Pingree Grove public meetings in 2025

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village Board will hold a discussion on deploying Flock Safety license plate reader cameras in the community. Board members will consider the potential benefits and concerns associated with the technology. No decision has been made at this time.

• Discussion of implementing Flock Safety license plate reader cameras

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Pingree Grove Village Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 property tax levy increase and then vote on several ordinances that approve the village-wide levy and special service area levies. The ordinances cover a total village levy of $1,618,231.28 and SSA 2 and SSA 7 levies of $1,668,352.64 and $1,967,277.12 respectively. The Board will also consider resolutions authorizing bond releases for infrastructure projects such as Thurnau Road and Richard J. Brown Boulevard. All tax‑levy items are placed on the consent agenda for omnibus approval.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2025 property tax levy increase
• Ordinance approving village‑wide tax levy of $1,618,231.28
• Ordinance approving SSA 2 levy of $1,668,352.64
• Ordinance approving SSA 7 levy of $1,967,277.12
• Resolution authorizing bond releases for Thurnau Road, Richard J. Brown Blvd, Neighborhood 20 water main extension, and Neighborhood 31

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Pingree Grove Village Board will vote on routine consent agenda items, including minutes and a $1,400,938.87 warrant list. It will also consider four separate actions: a consulting agreement with Lakeside Consulting, an ordinance changing building‑permit fees, an amendment to the SAFEbuilt LLC services contract, and a $190,048.20 project to repair Municipal Well #1. A special presentation will commend Patrol Officer Blake Stewart.

• Approve Consent Agenda items: meeting minutes and a $1,400,938.87 warrant list
• Authorize Development Services Director to enter a consulting agreement with Lakeside Consulting
• Adopt ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 4 of the Village Code on building‑permit fees
• Amend the professional services agreement with SAFEbuilt LLC
• Authorize $190,048.20 project to repair, replace, and rehabilitate Municipal Well #1

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Pingree Grove Village Board of Trustees will consider and vote on a resolution establishing the estimated tax levy for 2025 and its extension into 2026. The Board will also consider an ordinance that amends the water‑mains tapping provisions in Title 9, Chapter 4, Section 9‑4‑3 of the village’s water and wastewater code. Routine items on the consent agenda include approval of the meeting minutes, a $2,636,142.00 warrant list, and a $902,814.48 pay application for the 2025 MFT Road Resurfacing Program. A special presentation will honor Patrol Officer Jonathan Garcia with a Life Saving Award.

• Resolution establishing the estimated tax levy for 2025 and extended into 2026
• Ordinance amending water‑mains tapping provisions (Title 9, Chapter 4, Section 9‑4‑3)
• Approval of warrant list totaling $2,636,142.00
• Approval of Pay Application No. 2 for the 2025 MFT Road Resurfacing Program ($902,814.48)
• Special presentation awarding Life Saving Award to Patrol Officer Jonathan Garcia

The trustees appointed Luke Hall as President Pro Tem. They approved the consent agenda, which included a $2,636,142 warrant list and a $902,814.48 payment for the 2025 MFT road resurfacing program. They adopted a resolution setting the estimated tax levy for 2025 and extending it into 2026. They also approved an ordinance amending water‑metering requirements for new construction.

• Appointed Trustee Luke Hall as President Pro Tem (vote 4-1-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including $2,636,142 warrant list and $902,814.48 road resurfacing payment (vote 5-0-1)
• Approved Resolution establishing estimated tax levy for 2025 and extension into 2026 (vote 5-0-1)
• Approved Ordinance amending water‑metering rules for new construction (vote 5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5-0-1)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village Board will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of the October 20 warrant list totaling $3,542,502.40 and a $2,092,151.14 pay application for wastewater treatment plant improvements. Separate action items include an ordinance to approve a first amendment to the Cambridge Lakes North 2 annexation agreement with D.R. Horton, a resolution to renew comprehensive insurance coverage for 2026 at $151,160, and a professional services agreement for skate‑park improvements not to exceed $247,250.

• Approve Warrant List for Oct 20, 2025 in the amount of $3,542,502.40
• Approve Pay Application No. 24 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project – $2,092,151.14
• Ordinance approving first amendment to the Cambridge Lakes North 2 Annexation Agreement with D.R. Horton, Inc.
• Resolution authorizing renewal of comprehensive insurance coverage for calendar year 2026 – $151,160
• Professional Services Agreement with Fehr Graham & Associates for skate‑park improvements – up to $247,250

The Board approved a first amendment to the Cambridge Lakes North 2 Annexation Agreement with D.R. Horton. It also approved the renewal of comprehensive insurance coverage for 2026 and a professional services agreement for skate‑park improvements. The consent agenda items, including the October 6 minutes and a wastewater treatment plant payment, were also approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, warrant lists, wastewater payment) – vote 5-0-1
• Approved First Amendment to Cambridge Lakes North 2 Annexation Agreement – vote 7-0-0
• Approved renewal of comprehensive insurance coverage for 2026 – vote 6-0-0
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Fehr Graham for skate‑park improvements (up to $247,250) – vote 6-0-0
• Approved adjournment of the meeting – vote 6-0-0

Police Pension Board

The Pingree Grove Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will consider the preliminary actuarial valuation and a request for a tax levy. They will also adopt the municipal compliance report, discuss possible changes to the actuarial funding policy, set dates for 2026 board meetings, and receive a portability update for Connor Charbonneau‑Simmons.

