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Wed Jul 15, 2026
Village Board
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MAYOR
George D. Alpogianis
TRUSTEES
Susan DeBartolo
Ajay Mody
Craig Niedermaier
Dean Strzelecki
Marryann Warda
1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714
VILLAGE MANAGER
Frank Lindbloom
VILLAGE CLERK
Denise M. McCreery
Phone: (847) 588-8000
www.vniles.com
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
5.
PRESENTATION
Item 5.a
Presentation of the Audit for Fiscal Year 2025 (Sikich LLP)
6.
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NILES VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
6:45 PM
SPECIAL MEETING
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF NILES
May 26, 2026
6:30 p.m.
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Village of Niles website www. vniles.com.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION
Audit for Fiscal Year 2025
(Sikich LLP)
The Board of Trustees Special Meeting was called to order by
President George D. Alpogianis on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at
6:48 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Village of Niles Municipal
Building.
President Alpogianis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Village Clerk Denise McCreery called the roll. Board members
present were President George D. Alpogianis and Trustees Susan
DeBartolo, Ajay Mody, Craig Niedermaier, Dean Strzelecki, and
Marryann Warda.
Acting Finance Director Tom Glaser introduced Sikich LLC
Partner Jim Savio to begin the presentation on the Fiscal Year
2025 Audit.
Mr. Savio thanked Finance Director and the entire Finance
Department for their assistance throughout the entire audit
process.
Mr. Savio began with a quick overview of the Village of Niles
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal
Year Ended April 30, 2025 (FY25) and what can be found in the
Introductory Section, the Financial Section and the Statistical
Section. Mr. Savino stated that the goal of an independent audit is
to provide reasonable assurance that the FY25 financial
statements of the Village are free of material misstatement. He
explained that an independent audit involves examining on a test
b
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
Village Board
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MAYOR
George D. Alpogianis
TRUSTEES
Susan DeBartolo
Ajay Mody
Craig Niedermaier
Dean Strzelecki
Marryann Warda
1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714
VILLAGE MANAGER
Frank Lindbloom
VILLAGE CLERK
Denise M. McCreery
Phone: (847) 588-8000
www.vniles.com
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
4.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Item 4.a
The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline,
Performance or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the Public Body
per 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1)
5.
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NILES VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
6:15 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF NILES
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
May 26, 2026
6:15 p.m.
The Board of Trustees Special Meeting was called to order by
Village President George D. Alpogianis on Tuesday, May 26, 2026,
at 6:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Village of Niles Municipal
Building.
Village Clerk Denise McCreery called the roll. Board members
present were President George D. Alpogianis and Trustees Susan
DeBartolo, Ajay Mody, Craig Niedermaier, Dean Strzelecki and
Marryann Warda.
None
Trustee DeBartolo made a motion, seconded by Trustee Strzelecki,
to convene into Executive Session to discuss the Appointment,
Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or
Dismissal of a Specific Employee per 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1).
On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 6 Alpogianis, DeBartolo, Mody, Niedermaier,
Strzelecki, Warda
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
The Board adjourned from Executive Session at 6:17 p.m.
Village Clerk
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
Village Board
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MAYOR
George D. Alpogianis
TRUSTEES
Susan DeBartolo
Ajay Mody
Craig Niedermaier
Dean Strzelecki
Marryann Warda
1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714
VILLAGE MANAGER
Frank Lindbloom
VILLAGE CLERK
Denise M. McCreery
Phone: (847) 588-8000
www.vniles.com
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Item 4.a
Niles Cruise Nights, Summer 2026 at Golf Mill Park (Kristina Vasilic,
Community Engagement and Special Events Coordinator)
Item 4.b
4th of July Parade, 2026 at Golf Mill Park (Kristina Vasilic,
Community Engagement and Special Events Coordinator)
Item 4.c
Concerts in the Park Sponsored by the Niles Park District and the
Village of Niles June 19 through August 7, 2026 on Friday Evenings
from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Oak Park (Kristina Vasilic, Community
Engagement and Special Events Coordinator)
Item 4.d
Niles Monday Night Car Show, Summer 2026 at Golf Mill Shopping
Center (Kristina Vasilic, Community Engagement and Special Events
Coordinator)
Item 4.e
New Village Wide Facade Rebate Program
5.
