Glen Ellyn public meetings in 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss old business, specifically the Village Board's approval of the Historic Preservation Incentives Program. The agenda is largely procedural, with public comment and reports from the chairperson, trustee, staff, and GEHS director.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 and November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Village Board approval of the Historic Preservation Incentives Program

Finance Commission

The Glen Ellyn Finance Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from its November 14, 2025 meeting and to plan its agenda for 2026. The meeting also includes public comment, staff and chairperson reports, and other routine business. No specific financial decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of November 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2026 agenda planning discussion
• Staff report
• Chairperson's report
• Trustee liaison's report

The Glen Ellyn Finance Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its November 14, 2025 meeting. The commission discussed its 2026 agenda, including facilities needs, fire stations, lead service line replacements, and police pension assumptions, but took no formal action on these items. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2026.

• Approved minutes of November 14, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Community Relations Commission

The Glen Ellyn Community Relations Commission is meeting to review minutes, receive liaison reports, and hold a discussion on the mission and role of the commission. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being the commission's self-review of its purpose and function.

• Discussion of the Mission & Role of the Community Relations Commission
• Review of meeting minutes
• Liaison reports
• Next meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026

Plan Commission

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission will meet on December 11, 2025, to review and approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss new business, including sign variations for a brewery and a special use permit for a single-family home. The meeting will also include reports from the Trustee Liaison, Chairman, and staff.

• Sign Variations — 486 Pennsylvania Avenue, Maplewood Brewery & Distillery
• Special Use Permit — 499 Anthony Street, Single-Family Detached Home

Architectural Appearance Commission

The Glen Ellyn Architectural Appearance Commission is meeting to review and approve the minutes from its October 28, 2025 meeting and to conduct an exterior appearance review for the property at 505 Pennsylvania Avenue. The agenda also includes reports from the chairman, trustee liaison, and staff.

• Exterior appearance review for 505 Pennsylvania Avenue
• Approval of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Architectural Appearance Commission unanimously approved an exterior alteration application for 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, submitted by Trans Holding Corporation. The project will replace failing masonry with red brick and enlarge storefront windows with aluminum framing to match the adjacent 507 Pennsylvania Avenue space. The approval will go to the Village Board on January 5, 2026, on the consent agenda. The Commission also discussed a potential review of its scope and guidelines, agreeing to have staff prepare edits for the January 2026 meeting.

• Approved exterior alteration at 505 Pennsylvania Ave (5-0)
• Agreed to have staff prepare scope/guideline review for January 2026
• Noted Maplewood Brewery permit issued; door change not requiring AAC re-approval
• Noted Village Board denied sidewalk waiver at Legacy Shops, 1184 Roosevelt Rd
• Noted Village Board approved deck variation at 167 Forest Ave
• Noted Village Board approved C4 district text amendment allowing restaurants via Special Use Permit

Capital Improvements Commission

The Glen Ellyn Capital Improvements Commission will consider approving minutes from its November 12 meeting, discuss an amendment to the Metra Station and Multimodal Access Improvements Project contract with CDM Smith, and review a draft Request for Proposals for traffic engineering services. The meeting also includes public comment, a trustee liaison report, and a public works report.

• Metra Station and Multimodal Access Improvements Project - CDM Smith - Amendment 4 Request
• Draft Traffic Engineering Services RFP
• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Engineering Division Project Activity Report December 5, 2025

The Capital Improvements Commission discussed CDM Smith's untimely request for $717,905.78 in supplemental funding for the Metra Station and Multimodal Access Improvements Project. Staff engineer Richard Daubert said he could support only about $185,000 for out-of-scope items and had concerns about new work item estimates. No formal action was taken; the matter will be revisited with CDM Smith and brought back to a future commission meeting before going to the Village Board.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Discussed CDM Smith supplemental funding request; no vote taken
• Staff to negotiate with CDM Smith and return with formal recommendation
• Reviewed draft Traffic Engineering Services RFP; members expressed general support

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

This meeting of the Glen Ellyn Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting will be held on January 13, 2026, at 3:30 PM in the Glen Ellyn Police Department Community Room.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: January 13, 2026, 3:30 PM, Glen Ellyn Police Department Community Room

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to review minutes from its November 4, 2025 meeting and continue a public hearing on a variation request for 189 East Road. The board may make a recommendation on the variation, which would then go to the Village Board for final consideration. The agenda is otherwise routine, with public comment, staff reports, and liaison updates.

• Continuation of public hearing for a variation request at 189 East Road
• Review and approval of November 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Staff report and trustee liaison report

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3-3 on a motion to recommend approval of a variance for a residential sport court at 189 East Road, with a proposed 9-foot setback instead of the required 15 feet. The motion failed due to the tie, so the ZBA made no recommendation to the Village Board. The board also approved the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction, and discussed a Village Board decision on a construction-necessitated variation at 167 Forest.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2025, with correction marking Lakhani present (unanimous)
• Motion to recommend approval of 189 East Road sport court variance failed 3-3 (Miller, Buckton, McKnight no; Kelly, Lakhani, Pavlich yes)
• Adopted Findings of Fact for 189 East Road variance (unanimous)
• No other substantive decisions; other business was none

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including $4.5 million in payroll and vouchers, several tax abatements, and contracts. They will also vote on a lease with the Chamber of Commerce, a zoning denial for a deck at 167 Forest Avenue, and zoning variations for the Legacy Shops at 1182-1184 Roosevelt Road. The meeting begins with a closed session for property purchase and litigation discussions.

• Consent agenda includes $4,527,431.16 in payroll and vouchers
• Resolution 25-86: $466,024.99 contract for demolition of 640, 650, 656 Taft Avenue
• Ordinances 7245-7250: tax abatements totaling over $3 million for bond series
• Resolution 25-87: five-year lease with Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce at 810 N. Main Street
• Ordinance 7253: denial of zoning variation for deck at 167 Forest Avenue

The Village Board approved the consent agenda totaling $4,527,431.16 in expenditures, including payroll, vouchers, and 20 routine items. The Board also approved a lease agreement with the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, granted a zoning variation for 167 Forest Avenue, and approved zoning variations for the Legacy Shops of Glen Ellyn at 1184 Roosevelt Road. All decisions were made with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved consent agenda with $4,527,431.16 in expenditures (5-0)
• Approved $466,024.99 demolition contract for 640, 650, 656 Taft Ave (5-0)
• Approved $110,000 grant to Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn (5-0)
• Approved $8,750 retail improvement award for 495 N. Main St (5-0)
• Approved $591,413.25 change order for AECOM engineering services (5-0)
• Approved 5-year lease with Chamber of Commerce at 810 N. Main St (6-0)
• Approved zoning variation for deck at 167 Forest Ave, overriding commission (4-1)
• Approved zoning variations for Legacy Shops at 1184 Roosevelt Rd (4-1)

Recreation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Recreation Commission is meeting to approve the October 31, 2025 minutes, receive financial and manager's reports, and discuss old and new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of October 31, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial report by Noel Allen
• Manager's report covering Golf (Mike Campbell), Reserve 22 (David Manseau), and Grounds (Andrew Cross)
• Trustee Liaison report by Steve Thompson

Historic Preservation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, present a landmark plaque, and review a matching grant application and a text amendment on historic preservation incentives. These are discussion and review items, not final decisions.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation of Village Landmark Plaque for 779 Riford Road
• Matching Grant Full Application Final Draft Review
• Historic Preservation Incentives Text Amendment Review

Environmental Commission

The Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive liaison reports, and discuss strategic planning priorities and sustainability action planning. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the strategic planning priorities and sustainability action planning discussions.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 minutes
• Strategic Planning Priorities discussion
• Sustainability Action Planning discussion

The Environmental Commission discussed and refined strategic planning priorities across categories including water, energy, transportation, and waste, with a goal to tailor them to Glen Ellyn. No formal votes were taken on these priorities; the commission set a December 5th deadline for members to submit refined sections. The commission also approved the October and September meeting minutes as amended.

• Approved October 21, 2025 and September 16, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous voice vote)
• Set December 5, 2025 deadline for commissioners to submit refined strategic plan sections
• Scheduled Recycling Extravaganza for April 11, 2026, with April 25 as alternative date
• Moved January 2026 commission meeting to January 13 or 27; February to February 24
• Discussed adding J.D. Barrett to Planning email distribution list for new development reviews

Village Board

The Glenbard Wastewater Authority Board is holding its annual meeting to review the CY2024 financial reports and vote on the proposed CY2026 budget of $15,940,255. The budget includes $5,868,922 for operations and maintenance and $10,071,333 for capital projects. The board will also hear a summary of CY2025 events and CY2026 goals from the executive director, and discuss the East Branch DuPage River Trail.

• Motion to approve CY2026 budget of $15,940,255
• CY2024 annual financial reports presented by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
• Operations and Maintenance budget: $5,868,922
• Capital Plan budget: $10,071,333
• East Branch DuPage River Trail discussion

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is holding a special meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the 2025 property tax levy, along with several consent agenda items including tax levies for special service areas and various contracts. The board will also consider two zoning variations for residential properties. The meeting includes public comment and will adjourn to closed session for personnel and security discussions.

• Adopt FY2026 budget of $83,238,578 (Ordinance 7230)
• Adopt 2025 property tax levy of $17,853,051 for Village and Library (Ordinance 7231)
• Approve GIS contract with Municipal GIS Partners, Inc. up to $174,648.24 (Resolution 25-81)
• Approve Tyler Technologies software license renewal up to $98,761.11 (Resolution 25-82)
• Zoning variation for dormer eave height at 445 Stagecoach Run (Ordinance 7244)

Finance Commission

The Glen Ellyn Finance Commission is meeting to review the 2025 Q3 financial report, an update to the General Fund 5-year forecast, and a financial scorecard update. The agenda also includes approval of the September 12, 2025 meeting minutes and routine reports. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• 2025 Q3 Financial Report
• General Fund 5-Year Forecast update for 2025
• Financial Scorecard Update
• Approval of September 12, 2025 meeting minutes

The Finance Commission heard the preliminary Q3 2025 financial report and a General Fund 5-year forecast update, but took no substantive votes beyond approving the prior meeting's minutes. The report showed revenues outpacing budget, strong Village Links performance, and a potential $400,000 annual pension cost if Tier 2 benefits are eliminated. The commission also discussed the ongoing financial scorecard project, which will continue into 2026.

• Approved minutes from September 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous, 9-0)

Plan Commission

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission will meet on November 13, 2025, to discuss routine procedural items and hold a public hearing for a property at 1184 W. Roosevelt Road. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and reports from trustees and staff.

• Public Hearing: 1184 W. Roosevelt Road (Legacy Shops of Glen Ellyn)

General

The Glen Ellyn Community Relations Commission is meeting to review its June minutes, discuss its mission and areas of focus, set 2026 meeting dates, and plan the Unity Breakfast. The agenda is mostly procedural and planning-oriented, with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Review of June 5, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of mission and role of CRC and areas of focus
• Setting 2026 meeting dates
• Planning for Unity Breakfast

Capital Improvements Commission

The Capital Improvements Commission is meeting to review and discuss the ADA Transition Plan approval process, along with routine items like approving minutes and receiving project reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with the ADA plan review being the main substantive item.

• Review of ADA Transition Plan approval process
• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Engineering Division Project Activity Report (November 7, 2025)

The Capital Improvements Commission discussed the upcoming ADA Transition Plan draft, expected within a month, and expressed support for the review and approval process, including a 30-day public comment period and a recommendation to the Village Board. No formal decisions were made on the plan. The Commission approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Expressed support for ADA Transition Plan review and approval process (no formal vote)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

This meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on December 9, 2025, at 3:30 pm in the Glen Ellyn Police Department Community Room.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025 at 3:30 pm

Village Board

The Village Board will hold public hearings and first readings on the proposed FY2026 budget of $83,238,578 and the 2025 property tax levy of $17,853,051 for the Village and Library. The board will also consider a zoning amendment for restaurants in the C4 Office District and a consent agenda including payroll and vouchers totaling $3,321,418.58. Several grants and awards for local businesses are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing and first reading of FY2026 budget (net $83,238,578)
• Public hearing and first reading of 2025 property tax levy ($17,853,051)
• Ordinance 7241-VC amending C4 Office District regulations for restaurants
• Funding grant up to $170,000 to Glen Ellyn Youth and Family Counseling Service
• Awards to Maplewood Brewing & Distillery totaling $75,000 from TIF fund

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, including $3.32M in expenditures and several grants and awards. The board also approved amendments to C4 Office District regulations for restaurants. Public hearings were held and first readings approved for the FY2026 budget of $83,238,578 and the 2025 property tax levy of $17,853,051, with final adoption pending a later meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-8, including $3,321,418.58 in expenditures (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-80 for fire engine conveyance to Lombard, waiving bid process (5-0, Trustee Christiansen recused)
• Adopted Ordinance 7241-VC amending C4 Office District regulations for restaurants (6-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing on FY2026 budget of $83,238,578 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 7230 adopting FY2026 budget (6-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing on 2025 property tax levy of $17,853,051 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 7231 for 2025 property tax levy (6-0)
• Adjourned to closed executive session for employee compensation and real property discussions (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four separate zoning variation requests at 445 Stagecoach Run, 654 Duane Street, 189 East Road, and 167 Forest Avenue. The board may make recommendations on each request, which then go to the Village Board for final consideration. The meeting also includes approval of the October 7, 2025 minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing — 445 Stagecoach Run
• Public hearing — 654 Duane Street
• Public hearing — 189 East Road
• Public hearing — 167 Forest Avenue
• Review and approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals approved a zoning variation for a shed dormer at 445 Stagecoach Run, allowing an eave height of 28'-8" instead of the 25'-0" maximum, with a 5-1 vote. The board also unanimously approved a front yard setback variation for an addition at 654 Duane Street. A variation for a sport court at 189 East Road was continued to December 9th, and a variation for a deck at 167 Forest Avenue was denied.

