Flossmoor public meetings in 2025

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Village Board will meet to approve minutes, bills, and ordinances amending parking and administrative adjudication codes. The board will also consider the 2025 tax levy, a resolution for tax reduction, and a purchase agreement for a fire engine.

• Approval of bills for payment
• Ordinance amending parking rules (Chapter 270)
• Ordinance amending administrative adjudication (Chapter 35)
• Consideration of 2025 tax levy and assessment
• Resolution directing Cook County Clerk for tax levy reduction

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, payment of bills, amendments to the municipal code (including alcoholic beverages), and a budget amendment for FY25-26. They will also hold a discussion on regulating e-bikes and e-scooters, and may enter executive session to discuss employment, property acquisition, and litigation.

• Resolution amending the FY25-26 budget
• Ordinance amending Chapters 103 and 150 (Alcoholic Beverages)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 150 of the municipal code
• Discussion on e-bike and e-scooter regulations
• Motion to go into executive session for employment, property acquisition, and litigation

The Board voted to approve Consent Agenda items #1 through #5 with a unanimous roll‑call vote. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed proposed E‑bike and E‑scooter regulations but did not adopt any ordinance. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items #1‑5 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider several items, including an honorary resolution for a retiring employee, approval of consent agenda items (minutes, bills, GIS contract, 2026 meeting schedule), and a request for a consumption-on-premise liquor license at 3313 Vollmer Road. Additionally, the board will discuss the 2025 property tax levy and may move into executive session for personnel, property, and litigation matters.

• Honorary resolution honoring Brian Tencza on his retirement
• Approval of the Annual GIS Consortium Provider Contract (consent agenda)
• Request from Opulence Gallery for a Class E-VGP liquor license at 3313 Vollmer Road
• Discussion of the 2025 Tax Levy
• Motion to go into executive session for employment, property acquisition, and litigation

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda items #2‑5. Trustees also approved a Class E‑VGP consumption‑on‑premise liquor license for Opulence Gallery at 3313 Vollmer Road. The Board discussed two options for the 2025 tax levy but took no action, with a follow‑up scheduled for December. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items #2‑5 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Class E‑VGP consumption‑on‑premise liquor license for Opulence Gallery, 3313 Vollmer Road (unanimous roll‑call)
• No action taken on 2025 Tax Levy options; decision deferred to December
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will approve the October 20 meeting minutes, review bills approved by the Finance Committee, and consider several actions. Items include amending Chapter 285 of the municipal code on home‑occupation fines, renewing an intergovernmental agreement for environmental health inspections with Cook County, and evaluating a liquor license request for BP Tornado. The meeting also includes discussion of e‑bike and e‑scooter regulations and a possible executive‑session motion on employment, property acquisition, and litigation.

• Amendment to Chapter 285 (Home Occupations, Fines) of the Village Municipal Code
• Renewal of intergovernmental agreement with Cook County Department of Public Health for environmental health inspection services
• Liquor license request for BP Tornado for a Class BW-1 license
• Discussion of e‑bike and e‑scooter regulations
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss employment, property acquisition, and litigation

The trustees approved remote participation for Trustee Rodgers by voice vote. The consent agenda items #1‑4 were approved unanimously. The liquor license request for BP Tornado was rejected with a 1‑5 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved remote participation for Trustee Rodgers (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items #1‑4 (roll‑call vote, unanimous AYES: Daggett, Dorsey, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa, Rodgers)
• Denied BP Tornado Class BW‑1 liquor license request (AYE: Mitros; NAYS: Daggett, Dorsey, Lofton, Mustafa, Rodgers)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous AYES: Daggett, Dorsey, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa, Rodgers)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 20, 2025, with proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Friends of Libraries Week. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills, a resolution for an agreement with the U.S. Army, and approval of salary schedules for fiscal year 2025-2026. Action items include adoption of the FY2024-2025 audit and an ordinance amending the municipal code on alcoholic beverages. A discussion item covers fiscal year 2026-2031 five-year projections, and the board may enter executive session for personnel, property, and litigation matters.

