Mundelein meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Mundelein board to weigh $418K road change, stormwater plan; no decisions yet published

Mundelein's Village Board is set to consider a $418,846.23 change order for road improvements and a $160,500 stormwater study at its Aug. 24 meeting, but no decisions from the past two weeks have been published. All recent meeting minutes remain pending, so the board's actions are not yet confirmed.

Board of Trustees: Aug. 24 agenda

The board's agenda includes several contracts and budget items:

• Change order #1 for the 2026 (FY27) MFT Roadway Improvements Project, to Peter Baker & Son Co., for $418,846.23.
• A $160,500 professional services agreement with HR Green, Inc. for a Village-Wide Stormwater Master Plan.
• Bulk rock salt purchases: $124,624.75 from Midwest Salt and $60,048 from Compass Minerals America.
• A use variation for LUSSO Events banquet facility at 204-206 Terrace Drive.
• A $693,000 FY27 deductible payment to IRMA.
• Payment of bills totaling $1,589,244.46.

Recent board meetings: agendas only

Two board meetings were held in the past two weeks, but minutes are not yet published.

• **Aug. 10 special meeting:** The board recessed into executive session to discuss land acquisition or sale of property and to consider minutes, as allowed by state law. No other substantive items were on the agenda.
• **Aug. 10 regular meeting:** The agenda included an amendment to the Metra Commuter Station Development Agreement, an ordinance adding EV charging parking restrictions, a denial of a use variation for a banquet facility at 204-206 Terrace Drive, a $74,400 purchase order to Baxter & Woodman / Boller Construction for a clarifier drive rebuild, and payment of bills totaling $1,035,965.21.

Other boards and commissions

Several other bodies met in the past two weeks, all with agendas only:

• **Fire Pension Board (Aug. 17):** Routine business including a membership application by James Ketcham, a transfer of creditable service for Benjamin Newman, officer elections, and a preliminary actuarial valuation.
• **Foreign Fire Tax Board (Aug. 17):** Approved minutes from May 11, discussed old business (company identifiers, 9/11 shirts, leather helmets) and new business (water bottle fill station, fitness equipment, a Confort K9, employee picnic). Next meeting is Nov. 16.
• **Arts Commission (Aug. 17):** Reviewed expenditures and received committee reports; no major decisions listed.
• **Fire truck preservation committee (Aug. 17):** Planned purchases of 400 hats with stickers and upcoming events including a Farmer's Market, car shows, and an open house.
• **Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 19):** Meeting cancelled; next meeting is Sept. 2.
• **Beautification Committee (Aug. 19):** Discussed projects, events, and a resident-suggested plant exchange.
• **Community Days Commission (Aug. 20):** Meeting cancelled; next meeting is Oct. 15.

Coming up

• **Board of Trustees:** Aug. 24 (today) — items listed above.
• **Economic Development Commission:** All 2026 meetings are cancelled. The commission will be formally dissolved following Village Board action on April 27, 2026.

Mundelein commission approves firefighter offer, appoints police officer

The Mundelein Board of Fire and Police Commission on Aug. 4 approved a conditional offer of employment to Jake Kazimour for a firefighter/paramedic position and appointed police officer Angel Gopar to a permanent position effective Aug. 11. All votes were unanimous (2-0) with two members present and one absent.

Fire and Police Commission

The commission took three personnel actions, each passing 2-0:

• Approved a conditional offer of employment to Jake Kazimour for a firefighter/paramedic position.
• Passed on John Weiler for the same firefighter/paramedic position.
• Appointed police officer Angel Gopar to a permanent appointment effective Aug. 11, 2026.

The commission also approved the July 13, 2026 special meeting minutes (2-0).

Other recent meetings

Several other meetings occurred in the past two weeks, but no decisions have been published for them.

• **Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 5):** The regular meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 19.
• **Historical Commission (Aug. 5):** The agenda included museum operations, accessioning/de-accessioning of collections, donations, and a commission vacancy discussion. Minutes are not yet available.
• **Village Board (Aug. 10):** The agenda included an amendment to the Metra commuter station development agreement, EV charging parking restrictions, a use variation denial for a banquet facility at 204-206 Terrace Drive, a $74,400 purchase order for a clarifier drive rebuild, and payment of bills totaling $1,035,965.21. No decisions have been reported.
• **Village Board special meeting (Aug. 10):** The board recessed into executive session to discuss land acquisition or sale of property and minutes. No substantive action was listed on the agenda.

