Markham public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Markham City Council will meet in a special session on December 17, 2025. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as call to order, public session, and authorization of claims and accounts. No specific policy proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion.

• Authorization of Claims & Accounts (routine financial approval)
• Executive Session (closed‑door discussion)

The Markham City Council held a special meeting on December 17, 2025, with all four aldermen present. They approved the Authorization of Claims and Accounts Bill list totaling $709,068.41 with no manual checks. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved $709,068.41 in claims and accounts (4-0)
• Opened floor to public (4-0), no public present
• Closed floor to public (no motion made)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:33 a.m. (4-0)

City Council

The Markham City Council will consider several items, including an ordinance to levy and assess taxes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2026. It will also review a resolution to abate real‑estate tax to fund debt service on $5,550,00 0 general obligation bonds, and authorizations for a John Deere 135 P excavator and an Otis Elevator HydroFit MOD system. Additional items include a real‑estate purchase agreement with Bethel Missionary Baptist Church and an intergovernmental agreement for the Green Alley Program 2.

• Ordinance for levy and assessment of taxes for fiscal year 2026‑27
• Resolution abating real‑estate tax to pay debt service on $5,550,00 0 bonds (Series 2005A)
• Resolution authorizing purchase of a John Deere 135 P Excavator for Public Works
• Resolution authorizing installation of an Otis Elevator HydroFit MOD Hydraulic Control System for Police Department
• Approval of Pay Request #2 to M&J Underground, Inc. for $218,443.04 for water main valve replacement

The Markham City Council approved the ordinance establishing the tax levy for the fiscal year May 1 2026‑April 30 2027. It also adopted a tax‑abatement ordinance to fund debt service on $5.55 million of bonds, authorized a green‑alley intergovernmental agreement, and approved several public‑works contracts and business licenses. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Adopted Ordinance 25‑0‑2426 (tax levy for FY 2026‑27) – 4 Yes, 0 No
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑0‑2427 (real‑estate tax abatement for $5,550,000 bond debt) – 4 Yes, 0 No
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑762 (intergovernmental agreement for Green Alley Program 2) – 4 Yes, 0 No
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑761 (real‑estate purchase with Bethel Missionary Baptist Church) – 4 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Pay Request #2 from M&S Underground, Inc. for $218,443.04 – 4 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Pay Request #2 from K‑5 Construction Corp. for $29,358.53 – 4 Yes, 0 No
• Approved business license for Gugas Auto Repair #3 – 4 Yes, 0 No
• Approved business license for Daddy O’s Barber Shop – 4 Yes, 0 No

City Council

The City Council of Markham will hold a regular meeting on November 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes a public session and the authorization of claims and accounts.

• Public Session
• Authorization of Claims and Accounts
• Next regular meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025

The council appointed Alderman William Barron to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the meeting, with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It also adopted the Authorization of Claims and Accounts Bill list totaling $3,83 1,605.84, again unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m. by a 4‑0 vote.

• Appointed Alderman William Barron as Mayor Pro Tem (4-0)
• Adopted Authorization of Claims and Accounts Bill list totaling $3,83 1,605.84 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:35 a.m. (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review two zoning map amendments and a purchase and sale agreement for 16511 Spaulding Avenue. The body will also consider a final payment to McGill Construction for street patching. Additionally, the council will review four business license applications.

• Rezoning of 2052 West 167th Street from R-1 One Family Residential to L-1 Light Manufacturing
• Rezoning of six parcels along 159th Street, Spaulding Avenue and Sawyer Avenue from R-3 to C-1 Neighborhood Shopping
• Final payment of $238,239.72 to McGill Construction for FY2025 MFT Patching Program
• Purchase and Sale Agreement for 16511 Spaulding Avenue with Anita Sanchez
• Amendment to Section 151.03 of the International Property Maintenance Code

