Schiller Park public meetings in 2023

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider a proposal for Axon body cameras and data storage. The meeting also includes discussions on adopting updated international building and fire codes.

• Ratification of Axon Enterprise, Inc. proposal for body cameras and data storage up to $285,164.60
• Ordinance to adopt 2021 editions of International Building, Fire, Mechanical, and other codes
• Approval of bills totaling $1,322,370.91
• Ordinance approving an Employee Handbook
• Resolution authorizing the disposition of surplus Fire Department property

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to review and vote on the minutes, correspondence, and bills. The commission will discuss the progress of probationary employees and vote on their permanent appointment or dismissal, as well as review open positions and set testing dates for new firefighters/paramedics and police officers. They will also consider making police promotional testing a 3-year list for sergeants and lieutenants, and may enter executive session for a police lateral oral exam.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Review open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Set dates for new Firefighter/Paramedic testing
• Set dates for new Police testing
• Discuss making Police Promotional testing a 3-year list for Sergeants and Lieutenants

Historical Commission

The regular December 11, 2023 meeting of the Schiller Park Historical Commission has been cancelled. The agenda lists standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, minutes, reports) but states the meeting will not take place.

• Meeting cancelled
• Scheduled for 10:00 AM on December 11, 2023 at Washington School, 4835 Michigan Ave.

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on December 7, 2023, with several action items. Key decisions include approving a $802,290.69 bill list, a conditional use for a public parking area at 9500 Ainslie Street, an ordinance regulating unscheduled intercity buses, and the annual tax levy ordinance. The board will also consider appointments, a settlement agreement, and other financial and administrative matters.

• Approve bills totaling $802,290.69, including engineering invoices for Irving Street Lights, Irving Viaduct Lighting, Des Plaines River Pedestrian Trail, and 2024 Street & Alley Improvements
• Ordinance granting conditional use for public parking area at 9500 Ainslie Street (ZPA 23-C-11)
• Ordinance establishing regulations for unscheduled intercity buses
• Annual tax levy ordinance for fiscal year May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024
• Appointment of Brian M. Kaspar as Parks and Recreation Director from 12/1/2023 to 04/30/2024

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a recap of the Family Fall Fest, upcoming winter programs, marketing efforts, facility improvement plans, and financial matters such as expenditures and 2024 pool hours and fees. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Recap of Family Fall Fest held October 21
• Winter Brochure and Fall Youth Baseball/Softball programs
• Preseason Basketball Training Program and Leyden Coop Youth Basketball League
• Facility Improvement Plans 2023/2024 including Fitness Center and conceptual plans for Parks and Recreation Center
• Review of Expenditures and Pool 2024 Hours and Fees

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Fire and Police Commission will discuss the progress of probationary employees to vote on permanent appointments or dismissals. The body will also review open positions and testing dates for new firefighters, paramedics, and police officers.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion of open Fire and Police department positions
• Review of testing dates for new Firefighter/Paramedic appointments
• Review of testing dates for new Police appointments
• Discussion of making Police Promotional testing a 3-year list for Sergeants and Lieutenants

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board, meeting as Committee of the Whole, will hear a presentation from Willam Architects on reinvestment options for the municipal complex. The board may also enter closed session to discuss real estate, litigation, personnel, and security matters. No final votes are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Willam Architects on Municipal Complex Reinvestment Options
• Closed session items include purchase/lease of real property and setting sale/lease prices
• Closed session items include pending and probable litigation
• Closed session items include salary schedules and employee compensation/discipline
• Closed session items include collective bargaining and security procedures

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review investment reports, approve bills, and discuss a cash management policy. They will also consider a new membership application and discuss retiree union dues. The meeting includes standard administrative items such as minutes approval and trustee training updates.

• Approval of bills and additional bills
• Discussion/possible action on cash management policy (GMC recurring withdrawal)
• Application for membership – Matt Zydlo
• Discussion/possible action on retiree union dues
• Independent medical examination – Vito LiRossi

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on November 16, 2023, to discuss and potentially act on a range of items including consent agenda reports, several ordinances for utility easements, and multiple financial motions. Key actions include approving a list of bills totaling $247,708.50, a one-year contract extension with Municipal GIS Partners for $68,957.40, a settlement of property tax objection cases, and insurance policy renewals. The board will also consider a fitness equipment lease and other routine matters.

• Approve bills totaling $247,708.50, including major invoices for hydrant maintenance, water meter transmitters, and a parks master plan.
• Approve one-year contract extension with Municipal GIS Partners for $68,957.40.
• Approve settlement of 2011-2014 tax rate objection cases at a rate of .007.
• Approve insurance policies: general liability/property/casualty with ICRMT ($395,061) and workers' comp with Illinois Public Risk Fund ($378,330).
• Approve up to $26,771.65 for year one of a 5-year fitness equipment lease with Direct Fitness Solutions.

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the joint purchase of police body cameras and data management, a contract renewal with the Norwood Park Fire Protection District, and the approval of a new job description for a Data & Records Management Clerk. The board will also review the executive director's report and financials for September/October 2023. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• Police Body Camera Joint Purchase & Data Management
• Norwood Park Fire Protection District – Contract Renewal
• Approve – Data & Records Management Clerk Job Description
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)
• Executive Session: Personnel, Employment, Collective Bargaining, Pending Litigation, Property Acquisitions

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine pension business, including approving minutes, reviewing investment and accountant reports, and discussing a cash management policy. They will also consider a contribution refund, review a disability benefit and a regular retirement benefit, and set 2024 meeting dates.

• Review/Approve Disability Benefit – Thomas Reif
• Review/Approve Regular Retirement Benefit – James Scheib
• Contribution Refund – Steven Greske
• Discussion/Possible Action – Cash Management Policy
• Establish 2024 Board Meeting Dates

Historical Commission

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

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Library representative report
• Liaison report
• Executive session

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Schiller Park Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to the village's bulk regulations and a conditional use request to operate a public parking area in an industrial district. The board will also approve minutes from its September meeting and take public comment.

• Public hearing on Case No. 23-T-10: text amendment to New Millennium Village Code Section 155.109 (Bulk Regulations)
• Public hearing on Case No. 23-C-11: conditional use for a public parking area in the I-1 Industrial District at 9500 Ainslie St
• Approval of minutes from the 13 September 2023 regular meeting

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on November 2, 2023, with a full agenda of action items. The board will consider transferring two liquor licenses, ratifying snow removal agreements, approving a $13,307.61 generator maintenance contract, and a five-year body camera contract with Axon Enterprise. They will also vote on a $266,754.65 bill list, a gym matting replacement, and discuss the 2024 Capital Improvements Plan.

• Transfer of Class P liquor license from Tirana LTD D/B/A Jim's Liquor Store to BAPA 1008 LLC at 9290 Irving Park Road
• Transfer of Class P liquor license from Mishri 2012 Inc. to Kru LLC at 4734 N. River Road
• Motion to approve $13,307.61 three-year generator maintenance agreement with Cummins Inc.
• Motion to approve five-year body camera contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
• Motion to approve current list of bills in the amount of $266,754.65

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on October 19, 2023, to discuss and act on various items, including approving bills totaling over $930,000, an ordinance amending sign regulations, and a resolution for fire department property disposition. The agenda also includes reports from the village manager, engineer, and department heads, as well as an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 154 regarding signs
• Resolution authorizing disposition of Fire Department property
• Ratify bills from Oct 5, 2023: $320,095.93
• Approve bills from Oct 19, 2023: $612,692.71
• Executive session for real estate, litigation, and personnel

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Fire and Police Commission's regular monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. is cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next rescheduled monthly meeting is set for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the same time and location.

