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Roselle public meetings in 2025

30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 9, 2025

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to vote on police and firefighter candidate appointments

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will receive updates from the Fire and Police departments. The board will consider motions to appoint or reject two specific candidates for the police and fire departments.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

Board will adopt the 2026 village budget and approve the 2025 tax levy

The Roselle Village Board will vote on an ordinance to adopt the annual budget for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. It will also consider an ordinance authorizing the 2025 property tax levy to fund fire protection, police protection, pensions, and other municipal services. Additional items include changes to the liquor license count, a zoning map amendment for 233 E. Maple Avenue, and a redevelopment agreement for a Dunkin Donuts project in the Roselle Road‑Nerge TIF District.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves FY 2026 budget and tax levy, plus key ordinances

The board adopted the 2026 annual budget and authorized the 2025‑2026 tax levy for general corporate purposes. It also approved amendments to the personnel policy manual, the operational plan for tenant and Metra parking, increased the number of Class D liquor licenses for Roselle Grand Mart, and enacted zoning and easement changes for 233 E. Maple Avenue. Additionally, the board approved the December 2025 accounts payable list.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Commission considers zoning changes for Roselle Public Library District

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review three petitions regarding land use and building variations. This includes a request to rezone and develop the Roselle Public Library District site and two other business-related requests.

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✓ Decided: Commission opened and closed public hearing on library rezoning request

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously opened a public hearing for petition PZ 25-11 4 6, which concerns the Roselle Public Library District’s request to rezone and obtain variances for a new library building. After hearing no public comments, the commission unanimously closed the hearing with no further action recorded.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

Village approves $87,888 contract for Devlin water valve improvements

The Roselle Village Board will adopt several resolutions, including a contract with Dahme Mechanical Industries for $87,888 to improve the Devlin excess flow fill valve. It will also consider annexation and special‑use ordinances for property at 22W281 Foster Avenue and 17 E. Irving Park Road, and a TIF amendment for the Firewater BBQ development. New business includes presentations on amusement tax changes, water and sewer rates, Class T liquor license fees, personnel policy updates, a Dunkin Donuts drive‑thru redevelopment at 403 N. Roselle Road, and Metro 19 parking garage operations.

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✓ Decided: Board approves annexation of 22W281 Foster Avenue in Medinah

The board approved the annexation of the property identified as 22W281 Foster Avenue in Medinah, adopting the annexation agreement and ordinance. It also adopted several resolutions, including the meeting schedule for 2026, an ADA transition plan, a grant‑funding authorization, and a contract with Dahme Mechanical for $87,888. Additional actions included opening and closing a public hearing on the annexation and approving a special‑use permit for 17 E. Irving Park Road.

Tue Nov 11, 2025

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Fire and police commissioners to approve lieutenant eligibility lists and discuss sergeant testing.

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will approve preliminary and final lieutenant eligibility lists and discuss an upcoming Sergeant testing application period extension. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding Sergeant Testing.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

Village Board to review FY 2026 proposed budget and 2025 property tax levy

The Village Board will present the proposed FY 2026 budget and consider the 2025 property tax levy. The meeting includes several engineering contracts for pedestrian, bike, and quiet zone improvements. The Board will also seek direction on increasing Class “D” liquor licenses for 1330 W. Lake St.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 2025 property tax levy and several engineering contracts

The Village Board approved the 2025 property tax levy and a settlement with Confluence, Inc. It also authorized multiple engineering agreements for Irving Park Road pedestrian and bike improvements, Roselle Road pedestrian upgrades, and a downtown quiet‑zone project. Public works contracts for tree care services and a vehicle purchase were approved as well. An executive session was convened to discuss personnel matters.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Rezoning and subdivision request for 199 E. Nerge Road (Lucky Estates)

The Roselle Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several petitions at its November 4 meeting. Items include a rezoning and subdivision proposal for 199 E. Nerge Road, and a special‑use permit request for an indoor athletic facility at 17 E. Irving Park Road. No old or new business is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommended approval of indoor golf simulator permit (PZ 25‑1147)

The commission amended the agenda to consider PZ 25‑1147 before PZ 23‑1106, then opened a public hearing on the special‑use permit. After hearing, the commission approved the Finding of Facts and voted 7‑0 to recommend approval of the indoor golf simulator permit at 17 E Irving Park Road. The commission also opened a public hearing on the rezoning and annexation request for 199 E Nerge Road (PZ 23‑1106). All motions recorded passed unanimously (7‑0).