• Proclamation declaring October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Proclamation declaring October 20-26, 2025 Friends of Libraries Week
• Resolution approving an agreement between the Village and the Department of the Army
• Resolution approving salary schedules for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Ordinance amending Chapters 103 and 150 of the Municipal Code (Alcoholic Beverages)

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda items and the FY 2025‑2026 salary schedule. It adopted the FY 2024‑2025 audit, which received an unmodified opinion. The Board voted 5‑1 to amend Chapters 103 and 150 of the Municipal Code to create a Class BW‑1 alcohol license classification. A motion to go into executive session to discuss the sale of Village property also passed 5‑1.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items #3‑5 (unanimous)
• Approved Salary Schedule for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2024‑2025 audit with unmodified opinion (unanimous)
• Amended Municipal Code Chapters 103 & 150 to create Class BW‑1 license (5‑1)
• Moved to Executive Session to discuss Village property sale (5‑1)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss several administrative and infrastructure items. Key considerations include territory annexation, police vehicle purchases, and a liquor license application.

• Ordinance to annex territory at 19127 Crawford Avenue
• Capital equipment purchase for three police vehicles
• Contract to purchase de-icing rock salt from Morton Salt, Inc.
• Change order for Flossmoor Road Drainage Improvements Phase 3 Project
• Class B Liquor License for Tornado BP Gas Station at 3950 Vollmer Road

The Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda items 1‑7. A motion to grant a Class B liquor license to Tornado BP Gas Station was rejected by a 0‑6 vote. The Board then approved a motion to draft a Class BW‑1 license with sales after 10 p.m. prohibited and locked displays, passing 6‑0. Subsequent motions to enter executive session and to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑7 (6‑0)
• Denied Class B liquor license for Tornado BP Gas Station (0‑6)
• Approved drafting a Class BW‑1 license with restrictions for Tornado BP (6‑0)
• Approved motion to go into executive session (6‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (6‑0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will approve the August 18 meeting minutes, ratify and present bills approved by the Finance Committee, and adopt several proclamations for September observances. Trustees will consider an ordinance modifying zoning requirements for 3010 Lawrence Crescent, resolutions for scanning services, capital equipment purchases for a pickup truck and a fire department utility vehicle, and a fourth amendment to the paramedic services agreement. Additional items include a contract award to Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers for design services on the Dartmouth Pedestrian Bridge replacement and streambank stabilization, a liquor license for Beyond Borders Cafe, discussion of cameras at the Heather Hill Detention Basin, and a motion to go into executive session on personnel, property acquisition, and litigation.

• Ordinance granting variation from zoning requirements for 3010 Lawrence Crescent
• Resolution approving acceptance of proposal from TKB Associates for scanning services
• Capital equipment replacement purchase of a 3/4‑ton pick‑up truck
• Contract award to Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers for Dartmouth Pedestrian Bridge design and streambank stabilization
• Off‑Premise Consumption Liquor License (Class BW) for Beyond Borders Cafe

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda items (1‑12). It also approved a contract with Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers for design services on the Dartmouth Pedestrian Bridge Replacement and Streambank Stabilization Project. An off‑premise liquor license (Class BW) for Beyond Borders Café was approved unanimously. The discussion on installing cameras at the Heather Hill Detention Basin was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved consent agenda items 1‑12 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved contract with Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers for Dartmouth bridge replacement (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved off‑premise consumption license for Beyond Borders Café (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Tabled discussion on Heather Hill Detention Basin cameras (no vote recorded)

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Village Board will approve minutes, pay bills, and consider amending the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. The board will also award contracts for pavement crack filling and street resurfacing, and consider a liquor license request.