• April 18, 2023 meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled meeting: April 25, 2023, 7:30 p.m., Village Hall Board Room, 9526 West Irving Park Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission of Schiller Park has posted an agenda for a meeting on 11 October 2023, but the notice states that 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 the 13 September 2023 meeting, old business, new business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on 11 October 2023 at Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road
• No public hearing items anticipated; meeting will not be held
• Approval of minutes from the 13 September 2023 regular meeting listed on agenda

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is meeting to consider and act on routine business, including adopting prior minutes, reviewing correspondence and bills, and discussing the progress of probationary employees in their final two months, with possible votes on permanent appointment or dismissal. The board will also discuss open positions in the Fire and Police departments and the Triton College Scholarship program. The agenda is largely procedural, with the most substantive item being the probationary employee decisions.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Discussion of Triton College Scholarship program
• Review and vote to adopt minutes of last meeting
• Review of correspondence and bills

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is holding its regularly scheduled meeting on October 5, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, including call to order, pledge, roll call, minutes approval, and public comment. No specific action items, ordinances, or contracts are listed in the provided text.

• Next ordinance no. 23-4375 and resolution no. 23-23 are noted
• Meeting at Village Hall, 9526 W. Irving Park Road, 7:00 PM
• Roll call includes President N. Caiafa and six trustees
• Agenda includes executive session and adjournment

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold a regular meeting on September 21, 2023, to discuss and potentially act on routine items including approval of minutes, department reports, and a list of bills totaling $1,083,385.64. The board will also consider a resolution to apply for a Safe Routes to School grant. An executive session is scheduled for several exempt matters.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,083,385.64, including payments for street/alley construction, police vehicles, water main repair, and VFD installation
• Resolution approving a Safe Routes to School grant application
• Consent agenda to file monthly reports from Community Development, Finance, Fire, Police, and Public Works
• Executive session on real estate, litigation, salaries, and security procedures

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission's regularly scheduled monthly meeting for Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. is cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next rescheduled monthly meeting is set for Monday, September 18, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room of Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled meeting on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Board Room (second floor), Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board is meeting to discuss and review recreation programs, including the fall brochure, baseball/softball, and a summer 2023 recap of the pool and summer camp. They will also cover marketing efforts, the Family Fall Fest on October 21, a NEDSRA event on November 3, and facility improvement plans for 2023/2024, including a Parks Master Plan update and a Recreation Center study. Finance items include a review of expenditures and discussion of pool 2024 hours and fees.

• Fall brochure and fall baseball/softball programs
• Summer 2023 recap: pool and summer camp
• Family Fall Fest on October 21 (formerly Halloween Howl)
• NEDSRA event on November 3
• Pool 2024 hours and fees discussion

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission will hold its rescheduled meeting to review and vote on the minutes, correspondence, and bills. The main item is discussing probationary employees in their final two months and voting on permanent appointment or dismissal, possibly in executive session. They will also discuss open positions in the Fire and Police departments and take public comment.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Review and adoption of last meeting's minutes
• Review of correspondence and bills
• Public comment period

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Schiller Park Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will hold a public hearing on a variation to reduce the front yard setback from 45 to 22 feet at 3939 Mannheim Rd., and a text amendment to the village code's bulk regulations. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 12, 2023, and public comment.

• Public hearing for Case No. 23-V-09: front yard setback variation from 45 to 22 feet at 3939 Mannheim Rd.
• Public hearing for Case No. 23-T-10: text amendment to Section 155.109 'Bulk Regulations'
• Approval of minutes from regular meeting on July 12, 2023

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, discuss a disability update, and conduct board officer elections. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and bills, as well as a disability hearing for Thomas Reif following the meeting.

• Disability update for Thomas Reif, with a disability hearing scheduled after the meeting
• Board officer elections for President and Secretary
• Review of preliminary actuarial valuation and IDOI annual statement
• Contribution refund for Steven Greske
• Discussion/possible action on cash management policy

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors is meeting to discuss and vote on several operational items, including a joint purchase for police body cameras and data management, an update to the Schiller Park Fire Department's station alerting system, and a contract renewal with the Norwood Park Fire Protection District. The board will also consider ratifying the Executive Director's contract and approving the warrant register. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, litigation, and property matters.

• Police Body Camera Joint Purchase & Data Management
• Schiller Park Fire Department Station Alerting System Update
• Norwood Park Fire Protection District – Contract Renewal
• Executive Director Contract – Ratify Document
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and various reports from the library representative, liaison, chairperson, and committees. No specific decisions or proposals are listed, so the meeting appears to be routine administrative business.

• Meeting at Washington School, 4835 Michigan Ave., Schiller Park, IL
• Financial report
• Committee reports
• Unfinished business and new business
• Possible executive session

The Commission approved the August 14, 2023, meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. Members discussed feedback from a recent library 'Dig' event and a car show, as well as plans for 5th-grade GIS map lessons starting in January.

• Approved August 14, 2023 Minutes (All Agreed)
• Approved treasurer's report with August ending balance of $3,274.75 (All Approved)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider an ordinance to increase Class A liquor licenses for Windy Screams LLC (13th Floor Haunted House Chicago), approve a $40,000 water service line inventory with Robinson Engineering, and approve a $1,468,200.83 bill list. They will also discuss a settlement in case 2023 CH 07436 and a resolution for disposing village property. The meeting includes routine reports and an executive session.

• Ordinance amending Section 110.34 to increase Class A liquor licenses for Windy Screams LLC D/B/A 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago
• Motion to approve Robinson Engineering proposal not to exceed $40,000 for water service line material inventory
• Motion to approve bills totaling $1,468,200.83, including payments to A Lamp Concrete, Brothers Asphalt, Flock Group, and others
• Resolution authorizing disposition of certain village property
• Motion to approve settlement and mutual release in case 2023 CH 07436

The Village Board approved a list of bills totaling $1,468,200.83 and authorized a new Class A liquor license for Windy Screams LLC. The Board also approved a contract for water service line inventorying and a resolution for the disposition of Village property.

• Approved Ordinance No. 23-4374 to increase Class A liquor licenses for Windy Screams LLC D/B/A 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago (6-0)
• Approved proposal with Robinson Engineering not to exceed $40,000.00 for water service line material inventorying (6-0)
• Approved list of bills in the amount of $1,468,200.83 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 21-23 authorizing the disposition of certain Village property (6-0)
• Approved settlement and mutual release agreement for case number 2023 CH 07436 (6-0)
• Approved August 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Certificate of Appreciation to Schiller Park Police Department from IDOT (unanimous voice vote)

License Committee

The Schiller Park License Committee is meeting to discuss or decide on a new Class A liquor license application from Windy Screams LLC at 5050 N. River Road, including an Exterior Sales Permit. The committee will also approve minutes from its March 14, 2023 meeting and take public comment.

• Liquor license application: Windy Screams LLC, 5050 N. River Road, Class A license for on-premises consumption and off-premises package sales
• Exterior Sales Permit requested by Windy Screams LLC
• Approval of minutes from License Committee meeting of March 14, 2023
• Public comment period

The License Committee voted to move a Class A liquor license application for Windy Screams LLC at 5050 N. River Road forward to the Village Board of Trustees. The application includes a request for an Exterior Sales Permit. Approval is subject to the submission of outstanding documents and fees.

