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Recent meetings
Fire and Police Commission
This special meeting of the Fire and Police Commission will include a closed session for fire department candidate interviews, followed by public comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda. The meeting is primarily procedural.
- Closed session for fire department candidate interviews
- Public comment period
Fire and Police Commission
The Fire and Police Commission will consider approving updates to its Rules and Regulations and conduct interviews for fire department candidates during this special meeting. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the regular May 6th meeting and a closed session as required. Public comment will be heard.
- Approve Minutes from May 6th Regular Meeting
- Consider a Motion to approve updates to the Rules and Regulations of the Fire and Police Commission
- Closed Session as required
- Fire Department Candidate Interviews
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will continue the public hearing for a 3-lot subdivision and rezoning at 366 N. Quentin Road to July 14, 2026. The commission will also hold a public hearing for a special use request to reduce a setback from a privately recorded building line and a variation to allow a 35-foot driveway width (instead of the maximum 30 feet) at 1304 N. Doe Road.
- Continued public hearing for preliminary/final planned development and plat of subdivision for 3 single-family lots at 366 N. Quentin Road; rezoning from R-1 to Planned Development
- Special use request for setback reduction at 1304 N. Doe Road
- Variation request for driveway width of 35 feet at 1304 N. Doe Road (max allowed for 2-car garage is 30 feet)
Foreign Fire Tax Board
The Foreign Fire Tax Board will vote on approval of March 2026 minutes and receive a treasurer's report. Old business includes requests for an Oura ring, robot vacuum, and coffee selection. New business covers a roll out of new bylaws, review of standing orders, a station house funds request, and equipment requests for a Kitchen Aid stand mixer and a thermal imager. These items affect how fire department funds are allocated for operations and equipment.
- Roll out of new bylaws
- Station house funds request
- Seek thermal imager request
- Kitchen Aid stand mixer request
- Oura ring request
Liquor Commission
The Palatine Liquor Commission will consider several liquor license applications and renewals at its regular meeting. Key items include approving annual license renewals for the 2026/2027 year, a new restaurant license, temporary event permits, and a stock ownership transfer.
- Approval of annual liquor license renewals for 2026/2027
- Class E temporary license for 5th Annual Parish Picnic at St. Thomas of Villanova, Aug 8
- Class E temporary license for Tap House Grill for Palatine Food Truck Event, Aug 16, with fee waiver
- Class D restaurant license for Hot Pockets at 365 W. Northwest Highway
- Transfer of ownership stock for Siri Thai II at 40 W. Palatine Road
Village Council
The Village Council will consider several special use permits and transfers, including a rear-yard setback variance at 649 W. Revere Lane and liquor license transfers for restaurants. Also under consideration are amendments to the zoning ordinance for home occupations and business districts, the annual financial reports, and updates to the 2026 fee and fine schedules.
- Ordinance amending zoning ordinance for home occupations, residential districts, and business districts
- Special use for a 34-foot rear yard setback at 649 W. Revere Lane (R-2 district)
- Special use transfer for a used auto dealer at 2105-2111 N. Rand Road
- Ordinance decreasing Class G (beer/wine) and Class LC-1 (late closing) liquor licenses by one
- Ordinances amending the 2026 Fee Schedule and Fine Schedule
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on three special‑use applications. Two applications seek approval for massage therapy businesses at 317 W. Northwest Highway and 630 N. North Court, Unit 140. The third seeks a rear‑yard setback reduction of 17 feet at 1244 N. Jack Pine Court, which is less than the required 40‑foot setback in the R‑2 zoning district.
- Special use permit for a massage therapy business at 317 W. Northwest Highway
- Special use permit for a massage therapy business at 630 N. North Court, Unit 140
- Special use variance to allow a 17‑foot rear setback at 1244 N. Jack Pine Court (R‑2 zone)
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use request to construct a rear addition at 1244 N. Jack Pine Court that encroaches on the required 40-foot setback. The 7-0 vote allows the project to proceed to the Village Manager and Village Council for final review on July 13, 2026.
