Vernon Hills, Illinois

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will hold a Liquor and License Commission Hearing at 6:45 PM, followed by the Regular Meeting at 7:00 PM. Key actions include approval of a $297,728.62 contract with Campanella and Sons, Inc. for Museum Blvd intersection improvements, a special use permit for Treehouse Play Café at 555 E. Townline Road, and renewal of the School Resource Officer program with Hawthorn School District 73. The board will also consider an amendment to the liquor license term and a resolution to waive proximity restrictions for a massage establishment at 10 W. Phillip Road.

• Contract with Campanella and Sons, Inc. for Museum Blvd Intersection Improvements for $297,728.62
• Special Use Permit for indoor playground and restaurant Treehouse Play Café at 555 E. Townline Road Unit 8
• Memorandum of Understanding with Hawthorn School District 73 for continued School Resource Officer program
• Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Alcoholic Liquor Control, regarding term of licenses
• Resolution waiving proximity restrictions for a massage establishment at 10 W. Phillip Road – Suite 110

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will discuss a Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for the River's Edge Townhomes project at 435 Benjamin Drive. No final vote is expected as this is a Committee of the Whole meeting. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting.

• River's Edge Townhomes, 435 Benjamin Drive – discussion of Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation
• Approval of Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from June 16, 2026

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will consider several items including a special use permit for Treehouse Play Cafe, a major industrial park development, and infrastructure contracts. The Liquor and License Commission will also hear a request for a Class A liquor license for Treehouse Play Cafe. The Board will vote on ordinances and resolutions in an omnibus vote.

• Special use permit and sign variations for Treehouse Play Cafe indoor playground and restaurant at 555 E. Townline Rd. Unit 8
• Site plan and plat approval for Vernon Hills Industrial Park (100-230 S. Milwaukee Ave) including a 698,880 sq ft building
• Contract with Campanella and Sons, Inc. for Museum Blvd intersection improvements for $297,728.62
• Memorandum of Understanding with Hawthorn School District 73 to continue the School Resource Officer program
• Waiver of proximity restrictions for a massage establishment at 10 W. Phillip Road – Suite 110

E. Liquor & Licensing Commission

The Liquor and Licensing Commission will discuss approving the June 16, 2026 hearing minutes and consider a request for a Class A liquor license from Treehouse Ventures Vernon Hills LLC, doing business as The Treehouse Play Cafe at 555 E. Townline #8. The meeting also includes adjournment.

• Request for Class A liquor license by Treehouse Ventures Vernon Hills LLC for The Treehouse Play Cafe at 555 E. Townline #8, Vernon Hills.

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2026, to consider a petition from A1 Senior Care LLC for a special use permit to operate a senior daycare center at 565 Lakeview Parkway Suite 130. The property is zoned BP Business Park District, and the petitioner is also requesting a zoning text amendment to define adult day service as a special use in that district. The center would operate Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

• Special use permit request by A1 Senior Care LLC for a senior daycare center at 565 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 130 (BP Business Park District)

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition by FGM Architects for a special use permit and zoning variations to facilitate the Village of Vernon Hills Police Campus Improvement Project at 754 Lakeview Drive. The project includes interior renovations, a parking garage addition, and a public-facing space connecting two buildings. The commission will consider the request and hear public comment.

• Special Use Permit for the Police Campus Improvement Project in the PIB District
• Variations from required setbacks and parking requirements
• Project includes interior renovations, parking garage addition, and public-facing space along Lakeview Parkway
• Subject property: 754 Lakeview Drive, Vernon Hills, IL (PIN 15-04-111-030)

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 8, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive. The hearing will consider a petition (Case #2026-13) to amend Appendix C of the Village of Vernon Hills Zoning Code. The proposed amendments would add definitions for business types such as data centers, battery storage, and adult day services; modify floor area ratio (FAR) limits in residential districts; change parking requirements for uses like car washes; and adjust the size threshold for non‑retail conversion procedures in the Core Retail Overlay District.

• Add definitions for data centers, battery storage, and adult day services to the zoning code
• Revise floor area ratio (FAR) limits in residential districts
• Change parking requirements for specific uses, e.g., car washes
• Adjust size threshold for non‑retail conversion procedures in the Core Retail Overlay District
• Public hearing to consider amendment petition (Case #2026-13)

B. Board of Police & Fire Commissioners

The Board of Police & Fire Commissioners will consider a conditional offer of employment following a background review, and will approve minutes from prior meetings. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel and approve minutes.