The Markham City Council approved two zoning map amendments: one rezoning 2052 West 167th Street from R-1 to L-1, and another rezoning six parcels along 159th Street, Spaulding Avenue, and Sawyer Avenue from R-3 to C-1. The council also adopted ordinances authorizing an insurance agreement, a property maintenance code amendment, and a purchase and sale agreement with Anita Sanchez. Four business licenses were approved: BK Truck and Trailer Repair, Golden Axle Garage LLC, Korea Auto Group Inc., and BNC Enterprise. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Adopted Ordinance 25-O-2419 rezoning 2052 West 167th Street from R-1 to L-1 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-O-2420 rezoning six parcels along 159th Street, Spaulding, and Sawyer from R-3 to C-1 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-O-2421 authorizing IMLRMA premium agreement (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-O-2422 amending property maintenance code (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-O-2423 authorizing purchase/sale agreement with Anita Sanchez (4-0)
• Approved final pay request of $238,239.72 to McGill Construction for MFT patching (4-0)
• Approved business license for BK Truck and Trailer Repair (4-0)
• Approved business license for Golden Axle Garage LLC (4-0)

Other/Notice Of Public Hearing

The City of Markham is holding a public hearing to review the TIF Plan and eligibility criteria for the proposed West 159th Street Corridor TIF District. The meeting includes reports on public notices and the Joint Review Board.

• Proposed West 159th Street Corridor TIF District
• Review of TIF Plan and eligibility criteria by Ryan LLC
• Report of Joint Review Board

City Council

The Markham City Council will consider routine items such as approving the October 1 meeting minutes and authorizing claims and accounts. The City Attorney will present an ordinance renewing a Cook County Class 8 property‑tax incentive for Crawford Gas Mart at 16665 S. Crawford Avenue, and several resolutions covering the purchase of municipal vehicles from the Village of New Lenox and multiple intergovernmental public‑safety communications agreements. The council will also vote on a $49,923 payment to SKC Construction for the FY25 MFT crack‑sealing program.

• Ordinance renewing Cook County Class 8 Property Tax Incentive for Crawford Gas Mart, 16665 S. Crawford Avenue
• Resolution to purchase municipal vehicles for Markham from the Village of New Lenox
• Resolution authorizing execution of the E‑Com and SouthCom Public Safety Communications Joint Emergency Telephone System Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement
• Approval of Pay Request #1 – $49,923 to SKC Construction for the FY25 MFT Crack Sealing Program
• Resolutions appointing public‑safety representatives to E‑COM boards and the 9‑1‑1 Operating Committee

The Markham City Council approved the October 1 meeting minutes and authorized claims and accounts totaling $838,072.43. It waived the 48‑hour reading and adopted Ordinance 25‑0‑2418, renewing a Cook County Class 8 property tax incentive for 16665 S. Crawford Avenue. The council also adopted several resolutions on municipal vehicle purchase and public‑safety communications agreements, approved a business license for Ollie Tree Healthcare, and approved a $49,923 pay request for the FY25 MFT crack‑sealing program.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstain)
• Authorized claims & accounts $838,072.43 (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Waived 48‑hour reading of Ordinance 25‑0‑2418 (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑0‑2418 renewing tax incentive for 16665 S. Crawford Ave (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑754 for municipal vehicle purchase (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑755 for E‑Com & SouthCom public‑safety communications agreement (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved business license for Ollie Tree Healthcare, LLC (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
• Approved Pay Request #1 for SKC Construction, $49,923.00 (4 Yes, 0 No)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider two applications for zoning map amendments. The board will also review a new application for zoning relief.

• Zoning Map Amendment from R-3 to C-1 for 6 parcels along 159th Street, Spaulding Ave., and Sawyer Ave.
• Zoning Map Amendment from R-1 to L-1 for 2052 W. 167th Street (Sam Express Prime LLC)
• Application for Zoning Relief

City Council

The Markham City Council will discuss and vote on a new ordinance that creates a municipal grocery retailer occupation tax and a municipal grocery service occupation tax. The council will also approve a pay request of $119,366.94 to M&J Construction for the CDBG‑funded water main valve replacement project, which is supported by $399,000 from Cook County Highways. Additional items include approval of the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes, authorization of claims and accounts, and a business license for SPDI Venture LLC.

