Mount Prospect public meetings in 2024
159 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled December 26, 2024 meeting of the Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission at Village Hall has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.
Finance Commission
The Finance Commission's regular meeting scheduled for December 26, 2024, has been canceled. No business items are listed for discussion or decision.
- Meeting canceled
General
The Mount Prospect Village Board will meet to approve routine minutes, appoint new members to the Finance Commission, and vote on several ordinances and contracts. Key decisions include a one-year lobbying agreement with Mac Strategies Group for up to $60,000 and amendments to property tax relief grants. The board will also discuss a resolution supporting a tax incentive application for a property at 500 W Algonquin Road.
- Appoint Sinan Khamo and Mary Rath to the Finance Commission
- Approve $60,000 lobbying contract with Mac Strategies Group, Inc.
- Adopt ordinance amending property tax relief grant rules
- Authorize payment to Mount Prospect Library under ground lease agreement
- Purchase Village Hall workout equipment from Life Fitness for up to $53,369
General
The Mount Prospect Village Board is holding a special meeting that includes a public comment period and a closed session. The closed session will discuss litigation, land acquisition, personnel matters, and the sale or lease of village-owned property. No action items are listed on the open agenda.
- Closed session to discuss 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 land
General
The Board of Fire and Police Commission is meeting to receive updates from the fire and police departments, hear public comments, and conduct closed-session personnel matters, including fire department oral interviews. Following the closed session, the board will vote on which firefighter/paramedic candidates may progress in the hiring process and which will be removed.
- Vote on determinations for firefighter/paramedic candidates to progress or be removed from the process
- Closed session for personnel matters under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
- Fire Department oral interviews
- Approval of open and closed session minutes from December 2, 2024
- Citizens To Be Heard period
Coffee with Council
This is an informal, non-decision-making event where residents can meet with Village Council members. No formal agenda items or votes are scheduled.
- Open house-style conversation with council members
- Held at Village Hall, Farley Community Room, 50 S. Emerson St.
General
The Village of Mount Prospect Foreign Fire Tax Board is meeting to review officer reports, old and new business, and hear from citizens. The main new business is six submittals for fire department equipment purchases, including a cold plunge, bell, Knox Box, TV, water bottle, and helmet. The board will decide on these funding requests.
- Marlowe Cold Plunge Submittal
- Novak Bell Submittal
- Loomis Knox Box Submittal
- Reschke TV Submittal
- Wang Water Bottle Submittal
Planning and Zoning Commission
The December 12, 2024 regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
General
The Mount Prospect Board of Fire and Police Commission is meeting to conduct routine business, including a closed session to discuss personnel matters and to conduct oral interviews for the Fire Department. The agenda includes no public action items beyond the closed session and standard procedural steps.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters
- Conduct Fire Department oral interviews
- Citizens to be heard period
Committee of the Whole
The December 10, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
Transportation Safety Commission
The Transportation Safety Commission of Mount Prospect, IL, canceled its regular meeting scheduled for December 9, 2024. The next meeting is set for January 13, 2025.
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will consider several items, including a $1.7 million contract for police body and in-car cameras, a redevelopment agreement for residential units at 500 Central Road, and a $112,540 hazardous waste collection contract. They will also vote on traffic ordinance changes and an extension for an adaptive reuse project. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and appointments.
- Contract with Axon Enterprise for 90 body cameras, 26 in-car cameras, and evidence management, total $1,718,762.80 over 5 years
- Redevelopment agreement with 500 Central Road LLC for residential dwelling units (first reading)
- Contract with Tradebe Environmental Services for household hazardous waste collection, not to exceed $112,540
- Ordinance to change one-way street designation on Frost Drive and Circle Drive to match school hours
- Ordinance to revise parking prohibitions on Sha Bonee Trail near Illinois Route 83
Special Events Commission
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes, review November 2024 financials, and discuss holiday-related activities including the Christkindlmarket recap, Holiday House Decorating Contest, Shining Star Awards, and Shining Stars Gala sponsorships.
- Approval of November 4, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review of November 2024 financial report
- Discussion of Christkindlmarket recap
- Holiday House Decorating Contest review
- Shining Stars Gala sponsorships
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to approve the 2025 regular meeting schedule and the 2025 police officer recruit hiring timeline, vendor, and interview questions. They will also vote on whether to destroy or retain closed session audio recordings from January to May 2023, and whether to release closed session minutes from August to November 2024 to the open session book. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval, department updates, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve 2025 regular meeting schedule
- Approve 2025 police officer new recruit hiring timeline, vendor, and interview questions
- Vote to destroy or retain closed session audio recordings (Jan-May 2023)
- Vote to release closed session minutes (Aug-Nov 2024) to open session book
- Closed session for personnel matters and police officer oral interview questions
General
The Joint Review Board is meeting to review and discuss the proposed expansion of the South Mount Prospect Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District and amendments to its Redevelopment Plan. They will hear an overview of statutory duties, review draft ordinances, and take public comment before making a recommendation to the Village Board. The agenda also includes a development update and financial performance review of the TIF district.
- Proposed expansion of South Mount Prospect TIF District
- Amendments to the Redevelopment Plan and Project
- Draft ordinances approving the expansion and amendments
- Recommendation to Village Board on TIF expansion
- Review of TIF district financial performance
General
The Joint Review Board for the Prospect and Main TIF District will meet to discuss the 2023 audited financials, declare surplus from 2023 taxes, and review student impact fees for School Districts 57 and 214. An update on redevelopment within the TIF project area will also be provided.
- 2023 Audited Financials review
- Surplus Declaration for 2023 Taxes
- Student Impact Fees discussion for SD 57 and SD 214
- Update on Redevelopment within the TIF Project Area
Finance Commission
The November 28, 2024 regular meeting of the Village of Mount Prospect Finance Commission is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Planning and Zoning Commission
The November 28, 2024 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
General
The regularly scheduled November 28, 2024 meeting of the Mount Prospect Economic Development Commission was canceled. No decisions or discussions were held due to the cancellation.
General
The Mount Prospect Village Board is meeting to consider routine approvals and two notable actions: rejecting two low bids for custodial cleaning services and awarding a contract to Multi-Systems Management for up to $226,069, and approving $450,000 for a Village Hall workout area funded by a wellness incentive. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Small Business Saturday, fire department accolades, and approval of minutes and bills.
- Motion to reject two lowest-cost custodial cleaning bids and award contract to Multi-Systems Management, not to exceed $226,069
- Motion to approve $450,000 for Village Hall workout area, funded by Illinois Public Benefit Corporation Wellness Incentive
- Proclamation: Small Business Saturday – November 30, 2024
- List of bills for October 30 to November 12, 2024: $3,272,702.35
- Appointment/reappointment to boards and commissions
General
The Village Board is holding a special meeting that consists almost entirely of a closed session. The closed session is authorized under state law to discuss pending or probable litigation, possible land acquisition or sale, and personnel matters including collective bargaining and employee issues. No public action items are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for litigation
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for real property purchase or lease
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective negotiating matters
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, compensation, or discipline
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) for setting price for sale or lease of village-owned property
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024, has been canceled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.
