Buffalo Grove public meetings in 2024

General

The Joint Review Board will consider nominations for a public member and a chairperson, approve the draft minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting, and discuss the 2023 Buffalo Grove Lake Cook Road TIF Annual Report. Audience questions will be taken before adjournment.

• Nomination and selection of a public member
• Nomination and selection of the chairperson
• Approval of draft JRB meeting minutes dated December 6, 2022
• Review of the 2023 Buffalo Grove Lake Cook Road TIF Annual Report

General

The Buffalo Grove Dundee Road TIF Joint Review Board is meeting to select a public member and chairperson. The board will conduct an annual review of performance and other issues regarding the 2023 Buffalo Grove Dundee Road TIF Annual Report.

• 2023 Buffalo Grove Dundee Road TIF Annual Report review
• Selection of Public Member
• Selection of Chairperson

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will approve the minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting. They will discuss the 2025 BFPC calendar and consider approving specific police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates. An executive session will be held to discuss those candidate(s).

• Approval of BFPC regular meeting minutes – November 4, 2024
• Discussion and possible action on the 2025 BFPC calendar
• Discussion and/or possible approval of specific police officer and/or firefighter/paramedic candidate(s)
• Executive session to discuss one or more police officer and/or firefighter/paramedic candidate(s)

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will approve meeting minutes and the warrant, hear reports from the President and Manager, and hold a public hearing on the FY 2025 budget. The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several ordinances, contracts, and fee changes. Finally, the Board will adopt the FY 2025 budget, approve the tax levy for the year, and address related resolutions.

• Public Hearing – Acceptance of the FY 2025 Budget (item 6a)
• Ordinance O-2024-0125 – Adoption of the FY 2025 Budget (item 9h)
• Ordinance O-2024-0123 – Levy and collection of taxes for FY 2025 (item 9d)
• Ordinance O-2024-0118 – Amendment for new fire station, communication tower at 505 W. Dundee Road (item 8o)
• Ordinance O-2024-0117 – Amendment for temporary fire station at 51 Raupp Blvd (item 8m)

Suburban Liability Insurance Pool

The Suburban Liability Insurance Pool Full Board will meet on Nov 20, 2024 at Buffalo Grove Village Hall. The board will approve the October 16, 2024 minutes, review Q3 financials, authorize payment of Invoice #810233, and consider the 12/31/2024‑2025 insurance renewal. Additional items include a claims administration review, a contract review for CCMSI 2025‑2027, and other matters.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 16, 2024
• Authorize payment of Invoice #810233
• Consider 12/31/2024‑2025 insurance renewal for the pool
• Review CCMSI 2025‑2027 contract
• Claims administration motions (closed session and reserve review)

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities will approve the minutes from its October 16, 2024 meeting. The board will hear reports from the chair, trustee, staff liaison, and several working groups covering activities such as Buddy Bowling and Buddy Baseball Fall League. Unfinished business on volunteer/internship opportunities and new business items will also be discussed. No specific policy changes or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from October 16, 2024 meeting
• Welcome new Commissioner Kate Jauregui
• Present tentative 2025 meeting schedule
• Working group reports on Buddy Bowling, Buddy Baseball Fall League, inclusion and access, and resource guide development
• Discuss volunteer/internship opportunity

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review two petitions to amend existing special‑use approvals: one to allow a temporary fire station at the former Public Works site at 51 Raupp Blvd, and another to permit a fire station, communication tower, and accessory structures at 505 W. Dundee Road. The meeting will also include routine business such as approving the October 16, 2024 minutes, the Chairperson’s report, and committee and liaison reports.

• Petition to amend Special Use (Ordinance No. 87-74) for a temporary fire station at 51 Raupp Blvd
• Petition to amend Preliminary Plan and Special Use (Ordinance No. 73-14) for a fire station, communication tower, and accessory structures at 505 W. Dundee Road
• Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting
• Chairperson’s report
• Committee and liaison reports

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will hold a public hearing and presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2024, at 7:30 PM.

• FY 2025 Budget Public Hearing and Presentation
• Public Comment session for non-agenda items

Ethics Commission

The Buffalo Grove Ethics Commission will meet on November 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Jeffrey S. Braiman Council Chambers. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the June 20, 2024 meeting and review the commission’s functions and duties. They will consider amending municipal code section 2.49.060, which governs the order of proceedings. The agenda also includes a workgroup report on educating boards, commissions and committees and a brief public‑comment period.

