Mount Prospect public meetings in 2023
48 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Commission
The December 28, 2023 regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Finance Commission is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission of Mount Prospect, IL, canceled its regular meeting scheduled for December 28, 2023. No decisions or discussions were held due to the cancellation.
Committee of the Whole
The December 26, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
General
The Foreign Fire Tax Board is holding a regular meeting to hear officer reports, conduct board elections, set 2024 meeting dates, and vote on two equipment submittals: a RIT Bag from Lt. Schwegler and a kitchen table for Station 11 from Chief Novak. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no public hearings or major policy items.
- Board elections for 2024
- Vote on Lt. Schwegler RIT Bag submittal
- Vote on Chief Novak Station 11 kitchen table submittal
- Set 2024 meeting dates
Village Board
The December 19, 2023 regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Village Board is canceled. No business will be conducted. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard accommodation information.
- Meeting canceled for December 19, 2023
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from prior cases and to hold a final review of a lot coverage variance request for 707 Russel Street. The agenda also includes time for public comments and general questions.
- Final review of variance for lot coverage at 707 Russel Street (PZ-19-23)
- Approval of minutes for conditional use permit for animal hospital at 2010 E. Camp McDonald Rd. (PZ-14-23)
- Approval of minutes for side-yard setback reduction at 1803 E. Bittersweet Ln. (PZ-17-23)
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Mount Prospect Foreign Fire Tax Board is holding a special meeting to receive officer reports, conduct board elections, and set 2024 meeting dates. The board will also review several equipment and training prop submittals, including turnout gear, a door force prop, a RIT bag, and a fire behavior prop.
- Board elections
- 2024 meeting dates
- Pat Mora - POC Turnout Gear submittal
- Lt. Schwegler - Door Force Prop submittal
- Lt. Schwegler - RIT Bag submittal
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes several routine items. The board will consider a resolution supporting a tax incentive renewal for Cummins Allison Corporation, an ordinance changing parking regulations near Lincoln Middle School, and a technology upgrade for the Emergency Operations Center. A marketing plan presentation is scheduled for the Committee of the Whole.
- Resolution supporting Cummins Allison Corporation's Cook County Class 6B tax incentive renewal for property at 891 Feehanville Drive
- Ordinance amending Chapter 18 'Traffic' to change parking regulations along Can Dota Avenue and Milburn Avenue near Lincoln Middle School
- Motion to accept AVI proposal for Emergency Operations Center technology upgrade at a total cost of $86,569
- List of bills from November 29 to December 5, 2023, totaling $8,052,988.41
Transportation Safety Commission
The Mount Prospect Transportation Safety Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss transportation safety matters. The agenda includes a draft Friendly Neighborhood Streets program, a Complete Streets annual summary, and updates on various village transportation projects. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no final votes scheduled on these items.
- Draft Friendly Neighborhood Streets Program - discussion
- Complete Streets Annual Summary
- Update on Various Village Transportation Projects
- Approval of November 13, 2023 meeting minutes
- Citizens To Be Heard
Coffee with Council
This is an informal, non-voting event where residents can meet with Village Board members. No official decisions or discussions are scheduled; it is a casual drop-in session.
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will consider approving ordinances to amend water, sewer, and solid waste collection rates, along with several other consent agenda items including bill payments and a lead remediation contract. The board will also hold a first reading of an ordinance regarding the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act for village employees. The meeting includes proclamations and routine approvals.
- Ordinance to amend water and sewer rates
- Ordinance to amend solid waste collection service rates
- List of Bills totaling $2,264,756.85 (Nov 1-14) and $4,449,057.48 (Nov 15-28)
- Motion to accept proposals for former gun range lead remediation, not to exceed $67,800
- Purchase of one 2024 Ford Transit 350 Van, not to exceed $57,695
Village Board
This is a special meeting of the Mount Prospect Village Board. The agenda is limited to a closed session covering litigation, land acquisition, personnel matters, and the sale or lease of village-owned property. No public action items are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural.
- Closed session discussion of pending or probable litigation
- Closed session on purchase or lease of real property
- Closed session on collective bargaining and salary schedules
- Closed session on appointment, discipline, or dismissal of specific employees
- Closed session on setting a price for sale or lease of village-owned property
Special Events Commission
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 4, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Police Department HQ Community Room. The agenda includes approval of November minutes, a financial report, and old business items such as a Vice Chair appointment, commission shirts, and a Christkindlmarket recap. Current business covers the Holiday House Decorating Contest, the Shining Stars Gala 2024, and setting the January meeting date. The meeting also includes a public comment period.
