Northfield public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Architectural Commission
The Architectural Commission approved a request for permanent monument signage for Divine Mercy Parish at 1962 Old Willow Road. The approved sign features a black aluminum frame with a buff background and LED lighting at 4,000 K.
- Approved October 11th minutes
- Approved permanent monument signage for Divine Mercy Parish at 1962 Old Willow Road
Foreign Fire Insurance Board
The Board confirmed new members and elected its officers. The Board decided to keep its funds within the Village of Northfield rather than moving them to a separate bank.
- Confirmed new members Huebner and Murrin
- Elected Murrin as Vice-Chairman
- Elected Graham as Secretary
- Elected Huebner as Trustee
- Decided to keep FFIB funds within the Village of Northfield
Village Board
The Board reached a consensus to implement OpenGov budgeting software to replace an antiquated system of Excel and Word. The contract will be brought for formal ratification at the January 2023 meeting. The Board also expressed support for a Northwest Municipal Conference resolution to ban assault weapons and large-capacity magazines.
- Approved October 18, 2022 Report of Proceedings (unanimous)
- Reached consensus to purchase OpenGov budget software for $25,919 annual fee and $35,905 setup fee
- Agreed to support Northwest Municipal Conference resolution to ban assault weapons and large-capacity magazines
- Reached consensus on 'Shop.Eat.Explore.' text for back of wayfinding signs, with yellow lettering to be explored
Village Board
The Board approved the 2022 operating tax levy and waived approximately $35,000 in water fees caused by malfunctioning equipment. Special use permits were granted for two restaurants under new ownership and a new medical office. The Board also approved a license agreement for a catch basin in the public right of way.
- Adopted 2022 operating tax levy of $5,032,940 (5-0)
- Approved Special Use for Taco Nano at 1743 Orchard Lane for new ownership (5-0)
- Approved Special Use for Happ Inn at 305 Happ Road for new ownership (5-0)
- Approved Special Use for medical office at 1622 Willow Road (5-0)
- Waived $35,020.25 in unaccounted-for water fees (4-1)
- Approved license agreement for catch basin at 138 Eddy Lane (5-0)
- Abated 2022 property taxes for 2015 Refunding Bond issue (5-0)
- Abated 2022 property taxes for 2009 Bond issue (5-0)
Plan and Zoning Commission
The Plan and Zoning Commission recommended the approval of a new psychiatric practice and the renewal of special use permits for two restaurants following ownership changes. These recommendations will be forwarded to the Village President and Board of Trustees for final determination.
- Recommended approval of special use for psychiatric and behavioral therapy practice at 1622 Willow Road
- Recommended approval of special use for restaurant operation at 1743 Orchard Lane (Taco Nano, LLC)
- Recommended approval of special use for restaurant operation at 305 Happ Road (C&D Northfield, LLC)
- Approved minutes from June 6, 2022 meeting
Village Board
The Committee of the Whole will review an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Glenview regarding a shared ladder truck. The board will also discuss whether to amend the Zoning Code to make outdoor dining a permitted use rather than a special use. Additionally, members will review the FY2022/23 Core Objectives.
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Glenview for a shared ladder truck
- Proposed Zoning Code amendment to change outdoor dining from special use to permitted use
- Review of FY2022/23 Board Goals and Objectives
Village Board
The Village Board will discuss an intergovernmental agreement with Glencoe regarding water metering infrastructure and amended rules for the Board of Police Commissioners. The meeting also includes consideration of a new disorderly conduct ordinance and architectural recommendations for a cannabis dispensary at 161 Waukegan Road.
- Intergovernmental License Agreement with Village of Glencoe for shared water metering infrastructure
- Amended Rules for the Board of Police Commissioners
- Ordinance adding 'Disorderly Conduct' section to Chapter 15
- Architectural recommendations for BLOC cannabis dispensary at 161 Waukegan Road
- Bills and Disbursements totaling $476,412.74
Village Board
The Board of Trustees will consider adopting the FY2022/23 Village Budget and a Special Use ordinance for a garage at 345 Maple Row. The meeting also includes approval of various consent agenda items such as monthly bills totaling $696,524.69.
- Adoption of the FY2022/23 Village Budget
- Special Use ordinance for a garage at 345 Maple Row
- Bills and Disbursements from March 1 to March 31 totaling $696,524.69
- Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) resolution for FY2022-23 and FY2023-24
- Police Pension Board appointment of Donald Whiteman
Village Board
The Village Board will discuss a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary and a 5% increase in water and sewer rates. The meeting includes a public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2022.
- Proposed adult use cannabis dispensary at 161 Waukegan Road
- Proposed 5% change to water and sewer rates effective May 1, 2022
- Engineering agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. for Skokie Valley Trail Phase II for $774,634
- Lease purchase agreement with Huntington Public Capital for five vehicles
- Public hearing on the proposed FY2022/2023 Budget
Village Board
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed amendments to the Tree Preservation Ordinance, including new heritage tree categories. Additionally, the Board is discussing several special project requests for consideration in the FY 2022/23 budget.
- Updated Tree Preservation Ordinance featuring 'heritage tree' definitions and replacement ratios
- Council Chamber Renovation project request
- Winnetka Avenue Flashing Pedestrian Crossing project request
- 50/50 Parkway Tree Program project request
Village Board
The Village Board is meeting to consider several contracts for infrastructure and technology, including water meter installation and aerial topography. The board will also review bills and disbursements totaling $516,750.12.
- Contract to Core and Main for $900,398 for Sensus FlexNet water meters and gateway base station
- Contract to Ayres Associates for aerial Lidar topography not to exceed $42,670
- Bills and disbursements from January 1 to January 31, 2022, totaling $516,750.12
- Resolution endorsing the Community Solar Clearinghouse Program
- Resolution honoring Ron Johnson for 28 years of service
Village Board
The Village Board is meeting to approve annual administrative appointments and a Cook County indemnification agreement. The board will also consider purchasing replacement point-to-point equipment from Scientel Solutions and amending the Village Policy Handbook.
- Purchase of replacement point-to-point equipment from Scientel Solutions for $26,783.08
- Bills and disbursements totaling $586,543.69 for the period of November 16 to December 31, 2021
- Annual appointments for Village Clerk, Deputy Village Clerk, and Treasurer
- Indemnification Agreement Ordinance with Cook County for 2022
- Proposed amendments to the consolidated Village Policy Handbook
Village Board
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposal for a senior housing facility at 778 and 790 Frontage Road, which currently prohibits residential use. The board will also consider joining the Community Solar Clearinghouse Solution (CS2) Residential Program to provide residents with solar subscription options.
- Proposed senior housing facility at 778 and 790 Frontage Road
- Metropolitan Mayor’s Caucus Community Solar Clearinghouse Solution (CS2) Residential Program
- Approval of December 7, 2021 Report of Proceedings