Tinley Park public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General
The Tinley Park Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including a fiber optic right-of-way agreement with Clear Wave Fiber, a GIS consortium services contract with Municipal GIS Partners, the purchase of property at 17236 and 17240 Oak Park Avenue from James Fuentes, and an executive recruitment services agreement for the Finance Director position with MGT Impact Solutions LLC. The committee will also discuss rentals throughout the village and receive public comments.
- Discuss agreement with Clear Wave Fiber for fiber optic right of way work
- Discuss contract with Municipal GIS Partners for GIS consortium services
- Discuss purchase of property from James Fuentes at 17236 and 17240 Oak Park Avenue
- Discuss agreement for executive recruitment services for Finance Director with MGT Impact Solutions LLC
- Discuss rentals throughout the village
General
The Tinley Park Village Board will consider a 2025 property tax levy of $32,225,279, including $6,035,031 for the library, and several bond abatements. They will also vote on purchasing two properties on Oak Park Avenue for $500,000, approving a GIS services contract for $249,411.12, and appointing a new Division Police Commander. The agenda includes routine approvals and a public comment period.
- 2025 property tax levy of $32,225,279, with $6,035,031 for the library
- Purchase of 17236 and 17240 Oak Park Avenue for $500,000
- GIS services contract with Municipal GIS Partners for $249,411.12
- Appointment of Frederick Melean as Division Police Commander effective Jan 5, 2026
- Payment of outstanding bills totaling $5,868,261.01
Finance Committee
The Tinley Park Finance Committee is meeting to receive a financial update, discuss the 1988 Limited Sales Tax Bonds, and hear Finance Department updates on the FY2027 budget kickoff, chart of accounts project, BS&A ERP system, and TIF status. Public comments will be taken.
- Discuss 1988 Limited Sales Tax Bonds
- Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Kickoff
- Chart of Accounts Project
- BS&A Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Financial System Update
- Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Update
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 18, 2025, and discuss the 1988 Limited Sales Tax Bonds, a pay plan update for December 2025, and the 2026 meeting schedule. The meeting will also include a presentation from Sikich, LLP on the audit and a public comment period.
- Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
- Discussion of 1988 Limited Sales Tax Bonds
- Discussion of Amendment to Pay Scales Ordinance – Pay Plan Update December 2025
- Presentation of audit by Sikich, LLP
- Discussion of 2026 Regular Schedule for Village Board and Committee of the Whole
Village Board of Trustees
The Tinley Park Village Board will consider several routine items, including appointments, a liquor license for Shiki Buffet, pay scale amendments, and an insurance renewal. The board will also receive a business spotlight presentation and may enter executive session for personnel and property discussions.
- Consider appointing Alexander Flamm, Peter Merenowicz, and Matthew O'Donnell to maintenance and custodian positions
- Adopt Ordinance 2025-O-045 for a Class E liquor license for Shiki Buffet at 16060 S Harlem Avenue
- Adopt Resolution 2025-R-139 renewing IML RMA insurance with minimum premium of $1,109,119
- Adopt Ordinance 2025-O-046 amending pay scales for fiscal year ending April 30, 2026
- Approve consent agenda including $42,675 contract with CP2 Consulting and $5,258,132.31 in bills
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss routine approvals and several contracts, including a liquor license for Shiki Buffet, tax levy review, and agreements for strategic planning, IT services, liability insurance, and body camera systems. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Consider awarding Class E liquor license to Shiki Buffet at 16060 South Harlem Avenue
- Discuss review of tax levy and abatements
- Discuss contract with CP2 Consulting for strategic planning services
- Discuss employee leasing agreement with MGT Impact Solutions for desktop technician services
- Discuss renewal of liability insurance with Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association
Village Board of Trustees
The Tinley Park Village Board will consider several appointments, a zoning variation for a garage at 16801 Sayre Avenue, a boiler replacement contract, and a consent agenda with multiple resolutions. The zoning variation was recommended for denial by the Plan Commission, but the board may adopt it or remand it back. The consent agenda includes contracts for road engineering, body cameras, and a raffle permit.
- Zoning variation for garage at 16801 Sayre Avenue (Mahoney Garage) - Plan Commission recommended denial (2-3, 1 abstention)
- Resolution 2025-R-134: Robinson Engineering for Oak Park Avenue resurfacing Phase I engineering - $54,600
- Resolution 2025-R-135: Midwest Public Safety for Getac body camera system, cloud storage, accessories - not to exceed $55,000
- Resolution 2025-R-132: Robe Construction for Village Hall Community Development boiler replacements - $101,906.48
- Consent agenda includes payments of outstanding bills totaling $7,084,680.94
Committee of the Whole
The Tinley Park Committee of the Whole will discuss several contracts and agreements, including a demolition contract for the former Evon's building, an engineering agreement for Oak Park Avenue resurfacing, a job order contract for boiler replacements at Village Hall, and a memorandum of understanding for a regional job fair. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the October 21 meeting and receive public comments.