General
The Committee of the Whole will host a town hall-style meeting at the Central Community Center to allow residents to bring concerns, ideas, or questions to the Village Board and key leadership members. This is an open forum for community discussion without formal decisions.
Transportation Safety Commission
The Mount Prospect Transportation Safety Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss traffic safety matters. Items include a proposed one-way designation for Circle Drive and Frost Drive, parking concerns on Sha Bonee Trail, and an update on the Friendly Neighborhood Streets Program and traffic studies. The meeting is open to public comment.
- Circle Drive and Frost Drive one-way designation
- Sha Bonee Trail parking discussion
- Friendly Neighborhood Streets Program and traffic studies update
- Approval of October 14, 2024 meeting minutes
Coffee with Council
The Coffee with Council event scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Village Hall has been canceled. No other items are on the agenda.
General
The Economic Development Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss several economic development items, including an amendment to the South Mount Prospect TIF district, reinstatement of a Business Award Program, and an update on a Downtown Pilot Project. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from February 22, 2024, and a development update under old business.
- South Mount Prospect TIF Amendment
- Business Award Program Reinstatement
- Downtown Pilot Project update
- Development update
- Approval of minutes from February 22, 2024
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board is meeting to consider the 2025 budget and the property tax levy for fiscal year 2024, with public hearings scheduled for both items. The board will also vote on several ordinances, including conditional use permits for a drive-through at 950 East Rand Road and a massage therapy establishment at 1052 Center Drive, as well as amendments to liquor and traffic codes. Consent agenda items include approval of bills totaling $4,127,760.08 and a water sale contract extension with Prospect Heights.
- Public hearing and second reading of ordinance for property tax levy (FY 2024)
- Public hearing and second reading of ordinance adopting 2025 annual budget
- Conditional use for drive-through lanes at 950 East Rand Road
- Conditional use for massage therapy establishment at 1052 Center Drive
- List of bills from Oct 9-29, 2024 totaling $4,127,760.08
General
The Special Events Commission will hold its regular meeting at Village Hall. The agenda includes a financial report for October 2024, recaps of past events like the Halloween Decorating Contest, and updates on upcoming holiday programs such as the Holiday House Decorating Contest, Christkindlmarket, and Shining Star Awards. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Review of October 2024 financial report
- Halloween Decorating Contest recap
- Holiday House Decorating Contest update
- Christkindlmarket planning
- Shining Star Awards and Gala sponsorships discussion
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Mount Prospect Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will convene a regular meeting to receive updates from the Fire and Police Departments. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters and police officer oral interview questions.
- Closed session for personnel matters under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
- Discussion of police officer oral interview questions
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Mount Prospect Foreign Fire Tax Board is holding a regular meeting with officer reports and a vote on the Ekner shoe submittal. No new business is listed. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main action being the general membership vote on the shoe submittal.
- Vote on Ekner shoe submittal
- Officer reports from chairman, treasurer, and secretary
- Reading of minutes
General
The Mount Prospect Board of Fire and Police Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on police and fire department candidate eligibility lists, including removing candidates based on interviews and background checks. The board will also consider exemptions for late CPAT card submissions and potential cancellation of the November 4th regular meeting.
- Vote to approve police officer eligibility list, including removing candidates based on oral interviews and background investigations
- Vote to approve or deny an exemption for a late CPAT card submission by a firefighter candidate
- Vote to keep or remove a police candidate from consideration
- Discuss possible cancellation of the November 4th regular meeting
- Conduct Police Department oral interviews
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with new business on a conditional use permit for massage therapy at 1052 Center Drive, which is a Village Board final action. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior items on a drive-through at 950 E Rand Road and tobacco establishment text amendments. No other substantive decisions are listed.
- PZ-16-24: Conditional use for massage therapy at 1052 Center Drive (Village Board final)
- PZ-11-24: Minutes approval for conditional use drive-through at 950 E Rand Road
- PZ-13-24: Minutes approval for text amendments on tobacco establishments at 50 S Emerson Street
Finance Commission
The Finance Commission will review the 2025 budget as old business, along with approving minutes from the September 26 meeting. The November and December meetings are canceled, so this is the last scheduled meeting of the year.
- Discussion of Budget 2025
- Approval of minutes from September 26, 2024
- November and December 2024 meetings canceled
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will hold its regular meeting on October 15, 2024, at Village Hall. The board will first read ordinances for the 2025 budget and tax levy, then vote on purchasing extrication equipment for the fire department and design services for water main replacement. The consent agenda includes bills totaling $3.38 million and contracts for road salt and software services.
- First reading of 2025 budget ordinance (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2025)
- Purchase of fire rescue extrication equipment for up to $134,728
- Design services for 2025 Water Main Replacement Project for up to $205,588
- Approval of bills totaling $3,378,467.57 (Sep 25–Oct 8, 2024)
- Renewal of Master Services Agreement with OpenGov for up to $101,846.87
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will convene a special meeting with a closed session to discuss pending litigation, potential land purchases or sales, and personnel matters. The public portion includes roll call and a citizen comment period. No substantive decisions are scheduled for the open session.
- Closed session for litigation, land acquisition, and personnel discussions
- Citizens may address the board during public comments
Transportation Safety Commission
The Mount Prospect Transportation Safety Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss new business, including a study of the Weller Creek playground and an update on the Friendly Neighborhood Street Program and traffic studies. The agenda includes approval of the September 9, 2024 minutes and a period for citizens to be heard. No old business is listed.
- Weller Creek Playground Study Discussion
- Friendly Neighborhood Street Program and Traffic Studies Update
- Approval of September 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Citizens To Be Heard
Coffee with Council
This is an informal, non-decision-making event where residents can chat with Village Board members. No official business or votes are scheduled; it is a casual meet-and-greet.
- Open house-style discussion with council members
- Held at Farley Community Room, Village Hall, 1st floor
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two final items: text amendments regulating tobacco establishments and a conditional use permit for a drive-through at 950 E. Rand Road. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings on a variance, a PUD amendment, and subdivision plats. Public comments are invited.
- PZ-13-24: Text amendments for tobacco establishments at 50 S. Emerson St.
- PZ-11-24: Conditional use for a drive-through at 950 E. Rand Rd.
- PZ-12-24: Variance for accessory structure location at 2004 W Lonnquist Blvd.
- PZ-10-24: Major PUD amendment at 1780 Wall St.
- PZ-09-24: Subdivision consolidation, vacation, and easement at 2400 E Oakton St.
Committee of the Whole
The Mount Prospect Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2025 Annual Budget in a workshop format. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comments, and the village manager's report. No formal decisions are listed; the budget discussion is the primary substantive item.
