Pingree Grove, Illinois
Upcoming
Board of Trustees Meetings
The Village Board will consider two ordinances: one restricting certain truck traffic on Reinking Road and another regulating electric bicycles and scooters. A consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a warrant list of $1,274,035.83. The board will also hear a presentation from Northwest Little League on a proposed $784,932 field lighting project at Cambridge Lakes ballparks.
- Ordinance to restrict certain truck traffic on Reinking Road
- Ordinance amending regulations for electric bicycles and electric scooters
- Consent agenda warrant list for July 6, 2026, totaling $1,274,035.83
- Northwest Little League presentation on a $784,932 lighting proposal for four baseball fields
- Approval of minutes from the June 15, 2026 board meeting
Recent meetings
Board of Trustees Meetings
The Pingree Grove Board of Trustees will vote on consent items including warrants, pay applications, a resolution opposing the Illinois BUILD Act, and an ordinance on boating. Separate action items include approving contracts and appropriations for the Reinking Road and Damisch Road roundabout reconstruction (up to $1.755M), purchasing body cameras and tasers ($399,801.92), and amending vehicle weight limits on Grove Street.
- Roundabout reconstruction appropriation up to $1,755,000 (items 6b-d)
- Purchase of body cameras and Tasers from Axon Enterprises for $399,801.92 (item 6g)
- Resolution opposing the Illinois BUILD Act (consent item f)
- Waiver of competitive bidding and purchase of an ice rink for $141,905 (consent item k)
- Ordinance restricting truck traffic on Grove Street (item 6e)
Board of Trustees Meetings
This agenda is entirely procedural, consisting of standard items such as call to order, public comments, consent agenda, reports, and an executive session with no enumerated topics. No ordinances, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion or action.
- No specific items are listed under any agenda section; all numbered executive session items are blank
Board of Trustees Meetings
The Pingree Grove Village Board will consider and approve a resolution authorizing the release of bonds and accepting improvements for the Carillon at Cambridge Lakes Subdivision. It will also vote on Change Order No. 8 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project and an ordinance amending Village Code sections on lighting and vehicle impact protection devices. Routine consent agenda items include approval of the May 4 meeting minutes, a warrant list totaling $1,344,042.58, and a pay application of $636,567.56 for the wastewater project. Special presentations will feature a proclamation designating May as Motorcycle Awareness Month and a CMAP Pavement Management Plan report.
- Resolution authorizing release of bonds for Carillon at Cambridge Lakes Subdivision
- Change Order No. 8 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project
- Ordinance amending Village Code §11‑6A‑7 and §11‑Chapter 5 on lighting and vehicle impact protection devices
- Approval of Warrant List for May 18 2026 in the amount of $1,344,042.58
- Proclamation designating May as Motorcycle Awareness Month
Board of Police Commissioners
The Board will consider approving the 2025 annual report and revised rules and regulations. They will also introduce a new legal counsel firm, Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd., and finalize plans for entry-level police testing on June 27, 2026. An update will be provided on probationary officers Furman, Swanson, and Kosmala. The meeting includes a public comment period and a closed executive session.
- Introduction of law firm Ottosen DiNolfo Hasenbalg & Castaldo, Ltd.
- Approval of Board of Police Commissioners Annual Report 2025
- Approval of revised Rules and Regulations for the Board
- Entry-level police testing scheduled for June 27, 2026 at 8:30 am
- Update on probationary officers Furman, Swanson, and Kosmala
Board of Trustees Meetings
The Board will consider several items for separate action, including an ordinance creating a Rental Housing Inspection Program, authorizing an engagement letter for accounting services at $6,350 per month, and placing an order for police vehicles costing $158,600. They will also discuss amendments to zoning regulations and lighting requirements.
- Ordinance adding Chapter 11 to Title 10: Rental Housing Inspection Program
- Authorization of engagement letter with Lauterbach and Amen, LLP for monthly accounting advisory services at $6,350
- Authorization to place order for police vehicles in the amount of $158,600
- Ordinance amending zoning regulations (Title 11) and related chapters
- Discussion on lighting and vehicle impact protection zoning regulations
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will continue a public hearing on two proposed zoning code amendments. The first would set a two-foot-candle lighting limit for all properties and require vehicle impact protection bollards at commercial buildings, with new businesses subject to immediate requirements and existing businesses by December 31, 2028. The second amendment would reduce the required distance for accessory pools and structures from primary structures. The Commission may vote to recommend these changes to the Village Board.
- Codify two-foot-candle lighting limit for all property types (currently only residential)
- Require bollards or reinforced planters at commercial & industrial building entrances for vehicle impact protection
- Existing businesses must comply with VIP requirements by December 31, 2028; possible cost-sharing program with Village
- Reduce minimum distance between accessory pools/structures and primary structure by half
- March 16 meeting minutes (including approval of EV charging station zoning) to be approved
Board of Trustees Meetings
The Board will consider a consent agenda and several separate action items, including a new Rental Housing Inspection Program ordinance, an IT consulting agreement, and park lighting at Fire Station Park. Other items include a biowaste sludge hauling contract and a pay application for wastewater treatment plant improvements.
- Ordinance amending Village Code to add Chapter 11, Rental Housing Inspection Program
- 3-year IT consulting services agreement with MCC Technology for $173,592
- Purchase and installation of parking lot and field lighting at Fire Station Park not to exceed $73,000
- Award of biowaste sludge hauling bid to Synagro for $63,740
- Pay application No. 30 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements in the amount of $833,329.89