- Approved draft PZC minutes from May 26, 2026 (7-0)
- Denied special use request for massage therapy at 317 W. Northwest Highway due to notice requirements
- Approved special use for rear addition at 1244 N. Jack Pine Court (7-0)
- Tabled discussion on special use for massage therapy at 630 N. North Court, Unit 140
Liquor Commission
Village Council
Village Council
The Village Council will vote on a preliminary planned development for a 4-unit townhouse at 315 W. Johnson Street and a special use transfer to continue a restaurant with drive-through at 828 S. Hicks Road. Both items are on the consent agenda, meaning they will be approved together unless a council member requests separate discussion. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Director of Information Technology Larry Schroth and approval of the 2026 #11 warrant.
- Preliminary planned development for 4-unit townhouse at 315 W. Johnson Street (Council District Two)
- Special use transfer for restaurant with drive-through at 828 S. Hicks Road (Council District Two)
- Approval of Warrant 2026 #11
- Ordinance authorizing Village Manager to grant administrative approval for certain Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations
- Proclamation of Appreciation for Director of Information Technology Larry Schroth
The Village Council approved a preliminary planned development for a four-unit townhouse complex at 315 W. Johnson Street and a special use transfer to allow a restaurant with a drive-through at 828 S. Hicks Road. The Council also approved the monthly warrants and an ordinance authorizing administrative approvals for planning items.
- Approved Warrant 2026 #11 (6-0)
- Approved preliminary planned development for 4-unit townhouses at 315 W. Johnson Street (6-0)
- Approved special use transfer for restaurant with drive-through at 828 S. Hicks Road (6-0)
- Approved ordinance authorizing administrative approvals for P&Z items (6-0)
- Approved minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting (6-0)
- Recessed to Committee of the Whole (6-0)
- Reconvened regular meeting (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two special-use requests: one for a reduced rear-yard setback at 649 W. Revere Lane and another for a fence and landscaping variation at 100 E. Wood Street. The commission may vote on these requests after the hearings.
- Special use for 34-foot rear yard setback at 649 W. Revere Lane (required minimum 40 feet in R-2 district)
- Special use for a fence in the side yard abutting a street at 100 E. Wood Street
- Variation to omit required landscaping between fence and street at 100 E. Wood Street
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use request for a rear yard sunroom addition at 649 W. Revere Lane and a special use request for a 4-foot fence at 100 E. Wood Street. Both items will go to the Village Council for final consideration.
- Approved special use for 649 W. Revere Lane sunroom (9-0)
- Approved special use for 100 E. Wood Street fence (9-0)
- Tabled 100 E. Wood Street fence to Village Council
- Tabled 649 W. Revere Lane sunroom to Village Council
Beautification Commission
This meeting includes updates on Snowflake Corridor enhancements and the Downtown Palatine Redevelopment landscape plan for Slade Street. Commissioners will also recap the recent daylily planting event, discuss the Farmers' Market, and plan for Hometown Pride Awards and Scarecrows on Parade. New appointments to the commission are on the agenda.
- Downtown Palatine Redevelopment - Slade Street Improvements Landscape Plan (discussion)
- Snowflake Corridor Enhancements Update
- Daylily Planting Event Recap
- 2026 Hometown Pride Awards
- Commissioner Appointments
Village Council
The Village Council will consider several special use ordinances and resolutions, including a construction debris transfer station at 560 S. Hicks Road and a portable toilet storage facility at 630 S. Hicks Road. Other items include awarding a pavement striping contract, approving special events with sound amplification waivers, and recognizing a girls basketball team. The meeting also features a presentation from the Palatine Township Community Mental Health Board.
- Consider ordinance for special use to permit transfer, storage, and treatment of construction debris at 560 S. Hicks Road
- Consider resolution supporting Cook County 6B tax classification for 560 S. Hicks Road
- Consider ordinance for special use amendment to allow portable toilet storage and cleaning at 630 S. Hicks Road
- Consider motion to award contract for 2026 Pavement Striping Program
- Consider motions for Halloween Hustle 5K and Palatine Street Feast with sound waivers and street closures
The Village Council approved a $55,750 pavement striping contract, zoning amendments for a fence and construction materials, and permits for the Halloween Hustle and Palatine Street Feast.