PRESENTATION
AGENDA
NILES VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
7:00 PM
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Item 5.a
Fire & Police Commission Ceremonial Oath of Office for Lieutenant
Jordan Brandwein (Barry Mueller, Fire and Police Commissioner)
Item 5.b
Retirement of James Leibach, Fire Apparatus Engineer of the Niles
Fire Department, 30 Years of Service (Patrick M
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS e Niles Cruise Nights, Summer 2026 at Golf Mill Park
(Kristina Vasilic, Community Engagement and Special
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REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF NILES
May 26, 2026
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees Regular Meeting was called to order by
Village President George D. Alpogianis at 7:13 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, Village of Niles Municipal Building on
Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Village Clerk, Denise McCreery called the roll. Board
members present were President George D. Alpogianis,
Trustees Susan DeBartolo, Ajay Mody, Craig Niedermaier,
Dean Strzelecki and Marryann Warda.
Events Coordinator)
e 4th of July Parade, 2026 at Golf Mill Park (Kristina Vasilic,
Community Engagement and Special Events Coordinator)
e Concerts in the Park Sponsored by the Niles Park District
and the Village of Niles June 19 through August 7, 2026
on Friday Evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Oak Park
(Kristina Vasilic, Community Engagement and Special
Events Coordinator)
e Niles Monday Night Car Show, Summer 2026 at Golf Mill
Community
Shopping Center (Kristina Vasilic,
Engagement and Special Events Coordinator)
e New Village Wide Facade Rebate Program
e Fire & Police Commission Ceremonial Oath of Office for
Lieutenant Jordan Brandwein (Barry Mueller, Fire and
Police Commissioner)
e Retirement of James Leibach,
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
Village Board
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MAYOR
George D. Alpogianis
TRUSTEES
Susan DeBartolo
Ajay Mody
Craig Niedermaier
Dean Strzelecki
Marryann Warda
1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714
VILLAGE MANAGER
Frank Lindbloom
VILLAGE CLERK
Denise M. McCreery
Phone: (847) 588-8000
www.vniles.com
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Item 4.a
Public Question Results from the Gubernatorial Primary Election,
March 17, 2026 (Denise McCreery, Village Clerk)
Item 4.b
Community-Wide Garage Sale May 15-17, 2026 (Christine Raguso,
Community Development Director)
Item 4.c
Block Parties for Summer 2026 (Kristina Vasilic, Community
Engagement and Special Events Coordinator)
Item 4.d
Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the Niles
Veterans Memorial Waterfall at Touhy and Milwaukee at 11:00 AM
with Milwaukee Avenue Street Closure (Kristina Vasilic, Community
Engagement and Special Events Coordinator)
Item 4.e
Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, Village Hall, Village
Facilities Closed Including Fitness Center (Denise McCreery, Village
Clerk)
AGENDA
NILES VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
7:00 PM
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5.
PRESENTATION
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
Item 6.a
National Police Week - May 10-16, 2026
Trustee Strzelecki
Item 6.b
Emergency Medical Services Week - May 17- May 23, 2026
Trustee Strzelecki
Item 6.c
National Bicycle Month - May 2026
Trustee
Niedermaier
7.
PRESIDENT'
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF NILES
April 28, 2026
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Village of Niles website www.vniles.com.
CALL TO ORDER The Board of Trustees Regular Meeting was called to order by
Village President George D. Alpogianis at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, Village of Niles Municipal Building on
Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Alpogianis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL Village Clerk, Denise McCreery called the roll. Board
members present were President George D. Alpogianis,
Trustees Susan DeBartolo, Craig Niedermaier, Dean Strzelecki
and Marryann Warda. Trustee Mody was absent.