• Consideration of conditional offer of employment for a candidate
• Review of candidate background
• Approval of May 14, 2026 Commission meeting minutes
• Approval of May 14, 2026 Executive Session minutes

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on June 24, 2026 to consider a petition from SFP Properties to amend the PUD (Ordinance 2004-43) for a 17-unit rental townhome development on the undeveloped lot at 435 Benjamin Drive, adjacent to River's Edge Condominiums. The original PUD approved two condo buildings but only one was built. The commission will take public testimony and decide whether to recommend approval.

• Petition by SFP Properties to amend PUD for 17-unit rental townhome development at 435 Benjamin Dr
• Property zoned R7, PIN 15-10-100-048
• Original PUD (Ordinance 2004-43) allowed two condo buildings; second building never constructed
• Public hearing scheduled for June 24, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Dr
• Interested persons may attend and be heard

E. Liquor & Licensing Commission

The Liquor and Licensing Commission will consider approving the May 5, 2026 meeting minutes and two liquor license requests: a Class A license for Hatty's Club VH, LLC doing business as The Market by Hatty's at 670 Lakeview Parkway, and a Class G license for the Village of Vernon Hills at 290 Evergreen Drive. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Approval of May 5, 2026 Liquor & License Commission hearing minutes
• Request by Hatty's Club VH, LLC for a Class A liquor license at 670 Lakeview Pkwy
• Request by the Village of Vernon Hills for a Class G liquor license at 290 Evergreen Dr

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will consider routine items on an omnibus vote, including approval of a voucher list of bills totaling $506,275.87, an ordinance to pay up to $51,000 for Flock Safety software, and several resolutions authorizing indemnification agreements for parking lot use during July 4 fireworks and the Vernon Hills Days parade. The Liquor & License Commission will also hear requests for a Class “A” license for Market by Hatty’s and a Class “G” license for the Vernon Hills Days event, with the village asking that the $100 fee be waived.

• Approve voucher list of bills dated June 16, 2026 in the amount of $506,275.87
• Approve Ordinance 2026‑063 to pay Flock Safety up to $51,000 for annual software license
• Approve Resolution 2026‑024 for a retro‑active raffle license and fee waiver for Lake Forest College fundraiser
• Approve Resolution 2026‑025 indemnifying Libertyville Bank & Trust for use of 1101 Lakeview Parkway parking lot during July 4 fireworks and Vernon Hills Days
• Approve Resolution 2026‑026 indemnifying Travesse, LLC for use of parking lots at 536, 568, and 616 Atrium Drive for the July 4 parade

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss several development matters. Items include reviews of Planning & Zoning Commission recommendations for a Treehouse Play Café and the Vernon Hills Industrial Park, a concept discussion for a car wash, and a discussion on closing two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. Routine approval of meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Treehouse Play Café, 555 Townline Road Unit 8 – review of P&Z recommendation
• Vernon Hills Industrial Park, 100-230 S. Milwaukee Avenue – review of P&Z recommendation
• Concept discussion: car wash at 99 W. Townline Road
• Discussion on closure of Town Center Redevelopment Project (Route 21/45) and Milwaukee Avenue/Townline Road Redevelopment Project Area (Mellody Farm) TIF districts

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Vernon Hills Village Board will hold a regular meeting following a Liquor and License Commission hearing. The board is set to approve an omnibus vote agenda that includes a $51,000 payment to Flock Safety for an annual software agreement, a retroactive raffle license for Lake Forest College, and indemnification agreements for July 4 events. Officials will also report on an EV Ready Community Award and State Capital Funding Award.

• Payment to Flock Safety for annual software agreement not to exceed $51,000
• Retroactive raffle license and fee waiver for Lake Forest College Athletic Department fundraiser at White Deer Run Country Club
• Indemnification agreement with Libertyville Bank & Trust for use of parking lot at 1101 Lakeview Parkway for July 4 fireworks and Vernon Hills Days
• Indemnification agreement with Travese, LLC for use of parking lots at 536, 568, and 616 Atrium Drive for July 4 parade
• Approval of voucher list of bills totaling $506,275.87

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for The Treehouse Play Cafe, a family-oriented indoor play cafe at 555 E. Townline Rd., along with sign variations. They will also review a petition for a multi-building light industrial park at 100-230 S. Milwaukee Avenue, including site plan approval and plat of subdivision. Additionally, they will approve minutes from April 22, 2026.