• Approved eave height variation for 445 Stagecoach Run (5-1)
• Approved front yard setback variation for 654 Duane Street (6-0)
• Continued sport court variation for 189 East Road to December 9 (6-0)
• Denied deck setback variation for 167 Forest Avenue (4-2)

Recreation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Recreation Commission is meeting to approve the September minutes, hear standing reports on finances, golf, Reserve 22, and grounds, and discuss a 2026 rate proposal. The meeting is largely routine, with the rate proposal being the only substantive new business item.

• 2026 Rate Proposal
• Approval of September 26, 2025 minutes
• Financial report by Noel Allen
• Manager's reports on Golf, Reserve 22, and Grounds

Architectural Appearance Commission

The Glen Ellyn Architectural Appearance Commission is meeting to review and approve the minutes from its May 14, 2025 meeting and to conduct an exterior appearance review for the Maplewood Brewery & Distillery at 486 Pennsylvania Avenue. The agenda includes standard reports from the chairman, trustee liaison, and staff.

• Review and approval of May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Exterior appearance review — 486 Pennsylvania Avenue, Maplewood Brewery & Distillery

The Architectural Appearance Commission unanimously approved an exterior appearance recommendation for Maplewood Brewery & Distillery at 486 Pennsylvania Avenue, including new windows, doors, and a bar window for the patio. The recommendation will go to the Village Board for final decision. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included reports on various projects.

• Approved exterior appearance recommendation for Maplewood Brewery & Distillery (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 14, 2025 meeting (voice vote)

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will consider a consent agenda including $2,111,761.82 in payroll and vouchers, several resolutions and ordinances, and two zoning variation requests for properties at 734 Meredith Place and 194 S. Ellyn Avenue. The meeting also includes public comment and routine approvals.

• Consent agenda with $2,111,761.82 in expenditures
• Ordinance 7227-VC amending food and beverage tax filing penalties
• Resolution 25-75: School Resource Officer agreement with Glenbard District 87
• Resolution 25-78: $158,520.74 reimbursement to Glenwood JV, LLC for Glenwood Station improvements
• Zoning variations for 734 Meredith Place and 194 S. Ellyn Avenue

Plan Commission

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission is meeting to review and adopt its rules of procedure and to hold a public hearing on proposed text amendments to the Village's Zoning Code, specifically Title 10, Chapter 4 (District Regulations). The commission will also consider approval of the minutes from its July 24, 2025 meeting. Public comment is invited.

• Public hearing on proposed text amendments to Title 10 (Zoning Code), Chapter 4 (District Regulations)
• Review and adoption of Rules of Procedure for the Plan Commission
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2025 meeting

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission voted 5-2 to recommend text amendments to the C4 Office District zoning code that would allow restaurants as a permitted use and drive-in commercial facilities as a special use. The recommendation includes an amendment limiting restaurant use to no more than 50% of the ground floor and adding restaurants to the special use section. The commission also approved its Rules of Procedure as amended and the July 24, 2025 minutes.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes as amended (voice vote)
• Adopted Rules of Procedure with edits to sections 2.4, 4.3, 4.15 (voice vote)
• Amended proposed C4 text amendment to limit restaurants to 50% of ground floor and add as special use (unanimous)
• Recommended C4 text amendment as amended (5-2)

Environmental Commission

The Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission is meeting to approve minutes from August and September, receive liaison reports, and discuss strategic planning priorities. The main new business is a discussion on the commission's role in large-scale projects. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Approve August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of strategic planning priorities
• Discussion on role of Environmental Commission in large-scale projects

The Environmental Commission discussed the Village Board's decision not to fund Phase 2 of the sustainability assessment and agreed to develop a narrowed list of three to five action items for the Board. Commissioners were assigned to specific areas (water, waste, transportation, building/energy) to refine priorities by the November meeting. The commission also approved minutes from August and September meetings, and received updates on park projects and the upcoming zoning RFP.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned commissioners to develop priority action items for Village Board (water, waste, transportation/land use, building/energy)
• Agreed to narrow sustainability priorities to 3-5 items for Board consideration
• Noted Phase 2 of sustainability assessment will not be funded by Village Board

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the 2026 budget for funds other than the general fund. The agenda includes only this budget discussion, along with standard procedural items like the call to order, pledge, roll call, and audience participation. No votes or specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2026 Budget Discussion - Other Funds
• Audience participation for items not on the agenda (3-minute limit)
• Reminder of next Village Board meeting on October 27, 2025

The Village Board held a workshop to review the proposed 2026 budget for all funds other than the general fund, including government, enterprise, capital projects, internal services, and police pension. Finance Director Brankin presented each fund, and department heads answered board questions. No formal votes or decisions were taken during this workshop; it was a discussion-only session.

• Reviewed 2026 budget for Government, Proprietary/Enterprise, Capital Projects, Internal Services, and Police Pension funds
• Discussed Fire Services Fund and EMS services with Fire Chief Clark
• Reviewed proposed 2026 Volunteer Fire Company budget
• Discussed TIF districts, including Roosevelt Road TIF with resident input
• Reviewed Village Links and Reserve 22 mission and budget
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Trustee Simon, second by Trustee Thompson)

Police Pension Board

The Glen Ellyn Police Pension Board will meet to review monthly financial reports, approve bills, and discuss trustee training fees. The board will also consider membership applications and retirement benefit requests, along with legal updates and compliance reports.

• Presentation and approval of monthly financial report by Lauterbach and Amen
• Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees & Reimbursable Expenses
• Application for membership - Jedd Tabladillo
• Annual Independent Medical Examinations for Thomas Hartzell and Raymond Munch
• Review/Adopt - Municipal Compliance Report

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is holding a special workshop meeting to continue discussing a proposed Historic Preservation Residential Incentive Program. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and audience participation. The main substantive item is the continuation of the discussion on the incentive program, led by Community Development Director Henaghan.

• Continuation of discussion on proposed Historic Preservation Residential Incentive Program

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will consider a consent agenda approving $4,245,789.01 in payroll and vouchers, along with several contracts and ordinances, including a landmark designation and a water system code amendment. The board will also hear proclamations and updates from community groups. The meeting concludes with a closed executive session for personnel and security matters.

• Approve $4,245,789.01 in payroll and vouchers
• Purchase TruNarc Delta narcotics analyzer for $38,260 (Resolution 25-69)
• Software licensing agreement with Dacra Tech for $111,000 (Resolution 25-70)
• Design services for fire stations for $94,805.10 (Resolution 25-71)
• Landmark designation for 779 Riford Road (Ordinance 7225)

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, including payroll and vouchers totaling $4,245,789.01, and 16 routine items such as contracts for a narcotics analyzer, software licensing, fire station design services, tree pruning, security cameras, and a landmark designation. All items passed unanimously (6-0). The board also adjourned to a closed executive session to discuss employee matters and security procedures.

• Approved consent agenda including $4,245,789.01 in payroll and vouchers (6-0)
• Approved purchase agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific for TruNarc Delta analyzer up to $38,260 (6-0)
• Approved software licensing agreement with Dacra Tech LLC for $111,000 over 4 years (6-0)
• Approved design services agreement with 845 Design Group for fire stations up to $94,805.10 (6-0)
• Approved landmark designation for house at 779 Riford Road (6-0)
• Approved tree pruning contract with D-Ryan Tree and Landscape Service up to $216,950 (6-0)
• Approved support for 2025 Illinois Safe Routes to School grant application (6-0)
• Approved security camera installation with Pace Systems up to $177,795.97 (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Glen Ellyn Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially act on a lateral hire list, enter closed sessions for employee appointments and review of closed session minutes, and approve prior meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main actionable item being the approval of the lateral hire list.

• Motion to approve lateral hire list dated 8/19/2025
• Executive session for appointment or employment of specific employees
• Executive session for review of closed session minutes
• Approval of regular and executive meeting minutes from 8/12/2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variation requests: a continuation for a detached garage at 194 S. Ellyn Avenue, an eave height variation at 445 Stagecoach Run, and a non-conforming structure alteration at 734 Meredith Place. The board will also consider adopting rules of procedure and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Continuation of public hearing for detached garage variations at 194 S. Ellyn Avenue
• Public hearing for eave height variation at 445 Stagecoach Run
• Public hearing for non-conforming structure alteration variation at 734 Meredith Place
• Motion to adopt rules of procedure for the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Approval of minutes from September 2 and September 9, 2025 meetings

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will hold a special meeting to appoint Robert R. Duncan as a Village Trustee to serve until May 2027. The meeting includes a civility pledge, public participation, and an oath of office for the appointee.

• Consent to appointment of Robert R. Duncan as Village Trustee to serve through May 2027
• Administration of oath of office to Robert R. Duncan

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will hold a special workshop meeting to discuss the General Fund budget for calendar year 2026. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is an informational discussion. Public participation is allowed for agenda items not listed.

Recreation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Recreation Commission is meeting to approve August minutes, receive standing reports on finances, golf, Reserve 22, and grounds, and discuss old business including a response to the CDGA playing conditions calculation and golf cart fleet replacement. New business includes the 2026 annual budget. The meeting is largely routine with reports and updates.

• Approval of August 22, 2025 minutes
• Financial report by Noel Allen
• Golf report by Mike Campbell
• Reserve 22 report by Noel Allen / David Manseau
• 2026 Annual Budget discussion

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will hold its regular meeting to approve routine business, including payroll and vouchers, contracts for police equipment and landscaping, and ordinances amending village code. The board will also consider zoning variations, annexation of property, and joint funding agreements for road resurfacing projects.

• $1,696,054.33 in payroll and vouchers approved
• Purchase of police equipment up to $40,000.08 with Acme Sports, Inc.
• Floral installation contract renewal with Beary Landscape Management, LLC for up to $81,600
• Snow and ice removal services contract with Alan Horticulture, LLC for up to $138,786.80
• Lambert Road and Riford Road resurfacing project agreements totaling $207,944

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, including $1,696,054.33 in payroll and vouchers, and several resolutions and ordinances. It also approved a zoning variation for 807 Hill Avenue (4-1), and approved engineering contracts and joint funding agreements for the Lambert Road and Riford Road resurfacing projects (all 5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including $1,696,054.33 in expenditures (5-0)
• Approved zoning variation for 807 Hill Avenue (4-1)
• Approved $126,244 engineering contract with Primera Engineers for Lambert Road (5-0)
• Approved joint funding agreement with State of Illinois for Lambert Road (5-0)
• Approved $81,700 engineering contract with Primera Engineers for Riford Road (5-0)
• Approved joint funding agreement with State of Illinois for Riford Road (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Historic Preservation Commission meets to approve prior minutes, hear public comment, and receive an update on the Residential Preservation Matching Grant Pilot Program. New business includes a public hearing on a landmark designation for 779 Riford Road and a landmark alteration request for 574 N. Main Street.

• Public hearing on landmark designation for 779 Riford Road
• Landmark alteration request for 574 N. Main Street
• Update on Residential Preservation Matching Grant Pilot Program
• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Village Board

This is a special Village Board meeting with a single substantive item: adjourning to a closed executive session to discuss selecting a person to fill a vacancy in the office of Village Trustee. The board will not return to open session after the closed discussion. Public comment is available at the start of the meeting for items not on the agenda.

• Closed executive session to discuss filling a Village Trustee vacancy under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3)
• Public comment period for non-agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)
• Meeting held at Glen Ellyn Civic Center, Room 301

The Village Board held a special meeting that included roll call, the pledge of allegiance, and no public comment. The board unanimously voted to adjourn to a closed executive session to discuss selecting a person to fill a vacancy in the office of Village Trustee, and did not return to open session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned to closed executive session to discuss filling trustee vacancy (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission is holding its regular meeting with public comment, minutes approval, and liaison reports. Under old business, they will revisit strategic planning priorities. New business includes discussing the environmental impacts of pesticides, reviewing the building permit process, reviewing tree preservation enforcement, and governance matters.

