Elmwood Park public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $2,094,445.52 in November bills, amending village codes to add hours of operation for filling stations and retail stores, and authorizing several contracts for services such as special events coordination, claim administration, surveillance camera installation, marketing, and software. The board will also hear public comment and reports from committees, and ratify two raffle applications for fundraisers.
- Approval of November 2023 bills and vouchers totaling $2,094,445.52
- Ordinance adding hours of operation to Chapter 17 (Filling Stations and Garages)
- Ordinance adding hours of operation to Chapter 42 (Retail Merchandise Stores)
- Agreement with Michael Neri for Special Events Coordination Services
- Agreement with Critical Technology Solutions, Inc. for surveillance camera purchase and installation
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is holding a public hearing on a redevelopment plan for the North Harlem Avenue Redevelopment Project Area, and will vote on a consent agenda that includes the annual tax levy, a $7.5 million bill payment, and several contracts. The board will also consider new resident-only parking restrictions and recognize community achievements.
- Public hearing on North Harlem Avenue Redevelopment Project Area plan
- Approval of October 2023 bills and vouchers totaling $7,535,963.08
- Ordinance for tax levy for fiscal year May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024
- Ordinance to acquire property at 7717-19 West Belmont Avenue
- Motion for 'Resident Parking Only' signage on 1700 block of 73rd Ave and 2500 block of 75th Court
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, paying September bills totaling $4,103,695.20, and considering license applications. A raffle application for a fundraising dinner is also on the agenda. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Approval of September 2023 bills and vouchers totaling $4,103,695.20
- Approval of minutes from September 11, 2023 board meeting and August 7, 2023 finance meeting
- Various license applications submitted to the Village Clerk's Office
- Raffle application by American Veterans Community Trust for a fundraising dinner at Donny G's on November 7, 2023
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is meeting to handle routine approvals and several notable items. The consent agenda includes ratifying $3.8 million in August bills, approving various contracts, and proposing a redevelopment plan with tax increment financing for the North Harlem Avenue area. The board will also hear public comment and consider requests from the Girl Scouts and the library.
- Ratify $3,800,403.66 in August 2023 bills and vouchers
- Resolution to apply for IDNR OSLAD grant for open space
- Ordinance for surveillance cameras from Critical Technology Solutions, Inc.
- Ordinance for EV charging station project with Burke, LLC
- Resolution proposing North Harlem Avenue redevelopment project area with TIF
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board will consider appointing Elsa Estrada-Volpe to fill a trustee vacancy, approve consent agenda items including $3,792,585.36 in July bills, and vote on traffic and parking recommendations. A special meeting will follow to consider amending the alcoholic beverage license limits.
- Appointment of Elsa Estrada-Volpe as Village Trustee
- Payment of bills and vouchers for July 2023: $3,792,585.36
- Contract award and change order for Elmgrove Park Project to AJ Oleson Construction Co.
- Parking changes at 76th Ct & North Ave and 78th Ct at Belmont Av
- Ordinance amending restrictions on number of liquor licenses
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is holding a public hearing and considering the annual appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2023-2024, along with a resolution setting the 2023 property tax levy. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes paying June bills of $2,397,919.26, approving a billboard contract with Clear Channel Outdoor, and awarding a pavement rehabilitation contract. A key new business item is an ordinance to rezone village-owned property at 2512 North 75th Avenue to B-2 General Business and grant a special use permit for a public parking lot.
- Public hearing on FY2023-24 Appropriation Ordinance
- Resolution determining estimated property taxes for 2023 tax year
- Payment of bills for June 2023 totaling $2,397,919.26
- Ordinance authorizing sales contract with Clear Channel Outdoor for a billboard
- Ordinance to rezone 2512 N 75th Ave to B-2 and grant special use for public parking lot
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board will consider a large consent agenda including paying $3,442,527.06 in May bills, approving contracts for elevator maintenance, playground repairs, police vehicles, and water main improvements, and creating two new business districts on North Harlem Avenue and Grand Avenue. The board will also discuss a settlement on property assessments and approve facade improvement agreements.