- Approved $55,750 pavement striping contract
- Approved Slade Street Crossing Planned Development amendment
- Approved special use for construction materials at 560 S. Hicks Road
- Approved special use amendment for portable toilets at 630 S. Hicks Road
- Approved Halloween Hustle 5K event with street closure
- Approved Palatine Street Feast event with street and parking lot closure
- Approved resolution for construction on state highways
- Approved minutes from May 11, 2026
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed text amendment to the Village's residential zoning ordinance, a preliminary planned development for a four-unit townhome building at 315 W. Johnson Street, and a special use and planned development amendment for a fence at 4-20 E. Slade Street. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the April 28 meeting. Public comment is invited.
- Public hearing on Text Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Article 10 (Residential Districts)
- Preliminary Planned Development for a new 4-unit townhome building at 315 W. Johnson Street
- Planned Development Amendment and Special Use for a fence in a side yard at 4-20 E. Slade Street
- Approval of draft PZC minutes from April 28, 2026
The commission approved its own meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved the Planned Development amendment and a special‑use permit for a 4‑foot picket fence at 4‑20 E. Slade Street, also by a 6‑0 vote, subject to staff‑recommended conditions. The approval will be forwarded to the Village Council on May 18, 2026. A preliminary Planned Development for 315 W. Johnson Street was presented but no vote was taken.
- Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Planned Development amendment and 4‑foot fence at 4‑20 E. Slade St (6-0)
- Preliminary Planned Development for 315 W. Johnson St discussed, no decision recorded
Police Pension Board
The Palatine Police Pension Board will vote on the retirement of Commander Jason Watson, including an initial annual benefit of $119,212.03, and approve payments totaling over $45,500 to legal and consulting firms. The board will also review the financial audit, actuarial valuation, and recommend the village's pension contribution. New officers will be entered into the Tier 2 pension fund.
- Retirement of Commander Jason Watson with 28 years service; initial annual benefit $119,212.03
- Payment to Lauterbach & Amen for legal services: $4,953.98
- Payments to INSPE Associates LLC for McGee application: $40,590.00 total
- Review and approval of actuarial valuation and village contribution recommendation
- Entry into Tier 2 pension fund for five new officers hired Feb–Apr 2026
Liquor Commission
The Palatine Liquor Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider seven agenda items, including four new liquor license applications, two temporary event license requests, and one amendment to an existing license and floor plan. The items include licenses for Cook, Cork & Fork, Tap House Grill, Loft 19 Golf Club, Griffin's, and Schnell's Brauhaus, as well as temporary licenses for the Rotary Club's Oktoberfest and the Senior Center's Bunco Bash. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Application for Class G-2 license for Sizzle Kitchen LLC dba Cook, Cork & Fork at 34 W. Palatine Road
- Application for Class D license for R & R Tap Palatine LLC dba Tap House Grill at 56 W. Wilson Street
- Request for temporary Class E license for Rotary Club of Palatine's Oktoberfest celebration on September 18-20, 2026
- Amendment to floor plan and Class D and VG licenses for Schnell's Brauhaus at 45 W. Slade Street
- Application for temporary Class E license for Palatine Township Senior Center's Bunco Bash on May 28, 2026 at 505 S. Quentin Road
The commission approved a Class G-2 license for Sizzle Kitchen LLC, a Class D license for R & R Tap Palatine LLC, a Class G license for Loft 19 Golf Club LLC, a Class E-1 temporary event license for Griffin's, a Class E temporary license for the Rotary Club Oktoberfest, an amendment to the floor plan and licenses for Schnell's Brauhaus, and a Class E temporary license for the Palatine Township Senior Center Bunco Bash. All motions passed by voice vote with no dissent.