• Public hearing for Treehouse Play Cafe: special use permit for children's recreation facility and sign variations (Case #2026-09)
• Case PZ 26-03: JCA Hayes LLC proposes multi-building light industrial park at 100-230 S. Milwaukee Avenue; requests site/landscape/architectural plan approval and preliminary and final plat of subdivision
• Approval of Planning & Zoning Commission minutes from April 22, 2026

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a petition from The Treehouse Play Cafe for a Special Use Permit and sign variations to operate a family-oriented indoor play and cafe at 555 E Townline Rd. #8. The proposal includes play structures for two age groups, a cafe, and party rooms.

• Special Use Permit for children's recreation facility per Section 18.3 of the Zoning Code
• Variations from Chapter 19 (Signs) per Section 21.5 of the Zoning Code
• Property at 555 E Townline Rd. #8, zoned BP Business Park in Continental Executive Parke RUPD
• Proposed two play structures (ages 2-10 and 3-and-under), cafe, and multiple party rooms

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will review several items including a request for an outdoor circus at Hawthorn Mall and a new fiber optic agreement. Additionally, the board is scheduled to reject all bids for the Village Hall entry concrete and landscaping project due to high costs.

• Approval of $1,617,303.61 in vouchers/bills
• Release of performance guarantee for Everleigh Vernon Hills development
• Rejection of all bids for Village Hall entry concrete and landscaping project
• Approval of Flip Circus outdoor special event at Hawthorn Mall
• Master Right-of-Way Use License Agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Vernon Hills Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss a concept review for a proposed PNC Bank with a drive-up ATM at 701 N. Milwaukee Ave Unit 354. The request includes a special use permit for the ATM, along with site plan and appearance approval, with a smaller building on the same footprint and a driveway conversion. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from May 5, 2026
• Concept discussion for PNC Bank with drive-up ATM at 701 N. Milwaukee Ave Unit 354, requiring a special use permit, site plan and appearance approval; building to be smaller on same footprint; ATM on south wall; western driveway converted to exit-only for one-way traffic

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will consider omnibus vote items including approval of $1,617,303.61 in bills, release of a performance guarantee for the Everleigh Vernon Hills development, and rejection of bids for Village Hall entry concrete and landscaping. New business includes a resolution to approve an outdoor special event (Flip Circus at Hawthorn Mall) and a master right-of-way use license agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas. Officials will also preview summer 2026 events.

• Omnibus approval of voucher list totaling $1,617,303.61
• Release of performance guarantee for Everleigh Vernon Hills development (Ordinance 2026-062)
• Rejection of all bids for Village Hall entry concrete and landscaping (Resolution 2026-021)
• Approval of outdoor special event Flip Circus at Hawthorn Mall (Resolution 2026-023)
• Master right-of-way use license agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas (Resolution 2026-022)

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will consider a rezoning, special use permit, and subdivision plat for a 291-unit apartment building and 18 rowhomes at 55-75 S. Milwaukee Avenue. Other action items include police vehicle purchases, a wing plow retrofit, IT support services, and a police pension board appointment. All items are on the omnibus vote agenda and will be approved by one motion unless pulled for separate vote.

• Rezoning of 55-75 S. Milwaukee Avenue from R-1 to R-7 for a 291-unit apartment and 18 rowhome development
• Purchase of one 2026 Toyota Camry XLE AWD for police chief, not to exceed $40,000
• Purchase of one low-speed electric police vehicle from Valor Carts LLC, not to exceed $27,500
• Retrofit wing plow packages on two 2025 Mack Granite dump trucks, not to exceed $100,000
• Prepaid IT support block from Advanced Business Networks for FY2027, not to exceed $50,000

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will consider an omnibus consent agenda containing multiple routine items and a significant rezoning proposal. The key item is a package of ordinances and a resolution to rezone 55-75 S. Milwaukee Avenue from single-family to multi-family, grant a special use permit for a planned unit development, and approve a subdivision plat. Other consent items include vehicle purchases, a crime lab membership payment, and IT support services contract.

