DeKalb public meetings in 2023

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 26, 2023, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2024.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 26, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning and special use permit requests. The first is for 122 Cotton Ave., where OLPOA Properties LLC seeks to rezone from SFR-2 to TFR to allow two dwelling units on a lot that does not meet minimum size requirements. The second is for 1209 Pleasant St., where Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County requests rezoning from LC to RC-1, a special use permit for a duplex, and approval of a minor subdivision plat. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 4, 2023, and public participation.

• Public hearing: OLPOA Properties LLC rezoning 122 Cotton Ave. from SFR-2 to TFR and special use permit for two dwelling units on a 4,881 sq ft lot (minimum 7,000 sq ft required).
• Public hearing: Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County rezoning 1209 Pleasant St. from LC to RC-1, special use permit for a duplex, and minor subdivision plat approval.
• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2023, meeting.
• Public participation open floor for anyone wishing to speak on record.

DeKalb Public Library Board

The DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on several personnel manual changes, a new telephone contract, a call for electrical repair proposals, and a change to the regular meeting time, while also reviewing financials and reports.

• Approve Personnel Manual Addition: Years of Service Addition
• Approve Personnel Manual Revision: Sick Time
• Approve Personnel Manual Revision: Paid Time Off
• Approve Ringcentral Telephone Contract
• Approve Change of Regular Board Meeting Time to 6:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2024 annual budget and a new four-year agreement with the International Association of Firefighters Local 1236. The meeting includes a presentation on the Transit Center and a proposal to opt out of the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act.

• Ordinance 2023-054: Adopting the FY2024 Annual Budget and Non-Bargaining Unit Pay Plan
• Resolution 2023-117: Agreement with IAFF Local 1236 (Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2027) including hiring 18 new firefighter/paramedics
• Accounts Payable and Payroll through December 11, 2023, totaling $5,670,553.67
• Ordinance 2023-056: Opting out of the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act
• Resolution 2023-116: Cancellation of the December 26, 2023, Regular Meeting

Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

The Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission will review its 2023 activities and set goals for 2024. They will also discuss Illinois Office of Tourism grants, a memorial bench, a veterans mural, and utility box art. The meeting includes public participation and approval of previous minutes.

• Review of 2023 and goal setting for 2024
• Illinois Office of Tourism grants discussion
• Memorial bench proposal
• Veterans mural discussion
• Utility box art project

DeKalb Public Library Board

The DeKalb Public Library Board's Policy Review Committee will discuss and potentially act on three personnel manual changes: adding a years-of-service provision, revising sick leave policy, and revising paid time off for part-time employees. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of June 7, 2023 minutes.

• Personnel Manual Addition: Years of Service
• Personnel Manual Revision: Sick Leave
• Personnel Manual Revision: Paid Time Off—Part Time Employees
• Approval of June 7, 2023 Minutes

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The DeKalb Citizens' Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including reports from local agencies and updates on ongoing initiatives. New business includes preparing for the Sustainability Plan update, while old business covers articles for the Daily Chronicle and updates on the plastic bag ban.

• Update on DeCarbon DeKalb initiative
• PRIDE awards discussion
• Preparing for the Sustainability Plan update
• Updates on plastic bag ban
• Next meeting scheduled for January 4, 2024

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to consider a request to enter executive session. The purpose of the session is to conduct oral interviews for Police Sergeant promotional candidates.

• Oral interviews for Police Sergeant promotional candidates

Human Relations Commission

The commission will hold a discussion regarding the Belonging Council and recognize outgoing members for their service. The meeting agenda also includes the approval of minutes from August 1, 2023.

• Discussion on Belonging Council
• Recognition of service of outgoing HRC members
• Approval of August 1, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to rezone multiple properties to a new 'GS' Government Sanitary District. This action follows an intergovernmental agreement to accommodate the district's waste collection and treatment functions.

• Public hearing for Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District rezoning of multiple properties
• Rezoning of seven parcels to 'GS' Government Sanitary District
• Annexation petition for 21 acres at W. Fairview Dr. and S. Annie Glidden Road

Airport Advisory Board

The DeKalb Airport Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and hearing public comments. Under old business, they will discuss the ComEd hangar door, and under new business, they will introduce the new Airport Operations Manager.

• Discussion of ComEd hangar door
• Introduction of Airport Operations Manager

DeKalb Public Library Board

The DeKalb Public Library Board's Policy Review Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on adding a years-of-service recognition to the personnel manual. The agenda also includes approval of the June 7, 2023 minutes and public comments.

• Discussion/action on Years of Service Addition to Personnel Manual
• Approval of June 7, 2023 minutes

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The proposal includes a major initiative to build and staff a fourth fire station to improve response times in the southwest quadrant of the city.

• Public hearing for the proposed FY2024 City Budget
• Accounts payable and payroll through November 27, 2023, totaling $3,573,343.98
• Proposed hiring of 12 new full-time employees, including nine firefighter/paramedics for a fourth fire station
• DeKalb Police and Fire Pension Fund Municipal Compliance Reports for FY2022
• Proposed FY2024 General Fund revenues of $50,078,045

City Council

The City Council and Finance Advisory Committee held a special joint meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting was the consideration of the proposed FY2024 budget.

• Consideration of the proposed FY2024 budget

Finance Advisory Committee

This special joint meeting of the City Council and Finance Advisory Committee was cancelled. The agenda was purely procedural with no substantive items decided or discussed.

City Council

The City Council and Finance Advisory Committee are meeting to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The budget includes projected revenues and expenditures for various city departments and funds.

• Proposed FY2024 General Fund revenue of $50,078,045
• Proposed Fire Pension tax levy of $4,415,632
• Proposed Police Pension tax levy of $3,707,827
• Discussion of property tax levies and pension obligations

Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

The November 20, 2023 meeting of the Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests: a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 30 to 20 feet for a new 6,000 sq. ft. medical office building at 3201 Commerce Dr., and an amendment to Ordinance 2017-015 plus a special use permit for a retail tobacco store at 650 Peace Rd., Unit E. The commission will also approve minutes from the November 6 meeting and hear public comments.

• Variance to reduce rear yard setback from 30 to 20 feet for medical office at 3201 Commerce Dr.
• Special use permit and ordinance amendment for retail tobacco store at 650 Peace Rd., Unit E
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2023 meeting
• Public participation open for comments on record

Finance Advisory Committee

The DeKalb City Council and Finance Advisory Committee are holding a special joint meeting to consider the proposed FY2024 budget. The budget totals $50,078,045 in General Fund revenues, with major revenue sources including property taxes for police and fire pensions, sales and use taxes, and state income tax. The city continues to address unfunded pension liabilities, with a reduced shortfall in FY2024 due to EAV growth from industrial development.

• Proposed FY2024 General Fund revenues of $50,078,045
• Police and fire pension property tax levies total $8,123,459, covering 85.7% of actuarial required contributions
• City aggregate property tax rate projected to decrease to 9.21883 per $100 EAV in 2024
• Unfunded pension liabilities: Fire Pension $55,991,016 (41% funded), Police Pension $42,513,249 (53.6% funded)
• EAV growth driven by Meta, Ferrara Candy Company, Wehrli Custom Fabrication, and Amazon developments

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding proposed property tax levies for the City and DeKalb Public Library. The body will also consider a new collective bargaining agreement for police officers and several infrastructure contracts.

• Truth in Taxation Hearing: Proposed City corporate levy of $8,123,458 and Library levy of $3,387,911
• Resolution 2023-104: Collective bargaining agreement with DeKalb Fraternal Order of Police (2024-2026)
• Resolution 2023-105: Contract with Layne Christensen Company for Well No. 7 repair not to exceed $78,380
• Resolution 2023-107: Increase project total for IL Route 23 and Gurler Road improvements to $1,995,000
• Resolution 2023-106: Bar liquor and video gaming license for Spahiu Gaming, LLC (Chips) at 122 E. Hillcrest Drive

Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board

The DeKalb Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board will hold a regular meeting to review completed and pending purchases, approve the treasurer's report for the third quarter of 2023, and discuss a new checking account at Resource Bank. They will also discuss the 2024 wish list, approve items to purchase, and set meeting dates for 2024.

• Review of completed and pending purchases
• Approval of Treasurer's Report for 3rd quarter of 2023
• Discussion of new checking account at Resource Bank
• Discussion of 2024 Wish List
• Discussion and approval of items to purchase

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will announce written examination results for Fire Battalion Chief and Captain promotions. The board also intends to enter executive session to conduct oral interviews for lateral police officer candidates.

• Announcement of written examination results for Fire Battalion Chief and Captain promotional testing
• Oral interviews for lateral police officer candidates

Citizen Police Review Board

The Citizen Police Review Board is meeting to review case 23CPRB15, discuss a chairman update, and hold an executive session to consider employee performance/discipline and security procedures. The board will also decide on the case, receive training, review policy, and approve release of executive session minutes from September 28, 2023.

• Case review: 23CPRB15
• Executive session on employee performance/discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Executive session on security procedures (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8))
• Training: National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2023

DeKalb Public Library Board

The DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine approvals and several policy decisions. Key actions include approving the nonresident fee structure, 2024 closed dates, the annual appeal letter, a personnel manual addition, and changing the regular board meeting time to 6:00 p.m. The board will also vote on the director's 2024 salary and a Wenner Trust settlement.

• Approve Nonresident Fee Structure
• Approve 2024 Closed Dates
• Approve Director's 2024 Salary
• Approve Wenner Trust Settlement
• Change of Regular Board Meeting Time to 6:00 p.m.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The quarterly meeting scheduled for November 7, 2023, has been cancelled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Valtricia Sherwood to install a 6-foot-high privacy fence in a front yard. Current city ordinances limit front yard privacy fences to a maximum height of three feet.

• Public hearing for a variance at 1015 Franklin Street to allow a 6-foot-high privacy fence

DeKalb Public Library Board

The By-Laws Review Committee of the Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially take action on updating the library's by-laws. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 28, 2021, committee meeting.

• Review and update of library by-laws
• Approval of June 28, 2021, By-Laws Review Committee minutes

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The DeKalb Citizens' Environmental Commission is meeting to receive reports from local agencies and discuss new business, including a potential recycling facility visit, PRIDE awards, and a presentation on climate anxiety. They will also review old business such as the plastic bag ban and upcoming articles for the Daily Chronicle.

• Potential recycling facility visit
• PRIDE awards
• Presentation by Courtney Gallaher on climate anxiety and community action
• Updates on plastic bag ban
• Next articles for Daily Chronicle on home efficiency and recycling

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to review third-quarter FY2023 financials for TIF #1 and TIF #3, receive the annual TIF audit report, and get updates on TIF #3 projects including new grants and redevelopment loans. The board will also approve the prior meeting's minutes. This is a routine oversight meeting for tax increment financing districts.

• Presentation of third quarter FY2023 TIF financials for TIF #1 and TIF #3
• Annual TIF audit by Sikich LLP with unmodified opinion for FY2022
• Update on TIF #3 projects: $25,000 AIP grant to Canndid Spirit Too at 305 E. Locust St.
• $22,790 AIP grant to Thai Pavilion at 255 E. Lincoln Hwy.
• $92,697 forgivable TIF loan for 151 N. Fourth St. redevelopment

Police Pension Board

The DeKalb Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, review the investment advisor's report, and consider bills for payment, including a $17,319.45 consulting fee. They will also review applications for membership and requests for benefits, including a deferred pension for Rodger Plant. The agenda includes old and new business items, such as a contract with Lauterbach and Amen and a refund of contributions for Kaela Moyer.

• Consulting fee to Wall and Associates: $17,319.45 for Q3 2023
• Bills to Lauterbach and Amen totaling $3,390 for accounting services
• First National Bank bill: $841.00 for Q2 2023
• Konicek & Dillon legal bill: $381.54 for consolidation lawsuit
• IPPFA 2024 dues: $795 and online course fee: $275

Airport Advisory Board

The DeKalb Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss ongoing business, including the search for a new airport manager, the Phase One fencing project, and a ComEd hangar door. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the September 26 meeting and public participation.

• Airport Manager Search update
• Phase One Fencing Project discussion
• ComEd Hangar Door discussion

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on annexing and rezoning 2023 Sycamore Road for commercial farm sales, and consider a proposed $8,123,458 property tax levy for 2024. The levy would fund police and fire pensions, with no property tax revenue available for other operations. The council will also vote on extending NIU Foundation's option for a Greek Life Center and a $13,935 economic incentive for 1600 E. Lincoln Highway.

• Public hearing on annexation and rezoning of 0.6-acre parcel at 2023 Sycamore Road from SFR1 to PD-C for Wessels Family Farm Market
• Proposed 2024 property tax levy of $8,123,458; all revenue goes to police and fire pension obligations
• Resolution 2023-095 extending NIU Foundation's option to March 31, 2024 for Greek Life Center at W. Hillcrest Drive and Blackhawk Road
• Resolution 2023-096 authorizing $13,935 AIP economic incentive for 1600 E. Lincoln Highway (Proven Winners – 815 Property Management)
• Appointment of Susan Hauman to Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board, Fire Pension Board, and Police Pension Board

Fire Pension Board

The Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled and rescheduled to Friday, October 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. No agenda items are listed; this notice only addresses the schedule change.