• Ordinance to implement municipal grocery retailer and grocery service occupation taxes
• Approval of Pay request #1 to M&J Construction for $119,366.94 (CDBG water main valve replacement)
• Business license issuance for SPDI Venture LLC
• Approval of City Council meeting minutes from September 17, 2025
• Authorization of claims and accounts

The Markham City Council adopted the Authorization of Claims & Accounts totaling $1,181,890.96. It also corrected Ordinance 24-O-2402, approved a $119,366.94 pay request for a CDBG water main valve project, and granted a business license to SPDI Venture LLC. All motions carried with a 3‑0 vote (one member absent).

• Authorized Claims & Accounts $1,181,890.96 (3-0)
• Corrected Ordinance 24-O-2402 (3-0)
• Approved pay request $119,366.94 for CDBG water main valve replacement (3-0)
• Approved business license for SPDI Venture LLC (3-0)
• Opened floor to public (3-0)
• Closed floor to public (3-0)
• Approved minutes of September 17, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Adopted Authorization of Claims & Accounts Bill list (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to rental property licensing and a policy for selling city-owned homes to employees. The body is also reviewing bids for citywide asphalt and crack sealing programs.

• Bid from McGill Construction for $235,205 for 2025 MFT Hot-Mix Asphalt Patching Program
• Bid from SKC Construction for $38,700 for 2025 MFT Crack Sealing Program
• Ordinance regarding Cook County Class 8 Property Tax Incentive for 3020 W. 167th Street
• Ordinance amending rental property licensing in Chapter 121 of the Municipal Code
• Resolution extending the moratorium on rental property licensing

The council approved the September 3 meeting minutes and authorized $1,011,493.42 in claims. It extended the rental property licensing moratorium by adopting Resolution 25‑R‑752 and passed Ordinance 25‑O‑2416 to amend the rental licensing code. The body also adopted Ordinance 25‑O‑2417 renewing a Cook County tax incentive and adopted a policy for selling city‑owned homes to employees. Bids for street crack sealing ($38,700) and hot‑mix asphalt patching ($235,205) were approved.

• Approved minutes of September 3, 2025 meeting (4 Yes/0 No)
• Authorized claims and accounts totaling $1,011,493.42 (4 Yes/0 No)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑752 extending the rental property licensing moratorium (4 Yes/0 No)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑O‑2416 amending Chapter 121 (Rental Properties) (4 Yes/0 No)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑O‑2417 renewing Cook County Class 8 tax incentive for 3020 W. 167th St. (4 Yes/0 No)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑753 policy on sale of city‑owned single‑family homes to employees (4 Yes/0 No)
• Approved SKC Construction bid of $38,700 for 2025 MFT crack sealing program (4 Yes/0 No)
• Approved McGill Construction bid of $235,205 for 2025 MFT hot‑mix asphalt patching program (4 Yes/0 No)

City Council

The Markham City Council will meet on September 3, 2025, to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, claims, and audit results. The body will also consider ordinances to amend water/sewer rates and garbage disposal fees, a resolution to establish a West 159th Street Tax Increment Financing district, and a contract for residential refuse services.

• Amend water and sewer rates per Markham Code Section 53.03
• Amend garbage/refuse disposal fees per Title V, Chapter 50, Section 50.024
• Establish West 159th Street Corridor Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area
• Approve $257,383.06 pay request for MWRD Green Alley Improvement Project to M&J Underground, Inc.
• Authorize residential refuse services agreement with Homewood Disposal Service Inc.

The council adopted Ordinance 25‑0‑2414 changing municipal water and sewer rates and Ordinance 25‑0‑2415 removing the waste‑sticker fee for garbage service. It also approved the $933,487.87 Authorization of Claims, a $257,383.06 pay request for the Green Alley project, and resolutions to study a West 159th Street TIF corridor and to execute a refuse‑services agreement. Business licenses were granted to Osso Affordable Insurance and National Tank Wash.

• Adopted Ordinance 25‑0‑2414 (water/sewer rates) – 4 Yes/0 No/0 Absent
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑0‑2415 (garbage fee removal) – 4 Yes/0 No/0 Absent
• Approved Authorization of Claims totaling $933,487.87 – 4 Yes/0 No/0 Absent
• Approved Pay Request #2 $257,383.06 for M&J Underground Green Alley project – 4 Yes/0 No/0 Absent
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑750 to hold a public hearing on West 159th Street TIF corridor – 4 Yes/0 No/0 Absent
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑751 authorizing a refuse‑services agreement with Homewood Disposal – 4 Yes/0 No/0 Absent
• Approved business license for Osso Affordable Insurance – 4 Yes/0 No/0 Absent
• Approved business license for National Tank Wash – 4 Yes/0 No/0 Absent

City Council

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, contracts, or proposals are listed for the public session.

