Rolling Meadows public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council adopted ordinances for employee salary increases, school-day parking prohibitions on Meadow Drive and Barker Avenue, and sanitary sewer connection charges. Additionally, 13 consent resolutions were approved, including several professional service contracts and a commercial curb appeal grant program.
- Adopted salary increases for certain non-collective bargaining employees (4-2)
- Prohibited parking on Meadow Drive and Barker Avenue on school days (6-0)
- Approved connection charges for Phase I Brookview/Sunset Sanitary Sewer Improvements (6-0)
- Approved payment of bills on Warrant 12/20/2022 (6-0)
- Awarded $30,294 utility rate study contract to Baxter & Woodman Engineering (6-0)
- Approved three-year City Engineer contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering (6-0)
- Approved purchase of CrowdStrike Cyber Security Software not to exceed $15,000 (6-0)
- Approved Curb Appeal Grant Program for commercial properties (6-0)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole held straw votes regarding the City's insurance deductible and the use of surplus credits. Staff also presented a new citizen self-service portal and an overview of the plan review process.
- Straw vote to change deductible from $2,500 to $10,000: 1 in favor, 5 opposed
- Straw vote to change deductible from $2,500 to $25,000: 5 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstain
- Straw vote to use excess surplus credit to pay 2023 premium: 5 in favor, 1 opposed
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board appointed its leadership for 2023 and approved the permanent status of one police officer. Members also agreed on a dress code for interviews and discussed upcoming police and fire testing.
- Appointed Commissioner Callard as Chairman (All in favor)
- Appointed Commissioner Walter as Secretary (All in favor)
- Approved permanent status for Officer Cassandra DeFranco (All in favor)
- Approved minutes from November 8, 2022 meeting (All in favor)
- Agreed that button-down shirts will be worn by all commissioners during interviews
City Council
The City Council adopted the FY2023 compensation plan and an ordinance to reduce the number of members on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Several resolutions were approved, including the purchase of a new street sweeper and tax incentive support for local businesses. Three ordinances were moved forward for a second reading, including a connection charge for sanitary sewer improvements.
- Reduced number of Planning and Zoning Commission members (4-2)
- Approved City of Rolling Meadows Compensation Plan for FY2023 (6-0)
- Approved payment of bills on warrant 12/6/2022 (6-0)
- Approved purchase of 2023 Elgin Regen-X Street Sweeper for $307,314.32 (6-0)
- Approved $15,033 contract to Meade Electric for traffic signal repair at Rohlwing and Kirchoff Road (6-0)
- Supported Cook County tax incentives for ATS Automation USA Holdings and Pacifica Rolling Meadows LLC (6-0)
- Designated property at 1460-70 Golf Road as blighted and in need of renewal (6-0)
- Moved forward ordinances for salary increases, school-day parking prohibitions, and Brookview/Sunset sanitary sewer charges (6-0)
Environmental Committee
The committee approved a request to have a guest present on styrofoam recycling. Members discussed preparations for an Earth Day rain garden and reported that a recent pumpkin collection event diverted nearly 2.5 tons of waste from landfills.
- Approved minutes from November 1, 2022
- Approved invitation for Cynthia to discuss styrofoam recycling
- Approved four t-shirt design options for event identity
City Council
The City Council approved the FY 2023 budgets for the City and the Rolling Meadows Library, along with related property tax levy ordinances. Council also authorized several infrastructure and maintenance contracts and tabled a liquor license application for 90 days.
- Adopted Property Tax Levy Abatement (6-0)
- Adopted Property Tax Levy for the City of Rolling Meadows (6-0)
- Adopted Property Tax Levy for the Rolling Meadows Library (6-0)
- Approved disposal of City equipment (6-0)
- Amended City Code regarding property tax incentive applications (6-0)
- Tabled Class GA liquor license for Anna’s Red Apple LLC for at least 90 days (6-0)
- Sent tobacco, vape, and CBD shop zoning ordinance back to Planning and Zoning Commission (4-3)
- Approved $34,452 for deicing materials and $79,571 for sanitary sewer repairs (6-0)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole held straw votes to support a new Curb Appeal Grant for commercial outdoor seating and landscaping. Council also agreed to modifications for the existing Retail & Restaurant Incentive programs and the addition of a cap clause for applications.
- Supported proposed Curb Appeal Grant policy and application process (7-0 straw vote)
- Supported adding a cap clause to the grant policy (7-0 straw vote)
- Supported modifications to Retail & Restaurant Incentive policies (7-0 straw vote)
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the Police Department Lateral Hiring list following interviews conducted on November 1. The board also approved the minutes from the October 10, 2022 meeting.
