Palos Park public meetings in 2021
91 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Preservation
The scheduled Village of Palos Park meeting for December 21, 2021, was cancelled. There were no agenda items listed for this date.
Plan Commission
The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 16, 2021, is canceled. There are no agenda items to discuss or decide at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled
Palos Fine Arts
The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 16, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 20, 2022.
Library Board
The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special virtual meeting to interview a candidate for a board vacancy and may vote on a recommendation. They will also authorize payment of bills due before the next regular meeting in January 2022. The meeting is open to the public by phone, with written comments accepted.
- Trustee interview for board vacancy
- Trustee recommendation (discussion and action)
- Authorization to pay bills before January 19, 2022 meeting
The Palos Park Library Board held a special meeting and unanimously approved payment of bills due before the next regular meeting. The board interviewed Amanda Neely for a vacancy and, after an executive session, unanimously voted to recommend her for the position.
- Approved payment of bills due before January 18, 2022 (unanimous)
- Interviewed Amanda Neely for board vacancy
- Recommended Amanda Neely for board vacancy (unanimous)
Village Council
The Village Council approved a $3,000,000 general obligation bond for road and drainage improvements, the 2021 tax levy of $2,115,990, and a 10-year cable franchise agreement with Comcast. It also approved a side yard setback variation for a new home at 7919 McCarthy Road and several routine items. The video gaming ordinance was continued to the January 24, 2022 meeting after residents voiced opposition.
- Approved $3M general obligation bond for roads and drainage (4-0)
- Approved 2021 tax levy of $2,115,990 (4-0)
- Approved 10-year Comcast cable franchise agreement (4-0)
- Approved side yard setback variation at 7919 McCarthy Road (4-0)
- Approved Pay Estimate No. 3 of $331,100.52 to Lindahl Bros. for pavement project (4-0)
- Approved HR Green professional services agreement for building inspections (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $205,831.85 warrant list and $588,908.13 supplemental list (4-0)
- Continued video gaming ordinance to January 24, 2022 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a variance for a new single-family residence at 7919 McCarthy Road, allowing a reduced side-yard setback of 17.91 feet instead of the required 54.28 feet. The board also voted to continue a separate variance request for an attached garage at 12441 Elm Street to a future meeting. Both votes were 6-0 with one member absent.
- Recommended approval of side-yard variance for 7919 McCarthy Road (6-0)
- Continued attached garage variance request for 12441 Elm Street to next meeting (6-0)
- Approved minutes of July 14, 2021 meeting (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council will vote on two ordinances: one to repeal the village's video gaming prohibition and create new liquor license categories allowing video gaming, and another to eliminate percentage caps on yard variance requests. The council will also approve a warrant list of $274,512.06 and receive departmental reports.
- Ordinance 2021-29: Repeals video gaming prohibition, adds Class A-VG and G-VG liquor licenses
- Ordinance 2021-30: Removes 33% and 60% caps on yard variance requests
- Warrant List dated November 22, 2021: $274,512.06
- Approval of minutes from November 8, 2021 meeting
The Village Council approved Ordinance 2021-30, which removes percentage caps on yard variance requests, following a Plan Commission recommendation. The Council also voted to postpone a decision on a video gaming ordinance to the December 13 meeting after hearing public opposition. The meeting minutes were approved and invoices totaling $274,512.06 were paid.
- Approved minutes of the November 8, 2021 regular meeting (4-0).
- Approved payment of invoices on the Warrant List dated November 8, 2021, in the amount of $274,512.06 (4-0).
- Approved Ordinance 2021-30, amending the Village Code to eliminate percentage limits on yard variance requests (4-0).
- Continued consideration of the video gaming ordinance to the December 13, 2021 Village Council Meeting (4-0).
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. (4-0).
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Plan Commission
The Palos Park Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Code. The amendment would remove the 33% cap on front, side, or rear yard variance requests and eliminate the 60% cap for side or rear yard variances on additions to buildings on parcels under one acre. The commission will also review prior meeting minutes and take public comment.
- Public hearing on PC 2021-07: Text amendment to Title Six – Zoning
- Proposal to eliminate 33% yard variance limit (Section 1264.04(e))
- Proposal to eliminate 60% yard variance limit for additions on parcels under one acre (Section 1264.04(s))
- Approval of May 20, 2021 meeting minutes
The Plan Commission voted 3-1 to recommend a text amendment to the Village's zoning code that would remove percentage limits on yard variation requests. The amendment would eliminate the 33% cap for front, side, or rear yard variances and the 60% cap for side or rear yard variances on parcels under one acre. The recommendation now goes to the Village Board for final action.
- Recommended approval of PC 2021-07, a text amendment to Title Six — Zoning, eliminating the 33% yard variance cap and the 60% cap for side/rear yard variances on parcels under one acre
- Approved the minutes of the May 20, 2021 Plan Commission meeting by a 3-0 vote, with one abstention
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. by unanimous vote
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Palos Fine Arts
The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 2021 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, December 16, 2021. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.
- November 18, 2021 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021
Library Board
The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving October minutes and financial reports, and paying bills. The board will also discuss and act on filling a board vacancy, and set meeting dates and holiday closings for 2022.
- Board vacancy discussion and action
- 2022 board meeting dates approval
- 2022 holiday closings approval
- Payment of bills for October 21 through November 17, 2021
- Monthly financial statement for October 2021
The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees met virtually on November 17, 2021, with a quorum present. The board unanimously approved the October 20, 2021 meeting minutes, the October 2021 monthly financial statement, and the payment of bills for October 21 through November 17, 2021. It also unanimously approved the 2022 board meeting dates and 2022 holiday closing dates. No executive session was held, and the meeting adjourned at 6:13 pm.
- Approved the minutes of the October 20, 2021 regular board meeting.
- Approved the October 2021 monthly financial statement.
- Approved the payment of bills for October 21 through November 17, 2021.
- Approved the 2022 board meeting dates.
- Approved the 2022 holiday closing dates.
- Adjourned the meeting at 6:13 pm.
Historic Preservation
The Village of Palos Park Historic Preservation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 2021, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.
- Meeting cancelled
Zoning Board of Appeals
The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for November 10, 2021, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.
- Meeting cancelled
- No agenda items
Village Council
The Village Council will vote on an ordinance to repeal the current video gaming prohibition and create new liquor license categories (Class A-VG and G-VG) that would permit video gaming at licensed premises. The agenda also includes routine approvals of warrants, a pavement project payment, a street repair proposal, and a referral for a public hearing on zoning variances.
- Ordinance 2021-29 to amend video gaming regulations, repealing Chapter 698 and adding Class A-VG and G-VG liquor licenses
- Approve Pay Estimate No. 2 for 2022 MFT Pavement Improvement Project to Lindahl Bros. Inc., $153,332.28
- Approve proposal from Carlson Asphalt for $8,580.00 to repair 3,172 sq ft of 120th Street
- Approve warrant list of $212,879.24 and supplemental warrant list of $498,079.98
- Referral to Plan Commission for public hearing on text amendment regarding authorized variances (Section 1264.04)
The Village Council approved Pay Estimate No. 2 for the 2022 MFT Pavement Improvement Project to Lindahl Bros. Inc. in the amount of $153,332.28, and approved a $8,580 proposal from Carlson Asphalt to repair 120th Street. Both votes were unanimous (4-0). The council also referred a potential text amendment to Section 1264.04 to the Plan Commission and continued consideration of a video gaming ordinance to the November 22, 2021 meeting.
- Approved Pay Estimate No. 2 for 2022 MFT Pavement Improvement Project to Lindahl Bros. Inc. for $153,332.28 (4-0)
- Approved Carlson Asphalt proposal to repair 120th Street for $8,580 (4-0)
- Referred potential text amendment of Section 1264.04 to Plan Commission for public hearing (4-0)
- Continued video gaming ordinance consideration to November 22, 2021 meeting (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including warrant list of $212,879.24 and supplemental warrant list of $498,079.98 (4-0)
- Approved minutes of October 25, 2021 regular meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council is meeting to hear the FY2021 audit presentation, consider a video gaming ordinance amendment, and approve several resolutions and payments. The agenda includes routine consent items like warrant lists and intergovernmental agreements, as well as a discussion on a proposed ordinance that would allow video gaming at certain licensed premises.
- FY2021 Audit Presentation by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
- Resolution 2021-R-07 endorsing the 2021 Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region
- Resolution 2021-R-08 acknowledging ComEd Green Region Program participation for Pollinator Garden Project (up to $5,000 match)
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Cook County Dept. of Public Health for restaurant inspections at $100 per inspection
- Warrant lists totaling $52,255.06, $139,093.81, $417,281.81, and $55,624.45
The Palos Park Village Council approved the consent agenda including resolutions endorsing the 2021 Climate Action Plan and ComEd Green Region Program, an intergovernmental agreement for restaurant inspections, and several warrant lists. They also approved Pay Estimate No. 1 for the 2022 MFT Pavement Improvement Project and a resolution authorizing Cook County to submit a no-cash bid for a tax certificate on a property on 123rd Street. Discussion on a video gaming ordinance was continued to the November 8 meeting.
- Approved consent agenda including Resolution 2021-R-07 (Climate Action Plan) and 2021-R-08 (ComEd Green Region) (4-0)
- Approved intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for restaurant inspections at $100 per inspection (4-0)
- Ratified warrant lists totaling $664,454.13 (4-0)
- Approved Pay Estimate No. 1 of $80,084.26 to Lindahl Bros. Inc. for MFT pavement project (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2021-R-09 authorizing no-cash bid for tax certificate on 123rd Street property (4-0)
- Continued video gaming ordinance discussion to November 8, 2021 meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Plan Commission
Both the Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 21, 2021, and the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 13, 2021, are canceled. There are no agenda items for either meeting.
- Plan Commission meeting for October 21, 2021 canceled
- Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for October 13, 2021 canceled
Palos Fine Arts
The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for October 21, 2021 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, November 18, 2021. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no substantive items.
- October 21, 2021 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting: November 18, 2021
Library Board
The Palos Park Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually to consider several financial actions. The agenda includes approving a $519,471 levy request and reviewing the September 2021 monthly statement.
- Approve $519,471 levy request
- Approval of September 2021 monthly financial statement
- Review of payment of bills from September 16 to October 20, 2021
- Discussion and action on Mobile Device Circulation Policy
- Approval of 2020-2021 Library Audit
The Palos Park Library Board approved the 2021 levy request of $519,471 for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, along with the 2020-2021 audit, monthly financial statements, and payment of bills. The board also approved a mobile device circulation policy, EZ-Pay for newspaper subscriptions, and special holiday hours. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved 2021 Levy Request of $519,471 (unanimous)
- Approved 2020-2021 library audit (unanimous)
- Approved monthly financial statements for August and September 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills for September 16-October 20, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved EZ-Pay for newspaper subscriptions (unanimous)
- Approved Mobile Device Circulation Policy (unanimous)
- Approved closing at 5:00 pm on Nov 24, 2021 for Thanksgiving (unanimous)
- Approved delayed opening at 1:00 pm on Dec 3, 2021 for staff in-service (unanimous)
Historic Preservation
The scheduled Historic Preservation meeting for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, has been cancelled. There are no agenda items listed for this meeting.
Recreation Board
The Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled
Police Pension Board
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review financial reports. The agenda includes ratifying specific payments and accepting a new member application.
- Ratification of $140.00 payment to Lauterbach & Amen
- Ratification of $795.00 payment for IPPFA membership dues
- Receipt of $25.00 settlement check from GSE Qualified Settlement Fund
- Application of new member Michelle Marano
- Active member election
The Palos Park Police Pension Board approved payments totaling $1,075 for legal services and membership dues, and accepted the application of new contributing member Michelle Marano. The board also directed the secretary to explore auto-pay for monthly bills and to research costs for outsourcing professional services administration.
- Approved $140 for Lauterbach & Amen (Aug 2021) and $140 (Sep 2021) (motion by Donovan, second Kotsianis)
- Approved $795 for IPPFA membership dues 2022 (motion by Donovan, second Kotsianis)
- Approved application of new contributing member Michelle Marano (motion by Donovan, second Kotsianis)
- Directed secretary to look into auto-pay for Lauterbach & Amen bills
- Directed secretary to research cost of Lauterbach & Amen taking over professional services administration
Zoning Board of Appeals
The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for October 13, 2021, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss or decide at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled
Village Council
The Village Council meeting scheduled for October 11, 2021, was cancelled because not enough council members were present to form a quorum. No business was conducted or discussed at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
Village Council
The Village Council meeting scheduled for September 27, 2021 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Monday, October 11, 2021. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.
- Meeting cancelled for September 27, 2021
- Next meeting scheduled for October 11, 2021
Historic Preservation
The Village of Palos Park Historic Preservation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 21, 2021, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.
- Meeting cancelled
Plan Commission
The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 16, 2021, is canceled because there are no agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled due to no agenda items
Palos Fine Arts
The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for September 16, 2021, has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is October 21, 2021. This agenda contains only procedural notice of cancellation.
- September 16, 2021 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2021
Library Board
The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving August minutes, the monthly financial report, and bill payments. The board will also discuss and potentially act on a circulation policy for hotspots and smartbooks, and discuss a candidate pool for a board vacancy.
- Approve minutes of August 18, 2021 regular board meeting
- Approve monthly statement for August 2021
- Approve payment of bills for August 19 through September 15, 2021
- Discussion and action on circulation policy for hotspots and smartbooks
- Discussion on library board vacancy candidate pool
The Palos Park Library Board approved the Circulation Policy for Hotspots and tabled the Circulation Policy for Smartbooks to the next meeting. The board also approved payment of bills with a change to void check #10665 and issue check #10694 to Amber Mechanical for $2,172.00. The monthly financial statement for August 2021 was tabled. The board received a $7,149.33 FY2021 Illinois Public Library Per Capita Grant.
- Approved minutes of August 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Tabled monthly financial statement for August 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills with check #10665 voided and #10694 issued to Amber Mechanical for $2,172.00 (unanimous)
- Approved Circulation Policy for Hotspots (unanimous)
- Tabled Circulation Policy for Smartbooks to next meeting (unanimous)
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council is meeting to consider several financial and regulatory items, including a water rate increase, a new liquor license for a local restaurant, and multiple infrastructure repair contracts. The agenda also includes proclamations for Constitution Week and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, plus routine consent agenda items.
- Ordinance 2021-27: water rates increase to $12.82 per 1,000 gallons, effective Oct 1, 2021; minimum monthly charge $44.96
- Ordinance 2021-28: increase Class A liquor licenses by one for Wu's House at 12300 S. LaGrange Rd.
- Contract with Aegion Corrpro for $16,200 to repair water booster station cathodic protection
- Contract with EJ Equipment for $8,500 to repair rust damage on 2005 International 7400 truck
- Warrant lists totaling $803,680.41 for approval
The Palos Park Village Council adopted Ordinance 2021-27, raising water rates effective October 1, 2021, to $12.82 per 1,000 gallons with a minimum monthly charge of $44.96. The council also approved Ordinance 2021-28, granting a Class A liquor license to Wu's House at 12300 S. LaGrange Road. Several water system and equipment repair proposals were approved, including a $16,200 cathodic protection system upgrade, an $8,500 truck repair, a $9,190 software upgrade, and an $18,000 Flexnet Base Station purchase. The consent agenda, including raffle license approval and warrant list payments totaling over $800,000, was also approved.
- Adopted Ordinance 2021-27 raising water rates to $12.82 per 1,000 gallons, effective Oct 1 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-28 granting Class A liquor license to Wu's House (4-0)
- Approved $16,200 Aegion Corrpro proposal for water booster station cathodic protection repair (4-0)
- Approved $8,500 EJ Equipment proposal to repair rust damage on 2005 International 7400 truck (4-0)
- Approved $9,190 Concentric Integration proposal for water booster station software upgrade (4-0)
- Approved $18,000 purchase of Flexnet Base Station from Core & Main (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including raffle license and warrant list payments totaling $803,680.41 (4-0)
- Approved minutes of August 9, 2021 regular meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for September 8, 2021, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.
- Meeting cancelled
- No agenda items
Village Council
The scheduled Village Council meeting for Monday, August 23, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2021.
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 19, 2021, was canceled. There were no agenda items listed for this meeting.
Palos Fine Arts
The Palos Fine Arts group will meet to discuss upcoming programming and organizational matters. The agenda includes updates on the Autumn in the Park event, Palos Reads, and scholarship opportunities.
- Approval of February 20, 2020 minutes
- Financial report review
- Discussion of Autumn in the Park Event
- Discussion of Palos Reads
- Discussion of Architectural Tour
Library Board
The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees met to approve the minutes from July 21, 2021, and the monthly financial report for July 2021. The board took action on approving payment of bills for the period of July 22 through August 18, 2021. Unfinished business included discussions on an ACH autopay system for utilities, a face mask policy, and a roof replacement project.
- Approve Payment of Bills for July 22 through August 18, 2021
- Approve Monthly Statement for July 2021
- Discussion and action on ACH “Autopay” for Utilities and Internet
- Discussion and action on Face Mask Policy
- Discussion on Roof Replacement
The Palos Park Library Board approved a face mask policy requiring masks indoors for people over 2 years old regardless of vaccination status, citing substantial COVID transmission in Cook County. The board also approved ACH autopay for utilities and internet, a remote attendance policy for board meetings, and the payment of bills and monthly financial statement. Trustee Michael T. Tannura announced his upcoming resignation due to moving out of the village.
- Approved face mask policy for indoors, all ages over 2, regardless of vaccination status (unanimous)
- Approved ACH autopay for utilities and internet (unanimous)
- Approved Remote Attendance Policy for Board Meetings (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills for July 22-August 18, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved monthly statement for July 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of July 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Tabled circulation policy for hotspots and mobile devices to next meeting
Zoning Board of Appeals
The regularly scheduled meeting for the Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, has been cancelled. There are no agenda items listed for this session.
Village Council
The Village Council will consider several ordinances, including land acquisitions for waterworks improvements and a commercial development amendment. The agenda also includes a proposal for a major paving project and various utility and financial approvals.
- Awarding 2022 MFT Paving Project to Lindahl Brothers up to $800,000.00
- Acquisition of easements at 12801 and 12895 McCarthy Road for waterworks improvements
- Ordinance 2021-25 regarding an accessory building variation at 7833 W. 123rd Place
- L & R Trenching proposal for $10,230.00 to replace sanitary force main on Ramsgate Drive
- Amendment to commercial planned development at 12300 S. LaGrange Road and 9540 W. 123rd Street
The Palos Park Village Council approved several items, including awarding the 2022 MFT Paving Project to Lindahl Brothers for $728,285, approving a water main leak survey, and passing ordinances for accessory building variation and commercial planned development amendments. The council also authorized acquisition of easements at two McCarthy Road properties through eminent domain if needed. All votes were 4-0 with one commissioner absent.
- Awarded 2022 MFT Paving Project to Lindahl Brothers for $728,285 (4-0)
- Approved 2021 Water Main Leak Survey with M.E. Simpson for $5,925 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-25 for accessory building variation at 7833 W. 123rd Place (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-26 amending commercial planned development at 12300 S. LaGrange Rd (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-23 for easement acquisition at 12801 McCarthy Rd (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-24 for easement acquisition at 12895 McCarthy Rd (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $10,230 trenching contract and warrant lists (4-0)
- Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Village Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 26, 2021 has been cancelled. No business items are listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled
Library Board
The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to handle routine business including approving June minutes and bills, electing a treasurer, and reviewing the director's report. The board will also take action on a succession plan, circulation policy, and face mask policy, and discuss a roof replacement.
- Election of Treasurer (ACTION)
- Approve payment of bills for June 17-July 21, 2021 (ACTION)
- Succession Plan (ACTION)
- Revisit Face Mask Policy (ACTION)
- Roof Replacement (DISCUSSION)
The Palos Park Library Board of Trustees met virtually on July 21, 2021, and unanimously approved the June 16, 2021 minutes, the appointment of Gurp Ahluwalia as Treasurer, the June 2021 monthly statement, and the payment of bills for June 17 through July 21, 2021. The board also approved the Succession Plan, the Circulation Policy with corrections, the Face Mask Policy with corrections, and a Staff Inservice Day on September 17, 2021, with the library closed from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and open from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The ACH 'Autopay' for utilities and Internet was tabled to the next meeting, and roof replacement discussion was also tabled. No public comments or executive session were held.
- Approved the Secretary's Minutes of the June 16, 2021 Board Meeting unanimously.
- Approved the appointment of Gurp Ahluwalia as Treasurer unanimously.
- Approved the June 2021 monthly statement unanimously.
- Approved the payment of bills for June 17 through July 21, 2021 unanimously.
- Approved the Succession Plan unanimously.
- Approved the Circulation Policy with corrections unanimously.
- Approved the Face Mask Policy with corrections unanimously.
- Approved a Staff Inservice Day on September 17, 2021, with the library closed from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and open from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm unanimously.
Recreation Board
The agenda indicates that the scheduled Recreation Advisory Committee meeting for Tuesday, July 20, 2021, has been cancelled. No specific decisions, discussions, or business items are listed because the meeting did not take place. The document lists the Village Council members but contains no other procedural details.
- Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 20, 2021, was cancelled.
Historic Preservation
The scheduled meeting for the Village of Palos Park Historic Preservation Commission on July 20, 2021, has been cancelled. There are no agenda items listed for this session.
Police Pension Board
The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding its quarterly meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a treasurer's report, and payments. They will also consider accepting a pension retirement packet for John Sawyer, appointing authorized representatives to the state investment fund, and electing board officers.
- Ratification of $718.70 payment to Illinois Department of Insurance compliance fee
- Acceptance of pension retirement packet for John Sawyer, last day of work May 13, 2021
- Resolution to appoint Allen Altic and Bob Kotsianis as authorized representatives to IPOPIF
- Election of pension board officers
The Palos Park Police Pension Board accepted the pension retirement packet for John Sawyer, effective May 13, 2021. The board also approved a $718.70 compliance fee payment to the Illinois Department of Insurance and appointed Allen Altic and Bob Kotsianis as representatives to the Illinois Police Officer's Pension Investment Fund. All board members retained their current positions.
- Approved minutes from the April 19, 2021 quarterly meeting.
- Approved payment of $718.70 to the Illinois Department of Insurance for a compliance fee.
- Accepted the pension retirement packet for John Sawyer, with his last day of work being May 13, 2021.
- Appointed Allen Altic and Bob Kotsianis as representatives to the Illinois Police Officer's Pension Investment Fund (IPOPIF).
- Unanimously approved retaining all board members in their current positions: Tom Donovan as President, Mary O'Connor as Vice President, Ross Chibe as Secretary, and Bob Kotsianis as Assistant Secretary.
Palos Fine Arts
The Palos Fine Arts meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, July 15, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 19, 2021.
Plan Commission
The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 15, 2021, is canceled because there are no agenda items to discuss. This is a procedural cancellation with no business to be conducted.
- Meeting canceled due to no agenda items
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for a variation from Chapter 1286.06(a)(7) to allow an accessory building beyond the front building line at 7833 W. 123rd Place. The board will also approve minutes from the April 14, 2021 meeting and take public comment.
- Public hearing on ZBA 2021-05: variation for accessory building at 7833 W. 123rd Place
- Approval of minutes from April 14, 2021 meeting
- Citizens and visitors comment period
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a variance to allow a detached garage beyond the front building line at 7833 W. 123rd Place. The board also decided that the landscaping screen between the structure and the Village road would be approved by Village Staff, not the ZBA. The motion carried 7-0.
- Approved prior meeting minutes (April 14, 2021) with 4 ayes, 3 abstentions.
- Recommended approval of variance ZBA 2021-05 for a detached garage at 7833 W. 123rd Place (7-0).
- Decided that the landscaping screen between the structure and Village road be approved by Village Staff.
- Adjourned meeting at 8:32 PM.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council is meeting to consider appointing Angela Roderick to the Plan Commission and to approve routine payments totaling over $502,000. The agenda includes consent agenda items for warrants and supplemental payments, along with various departmental reports and a public comment period.
- Appointment of Angela Roderick to Plan Commission, term expiring June 1, 2025
- Approval of Warrant List dated July 12, 2021 for $146,163.15
- Approval of Supplemental Warrant List for manual checks, payroll, and wire transfers for $356,702.29
- Approval of minutes from June 28, 2021 regular council meeting
The Palos Park Village Council appointed Angela Roderick to the Plan Commission for a term expiring June 1, 2025, and approved the consent agenda including warrant lists totaling $502,865.44. The meeting also included reports on permits, police activity, and upcoming events, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Appointed Angela Roderick to Plan Commission (5-0)
- Approved Warrant List of $146,163.15 (5-0)
- Approved Supplemental Warrant List of $356,702.29 (5-0)
- Approved minutes of June 28, 2021 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council is meeting to consider two Plan Commission recommendations that would adopt a Western Growth Area Master Plan and create a corresponding Planned Unit Development zoning district. The council will also vote on a police sergeant appointment, consent agenda items including dues and invoices, and several ordinances related to a Verizon tower lease, electrical aggregation, and employee health care.
- Appoint Diana Campbell to Sergeant of the Palos Park Police Department
- Consider Ordinance 2021-17: Western Growth Area Master Plan Design and Development Guidelines amendment
- Consider Ordinance 2021-18: Creation of a Western Growth Area Planned Unit Development Zoning District
- Approve $5,500.00 in membership dues to Southwest Conference of Mayors for FY2022
- Approve Ordinance 2021-22: Verizon Wireless tower lease amendment with $300/month rent increase
The Village Council approved two ordinances establishing design guidelines and a Planned Unit Development zoning district for the Western Growth Area, both by a 4-0 vote with one commissioner absent. The council also approved the employee health care program renewal, a Verizon tower lease amendment with a rent increase, and the residential electric aggregation program. An AT&T cellular site retention offer was rejected on a 3-0 vote with one abstention.
- Approved Ordinance 2021-17, Western Growth Area Master Plan Design and Development Guidelines Amendment (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-18, creating a Western Growth Area Planned Unit Development Zoning District (4-0)
- Approved employee health care program renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield, MetLife, and VSP (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-22, Second Amendment to Tower Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless, adding $300/month rent (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-21, awarding residential electric aggregation program (4-0)
- Rejected AT&T/MD7 cellular site retention criteria (3-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved consent agenda including $5,500 Southwest Conference of Mayors dues and $86,037.43 warrant list (4-0)
- Approved minutes of June 14, 2021 meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Palos Fine Arts
The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for June 17, 2021 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is July 15, 2021. No other business is listed on this agenda.
- June 17, 2021 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for July 15, 2021
Plan Commission
The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 17, 2021, is canceled because there are no agenda items to discuss. This notice is issued by village officials and contains no business to report.
- Meeting canceled due to no agenda items
Library Board
The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees held a virtual meeting to approve routine financial reports and elect a new Treasurer. The board also took action on insurance policy additions, succession planning, and the Illinois Public Library Annual Report for FY 2020-2021. Additionally, they discussed and voted on revisions to the face mask policy and a youth services part-time position.
- Election of the Office of Treasurer
- Face Mask Policy Revision (Discussion & Action)
- Youth Services Part-Time Position (Discussion & Action)
- IPLAR Illinois Public Library Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
- Insurance Policy Additions
The Palos Park Library Board approved several items, including the purchase of Government Entity Crime Coverage, the IPLAR annual report for FY 2020-2021, and a new part-time Youth Services position with salary. The board also closed four Republic Bank CDs and moved funds to the IMET account, and tabled the Succession Plan to the next meeting. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved May 2021 monthly financial statement (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills for May 20–June 16, 2021 (unanimous)
- Closed four Republic Bank CDs and moved funds to IMET account (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Government Entity Crime Coverage insurance addition (unanimous)
- Tabled Succession Plan action to next meeting (unanimous)
- Approved IPLAR Illinois Public Library Annual Report for FY 2020-2021, pending board president review (unanimous)
- Continued Face Mask Policy as written (unanimous)
- Approved Youth Services part-time position and salary (unanimous)
Historic Preservation
The scheduled Historic Preservation meeting for Tuesday, June 15, 2021, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.
- Meeting cancelled
- No agenda items
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council will vote on several routine items including liquor license changes, intergovernmental agreements, and payment approvals. They will also consider a proposal for a drainage study and a cellular site retention offer.
- Approve reappointments to Library Board of Trustees
- Proclaim June 14 as Monarch Pledge Day
- Approve intergovernmental agreement with Palos Heights for paving 123rd Place
- Ratify $22,900 drainage study for Dells area
- Approve liquor license for Tavern on LaGrange and amend Class A license count
The Palos Park Village Council approved the consent agenda, including an intergovernmental agreement with Palos Heights for paving, a drainage study, raffle licenses, liquor license changes, and warrant payments. It also approved a $9,900 contract for 100 Avenue paving and a six-month extension for a front yard setback variation. The AT&T cellular site lease offer was tabled for further discussion.
- Approved consent agenda items A-J (5-0)
- Approved $9,900 Irish Castle Paving contract for 100 Avenue (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2021-19 extending front yard setback variation at 12100 S. 88th Ave (5-0)
- Tabled AT&T cellular site lease offer until June 28, 2021 (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved minutes of May 10, 2021 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Village Council meeting scheduled for Monday, May 24, 2021, has been cancelled because not enough council members were available to form a quorum. No business will be conducted at this meeting.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
Plan Commission
The Palos Park Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two proposed amendments: one to revise the Village Comprehensive Plan and add the Western Growth Area Master Plan Design and Development Guidelines, and another to replace the repealed Planned Unit Development district with a new Western Growth Area PUD district. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comment.
- Public hearing PC 2021-05: amend Chapter 1222 Comprehensive Plan to add Western Growth Area Master Plan Design and Development Guidelines
- Public hearing PC 2021-06: replace Chapter 1273 S-1 PUD district with new Chapter 1273 WGA-PUD Western Growth Area Planned Unit Development District
- Approval of May 5, 2021 special meeting minutes
The Plan Commission unanimously approved two amendments: PC 2021-05, which revises the Village Comprehensive Plan and adds the Western Growth Area Master Plan Design and Development Guidelines as an official document, and PC 2021-06, which replaces the repealed S-1 Planned Unit Development District with a new WGA-PUD district. Both votes were 5-0. The changes respond to anticipated development pressure following the annexation of Cog.
- Approved PC 2021-05: Comprehensive Plan amendment adding Western Growth Area Master Plan Design and Development Guidelines (5-0)
- Approved PC 2021-06: Zoning amendment replacing Chapter 1273 S-1 PUD with new WGA-PUD district (5-0)
- Approved minutes of May 5, 2021 meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Palos Fine Arts
The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for May 20, 2021 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is June 17, 2021. No other business is listed.
- May 20, 2021 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting June 17, 2021
Library Board
The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on routine actions including approving minutes, paying bills, renewing insurance, setting a non-resident card fee, and approving library closures. They will also discuss reopening to normal hours and pandemic guidelines.
- Approve payment of bills for April 22 through May 19, 2021
- Approve non-resident card fee ordinance
- Approve ILLINET/OCLC services renewal agreement
- Approve library closures for June 17, July 3, and September 18
- Discuss return to normal operating hours on June 1
The Palos Park Library Board unanimously approved returning to normal operating hours on June 1, 2021, and a Face Mask Policy effective May 20, 2021. They also approved the April financial statement, payment of bills totaling $26,580.95, insurance renewal, non-resident card fee ordinance, ILLINET/OCLC services renewal, and several library closures. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved return to normal operating hours on June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Face Mask Policy effective May 20, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved April 2021 monthly financial statement (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills for April 22–May 19, 2021 totaling $26,580.95 (unanimous)
- Approved insurance renewal (unanimous)
- Approved Non-Resident Card Fee Ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved ILLINET/OCLC Services Renewal Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved library closures on June 17, July 3, and September 18 (unanimous)
Historic Preservation
The scheduled Historic Preservation meeting for Tuesday, May 18, 2021, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.
- Meeting cancelled
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Village of Palos Park has cancelled its regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for May 12, 2021, and its Historic Preservation meeting for May 18, 2021. Both cancellations are due to having no agenda items to discuss.
- Zoning Board of Appeals meeting cancelled for May 12, 2021
- Historic Preservation meeting cancelled for May 18, 2021
- No agenda items for either meeting
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a one-lot subdivision with a lot width variance, annexation and consolidation of property at 7950 W. 127th Street, amendments to off-street parking and outdoor lighting codes, and a resolution supporting restoration of LDGF revenue. They will also approve consent agenda items including a raffle license, warrant lists totaling $471,274.02, and an asphalt paving contract for $20,002.74.
- Ordinance 2021-12: One-lot subdivision and 10.02-inch lot width variance at 9109 W 125th St (Barrett Oaks Subdivision)
- Ordinance 2021-15: Annexation of 7950 W 127th St (84,250 sq ft, owner Mohammed Mahmoud)
- Ordinance 2021-16: Plat of consolidation for 7950 W 127th St to build a single-family home
- Ordinance 2021-13 & 2021-14: Amendments to off-street parking lighting and outdoor lighting codes
- Warrant lists: $198,683.33 and $272,590.49; M&J Asphalt Paving contract $20,002.74
The Palos Park Village Council approved several ordinances and resolutions at its May 10, 2021 meeting. These included a one-lot subdivision and lot width variance for 9109 W 125th Street, annexation and consolidation of 7950 W 127th Street, and text amendments to merge outdoor lighting regulations into the Building Code. The council also approved a resolution opposing further reductions in state LGDF revenue and approved a $20,002.74 resurfacing proposal for 123rd Place.
- Approved Ordinance 2021-12 for one-lot subdivision and lot width variance at 9109 W 125th St (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-13 amending off-street parking area lighting regulations (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-14 amending outdoor lighting regulations in Building Code (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-15 annexing 7950 W 127th St (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-16 consolidating two parcels at 7950 W 127th St (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2021-R-05 supporting restoration of LGDF revenue (4-0)
- Approved $20,002.74 resurfacing proposal from M&J Asphalt Paving for 123rd Place (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including raffle license, warrant list of $198,683.33, and supplemental warrants of $272,590.49 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Library Board
The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special virtual meeting. The board will take action on a trustee reappointment recommendation and discuss and act on landscaping maintenance proposals. Public comments on agenda items may be submitted in writing before the meeting.
- Trustee reappointment recommendation (action item)
- Landscaping maintenance proposals (discussion and action)
- Virtual meeting with public phone access
The Palos Park Library Board unanimously voted to reappoint trustees Mary Lou Bareither and Kathy Finan for new four-year terms. The board also approved hiring Christy Webber Landscaping for the 2021 season at a cost of $4,939, and asked the director to request pricing for spring cleanup in 2022 and 2023.
- Reappointed Mary Lou Bareither to a 4-year term (unanimous)
- Reappointed Kathy Finan to a 4-year term (unanimous)
- Approved Christy Webber Landscaping for 2021 season at $4,939 (unanimous)
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding a lot subdivision request at 9109 W. 125th Street and a village request to vacate several rights-of-way. The meeting also includes the approval of March 18, 2021, meeting minutes.
- Subdivision and variance request for 9109 W. 125th Street
- Request to vacate portions of 115th Street, 84th Avenue, 85th Avenue, and Holmes Avenue
- Vacation of two 16-foot public alley rights-of-way
- Consolidation of vacated rights-of-way into one lot of record
The Plan Commission approved a parking lot lighting review for a place of worship at 12300 South 80th Avenue, finding the plans compliant with the village's lighting ordinance. The applicant confirmed the light poles are 18 feet, correcting earlier cut sheets. The commission also discussed a future text amendment to remove duplicative lighting language from the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code.
- Approved parking lot lighting plan for 12300 South 80th Avenue (6-0)
- Approved minutes of November 5, 2020 meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the proposed $11,022,018 budget for fiscal year 2022. The Council will also vote on a consent agenda, including a resolution for street maintenance and invoice payments, and consider an ordinance approving setback variations for a garage addition at 12100 S. 86th Avenue.
- Public hearing and consideration of the FY2022 budget ordinance in the amount of $11,022,018
- Resolution to appropriate $537,200.00 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for street maintenance
- Approval of the Warrant List dated April 26, 2021, in the amount of $75,234.90
- Ordinance 2021-11 approving corner side and rear yard setback variations for a garage addition at 12100 S. 86th Avenue
- Appointment of Dr. Richard Bone to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term expiring June 2026
The Palos Park Village Council adopted Ordinance 2021-10, the annual budget for fiscal year 2022 in the amount of $11,022,018, covering May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022. The council also approved a resolution for street and highway maintenance using $537,200 in Motor Fuel Tax funds, and approved payment of invoices totaling $75,234.90. Dr. Richard Bone was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a term expiring June 1, 2026, and Ordinance 2021-11 was adopted approving setback variations for a garage addition at 12100 S. 86th Avenue.
- Adopted FY2022 budget ordinance of $11,022,018 (5-0)
- Approved resolution for street maintenance with $537,200 in Motor Fuel Tax funds (5-0)
- Approved payment of invoices totaling $75,234.90 (5-0)
- Appointed Dr. Richard Bone to Zoning Board of Appeals, term to June 1, 2026
- Adopted Ordinance 2021-11 approving setback variations for 12100 S. 86th Avenue (5-0)
- Approved minutes of April 12, 2021 meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Library Board
The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to handle routine approvals (minutes, bills, monthly financial statement) and discuss several policy items. Key discussion and action items include a fine-free policy, landscaping maintenance, a succession plan, a strategic plan committee, and a salary schedule with IMRF. The board will also consider closing the library early on May 3rd for a staff meeting.
- Approve payment of bills for March 18 through April 21, 2021
- Approve monthly statement for March 2021
- Discussion and action on fine-free policy
- Discussion and action on landscaping maintenance
- Discussion and action on salary schedule and IMRF
The Palos Park Library Board approved the Fine Free Policy, the monthly financial reports, the salary schedule, and making the Adult Programming position an IMRF position. The board also approved closing the library at 5 p.m. on May 3 for a staff meeting. The Succession Plan was tabled for a future meeting.
- Approved minutes of March 17, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved March 2021 monthly financial statement (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills totaling $32,348.41 (unanimous)
- Approved Fine Free Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Salary Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved Adult Programming position as IMRF position (unanimous)
- Approved library closure at 5 p.m. on May 3 for staff meeting (unanimous)
- Tabled Succession Plan for future meeting
Historic Preservation
The Village of Palos Park Historic Preservation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2021, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.
- Meeting cancelled
Recreation Board
The Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no other business items.
- Meeting cancelled
Police Pension Board
The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding its quarterly meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of prior meeting minutes, a treasurer's report, and ratification of payments to two law firms. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or new business items listed.
- Ratification of $270.00 payment to Nolan Law Office (3/3/21)
- Ratification of $500.00 payment to Lauterbach Amen LLP (3/26/21)
- Approval of minutes from January 21, 2020 meeting
The Palos Park Police Pension Board held its quarterly meeting, approving minutes from January and two payments totaling $770. No substantive policy decisions were made; the board followed Fifth Third Bank's investment recommendations and reviewed the portfolio's target allocations.
- Approved minutes from January 19, 2021 meeting
- Approved $500.00 payment to Lauterbach & Amen, LLP for benefits administration
- Approved $270.00 payment to Nolan Law Office
Plan Commission
The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 15, 2021, has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum. No items were discussed or decided.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
Palos Fine Arts
The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for April 15, 2021 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is May 20, 2021. No other business is listed.
- April 15, 2021 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2021
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for two zoning variations to build a garage addition at 12100 South 86th Avenue. The applicant seeks to reduce the required corner side yard setback from 50 feet to 26.23 feet and the rear yard setback from 50 feet to 20 feet. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and take public comment.
- Public hearing on ZBA 2021-03 for garage addition at 12100 South 86th Avenue
- Requested variation: corner side yard setback reduced from 50 ft to 26.23 ft
- Requested variation: rear yard setback reduced from 50 ft to 20 ft
- Approval of minutes from February 10, 2020 meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a variance for a two-car garage addition at 12100 South 86th Avenue. The variance would reduce required corner side and rear yard setbacks from 50 feet to 26.23 feet and 20 feet, respectively. The board also approved the minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of February 10, 2021 meeting (4-0)
- Recommended approval of ZBA 2021-03 garage variance at 12100 S. 86th Ave. (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council is meeting to approve routine items including a road closure for the annual parade, a liquor license for Autumn in the Park, and warrant lists totaling over $858,000. They will also consider proposals for a new HVAC unit, SCADA support, and festival equipment rentals. A public hearing on the FY2022 budget is scheduled for April 26.
- Resolution to close McCarthy Road between 80th Avenue and LaGrange Road on Sept 18, 2021, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Approve $25 state liquor license and $250 IRMA liability for Autumn in the Park (Sept 17-18)
- Approve warrant list of $129,347.31 and supplemental list of $729,531.53
- Approve Dykstra HVAC unit for Recreation Building gym at $18,924.00
- Approve Concentric Integration SCADA support at $7,260.00 and Ultimate Rental Service staging at $13,382.20
The Village Council approved a $18,924 HVAC unit for the Recreation Building gym, a $7,260 SCADA maintenance contract, and a $13,382.20 tent rental for the Autumn in the Park festival. They also approved the consent agenda, including road closure and liquor license for the September event, and warrants totaling $129,878.84. No other substantive decisions were made.
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council is holding a special meeting to address items postponed from the cancelled March 22 regular meeting. They will consider approving a settlement agreement with Gleneagles Country Club to resolve a disconnection lawsuit, as well as several public works contracts and purchases. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval and invoice ratification.
- Resolution 2021-R-02: Disconnection agreement with Gleneagles Country Club, $125,000 compensation, 192.5 acres disconnected, 50' utility easements
- G & L Construction: flat roof replacement at Kaptur Center entrance, $14,600
- Waive bidding to purchase two Ford Utility Interceptors, $34,779 each, total $69,558
- Baxter and Woodman: engineering plans for water main extension across Bell Road to Cog Hill Property, not to exceed $58,275
- Ratify warrant list dated March 22, 2021, $108,975.44
The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2021-R-02, authorizing a Disconnection Agreement with Gleneagles Country Club, Inc. This allows the removal of approximately 192.5 acres from the village, subject to conditions including a 50-foot permanent utility easement, a 20-foot temporary construction easement, and a $125,000 payment to the village. The board also approved a $14,600 roof replacement for the Kaptur Center, a $69,558 purchase of two police vehicles, and a $58,275 engineering contract for a water main extension.
- Approved Resolution 2021-R-02 for the Gleneagles Country Club disconnection agreement, including a $125,000 payment and utility easements.
- Approved a $14,600 proposal from G&L Construction to replace the flat roof over the Kaptur Center Entrance.
- Waived bidding to purchase two 2021 Ford Utility Police Interceptor AWD Hybrids for $34,779 each, totaling $69,558.
- Approved a $58,275 proposal from Baxter & Woodman for engineering plans to extend the water main along 123rd Street.
- Ratified payment of invoices on the Warrant List dated March 22, 2021, in the amount of $108,975.44.
- Approved the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on March 8, 2021.
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Village Council meeting scheduled for March 22, 2021 has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. A special meeting has been scheduled for Monday, March 29, 2021. No other agenda items are listed.
- March 22 meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Special meeting scheduled for March 29, 2021
Plan Commission
The Plan Commission approved a parking lot lighting review (PC2021-04) for a property at 12300 South 80th Avenue, which will support a place of worship. The applicant confirmed the light poles are 18 feet, correcting earlier cut sheets. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 5, 2020 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
- Approved the minutes of the November 5, 2020 Plan Commission meeting (5-0, 1 absent).
- Approved PC2021-04, the parking lot lighting review for 12300 South 80th Avenue (6-0, 1 absent).
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Library Board
The Palos Park Library Board approved the FY 2021-2022 budget and appropriation, amended to include $50,000 for potential roof repair/replacement. They also approved the payment of bills totaling $38,050.04 and the February 2021 monthly statement. A succession plan draft was tabled to the April meeting, and landscaping contractor changes were discussed but not decided.
- Approved FY 2021-2022 budget and appropriation as amended (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills for Feb 18-Mar 17, 2021 totaling $38,050.04 (unanimous)
- Approved February 2021 monthly statement (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of February 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Tabled succession plan draft to April meeting
Historic Preservation
The scheduled Historic Preservation meeting for March 16, 2021, was cancelled. There were no agenda items for this meeting.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The regularly scheduled meeting for March 10, 2021, was cancelled. There were no agenda items presented for this session.
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council will vote on several routine items, including donating a surplus 1997 International 4000 truck to TJ Towing, approving contracts for two bands at the Autumn In The Park Festival, and paying warrants. They will also discuss a proposed ordinance to amend outdoor lighting limits, which staff says are currently too strict for commercial lighting, and consider extending a compliance deadline for a commercial development at 9520 West 131st Street.
- Donate surplus 1997 International 4000 to TJ Towing, who will contribute $1,500 to South Suburban Emergency Response Team
- Approve $3,500 contract with Libido Funk Circus for Sept 17 festival performance
- Approve $4,000 contract with Mike & Joe for Sept 18 festival performance
- Approve warrant list of $107,884.28 and supplemental warrant list of $391,887.82
- Approve $12,534.92 purchase of 12 computers from Proven IT
The Board of Commissioners approved a multi-year contract with Cryder Enterprises to paint fire hydrants at $70 per hydrant, approved Ordinance 2021-08 amending outdoor lighting limits, and authorized a text amendment to merge lighting regulations into the Building Code. The board also approved the purchase of 12 new computers from Proven IT for $12,534.92, and approved the consent agenda including surplus property donation, music contracts, and warrant lists.
- Approved Cryder Enterprises proposal to paint fire hydrants at $70 per hydrant for 2021-2025
- Approved Ordinance 2021-08 amending outdoor lighting limits in the Village Code
- Authorized staff to initiate a text amendment to eliminate lighting regulations from the Zoning Ordinance and merge them into the Building Code
- Approved Proven IT proposal to purchase and install 12 new computers for $12,534.92
- Approved consent agenda including donation of a 1997 International 4000 to TJ Towing, music contracts for Autumn In The Park, and warrant lists totaling $499,772.10
- Approved minutes of the February 22, 2021 meeting
- Recessed to executive session to discuss pending litigation and review executive session minutes
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council will consider several ordinances, including abating property taxes for two bond series, setting single-family waste collection rates through March 2022, and approving two zoning variations for properties on S. 88th Avenue and Forest Glen Boulevard. The consent agenda also includes payment of invoices totaling $93,056.83. The meeting includes routine reports and a public comment period.
- Ordinance to abate property taxes for GO Bonds series 2010A (tax years 2021-2028) and 2021A (2020 tax year)
- Ordinance amending waste collection charges for single-family homes through March 31, 2022
- Warrant List payment of $93,056.83
- Corner side yard setback variation for 12223 S. 88th Avenue (13 ft 2 in from 50 ft minimum)
- Side yard setback variation for 9010 W. Forest Glen Boulevard (15 ft vs 22.377 ft required)
The Palos Park Village Council approved two zoning variations for garage additions, a water booster station repair, and sanitary lift station repairs, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. The council also adopted ordinances to abate property taxes for bond series and set waste collection charges, and approved a warrant list of $93,056.83.
- Approved Ordinance 2021-05 for a corner side yard setback variation at 12223 S. 88th Avenue (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2021-06 for a side yard setback variation at 9010 Forest Glen Boulevard (5-0)
- Approved Flow-Technics proposal to replace variable speed drive at west water booster station for $9,945 (5-0)
- Approved Metropolitan Industries ($5,424) and Airy's Inc. ($8,688.98) proposals for sanitary lift station repairs (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance abating property tax for GO Bonds series 2010A and 2021A (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance amending waste collection charges through March 31, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved warrant list of $93,056.83 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Plan Commission
The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 2021, is canceled. There are no agenda items to discuss.
Palos Fine Arts
The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for February 18, 2021 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is March 18, 2021. The agenda lists the Village Council members but no other business items.
- February 18, 2021 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for March 18, 2021
Library Board
The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting virtually to handle routine business: approving January meeting minutes, paying bills from January 21 through February 17, 2021, and approving the January 2021 monthly financial statement. The board will also discuss projected year-end cash balances for FY 20/21 and FY 21/22 expenses, and review chapters 8–13 of the Illinois public library standards document. Public comments may be submitted in writing two hours before the meeting.
- Approve minutes of January 20, 2021 regular board meeting
- Approve payment of bills for January 21–February 17, 2021
- Approve monthly financial statement for January 2021
- Discuss projected year-end cash balance for FY 20/21 and FY 21/22
- Discuss chapters 8–13 of Serving Our Public 4.0 standards
The Palos Park Library Board approved the January 20, 2021 meeting minutes, payment of bills totaling $35,856.44, and the January 2021 monthly financial statement, all unanimously. The board discussed the projected year-end cash balance and began strategic planning by reviewing core standards, with trustee Gurp Ahluwalia volunteering to serve on the Strategic Planning Committee. The director will draft an administrative succession plan for the next meeting.
- Approved minutes of January 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved payment of bills for Jan 21–Feb 17, 2021 totaling $35,856.44 (unanimous)
- Approved January 2021 monthly financial statement (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 6:46 pm (unanimous)
Historic Preservation
The scheduled Historic Preservation meeting for Tuesday, February 16, 2021, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two requests for side-yard setback variations. The first seeks to build a rear addition with a reduced corner side-yard setback at 12223 S. 88th Avenue. The second proposes an attached garage with a reduced side-yard setback at 9010 Forest Glen Boulevard. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting.
- Public hearing: variation for rear addition, 36 ft 10 in corner side-yard setback (required 50 ft) at 12223 S. 88th Avenue
- Public hearing: variation for attached garage, 15 ft side-yard setback (required 22.377 ft) at 9010 Forest Glen Boulevard
- Approval of minutes from July 8, 2020 meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-0 to recommend approval of two variance requests, both for reduced side-yard setbacks. One allows a rear addition at 12223 S. 88th Ave, and the other permits an attached garage at 9010 Forest Glen Blvd. Prior meeting minutes were deferred due to lack of quorum.
- Approved variance for rear addition at 12223 S. 88th Ave (4-0)
- Approved variance for attached garage at 9010 Forest Glen Blvd (4-0)
- Deferred approval of prior meeting minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council is meeting to vote on several routine items, including a consent agenda with warrant payments totaling $482,309.19, a resolution for construction on state highways, and a proposal to replace heating units at the Public Works Garage. They will also consider a 5-year waste collection contract with Republic Services, an ordinance amending a commercial planned development for a restaurant, and mat delivery service contracts.
- Approve payment of invoices on Warrant List dated February 8, 2021 in the amount of $86,208.70
- Approve Supplemental Warrant List for manual checks, payroll, and wire transfers in the amount of $396,100.49
- Approve proposal from Heat Engineering to replace two heating units at Public Works Garage for $7,736.00
- Waive bidding and approve 5-year waste collection contract with Republic Services (March 31, 2021 - March 31, 2026)
- Approve Ordinance 2021-02 amending commercial planned development for restaurant at 12300 S. LaGrange Road and 9540 W. 123rd Street
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Village Council
The Village Council approved two proposals from Traffic Control & Protection, Inc. to replace 35 street signs along LaGrange Road and areas west of 104th Avenue near Wolf Road, totaling $13,646.75. The council also approved a consent agenda that included a payment of $666.54 to PATSE Bus Service for 69 rides and payment of invoices totaling $110,399.13. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved $13,646.75 for street sign replacement proposals (5-0)
- Approved $666.54 payment to PATSE Bus Service for 69 rides (5-0)
- Approved $110,399.13 in invoices on the Warrant List (5-0)
- Approved minutes of the January 11, 2021 meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Plan Commission
The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 21, 2021, is canceled because there are no agenda items. This is a procedural notice only, with no decisions or discussions planned.
- Meeting canceled due to no agenda items
Palos Fine Arts
The Palos Fine Arts meeting scheduled for January 21, 2021 has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is February 18, 2021. This notice is procedural and contains no agenda items.
- January 21, 2021 meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for February 18, 2021
Library Board
The Palos Park Public Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes and paying bills. The board will also discuss filling a treasurer vacancy and consider a resolution to participate in the Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund (IMET). A discussion of library standards is also on the agenda.
- Resolution to participate in IMET (Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund) - ACTION
- Treasurer opening - DISCUSSION and ACTION
- Payment of bills for Nov 19-Dec 16, 2020 - ACTION
- Payment of bills for Dec 17-Jan 20, 2021 - ACTION
- Monthly financial statements for Nov and Dec 2020 - ACTION
The Palos Park Library Board approved payments of $37,625.76 and $48,685.53 for bills, approved monthly financial statements for November and December 2020, and voted to participate in the Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund (IMET). The board also tabled discussion of the Library Treasurer opening to a later meeting. New trustees Gurp Ahluwalia and Jennifer Gallagher were sworn in.
- Approved payment of bills for Nov 18-Dec 16, 2020 ($37,625.76) unanimously
- Approved payment of bills for Dec 17-Jan 20, 2021 ($48,685.53) unanimously
- Approved November 2020 monthly statement unanimously
- Approved December 2020 monthly statement unanimously
- Tabled discussion of Library Treasurer opening to later meeting unanimously
- Approved participation in Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund (IMET) unanimously
- Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2020 regular meeting unanimously
- Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2020 executive session unanimously
Police Pension Board
The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding its quarterly meeting to discuss routine business, including approving prior meeting minutes, receiving the treasurer's report, and reviewing pension liability insurance. The board will also consider a new pension application from Ryan Franezak and address any other business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or large expenditures listed.
- Approval of minutes from October 19, 2020 meeting
- Treasurer's report by Fifth Third Bank's Bruce Heniken
- Review of pension liability insurance with Euclid Specialty (Greg Kiesewatter)
- Money transfer involving Lauterbach Amen / Loiacono
- New pension application from Ryan Franezak
The Palos Park Police Pension Board approved a $140,728.76 payment to the Lakemore Police Pension Fund for transferring contributions for officer Anthony Loiacono. They also approved a $3,492 liability insurance policy, accepted a new member, and corrected a $295.56 underpayment to a retired member.
- Approved $140,728.76 transfer to Lakemore Police Pension Fund
- Approved liability insurance policy at approx. $3,492/year
- Accepted Ryan Franczak's pension application as new full-time officer
- Approved $295.56 payment to correct underpayment to retired member Talley
- Approved minutes from July 20, 2020 meeting
Recreation Board
The Recreation Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2021, has been cancelled. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Meeting cancelled
Historic Preservation
The Historic Preservation meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2021, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.
- Meeting cancelled
- No agenda items
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Village of Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 2021, is cancelled. There are no agenda items to discuss.
- Meeting cancelled
- No agenda items
Village Council
The Palos Park Village Council will hold a teleconference meeting due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted via email or phone. The main business includes approving consent agenda items, notably an ordinance to abate the 2020 property tax levy for $1.75 million in 2010 bonds, using water sale receipts instead. The council will also ratify warrant lists and consider an insurance payment and an electric service agreement.
- Ordinance to abate 2020 property tax levy for $1,750,000 General Obligation Bonds (Series 2010A) for underground water reservoir
- Ratify payment of invoices on Warrant List dated December 28, 2020 for $102,614.31
- Approve payment of invoices on Warrant List dated January 11, 2021 for $79,269.79
- Approve Supplemental Warrant List dated January 11, 2021 for $388,040.19
- Approve 2021 IRMA Annual Insurance Contribution of $88,051 with $78,051 surplus credit, net payment $10,000