• Approve minutes from the Ethics Commission meeting held on June 20, 2024
• Review functions and duties of the Ethics Commission
• Consider amendment to municipal code section 2.49.060 – Order of Proceedings
• Workgroup report on educating boards, commissions and committees
• Limited public comment (up to 5 minutes) on ethics‑related matters

Health Commission

The Buffalo Grove Health Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting minutes, adoption of the 2025 meeting dates, and a review of the upcoming blood drive schedule, followed by a public portion. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Adoption of 2025 Health Commission meeting dates
• Discussion of upcoming blood drive schedule
• Public portion for community input

Farmers Market Committee

The Farmers Market Committee will meet to discuss food and other vendors, including non-profits and entertainment. The body will also review Facebook results and determine necessary supplies for 2025.

• Discussion of food vendors
• Discussion of business of the week, not-for-profits, and entertainment vendors
• Review of Facebook results
• Identification of supplies needed for 2025
• Volunteer discussion

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities will review sponsorship packages carried over from previous meetings and begin planning its inaugural Spring Dance. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, good and welfare, public comment, and adjournment.

• Review and consider sponsorship packages (unfinished business)
• Begin planning the inaugural Spring Dance (new business)
• Approve minutes from the previous meeting

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2024 and 2025 meeting calendars. The board may also approve specific police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates.

• Discussion and possible action on the 2024 and/or 2025 BFPC Calendar
• Possible approval of police officer and/or firefighter/paramedic candidates

Village Board

The Village Board will review the 2025 draft budget and make a Truth in Taxation determination. The meeting includes votes on several ordinances regarding public infrastructure, utility fees, and municipal agreements.

• Zoning map amendment and parking lot expansion at Aptakisic Junior High School (1231 Weiland Road, 1351 Abbot Court)
• Ordinance updating Lake County Sewer Utility Fees
• Purchase of a new Fire Department Squad from LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles
• Agreement with Fredrick Quinn Corporation for construction management and supervision services
• Notice to the Village of Lincolnshire regarding the termination of a Planning and Boundary Agreement

Firefighters Pension Board

The Buffalo Grove Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees will review financial reports and 2025 cash projections. The board is considering revisions to the Cash Management Policy and the reporting of terminated members' contributions to the Illinois State Treasurer.

• Review and possible approval of Cash Management Policy revisions
• Review and approval of 2025 cash projections for submission to FPIF
• Decision on non-duty disability benefit calculation for William Simmons
• Review of terminated members with contributions for reporting to Illinois State Treasurer
• Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal with Gallagher

Police Pension Board

The Buffalo Grove Police Pension Fund Board will review and approve the July 17, 2024 meeting minutes, hear the Treasurer's and Accountant's reports, discuss the cash management policy for repeat monthly withdrawals in 2025, approve regular retirement benefits for Michael Corrigan, and set the 2025 board meeting dates.

• Approval of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation and approval of bills in the Treasurer's and Accountant's reports
• Discussion of cash management policy – repeat monthly withdrawals for 2025
• Approve regular retirement benefits for Michael Corrigan
• Establish 2025 board meeting dates

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will approve minutes from recent meetings, adopt the meeting warrant, and consider a series of ordinances and resolutions. Items include development agreements, service contracts, a liquor‑license amendment, and special‑use approvals for a daycare and an automotive service center. The board will also address the 2024 Cook County Hazard Mitigation Plan and revised employee pay ranges.

• O-2024-089 – Ordinance authorizing a Development Improvement Agreement with Projades for the Prairie Pointe Townhomes Development
• O-2024-090 – Ordinance authorizing execution of an agreement with Lauterbach and Amen, LLP for audit services
• O-2024-095 – Ordinance amending Title 5.20 Liquor Controls to reserve a Class A liquor license for Rotary Sushi and Bar LLC d/b/a Blackfish Rotary Sushi and Bar
• O-2024-097 – Ordinance approving a special use for a Child Home Daycare at 11 Chevy Chase Dr.
• O-2024-0102 – Ordinance approving a special use for a Rivian Automotive Service Center at 909 Asbury Drive

Suburban Liability Insurance Pool

The Suburban Liability Insurance Pool board will consider several actions, including approving the August 21, 2024 meeting minutes and reviewing the draft 2025 budget. A claims report will be discussed, with motions to move portions of the discussion into closed and open sessions and to approve authority requests. The board will also examine the CCMSI 2025‑2027 contract and other administrative matters before adjourning.