• Meeting cancelled from Oct 19, 2023
• Rescheduled to Oct 6, 2023, 9:00 a.m.

Finance Advisory Committee

The Finance Advisory Committee will meet to consider proposed budget assumptions for fiscal year 2024. The agenda includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings and public participation. No old business is listed.

• Consideration of Proposed FY2024 Budget Assumptions

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to annex and rezone 2023 Sycamore Road from single-family residential to planned development commercial to allow a farmer's market, and a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding electronic changeable copy signs and wall signs. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 2 meeting.

• Public hearing: Rezoning of 2023 Sycamore Road (0.6 acres) from SFR1 to PD-C for Wessels Family Farm Market
• Public hearing: UDO text amendment on electronic changeable copy signs and wall signs
• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2023 meeting

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider moving into executive session for oral interviews of entry-level police officer candidates. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approval of a request to enter executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for oral interviews of entry-level police officer candidates

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The DeKalb Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider moving into executive session for oral interviews of candidates for Fire Battalion Chief, Captain, and entry-level police officer positions. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, public participation, and old business, but the main item is the executive session request.

• Request to move to executive session for oral interviews of Fire Battalion Chief and Captain promotional candidates
• Request to move to executive session for oral interviews of entry-level police officer candidates
• Meeting held at City Hall, 164 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider moving into executive session for oral interviews of entry-level police officer candidates, as allowed under state law. The agenda is otherwise procedural with roll call, public participation, and adjournment.

• Approval of a request to enter executive session for oral interviews of entry-level police officer candidates (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a special use permit for a new elementary school at 1240 Normal Road, a text amendment to allow used car sales in the Central Business District, and a special use permit for a classic car dealership. The council will also vote on funding for Barb City Manor boiler repairs, police academy training, and the sale of city-owned property at 807 Oak Street.

• Special use permit for a public elementary school at 1240 Normal Road (DeKalb CUSD #428)
• Text amendment to allow used car sales in the Central Business District (Ordinance 2023-044)
• Special use permit for Classic Auto Haus at 215 N. Fourth Street (Ordinance 2023-045)
• Resolution 2023-093: $50,000 allocation to Barb City Manor for boiler system repairs
• Resolution 2023-094: $41,500 payment for police academy training for five new officers

Fire Pension Board

The DeKalb Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine financial items, including the treasurer's report, investments, and the fiscal year 2024 budget. They will also consider new hires, the annual tax levy request, and a compliance report to forward to the municipality. Old business includes updates on a pension refund request, an open board position, and beneficiary verification.

• Approval of FY2024 budget
• Adoption of recommended tax levy and request to municipality
• Approval of new hires: Dalton Peters and Johnson Riley, both Tier 2, DOH 9/18/2023
• Approval of Lauterbach Services (discussion)
• Annual verification of beneficiary eligibility (6 members outstanding)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting over three days to conduct oral interviews for entry-level and lateral police officer candidates. The agenda includes roll call, public participation, and a request to move into executive session for the interviews as allowed by state law. No other substantive business is listed.

• Oral interviews for entry-level and lateral police officer candidates
• Request to move to executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
• Special meeting scheduled for October 3, 4, and 5, 2023

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has cancelled all special meetings scheduled for October 3, 4, and 5, 2023. No business will be conducted on those dates.

• All three special meetings cancelled

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The DeKalb Citizens' Environmental Commission is meeting to hear reports from county and city agencies, discuss new business including recruiting new members and following up on a recycling facility article, and plan upcoming articles for the Daily Chronicle. The agenda is largely routine and informational, with no major decisions or votes listed.

• Reports from DeKalb County Health Department, DeKalb Park District, Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District, NIU, and City Staff Liaison
• Discussion on need for new commission members
• Follow-up on recycling facility article
• Planning for PRIDE awards
• Upcoming Daily Chronicle articles: November recycling/Trash Squirrels recap, December home efficiency

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has cancelled all special meetings scheduled for October 3, 4, and 5, 2023. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision, as the meetings will not take place.

• All special meetings cancelled for October 3-5, 2023

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The DeKalb Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special three-day meeting to conduct oral interviews for entry-level and lateral police officer candidates. The board will move into executive session for the interviews, as allowed by state law. Public participation and old/new business are also on the agenda.

• Special meeting held Oct 3-5, 2023 at 1:00 PM, City Hall, 164 E. Lincoln Hwy.
• Executive session for oral interviews of police officer candidates under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
• Public participation period included

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission meeting scheduled for October 3, 2023, has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has cancelled its special meetings scheduled for Tuesday, October 3, Wednesday, October 4, and Thursday, October 5, 2023. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Cancellation of special meetings on October 3, 4, and 5, 2023

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special three-day meeting to conduct oral interviews for entry-level and lateral police officer candidates. The board will move into executive session for these interviews as permitted by state law. The meeting also includes roll call, public participation, and consideration of old and new business.

• Approval of a request to move to executive session to conduct oral interviews for entry-level and lateral police officer candidates
• Public participation period
• Consideration of old business and new business

Citizen Police Review Board

The Citizen Police Review Board will review case 23CPRB14, hold an executive session on employee performance/discipline and security procedures, and discuss training and policy. The meeting includes public participation and approval of prior minutes.

• Case review of complaint 23CPRB14
• Executive session on employee performance/discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Executive session on security procedures and personnel safety (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8))
• Training on National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement
• Policy review

Airport Advisory Board

The DeKalb Airport Advisory Board will review old business including the DeKalb Solar project and the DKB-5063 runway rehabilitation, and take up new items such as the airport manager search and T-hangar vacancies. The meeting includes routine approvals of agenda and minutes.

• DKB-5063 Rehabilitate Runway 9/27 - construction delayed to 2024
• DeKalb Solar project update - SunVest due diligence ongoing
• Airport Manager Search - new business item
• T-hangar Vacancy Update - new business item

City Council

The DeKalb City Council will discuss an extension for NIU Foundation to exercise an option to redevelop city-owned land at W. Hillcrest Drive and Blackhawk Road, and consider ADA parking improvements downtown. Resolutions include a solar farm lease extension, a TIF loan for 151 N. Fourth Street renovation, and a real estate contract for 128-140 S. Second Street.

• NIU Foundation requests extension to March 31, 2024, for option to purchase city land at W. Hillcrest Drive and Blackhawk Road for a Greek Life Center
• Resolution 2023-087: One-year lease extension for SunVest Solar LLC for a 5-megawatt solar farm at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, with initial annual rent of $86,400
• Resolution 2023-088: $92,697 TIF forgivable loan for renovation of 151 N. Fourth Street, increasing property EAV from $74,151 to $129,733
• Resolution 2023-089: Real estate contract to purchase 128-140 S. Second Street for $420,000 for potential parking redevelopment
• Discussion of ADA parking improvements downtown, including converting three diagonal stalls to one ADA stall at S. Third Street and Lincoln Highway

Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

The Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission will consider new business items including a memorial bench, recommendations for utility box artwork, Paint-A-Plug applications, and a Veterans Mural. Old business updates include the Huskie Pride mural, City Hall mural, and the Let's Move to the Music initiative. The meeting is open for public participation.

• Memorial bench proposal
• Utility box artwork recommendations
• Paint-A-Plug applications
• Veterans Mural discussion
• Huskie Pride and City Hall mural updates

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings: one for a special use permit for a new elementary school at 1240 Normal Road, and another for rezoning an 8-acre site for DeKalb County Community Gardens. The commission will also consider approval of the September 5 meeting minutes and other routine items.

• Public hearing: special use permit for DeKalb CUSD #428 elementary school at 1240 Normal Road (9.1 acres, $1.86M lease-to-purchase)
• Public hearing: rezoning from LC to PD-C for DeKalb County Community Gardens at N. Annie Glidden Rd., south of Twombly Rd. and north of Ridge Dr.
• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2023 meeting

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider moving into executive session for oral interviews of firefighter/paramedic candidates. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of a request to move to executive session for oral interviews of firefighter/paramedic candidates under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first-reading ordinances to annex and rezone roughly 130 acres at the northeast corner of Peace Road and E. Gurler Road from single-family residential to planned development industrial, allowing up to four buildings totaling about 1,643,000 square feet for manufacturing, packaging, distribution, or warehouse uses. The Council will also consider issuing up to $4,265,000 in general obligation bonds to fund construction of a fourth fire station, approving a deed in lieu of foreclosure for 509 Davy Street, and authorizing the purchase of a replacement police squad car for $42,556 after a crash. Other items include revoking a Verizon cell-antenna special use permit and authorizing condemnation of 128-140 S. Second Street if voluntary purchase negotiations fail.

• Public hearing and first-reading ordinances for annexation, rezoning, and development agreement for ~130 acres at Peace Road & E. Gurler Road (Steven Goldin) — up to 1.64M sq ft industrial
• Ordinance authorizing up to $4,265,000 in general obligation bonds for Fire Station 4 construction
• Resolution approving deed in lieu of foreclosure for 509 Davy Street (demolition lien of $19,394.46)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of one 2023 Ford Police Interceptor for $42,556 from Sutton Ford (replacement for crash-destroyed K-9 unit)
• Ordinance authorizing condemnation of 128-140 S. Second Street if voluntary purchase at $420,000 fails

City Council approved the issuance of general obligation bonds and authorized an annexation and development agreement for property at Peace Road and E. Gurler Road. The council also approved the purchase of a police vehicle and a deed in lieu of foreclosure agreement.

• Approved issuance of up to $4,265,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023 (8-0)
• Approved annexation and development agreement for property at Peace Road and E. Gurler Road (7-1)
• Approved annexation of property at Peace Road and E. Gurler Road (7-1)
• Approved purchase of one 2023 Ford Police Interceptor not to exceed $42,556 (8-0)
• Approved deed in lieu of foreclosure agreement for 509 Davy Street (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $3,416,261.05 in accounts payable and payroll (7-0-1)

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The DeKalb Citizens' Environmental Commission is meeting to handle routine business including roll call, agenda and minutes approval, and public comment. The main items are reports from partner agencies, a discussion of the Sustainability Plan, and new business about recruiting members, a bamboo products presentation, and a recycling center visit.

• Discussion and update on the Sustainability Plan
• Need for new commission members
• Presentation on bamboo products
• Visit to recycling center
• Next Daily Chronicle articles on forever chemicals for September and October

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed a plan to revisit the City's Sustainability Plan with department heads in January following the completion of the City budget. The meeting included reports on local recycling efforts and the selection of upcoming Daily Chronicle article topics.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Selected 'Forever chemicals' as the topic for September and October Daily Chronicle articles
• Selected 'Trash Squirrels' work as the topic for the November Daily Chronicle article
• Selected 'home efficiency' as the topic for the December Daily Chronicle article

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition by Steven Goldin to annex and rezone an approximately 130-acre property at the northeast corner of Peace Road and E. Gurler Road from SFR1 to PD-I, with a concept plan for four industrial buildings totaling about 1,643,000 square feet. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 21 meeting. Staff recommends approval, noting the site is vacant and surrounded by industrial uses like Kraft Heinz and Meta.

• Public hearing: annexation and rezoning of ~130 acres at Peace Road and E. Gurler Road to PD-I for four buildings (1,643,000 sq ft) for manufacturing, packaging, distribution, warehouse
• Concept plan includes 2,082 parking/trailer spaces and 341 truck docks
• Staff report recommends approval, citing compatibility with nearby industrial development
• No written public comments received as of agenda posting
• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2023 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the annexation and rezoning of a 130-acre property for industrial use. The proposal includes a concept plan for four buildings totaling approximately 1.6 million square feet. The recommendation passed with a unanimous vote.

• Recommended approval of annexation and rezoning from SFR1 to PD-I for 130 acres at Peace Road and E. Gurler Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of concept plan for four buildings totaling approx. 1,643,000 sq. ft. for manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and warehouse uses (7-0)
• Approved September 5, 2023 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved August 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will vote on four resolutions: renewing the GEMT ambulance reimbursement agreement, hiring Studio 222 Architects to design Fire Station No. 4, switching the airport to a cheaper electricity supplier (Dynegy Energy), and waiving fees for the Corn Classic/Taste of DeKalb events. A first-reading ordinance would allow a special use permit to subdivide a duplex at 1304-1306 Chestnut Street into two single-family attached lots.