- Approved Class G-2 license for Sizzle Kitchen LLC dba Cook, Cork & Fork (voice vote)
- Approved Class D license for R & R Tap Palatine LLC dba Tap House Grill (voice vote)
- Approved Class G license for Loft 19 Golf Club LLC dba Loft 19 Golf Club (voice vote)
- Approved Class E-1 temporary event license for With Love The Elliots LLC dba Griffin's (voice vote)
- Approved Class E temporary license for Rotary Club of Palatine Oktoberfest (voice vote)
- Approved amendment to floor plan and Class D/VG licenses for Schnell Brothers LLC dba Schnell's Brauhaus (voice vote)
- Approved Class E temporary license for Palatine Township Senior Center Bunco Bash (voice vote)
Village Council
The Village Council will convene as Committee of the Whole to discuss several items, then reconvene to consider a consent agenda that includes an ordinance for a final plat of subdivision and special uses for fill in a floodplain at 951 S. Benton Street; ordinances prohibiting groundwater wells near 515 West Colfax Street and 1245 East Dundee Road; and multiple liquor license changes and special use approvals for restaurants. The consent agenda is expected to be approved in one motion with waiver of first reading.
- Final plat of subdivision and floodplain special uses at 951 S. Benton Street (Council District 2)
- Prohibition of groundwater wells near 515 West Colfax Street (District 6)
- Prohibition of groundwater wells near 1245 East Dundee Road (District 5)
- Liquor license reclassification for Cook, Cork & Fork at 34 W. Palatine Road
- Oktoberfest waiver including street closure and fee waivers for Rotary Club event
The Palatine Village Council unanimously approved multiple liquor license changes for Cook, Cork & Fork, Tap House, Loft 19 Golf Club, and Griffin's; granted waivers and street closures for the Rotary Oktoberfest; and approved a final plat of subdivision with special uses for a floodplain property at 951 S. Benton Street. Two ordinances prohibiting groundwater wells near former gas stations were also adopted. All decisions were by voice vote with no recorded nays.
- Approved decreasing Class G (beer & wine) and increasing Class G-2 (beer, wine & limited spirits) licenses for Cook, Cork & Fork (unanimous)
- Approved special use transfer for restaurant with liquor service at 56 W. Wilson Street (Tap House) (unanimous)
- Approved special use for golf simulator and Class G license increase for Loft 19 at 117 W. Slade Street (unanimous)
- Approved temporary Class E-1 license for Griffin’s (unanimous)
- Approved sound-amplification waiver, parking lot and road closures, fee waiver, and construction hours waiver for Rotary Oktoberfest (Sept 18-20) (unanimous)
- Approved floor plan amendment for Schnell's Brauhaus to add video gaming expansion (unanimous)
- Approved final plat of subdivision with special uses for fill in floodplain, compensatory storage, and yard in floodplain at 951 S. Benton Street (unanimous)
- Approved ordinances prohibiting groundwater wells near 515 W. Colfax Street and 1245 E. Dundee Road (unanimous)
Fire Pension Board
The Fire Pension Board will discuss and potentially approve financial reports, orders of payments, and administrative items including an actuarial presentation and recommended levy to the Village Council. The board will also consider retirement applications, new member applications, and board position appointments.
- Actuarial report with recommended levy to Village Council
- Orders of payments to Reimer, Dobrovolny, and Labardi; Fred Kleeburg; and IPFA
- Retirement applications and new member applications
- Board position appointments and authorized agents
- Notice of physical exam requirement to disability pensioners
Fire and Police Commission
The Fire and Police Commission will consider motions to recommend permanent appointments for three firefighters/paramedics and three police officers. They will also elect a chairman and secretary for the commission, discuss proposed changes to rules and regulations, and approve a vendor for the 2026 sergeant promotional test.