• Rezoning of 55-75 S. Milwaukee Avenue from R-1 Single-Family to R-7 Multiple Family District (Ordinance 2026-059)
• Special use permit for a planned unit development at 55-75 S. Milwaukee Avenue (Ordinance 2026-060)
• Preliminary and final plat of Conor Vernon Hills Subdivision at 55-75 S. Milwaukee Avenue (Resolution 2026-019)
• Purchase of one 2026 Toyota Camry XLE AWD for $40,000 (Ordinance 2026-056)
• Payment of $2,383,943.76 in bills (Voucher List)

The Vernon Hills Village Board approved a voucher list for $2.38 million, authorized the purchase of a Toyota Camry and a low-speed electric police vehicle, and granted a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development at 55-75 S. Milwaukee Avenue. The meeting concluded with no further business.

• Approved voucher list of bills ($2,383,943.76)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Toyota Camry XLE AWD ($40,000)
• Approved purchase of low-speed electric police vehicle ($27,500)
• Approved adding wing plow packages to two dump trucks ($100,000)
• Approved rezoning 55-75 S. Milwaukee Ave. to R-7 district
• Approved preliminary and final plat of Conor Vernon Hills Subdivision
• Approved IT support services contract ($50,000)
• Approved appointment to Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

I. Police Pension Board

The Vernon Hills Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review financial reports, approve bills, and discuss a cash management policy. The board will also certify results of the active member board election and address the term expiration of appointed member Mark Peterson.

• Presentation and approval of bills
• Discussion/possible action on cash management policy
• Certify board election results for active member position
• Appointed member term expiration – Mark Peterson
• Annual independent medical examination – James Koch

B. Board of Police & Fire Commissioners

The Board of Police & Fire Commissioners will consider conditional offers of employment for entry-level police officers and review a lateral officer application. The meeting includes receiving two letters from the Village Manager authorizing the hiring of one police officer each. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel and approve minutes.

• Approval of March 30-31, 2026 meeting minutes and executive session minutes
• Village Manager letters authorizing hire of one police officer each (April 20 and May 11, 2026)
• Review of a lateral officer application
• Oral interviews for entry-level police officer position
• Consideration of two conditional offers of employment

E. Liquor & Licensing Commission

The Liquor and Licensing Commission will hold a hearing to discuss two applications for new liquor licenses: Buffalo Wild Wings at 361 W Townline Rd. seeks a Class A license, and Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant at 145 Townline Rd. seeks a Class E license. The commission will also consider approval of the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Vernon Hills Wing Company, LLC (Buffalo Wild Wings) requesting a Class A liquor license at 361 W Townline Rd.
• Shrenathji Vernon Hills, LLC (Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant) requesting a Class E liquor license at 145 Townline Rd.
• Approval of April 7, 2026 Liquor & License Commission hearing minutes

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will vote on an omnibus agenda including ordinances for police vehicle purchases ($170,078), bulk rock salt ($132,000), and a Bears outdoor event at Hawthorn Mall. The Liquor and License Commission will first hear requests for new liquor licenses from Buffalo Wild Wings (Class A) and Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant (Class E). Also up for a separate vote are zoning variations for a rear setback at 7 Mayflower Road and sign changes for Farmer's Best Market.

• Purchase of three police vehicles (2026 Ford Explorer, Expedition, Chevrolet Tahoe) for $170,078
• Contract with Compass Minerals for bulk rock salt not to exceed $132,000
• Resolution authorizing Chicago Bears outdoor special event at Hawthorn Mall
• Variation to reduce rear setback for a first-floor addition at 7 Mayflower Road
• Liquor license requests: Buffalo Wild Wings (Class A) and Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant (Class E)

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will discuss two development proposals: the Conor multi-family project at 55-75 S. Milwaukee Avenue, including a recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission, and a concept discussion for a car wash at 1750 N. Milwaukee Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes. No final decisions are expected as these are discussion items.

• Discussion of Conor Multi-Family Development at 55-75 S. Milwaukee Avenue, including Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation
• Concept discussion of proposed car wash at 1750 N. Milwaukee Avenue
• Approval of Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from April 21, 2026

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the April 21 meeting and discussed two development proposals, including a multi-family project and a car wash concept, but took no formal action.

