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Clarendon Hills public meetings in 2025

39 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to update building codes and consider Prospect Tavern TIF grant

The Village Board will discuss updating municipal building, electric, plumbing, and fire codes from 2015 to 2024 standards. The board is also deciding on a redevelopment agreement for the Prospect Tavern and a social services partnership with NEDFYS.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $265,000 TIF grant for Prospect Tavern and related redevelopment

The Village Board approved a $265,000 downtown TIF grant for Prospect Tavern with a requirement to repay the funds within five years. The Board also approved a building‑code amendment, a memorandum of understanding with Northeast DuPage Family and Youth Services, and multiple tax abatements for General Obligation Bonds. Highway‑maintenance funding resolutions for 2024‑2026 and the Treasurer’s July‑September 2025 report were accepted.

Thu Dec 4, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission

Village to consider subdivision plat for Western Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission will meet to discuss a subdivision plat for a property at 362 Western Avenue. The agenda includes the approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Board approved combined preliminary and final plat for 362 Western Avenue

The Zoning Board approved the amended minutes from August 28, 2025 by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the combined preliminary and final plat for the Clarendon Hills Development at 362 Western Avenue, with the condition that the Village Engineer review the final plat, again by a 5‑0 vote. Commissioners agreed to arrange a training session for board members in the spring. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 voice vote.

Thu Dec 4, 2025

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

Board will approve the 2025 Foreign Fire Insurance Board Annual Report

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will consider and vote on several items, including the presentation and approval of the 2025 FFIB Annual Report and the schedule of meeting dates for 2026. The agenda also includes a Treasurer’s final end‑of‑year report with required disbursements, a proposal form process update and lockbox procedure for Station 86, and routine reports from the Chairman, Chief, and Secretary.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 2025 report and set 2026 meeting schedule

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting, accepted the treasurer’s final year‑end report, and approved the 2025 annual report. It also adopted the proposed dates for the 2026 board meetings. The meeting was then adjourned.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

TIF District Joint Review Board

Board to approve minutes and review the 2023 Annual TIF Report

The Clarendon Hills Ogden Avenue TIF Joint Review Board will consider approval of the minutes from its November 18, 2024 meeting. The board will also review the Annual TIF Report for fiscal year 2023 (January 1 – December 31, 2023). A brief question‑and‑answer period will follow before the meeting is adjourned.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

TIF District Joint Review Board

Board will approve prior meeting minutes and review annual TIF report

The Clarendon Hills Downtown TIF District Joint Review Board will vote to approve the minutes from its November 18, 2024 meeting. The board will also review the Annual TIF Report for fiscal year 2023 (January 1 – December 31, 2023). A question‑and‑answer period will follow before adjournment.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to attend Downtown Visioning Workshop #2

The Village Board President and Board of Trustees may attend the Downtown Visioning Workshop #2 at 39 N Prospect Ave on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The workshop is a public planning session for the downtown area. No decisions are being made at this meeting; the agenda item is a notice of attendance.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to adopt 2026 budget and approve multiple tax abatements

The Board will adopt the Calendar Year 2026 budget of $24,711,937 and hold a public hearing on it. The consent agenda includes waiving the liquor license fee for the Notre Dame Parish Christmas Party, establishing the village Poet Laureate position, and authorizing a grant of up to $60,000 for the Clarendon Hills Chamber of Commerce. The Board will also take first consideration of a series of ordinances to abate taxes for General Obligation Bonds ranging from $440,000 to $5,500,000. Claims totaling $913,062.63 and $87,238.47 will be approved.

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✓ Decided: Board appointed Trustee Elizabeth O'Connell and named DeAngelis President Pro Tem

The Village Board unanimously appointed Elizabeth O'Connell to fill the vacant trustee seat. Trustees also voted unanimously to name Trustee DeAngelis as President Pro Tem for the meeting. The board then closed the CY2026 budget public hearing by unanimous vote.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

Foreign Fire Insurance Board to elect Vice Chair and review finances

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet to approve minutes, review a treasurer's report showing a balance of $82,399.88, and discuss new business including the election of a Vice Chair and a request for a lock-out tool.