• Discussion of environmental impacts of pesticides
• Review of building permit process
• Review of tree preservation enforcement
• Strategic planning priorities discussion
• Approval of June 17 and August 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission tabled approval of the August 19, 2025 minutes pending corrections, and unanimously approved the June 17, 2025 minutes. They also unanimously approved $150 to cover the Oaktoberfest permit fee. The commission discussed concerns about lack of consultation on major projects and plans to address this at a future meeting.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled August 19, 2025 meeting minutes pending corrections
• Approved $150 for Oaktoberfest permit fee (unanimous)

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board holds a workshop to discuss a draft sustainability assessment and a 2026–2030 capital improvement plan. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a presentation-focused meeting.

The Village Board held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. They received presentations on a sustainability baseline assessment from paleBLUEdot and the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and 2026 budget items. Board members asked questions and discussed the materials, but no action was taken.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

Finance Commission

The Glen Ellyn Finance Commission will review the 2026 water and sewer rate recommendation, along with the 2025 midyear financial report and the annual comprehensive financial report for 2024. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine reports.

• 2026 Water & Sewer Rate Recommendation
• 2025 Midyear Financial Report
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for year ended December 31, 2024
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2025 and June 27, 2025 special meeting

The Finance Commission unanimously recommended the 2026 Water & Sewer rates as proposed by the consultant, which include a fixed monthly service charge and an overall 4% rate increase. The increase would raise the average 4,000-gallon user's bill by about $2.98 per month. The recommendation will go to the Village Board for final approval. The commission also approved the minutes from the April and June meetings and received the midyear financial report.

• Recommended 2026 Water & Sewer rates with 4% increase (unanimous, 6-0)
• Approved minutes from April 11 and June 27, 2025 meetings (unanimous, 6-0)

Capital Improvements Commission

The Capital Improvements Commission will discuss and potentially act on the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, along with a follow-up on the Metra Station Warming Shelter. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, public comment, and reports from the trustee liaison, public works, and engineering divisions.

• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and 2026 Capital Improvements Budget
• Metra Station Warming Shelter follow-up
• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Engineering Division Project Activity Report (September 5, 2025)

The Capital Improvements Commission unanimously approved and recommended to the Village Board the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and 2026 Capital Improvements Budget, totaling $140 million in expenditures. The plan includes $98 million for capital improvements, $15 million for debt service, and $27 million for water and sewer projects. The commission also discussed cost-saving alternatives for the Metra station warming shelter, with most members favoring a prefabricated outbound shelter and eliminating the inbound shelter.

• Approved 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and 2026 Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2026-2030 CIP and 2026 budget to Village Board (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Metra warming shelter alternatives; no formal vote taken

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variation requests: one for a lot coverage ratio at 807 Hill Avenue and another for detached garage variations at 194 S. Ellyn Avenue. The board will also review and possibly approve its rules of procedure. No final decisions are made at this meeting; recommendations go to the Village Board.

• Public hearing: 807 Hill Avenue lot coverage ratio variation
• Public hearing: 194 S. Ellyn Avenue detached garage variations
• Review and approval of Rules of Procedure for the Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for October 14, 2025, at the same time and location.

• Meeting canceled
• Next meeting: October 14, 2025, 3:30 PM, Glen Ellyn Police Department Community Room

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is holding a special workshop meeting to continue discussions on proposed board governance documents, receive the 2025 midyear financial report, and kick off the 2026 budget process with revenue projections and challenges. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and preparation.

• Continuation of discussion on proposed board governance documents for the Village Board and boards/commissions
• Presentation of the 2025 Midyear Financial Report
• Budget kickoff: discussion of revenue projections and budget challenges for the 2026 budget process

The Village Board continued its discussion of proposed governance documents for the Board and commissions, setting a date to include approval on an upcoming meeting agenda. The Board also received a preliminary midyear financial report for 2025 and began the 2026 budget process with a discussion of revenue projections and challenges. No formal votes were taken on these items during the workshop.

• Set date to include approval of governance documents on upcoming Board agenda
• Received preliminary Midyear Financial Report for 2025
• Discussed revenue projections and challenges for 2026 budget kickoff

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes over $5.3 million in payroll and vouchers, the appointment of a new Public Works Director, and several contracts and ordinances. The board will also recognize employees and hear a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Month.

• Payroll and vouchers totaling $5,332,712.77
• Appointment of John Hubsky as Public Works Director
• Resolution 25-55: $210,000 contract with Flock Group for license plate recognition cameras
• Resolution 25-56: Outdoor café license for MK + STK BAR at 400 N. Main Street
• Ordinance 7218: Zoning variation for second-story addition at 365 S. Kenilworth Avenue

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, which included $5,332,712.77 in payroll and vouchers, and other routine items. A separate vote approved a contract for 95 golf cars, with discussion about future electric vehicle considerations. The board also approved a contract for the Duane-Main Alley improvement project.

• Approved consent agenda including $5,332,712.77 in expenditures (5-0)
• Approved appointment of John Hubsky as Public Works Director (5-0)
• Approved license plate recognition camera agreement with Flock Group, Inc. up to $210,000 (5-0)
• Approved outdoor café license for MK + STK BAR at 400 N. Main Street (5-0)
• Approved zoning variation for second-story addition at 365 S. Kenilworth Avenue (5-0)
• Approved zoning variation for front porch reconstruction at 236 Sunset Avenue (5-0)
• Approved contract for 95 Yamaha golf cars up to $407,686.20 (5-0)
• Approved contract for Duane-Main Alley improvement project up to $269,403.93 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two front/side yard setback variation requests, review and approve its rules of procedure, and approve minutes from its July 8, 2025 meeting. The board may make recommendations on the variations, which then go to the Village Board for final consideration.

• Public hearing: front yard setback variation at 365 S. Kenilworth Avenue
• Public hearing: side yard setback variation at 236 Sunset Avenue
• Review and approval of Rules of Procedure for the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals approved two front/side yard setback variations: one for a second-story addition at 365 S. Kenilworth Ave. and one for a front porch reconstruction at 236 Sunset Ave. Both were approved unanimously (5-0). The board also tabled its rules and procedures review until September 9 and approved the July 8 meeting minutes.

• Approved front yard setback variation for 365 S. Kenilworth Ave. (5-0)
• Approved side yard setback variation for 236 Sunset Ave. (5-0)
• Tabled review of ZBA Rules and Procedure until September 9 (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Village Board

This is a special meeting of the Glen Ellyn Village Board. The only substantive item is a motion to adjourn to a closed executive session to discuss selecting a person to fill a vacancy in public office, as allowed under state law. No other business is listed, and the board will not return to open session.

• Closed executive session to discuss filling a vacancy in public office (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3))

Village Board

This special Village Board workshop is a procedural meeting with no substantive agenda items listed. The meeting includes standard opening procedures and a closed executive session to discuss a public office vacancy, but no ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for action.

The Village Board held a special workshop that was called to order, included the pledge and roll call, and had no audience participation. The board then voted unanimously to adjourn into closed executive session to discuss selecting a person to fill a vacancy in a public office, and did not return to open session. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Adjourned to closed executive session to discuss filling a public office vacancy (unanimous)

Village Board

This is a special workshop meeting of the Glen Ellyn Village Board. The main agenda item is a discussion of roadway speed management, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and audience participation.

• Discussion of Roadway Speed Management

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including $4,377,666.03 in payroll and vouchers, a contract for two fire trucks, and several ordinances and resolutions. The board will also hold public hearings and votes on zoning variations for 564 N. Main Street and a special use permit for 293 Roosevelt Road, and consider adopting a lead water service line replacement policy. The meeting will end with a closed executive session to discuss employee appointments and the Public Works Director vacancy.

• Consent agenda includes $4,377,666.03 in payroll and vouchers
• Resolution 25-48: $2,218,292 contract for two Rosenbauer pumpers, waiving bid process
• Ordinance 7213-VC: amend liquor license limits
• Ordinance 7216: three variations for paver patio and pergola at 564 N. Main Street
• Ordinance 7217: special use permit for drive-in at 293 Roosevelt Road

The Village Board approved a consent agenda including a $2,218,292 contract for two Rosenbauer pumpers, waiving the bid process, and a $4,377,666.03 payroll/vouchers total. They also approved a special use permit for a drive-in at 293 Roosevelt Road, a lead water service line replacement policy, and zoning variations for a patio at 564 N. Main Street. One variation was denied as part of the zoning ordinance.

• Approved $2,218,292 contract for two Rosenbauer pumpers, waiving bid process (4-0, Trustee Christiansen recused)
• Approved $4,377,666.03 in payroll and vouchers (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for drive-in at 293 Roosevelt Road (5-0)
• Approved lead and galvanized steel water service line replacement policy (5-0)
• Approved three zoning variations for paver patio and pergola at 564 N. Main Street, denied one variation (4-1)
• Approved $81,491.25 asphalt rejuvenation contract (5-0)
• Approved $71,376.90 holiday lights contract (5-0)
• Approved $56,432.25 Civic Center door replacement contract (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive standing reports on finances, golf, Reserve 22, and grounds, and discuss the replacement of the golf cart fleet as new business. The meeting is open to visitors and includes public comment.

• Approval of July 25, 2025 minutes
• Financial report by Noel Allen
• Manager's report on golf, Reserve 22, and grounds
• Golf cart fleet replacement discussion

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved staff's recommendation to purchase 95 new 2026 Yamaha golf carts with upgraded features, replacing the current fleet. The trade-in value of the existing carts is approximately $342,000. The decision was based on a four-year replacement cycle being more cost-effective than six years, and no transition to electric carts is planned at this time.

• Approved purchase of 95 2026 Yamaha golf carts with upgraded seats and batteries (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Reappointed Carol Scott as Chairperson for one-year term
• Reappointed Nancy Carter as Commissioner for three-year term

Historic Preservation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from its May 15 meeting, discuss a draft policy for preservation grants, and review three landmark-related items: two alteration requests and one nomination request. The meeting will also consider a resolution on preservation incentives and matching grants.

• Approve final draft resolution on Preservation Incentives and Matching Grant
• Review draft policy document for Historic Preservation Grant
• Landmark Alteration Request for 535 Duane Street
• Landmark Alteration Request for 644 N. Main Street
• Landmark Nomination Request for 779 Riford Road (Preliminary Designation)

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a motion to direct staff to revise the final draft resolution on preservation incentives to include language on exploring additional incentives. The Commission also unanimously approved preliminary landmark alteration requests for 535 Duane Street (east door entry only) and 644 N. Main Street, and approved a preliminary landmark designation for 779 Riford Road. The minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting were also unanimously approved.

• Approved minutes from May 15, 2025 HPC meeting (7-0)
• Directed staff to revise preservation incentives resolution to include language on exploring additional incentives (unanimous)
• Preliminarily approved landmark alteration at 535 Duane Street for east door entry only; disapproved west auditorium door replacement (unanimous)
• Preliminarily approved landmark alteration at 644 N. Main Street for siding and door replacement (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary landmark designation for 779 Riford Road and requested in-depth planning report (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission is holding a regular meeting with reports from liaisons and a discussion of strategic planning priorities under old business. No new business items are listed. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the strategic planning priorities discussion.

• Strategic Planning Priorities discussion
• Park District Liaison Report
• Trustee Liaison Report
• Staff Liaison Report
• Chair Report

Village Board

This is a special joint workshop meeting of the Village Board and Plan Commission. The main items are a discussion of Plan Commission public hearing rules and a discussion of Comprehensive Plan implementation. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting will end with a closed executive session to discuss filling a vacancy in a public office.

• Discussion of Plan Commission public hearings and rules of procedure
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan implementation
• Adjourn to closed executive session to discuss filling a vacancy in a public office

The Village Board and Plan Commission held a joint workshop to discuss Plan Commission public hearing rules and procedures, and the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and included a review of draft rules of procedure. The meeting adjourned to closed executive session to discuss filling a vacancy in a public office.

• Adjourned to closed executive session to discuss filling a vacancy in a public office (unanimous)
• Adjourned Plan Commission meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Village of Glen Ellyn Village Board and Plan Commission will hold a special joint workshop meeting to discuss Plan Commission public hearings, rules of procedure, and comprehensive plan implementation. Community Development Director Henaghan and Village Attorney Stephanides will lead the presentations.

• Planning Presentation - Discussion of Plan Commission Public Hearings and Rules of Procedure
• Comprehensive Plan Discussion - Comprehensive Plan Implementation

The Plan Commission and Village Board held a joint workshop to discuss Plan Commission public hearing rules and procedures, and the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and included discussion of draft rules of procedure and prioritization of 81 action items in the Comprehensive Plan.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Capital Improvements Commission

The Capital Improvements Commission will meet to approve the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss the DuPage County Safety Action Plan. The agenda also includes reports from the trustee liaison, public works, and an engineering division project activity report. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed.