• Approve meeting minutes from August 21, 2024
• Review and act on the 2025 draft budget
• Claims report motions: closed session, open session, and authority approvals
• CCMSI 2025‑2027 contract review
• Discussion of net position credit review and meeting schedule

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, approval of September 25, 2024 minutes, and reports from the chair, trustee, staff liaison, and several working groups. New business will consider a volunteer or internship opportunity. No contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed.

• Approval of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Chair report on upcoming meetings (Nov 20, 2024 and Jan 22, 2025)
• Working groups reports on Buddy Bowling, Spring Fling, Buddy Baseball Fall League, inclusion and access, and resource guide development
• New business: discussion of a volunteer or internship position

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a plat consolidation, a zoning map amendment, and an amendment to the Special Use and Preliminary Plan for a parking lot expansion at Aptakisic Junior High School, 1231 Weiland Road, 1351 Abbot Court, and Aptakisic Park. The commission will also review and approve draft minutes from September 18 and October 1, 2024, and receive reports from the chairperson, committees, and staff. Public comments will be limited to agenda items and to five minutes per speaker. The meeting is scheduled to conclude by 10:30 p.m., with the possibility of deferring items.

• Public hearing on plat consolidation, zoning map amendment, and special use plan amendment for parking lot expansion at Aptakisic Junior High School (1231 Weiland Rd, 1351 Abbot Ct, Aptakisic Park)
• Approval of draft minutes from September 18, 2024
• Approval of draft minutes from October 1, 2024
• Chairperson's report
• Committee and liaison reports

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct oral interviews for lateral police officer candidates in executive session. The board may also discuss and approve specific police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates.

• Oral interviews for lateral police officer candidates
• Possible approval of police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates
• Discussion and possible action on the 2024 BFPC Calendar

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will hear updates on the Fire Buddy Food Truck event, a presentation on Public Works Department reaccreditation, a preliminary discussion of the 2024 property tax levy, and a preview of the Comprehensive Plan draft. These items are presented as special business for board consideration.

• Fire Buddy Food Truck Event Update (Trustees Cesario, Lawrence Kane)
• Public Works Department Reaccreditation Presentation (Trustees Stein, Mike Skibbe)
• Preliminary 2024 Property Tax Levy (Trustees Bocek, Chris Black)
• Comprehensive Plan Draft Preview (Trustees Weidenfeld, Nicole Woods)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three land-use requests. These include a special use permit for an electric vehicle center and amendments for a mixed-use development and property resubdivisions.

• Special Use for Rivian Automotive, LLC electric vehicle service and sales center at 909 Asbury Drive
• Amendment to Ordinance No. 2022-063 and Sign Code for 7-story mixed-use building at 100-250 McHenry Road
• Special Use, Final Plat of Re-Subdivision, and Zoning Variations for 1020-1040 Lake Cook Road, 151-201 Hastings Drive, and 301 Hastings Drive

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities will review reports on upcoming events like BG Days Weekend and Buddy Baseball, and discuss volunteer or internship options. The meeting will be held at Village Hall.

• Review of BG Days Weekend debriefing
• Buddy Baseball League report
• Discussion on volunteer or internship opportunities
• Next meeting scheduled for October 16 or 23, 2024

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board convened a special meeting on September 23, 2024. The agenda includes a presentation of the 2024 Civics Forum by Clerk Sirabian and Christopher Stilling. A public comment period is provided, limited to five minutes per speaker per municipal code. The meeting will adjourn after all items are addressed, with a possible deferral if it runs past 10:30 p.m.

• 2024 Civics Forum presentation (Clerk Sirabian, Christopher Stilling)
• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes per speaker per Section 2.02.070

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use request for a home daycare. The body will also discuss an update to the Comprehensive Plan.