- Consider permanent appointment of Kristopher Bohnen as Firefighter/Paramedic
- Consider permanent appointment of Kyle Hansen as Firefighter/Paramedic
- Consider permanent appointment of Daniel Goetsch as Firefighter/Paramedic
- Consider permanent appointments of Officers Bryan Martinez Peralta, Nicholas N. Skleba, and Nikodemos Weder
- Elect Chairman and Secretary of the Commission
The Palatine Fire & Police Commission elected new officers, approved several permanent firefighter and police officer appointments, and adopted testing schedules for the 2026 Sergeant promotion and new police officer hiring. The commission also authorized a legal review of proposed rule changes to its regulations. All motions passed unanimously.
- Elected Dan Nallen as Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Bill Rossi as Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved permanent appointment of firefighters Kristopher Bohnen, Kyle Hansen, and Daniel Goetsch (unanimous)
- Approved permanent appointment of officers Bryan Martinez Peralta, Nicholas N. Skleba, and Nikodemos Weder (unanimous)
- Authorized legal review of proposed Fire & Police Commission rule changes (unanimous)
- Approved October 17, 2026 as date for the Sergeant in‑person exam (unanimous)
- Approved COPS AND FIRE as vendor for the 2026 Sergeant written test (unanimous)
- Approved timeline for the new police officer testing process (unanimous)
Village Council
The Palatine Village Council will consider several actions related to properties on N. Rand Road. Items include granting final planned development approval and a final plat of subdivision for 2240‑2266 N. Rand Road, supporting a 6B Cook County tax classification filing for that property, rezoning 2296 N. Rand Road to B-5 Highway Business, and renewing the Class 7c tax classification for 1951 N. Rand Road. The council will also vote on budget amendment ordinances for the 2025 fourth‑quarter and 2026 first‑quarter adjustments.
- Ordinance granting final planned development approval and resolution granting final plat of subdivision for 2240‑2266 N. Rand Road
- Resolution supporting filing of a 6B Cook County tax classification application for 2240‑2266 N. Rand Road
- Ordinance rezoning 2296 N. Rand Road from Planned Development to B-5 Highway Business
- Resolution supporting renewal of the Class 7c Cook County tax classification for 1951 N. Rand Road
- Ordinance amending the CY 2025 budget (4th quarter adjustments) and CY 2026 budget (1st quarter adjustments)
The Village Council unanimously approved final planned development, lot consolidation, rezoning, and a Cook County 6B tax incentive for Globe Transportation's 7.9-acre site at 2240-2266 N. Rand Road. They also approved a Class 7c tax classification renewal for 1951 N. Rand Road and adopted budget amendments for CY2025 (4th quarter) and CY2026 (1st quarter). The Q1 2026 financial report was accepted. No decisions were made on public comments regarding a Pride flag.
- Approved final planned development for Globe Transportation at 2240-2266 N. Rand Road (voice vote, all yes)
- Approved lot consolidation (plat of subdivision) for the same property (voice vote, all yes)
- Approved rezoning of 2296 N. Rand Road from Planned Development to B-5 Highway Business (voice vote, all yes)
- Approved resolution of support for 6B Cook County tax classification for 2240-2266 N. Rand Road (voice vote, all yes)
- Approved renewal of Class 7c Cook County tax classification for 1951 N. Rand Road (voice vote, all yes)
- Approved ordinance amending CY2025 budget (4th quarter adjustments) (voice vote, all yes)
- Approved ordinance amending CY2026 budget (1st quarter adjustments) (voice vote, all yes)
- Accepted and placed on file Q1 2026 financial report (voice vote, all yes)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Palatine Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a plat of subdivision and special uses for fill in a floodplain at 951 S. Benton Street; a final planned development for a logistics and distribution center with office uses, along with a plat of subdivision and rezoning at 2240-2266 and 2296 N Rand Road; a special use for construction and demolition debris processing at 560 S. Hicks Road; and a special use amendment to allow portable toilet storage and cleaning at 630 S. Hicks Road. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from April 14, 2026, and take public comment.