• Approved April 21 Committee of the Whole minutes (5-0)
• Discussed multi-family development at 55-75 S. Milwaukee Avenue
• Discussed proposed car wash at 1750 N. Milwaukee Avenue
• No formal action taken on development proposals

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will consider approving several routine expenditures and a resolution allowing a Chicago Bears outdoor special event at Hawthorn Mall during its May 5 meeting. The omnibus vote includes purchases of police vehicles, rock salt, and airtime fees, along with amendments to liquor license quantity and administration codes. New business includes zoning variations for a residential addition and a sign request for Farmer's Best Market.

• Approve purchase of three police vehicles (Ford Explorer, Expedition, Tahoe) for $170,078
• Authorize bulk rock salt purchase from Compass Minerals not to exceed $132,000
• Resolution granting Chicago Bears outdoor special event at Hawthorn Mall
• Variation to reduce rear setback for first floor addition at 7 Mayflower Road
• Variation for Farmer's Best Market signs at 413 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Units 200-300

The Village Board unanimously approved the omnibus agenda items A through M, which included multiple ordinances and resolutions covering budget payments, police vehicles, code amendments, and other contracts. The board also approved Ordinance 2026-053 to reduce the rear setback for a first‑floor addition at 7 Mayflower Road, and Ordinance 2026-054 to allow sign code variations for Farmer’s Best Market at 413 N. Milwaukee Avenue. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved omnibus items A‑M (13 ordinances and 3 resolutions) (6‑0)
• Approved voucher list of bills dated May 5, 2026 for $650,797.06 (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-053 rear‑setback reduction at 7 Mayflower Rd (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-054 sign‑code variations for Farmer’s Best Market, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-045 payment to Motorla for airtime fees up to $35,276.00 (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-047 purchase of three police vehicles up to $170,078 (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-016 contract for electricity for street lighting (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-017 indemnification agreement with Rust‑Oleum for 102 E. Hawthorn Parkway (6‑0)

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition from Conor Commercial Real Estate to rezone a vacant 8-acre parcel from R-1 single-family to R-7 multi-family and approve a Planned Unit Development with code relief. The proposal includes 291 apartment units and 18 townhomes, seeking exceptions to density, height, parking, and unit size requirements. The meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

• Rezoning of 13-73 S. Milwaukee Avenue from R-1 to R-7 multi-family residential
• Special use approval for a Planned Unit Development with code relief for density, height, parking, and unit size
• Preliminary and final plat of subdivision approval
• 291 apartment units and 18 townhomes (309 total units) on approximately 8 buildable acres
• PINs 15-10-101-001 through 004

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 22, 2026, to consider a petition from Farmer's Best Market for variations from the Village's Sign Code at 413 N. Milwaukee Avenue Unit 200-300. The request seeks approval for logo sizes exceeding the permitted width, a tagline that counts as a second wall sign, and a total sign area of 417.68 sq ft, which is 161.68 sq ft over the maximum allowed 256 sq ft. The property is in the B-1 General Business District.

• Public hearing on sign code variations for 413 N. Milwaukee Avenue Unit 200-300
• Request to allow logos larger than the width of two letters
• Tagline would be considered a second wall sign (one sign permitted)
• Proposed total sign area of 417.68 sq ft exceeds the 256 sq ft maximum
• Property is zoned B-1, General Business District

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variation request from Paul and Sandy Lindauer, owners of 7 Mayflower Road. The petition seeks to reduce the required 30-foot rear setback by 11 feet to allow a first-floor room addition measuring 20 ft by 14 ft. The property is zoned R-5 Single-Family Residential. The commission will hear public testimony and decide on the variation.

• Public hearing on variation from Appendix C, Section 10.6 to reduce rear setback at 7 Mayflower Road
• Proposed first-floor addition: 20 ft wide by 14 ft deep, extending 11 ft into the required 30 ft rear yard
• Property zoned R-5 (Single-Family Residential); PIN 15-04-101-017
• Case #2026-06; petitioners Paul and Sandy Lindauer

H. Planning & Zoning Commission

The Vernon Hills Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three petitions. One seeks a rear‑setback reduction for 7 Mayflower Road, another requests sign‑code variances for 413 N. Milwaukee Avenue, and a third asks for rezoning to R‑7, a Planned Unit Development approval, and subdivision plat approval for 13‑73 S. Milwaukee Avenue. The commission will also approve minutes from its January and February meetings.

