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Round Lake Beach public meetings in 2025

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

Mon Dec 15, 2025

2025-12-15 Council Meeting

Village approves 2025 property tax levy for fiscal year May 2025‑April 2026

The Round Lake Beach Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of $2,062,744.33 in expenditures and a series of resolutions and ordinances covering insurance, police equipment, engineering fees, a stormwater intergovernmental agreement, road program costs, a change order for the Wood Street pump station, minor development changes, a special use permit for automotive sales at 119 W. Rollins Road, a budget software contract, the 2025 property tax levy, and tax abatement for bond repayment. A public hearing on the 2025 Tax Levy will also be held. No other business is scheduled.

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Mon Dec 8, 2025

2025-12-08 COW Meeting

✓ Decided: Board to consider 2025 tax levy and bond debt abatement at Dec 15 meeting

The Committee of the Whole unanimously moved to place twelve items on the agenda for the Village Board meeting on December 15, 2025. Items include insurance renewal, the ClearGov budget software contract, two tax levy ordinances, a minor elevation change for a Route 83 project, two special‑use requests for used‑car lots, an intergovernmental storm‑water agreement, and a police equipment purchase. All motions carried with all ayes.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

2025-12-08 Committee Of The Whole

Village adopts 2025 Tax Levy Ordinance and related budget items

The Committee of the Whole will consider a series of financial and land-use actions. Items include insurance coverage for 2025/2026, the ClearGov budget proposal for fiscal years 2026‑2030, and tax levy ordinances for 2025. The board will also review special‑use requests for used‑car lots at 1119 W Rollins Rd and 1820 Circuit Drive, as well as a minor elevation change at 36299 N IL Route 83. Additional items cover engineering rates, a road program resolution, and purchase of Panasonic Toughbooks.

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Mon Nov 17, 2025

2025-11-17 Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves 2025 tax levy and multiple key appointments

The Board appointed Bill Morales as a new trustee and Margaret Cleveland as village clerk, both unanimously. It approved the 2025 preliminary tax levy and a range of consent‑agenda items including $2,384,125.07 in expenditures, a zoning ordinance amendment, and the dissolution of the Avon‑Fremont Drainage District. The council also authorized the purchase of rock salt and chose not to release the November 10 executive‑session minutes.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

2025-11-17 Council Meeting

Village Board to approve 2025 preliminary tax levy

The Village Board will consider the 2025 preliminary tax levy and an ordinance to dissolve the Avon-Fremont Drainage District. The board is also reviewing expenditures totaling $2,384,125.07 and various contracts for public works and consulting.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

2025-11-10 COW

Council considers adding auto sales and repair to zoning text

The Round Lake Beach Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including a zoning text amendment to add "Auto Sales" and "Auto Repair" uses. The council will also review a ClearGov budget proposal covering fiscal years 2025 through 2027. Additional agenda items involve procurement requests, a change order for water main replacement, and the approval of executive session minutes.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025

2025-11-10 COW Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda items for Nov 17 Board meeting, covering multiple contracts and policies

The Committee of the Whole voted to place several items on the November 17, 2025 Board meeting agenda, including certifications, schedule, retirement fund agent, FOIA cost change order, budget software proposal, rock‑salt purchase, zoning amendment, and an engineering change order. The board also approved the September 8, 2025 executive‑session minutes (without release) and adjourned the meeting.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

2025-10-20 Council Meeting

Council approves $2.2 million expenditures and multiple contracts

The Round Lake Beach Village Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of $2,209,286.40 in expenditures and several contracts and ordinances. Items include a health‑insurance resolution, a truck sale agreement with the Round Lake Fire Protection District, and contracts for dumpster replacement and a lakefront park concrete pad. The board will also consider a variance for 436 & 486 E Cardinal Lane, a quiet‑zone intergovernmental agreement, and amendments to police commissioner powers and liquor‑license limits.