- 2025 Annual Budget Workshop discussion
- Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from September 10, 2024
- Citizens to be heard (public comment period)
- Village Manager's report as submitted
Special Events Commission
The Special Events Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting to review finances and discuss upcoming community events. Old business includes the Halloween Decorating Contest, Christkindlmarket, and the Shining Stars 2024-2025 awards and gala. New business covers the Holiday House Decorating Contest. The agenda is largely routine administrative and event-planning items.
- Review of September 2024 financial report
- Halloween Decorating Contest update
- Christkindlmarket planning
- Shining Stars 2024-2025 awards and gala
- Holiday House Decorating Contest discussion
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Mount Prospect Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, hear updates from both departments, and vote on decisions made in closed session regarding police officer candidates. The board will also establish interview dates for remaining candidates.
- Vote on determinations made in closed session regarding police candidates to remove from consideration and testing process
- Establish interview date for remaining police candidates
General
The Mount Prospect Village Board is holding a special meeting that includes a public comment period and then a closed session. The closed session will discuss litigation, land acquisition, personnel matters, and the sale or lease of village-owned property. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session on pending or imminent litigation
- Closed session on purchase or lease of real property
- Closed session on collective bargaining and salary schedules
- Closed session on employee appointment, discipline, or dismissal
- Closed session on setting a price for sale or lease of village-owned land
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board is meeting to consider several items, including first readings of ordinances that would convert liquor licenses for Wing Snob and Mount Prospect Public House, a $330,000 sidewalk construction contract, and a major amendment to the Lake Center Plaza planned unit development. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as bill payments and a subdivision plat.
- Ordinance to increase Class F-2-V liquor license by 1 for Wing Snob at 1713 W. Golf Road
- Ordinance to increase Class F-3-V liquor license by 1 for Mount Prospect Public House at 18 W. Busse
- Bid award to Suburban Concrete, Inc. for 2024 New Sidewalk Construction, not to exceed $330,000
- Ordinance approving final plat of subdivision for Dimeo Brothers at 2400 East Oakton Street
- Ordinance granting variation for front-yard shed at 2004 West Lonnquist Boulevard
Planning and Zoning Commission
The September 26, 2024 regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
General
The Finance Commission is holding a regular meeting with the main item being discussion of the 2025 budget. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the August 22, 2024 meeting, a public comment period, and reports from the chair and finance director. No old business is listed.
- Discussion of Budget 2025
- Approval of minutes from August 22, 2024
- Citizens to be heard (public comment)
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Mount Prospect Foreign Fire Tax Board is meeting to review officer reports and consider three new business items: funding requests for shoes, a roster board, and a stairmill. No old business is on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.
- Ekner Shoe Submittal
- Skalon Roster Board Submittal
- Lawler St. 11 Stairmill Submittal
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board is meeting to consider a range of items, including a new liquor license, several equipment purchases, and consulting contracts. They will also recognize employees and receive an award for the community survey. The agenda includes both routine consent items and new business proposals.
- Ordinance to increase Class F-3 liquor licenses by one for Hong Dae Korean Bar & Grill at 125 Randhurst Village Drive
- Purchase of 29 Motorola Mobile Radios for $234,081.91
- Purchase of 9 Boss snowplows and related equipment for $125,616
- Consulting contract with Civiltech Engineering for Transit Study up to $98,000
- Consulting contract with Initium Health for Community Needs Assessment up to $99,550
General
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 on the agenda.
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for pending or probable litigation
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective bargaining and salary schedules
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, discipline, or dismissal
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(6) for setting price on sale or lease of village-owned land
Coffee with Council
This is an informal, non-voting event where residents can chat with Village Board members. The agenda contains no formal decisions or discussions, only the scheduled time and location.
- Event held at Farley Community Room, Village Hall, 1st floor
- Runs from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on September 14, 2024
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to review three property-related requests, including a major PUD amendment, a variance for an accessory structure, and plats of subdivision. The agenda also includes approval of minutes for the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2024 Action Plan and Funding Requests, and a period for citizens to be heard.
- PZ-10-24 / 1780 Wall Street / CU: Major PUD Amendment / Village Board Final
- PZ-12-24 / 2004 W Lonnquist Bl / VAR: Accessory Structure Location / Village Board Final
- PZ-09-24 / 2400 E Oakton St / Plats of Subdivision (Consolidation), Vacation and Easement / Village Board Final
- Approval of minutes for Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2024 Action Plan and Funding Requests
Committee of the Whole
The Mount Prospect Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the public representation budget and event funding. The agenda also includes a proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Month and approval of prior minutes. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-focused meeting.
- Discussion of public representation budget and event funding
- Proclamation: National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15, 2024)
- Approval of minutes from August 13, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting
General
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission is meeting to discuss updates on past and upcoming events, review financial reports, and consider new activities. The agenda includes recaps of the Celebration of Cultures and Lemons of Love Food Truck Event, as well as plans for Christkindlmarket and the Shining Star Awards. New business includes a Halloween Decorating Contest and a Winter Event at Randhurst.
- Approval of minutes from July 1 and August 5, 2024
- Review of August 2024 financial report
- Update on Celebration of Cultures recap
- Discussion of Christkindlmarket and Shining Star Awards/Gala
- New business: Halloween Decorating Contest and Winter Event at Randhurst
Transportation Safety Commission
The Mount Prospect Transportation Safety Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and discuss new business, including Albert Street parking and various project updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Albert Street parking discussion
- Project updates
- Approval of March 11, 2024 meeting minutes
- Citizens to be heard
General
The regular meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for September 9, 2024, has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Village Board
This September 3, 2024 special meeting of the Mount Prospect Village Board has been canceled. The agenda, which was never held, consisted solely of a closed session covering litigation, land acquisition, personnel matters, and land disposal, followed by adjournment.
- Closed session: litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))
- Closed session: land acquisition (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5))
- Closed session: collective negotiating and salary schedules (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2))
- Closed session: employee appointment, discipline, dismissal (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
- Closed session: setting price for sale or lease of property (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6))
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will hold its regular meeting, including a second reading of an ordinance amending the village's conflict-of-interest rules. The board will also consider bids for the 2024 Backyard Drainage Program and the Burning Bush Lane Streetlight Improvements Project, along with routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and bills.
- Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 8, Section 115 (Conflicts of Interest)
- Bid for 2024 Backyard Drainage Program not to exceed $64,300
- Bid for 2024 Burning Bush Lane Streetlight Improvements not to exceed $229,500
- List of bills from August 14-27, 2024 totaling $5,204,875.71
- Acceptance of public improvements for Raising Cane's at 915 East Rand Road
Special Events Commission
The September 2, 2024 regular meeting of the Special Events Commission has been canceled. A special meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024. No agenda items are listed for this canceled meeting.
