River Grove public meetings in 2022
37 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Board Committee of the Whole
The Village Board Committee-of-the-Whole meeting scheduled for December 8, 2022, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
- Meeting cancelled; no agenda items
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board approved the 2023 fiscal year appropriation of $37,231,139 and the 2022 tax levy. Additionally, the board authorized a multi-year emergency dispatch services agreement and a tax abatement for specific refunding bonds.
- Approved FY2023 total appropriation of $37,231,139 (6-0)
- Approved 2022 tax levy and collection ordinance (6-0)
- Approved emergency dispatch agreement with Norcomm Public Safety Communications, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved 2022 property tax levy abatement for Series 2017B bonds (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Village holiday calendar (6-0)
- Authorized payment of all bills per warrants dated December 01, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved 2023 public meeting dates for publication (6-0)
- Approved minutes from November 17, 2022 meeting (6-0)
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board held a public hearing to review the proposed budget and Ordinance 2022-18 for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023. No formal action was taken on the budget or ordinance during this meeting.
- Tabled action on Ordinance 2022-18 (Proposed FY2023 Budget)
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board held a public hearing to discuss a proposed aggregate property tax levy of $8,232,742 for the 2022 tax year. No formal actions or votes were taken during this hearing; the board expressed agreement with staff recommendations for subsequent consideration.
- No substantive decisions were made during this public hearing
Public Safety Committee
The committee approved Phase I of a project to improve living conditions and storage at the 100-year-old fire house. DAE Group, Inc. was directed to review the building and provide permit documents for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural elements. Mayor David B. Guerin has signed the proposal.
- Approved Phase I of fire house repair project to engage DAE Group, Inc. for building review and permit documents
Village Board Meetings
The River Grove Village Board will vote on resolutions including the 2022 aggregate tax levy of $8,232,742, a $343,300.50 change order for the Ditka Drive & Alley Improvement Project, and the purchase of three Ford vehicles totaling $165,139. They will also hear a presentation on the FY 2023 budget and consider an intergovernmental agreement for the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System.
- Resolution 2022-R-40: Approving 2022 aggregate tax levy of $8,232,742
- Resolution 2022-R-42: Change order for Ditka Drive & Alley Improvement Project not to exceed $343,300.50
- Resolution 2022-R-43: Purchase of three Ford vehicles for Fire and Public Works departments totaling $165,139
- Resolution 2022-R-41: Retaining Sikich LLP for three-year audit services at $136,678
- Ordinance 2022-16: Authorizing participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS)
The Board approved the 2022 aggregate tax levy and authorized the purchase of three new Ford vehicles for the Fire and Public Works departments. They also approved a contract for professional auditing services and a change order for the Ditka Drive & Alley project. The Board reached a consensus to support a proposed 4.95% property tax increase for the 2023 budget.
- Approved aggregate tax levy for 2022 tax year of $8,232,742 (6-0)
- Approved $136,678 contract for Sikich LLP auditing services for 2022-2024 (6-0)
- Approved change order not-to-exceed $343,300.50 for Ditka Drive & Alley project (6-0)
- Approved purchase of three Ford vehicles for Fire and Public Works not-to-exceed $165,139 (6-0)
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (6-0)
- Authorized payment of all bills dated November 17, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved minutes from November 03, 2022 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
Village Board Committee of the Whole
The Village of River Grove has cancelled the Committee-of-the-Whole Board meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2022. No business will be conducted at that time.
- Meeting cancelled — no items to report
Village Board Meetings
The River Grove Village Board will consider authorizing payment of the village's bills from the November 3, 2022 warrant list. The agenda also includes approval of the October 6, 2022 meeting minutes, committee reports, and a closed executive session to discuss personnel, salary schedules, real estate, litigation, and security matters. No ordinances, resolutions, or old business are on the agenda.
- Authorization to pay village bills per November 3, 2022 warrant list
- Approval of October 6, 2022 regular board meeting minutes
- Executive session for personnel, salary schedules, real estate, litigation, and security
- Committee reports from Public Safety, Public Works, Finance, License & Ordinance, IT, Youth & Recreation, and Clerk
The Village Board unanimously approved the payment of bills based on the warrants dated November 03, 2022. The board also approved the minutes from the October 06, 2022, meeting.
- Approved payment of all bills per warrants dated November 03, 2022 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of the October 06, 2022 Regular Board Meeting (unanimous voice vote)
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board meeting for October 20, 2022, has been cancelled by President David B. Guerin. No business will be conducted.
Village Board Committee of the Whole
The Village Board Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for October 13, 2022, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will consider a resolution to purchase fire bunker gear and authorize the payment of village bills. The meeting also includes the establishment of a scholarship fund and recognition of a former resident.
- Resolution 2022-R-39: Purchase of 10 sets of fire bunker gear from Dinges Fire Company for up to $26,900.00
- Establishment of the Village of River Grove Triton College Scholarship Fund
- Recognition of service of John E. “Bucky” Bjorvik
- Authorization to pay village bills based on the warrants list dated October 6, 2022
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will meet to vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include awarding contracts for a quiet zone project and a historical house re-roofing project.
- Resolution 2022-R-37: $111,825.00 contract for the 2022 Quiet Zone Project to Superior Road Striping, Inc.
- Resolution 2022-R-38: $63,985.00 contract for the Historical House Re-Roofing Project to All American Exterior Solutions
- Ordinance 2022-14: Amendments regarding automatic fire sprinkler requirements for detached single family residential homes
- Ordinance 2022-15: Amendments to the Illinois Plumbing Code
Village Board Committee of the Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole Board meeting scheduled for September 8, 2022, was cancelled by President David B. Guerin. This document is a legal notice of that cancellation.
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board is meeting to consider contracts for infrastructure repairs and network services. The board will also vote on ordinances regarding residential fire sprinklers and plumbing codes.
- Contract for 2022 MFT Sidewalk Replacement Project with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. for $129,310.00
- Contract for 2022 MFT Pavement Patching Project with Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. for $62,768.17
- Agreement with Current Technologies of Lombard for network services not to exceed $24,400.00
- Ordinance No. 2022-14 regarding automatic fire sprinkler requirements for detached single family homes
- Ordinance No. 2022-15 amending or adopting provisions of the Illinois Plumbing Code
Village Board Meetings
President David B. Guerin has directed the cancellation of the Village Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2022.
Village Board Committee of the Whole
President David B. Guerin has directed the cancellation of the scheduled Committee-of-the-Whole Board meeting.
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will meet to discuss a resolution for professional services and review village bills. The meeting also includes a proclamation honoring President Marilynn J. May.
- Resolution 2022-R-33: Agreement for collection of delinquent accounts with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
- Proclamation honoring President Marilynn J. May
- Authorization to pay Village bills via the August 4, 2022 warrant list
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will review several resolutions regarding infrastructure projects and public safety equipment. The meeting includes a proclamation for Elmwood-Grove Animal Hospital and discussions on various committee reports.
- Resolution awarding Triggi Construction, LLC $825,099.75 for the 2022 Ditka Drive & Alley Improvement Project
- Resolution approving a $158,140.00 contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police camera and license plate recognition equipment
- Resolution approving a change order not to exceed $52,385.00 for sidewalk replacement near River Grove School via J Nardulli Concrete, Inc.
- Proclamation honoring Dr. Lawrence M. Fox and Fifty Years of Elmwood-Grove Animal Hospital
Village Board Committee of the Whole
The Village Board will hear a presentation by Hancock Engineering regarding the impact of Illinois Public Act 102-0613. The discussion focuses on how this act affects the Village Water System’s policies, procedures, and funding.
- Presentation by Hancock Engineering on The Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will meet to consider several resolutions and ordinances regarding public works and land transfers. Items include a contract for sewer cleaning, the purchase of a new truck chassis, and a property transfer from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.
- Resolution 2022-R-28: Sewer cleaning and televising contract with Sewertech LLC for $60,780.00
- Resolution 2022-R-29: Purchase of a 2020 Ford F-450 chassis with aerial device not to exceed $119,692.00
- Ordinance 2022-12: Amendment to the 2022 Annual Budget to increase Sewer Fund from $45,000 to $60,780
- Ordinance 2022-13: Property transfer and intergovernmental agreement for 8678 West Grand Avenue
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will consider a service agreement for a cloud-based management system and an ordinance regarding Class A liquor licenses. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of a new trustee and a police sergeant.
- Resolution 2022-R-27: Service agreement with iWorQ Systems, Inc. (not to exceed $22,500 for Year 1, $15,000 annually for Years 2 and 3)
- Ordinance 2022-11: Amending Section 5-24-6 of the Village Code and the number of Class A liquor licenses
- Oath of Office for Benjamin E. Ramirez as Village Trustee
- Oath of Office for Rob Conway as Police Sergeant
- Authorization to pay Village bills based on warrants dated June 16, 2022
Village Board Committee of the Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole Board meeting scheduled for June 9, 2022, was cancelled by President David B. Guerin.
Village Board Meetings
President David B. Guerin has directed the cancellation of the Village Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 02, 2022.
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will consider the appointment of Benjamin E. Ramirez to fill a trustee vacancy. The meeting also includes discussions on engineering services for Ditka Drive, planning assistance, and changes to water and sewer rates.
- Appointment of Benjamin E. Ramirez to the office of village trustee
- Resolution 2022-R-25: $6,000.00 for Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning technical assistance
- Resolution 2022-R-26: $57,850.00 engineering agreement for the 2022 Ditka Drive Improvement Project
- Ordinance 2022-10: Adjusting water and sewer rates for the combined waterworks and sewage system
Village Board Committee of the Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 12, 2022, was cancelled by President David B. Guerin.
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will hear a presentation on recommended utility rate adjustments for water and sewer services. The board is also considering new regulations for oversized vehicle parking and several technology purchases.
- Presentation by Hancock Engineering regarding Water & Sewer Rate Adjustments
- Ordinance No. 2022-09 regarding definitions and parking regulations for oversized vehicles
- Resolution No. 2022-R-23: Purchase of two Panasonic Toughbook computers for Fire Department not to exceed $11,242.00
- Resolution No. 2022-R-24: Purchase of PCs, monitors, and MS Office software not to exceed $15,441.26
- Recognition of Building Commissioner Joe Hutcheson on his retirement
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will review several resolutions regarding fire department equipment and water system maintenance. The agenda also includes an ordinance to adopt a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy for village personnel.
- Purchase of a Spartan 2002 Darley Metro Pumper Engine for $5,000.00
- Acquisition of a Mako Compressor from Air One Equipment, Inc. not to exceed $44,365.00
- Installation of replacement doors at the Water System Pump House not to exceed $11,068.77
- Security camera system installation for the Pump House and Thatcher-Woods Playground not to exceed $3,450.00
- Purchase of 200 hours of network services from Current Technologies not to exceed $24,000.00
Village Board Committee of the Whole
President David B. Guerin has directed the cancellation of the scheduled Committee-of-the-Whole Board meeting.
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will consider two contracts for 2022 alley improvement projects and two ordinances. One ordinance proposes changes to the animals and pets code, while another proposes updates to various village inspection, licensing, and permit fees.
- Construction Engineering Services Agreement with Hancock Engineering Company not to exceed $248,300.00
- Asphalt and Concrete Testing Services with ECS Midwest LLC not to exceed $11,795.00
- Ordinance No. 2022-05 to amend the Animals and Pets Ordinance
- Ordinance No. 2022-06 to amend the Fee Schedule for various permits, inspections, and services
- Authorization to pay Village bills based on warrants dated April 07, 2022
Village Board Committee of the Whole
President David B. Guerin directed the notification that the scheduled Committee-of-the-Whole board meeting has been cancelled.
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will consider several resolutions including a community development grant and emergency water valve replacements. The meeting also includes the review of a resignation letter from Trustee Katie Muellner.
- Resolution 2022-R-08: Application for $400,000.00 grant and $176,000.00 matching funds for O’Connor Drive
- Resolution 2022-R-09: Change orders for KLF Enterprises, Inc. demolition at 2620-2630 Thatcher Avenue
- Resolution 2022-R-10: Emergency replacement of two water valves on Fifth Avenue by A-Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. ($44,600.00)
- Resignation letter received from Trustee Katie Muellner
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board is meeting to vote on a municipal master lease for capital acquisitions and the purchase of portable radios. The board will also address mayoral appointments and the payment of village bills.
- Resolution 2022-R-06: Five-year municipal master lease with Wintrust Capital for up to $760,000
- Resolution 2022-R-07: Purchase of 40 Motorola TP9555 and 2 Motorola TP9560 portable radio packages from Alpha Prime Communications for $47,310.00
- Authorization to pay village bills based on warrants dated February 17, 2022
- Motion regarding 2022 Mayoral Appointments
Village Board Committee of the Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole Board meeting scheduled for February 10, 2022, was cancelled by President David B. Guerin.
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will meet to discuss a resolution for a new riding mower and review 2022 mayoral appointments. The meeting also includes the authorization of village bill payments and potential executive sessions regarding personnel and property matters.
- Resolution 2022-R-05: Agreement with Russo Power to purchase one Scag Cheetah 61” Riding Mower for a price not to exceed $13,163.00
- Authorization of Village bill payments dated February 3, 2022
- 2022 Mayoral Appointments
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board is deciding on several resolutions for public safety equipment and facility renovations. The meeting also includes a motion for 2022 mayoral appointments and the authorization of village bill payments.
- Purchase of three 2022 Hybrid Ford Utility Police Interceptors for not to exceed $102,823.00
- Contract for Main Fire Station bathroom and plumbing renovation with Construction Network, LLC for not to exceed $58,530.00
- Purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus and equipment for River Grove Fire Department for not to exceed $157,846.00
- Authorization to pay Village bills based on warrants dated January 20, 2022
- Motion regarding 2022 Mayoral Appointments
Village Board Committee of the Whole
The Committee-of-the-Whole Board meeting scheduled for January 13, 2022, was cancelled by President David B. Guerin. This document is a legal notice of that cancellation.
Village Board Meetings
The Village Board will decide on the sale of real property and the creation of a new tax increment financing district. The board is also reviewing a proposal for a community needs assessment regarding a potential joint library and recreation facility.
- Sale of 2525 Spruce Street to Dan Bogojevich and Andre Furczon for $60,000
- Creation of the Northeast Tax Increment Financing District Fund
- Contract not to exceed $5,000 for Sarah Keister Armstrong & Associates for a community needs assessment survey
- Approval of minutes from the 12/16/2021 Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing on the 2022 Proposed Budget