• Approved moving Windy Screams LLC Class A liquor license application to the Village Board of Trustees (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Minutes of the March 14, 2023 meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is scheduled to vote on a design engineering agreement for the 2024 Street Improvements project and approve a list of bills totaling $281,018.27. The board will also consider ordinances for a public parking area at 4333 Transworld Road and a new public street adjacent to Ainslie Street. Additionally, the board will approve a one-year contract for a mass notification system and an amendment to a professional services agreement.

• Motion to approve Design Engineering Agreement for 2024 Street Improvements not to exceed $225,000
• Ordinance granting Conditional Use for Public Parking Area at 4333 Transworld Road (ZPA 23-C-08)
• Ordinance approving Plat of Dedication for public street adjacent to Ainslie Street
• Motion to approve current list of bills in the amount of $281,018.27
• Motion to approve 1-year contract with Finalsite + Blackboard K-12 for Mass Notification System at $8,186 annually

The Board approved a design engineering agreement for 2024 street improvements and granted a conditional use for a public parking area at 4333 Transworld Road. Other actions included approving a mass notification system contract and a plat of dedication for a public street near Ainslie Street.

• Approved Design Engineering Agreement for 2024 Street Improvements up to $225,000 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-4371 for public parking area at 4333 Transworld Road (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-4372 for plat of dedication of property adjacent to Ainslie Street (6-0)
• Approved bills totaling $281,018.27 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 23-4373 amending Professional Services Agreement with Lauterbach & Amen (6-0)
• Approved 1-year mass notification system contract with Finalsite + Blackboard K-12 for $8,186 (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 20-23 honoring the Children’s Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County (6-0)
• Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, reviewing investment and financial reports, and discussing possible actions on a revised benefit for Peter Chiodo and a cash management policy. The board will also hold officer elections and review the preliminary actuarial valuation.

• Discussion/Possible Action Revised Benefit – Peter Chiodo
• Discussion/Possible Action – Cash Management Policy
• Board Officer Elections – President and Secretary
• Review Preliminary Actuarial Valuation
• Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund's regular August 15, 2023 meeting has been rescheduled to September 13, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., with a disability hearing to follow at 4:00 p.m. The agenda contains only this procedural notice.

• Meeting rescheduled from August 15 to September 13, 2023
• Disability hearing scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on September 13

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and various reports from the library representative, liaison, chairperson, and committees. No specific action items or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Library representative report
• Liaison report
• Committee reports

The Commission approved a proposal to join the Illinois Geneological Society for $40.00. Members also decided to request that the Village pay the $98.00 AASLH annual renewal fee. The July 10, 2023, minutes were approved as amended.

• Approved July 10, 2023 Minutes as amended (All Agreed)
• Approved request for Village to pay $98.00 AASLH renewal (All Agreed)
• Approved proposal to join Illinois Geneological Society for $40.00 (All Agreed)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider several significant items, including a $774,267.66 contract for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure System, a collective bargaining agreement with the police sergeants' union, and the purchase of five Flock safety cameras for $15,000. The board will also vote on a $692,219.44 bill list and a $39,600 water park slide repair contract.

• Approve $774,267.66 Advanced Metering Infrastructure System from Water Resources
• Authorize right-of-way acquisitions for Irving Park Road Project at Old River Road
• Approve collective bargaining agreement with Illinois FOP Unit #170-1 for sergeants
• Purchase five Flock cameras for $15,000
• Approve $692,219.44 bill list including drone, asphalt, and watermain items

The Village Board approved a significant investment in water infrastructure and police labor agreements. Other key actions included funding for a tree program, the purchase of surveillance cameras, and park restoration services.

• Approved $774,267.66 for Advanced Metering Infrastructure System from Water Resources (5-0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Unit #170-1 and Labor Council (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 for five Flock Group, Inc. cameras (5-0)
• Approved $692,219.44 for current list of bills (5-0)
• Approved $39,600 for Slide Rite Water Park Restoration Services (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 additional funding for the tree program (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-4370 for right-of-way acquisitions for Irving Park Road Project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 19-23 for disposition of Police Department property (5-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on July 20, 2023, to discuss and potentially act on routine items, including approval of minutes, department reports, and a consent agenda. Key action items include a $48,300 police squad room renovation (plus $2,100 for a conference table), approval of a $981,977.44 bill list, and a new tree preservation ordinance.

• Police squad room renovation from CMS Corp: $48,300, plus $2,100 for conference table
• Bill list totaling $981,977.44, including engineering and construction invoices
• Ordinance establishing tree preservation, planting, and maintenance requirements
• Resolution authorizing disposition of police department property
• Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for property registration services

The Village Board adopted an ordinance establishing tree preservation and maintenance requirements. The Board also approved funding for Police Department renovations and authorized nearly $1 million in bills.

• Approved minutes from July 6, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved monthly reports from Community Development, Fire, Police, and Public Works (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-4369 establishing tree preservation, planting and maintenance requirements (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 18-23 authorizing the disposition of certain property (6-0)
• Approved $48,300 for Police Department Squad Room renovations by CMS Corp and $2,100 for a conference table (6-0)
• Approved list of bills totaling $981,977.44 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for property registration services (6-0)

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board is meeting to discuss updates on baseball/softball, summer programs including the pool and camps, marketing efforts, and facility improvement plans for 2023/2024. They will also review expenditures and program recaps. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Update on Baseball/Softball: verbal recap of spring/summer and fall program schedule
• Summer 2023 verbal updates on pool, camps, and programming
• Marketing updates: website, Facebook, schools, signage, CivicRec software implementation, fall brochure timeline
• Facility improvement plans: Parks Master Plan, surveillance, pool heaters, recreation center
• Finance review of expenditures and program recap

The Board approved moving forward with a Parks Master Plan using Hitchcock Design Group. Director Splitt provided updates on summer programming, facility improvements, and pool operations.

• Approved moving forward with The Parks Master Plan using Hitchcock Design Group
• Accepted minutes from May 16, 2023 meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission is meeting to consider one public hearing: a conditional use request to operate a public parking area in the I-1 Industrial District at 4333 Transworld Rd. The board will also approve minutes from the 14 June 2023 meeting and take public comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing for Case No. 23-C-08: conditional use for a public parking area at 4333 Transworld Rd
• Approval of minutes from the 14 June 2023 regular meeting

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for O’Hare Blue Sky Parking LTD to operate a 24/7 public parking facility. The approval includes requirements for a landscaping plan, a parking plan for emergency vehicle access, and the removal of existing chain link fencing.

• Approved Conditional Use for public parking at 4333 Transworld Road (8-0)
• Approved minutes from June 14, 2023 meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission holds its regular meeting at Washington School. The agenda is mostly routine procedural items, including approval of minutes, reports, and public comments. A notable item is the nomination for Chairman and Commissioner of the Historical Society.

• Nomination for Chairman and Commissioner of Historical Society
• Financial report
• Library representative report
• Liaison report
• Executive session

The Commission accepted the June 12, 2023, meeting minutes and the financial report. Members discussed preparations for an archaeological dig on September 9 and a car show on August 27. The commission also reported progress in consolidating historical archives from 111 boxes to approximately 42.