• Public hearing on a rear‑setback variance petition for 7 Mayflower Road (Case #2026-06)
• Public hearing on sign‑code variance petition for Farmer’s Best Market at 413 N. Milwaukee Avenue Unit 200‑300 (Case #2026-07)
• Public hearing on rezoning, PUD, and subdivision plat petition for 13‑73 S. Milwaukee Avenue (Case #2026-08)
• Approval of Planning & Zoning Commission minutes from January 21, 2026 and February 21, 2026

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will consider an omnibus vote of routine items including bills of $385,073, LED street light fixtures for $250,000, dissolution of the dispatch center fund, and a $1.88M surplus declaration from the Town Center TIF. A separate new business item is a $254,877 contract for Village Hall siding improvements. The board will also hear proclamations and reports.

• Ordinance 2026-038: Purchase of LED street light fixtures from Steiner Electric for up to $250,000 for Deerpath Subdivision
• Ordinance 2026-039: Dissolution of the dispatch center fund effective April 30, 2026
• Resolution 2026-015: Declaring $1,883,473 surplus in Town Center TIF fund and authorizing distribution to taxing districts
• Ordinance 2026-044 (New Business): Contract with Algat Enterprises for Village Hall siding improvements for $254,877
• Ordinance 2026-042: Five-year agreement with Selden Fox for independent audit services through FY2030

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will hold a concept review for Cedarhurst of Vernon Hills, a proposed assisted living community at 55 S. Milwaukee Avenue. They will also discuss recommendations for the 2026 Social Service Grants. The meeting begins with approval of the April 7, 2026 minutes.

• Concept review: Cedarhurst of Vernon Hills assisted living community at 55 S. Milwaukee Avenue
• Discussion of 2026 Social Service Grant recommendations
• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from April 7, 2026

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting and voted to prepare an ordinance authorizing $70,000 in Social Service Grants for final Village Board consideration. The group also discussed a proposed assisted living community at 55 S. Milwaukee Avenue and agreed to move the project forward.

• Approved April 7 Committee of the Whole minutes (5-0)
• Voted to prepare ordinance for $70,000 in 2026 Social Service Grants (5-0)
• Agreed to move forward with Cedarhurst assisted living project concept
• Agreed to update Social Service Grant Program procedures for future cycles

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will consider an omnibus vote agenda of routine items including approval of bills, ordinances for LED street lights ($250,000), solid waste agency amendment, dispatch center fund dissolution, and several other contracts. A separate new business item authorizes a $254,877 contract for village hall siding improvements. The meeting also includes proclamations for a state swimming champion and Arbor Day, plus reports from officials.

• Purchase of LED street light fixtures from Steiner Electric up to $250,000
• Village hall siding improvements contract with Algat Enterprises Group for $254,877
• Amendment to intergovernmental agreement for Solid Waste Agency of Lake County
• Dissolution of the Dispatch Center Fund
• Declaration of surplus in Vernon Hills Town Center TIF District fund

The Village Board approved a contract for siding improvements at Village Hall and passed several omnibus items, including street light fixtures and road maintenance. The board also adopted a revised fund balance policy and declared a surplus in the Town Center TIF district fund.

• Approved $254,877 contract with Algat Enterprises Group Co Inc. for Village Hall siding (5-0)
• Approved $385,073.09 voucher list of bills (5-0)
• Approved purchase of LED street light fixtures from Steiner Electric up to $250,000 (5-0)
• Approved crack sealing services contract with Patriot Pavement Maintenance up to $30,000 (5-0)
• Approved rental agreement with Blue Peak Tents, Inc. up to $28,000 for Vernon Hills Days (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Selden Fox for independent audit services 2026-2030 (5-0)
• Adopted revised fund balance policy via Resolution 2026-014 (5-0)
• Declared surplus in Vernon Hills Town Center TIF district fund via Resolution 2026-015 (5-0)

B. Board of Police & Fire Commissioners

J. Summer Celebration/Vernon Hills Days

The Vernon Hills Days Committee will meet for pre-planning of the 2026 festival. The agenda includes public comment and new business, but no specific proposals or decisions are listed.

• 2026 Festival Pre-Planning discussion

E. Liquor & Licensing Commission

The Liquor & License Commission will hear requests for three new liquor licenses: a Class G for Vernon Hills Park District, a Class J for Farmer's Best, and a Class A for Mendocino Farms. The commission will also approve minutes from December 2025.

• Vernon Hills Park District, 635 Aspen Dr., requests Class G liquor license
• Farmer's Best Vernon Hills Inc., 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., #200 & 300, requests Class J liquor license
• Mendocino Farms LLC, 913 N. Milwaukee Ave., requests Class A liquor license
• Approval of December 9, 2025 hearing minutes

The Liquor and License Commission unanimously approved three new liquor licenses: a Class G license for the Vernon Hills Park District to serve beer at summer events, a Class J license for Farmer's Best grocery store, and a Class A license for Mendocino Farms restaurant. All votes were 3-0. The commission also approved its December 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved December 9, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Class G liquor license for Vernon Hills Park District summer events (3-0)
• Approved Class J liquor license for Farmer's Best at 413 N Milwaukee Ave (3-0)
• Approved Class A liquor license for Mendocino Farms at 913 N Milwaukee Ave (3-0)

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Village Board will consider an omnibus vote on multiple ordinances, including adopting the FY27 budget, awarding a $1.23 million road rehabilitation contract, and extending street sweeping services. A proclamation will honor the 25th anniversary of the Hawthorn Dual Language Program, and staff will provide an update on proposed amendments to prohibit hemp-derived THC products. The Committee of the Whole will then convene in closed session for land acquisition and personnel matters.

• Ordinance adopting FY27 annual budget (Ordinance 2026-029)
• Road rehabilitation contract to Peter Baker & Son for $1,229,928.50 (Ordinance 2026-026)
• Intersection improvements at Museum Blvd and Ring Dr contract to Kimley-Horn for $49,900 (Ordinance 2026-033)
• Contract extension with TKG Environmental for street sweeping for $69,622.85 (Ordinance 2026-030)
• Update on amendments to Village Code prohibiting sale of hemp-derived THC products

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The Vernon Hills Village Board will hold a concept discussion for a proposed M/I Homes townhome development at 29-59 E. US Highway 45. No final decisions are expected; this is an early-stage review. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a scheduled closed session for land acquisition and personnel matters.

• Concept discussion: M/I Homes townhome development at 29-59 E. US Highway 45

The Committee reviewed a conceptual plan for townhomes at 29-59 E. US Highway 45. Members discussed density, railroad proximity, and traffic flow. The meeting included public comments regarding water retention, vibrations, and school impacts.

• Approved March 16, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)

A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets

The board will vote on the FY2027 budget, employee compensation plan, and several contracts including a $1.23 million road rehabilitation project. Also discussed: an update on banning hemp-derived THC products, and a closed session for land acquisition and personnel. The meeting begins with a liquor commission hearing at 6:45 PM.

• Adoption of FY2027 budget (Ordinance 2026-029) for May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027
• Award of 2026 Joint Bid Road Rehabilitation to Peter Baker & Son Company for $1,229,928.50
• Ordinance adjusting senior staff salaries (Ordinance 2026-028)
• Amendment to liquor license quantities by class (Ordinance 2026-036)
• Resolution approving participation in national opioid secondary manufacturer settlements (Resolution 2026-012)

The Village Board approved a package of routine ordinances including the 2026 budget, road rehabilitation contracts, and a 60-day deadline for hemp product compliance. They also authorized a contract for Museum Blvd and Ring Dr. intersection improvements.

• Approved $1.23M road rehabilitation contract (7-0)
• Adopted 2026-2027 Village budget (7-0)
• Authorized $49.9K for Museum Blvd/Ring Dr. intersection engineering (7-0)
• Set 60-day deadline for hemp product compliance (7-0)
• Approved $69.6K street sweeping contract extension (7-0)
• Authorized $133.8K for Brightview landscaping services (7-0)
• Approved raffle license for Little Bear Ribfest (7-0)
• Approved raffle license for Little Bear Ribfest (7-0)