Park Ridge public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
ANIMAL COMMISSION
The Park Ridge Animal Commission meeting will approve the October 11, 2021 minutes and then review four specific case files (Case #21-00017653, #21-00017657, #21-00020178, #21-00018518). The commission will also discuss its role and responsibilities to the city. The meeting concludes with standard procedural items.
- Review of Case #21-00017653 (continued)
- Review of Case #21-00017657 (continued)
- Review of Case #21-00020178
- Review of Case #21-00018518
- Discussion of the commission's role/responsibility to the City of Park Ridge
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine procedural items and then will adjourn to a closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, or discipline of specific employees. No other substantive public business is on the agenda.
- Adjourn to closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee personnel matters
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider amendments to its administrative rules to change the maximum age for entry-level police officer applicants to under 41 years of age, and to waive statutory exceptions. The board will also approve minutes from its October 7 meeting and handle procedural items.
- Consideration of amendments to Administrative Rules changing maximum age for police officer applicants to under 41
- Approval of Amendment Certificate, Newspaper Notice, Ordinance, and Rules Draft related to the age limit change
- Approval of minutes from the October 7, 2021 Board meeting
- Public comment period for residents
ANIMAL COMMISSION
The Park Ridge Animal Commission will meet to review two animal-related cases and discuss a proposed revision to increase the insurance policy requirement for dangerous animals under Section 5-8-20 F. They will also approve minutes from August 30, 2021.
- Review of Case #21-000017653
- Review of Case #21-000017657
- Proposed revision to increase insurance policy requirement for dangerous animals (5-8-20 F)
ANIMAL COMMISSION
The Park Ridge Animal Commission will meet to review two animal control cases (Case #21-000013990 and Case #21-000015274) as action items. The commission will also discuss revisions to animal-related ordinances and plans for a Free Chip Day event. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of the June 28, 2021 minutes and old/new business.
- Review of Case #21-000013990
- Review of Case #21-000015274
- Discussion of Ordinance Revisions
- Discussion of Free Chip Day event
- Approval of June 28, 2021 minutes
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Park Ridge Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from prior regular and closed sessions, discuss unfinished business on lateral hire age restrictions, and consider a resolution to release certain closed session minutes from 2020 and 2021. The meeting also includes public comment and procedural items.
- Approval of minutes from September 2, 2021 regular meeting and 11 closed session minutes dating from March 2020 to August 2021
- Discussion of lateral hire age restrictions under unfinished business
- Resolution 2021-01: approving content/release of closed session minutes from 2020 and 2021
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Park Ridge Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting including public comment, approval of minutes, and a discussion under unfinished business regarding lateral hire age restrictions. No new business is listed. The meeting is largely procedural aside from the lateral hire policy item.
- Discussion of lateral hire age restrictions for fire and police personnel
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss lateral hire age restrictions as unfinished business. The board will also vote on draft minutes from June 24 and August 5, 2021, then adjourn to a closed session to discuss personnel matters such as appointment, employment, or discipline.
- Unfinished Business: Discussion of lateral hire age restrictions
- Approval of minutes from June 24, 2021 and August 5, 2021
- Adjournment to closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel discussions
- Public comment period open to residents
ANIMAL COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING
The Park Ridge Animal Commission will review three animal-related cases (Case #21-00005993 continued, #21-00009140, #21-00006508) and receive updates on ordinance revisions and a Free Chip Day event. The commission will also discuss whether future meetings will be held virtually or in person.
- Review of Case #21-00005993 (continued)
- Review of Case #21-00009140
- Review of Case #21-00006508
- Ordinance Revisions - update
- Free Chip Day - update
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will vote to certify the Police Officer Eligibility List effective August 5, 2020. It will address unfinished business concerning lateral hire age restrictions. The board also requests a meeting on August 19 for police and firefighter/paramedic interviews. The meeting will adjourn to a closed session to discuss specific employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal matters.
- Motion to certify Police Officer Eligibility List effective August 5, 2020
- Unfinished Business: Lateral Hire Age Restrictions
- Request for Board meeting on August 19 for Police and Firefighter/Paramedic interviews
- Adjourn to closed meeting under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss specific employee matters
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider lateral hire age restrictions under unfinished business and then adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from June 3, 2021, and public comment.