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Mon Oct 20, 2025

2025-10-20 Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approved $2.21 M in expenditures and multiple contracts and ordinances

The Board unanimously approved a $2,209,286.40 expenditure package, insurance proposals, and several intergovernmental agreements and contracts. It also passed ordinances for a variance at 436 & 486 E Cardinal Lane and a quiet‑zone corridor. All motions carried with unanimous votes.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

2025-10-06 COW

Group Insurance Renewal Rates for 2026

The Round Lake Beach Committee of the Whole will review and act on several items, including insurance rates, vehicle sale, and various public works projects. The meeting includes reports from finance, police, public works, economic development, and the administrator. Action items cover insurance, a vehicle sale, infrastructure projects, and ordinance changes.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

2025-10-06 COW Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee scheduled eight items for Oct 20 Board meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved the agenda and minutes, then moved several matters to the October 20, 2025 Board meeting. Items include insurance renewal rates, a vehicle sale, public‑works projects, an architectural services contract, construction‑management services, a police‑commissioner ordinance change, and a liquor‑license update. All motions carried unanimously.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

2025-09-15 Council Meeting

Council to approve $1,297,527.61 in expenditures and several ordinance changes

The Round Lake Beach Village Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes, $1,297,527.61 in expenditures, and resolutions on surplus equipment and an OSLAD grant for the Lakefront Park Project. Ordinance amendments affecting dogs, cats, miniature pigs and bicycles will also be approved. A special use permit and variances for the property at 800 E. Rollins Rd. are included, followed by discussion of executive‑session items such as pending litigation and land acquisition.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

2025-09-15 Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approved $1,297,527.61 in expenditures

The Round Lake Beach Council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It also approved $1,297,527.61 in expenditures and adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including declaring equipment surplus, authorizing an OSLAD grant for the lakefront park, amending animal and bicycle codes, and granting a special use permit with variances for 800 E. Rollins Rd.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

2025-09-08 COW

Village considers variances for Dutch Bros at 800 E. Rollins Rd

The Committee of the Whole will discuss ordinance changes regarding pets and bicycles. The body is also reviewing a request for variances at 800 E. Rollins Rd and the declaration of surplus equipment.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025

2025-08-18 Council Meeting

Council approves $1.43 million expenditures and new grocery tax ordinance

The Round Lake Beach Village Board will vote on a $1,434,480.10 expenditure package covering various village costs. It will also consider awarding a repair contract to Dorner Company for the Wood Street Pump Station and adopting ordinances that create and amend municipal grocery retailers occupation taxes. Additional items include purchasing trees from Arthur Weiler, Inc., reimbursing employee tuition, and declaring certain vehicle equipment surplus. The meeting includes routine reports, a public participation segment, and an executive session on pending litigation and land matters.

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Mon Aug 18, 2025

2025-08-18 Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves contracts, ordinances and new appointments

The Round Lake Beach Council approved a series of items on the consent agenda, including a $1,786,104.51 expenditure package, several contract awards, and multiple ordinance amendments. The council also appointed Jesus Grifaldo to the Planning & Zoning board and James Vaselli as Administrative Adjudication Hearing Officer. All motions passed with unanimous support.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

2025-08-11 COW

Round Lake Beach Committee of the Whole to discuss taxes and public safety tools

The Committee of the Whole will review presentations on drones and Flock cameras. Members will discuss local sales tax adjustments, a municipal grocery service occupation tax, and a boat launch ordinance.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025

2025-08-11 COW Meeting

✓ Decided: Boat Launch ordinance tabled for future meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved the agenda amendment to table Item 5G, the Boat Launch ordinance, to a later meeting. All other items were motions to place various topics on the August 18, 2025 Board meeting, and each motion carried unanimously.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

2025-07-21 Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approved $1.79M in expenditures and multiple contract awards

The Round Lake Beach council approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized expenditures totaling $1,786,104.51. It waived competitive bidding and approved contracts for fire hydrant painting, asphalt services, and roof replacement for Village Hall and Police Department. The council also approved a variance for 2219 N Hillcrest Ct., a plat consolidation for 306 E. Lake Park Ave., and appointed James Vaselli as Administrative Adjudication Hearing Officer. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