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✓ Decided: FFIB elects Michael Gallagher as vice‑chair and approves meeting minutes

The board nominated and elected Michael Gallagher as vice‑chair. The October 2025 meeting minutes were approved. Jesus Hernandez was nominated as a new board member. The next meeting was set for December 4, 2025.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission meeting canceled

The November 6, 2025, meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission has been canceled. The notice states there are no current cases or items for review.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025

Economic Development Commission

Economic Development Commission to discuss 316 Park Ave and 104 Walker

The Economic Development Commission will review options for 316 Park Ave and receive a project update for 104 Walker. The body will also discuss goals for 2025-2026 and updates on various public and private projects.

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Wed Oct 22, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to attend Downtown Visioning Workshop #1

The Village Board President and Board of Trustees will be present at the Downtown Visioning Workshop #1 on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., held at 39 N Prospect Ave. The meeting is informational and does not involve any formal decisions or votes.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Board of Fire And Police Commissioners

Board to set minimum scores for police officer entry tests

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to establish the minimum written test and cumulative oral interview scores for entry-level police officers. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss the appointment or employment of specific public employees.

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✓ Decided: Board set minimum 70% score for entry‑level police officer written and oral tests

The commissioners motioned to require a 70% minimum on written, oral, and total scores for entry‑level police officer exams. They also approved executive‑session minutes and authorized discussion of specific employee appointments. The board struck three candidate names, continued background checks on two others, selected Officer Matt Kane, and opened a new sergeant position after Sgt. Porter retired.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Village Board

Board to discuss 2026 budget proposing a 2.9% property tax increase

The Village Board will present and discuss the proposed Calendar Year 2026 Budget, which includes a 2.9% property tax increase and a 4.0% water rate increase. The meeting also includes consent agenda items to adopt land‑use ordinances for the Sparrow Coffee redevelopment and a Planned Unit Development at 104 Walker Avenue and 301 Park Avenue. Additional resolutions will approve fire‑station architectural services and contracts for bulk salt purchases. All items will be voted on by roll call.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025

Fire Pension Board

Fire Pension Board to consider pension increase for Brian D. Leahy

The Firefighters’ Pension Board will review financial statements and investment performance. The board is scheduled to decide on a pension increase for one individual and establish meeting dates for 2026.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a 3% pension increase for Brian D. Leahy

The Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting, the Treasurer’s financial report and related bills, and a 3% pension increase for Brian D. Leahy effective Jan. 1, 2026. The board also set four 2026 meeting dates. All votes were 3‑0 in favor.

Mon Oct 13, 2025

Police Pension Board

Police Pension Board to review actuarial valuation and tax levy request

The Clarendon Hills Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and retirement applications. The board is scheduled to discuss the 2026 cash management policy and the municipal compliance report.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $991,824 tax levy request based on actuarial valuation

The Board approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes and the monthly financial report with $8,896.15 of disbursements. It set cash‑management targets, accepted investment reports, and approved a $991,824 tax levy request, insurance renewal, and 2026 meeting schedule. All actions were carried by unanimous or roll‑call votes.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Fire Pension Board

Fire Pension Board to consider pension increase for Brian D. Leahy

The Firefighters’ Pension Board will review financial statements and investment performance. The board is scheduled to discuss a specific pension increase and set meeting dates for 2026.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

Board will review the updated 2025 purchase suggestion list

The Foreign Fire Insurance Board will approve minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting and hear the Treasurer’s report showing a July balance of $62,006.25, expenses of $8,741.05, and a current balance of $53,265.20. The board will discuss old business and new business, including a review of the updated 2025 Purchase Suggestion List and a proposal form. The meeting will also include reports from the Chairman and Chief, a public comment period, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board approved purchase of extrication gloves; other items covered by houseware plan

The board approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting and approved the Treasurer’s report showing a July balance of $62,006.25 and expenses of $9,855.86. It decided to purchase extrication gloves and applied the other suggested items to the houseware proposal approved previously, tasking Mike Gallagher with procurement. Matt Ladniak agreed to compile a standardized proposal form for future meetings. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