- Vice Chair Appointment (old business)
- Special Events Commission Shirts (old business)
- Christkindlmarket Recap (old business)
- Holiday House Decorating Contest (current business)
- Shining Stars Gala 2024 (current business)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is holding a town hall meeting where residents can bring concerns, ideas, or questions to the Village Board and leadership team. Mount Prospect Police Sergeant Alison Teevan and officers from Beat 3164, covering Holmes Junior High and surrounding neighborhoods, will be present to answer questions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Town hall discussion with Village Board and leadership team
- Police presence: Sergeant Alison Teevan and Beat 3164 officers
- Meeting location: Holmes Junior High, 1900 Lonnquist Blvd.
Transportation Safety Commission
The Mount Prospect Transportation Safety Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss traffic safety matters. The main items are two traffic studies: one for the Owen Street and Evergreen Avenue intersection and another for Can Dota Avenue near Lincoln Middle School. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and hearing public comments.
- Owen Street and Evergreen Avenue intersection study
- Can Dota Avenue (Lincoln Middle School) traffic study
- Approval of August 14, 2023 regular meeting minutes
- Citizens to be heard
Planning and Zoning Commission
The November 9, 2023 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission is canceled. No business items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will decide on floodplain regulation updates, liquor license changes, and the 2024 budget at this meeting. It will also hold public hearings on a proposed fire protection special service area, the 2023 tax levy, and the 2024 budget. Several contracts for services and infrastructure projects will be considered.
- Adopt floodplain regulation updates aligning with National Flood Insurance Program standards
- Amend liquor licenses for Pap's Ultimate Bar & Grill at 1904 Elmhurst Road
- Approve $102,000 contract with Tradebe Environmental Services for 2024 household hazardous waste collection
- Approve $99,407 engineering services for Central Road Resurfacing Phase III
- Adopt 2024 Village budget and tax levy
Special Events Commission
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission will review past events like the Halloween Decorating Contest and plan upcoming seasonal activities, including a Holiday House Decorating Contest, Christkindlmarket & Tree Lighting Ceremony, and the 2024 Shining Stars Gala. The commission will also consider appointing a new Vice Chair and finalize decisions on Special Events Commission shirts.
- Recap of Halloween Decorating Contest
- Decision on Special Events Commission Shirts
- Holiday House Decorating Contest planning
- Christkindlmarket & Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Appointment of Vice Chair
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Foreign Fire Tax Board is meeting to hear officer reports, review old and new business, and consider three purchase submittals from firefighters. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- FF Johnson Air Purifier Submittal
- FF Skalon Fire Behavior Prop Submittal
- Lt. Schwegler Training Summit Submittal
- Officer reports and reading of minutes
General
The Village Board of Mount Prospect, IL, has no regular meeting scheduled for October 31, 2023, as it is the fifth Tuesday of the month. No decisions or discussions are planned.
Finance Commission
The Mount Prospect Finance Commission will review and make recommendations on the 2024 budget, including the property tax levy and any abatement. The meeting also includes approval of the September 28 minutes, public comment, and reports from the chairman and finance director. No other substantive items are listed.
- Budget 2024: levy recommendation
- Budget 2024: levy abatement recommendation
- Budget 2024: budget recommendation
- Approval of minutes from September 28, 2023
- Next meetings canceled: November 23 and December 28, 2023
Committee of the Whole
The Mount Prospect Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a report on community special events and festivals. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a prior joint workshop and standard procedural items. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-focused meeting.
- Discussion of Community Special Events and Festivals Report
- Approval of minutes from the October 10, 2023 Joint Village Board and Finance Commission Workshop
General
The Mount Prospect Village Board is holding a special meeting to consider authorizing the Village Manager to sign a settlement agreement involving the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District, Elk Grove Township, and the Village. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss litigation, land acquisition, personnel matters, and the sale or lease of village-owned property. Public comment is scheduled before the closed session.
- Motion to authorize Village Manager to sign Settlement Agreement with Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District and Elk Grove Township
- Closed session on pending or probable litigation
- Closed session on purchase or lease of real property
- Closed session on collective bargaining and employee salary schedules
- Closed session on appointment, compensation, or dismissal of specific employees
Firefighters' Pension Board
The Mount Prospect Firefighters' Pension Board is holding a regular meeting to review financial reports, approve bills, and discuss investment performance. The board will also consider a new membership application, discuss a records inventory disposal proposal, and set 2024 meeting dates.
- Approval of minutes from July 25, 2023 regular meeting
- Accountant's report from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP including monthly financial report and bill approval
- Review/update of cash management policy and GCM recurring withdrawal instructions for 2024
- Application for membership by Dimitri Plevritis
- Discussion/possible action on records inventory disposal service proposal from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board is meeting to approve routine items and hold first readings on the FY2024 budget, a tax levy ordinance, and a tax abatement ordinance. They will also consider a conditional use permit for a daycare center and an intergovernmental agreement for Lions Park improvements.