City Council

The City Council will review property tax incentives for two developments and a bid for a lighting project. The meeting includes standard reports from the City Attorney, Mayor, and City Administrator.

• Ordinance for Cook County Class 8 Real Estate Property Tax Incentive at 15914 S. Trumbull Avenue (WSSS, LLC)
• Resolution for Cook County Class 6B Property Tax Incentive renewal at 2052 W. 163rd Street (Moosu Prop, LLC / Furex Transportation Services)
• Bid from HEI for $287,675.75 for Neighborhood Lighting Project-DCEO HD240181

The council adopted the Authorization of Claims and Accounts Bill list totaling $1,058,303.62 with manual checks of $12,483.11 for a grand total of $1,070,786.72. It also adopted Ordinance 25‑0‑2413 and Resolution 25‑R‑749, both granting Cook County tax incentives. Additionally, the council approved a $287,675.75 bid for a Neighborhood Lighting Project.

• Authorized Claims and Accounts Bill list $1,058,303.62 (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑0‑2413 for Cook County Class 8 tax incentive (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑749 for Cook County Class 6B tax incentive renewal (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
• Approved HEI bid $287,675.75 for Neighborhood Lighting Project (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
• Waived 48‑hour reading of Ordinance 25‑0‑2413 (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
• Opened floor to public (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
• Closed floor to public (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)
• Adjourned meeting (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent)

City Council

The City Council will discuss three intergovernmental agreements regarding GPS usage, flood-prone property conversion, and climate resiliency. The body will also review a payment request for the Sherwood Avenue Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Project.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for GPS unit usage
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for acquisition and maintenance of flood prone parcels
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Cook County for climate resiliency implementation services
• Pay Request #1 from K-Five Construction Corporation for Sherwood Avenue Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Project
• Business License for Do All Fence

The Markham City Council approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. It adopted an Authorization of Claims and Accounts Bill for a total of $1,407,068.91. The council also adopted three intergovernmental agreement resolutions (25‑R‑746, 25‑R‑747, 25‑R‑748), approved a business license for Do All Fence, and approved a pay request for K‑Five Construction’s Sherwood Avenue resurfacing project. Motions to open and then close the floor to the public were each carried unanimously.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4 Yes/0 No)
• Authorized Claims and Accounts Bill totaling $1,407,068.91 (4 Yes/0 No)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑746 for GPS unit agreement (4 Yes/0 No)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑747 for real‑property acquisition and open‑space conversion (4 Yes/0 No)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑748 for climate‑resiliency services agreement (4 Yes/0 No)
• Approved business license for Do All Fence (4 Yes/0 No)
• Approved Pay Request #1 for K‑Five Construction (4 Yes/0 No, 6 Absent)
• Motion to open floor to public carried (4 Yes/0 No)

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure bids and payments, including an agreement with Cook County for an EV charging station. The body will also consider an ordinance amending business regulations and several new business licenses.

• Payment of $199,470.75 to M & J Underground, Inc. for the MWRD Green Alley Improvement Project
• Bid of $377,863.95 from M & J Underground, Inc. for the PY CDBG Program – Water Main Valve Replacement Project
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Cook County to install an EV charging station
• Ordinance amending Title XI “Business Regulations” of the Markham Code of Ordinances
• Business licenses for Beechy’s RV Storage, Dysen Truck Repair, LLC, Kundacina Group Corp., Prime Tires, LLC, Planet Logistics, Inc., and ODA Solutions, Inc.