• Discussion of DuPage County Safety Action Plan
• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Engineering Division Project Activity Report (August 8, 2025)
• Public Works Report

The Capital Improvements Commission met and discussed the DuPage County Safety Action Plan, focusing on speed management, intersection improvements, pedestrian and cyclist accommodations, and street lighting. No formal decisions were made; the only action was approving the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. The Commission also acknowledged the passing of Village Trustee Steve Szymanski.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing regarding a front yard setback variation at 365 S. Kenilworth Avenue. The Board will also review and approve the Rules of Procedure for the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Public Hearing: 365 S. Kenilworth Avenue, Front Yard Setback Variation
• Review and Approval of Rules of Procedure for the Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals
• Approval of July 8, 2025, meeting minutes

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Glen Ellyn Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes and enter a closed executive session to discuss the appointment or employment of specific employees, as permitted by the Open Meetings Act. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items listed.

• Approval of special meeting minutes from 7/28/2025
• Approval of executive session minutes from 7/28/2025
• Motion to enter executive session for employee appointment/employment discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners voted unanimously to move two candidates forward in the hiring process and to not move four others forward. All decisions were made by 3-0 votes. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and held an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approved July 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes as written (3-0)
• Approved June 28, 2025 executive session minutes with correction (3-0)
• Moved candidate #2521 forward in hiring process (3-0)
• Moved candidate #3167 forward in hiring process (3-0)
• Did not move candidate #1996 forward in hiring process (3-0)
• Did not move candidate #187 forward in hiring process (3-0)
• Did not move candidate #2099 forward in hiring process (3-0)
• Did not move candidate #9667 forward in hiring process (3-0)

TIF Joint Review Board Meeting

The TIF Joint Review Board is meeting to review the annual Tax Increment Finance report for the Roosevelt Road TIF district for fiscal year 2024. The board will also consider approving minutes from prior meetings and hear public comment. This is a routine oversight meeting focused on the TIF district's financial status.

• Annual Tax Increment Finance Report - FY 2024 for Roosevelt Road TIF
• Approval of minutes from August 31, 2023 and August 8, 2024 meetings
• Public comment period

TIF Joint Review Board Meeting

The TIF Joint Review Board is meeting to review the annual tax increment finance report for the Central Business District TIF for fiscal year 2024. The board will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings and hear public comment. This is a routine oversight meeting for the tax increment financing district.

• Review of FY2024 Annual Tax Increment Finance Report for Central Business District TIF
• Approval of minutes from August 31, 2023 TIF JRB meeting
• Approval of notes from August 8, 2024 TIF JRB meeting
• Public comment period

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will meet on July 28, 2025, to approve routine business such as payroll and vouchers, reappointments to boards and commissions, and several contracts and ordinances. Notable items include a $1.2 million contract for the Crescent-Glenwood Parking Lot rehabilitation, a $149,558.85 agreement for Laserfiche implementation, and a $30,000 interior improvement award for a local business.

• $1,208,252.93 contract with Abbey Construction Co. for Crescent-Glenwood Parking Lot rehabilitation
• $149,558.85 agreement with TKB Associates for Laserfiche implementation services
• $30,000 interior improvement award to A la main, LLC at 532 Pennsylvania Avenue
• $15,000 fire prevention award to Elizabeth Mager for A la main, LLC at 532 Pennsylvania Avenue
• Denial of zoning variation for 680 Grand Avenue corner side yard setback

The Village Board approved a $1.2M contract for the Crescent-Glenwood parking lot and median rehabilitation project, along with related engineering and funding resolutions. A zoning variation for 680 Grand Avenue was initially denied, but the board later voted to overturn the ZBA recommendation and approve the variance. The consent agenda, including $4M in expenditures and various appointments, was approved 6-0.

• Approved $1,208,252.93 contract with Abbey Construction for parking lot rehab (6-0)
• Approved $145,333 engineering services agreement with BLA, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $178,703.01 Motor Fuel Tax appropriation for project (6-0)
• Denied zoning variation for 680 Grand Avenue (5-1), then approved overturn of ZBA recommendation (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including $4,045,261.12 in expenditures (6-0)
• Accepted 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (6-0)

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is holding a special workshop to discuss proposed governance documents applicable to Village Board meetings and boards and commissions. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, and audience participation, followed by the main discussion item. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed governance documents for Village Board meetings and boards and commissions

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct its regular monthly meeting, including public comment, approval of minutes, and discussion of old and new business. No substantive decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

Recreation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Recreation Commission will meet on July 25, 2025, to conduct routine business including approval of minutes, standing reports on finances and department updates, and public comment. No substantive decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 27, 2025 meeting. Staff reported over $1 million in June revenue, with golf revenues up 4% for the month and 1% year-to-date. No new business was discussed, and no formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes from June 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permit requests: one for outdoor storage at Trader Joe's (680 Roosevelt Road) and one for a drive-in commercial facility at Chicken Salad Chick (293 Roosevelt Road). The commission will also review and approve the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for outdoor storage at Trader Joe's, 680 Roosevelt Road
• Public hearing: Special Use Permit for drive-in commercial facility at Chicken Salad Chick, 293 Roosevelt Road
• Review and approval of June 26, 2025 Plan Commission minutes

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission approved a special use permit for Trader Joe's at 680 Roosevelt Road to allow outdoor storage, including a go-back area for pallets and containers, with conditions. It also approved a special use permit for Chicken Salad Chick at 293 Roosevelt Road for a drive-through, with a condition requiring only one stop sign as recommended by the traffic study. The commission also approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes with amendments.

• Approved Special Use Permit for outdoor storage at Trader Joe's, 680 Roosevelt Road (all in favor)
• Approved Special Use Permit for drive-through at Chicken Salad Chick, 293 Roosevelt Road, with condition of one stop sign (5-1)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Chicken Salad Chick SUP (5-1)
• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (all in favor)

Police Pension Board

The Glen Ellyn Police Pension Board is meeting to handle routine pension fund business, including approving minutes, financial reports, and bills. They will also review the actuarial valuation and tax levy request, elect board officers, and consider membership withdrawals and applications.

• Review/Approve Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Board Officer Elections - President, Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary
• Withdrawal From Fund - John Murray, Alexandra Bacza, Nancy Salgado
• Application for membership - Gabriel Leon
• Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees & Reimbursable Expenses

The Glen Ellyn Police Pension Board approved the final Actuarial Valuation report and tax levy request, accepted Officer Gabriel Leon into the pension fund, and approved the payment of bills totaling $25,758.95. The board also voted to maintain current officers and reappointed President Monson as FOIA Officer and OMA Designee. All votes were unanimous except for the officer election motion, which passed with one nay.

• Approved final Actuarial Valuation report and tax levy request (unanimous)
• Accepted Officer Gabriel Leon into Police Pension effective May 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly disbursement report and payment of bills totaling $25,758.95 (unanimous)
• Maintained current board officers, forgoing election (passed, 1 nay)
• Reappointed President Monson as FOIA Officer and OMA Designee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving zoning variations for an addition to Glenbard West High School at 670 Crescent Boulevard. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes over $5.2 million in expenditures and several board and commission reappointments.

• Ordinance No. 7206 granting zoning variations for Glenbard West High School addition at 670 Crescent Boulevard
• Consent agenda includes payroll and vouchers totaling $5,276,913.54
• Reappointments to Architectural Appearance, Building Board of Appeals, Capital Improvements, Environmental, and Recreation Commissions
• Approval of June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (open and closed session)

The Glenbard West High School addition at 670 Crescent Boulevard received approved zoning variations after extensive discussion and public comment. The Village Board also approved a consent agenda that included expenditures totaling $5,276,913.54 and various board and commission reappointments.

• Approved payroll and voucher expenditures totaling $5,276,913.54 (6-0)
• Approved reappointments of various board and commission members with terms ending July 31, 2028 (6-0)
• Approved reappointments of various board and commission chairs with terms ending July 31, 2026 (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 7206 granting zoning variations for an addition to Glenbard West High School at 670 Crescent Boulevard (5-1)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for zoning setback and size variations to allow construction of a patio, pergola, and outdoor kitchen at 564 N. Main Street. The board may make a recommendation, which will then go to the Village Board for final consideration. The agenda also includes a member presentation by staff and routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Public hearing for zoning variations at 564 N. Main Street for patio, pergola, and outdoor kitchen
• Review and approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Zoning Board of Appeals member presentation by Community Development Director Henaghan and Village Attorney Stephanides

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval for three zoning variations at 564 N. Main St. to allow for a larger pergola and increased rear yard impervious surface coverage. The board recommended denial of a fourth requested variation regarding the placement of a grill station. These recommendations will now move to the Village Board for final determination.

• Approved June 10, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval for pergola size variations (5-2)
• Recommended approval for rear yard impervious surface variation (6-1)
• Recommended denial of grill station setback variation (7-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners canceled its July 8, 2025 meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM in the Glen Ellyn Police Department Community Room.

Finance Commission

The Glen Ellyn Finance Commission is holding a special meeting to review the 2025 Police Pension Actuarial Report and the First Quarter Financial Report. These are informational presentations, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• 2025 Police Pension Actuarial Report Presentation
• First Quarter Financial Report

The Finance Commission heard a presentation on the 2025 Police Pension Actuarial Valuation, discussing funded status, contribution increases, and the impact of a 15-year rolling amortization. The commission also reviewed the preliminary first-quarter financial reports. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational. The Village Board's recent approval of a $6/month utility fee for the Lead Line Replacement Program was reported.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Heard 2025 Police Pension Actuarial Valuation presentation
• Reviewed preliminary 2025 First Quarter Financial Report
• Noted Village Board approved $6/month utility fee for Lead Line Replacement Program

Recreation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive financial and manager reports, and discuss an update on the Master Plan. The meeting includes public comments and reports on golf, Reserve 22, and grounds.

• Approval of May 30, 2025 minutes
• Financial report by Noel Allen
• Manager's report on golf, Reserve 22, and grounds
• Master Plan Update discussion

The Recreation Commission held a regular meeting with no formal votes on major items. They approved the May 30, 2025 minutes as amended. Staff reported on finances, golf operations, Reserve 22, and grounds, including a $30,000 payment to the Park District and a $100,000 commitment to the Panfish Park Master Plan. The commission previewed golf cart models from three vendors, with a formal proposal expected in August.

• Approved minutes from May 30, 2025 meeting as amended (unanimous)
• No decision on golf cart vendors; preview only, formal proposal expected in August
• No action on pace-of-play concerns; staff to review data
• No action on senior scramble event; to be considered for next year

Plan Commission

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed addition to Glenbard West High School at 670 Crescent Boulevard, continuing from a previous meeting. They will also consider a special use permit for Insula Aesthetics at 511 Duane Street. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and reports.

• Public hearing continuation for Glenbard West High School addition at 670 Crescent Boulevard
• Special use permit request for Insula Aesthetics at 511 Duane Street
• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2025 meeting

The Plan Commission approved a special use permit for Insula Aesthetics to expand its health spa into a neighboring vacant commercial space at 511 Duane Street by a unanimous 7-0 vote. The commission also continued and ultimately voted 5-2 to recommend approval of variations for the Glenbard West High School addition at 670 Crescent Blvd., with Commissioners Wyant and Dawson dissenting.

• Approved special use permit for Insula Aesthetics at 511 Duane Street (7-0)
• Approved findings of fact for 511 Duane Street unanimously
• Approved findings of fact for 670 Crescent Blvd. (6-1, Commissioner Dawson dissenting)
• Recommended approval of the Glenbard West High School addition variations at 670 Crescent Blvd. (5-2, Commissioners Wyant and Dawson dissenting)

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will vote on a consent agenda covering $6,556,907.83 in payroll and vouchers, plus several ordinances and resolutions. Notable items include creating a new brewery/distillery liquor license class, adding a lead line replacement fee, and approving contracts for a space needs analysis and bulk rock salt. The board will also hold a public hearing on a sign variation for 55 N. Park Boulevard and amend the short-term rental ordinance's effective date.

• Consent agenda: $6,556,907.83 in payroll and vouchers
• Resolution 25-39: $44,425 professional services agreement with Kluber, Inc. for Reno Center space needs analysis
• Resolution 25-40: $125,652.25 bulk rock salt purchase from Compass Minerals, waiving bid process
• Ordinance 7202-VC: adds new Lead Line Replacement Fee to water/sewer rates
• Ordinance 7204-VC: creates new Class B-10 liquor license for brewery/distillery at single location

Environmental Commission

The Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission is holding its regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from May 5 and May 20, 2025, liaison reports, and a discussion of strategic planning priorities under old business. No new business items are listed. The next meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025.