Mon Nov 3, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

Board will review the FY2026 proposed budget

The Roselle Village Board will review and discuss the Fiscal Year ending December 31, 2026 proposed budget. The budget presentation will be given by Village Administrator Jason Bielawski and Finance Director Tom Dahl. After the budget discussion, the board will address any other business items for discussion only. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Village Board approves virtual trustee participation and several tax increases

The board voted to admit Trustee Lenisa to participate virtually, passing the motion 5‑0. The meeting agenda was approved by voice vote. The board also approved expanding the amusement tax to cover online streaming services, raising the video gambling terminal tax to $750, using reserves for an additional $250,000 levy, and increasing building permit fees, each with a majority or unanimous vote.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Vote on appointing firefighter candidate Evan Smith after required exams

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a public forum for citizen comments, then enter a closed executive session to interview firefighter and paramedic candidates as permitted by the Illinois Open Meetings Act. After the executive session, the board will vote on appointing firefighter candidate Evan Smith, contingent on his passing a polygraph, psychological exam, and medical exam. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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Mon Oct 27, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

Board to approve $595,682 purchase of Vactor sewer equipment

The Roselle Village Board will consider a mix of routine consent agenda items and several substantive actions, including ordinance amendments, special use approvals, and major equipment purchases. New business includes presentations on the ADA Transition Plan, electricity supply contracts, the 2025 special event season, and the FY 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also authorizes the Mayor to negotiate a sublease for the Metra train station coffee station.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $595,682 purchase of Vactor Sewer Equipment

The Village Board approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a liquor license amendment for My Way Bistro and a payment to Bloomingdale Township for street resurfacing. It also authorized the police chief to sign an agreement with Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System and approved multiple vehicle and equipment purchases. The Vactor Sewer Equipment purchase was approved by a 4‑2 vote. The board also moved forward with the village’s ADA transition plan and authorized bids for an electricity supply contract.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Commissioners will vote on appointing firefighter candidate Evan Smith

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a public forum for citizen comments, receive department updates from Fire Chief Tim Smeltzer and Police Chief Rob Barreto, and conduct a closed executive session to review candidate backgrounds. After the closed session, the board will vote on whether to appoint firefighter candidate Evan Smith pending required examinations. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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Mon Oct 13, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

Village Board to consider increasing Class F liquor licenses

The Board of Trustees will discuss increasing Class F liquor licenses from 13 to 14 and modifying parking restrictions on Rodenburg Road. The meeting includes several contract approvals for road salt, tree removal, and bridge rehabilitation.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $110,058 payment to Morton Salt for road salt

The Roselle Village Board adopted several resolutions, including a payment to Morton Salt for road salt up to $110,058. It also approved multiple change orders for ongoing projects and a contract with Brightview. The board authorized the execution of an intergovernmental agreement for emergency communications and approved the September accounts payable list totaling $2,224,681.99.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Commission to consider indoor athletic facility and driveway variation

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review petitions for a text amendment and special use permit for an indoor athletic facility. The body will also consider a driveway setback variation for a residential property.

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✓ Decided: Commission approved zoning amendment to allow indoor athletic facilities as special use in M district

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5‑0 to approve a text amendment (PZ 25-11 43) permitting indoor athletic facilities as a special use in the M zoning district. It also approved a special use permit (PZ 25-114 4) for a badminton training facility at 801 Dave Pate Drive, and a driveway setback variation (PZ 25-114 5) at 120 Spring Street. All actions were unanimously adopted.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

Village to approve software renewal, ticket amnesty, and cell tower special use

The Roselle Village Board will consider a consent agenda of routine items including a $38,592 software renewal, a municipal ticket amnesty program, and a permit for a Lake Park High School fireworks display. The board will also vote on a special use permit for a cell phone tower at 400 S. Prospect Street.