The Markham City Council approved the minutes from June and July meetings, adopted an $788,615.67 Authorization of Claims, waived and adopted Ordinance 25‑0‑2412, and adopted Resolution 25‑R‑745 to let Cook County design and install an EV charging station that the city will operate. The council also approved a $199,470.75 pay request for the MWRD Green Alley project and a $377,863.95 bid for a water‑main valve replacement program, and granted several business licenses while denying one.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent) – Motion carried
• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (3 Yes, 0 No, 0 Absent) – Motion carried
• Authorized claims and accounts totaling $788,615.67 (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent) – Motion carried
• Waived 48‑hour reading of Ordinance 25‑0‑2412 (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent) – Motion carried
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑0‑2412 (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent) – Motion carried
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑745 for EV charging station agreement (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstain) – Motion carried
• Approved Pay Request #1 $199,470.75 for MWRD Green Alley Improvement Project (4 Yes, 0 No) – Motion carried
• Approved bid $377,863.95 for PY CDBG Water Main Valve Replacement (4 Yes, 0 No) – Motion carried

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to authorize claims and accounts. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

• Authorization of claims and accounts

The council adopted the Authorization of Claims and Accounts Bill list for $770,766.36. A motion to open the floor to the public was approved, followed by a motion to close the floor to the public. The meeting was adjourned at 10:39 a.m.

• Adopted Authorization of Claims $770,766.36 (3-0)
• Approved motion to open floor to public (3-0)
• Approved motion to close floor to public (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to review claims and accounts and consider two agreements for emergency services equipment. The meeting includes reports from the City Attorney, Mayor, and City Administrator.

• Agreement with Motorola Solutions for Police Department radio equipment
• Agreement with DIGICOM Installations, Inc. for Fire Department station alerting equipment, installation, and service

The Markham City Council approved the minutes from the June 4 meeting. It adopted an Authorization of Claims totaling $818,886.23. The council also adopted two resolutions to purchase radio equipment for the police department and station‑alerting equipment for the fire department. The floor was opened and then closed to the public before adjournment.

• Approved minutes of June 4, 2025 meeting (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstain, carried)
• Adopted Authorization of Claims and Accounts Bill list totaling $818,886.23 (4 Yes, 0 No, carried)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑743 for police radio equipment purchase (4 Yes, 0 No, carried)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑744 for fire department alerting equipment purchase (4 Yes, 0 No, carried)
• Opened floor to public (4 Yes, 0 No, carried)
• Closed floor to public (4 Yes, 0 No, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 p.m. (4 Yes, 0 No, carried)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary item for discussion is a review of the draft Zoning Code update.

• Review of draft Zoning Code update

City Council

The City Council will review a proposal for roof restoration and replacement at City Hall, the Police Station, and the Fire Station. The body will also consider donating a municipal vehicle to the Village of Lynwood and review several business license applications.

• Proposal from OMNIA Partners/Garland/DBS, Inc. for roof restoration at City Hall, Police Station, and Fire Station
• Resolution to donate a municipal vehicle to the Village of Lynwood
• Business license for Canteen Vending
• Business license for Dip N’ Double Ice Cream
• Business license for Beechy’s RV

The Markham City Council approved the minutes from the May 7 regular and May 28 special meetings, adopted a resolution to donate a municipal vehicle to the Village of Lynwood, and authorized $923,965.97 in claims and accounts. It also approved a roof restoration contract for City Hall, the police station and fire station, and granted several business licenses, including Canteen Vending, Dip N’ Double Ice Cream, Unlimited Martial Arts Academy, Badillo General Construction, and Steves Auto.

• Approved May 7 regular council meeting minutes (3‑0‑1) – motion carried
• Approved May 28 special council meeting minutes (3‑0‑1) – motion carried
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑742 to donate a municipal vehicle to Village of Lynwood (3‑0‑1) – motion carried
• Authorized claims and accounts totaling $923,965.97 (3‑6‑1) – motion carried
• Approved roof restoration contract for City Hall, Police Station and Fire Station (3‑0‑1) – motion carried
• Approved business license for Canteen Vending (3‑0‑1) – motion carried
• Approved business license for Dip N’ Double Ice Cream (2‑0‑1) – motion carried
• Approved business licenses for Unlimited Martial Arts Academy, Badillo General Construction, and Steves Auto (each 3‑0‑1) – motion carried

City Council

The Markham City Council will hold a special meeting on May 28 at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 16313 S. Kedzie Parkway. The agenda consists solely of procedural items including invocation, claims authorization, and public session. No substantive decisions are scheduled.