- Consent agenda includes $2,490,273.74 in bills and a liquor license reduction for Heffy's Hot Dogs at 1520 N. Elmhurst Road
- First reading: conditional use for a daycare center at 1630-1638 W. Algonquin Road
- First reading: FY2024 budget and tax levy ordinances
- Resolution to sign intergovernmental agreement with Park District and School District 57 for Lions Park redevelopment
- Proposals: GIS services ($91,800), snow/ice control ($163,307), bike network study ($349,348), water main design ($188,221)
Coffee with Council
This agenda is for a Committee of the Whole meeting that consists solely of a 'Coffee with Council' event. It is an informal session for residents to meet with council members; no formal decisions or discussions are listed.
- Coffee with Council, October 14, 2023, 9:00-11:00 AM, Village Hall Farley Community Room
Planning and Zoning Commission
The October 12, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the proposed 2024 annual budget in a joint workshop with the Finance Commission. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a period for citizen comments. No final decisions are expected at this discussion-focused meeting.
- Discussion of the 2024 Proposed Annual Budget in a joint Village Board and Finance Commission workshop
General
The October 9, 2023 Transportation Safety Commission meeting is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. The agenda is purely procedural, noting the cancellation and providing contact information for disability accommodations.
- Meeting canceled
Village Board
This is a special meeting of the Mount Prospect Village Board. The agenda consists of a call to order, roll call, public comments, and then a closed session to discuss litigation, land acquisition, personnel matters, and the sale or lease of village-owned property. No public action or decision is scheduled; the meeting is primarily to enter closed session.
- Closed session on pending or probable litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))
- Closed session on purchase or lease of real property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5))
- Closed session on collective bargaining and salary schedules (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2))
- Closed session on employee appointment, compensation, discipline, or dismissal (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
- Closed session on setting price for sale or lease of village-owned property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6))
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board is meeting to consider two first-reading ordinances that would increase the number of Class F-1 and F-3 liquor licenses for specific restaurants, approve a consent agenda including bill payments and a software subscription, and decide on a contract for Klehm's Island Improvements after rejecting all bids. The agenda also includes proclamations for Fire Prevention Week and Italian American Heritage Month.
- Ordinance to add one Class F-1 liquor license for Chung Ki Wa Restaurant at 1658 W. Algonquin Road
- Ordinance to add one Class F-3 liquor license for Pap's Ultimate Bar & Grill at 1904 S. Elmhurst Road
- Consent agenda: bills totaling $4,498,701.01
- Motion to renew Envisio Solutions software subscription for 3 years at $55,733.11
- Motion to reject all bids and award Klehm's Island Improvements contract to Langton Group, Inc. for up to $100,698
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commission is meeting to approve minutes, receive updates from the fire and police departments, and discuss proposed red line changes to the Rules and Regulations. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and approve closed session minutes. The agenda is largely routine, with the main substantive item being the rules discussion.
- Approval of open session minutes from August 29 and August 30, 2023
- Fire Department Update
- Police Department Update
- Closed session for personnel matters under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
- Discussion of proposed red line changes to the Rules and Regulations
Special Events Commission
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission is meeting to approve minutes, review the financial report, and discuss old and new business. They will consider ideas for a potential food truck festival, update on upcoming events like the Halloween Decorating Contest and Shining Stars Gala 2024, and discuss subcommittees and meeting location.
- Discussion of ideas for a potential food truck festival
- Update on Halloween Decorating Contest
- Shining Stars Gala 2024 award categories and timeline
- Christkindlmarket and Holiday House Decorating Contest updates
- Review of financial report as of September 30, 2023
Finance Commission
The Board of Fire and Police Commission will review the 2024 budget, covering general, police, fire, and public works categories. The meeting also includes approval of July 27, 2023 minutes and a period for citizen comments. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion item.
- 2024 budget review: general, police, fire, public works
- Approval of July 27, 2023 regular meeting minutes
- Citizens to be heard public comment period
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission will hold final votes on several land-use requests, including a daycare at 1630-1638 W. Algonquin Road, a side-yard setback reduction at 19 N. Emerson Street, and an off-site parking agreement at 139-143 W. Prospect Ave. They will also review minutes from prior meetings covering a parking lot setback at 555 Business Center Dr and an off-site parking agreement at 104 E. Northwest Hwy. The meeting includes a public comment period.