• Approval of August 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of FY26 MFT Street Resurfacing Program contract
• Consideration of FY26 MFT Pavement Crack Filling Program contract
• Consideration of a Resolution Amending the FY25-26 Budget
• Consideration of a Retail Liquor License for 19862 Kedzie Avenue

The Board unanimously approved the five consent‑agenda items. It then approved a Class B retail liquor license for R&J Wine and Gaming, Inc. at 19862 Kedzie Avenue by a 5‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑5 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Class B retail liquor license for R&J Wine and Gaming, Inc. at 19862 Kedzie Avenue (5‑1)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to acquire, own, and convert flood-prone real property near Butterfield Creek to open space. Consent agenda items include approval of July 21 minutes, bill payments, and contract awards for the Flossmoor Road sanitary sewer relocation project and related construction engineering services. Additional action items include a motion to go into executive session for personnel, property acquisition, and litigation.

• Ordinance approving intergovernmental agreement with MWRD for flood-prone property near Butterfield Creek
• Contract award for Flossmoor Road sanitary sewer relocation project
• Contract award for Flossmoor Road sanitary sewer relocation construction engineering services
• Presentation of bills for approval and payment as approved by the Finance Committee
• Motion to enter executive session for employment, property acquisition, and litigation

The Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda Items 1‑4. It also unanimously approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to acquire, own, maintain, and convert flood‑prone real property near Butterfield Creek to open space. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1‑4 (6‑0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Butterfield Creek flood‑prone property acquisition and open‑space conversion (6‑0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (6‑0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to appoint village officials and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include updates to the municipal code regarding alcoholic beverages and the approval of a sidewalk replacement program for FY26.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 103 and Chapter 150 of the Municipal Code regarding alcoholic beverages
• Contract award for the FY26 Sidewalk Replacement Program
• Resolution for reimbursement of redevelopment project costs to 7th Floor Hospitality Group, LLC
• License agreement between the Village of Flossmoor and Homewood-Flossmoor Park District (Ristra)
• Purchase of a replacement excavator

The Board voted unanimously to re‑appoint Clint Wagner and Tim Hammond to the Police Pension Board. They also approved the appointment of Cecil Porter as Village Clerk. The Consent Agenda items 5‑14 were approved without opposition, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Re‑appointed Clint Wagner and Tim Hammond to Police Pension Board (unanimous roll‑call)
• Appointed Cecil Porter as Village Clerk (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 5‑14 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (unanimous roll‑call)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 16, 2025, with a consent agenda including approval of minutes, bills, server hosts purchase, a fire apparatus listing agreement, a budget amendment, an alcoholic beverage ordinance amendment, and reimbursement to Beyond Borders. Reports include consideration of a sculpture acquisition for the rotational program. Action items include a discussion of a request for an economic incentive and liquor license for Flossmoor Social at 1040 Sterling Avenue, and an ordinance amending Chapter 250. The board also plans to enter executive session.

• Juneteenth Proclamation
• Consideration of a Purchase of Server Hosts
• Resolution approving Listing and Marketing Agreement with Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus
• Ordinance amending Chapter 103 (Alcoholic Beverages)
• Discussion of Request for Economic Incentive and Liquor License – Flossmoor Social (1040 Sterling Avenue)

Board of Trustees

The Board will consider two resolutions approving purchase agreements with Axon Enterprises for body worn cameras and in-car cameras. Discussion items include a request for an economic incentive and liquor license for Beyond Borders Cafe at 1036 Sterling Avenue, and regulations for mobile food vendors. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills, a supplemental resolution for IDOT REBUILD bond funds for Flossmoor Road Viaduct drainage design, and a consulting agreement with Matthew O'Shea.

• Resolution approving purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises for body worn cameras
• Resolution approving purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises for in-car cameras
• Discussion of economic incentive and liquor license for Beyond Borders Cafe (1036 Sterling Avenue)
• Discussion of permitting and regulating mobile food vendors
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair to Community Relations Commission

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review a revised concept plan for the Flossmoor Park Centre. Members will also consider employee insurance renewals and receive presentations on mobile crisis response services and a strategic plan update.

