Schiller Park meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Schiller Park board to consider interim village manager appointment

In the past two weeks, Schiller Park's boards and commissions held regular meetings on routine administrative matters, but none of the agendas have published minutes yet, so no decisions are recorded. The most consequential item on the horizon is a special Village Board meeting today to appoint an interim village manager.

Recent meetings

Historical Commission (Aug. 10)

The commission met at Washington School, 4835 Michigan Ave. The agenda was procedural, covering call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and reports. No substantive actions were listed.

Police Pension Board (Aug. 11)

Trustees reviewed the IPOPIF investment report from Cerity Partners and State Street, discussed the cash management policy, approved trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses, reviewed the preliminary actuarial valuation, and held elections for board officers. No decisions are recorded because minutes have not been published.

Zoning Board of Appeals (Aug. 12)

The Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission considered two subdivision applications from Hess Family Limited Partnership: combining two parcels at 9327 & 9323 Seymour Ave. (PINs 12-22-100-083 & 12-22-100-084) and three parcels at 3946 Willow St. (PINs 12-22-100-033, 12-22-100-034 & 12-22-100-035). The board also approved minutes from the July 8 meeting. No other new business was listed.

Fire Pension Board (Aug. 20)

Trustees reviewed a disability benefits application for Brian Rupsis, the preliminary actuarial valuation, and the cash management policy. They also considered trustee training reimbursements and held officer elections for president and secretary. No decisions are recorded yet.

Upcoming meetings

Village Board special meeting (Aug. 24)

The Village Board will consider appointing Kevin Barr as Temporary Interim Village Manager/Comptroller and authorizing an employment agreement with him. The agenda also includes an executive session on real estate, litigation, salary schedules, and personnel matters.

Police Pension Board (Aug. 25)

Trustees will approve minutes from May 12, 2026, and conduct a semi-annual review of closed session minutes. They will review the investment report from IPOPIF via Cerity Partners, the accountant's report from Lauterbach & Amen, and the cash management policy. The board will also consider membership applications from Thomas Bazarek and Alejandro Juarez, review the preliminary actuarial valuation, and hold officer elections.

Coming up

• **Village Board special meeting** – Aug. 24, 2026 (today)
• **Police Pension Board regular meeting** – Aug. 25, 2026

All meetings are open to the public. Check the village website for times and locations.

Schiller Park Village Board to Consider $129,413 Street-Sign Contract Among July Meeting Agenda Items

Schiller Park's recent government meetings covered street-sign infrastructure, public safety equipment, dispatch services, and park planning. All meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so items reflect what was scheduled for discussion or consideration, not confirmed outcomes.

Village Board — July 16

The Village Board agenda included several contract and purchase items:

• **$129,413** for installation of 131 street-sign posts from High Star Traffic.
• Up to **$16,800** for a Professional Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for a traffic signal study at Lawrence Ave and Ruby St.
• **$40,902.91** to purchase one Jeep Grand Cherokee with equipment for public safety.
• An ordinance amending architect stamp requirements.
• A minor subdivision at **3901–3919 Wesley Terrace** (ZPA 26-S-103).

The agenda also listed routine reports, a new zoning administrator appointment, and executive-session matters.

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board — July 14

The Dispatch Board agenda featured a contract renewal discussion for the Norwood Park Fire Protection District, an update on Flock Safety – Drone First Responder (DFR) technology, an Executive Director performance review, and a warrant register (bill listing).

Recreation Board — July 21

The Recreation Board agenda covered both old and new business. Old business included a recap of the 4th of July Community Picnic & Pool Party and the Kennedy Park scoreboard. New business items listed were:

• Summer camp update
• Pool update
• Programming and marketing updates
• **2026 Facility Improvement Plans**, described as a 5-Year Park Plan for North Village and Kennedy Park
• Review of revenue and expenditures

Community Events Committee — July 13

This committee was scheduled to discuss Village events, with a public comment period and approval of minutes from February 23, 2026.

Historical Commission — July 13

The Schiller Park Historical Commission agenda at Washington School included approval of minutes, a financial report, a chairperson report, committee reports, and new business.

What This Means for Residents

The largest dollar item on any agenda was the $129,413 street-sign post installation, which would affect signage across the Village. The $16,800 traffic signal study at Lawrence Ave and Ruby St could lead to future changes at that intersection. The $40,902.91 public safety vehicle purchase and the dispatch board's discussion of emergency-service contracts and drone technology relate to how emergency response operates in the area. Park improvement planning under the Recreation Board's 5-Year Park Plan could shape amenities at North Village and Kennedy Park over time.

Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, residents should check the Village's official records to confirm which items were approved, modified, or tabled.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents are encouraged to monitor the Village of Schiller Park's official website for newly posted agendas and published minutes from the meetings above.

Schiller Park Roundup: Village Board Slated to Consider $129,413 Street-Sign Contract

The Schiller Park Village Board was scheduled to consider a $129,413 street-sign installation contract and a $40,902 public safety vehicle purchase at its July 16 meeting. Official outcomes for this and other recent local meetings are not yet available because minutes have not been published.

Village Board

At its July 16 meeting, the Village Board was slated to vote on several financial items. The largest was a $129,413 purchase of 131 street-sign posts from High Star Traffic. The board also planned to consider a $16,800 Professional Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for a traffic signal study at Lawrence Ave and Ruby St, and a $40,902.91 purchase of one Jeep Grand Cherokee with equipment for public safety.

In addition to these purchases, the agenda included an ordinance amending architect stamp requirements and a minor subdivision of 3901–3919 Wesley Terrace (ZPA 26-S-103). The meeting also featured routine reports, a new zoning administrator appointment, and executive-session matters.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission met on July 8 to review two applications to combine multiple land parcels into single parcels. The requests include:

• Case No. 26-S-02: Combining parcels at 9327 & 9323 Seymour Avenue and 3946 Willow Street (Applicant: Design Haus).
• Case No. 26-S-03: Combining parcels at 3901, 3907, 3919 Wesley Terrace (Applicant: Village of Schiller Park).

Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners held a special meeting on July 7 in executive session. The commission was scheduled to consider and act upon oral interviews for Police Sergeants Promotional Oral exams.

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

On July 14, the Dispatch Board was scheduled to review the Executive Director's report and performance. The board planned to discuss a contract renewal for the Norwood Park Fire Protection District and receive an update on Flock Safety Drone First Responders. The agenda also included a Warrant Register bill listing.

Other Commissions

The Schiller Park Historical Commission met on July 13 at Washington School to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss new business. The agenda also included a chairperson report and committee reports. On the same day, the Village Community Events Committee met to discuss Village events. The committee's agenda included a public comment period and the approval of minutes from February 23, 2026.

Coming up

The Recreation Board will meet on July 21 to review old and new business. Old business includes a recap of the 4th of July Community Picnic & Pool Party and an update on the Kennedy Park scoreboard. New business includes updates on the summer camp, pool, programming, and marketing efforts. The board will also review the 2026 Facility Improvement Plans, which consist of a 5-Year Park Plan for North Village and Kennedy Park, and a review of revenue and expenditures.