- MOU with Orland Park and Orland Township for Southwest Job Fair
- Contract with R.C. Wegman Construction for demolition at 17116 Oak Park Avenue (former Evon's building)
- Agreement with Robinson Engineering for Oak Park Avenue Resurfacing Phase I engineering
- Job order contract with Robe Construction for Village Hall Community Development boiler replacements
General
The Tinley Park Village Board will consider several personnel appointments, including Michael Coleman as Community Development Director, Lisa Beck as Assistant to the Community Development Director, and Mitchell Edwards as Staff Accountant. They will also vote on a special use for an adult daycare at 16050 Harlem Avenue and a zoning variation for a garage at 16801 Sayre Avenue. The consent agenda includes contracts for office cubicles and demolition, plus a $2.72 million bill payment.
- Appoint Michael Coleman as Community Development Director effective Nov 5
- Appoint Lisa Beck as Assistant to the Community Development Director effective Nov 5
- Appoint Mitchell Edwards as Staff Accountant effective Nov 10
- Special use for adult daycare at 16050 Harlem Avenue (Active Day)
- Zoning variation for garage at 16801 Sayre Avenue (Mahoney Garage)
Committee of the Whole
The Tinley Park Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a purchase of office cubicles for the Community Development Department, donation agreements for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) with the Tinley Park Bobcats and Bulldogs, and an intergovernmental agreement with Orland Park for use of an indoor public safety training center. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting and receive public comments.
- Purchase from Warehouse Direct Office Interiors for office open space cubicles for Community Development Department
- Donation agreement for AEDs with Tinley Park Bobcats
- Donation agreement for AEDs with Tinley Park Bulldogs
- Intergovernmental agreement with Village of Orland Park for use of indoor public safety training center
- Approval of minutes from October 7, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting
Village Board of Trustees
The Tinley Park Village Board will decide on zoning lot consolidation, special use permits for building material storage, and appointments to the Police Pension Board and municipal staff roles. They will also vote on contracts including a $98,600 building upgrade, $74.49/ton road salt purchase, and winter tourism marketing. The board will consider donations of AED devices to youth sports groups and deny a zoning variance at 4 Messina Court.
- Appoint Brent Poortinga to Police Pension Board
- Appoint Beth Garcia as Public Works Service Representative and Cathy Cissna as Police Clerk Matron
- Adopt zoning lot consolidation agreement for 17201 Ridgeland Avenue
- Approve $98,600 JOC contract with Bear Construction for former Bechstein Building upgrades
- Approve $74.49/ton bulk road salt purchase from Morton Salt, Inc.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss replacing Ordinance 2025-O-028 with a revised six-month temporary moratorium on certain business licenses, development, and zoning applications. They will also consider several contracts, including a winter tourism campaign, holiday market tent and stage rental, bulk road salt purchase, and upgrades to the former Bechstein Building, as well as a zoning lot consolidation agreement for a wall at 17201 Ridgeland Avenue.
- Revised six-month temporary moratorium on business licenses, development, and zoning applications (replacing Ordinance 2025-O-028)
- Contract with Manicz Media for winter tourism campaign
- Contract with Pro Em National Event Services for holiday market tent and stage rental
- Contract with Morton Salt, Inc. for bulk road salt purchase
- Contract with Bear Construction for upgrades to the former Bechstein Building
Village Board of Trustees
The Tinley Park Village Board of Trustees will meet on October 7, 2025, to consider approval of minutes, hear presentations, swear in new firefighters, and appoint a commissioner. The board will also vote on several contracts, including holiday decorations and snow removal, as well as zoning-related ordinances and resolutions.
- Approve $65,915.33 contract with Principle Lighting for downtown holiday decorations
- Approve $425,000 snow-removal contract with Beverly Snow & Ice for parking lots
- Approve $212,000 snow-removal contract with Roy Zenere Trucking for cul-de-sacs
- Consider zoning variance for 49-foot driveway at 4 Messina Court (Reese Driveway)
- Support Class 7b tax incentive for Hilton Tru Hotel at 18303 S. LaGrange Road
Village Board of Trustees
The Tinley Park Village Board will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including changes to the permitted number of liquor licenses, a new simplified telecommunications tax, and a $237,610 contract for the synthetic ice rink at Harmony Square. They will also vote on consent agenda items covering professional services, equipment purchases, and bill payments. The meeting includes proclamations and appointments, and ends with an executive session on negotiations and real estate.
- Ordinance 2025-O-030 amending liquor license limits
- Ordinance 2025-O-031 imposing a simplified telecommunications tax
- Resolution 2025-R-111: $237,610 contract with Signature Systems for ice rink subsurface material
- Resolution 2025-R-109: $700,000 final reimbursement for 94th Avenue project closeout
- Consent agenda: $4,435,186.34 in bills, $64,422.72 police vehicle tech, $53,125 tree inventory
Committee of the Whole
The Tinley Park Committee of the Whole will discuss several items, including Cook County property tax incentive requests, an intergovernmental agreement for a transportation project, employee benefits renewal, and various contracts for services and improvements. The meeting is a discussion session; no final votes are expected.