• Revised Concept Plan for Flossmoor Park Centre (2611-2633 Flossmoor Road)
• Employee insurance renewals
• Appointment of two new members to the Community Relations Commission
• Collaboration with Grand Prairie Services for mobile crisis response
• Strategic Plan Update (January 2024 - April 2025)

The Board unanimously approved the appointment of Charlotte Smith and Belgee Falkner to the Community Relations Commission. It also approved the consent agenda, which included the May 5 meeting minutes, finance bills, and employee insurance renewals. Finally, the Board voted to adopt the revised concept plan for the Flossmoor Park Centre townhome development at 2611‑2633 Flossmoor Road.

• Approved appointment of Charlotte Smith to Community Relations Commission (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved appointment of Belgee Falkner to Community Relations Commission (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda items – May 5 minutes, finance bills, employee insurance renewals (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved revised concept plan for Flossmoor Park Centre townhome project (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will administer oaths of office and seat newly-elected officials. The body will also consider a zoning variation for 1130 Brassie Avenue and various contract renewals.

• Zoning variation for 1130 Brassie Avenue
• Fiscal Year 2026 IDOT Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance resolution
• Ordinance for the sale of surplus personal property
• Contract extension with Advance Sweeping Services for FY26 street sweeping
• Agreement renewal with Smith Garson

The Board approved the first consent agenda (items 1‑3) and the second consent agenda items 4‑6 by roll‑call vote. It also approved the sale of surplus personal property and a contract extension for the FY26 street‑sweeping program, each by roll‑call vote. Finally, the Board approved renewal of the agreement with Smith Garson, which has helped the Village obtain just under $1 million in federal infrastructure funding.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑3 (AYES: Bradley‑Scott, Daggett, Driscoll, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 4‑6 (AYES: Daggett, Dorsey, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa, Rodgers)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing sale of surplus personal property (AYES: Daggett, Dorsey, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa, Rodgers)
• Approved contract extension with Advance Sweeping Services for FY26 street‑sweeping ($40,000 budget) (AYES: Daggett, Dorsey, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa, Rodgers)
• Approved renewal of agreement with Smith Garson (vote not recorded)
• Adjourned sine die by voice vote (AYES: Bradley‑Scott, Daggett, Driscoll, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa)

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Board of Trustees will consider adopting the fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget. The meeting also includes ordinance amendments to water and sewer rates, several FY26 contract awards and extensions, and resolutions for temporary road closures for the Hidden Gem Half Marathon.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Budget
• Ordinance amending Chapter 150, Article 9 (Water and Sewer Rates)
• Contract award to Beary Landscaping for the FY26 Landscape Maintenance Contract
• Contract extension with Home Cleaning Centers of America for FY26 Janitorial Services
• Resolution requesting temporary Cook County road closures for the Hidden Gem Half Marathon

The Board voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget. The motion was moved by Trustee Mitros, seconded by Trustee Mustafa, and passed by roll‑call with all six trustees voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken; recognitions and public comments required no votes.

• Adopt FY 2025‑2026 budget (ayes: Bradley-Scott, Daggett, Driscoll, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa; nays: none; abstain: none; absent: none)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting and consider several action items, including a purchase of a storage area network and an ordinance on pension plan election. It will also consider awarding a contract for the Flossmoor Road Viaduct Drainage Improvements Phase 3 and related construction engineering services, and an ordinance approving a development agreement with On the Fly Hospitality Group (Flossmoor Smokehouse). Discussion items include water and sewer rates and the Fiscal Year 2026 finance and facilities plan. A motion may be made to go into executive session for employment, property acquisition, and litigation matters.

• Approval of minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting
• Consideration of a purchase of a Storage Area Network
• Ordinance regarding pension plan election and participation
• Contract award for Flossmoor Road Viaduct Drainage Improvements Phase 3 (including construction engineering services)
• Ordinance approving development agreement with On the Fly Hospitality Group (Flossmoor Smokehouse)

The Board approved the Consent Agenda items covering the March 17 minutes and a pension‑plan ordinance, with all six trustees voting aye. It also approved the presentation of bills for payment, the purchase of a storage area network, and a $1,549,520 contract award to Airy’s, Inc. for Phase 3 of the Flossmoor Road Viaduct Drainage Improvements. Each motion passed by roll‑call vote with all trustees in favor and no absences.