ANNOUNCEMENTS e Public Question Results from the Gubernatorial Primary
Election, March 17, 2026 —Total Votes 4,225. 1) “Shall the
Village of Niles permit commercial autonomous ride
services (self-driving taxis) to operate within the Village?”
NO 70.32%. 2) “Shall the Village of Niles continue with
the Free Bus service at an annual cost of $650,000 and a
total shared program cost of $1.6 million?” YES 74.85%.
3) “Shall the following term limits apply to all current and
future elected officers in the Village Of Niles Cook
County, Illinois?: Prospectively, no person elected at the
next village election, and all subsequent elections may
serve more than five (5) full four (4)- year terms, or a
maximum of twenty (20) years, in the same elected
office?” NO 53.67%.
e Community-Wide G
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
Public Hearing
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MAYOR
George D. Alpogianis
TRUSTEES
Susan DeBartolo
Ajay Mody
Craig Niedermaier
Dean Strzelecki
Marryann Warda
1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714
VILLAGE MANAGER
Frank Lindbloom
VILLAGE CLERK
Denise M. McCreery
Phone: (847) 588-8000
www.vniles.com
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
PRESENTATION
Item 4.a
Annual Budget for the Village of Niles for the Fiscal Year
Commencing May 1, 2026 and Ending April 30, 2027
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NILES VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE OF NILES ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:15 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
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MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - VILLAGE OF NILES
FY2027 BUDGET WORKSHOP
April 28, 2026
6:15 p.m.
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Village of Niles website wwww.vniles.com
Pursuant to proper legal notice, the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Public Hearing of the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Niles was held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in the Council Chambers of the Village of
Niles Municipal Building, 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
OPENING COMMENTS
FISCAL YEAR 2027 (MAY 1,
2026 - APRIL 30, 2027)
OPERATIONAL BUDGET
AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The Village of Niles Public Hearing was called to order by
President George D. Alpogianis in the Council Chambers,
Village of Niles Municipal Building, on Tuesday, April
28, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.
President Alpogianis led the Pledge of Allegiance
Village Clerk Denise McCreery called the roll. Board
members present were President George D. Alpogianis,
Trustees Susan DeBartolo, Craig Niedermaier, Dean
Strzelecki, and Marryann Warda. Trustee Ajay Mody was
absent.
Mayor Alpogianis thanked the entire staff for all their efforts,
ensuring the best for the Village and its taxpayers. He then
introduced Acting Finance Director Tom Glaser.
Tom Glaser thanked all parties involved for their diligence
and patience in developing this budget. He then briefly
highlighted some changes in the budget including:
e The proposed operating budget totals just over $85
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Mon Jun 8, 2026
Public Hearing
Village of Niles holds public hearings on two TIF district amendments
The Village Board of Trustees is conducting public hearings regarding the first amendments to two specific Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. The meeting is focused on these two presentations and public comment.
- Public Hearing for the First Amendment to the Milwaukee - Dempster Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
- Public Hearing for the First Amendment to the Gross Point - Touhy Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
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MAYOR
George D. Alpogianis
TRUSTEES
Susan DeBartolo
Ajay Mody
Craig Niedermaier
Dean Strzelecki
Marryann Warda
1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714
VILLAGE MANAGER
Frank Lindbloom
VILLAGE CLERK
Denise M. McCreery
Phone: (847) 588-8000
www.vniles.com
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
PRESENTATION
Item 4.a
Public Hearing for the First Amendment to the Milwaukee - Dempster
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
Item 4.b
Public Hearing for the First Amendment to the Gross Point - Touhy
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NILES VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE OF NILES ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:30 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
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MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - VILLAGE OF NILES
AMENDMENTS TO THE MILWAUKEE - DEMPSTER AND GROSS POINT
TOUHY TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS
April 28, 2026
6:30 p.m.
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Village of Niles website wivw.vniles.com
Workshop Sessions are for the purpose of gathering information and discussion only.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING FOR
THE FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE MILWAUKEE -
DEMPSTER TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING
(TIF) DISTRICT
The Board of Trustees Public Hearing was called to order by
President George D. Alpogianis in the Council Chamber,
Village of Niles Municipal Building, on Tuesday, April
28, 2026 at 6:35 p.m.