- Payment of bills and vouchers for May 2023 totaling $3,442,527.06
- Ordinance to purchase three 2023 Ford Police Utility Vehicles from Al Piemonte Ford Sales, Inc.
- Ordinance approving a construction management contract with Burke, LLC for the 2800-2900 N. 76th Avenue Water Main Improvements Project
- Ordinances creating business districts and imposing retailers' occupation taxes on North Harlem Avenue and Grand Avenue
- Resolution approving a settlement agreement regarding 2019-2021 assessed valuation of properties owned by 7200 Harlem, LLC
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is holding a public hearing on a proposed North Grand Avenue Business District, including its plan, boundaries, and new retail and service occupation taxes. The board will also consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, including $3,582,399 in April bills, and a special use permit for a four-unit condominium at 2500 North 74th Avenue. New business includes reappointing members to the Police Pension Board.
- Public hearing on North Grand Avenue Business District with retail and service occupation taxes
- Approval of April 2023 bills and vouchers totaling $3,582,399
- Special use permit for four-unit condominium at 2500 North 74th Avenue
- Agreement with Ryan, LLC for economic development consulting services
- Reappointment of Trustee Jeff Sargent and Jim Parenti to Police Pension Board
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed North Harlem Avenue Business District, including a plan, budget, boundaries, and new retail and service occupation taxes. The consent agenda includes approval of March 2023 bills totaling $4,215,933.20, a grant agreement with the Illinois EPA, and an ordinance proposing a Grand Avenue Business District with similar taxes. A special meeting will consider amending alcohol license restrictions.
- Public hearing on North Harlem Avenue Business District and retail/service occupation taxes
- Ratify payment of bills and vouchers for March 2023: $4,215,933.20
- Ratify grant agreement with Illinois EPA
- Ordinance proposing Grand Avenue Business District and related taxes
- Ordinance amending alcohol license restrictions (special meeting)
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is meeting to handle routine business and a consent agenda with multiple ordinances, including property acquisitions, a new business district on North Harlem Avenue, and various service contracts. The board will also receive a recommendation to approve a Planned Unit Development at 2500 N 74th Ave and recognize a police officer's promotion.
- Ordinance to create North Harlem Avenue Business District with retailers' occupation tax and public hearing
- Property purchase agreements for 2512 North 75th Avenue and 7800 West Grand Avenue
- Approval of February 2023 bills totaling $2,558,680.58
- Planned Unit Development recommendation for 2500 N 74th Ave from Elmpark Dev
- 2023 garage sale dates: June 2-4, July 7-8, Aug 4-6, Sept 8-10
Village Board Meeting
The Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving January 2023 bills totaling $2,704,767.46, accepting proposals for a facility condition assessment and wireless fleet tracking services, and ratifying a state grant agreement. The meeting also includes public comment, committee reports, and routine items.
- Approval of bills and vouchers for January 2023 in the amount of $2,704,767.46
- Ordinance authorizing acceptance of proposal from The Concord Group for a Facility Condition Assessment
- Resolution ratifying a grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
- Ordinance authorizing acceptance of proposal from Teletrac Navman for Wireless Fleet Tracking Services
- Resolution regarding confidentiality of closed session minutes
Village Board Meeting
The Elmwood Park Village Board is meeting to recognize the retirements of Police Chief Frank Fagiano and Building Commissioner Robert Bormann, and to administer the oath of office to new Police Chief Andrew Hock. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes approving December 2022 bills totaling $3,015,374.49, several ordinances (alcohol hours, software services, pool painting, animal boarding), and a fireworks display agreement.
- Retirement recognition for Police Chief Frank Fagiano (30 years) and Building Commissioner Robert Bormann (24 years)
- Oath of office for Deputy Chief Andrew Hock as new Chief of Police
- Ratification of December 2022 bills and vouchers in the amount of $3,015,374.49
- Ordinance amending Chapter 4 'Alcoholic Beverages' including Section 4-5.3 'Hours of Operation'
- Ordinance authorizing agreement with Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions for July 4th fireworks display