to April 18, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
• Meeting location: Board Room, Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will discuss updates regarding pool repairs, COVID-19, and the upcoming baseball and softball season. The meeting also includes reviews of department marketing, facility improvement plans, and budget overviews.

• Update on pool repairs
• Baseball/Softball season and facility updates
• Implementation of Civic Rec Software
• Review of 2022/2023 budget overview
• Review of department expenditures

The Schiller Park Recreation Board approved the minutes from January 18, 2022, and selected a department mission statement and a design option for Fairview Park. The board also received updates on pool repairs, youth baseball/softball registration, and summer camp and pool registration dates. No formal votes were recorded on these items.

• Approved January 18, 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Russ, second by Fanselow)
• Selected second version of department mission statement for Village Board approval
• Chose option one for Fairview Park design

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting at the Schiller Park Public Library. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including reports and administrative business.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Chairperson's report
• Committee reports

The Schiller Park Historical Commission voted to suspend the search for a part-time employee to manage the museum until after moving to a new location. The commission also accepted the February minutes with corrections, accepted the financial report, and formed a nominating committee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Suspended search for part-time museum manager (all agreed)
• Accepted February minutes with corrections (motion by Diana, seconded by June)
• Accepted financial report showing $4,305.12 in checking and $20.68 cash (all agreed)
• Formed nominating committee to report in April

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 2022-2023 budget. The board will also hold an executive session covering real estate, litigation, personnel, and other exempt matters. No other substantive business is listed.

• Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget review and preliminary approval
• Executive session on real property purchase or lease
• Executive session on pending or imminent litigation
• Executive session on salary schedules and employee matters
• Executive session on collective bargaining and security procedures

The Committee of the Whole reached consensus on multiple FY22/23 budget items, including a $220,000 salt storage structure, $100,000 for Fairview Park, and various general expenditure projects. The Board directed staff to prepare the draft budget for final approval and directed proceeding with water and sewer rate increases beginning May 1, to be adopted by ordinance. No formal votes were taken; decisions were by consensus.

• Consensus to move forward on Street Department projects including $220,000 salt storage structure
• Consensus to include General Expenditure projects: Historical Society curator $21,000, building renovations $65,000, software upgrade $10,000, streetscape $34,000
• Consensus to include $100,000 for Fairview Park in upcoming budget
• Consensus to include Parks & Recreation items (equipment, gym floor, court resurfacing, etc.) in budget
• Direction to proceed with water and sewer rate increases (Chicago rate from $4.12 to $4.33 per 1,000 gallons) via ordinance
• Consensus to proceed with listed street and water/sewer capital projects in FY22/23 budget
• Board directed staff to prepare draft budget for final approval

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will conduct a review, discussion, and preliminary approval of the Fiscal Year 2022–2023 Budget. The meeting also includes scheduled executive sessions regarding personnel, litigation, and property matters.

• Fiscal Year 2022 – 2023 Budget review and preliminary approval
• Executive session regarding purchase or lease of real property
• Executive session regarding salary schedules for employee classes
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations

The Committee of the Whole met to review the proposed FY 2022/23 budget and financial forecast. The village manager presented a balanced general fund with a surplus, including ARPA funds and transfers to Parks and Recreation. Fire and police department budgets were discussed, with a recommendation to reduce fire overtime from $325,000 to $250,000 and to keep all special project items in the budget. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and adjourned without action.

• Reviewed FY 2022/23 budget and financial forecast (no vote)
• Agreed to keep all fire department special project items in the budget (discussion)
• Suggested reducing fire overtime from $325,000 to $250,000 (discussion)
• Police draft budget left unchanged pending clerical study (discussion)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors will meet to approve the FY2022 audit and discuss the FY2023 budget, along with operational and capital reserve funds. The board will also review the warrant register (bill listing) and hear the executive director's report for January/February 2022. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions matters.

• Approve FY2022 Audit
• FY2023 Budget discussion
• Operational & Capital Reserve Funds
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)
• Executive Session on personnel, litigation, and property

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board of Trustees will meet to discuss several committee reports and potential actions. Items on the agenda include a transit shelter advertising agreement, pump upgrades, and zoning code amendments.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 155 of the New Millennium Code regarding Zoning Code text amendments (Zpa 22-T-01)
• Agreement with View Transit LLC for a Transit Shelter Advertising & Maintenance Agreement
• Proposal with Energetics for VFD installation on Pump #3 and SCADA panel upgrade
• Approval of bills totaling $342,451.23, including payments to General Mechanical Services, Brother’s Asphalt, and Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board Committee of the Whole will hold a meeting to discuss various business items. The agenda also includes several topics scheduled for executive session, such as pending litigation and employee compensation.

