Riverside public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denying a variation request for a fence at 148 Maplewood Rd. The Commission recommended approval of text amendments regarding accessory structures and temporary tents. It also suggested that staff approve site plans that do not involve planned unit developments, special use approvals, or variations.
- Recommended denial of variation for 5-foot aluminum fence at 148 Maplewood Rd (5-0)
- Recommended approval of accessory structure text amendments with edits (5-0)
- Recommended approval of temporary tent text amendments with edits (5-0)
- Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Recommended that staff approve site plans not involving PUDs, special uses, or variations
Riverside TV Commission
The Commission approved the 2023 Work Plan, which schedules the filming of various board and commission meetings and community events. The body also approved the minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting.
- Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved 2023 Work Plan (5-0)
Preservation Commission
The Preservation Commission will review and comment on IDOT's proposed Forest Avenue bridge and roadway improvements, and discuss the Commission's role in reviewing electric vehicle charging stations. The meeting also includes approval of October 2022 meeting minutes and a report on two Certificates of Appropriateness approved by the designee for a Metra ticket sign at 90 Bloomingbank Rd and fascia replacement at 150 Nutall Rd.
- Review and comment on IDOT's proposed Forest Avenue bridge and roadway improvements
- Discussion of Commission's role in reviewing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations
- Report of Certificates of Appropriateness: 90 Bloomingbank Rd (Metra ticket sign) and 150 Nutall Rd (fascia and flashing replacement)
- Approval of October 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Preservation Commission approved two Certificates of Appropriateness for property repairs and signage. The board determined that proposed IDOT bridge and roadway improvements will not affect the village's Landscape Architecture District designation. Commissioners also decided not to expand their review of EV charging stations to privately-owned property.
- Approved meeting minutes from October 13, 2022 (3-0)
- Accepted Certificates of Appropriateness for 90 Bloomingbank Rd and 150 Nutall Rd (4-0)
- Approved motion that IDOT Forest Avenue bridge and roadway improvements will have no effect on Landscape Architecture District designation (4-0)
- Decided not to expand review of EV charging stations to privately-owned property in B1 and B2 Districts
Riverside Police Pension Board
The Board approved the Treasurer's report and authorized payments for bills totaling $83,010.41. Members also updated the authorized account representative resolution to include Victoria Rafatcz and set the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Approved minutes from September 8, 2022 (unanimous voice vote)
- Accepted IPOPIF investment reports from September and October 2022 (3-0)
- Approved payment of bills totaling $83,010.41 (3-0)
- Approved Treasurer's report (3-0)
- Added Victoria Rafatcz as an authorized account representative to the resolution (3-0)
- Established 2023 meeting dates for February 9, May 11, August 10, and November 9
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees approved the 2023 annual budgets for the Village and Riverside Public Library. They also adopted new land disturbing ordinances requiring stormwater storage for projects exceeding 250 square feet of new impervious surface. Additionally, a license agreement for an electric vehicle charging station at Riverside Foods was approved.
- Approved 2023 annual budgets for Village and Riverside Public Library (6-0)
- Approved ordinance for land disturbing activities and stormwater storage requirements (6-0)
- Approved license agreement for EV charging station with Treetop Generations, Inc. d/b/a Riverside Foods (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including tax levy ordinances and property sale at 2710 S Harlem Avenue
- Reached consensus to increase PUD maximum building height to 66 feet in proposed B1-TOD zoning
Parks & Recreation Board
The board approved the minutes from the October 24, 2022 meeting. Members discussed 2023 goals for the department and board, including expanding program types and volunteer initiatives. No other substantive votes were recorded.
- Approved October 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
The board entered executive session to interview police officer candidates for the position of Sergeant. No other substantive actions were recorded.
- Approved motion to enter executive session for Sergeant candidate interviews
Riverside Historical Commission
The Historical Commission approved the October 17, 2022 minutes and the financial report. Members discussed the 2023 museum calendar, the status of a landmark pamphlet, and the processing of document boxes from the West Wellhouse.
- Approved October 17, 2022 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved financial report showing Museum account at $77,553 and Sherman fund at $2,078 (unanimous voice vote)
Board of Trustees
The Board approved a consent agenda including several equipment purchases and intergovernmental agreements. Trustees also reached consensus on multiple 2023 fee increases for building permits, inspections, and commuter parking.
- Approved $68,325 purchase of CCTV surveillance system from Griffon Systems (5-0)
- Approved $53,329 purchase of 2023 Ford F550 Utility Dump Truck from Currie Motors (5-0)
- Approved $42,486 purchase of rock salt from Cargill Incorporated (5-0)
- Approved participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Master Agreement 2022 (5-0)
- Decided to reduce vehicle sticker fees by 50% for qualifying seniors
- Directed staff to increase quarterly commuter parking rates to $170 and hourly rates to $0.30
- Directed staff to increase quarterly 24-hour parking rates to $215
- Adjusted residential variation deposit from $500 to a $1,000 fee
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
The Board met in executive session to interview Police Officer candidates. No substantive public decisions were recorded.
Board of Police & Fire Commissioners
The Board approved the minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on new officer training and the lateral hiring process. The Board entered executive sessions to interview candidates for the Sergeant promotional list.
- Approved August 9, 2022 meeting minutes
Riverside TV Commission
The Commission announced it was successful in receiving a grant from the Township to preserve 400-500 hours of media tapes. Members also discussed a proposed 2023 work plan and updates to the Village website, with a formal vote on the work plan scheduled for December.
- Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Agreed to invite Director of Public Safety Matt Buckley for Memories of Riverside
- Tabled approval of 2023 Work Plan until December
Economic Development Commission
The Commission approved its 2022 goals and agreed to a 2023 work plan focused on business attraction and Chamber of Commerce partnerships. Members also agreed to have staff survey Quincy Street businesses regarding parking feedback.
- Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved 2022 Goals (5-0)
- Agreed to staff conducting an electronic survey of Quincy Street businesses regarding parking
- Agreed to 2023 goals including website updates, new resident packet updates, and joint Chamber programs
- Agreed to meet second Wednesday every other month in 2023, pending Board approval
Board of Trustees
The Board approved a contract for Village Hall office renovations and appointed two members to the Economic Development Commission. Trustees also reviewed rental property inspection progress and continued discussions on transit-oriented development zoning.
- Appointed Paul Macnerland to the Economic Development Commission (4-0)
- Appointed Larry Forssberg as Chairperson of the Economic Development Commission (4-0)
- Approved $80,478 contract with Arthur P. O’Hara for Village Hall Office Renovations (4-0)
- Approved Voucher List of Bills November 3, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved Public Hearing Minutes for Proposed 2022 Tax Levy (4-0)
- Approved Public Hearing Minutes for Proposed 2023 Budget (4-0)
- Approved Regular Meeting Minutes October 20, 2022 (4-0)
- Continued variation request for temporary storage tent at 116 Barrypoint Road to February 2023
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved its 2023 work plan and meeting calendar. Members also discussed and recommended several technical revisions to proposed zoning amendments regarding accessory structures and pool houses.
- Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Commission Work Plan (4-0)
- Confirmed 2023 meeting calendar dates
- Recommended limiting accessory buildings to one story plus an attic
- Recommended limiting pool houses with full plumbing to in-ground pools only
- Recommended adding examples like patios and decks to the Accessory Structure definition
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board discussed a higher-than-expected budget surplus, with plans to use it for capital projects like tuck pointing, new windows at Quincy, and Scout Cabin improvements. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational.
- Approved minutes from August 22, 2022 meeting
- Discussed using surplus for Quincy building repairs and Scout Cabin upgrades
- Discussed hiring more staff for after-care programs
- Reviewed performance measures for annual report
- Adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the proposed 2023 budget for the Village of Riverside and the Riverside Public Library. The budget includes $21,157,579 in revenues and $25,179,980 in expenditures for the village, and $1,468,947 in revenues and $1,451,500 in expenditures for the library. No public comments were made, and the hearing was adjourned with no substantive decisions taken.
- Public hearing held on proposed 2023 budget (no vote taken)
- Hearing adjourned (6-0)
Preservation Commission
The Preservation Commission will consider appointing a designee to review certain Certificates of Appropriateness, review a draft 2023 Commission Work Plan, and review a proposed 2023 Meeting Calendar. The Commission will also report on Certificates of Appropriateness approved by the designee between August and October 2022, including masonry restoration at 10 Pine Ave and 223 Bloomingbank Rd, and a door replacement at 27 Riverside Rd.
- Appointment of a designee to review certain Certificates of Appropriateness
- Review draft 2023 Commission Work Plan
- Review proposed 2023 Meeting Calendar
- Report on 3 Certificates of Appropriateness approved by designee: 10 Pine Ave (masonry), 27 Riverside Rd (door), 223 Bloomingbank Rd (masonry)
- 116 Barrypoint Rd – Riverside Presbyterian Church: weather enclosure at entrance
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss the budget and annual report performance measures. The agenda also includes an update on 501c3 status and reports on program and facility operations.
- Budget discussion
- Annual Report Performance Measures
- 501c3 update
- Tour de Proviso update
- Afterschool programs availability
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss the registration policy and hiring for the Before/After School Program. The board will also review upcoming special events and approve meeting dates for 2023.
- Registration Policy discussion
- Hiring for Before/After School Program
- Approval of 2023 meeting dates
- Review of upcoming special events
Preservation Commission
The Preservation Commission is reviewing a Transit-Oriented Development Zoning Code update. The meeting also includes reviews of several Certificates of Appropriateness for residential property modifications.
- Transit-Oriented Development Zoning Code Update presentation
- 190 Nuttall Road: storm-damaged garage roof shingle replacement
- 201 Scottswood Road: installation of fencing
- 27 Riverside Road: installation of wall-mounted cameras
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss the registration policy. The meeting includes reviews of special events and updates on maintenance projects and school programs.
- Registration Policy discussion
- Cruise Night review
- August 19 Concert at BBP
- Before/After School Program information
- Maintenance project updates
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a 501c3 Foundation. The meeting includes a period for public comment on board business.
- Discussion regarding 501c3 Foundation
Parks & Recreation Board
The Board will review recommendations for the Turtle Park/Big Ball Park path and discuss the registration policy. Members will also review the concert series and Cruise Night locations and plan Independence Day events.
- Turtle Park/Big Ball Park Path Recommendation
- Registration Policy Discussion
- Concert Series review and location discussion
- Cruise Night review and location discussion
- Independence Day Special Events and Volunteering
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a 501c3 Foundation. The meeting includes a period for public comment on board business.
- Discussion regarding a 501c3 Foundation
Preservation Commission
The Preservation Commission will review Certificates of Appropriateness for residential modifications. The body will also discuss public improvements including carriage walks, a bench at Olmsted Overlook, and sidewalks at Turtle Park.
- Certificate of Appropriateness: 136 Scottswood (dormer addition in rear of house)
- Certificate of Appropriateness: 96 Blythe (new windows in brick façade for music room)
- Discussion on carriage walks for properties without driveways
- Hardscape permit for bench installation at Olmsted Overlook
- Discussion regarding Turtle Park sidewalk
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss registration policies and review 2021 financial and budget information. The board is also reviewing unfinished business regarding rental equipment and disc golf baskets.
- Discussion of registration policy
- Locations for disc golf baskets
- Bags sets for rentals
- Summer camp staffing and expansion
- Maintenance co-op with DPW
Parks & Recreation Board
The regular meeting of the Riverside Parks & Recreation Board scheduled for April 18, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Preservation Commission
The Preservation Commission will review certificates of appropriateness for residential repairs and discuss several village infrastructure projects. The body will also receive updates on accessory structure text amendments and train station signage.
- Proposed Metra warming shelter at the train station
- Swan Pond fence installation
- Recreation structures in Scout Cabin Area
- Hardscape and sidewalk installation at Turtle Park / Big Ball Park
- Approved masonry and roof repairs for 1 Burling Road, 136 Scottswood Rd, and 124 Scottswood Rd
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss 2022 goals and initiatives. The meeting includes updates on summer camp, special events, and fencing at Patriots Park. The Board will also receive financial, operational, and maintenance reports from the Director.
- 2022 Goals and Initiatives
- Summer Camp Update
- Patriots Park Fencing
- Review of Special Events
- Director's Financial, Operational, and Maintenance Reports
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will meet electronically to discuss a field maintenance agreement with Riverside Little League. The board will also review 2022 goals, staffing, and summer camp registration.
- Riverside Little League Field Maintenance Agreement
- 501c3 Update
- 2022 Goals and Initiatives
- Summer Camp online registration
- Staffing
Preservation Commission
The Regular Meeting of the Preservation Commission scheduled for February 10, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2022.
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss its 2022 goals, initiatives, and programming plans. The meeting includes reports from the Director on financial, operational, and maintenance matters.
- 501c3 Update
- 2022 Goals and Initiatives
- Programming Overview and Plan
- Review of Special Events
- Director Financial, Operational, and Maintenance Reports