Wed Sep 24, 2025

Downtown Design Review Commission

Design review of 104 Walker Ave and 301 Park Ave

The Downtown Design Review Commission will meet on September 24, 2025 at 7 p.m. in the Board Room of Village Hall. The commission’s new business consists of a design review for the properties at 104 Walker Avenue and 301 Park Avenue. No other business items are listed for this meeting.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Downtown Design Review Commission

Design review of projects at 104 Walker and 301 Park Avenue

The Downtown Design Review Commission will conduct a design review for the projects located at 104 Walker and 301 Park Avenue. The commission will discuss the proposed designs and collect audience comments. No other business is listed on the agenda.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Village Board

Village Board to consider rezoning and development for 104 Walker Avenue

The Village Board will discuss a multi-use building project at 104 Walker Avenue and 301 Park Avenue. The meeting includes votes on employee salaries for 2026, a new acting village manager agreement, and various downtown improvement contracts.

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✓ Decided: Village Board held discussion with no formal decisions recorded

The board heard presentations on landscaping at Park and Eastern Ave, a downtown improvement workshop proposal, a TIF agreement for Prospect Tavern, and a conditional‑use ordinance for 104 Walker Avenue. Trustees voiced concerns and asked questions, but no votes or approvals were documented. The meeting concluded without any recorded formal actions.

Thu Aug 28, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission

Zoning board to decide on mixed-use downtown development

The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission will continue a public hearing on a proposed mixed-use building at 104 Walker Ave and 301 Park Ave. The developer seeks zoning changes and exceptions to build 15 condos, ground-floor retail, and boutique lodging.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025

Village Board

Board to vote on TIF grants, vacant property registry, and water main projects

The Village Board will vote on a vacant building registry, Downtown TIF grants for Prospect Tavern and La Vie En Rose, and engineering contracts for water main and intersection projects. The meeting also includes approval of claims and liquor license fees.

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✓ Decided: Board waives liquor license fee for Oktoberfest celebration

The Village Board approved a waiver of the liquor license fee and authorized a temporary special event retailer's liquor license for the Knight of Columbus Council's Oktoberfest on September 20, 2025. The Board also approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting and removed items 7.5, 7.8, and 7.11 from the consent agenda. Several service agreements and TIF grant requests were discussed but were either moved to a non‑consent agenda or left without a recorded vote.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Board approved June 26 minutes and opened public hearing on mixed-use project

The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission unanimously approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. A public hearing was opened for Case PUD528, a mixed‑use development at 104 Walker Ave and 301 S. Park Ave. The hearing was later closed without a decision on the project.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

✓ Decided: Board approved 2025 meeting dates and $1,000 household items purchase

The board approved the minutes from the July 10 meeting and the treasurer's financial report. It set future meeting dates for September 4, October 2, November 6, and December 4, 2025. The board also approved the purchase of household items for the fire department up to $1,000.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Village Board

✓ Decided: Board postpones Prospect Tavern TIF grant for further discussion

The Village Board removed the Prospect Tavern downtown TIF grant agreement from the consent agenda and will continue discussions to find a solution. No votes or approvals were recorded for the other agenda items presented.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

Police Pension Board

✓ Decided: Board elected officers for 2025‑2027 terms and approved financial reports

The trustees approved the April 14 meeting minutes and the May 31 financial report, including $9,413.91 of disbursements. They accepted the June 30 quarterly investment report and elected a new slate of board officers. The board also confirmed the FOIA officer designation and adjourned the meeting.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

✓ Decided: Board approved revised FFIB By-Laws v3

The board approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. Officers were elected: Tom Jung as Chair, John McReynolds as Vice‑Chair, Matt Ladniak as Secretary, and Mark Walker as Treasurer. The revised FFIB By‑Laws version 3 were adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 pm.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Fire Pension Board

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved minutes, financial report and expenses

The Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board approved the minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting. They approved the Treasurer’s report showing $94,877 in revenues, $63,087 in expenses and a fund balance of $1,983,548. The board also approved all presented expenses. The meeting was adjourned at 9:56 am.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Board of Fire And Police Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board created new candidate list and offered conditional hire to Joseph Walker