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

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 Fire Department applicants. The meeting is closed to the public under Illinois employment-matters exemptions. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Oral interviews for Fire Department applicants
• Executive session under Illinois statute Sec. 2-C-1&3 (employment matters)

The Board conducted one oral interview for a new original appointment eligibility list for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. No appointments or other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was limited to the interview process.

• Conducted one interview for Firefighter/Paramedic eligibility list

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Fire and Police Commission is scheduled to conduct orientation and written exams. These sessions are for original appointments to the police and firefighter/paramedic roles.

• Police testing (Original appointment) administered by C.O.P.S Testing services
• Firefighter/Paramedic testing (Original appointment) administered by F.I.R.E. Testing services

The Fire & Police Commission held orientation and written exams for police and fire testing on February 19, 2022. Seven candidates completed the police written exam administered by C.O.P.S. Testing Services at 9 AM, and three candidates completed the fire written exam administered by F.I.R.E. Testing Services at 12 PM. No other decisions were recorded.

• Administered police written exam to 7 candidates
• Administered fire written exam to 3 candidates

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine pension fund business. They will review investment and financial reports, approve bills, and consider annual cost-of-living adjustments for pensioners. The agenda also includes updates on trustee training, fiduciary insurance renewal, and possible actions related to fund consolidation.

• Quarterly investment performance report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
• Monthly financial report and approval of bills from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
• Approve annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners
• Review/approve fiduciary liability insurance renewal
• Discussion/approval of interim cash management policy and cash reserve balance

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Village Hall. The agenda contains only routine procedural items—call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and a closed executive session—with no specific business items listed for discussion. The executive session is authorized for several exempt topics, including real estate, litigation, personnel, and security procedures.

• Meeting held at 9526 W. Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per person per Ordinance No. 10-2808
• Executive session authorized for real property purchase/lease, litigation, salary schedules, personnel, collective bargaining, and security procedures

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on several financial and infrastructure items. This includes approving a list of bills totaling $1,082,599.71 and reviewing various committee reports.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,082,599.71, including water main repairs and street engineering
• Motion to approve an $8,490 quote from Air One for SCBA bottles
• Motion to approve a $17,064 proposal from Holiday Outdoor Decor for holiday light displays
• Motion to approve a leasing agreement with Tax-Exempt Leasing Corp for a Vactor truck
• Resolution authorizing a 2022 CBDG Capital Improvement Project Application

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine pension fund business, including approving minutes, reviewing investment and accountant reports, and acting on membership, retirement, and disability applications. The board will also discuss cost-of-living adjustments, trustee elections, and possible adoption of financial policies.

• Review/approve regular retirement benefits for Biran Norris, Steve Lee & Edward Landowsky
• Application for disability – Thomas Reif & Michael Rosenstein
• Application for membership – Brian Borshell
• Approve cost of living adjustments for pensioners
• Discussion/possible action on cash management policy and local account collateralization agreement

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board voted unanimously to conditionally appoint Blaine C. Schneider to the permanent rank of Fire Lieutenant, effective March 18, 2022, based on Chief Cesaretti's recommendation. The board also adopted the previous meeting's minutes as amended. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting covered updates on testing schedules and open positions.

• Adopted minutes of last meeting as amended (3-0)
• Conditionally appointed Blaine C. Schneider to permanent Fire Lieutenant, effective March 18, 2022 (3-0)

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
• Chairperson's report
• Committee reports

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

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

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

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is holding its regular meeting on February 3, 2022, to discuss and act on various items, including police equipment purchases, a liquor license amendment, and an intergovernmental agreement for trail engineering. The agenda includes routine reports, consent agenda, and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Ordinance amending Section 110.34 to increase Class R liquor licenses for Blooming Shallots LLC
• Purchase of Ford Police Squad Car and equipment totaling $45,655.87
• Purchase of three AR-15 rifles and upgrades totaling $8,515.20
• Purchase of four Level IIIA Ballistic Shields for $5,152.00
• Purchase of five Battering Rams for $1,710.95