• Special use request for a home daycare at 11 Chevy Chase Drive
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider approval of the July meeting minutes. It will discuss the 2024 BFPC calendar, possible revisions to its rules and regulations, and the use of IOS solutions for firefighter/paramedic testing. The board will also consider approval of specific police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates.

• Approval of July 15 and July 29 meeting minutes
• Discussion of the 2024 BFPC calendar
• Consideration of police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidate approvals
• Review of proposed revisions to BFPC Rules and Regulations
• Evaluation of IOS solutions for firefighter/paramedic testing

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will approve minutes from prior meetings, adopt the meeting warrant, and hear reports from the President and Manager. The board will consider several consent‑agenda items, including a liquor‑license reservation, a park zoning variation, a sign variation, and a grant award. It will vote on a resolution to execute a contract with Christopher B. Burke and the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Bernard Drive West Project, and on an ordinance to contract MPC Communications & Lighting for emergency lighting services.

• Ordinance O-2024-085 amending Title 5.20 Liquor Controls to reserve a Class A‑1 license for Dengeos on Dundee Inc.
• Ordinance O-2024-086 amendment to the preliminary plan and zoning variation at Mike Rylko Park, 1000 Buffalo Grove Rd.
• Ordinance O-2024-087 sign variation to install an electronic message board at 450 McHenry Road
• Resolution R-2024-22 authorizing execution of a contract with Christopher B. Burke and IDOT for the Bernard Drive West Project
• Ordinance O-2024-088 authorizing a contract with MPC Communications & Lighting, Inc. for emergency lighting installation services

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will present an overview of the existing conditions report and the vision for the village's comprehensive plan. Members will discuss and collect feedback from participants. The meeting will conclude with outlining next steps for the planning process.

• Staff presentation: Existing Conditions Report Overview
• Staff presentation: Comprehensive Plan Vision Overview
• Discussion and feedback from participants
• Planning next steps for the comprehensive plan

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will meet for a special session on September 4, 2024. After the call to order and public comment, the board will enter an executive session to consider the purchase or lease of real property. The meeting will adjourn after all agenda items are addressed.

• Executive Session to discuss purchase or lease of real property (Illinois Open Meetings Act Section 2(C)(5))
• Public Comment limited to non‑agenda items with a 5‑minute limit per speaker
• Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hear public comment and decide on two variations. The first is a request to install an electronic message board sign at 450 McHenry Road (Culver’s) via a variation of Section 14.20 of the Village Sign Code. The second is an amendment to the Preliminary Plan and Special Use approved under Ord. 95‑26, plus a zoning variation for the height of an accessory structure at 1000 Buffalo Grove Road (Mike Rylko Park). The meeting will also include routine approval of July 17 2024 draft minutes and standard reports.

• Variation to Section 14.20 of the Sign Code to allow an electronic message board at 450 McHenry Road (Culver’s)
• Amendment to the Preliminary Plan and Special Use (Ord. 95‑26) and zoning variation for accessory structure height at 1000 Buffalo Grove Road (Mike Rylko Park)
• Approval of draft Planning & Zoning Commission minutes from July 17, 2024
• Other matters for discussion
• Chairperson's report and committee/liaison reports

Suburban Liability Insurance Pool

The Suburban Liability Insurance Pool full board will approve the minutes from the April 17, 2024 meeting and receive the treasurer’s report, which includes ratifying an award letter for the SLIP cash investment. It will also authorize payment of Tressler Invoice #485620. The board will review a claims report, consider motions to enter closed and open sessions, and discuss the new member approval process and the appointment of Julie Logan’s position.

• Approve meeting minutes from April 17, 2024
• Ratify award letter for SLIP cash investment
• Ratify payment of Tressler Invoice #485620
• Review property and liability claims, including Chicago Alfa Repair contract
• Discuss new member approval process and appointment of Julie Logan’s position

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The commission is meeting to review final updates for BG Days activities, including the Fun and Food event and the Buddy Baseball Exhibition Game. Members will also discuss the courtesy shuttle and potential volunteer or internship opportunities.

• BG Days Fun and Food final updates
• BG Days Buddy Baseball Exhibition Game final updates and T-shirt distribution
• BG Days Courtesy Shuttle
• Buddy Baseball League and Buddy Bowling
• Proposal for Volunteer or Internship

Firefighters Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and pension benefit applications. The meeting includes a review of the actuarial valuation and tax levy request, as well as elections for Board President and Secretary.