• Approved June 12, 2023 Minutes (All Agreed)
• Approved financial report with ending balance of $3,463.04 (All approved)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on July 6, 2023, to discuss and act on a range of items including a $740,488.60 bill list, a collective bargaining agreement with the police union, and several zoning ordinances. The agenda also includes approvals for infrastructure projects, equipment purchases, and professional service agreements.

• Approve $740,488.60 in bills, including non-recurring invoices for underpass lighting, pump installation, and vehicle replacements
• Approve collective bargaining agreement with Illinois FOP Unit #170 for patrolmen, May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2026
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for Irving Park Road Viaduct improvements at $60,297
• Ordinance to prohibit parking on south side of Soreng Avenue between Rose Street and Prairie Avenue
• Approve $15,605 for three Panasonic Toughbook FZ-40 computers for police

The Village Board approved a collective bargaining agreement for patrolmen and authorized several public works expenditures, including viaduct repairs and water pump upgrades. The board also passed ordinances regarding parking restrictions and zoning variances.

• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement for Illinois FOP Unit #170 (5-0)
• Approved $60,297 Change Order No. 1 for Irving Park Road Viaduct improvements (5-0)
• Approved $30,370 proposal from Flolo Corporation for water pump variable frequency drives (5-0)
• Approved $15,605 purchase of three Panasonic Toughbook computers for police (5-0)
• Approved $740,488.60 list of bills (5-0)
• Approved $22,500 agreement with Mackie Consultants for municipal complex land survey (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-4364 prohibiting parking on south side of Soreng Avenue (5-0)
• Denied text amendment regarding secondary entrances to residential properties (5-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several public safety purchases, including radar speed signs, a drone, and Flock Safety cameras, as well as approving bills and other routine matters.

• Purchase of 4 Evolis Radar Speed Signs from Elan City for $12,899.00
• Purchase of DJI Mavic 3T drone from ABT for $5,498 using Drug Asset funds
• Memorandum of Understanding with Flock Safety for six cameras at $3,000 each per year plus implementation fee
• Approval of bills totaling $207,078.17, including non-recurring invoice for Spear Corporation swimming pool heater replacement
• Discussion items include shade coverage at Clock Tower Park and permanent flagpole installation

The Village Board approved a list of bills totaling $207,078.17 and authorized the purchase of radar speed signs and a police drone. The Board also agreed to install a permanent flagpole at the entrance to the Village on Irving Park Road.

• Approved bills in the amount of $207,078.17 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of four Evolis Radar Speed Signs for $12,899.00 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of DJI Mavic 3T drone for $5,498 using Drug Asset funds (5-0)
• Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved monthly reports for Community Development, Fire, Police, and Public Works (5-0)
• Decided to install a permanent flagpole at the Village entrance on Irving Park Road
• Decided to maintain status quo for shade coverage at Clock Tower Park
• No action taken on Memorandum of Understanding with Flock Safety for cameras

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval for two variance requests regarding lot coverage and side yard setbacks. The board denied a request to amend the village code to allow secondary residential driveways for commercial vehicles.

• Recommended approval of variance to increase maximum lot coverage from 60% to 80% at 9620 Irving Park Road (6-0)
• Denied text amendment to allow secondary residential driveways for commercial vehicles (4-2)
• Recommended approval of variance for reduced transitional side yard setbacks at 9545-9555 Ainslie Street, 9521 Ainslie Street, and 9521 Kelvin Lane (6-0)
• Approved minutes from February 8, 2023 meeting

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including approval of minutes, financial and committee reports, and public comments, with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Library representative report
• Liaison report
• Public comments

The Commission approved the May 8, 2023 minutes and the financial report showing a balance of $3,495.94. Members discussed an upcoming archaeological dig at the library and the need for a nomination committee to replace the Chairman and one Commissioner.

• Approved May 8, 2023 Minutes (All Agreed)
• Approved financial report with $3,495.94 balance (All approved)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on June 1, 2023, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including infrastructure contracts, a professional services agreement, and a website privacy policy. The agenda includes approval of minutes, reports from village officials, and a consent agenda. An executive session is scheduled for matters such as real estate, litigation, and personnel.

• Motion to approve Triggi Construction, Inc. for Rose Street Improvements in the amount of $525,795.00
• Motion to waive bid requirements and approve Rango Sewer and Water for water main replacement on Harold Avenue, not to exceed $102,011.00
• Ordinance approving Amendment Three to the Professional Services Agreement with Safebuilt Illinois, LLC for building official and inspection services
• Motion to approve current list of bills totaling $1,390,842.64, including non-recurring invoices for construction projects
• Ordinance approving a Professional Services Agreement with Lauterbach & Amen for financing and accounting services

The Village Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including water main replacement and street improvements. The board also adopted ordinances for professional accounting and building inspection services and approved a list of bills totaling $1,390,842.64.

• Approved $525,795.00 contract for Rose Street Improvements to Triggi Construction, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved water main replacement on Harold Avenue with Rango Sewer and Water, Inc. not to exceed $102,011.00 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-4362 for building official and inspection services with Safebuilt Illinois, LLC (5-0)
• Approved list of bills in the amount of $1,390,842.64 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-4363 for financing and accounting services with Lauterbach & Amen (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15-23 approving a Use and Privacy Policy for the Village website (5-0)
• Approved $19,238 agreement with Celebration Authority for Car Show & Family Fun Fest equipment (5-0)
• Approved amount not to exceed $12,500 for Precision Repairs Inc. to install new cameras (5-0)

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, 2022, and take public comment. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of TIF District #4 compliance report for FY ended April 30, 2022
• Public comment period
• Roll call of Joint Review Board members
• Meeting at Village Hall, 9526 W. Irving Park Road

Public Notices

The Village of Schiller Park is holding its annual Joint Review Board meeting for the Leland/Lawrence TIF District #3. The board will review the district's compliance report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, and take public comment. The meeting is scheduled for May 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Village Hall boardroom.

• Review of TIF District #3 compliance report for FY ended April 30, 2022
• Public comment period
• Roll call of Joint Board members from multiple taxing bodies
• Meeting at 9526 W. Irving Park Road, 2nd Floor Boardroom

Public Notices

The Joint Review Board for the West Gateway TIF District #1 will hold its annual meeting to review the district's compliance report with Public Act 85-1142 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022. The meeting includes roll call of members, public comment, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of West Gateway TIF District #1 compliance report for FY ended April 30, 2022
• Public comment period
• Roll call of Joint Review Board members from Schiller Park, Leyden Township, School District 81, Leyden High School District 212, Triton College, and Cook County

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding a rescheduled meeting to review and vote on the minutes, correspondence, and bills. The main business is discussing probationary employees in their last two months and voting on permanent appointment or dismissal, which may occur in executive session. They will also discuss open positions in the Fire and Police departments.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Review and adopt minutes of last meeting
• Review correspondence and bills

The Board conditionally appointed Brian Borshell Jr. to the permanent rank of Police Officer effective July 2, 2023. The Board also elected Glenn J. Rawski as Chairman for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. It was noted that the Police Department is at full complement while the Fire Department has one opening.

• Conditionally appointed Brian Borshell Jr. to permanent Police Officer rank (3-0)
• Elected Glenn J. Rawski as Chairman for 2023-2024 fiscal year (3-0)
• Adopted minutes of the previous meeting (3-0)

Public Notices

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Board will hold a public hearing on May 22, 2023, to receive evidence on the disability application of Firefighter Louis Bertoncini. The applicant may be represented by counsel and present evidence. The board may adjourn to closed session for deliberations, but no final action will be taken there.