The council adopted the Authorization of Claims and Accounts Bill list for a total of $910,822.94, comprising $908,077.94 in claims and $2,745.00 in manual checks. It also approved motions to open and then close the public floor, each passing unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:08 a.m. after a unanimous adjournment motion.

• Approved Authorization of Claims and Accounts Bill list totaling $910,822.94 (4-0)
• Approved motion to open floor to public (4-0)
• Approved motion to close floor to public (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 10:08 a.m. (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will administer oaths of office to Mayor Roger Agpawa, Clerk Leslie Trimuel, and Treasurer Belinda Richardson. The body will also consider resolutions regarding hazard mitigation and highway maintenance. A proposal for a citywide tree inventory and forestry plan will be reviewed.

• Oaths of office for Mayor Roger Agpawa, Clerk Leslie Trimuel, and Treasurer Belinda Richardson
• Resolution to adopt the Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• Resolution for Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for highway maintenance
• Resolution for improvement under the Illinois Highway Code
• Proposal from Davey Resource Group for a tree inventory and Urban Forestry Management Plan

The Markham City Council accepted the certified April 1 election results and approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting. It authorized claims totaling $1,363,951.73 plus $4,000 in manual checks, for a grand total of $1,367,951.73. The council also adopted Resolutions 25‑R‑739, 25‑R‑740, and 25‑R‑741, and approved a tree‑inventory and urban‑forestry management plan proposal. The meeting concluded with public comments, a floor close, and adjournment at 8:28 p.m.

• Approved election results (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved April 16 minutes (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Authorized claims $1,363,951.73 plus $4,000 manual checks, total $1,367,951.73 (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑739 – Cook County Hazard Mitigation Plan update (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑740 – Motor Fuel Tax fund maintenance (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑741 – Illinois Highway Code improvements (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Approved Davey Resource Group tree inventory and Urban Forestry Management Plan (4 Yes, 0 No)
• Opened and then closed floor to public (each 4 Yes, 0 No)

City Council

The Markham City Council will consider the annual appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year starting May 1, 2025, along with a property tax incentive renewal for a Crawford Avenue property and a resolution to purchase a 2025 Ford Explorer for Public Works. Several previously tabled and new business license applications are also up for approval.

• Annual Appropriation Ordinance for FY 2025-26 (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026)
• Renewal of Cook County Class 8 Property Tax Incentive for 15431 S. Crawford Avenue (PIN 28-14-300-064-0000, owner: W4 Crawford LLC)
• Resolution to purchase a 2025 Ford Explorer for the Public Works Department
• Business license approvals for VN Auto Inc., Valor Construction Services, Mavericks Motor Cars (tabled from prior meeting)
• New business license applications: 360 Wireless, Monster Truck Repair, Kenneth Stowe, Chicago City Ice Cream (mobile food truck), Rojas Automotive Repair

The Markham City Council approved the minutes from the April 2 meeting and adopted several ordinances, including the annual appropriation and a property‑tax‑incentive renewal. It authorized claims and accounts totaling $722,407.44. The council also approved a purchase of a 2025 Ford Explorer for Public Works and granted most business licenses requested, while denying one.

• Approved minutes of the April 2, 2025 meeting (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstain)
• Authorized claims and accounts totaling $722,407.44 (4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑0‑2410, the annual appropriation (3 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑0‑2411, renewing a Cook County Class 8 tax incentive (4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑R‑738 to purchase a 2025 Ford Explorer for Public Works (3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstain)
• Approved business licenses for VN Auto, Inc.; Valor Construction Services, Inc.; 360 Wireless, Inc.; Monster Truck Repair, LLC; Kenneth Stowe; Chicago City Ice Cream (3‑4 Yes, 0 No, 0‑1 Abstain each)
• Denied business license for Mavericks Motor Cars, Inc. (4 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to review draft updates to the Zoning Code and Subdivision Code, as well as the existing and proposed Zoning Maps. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are under discussion only.