- Regular meeting canceled
- Special meeting scheduled for September 9, 2024
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to receive updates from the fire and police departments and to conduct closed-session personnel matters, including oral interviews for the fire department and discussion of police officer candidates. Following the closed session, the board will vote on whether to keep or remove police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 5, 2024 meeting.
- Vote to keep or remove police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates
- Closed session for personnel matters under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
- Conduct Fire Department oral interviews
- Discussion of Police Officer candidates
- Fire and Police Department updates
Planning and Zoning Commission
The August 22, 2024 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting canceled for August 22, 2024
Finance Commission
The Mount Prospect Finance Commission is meeting to review the Q2-2024 financial report, discuss the Community Investment Plan for 2025-2029, and receive updates on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. The agenda also includes approval of the June 22, 2024 minutes and a public comment period. No old business is listed. The next meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2024 as a budget session.
- Q2-2024 Financial Review
- Community Investment Plan 2025-2029
- TIF Updates
- Approval of June 22, 2024 minutes
- Citizens To Be Heard public comment period
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board is meeting to consider several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to add a liquor license for a new pickleball facility, a conflict-of-interest ordinance amendment, and contracts for new trucks and signage. The board will also approve minutes, bills, and hear proclamations.
- First reading of ordinance to add one Class S-2 liquor license for North Shore Pickleball Group LLC d/b/a The Picklr at 211 W. Rand Road
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 8, Section 115 on conflicts of interest
- Motion to accept Sourcewell contract for three 2025 Peterbilt 548 trucks, not to exceed $436,433.07
- Motion to accept Farr Associates proposal for three Village signs, not to exceed $111,450
- Approval of bills from July 31 to August 13, 2024, totaling $4,723,023.41
Committee of the Whole
The Mount Prospect Committee of the Whole will discuss the second-quarter 2024 financial review and a proposed Community Investment Plan for fiscal years 2025-2029. The agenda also includes approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes and a public comment period. No final votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.
- Quarterly Financial Review - Second Quarter 2024
- Community Investment Plan - Fiscal Year 2025 to 2029
- Approval of June 11, 2024 Committee of the Whole Neighborhood Meeting minutes
- Citizens to be Heard public comment period
Village Board
The Village Board is holding a special meeting that consists almost entirely of a closed session. The board will discuss litigation, real property acquisition, collective bargaining, personnel matters, and the sale or lease of village-owned land. No public action items are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session on litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))
- Closed session on land acquisition (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))
Transportation Safety Commission
The August 12, 2024 regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Transportation Safety Commission has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and standard accommodation contact information.
- Meeting canceled for August 12, 2024
Coffee with Council
This is an informal, open forum for residents to discuss any topic with village council members. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled August 8, 2024 meeting of the Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission at Village Hall has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board is meeting to approve routine items, including a list of bills totaling $5,413,291.72 and the appointment of special counsel for the Prestige Feed litigation. They will also consider a proposal for preliminary engineering services for the Central Road Railroad Crossing Improvements Project, not to exceed $399,940. No new business or old business is listed.
- Approval of bills from July 10-30, 2024 totaling $5,413,291.72
- Appointment of Meltzer, Purtill & Stelle, LLC as special counsel for Prestige Feed litigation
- Proposal for Phase 1 engineering services for Central Road Railroad Crossing Improvements, up to $399,940
Special Events Commission
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss old and new business. They will review the July 2024 financial report and minutes, recap the 4th of July Parade, and discuss partnerships and events. New business includes the 2025 budget, Christkindlmarket/winter events, and the Shining Star Awards/Gala.
- 4th of July Parade recap
- Lemons of Love Food Truck Event Partnership
- Celebration of Cultures
- 2025 Budget discussion
- Christkindlmarket/Winter Events
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes, hearing department updates, and entering closed session for personnel issues. They will vote on whether to destroy or retain closed session audio recordings from September to December 2022, release or retain closed session minutes from December 2023 to June 2024, and destroy open session audio recordings from July 2023 to April 2024. They will also vote on determinations made in closed session regarding which police candidates to remove from consideration based on background investigations.
- Vote to destroy or retain closed session audio recordings for September 2022 to December 2022
- Vote to release closed session minutes for December 2023 through June 2024
- Vote to destroy open session audio recordings for July 2023 to April 2024
- Vote on police candidate removals based on background investigations
- Closed session for personnel matters under ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
Finance Commission
The Finance Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 25, 2024, is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Planning and Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled July 25, 2024 meeting of the Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission at Village Hall has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.
Police Pension Board
The Mount Prospect Police Pension Fund Board is meeting to handle routine financial and administrative matters, including approving bills, reviewing investment reports, and considering a cash management policy. The board will also review and potentially approve the actuarial valuation and tax levy request, adopt a municipal compliance report, and elect officers.
- Presentation and approval of bills
- Discussion/possible action on cash management policy
- Application for membership by Jake Andersen
- Approval of surviving spouse benefits for JoAnn Timm
- Review/approve actuarial valuation and tax levy request
Firefighters' Pension Board
The Mount Prospect Firefighters' Pension Board is meeting to handle routine financial and administrative matters, including approving bills, reviewing investment reports, and electing officers. The board will also consider approving regular retirement benefits for Paul Wojcik, an actuarial valuation and tax levy request, and revised board rules. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings.
- Approval of regular retirement benefits for Paul Wojcik
- Review/approve actuarial valuation and tax levy request
- Discussion/possible action on cash management policy
- Application for membership for Cymon Wind and Patrick Kane
- Application for survivor benefits for spouse of Timothy Evans
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Foreign Fire Tax Board is meeting to review three purchase requests: a Peloton, recliners for Stations 11 and 12, and a roster board. No old business is listed. The meeting is open to the public.
- Reschke Peloton submittal
- Schwegler Station 11 and 12 recliner submittal
- Skalon roster board submittal
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will meet to approve a redevelopment agreement for Khepri Cafe with Bern III Enterprises, LLC, and adopt the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2024 Action Plan. The board will also consider land acquisition agreements for the Algonquin Road Shared Use Path & Lighting Project and amendments to fire and police commissioners' rules.
- Adopt ordinance for redevelopment agreement with Bern III Enterprises, LLC for Khepri Cafe
- Approve CDBG Program Year 2024 Action Plan
- Amend rules for Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
- Enter land acquisition agreements for Algonquin Road Shared Use Path & Lighting Project ($394,000)
- Approve bills totaling $6,269,836.82 (June 26–July 9, 2024)
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will hold a special meeting with a closed session to discuss pending litigation, potential land acquisition, and personnel matters. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda.
- Closed session under Illinois law for litigation, land acquisition, and personnel discussions
- No public votes, contracts, or ordinances scheduled on the agenda
Coffee with Council
The Mount Prospect Village Board holds an open coffee event for residents to discuss local concerns with council members. This is an informal, non-decision meeting with no formal agenda items.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The scheduled meeting of the Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission for July 11, 2024, has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this time.