• Resolution 2023-081: Renew intergovernmental agreement for GEMT ambulance supplemental funding (no dollar amount specified for renewal).
• Resolution 2023-082: Hire Studio 222 Architects for Fire Station No. 4 design; estimated architectural fee $286,125 (7.5% of $3.815M construction budget).
• Resolution 2023-083: Authorize Dynegy Energy as airport electricity supplier at $0.05495/kWh, saving ~$4,592/year vs. ComEd.
• Resolution 2023-084: Waive fees for DeKalb Corn Classic 5k/10k and Taste of DeKalb on September 24, 2023.
• Ordinance 2023-034 (first reading): Special use permit to resubdivide 1304-1306 Chestnut Street into two single-family attached lots; Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval 6-0.

City Council approved several resolutions including an architectural agreement for Fire Station No. 4 and a wholesale electricity agreement for the municipal airport. The council also approved a special use permit for a residential resubdivision on Chestnut Street. A consent agenda including $2,797,488.22 in payables was passed.

• Approved $2,797,488.22 in accounts payable and payroll (8-0)
• Approved agreement with IL Dept of Healthcare and Family Services for GEMT Program (8-0)
• Approved architectural agreement with Studio 222 Architects LLC for Fire Station No. 4 (8-0)
• Approved wholesale electricity agreement with Dynegy Energy for DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (8-0)
• Approved agreement for 2023 DeKalb Corn Classic and Taste of DeKalb events (6-0-2)
• Approved special use permit for resubdivision at 1304-1306 Chestnut Street (8-0)

Airport Advisory Board

The DeKalb Airport Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and discussing old and new items. Key topics include a wildlife update, the DKB-4924 South Apron project, rehabilitating Runway 9/27, an OSH traffic review, a CMT interview, and a DeKalb Solar proposal. The agenda is mostly procedural with project updates and discussions, not final decisions.

• Wildlife update
• DKB-4924 South Apron
• DKB-5063 Rehabilitate Runway 9/27
• OSH traffic review
• DeKalb Solar

The board approved the agenda and the May 23, 2023, meeting minutes. Members received updates on delayed construction projects and current airport operations, but no new policies or contracts were decided.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved May 23, 2023, meeting minutes (voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests: a special use permit to resubdivide a duplex lot at 1304-1306 Chestnut St. into two single-family attached lots, and a variance to allow a detached garage setback of 8 feet instead of the required 10 feet at 417 S. 6th St. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 17 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing: special use permit to resubdivide 1304-1306 Chestnut St. (TFR zoned) into two single-family attached lots
• Public hearing: variance for 8-foot garage setback from alley at 417 S. 6th St. (required 10 feet)
• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2023 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a special use permit to split a two-family residential lot into two single-family attached lots. The Commission also approved a setback variance for a detached garage at 417 S. 6th St.

• Recommended approval to City Council for special use permit to resubdivide 1304-1306 Chestnut St. into two single-family attached lots (6-0-1)
• Approved variance for detached garage setback of 8 feet instead of 10 feet at 417 S. 6th St. (6-0-1)
• Approved August 21, 2023 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Finance Advisory Committee

The City Council and Finance Advisory Committee will hold a joint special meeting to consider key assumptions for the Fiscal Year 2024 City Budget. The focus is on the General Fund, with detailed discussion of revenue projections, property tax levies, and a major initiative to build and staff a fourth fire station to address response times in the southwest quadrant. The meeting is a preliminary look at staff work; more detailed projections will come in October.

• Proposed $4,265,000 bond for a fourth fire station, with debt service beginning in 2024
• FY2024 General Fund revenues projected at $50,249,853, expenditures at $46,504,834
• Fire and Police pension levies proposed at $4,415,632 and $3,707,827, with combined unfunded liabilities of $98.5 million
• Property tax rate reduction goals: 5% in 2023, 4% in 2024, 3% in 2025
• Key industrial EAV growth from Meta, Ferrara, Amazon, and Wehrli properties

The City Council and Finance Advisory Committee held a joint meeting to discuss key assumptions for the Fiscal Year 2024 City Budget. No formal votes were taken on budget items; the session consisted of reports and discussions regarding revenue, staffing, and capital funds.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and Finance Advisory Committee will hold a joint special meeting to review key assumptions for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, focusing on General Fund revenues and expenditures. A major item is the proposal to build and staff a fourth fire station to address response times in the southwest quadrant, with estimated capital costs of $4.265 million. The meeting is a preliminary discussion; more detailed projections will come in mid-October.

• Consideration of FY2024 budget key assumptions, including General Fund revenue projections of $50.25 million
• Proposal for a fourth fire station with an estimated $4.265 million bond, debt service starting 2024
• Fire and Police pension shortfalls: FY2024 levies cover 85.7% of actuarial obligation, leaving $1.35 million gap
• Projected property tax rate reductions: aggregate rate from $10.10837 (2022) to $9.60295 (2023) per $100 EAV
• EAV growth driven by industrial properties including Meta, Ferrara, and Amazon developments

The City Council and Finance Advisory Committee held a joint meeting to discuss key assumptions for the Fiscal Year 2024 City Budget. No substantive votes were taken on budget items; the session consisted of presentations and discussions regarding revenue, staffing, and capital funds.

• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board

The DeKalb Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board will hold a regular meeting to review completed and pending purchases, approve the treasurer's report for the second quarter of 2023, and discuss items for the 2024 wish list ballot. They will also consider purchasing a new control panel for the St. 2 smoker and other 2023 wish list items.

• Approval of Treasurer's Report for 2nd quarter of 2023
• Discussion of 2024 Wish List Items to be put on ballot
• Purchase of new control panel for St. 2 smoker
• Review of completed and pending purchases

The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting, including the treasurer's report and purchase discussions. However, the document does not record the outcomes, votes, or specific decisions made for these items.

City Council

The DeKalb City Council will consider several items, including proposed route upgrades to the public transit system with an estimated annual cost of $380,000, the purchase of structural firefighting gear for $30,429, and the acquisition of six police interceptors for up to $312,950. The council will also hold first readings on ordinances to acquire a property at 128-140 S. Second Street via condemnation and to prohibit parking of recreational vehicles on residential streets.

• Proposed transit route changes include increased service on Route 12 (Elburn Line), new Cortland Dial-a-Ride, and 24/7 service on Route 19 (South DeKalb / Park 88 / Chicago West Line), costing $380,000 annually funded by FTA and state grants.
• Resolution 2023-076 authorizes a $6,282,800 intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for SFY2024 Downstate Operating Assistance for transit.
• Resolution 2023-077 waives competitive bidding to purchase nine sets of structural firefighting gear from Air One Equipment, Inc. for $30,429 plus shipping.
• Resolution 2023-080 authorizes purchase of six 2023 Ford Police Interceptors from Sutton Ford for up to $312,950.
• Ordinance 2023-026 (first reading) authorizes condemnation of property at 128-140 S. Second Street after appraisal valued it at $370,000; owner's counteroffer was $475,000.

City Council approved the purchase of six police interceptors and a $6.28M intergovernmental agreement for transit operating assistance. The council also approved a liquor license for Byers Brewing Company and an economic incentive for Thai Pavilion. A proposal to acquire property at 128-140 S. Second Street via condemnation was discussed but not decided.

• Approved purchase of six 2023 Ford Police Interceptors not to exceed $312,950 (8-0)
• Approved $6,282,800 intergovernmental agreement for SFY2024 Downstate Operating Assistance (8-0)
• Approved liquor production license for Byers Brewing Company at 216 N. Sixth Street (7-0-1)
• Approved $22,790 architectural improvement incentive for Thai Pavilion at 255 E. Lincoln Highway (7-0-1)
• Approved purchase of firefighting gear from Air One Equipment, Inc. for $30,429 plus shipping (8-0)
• Approved appointments of Andrea Dahlberg and Betsy Zimmerman to DeKalb Public Library Board (8-0)
• Approved $2,172,473.59 in accounts payable and payroll (8-0)

Citizen Police Review Board

The Citizen Police Review Board will review three cases (23CPRB11, 23CPRB12, 23CPRB13) and may enter executive session to discuss employee discipline and security procedures. The meeting includes public participation, a chairman update, and policy review.

• Case review of 23CPRB11, 23CPRB12, and 23CPRB13
• Executive session for employee performance/discipline and security procedures
• Public participation period
• Approval of July 11, 2023 minutes and release of executive session minutes

The board reviewed three specific complaints and voted unanimously to find all allegations unfounded. One additional case was deferred pending further information. The board also voted to keep previous executive session minutes confidential.

• Found complaint 23CPRB 11 unfounded regarding Admin Fee (3-0)
• Found complaint 23CPRB 11 unfounded regarding property removal from towed vehicle (3-0)
• Found complaint 23CPRB 12 unfounded regarding Standard of Conduct (3-0)
• Found complaint 23CPRB 12 unfounded regarding Biased Enforcement (3-0)
• Decided not to take case 23CPRB 10 at this time (unanimous)
• Denied release of 07/11/2023 Executive Session Minutes (3-0)
• Approved August 10, 2023 agenda (3-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes with one editorial correction (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for August 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The Citizens' Environmental Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 3, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Human Relations Commission

The DeKalb Human Relations Commission will hold a regular meeting to address old business, including housing concerns raised by a resident. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes from April 2023, and public participation.

• Housing concerns of Ms. Telia Williams under old business

The Commission discussed housing concerns raised by Telia Williams and the role of the city in addressing discrimination. No formal actions or policy changes were decided; the Commission focused on potential public education and coordination with the Belonging Council.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has cancelled its quarterly meeting scheduled for August 1, 2023. No items are being decided or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to review the second quarter FY2023 TIF financials, the FY2022 City of DeKalb and TIF audit, and an update on current TIF #3 projects. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the April 28, 2023 meeting. The audit received an unmodified opinion with no errors noted.

• FY2022 audit by Sikich LLP received unmodified opinion, no errors noted
• TIF #3 Architectural Improvement Program (AIP) budget is $100,000 for FY2023, with grants up to $25,000
• Quatro Amigos Venue at 240 E. Lincoln Highway received $25,000 for façade replacement, completed and paid in June 2023
• City Hall Suites at 223 S. Fourth Street: $502,846 of $750,000 TIF #3 grant allocated, construction ongoing
• TIF #1 and #3 annual reports filed with Illinois Comptroller

The Joint Review Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 28, 2023. Members received presentations on second quarter FY2023 TIF financials, the FY2022 City of DeKalb and TIF audit, and updates on TIF #3 projects.

• Approved the agenda (voice vote)
• Approved April 28, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board regular meeting scheduled for July 25, 2023, was cancelled because not enough members were present to form a quorum. No business was conducted.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

City Council

The City Council will consider a preliminary five-year Fire Department plan that includes a proposed fourth fire station on a city-owned parcel near South Malta Road and Annie Glidden Road. The plan addresses response time gaps, rising call volumes, and staffing needs, with estimated construction costs of $4 million and potential bond financing.

• Consideration of a preliminary five-year Fire Department plan including a proposed fourth station at a city-owned parcel near South Malta Road and Annie Glidden Road, with estimated construction cost of $3.9 million plus $100,000 in soft costs
• Reappointing Steve Becker to the Planning and Zoning Commission through December 31, 2027
• Reappointing Lynn Neeley to the Finance Advisory Committee through December 31, 2026, and as Chair through December 31, 2024
• Accounts payable and payroll through July 24, 2023, in the amount of $2,892,175.87
• Proclamation declaring August 13, 2023 as Uke Day

City Council approved a rezoning request for several parcels to a Planned Development Industrial District. The council also passed ordinances to restrict vehicle access and establish one-way traffic on portions of Normal Road. Additionally, the council approved contracts for well maintenance and road resurfacing.

• Approved rezoning of parcels along E. Lincoln Highway, E. Locust Street, N. Seventh Street, N. Eighth Street, and N. Tenth Street to Planned Development Industrial District (8-0)
• Approved prohibiting motor vehicle access on Normal Road between W. Locust Street and Lucinda Avenue, except for emergency or maintenance vehicles (8-0)
• Approved establishing one-way traffic on Normal Road from Lincoln Terrace to W. Locust Street (8-0)
• Approved $130,000 agreement with Layne Christensen Company for Well No. 16 and 17 maintenance (8-0)
• Approved $178,892.05 contract to Curran Contracting Inc. for Greenbrier Road resurfacing (8-0)
• Reappointed Steve Becker to Planning and Zoning Commission and Lynn Neeley to Finance Advisory Committee (8-0)
• Approved $2,892,175.87 in accounts payable and payroll (8-0)
• Reached consensus to move forward with next steps for a Preliminary Five-Year Fire Department Plan

Fire Pension Board

This agenda is a cancellation notice. The Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. has been cancelled and rescheduled to Friday, July 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. No other business is listed.

• Meeting cancelled: July 20, 2023, 9:00 a.m.
• Rescheduled to: July 7, 2023, 10:00 a.m.

Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

The Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission is meeting to discuss new business including a memorial bench, completion ceremonies for murals, and the NIU Homecoming Block Party. Old business items include updates on the Annie Glidden Road mural, City Hall mural, Veterans Mural, and downtown planters.