President Alpogianis led the Pledge of Allegiance
Village Clerk called the roll. Present were President George D.
Alpogianis, Trustees Susan DeBartolo, Craig Niedermaier, Dean
Strzelecki, and Marryann Warda. Trustee Ajay Mody was absent.
Brett Michaelson from Ryan Consulting, LLC. presented the
key elements of the TIF Amendment. The Milwaukee Dempster
TIF was created in 2018. The entire Redevelopment Project
Area qualified as a conservation area which means more than
50% of the structures were 35 years or older. The goal of this
TIF is to stabilize the tax base and lead to a much-improved
commercial retail and mixed-use development.
The TIF amendment key elements: 1.) The First Amendment to
the Milwaukee Dempster TIF is entirely a budget amendment.
2.) The budget amendment
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Mon May 4, 2026
Village Board
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MAYOR
George D. Alpogianis
TRUSTEES
Susan DeBartolo
Ajay Mody
Craig Niedermaier
Dean Strzelecki
Marryann Warda
1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714
VILLAGE MANAGER
Frank Lindbloom
VILLAGE CLERK
Denise M. McCreery
Phone: (847) 588-8000
www.vniles.com
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
5.
PRESENTATION
Item 5.a
Fiscal Year 2027 (May 1, 2026- April 30, 2027) Operational Budget
and Capital Improvement Plan
6.
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NILES VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
6:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING - FY27 BUDGET WORKSHOP
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - VILLAGE OF NILES
FY2027 BUDGET WORKSHOP
March 24, 2026
6:00 p.m.
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Village of Niles website www.vniles.com
Workshop Sessions are for the purpose of gathering information and discussion only.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NOMINATION OF
PRESIDENT PRO TEM
PUBLIC COMMENTS
FISCAL YEAR 2027 (MAY 1,
2026- APRIL 30, 2027)
OPERATIONAL BUDGET
AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The Board of Trustees Special Meeting was called to order
by Attorney Sarah Boeckman in the Council Chamber,
Village of Niles Municipal Building, on Tuesday, March
24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Attorney Sarah Boeckman led the Pledge of Allegiance
A motion to nominate Trustee Strzelecki as President Pro
Tem was made by Trustee Niedermaier, seconded by
Trustee Warda. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 DeBartolo, Mody, Niedermaier
Strzelecki, Warda
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Alpogianis
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
NONE
The finance team presented the proposed FY2027 Village
budget, beginning with thanks to staff and leadership for their
extensive work to ensure accurate budgeting across the
correct funds and line items. The budget is framed as a
reflection of the Village’s core values which include financial
stability and transparency, infrastructure investment, and
fostering a strong, welcoming community that supports
residents and businesses.
Key investments in the budget include ro
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Mon May 4, 2026
Village Board
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MAYOR
George D. Alpogianis
TRUSTEES
Susan DeBartolo
Ajay Mody
Craig Niedermaier
Dean Strzelecki
Marryann Warda
1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714
VILLAGE MANAGER
Frank Lindbloom
VILLAGE CLERK
Denise M. McCreery
Phone: (847) 588-8000
www.vniles.com
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Item 4.a
Grow Your Home Improvement Program on March 25, 2026, at 6:00
PM at the Niles-Maine District Library (Christine Raguso,
Community Development Director)
Item 4.b
2026 Green Business Awards Are Open For Nomination (Christine
Raguso, Community Development)
Item 4.c
Good Friday, April 3, 2026, Village Holiday and Facilities Closed -
Fitness Center Open Regular Hours 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Denise
McCreery, Village Clerk)
5.
PRESENTATION
6.