Committee of the Whole
The Mount Prospect Committee of the Whole will consider routine approvals including the 2023 annual audit, a monthly financial report, a list of bills totaling $3,501,067.52, and a bid for an HVAC maintenance contract. They will also vote on an ordinance amending the alcoholic liquors chapter, a budget amendment ordinance, and a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with School District 59. No old business or discussion items are listed.
- Acceptance of 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Audit)
- List of Bills June 12-25, 2024: $3,501,067.52
- HVAC Maintenance Contract bid from Bedco Mechanical (Glenview, IL) not to exceed $51,269
- Ordinance amending Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of Village Code
- Resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement with School District 59
General
This is a special meeting of the Mount Prospect Village Board, with the agenda consisting solely of a closed session. The board will discuss litigation, land acquisition, personnel matters, and the sale or lease of village-owned property. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for pending or imminent litigation
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective bargaining and salary schedules
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, discipline, or dismissal
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) for setting price on sale or lease of village land
Transportation Safety Commission
The July 8, 2024 regular meeting of the Transportation Safety Commission has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided. The agenda provides only cancellation notice and disability accommodation contact information.
- Meeting canceled for July 8, 2024
- Contact Luke Foresman for disability accommodations at 847/870-5640
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The regularly scheduled July 1, 2024 meeting of the Mount Prospect Board of Fire and Police Commissioners was canceled. Commission members were required to confirm attendance with the staff contact at least 24 hours prior.
Special Events Commission
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission is holding a regular meeting to review recent events, including the Family Bike Ride and the upcoming 4th of July Parade, and to discuss a partnership with Lemons of Love for a food truck event. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a financial report, and volunteer opportunities.
- Family Bike Ride recap
- 4th of July Parade
- Lemons of Love Food Truck Event Partnership
- June 2024 financial report
- Volunteer opportunities
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and hear new business. The body will consider a rear-yard setback reduction for a property at 206 Prairie Avenue and review Community Development Block Grant funding requests for Program Year 2024.
- PZZ24-000008: Rear yard setback reduction at 206 Prairie Avenue
- Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2024 funding requests
Finance Commission
The Mount Prospect Finance Commission is meeting to review the 2023 Annual Audit/ACFR, receive legislative updates, and discuss expectations for the 2025 budget. The agenda is largely informational, with no specific votes or decisions listed.
- 2023 Annual Audit/ACFR review
- Legislative updates
- Budget expectations for 2025
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will hold a regular meeting with several action items. The board will consider a second reading to annex 31 properties, a first reading to add a liquor license for Khepri Kitchen + Coffee, and a resolution supporting a tax incentive for a property at 2400 Oakton Street. Consent agenda items include paying bills totaling $4,545,996.87 and requesting road closures for the 4th of July parade.
- First reading of ordinance to add one Class F-3 liquor license for Khepri Kitchen + Coffee at 106 S. Emerson
- Second reading and adoption of ordinance annexing 31 properties including addresses on Hamilton Road, East Oakton Street, and Elizabeth Drive
- Resolution supporting JMD Land, LLC's application for a Cook County Class 6B tax incentive for 2400 Oakton Street
- Consent agenda: bills from May 29 to June 11 totaling $4,545,996.87
- Resolution requesting IDOT approval to close portions of Central Road for the 4th of July parade
Planning and Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled June 13, 2024 meeting of the Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission was canceled. No decisions or discussions were held.
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to review and vote on final changes to its Rules and Regulations for presentation to the Village Board, and to approve a Police Eligibility List after removing candidates based on oral interviews and background checks. The agenda also includes department updates and a closed session for personnel matters and police oral interviews.
- Final review and vote on Rules and Regulations changes for July 2024 Village Board presentation
- Vote to approve Police Eligibility List, removing candidates based on oral interview or initial background investigation
- Closed session for personnel matters under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
- Conduct Police Department oral interviews in closed session
- Fire and Police Department updates
Committee of the Whole
The Mount Prospect Committee of the Whole is holding a neighborhood-style meeting at the RecPlex to discuss issues specific to South Mount Prospect. The agenda includes a citizens-to-be-heard period and a village manager's report, but the main item is the open discussion of the South Mount Prospect area.
- Neighborhood meeting held at RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster St.
- Discussion item: South Mount Prospect neighborhood issues
- Citizens to be heard period
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with closed-session discussions on personnel matters and police department oral interviews. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda.
Transportation Safety Commission
The June 10, 2024 regular meeting of the Transportation Safety Commission has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024. No business items are listed for this meeting.
- June 10, 2024 meeting canceled
- Next regular meeting scheduled for July 8, 2024
General
The Mount Prospect Audit Committee is meeting to review the 2023 audit report and approve minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes public comment, a finance director's report, and a chair report. No old business is listed.
- Review of 2023 audit report
- Approval of June 12, 2023 minutes
- Citizens to be heard (public comment)
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will hold a public hearing and first reading on the involuntary annexation of 31 properties in unincorporated Elk Grove Township, with an I-1 Limited Industrial zoning designation. The board will also vote on contracts for consulting, engineering, and police vehicles, and approve a resolution supporting a tax incentive for a Wall Street property.
- Public hearing and first reading on involuntary annexation of 31 properties along Hamilton Road, East Oakton Street, and others
- Resolution supporting Cook County Class 6B tax incentive renewal for 1780 Wall Street
- Contract with SB Friedman for consultant assistance up to $49,850
- Phase II Engineering Services for Algonquin Road Shared Use Path & Lighting Project up to $245,588
- Purchase of four police vehicles up to $246,000
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative contact information.
Special Events Commission
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from May 6, 2024, review the May 2024 financial report, and discuss ongoing and new events including a Family Bike Ride, 4th of July Parade, and a Cancer Walk/Food Truck Event. The commission will also address a Village Strategic Plan item.
- Review of May 6, 2024 meeting minutes
- May 2024 financial report presentation
- Family Bike Ride (old business)
- 4th of July Parade (old business)
- Cancer Walk / Food Truck Event (new business)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider meeting minutes for 504 Hi Lusi Avenue and new business regarding a rear yard setback reduction at 206 Prairie Avenue.
- PZ-02-24 / 504 Hi Lusi Avenue / CU: Residential Setback Reduction
- PZZ24-000008 / 206 Prairie Avenue / CU: Rear Yard Setback Reduction
Finance Commission
The regularly scheduled May 23, 2024 meeting of the Mount Prospect Finance Commission was canceled. No decisions or discussions were held due to the cancellation.
Village Board
The Village Board will review a series of infrastructure contracts, including parking deck maintenance and fire station floor repairs. They will also consider an ordinance to increase the number of Class S-1 liquor licenses and authorize agreements for the Farmers Market and intersection improvements.