• Memorial bench proposal
• Completion ceremonies for murals
• NIU Homecoming Block Party discussion
• Annie Glidden Road mural update
• Downtown planters update

The Commission agreed to further explore a vinyl mural for the Veterans project as it is the only option within the $8,500 T-Mobile grant budget. Members also discussed the completion of the Huskie Pride and City Hall murals and the creation of a memorial bench for Gracie Sasso-Cleveland.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Agreed to explore vinyl mural for Veterans project to stay within $8,500 budget
• Agreed to use news releases and social media to mark Huskie Pride mural completion
• Agreed to hold a ribbon cutting event for the City Hall mural completion
• Decided against August special meeting for utility box and plug designs; will review in September
• Agreed that Chair Hoey may approve Paint-A-Plug applications received well before September

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request by Nehring Electrical Works Company to rezone about 27 acres of parcels along E. Lincoln Highway, E. Locust St., N. Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Streets to the PD-I Planned Development Industrial District, and a variance request for a 6-foot privacy fence at 801 S. 8th St. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 20 meeting. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.

• Rezoning of 21 parcels (about 27 acres) to PD-I Planned Development Industrial District for Nehring Electrical Works
• Variance request for a 6-foot-high privacy fence in front yard at 801 S. 8th St.
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2023 meeting
• Public participation open floor

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a large-scale industrial rezoning to support the growth of Nehring Electrical Works. The commission also approved a residential fence variance for a property on S. 8th St.

• Recommended approval of rezoning parcels along E. Lincoln Highway, E. Locust Street, N. Seventh Street, N. Eighth Street, and N. Tenth Street to PD-I Planned Development Industrial District (6-0-1)
• Approved variance for a 6-foot-high privacy fence in the front yard at 801 S. 8th St. (6-0-1)
• Approved July 17, 2023 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June 20, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

DeKalb Public Library Board

The DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider approving several policy revisions, a video surveillance policy, a polling place agreement with the DeKalb County Clerk, the 2024 payscale, and the May and June 2023 bills. They will also review the 2022 audit and director's reports.

• Approve Polling Place Agreement with DeKalb County Clerk
• Approve Video Surveillance Policy
• Approve Policy Revisions: Code of Conduct, FOIA Compliance, Video and Photography
• Approve 2024 Payscale
• Approve Monthly May 2023 and June 2023 Bills

Citizen Police Review Board

The Citizen Police Review Board is meeting to review four citizen complaints (cases 23CPRB07 through 23CPRB10) and make decisions on them. The board will also hold a closed executive session to discuss employee performance/discipline and security procedures, as allowed by state law. The agenda is otherwise routine, covering roll call, minutes approval, and public participation.

• Case review of complaints 23CPRB07, 23CPRB08, 23CPRB09, 23CPRB10
• Executive session on employee performance/discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Executive session on security procedures and personnel use (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8))
• Approval of June 8, 2023 minutes and release of executive session minutes

The board reviewed three separate police complaints and determined that all were unfounded. The board also declined to review one complaint because it was a duplicate of a previous case.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 8, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Decided to take cases 23CPRB07, 23CPRB08, and 23CPRB09 for review
• Decided not to take case 23CPRB10 as it was a duplicate
• Ruled complaint 23CPRB07/23CPRB08 unfounded regarding Biased Enforcement and Traffic Enforcement (5-0)
• Ruled complaint 23CPRB09 unfounded regarding Biased Enforcement and Traffic Enforcement (5-0)
• Decided not to release Executive Session Minutes from 06/08/2023 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing an option for a redevelopment agreement with Northern Illinois University Foundation to develop an NIU Center for Greek Life at the corner of W. Hillcrest Drive and Blackhawk Road. The Council will also consider the proposed FY2024 budget calendar, a contract for traffic-calming on Kimberly Drive, and other items. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution 2023-067: Option for redevelopment agreement with NIU Foundation for Greek Life Center at Hillcrest and Blackhawk
• Resolution 2023-070: Contract award to Elliott & Wood, Inc. for $239,500 for Kimberly Drive segmentation
• Resolution 2023-068: Agreement with DeKalb School District 428 for EMS at home football games, $550 per day
• Resolution 2023-069: Two-year extension of transit contract with Transdev, Inc. through 2025
• Accounts payable and payroll through July 10, 2023, in the amount of $3,050,735.15

City Council approved a redevelopment agreement option for the NIU Center for Greek Life and awarded several infrastructure contracts. The council also approved board appointments and an economic incentive for a local business. A first reading for the condemnation of property at 128-140 S. Second Street was held.

• Approved option for NIU Center for Greek Life redevelopment agreement (7-0-1)
• Approved $239,500 contract to Elliott & Wood, Inc. for Kimberly Drive Segmentation (7-0-1)
• Approved $183,016 contract to Elliott & Wood, Inc. for N. Ninth Street Parking Improvements (7-0-1)
• Approved $25,680 for HVAC replacement at Public Works/Water Facility (7-0-1)
• Approved $25,000 Architectural Improvement Program incentive for 305 E. Locust Street (7-0-1)
• Approved extension of Transdev, Inc. transit provider contracts through Dec 31, 2025 (7-0-1)
• Approved agreement for EMS at DeKalb High School football games (7-0-1)
• Approved appointments to Fire Pension Board and Citizen Police Review Board (7-0-1)

Fire Pension Board

The DeKalb Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine financial reports, a pension refund, and a new member enrollment. They will also discuss administrative rules, trustee appointments, and a service credit buyback request. The agenda includes standard approvals and reports, with no major policy changes or large contracts.

• Approval of Josh Kuefler pension refund request
• Approval of new hire Brennan Peters, DOH 04/17/2023, Tier 2
• Discussion of Andrew Winckler service credit buyback
• Annual audit results as of December 31, 2022
• Election of Board Officers

The Board approved the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022, and updated authorized account signers. Members also approved a new hire and a service credit buyback calculation for Andrew Winckler.

• Approved audited financial statements as of 12/31/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved adding Susan Hauman and removing Carrie Dittman as authorized account signers (unanimous)
• Approved Brennan Peters as a Tier 2 firefighter/paramedic (unanimous)
• Approved transfer numbers for Andrew Winckler service credit buyback (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of membership in the Illinois Public Pension Advisory Committee (IPPAC) (unanimous)
• Approved treasurer's report and investment/cash flow reports (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The Citizens’ Environmental Commission decided that members will each write a summary of goals and sub-goals for their assigned sections of the Sustainability Plan. This approach replaces a line-by-line review of a goals spreadsheet to save time. The Commission also received a report that DeKalb Public Transit is acquiring two electric paratransit buses.

• Approved requirement for Commissioners to write summaries of assigned Sustainability Plan sections (Unanimous)
• Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, July 3, 2023, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The council will discuss converting the Normal Road and Lucinda Avenue intersection to a roundabout and closing Normal Road north of Locust Street to through traffic, allowing NIU to create a campus quad. They will also consider a two-year transit contract extension with Transdev and receive the annual financial audit report showing a clean opinion and a general fund surplus.

• Consideration of converting Normal Road/Lucinda Avenue intersection to a roundabout and closing Normal Road north of Locust Street to through traffic
• Consideration of a two-year transit contract extension with Transdev, Inc. from Jan 1, 2024 through Dec 31, 2025
• Presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY 2022 showing a clean audit opinion and general fund revenues exceeding budget by $2.9 million
• Public hearing on the CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Program Year 29
• Consent agenda includes accounts payable of $2,267,465.03

City Council approved zoning changes to allow adult-use cannabis craft growers in light and heavy industrial districts. The Council also approved a budget amendment and a right-of-way plat of dedication. A proposal to acquire property at 128-140 S. Second Street through condemnation was tabled.

• Approved $2,267,465.03 in accounts payable and payroll (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-066 to file FY2022 financial reports (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-024 for Gurler Road right-of-way plat of dedication (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-025 adding Adult-Use Cannabis Craft Grower as a special use in LI and HI districts (8-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-026 regarding condemnation of 128-140 S. Second Street (4-3-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-027 amending the FY2023 budget (8-0)
• Reached consensus to move forward with Normal Road function alterations
• Reached consensus to move forward with Transdev, Inc. transit contract extension

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The proposal adds 'adult-use cannabis craft grower' as a special use in Light Industrial (LI) and Heavy Industrial (HI) districts. The amendments also update definitions, setback requirements, and parking standards for these facilities.

• Public hearing on UDO amendments to add 'adult-use cannabis craft grower' as a special use in LI and HI districts
• Proposed requirement that craft growers be at least 1,500 feet from another craft grower
• Parking requirements for craft growers to match manufacturing facility standards
• Amendments to Article 7.18 to include craft growers in the definition of 'Cannabis Business Establishment'

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. These changes would add adult-use cannabis craft growers as a special use in Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial districts.

• Recommended approval of UDO text amendments to allow adult-use cannabis craft growers as a special use in LI and HI districts (5-0-2)
• Approved June 20, 2023 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a request to move into executive session. This session would be used to conduct oral interviews for entry level and lateral police officer candidates.

• Request to enter executive session for oral interviews of entry level and lateral police officer candidates

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct oral interviews for entry-level and lateral police officer candidates. The board will vote on a request to move into executive session for these interviews, as allowed by state law. The meeting spans two days, June 13 and 15, 2023.

• Approval of a request to move to executive session for oral interviews of entry-level and lateral police officer candidates

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance amending the city code to address juvenile disorderly conduct, including parental responsibility and failure to provide identity. The Council will also consider resolutions to approve a settlement agreement for the demolition of a condemned house at 825 Pleasant Street and to regulate traffic for the NIU Homecoming Block Party. A first reading ordinance for a right-of-way purchase for Kimberly Drive improvements is also on the agenda.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-022 amending Chapter 52 to address juvenile disorderly conduct, parental responsibility, and failure to provide identity
• Resolution 2023-064 approving a settlement agreement to demolish 825 Pleasant Street using IHDA funding
• Resolution 2023-065 approving the closure of Illinois Route 38 (Lincoln Highway) between First and Fourth Streets for the NIU Homecoming Block Party on October 12-13, 2023
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-023 approving a plat of dedication for Kimberly Drive right-of-way improvements from Delta Nu House Corporation for $7,300
• Consent agenda includes accounts payable and payroll of $3,061,943.22 and the May 2023 police department report

City Council approved amendments to ordinances regarding disorderly conduct, parental responsibility, and nuisance gatherings. The council also authorized a demolition settlement and traffic regulations for an NIU homecoming event.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-022 amending public peace, safety, and morals codes (7-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 2023-064 for demolition of 825 Pleasant Street using IHDA funding (6-0-2)
• Approved Resolution 2023-065 for NIU Homecoming Block Party traffic regulation on Route 38 (6-0-2)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-023 for Kimberly Drive right-of-way improvements for $7,300 (7-0-1)
• Appointed Bill Cummings to DeKalb Public Library Board and Pat Fagan to Police Pension Board (6-0-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $3,061,943.22 in accounts payable and payroll (6-0-2)

Citizen Police Review Board

The Citizen Police Review Board will review a specific case (23CPRB06), discuss employee performance or discipline in closed session, and consider releasing prior executive session minutes. The meeting includes routine procedural items like roll call and agenda approval.

• Case review of complaint 23CPRB06
• Executive session to discuss employee performance/discipline under state law
• Executive session to discuss security procedures and personnel safety
• Approval of release of executive session minutes from April 13, 2023

The board reviewed complaint 23CPRB06 and unanimously determined it was unfounded. The board also voted to keep the executive session minutes from April 13, 2023, confidential.

• Complaint 23CPRB06 ruled unfounded (3-0)
• Release of April 13, 2023 Executive Session Minutes denied (3-0)
• Approved June 8, 2023 agenda (3-0)
• Approved April 13, 2023 minutes (3-0)

DeKalb Public Library Board

The DeKalb Public Library Board's Policy Review Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on revisions to six policies: video and photography, video surveillance, code of conduct, FOIA compliance, disaster plan and safety manual, and personnel manual. The agenda also includes approval of the May 3, 2023 minutes, public comments, and standard procedural items.

• Video and Photography Policy Revision
• Video Surveillance Policy
• Code of Conduct Policy Revision
• FOIA Compliance Policy Revision
• Personnel Manual Revision

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission meeting scheduled for June 6, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, June 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items listed

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The DeKalb Citizens' Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss and update the city's Sustainability Plan and review Park District flower beds. The commission will also hear reports from county, park, water, university, and city staff liaisons, and plan upcoming articles and presentations.

• Sustainability Plan discussion and update
• Park District flower beds
• Next Daily Chronicle articles: July—herbicides; August—Forever chemicals
• Future presentations: monarchs, fusion, home efficiency
• Metra to DeKalb update

The Commission agreed to use the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus framework to structure the updated Sustainability Plan. Members were assigned sections of the framework to complete by the next meeting. The Commission also declined a proposal to include a land acknowledgement in the plan.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Agreed to use Greenest Region Compact framework for Sustainability Plan
• Declined suggestion to include land acknowledgement in Sustainability Plan
• Selected members to weed three DeKalb Park District flower beds
• Scheduled July Daily Chronicle article on herbicides
• Scheduled August Daily Chronicle article on forever chemicals

Airport Advisory Board

The DeKalb Airport Advisory Board will discuss updates on T-hangar leases, revisit tabled airport minimum standards and rules, and hear reports on a new intern, wildlife, SASO, the DKB-4924 South Apron, and recent inspections. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, public participation, and approval of minutes from the April 25 meeting.