• Approved Consent Agenda items #2 (March 17 minutes) and #5 (pension ordinance) – AYES: Bradley-Scott, Daggett, Driscoll, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa
• Approved Presentation of Bills for Approval and Payment – AYES: Bradley-Scott, Daggett, Driscoll, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa
• Approved Purchase of a Storage Area Network – AYES: Bradley-Scott, Daggett, Driscoll, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa
• Approved Contract Award to Airy’s, Inc. for Flossmoor Road Viaduct Drainage Improvements Phase 3 ($1,549,520) – AYES: Bradley-Scott, Daggett, Driscoll, Lofton, Mitros, Mustafa

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Board of Trustees will consider approving a purchase agreement for Taser equipment and amending the current fiscal year budget. The meeting also includes a discussion on the FY2026 capital equipment fund and a motion to enter executive session.

• Approval of Taser purchase agreement with Axon Enterprises
• Amendment to the FY24-25 Village budget
• Discussion of FY2026 Capital Equipment Fund budget
• Motion to enter executive session for employment and litigation
• Approval of March 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the preliminary FY 26 budget and the sale of 19725 Governors Highway to On the Fly Hospitality for Flossmoor Smokehouse. The meeting includes votes on a police labor agreement and a special use permit for a swimming pool.

• Discussion of the FY 26 Preliminary Budget
• Discussion of the sale of 19725 Governors Highway to On the Fly Hospitality
• Special use ordinance for a swimming pool at 1401 Brassie Avenue
• Side Letter of Agreement with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council
• Contract for design engineering for the CBD Sanitary Sewer Relocation Project

Board of Trustees

The board will consider a joint funding agreement with IDOT for the Central Business District streetscape project and award a contract for construction engineering. They will also appoint Carl Estelle as police chief and vote on a resolution for E-Com committee representation. A proclamation for Black History Month and consent agenda items are also on the agenda.

• Proclamation declaring February as Black History Month
• Appointment of Carl Estelle as Police Chief
• Resolution to appoint police representative to E-Com's 911 Operating Committee
• Joint Funding Agreement and Resolution with IDOT for Central Business District Roadway, Pedestrian and Streetscape Improvements Project
• Award of contract to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for Phase 3 Construction Engineering of the same project

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will vote on adopting the Community Relations Commission's purpose and intent as an action item. They will also hear a presentation from Retail Coach on retail recruitment. A motion to enter executive session for employment, property acquisition, and litigation is on the agenda.

• Adoption of the Community Relations Commission's Purpose and Intent
• Presentation from Retail Coach on Retail Recruitment
• Motion to go into Executive Session for employment, property acquisition, and litigation
• Consent agenda: approval of January 22, 2025 minutes and bills as approved by Finance Committee
• Presentation on recap of 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Board of Trustees will meet to vote on a consent agenda including minutes, bill payments, and an ordinance amending the village's state of emergency code. Action items include a resolution approving a customer agreement with BS&A Software, LLC. The board also plans to enter executive session to discuss employment, property acquisition, and litigation.

• Approval of minutes from January 6, 2025 regular meeting
• Presentation and approval of bills as recommended by Finance Committee
• Ordinance amending Article 2, Chapter 105 of the Municipal Code (State of Emergency)
• Resolution approving a customer agreement with BS&A Software, LLC
• Motion to go into executive session for employment, property acquisition, and litigation

Board of Trustees

The Flossmoor Board of Trustees will consider several consent agenda items, including an ordinance approving memoranda of understanding for camera installations, a plat of consolidation at 2647 1st Private Road, and an ordinance amending the Cook County Opt Out. A discussion of the Fiscal Year 2025 Mid-Year Review is also scheduled.

• Consideration of an ordinance approving memoranda of understanding for camera installations
• Consideration of a plat of consolidation for 2647 1st Private Road
• Consideration of an ordinance amending FMC Ordinance No. 2024-9 (Cook County Opt Out)
• Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2025 Mid-Year Review
• Consideration of an appointment to the Fire Pension Board