- Approval of $3,970,238.30 in village bills
- Contract for Emerson Street Parking Deck maintenance for $64,817.50
- Contract for 2024-2026 Fire Hydrant Painting Program for $42,400.00
- Engineering services for Weller Creek Streambank Stabilization for $49,675.00
- Fire Station 11 Apparatus Floor Rehabilitation for $65,168.93
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Foreign Fire Tax Board regular meeting scheduled for Friday, May 17, 2024, at Fire Department Headquarters has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will convene for a special meeting to conduct a strategic planning workshop. The agenda consists of procedural items and the workshop session.
- Strategic Planning Workshop
Transportation Safety Commission
The May 13, 2024 regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Transportation Safety Commission was canceled. The agenda contains no other business or procedural items.
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will convene for a special meeting to conduct a strategic planning workshop. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items and the workshop session.
- Strategic Planning Workshop
Coffee with Council
This is an informal public event where residents can meet with Village Board members. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; it is a casual drop-in conversation session.
- Event: Coffee with Council, May 11, 2024, 9:00-11:00 AM
- Location: Farley Community Room, Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson
Planning and Zoning Commission
The regularly scheduled May 9, 2024 meeting of the Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission is canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur.
Village Board
The Village Board will review a series of infrastructure projects, including engineering and construction bids for drainage, lighting, and crosswalk improvements. The board will also consider liquor license reductions, property purchase contracts, and a tax incentive renewal for a local business.
- Approval of $5,364,286.13 in village bills
- Purchase of real property at 310 W. Northwest Highway
- Construction bid of $515,808.00 for Main Street & Busse Avenue Crosswalk Project
- Kensington Business Center Basin #2 Dredging Project bid of $573,338.00
- Tax incentive renewal for 303 E. Kensington Road
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board is holding a special meeting at Village Hall to conduct a closed session. The agenda consists entirely of procedural matters, public comment, and closed session items covering pending litigation, land acquisition, personnel, and property disposition.
- Closed session regarding pending or imminent litigation
- Closed session regarding land acquisition
- Closed session regarding personnel and collective negotiating matters
- Closed session regarding the price for sale or lease of public property
Special Events Commission
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the April 2024 financial report, and discuss current business including the Family Bike Ride and 4th of July Parade. They will also have an open discussion about a potential food truck event and an update on the Celebration of Cultures. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from March 4 and April 1, 2024
- Review of April 2024 financial report
- Discussion of Family Bike Ride
- Discussion of 4th of July Parade
- Potential food truck event and Celebration of Cultures update
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Mount Prospect Board of Fire and Police Commissioners on May 6, 2024, was canceled. Commission members were instructed to confirm attendance with staff 24 hours prior to the meeting.
General
The Foreign Fire Tax Board is holding a special meeting to review officer reports and consider three purchase submittals: a Reschke Peloton, kitchen chairs for Station 13, and a Hayes RAD 57 Pulse Ox device. No old business is listed, and the meeting includes a public comment period.
- Reschke Peloton submittal
- BC Novak Station 13 Kitchen Chairs submittal
- Hayes RAD 57 Pulse Ox submittal
- Officer reports from chairman, treasurer, and secretary
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for April 25, 2024, at Village Hall has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this time.
- Meeting canceled
Finance Commission
The Finance Commission meeting scheduled for April 25, 2024, at 50 S. Emerson Street has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this time.
- Meeting canceled
Firefighters' Pension Board
The Mount Prospect Firefighters' Pension Board is meeting to handle routine pension fund business, including approving minutes, financial reports, and bills. The board will also consider approving a regular retirement benefit for Michael Ghawaly and survivor benefits for Sandra Evans, as well as discuss a cash management policy and revised board rules.
- Approve regular retirement benefit for Michael Ghawaly
- Approve surviving spouse benefits for Sandra Evans (deceased pensioner Timothy Evans)
- Discussion/possible action on cash management policy
- Certify board election results for retired member position
- Review preliminary actuarial valuation
Coffee with Council
This is an informal, non-voting event where residents can chat with Village Board members. No official decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Event held at Farley Community Room, Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson, 9:00-11:00 AM
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission of Mount Prospect, IL, canceled its regular meeting scheduled for April 11, 2024. No decisions or discussions took place due to the cancellation.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hold a ceremonial meeting to acknowledge the contributions of William J. "Bill" Cooney to the village. The agenda also includes routine procedural items, a discussion of the 2023 Community Survey results, and reports from the mayor and village manager.
- A resolution acknowledging William J. "Bill" Cooney's contributions
Transportation Safety Commission
The April 8, 2024 regular meeting of the Transportation Safety Commission has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Mount Prospect Foreign Fire Tax Board convened a regular meeting with no substantive decisions or new business requiring action. The board reviewed officers' reports and received two equipment submittals, but no votes or policy changes were listed on the agenda.
- BC Novak Station 13 Chairs Submittal
- Hayes RAD 57 Pulse Ox Submittal
Village Board
The Village Board will consider awarding a $7,289,137.87 contract to Builders Asphalt for the 2024 Street Resurfacing Program, with an authorized work limit not to exceed $5,892,000. It will also vote on rejecting the lowest bid for the 2024-2026 Brick Sidewalk Maintenance Program as non-responsive and awarding that contract to the second-lowest bidder for up to $262,000. The consent agenda includes a resolution for $1,450,000 in street resurfacing improvements under the Illinois Highway Code, the February 2024 financial report, and a bill list of $1,915,920.69.
- Award $7,289,137.87 contract to Builders Asphalt for 2024 Street Resurfacing Program
- Reject lowest bid for 2024-2026 Brick Sidewalk Maintenance Program; award to second-lowest bidder up to $262,000
- Resolution for 2024 Street Resurfacing Program under Illinois Highway Code for $1,450,000
- List of bills from March 13-26, 2024 totaling $1,915,920.69
- Proclamation of National Library Week, April 7-13, 2024
Special Events Commission
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and decide on upcoming community events. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, a financial report, and planning for the 2024 Family Bike Ride and 4th of July Parade. The meeting is open to citizen comments.
- Approval of minutes from March 4, 2024 regular meeting
- Current financial report
- Annual check-ins (old business)
- Family Bike Ride 2024 planning
- 4th of July Parade 2024 planning
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and receiving department updates. The main action items are a closed-session discussion of personnel matters and police/fire candidates, followed by a public vote on which police candidates to remove from consideration and the testing process. The board will also discuss updates to its rules and regulations from the village attorney's review.
- Vote on determinations made in closed session on police candidates to remove from consideration and the testing process
- Discussion of police officer candidates and fire candidates in closed session
- Discussion and update on Rules and Regulations from Village Attorney's review
- Approval of open session minutes of February 5, 2024
- Closed session for personnel matters under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
Finance Commission
The Mount Prospect Finance Commission is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including approval of prior minutes, public comments, and updates on pensions and the village's monthly financial report. No old business is listed, and the meeting is largely procedural with informational reports.