• Public hearing on disability application of Firefighter Louis Bertoncini
• Hearing at Village Municipal Building, 9526 West Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL
• Applicant entitled to legal counsel and to present evidence
• Possible closed session for deliberations per Open Meetings Act

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on May 18, 2023, to consider several action items. These include approving a change order for the 2023 street and alley improvement project, transferring a Class H liquor license, and paying a list of bills totaling $817,226.93. The board will also consider appointments to various boards and commissions, and may enter executive session for several exempt matters.

• Transfer of Class H liquor license from ALC Corp to KGNM Hotels LLC for hotel at 3811 Mannheim Road
• Change Order No. 1 for 2023 Street and Alley improvement, total $242,157.50
• Approval of bills totaling $817,226.93, including non-recurring invoices for water main, street program, and paving projects
• Resolution to authorize Village Manager to contract for electricity for street lighting through NIMEC bid
• Appointments to Fire Pension Board, Fire and Police Commission, Auxiliary Police, Part-Time Police, and Zoning Commission

The Village Board approved a bills list totaling $817,226.93 and adopted an ordinance to discontinue the Board of Health. The Board also authorized a street lighting electricity contract and approved several municipal appointments.

• Approved bills list totaling $817,226.93 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-4361 to discontinue the Board of Health (4-0)
• Approved $242,157.50 Change Order No. 1 for 2023 Street and Alley Improvement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 14-23 for street lighting electricity purchase (4-0)
• Appointed Mike Cesaretti and Rick Desecki to Fire Pension Board (4-0)
• Appointed Glenn Rawski and Gail Botti to Fire and Police Commission (4-0)
• Appointed 5 Auxiliary Police Officers and 5 Part-Time Police Officers (4-0)
• Appointed Renee C. Ohr, Carmelina Rose Depinto, David Powrozek, Joseph Kisiel, and Phil Dindia to Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission (4-0)

Recreation Board

The Board accepted the minutes from the March 21, 2023, meeting. Director Splitt provided updates on the pool opening, summer day camp, and facility improvement planning for several parks. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved March 21, 2023, meeting minutes

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing investment reports, and paying bills. They will also discuss a cash management policy, trustee training, and possibly certify election results and approve an engagement letter with their accountant.

• Approval of February 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of IPOPIF investment report and State Street statement
• Presentation and approval of bills, including Illinois Department of Insurance Compliance Fee
• Discussion/possible action on Cash Management Policy
• Certify Board Election Results for Active Member Positions

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission of Schiller Park has scheduled a meeting for May 10, 2023, but the agenda anticipates no public hearing items, so the meeting will not be held. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes from February 8, 2023, old business, new business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on 10 May 2023 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 8 February 2023

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from March and April, hear the executive director's report, and take up old and new business. Old business includes a bilingual stipend, a joint police body camera purchase, and the executive director's contract renewal. New business includes selecting the FY 2023 auditor, considering Smart 911, and reviewing the warrant register. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• FY 2023 Auditor Selection
• Smart 911
• Police Body Camera Joint Purchase & Data Management
• Executive Director Contract Renewal
• Annual Bilingual Stipend (Polish & Spanish)

Public Notices

The Schiller Park Police Pension Board will hold a public hearing on May 9, 2023, to receive evidence regarding Thomas Reif's pending application for disability benefits under Article 3 of the Illinois Pension Code. The applicant may be represented by counsel, present evidence, and respond to evidence before the board.

• Public hearing on disability claim of Thomas Reif
• Hearing at 9:00am at Housing Department Board Room, 4501 25th Ave., Schiller Park
• Applicant represented by Scott Moran, Esq.
• Intervenor represented by Melissa Wolf, Esq.

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting on May 8, 2023, at Washington School. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and various reports. No specific substantive actions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Guests and public comments period
• Financial report and liaison report
• Committee reports and unfinished business
• Possible executive session

The Historical Commission approved the minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting and the current financial report. Members discussed upcoming events, including a car show on August 27 and the N.E.I.L. meeting on June 10.

• Approved April 10, 2023 Minutes (All Agreed)
• Approved financial report with $3,495.94 balance (All approved)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board approved several spending items, including a $419,093 change order for 2022 street, watermain and sewer improvements, a $33,900 contract for an inflow/infiltration program, and a $29,500 engineering agreement for a water main replacement project. The board also adopted ordinances for a new stop sign, parking restrictions, driveway regulations, and water/sewer service amendments. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $419,093 change order for 2022 Street, Watermain and Sewer Improvements (6-0)
• Approved $33,900 proposal with Baxter & Woodman for MWRD Inflow and Infiltration Program (6-0)
• Approved $29,500 Construction Engineering Agreement for River Road Water Main Replacement Project (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-4357 adding stop sign at Grace Street and Marie Lane (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-4358 prohibiting parking and vehicle movement on certain streets (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-4359 regulating area adjacent to driveways (6-0)
• Approved bills list totaling $744,587.69 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-4360 amending water and sewer service code sections (6-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board adopted the minutes from the previous meeting. No personnel actions or appointments were decided. The Board noted one opening in the Fire Department and that the Police Department is at full complement.

• Adopted minutes of last meeting (3-0)
• Rescheduled May 16, 2023 meeting to May 23, 2023

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on April 20, 2023, at 6:00 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 may enter executive session for several exempt purposes, including real estate, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Meeting at 9526 W. Irving Park Road, 2nd floor
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per person (Ordinance 10-2808)
• Possible executive session for real estate purchase/lease
• Possible executive session for pending or probable litigation
• Possible executive session for employee salary schedules and collective bargaining

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider several contracts and ordinances, including a $40,000 proposal for painting decorative light poles on Irving Park Road, a $22,100 grass mowing contract, and a $12,950.20 vegetation control agreement. They will also vote on the FY 2023-2024 budget, a list of bills totaling $349,178.14, and an IT services agreement with Proxit Inc. at $12,556.80 per month. Two utility easement ordinances and an intergovernmental agreement with the Orland Fire Protection District for fleet maintenance are also on the agenda.

• Motion to approve GO Painters proposal for $40,000 for painting Irving Park Road decorative light poles
• Motion to approve LandCare grass mowing services for FY2024 at $22,100
• Motion to approve TrueGreen vegetation control services for $12,950.20
• Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Motion to approve bills totaling $349,178.14

The Village Board approved the 2023-2024 annual budget and several public works contracts. The board also authorized a new IT services agreement and renamed the community center. All recorded votes for these actions were unanimous.

• Adopted Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved $40,000 contract with GO Painters for Irving Park Road light poles (6-0)
• Approved $22,100 contract with LandCare for FY2024 grass mowing (6-0)
• Approved $12,950.20 contract with TrueGreen for 2023 vegetation control (6-0)
• Approved 1-year IT Services Agreement with Proxit Inc. for $12,556.80 monthly (6-0)
• Approved $14,757 purchase of chairs from Zenon Company (6-0)
• Approved honorary designation of community center as American Legion Post 104 Schiller Park Community Center (6-0)
• Approved $349,178.14 list of bills (6-0)

Public Notices

The Village President and Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to consider the tentative annual budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2023, and ending April 30, 2024. The hearing includes a presentation of the budget, discussion, and public comment. No specific budget figures or other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing on tentative annual budget for FY 2023-24
• Hearing at Village Hall, 2nd Floor Board Room, 9526 West Irving Park Road
• Public comment period included
• Agenda posted April 5, 2023

Public Notices

The Village of Schiller Park is announcing that the tentative annual budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 is available for public inspection. Copies can be obtained at Village Hall or by contacting the Village Clerk's office. This is a public notice of availability, not a meeting agenda with decisions or discussions.