The Village Board approved several police equipment purchases totaling over $61,000, including a squad car, rifles, ballistic shields, and battering rams. They also adopted an ordinance increasing Class R liquor licenses for Blooming Shallots LLC, approved a $196,004.89 bill list, and authorized an intergovernmental agreement for Des Plaines River Trail engineering. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved purchase of Ford Police Squad Car and equipment for $45,655.87 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 3 AR-15 rifles and upgrades for $8,515.20 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 4 ballistic shields for $5,152.00 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 5 battering rams for $1,710.95 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 22-4305 increasing Class R liquor licenses for Blooming Shallots LLC (6-0)
• Approved current list of bills in the amount of $196,004.89 (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for Des Plaines River Trail Phase II engineering (6-0)
• Appointed Pedro Sanchez as Auxiliary Police Officer from 2/03/2022 to 04/30/2023 (6-0)

License Committee

The License Committee voted unanimously to move forward the Class R liquor license application from Blooming Shallots LLC for a restaurant at 9442-9444 W. Irving Park Road. The application will be placed on the next village board agenda for consideration. The committee also approved the minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 22, 2021 License Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved moving Blooming Shallots LLC Class R liquor license application to village board agenda (unanimous)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on Jan. 20, 2022, but the public agenda contains no listed business items. The only substantive portion is an executive session covering real estate, litigation, salaries, personnel, and collective bargaining. No decisions or discussions are specified for open session.

• Executive session authorized for purchase/lease of real property
• Executive session for setting price of property sale/lease
• Executive session for pending or probable litigation
• Executive session for salary schedules and employee matters
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per person per Ordinance 10-2808

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting to discuss and act on routine business, including approving a list of bills totaling $506,372.17, settling property tax appeal cases for 9950 West Lawrence Avenue, and approving insurance policies. They will also consider ratifying an emergency furnace replacement and a software purchase. The agenda includes standard reports and committee updates, with no major zoning or development decisions listed.

• Motion to approve current list of bills for $506,372.17
• Settlement of PTAB cases for 9950 West Lawrence Avenue
• Ratify emergency furnace replacement for $11,780
• Approve liability/property insurance with ICRMT for $296,517 annual premium
• Approve cyber liability insurance for $13,701 annual premium

The Village Board approved the current list of bills totaling $506,372.17, including an audit progress billing. It also approved a settlement for PTAB cases on 9950 West Lawrence Avenue, ratified an emergency furnace replacement for $11,780, and approved new insurance policies for general liability and cyber liability. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved list of bills for $506,372.17 (6-0)
• Approved PTAB settlement for 9950 West Lawrence Avenue (6-0)
• Ratified emergency furnace replacement for $11,780 (6-0)
• Approved general liability insurance with ICRMT, estimated annual premium $295,809 (6-0)
• Approved cyber liability insurance with North American Capacity Insurance, annual premium $13,701 (6-0)
• Ratified CivicRec software agreement not to exceed $16,656.08 (6-0)

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board is meeting to discuss old and new business, including updates on the winter brochure, registration software, and pool repairs. They will review draft summer 2022 camp and pool operational plans, discuss facility improvements, marketing, and finances. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review draft Summer 2022 Camp & Pool Operational Plans
• Discussion of facility improvements: Activity center paint, gym/fitness area, racquetball court, Fairview Park
• Marketing discussion: spring/summer brochure, mission statement, website, Facebook, schools, signage
• Finance review: expenditures and general ledger
• Verbal updates: Recreation Center usage, COVID protocol, budget process, program fees

The Schiller Park Recreation Board met and agreed to a $30 per day fee for the 2022 summer day camp. The board also discussed pool repairs, facility improvements, and marketing strategies, but no formal votes were taken on these items. The minutes were approved as presented.

