Palos Park, Illinois

Plan Commission

This regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for July 16, 2026 has been cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.

• No items on the agenda

Village Council

The Village Council will consider amending the village code regarding water and sewer rates. The meeting also includes discussions on employee benefit renewals and a potential ordinance for kratom prohibition.

• Ordinance 2026-09: Amending water and sewer rates, including a tiered structure and maintenance fees
• Payment of $70,855.50 to Airy’s Construction, Inc for the 123rd Street Water Main Relocation project
• Approval of the August 1, 2026 annual employee benefit renewal program
• Consideration of a local kratom prohibition ordinance
• Approval of $213,815.37 in invoices from the June 22, 2026 Warrant List

Tree Body

The Tree Body will meet to receive an overview of the 2026 Arbor Day Celebration and discuss preparing a proposal for additions to the tree permitting process. The agenda consists of procedural items and discussion, with no final decisions scheduled.

• Brief overview of 2026 Arbor Day Celebration
• Discussion on preparing proposal for additions to Tree Permitting

Plan Commission

The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026, has been cancelled with no items to discuss.

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board will review and approve prior meeting minutes and recent bill payments. It will discuss FY 2026‑27 salary cost‑of‑living adjustments and updates on fundraising and installment delays. The board will also consider a trustee reelection vote and a board member position vote.

• Approve minutes of the board meeting held April 15, 2026
• Payment of bills for April 16‑May 20, 2026
• Payment of bills for May 21‑June 17, 2026
• Discussion of FY 2026‑27 salary COLA raises
• Discussion of trustee reelection vote

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee will review recent home visits and finalize its final report and video for presentation to the Village Council. The committee will also set a timeline for completion and address any remaining business.

• Recent home visits recap
• Final report timeline and presentation to Village Council
• Finalize video and details

Zoning Board of Appeals

The June 10, 2026 regular meeting of the Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. There are no agenda items to consider at this time.

• No items; meeting cancelled

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for July 8, 2026, has been cancelled due to no agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on approving new water and sewer rate structures proposed by Baxter & Woodman, directing the village attorney to prepare amending ordinances. Several contracts for repairs and a sensory garden project are also up for approval. Consent agenda items include resolutions, a liquor license ratification, and warrant list payments totaling over $859,000.

• Approve water and sewer rate structure amendments (ordinances to follow)
• Sewer repair contract with Visu-Sewer for $38,035 to meet MWRDGC requirements
• Repair of Village Cat 257B by Altorfer Cat for $17,460.85
• Sensory garden conceptual architectural services by FGM Architects not to exceed $15,000
• HVAC starter and relay replacement at Kaptur Center by Building Automated Solutions for $5,300

The Village Board appointed Jay Vincent as a new commissioner, reappointed members to several boards and committees, and approved multiple routine resolutions and payments, including a $693,663.61 supplemental warrant list. It also authorized contracts for HVAC repair ($5,300), track‑loader repair ($17,460.85), and sewer repairs ($38,035), and directed the attorney to draft new water and sewer rate ordinances. The proposal for a sensory garden architectural service was tabled.

• Appointed Jay Vincent as Commissioner (4‑0)
• Reappointed members to Plan Commission, Zoning Board, Recreation and Beautification committees (5‑0)
• Appointed Denise Cowen and Carol Alesia to Tree Body and Christopher Jaciw to Plan Commission (5‑0)
• Approved supplemental warrant list for $693,663.61 (5‑0)
• Approved HVAC repair contract with Building Automated Solutions for $5,300 (5‑0)
• Approved track‑loader repair contract with Altorfer Cat for $17,460.85 (5‑0)
• Approved sewer repair contract with Visu‑Sewer for $38,035 (5‑0)
• Tabled sensory garden architectural services proposal (5‑0)

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss a trustee appointment and vote on a board member position. The agenda is brief and procedural, with no other business items.

• Trustee Appointment discussion
• Board Member Position Vote

Village Council

The Village of Palos Park Council meeting scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026, has been cancelled in observance of Memorial Day. No business will be conducted at this meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to Memorial Day observance
• Next meeting rescheduled for June 8, 2026

Plan Commission

The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for May 21, 2026, has been canceled. No agenda items are listed.

Library Board

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee will review and approve meeting minutes from January, recap recent home visits, and finalize its final report and accompanying video for presentation to the Village Council. The meeting focuses on completing the committee's work, including setting a timeline for the report's delivery.

• Review and approve January 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Recap of recent home visits
• Finalize timeline for completion and presentation of report to Village Council
• Finalize video and details for the report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Village of Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, is canceled. The agenda lists no items, so no decisions or discussions will occur.

• Meeting canceled with no agenda items

Police Pension Board

The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board will review and approve meeting minutes, financial reports, and investment updates. Trustees will consider a possible action on the cash management policy and approve training registration fees. Applications for membership, contributions, and retirement benefits will also be processed.

• Approval of February 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report: presentation and approval of bills
• Investment reports including Sawyer Falduto Asset Management quarterly report
• Discussion/Possible Action – Cash Management Policy
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will consider a third amendment to the tower lease agreement with Verizon Wireless. The agenda also includes proclamations for Motorcycle Awareness Month and Public Works Week, a resolution appointing a delegate to the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency, and approval of warrant lists totaling $694,487.16.