• Tentative annual budget for FY 2023-2024 available for review
• Budget on file at Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road
• Contact Village Clerk at 847-678-2550 for a copy

Village Manager Brett Kryska presented the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget. No questions or concerns were raised by the Village Board or the public. No formal vote to approve the budget was recorded during this hearing.

• Presented Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors is holding a special meeting via Zoom to consider adopting the FY2024 budget. The agenda also includes an executive session covering personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions. Public comments must be submitted by email before the meeting.

• Ordinance to adopt FY2024 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 Fire and Police Commission's regularly scheduled monthly meeting for April 18, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall board room is cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next rescheduled monthly meeting is set for Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at the same time and location.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled meeting on April 25, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Village Hall board room, 9526 West Irving Park Road

Historical Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Schiller Park Historical Commission's regular meeting on April 10, 2023. The listed items are standard administrative matters such as roll call, minutes approval, reports from the library representative, liaison, chairperson, and committees, plus public comments and new business. No specific decisions, projects, or financial amounts are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes
• Guests and public comments
• Library representative report
• Financial report
• Chairperson report

The Historical Commission approved the March 13, 2023, meeting minutes and the financial report. Members discussed upcoming library displays, archive work, and the refurbishment of a bear specimen.

• Approved March 13, 2023 Minutes (All Agreed)
• Approved financial report with $3,670.94 balance (All approved)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board is holding its regular meeting on April 6, 2023, to discuss and act on a range of items, including infrastructure contracts, landscaping services, and financial approvals. Key actions include approving a construction engineering agreement for the 2023 Street and Alley Improvements Project, ratifying the village's participation in a state salt procurement bid, and approving a list of bills totaling $746,615.30. The board will also consider ordinances on building permit terms, professional auditing services, and an architect's agreement, as well as resolutions on meeting schedules and executive session minutes.

• Construction Engineering Agreement for 2023 Street and Alley Improvements Project, not to exceed $134,600
• Ratify joining State C.M.S. bid for salt procurement for winter 2023/2024
• Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOT for traffic control device maintenance and energy cost-sharing
• Approve current list of bills in the amount of $746,615.30, including non-recurring invoices (e.g., Edwin Hancock Engineering $136,887.00, Robinson Engineering $14,000.00)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 150 regarding building permit terms

The Village Board approved a list of bills totaling $746,615.30 and authorized several public works and maintenance agreements. The board also adopted ordinances regarding building permit terms, auditing services, and an architect's agreement.

• Approved bills list in the amount of $746,615.30 (6-0)
• Approved Construction Engineering Agreement for 2023 Street and Alley Improvements not to exceed $134,600 (6-0)
• Ratified joining State C.M.S. bid for 2023/2024 winter salt procurement (6-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOT for traffic control maintenance and energy cost-sharing (6-0)
• Authorized grass-cutting contracts with Panoramic Landscaping and Sean Milnes for 2023 Senior Grass Cutting Program (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-4350 amending building permit terms (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-4351 for auditing services from Sikich LLP (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-4352 for an architect's agreement with Williams Architects (6-0)

Village Board Meetings

The Board approved a loan application and agreement through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for the public water supply. The Board also approved a professional engineering services agreement with Robinson Engineering for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program.

• Adopted Ordinance No.23-4349 authorizing a Public Water Supply Loan Application and Loan Agreement through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (6-0)
• Approved Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Robinson Engineering for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program (6-0)

Public Notices

The President and Board of Trustees, meeting as Committee of the Whole, will discuss and potentially give preliminary approval to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget. The agenda also lists a closed executive session covering real estate, litigation, personnel, and other exempt matters. Public comment is scheduled.

• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget review and preliminary approval
• Executive session on purchase/lease of real property
• Executive session on pending or probable litigation
• Executive session on salary schedules and employee matters
• Executive session on collective bargaining negotiations

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board is meeting to discuss and review the 2023/2024 Pool, Summer Camp, and Recreation Operations Plan, including locations and staffing. They will also cover marketing efforts, finance reviews, and upcoming programs and events. The meeting includes public comment and reports from the director and commissioners.

• 2023/2024 Pool, Summer Camp, and Recreation Operations Plan discussion
• CivicRec Software implementation at the pool
• Review of expenditures and current GL
• Easter Parade scheduled for April 8, 2023
• Baseball/Softball Opening Day update

The Board accepted the minutes from the January 17, 2023, meeting. Director Splitt provided updates on summer camp locations, the Recreation Supervisor hiring process, and the implementation of CIVICREC software at the pool.

• Approved January 17, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding its regular meeting to review and vote on the minutes, discuss correspondence and bills, and consider the progress of probationary employees in the Fire and Police departments, with possible votes on permanent appointment or dismissal. They will also discuss open positions in both departments. The meeting includes public comment and a notice for the next meeting on April 25, 2023.

• Vote on probationary employees' permanent appointment or dismissal
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Review and vote to adopt minutes of last meeting
• Review correspondence and bills

The Board conditionally appointed Daniel P. Linehan to the permanent rank of Firefighter/Paramedic effective April 4, 2023. The Board also adopted the minutes from the previous meeting. The Police Department is at full complement, while the Fire Department has one opening awaiting approval.

• Approved conditional permanent appointment of Daniel P. Linehan as Firefighter/Paramedic (3-0)
• Adopted minutes of the previous meeting (3-0)

Public Notices

The Schiller Park President and Board of Trustees, meeting as a Committee of the Whole, will discuss and give preliminary approval to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes a closed executive session covering real estate, litigation, salaries, and personnel matters.

• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget review and preliminary approval
• Executive session on real property purchase/lease and pricing
• Executive session on pending and probable litigation
• Executive session on salary schedules and employee compensation
• Executive session on collective bargaining negotiations

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget, including department presentations and pension funding projections. The board reached a consensus to adopt the draft budget subject to adjustments.

• Reached consensus to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Draft Budget subject to adjustments

Public Notices

The Village of Schiller Park Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the Lead Service Line Replacement Project, including proposed work, a preliminary environmental impacts determination, and an Illinois EPA loan funding agreement. The hearing includes a public comment period and is followed by a ten-day public comment period after the hearing.

• Discussion of Lead Service Line Replacement Project
• Preliminary Environmental Impacts Determination (PEID) for the project
• Illinois Environmental Protection Agency loan funding agreement, requirements, and rules
• Ten-day public comment period after the hearing
• Public comment session at the hearing

The Village held a public hearing to discuss the preliminary environmental impacts determination (PEID) for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project. No public comments were submitted during the hearing. The meeting was procedural and no formal votes were recorded.

• Held public hearing on Preliminary Environmental Impacts Determination (PEID) for Lead Service Line Replacement Project

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Village Hall. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and a possible executive session. No specific business items, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion.

• Meeting held at 9526 W. Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per person per Ordinance No. 10-2808
• Possible executive session on real property, litigation, salaries, and personnel

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board met on March 16, 2023. The only substantive action recorded in the provided text was the approval of the minutes from the March 2, 2023, meeting.

• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

License Committee

The Schiller Park License Committee will meet to consider a new Class A liquor license application from O'Hare Tech Center Venue and Conference Center LLC at 9950 W. Lawrence Avenue. The committee will also approve minutes from its June 20, 2022 meeting and take public comment.

• Liquor license application: O'Hare Tech Center Venue and Conference Center LLC, 9950 W. Lawrence Avenue, Class A license for on-premises consumption and off-premises package sales
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period

The License Committee reviewed a new business application for a Class A liquor license for O’Hare Tech Center Venue and Conference Center LLC. The committee voted to move the application forward for consideration by the Village Board of Trustees.

• Approved minutes of June 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved moving O’Hare Tech Class A liquor license application to the Village Board of Trustees (unanimous voice vote)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors is meeting to approve the FY 2022 audit report, the FY2024 meeting calendar, and the FY2024 budget, as well as to consider renewing the Executive Director's contract. They will also discuss old business including an annual bilingual stipend and a joint police body camera purchase, and will enter executive session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• Approve FY 2022 Audit Report
• Resolution to Approve FY2024 Meeting Calendar
• FY2024 Budget
• Executive Director Contract Renewal
• Police Body Camera Joint Purchase & Data Management

Historical Commission

The Commission approved the February 13 minutes and the current financial report. Members coordinated staffing and logistics for an upcoming Open House on April 15. The body also discussed the movement of Tea Party boxes and the consolidation of artifact boxes.

• Approved February 13, 2023 minutes (All Agreed)
• Approved financial report showing balance of $3,670.94 (All accepted)
• Scheduled Open House for April 15 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
• Set March 20 deadline for shirt and jacket orders

Public Notices

This is a public notice agenda for a Schiller Park, IL meeting. The text is largely procedural, listing agenda items and public notice requirements. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the provided text.

• Public notice for meeting on 2023-03-09
• Agenda includes discussion of public notices
• Reference to meeting minutes and records

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider several contracts and resolutions, including a $1.48 million street and alley improvement project and a $10,261 seal coating proposal. They will also vote on a $1.19 million bill list, a software agreement, and a signage variance ordinance. The meeting includes routine reports and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Motion to approve Brothers Asphalt, Inc. for 2023 Street and Alley Improvements in the amount of $1,480,247.65
• Motion to approve Pavement Systems, Inc. proposal for seal coating and striping of Village lot, not to exceed $10,261.00
• Resolution for Various Street Improvements under Illinois Highway Code with $500,000 Motor Fuel Tax allotment
• Ordinance approving three signage variances for 9950 Lawrence Avenue, 4825 Scott Street, and 4849 Scott Street
• Motion to approve current list of bills in the amount of $1,192,878.87

The Board approved several public works contracts, including a major street improvement project and seal coating for the Village Lot. They also passed ordinances regarding signage variances and theft prohibitions, and approved over $1.18M in bills.

• Approved 2023 Street and Alley Improvements contract with Brothers Asphalt, Inc. for $1,480,247.65
• Approved Pavement Systems, Inc. proposal for Village Lot seal coating and striping not to exceed $10,261.00
• Adopted Resolution No. 05-23 for street improvements using $500,000.00 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds
• Adopted Resolution No. 06-23 authorizing a 2023 CDBG Capital Improvement Project Application
• Approved Ordinance 23-4346 for three signage variances at Lawrence Avenue, 4825 Scott Street, and 4849 Scott Street
• Adopted Ordinance 23-4347 prohibiting theft, retail theft, and theft of labor or services
• Approved updated bills list in the amount of $1,183,738.09
• Approved three-year TCP Aladtec software agreement for $9,000 annually plus a $988.25 setup fee

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is holding its rescheduled February 27, 2023 meeting. The board will vote on adopting prior minutes, review correspondence and bills, and decide on permanent appointments or dismissals for probationary employees nearing the end of their probation. They will also discuss open positions in the Fire and Police departments and consider changing medical exams for the Fire department. Public comment is scheduled.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• Discussion of changing medical exams for Fire department
• Review and vote to adopt minutes of last meeting
• Review correspondence and bills

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 discussing a cash management policy. The board will also consider disability updates, annual cost-of-living adjustments for pensioners, and several administrative items.

• Quarterly Investment Report – UBS Funds
• IPOPIF – Verus Advisory, Inc
• Disability Update – Thomas Reif
• Approve Annual Costs of Living Adjustments for Pensioners
• Review/Approve – Updated Local Account Collateralization Agreement

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 16, 2023, but the agenda contains no listed business items under the Business section. The meeting includes public comment, approval of minutes, and a closed executive session covering topics such as real estate, litigation, salaries, and personnel. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• 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 estate purchase/lease, litigation, salary schedules, personnel, and collective bargaining

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on investment reports, financial reports, and pensioner cost-of-living adjustments. They will also review a revised benefit for Peter Chiodo, a disability update for Lou Bertoncini, and various administrative items like trustee training and election procedures.

• Discussion/Possible Action Revised Benefit – Peter Chiodo
• Disability Update – Lou Bertoncini
• Approve Annual Cost of Living Adjustments for Pensioners
• Review/Approve – Updated Local Account Collateralization Agreement
• Discussion/Possible Action – Cash Management Policy

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board approved a Class 6b real property tax incentive for new industrial construction. The board also approved over $645,000 in bills, renewed cyber insurance, and authorized a vehicle fleet replacement plan.

• Approved Resolution No. 04-23 for Class 6b Real Property Tax Incentive at 4333 Transworld Road (6-0)
• Approved List of Bills totaling $645,786.56 (6-0)
• Approved renewal of Cyber Insurance via Coalition Insurance Solutions for $17,681 (6-0)
• Authorized vehicle orders per the FY 23/24 fleet replacement plan (6-0)
• Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda monthly reports for Community Development, Finance, Fire, Police, and Public Works (6-0)

Historical Commission

This is the regular February 2023 meeting of the Schiller Park Historical Commission. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and various reports; no specific decisions, proposals, or action items are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Library representative report
• Liaison report
• Committee reports

The Historical Commission accepted the minutes from January 9, 2023, and approved a revised financial report. The commission discussed an upcoming Open House on April 15 and the coordination of a move of items to the Historical Society.

• Approved January 9, 2023 minutes (All agreed)
• Approved revised financial report of $3,671.27 in checking and $116.19 cash (All agreed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Schiller Park Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission is holding a public hearing on a request for multiple variances to allow rooftop signage, larger electronic message signs, and larger wall signs in the C-2 Community Shopping District at 9950 Lawrence Ave, 4825 Scott St, and 4849 Scott St. The board will also discuss its meeting time. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Public hearing on Case No. 23-V-02 for sign variances at 9950 Lawrence Ave, 4825 Scott St, and 4849 Scott St
• Discussion of ZPA meeting time
• Approval of minutes from 11 January 2023 meeting

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission approved three variances for properties at 9950 Lawrence Avenue, 4825 Scott Street, and 4849 Scott Street. These changes allow for roof signage, increased electronic message signage, and additional wall signage. The board also agreed to maintain the 7 p.m. meeting time.