• Approved minutes of November 16, 2021 meeting
• Agreed to $30 per day fee for summer day camp

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission will hold its scheduled monthly meeting to consider and act on routine matters, including adopting minutes, reviewing correspondence and bills, and discussing open positions. The most consequential item is a vote on whether to permanently appoint or dismiss probationary employees in the Fire and Police departments, which may be discussed in executive session. The commission will also review testing dates for new police and firefighter/paramedic applicants and compute scores for the Fire Lieutenant promotional eligibility list.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees in Fire and Police departments
• Discussion of open positions for both Fire and Police departments
• Review dates for New Police testing (Original Appointment) and discuss Lateral Transfer application dates
• Review dates for New Firefighter/Paramedic testing (Original Appointment)
• Compute scores from written exam for Fire Lieutenant Promotional Eligibility list

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners reviewed and adopted the previous meeting's minutes and approved invoices and correspondence. They discussed open positions (4 police, 3 fire) and set testing schedules for new police and firefighter/paramedic appointments, with application deadlines in early February and exams in late February/March. No probationary employee actions were taken, and lateral police testing was held for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 PM.

• Adopted minutes of last meeting (3-0)
• Approved invoices and correspondence as listed
• Set police testing schedule: applications due Feb 3, 2022; written exam Feb 19; agility Mar 6; oral exams Mar 21-22
• Set firefighter/paramedic testing schedule: applications due Feb 2, 2022; written exam Feb 19; oral exams Feb 28-Mar 1
• Computed scores for Fire Lieutenant promotional eligibility list
• Held lateral police testing until next meeting pending salary info
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to review the executive director's report, approve minutes, and discuss old and new business. Key items include adopting a drug and alcohol workplace policy for the employee manual, telecommunicator and supervisor salary steps, the FY2023 budget, and operational and capital reserve funds. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• Adopt Ordinance for Drug & Alcohol Workplace Policy for Employee Manual
• Telecommunicator & Supervisor Salary Steps
• FY2023 Budget
• Operational & Capital Reserve Funds
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting at the public library. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and reports from the library representative, chairperson, and committees. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

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

The Schiller Park Historical Commission met on Jan. 10, 2022, and approved the November minutes and financial report. They discussed the permanent display of Mississippian Period stone tools, which will travel to Washington School. The commission continues packing for its move and plans to meet with Dr. Boryszewski regarding the relocation.

• Approved November minutes (all agreed)
• Approved November financial report (all agreed)
• Paid dues to Illinois Heritage Museums
• Scheduled appointment with Dr. Boryszewski regarding move

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board of Trustees is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes only routine items: 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 several permitted reasons, including real estate, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Meeting at Village Hall, 9526 W. Irving Park Road, 2nd floor
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per person (Ordinance No. 10-2808)
• Possible executive session for real estate purchase/lease, litigation, salaries, and security procedures

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on January 6, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including a cost-sharing program for sanitary sewer repairs, approval of a $1.04 million bill list, and several ordinances. The agenda also includes reports from village staff and committees, as well as an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Motion to approve cost-sharing for sanitary service repairs (tree roots) up to $50,000/year from Water & Sewer Fund
• Motion to ratify agreement with True North Consultants ($7,000) for environmental report for stormwater detention project
• Ordinance to vacate portion of Florence Avenue east of River Road
• Ordinance approving plat of dedication and accepting property
• Motion to approve bills totaling $1,038,397.22, including $107,829.35 to Illinois Healthcare and Family Services

The Village Board approved a cost-sharing program for sanitary service repairs damaged by tree roots, funded up to $50,000 yearly from the Water & Sewer Operating Fund. They also ratified a $7,000 agreement with True North Consultants for an environmental report, adopted two ordinances (vacating part of Florence Avenue and approving a plat of dedication), and approved bills totaling $1,038,397.22. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved cost-sharing program for sanitary service repairs up to $50,000/year (6-0)
• Ratified True North Consultants agreement for $7,000 environmental report (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-4303 vacating portion of Florence Avenue east of River Road (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-4304 approving plat of dedication (6-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $1,038,397.22 (6-0)

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting via videoconference to discuss and possibly act on Illinois Firefighter Pension Investment Fund (IFPIF) consolidation requests. The meeting is conducted remotely due to COVID-19 concerns. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Discussion and possible action on FPIF consolidation requests
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
• Possible closed session

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission's special meeting scheduled for January 4, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall board room is cancelled due to COVID. The next scheduled monthly meeting is set for Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the same time and location. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items discussed.

• Special meeting on January 4, 2022, cancelled due to COVID
• Next monthly meeting scheduled for January 18, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall board room

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission will hold a special meeting in executive session. The commission will calculate scores from the written exam for the Fire Lieutenant Promotional Eligibility list.

• Compute scores from the written exam for Fire Lieutenant Promotional Eligibility list