• Approval of May 5 and May 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Strategic Planning Priorities discussion
• Park District, Trustee, Staff, and Chair liaison reports

General

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider approving the Sergeant Eligibility List with an effective date of August 10, 2025, after validating scores. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from June 4, 2025, and a closed session to discuss employee appointments or employment.

• Motion to validate scores and approve Sergeant Eligibility List effective August 10, 2025
• Approval of Special Meeting Minutes from 6/4/2025
• Approval of Executive Session Meeting Minutes from 6/4/2025
• Motion to enter Executive Session for employee appointment/employment discussion

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss three main items: creating a new Class B-10 liquor license for breweries and distilleries, a proposed intergovernmental agreement with the Glen Ellyn Park District for property transfers and operations, and an update on the lead service line replacement plan and water/sewer fees. No final decisions are expected; these are discussion items.

• Discussion of new Class B-10 liquor license for brewery and distillery at a single location
• Proposed intergovernmental agreement with Glen Ellyn Park District on property ownership transfer and operations
• Update on Lead Service Line Replacement Plan and water/sewer fees

Capital Improvements Commission

The Glen Ellyn Capital Improvements Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting, receive a trustee liaison report, and review public works and engineering project reports. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to continue a public hearing on a corner side yard setback variation request for 680 Grand Avenue. The board will also review and approve the minutes from its May 13, 2025 meeting. Public comment will be heard.

• Continuation of public hearing for a corner side yard setback variation at 680 Grand Avenue
• Review and approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners canceled its June 10, 2025 meeting. A special meeting has been scheduled for June 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Glen Ellyn Police Department EOC.

Community Relations Commission

The Glen Ellyn Community Relations Commission is meeting to review minutes, receive liaison reports, and discuss community outreach materials, including updated 'Did You Know' series writeups for Juneteenth, Pride Month, and National Immigrant Heritage Month. The agenda also includes discussions on 'Glen Ellyn and 1834' and the topic of homelessness. No formal votes or decisions are listed.

• Review of May 8, 2025 minutes
• Updated 'Did You Know' writeup for Juneteenth
• Updated 'Did You Know' writeup for Pride Month
• New 'Did You Know' writeup for National Immigrant Heritage Month
• Discussion on community topic: Homeless

General

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider approving a police officer eligibility list dated May 20, 2025, and will enter a closed session to conduct interviews for a promotional eligibility list. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment, approval of minutes, and scheduling the next regular meeting.

• Motion to approve police officer eligibility list dated May 20, 2025
• Motion to enter executive session for promotional eligibility list interviews
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 5/13/2025
• Next regular meeting set for July 8, 2025 at 3:30pm

Recreation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive standing reports, and hear presentations on Reserve 22 and 2025 marketing plans. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Reserve 22 presentation by Jon Satinover
• 2025 marketing presentation by Julie Rusin
• Master Plan Update under Old Business

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as payroll and vouchers totaling $2,574,840.30, several contracts for public works projects, zoning variations for residential properties, and annexation ordinances. The board will also recognize employees and present Historic Preservation Commission awards. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items bundled for a single vote.

• Payroll and vouchers totaling $2,574,840.30
• Contract with C. Acitelli Heating & Piping for Civic Center HVAC improvements, not to exceed $183,000
• Contract with JLJ Contracting for Civic Center garage repairs, not to exceed $86,068
• Purchase of one Ford Police Interceptor Utility for $49,461
• Reimbursement of $337,740 to Glenwood JV, LLC for Glenwood Station public improvements

Plan Commission

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission will meet on May 22, 2025, to review and approve minutes from the April 24 meeting, and hold three public hearings on zoning-related matters: a high school addition, sign variations for a cleaners and a food pantry.

• Public Hearing - 670 Crescent Boulevard, Glenbard West High School Addition
• Public Hearing - 818 N. Main Street, Five Corners Cleaners Sign Variation
• Public Hearing - 55 N. Park Boulevard, Glen House Food Pantry Sign Variation

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission held public hearings on three items. The commission tabled the Glenbard West High School addition request, asking the petitioner to return on June 26, 2025, with additional information on lighting, hardship, parking, and enrollment projections. The commission approved a sign variation for Five Corners Cleaners and a freestanding sign for Glen House Food Pantry. A motion to deny the Glenbard West request failed.

• Tabled Glenbard West High School addition zoning variations (5-2), requesting more info by June 26, 2025
• Denied motion to deny Glenbard West addition (3 yes, 4 no)
• Approved Five Corners Cleaners sign variations (7-0)
• Approved Glen House Food Pantry freestanding sign variation (6-1)

Environmental Commission

The Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission will convene a routine meeting to approve the April 15, 2025 minutes, receive liaison reports from the Park District, trustees, staff, and the chair, and discuss strategic planning priorities. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

The Environmental Commission approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes as amended. The commission discussed the Recycling Extravaganza results, including 533 cars and increased food and eyeglass collections, and reviewed the Sustainability Baseline Assessment ahead of a June 3 workshop. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates and planning discussions.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Discussed Recycling Extravaganza results: 533 cars, 673 lbs food donated, 491 eyeglasses collected
• Reviewed Sustainability Baseline Assessment ahead of June 3 workshop
• Discussed potential November mini recycling event dates (Nov 1 or 8) to coincide with Pumpkin Smash
• Noted Conservation Foundation offer to host Yard Certification Blitz Day on June 18

Historic Preservation Commission

The Village of Glen Ellyn Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss proposed eligibility criteria and matching grant requirements for a historic preservation incentive program. The agenda also includes an update on historic preservation commission awards and the approval of minutes from the April 17, 2025 regular meeting.

• Proposed Historic Preservation Incentive Program Eligibility Criteria
• Proposed Historic Preservation Incentive Program Matching Grant Requirements
• Update on HPC Awards

The Historic Preservation Commission approved eligibility criteria for a proposed Historic Preservation Incentive Program, which will operate as an 18-month pilot matching grant program. The resolution will undergo legal review before final approval by the Village Board. The Commission also approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes as amended.

• Approved eligibility criteria for Historic Preservation Incentive Program (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 17, 2025 HPC meeting as amended (7-0)
• Approved resolution for incentive program as amended (unanimous)

Architectural Appearance Commission

The Architectural Appearance Commission will meet to approve minutes from its March 12 meeting and review the exterior design of a proposed walk-up ATM at 515 Crescent Blvd. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• 515 Crescent Blvd - Exterior Appearance Review for Walk-Up ATM

The Architectural Appearance Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of the exterior appearance review for a proposed walk-up ATM at 515 Crescent Blvd, finding the design does not preserve the building's historic appearance and that an alternative alcove option should be explored. The applicant, on behalf of US Bank, had revised the design after a previous denial by the Village Board in January 2025. The recommendation will go to the Village Board of Trustees for final action.

• Recommended denial of exterior appearance review for ATM at 515 Crescent Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 12, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 PM (voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four property variation requests that could allow accessory structures, side-yard setbacks, front-yard setbacks, and lot coverage changes at specific addresses. The board will also approve minutes from its April 8 meeting and hear public comment.

• Public Hearing - 551 Geneva Road, Accessory Structure Variation
• Public Hearing - 680 Grand Avenue, Corner Side Yard Setback Variation
• Public Hearing - 265 S. Ott Avenue, Front Yard and Side Yard Setback Variations
• Public Hearing - 603 N. Park Boulevard, Lot Coverage and Side Yard Setback Variations

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a variation allowing the Glen Ellyn Historical Society to keep a garage and shed at 551 Geneva Road after demolishing the house, with the same conditions as a previously approved variation. The board also recommended approval for variations at 680 Grand Ave (tabled to June 10), 265 S. Ott Ave, and 603 N. Park Blvd. The 680 Grand Ave item was tabled after a split vote appeared likely.

• Approved 551 Geneva Road accessory structure variation (4-0)
• Tabled 680 Grand Ave corner side yard setback variation to June 10, 2025
• Approved 265 S. Ott Ave front and side yard setback variations (4-0)
• Approved 603 N. Park Blvd lot coverage and side yard setback variations (4-0)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Glen Ellyn Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from previous sessions and discuss updates on the promotional process and new hire testing. No new business items are listed. The meeting is largely procedural with updates on ongoing personnel processes.

• Approval of minutes from 4/9/2025 and 4/14/2025 meetings
• Discussion and update on promotional process
• Discussion and update on new hire testing process

The Board approved prior meeting minutes and scheduled a special session for June 4, 2025, to conduct sergeant candidate interviews. They also finalized the sergeant promotional questions and provided an update on the new hire testing process, with candidate interviews expected in late June. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Special Session minutes from 4/9/2025 and 4/14/2025 by common consent
• Approved Executive Session minutes from 4/9/2025 and 4/14/2025 by common consent
• Established sergeant promotional interview dates (special session on June 4, 2025)
• Finalized sergeant promotional questions
• Adjourned meeting at 4:40 PM (3-0)

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will consider $2,473,960.85 in total expenditures for payroll and vouchers, approve a parking license agreement with the park district, and adopt a new sign plan for the College of DuPage. The meeting also features the swearing-in of newly elected village and library officials following the April 1, 2025 consolidated election.

• Approve total expenditures for payroll and vouchers totaling $2,473,960.85
• Adopt Ordinance No. 7187 for an intergovernmental license agreement with the Glen Ellyn Park District for downtown business district parking at 453 Forest Avenue
• Adopt Ordinance 7188 approving a new comprehensive sign plan and sign variations for the College of DuPage located at 425 Fawell Boulevard
• Adopt Resolution 25-33 proclaiming the results of the April 1, 2025 consolidated election
• Administer the Oath of Office to Village President James Burket, Village Clerk Caren I. Cosby, and new Village Trustees and Library Trustees

Community Relations Commission

The Glen Ellyn Community Relations Commission will review minutes, receive liaison reports, and discuss several action items, including a presentation by Jim Percic on Illinois Citizens for Race Amity, a series on Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and planning for future community engagement sessions. The commission will also consider a proposal for rotating presentations by local liaisons and an upcoming introduction to the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce.

• Presentation by Jim Percic on Illinois Citizens for Race Amity
• Did You Know …. Series: Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Belonging In A Thriving Community: Session 3 in planning (Sessions 1 and 2 held 3-21-2025 and 5-7-2025)
• CRC introduction to Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce on 6-10-2025, 9:00am, represented by Commissioner Nancy McKee
• Proposal: Rotating Presentation by Liaisons (Library, Park District, School Districts 87/41/89, Police, Village, Village Board)

The Community Relations Commission unanimously approved a motion to recommend that the Village Board issue a proclamation recognizing Race Amity Day, following a presentation by Jim Percic of Illinois Citizens for Race Amity. The commission also approved revised write-ups for the 'Did You Know' series and discussed several upcoming community engagement activities.

• Approved minutes from Feb 6 and Mar 13, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Recommended Village Board issue Race Amity Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved revised 'Did You Know' write-up for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission is holding a special meeting to workshop recommendations for strategic goals based on the outcome of the Sustainability Baseline Assessment. The meeting includes public comment and is scheduled to adjourn with the next meeting set for May 20, 2025.

• Workshop to develop recommendations for strategic goals
• Based on Sustainability Baseline Assessment outcome
• Public comment opportunity
• Next meeting May 20, 2025

The Environmental Commission held a special workshop to review proposed 2035 sustainability goals from PaleBlueDot. The commission generally agreed with the high-level goals but deferred formal support, citing concerns about assumptions, municipal scope, and competing goals. They recommended moving to Phase 2: Action Planning to set measurable goals collaboratively.

• Deferred support for proposed 2035 percentage goals pending further discussion
• Recommended moving to Phase 2: Action Planning for goal refinement
• Suggested setting separate municipal vs. villagewide goals for greenspace
• Recommended updating health and safety goals with specific threats

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will vote on a consent agenda and two major capital projects. The largest item is a $4.57 million contract for the 2025 Reconstruction Utility and Roadway Improvements Project, plus a $499,583 construction engineering contract. The consent agenda includes a new municipal grocery tax, a $110,000 grant to the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn, and several other contracts and awards.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 7184-VC adding a municipal grocery tax
• Approve $110,000 funding grant to Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn
• Approve $4,568,404.95 construction contract with John Neri Construction for 2025 road/utility project
• Approve $301,759 amendment for Metra station design services
• Approve $30,000 facade improvement award for 803-807 N. Main Street

Recreation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, financial reports, and updates from staff on golf, Reserve 22, and grounds. A presentation on 2025 grounds operations is scheduled, along with a preview of the 2025 golf outing and a master plan update. No new business items are listed.

• 2025 Grounds Operations Presentation by Andrew Cross
• 2025 Golf Outing Preview
• Master Plan Update including dedicated web page
• Financial report by Noel Allen
• Approval of March 28, 2025 minutes

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 28, 2025 meeting. Staff reports covered financial performance, golf operations, and grounds updates, with no formal decisions made on these items. The meeting was informational, with no new business or substantive policy actions taken.

