Clarendon Hills, Illinois
Upcoming
Fire Pension Board
The board will review financial statements, including the treasurer's report and investment performance. The agenda also includes a review of trustee training records.
- Approval of April 7, 2026 meeting minutes
- Review of Treasurer's Report and bills
- Investment Performance Report (IFPIF)
- Review of Trustee Training Records
Recent meetings
Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission
The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission has canceled its regular monthly meeting scheduled for July 2, 2026, because there are no current cases or items for review. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, August 6, 2025, at 7:00 pm.
Village Board
The Village Board will consider consent agenda items including the acceptance of the 2025 annual financial report, approval of an employment agreement with Paul Dalen as Village Manager, a budget amendment, and several land-use items. A non-consent item authorizes a $96,500 contract with Orbis Solutions for downtown recording devices. The board also plans to recess to executive session to discuss real property.
- Adoption of a resolution approving an employment agreement with Paul Dalen as Village Manager
- Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for calendar year 2025
- Approval of surveying services for Jane Road easement not to exceed $24,000
- Ordinance granting a fence height variance for 220 Walker Avenue
- Resolution authorizing a $96,500 contract with Orbis Solutions for downtown camera system
Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission
The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a 6-foot fence in the front yard at 220 Walker Avenue. The petitioner is Maggie Summers. The board will also consider approval of the May 7, 2026 minutes and hear comments from the audience.
- Public Hearing: Case V533 – Variance request by Maggie Summers to allow a 6-foot fence in the front yard at 220 Walker Avenue under Section 20.9.6 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Foreign Fire Insurance Board
The Clarendon Hills Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet to elect Board Trustees for the upcoming term. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the prior meeting and review multiple new and old expenditure requests for fire station supplies and equipment. Treasurer's and committee reports will be presented.
- Election of Board Trustees
- New expenditure requests: bunkroom storage containers/racks, smoker cover/lock/drip trays/bucket liners, pillow protectors, day room station emblem
- Old expenditure requests: firefighter radio straps, utility gloves, hose straps, FAE cards, workout pants
- Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026 meeting
- Treasurer's, Chairman's, Chief's, and Secretary's reports
Board of Fire And Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will approve the open‑session minutes from January 15, 2026, and the executive‑session minutes from the same date. Commissioners will then discuss whether to allow a Police Officer Lateral Hire Eligibility List. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, public comment, and a pledge of allegiance.
- Approval of January 15, 2026 open‑session minutes
- Approval of January 15, 2026 executive‑session minutes
- Discussion on allowing a Police Officer Lateral Hire Eligibility List
Village Board
The Village Board will vote on a consent agenda including a $1,620,066 water main replacement contract for Ridge Avenue, a $145,000 resurfacing project, and a $91,111 railing replacement. Discussion items cover the first quarter treasurer's report and an update on outdoor dining encroachment rules. The board will also swear in a new police officer and recognize first responders for a life-saving call.
- $1,620,066 water main replacement contract for Ridge Avenue to Uno Construction
- $145,000 2026 resurfacing project contract to Chicagoland Paving
- $91,111.52 ADA-compliant railing replacement at Village Hall
- Termination of downtown TIF grant agreement with CH Tavern, LLC (Prospect Tavern)
- Adoption of ordinance granting parking variance at 100 Park Avenue
The Board adopted the Consent Agenda, approving several contracts and ordinances, including a $1,620,066 contract for the Ridge Avenue water main replacement and a $145,000 resurfacing contract. It also approved a variance reducing Sparrow Coffee’s off‑street parking from five spaces to three, a $31,200 janitorial services agreement, and an amendment to the encroachments ordinance that raises the outdoor permitting fee to $100 plus $1.50 per square foot. Additional approvals covered the sale of abandoned police and fire property at public auction and the replacement of Village Hall railings up to $91,111.52.
- Approved Ridge Avenue Water Main Replacement Contract $1,620,066 (Consent Agenda)
- Approved Chicagoland Paving resurfacing contract $145,000 (Consent Agenda)
- Approved Janitorial Services Agreement with Uni‑Max Management $31,200 (Consent Agenda)
- Approved variance reducing Sparrow Coffee off‑street parking from five to three spaces (Consent Agenda)
- Approved amendment to Encroachments ordinance, raising outdoor permitting fee to $100 plus $1.50 per sq ft (Consent Agenda)
- Approved ordinance authorizing public auction of abandoned police property (Consent Agenda)
- Approved ordinance authorizing online auction of surplus fire department items (Consent Agenda)
- Approved contract to replace Village Hall railings up to $91,111.52 (Consent Agenda)
Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission
The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Sparrow Coffee to reduce required off-street parking spaces for redevelopment of property at 1 N. Prospect Avenue. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Public hearing on Case V532: Sparrow Coffee requests variance from Table 10-1 Off-Street Vehicle Parking Requirements to allow fewer parking spaces.
The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission appointed Commissioner DeLongis as Chair Pro Tem and approved the March 5, 2025 minutes with an attendance amendment. The board voted to recommend approving Sparrow Coffee’s request to reduce off‑street parking from five spaces to three, contingent on the site plan. All motions passed unanimously.