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✓ Decided: Board approved special use permit for cell phone tower at 400 S. Prospect St

The Village Board adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including a special use permit for a cell phone tower at 400 S. Prospect St, which passed 5‑1. It also approved a municipal ticket amnesty program, a grant application for the Illinois Safe Routes to School program, and a building‑code amendment. Additional actions included purchasing Microsoft Office 365 licenses for $38,592, authorizing monument‑sign engineering services for $39,665, and permitting a fireworks display at Lake Park High School West Campus on Oct 10, 2025. The Board approved the September accounts payable list totaling $2,414,849.38.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

Board to review fire lieutenant eligibility and police sergeant testing

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider approving initial eligibility lists for fire lieutenants. The board will also discuss 2026 sergeant testing for the police department. A closed session is scheduled to discuss firefighter candidates and sergeant testing.

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Mon Sep 8, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Board adopted 2024 ICC building code updates and local amendments

The Village Board approved the 2024 International Code Council building codes and local amendments by consensus. It also approved contracts with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. and MGT Impact Solutions, LLC, and authorized $1,574,929.53 in September accounts payable. Additional items were approved by consensus, and the meeting was adjourned.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Board approved a moratorium on new massage business licenses

The Village Board adopted Ordinance 2025-4410 placing a moratorium on issuing massage business licenses. It also approved two contracts—$58,164 with Dahme Mechanical Industries and $158,800 with Trotter & Associates—and authorized the August 25 accounts payable list of $2,424,935.24. Finally, Ordinance 2025-4411 amended the municipal hotel tax code.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Board approved $300K storm sewer contract and multiple infrastructure projects

The Village Board adopted four resolutions authorizing contracts for storm sewer improvements, design engineering services for road and water projects, and appropriated funds for two redevelopment areas, each passing with a 6‑0 vote. The Board also approved the August 11 accounts payable list for $1,153,590.18 and reached consensus to implement a municipal ticket amnesty program and to amend the hotel tax to include short‑term rentals.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

✓ Decided: Commission approved agenda, minutes and opened public hearing on tower

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. It also approved the July 1, 2025 minutes by a 5‑0 vote. A motion to open a public hearing for petition PZ 25‑1138, a special‑use permit for a wireless cellular tower in the R‑1 district, passed unanimously (5‑0). No further action on the tower proposal was recorded.

Mon Jul 28, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Board increased Class I liquor licenses from 8 to 9 for Cubano Bros.

The Village Board approved Ordinance 2025‑4408, amending the liquor code to raise the number of Class “I” liquor licenses from eight to nine for Cubano Bros. at 632 Irving Park Rd. The Board also approved a $38,395.36 contract with Goding Electric Company and a $39,000 change order for the Plum Grove Road Bridge Rehabilitation. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of the property at 127 E. Main St. and approved the July 28 accounts payable list of $2,356,954.05.

Mon Jul 14, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Board passed Ordinance 2025-4403 amending municipal grocery tax

The board approved the June 23, 2025 minutes and adopted resolutions authorizing agreements for the Devlin Wastewater Treatment Plant design services ($40,000) and the Botterman STP Biological Nutrient Removal Upgrades with John Burns Construction. It also passed ordinances declaring surplus personal property, amending the municipal grocery tax, and granting special‑use and zoning‑variation approvals for four properties. Additional actions included authorizing a payment of up to $125,000 to Badger Meter for water meters, approving a $2,612,911.36 accounts payable list, and accepting the FY 2024 Comprehensive Financial Report.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

✓ Decided: Commissioners recommended approval of three special‑use permits

The Planning and Zoning Commission appointed Commissioner Walloch as chairman, approved the agenda and the March 4, 2025 minutes, and opened public hearings for four petitions. After hearings, the commission approved findings of fact and unanimously recommended approval of the special‑use permits for a second garage at 101 Picton Road, an indoor athletic facility at 1291 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, and a driveway setback variation at 15 W. Granville Avenue. All motions passed 5‑0. No final approval was recorded for the parking‑pad variation at 5 Terry Drive.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Village Board annexes two Irving Park Road parcels and adds B‑4 business zone