• Approved minutes from March 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission will meet on April 24, 2025, to review and approve minutes from the March 20 meeting, hold three public hearings on a minor subdivision, a sign plan update for College of DuPage, and zoning variations for a public parking lot, and receive reports from trustees, the chairman, and staff.

• Public Hearing - Minor Plat of Subdivision, Raeder's Acorn Avenue Subdivision, 21W508 Acorn Avenue
• Public Hearing - College of DuPage Comprehensive Sign Plan Update, 425 Fawell Boulevard
• Public Hearing - Zoning Variations, Crescent / Glenwood Public Parking Lot, 455 Crescent Avenue

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission approved a minor plat of subdivision for 21W508 Acorn Ave., a College of DuPage comprehensive sign plan update, and two zoning variations for the Crescent/Glenwood public parking lot. All three items were recommended for approval to the Village Board. The commission also approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes as amended.

• Approved minor plat of subdivision for Reader's Acorn Ave. Subdivision, 21W508 Acorn Ave. (6-0)
• Approved College of DuPage Comprehensive Sign Plan update including 3 variations (6-0)
• Approved zoning variations for Crescent/Glenwood parking lot: 17-ft parking spaces and zero landscape islands (6-0)
• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes as amended

Village Board

The Village Board workshop will discuss three main topics: roadway improvements on Taft and Exmoor Avenues, a draft ordinance regulating bicycles and personal mobility devices, and a lead service line replacement plan with associated water/sewer fees. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and review.

• Discussion of Taft Avenue and Exmoor Avenue roadway improvements
• Review of draft ordinance on bicycles, low-speed electric bicycles, and personal mobility devices
• Discussion of lead service line replacement plan and water/sewer fees

The Village Board held a workshop with no formal votes. They discussed Taft Avenue roadway improvements, a draft ordinance regulating bicycles and e-bikes, and a lead service line replacement plan. Staff received direction to continue work on these items.

• Discussed Taft Avenue and Exmoor Avenue roadway improvements; no action taken
• Reviewed draft ordinance on bicycles, e-bikes, and personal mobility devices; no vote
• Discussed lead service line replacement plan and water/sewer fees; staff directed to proceed

Historic Preservation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from its March 20, 2025 meeting and discuss the 2025 Historic Preservation Commission Annual Awards. The agenda includes public comment, reports from the chairman, trustee, GEHS director, and staff, and reminders. No other substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of 2025 Historic Preservation Commission Annual Awards

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed 11 nominations for its 2025 annual awards and approved winners across four categories, including co-winners and honorable mentions. The commission also reassigned several properties to more appropriate award categories during the review. Final approval will occur at the May Village Board meeting.

• Approved 486 Anthony Street as Remodel of the Year, with honorable mentions to 766 Hillside Avenue and 338 Cottage Avenue
• Approved 214 Forest Avenue and 738 May Avenue as co-winners for Restoration of the Year
• Approved 504 Hawthorn Boulevard and 830 Crescent Boulevard as co-winners for Streetscape Compatibility of the Year, with honorable mentions to 675 Revere Road and 735 Forest Avenue
• Approved 716 Crescent Boulevard as Architectural Details of the Year, with an honorable mention to 285 North Main Street
• Reassigned 716 Crescent Blvd. and 285 N. Main to Architectural Details category; 830 Crescent Blvd. to Streetscape Compatibility category
• Approved minutes from March 20, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Police Pension Board

The Glen Ellyn Police Pension Board is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes, reviewing the monthly financial report from Lauterbach and Amen, and receiving an investment report from Verus Advisory Inc. The board will also consider trustee training fees, membership changes, retirement applications, and several administrative items such as certifying election results and renewing fiduciary liability insurance.

• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2025 meeting
• Presentation and approval of bills in monthly financial report
• Cash Management Policy review
• Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees & Reimbursable Expenses
• Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal

The Glen Ellyn Police Pension Board unanimously approved the January 15, 2025 meeting minutes, the accountant's report, and itemized quarterly disbursements of $18,966.56. The board also certified election results, approved the fiduciary liability insurance renewal at $5,915.00, and received the monthly financial report showing total net position of $41,484,268.89 as of March 31, 2025.

• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accountant's report for month ending March 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved itemized quarterly disbursements of $18,966.56 (unanimous)
• Certified board election results: James King re-elected as retired member, Anthony Terranova and James Monson re-elected as active members (unanimous)
• Approved fiduciary liability insurance renewal at $5,915.00 (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive liaison reports, and discuss strategic planning priorities. The agenda includes both old and new business items related to strategic planning, with no specific proposals or decisions detailed.

• Approval of February 11 and March 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports from Park District, Trustee, Staff, and Chair liaisons
• Discussion of old strategic planning priorities
• Discussion of new strategic planning priorities

The Environmental Commission agreed to pursue Monarch Pledge and Bird City sustainability certifications, with Commissioner English preparing documentation. The commission also discussed next steps for the Sustainability Baseline Assessment, including a workshop to refine goals, and approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward with Monarch Pledge and Bird City certifications
• Agreed to explore optional plastic utensil initiative modeled after Mount Prospect
• Scheduled a pre-workshop meeting for early May to review sustainability goals

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will hold its regular meeting to vote on routine business, ordinances, and contracts. Key decisions include amendments to liquor licensing rules, a new short-term rental ordinance, and approval of downtown retail and fire prevention awards. The board will also consider zoning changes for Ackerman Park Community Gardens.

• Adopt Ordinance 7179-VC to amend liquor licensing restrictions
• Adopt Ordinance 7180-VC to add short-term rental regulations
• Approve $30,000 Downtown Retail Interior Improvement Award and $15,000 Fire Prevention Award to MK + STK Bar at 400 N Main Street
• Approve $35,000 sidewalk repair contract with Safe Step LLC
• Approve $203,726.59 traffic signal modernization design contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.

The Glen Ellyn Village Board approved the consent agenda, including $4,869,187.64 in payroll and vouchers, and adopted ordinances to amend the liquor code and add a new chapter on short-term rentals. The board also approved a zoning map amendment, special use permit, and zoning variation for a public park at 800 St. Charles Road. All votes were 5-0, with Trustee Gould absent.

• Approved consent agenda including $4,869,187.64 in expenditures (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7180-VC adding short-term rental regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7179-VC amending liquor license restrictions (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment, special use permit, and variation for Ackerman Park Community Gardens at 800 St. Charles Road (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 retail improvement and $15,000 fire prevention awards to MK + STK Bar (5-0)
• Approved $203,726.59 traffic signal modernization agreement with AECOM (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 sidewalk sawing repair contract with Safe Step LLC (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two Ford F-250 trucks totaling $196,432.90 (5-0)

Village Board

This is a special Village Board workshop meeting. The main item is a presentation and discussion about the municipal grocery tax, with no formal action scheduled. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, roll call, audience participation).

• Presentation and discussion of municipal grocery tax

The Village Board discussed the state's elimination of the 1% grocery tax, which will cost the Village an estimated $845,000 annually starting next year. The Finance Commission recommended a local grocery tax, and the Board expressed willingness to approve an ordinance at the April 28 meeting. No formal vote was taken at this workshop.

• Discussed options to replace $845K grocery tax revenue loss
• Finance Commission recommended local grocery tax (6-1)
• Board indicated intent to approve grocery tax ordinance on April 28
• Adjourned unanimously

General

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to consider entering an executive session to select police officer candidates, as allowed under the Open Meetings Act. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, the executive session motion, old business, and adjournment. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Motion to enter executive session for selection of police officer candidates (2(c)(3) Open Meetings Act)
• Next regular meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM at Glen Ellyn Police Department Community Room

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special session and voted unanimously to not move candidate #L2503 forward in the police officer hiring process. The board also reviewed assessment center dates and times, and entered executive session to discuss candidate selection. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Not moving candidate #L2503 forward in hiring process (3-0)
• Entered executive session for candidate selection discussion (3-0)
• Returned to open session (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Finance Commission

The Glen Ellyn Finance Commission is meeting to discuss the Lead Service Line Replacement program, along with routine items like approving the March 14, 2025 minutes and receiving staff and chairperson reports. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the lead service line replacement as the only substantive discussion item.

• Discussion of Lead Service Line Replacement
• Approval of March 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff report
• Chairperson's report
• Trustee liaison's report

Capital Improvements Commission

The Glen Ellyn Capital Improvements Commission is meeting to discuss current business, including a presentation on the Pavement Management Program and a proposed amendment to the design services contract for the Glen Ellyn Metra Station and Multimodal Access Improvements Project. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine reports.

• Pavement Management Program Summary Presentation
• Amendment Number 3 to Phase II Engineering and Architectural Design Services for the Glen Ellyn Metra Station and Multimodal Access Improvements Project
• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Engineering Division Project Activity Report dated 4-5-2025

The Capital Improvements Commission recommended approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Phase II Engineering and Architectural Design Services Agreement for the Glen Ellyn Metra Station and Multimodal Access Improvements Project, in the not-to-exceed amount of $301,759, to be expensed to the Capital Projects Fund. The Commission also discussed pavement management scenarios and expressed support for staff's continued target of a pavement condition index (PCI) of 70, though no formal action was taken on that matter. The minutes were approved, and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

• Approved minutes of March 12, 2025 meeting (6 ayes, 2 abstentions)
• Recommended approval of Amendment No. 3 to Metra Station Phase II design services, $301,759 (8-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Glen Ellyn Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on April 9, 2025. The agenda includes public comment, approval of previous meeting minutes, and an executive session to interview police officer candidates. Updates on promotional testing and next month’s meeting date are also listed.

• Executive session for police officer candidate interviews
• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on promotional testing process
• Next meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to review and approve the minutes from its February 11, 2025 meeting and to hold a public hearing on a fence height variation request for 861 Bloomingdale Road. The board may make a recommendation on the variation, which will then be forwarded to the Village Board for final consideration.

• Public hearing: fence height variation at 861 Bloomingdale Road
• Review and approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025 has been canceled. A special meeting has been scheduled for April 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM in the Glen Ellyn Police Department Community Room. No agenda items are listed for this canceled meeting.

• Meeting canceled
• Special meeting rescheduled for April 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Community Relations Commission

The Glen Ellyn Community Relations Commission is meeting to review minutes from February and March, receive liaison reports, and hear audience participation. The main discussion items are upcoming events, including the continuation of the 'Belonging In A Thriving Community' series and a presentation to the Chamber of Commerce. No major decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Review of February 6, 2025 and March 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Belonging In A Thriving Community series continues with Session 2 on April 23 and May 21, 2025
• CRC presentation to Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce on June 10, 2025, with Nancy McKee representing the commission

Recreation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Recreation Commission is meeting to approve February minutes, receive standing reports on finances, golf, Reserve 22, and grounds, and hear a presentation on 2025 golf operations. They will also discuss funding ideas for the master plan. The meeting is open to visitors.

• Approval of February 28, 2025 minutes
• Financial report by Noel Allen
• 2025 Golf Operations Presentation by Mike Campbell
• Master Plan Funding Ideas discussion

Plan Commission

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission will hold a public hearing continuation for the Ackerman Park Community Gardens at 800 St. Charles Road, involving a zoning map amendment, special use permit, and zoning variation. They will also open a new public hearing for a sign variation at 771 Roosevelt Road and discuss a preapplication for a Glenbard West High School addition at 670 Crescent Boulevard. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing continuation: 800 St. Charles Road - Ackerman Park Community Gardens (zoning map amendment, special use permit, zoning variation)
• Public hearing: 771 Roosevelt Road - E-Z Tech sign variation
• Preapplication conference: 670 Crescent Boulevard - Glenbard West High School addition
• Approval of minutes from Feb 6 and Feb 27, 2025 meetings

Historic Preservation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss updates on annual awards nominations. They will also review a Village Board workshop presentation on the Historic Preservation Incentive Program. The meeting includes standard reports from the chairman, trustee, GEHS director, and staff.

• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2025 meeting
• Update on HPC Annual Awards Nominations
• Review of March 17, 2025 Village Board Workshop presentation on Historic Preservation Incentive Program

The Historic Preservation Commission discussed the Village Board's feedback on the proposed Historic Preservation Incentive Program, including eligibility criteria, project qualifications, and matching grant details. No formal votes were taken on the program; the commission will vote on specific elements at the next meeting. The minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting were unanimously approved.