- Discussion of lateral hire age restrictions for fire/police candidates
- Approval of draft minutes from June 3, 2021
- Adjourn to closed meeting under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel discussions
- Public comment period
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider lateral hire age restrictions as unfinished business, then adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters. The agenda is largely procedural with minutes approval and public comment.
- Discussion of lateral hire age restrictions for fire/police officers
- Adjourn to closed session to discuss appointment, employment, or discipline of specific employees
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will discuss lateral hire age restrictions as unfinished business, elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson, and then adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal. They will also approve minutes from the May 6, 2021 meeting and hear public comment.
- Discussion of lateral hire age restrictions
- Election of chairperson and vice-chairperson
- Adjourn to closed meeting for employee matters
- Approval of minutes – May 6, 2021
- Public comment period
ANIMAL COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING
The Park Ridge Animal Commission is holding a virtual meeting to review several animal-related cases, including continued cases #21-0003086 and #21-00003149, and new cases #21-00005149 and #21-00005993. They will vote on approving planning for the Park Ridge Free Chip Day Event (microchipping event). A discussion item includes an update on revising Article 5, Chapter 8 of the city code, which likely governs animal control. The commission will also approve minutes from April 19, 2021.
- Review of continued case #21-0003086
- Review of continued case #21-00003149
- Review of new case #21-00005149
- Review of new case #21-00005993
- Approve planning of Park Ridge Free Chip Day Event (microchipping)
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Park Ridge Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct roll call, hear public comment, and approve the minutes from the January 7, 2021 meeting. Commissioners will elect a Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson. Afterward, the board will adjourn to a closed meeting under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.
- Approval of Draft Minutes – January 7, 2021
- Election of Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson
- Adjourn to Closed Meeting pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss personnel matters
ANIMAL COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING
The Park Ridge Animal Commission will hold a virtual meeting on April 19, 2021, to select a commission chair, review two animal-related cases (Case #21-00003086 and #21-00003149), consider a revision to Article 5, Chapter 8 of city ordinances, and discuss a list removal request. They will also discuss a Free Chip Day event. Public participation is available via GoToMeeting, phone, or email.
- Selection of Commission Chair
- Review of Case #21-00003086
- Review of Case #21-00003149
- Ordinance Revision - Article 5, Chapter 8
- List Removal Request #15-22422
ANIMAL COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING
The Park Ridge Animal Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider action items including a continued review of case #20-02747 and a list removal request for case #17-01242. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 28, 2020, and discussion of old and new business. Public participation is available via online or phone.
- Review of Case #20-02747 (continued)
- List Removal Request - Case #17-01242 with documentation from Paddock
- Approval of draft minutes from 12/28/2020
- Virtual meeting due to COVID-19 pandemic
- Public comments accepted by email or voicemail
ANIMAL COMMISSION - VIRTUAL MEETING
The Park Ridge Animal Commission will hold a virtual meeting on December 28, 2020 to review two animal-related enforcement cases (#20-02675 and #20-02747) and approve minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda includes discussion, old business, and new business, but no specific details or dollar amounts are provided.
- Review of Case #20-02675
- Review of Case #20-02747
- Approval of draft minutes from October 26, 2020 meeting
- Discussion of old and new business
- Public participation via GoToMeeting, phone, or email
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will approve the minutes from the November 5, 2020 meeting. It will discuss moving the regular commission meeting time from 6:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the remainder of 2021. The board will vote on a motion to certify the Police Sergeant Final Eligibility List effective January 7, 2021 through January 7, 2023 and consider a closed‑session meeting to address personnel matters.
- Approval of minutes – November 5, 2020
- Discussion of amending commission meeting time from 6:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the remainder of 2021
- Motion to certify the Police Sergeant Final Eligibility List effective Jan 7 2021 to Jan 7 2023
- Adjourn to closed meeting under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider motions to certify three eligibility lists: Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Lieutenant, and Fire Battalion Chief. The board may also adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters. The meeting includes routine items like roll call, public comment, and approval of minutes.
- Motion to certify Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic Final Eligibility List (effective Dec 1, 2020, pending list availability)
- Motion to certify Fire Lieutenant Eligibility List (effective Dec 1, 2020)
- Motion to certify Fire Battalion Chief Eligibility List (effective Dec 1, 2020)
- Adjourn to closed meeting under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel discussions