The Board approved the actuarial valuation reports for the police and firefighters’ pension funds and reduced the number of Class F and Class T liquor licenses. It authorized a $33,190 design contract for the Gateway Monument Signs and approved major contracts for the Municipal Campus Phase II Improvements project totaling $881,791.73 plus engineering services. The trustees annexed 440 and 460 West Irving Park Road, creating a B‑4 General Business District zoning for each parcel. Additional actions included purchasing the 210‑220 E Elm St property, repealing a code article, adopting an ordinance for low‑speed electric vehicles, and approving a $1,823,613.04 accounts‑payable list.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS

✓ Decided: Board approved meeting agenda and firefighter eligibility list

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the meeting agenda. They also approved the Preliminary Initial Firefighter/Paramedic Eligibility list. The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Board approves $40,148 police building waterproofing contract

The board approved a $40,148 contract with Garland/DBS Inc. to waterproof the Police Department building. It also approved the June 9 accounts payable list for $1,497,846.32 and adopted a resolution to start four future meetings at 6:30 p.m. The board gave staff direction to continue revising the e‑bike ordinance and entered executive session to discuss real property.

Tue May 27, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Board approved $189,887.42 sanitary‑sewer manhole lining contract (5‑0 vote)

The board approved several items, including a $189,887.42 contract for sanitary‑sewer manhole lining, a $206,195 demolition agreement for 233 E. Maple Avenue, and a salary ordinance for village employees. It also adopted a zoning‑code amendment, approved the May accounts payable list of $2,307,459.25, and agreed to pursue a TIF incentive for the Roselle Food Pantry and to study an e‑bike ordinance.

Mon May 12, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Board approved $748,488.50 contract for Plum Grove Road Bridge rehabilitation

The Village Board adopted several resolutions, including a $748,488.50 contract with Rausch Infrastructure for the Plum Grove Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project. It also approved a $214,169.00 lighting purchase for the Municipal Campus Phase II, a $26,082.30 change order with Landmark Contractors, and the appointment of Jason Bielawski as Village Administrator. The Board approved the April 28 minutes and the May 12 accounts payable list totaling $1,850,029.45.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Board approved $815,128 lift‑station contract and several $44k‑$1.44M expenditures

The Village Board approved a design‑build agreement for Den Lift Station Improvements with Baxter & Woodman/Boller Construction for $815,128. It also authorized a $44,050.81 backup data‑recovery purchase, a $46,000 payment to Hawkins, Inc. for chemicals, and adopted Ordinance 2025‑4390 declaring surplus personal property. The April 28 accounts payable list of $1,438,564.09 was approved. No motions were denied or postponed.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Village Board approved $968,954 watermain replacement contract

The board approved a $968,954 contract for the 2025 Watermain Replacement Project and related engineering and sidewalk contracts. It also increased the number of Class T liquor licenses for Sonny’s Italian Kitchen and authorized the sale of the 435 E. Irving Park Road property. A sister‑city agreement with Laatzen, Germany was adopted, and the board agreed to adopt proposed tree‑preservation ordinance amendments.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

VILLAGE BOARD

✓ Decided: Village Board adopts 2025 Official Zoning Map and approves multiple contracts

The Board approved the 2025 Village of Roselle Official Zoning Map (Ordinance 2025-4383) as part of the consent agenda. It also authorized several agreements, including a $238,627 design services contract for the Irving Park Road Pedestrian Bridge and landscape management contracts totaling $179,772. Additional ordinances granted a zoning amendment for 415 E. Maple Avenue, a special use permit for 1300‑1326 W. Lake Street, and amended the FY 2024 budget for ARPA, insurance, and pension funds. The board was split on the Jet Brite Car Wash recommendation and directed staff to work with the developer on site‑plan revisions.