• DKB T-hangar leases update
• Airport Minimum Standards/Rules and Regulations (tabled)
• Airport intern report
• Wildlife update
• DKB-4924 South Apron

The board approved the agenda and the April 25, 2023, meeting minutes. Members received updates on fuel meter inspections, SASO agreements, and a projected delay for the DKB-4924 South Apron project. The board also reviewed a recent aircraft accident and wildlife sightings.

• Approved agenda (majority voice vote)
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (majority voice vote)
• Tabled Airport Minimum Standards/Rules and Regulations

City Council

The City Council will receive the final presentation of a commuter rail feasibility study from Sam Schwartz Consulting, which estimates annual operating costs of $8.2–$12.8 million and capital costs of $257–$385 million to extend Metra UP-West service from Elburn to DeKalb. The Council will also vote on a five-year refuse collection contract with LRS, starting at $21.50/month per residential account, replacing the current contract expiring August 31, 2023. Additionally, the agenda includes proclamations for National Public Works Week, EMS Week, and Older Americans Month, as well as appointments to city commissions.

• Presentation of commuter rail feasibility study: $257–$385 million capital cost, $8.2–$12.8 million annual operating cost for 12 round trips per day
• Resolution 2023-060: five-year refuse contract with LRS at $21.50/month per residential account starting Sept 1, 2023
• Proclamation: National Public Works Week, May 21–27, 2023
• Proclamation: National Emergency Medical Services Week, May 21–27, 2023
• Appointment of Andre Powell as Chair of the Human Relations Commission through Dec 31, 2024

The City Council approved a five-year contract with LRS for refuse, recycling, and waste services. Council also authorized several infrastructure projects, including water main replacement and road resurfacing. A first reading of an ordinance regarding parental responsibility passed with a split vote.

• Approved five-year waste and recycling agreement with LRS (8-0)
• Approved $461,392.90 water main replacement on N. First Street (8-0)
• Approved $162,775.15 contract to resurface Lucerne Lane (8-0)
• Approved $188,632 contract for Annie Glidden North sidewalk ramps (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-022 regarding parental responsibility (5-3)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-020 creating a Government Sanitary District zoning (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-021 extending modular classroom timeframe at 1121 School Street (8-0)
• Approved appointments to Human Relations, Environmental, and Community Enhancement commissions (8-0)

Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board

The DeKalb Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board is meeting to review completed and pending purchases, approve the treasurer's report for the first quarter of 2023, and discuss items to purchase, including yoga mats for an injury prevention program and wishlist items. The meeting is a regular business session with no major policy decisions expected.

• Approval of Treasurer's Report for 1st quarter of 2023
• Discussion and approval of yoga mats for Injury Prevention Program
• Discussion and approval of wishlist items
• Review of completed and pending purchases

The Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board approved the 2023 first-quarter treasurer's report. The board voted to purchase yoga mats for an injury prevention program and several wishlist items including rowing machines and squat racks. Some items, such as thermal imagers, remain on the wishlist.

• Approved 1st quarter 2023 treasurer's report (6-0)
• Approved purchase of yoga mats for Injury Prevention Program (5-1)
• Approved purchase of basketball items, hose cart, squat racks, rowing machines, and litter bag (6-0)

Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

The Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission will consider new business including a memorial bench, a mentoring program, and a budget update for the Veterans Mural. Old business items include updates on Plugs & Boxes, City Hall Mural, Annie Glidden Road mural, Let's Move to the Music, and downtown planters. The meeting is primarily discussion and updates with no final decisions noted.

• Memorial bench proposal
• Mentoring program discussion
• Veterans Mural budget update
• Annie Glidden Road mural update
• Downtown planters update

The Commission agreed to accept the lowest bid for power washing the Annie Glidden Road mural. Members discussed a proposal for a memorial bench at DeKalb High School and a shift toward a more symbolic design for the Veterans Mural due to budget constraints.

• Approved lowest power washing bid for Annie Glidden Road mural
• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 27, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Ellingsworth as temporary chair (unanimous voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning & Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings. One is a request by DeKalb CUSD #428 to extend the special use permit for a modular classroom at Littlejohn Elementary School (1121 School St.) until August 15, 2025. The other is a City proposal to add a 'GS' Government Sanitary District to the UDO and remove 'Sewage Treatment Facilities' from several zoning districts, related to the Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District.

• Public hearing: Extend modular classroom special use permit at 1121 School St. (Littlejohn Elementary) to August 15, 2025
• Public hearing: Add 'GS' Government Sanitary District to UDO and remove 'Sewage Treatment Facilities' from SFR-1, SFR-2, TFR, MFR-1, MFR-2, and LI districts
• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2023 meeting
• Public participation open floor

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended two primary actions to the City Council. These include extending the use of a modular classroom at Littlejohn Elementary School and creating a new 'GS' Government Sanitary District zoning classification.

• Recommended approval to extend modular classroom use at 1121 School St. until August 15, 2025 (6-0-1)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendments to establish a 'GS' Government Sanitary District (6-0-1)
• Approved May 15, 2023 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 1, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board

The regular meeting of the Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board scheduled for May 15, 2023, has been cancelled and rescheduled to May 19, 2023, at the same time and location. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled from May 15 to May 19, 2023

DeKalb Public Library Board

The DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 10, 2023. The board is set to vote on approving a bid from Tee Jay Service Company to replace electronic door openers, adopt the 2023-25 Strategic Plan, and approve revisions to 15 library policies. They will also review the director's report, financials, and capital needs plan, and consider approving the April 2023 bills.

• Approve Tee Jay Service Company bid to replace electronic door openers
• Approve 2023-25 Strategic Plan
• Approve revisions to 15 policies including Computer and Internet Use, FOIA Compliance, and Public Comment
• Approve monthly April 2023 bills
• Review capital needs plan

City Council

The City Council will consider a rezoning request to allow a 121-room Marriott-branded hotel at 902 Peace Road, along with a preliminary development plan and zoning waivers. Other major items include authorizing a petition for an at-grade rail crossing on Crego Road for the Supernova site, appropriating $1 million in Motor Fuel Tax funds for the Peace Road and Fairview Drive widening project, and approving agreements for the 2023 Corn Fest. The consent agenda includes a workers' compensation settlement of $22,054.74 for a police officer injured in 2021.

• Rezoning of 902 Peace Road from Heavy Industrial to Planned Development Industrial for a 121-room Marriott hotel (Fairfield Inn & Suites and TownePlace Suites)
• Resolution 2023-055: Petition to Illinois Commerce Commission for an at-grade rail crossing on Crego Road to serve the Supernova site
• Resolution 2023-056: Appropriation of $1,000,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for Peace Road and Fairview Drive widening project (total project $3,514,779.56)
• Omnibus approval of three resolutions for 2023 Corn Fest: special event agreement, liquor license, and traffic regulation on IL Route 38
• Consent agenda includes a workers' compensation settlement of $22,054.74 for police officer Kelly Sullivan

City Council approved the rezoning of 902 Peace Road to allow for the development of a Fairfield Inn and Suites and a TownePlace Suites by Marriott. The council also authorized funding for road widening and approved arrangements for the 2023 Corn Fest.

• Approved rezoning of 902 Peace Road for Marriott hotels (7-0-1)
• Approved $1M in Motor Fuel Tax funds and $3,514,779.56 IDOT award for Peace Road and Fairview Drive widening (7-0-1)
• Approved agreement, liquor license, and traffic regulations for 2023 Corn Fest (7-0-1)
• Approved petition to Illinois Commerce Commission for Crego Road at-grade rail crossing (7-0-1)
• Approved $1,455,741.65 in accounts payable and payroll (6-0-1-1)
• Approved $22,054.74 workers' compensation lump sum for Kelly Sullivan (6-0-1-1)

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The DeKalb Citizens' Environmental Commission is meeting to receive reports from local agencies and discuss new business, including a recap of the Earth Act climate event, an NIU Climate Justice teach-in, and an update on the Sustainability Plan. They will also plan upcoming articles for the Daily Chronicle and a monarch event. The meeting is largely routine with reports and updates.

• Discussion and update on the Sustainability Plan
• Recap of Earth Act to stop climate pollution
• NIU Climate Justice teach-in
• Upcoming Daily Chronicle articles on e-waste collection and forever chemicals
• Upcoming monarch event

The Citizens' Environmental Commission discussed updates to the Sustainability Plan, dividing it into 11 categories for members to work on. They also heard public comments advocating for environmentally friendly construction and prairie/wetland protections if Metra extends service to DeKalb, but tabled a resolution on the extension as premature. No formal decisions were made on these topics; the meeting was largely procedural and discussion-based.

• Approved agenda by unanimous voice vote
• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous voice vote

DeKalb Public Library Board

The DeKalb Public Library Board's Policy Review Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on revisions to 15 library policies, covering areas from collection management to public conduct. The agenda lists these as discussion/action items, meaning the committee may vote on them. The meeting also includes routine items like approving prior minutes and public comments.

• Collection Management and Materials Selection Policy Revision
• Computer and Internet Use Policy Revision
• FOIA Compliance Policy Revision
• Public Comment Policy Revision
• Travel Reimbursement Policy Revision

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has cancelled its next quarterly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The notice was posted on April 26, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition to rezone a 2.5-acre vacant lot at 902 Peace Road from Heavy Industrial to Planned Development Industrial. This change is required to allow the construction of a 4-story, 121-room Marriott-branded hotel by EO5 Hotels. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning, a preliminary development plan, and specific waivers for site coverage and parking setbacks.

• Public hearing on rezoning 902 Peace Road from 'HI' to 'PD-I' district for a 121-room Marriott hotel
• Request for waiver to increase maximum site coverage from 70% to 77%
• Request for waiver to decrease north property line parking setback from 5 feet to 4.5 feet
• Approval of preliminary development plan including 136 parking spaces and shared access modifications

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve the rezoning of 902 Peace Road to allow for a dual-branded Marriott hotel. The project includes a Fairfield Inn and a TownePlace Suites sharing a lobby and pool. Approval is conditioned on the City Engineer approving revised site access in the Final Development Plan.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 902 Peace Road from Heavy Industrial to Planned Development Industrial for a 121-room Marriott hotel (6-0-1)
• Approved May 1, 2023 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Police Pension Board

The DeKalb Police Pension Board will meet to approve routine financial items including bills, investment reports, and a request to park extra cash in Illinois Funds. They will also consider a benefit request from Scott Farrell and a portability transfer for Brian Rodriguez to Aurora PD. The agenda includes approval of the actuarial valuation, IDOI report, and treasurer's report.

• Approval of bills including $16,589.95 consulting fee to Wall and Associates
• Approval to park extra cash in Illinois Funds
• Approval of actuarial valuation as of 12/31/22
• Brian Rodriguez portability transfer to Aurora PD for $42,201.02
• Scott Farrell benefit request (DOR 3/30/23)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will review first-quarter FY2023 financial reports for TIF #1 and TIF #3, and receive an update on current TIF #3 projects, including a new $25,000 facade grant for Quatro Amigos Venue. The board will also approve minutes from the January 27, 2023 meeting. This is a routine oversight meeting for the city's tax increment financing districts.

• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2023 meeting
• Presentation of Q1 FY2023 TIF financials for TIF #1 and TIF #3
• Update on TIF #3 projects, including $25,000 AIP grant for Quatro Amigos Venue at 240 E. Lincoln Highway
• City Hall Suites at 223 S. Fourth Street: $502,846 of $750,000 TIF #3 grant allocated
• TIF #3 budget for FY2023: $1,023,563 in expenditures

The Joint Review Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 27, 2023. Members reviewed fourth quarter FY2023 TIF financials and received updates on TIF #3 projects. No new substantive actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved January 27, 2023 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Airport Advisory Board

The DeKalb Airport Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and discussing old and new items. The board will review DKB T-hangar leases and airport minimum standards, as well as an OMA review and FAA TIP projects. No decisions are specified in the agenda.

• DKB T-hangar leases discussion
• Airport Minimum Standards/Rules and Regulations review
• OMA review
• FAA TIP projects review
• Approval of minutes from Nov. 22, 2022

The Board approved the March 28, 2023, meeting minutes and tabled the review of Airport Minimum Standards/Rules and Regulations. Members discussed a proposed 121-room Marriott hotel rezoning at 902 Peace Rd and upcoming airport events.