• Approved variance for signage atop each principal building (8-0)
• Approved variance for 375 square feet of electronic message signage (8-0)
• Approved variance for additional 100 square feet of wall signage at 9950 Lawrence (8-0)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 2, 2023, at Village Hall. The agenda contains only standard procedural items—call to order, roll call, minutes approval, public comments, and a possible executive session—with no specific business items listed for discussion. The meeting is largely procedural, with the only substantive portion being the authorization to enter closed session for various exempt matters.

• Meeting held at 9526 W. Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per person (Ordinance No. 10-2808)
• Possible executive session for real property purchase/lease, litigation, salaries, and security procedures

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board approved a list of bills totaling $566,430.84 and authorized a tree trimming program. The board also passed ordinances regarding a liquor license transfer and zoning regulations for fences, walls, and hedges.

• Approved bills in the amount of $566,430.84 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No.23-4344 transferring Class B Liquor License from Sam Petroleum LLC to CKP Oil Inc. (6-0)
• Approved proposal from Advanced Tree Care for 2023 Winter Tree Trimming Program not to exceed $19,000 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No.23-4345 amending zoning regulations for fences, walls, and hedges (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No.03-23 for IDOT funding and engineering for Des Plaines River Trail (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 19, 2023 meeting (6-0)

Public Notices

The Village of Schiller Park is notifying residents of a proposed water main improvement project (Project No. L17-6275) to replace 12,700 feet of water mains, funded by an IEPA loan. The project has been categorically excluded from detailed environmental review, and the village is accepting written public comments for 10 days.

• Replacement of 12,700 feet of water mains with new DIP mains
• Replacement of Chicago Meter Vault on Irving Park Road with structural, electrical, and SCADA improvements
• Installation of valves along feeder main for flood control
• Replacement of lead service lines if discovered
• Estimated project cost: $7,800,000

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 19, 2023. The agenda contains only standard procedural items—call to order, roll call, minutes approval, public comments, and a closed executive session—with no specific business items listed for discussion. The executive session covers a range of permitted topics including real estate, litigation, personnel, and security procedures.

• Meeting held 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, litigation, salary schedules, personnel, collective bargaining, and security procedures

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on January 19, 2023, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving an engineering agreement for the Irving Park Street Lights Project and a contract for firehouse kitchen replacement. The agenda also includes appointments, consent agenda items, and committee reports.

• Engineering agreement with Baxter and Woodman for Irving Park Street Lights Project (25th to Judd Ave), not to exceed $64,000
• Contract with Elite Construction for firehouse kitchen replacement, not to exceed $77,500
• Approval of current bills totaling $747,237.82, including non-recurring invoices for Fairview Park playground installation and MCD Dispatch payment
• Resolution to declare 2013 Ford Taurus recreation vehicle as surplus and send to auction
• Appointment of Chris Klug as part-time Deputy Clerk from 1/19/2023 to 4/30/2023

The Village Board approved a list of bills totaling $747,237.82 and authorized contracts for street light design and firehouse kitchen repairs. The Board also appointed a part-time Deputy Clerk and declared a 2013 Ford Taurus as surplus for auction.

• Approved bills in the amount of $747,237.82 (6-0)
• Approved engineering agreement with Baxter and Woodman for Irving Park Street Lights Project, not to exceed $64,000 (6-0)
• Approved contract with Elite Construction for firehouse kitchen replacement, not to exceed $77,500 (6-0)
• Appointed Chris Klug as part-time Deputy Clerk from 1/19/23 to 4/30/23 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution No. 02-23 to declare a 2013 Ford Taurus surplus and send to auction (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 5, 2023 meeting (6-0)
• Approved monthly reports from Community Development, Finance, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Recreation (6-0)

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, public comment, and reports. Old business includes updates on Dooley Park, Winter Wonderland, and the Group Exercise Room. New business covers programs, marketing, facilities, and finance, including 2023 pool planning, camp location, fitness center hours and fees, and a first draft budget.

• Dooley Park update
• Winter Wonderland
• Group Exercise Room completion
• Fitness Center hours and fees update
• First draft Budget submitted

The Board recommended that a specific grass surface remain open for natural play while staff explore future activity options. The meeting also included updates on winter programming, youth basketball growth, and pool facility heater updates.

• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022
• Recommended grass surface remain open for natural play

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission will meet to review and vote on the minutes, correspondence, and bills, and to discuss the progress of probationary employees, potentially voting on permanent appointments or dismissals. They will also review open positions for the Fire and Police departments and confirm dates for new firefighter/paramedic testing. The meeting includes public comment and is scheduled for January 17, 2023, at 7:30 PM.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police departments
• New Firefighter/Paramedic testing: Orientation & Written exams on January 21, 2023
• Oral exams begin January 30, 2023
• Next regular meeting set for February 21, 2023

The Board adopted the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed the current staffing status of the police and fire departments. The Board also reviewed the schedule for new firefighter/paramedic testing and examinations.

• Adopted minutes of the last meeting (3-0)
• Confirmed Police Department is at full complement of 28 plus 1 W-C
• Confirmed Fire Department has one opening with one approved candidate
• Scheduled firefighter orientation and written exams for January 21, 2023
• Scheduled firefighter oral examinations for January 30, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Schiller Park Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission is meeting to consider a text amendment to the New Millennium Village Code, Section 155.105, 'Regulations for Unique Uses.' The agenda includes a public hearing on this item, along with approval of the prior meeting's minutes and public comment. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing on Case No. 23-T-01, a text amendment to Section 155.105 of the New Millennium Village Code
• Approval of minutes from the December 14, 2022 regular meeting

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission approved a text amendment to the New Millennium Village Code regarding regulations for unique uses. This action revamps the entire fence code, including standards for height and installation. The decision affects residential and industrial areas.

• Approved revised fencing code (8-0)
• Approved minutes from December 14, 2022 meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board of Directors is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of prior minutes, an executive director's report, and several new items. Key topics include the FY 2022 audit report, a joint purchase of police body cameras and data management, and a bilingual stipend for Polish and Spanish. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• FY 2022 Audit Report
• Police Body Camera Joint Purchase & Data Management
• Annual Bilingual Stipend (Polish & Spanish)
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)
• Executive session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, reports from the library representative, liaison, chairperson, and committees, plus financial and communications updates. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Library representative report
• Liaison report
• Committee reports

The Historical Commission approved the November 14, 2022 minutes and authorized $100 for petty cash. Members discussed the removal of a library display and the organization of the storeroom. A small group will meet with Huntington Bank to discuss a received letter.

• Approved November 14, 2022 minutes (all agreed)
• Approved $100.00 for petty cash (all agreed)
• Approved appointment to meet with Huntington Bank (all agreed)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board of Trustees is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on January 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. 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 are listed for discussion or decision.

• Executive session to discuss real property purchase/lease, litigation, salaries, and personnel
• Public comments limited to five minutes per person per Ordinance No. 10-2808
• Meeting held at Village Hall, 9526 W. Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board approved a resolution to place an advisory referendum on the April 4, 2023 ballot regarding funding for infrastructure and lead service line replacement. The Board also approved a water main design amendment and a list of bills totaling $223,542.50.

• Approved Resolution No. 01-23 for an advisory referendum on infrastructure and lead service line replacement funding (6-0)
• Approved $223,542.50 in bills (6-0)
• Approved Amendment No.1 with Hancock Engineering for water main improvements on River Road, not to exceed $15,000 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-4343 amending Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (6-0)
• Appointed Cyrus Martinez as Part-Time Police Officer from 01/05/23-04/30/23 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 21, 2022 Special Board Meeting (6-0)