The board approved the March 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved yearly FOIA and OMA training and set the filing location for meeting paperwork. The board created a new candidate list and gave a conditional offer to candidate Joseph Walker. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Jun 26, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission

✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves rezoning, subdivision and lot consolidation

The Zoning Board of Appeals/Plan Commission unanimously approved a map amendment rezoning 153 Norfolk Avenue from P‑I to R‑1 Single‑Family Residential. It also approved a final plat of subdivision for 5740 Concord Avenue and a plat of consolidation for 112‑114 S. Prospect Ave, each with conditions to follow engineering review comments.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Village Board

✓ Decided: Board approved electronic participation for Trustee Peterson

The Board voted to allow Trustee Peterson to join meetings electronically, and the motion carried unanimously. The Board scheduled a Downtown Plaza listening session for June 22, 8:30‑10:30 am, and set a special Board meeting on the Plaza reconfiguration for September 8 at 6:30 pm. No other substantive votes were recorded.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

✓ Decided: Board approves kitchenware purchase, appoints new secretary; other proposals denied

The board approved the May 1 minutes and appointed John McReynolds as board secretary. A $1,000 kitchenware purchase was approved by a 5‑1 vote. Proposals for vehicle coolers and a mediator were not approved, the former losing 1‑4 with one abstention and the latter being tabled.

Thu May 29, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals / Plan Commission

✓ Decided: ZBA/PC recommended townhome variance to Village Board

The commission approved a recommendation to the Village Board for a variance allowing reduced front, side, and rear yard setbacks for two townhome units. It also approved extensive fence code amendments. Commissioners set the next meeting for June 26 and adjourned the session.

Mon May 19, 2025

Village Board

✓ Decided: Board approved BS&A software contract: $127,525 training fee, $30,245 annual

The Village Board approved a contract with BS&A Software for a one‑time training fee of $127,525 and an annual subscription of $30,245. It also approved a new ambulance‑billing contract, a multifamily rental registration ordinance, amendments to parking‑zone and bicycle codes, an intergovernmental agreement for the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network, a cable franchise with Comcast, and a $1,462.50 TIF grant for signage improvements. All appointments to commissions were confirmed by unanimous vote.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Village Board

✓ Decided: Village Board proclaimed April 25 2025 as Arbor Day

The Board adopted a resolution honoring outgoing Trustee Meredith Lannert and officially proclaimed Friday, April 25 2025 as Arbor Day for Clarendon Hills. The board also discussed a proposed downtown plaza redesign, a one‑year paramedic staffing contract, a post‑office ground‑lease renewal, and a stormwater code change, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded for those items.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Police Pension Board

✓ Decided: Board adopts revised 2025 Rules and Regulations

The Clarendon Hills Police Pension Fund Board approved the minutes from the January 13 meeting and released the Aaron Shirley disability transcript. It accepted the monthly financial report, the quarterly investment report, and certified the unopposed elections for active and retired member seats. The board also adopted the revised 2025 Board Rules and Regulations and adjourned the meeting.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Fire Pension Board

✓ Decided: Board approved pension increase, refund request and meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the minutes of the Jan 14, 2025 meeting. They approved the Treasurer’s financial report showing $41,124 in revenue, $30,839 in expenses and a $1,962,043 fund balance. They approved a refund of contributions to former Fire Chief Michael Korzen. They approved a 3% pension increase for Brian D. Leahy effective May 1, 2025.

Thu Apr 3, 2025

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

✓ Decided: Board set monthly meetings for first Thursdays at 7 p.m.

The board elected officers, naming Tom Jung as Chairman, Mark Rediehs as Co‑Chairman, Joe Skrypek as Secretary, and Mark Walker as Treasurer. A motion to approve revised bylaws was introduced but members said they would review them at a future meeting. The board decided future meetings will be held each first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. The Treasurer reported a current fund balance of $62,006.25.

Fri Mar 28, 2025

Board of Fire And Police Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves minutes, adopts annual FOIA/OMA training, offers Joseph Walker

The Board unanimously approved the March 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a plan for yearly FOIA and OMA training and for meeting paperwork to be stored in the Village Hall filing cabinet. Finally, the Board created a new candidate list and extended a conditional offer to candidate Joseph Walker.