• Approved March 28, 2023 minutes (majority voice vote)
• Tabled Airport Minimum Standards/Rules and Regulations

City Council

The DeKalb City Council will consider a draft five-year street maintenance plan for 2024-2028, which allocates about $12 million to resurface streets rated 'failing' or 'poor.' The council will also vote on several resolutions, including a workers' compensation settlement, a grant extension for demolitions, and contracts for street maintenance engineering. The agenda includes a presentation honoring Alderman Tony Faivre, who is leaving service in 2023.

• Draft five-year street maintenance plan for 2024-2028, totaling $12,054,316
• Resolution 2023-046: Workers' compensation settlement of $35,986.04 for David DeLille
• Resolution 2023-047: Six-month extension of $100,000 IHDA Strong Communities grant for demolitions
• Resolution 2023-048: Engineering services agreement with Fehr Graham & Associates for $163,600
• Resolution 2023-049: Supplemental $398,600 in motor fuel tax funds for street maintenance

City Council approved a supplemental $398,600 for street maintenance and a contract for engineering services. The council also issued three liquor licenses and one tobacco license. Additionally, the FY-end 2022 budget was amended.

• Approved $2,177,375.98 in accounts payable and payroll (7-0-1)
• Approved $35,986.04 workers’ compensation lump sum for David Delille (7-0-1)
• Approved 6-month extension for $100,000 Strong Communities Grant for residential demolitions (7-0-1)
• Approved construction engineering contract with Fehr Graham & Associates, LLC not to exceed $163,600 (7-0-1)
• Approved $398,600 in supplemental Motor Fuel Tax funds for street maintenance (7-0-1)
• Approved hospitality liquor licenses for Sodexo Live! at NIU Convocation Center and NIU Stadium (7-0-1)
• Approved restaurant/low ABV liquor license for Zana’s Woodfired Pizza (7-0-1)
• Approved retail tobacco store license for The Smoke Shop NIU 818, Inc. (7-0-1)

Fire Pension Board

The Board approved the 12/31/2022 Actuarial Valuation Report and the annual Department of Insurance report. Members also approved the appointment of Bill Kalal to the Beneficiary Seat and the addition of two new Tier 2 firefighter/paramedics.

• Approved 12/31/2022 Actuarial Valuation Report (3-0)
• Approved 12/31/2022 Department of Insurance annual report (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Bill Kalal to Beneficiary Seat through April 30, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved new hires Joshua Kuefler and Trevor Yaeger as Tier 2 firefighter/paramedics (3-0)
• Approved financial statements for quarter ended March 31, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved bills paid January 1 - March 31, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved Investments and Cash Flows Report (3-0)
• Rescheduled 3rd and 4th quarter meetings to July 7 and October 6 at 9:00 a.m. (3-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Brian and Kristy Foster to widen their driveway at 3353 Basswood Lane beyond the maximum allowed width. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 3 meeting. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, with the rest being routine procedural matters.

• Public hearing on variance for driveway addition at 3353 Basswood Lane, exceeding the 40% lot width limit
• Proposed driveway addition would make driveway 29 feet wide, about 46% of lot width
• Staff recommends approval of the variance
• Three letters of support received from nearby property owners
• Approval of minutes from April 3, 2023 meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance to the Unified Development Ordinance for a property owner to expand their driveway. The decision allows a 12-foot addition to the existing driveway to accommodate an extra parking space.

• Approved driveway width variance for 3353 Basswood Lane (6-0-1)
• Approved April 17, 2023 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 3, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider three amendments to its Rules and Regulations, affecting meeting procedures, police applicant qualifications, and hiring lists. These are the only substantive items on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Amend Rules and Regulations Chapter I, Section 4 (Meetings)
• Amend Chapter II, Section 5 B (Police Applicants special qualifications)
• Amend Chapter IIIA, Sections 9 and 10 (Lateral and Certified Hiring Lists)

Citizen Police Review Board

The Citizen Police Review Board will review three citizen complaints (cases 23CPRB03, 23CPRB04, and 23CPRB05) and may enter executive session to discuss employee performance or discipline and security procedures. The board will also consider releasing minutes from prior executive sessions.

• Case review of complaint 23CPRB03
• Case review of complaint 23CPRB04
• Case review of complaint 23CPRB05
• Executive session on employee performance/discipline under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
• Executive session on security procedures under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8)

The board reviewed three complaints, deciding to take one case and reject two others involving county officers. Following an executive session, the board voted unanimously that a reviewed complaint was unfounded. The board also voted to keep executive session minutes from January and February 2023 private.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 13, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Decided to take case 23CPRB03 (unanimous)
• Decided not to take case 23CPRB04 (unanimous)
• Decided not to take case 23CPRB05 (unanimous)
• Determined a complaint was unfounded (4-0)
• Denied release of 01/19/2023 Executive Session Minutes (4-0)
• Denied release of 02/13/2023 Executive Session Minutes (4-0)

DeKalb Public Library Board

The DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider approving an intergovernmental agreement for a mural with the City of DeKalb, a Library Director Evaluation Policy, and monthly bills for February and March 2023. They will also review trustee facts, library standards, and the director evaluation timeline.

• Approve IGA for Mural with City of DeKalb
• Approve Library Director Evaluation Policy
• Approve Monthly February 2023 and March 2023 Bills
• Review Trustee Facts File – Chapters 3 and 4
• Review Standards for Libraries – Chapters 3 and 4

City Council

The City Council will hear a status report on the feasibility of extending Metra commuter rail service to DeKalb, including ridership and cost findings. It will also consider two competing proposals for redeveloping the 4.87-acre Annie Glidden North neighborhood site: a Greek Life center from NIU and a community food and health complex from DeKalb County Community Gardens.

• Status report on commuter rail feasibility study by Sam Schwartz Consulting, LLC
• NIU proposal for a Center for Greek Life on ~2 acres of the AGN site, land offer $200,000
• DeKalb County Community Gardens proposal for a CHEF complex on all 4.87 acres, land offer $200,000
• Consent agenda includes accounts payable and payroll of $2,761,065.99
• Police Department 2022 Annual Report presentation

City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including a major road resurfacing project and new police equipment. The council also approved a rezoning request for a commercial development on Sycamore Road and a 3.5% water rate increase.

• Approved $2,444,006.27 contract to Curran Contracting, Inc. for road resurfacing (8-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2239 Sycamore Road to Planned Development Commercial District (8-0)
• Approved 3.5% water rate and service fee increase by consensus
• Approved $25,000 purchase of LiveScan fingerprinting equipment for Police Department (8-0)
• Approved three-year tree service contract with D. Ryan Tree & Landscaping, LLC (8-0)
• Approved on-call transit consulting agreement with Bourne Transit Consulting, LLC (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $2,761,065.99 in accounts payable and payroll (8-0)
• Consensus reached to move forward with City Hall mural project

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The Citizens' Environmental Commission's regular April 6, 2023, 4:30 p.m. meeting has been cancelled. A special meeting will instead be held the same day at 6:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Training Room at the DeKalb Police Department, 700 W. Lincoln Hwy. No agenda items are listed for the special meeting.

• Regular April 6, 2023, 4:30 p.m. meeting cancelled
• Special meeting scheduled April 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
• Location: 2nd Floor Training Room, DeKalb Police Department, 700 W. Lincoln Hwy.

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The DeKalb Citizens' Environmental Commission is holding a special meeting to receive reports from local agencies and discuss new business, including a potential tour of the LRS recycling plant, connecting with local vendors, the Earth Act to stop climate pollution, and an update on the Sustainability Plan. The commission will also plan future articles for the Daily Chronicle and upcoming events.

• Potential tour of LRS recycling plant
• Earth Act to stop climate pollution discussion
• Sustainability Plan discussion and update
• Daily Chronicle articles: May community solar, June E-waste collection, July Forever chemicals
• Upcoming monarch event

The Commission approved the agenda and March meeting minutes. Members discussed potential urban forestry grants, the city's sustainability plan, and upcoming educational articles for the Daily Chronicle.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Agreed that Commissioner Kron will write a response regarding urban forestry grants
• Agreed that Commissioner Langley will meet with a public transit advocacy group for the Sustainability Plan
• Assigned community solar article to Mr. Langley
• Agreed to discuss Sustainability Plan update at next month's meeting

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission will hold a regular meeting with roll call, agenda approval, and minutes approval. The main item of old business is a progress report on redevelopment in the Annie Glidden North neighborhood. The agenda includes no new business items. Public participation is scheduled.

• Progress report on redevelopment in Annie Glidden North neighborhood
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2022 meeting
• Public participation period

The Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 6, 2022. Members discussed resident reports of housing discrimination and received updates on the Annie Glidden North neighborhood redevelopment RFP. No new ordinances or policies were decided.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Electoral Board

The DeKalb Municipal Officers Electoral Board is holding a remanded hearing on April 3, 2023, to consider consolidated objections (Cases 23-01 and 23-02) to the petition papers of Aldermanic candidate McAdams for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election. The board will hear the case, take public comment, and then adjourn or recess.

• Remanded hearing on Case No. 23-01, Charvat v. McAdams, consolidated with Case No. 23-02, Van Buer v. McAdams
• Meeting at DeKalb Police Department, 700 W. Lincoln Highway, 2nd Floor Training Room
• Public comment period included

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition to rezone a 1.96-acre site at 2239 Sycamore Road from Single-Family Residential to Planned Development Commercial. The change would allow Pappas Glasgow Development LLC to operate a tent rental showroom, offices, and warehouse in an existing 30,000 sq. ft. building. Staff recommends approval, noting the site is currently zoned for single-family homes but contains a commercial building and is surrounded by commercial zones.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2239 Sycamore Road from SFR1 to PD-C district
• Request for waivers to UDO including reducing 50-foot buffer and increasing warehouse space to 66% of floor area
• Proposal to house Midwest Tent & Events in a building improved with over $200,000 in upgrades
• Staff report notes the site is behind Ellwood Steak & Fish House and near the DeKalb Nature Trail

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve rezoning 2239 Sycamore Road from Single-Family Residential to Planned Development Commercial. The change would allow Midwest Tents and Events to operate a showroom, offices, and warehouse. Approval is conditioned on the building connecting to the City water supply before a temporary occupancy permit is issued.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 2239 Sycamore Road to PD-C District (6-0-1)
• Approved April 3, 2023 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider moving into executive session for oral interviews of entry-level police officer candidates. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approval of a request to enter executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for oral interviews of entry-level police officer candidates

Airport Advisory Board

The DeKalb Airport Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes from a November 2022 meeting. Under old business, the board will discuss DKB T-hangar leases and the airport's minimum standards and rules. New business includes a review of the OMA and FAA TIP projects.

• Discussion of DKB T-hangar leases
• Review of Airport Minimum Standards/Rules and Regulations
• OMA review
• FAA TIP projects review

The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the November 22, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on perimeter fencing funding, T-hangar leases, and the approval of two FAA airfield engineering contracts by the City Council.

• Approved agenda with addition of Airport Manager's update (voice vote)
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

City Council

The DeKalb City Council is deciding on several resolutions, including a $2.99 million design contract for a new transit maintenance facility, a $25,000 economic incentive for a venue renovation, and a $60,000 CDBG public services funding package. The agenda also includes consent items like accounts payable and a workers' compensation settlement, plus a first-reading ordinance on video gaming regulations.

• Resolution 2023-035: $2,990,792 design contract with Stantec for transit facility on Dresser Road
• Resolution 2023-033: $25,000 AIP loan for Quatro Amigos Venue at 240 E. Lincoln Highway
• Resolution 2023-040: $60,000 CDBG funding for Children's Learning Center, Elder Care Services, Hope Haven, Safe Passage
• Resolution 2023-034: Retail tobacco license for Smoke Shop Pipes & Things at 901 Lucinda Ave
• Resolution 2023-036: $93,361.11 purchase of three cardiac monitors from Zoll Medical

City Council passed an ordinance regulating video gaming terminals, including limits on the number of machines and prohibiting them in gas stations and restaurants. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts for the municipal airport and a new transit facility.

• Approved ordinance limiting video gaming terminals to 10 per establishment and prohibiting them in gas stations and restaurants (5-0-3)
• Approved $2,990,792 design contract with Stantec Architecture for a transit maintenance facility (5-0-3)
• Approved $60,000 in CDBG public services funding for four organizations (4-1-3)
• Approved $25,000 architectural improvement incentive for Quatro Amigos Venue (4-0-3-1)
• Approved $101,092.12 for six column lifts for the Fire Department (5-0-3)
• Approved $93,361.11 for three cardiac monitors from Zoll Medical Corporation (5-0-3)
• Approved design agreements for airport apron replacement ($47,000) and runway rehabilitation ($132,000) (5-0-3)
• Approved deed in lieu of foreclosure for 807 Oak Street (5-0-3)

Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

The Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and review the revised design for a City Hall mural. The agenda also includes updates on ongoing projects such as the Plugs & Boxes initiative, Veterans Mural, and downtown planters. Public participation is scheduled, and routine items like roll call and approval of minutes are included.