PROCLAMATIONS
Item 6.a
Assyrian Heritage Month - April 2026
Trustee Warda
7.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
8.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
AGENDA
NILES VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
7:00 PM
Details
Details
Details
Item 8.a
Public Safety Committee
Trustee Strzelecki
Item 8.b
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Trustee
Niedermaier
Item 8.c
General Government/IT Committee
Trustee Mody
Item 8.d
Public Works Committee
Trustee DeBartolo
Item 8.e
Finance Committee
Trustee Strzelecki
9.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
The floor is open for public comments on agenda items only. Please step up to the microphone,
state y
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF NILES
March 24, 2026
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Village of Niles website www.vniles.com.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESIDENT PRO TEM
The Board of Trustees Regular Meeting was called to order by
Village Attorney Danielle Greic at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, Village of Niles Municipal Building on Tuesday,
March 24, 2026.
Attorney Grcic led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Village Clerk, Denise McCreery called the roll. Board
members present were Trustees Susan DeBartolo, Ajay Mody,
Craig Niedermaier, Dean Strzelecki and Marryann Warda.
President George D. Alpogianis was absent.
In the absence of President Alpogianis, Attorney Sara
Boeckman asked for a nomination for President Pro Tem.
Trustee Niedermaier made a motion to nominate Trustee
Strzelecki as President Pro Tem, seconded by Trustee Warda.
On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 DeBartolo, Mody, Niedermaier
Strzelecki, Warda
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Alpogianis
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Pro Tem Strzelecki took his seat as Board Chair and
President Pro Tem.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATIONS
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Board of Trustees Minutes
March 24, 2026
Trustee Mody made a motion, seconded by Trustee DeBartolo
to remove item 12.k Resolution Authorizing a Contractual
Agreement with Triple S Solar I, LLC to Enroll and Man
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Mon May 4, 2026
Public Hearing
Public hearing for proposed South Milwaukee Avenue TIF District
The Niles Village Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing regarding a proposed new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. The meeting is focused on the South Milwaukee Avenue area.
- Public hearing for the proposed New South Milwaukee Avenue Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
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MAYOR
George D. Alpogianis
TRUSTEES
Susan DeBartolo
Ajay Mody
Craig Niedermaier
Dean Strzelecki
Marryann Warda
1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714
VILLAGE MANAGER
Frank Lindbloom
VILLAGE CLERK
Denise M. McCreery
Phone: (847) 588-8000
www.vniles.com
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
PRESENTATION
Item 4.a
Public Hearing for the Proposed New South Milwaukee Avenue Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) District
5.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.
ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
NILES VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE OF NILES ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
6:30 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
Details
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MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - VILLAGE OF NILES
SOUTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE (TIF) DISTRICT
March 24, 2026
6:30 p.m.
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Village of Niles website www.vniles.com
Workshop Sessions are for the purpose of gathering information and discussion only.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NOMINATION OF
PRESIDENT PRO TEM
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING FOR
THE PROPOSED NEW
SOUTH MILWAUKEE
AVENUE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING (TIF)
DISTRICT
The Board of Trustees Special Meeting was called to order
by Attorney Sarah Boeckman in the Council Chamber,
Village of Niles Municipal Building, on Tuesday, March
24, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Attorney Sarah Boeckman led the Pledge of Allegiance
A motion to nominate Trustee Strzelecki as President Pro
Tem was made by Trustee Niedermaier, seconded by
Trustee Warda. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 DeBartolo, Mody, Niedermaier
Strzelecki, Warda
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Alpogianis
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Village Clerk called the roll. Present were Trustees Susan
DeBartolo, Ajay Mody, Craig Niedermaier, Dean Strzelecki,
and Marryann Warda. President George D. Alpogianis was
absent.
Community Development Director Chris Raguso shared the
timeline for the proposed South Milwaukee Avenue TIF.
1. On January 27, 2026, the Village Board adopted
Ordinance 2026-01.