- Approved minutes of the October 10, 2022 meeting
- Certified Police Department Lateral Hiring list (All in favor)
City Council
City Council approved the payment of bills and adopted eight resolutions for various city services and equipment. Five ordinances regarding tax levies, property disposal, and tax incentives moved to a second reading. A liquor license ordinance for Anna’s Red Apple also moved to a second reading after discussion on enforcement.
- Approved payment of bills on warrant 11/8/2022 (6-0)
- Advanced Property Tax Levy Abatement ordinance to 2nd reading (6-0)
- Advanced City Property Tax Levy ordinance to 2nd reading (6-0)
- Advanced Rolling Meadows Library Property Tax Levy ordinance to 2nd reading (6-0)
- Advanced Disposal of City Property - Equipment ordinance to 2nd reading (6-0)
- Advanced Property Tax Incentive Applications code amendment to 2nd reading (6-0)
- Advanced Class GA liquor license for Anna’s Red Apple LLC to 2nd reading (6-0)
- Adopted 8 resolutions including a $17,000 reservoir cleaning contract and $10,000 TreeKeeper software license (6-0)
Environmental Committee
The committee approved the October 4, 2022, minutes and agreed to target the Park Central Detention Basin for native vegetation planting. Members discussed addressing algae blooms at Kennedy Pond and potential environmental impacts of Chicago Bears redevelopment. No formal votes were taken on the pond or redevelopment issues.
- Approved minutes from October 4, 2022
- Agreed to work on the Park Central Detention Basin for next year's events/cleanup
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a recommendation to reduce its membership and quorum requirements. A proposed text amendment to regulate tobacco, vape, and CBD shops ended in a tie vote and did not receive a recommendation for approval.
- Recommended approval to reduce Commission members from nine to seven and quorum from five to four (6-0)
- Failed to recommend approval of text amendment to regulate tobacco, vape, and CBD shops (3-3)
- Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
City Council
The City Council adopted several ordinances, including liquor licenses for two businesses and a special use permit for outdoor storage. The council also approved a municipal push tax deferral and a city code amendment regarding subdivision improvements.
- Approved outdoor storage special use for Sunset Pools at 1675 Hicks Road (7-0)
- Approved deferring municipal push tax until January 31, 2023 (7-0)
- Approved Class A2 liquor license for BBQ Chicken (7-0)
- Approved Class A2 liquor license for Meltz Bar & Grill (7-0)
- Adopted amendment to City Code regarding subdivision improvement guarantees (7-0)
- Approved payment of bills on warrant 10/25/2022 (7-0)
- Authorized Public Works Director to approve vehicle and equipment purchase orders (7-0)
- Awarded contract for Stryker Chest Compression Device and authorized FY 2022 USIC contract (7-0)
Capital Projects Committee
The committee reviewed the annual street resurfacing program, which typically budgets $1 million annually. Discussion included progress on reconstruction projects, upcoming bike path constructions, and the impact of inflation on project costs.
- 2022 street resurfacing includes Brookmeade, Sycamore, South St, and South Ct
- $40,000 budgeted for Kirchoff Road walkway light improvements
- Weber Drive reconstruction includes a 50/50 cost share with Arlington Heights
- Central Road reconstruction project requested STP funding
- Meadowbrook Bridge over Salt Creek scheduled for 2025 IDOT letting
Capital Projects Committee
The committee is discussing 2022 and 2023 utility capital projects for water, sanitary, and storm systems. The meeting includes a review of the proposed five-year Capital Improvement Plan and related recommendations.
- 4 Sisters Water Main project budgeted at $525,000
- New Sanitary Installation for Sunset/Brookview budgeted at $600,000
- Park Street Storm Engineering & Construction budgeted at $700,000
- Sanitary Pipe Rehabilitation Program proposal received 7/20/22 for $195,000
- SCADA System improvements budgeted at $85,000
Capital Projects Committee
The committee reviewed the status of annual street resurfacing, reconstruction, and various federally or state-funded projects. Members discussed budget impacts from inflation and labor availability alongside long-term project prioritization.
- Review of 10-year Street Reconstruction Program progress
- Status of Quentin/Hartung and Hicks/Euclid bike paths
- Weber Drive reconstruction proposed for 2024
- Algonquin/New Wilke intersection improvements
- Central Road reconstruction/widening application for STP funding
Capital Projects Committee
The committee is reviewing the FY 2023 proposed budget and the FY 2023-2027 Capital Improvements Program planning calendars. Members will discuss funding for major projects and space needs for city buildings.
- Planning discussion for 3200 Central and 3900 Berdnick Public Works sites
- Discussion of City Buildings space needs assessment and long-term needs
- Review of Public Works emergency power supply
- Review of FY 2021 completed projects totaling $5.9 million across various funds
- Review of FY 2022 projects and the 911 and Building & Land funds