- Approval of February 22, 2024 minutes
- Pension updates
- Financial updates/monthly report
- Next meeting: Joint Workshop on April 16, 2024
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Mount Prospect Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 28, 2024, at Village Hall. The body will review and vote on text amendments to the Village Code’s zoning and sign regulations, and consider a residential setback reduction request for a property on Hi Lusi Avenue.
- PZ-01-24: Text Amendments to Chapters 14, 7, and 15 of the Village Code (Zoning and Sign Code Updates)
- PZ-02-24: CU: Residential Setback Reduction at 504 Hi Lusi Avenue
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will consider a resolution authorizing $1,733,500 for renovating Fire Station 11, along with related contracts and engineering services. The board will also vote on bids for water main and sewer projects, a zoning map, and a tax incentive for a property. Several items are on the consent agenda, including budget amendments and a bill list.
- Resolution authorizing $1,733,500 for Fire Station 11 renovation at 1415 E. Algonquin Road
- Bid acceptance for 2024 Water Main Replacement Project up to $5,130,461.91
- Bid acceptance for Fairview Gardens Gravity Sewer Project up to $2,544,872.40
- Resolution supporting Class 6B tax incentive for 1450 Feehanville Drive
- Adoption of 2024 Official Zoning Map
Village Board
This is a special meeting of the Mount Prospect Village Board. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to discuss litigation, land acquisition, personnel matters, and the sale or lease of village-owned property. No public decisions or votes are scheduled on the open agenda.
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for pending or probable litigation
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective bargaining and salary schedules
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, discipline, or dismissal
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(6) for setting price for sale or lease of village-owned land
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Foreign Fire Tax Board is meeting to review and vote on several equipment and furnishing purchases for fire stations, funded by the foreign fire insurance tax. Items include a general vote on Sleep Number beds and a hybrid private bunk at Station 11, plus submittals for kitchen chairs, a Peloton, and a floor scrubber. No old business is listed.
- Vote on Sleep Number beds at Station 11
- Vote on hybrid private bunk at Station 11
- Submittal for kitchen chairs at Station 11
- Submittal for kitchen chairs at Station 13
- Submittal for Peloton and floor scrubber
Planning and Zoning Commission
The March 14, 2024 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
Committee of the Whole
The Mount Prospect Committee of the Whole will discuss the Fire Station 11 renovation project and proposed budget amendments for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.
- Fire Station 11 renovation discussion
- Budget amendments for FY 2023 and FY 2024
- Approval of February 13, 2024 minutes
- Citizens to be heard
Transportation Safety Commission
The Mount Prospect Transportation Safety Commission is meeting to discuss crosswalk improvements at Cottonwood Lane and Birch Drive, and turn restrictions at the IL 83 (Main Street) and Busse Avenue crosswalk. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a public comment period. No old business is listed.
- Discussion of Cottonwood Lane and Birch Drive crosswalks
- Discussion of IL 83 (Main Street) and Busse Avenue crosswalk turn restrictions
- Approval of minutes from February 12, 2024 regular meeting
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will consider several items, including a first reading of an ordinance to add a liquor license for Patina Wine Bar, a resolution supporting a tax incentive for Seefried Industrial Properties, and approval of multiple contracts for services like stump removal and water main lining. The board will also vote on consent agenda items, including a $1.82 million bill list and a resolution to join a tree consortium.
- Ordinance to increase Class F-3 liquor licenses by one for Patina Wine Bar at 133 W. Prospect Ave
- Resolution supporting Cook County Class 6B tax incentive for property at 1305 E. Algonquin Road
- Bid acceptance for 2024 Water Main Lining Project up to $824,714
- Bid acceptance for Concrete Flatwork up to $409,000
- List of bills from Feb 14-27, 2024 totaling $1,819,987.19
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, the purchase or lease of real property, collective bargaining and salary schedules, specific employee matters, and setting a price for sale or lease of village-owned land. No public action items are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session on litigation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11))
- Closed session on land acquisition (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5))
- Closed session on personnel and collective bargaining (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2))
- Closed session on employee appointment/compensation (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1))
- Closed session on disposing of village-owned land (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6))
Special Events Commission
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission is holding a regular meeting to review financial reports, including the Shining Stars Gala, and discuss upcoming events. They will consider location details for the Family Bike Ride at Burning Bush Park and receive an update on a potential Food Truck Festival. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and hearing public comments.
- Approval of February 5, 2024 minutes
- February 2024 financial report
- Shining Stars Gala financials
- Family Bike Ride 2024 location at Burning Bush Park
- Update on potential Food Truck Festival
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The March 4, 2024 meeting of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is canceled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
General
The Foreign Fire Tax Board is holding a regular meeting to review several purchase submittals for fire department equipment, including beds, recliner chairs, extrication vehicles, a bottle filler, and a private bunk. The board will also consider changing the submittal deadline from 14 days to 7 days before the next meeting and will appoint a new chairperson. No old business is listed.
- Lt Schwegler Station 11 Sleep Number beds submittal
- Lt Schwegler Station 11 Recliner Chairs submittal
- Lt Schwegler Extrication Vehicles
- BC Novak Station 11 Bottle Filler submittal
- Change submittal deadline from 14 days to 7 days before next meeting
Finance Commission
The Finance Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss its 2024 work plan. The main items are updates on pension funds and the monthly financial report, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed on the agenda.
- Approval of January 25, 2024 minutes
- Discussion of 2024 Work Plan
- Pension Fund Updates
- Financial Updates/Monthly Report
Economic Development Commission
The Mount Prospect Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from June 2023, hear public comments, and discuss a development update. The main new business is a review of the Village Marketing Plan. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Approval of June 22, 2023 regular meeting minutes
- Development update under old business
- Village Marketing Plan discussion under new business
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items. The most notable is a first reading of an ordinance that would convert a Class F-3 liquor license to a Class F-3-V license for Big Fish's Icehouse at 1501 Feehanville Drive. The board will also consider a resolution supporting a tax incentive renewal for a property on Malmo Drive, approve a list of bills totaling $2,933,579.43, and accept a GIS migration services proposal. A mental health services review is scheduled for discussion.
- Ordinance to increase Class F-3-V liquor licenses by one and decrease Class F-3 by one for Big Fish's Icehouse, 1501 Feehanville Drive
- Resolution supporting Cook County Class 6B tax incentive renewal for Tatkowski Investment Group, 3020 Malmo Drive
- List of bills from Jan 31 to Feb 13, 2024 totaling $2,933,579.43
- Resolution for street maintenance under Illinois Highway Code (BLR 14220) in the amount of $1,041,600.00
- Proposal from Baxter & Woodman for GIS migration services not to exceed $49,500
Transportation Safety Commission
The Mount Prospect Transportation Safety Commission is holding a regular meeting with a brief agenda. The main item of discussion is the Friendly Neighborhood Streets Program under old business, along with routine approval of minutes and public comment.