- PZ-13-23: Conditional use for daycare at 1630-1638 W. Algonquin Road (Village Board final)
- PZ-15-23: Side-yard setback reduction at 19 N. Emerson Street (amended, final)
- PZ-16-23: Off-site parking agreement at 139-143 W. Prospect Ave. (Village Board final)
- PZ-11-23: Parking lot setback variance at 555 Business Center Dr (minutes approval)
- PZ-12-23: Off-site parking agreement at 104 E. Northwest Hwy (minutes approval)
Village Board
This is a special Village Board meeting consisting almost entirely of a closed session. The board will discuss pending or probable litigation, real property purchase or lease, collective bargaining and salary schedules, specific employee matters, and setting a price for sale or lease of village-owned land. Public comment is scheduled before the closed session, and no other public business is on the agenda.
- Closed session under litigation exception (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))
- Closed session on land acquisition or lease (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5))
- Closed session on collective bargaining and salary schedules (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2))
- Closed session on employee appointment, discipline, or dismissal (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
- Closed session on setting price for sale or lease of village property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6))
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will hold its regular meeting on September 19, 2023, at Village Hall. The board will first read ordinances to amend liquor license counts for three businesses and later vote on waiving the two-reading rule for one license change. The board will also consider bids for Wille Street Parking Lot, Schoenbeck Road Lighting, and New Sidewalk Construction improvements.
- 1st reading: Increase Class P-2-V license for Caputo's Fresh Markets (215 E. Prospect Ave)
- 1st reading: Increase Class F-2 license for Wingsnob (1713A West Golf Road)
- 1st reading: Increase Class S-6 license for Lumi Studio and Shoppe (104 W. Northwest Hwy)
- Motion to waive two-reading rule for Fresh Thyme Farmers Market (211 W. Rand) license reduction
- Accept bids: Wille Street Parking Lot ($66,935), Schoenbeck Road Lighting ($156,670), New Sidewalk Construction ($221,900)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting scheduled for September 14, 2023, is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2023, is canceled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting canceled
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 11, 2023, is canceled. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and administrative details, with no items for decision or discussion.
- Meeting canceled for September 11, 2023
- Staff contact: Police Chief Michael Eterno, (847) 818-5235
General
The September 11, 2023 regular meeting of the Transportation Safety Commission has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM. The agenda contains no other business items.
- September 11, 2023 meeting canceled
- Next regular meeting: October 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Special Events Commission
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the financial report as of August 31, 2023, and discuss old and current business. Items include recaps of the Family Bike Ride and Celebration of Cultures, a budget update, and planning for upcoming events like the Halloween Decorating Contest and 2024 Shining Stars Gala. The commission will also discuss inventory and ideas for a potential food truck festival.
- Approval of August 7, 2023 minutes
- Financial report as of August 31, 2023
- Recap of Family Bike Ride and Celebration of Cultures
- Discussion of Special Events Commission shirts
- Upcoming events: Halloween Decorating Contest, 2024 Shining Stars Gala, Christkindlmarket, Holiday House Decorating Contest
Coffee with Council
This is a non-procedural, informal community event where residents can meet with Village Board members. No formal decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Coffee with Council at Village Hall Farley Community Room, 50 S. Emerson St., 9:00-11:00 AM
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Foreign Fire Tax Board is meeting to review officer reports and vote on several funding requests for firefighter equipment and training, including a Chem Pro X purchase and peer support program. No old business is listed. The meeting is open to the public.
- Vote on FF Losoff Chem Pro X purchase
- Vote on Michelle Kowalczyk Peer Support program
- Submittal for FF Lawler Pelaton equipment
- Submittal for FF Skalon Fire Behavior Prop
- Submittal for Lt Schwegler Training
Village Board
The Village Board is holding a special meeting that consists almost entirely of a closed session. The closed session will discuss pending or probable litigation, real estate acquisition, collective bargaining and personnel matters, and the sale or lease of village-owned property. The agenda includes no public action items beyond the call to order, roll call, and public comment period.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for litigation
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for land acquisition
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective bargaining
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) for disposal of village-owned land
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will consider several items, including establishing a fire protection and EMS special service area with Elk Grove Township, approving a parking agreement for a property on Northwest Highway, and granting a parking lot setback variation. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as bill payments, a stop sign ordinance, and a holiday lighting contract award.
- Ordinance to establish Mount Prospect Elk Grove Township Fire Protection and EMS Special Service Area
- Stop signs on Prospect Avenue at Maple Street
- Parking agreement with Busse 4, LLC for 104 E. Northwest Highway
- Parking lot setback variation for 555 Business Center Drive
- Purchase of 11 Ford F-Series work trucks up to $550,584
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Mount Prospect Board of Fire and Police Commissioners on September 4, 2023, was canceled because of the Labor Day holiday. Commission members were required to confirm attendance with the staff contact at least 24 hours prior.
Special Events Commission
The September 4, 2023 Special Events Commission meeting is cancelled because of the Labor Day holiday. A special meeting has been scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2023. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and accommodation information.
- September 4, 2023 meeting cancelled
- Special meeting scheduled for September 11, 2023