2025-07-21 Council Meeting

Council will approve $1.79 million in expenditures and multiple contract awards

The Round Lake Beach Village Board will consider routine opening items, committee reports, and a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes, $1,786,104.51 in expenditures, and several resolutions waiving competitive bids for projects such as fire hydrant painting, asphalt services, steel column repairs, and roof replacement of Village Hall and Police Department. Ordinances will be adopted to amend the village code on bridge jumping, property sale at Rollins Road and Civic Center Way, and board and commission structures, along with appointing an administrative adjudication hearing officer. The Business section contains ordinances approving a variance for 2219 N Hillcrest Ct and a plat consolidation for 306 E Lake Park Ave.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

2025-07-14 COW

Village considers roof replacements and road maintenance programs

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several infrastructure projects and local ordinances. The meeting includes reviews of public works repairs and the administration of village boards and commissions.

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Mon Jul 14, 2025

2025-07-14 COW Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee placed eight items on July 21 Board agenda

The Committee of the Whole approved motions to refer eight matters to the July 21, 2025 Board meeting. Items include fire‑hydrant painting, road‑maintenance contracts, garage repairs, a stump‑grinder purchase, roof replacement, a code update, a bridge‑jumping ordinance, and hiring a new adjudication hearing officer. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

2025-06-16 Council Meeting

Village approves contract to purchase personal patrol vehicles

The Round Lake Beach Village Board will vote on a resolution to award a contract for personal patrol vehicles. The council will also approve a $1,458,834.26 expenditure and several other contracts, including Berger Contractors, Midwest Meter, and Advanced Tree Care. Additional resolutions will address road improvements and the use of Rebuild Illinois funds.

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Mon Jun 16, 2025

2025-06-16 Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Village approved $1.46 M in expenditures

The council unanimously approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes and a total of $1,458,834.26 in expenditures. Eight resolutions on contracts, road improvements, water meters, temporary chair scheduling, Rebuild Illinois funds, and tree‑care services were approved via the consent agenda. A separate resolution awarding a contract for new personal patrol vehicles was also approved unanimously.

Mon Jun 9, 2025

2025-06-09 COW

Round Lake Beach discusses watermain and road maintenance projects

The Committee of the Whole will review infrastructure projects and fund allocations. The meeting includes discussions on water system updates and road maintenance programs.

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Mon Jun 9, 2025

2025-06-09 COW Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee placed six projects and updates on the June 16 Board agenda

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and minutes. It then moved each of six items—watermain replacement, road maintenance, water meter purchase, temporary chair list, Rebuild Illinois fund allocation, and tree management program—to the June 16, 2025 Board meeting. All motions carried with unanimous "All Ayes" votes.

Mon May 19, 2025

2025-05-19 Council Meeting

Council approves $2.3M expenditures, contracts, and police department ordinance

The Round Lake Beach Village Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of $2,304,824.50 in expenditures, multiple contracts and resolutions, and an ordinance that changes sections of the village code related to the police department structure and mandatory retirement age. The meeting also includes routine reports, swearing‑in of officials, and an executive session on pending litigation and land matters.

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Mon May 19, 2025

2025-05-19 Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council adopted ordinance changing police department structure and retirement age

The Round Lake Beach Council approved its agenda unanimously and reappointed several officials, including the Planning and Zoning Commissioner and the Police Commissioner. It approved $2,304,824.50 in expenditures and a series of contracts and agreements. The council also adopted an ordinance modifying sections of the village code to change the police department structure and mandatory retirement age. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

Mon May 12, 2025

2025-05-12 COW

Committee to discuss purchases, contracts, and police department changes

The Committee of the Whole will review a list of capital purchases, including a light tower, excavator, and brush chipper, as well as agreements for cybersecurity and audit services. The meeting will also address the award of cooperative bids for crack sealing and highway maintenance patching. Additionally, the committee will discuss a police department structure proposal and a change order for lift station improvements.