• Review of draft Zoning Code update
• Review of draft Subdivision Code updates
• Review of proposed Zoning Map

City Council

The Markham City Council will discuss a proposal to construct a church facility at 15130 S. Kedzie Avenue, consider an ordinance amending business license fees, and review the 2025-2026 health insurance renewal. The council will also issue a proclamation for Autism Awareness Month and approve new business licenses.

• Proposal to construct church facility at 15130 S. Kedzie Avenue (Christ Miracle Healing Center Church)
• Ordinance amending business license fees
• 2025-2026 Health Insurance Renewal
• Proclamation for World Autism Day / Autism Awareness Month
• New business licenses: Secure Your Way Consulting LLC, Precision Compliance Testing LLC, VN Auto, Inc.

The Markham City Council adopted Ordinance 25-0-2409, amending the city’s business license fees. It also approved a 2025‑2026 health insurance contract worth $2,015,384.84. The council authorized claims and accounts totaling $1,023,785.50, approved business licenses for Secure Your Way Consulting LLC and Precision Compliance LLC, and tabled the VN Auto Inc. license request. All motions carried with the recorded vote counts.

• Adopt Ordinance 25-0-2409 (Business License Fee amendment) – 3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent (motion carried)
• Approve 2025‑2026 health insurance contract $2,015,384.84 – 3 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain (motion carried)
• Authorize Claims and Accounts Bill list $1,023,785.50 – 3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent (motion carried)
• Approve business license for Secure Your Way Consulting LLC – 3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent (motion carried)
• Approve business license for Precision Compliance LLC – 3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent (motion carried)
• Table business license request for VN Auto Inc. – 3 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain (motion carried)
• Approve minutes of the March 19, 2025 meeting – 3 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent (motion carried)
• Open floor to the public – 3 Yes, 0 No, 0 Abstain (motion carried)

Special Meetings

The Markham City Council will hold a special meeting on March 31, 2025, to discuss the 2025-2026 health insurance renewal. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge, invocation, roll call, public session, and adjournment. No other substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 health insurance renewal

Special Meetings

The Markham City Council is holding a special meeting on March 25, 2025, primarily to discuss the FY25 budget. The agenda includes a public session for resident input. No other substantive items are listed.

• FY25 Budget Discussion

City Council

The Markham City Council is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items, including approval of meeting minutes and consideration of four new business license applications. The agenda also includes routine reports from city officials and a public session. No major policy decisions or financial items are listed.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes from March 5, 2025
• Business license application for Father and Sons Detail Inc.
• Business license application for Mavericks Motor Cars, Inc.
• Business license application for The Quinn Connection, LLC
• Business license application for Valor Construction Services, Inc.

The Markham City Council approved business licenses for Father and Sons Detail Inc. and The Quinn Connection, LLC, and tabled the license for Mavericks Motor Cars Inc. pending more information. The council also approved the minutes and the authorization of claims totaling $1,012,497.64. No action was taken on Valor Construction Services, Inc. because the applicant was not present.

• Approved minutes of March 5, 2025 (4-0)
• Adopted Authorization of Claims totaling $1,012,497.64 (4-0)
• Approved business license for Father and Sons Detail Inc. (4-0)
• Tabled business license for Mavericks Motor Cars Inc. (4-0)
• Approved business license for The Quinn Connection, LLC (4-0)
• No action on Valor Construction Services, Inc. (applicant absent)

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to purchase a property from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. The body is also reviewing a construction bid for the Green Alley Project and business licenses for two local eateries.

• Purchase and Sale Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for 15550 Kedzie Ave.
• Bid from M & J Construction, Inc. for the Green Alley Project
• Agreement with the state of Illinois for the purchase of rock salt
• Business license for Juan’s Taco
• Business license for Darlene’s Soul Food Kitchen LLC

The Markham City Council approved the purchase of 15550 Kedzie Ave via a sale agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, waived the 48-hour reading, and adopted the ordinance. They also approved a planning assistance resolution, a rock salt agreement, a bid for the Green Alley Project, and business licenses for two food trucks. All votes were 4-0.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-O-2408 approving purchase of 15550 Kedzie Ave (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-R-737 accepting CMAP planning assistance (4-0)
• Approved agreement with State of Illinois for rock salt purchase (4-0)
• Approved bid from M&J Construction for Green Alley Project (4-0)
• Approved business license for Juan's Tacos food truck (4-0)
• Approved business license for Darlene's Soul Food Kitchen LLC (4-0)
• Approved claims totaling $933,282.19 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss city business and reports. A primary item is a resolution to request $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from Cook County for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program.