- Cook County Class 8 request for 17201 Ridgeland Avenue (Vazquez Group LLC)
- Cook County Class 7B request for 18303 S. LaGrange Road (Lewisville Hotel Partners, LLC)
- IGA with Cook County for closeout of 94th Avenue transportation project
- Contract with SB Friedman for TIF administration and development advisory services
- Purchase of police vehicle technology equipment from Midwest Public Safety Group for $64,422.72
Village Board of Trustees
The Village Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to review the 10-year status report for the Tinley Park Mental Health Center Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. The meeting will take place at 5:55 p.m. on September 16, 2025, in the Council Chambers at Tinley Park Village Hall, 16250 Oak Park Ave.
- Public hearing on Tinley Park Mental Health Center TIF 10-year status report
- Notice published August 27, 2025; status report available since August 8, 2025
Committee of the Whole
The Tinley Park Committee of the Whole will discuss amending the village code to change the permitted number of liquor licenses and to modify the telecommunications infrastructure maintenance fee. They will also consider agreements for document management migration services and a parkway tree inventory. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final vote.
- Amend Title XI, Chapter 112, Section 22: permitted number of liquor licenses
- Amend Title XI, Chapter 129C: telecommunications infrastructure maintenance fee
- Agreement with MCCI for document management migration professional services
- Contract with Great Lakes Urban Forestry, Inc. for parkway tree inventory
Village Board of Trustees
The Tinley Park Village Board will meet on September 2, 2025, to consider routine approvals including a liquor license for Pepe's Mexican Restaurant, a $1.6M payment of outstanding bills, and a road-resurfacing agreement with Cook County. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and public comments.
- Adopt Ordinance 2025-O-029 awarding a Class AV liquor license to Pepe's Mexican Restaurant at 6911 W 159th St
- Approve payments of $1,627,766.24 in outstanding bills
- Adopt Resolution 2025-R-104 approving an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County for resurfacing 179th St between 80th and 94th Aves using an Invest in Cook grant
Committee of the Whole
The Village of Tinley Park Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss multiple items, including a video gaming license for Pepe's Mexican Restaurant at 6911 W. 159th Street and a six-month temporary moratorium on certain business licenses and zoning applications. The committee will also review agreements for Harmony Square, network equipment maintenance, and road resurfacing.
- Discuss awarding a video gaming license to Pepe's Mexican Restaurant at 6911 W. 159th Street
- Discuss an ordinance regulating Harmony Square
- Discuss an agreement with Unreal Ice for the synthetic ice rink at Harmony Square
- Discuss a network equipment maintenance and subscription purchase from Scientel Solutions LLC
- Discuss a contract with McGill Construction LLC for the former Bechstein site parking lot construction phases I & II
Village Board of Trustees
The Tinley Park Village Board will swear in three new public safety appointees, consider adopting ordinances to regulate Harmony Square and amend civil service requirements, and vote on several contracts including a $1.2M parking lot construction deal and a $34,735 network equipment renewal.
- Swear in Deputy Police Chief Brian McDermott and Division Police Commander James Poortinga
- Appoint William Neumann as Public Safety Communications Manager
- Approve $1,206,589.11 contract with McGill Construction LLC for former Bechstein site parking lot construction
- Approve $34,735.37 annual renewal agreement with Scientel Solutions LLC for network equipment
- Consider Ordinance 2025-O-012 for office-to-residential conversion at 16532 Oak Park Avenue
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to approve the minutes from its June 17 meeting, receive a financial update, and discuss a Sikich report reviewing police department payroll. Public comments will also be received before adjournment.
- Consider approval of June 17, 2025 Finance Committee minutes
- Receive financial update
- Discuss Sikich report on police department payroll
Committee of the Whole
The Tinley Park Committee of the Whole will discuss several items including a liquor license for Pete's Fresh Market, a Cook County Class 8 renewal, a union agreement, police department code amendments, and various contracts. They will also consider a new ordinance for e-bikes and scooters. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final vote.
- Class B liquor license for Pete's Fresh Market, 16280 Harlem Avenue
- Cook County Class 8 renewal for 16846 Oak Park Avenue, Siam Marina Properties LLC
- MOA with IUOE Local 150 for second shift
- Robinson Engineering contract for Brookside Creek stormwater improvements, not to exceed $50,000
- New chapter on non-highway vehicles (e-bikes and scooters)
Village Board of Trustees
The Tinley Park Village Board will hold a special meeting to consider several personnel appointments, including Keith Sullivan as Deputy Police Chief and Jonathan Mittelman as Division Police Commander, along with a swearing-in ceremony. The board will also vote on a series of resolutions and ordinances covering contracts, stormwater improvements, liquor licensing, and police department restructuring. Several items were previously discussed at a Committee of the Whole meeting and are eligible for adoption.
- Approve contract with Alvarez and Associates for consulting at $4,000 monthly ($48,000 annually)
- Approve $7,450,000 construction contract with Alessio & Sons for Brookside Creek stormwater improvements
- Approve $163,595.97 annual maintenance for 911 dispatch software from Central Square
- Adopt ordinance to create Police Lieutenant position and amend Civil Service rules
- Approve Class B liquor license for Pete's Fresh Market at 16280 Harlem Ave