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Mon May 12, 2025

2025-05-12 COW Meeting

✓ Decided: Committee approved forwarding 15 items to the May 19 Board meeting

The Committee of the Whole unanimously approved the agenda and minutes. It then placed a series of proposals—including an elevator safety agreement, a line of credit renewal, audit and IT upgrades, and multiple public‑works purchases—on the May 19, 2025 Board meeting agenda. The Board also agreed to defer a policy on children warning signs and to discuss police department structure at the same future meeting.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

2025-04-21 Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Village approves FY 2025‑2026 municipal budget

The Round Lake Beach Board of Trustees unanimously approved the annual municipal budget for the fiscal year May 1 2025 through April 30 2026. They also appointed Deputy Chief Ryan Rodriguez as the new Chief of Police and approved a series of contracts, land sales, and a borrowing authorization. All actions were recorded as unanimous votes.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

2025-04-21 Council Meeting

Village adopts FY 2025‑26 municipal budget and approves multiple property actions

The Round Lake Beach Village Board will vote on the annual municipal budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025. It will also consider an amendment to a planned multi‑family development, two separate property sales, and a loan request from the Illinois EPA water‑supply program. These items are listed under the ordinance section of the agenda.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

2025-04-14 COW

Village Council to authorize FY 2026 budget

The Round Lake Beach Committee of the Whole will consider a series of resolutions and service items, including lifeguard services for 2025, natural areas maintenance, and a water distribution sampling station program. The meeting also includes discussion of Hook Drive engineering services and easements, a media consulting contract, and a resolution recognizing National Police Week 2025. The primary fiscal action is the budget authorization for Fiscal Year 2026. Executive session items will be reviewed and minutes from a prior session will be approved without release.

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Mon Apr 14, 2025

2025-04-14 2025-04-14 COW Meeting

✓ Decided: Board to consider FY 2026 budget at April 21 meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and the March 10 minutes. Trustees placed a series of items—including a National Police Week resolution, lifeguard services contract, Hook Drive agreements, Filas Media consulting, and the FY 2026 budget—on the agenda for the April 21 Board meeting. The committee also approved the March 17 executive‑session minutes but ordered they not be released. All motions carried with unanimous ayes.

Mon Mar 17, 2025

2025-03-17 Council Meeting

Village Board to consider sale of 316 W. Hawthorne Drive

The Village Board will vote on the sale of a property and approve over $2 million in expenditures. The meeting includes decisions on street sweeping and landscape management contracts.

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Mon Mar 10, 2025

2025-03-10 COW

Round Lake Beach discusses landscape and street sweeping programs

The Committee of the Whole will review a landscape management program agreement and a street sweeping program. The body will also consider a resolution for construction on a state highway and updates to the personnel manual.

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Mon Feb 24, 2025

2025-02-24 Council Meeting

Village Board to vote on traffic restrictions near Beach Elementary School

The Round Lake Beach Village Board will consider an ordinance to restrict turns near Beach Elementary School. The board will also review expenditures totaling $1,588,118.59 and a change order with Northern Weathermakers.

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Mon Feb 10, 2025

2025-02-10 COW

Village considers transferring former Lakes Region Sanitary District assets

The Committee of the Whole will review departmental reports and consider several actions, including a Private Activity Bond Clearinghouse matter, an update to personnel policy, a change order for the Civic Center HVAC system, a restriction related to Beach School turning, and the transfer of former Lakes Region Sanitary District assets to the village. The council will also address any pending litigation and land acquisition in executive session. Public participation will be allowed before adjourning.

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Mon Jan 27, 2025

2025-01-27 Council Meeting

Village approves sale of Outlot A at Rollins Rd & Civic Center Way

The Round Lake Beach Village Board will consider several resolutions, including the sale of the property known as Outlot A at the northwest corner of Rollins Road and Civic Center Way. Other items include approvals for equipment purchases, change orders, and consulting proposals. An ordinance to amend the village code for consent‑agenda procedures will also be voted on.

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Mon Jan 13, 2025

2025-01-13 COW

Council will consider a lead service line change order

The Round Lake Beach Committee of the Whole will meet to review and act on several operational items. Topics include vehicle replacement, a lead service line change order, a consulting proposal, utility repair contracts, and a water tower heater replacement. The council will also approve minutes and a consent agenda, and address executive session matters.

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