- Final Planned Development for logistics/distribution center with office uses at 2240-2266 N Rand Road and rezoning of 2296 N Rand Road from Planned Development to B-5 Highway Business
- Special Use for fill in a floodplain and yard in floodplain at 951 S. Benton Street, with required compensatory storage
- Special Use to permit transfer, storage, and treatment of construction materials, demolition debris, and wood waste at 560 S. Hicks Road
- Special Use Amendment to allow portable toilet storage, distribution, and cleaning at 630 S. Hicks Road (amending Special Use O-39-05)
The Commission held a public hearing regarding a request for a plat of subdivision and special uses for fill and a yard in a floodplain at 951 S. Benton Street to allow for a ranch-style home. Staff recommended approval subject to four conditions, including a restrictive covenant prohibiting additional structures. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on the request.
- Approved 04-14-2026 PZC Minutes (voice vote)
Village Council
The Palatine Village Council will consider several special‑use ordinances, including permits for a tattoo studio, a fence, an automobile service station, a dog groomer, and an alternative education facility. The council will also vote on motions to award contracts for Slade Street construction and improvements, a variance for new utility poles, and a waiver for a food‑truck event on June 7, 2026. Additional routine items are placed on the consent agenda.
- Ordinance approving a special‑use amendment for the tattoo studio at 574 W. Colfax Street (Council District Six)
- Ordinance approving a special‑use transfer for the automobile service station and mart at 850 E. Northwest Highway (Council District Six)
- Motion to award a contract for the 2026 Slade Street improvements (Council District Six)
- Ordinance granting a variance to allow new utility poles on Illinois Avenue and the rear easement of 720 South Vermont Street (Council District Two)
- Motion granting a waiver of the sound amplification ordinance for the Palatine Street Feast on June 7, 2026 at 150 W. Palatine Road
The Village Council approved a $3.2 million contract for Slade Street improvements and a variance for new utility poles on Illinois Avenue. The body also approved multiple special use permits for local businesses and a street festival.
- Approved Slade Street construction contract ($3.2M)
- Approved Slade Street By Owner items ($686,770)
- Approved utility pole variance on Illinois Avenue
- Approved special use for dog groomer at 811 N. Quentin Road
- Approved special use amendment for tattoo studio at 574 W. Colfax
- Approved special use transfer for auto station at 850 E. Northwest Highway
- Approved special use amendment for alternative education facility at 887 E. Wilmette
- Approved waiver for Palatine Street Feast street closures
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five special use requests at specific properties, including a fence variance, a floor plan modification, two new unique uses, and a dog grooming facility. The commission will also consider text amendments to the zoning ordinance covering home occupations, residential districts, and business districts. These items are up for discussion and potential recommendation to the Village Council.
- 1306 W. Hill Street: special use to permit a fence in the front yard
- 574 W. Colfax Street: special use amendment to modify floor plan and business plan for existing unique use
- 117 W. Slade Street, Unit 200: special use to permit a new unique use
- 811 N. Quentin Road: special use to permit a dog grooming facility as a unique use
- Text amendments to Zoning Ordinance Appendix A - Article 6 (Home Occupations), Article 10 (Residential Districts), and Article 11 (Business Districts)
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved three special use requests, all by 7-0 votes. A front-yard fence at 1306 W. Hill St, an expansion of White Eagle Tattoo at 574 W. Colfax St to increase artists from one to five, and a new golf simulator lounge with accessory beer/wine service at 117 W. Slade St Unit 200. Approvals are subject to staff conditions and will go to Village Council on April 20, 2026.
- Approved March 24, 2026 PZC minutes by voice vote (unanimous)
- Approved special use for 5.5-ft front-yard fence at 1306 W. Hill St (7-0)
- Approved special use amendment for White Eagle Tattoo expansion to five artists (7-0)
- Approved special use for Loft 19 Golf Club LLC with accessory beer/wine license (7-0)
Liquor Commission
The Palatine Liquor Commission will vote on a new Class G (Beer & Wine) liquor license for Vamika 25 LLC, doing business as GJ1 Indian Flavors, at 3 E. Northwest Highway. It will also consider two temporary Class E liquor licenses: one for St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church's annual GreekFest (June 26-28) and one for J L's Pizza & Sports Bar for the Palatine Food Truck Event (June 7). The meeting includes approval of minutes from February 9, 2026.
