Elmwood Park public meetings in 2021
7 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving November 2021 bills totaling $3,632,095.71, adopting a police security camera partnership registration program, and amending the gambling code to regulate electronic sweepstakes machines. The board will also recognize Halloween house contest winners and a retiring DARE officer.
- Approval of bills and vouchers for November 2021: $3,632,095.71
- Resolution adopting police security camera partnership registration program
- Ordinance amending Chapter 22 (Gambling) to regulate electronic sweepstakes machines
- Resolution supporting Cook County Class 7c tax incentive for 7209 West Grand Avenue
- Resolution authorizing participation in National Multistate Opioid Settlement
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is meeting to handle routine business, including accepting resignations, appointing a new trustee, and approving consent agenda items. Key actions include a property sale and purchase on West Grand Avenue, a brokerage agreement, and an ordinance amending video gaming license limits. The board will also consider re-appointments and honorary street designations.
- Approve bills and vouchers for August 2021 totaling $3,242,978.11
- Authorize exclusive brokerage agreement with Draper & Kramer for 7505 West Grand Avenue
- Authorize purchase contract for 7816-7818 West Grand Avenue
- Amend video gaming license limits (Section 57-22)
- Appoint Bina Conte to fill trustee vacancy
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is meeting to consider routine approvals and a few notable items. The consent agenda includes approving July 2021 bills totaling $2,172,714.75, a contract with J.A. Johnson Paving for the 2021 Motor Fuel Tax Street Improvement Project, and a resolution for railway-highway grade crossing improvements with the state and Metra. Under new business, the board will consider an ordinance authorizing a Business District Improvement Grant for Arezzo Jewelers. The agenda also includes public comment, committee reports, and requests for a Salvation Army donation solicitation and a proclamation for American Payroll Week.
- Approval of bills and vouchers for July 2021 totaling $2,172,714.75
- Resolution authorizing contract award to J.A. Johnson Paving Co. for 2021 Motor Fuel Tax Street Improvement Project
- Resolution approving agreement with State of Illinois and Metra for railway-highway grade crossing improvements
- Ordinance authorizing Business District Improvement Grant for Arezzo Jewelers
- Request to solicit donations for Salvation Army Red Kettle Days (Nov 1-Dec 24, 2021)
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine approvals and a new business item authorizing up to $70 million in taxable bonds to address police and fire pension liabilities. The board will also vote on several contracts, including demolition of the New Horizon Temple and services for the Taste of Elmwood Park.
- Approval of June 2021 bills and vouchers totaling $2,493,438.89
- Ordinance for up to $70,000,000 in taxable general obligation bonds for police and fire pension funds
- Contract with Burke, LLC for salvage, deconstruction, and demolition of New Horizon Temple at 7810 W. Elmgrove Drive
- Ordinance amending Chapter 41B on rental residential property
- Façade improvement agreements for Edward Jones at 14 Conti Parkway and RL Barber Lounge at 7711 Westwood Drive
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving April bills of $3,521,891.67, a new employment agreement for Village Manager Paul A. Volpe, and a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local No. 705. The consent agenda also includes several ordinances and contracts, such as a roof restoration and a sidewalk replacement program. A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed parking change on Grand Avenue.
- Approval of bills and vouchers for April 2021 totaling $3,521,891.67
- Ordinance authorizing a contract with Visions Construction & Roofing for roof restoration at the Parks and Recreation Center
- Resolution approving Village Manager employment agreement with Paul A. Volpe
- Ordinance rejecting all bids for 2021 sidewalk program and waiving bidding to contract with KAD Construction for three years
- Resolution approving collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local No. 705
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving February 2021 bills totaling $2,955,170.26, various contracts, and property transactions. They will also consider a variance for John Mills School, a facade application for Hit It Fitness, and several proclamations.
- Approval of February 2021 bills and vouchers in the amount of $2,955,170.26
- Ordinance to acquire property at 7505 West Grand Avenue
- Lease termination and settlement with K&J Investment Group for 16 Conti Parkway
- Variance for an addition to John Mills School
- Façade application for Hit It Fitness at 7730 W. North Ave.
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving February 2021 bills totaling $2,302,919.34, several contracts and ordinances, and a new business item to approve a preliminary and final plat for the Elmpark Townhomes Subdivision. The board will also receive a recommendation for a plat of subdivision at 2340-46 N. 74th Court.
- Approval of bills and vouchers for February 2021 in the amount of $2,302,919.34
- Ordinance accepting proposal from CS Security for security cameras at Village Hall
- Ordinance ratifying proposal from Big Timber Landscape for artificial turf at 4 Conti Parkway
- Ordinance ratifying proposal from Shine-Awn for awning and removable wall at 4 Conti Parkway
- Ordinance approving preliminary and final plat for Elmpark Townhomes Subdivision