• City Hall mural revised design
• Plugs & Boxes update
• Veterans Mural update
• Downtown planters update

The Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission approved a simplified design for the City Hall mural to be submitted to the City Council. The commission also discussed donation guidelines for the Paint-A-Plug program and the 2023 downtown planter schedule.

• Approved revised City Hall mural design for submission to City Council (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)

Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

The Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission is meeting to discuss new business including a City Hall mural, a recap of the Illinois Arts Council Agency listening tour, and the 2023 community art project. They will also review old business such as the Veterans Mural, Annie Glidden Road mural, and downtown planters. The meeting includes public participation and approval of previous minutes.

• City Hall mural discussion
• Illinois Arts Council Agency listening tour recap
• Community art project for 2023
• Veterans Mural update
• Annie Glidden Road mural update

The Commission reviewed a first draft of the City Hall mosaic mural and scheduled a follow-up meeting for design changes. Members discussed funding for the Veterans Mural and supported a new design for the Annie Glidden Road underpass mural.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled special meeting for March 27 to review City Hall mural design changes
• Supported design for Annie Glidden Road underpass mural featuring red paint and Huskie imagery
• Agreed to consider new Veterans Mural designs only if submitted with a budget and funding source by June

City Council

The DeKalb City Council will consider staff recommendations on video gaming regulations, including whether to allow terminals in bars and prohibit them in restaurants and gas stations. They will also vote on extending liquor license deadlines for Blue Ridge LLC, approving a mural project agreement with the library, and purchasing equipment for public works and fire departments. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and financial summaries.

• Staff proposal on video gaming: limit 10 VGEs, allow VGTs in bars, prohibit in restaurants/gas stations/liquor stores, cap 6 VGTs per establishment
• Resolution 2023-022: extend deadline for Blue Ridge LLC package liquor license at 1221 W. Lincoln Hwy with conditions
• Resolution 2023-023: extend deadline for Blue Ridge LLC bar liquor license with video gaming
• Resolution 2023-028: purchase 2023 Stepp hot patch trailer for $31,638 for Public Works
• Resolution 2023-029: purchase 75 Motorola APX 7000 radios for $112,500 for Fire Department

City Council approved the sale of a landlocked city parcel to Michael Wood and authorized several equipment purchases for Public Works and the Fire Department. The council also extended liquor license deadlines for Blue Ridge LLC and updated parking hours at the Frost Municipal Lot. A proposal regarding video gaming limits was discussed but not yet codified into an ordinance.

• Approved sale of landlocked parcel next to 205 Industrial Drive to Michael Wood (8-0)
• Approved $112,500 purchase of 75 Motorola portable radios for Fire Department (8-0)
• Approved purchase of hot patch trailer for Public Works not to exceed $31,638 (8-0)
• Approved extension of package and bar liquor license deadlines for Blue Ridge LLC (8-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with DeKalb Public Library for mural project (8-0)
• Approved official City of DeKalb Zoning Map (8-0)
• Changed Frost Municipal Lot no-parking hours to 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (8-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll through March 13, 2023, of $2,563,457.54 (8-0)

DeKalb Public Library Board

The DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items such as approving minutes and bills, along with reports and discussions. Key actions include approving an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) for a mural with the City of DeKalb and adopting a Library Director Evaluation Policy.

• Approve IGA for Mural with City of DeKalb
• Approve Library Director Evaluation Policy
• Approve Monthly February 2023 Bills
• Review Public Services Policy – Procedural Change
• Announce 2023 After-Hours Events (e.g., NIU Steelband, Jazz in Progress)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider moving into executive session for oral interviews of entry-level police officer candidates. The agenda includes roll call, agenda approval, public participation, and old business, but the main action is the request to conduct the interviews in closed session.

• Request to move to executive session for oral interviews of entry-level police officer candidates (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Special meeting scheduled for March 6 and 7, 2023, at City Hall, 164 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting on March 6-7, 2023, to consider moving into executive session to conduct oral interviews for entry-level police officer candidates. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, public participation, old and new business, and announcements.

• Special meeting on March 6 and 7, 2023
• Executive session for oral interviews of entry-level police officer candidates
• Public participation period

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The Citizens' Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss and update the city's Sustainability Plan, along with receiving reports from local agencies. The agenda includes planning future articles for the Daily Chronicle and scheduling a supplemental meeting for the Sustainability Plan. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Discussion and update of the Sustainability Plan
• Reports from DeKalb County Health Department, Park District, Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District, NIU, and City Staff Liaison
• Planning next Daily Chronicle articles on monarchs and 'forever' chemicals
• Recap of tree presentation
• Future presentations on monarchs, fusion, and home efficiency

The Commission decided to use the Greenest Region Compact framework to develop DeKalb's sustainability plan. Members agreed to incorporate previous work into this framework and discussed joining the compact. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Greenest Region Compact framework for the sustainability plan
• Confirmed Chair Steve Honeywell will write the April Daily Chronicle article on monarchs

City Council

The DeKalb City Council will consider extending the deadline for Blue Ridge LLC to obtain liquor and video gaming licenses for a proposed development at 1221 W. Lincoln Highway, despite prior extensions and no building permits submitted. The council will also vote on purchasing a new fire station alert system and two pickup trucks, and will hear the first reading of ordinances for a lot subdivision and NIU transit funding.

• Resolution 2023-022: Extend package liquor license deadline for Blue Ridge LLC at 1221 W. Lincoln Highway
• Resolution 2023-023: Extend bar liquor and video gaming license deadline for Blue Ridge LLC
• Resolution 2023-024: Purchase Phoenix G2 Station Alert System for Fire Department, not to exceed $124,557.80
• Resolution 2023-025: Install station alert system for $20,180
• Ordinance 2023-012: Special use permit for Burnoski Subdivision at 1104-1106 Lewis Street

City Council approved several equipment purchases for the Fire and Public Works departments and authorized a transit contribution from NIU. The council also approved a residential lot resubdivision and tabled two resolutions regarding liquor and gaming licenses for Blue Ridge LLC.

• Approved $124,557.80 for Phoenix G2 Station Alert System for Fire Department (7-0-1)
• Approved $20,180 for station alert system installation by Electrical Solutions Services (7-0-1)
• Approved $80,468 for two Ford F-150 pickup trucks for Public Works (7-0-1)
• Approved resubdivision of 1104-1106 Lewis Street into two single-family attached lots (7-0-1)
• Approved $2,066,768 annual contribution from NIU for integrated transit services (7-0-1)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-022 regarding package liquor license extension for Blue Ridge LLC (7-0-1)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-023 regarding bar liquor and video gaming license extension for Blue Ridge LLC (7-0-1)
• Approved appointments of Shaun Langley, James Carlin, and Nick Newman to Citizens’ Environmental Commission (7-0-1)

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The DeKalb Citizens' Environmental Commission is holding a special meeting with a presentation on choosing trees for backyards. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call, agenda approval, and public comment.

• Presentation: 'What Tree Should I Plant in My Backyard?'

DeKalb Public Library Board

The DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a single substantive agenda item: discussion and possible action on strategic planning. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, agenda changes, public comments, adjournment).

• Discussion/action on strategic planning

Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

The Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a community brainstorming workshop on a mural for City Hall. The agenda includes roll call, agenda approval, public participation, and the workshop as the main item.

• Community brainstorming workshop on City Hall mural

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition by Samuel Burnoski for a special use permit and variance to resubdivide a duplex lot at 1104-1106 Lewis St. into two single-family attached lots. The request includes a variance for Lot 1, which is 3,397 sq. ft., slightly under the 3,500 sq. ft. minimum. The commission will also consider approval of the final plat for the Burnoski Subdivision.

• Special use permit and variance for resubdivision of 1104-1106 Lewis St. into two single-family attached lots
• Variance requested for Lot 1 (3,397 sq. ft.) below the 3,500 sq. ft. minimum lot size
• Final plat approval for the Burnoski Subdivision
• Shared Wall Agreement to be recorded with the final plat

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve a special use permit to resubdivide a duplex lot into two single-family attached lots. The Commission also approved a variance for a lot size that is approximately 100 sq. ft. under the minimum requirement.

• Recommended City Council approval of special use permit and Final Plat for 1104-1106 Lewis St. (5-0-2)
• Approved variance for minimum lot size for Lot 1 at 1104-1106 Lewis St. (5-0-2)
• Approved February 21, 2023 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 6, 2023 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

The Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, including roll call, agenda approval, and appointment of a temporary chair. The main substantive item is a community brainstorming workshop on a mural for City Hall, with public participation also scheduled.

• Community brainstorming workshop on City Hall mural
• Public Participation period
• Appointment of temporary chair for the meeting

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to announce the written examination results for the Fire Battalion Chief and Captain promotional testing process. The meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2023, at 3:00 PM in the Second Floor Conference Room at City Hall.

• Announcement of written examination results for Fire Battalion Chief and Captain Promotional Testing Process

Citizen Police Review Board

The Citizen Police Review Board is meeting to review two citizen complaints (cases 23CPRB01 and 23CPRB02), hear public input, and receive updates from the chairman. The board will also enter a closed executive session to discuss employee performance/discipline and security procedures, as allowed by state law. After the closed session, the board will make case decisions and approve release of prior executive session minutes.

• Case review of complaint 23CPRB01
• Case review of complaint 23CPRB02
• Executive session on employee discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Executive session on security procedures (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8))
• Approval of release of executive session minutes from 06/09/2022 and 08/11/2022

The board voted to decline case 23CPRB01 and accept case 23CPRB02. Following an executive session, the board determined a complaint was unfounded. The board also voted to keep two sets of previous executive session minutes private.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 19, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Decided not to take case 23CPRB01 (5-0)
• Decided to take case 23CPRB02 (5-0)
• Determined a complaint reviewed in executive session was unfounded
• Denied release of 06/09/2022 Executive Session Minutes (5-0)
• Denied release of 08/11/2022 Executive Session Minutes (5-0)

City Council

The DeKalb City Council will consider a status report on the expanded School Resource Officer (SRO) program, which now funds five officers under an intergovernmental agreement with School District 428, and will review the impact of video gaming establishments, including licensing, revenues, and potential policy changes. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as accounts payable and payroll totaling $3,144,533.44.

• Status report on expanded SRO program with five officers (up from three) funded 75% by School District 428
• Review of video gaming establishments: 9 fully licensed, 113 active terminals, $1,428,689.87 in city earnings 2018-2022
• Accounts payable and payroll through February 13, 2023: $3,144,533.44
• Discussion of possible limits on liquor licenses and video gaming establishments
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2022 meeting

City Council approved a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary at 305 E. Locust St. and adopted a five-year transportation improvement plan for the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport. The council also approved a retail tobacco license and updated city parking standards. A discussion regarding the impact of video gaming establishments was tabled.

• Approved special use permit for cannabis dispensary at 305 E. Locust St. (8-0)
• Approved FY2024-2028 Transportation Improvement Program for DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport with $2.64M budget (8-0)
• Approved retail tobacco store license for Dina 5 Inc. d/b/a Smoker’s Choice (8-0)
• Approved $80,000 purchase of water meters and radio transmitters from Badger Meter Inc. and Core & Main (8-0)
• Approved solar farm lease for Northern Tier Farm Partnership at $382.165 per acre per year (8-0)
• Approved amendments to off-street parking, loading, and storage requirements (8-0)
• Approved $3,144,533.44 in accounts payable and payroll (8-0)
• Tabled consideration of the impact of video gaming establishments

Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board

The Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board approved several equipment purchases for fire stations, including classroom and kitchen chairs. The board also authorized the purchase of a grill, saws, and absorbent materials from a wish list. Officers were elected and the IML FFIB Resolution was signed.

• Approved $3,000 for Station 1 classroom chairs (5-0)
• Approved purchase of six kitchen chairs for Station 3 at $280 each (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Weber Grill ($3,661), Milwaukee Chain Saw and Rotary Saw ($2,600), and PIGS ($410) (5-0)
• Approved signing of IML FFIB Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for November 2022 – February 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Joe Long as Chairman, Greg Thornton as Treasurer, and Matt Klotz as Secretary

Citizen Police Review Board

The February 9, 2023, Citizens Police Review Board meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

Citizen Police Review Board

The Citizen Police Review Board is meeting to review two cases (23CPRB01 and 23CPRB02), discuss updates from the chairman, and potentially make decisions on those cases. The agenda also includes an executive session to consider employee performance/discipline and security procedures, followed by possible case decisions and approval of past executive session minutes.

• Case review of 23CPRB01 and 23CPRB02
• Executive session on employee performance/discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Executive session on security procedures (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8))
• Approval of executive session minutes from 06/09/2022 and 08/11/2022

DeKalb Public Library Board

The DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve several contracts, including a fiber optic network membership, internet service, and roof resealing. They will also review financial reports and discuss procedural changes to the meeting room policy.