- Discussion of Friendly Neighborhood Streets Program
- Approval of December 11, 2023 regular meeting minutes
- Citizens To Be Heard public comment period
Coffee with Council
The Mount Prospect Village Board holds an informal coffee session for residents to discuss local issues directly with council members. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The February 8, 2024 regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
Village Board
This is a special meeting of the Mount Prospect Village Board, consisting primarily of a closed session to discuss litigation, land acquisition, personnel matters, and the sale or lease of village-owned property. The only public portion is the call to order, roll call, and an opportunity for citizens to be heard. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for open session.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for pending or probable litigation
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective bargaining and salary schedules
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, compensation, or discipline
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) for setting price for sale or lease of village-owned land
Special Events Commission
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission is holding a regular meeting to review its finances, approve minutes from two prior special meetings, and discuss upcoming events. The main business is deciding the date and location for the Family Bike Ride, with a recap of the Shining Stars Gala also on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from January 8 and January 29, 2024 special meetings
- Current financial report review
- Family Bike Ride date and location discussion
- Shining Stars Gala recap
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Mount Prospect Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review and vote on determinations made in closed session regarding police and fire candidates to remove from consideration based on background investigations. They will also discuss the 2024 police department recruiting timeline, examination, and processes.
- Vote on determinations to remove police and fire candidates based on initial background investigations
- Discussion of 2024 police department recruiting timeline, examination, and processes
Special Events Commission
The Mount Prospect Special Events Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the upcoming Shining Stars Gala scheduled for February 3, 2024. The agenda includes a call to order, public comments, current business, and open discussion.
- Discussion of Shining Stars Gala on February 3, 2024
- Meeting held at alternate location: Olive Palace Banquets, 828 E. Rand Road
Finance Commission
The Mount Prospect Finance Commission is holding a regular meeting with a largely administrative agenda. They will approve the minutes from October 2023, select a Vice-Chair and Secretary, and adopt a 2024 work plan. The meeting also includes financial updates and reports from the Chair and Finance Director.
- Selection of Vice-Chair
- Selection of Secretary
- 2024 Work Plan
- Financial Updates/Monthly Report
- Approval of October 26, 2023 minutes
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Mount Prospect Foreign Fire Tax Board will hold its regular meeting to receive officer reports, vote on kitchen upgrades for Station 11, and appoint a new chairperson. No old business is listed, and the meeting includes a public comment period before adjournment.
- Chief Novak Station 11 Kitchen table General Vote
- Johnson Station 11 Coffee Grinder Submittal
- Johnson Station 11 Air Purifier Submittal
- Appointment of new Chairperson
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the Fairview Gardens Sewer Improvements. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting includes procedural items and a manager's report.
- Fairview Gardens Sewer Improvements — discussion item
Police Pension Board
The Mount Prospect Police Pension Fund Board is meeting to handle routine pension fund business, including approving monthly bills, reviewing investment reports, and acting on membership and retirement applications. The board will also consider annual cost-of-living adjustments for pensioners and discuss a cash management policy.
- Approve regular retirement benefits for Brian Moise
- Approve annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners
- Application for membership by Justin Bonner
- Discussion/possible action on cash management policy
- Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
Firefighters' Pension Board
The Firefighters' Pension Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss financial reports, approve bills, review investment statements, and consider cost-of-living adjustments for pensioners. The board will also review trustee term expirations and election procedures, along with trustee training fees.
- Approval of monthly financial report and bills by accountant Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
- Review of investment reports from AndCo, FPIF – Marquette Associates, and Northern Trust
- Possible action on Lauterbach & Amen, LLP Records Inventory Disposal Service Proposal
- Approval of Annual Cost of Living Adjustments for Pensioners
- Approval of Trustee Training Registration Fees and Reimbursable Expenses
Village Board
The Village Board will consider an ordinance to convert one liquor license type for Langostino's Nayarit at 1590 S. Busse, along with consent agenda items including a $4.02 million bill list, an amusement tax implementation date change, and repeal of vehicle license fees. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and approval of prior minutes.
- Ordinance to increase Class F-3-V licenses by one and decrease Class F-3 licenses by one for Langostino 92 Inc. d/b/a Langostino's Nayarit at 1590 S. Busse
- List of Bills December 22, 2023 to January 9, 2024 totaling $4,020,099.13
- Ordinance amending implementation date of amusement tax on video gaming terminals
- Ordinance repealing Chapter 17 vehicle license and vehicle license fees
- Proclamation recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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 votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for pending or probable litigation
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective bargaining or salary schedules
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, discipline, or dismissal
- Closed session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(6) for setting price on sale or lease of village-owned land
Coffee with Council
This is an informal, non-voting event where residents can meet and talk with Village Board members. No official decisions or proposals are on the agenda; it is a public discussion forum.
- Informal meet-and-greet with Village Board members
- Held at Farley Community Room, Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson, 9:00-11:00 AM
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Mount Prospect Foreign Fire Tax Board will hold its regular meeting to receive officer reports, vote on purchasing a kitchen table for Station 11, and appoint a new chairman. No old business is listed, and the meeting includes a public comment period before adjournment.
- Station 11 kitchen table purchase (general vote)
- Appointment of new chairman
Village Board
The Mount Prospect Village Board will hold its regular meeting to review ordinances, resolutions, and reports. Key items include liquor license adjustments for several local businesses, a special service area for fire protection, and a collective bargaining agreement for police sergeants.
- 1st reading of ordinances to add 2 Class F-3 liquor licenses for SVNA, LLC (18 W. Busse) and THE PROSPECT RESTAURANT LLC (20 W. Northwest Hwy)
- Waiver and adoption of ordinances to remove 1 Class F-3-V license (PAP'S CAFE, 1904 Elmhurst Rd) and 1 Class F-1 license (CHUNG WA CORP, 1658 Algonquin Rd)
- Resolution to place Sister Cities Commission on inactive status
- Resolution to approve a special service area agreement for fire protection and emergency medical services
- Resolution to approve collective bargaining agreement with Metropolitan Alliance of Police Mount Prospect Sergeants Chapter #85
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 action items or public decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(11) for pending or probable litigation
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(5) for purchase or lease of real property
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(2) for collective bargaining and salary schedules
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for employee appointment, discipline, or dismissal
- Closed session under ILCS 120/2(c)(6) for setting price for sale or lease of village-owned land
General
The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for January 8, 2024, was canceled. Commission members were instructed to confirm attendance with staff 24 hours prior to future meetings.
General
The Special Events Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the Shining Stars Gala 2024, review the December 2023 financial report, and recap the Holiday House Decorating Contest. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Shining Stars Gala 2024 discussion
- December 2023 financial report review
- Holiday House Decorating Contest recap
Transportation Safety Commission
The January 8, 2024 Transportation Safety Commission meeting is canceled. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Village Board
The Village Board regular meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting scheduled for January 1, 2024, is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled for January 1, 2024