• Approved minutes of February 20, 2025 HPC meeting (7-0)
• Discussed incentive program eligibility criteria (age, designation, architectural significance)
• Discussed eligible projects (exterior improvements) and ineligible (routine maintenance, landscaping, fences, driveways)
• Agreed to first-come, first-served approach for initial incentive program phase
• Noted next steps: staff to lead historic overlay district determination, bulk zoning recommendations, phased launch of incentive program

Environmental Commission

The Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 18, 2025, at the Civic Center. The body will approve February meeting minutes, receive liaison and chair reports, and discuss strategic planning priorities. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is holding a workshop to discuss three main items: a proposed Historic Preservation Incentive Program, a discussion on short-term rentals, and the presentation of the 2024 year-end financial report. The meeting also includes public comment and will adjourn to a closed executive session for personnel matters.

• Historic Preservation Incentive Program proposal presented by Historic Preservation Commission Chairman Penn French
• Short-term rentals discussion led by Community Development Director Henaghan
• Year-end financial report for 2024 presented by Finance Director Patrick Brankin
• Closed executive session for employee appointment, employment, compensation, and performance review

Finance Commission

The Glen Ellyn Finance Commission will hold its March 14, 2025 meeting to discuss routine items including approval of previous meeting minutes, a follow-up on the grocery tax, and reports from staff and commission leadership. No new decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

The Finance Commission voted 6-1 to recommend implementing a local grocery tax effective January 1, 2026, to offset the loss of state grocery tax revenue. The recommendation will go to the Village Board for a final decision. The commission also approved the February 14, 2025 minutes with spelling corrections.

• Approved February 14, 2025 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Recommended local grocery tax effective Jan 1, 2026 (6-1)

Community Relations Commission

The Glen Ellyn Community Relations Commission will review its February minutes and discuss a movie partnership with College of DuPage, including a contribution of about $550 for the movie license. They will also review a Women's History Month write-up and remind about an upcoming community session.

• Movie partnership with College of DuPage
• Contribution of about $550 for movie license
• Did You Know Series write-up for Women's History Month
• Belonging In A Thriving Community session on March 21, 2025

The Community Relations Commission unanimously approved a budget of $550 or less to secure a movie license for a film screening of 'Sharma' in partnership with the College of DuPage. The meeting also included updates from Trustee Simon on the village's ADA Transition Plan, affordable housing approval on Taft Avenue, the Event Park, and ongoing discussions about mobility devices downtown. Minutes from the February 6 meeting were deferred due to lack of quorum.

• Approved budget of $550 or less for movie license for 'Sharma' screening (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of February 6, 2025 minutes to next month

Capital Improvements Commission

The Capital Improvements Commission will discuss and potentially act on a traffic signal modernization report and design contract, and review the 60 percent plan for the Crescent-Glenwood parking lot and median rehabilitation. They will also approve minutes from the January 8 meeting and receive project updates.

• Traffic Signal Modernization - Recommendations Report and Design Contract
• Crescent-Glenwood Parking Lot and Median Rehabilitation – 60 Percent Plan Review
• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Engineering Division Project Activity Report dated 3-7-2025

The Capital Improvements Commission recommended approval of a $203,726.59 design contract with AECOM for traffic signal modernization, covering upgrades to six Village-owned signals. The recommendation will go to the Village Board on April 14, 2025. The commission also reviewed the 60% design plan for the Crescent-Glenwood parking lot and median rehabilitation, with construction budgeted at $2,000,000 and an estimated cost of $1,686,000. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of AECOM design contract for traffic signal modernization ($203,726.59) (8-0)
• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Reviewed Crescent-Glenwood parking lot and median rehabilitation 60% plan; no formal action taken

Architectural Appearance Commission

The Glen Ellyn Architectural Appearance Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from February 12, 2025, and conduct an exterior appearance review for the property at 534 Duane Street. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Exterior appearance review for 534 Duane Street
• Approval of February 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Glen Ellyn Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from February 11, 2025. The main items are reviewing and finalizing lateral officer questions and discussing promotional interview questions. Public comment is welcome.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 2/11/2025
• Review and finalize lateral officer questions
• Review and discuss promotional interview questions
• Next meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is holding a special workshop meeting. The main item is a presentation and discussion on micromobility devices, including electric bicycles and scooters, led by Police Chief Phil Norton. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion on micromobility devices/electric bicycles and scooters
• Audience participation for items not on the agenda (3-minute limit)

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will consider a consent agenda with $3,455,913.38 in payroll and vouchers, plus several contracts and purchases. They will also vote on ordinances for a public park at 453 Forest Avenue, including a zoning map amendment and a redevelopment agreement with the Glen Ellyn Park District, and lease agreements for Manor Woods and Panfish Park.

• Real estate purchase at 22W164 Butterfield Road from Catholic Charities for $250,000 plus closing costs
• Lead service line replacement contract with IHC Construction, not to exceed $415,899
• Purchase of a Freightliner forestry bucket truck for $219,422 and a Ford F-550 for $99,731.76
• Contracts for asphalt crack sealing ($40,000), roadway patching ($188,630), sidewalk repair ($398,620), and utility pavement restoration ($58,340)
• Purchase of nine Archer mobile barriers for $119,473.02, waiving bid process

The Village Board approved a consent agenda with 12 items, including a real estate purchase, zoning map, and various contracts. It also approved zoning changes and a redevelopment agreement for a public park at 453 Forest Avenue, plus lease agreements with the Glen Ellyn Park District for Manor Woods and Panfish Park. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved consent agenda with 12 items including $3,455,913.38 in expenditures (6-0)
• Approved real estate purchase from Catholic Charities for $250,000 plus closing costs (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Official Zoning Map (6-0)
• Approved lead service line replacement contract with IHC Construction up to $415,899 (6-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment, special use permit, and variations for public park at 453 Forest Avenue (6-0)
• Approved redevelopment agreement with Glen Ellyn Park District for 453 Forest Avenue (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Park District for Manor Woods management and maintenance (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Park District for Panfish Park management and maintenance (6-0)

Community Relations Commission

The Glen Ellyn Community Relations Commission is meeting to review minutes, receive liaison reports, and discuss upcoming community events, including a 'Belonging In A Thriving Community' education series and a film screening with COD. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Review of February 6, 2025 minutes
• Liaison reports from Governmental Partners, Police Department, Village Board, and Staff
• Education series 'Belonging In A Thriving Community' sessions on March 21, April 23, and May 21, 2025
• Film screening of 'Shaman' with COD on April 15 and April 24, 2025
• Intro presentation to Chamber of Commerce on June 10, 2025

Recreation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Recreation Commission is meeting to approve January minutes, hear standing reports on finances and operations (golf, Reserve 22, grounds), and receive an update on the master plan. No new business items are listed, so the meeting is largely routine oversight and reporting.

• Approval of January 31, 2025 minutes
• Financial report by Noel Allen
• Manager's report covering golf, Reserve 22, and grounds
• Master plan update

The Recreation Commission reviewed the updated two-phase master plan for the Village Links golf course, a $12 million investment, but took no formal action. Staff requested the commission bring questions and funding suggestions to the next meeting. The commission also approved the January 31, 2025 minutes unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 31, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed updated two-phase master plan for Village Links (no action taken)
• Deferred funding discussion for $12M master plan to next meeting

Plan Commission

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission will hold a public hearing continuation for a sign variation at 606 Roosevelt Road, and will discuss new business including zoning map amendments, special use permits, and zoning variations for a downtown event park at 453 Forest Avenue and community gardens at 800 St. Charles Road. They will also review a pre-application for attached single-family residential at 451 Duane Street. The meeting includes approval of minutes and reports.

• Public hearing continuation for PGS Gold and Coin sign variation at 606 Roosevelt Road
• Zoning map amendment, special use permit, and zoning variations for Downtown Event Park at 453 Forest Avenue
• Zoning map amendment, special use permit, and zoning variation for Ackerman Park Community Gardens at 800 St. Charles Road
• Pre-application for attached single-family residential at 451 Duane Street

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will consider several significant items, including a zoning change and redevelopment agreement for properties on Taft Avenue, an annexation agreement for Acorn Avenue, and contracts for the 2025 street resurfacing project. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes budget amendments, a zoning variation, and fee schedule changes.

• Ordinance 7171: Zoning map amendment from C3 to R4 and variations for a multiple-family dwelling at 640, 650, 656 Taft Ave
• Ordinance 7172: Redevelopment agreement with Full Circle Communities, Inc. for Taft Ave properties
• Ordinance 7173: Annexation and development agreement for 21W508 Acorn Ave
• Resolution 25-06: Contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors for 2025 Street Resurfacing, not-to-exceed $3,052,075.77
• Consent agenda includes payroll and vouchers totaling $1,864,807.51

The Village Board approved a zoning map amendment and redevelopment agreement with Full Circle Communities for a multiple-family dwelling at 640, 650, and 656 Taft Avenue, all by 6-0 votes. The board also approved the consent agenda, an annexation agreement for 21W508 Acorn Avenue, and contracts for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,864,807.51 in expenditures (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 7171 for Taft Avenue map amendment and zoning variations (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 7172 redevelopment agreement with Full Circle Communities (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 7173 annexation agreement for 21W508 Acorn Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-06 street resurfacing contract with A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. up to $3,052,075.77 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-07 engineering services contract with Chastain & Associates, LLC for $309,929 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-08 appropriating $996,326.58 in Rebuild Illinois funds (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-09 appropriating $2,223,281.19 in Motor Fuel Tax funds (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from its January 2025 meeting, discuss annual awards nominations, and review community input gathered from the Historic Preservation Incentive Program roundtable discussions. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• HPC Annual Awards Nominations Update
• Review of Historic Preservation Incentive Program community input

The commission discussed community feedback from roundtable sessions on the proposed Historic Preservation Incentive Program, noting strong enthusiasm for permit fee waivers and bulk zoning allowances. No formal decisions were made on the program; next steps include preparing a presentation for the Village Board and aiming to launch in the last six months of the year. The commission also approved the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved minutes of January 16, 2025 HPC meeting (4-0)
• Discussed community input on Historic Preservation Incentive Program; no formal action taken
• Noted next steps: prepare Village Board presentation, launch program in last six months of 2025

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss a redevelopment agreement with Full Circle Communities, Inc. for properties at 640, 650, and 656 Taft Avenue. The board will also adjourn to closed session to discuss the price for sale or lease of property and the purchase or lease of real property for Village use. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of redevelopment agreement with Full Circle Communities, Inc. for 640, 650, and 656 Taft Avenue
• Closed executive session to discuss property sale/lease price and purchase/lease of real property

The Village Board held a workshop to discuss the redevelopment agreement with Full Circle Communities for properties at 640, 650, and 656 Taft Avenue. No formal decisions were made; the discussion covered project background, return on investment, parking, taxes, and affordable housing requirements. The board also voted unanimously to allow Trustee Kalinich to join via phone and to adjourn to closed executive session.

• Approved Trustee Kalinich joining meeting via phone (unanimous)
• Adjourned to closed executive session to discuss property sale/lease (unanimous)

Finance Commission

The Glen Ellyn Finance Commission is meeting to review the Q4 2024 financial report and discuss the 2019 financial scorecard. The agenda also includes approval of the December 13, 2024 meeting minutes, public comment, and routine staff and chairperson reports. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond these review items.

• Q4 2024 Financial Report
• 2019 Financial Scorecard discussion
• Approval of December 13, 2024 meeting minutes

The Glen Ellyn Finance Commission unanimously approved the December 13, 2024 meeting minutes. Finance Director Brankin presented the preliminary, unaudited 2024 year-end financial report, noting revenues tracked well against budget and expenditures were below budget. The commission continued its Financial Scorecard review, deciding to replace Arlington Heights with Lisle as a peer community for comparisons.

• Approved December 13, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to replace Arlington Heights with Lisle as peer community in Financial Scorecard

Architectural Appearance Commission

The Architectural Appearance Commission will meet to approve past meeting minutes and review the exterior design of a new Metra Station at 551 Crescent Boulevard in the CR Zoning District. No new decisions or contracts are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Review and approval of December 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review and approval of December 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Exterior appearance review for new Metra Station at 551 Crescent Boulevard

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for a zoning variation to allow an addition to an existing principal structure at 494 Hill Avenue. The board may make a recommendation, which will then go to the Village Board for final consideration. The agenda also includes approval of the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on zoning variation request for 494 Hill Avenue
• Review and approval of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Glen Ellyn Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a zoning variation for a front porch addition at 494 Hill Avenue, allowing the structure to maintain the existing non-conforming side yard setback of 4 feet 5 inches instead of the required 6 feet 6 inches. The board also approved the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes and adopted a new Findings of Facts document to streamline the process. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved zoning variation for porch addition at 494 Hill Avenue (4-0)
• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted new Findings of Facts and Zoning Variation standards document

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Glen Ellyn Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a motion to approve the Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List. They will also review testing and promotional processes for police officers. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Motion to approve Lateral Police Officer Eligibility List
• Review lateral testing process, questions, and schedule
• Review promotional process and schedule
• Review new hire testing schedule
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 1/14/2025

Environmental Commission

The Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission will hold its February 11, 2025 meeting at 7:00 PM in Room 306 of the Civic Center. The agenda includes public comment, approval of January meeting minutes, liaison and chair reports, and a discussion of strategic planning priorities. No ordinances or contracts are listed for action.