- Appointed DeLongis Chair Pro Tem (5-0)
- Approved March 5, 2025 minutes with amendment (5-0)
- Opened public hearing on Sparrow Coffee variance (5-0)
- Closed public hearing (5-0)
- Recommended approval of off‑street parking variance (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Foreign Fire Insurance Board
The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and vote on a bylaw amendment regarding probationary employees. The board will also review new expenditure requests for items including gloves, iPad upgrades, a grill, hose straps, and other equipment, as well as old expenditure requests for radio straps, a smoker, and workout pants.
- Vote on bylaw amendment affecting probationary employees
- New expenditure request: Ambulance iPad upgrades
- New expenditure request: Weber grill
- New expenditure request: Utility gloves, hose straps, seat-belt extenders, garment bags, fridge filter, FAE pump cards
- Old expenditure request review: Firefighter radio straps, smoker, station workout pants
The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved several expenditure requests, including utility gloves, hose straps, seat-belt extenders, garment bags, and water filters. The board denied a proposal for a new Weber grill and tabled proposals for ambulance iPad upgrades and FAE pump cards. Minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting were approved.
- Approved minutes from April 2, 2026 meeting
- Approved utility gloves purchase up to $700
- Denied proposal for new Weber grill
- Tabled ambulance iPad upgrades proposal
- Tabled FAE pump cards proposal
- Approved up to $70 for new hose straps
- Approved purchase of 8 seat-belt extenders
- Approved purchase of garment bags
Downtown Design Review Commission
The Clarendon Hills Downtown Design Review Commission will meet to conduct a design review for the Village Gourmet project at 23 S. Prospect Ave. The commission will also discuss design review procedures for commercial and multi-family projects located outside the downtown area. These reviews determine how proposed structures align with local aesthetic and zoning standards before construction begins. The agenda lists standard procedural items and notes no old business.
- Design review for Village Gourmet at 23 S. Prospect Ave
- Discussion on design review standards for commercial and multi-family projects outside downtown
- Approval of draft minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting
Village Board
The Village Board will consider a resolution to approve an engineering services agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for due diligence and concept design of the Prospect Triangle Improvement Project, located at the northwest corner of Prospect Avenue and Park Avenue. The contract amount is $57,250 plus a 10% contingency. The meeting is a special strategic planning session that also includes a goal-setting discussion and a recess into executive session.
- Resolution to approve a $57,250 engineering contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Prospect Triangle improvements
- Project includes topographic survey, utility coordination, geotechnical investigation, and landscape architectural design
- Goal setting session to discuss village priorities (discussion only)
- Recess to executive session for closed-door deliberations
The Village Board approved a $57,250 contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for concept design services on the Prospect Triangle Improvement Project. The meeting also included a goal-setting session discussing water main replacements, ambulance procurement, and facility maintenance.
- Approved $57,250 contract for Prospect Triangle concept design (5-0)
- Directed engineering work on Fire Station water main to be deferred
- Directed Village Hall railing replacement to be brought to May meeting
- Directed additional research on Train Station costs vs. revenue
- Directed Assistant Johnson and Trustee O'Connell to work on communication improvements
- Directed Assistant Johnson to explore third-party event management models
Village Board
The Village Board meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. was canceled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for May 18, 2026.
Police Pension Board
The Clarendon Hills Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review monthly finances, discuss a cash management policy, and certify election results for an active member position. The agenda also includes investment reports, trustee training approvals, and a portability update. All items are routine procedural matters.
- Discussion and possible action on Cash Management Policy
- Presentation and approval of monthly bills
- Quarterly investment report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
- Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
- Certify Board Election Results for Active Member Position
Village Board
The Village Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a second amendment to the Sparrow Coffee redevelopment agreement (extending the completion date to October 31, 2026), a TIF grant for Jacaranda Boutique & Interiors, termination of the Prospect Tavern TIF agreement due to uncured default, and removal of the pet licensing requirement. A public hearing will be held on a fence height variance at 306 Hudson Avenue, and the board will discuss downtown vision. A proclamation for Arbor Day will also be issued.
- Second amendment to Sparrow Coffee RDA at 100 Park Avenue, extending completion to October 31, 2026
- TIF grant agreement for Jacaranda Boutique & Interiors at 5 South Prospect Avenue
- Termination of Prospect Tavern TIF agreement (27 & 29 S. Prospect) due to uncured default
- Ordinance repealing Section 13.2 regarding dog and cat licenses
- Fence height variance for property at 306 Hudson Avenue
The Board reviewed a multi-year downtown aesthetic improvement plan and discussed various consent agenda items including TIF requests and pet licensing. The meeting also addressed the cancellation of the April 20th regular board meeting.
- Canceled April 20th Regular Board Meeting
- Discussed Sparrow RDA extension request
- Discussed Jacaranda Boutique & Interiors TIF grant request up to $9,378.58
- Discussed Prospect Tavern TIF termination recommendation
- Discussed removal of pet licensing requirement
- Received direction on Downtown Vision timeline and projects
Village Board
The Village Board President and Board of Trustees may attend a Presidents Breakfast on April 9, 2026, at the Hinsdale Golf Club. No formal business or decisions are listed on the agenda.
Fire Pension Board
The Firefighters’ Pension Board will consider and vote on the minutes from its January 9, 2026 meeting. It will review financial statements, the treasurer’s report, and approve any outstanding bills. The board will also review trustee training records before entering an executive session.
- Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of January 9, 2026
- Review of financial statements and treasurer’s report
- Approval of bills
- Review of trustee training records
- Executive session