2. The Joint Review Board Meeting was held on
February 19, 2026 at 10 AM at the Village of Niles
Village Hall
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Sun Mar 29, 2026
Village Board
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MAYOR
George D. Alpogianis
TRUSTEES
Susan DeBartolo
Ajay Mody
Craig Niedermaier
Dean Strzelecki
Marryann Warda
1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois 60714
VILLAGE MANAGER
Frank Lindbloom
VILLAGE CLERK
Denise M. McCreery
Phone: (847) 588-8000
www.vniles.com
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
4.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Item 4.a
Early Voting for Gubernatorial Primary Election - Monday, March 2,
2026 - Monday, March 16, 2026, Niles Village Hall, 1000 Civic
Center Dr., 1st Floor Council Chambers, Hours:
Mondays - Saturdays
9:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sundays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Denise McCreery,
Village Clerk)
Item 4.b
Staff Development Day, Monday, March 2, 2026 Regular Village
Services Will Be Unavailable for the Day. However, Village Hall Will
Remain Open and Accessible for Early Voting. Niles Family Fitness
Will Be Open 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM (Denise McCreery, Village Clerk)
Item 4.c
Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:00 AM
to 12:00 Noon at Niles Public Works, 6859 W. Touhy Avenue - Niles
Residents Only (Stephen Quinn, Public Works Director)
Item 4.d
Grow Your Home Improvement Program on March 25, 2026, at 6:00
PM at the Niles-Maine District Library - (Christine Raguso,
Community Development Director)
AGENDA
NILES VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
7:00 PM
Details
Details
Details
5.
PRESENTATION
Item 5.a
Fire & Police Commission Ceremonial Oath of Office for Officer Mia
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REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF NILES
February 24, 2026
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Village of Niles website www.vniles.com.
CALL TO ORDER The Board of Trustees Regular Meeting was called to order by
President George D. Alpogianis at 7:03 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, Village of Niles Municipal Building on Tuesday,
February 24, 2026.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Alpogianis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
Village Clerk Denise McCreery called the roll. Board members
present were President George D. Alpogianis and Trustees
Susan DeBartolo, Ajay Mody, Craig Niedermaier, and Dean
Strzelecki. Trustee Marryann Warda was absent.
• Village Offices Closed on Monday, March 2, 2026 for Staff
Development Day (Niles Family Fitness will be open 5:30
a.m.-8:00 p.m.)
• Early Voting - Consolidated General Election, March 2 -
March 16, 2026, Village Hall, 1st Floor Council Chambers,
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Election Day March 17, 2026)
• Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, March 21, 2026,
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Niles Public Works, 6859 W.
Touhy Avenue - Niles Residents Only
• Grow Your Home Improvement Program on March 25,
2026, at 6:00 PM at the Niles-Maine District Library.
• Fire & Police Commission Ceremonial Oath of Office for
Officer Mia Bratek
• Fire & Police Commission Ceremonial Oath of Off
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Fri Feb 27, 2026
Village Board
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF NILES
February 17, 2026
6:00 p.m. SPECIAL Meeting
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Village of Niles website www.vniles.com.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESIDENT PRO TEM
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Board of Trustees SPECIAL Meeting was called to order
by Attorney Sarah Boeckman at 6:25 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, Village of Niles Municipal Building on Tuesday,
February 17, 2026.
Attorney Boeckman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Village Clerk, Denise McCreery called the roll. Board
members present were Trustees Susan DeBartolo, Ajay Mody,
Craig Niedermaier, and Marryann Warda. President George
D. Alpogianis and Trustee Dean Strzelecki were absent.
In the absence of President Alpogianis, Attorney Boeckman
asked for a nomination for President Pro Tem. Trustee
Niedermaier made a motion to nominate Trustee DeBartolo as
President Pro Tem, seconded by Trustee Mody. On roll call,
the vote was:
YEAS: 4 DeBartolo, Mody, Niedermaier, Warda
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Alpogianis, Strzelecki
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 4 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Pro Tem DeBartolo took her seat as Board Chair and President
Pro Tem.