• Resolution requesting $500,000.00 in CDBG Funds for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program

The Markham City Council approved a resolution to request $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds from Cook County for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program. The council also approved the minutes and the claims list totaling $695,863.81. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included reports and public comments.

• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 (4-0)
• Adopted Authorization of Claims totaling $695,863.81 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-R-736 requesting $500,000 CDBG funds for sewer rehab (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a Cook County Class 8 property tax incentive for five parcels at 3068 W. 159th Street owned by Markham Property, LLC. They will also consider a resolution for street patching and resurfacing, and approve engineering designs for sidewalk improvements on 167th Street and traffic signal upgrades at 167th and Kedzie Avenue. Additionally, three business licenses are up for approval.

• Ordinance consenting to Cook County Class 8 Property Tax Incentive for PINs 28-13-326-031 through 035 at 3068 W. 159th St
• Resolution concerning street patch work and resurfacing services
• Approval of A2N Engineering for sidewalk improvements on north side of 167th St between Pulaski Rd and California Ave
• Traffic signal improvements at intersection of 167th St and Kedzie Ave
• Business licenses for ARG Car and Truck Services LLC, Enterprise Auto Group Inc., and The Furniture Outlet II Inc

The Markham City Council approved a Cook County Class 8 property tax incentive for Markham Property, LLC, a resolution for street patchwork and resurfacing, and a bid for engineering services for sidewalk and traffic signal improvements. They also approved business licenses for ARG Car and Truck Services LLC and denied licenses for Enterprise Auto Group Inc. and The Furniture Outlet II Inc. All votes were unanimous except for the Furniture Outlet denial, which had one abstention.

• Approved minutes of January 15, 2025 (4-0)
• Adopted Authorization of Claims totaling $1,612,100.30 (4-0)
• Waived 48-hour reading of Ordinance 25-O-2407 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-O-2407 for Cook County Class 8 tax incentive (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-R-735 for street patchwork and resurfacing (4-0)
• Approved A2N Engineering Group bid for sidewalk and traffic signal improvements (voice vote, 4 yes)
• Approved business license for ARG Car and Truck Services LLC (4-0)
• Denied business license for Enterprise Auto Group Inc. (4-0)

City Council

The Markham City Council will vote on an ordinance amending business regulations, a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for the Green Alley Program with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, and approval of a bid from K-Five Construction for the Sherwood Avenue Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Project. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, authorization of claims, and new business license requests from A to Z Tires, VN Auto Motors Inc., and I Smokeez Smoke Shop.

• Ordinance amending Title XI of the Markham City Code regarding business licensing and regulations
• Resolution authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement with MWRDGC for Green Alley Program design and construction
• Approval of bid from K-Five Construction, Inc. for Sherwood Avenue Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Project
• Business license requests: A to Z Tires, VN Auto Motors Inc., I Smokeez Smoke Shop
• Authorization of claims and accounts

The Markham City Council approved an ordinance amending business regulations, authorized an intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for the Green Alley Program, and awarded a bid to K-Five Construction for the Sherwood Avenue Resurfacing project. The council also approved a business license for VN Auto Motors Inc. and denied a license for I Smokeez Smoke Shop due to outstanding property fees. All votes were 4-0.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-0-2406 amending business regulations (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-R-734 authorizing Green Alley Program agreement with MWRD (4-0)
• Approved K-Five Construction bid for Sherwood Avenue Resurfacing project (4-0)
• Approved business license for VN Auto Motors Inc. (4-0)
• Denied business license for I Smokeez Smoke Shop (4-0)
• Approved claims totaling $2,064,856.62 (4-0)
• Approved minutes for Dec. 4, Dec. 11, and Dec. 19 meetings (4-0, 3-0-1 abstain, 4-0)