- Application for Class G liquor license for GJ1 Indian Flavors at 3 E. Northwest Highway
- Temporary license for St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church GreekFest, June 26-28 at 133 S. Roselle Road
- Temporary license for J L's Pizza & Sports Bar for Palatine Food Truck Event on June 7, 2026
The Palatine Liquor Commission approved a Class G beer and wine license for Vamika 25 LLC and two Class E temporary licenses for a Greek Orthodox festival and a downtown food truck event.
- Approved Class G beer & wine license for Vamika 25 LLC at 3 E. Northwest Highway
- Approved Class E temporary license for St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church GreekFest
- Approved Class E temporary license for J L's Pizza & Sports Bar at Palatine Food Truck Event
Village Council
The Village Council will vote on a waiver of the formal bid process to authorize up to $176,635 for the Countryside Pump Station motor control center replacement. It will also consider several ordinances, including a special use transfer for a restaurant with liquor service at 3 E. Northwest Highway and amendments to liquor license classifications. A preliminary planned development for a 38‑unit townhouse project at 885 W. Dundee Road and 1490 N. Quentin Road will be discussed. Additional items include a variance for new utility poles on Illinois Avenue and the rear easement of 720 South Vermont Street.
- Waive bid process and authorize up to $176,635 for pump station motor control center replacement
- Approve special use transfer for restaurant with liquor service at 3 E. Northwest Highway
- Amend liquor license Class G (beer & wine) for Vamika 25 LLC at 3 E. Northwest Highway
- Preliminary planned development for 38‑unit townhouse at 885 W. Dundee Road and 1490 N. Quentin Road
- Grant variance to allow new utility poles on Illinois Avenue and rear easement of 720 South Vermont Street
The Village Council approved a preliminary planned development for 38 townhouse units at 885 W. Dundee Road and 1490 N. Quentin Road, along with several other routine items including special event permits, liquor license transfers and amendments, a crack sealing contract extension, and a $176,635 pump station replacement. A utility pole variance request was referred back to staff. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved preliminary planned development for 38-unit townhouses at 885 W. Dundee/1490 N. Quentin (voice vote, all ayes)
- Approved Greek Fest event at 133 S. Roselle Road, including sound ordinance waiver and traffic controls (voice vote, all ayes)
- Approved special use transfer for restaurant with liquor service at 3 E. Northwest Highway (GJ1 Indian Flavors) (voice vote, all ayes)
- Approved amendments to liquor license classifications and fees (voice vote, all ayes)
- Approved minor planned development amendment for rear yard fencing at Estates of Arcadia (voice vote, all ayes)
- Referred utility pole variance request on Illinois Avenue back to staff (voice vote, all ayes)
- Approved extension of crack sealing program contract (voice vote, all ayes)
- Approved $176,635 waiver of formal bid for Countryside Pump Station motor control center replacement (voice vote, all ayes)
Fire and Police Commission
The Fire and Police Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for fire department candidates, likely in closed session. The agenda includes roll call, closed session, candidate interviews, and public comment.
- Closed session as required under state law
- Fire Department candidate interviews
- Public comment period
The Palatine Fire and Police Commission held a special meeting on April 9, 2026. No public comments were received. The commission voted to approve the meeting minutes. The vote was 5 in favor, none against.
- Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
Fire and Police Commission
The Fire and Police Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct candidate interviews for the fire department. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a closed session as required, and public comment. This meeting is focused on personnel matters, with no legislative or financial actions listed.
- Approve minutes from February 25, 2026 special meeting
- Conduct fire department candidate interviews
- Closed session as required (likely for personnel discussions)
The Palatine Fire and Police Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the February 25, 2026 special meeting. The commission then unanimously approved adjournment of the April 8 meeting. No other actions were taken.
- Approved February 25, 2026 special meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved adjournment of the April 8 meeting (5-0)