None
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OLD BUSINESS
Resolution Authorizing an
Intergovernmental Agreement
with Pace for the Purchase of
Service for the Provision of Bus
Service (Niles Courtesy Bus) for
Calendar Year 2026
ADJOURNMENT
Board of Trustees Minutes
February 17, 2026
Trustee Niedermai
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Fri Feb 27, 2026
Village Board
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF NILES
January 27, 2026
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Village of Niles website www.vniles.com.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESIDENT PRO TEM
The Board of Trustees Regular Meeting was called to order by
Village Attorney Danielle Grcic at 7:05 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, Village of Niles Municipal Building on Tuesday,
January 27, 2026.
Attorney Grcic led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Village Clerk, Denise McCreery called the roll. Board
members present were Trustees Susan DeBartolo, Ajay Mody,
Craig Niedermaier, and Marryann Warda. President George
D. Alpogianis and Trustee Dean Strzelecki were absent.
In the absence of President Alpogianis, Attorney Grcic asked
for a nomination for President Pro Tem. Trustee DeBartolo
made a motion to nominate Trustee Niedermaier as President
Pro Tem, seconded by Trustee Mody. On roll call, the vote
was:
YEAS: 4 DeBartolo, Mody, Niedermaier, Warda
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Alpogianis, Strzelecki
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 4 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
President Pro Tem Niedermaier took his seat as Board Chair
and President Pro Tem.
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Board of Trustees Minutes
January 27, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS
e Home for the Holidays Shop Local Raffle Drawing
e Holly Jolly Fest Thank You to Volunteers and Sponsors
e Presidents! Day - Monday, February 16, 2026, Village
Holiday and Facilities Closed - Fitness Center Open
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Fri Feb 27, 2026
Village Board
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MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESIDENT PRO TEM
PUBLIC COMMENTS
VILLAGE OF NILES
February 17, 2026
5:30 p.m.
The Board of Trustees Special Meeting was called to order by
Attorney Sarah Boeckman at 5:32 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
Village of Niles Municipal Building on Tuesday, February 17,
2026.
Attorney Boeckman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Village Clerk, Denise McCreery called the roll. Board members
present were Trustees Susan DeBartolo, Ajay Mody, Craig
Niedermaier, and Marryann Warda. President George D.
Alpogianis and Trustee Dean Strzelecki were absent.
In the absence of President Alpogianis, Attorney Boeckman asked
for a nomination for President Pro Tem. Trustee Niedermaier made
a motion to nominate Trustee DeBartolo as President Pro Tem,
seconded by Trustee Mody. On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 4 DeBartolo, Mody, Niedermaier, Warda
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2 Alpogianis, Strzelecki
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 4 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Pro Tem DeBartolo took her seat as Board Chair and President Pro
Tem,
None
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Village Clerk
Board of Trustees Minutes
February 17, 2026
Trustee Niedermaier made a motion, seconded by Trustee Mody,
to convene into Executive Session to discuss the Appointment,
Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or
Dismissal of a Specific Employee per 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(1). On roll
call, the vote was:
YEAS: 4 DeBartolo,
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
Village Board
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MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
VILLAGE OF NILES
November 18, 2025
5:45 p.m.
The Board of Trustees Special Meeting was called to order by
Village President George D. Alpogianis on Tuesday, November 18,
2025, at 5:45 p.m. in Council Chambers, Village of Niles
Municipal Building, 1000 Civic Center Drive.
Village Clerk Denise McCreery called the roll. Board members
present were President George D. Alpogianis and Trustees Susan
DeBartolo, Ajay Mody, Craig Niedermaier, and Dean Strzelecki.
Trustee Marryann Warda was absent.
None
Trustee DeBartolo made a motion, seconded by Trustee Strzelecki,
to convene into Executive Session. to discuss:
1. Collective Negotiating Matters 5 ILCS 120/2 (2)
2. The Appointment, Employment, Compensation, Discipline,
Performance, or Dismissal of a Specific Employee 5 ILCS
120/2 (1)
3. Pending, Imminent or Probable Litigation SILCS 120/2 (11)
On roll call, the vote was:
YEAS: 5 Alpogianis, DeBartolo, Mody, Niedermaier,
Strzelecki
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 1 Warda
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
The Board adjourned from Executive Session at 5:50 is m.