• Review and approval of Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Board Officer Elections for President and Secretary
• Approval of regular retirement benefits for William Baker
• Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal presentation by Gallagher
• Review of monthly financial reports from Lauterbach & Amen for April through July 2024

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will consider routine approvals such as minutes, the warrant, and reports. It will vote on a consent agenda that includes several ordinances, including a contract with Hillside Auto Body for towing services and a development agreement for Joyce Kilmer Elementary School. The board will also consider Ordinance O-2024-084, which authorizes awarding a contract to Martam Construction for the CAFT and Water Station Project. An executive session will discuss potential real‑property acquisition.

• Ordinance O-2024-084: award contract to Martam Construction for CAFT and Water Station Project
• Ordinance O-2024-080: authorize contract with Hillside Auto Body for towing and vehicle storage services
• Ordinance O-2024-081: approve Development Improvement Agreement with Community Consolidated School District 21 for Joyce Kilmer Elementary School improvements
• Ordinance O-2024-082: approve Certificate of Initial Acceptance with The Huron Group for Park Place Townhomes Development
• Resolution R-2024-20: support ITEP grant application for improvements on Checker Road

Health Commission

The Health Commission will meet to review program updates and the schedule for upcoming blood drives. The meeting also includes a public portion for resident input.

• Upcoming Blood Drive Schedule
• Program Updates

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners had a regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 5, 2024. The Village Clerk announced that the meeting has been cancelled. No agenda items were presented.

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several special business items. Items include badge presentations for Battalion Chief Daniel Pasquarella and Lt. Daniel Downey, the Bill Reid Award for Paul Zucker, a staff briefing on strategic planning for the Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities, and proposals for the 2025 Capital Improvement Program, a 2025 general wage increase and merit pool, and the 2024 preliminary tax levy. Public comment will be limited to five minutes per speaker, and the meeting will conclude with two executive‑session topics on collective bargaining and potential real‑property acquisition.

• Badge presentation to Battalion Chief Daniel Pasquarella
• Badge presentation to Lt. Daniel Downey
• Bill Reid Award presentation to Paul Zucker
• Staff presentation on strategic planning for the Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities
• 2025 Capital Improvement Program requests

General

The Buffalo Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on July 29, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as reports and audience questions, and it provides for the approval of specific police officer and/or firefighter/paramedic candidates if necessary. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss one or more of those candidates.

• Approval of specific police officer candidate(s), if necessary
• Approval of specific firefighter/paramedic candidate(s), if necessary
• Executive session discussion of police officer and/or firefighter/paramedic candidate(s)

Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities is meeting to coordinate activities for BG Days, including a food event and a Buddy Baseball exhibition game. The body will also discuss the BG Days parade and updates on a fall Buddy Baseball league.

• BG Days Fun and Food event scheduled for September 2nd
• BG Days Buddy Baseball Exhibition Game scheduled for 5 p.m.
• Vote on BG Days Parade participation
• Update on Fall Buddy Baseball league
• Discussion on volunteer or internship opportunities

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review three requests for variations to the village municipal code. These include a residential fence setback request and two requests for commercial wall signs.

• Fence code variation for a 4-foot fence at 2179 Avalon Drive
• Sign code variations for wall signs at 600 Buffalo Grove Road (Wealth Financial Services and Tax Advisory)
• Sign code variations for three wall signs at 1250 Radcliffe Road (Silk Road International School)

Village Board

The Buffalo Grove Village Board will consider routine items on the consent agenda, including the appointment of a new Emergency Management Director and the ratification of a body-worn camera grant. The board will also vote on ordinances approving intergovernmental agreements with Vernon Township and the Buffalo Grove Park District.

• Appoint Lawrence Kane as Emergency Management Director
• Ratify ILETSB Body Worn Camera Grant Award
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Vernon Township
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with Buffalo Grove Park District
• Approve Engineering Agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a petition to amend the Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plan for 655 Golfview Terrace. The commission will also review minutes from the June 19, 2024 meeting.

• Petition for an amendment to the Planned Unit Development at 655 Golfview Terrace
• Approval of June 19, 2024, Planning & Zoning Commission minutes