• Approve Consortium Membership and Services Agreement for DeKalb County Fiber Optic Network
• Approve Internet Service Contract with NIUnet
• Approve Roof Resealing Contract with Anthony Roofing
• Approve Bid Proposal for Roof Resealing or Repair
• Approve Monthly December 2022 and January 2023 Bills

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council approve a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary at 305 E. Locust Street. The Commission also recommended approval of several text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding parking regulations.

• Recommended approval of special use permit for cannabis dispensary at 305 E. Locust St. (3-1-3)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendments for parking, landscaping, and setback requirements (4-0-3)
• Approved February 6, 2023 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved December 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has cancelled its quarterly meeting scheduled for February 2, 2023. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Quarterly meeting cancelled for February 2, 2023

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The DeKalb Citizens' Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports from local agencies. New business includes a PRIDE award presentation, a presentation on trees and tree planting, and a supplemental meeting regarding the Sustainability Plan. The commission will also plan future articles and presentations on topics like insulation, 'forever' chemicals, and monarchs.

• Presentation of PRIDE award
• CEC presentation on trees and tree planting
• Supplemental meeting regarding Sustainability Plan
• Next articles for Daily Chronicle: insulation/window replacement (March), 'forever' chemicals
• Updates on NIU climate action plan, seed library, watershed grant

The Commission presented the 2022 PRIDE Award to business owners Marcus Montgomery and Devin Costa Rica. Members discussed updates to the Sustainability Plan and scheduled future educational articles and presentations. No legislative actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved January 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Presented 2022 PRIDE Award to Driven Heart owners Marcus Montgomery and Devin Costa Rica
• Agreed to clear March meeting agenda to work on Sustainability Plan update
• Scheduled March Daily Chronicle article on insulation/window replacement
• Agreed to provide monarch education at a local school instead of a public presentation

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission meeting scheduled for February 1, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on April 4, 2023. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Meeting cancelled for February 1, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for April 4, 2023

Fire Pension Board

The DeKalb Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to handle routine approvals and several significant financial decisions. The board will consider approving an accountant's compilation report, opening or closing an IL Funds account, and terminating Mission Wealth as an investment advisor. They will also discuss cash management and investments, approve benefit COLA increases effective January 1, 2023, and discuss transferring accounting work from Lauterbach & Amen to the City Finance Director.

• Approval of accountant's compilation report by Lauterbach & Amen
• Approval of account opening/closure for IL Funds account / Fidelity
• Discussion and approval of cash management/investments
• Approval of termination of Mission Wealth
• Approval of benefit COLA increases effective 1-1-2023

Joint Review Board

The DeKalb Joint Review Board will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive a presentation on the fourth quarter FY2022 TIF financials, including the TIF #3 income statement and revenue/expenditure report. They will also get an update on current TIF #3 projects, such as the Agora Tower, IL Route 38 reconfiguration, and City Hall Suites. The meeting is largely informational, with no votes scheduled on substantive matters.

• Presentation of Q4 FY2022 TIF financials, including TIF #3 income statement summary
• Update on TIF #3 projects: Agora Tower completed, IL Route 38 reconfiguration (contract increased to $1.855M), City Hall Suites at 223 S. Fourth Street
• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2022 meeting
• Public participation period
• Next meeting scheduled for April 28, 2023

The Joint Review Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 28, 2022. The board reviewed fourth quarter FY2022 TIF financials and received updates on TIF #3 projects, including an Architectural Improvement Program project for OQ Names & Spa.

• Approved the meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved October 28, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Police Pension Board

The DeKalb Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, pay bills, accept new Tier 2 members, and consider benefit requests. They will also discuss and possibly approve the FY21 MCR, 2023 COLAs, projected cash flows, and a change of signers on a Schwab account. The agenda includes routine items and financial decisions.

• Approval of FY21 MCR
• Approval of 2023 COLAs
• Discussion of 2022 and 2023 cash flows
• Approval of change of signers on Charles Schwab account
• Bills for payment totaling $20,661.73

The Board approved several pension and survivor benefit requests and accepted two new Tier 2 memberships. Members also approved the FY21 MCR, 2023 COLAs, and various bills for payment.

• Approved minutes of October 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills including Wall and Associates ($14,909.26) and Lauterbach and Amen (5-0)
• Accepted Tier 2 membership applications for Landon G. Gladney and Jovanni Montalvo (5-0)
• Approved survivor benefits for Lora Rissman and Susan Kim (5-0)
• Approved pension benefit for Robert Redel (5-0)
• Approved FY21 MCR and 2023 COLAs (5-0)
• Approved change of signers on Charles Schwab account to Jim Kayes and Carrie Dittman (5-0)
• Authorized Carrie Dittman to contact Lauterbach & Amen regarding accounting work transfer

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is holding a special meeting to move into executive session for oral interviews of fire battalion chief and captain promotional candidates. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, and public participation, but the main action is the executive session for interviews.

• Move to executive session for oral interviews for fire battalion chief and captain promotional candidates (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2023, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

DeKalb Public Library Board

The Director's Review Committee of the DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss the process and forms for evaluating the library director. The agenda includes public comments and a discussion item, with no formal decisions listed.

• Discussion of Director Evaluation Process and Forms

City Council

The DeKalb City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2023 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and consider resolutions to approve it and fund local social service agencies. The council will also consider issuing a request for proposals for the redevelopment of a 4.87-acre city-owned property at W. Hillcrest Drive and Blackhawk Road, and review transit fares with no action needed.

• Public hearing on FY2023 CDBG Annual Action Plan with estimated $400,000 in new federal funds
• Resolution 2023-010 approving CDBG Annual Action Plan for Program Year 30 (April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024)
• Resolution 2023-011 authorizing $200,000 in Human Services Funding Agreements with local social service agencies
• Consideration of RFP for redevelopment of 4.87-acre city property at W. Hillcrest Drive and Blackhawk Road (three parcels, including former Hunter Hillcrest and Campus Cinema)
• Review of transit fares; staff recommends maintaining current levels, no council action needed

City Council authorized the sale of two properties at 330 Grove Street and 217 S. Fourth Street for $100,000. The council also approved funding for local social services and new emergency equipment for police and fire departments. Additionally, a new procurement card policy was added to the city's purchasing manual.

• Approved sale of 330 Grove St and 217 S. Fourth St to Pappas Development, LLC for $100,000 (6-0-2)
• Approved $200,000 in Human Services Funding for local social service agencies (7-0-1)
• Approved purchase of four Lucas-3 Chest Compression Systems for Fire Department up to $71,566.12 (8-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford Transit Cargo Van for Police Department up to $58,490 (8-0)
• Approved CDBG Annual Action Plan for Program Year 30 (8-0)
• Approved addition of a Procurement Card Policy to the City Purchasing Manual (8-0)
• Approved ordinance allowing Board of Fire and Police Commission members to reside within one mile of city limits (8-0)
• Approved $38,377 for aviation and storage tank liability insurance (8-0)

Electoral Board

The Municipal Officers Electoral Board is meeting to hear consolidated objections (Cases 23-01 and 23-02) to the petition papers of aldermanic candidate McAdams for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election. The board will decide whether the candidate's petitions are valid for ballot placement.

• Hearing on Case No. 23-01, Charvat v. McAdams
• Hearing on Case No. 23-02, Van Buer v. McAdams
• Public comment period
• Meeting at DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak Street

Citizen Police Review Board

The Citizen Police Review Board is meeting to handle routine business including roll call, agenda and minutes approval, public participation, and a chairman update. The board will review cases and then enter a closed executive session to discuss employee performance/discipline and security procedures, as allowed by state law.

• Case review of police complaints
• Executive session on employee performance/discipline (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
• Executive session on security procedures and personnel/equipment use (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(8))
• Approval of November 10, 2022 minutes

The board reviewed three complaints, deciding not to hear one and tabling another. For the third case, the board reached a consensus to recommend written reprimands for the two officers involved.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved November 10, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Decided not to hear complaint from DeKalb Georgia
• Tabled second complaint pending more information (5-0)
• Voted to review third complaint (5-0)
• Recommended written reprimands for two officers involved in the third case
• Entered Executive Session (5-0)

Fire Pension Board

The Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees has cancelled its scheduled meeting for Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. No decisions, discussions, or agenda items will take place at this meeting.

• Cancellation of the January 19, 2023, meeting

Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission

The Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission is meeting to discuss new business, including a City Hall mural, a Malta mural by Nora Balayti, and next initiatives and grants. They will also review updates on old business such as the Veterans Mural, Annie Glidden Road mural, a vacant city lot, and other art projects. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and public participation.

• City Hall mural: possible workshop dates, workspace location ideas, soliciting volunteers
• Malta mural by Nora Balayti
• Veterans Mural update
• Annie Glidden Road mural update
• Vacant City lot at Fourth Street & Lincoln Highway

The Commission selected February 11 and February 22 as primary dates for public workshops regarding the City Hall mural. Members discussed potential workspace locations for the project and brainstormed future grant-funded initiatives. The body also agreed to continue meeting every other month.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved September 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Selected Feb. 11 and Feb. 22 as first-choice dates for City Hall mural workshops
• Agreed to continue meeting every other month
• Supported both vinyl wrap and painted options for Annie Glidden Road mural

Planning & Zoning Commission

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

Electoral Board

The DeKalb Municipal Officers Electoral Board will meet to hear two objections to the petition papers of an aldermanic candidate, McAdams, for the April 4, 2023 Consolidated Election. The board will also adopt rules and take public comment.

• Case No. 23-01, Charvat v. McAdams
• Case No. 23-02, Van Buer v. McAdams
• Adoption of Electoral Board Rules
• Public comment period

Citizen Police Review Board

The January 12, 2023, Citizens Police Review Board meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

DeKalb Public Library Board

The DeKalb Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine items like minutes and reports, plus several action items. The board will vote on a collection development policy revision, a fund policy, an intergovernmental agreement for insurance coverage through the City of DeKalb, and a contract for a switch replacement project. They will also review the final report of the 2019-22 strategic plan and discuss planning for 2023-25.

• Approve Collection Development Policy Revision
• Approve Fund Policy
• Approve IGA for Insurance Coverage through City of DeKalb
• Approve CMJ Contract for Switch Replacement Project
• Approve Combining of Reserve Accounts to Differentiate Capital and Non-Capital Purposes

City Council

The DeKalb City Council will consider three proposals for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of city-owned buildings at 330 Grove Street and 217 S. Fourth Street, with a recommendation to accept a $100,000 offer from Pappas Development, LLC. The council will also vote on a consulting contract for a public transportation study, an economic incentive for Sullivan's Tavern, and a resolution to censure City Clerk Sasha Cohen for abandoning his duties. The agenda also includes routine approvals of accounts payable and meeting minutes.

• Consideration of proposals for 330 Grove Street and 217 S. Fourth Street; staff recommends Pappas Development's $100,000 purchase and redevelopment plan
• Resolution 2023-001: $98,379 contract with Sam Schwartz Consulting for a comprehensive public transportation study
• Resolution 2023-002: $25,000 matching grant to Sullivan's Tavern (722 E. Lincoln Highway) for building improvements
• Resolution 2023-003: Censure of City Clerk Sasha Cohen for abandonment of official duties
• Accounts payable and payroll totaling $4,465,449.27 through January 9, 2023

City Council approved the sale of 330 Grove Street and 217 S. Fourth Street to Pappas Development for $100,000. The council also censured City Clerk Sasha Cohen and approved several ARPA grants for local organizations.

• Approved sale of 330 Grove St and 217 S. Fourth St to Pappas Development for $100,000 (5-2-1)
• Censured City Clerk Sasha Cohen for abandonment of official duties (8-0)
• Approved $98,379 contract with Sam Schwartz Consulting for public transportation study (8-0)
• Approved $100,000 ARPA grant to New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (8-0)
• Approved $50,000 ARPA grant to Egyptian Theatre (7-1)
• Approved $25,000 ARPA grants to Stage Coach Players and J.F. Glidden Homestead Historical Center (8-0)
• Approved $148,720 purchase of a 2023 Freightliner aerial truck (8-0)
• Approved special use permit for retail tobacco store at 901 Lucinda Avenue (8-0)

Citizens' Environmental Commission

The DeKalb Citizens' Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes and receiving reports from partner agencies. New business includes the PRIDE Awards, a presentation on home efficiency, and a watershed grant. The commission will also plan future articles and presentations.

• PRIDE Awards discussion
• CEC presentation on home efficiency for February/March
• Watershed grant discussion
• Next Daily Chronicle articles on insulation/window replacement and seed starting
• Sustainability plan changes

The Commission approved a 2022 PRIDE Award for the business Driven Heart. Members also scheduled upcoming public presentations and assigned authors for environmental articles in the Daily Chronicle.

• Approved 2022 PRIDE Award to Driven Heart (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled native trees presentation for Feb. 23 at the library
• Assigned Ms. Farrell to write February Daily Chronicle article on seed starting
• Assigned Mr. Newman to write March Daily Chronicle article on home insulation

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled