Palos Park public meetings in 2025

Village Council

The Village Council meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025, has been cancelled in observance of the holiday. The next scheduled meeting is January 12, 2026.

Plan Commission

The Palos Park Plan Commission will consider a comprehensive update to the Village's Planning and Zoning Code and associated zoning map changes. The public hearing is a continuation from the October 16, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on comprehensive Development Code Update (continued from Oct 16)
• Zoning map changes for Village-owned property at Kaptur Center Parking Lot
• Zoning map changes for Metra Station and Metra Parking Lot
• Zoning map changes for Centennial Park
• Zoning map changes for Oak Hill Cemetery

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board will adopt its agenda, approve the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes, and review the monthly financial report, including payment of bills from November 20 through December 17, 2025. The board will also discuss and take action on an update to the tax levy distribution. Public comments, correspondence, and an executive session are also scheduled.

• Adopt agenda (action)
• Approve minutes of the November 19, 2025 meeting (action)
• Review monthly financial report: payment of bills for Nov 20–Dec 17, 2025 (action)
• Review monthly statement for November 2025 (action)
• Discuss and act on tax levy distribution update (discussion/action)

The Library Board adopted its agenda and appointed Ream Qato as board secretary. It approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes, November financial payments, the November financial statement, and the 2026 tax levy distribution amount. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Ream Qato as board secretary (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills for Nov 20–Dec 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 monthly financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 tax levy distribution amount (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:54 pm (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for December 10, 2025 was cancelled. Consequently, there are no agenda items to be decided or discussed.

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on the 2025 tax levy and various municipal payments. The meeting includes decisions on zoning variances for residential fences and sheds, as well as a professional services agreement for building inspections.

• Ordinance 2025-21: Tax Levy for 2025 in the amount of $2,492,814.00
• ZBA Case 2025-05: Request for 6-foot privacy fence at 38 McCord Trace
• ZBA 20256-06: Setback variance for a shed at 11742 Highwood Drive
• Payment of $594,683.37 to Lindahl Brothers, Inc. for 2025 MFT project
• Purchase of 20 new computers from Proven IT for $37,914.80

The council approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted Ordinance 2025-20, which implements a municipal grocery occupation tax as required by the Illinois Department of Revenue. It also ratified a temporary liquor license for Durbin’s Pizza at the Tree Lighting event, approved over $1.8 million in various invoice payments, and took actions on two ZBA cases—referring the McCord fence variance back to the board and denying the Highwood Drive shed setbacks. Additional approvals included a $195,882.90 payment and an $80,000 increase to the 2025 MFT road improvement project, and a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with H.R. Green for building plan review.

• Approved minutes of Nov 10, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-20 municipal grocery occupation tax (5-0)
• Ratified temporary liquor license for Durbin’s Pizza at Tree Lighting event (5-0)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $1,847,642.09 (5-0)
• Referred ZBA Case 2025-05 (McCord fence) back to ZBA for further review (5-0)
• Denied ZBA Case 2025-06 (Highwood Drive shed setbacks) (5-0)
• Approved $195,882.90 payment and $80,000 increase to MFT project, total $899,389.50 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-12 authorizing HR Green professional services agreement (5-0)

Village Council

The Village Council meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2025.

Plan Commission

The Palos Park Plan Commission meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025 was canceled. Consequently, there are no agenda items to be discussed or decided at this meeting. The commission had previously continued the Development Code Update (PC 2025-01) to the December 18, 2025 meeting.

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board will discuss and vote on adding holiday bonuses to its policy, elect officer positions, and set meeting dates for 2026. The board will also review the monthly financial report, approve October meeting minutes, and receive updates on strategic planning, the 90th anniversary celebration, OSG, and the tax levy.

• Holiday Bonuses Addition to Policy – discussion and action
• Vote for Officer Positions – discussion and action
• Meeting Dates 2026 – discussion and action
• Tax Levy Update – discussion
• Strategic Planning Committee Update – discussion

The board unanimously appointed Kathy Branigan as Vice‑President, filling the vacant officer position. It also approved the agenda, the October 15 minutes, October bills, the 2025 holiday bonus, and the October financial statement. The board set future meeting dates for 2026 on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. and decided the 90th anniversary celebration will be managed by the Fundraising Committee.

• Adopt agenda – passed unanimously
• Approve October 15 minutes – passed unanimously
• Approve payment of bills for Oct 16‑Nov 19 – passed unanimously
• Approve 2025 holiday bonus for staff – passed unanimously
• Approve October 2025 financial statement – passed unanimously
• Appoint Kathy Branigan as Board Vice‑President – passed unanimously
• Set board meeting dates for 2026 on third Wednesday each month at 5:00 p.m. – passed unanimously
• Assign 90th anniversary celebration to Fundraising Committee – decided

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee will discuss the December 4, 2025, Tree Lighting plan and recap recent home visits. The committee is also scheduled to prepare a final report for the Village Council.

• Tree Lighting Plan for December 4, 2025
• Holiday Market planning
• Lil Shoppers Shoppe planning
• Final Report to Village Council

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m., also by unanimous voice vote. No other business was taken up.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Police Pension Board

The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to discuss investment reports and fund management. The board is scheduled to review the actuarial valuation, the village funding request, and the municipal compliance report.

• Review and approval of Actuarial Valuation and Village Funding Request
• Review and adoption of Municipal Compliance Report
• Review and approval of Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal
• Discussion and possible action on Cash Management Policy for 2026 withdrawal instructions
• Approval of Trustee Training registration fees and reimbursable expenses

The Board accepted the actuarial valuation and voted to request $557,197 from the Village. It also approved the fiduciary liability insurance renewal for $3,109 and added Treasurer Alison Brothen as an additional insured. Monthly repeat deposits for 2026 were set at $40,000, and the 2026 board meeting dates were established.

• Approved request for $557,197 municipal contribution (roll call vote, 3-0)
• Approved fiduciary liability insurance renewal $3,109 and added Treasurer as additional insured (roll call vote, 3-0)
• Set 2026 monthly repeat deposits at $40,000 from IPOPIF (roll call vote, 3-0)
• Adopted Municipal Compliance Report and authorized signatures (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved repeat withdrawal instructions for 2026 (roll call vote, 3-0)
• Approved disbursements of $2,110 for August‑October 2025 (roll call vote, 3-0)
• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Established 2026 board meeting dates: Feb 10, May 12, Aug 11, Nov 10 (voice vote, unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance applications. One request seeks to raise the fence height to six feet and eliminate required open space at 38 McCord Trace. The other request seeks reduced side and rear setbacks for an accessory shed at 11742 Highwood Drive. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on fence height variance (ZBA CASE 2025-05) for 38 McCord Trace
• Public hearing on accessory building setback variance (ZBA CASE 2025-06) for 11742 Highwood Drive
• Approval of September 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It denied the request for a six‑foot privacy fence at 38 McCord Trace. It also denied the request to reduce setbacks for an accessory shed at 11742 Highwood Drive. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)
• Denied fence height variance at 38 McCord Trace (3-1)
• Denied setback variance for shed at 11742 Highwood Drive (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council will adopt Ordinance 2025-19, revising the municipal grocery occupation tax to be calculated on the selling price of groceries. The council will also approve several payments, including $270,554.58 in invoices, $639,197.05 in supplemental warrants, and $195,882.90 for the 2025 MFT project. Additional actions include accepting CMAP’s transportation safety planning assistance with an $8,000 contribution and approving a 12‑month electric supply rate of $0.05660/kWh.

• Adopt Ordinance 2025-19 amending the grocery occupation tax calculation
• Approve payment of invoices totaling $270,554.58
• Approve supplemental warrant payment of $639,197.05 for payroll and wire transfers
• Approve $195,882.90 payment to Lindahl Brothers, Inc. for the 2025 MFT project
• Approve purchase of a 2026 Police Utility Ford Explorer for $46,489.00

The council approved Ordinance 2025-19 amending the municipal grocery occupation tax and adopted several payments and contracts, including a $195,882.90 payment to Lindahl Brothers for road work, a $7,479.46 repair for a police truck, a $27,975 concrete pad for the fitness court, a $46,489 purchase of a new police utility vehicle, and a resolution to accept CMAP technical assistance. All votes were 4‑0 in favor with Mayor Milovich Walters absent.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-19 amending grocery occupation tax (4‑0)
• Approved payment of invoices $270,554.58 (4‑0)
• Approved supplemental warrant payments $639,197.05 (4‑0)
• Approved $195,882.90 payment to Lindahl Brothers for MFT road improvements (4‑0)
• Approved $7,479.46 Chicago Diesel repair for Police Truck 42 (4‑0)
• Approved $27,975 contract with Frazier Residential Concrete for fitness court pad (4‑0)
• Approved $46,489 purchase of new police utility Ford Explorer (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑10 to accept CMAP technical assistance (4‑0)

Village Council

The Village Council will receive a presentation from Baxter and Woodman regarding a Water Rate Study. The body will also consider a proclamation for Native American Heritage Month and approve routine payments.

• Presentation by Baxter and Woodman regarding the Water Rate Study
• Payment of invoices on the October 27, 2025 Warrant List totaling $77,172.87
• Proclamation of November 2025 as Native American Heritage Month

The Village Board approved the minutes of the October 13, 2025 council meeting. It also approved payment of invoices on the October 27, 2025 warrant list totaling $77,172.87. Both actions passed with a 4‑0 vote and one absent commissioner.

• Approved October 13, 2025 council minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $77,172.87 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. (4-0, 1 absent)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a comprehensive Development Code update to Part Twelve of the Village Code. The hearing also includes proposed zoning map changes affecting multiple village properties such as the Kaptur Center parking lot, Metra station, Centennial Park, and Oak Hill Cemetery. The meeting will also approve prior meeting minutes and provide time for other business and public comment.

• Consideration of a comprehensive Development Code update to Part Twelve of the Village Code
• Zoning map changes for Kaptur Center Parking Lot (8917 123rd St) and Sluis House (12309 S 90th Ave)
• Zoning map changes for Metra Station and Parking Lot (8100 & 8300 W 123rd St)
• Zoning map changes for Centennial Park (12216 South Will Cook Road)
• Zoning map changes for Oak Hill Cemetery (8809‑8930 131st St)

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board will adopt its agenda, approve the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting, and authorize payment of bills covering September 25 through October 15, 2025. The board will also review the monthly financial statement for September 2025 and discuss updates to the personnel handbook, partnership policy, and cyber liability policy. Additional discussion items include a strategic planning committee update and a 2024 tax agency rate report. The meeting will end with an executive session.

• Adopt agenda (ACTION)
• Approve minutes of the September 24, 2025 board meeting (ACTION)
• Authorize payment of bills for September 25‑October 15, 2025 (ACTION)
• Review monthly financial statement for September 2025 (ACTION)
• Discuss and act on personnel handbook update (DISCUSSION, ACTION)

The Palos Park Public Library Board approved several items, including the Personnel Handbook, Partnership Policy, and Cyber Liability Policy, all by unanimous vote. It also approved payment of September and October bills and the September financial statement. No tax levy amount was set; that will be decided at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills for Sep 25‑Oct 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved Partnership Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Cyber Liability Policy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:12 pm (unanimous)

Recreation Board

The Recreational Advisory Commission will discuss program recaps, marketing, and facility updates, review the FY2026 Recreation and Parks budget summary, and consider a Flippingbook proposal. The Silver Sneakers and PVP memorandum of understanding is on hold.

• Fall Programming Recap
• Winter Program Guide presentation and discussion
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Fitness Court update
• Presentation of FY2026 Recreation and Parks Budget Summary
• Flippingbook discussion

The Recreation Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting and adopted the Flippingbook software for next fiscal year's seasonal guides, both by unanimous vote. Several items were tabled, including the open‑gym schedule, tennis/pickleball court signage, and Autumn in the Park Festival improvements, all deferred to the first quarter of 2026. The Silver Sneakers and PVP memorandum of understanding was placed on hold, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Flippingbook system for FY27 seasonal guides (unanimous)
• Tabled open gym schedule to Q1 2026
• Tabled tennis/pickleball court signage to Q1 2026
• Tabled Autumn in The Park Festival improvements to Q1 2026
• Placed Silver Sneakers and PVP MOU on hold
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Council

The Village Council will vote on two residential setback variations and several equipment upgrades for public works. The body is also reviewing an intergovernmental agreement for restaurant inspections and multiple payment warrants.

• Front yard setback variation for 12516 S. 91st Avenue
• Rear yard setback variation for 12418 S. 81st Avenue
• Agreement with Cook County Department of Public Health for restaurant inspections at $100 per inspection
• Henderson Products proposals for truck pre-wetting systems totaling $13,321.00
• IXOM mixing system maintenance contract at a yearly cost of $6,700.00

The council approved Ordinance 2025-17 granting a front yard setback variance for 12516 S. 91st Avenue and Ordinance 2025-18 granting a rear yard setback and height variance for 12418 S. 31st Avenue, each passing 3-0 with two commissioners absent. The council also approved the intergovernmental agreement for restaurant inspections at $100 per inspection, ratified two invoice payments of $206,479.57 and $122,356.47, and approved a supplemental warrant list for $710,027.93. Additional approvals included pre‑wetting systems for two fire‑truck units ($5,644.00 and $7,680.00) and a yearly IXOM maintenance contract for the underground reservoir mixing system at $6,700.00.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-17 front yard setback variation (12516 S. 91st Ave) (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-18 rear yard setback and height variation (12418 S. 31st Ave) (3-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for restaurant inspections at $100 per inspection (3-0)
• Approved payment of invoices on September 22, 2025 warrant list ($206,479.57) (3-0)
• Approved payment of invoices on October 13, 2025 warrant list ($122,356.47) (3-0)
• Approved purchase of pre‑wetting system for Truck No. 69 ($5,644.00) (3-0)
• Approved purchase of pre‑wetting system for Truck No. 1 ($7,680.00) (3-0)
• Approved IXOM yearly maintenance contract for underground reservoir mixing system ($6,700.00) (3-0)

Tree Body

The Tree Body will meet to discuss current ordinances. The meeting will also include setting the date and time for the next session.

• Discussion on current ordinances

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Village of Palos Park Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025 was cancelled. There were no agenda items listed for the meeting.

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will review monthly financial reports and pay bills for the period ending September 24, 2025. Members will discuss the library's strategic plan, personnel handbook, and grounds, with a potential action on the cyber liability policy.

• Payment of bills from August 28, 2025, through September 24, 2025
• Action on Cyber Liability Policy
• Discussion of Strategic Plan Update
• Discussion of Personnel Handbook
• Discussion of Partnership Policy

The Library Board adopted its agenda and approved the August 27 minutes. It unanimously approved the August 2025 financial statement and payment of bills through September 24, 2025. Board members agreed to proceed with the library grounds proposal, pending a cost revision, appointed a strategic‑plan chair, changed the bank‑account signers, and will gather feedback on a new partnership policy.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve August 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve August 2025 financial statement (unanimous)
• Approve payment of bills Aug 28–Sep 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Move forward with library grounds proposal, cost to be revised by Christy Weber
• Appoint Ream Qato as chair of Strategic Plan committee
• Change bank account signers to Terri Kachinsky (president) and Gurp Ahluwalia (treasurer)
• Board members to provide feedback on draft Partnership Policy for next meeting

Village Council

The Palos Park Village Council meeting set for September 22, 2025 was cancelled because there were no agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next scheduled council meeting is on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Plan Commission

The regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting for September 18, 2025, is canceled. There are no agenda items.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two residential property requests. The board is considering variations to yard setbacks and building height for single-family homes.

• ZBA CASE 2025-02: Request to reduce front yard setback from 53.97 feet to 47.85 feet at 12516 S. 91st Avenue
• ZBA CASE 2025-04: Request to reduce rear side yard setback from 50 feet to 34 feet 10 inches at 12418 S. 81st Avenue
• ZBA CASE 2025-04: Request to increase main level height from 9 feet to 10 feet 11 inches at 12418 S. 81st Avenue

The board approved the August 13, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It approved a front‑yard setback variance for 12516 S. 91st Avenue, allowing a 47.85‑foot setback, also by a 5‑0 vote. It approved a rear‑yard setback and main‑level height variance for 12418 S. 81st Avenue, permitting a 34‑ft‑10‑in rear side‑yard setback and raising the main level to 10‑ft‑11‑in, again by a 5‑0 vote. Two members were absent for each vote.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved front‑yard setback variance for 12516 S. 91st Ave (5-0)
• Approved rear‑yard setback and height variance for 12418 S. 81st Ave (5-0)

Village Council

The Village Council will consider approvals for facility repairs and utility upgrades. The body is also reviewing payment warrants totaling over $700,000.

• Payment of Warrant List dated September 8, 2025 for $178,735.46
• Payment of Supplemental Warrant List dated September 8, 2025 for $527,676.11
• Proposal from Comfort Zone for $6,895.00 to replace a compressor at the Kaptur Center
• Proposal from Flow-Technics, Dave-Com Electric and Airy’s for $45,330.05 to upgrade the Romiga Lift Station
• Raffle License for United We Care Employee Relief Fund event on October 2, 2025

The Board unanimously approved several financial items, including a $527,676.11 supplemental warrant payment and $178,735.46 in invoice payments. It also approved a $6,895 compressor replacement at the Kaptur Center and a $45,330.05 upgrade to the Romiga Lift Station. Additional routine actions such as approving meeting minutes, a raffle license, and proclaiming Constitution Week were also adopted.

• Approved $527,676.11 supplemental warrant payments (5-0)
• Approved $178,735.46 invoice payments (5-0)
• Approved $6,895 Comfort Zone compressor replacement at Kaptur Center (5-0)
• Approved $45,330.05 Romiga Lift Station upgrade, waiving formal bidding (5-0)
• Approved United We Care Employee Relief Fund raffle license (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 25, 2025 council meeting (5-0)
• Proclaimed September 17‑23, 2025 as Constitution Week (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m. (5-0)

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. The committee then moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m., which also passed unanimously. No other motions were recorded.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and take action on several administrative updates. Key items include the OSG contract, the personnel handbook, and the library's cyber liability policy.

• OSG Contract (discussion and action)
• Strategic Plan Update (discussion and action)
• Personnel Handbook (discussion and action)
• Cyber Liability Policy (discussion and action)
• Payment of bills from July 17 to August 20, 2025

The Palos Park Library Board approved the OSG contract, paid July bills, and accepted the July 2025 financial statement. It also adopted the agenda, approved prior meeting minutes, and set a recommendation to meet with the Historical Society. All actions passed with unanimous votes.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of July 17‑August 20, 2025 bills (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 monthly financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved OSG contract (unanimous)
• Recommended scheduling meeting with Historical Society (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session at 7:15 pm (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 pm (unanimous)

Village Council

The Village Council will consider awarding a roadway improvement contract and approving a setback variation for a residence. The body will also review funding for fitness equipment and a cell site retention agreement.

• Award of 2025 MFT Roadway Improvements project to Lindahl Brothers for $819,389.50
• Ordinance 2025-16 for corner side yard and rear yard setback variations at 12618 South Pawnee
• Payment of invoices on the August 25, 2025 Warrant List totaling $395,397.57
• National Fitness Campaign funding match of $110,000 and Fitness Court equipment purchase
• Approval of Verizon Wireless Cell Site Retention Terms from the August 11, 2025 Term Sheet

The Village Board approved several items, including the 2025 MFT Road Improvements contract to Lindahl Brothers for $819,389.50, a $110,000 match and purchase of a fitness court, and a setback variance for 12618 South Pawnee. It also approved payment of $395,397.57 in invoices, appointed Jackie Wilcox to the Recreation Advisory Commission, and approved a $6,005.50 service‑sanitation contract. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved minutes of the Aug 11 council meeting (5‑0)
• Appointed Jackie Wilcox to the Recreation Advisory Commission (5‑0)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $395,397.57 (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑16 variance for 12618 South Pawnee (5‑0)
• Awarded 2025 MFT Road Improvements contract to Lindahl Brothers for $819,389.50 (5‑0)
• Approved Service Sanitation quotation for portable restroom services $6,005.50 annually (5‑0)
• Approved National Fitness Campaign $110,000 match and purchase of fitness court equipment (5‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to continue the rear‑yard variance for 12516 S. 91°t Avenue to the September 10 meeting. The board recommended approval of the sunroom addition variance for 12618 Pawnee Road. It also recommended continuing the rear‑yard variance for 12418 S. 815 Avenue to the September meeting.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (4-0, 2 abstain)
• Continued case 2025-02 (12516 S. 91°t Avenue) to Sep 10, 2025 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Recommended approval of case 2025-03 (12618 Pawnee Road) (6-0, 1 absent)
• Recommended continuation of case 2025-04 (12418 S. 815 Avenue) to Sep meeting (6-0, 1 absent)

Police Pension Board

The Palos Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to conduct officer elections and review quarterly investment reports. The board will also discuss a cash management policy and a one-month fiduciary liability and crime policy extension.

• Board Officer Election for President, Vice President, Secretary and Assistant Secretary
• Quarterly Report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
• Discussion/Possible Action on Cash Management Policy
• Discussion/Possible Action on One-Month Fiduciary Liability & Crime Policy Extension
• Discussion/Possible Action on Collateralization Agreement and Letter of Credit

The board approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes and a $2,095 disbursement. Trustees elected a new slate of officers and confirmed Trustee Chibe as FOIA Officer and OMA Designee. Trustees Chibe and Pillado were designated as signers on the BMO Bank account. No changes were made to the Cash Management Policy.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $2,095 disbursement (roll call vote, all aye)
• Accepted Quarterly Investment Report (unanimous voice vote)
• Determined no changes needed to Cash Management Policy
• Elected board officers: Pillado President, Chiesa Vice President, Chibe Secretary, Caiazzo Assistant Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Maintained Trustee Chibe as FOIA Officer and OMA Designee (unanimous voice vote)
• Designated Trustees Chibe and Pillado as signers on BMO Bank account (roll call vote, all aye)

Village Council

The Board approved Ordinance 2025-14 to implement a municipal grocery tax, estimated to generate $211,000 annually. It also approved multiple payments and contracts, including a $7,725 membership dues payment, a temporary liquor license for Durbin's Pizza, a $257,502.60 water‑main repair invoice, a $967,482.50 roadway‑paving bid, and a $65,788.92 purchase of a Kubota tractor. All actions were adopted with a 4‑0 vote, with Commissioner Reed absent.

• Approved minutes of July 14, 2025 council meeting (4-0)
• Approved $7,725 payment for Southwest Conference of Mayors dues (4-0)
• Granted temporary liquor license to Durbin's Pizza for Concert on the Green (4-0)
• Approved Airy's Construction invoice #2 for $257,502.60 water‑main relocation (4-0)
• Approved bid for 2025 Roadway Paving Project costing $967,482.50 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Kubota M4 tractor from Russo Power Equipment for $65,788.92 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-14 municipal grocery tax (4-0)
• Approved supplemental warrant list payment of $588,612.80 (4-0)

Library Board

The Library Board adopted its agenda and approved the June 18 meeting minutes without opposition. It authorized payment of bills from June 20 to July 16, 2025, and approved the June 2025 financial statement, both unanimously. The board noted receipt of a $7,226.03 per‑capita grant to fund an ADA‑compliant website and confirmed trustee Terri Kachinsky’s reappointment through June 1, 2029.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve payment of bills for June 20‑July 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approve June 2025 monthly financial statement (unanimous)
• Record receipt of $7,226.03 per‑capita grant for ADA website (grant awarded)
• Confirm reappointment of trustee Terri Kachinsky (term extended to June 1 2029)
• Defer final decision on OSG contract to next meeting (discussion continued)
• Postpone personnel handbook adjustments to next meeting (discussion continued)

Village Council

The Board approved all items on the consent agenda, including a temporary liquor license, an ordinance amendment, and payments totaling $887,357.34. It also approved a $206,496.90 invoice for a water‑main relocation project. All actions passed with a 4‑0 vote, Commissioner Polk absent.

• Approved resolution to make certain closed‑session minutes public (4‑0)
• Granted temporary liquor license to Durbin’s Pizza for July 16 Hot Dog Day event (4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑13 amending pool barrier code (4‑0)
• Waived bidding and approved iTrees for Fall Tree Planting up to $27,000 (4‑0)
• Approved payment of Warrant List invoices $158,379.95 (4‑0)
• Approved payment of Supplemental Warrant List $728,979.39 (4‑0)
• Approved Airy’s Construction invoice $206,496.90 for 123rd St water‑main relocation (4‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting with three ayes, zero nays and one abstention. It voted to continue the variance request for 12516 S. 91st Avenue to the next meeting, with four ayes and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Continued ZBA CASE 2025-02 variance request to next meeting (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Recreation Board

The Recreation Advisory Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. The board also unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the July 8, 2025 meeting at 8:40 pm. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned July 8, 2025 meeting at 8:40 pm (unanimous)

Village Council

The council unanimously approved reappointments for five board members and new appointments to the Pension Board and Tree Board. It also approved payments and contracts for public‑works projects, including a $15,500 sealcoat for the Metra lot, a $9,802 pump rebuild, a $9,500 water‑system risk assessment, and a $79,181 purchase of a Ford F‑250 truck. Additionally, the council directed the village attorney to draft an ordinance allowing alternative pool barriers. All votes were 4‑0 with one commissioner absent.

• Approved reappointments of five board members (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved new appointments of Susan Chiesa to the Pension Board and Sherry Lucas to the Tree Board (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved payment of invoices on the warrant list totaling $139,827.92 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved H & D Maintenance sealcoat contract for the Metra lot at $15,500.00 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Flow‑Technics pump rebuild contract for Holy Family Lift Station at $9,802.30 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Baxter & Woodman risk assessment and emergency response plan update for $9,500.00 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved purchase of a 2026 Ford F‑250 truck with equipment package for $79,181.00 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved direction to the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance allowing alternative pool barriers (4-0, 1 absent)

Library Board

The Library Board unanimously reappointed Terri Kachinsky as president. It also approved payment of bills for April‑June and the monthly financial statements for April and May. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were adopted, and the board entered and exited an executive session before adjourning.

• Adopt agenda (unanimously)
• Approve April 16 minutes (unanimously)
• Approve payment of bills Apr 17‑Jun 18, 2025 (unanimously)
• Approve monthly statements for Apr and May 2025 (unanimously)
• Reappoint Terri Kachinsky as president (unanimously)
• Enter executive session for staff performance review (unanimously)
• Return to regular session (unanimously)
• Adjourn meeting at 7:33 pm (unanimously)

Plan Commission

The joint Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting with a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays, 2 not present for vote, 1 absent, and 1 abstention. No substantive decisions were made on the development code update items discussed. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (ayes 10, nays 0, not present 2, absent 1, abstain 1)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. The committee then adjourned the June 1, 2025 meeting at 7:15 p.m., also by unanimous voice vote. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Village Council

The Board approved Ordinance 2025-12 to raise water rates to $14.25 per thousand gallons. It also approved a $11,920 firewall replacement, a $6,680 culvert contract, and a $172,809 final payment for the McCarthy Rd water transmission main. The consent agenda items, including police vehicle purchases and a temporary liquor license, were all approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-12 water rate increase (4-0-1)
• Approved Concentric Integration firewall replacement for $11,920 (4-0-1)
• Awarded 91st Street culvert contract to L&R Trenching Co. for $6,680 (4-0-1)
• Approved final payment disbursement No. 5 to Steve Spiess Construction for $172,809.38 (4-0-1)
• Authorized Village Clerk to release closed‑session minutes (consent agenda) (4-0-1)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Durbin’s Pizza concert (consent agenda) (4-0-1)
• Ratified purchase of two 2025 Ford Explorer police vehicles at $49,559 each plus outfitting ($11,423 each) (consent agenda) (4-0-1)
• Approved supplemental warrant list for manual checks, payroll, and wire transfers totaling $808,868.60 (consent agenda) (4-0-1)

Plan Commission

The joint Plan Commission and Zoning Board reviewed key items of the draft development code and provided informal, non‑binding guidance for the consultant. Members voted to retain the 2,200 sf minimum dwelling size for lots of one acre or more and to have no minimum for smaller lots. They also approved the inclusion of paper‑street setbacks, the “Legacy lot” naming, and the buildable‑lot language, and directed further work on impervious‑surface standards. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:07 p.m.

• Retained 2,200 sf minimum dwelling size for lots ≥1 acre (informal vote)
• Set no minimum dwelling size for lots <1 acre (informal vote)
• Approved inclusion of paper‑street setback provision in draft code
• Decided to keep “Legacy lot” name for traditional lots (most votes)
• Directed consultant to research impervious‑surface coverage tiers
• Added buildable‑lot language for substandard lots created before 1952
• Approved prior meeting minutes (8‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 8:07 p.m.

Police Pension Board

The board certified the unopposed re‑election of Trustees Chibe, Caiazzo and Sawyer for two‑year terms. It approved the February meeting minutes, $7,200 of disbursements, the pensioner payroll journal, the quarterly investment report, and engaged Lauterbach & Amen to prepare the IDOI Annual Statement for $4,368. The Board also adopted its Rules and Regulations and accepted a new Tier II member, Oliver Sorisho. The Collateralization Agreement and Letter of Credit items were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $7,200 disbursements (roll call: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Pensioner Payroll Journal (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Sawyer Falduto quarterly investment report (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved engagement of L&A for IDOI Annual Statement $4,368 (roll call: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Board Rules and Regulations (unanimous voice vote)
• Certified active and retired member election results (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled Collateralization Agreement to next regular meeting

Village Council

The Board approved several items on the consent agenda, including renewing the 9‑1‑1 intergovernmental agreement, appropriating $120,750 for street maintenance and $400,000 for street paving, and adopting an ordinance updating building, energy, and fire codes. Additional approvals were the $159,766.97 invoice payment, a $976,290.66 supplemental warrant list, a $7,758 HVAC maintenance contract, a resolution funding an outdoor fitness court, a $50,000 grant agreement with Northwestern Medicine, and an $18,390 recreation‑center gym‑floor repair. The council also postponed approval of two police vehicles to the next meeting. All votes were 3‑0 in favor with two commissioners absent.

• Renewed 9‑1‑1 intergovernmental agreement (3‑0)
• Approved $120,750 street‑maintenance appropriation (3‑0)
• Approved $400,000 street‑paving appropriation (3‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending building, energy, fire codes (3‑0)
• Approved payment of invoices $159,766.97 (3‑0)
• Approved supplemental warrant list $976,290.66 (3‑0)
• Approved $7,758 HVAC maintenance contract (3‑0)
• Approved $18,390 gym‑floor repair for recreation center (3‑0)

Village Council

The Board approved the annual budget of $14,728,675 for the fiscal year May 1 2025–April 30 2026 with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also adopted a tax increase ordinance raising the municipal retailers’ and service occupation taxes to the 1% statutory maximum, and approved several contracts and agreements, all by 5‑0 votes.

• Approved FY 2026 budget ordinance $14,728,675 (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance increasing retail and service occupation taxes to 1% (5-0)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Durbin’s Pizza Doggie Dash event (5-0)
• Approved payment of invoices totaling $172,542.22 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑03 accepting Cook County Hazard Mitigation Plan update (5-0)
• Approved multi‑year actuarial contract with Lauterbach & Amen (3‑year) (5-0)
• Approved two‑year actuarial contract with MWM Consulting for Police Pension Fund (5-0)
• Approved Business Retention Economic Incentive Agreement for Francesca’s Vincinato restaurant renovation (up to $100,000) (5-0)

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. The committee decided to meet bi‑monthly or quarterly until a final report is presented to the Village Council, with the report timeline tentatively starting in November 2025. It also directed the Village to order Purple Coneflower seed packets for new‑resident home visits and to reshared Google Drive access for all ambassadors. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote and the next meeting was scheduled for June 16, 2025.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Committee will meet bi‑monthly or quarterly until final report is presented
• Village will order Purple Coneflower seed packets for new‑resident visits
• Google Drive access will be reshared to all ambassadors
• Village will take over ordering and selling of merchandise
• Final report drafting to begin tentatively in November 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kaptur Center

Plan Commission

The commission gave direction to the consulting firm on several code items. It approved allowing dog runs and accessory structures in interior side yards, set an 8‑foot height limit for rear‑yard solar panels, and prohibited freestanding wind turbines. It also kept chicken coop rules as drafted and changed parking calculations to use gross floor area.

• Allowed dog runs in interior side yards (non‑binding vote)
• Allowed accessory structures in interior side yards but not in front yards (non‑binding vote)
• Allowed rear‑yard solar structures with height limited to 8 ft; prohibited freestanding wind turbines (non‑binding vote)
• Kept pool house shower allowance as drafted (non‑binding vote)
• Denied combining pool house and garage to avoid accessory dwelling units (non‑binding vote)
• Allowed apiaries in any yard (non‑binding vote)
• Recommended reducing accessory structure setback from 15 ft to 10 ft (non‑binding vote)
• Prohibited parking garages except in the Western Growth Area with a PUD (non‑binding vote)

Library Board

The Palos Park Public Library Board adopted its agenda, approved the March 19, 2025 minutes, approved payment of bills for March 20‑April 19, 2025, approved the March 2025 financial statement, and unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 budget. The board also discussed prospective board‑member candidates and the upcoming strategic plan. No new business or executive session was held.

• Adopt agenda – passed unanimously
• Approve March 19, 2025 minutes – passed unanimously
• Approve payment of bills (Mar 20‑Apr 19, 2025) – passed unanimously
• Approve March 2025 monthly statement – passed unanimously
• Approve 2025‑2026 budget – passed unanimously
• Discuss prospective board‑member candidates – discussion only
• Discuss strategic plan wrap‑up and 2026‑2029 planning – discussion only
• Adjourn meeting – passed unanimously

Recreation Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 RAC meeting. It also unanimously approved a non‑resident rate and a small fee for ages 0‑2 at the Brunch with The Bunny event and decided not to add another breakfast service. Several low‑enrollment programs were discontinued, including winter and Spring Break offerings, chess, 9‑plus‑year‑old soccer after summer, and senior game/dice programs. The committee unanimously recommended Floor Incorporated for the recreation center gym floor repair and adjourned the meeting at 8:20 pm.

• Approved Jan 14, 2025 RAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved non‑resident rate and 0‑2 age fee for Brunch with The Bunny (unanimous)
• Decided not to add another breakfast service to Brunch with The Bunny (unanimous)
• Discontinued winter and Spring Break program offerings (unanimous)
• Discontinued chess program (unanimous)
• Stopped 9+ year old soccer after summer (unanimous)
• Discontinued Senior Game/Dice programs (unanimous)
• Recommended Floor Incorporated for Rec Center gym floor repair (unanimous)

Village Council

The council approved several routine items, including a website contract, commuter parking fees, and large payments. It awarded the 123 Street water main relocation project to Airy’s Construction for $589,132. Additional ordinances were adopted to change historic preservation duties and raise the administrative towing fee to $500.

• Approved CivicPlus website contract $6,530.35 (4-0)
• Adopted commuter lot fee ordinance: $1.50 daily, $30 monthly (4-0)
• Approved payment of invoices $169,640.21 (4-0)
• Approved supplemental warrant list $1,032,862.62 (4-0)
• Awarded 123 Street water main relocation to Airy’s Construction $589,132 (4-0)
• Approved partial payment Disbursement No. 4 to Steve Spiess Construction $206,566.85 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-06 transferring historic preservation duties to Plan Commission (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-07 increasing administrative towing fee to $500 (4-0)

Village Council

The Board approved the minutes from the February 10 meeting unanimously. It also approved a state liquor license for the Autumn in the Park Festival and paid $138,524.34 in invoices. The Board authorized a 20% raise in daily and monthly Metra commuter parking fees effective May 5, 2025. A roofing and gutter contract for village buildings was postponed to the April 14 council meeting.

• Approved February 10 minutes (5-0)
• Approved State liquor license for Autumn in the Park Festival ($25) and liability ($300) (5-0)
• Approved payment of invoices $138,524.34 (5-0)
• Approved 20% increase to Metra commuter parking fees, daily to $1.50 and monthly to $30 (5-0)
• Continued roofing/gutter project to next council meeting on April 14, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 p.m. (5-0)

Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee

The Newcomers Welcoming Ad Hoc Committee approved the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. The committee then adjourned the March 24, 2025 meeting, also by unanimous voice vote. No other motions were recorded.

• Approved October 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Plan Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the January 18, 2024 joint meeting with a 12‑0 vote, one member absent and one abstaining. A motion to adjourn the March 20 meeting at 8:33 p.m. was approved unanimously. No other actions were taken; the draft development code was discussed but not adopted.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (12‑0, 1 absent, 1 abstain)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)