Coming up

• **Arts Commission (Aug. 17):** Routine agenda including approval of June 15 minutes, expenditure review, and committee reports. No major decisions listed.
• **Fire Pension Board (Aug. 17):** Will review bills and financial reports, vote on a membership application from James Ketcham, consider a transfer of creditable service for Benjamin Newman, elect officers, and review a preliminary actuarial valuation.
• **Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 19):** Meeting cancelled; next meeting is Sept. 2.
• **Beautification Committee (Aug. 19):** Routine items including minutes, project updates, and planning for events such as the District 75 Tiger Truck Fest (Oct. 2) and Santa's Cottage (Dec. 5).
• **Economic Development Commission (Aug. 27):** This meeting and all remaining 2026 meetings are cancelled. The commission will be formally dissolved following Village Board action on April 27, 2026.

Mundelein Roundup: Village Board to Weigh Data Center Zoning, $579K in Bills; Several Commissions Cancel Meetings

Mundelein's government activity over the past two weeks was dominated by agenda items rather than finalized decisions — most bodies met or were scheduled to meet with minutes not yet published. The most consequential items on the table come from the July 27 Board of Trustees agenda, including proposed zoning amendments governing data centers and battery energy storage systems, a $33,936 wastewater treatment plant contract, and $579,287.43 in bill payments. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, outcomes cannot be confirmed from the available record.

Board of Trustees — July 27

The Board of Trustees had two sessions scheduled for July 27. A special meeting was set to enter executive session under 5 ILCS 120, Section 2(c)(11) to discuss threatened litigation. No details on the litigation were provided in the agenda.

The regular meeting agenda included several notable items:

• **Zoning Ordinance amendments** for Data Centers, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and Mechanical Equipment.
• **Use variation** for an IV Hydration and Wellness Clinic at 333 Washington Boulevard.
• **Proposed use variation** for a banquet facility at 204-206 Terrace Drive.
• **$33,936 contract** with All Service Contracting Corp for wastewater treatment plant filter sand.
• **$579,287.43 payment of bills** for the period of July 14 to July 27, 2026.

All items were listed on the agenda; the available record does not confirm how each was voted on.

Liquor Control Commission — July 27

The Mundelein Liquor Control Commission was scheduled to review liquor violations at three businesses:

• Aldi — 730 IL Route 83
• New Jay's Liquors — 700 South Lake Street
• Quick Pick Liquors — 635 North Midlothian Road

The commission was also set to review and approve minutes from its January 26, 2026 meeting. Outcomes are not yet available.

Police Pension Board — July 23

The Mundelein Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees was scheduled to conduct officer elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary. The agenda also included a review of a preliminary actuarial valuation, consideration of a cash management policy, renewal of fiduciary liability insurance, an application for regular retirement benefits for Jason Seeley, and an application for membership for Trudie Magallon. No results have been published.

Economic Development Commission to Be Dissolved

The Mundelein Economic Development Commission has cancelled all scheduled meetings through December 2026. According to the agenda, the commission will be formally dissolved following action by the Village Board on April 27, 2026, unless otherwise posted.

Other Meetings

• The **Arts Commission** July 20 regular meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026.
• The **Old #1 Fire Truck Preservation Committee** met to discuss three August events: the Lake County Fair on August 1, a Golf Outing on August 4, and an Antique Fire Truck Show on August 8.

Coming Up

• **August 4 — Board of Fire and Police Commission:** The board will consider a motion to grant a permanent appointment to police officer Angel Gopar, effective August 11, 2026. Interviews for Firefighter/Paramedic candidates are also scheduled, along with approval of July 13 special meeting minutes.
• **August 5 — Historical Commission:** Agenda includes a motion to accept accessioning and de-accessioning of collections, a motion to accept donations, and a discussion of a commission vacancy. The 2026 History Day and Farmer's Market Pop-up Museum are also listed for discussion.
• **August 5 — Planning & Zoning Commission:** Regular meeting cancelled. Next meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026.

Note: All recent meetings listed above are reflected by agenda documents only; minutes have not yet been published. Readers should consult the official Village of Mundelein records for confirmed outcomes and vote tallies.