• Third Amendment To Tower Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless
• Resolution 2026-R-04 appointing Village Manager as delegate to IRMA
• Approval of Warrant List dated May 11, 2026 for $194,897.16
• Approval of Supplemental Warrant List dated May 11, 2026 for $499,590.00
• Proclamations: Motorcycle Awareness Month and Public Works Week

The Village Council approved the Third Amendment to the Tower Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless, setting a new monthly rent of $5,000 starting November 2031 with 15% escalators every five years through 2046. The consent agenda was approved, including the appointment of the Village Manager as delegate to IRMA and payment of invoices totaling $194,897.16 and supplemental warrants of $499,590. Proclamations were made declaring May 2026 as Motorcycle Awareness Month and May 17-23 as National Public Works Week. Commissioner Reed was recognized for his years of service following his resignation announcement.

• Approved Third Amendment to Tower Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2026-R-04 appointing Village Manager as delegate to IRMA (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Approved payment of invoices on Warrant List dated May 11, 2026 for $194,897.16 (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Approved Supplemental Warrant List for manual checks, payroll, and recurring wire transfers for $499,590 (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Approved minutes of Regular Council Meeting on April 27, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Special Council Meeting on March 19, 2026 (5-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget of $14,208,288 and then consider its adoption via Ordinance 2026-07. The agenda also includes the appointment of Jeannine M. Smith as Village Manager, an ordinance amending the zoning code and updating the Official Zoning Map, and a proposal to waive bidding to purchase a police vehicle for $46,809. Proclamations for Arbor Day and Building Safety Month are scheduled.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2027 budget of $14,208,288
• Consider Ordinance 2026-06 amending Planning and Zoning Code and updating Official Zoning Map
• Appointment of Jeannine M. Smith as Village Manager effective May 4, 2026
• Waive bidding to purchase 2026 Ford Police Utility Vehicle from Terry's Ford for $46,809
• Consider Ordinance 2026-07 adopting the FY2027 Annual Budget

The Palos Park Village Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget of $14,208,288 and adopted an updated zoning code and official zoning map. The Council also appointed Jeannine M. Smith as the new Village Manager effective May 4, 2026.

• Approved $14.2M FY 2027 budget (5-0)
• Adopted updated zoning code and official zoning map (5-0)
• Appointed Jeannine M. Smith as Village Manager (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Police Utility Vehicle for $46,809 (5-0)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $138,303.81 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on budget (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:17 p.m. (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on PC Case 2026-01, a request to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) code to allow construction of landscaping, berming, plantings, and a six-foot privacy fence at 38 McCord Trace along LaGrange Road. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a comment period.

• Public hearing for PC Case 2026-01: amendment to PUD section for landscaping, berming, plantings, and 6-foot privacy fence at 38 McCord Trace along LaGrange Road

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board will discuss and take action on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. They will also vote on approving payment of bills for the period March 19–April 15, 2026, and the monthly financial statement for March 2026. Additionally, the board will discuss and consider action on a Fund Balance Policy and a fundraising update. The agenda includes an IMET presentation for discussion.

• Discussion and action on FY 2026-2027 Budget
• Approval of payment of bills for March 19–April 15, 2026
• Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2026 board meeting
• Discussion and action on Fund Balance Policy
• Discussion and action on Fundraising Update

Recreation Board

The Palos Park Recreation Advisory Commission will meet to discuss a long-term lease with the Palos Village Players and review the summer program guide. The board will also hear updates on the NFC Fitness Court and upcoming special events. Old business includes finalizing signage for tennis/pickleball courts, and new business will cover cost recovery discussions.

• Palos Village Players long-term lease discussed
• Summer program guide presentation and discussion
• Finalize tennis/pickleball court signage
• Cost recovery discussion
• NFC Fitness Court update

Village Council

The Village Council will consider a comprehensive update to the Development Code under Section 1260.05. The consent agenda includes an ordinance setting single-family waste collection rates through 2031, a liquor license reduction due to a restaurant closure, and approvals for a fall festival and parade. Council will also consider a resolution supporting a Municipal Housing Authority and approve proposals for sewage pump replacements.

• Comprehensive update to Development Code (PC 2025-01) under Section 1260.05
• Ordinance amending waste collection charges for single-family residential through April 30, 2031
• Ordinance reducing Class A liquor licenses due to closure of Stoney Point Grill III, LLC at 12900 S. LaGrange Road
• Approval of special event liquor license ($325 total) and McCarthy Road closure for Autumn in the Park Festival on Sept. 18-19, 2026
• Sewage pump replacements: $22,310 for Ramsgate lift station and $13,945 for Romiga lift station

The council adopted a comprehensive update to the Village Development Code (PC 2025-01) and approved several ordinances, including waste collection charges and a reduction in Class A liquor licenses. It also approved a special event liquor license for the Autumn in the Park Festival, closed a portion of McCarthy Road for the September parade, and passed a resolution supporting the Municipal Housing Authority. Payments of $107,202.09 and $663,115.86 were authorized, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved PC 2025-01 comprehensive Development Code update (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-04 setting waste collection charges (5-0)
• Reduced authorized Class A liquor licenses for Stoney Point Grill (5-0)
• Approved special event liquor license for Autumn in the Park Festival (5-0)
• Resolved to close McCarthy Road for parade on Sep 19, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $107,202.09 (5-0)
• Approved supplemental warrant for $663,115.86 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-R-03 supporting Municipal Housing Authority (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 8, 2026, has been canceled with no agenda items to consider.