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will meet to approve routine payroll and vouchers totaling $2.3 million, recognize public works staff for a water main repair, and adopt four ordinances. Three zoning-related ordinances will be voted on for properties at 654 Essex Road, 55 N. Park Boulevard, and 800 St. Charles Road. The board will also consider a special use permit for a restaurant with a drive-in facility at 405 Roosevelt Road.

• Approve payroll and vouchers totaling $2,301,886.00
• Adopt Ordinance No. 7164 for a drive-in restaurant at 405 Roosevelt Road
• Adopt Ordinance No. 7165 for zoning variations at 654 Essex Road
• Adopt Ordinance No. 7166 for a sign variation at 55 N. Park Boulevard
• Adopt Ordinance No. 7167 for pickleball courts and shade structures at 800 St. Charles Road

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is holding a special workshop to discuss proposed amendments regarding fees and deposits, presented by the Community Development Director. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting also includes standard procedures like call to order, pledge, roll call, and audience participation.

• Discussion of proposed amendments regarding fees and deposits
• Public comment opportunity for items on the agenda
• Meeting held at Glen Ellyn Civic Center, Room 301

Plan Commission

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment and variations for three properties at 640, 650, and 656 Taft Avenue. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment before proceeding to new business.

• Public Hearing - Full Circle Communities, 640, 650 and 656 Taft Avenue, Zoning Map Amendment and Zoning Variations

Community Relations Commission

The Glen Ellyn Community Relations Commission will review minutes, hear liaison reports, and discuss community belonging initiatives including training, engagement with local organizations, and cultural event partnerships. They will also update 'Did You Know' writeups for Black History and Women's History Months, and consider community profiles and a dance/cultural event with COD.

• Review of January 22, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of community belonging training and resource presentations
• Engagement with Glen Ellyn Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce
• Updated Black History Month writeup with film considerations
• Women's History Month writeup update with film links

The Glen Ellyn Community Relations Commission approved a three-session training series titled 'Belonging in a Thriving Community' for March 19, April 23, and May 21, 2025, at the Glen Ellyn Civic Center. The commission also unanimously approved the Black History Month 'Did You Know' write-up and the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting as amended. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Approved 'Belonging in a Thriving Community' training series (unanimous)
• Approved Black History Month 'Did You Know' write-up (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 22, 2025 meeting as amended (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Recreation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the November 22, 2024 minutes, standing reports from staff and the trustee liaison, and a discussion of Reserve 22 decor as new business. No votes on major policy or spending items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 22, 2024
• Standing reports from Manager Jeff Vesevick, Reserve 22's Jon Satinover, and Trustee Liaison Steve Thompson
• Reserve 22 Decor Discussion led by Julie Rusin

The Glen Ellyn Recreation Commission unanimously approved a $25,000 décor refresh for Reserve 22 restaurant, funded by savings from the carpet replacement budget. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 22, 2024 meeting. Staff reported strong year-end results, including a 7% increase in rounds played and $1.2 million operating income, and noted the retirement of General Manager Jeff Vesevick, with Noel Allen selected as his successor.

• Approved $25,000 Reserve 22 décor refresh (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 22, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including payroll and vouchers totaling $1,633,998.48, several equipment purchases for the Village Links golf course, and a professional services agreement for a water hydraulic model. The board will also recognize volunteers and receive updates from community groups. The meeting will adjourn to closed session to discuss property sale/lease pricing and employee matters.

• Payroll and vouchers totaling $1,633,998.48
• Temporary employment services by MGT of America Consulting, LLC for $225,236.06
• Downtown Retail Interior Improvement Award of $30,000 to Complimentary Cafe at 464 Glenwood Ave
• Professional services agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for water hydraulic model, not to exceed $124,360
• Purchase of a 2025 JCB Teleskid compact track loader for $120,000 and other equipment for Village Links

The Village Board approved the consent agenda (6-0), including $1,633,998.48 in payroll and vouchers, a $225,236.06 temporary employment services contract, a $30,000 Downtown Retail Interior Improvement Award to Complimentary Cafe, and several equipment purchases for the Village Links golf course. They also adopted Resolution 25-03 for a water hydraulic model and distribution system improvement plan, and Resolution 25-05 establishing a fee review schedule for 2025. The board adjourned to closed session to discuss property sale/lease and employee matters.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,633,998.48 in expenditures (6-0)
• Approved $225,236.06 temporary employment services with MGT of America (consent)
• Approved $30,000 Downtown Retail Interior Improvement Award to Complimentary Cafe (consent)
• Adopted Resolution 25-03 for water hydraulic model and distribution plan, not to exceed $124,360 (consent)
• Approved purchase of JCB Teleskid loader for $120,000 (consent)
• Approved purchase of John Deere tractor for $64,598.78 (consent)
• Adopted Resolution 25-05 establishing fee review schedule for 2025 (6-0, as amended)
• Adopted Resolution 25-04 endorsing DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference legislative program (consent)

Plan Commission

The Glen Ellyn Plan Commission is meeting to hold two public hearings: one for a final planned unit development, special use permit, and sign code variations for Starbucks at 405 Roosevelt Road, and another for a sign variation for PGS Gold and Coin at 606 Roosevelt Road. The commission will also receive reports from the trustee liaison, chairman, and staff.

• Public hearing: Starbucks, 405 Roosevelt Road, final PUD, special use permit, and sign code variations
• Public hearing: PGS Gold and Coin, 606 Roosevelt Road, sign variation

The Plan Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of Starbucks' final Planned Unit Development, Special Use Permit, and sign code variation for 405 Roosevelt Road. The proposal will be sent to the Village Board for final consideration. The Commission also voted 6-0 to continue the PGS Gold and Coin sign variation hearing to February 27, 2025, to allow the petitioner to present revised renderings.

• Approved Starbucks PUD, special use permit, and 4-sign variation at 405 Roosevelt Road (6-0)
• Continued PGS Gold and Coin sign variation hearing to February 27, 2025 (6-0)

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Community Relations Commission is meeting to review minutes, receive liaison reports, and discuss upcoming initiatives including DEI training for village leadership and staff, a dance/cultural event partnership with College of DuPage, and the 'A Day in the Life' film series. The agenda is largely procedural with action items focused on these planned events.

• Review of November 7, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of DEI Training for Village Leadership & Staff (February 6)
• Dance/Cultural Event Partnership with COD in February
• A Day in the Life Film Series discussion

The Glen Ellyn Community Relations Commission approved the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting as amended. The commission discussed plans for a DEI training for Village staff and leadership, considering a later date and potential partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. A resident raised concerns about demolition at 677 Roosevelt Road, and the commission agreed to share those concerns with Village staff.

• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Discussed DEI training for Village staff and leadership, with plans to coordinate with trainer and Chamber
• Agreed to share resident concerns about 677 Roosevelt Road demolition with appropriate Village departments

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is holding a workshop to discuss two main items: revisiting the Crescent-Glenwood parking lot and streetscape improvements, and receiving a quarterly report on the 2020-25 Strategic Plan along with a capital planning discussion. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Crescent-Glenwood parking lot and streetscape improvements revisited
• 2020-25 Strategic Plan quarterly report and capital planning discussion

The Village Board held a workshop with no formal votes, discussing two alternatives for the Crescent-Glenwood parking lot and streetscape improvements and giving staff direction to move forward. The Board also reviewed the 2020-25 Strategic Plan quarterly report and discussed unfunded/underfunded capital projects, setting priorities and next steps. No binding decisions were made at this workshop.

• Gave direction to move forward with Crescent-Glenwood parking lot and streetscape improvements (no formal vote)
• Discussed unfunded/underfunded capital projects and set priorities for next steps (no formal vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Glen Ellyn Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from November 21, 2024, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes the Historic Preservation Incentive Program, and new business covers annual awards nominations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or property addresses listed.

• Approval of HPC Minutes from November 21, 2024
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Incentive Program
• HPC Annual Awards Nominations

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its September 19, 2024 meeting. The commission discussed the Historic Preservation Incentives Program, agreeing to hold mixed focus groups starting in February and to refine incentive criteria language. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Approved minutes of September 19, 2024 HPC meeting (unanimous, 4-0)
• Agreed to hold mixed focus groups for the Historic Preservation Incentives Program
• Agreed to revise incentive criteria language for final review

Police Pension Board

The Glen Ellyn Police Pension Board will meet to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving the monthly financial report from Lauterbach and Amen, and reviewing investment reports from IPOPIF/Verus Advisory. The board will also consider approving annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners, review trustee term expirations and election procedures, and discuss legal matters such as annual independent medical examinations and a QILDRO decision.

• Approval of bills as listed in monthly financial report
• Cash Management Policy review
• Approve Annual Cost of Living Adjustments for Pensioners
• Review Trustee Term Expirations and Election Procedures
• Annual Independent Medical Examinations - Thomas Hartzell and Raymond Munch

The Glen Ellyn Police Pension Board unanimously approved the annual cost-of-living adjustments for pensioners, quarterly disbursements totaling $15,854.11, and continued disability payments for Ray Munch and Thomas Hartzell. The board also adopted a decision and order for Thomas Roman QILDRO and kept all closed session minutes closed. No applications for retirement or disability benefits were considered.

• Approved quarterly disbursements of $15,854.11 (unanimous)
• Approved annual cost-of-living adjustments as stated in packet (unanimous)
• Continued disability payments for Ray Munch and Thomas Hartzell (unanimous)
• Adopted decision and order for Thomas Roman QILDRO (unanimous)
• Kept all closed session meeting minutes closed (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 10, 2024 special meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission is meeting to approve minutes from November 19, 2024, receive liaison reports, and discuss strategic planning priorities. No new business is listed. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the strategic planning discussion.

• Approval of November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Park District, Trustee, Staff, and Chair liaison reports
• Discussion of strategic planning priorities

The Environmental Commission approved the November 19, 2024 meeting minutes with modifications. They discussed recommendations for a tree preservation plan in the building permit ordinance, with a consensus on a 10% fine for clear cuts. They also approved a motion to use Earth Paint for the Recycling Extravaganza if they commit by January 31, 2025, otherwise spend $250 more for FlatCan.

• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes with modifications (5-0)
• Approved motion to use Earth Paint for Recycling Extravaganza if committed by Jan 31, 2025, else spend $250 more for FlatCan (5-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Glen Ellyn Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to consider approving an amendment to its rules and regulations (Chapter IV, Section 1). The board will also receive updates on promotional testing and the officer eligibility list, and will vote on approving minutes from the December 10, 2024 meetings.

• Motion to approve amendment to Board rules and regulations, Chapter IV, Section 1
• Update on promotional testing
• Update on officer eligibility list
• Approval of regular and executive session minutes from 12/10/2024

Village Board

The Glen Ellyn Village Board is meeting to approve routine business, including $10.6 million in payroll and vouchers, several bond abatements totaling over $2.9 million, and various purchases and ordinances. The agenda also includes employee recognitions and a closed session to discuss property sale or lease.

• Approve payroll and vouchers totaling $10,625,407.89
• Adopt ordinances abating $818,043.76 (2015 bonds), $611,332.50 (2018 bonds), $611,322.50 (2020 bonds), $303,100.00 (2021A), $127,165.00 (2021B), $476,025.00 (2024) against 2024 tax levy
• Approve purchase of parkway trees for $151,700 from Suburban Tree Consortium
• Approve purchase of three Ford Police Interceptor Utilities for $98,922 (equipment fund) and $49,844 (cannabis tax fund)
• Deny ATM exterior application at 515 Crescent Blvd; grant variations for 616 N. Main St; approve facade and interior improvement awards totaling $45,000 to Fuschia Inc. at 534 Duane St

Capital Improvements Commission

The Capital Improvements Commission will review the 60 percent design plans and cost estimate for the Metra Station and Multimodal Access Improvements Project. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a report from the Engineering Division.

• Metra Station and Multimodal Access Improvements Project - 60 Percent Design Plans and Cost Estimate
• Approval of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Engineering Division Project Activity Report dated 1-3-2025

The commission reviewed the 60% design plans and updated cost estimate of $46,357,700 for the Metra Station and Multimodal Access Improvements Project. Staff noted that total costs could reach $53–55 million including engineering and land acquisition, while only about $27.8 million in funding is secured, with a potential additional $10 million. The village aims to keep its share between $8–$12 million, so additional funding is critical. No formal action was taken on the project; the commission also approved the December 11, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved December 11, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Reviewed 60% design plans for Metra Station project; no action taken
• Noted updated cost estimate of $46,357,700 for Metra Station project
• Discussed funding gap; village share target $8–$12 million