Vernon Hills public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets
The Committee of the Whole reached consensus to move forward with ordinances for Taco Bell sign variations, a PickleMall facility, and updated indoor heating requirements. The Board also reviewed a concept plan for a Yard House restaurant.
- Appointed Trustee Koch as Chairman Pro Tem (5-0)
- Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Directed staff to prepare ordinance for Taco Bell sign variations at 700 Milwaukee Avenue
- Directed staff to prepare ordinance for PickleMall special use and appearance at 555 Townline Road
- Directed staff to work with Yard House on Technical Review for 950 N. Milwaukee Avenue
- Directed staff to prepare ordinance amending Property Maintenance Code heating dates to Oct 1 - May 31
A. Village Board & Committee of the Whole Agenda Packets
The Village Board approved an omnibus agenda including a voucher list of bills and several ordinances for equipment and maintenance. The board also authorized licenses for community fundraising and security installations.
- Approved voucher list of bills dated September 5, 2023 for $2,828,975.01 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of computer workstation replacements from Amazon Business not to exceed $27,600.00 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) from Second Chance Cardiac Solutions not to exceed $25,500 (5-0)
- Approved contract with Advanced Tree Care for parkway tree trimming not to exceed $75,000 (5-0)
- Approved disposal of surplus village equipment (5-0)
- Approved raffle license and fee waiver for Love Inc. of Lake County (5-0)
- Approved license agreement with Lowe’s Home Centers, LLC for pole, camera, and solar panel installation at 1660 North Milwaukee Avenue (5-0)
- Approved requests for Knights of Columbus and Girl Scouts of America for door-to-door fundraising (5-0)
H. Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of four sign variations for a Taco Bell at 700 Milwaukee Avenue. The commission also held a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit for a PickleMall facility at 555 Townline Road.
- Recommended approval of four sign variations for Flynn Restaurant Group at 700 Milwaukee Avenue (5-0)