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
Village Board
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MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment of Patrick
Maloney as Village of Niles
Fire Department Chief
Effective December 29, 2025
Appointment of Deputy
Village Manager Katie
Schneider as Treasurer of
the Village of Niles
VILLAGE OF NILES
DECEMBER 22, 2025
5:00 p.m.
The Board of Trustees Special Meeting was called to order by
Village President George D. Alpogianis on Tuesday, December 22,
2025, 2025, at 5:04 p.m. in Council Chambers, Village of Niles
Municipal Building, 1000 Civic Center Drive.
Village Clerk Denise McCreery called the roll. Board members
present were President George D. Alpogianis and Trustees Susan
DeBartolo, Ajay Mody, Craig Niedermaier, Dean Strzelecki and
Marryann Warda.
None
Trustee Strzelecki made a motion, seconded by Trustee DeBartolo,
to move the Appointment of Patrick Maloney as Village of Niles
Fire Chief Effective Dember 29, 2025 to the end of new business.
Upon roll call the vote was:
YEAS: 6 Alpogianis, DeBartolo, Mody, Niedermaier,
Strzelecki, Warda
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED.
Trustee Strzelecki made a motion, seconded by Trustee DeBartolo,
for the Appointment of Deputy Village Manager Katie Schneider
as Treasurer of the Village of Niles. Due to the vacancy in the
position of Finance Director, it is necessary to appoint a temporary
Treasurer. The Deputy Village Manager Katie Schneider will
assume this role unt
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF NILES
November 18, 2025
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Village of Niles website www.vniles.com.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESENTATIONS
The Board of Trustees Regular Meeting was called to order by
President George D. Alpogianis at 7:05 p.m. in the Council
Chambers, Village of Niles Municipal Building on Tuesday,
November 18, 2025.
President Alpogianis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Village Clerk, Denise McCreery called the roll. Board
members present were President George D. Alpogianis,
Trustees Susan DeBartolo, Ajay Mody, Craig Niedermaier,
and Dean Strzelecki. Trustee Warda was absent.
e 13th Annual Holly Jolly Fest and Tree Lighting Ceremony
on Saturday, November 29, 2025, Golf Mill Park, 2:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m.
e Public Arts and Culture Council 2025 Annual Twinkle and
Lights Holiday Residential Decorating Contest
e Home for the Holidays Shop Local Raffle Details
Announced
2025/2026 Holiday Light Recycling Program
Village Facilities Closed: Thursday, November 27, 2025
and Friday, November 28, 2025 for the Thanksgiving
Holiday; Thursday, December 25, 2025 Christmas Day;
and Thursday, January 1, 2026 New Year's Day. The
December 9, 2025 Board meeting will be cancelled, if
approved by the Board at the end of New Business
e Knights of Columbus Coat Drive Presentation
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PROCLAMATIONS
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
COMMITTEE REP
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF NILES
November 18, 2025
6:45 p.m.
A video recording of this meeting can be viewed on the Village of Niles website www.vniles.com.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATION
O’Hare Noise Compatibility
Commission Update
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
lage Clerk
The Board of Trustees Special Meeting was called to order by
President George D. Alpogianis on Tuesday, November 18, 2025,
at 6:47 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Village of Niles Municipal
Building.
President Alpogianis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Village Clerk Denise McCreery called the roll. Board members
present were President George D. Alpogianis and Trustees Susan
DeBartolo, Ajay Mody, Craig Niedermaier, and Dean Strzelecki.
Trustee Marryann Warda was absent.
President Alpogianis introduced Joe Annunzio from the O’Hare
Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC). Mr. Annunzio
addressed the Memorandum of Understanding that will be before
the Board at the 7:00 p.m. meeting. This agreement is between 60
communities and school districts, with the goal to mitigate noise
due to air traffic. The agreement expires in 2030.
None
Trustee DeBartolo moved to adjourn the Special Meeting,
seconded by Trustee Strzelecki. There being no further business to
come before the Board, the Board adjouyned at 6:57 p.m.
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