• Review and approve the actuarial valuation and tax levy request
• Adopt the municipal compliance report
• Discuss possible action on the actuarial funding policy
• Establish board meeting dates for 2026
• Portability update for Connor Charbonneau‑Simmons

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes, review new business including rules updates and entry-level hiring lists, and set meeting dates for 2026 and 2027.

• Approval of July 23, 2025, minutes
• Update on entry-level eligibility list
• Rules and Regulations Update: Administrative Wording
• Set meetings for 2026 and 2027
• Closed session for attorney discussion

The Board of Police Commissioners approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote. No other formal actions were taken; the board gave updates on recruiting, a possible commander hire, and an attorney search.

• Approved minutes of July 23, 2025 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village Board will vote on the Consent Agenda, which includes approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the September 15 minutes, a $6,150,577.70 warrant list, and a $284,910 police pension interfund transfer. It will then consider separate action items: a professional services agreement up to $92,375 for the Reinking & Damisch Road Roundabout Project, a professional services agreement up to $77,600 for the 2026 Streets Program, and a resolution authorizing an IGA with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning for a Pavement Condition Assessment Grant. Special presentations will include a Breast Cancer Awareness proclamation, a police officer swearing‑in, and an audit presentation.

• Approval of Warrant List for October 6, 2025, in the amount of $6,150,577.70
• Fiscal Year 2026 Police Pension Interfund Transfer of $284,910
• Professional Services Agreement up to $92,375 for Reinking & Damisch Road Roundabout Project
• Professional Services Agreement up to $77,600 for 2026 Streets Program
• Resolution authorizing an IGA with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning for a Pavement Condition Assessment Grant

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and a $6,150,577.70 warrant list. It also approved three professional‑services agreements: a $92,375 site‑investigation contract for the Reinking & Damisch Road roundabout, a $77,600 design‑engineering contract for the 2026 Streets Program, and a resolution to accept a pavement‑condition assessment grant from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. All items passed with a 5‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (AFCR, minutes, $6,150,577.70 warrant list, $284,910 police pension transfer) (5-0-1)
• Approved $92,375 professional services agreement for roundabout site investigation (5-0-1)
• Approved $77,600 professional services agreement for 2026 Streets Program design engineering (5-0-1)
• Approved resolution authorizing IGA for pavement condition assessment grant (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-1)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Pingree Grove Village Board will consider a C-1 Planned Unit Development rezoning for the Appleberg Property at 43W407 U.S. Route 20. It will also act on a zoning code amendment, a resolution endorsing the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Greenest Region Compact, and two pay applications totaling $3,250,278.19 for wastewater plant improvements and road resurfacing. Routine consent items include approval of the meeting minutes, a $683,548.92 warrant list, and a $3,018,880.42 pay application for the wastewater project.

• Ordinance rezoning the Appleberg Property (43W407 U.S. Route 20) as C-1 Planned Unit Development
• Ordinance amending various sections of the Village Zoning Code
• Resolution endorsing the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus’ Greenest Region Compact
• Pay Application No. 23 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements – $3,018,880.42
• Pay Application No. 1 for 2025 MFT Road Resurfacing Program – $231,397.78

The Board adopted the consent agenda, including warrant lists totaling $683,548.92 and a $3,018,880.42 water‑treatment pay application. It approved the rezoning of 43W407 U.S. Route 20 to a C‑1 Planned Unit Development. The Board also approved a zoning‑code amendment, endorsed the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Greenest Region Compact, and approved a $231,397.78 road‑resurfacing pay application. All actions passed with a 5‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (warrant lists $683,548.92, Water Treatment Pay App #23 $3,018,880.42) – vote 5-0-1
• Approved rezoning of 43W407 U.S. Route 20 to C‑1 Planned Unit Development – vote 5-0-1
• Approved amendment to Village Zoning Code – vote 5-0-1
• Endorsed Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Greenest Region Compact – vote 5-0-1
• Approved Pay Application No. 1 for 2025 MFT Road Resurfacing Program ($231,397.78) – vote 5-0-1

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pingree Grove Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on text amendments to the Village Zoning Code that would require future Commercial‑1 developments and major redevelopments to follow the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. The commission will also discuss rezoning the Appleberg Property at 43W407 U.S. Highway 20 from Residential‑1 to Commercial‑1 PUD. Additional agenda items include approval of minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting and a presentation on zoning fundamentals.

• Text amendments to the Pingree Grove Zoning Code adding PUD requirements for Commercial‑1 developments
• Rezoning of the Appleberg Property (PINs 02-30-400-003, 02-30-400-002, 02-30-400-001) from Residential‑1 to Commercial‑1 PUD
• Approval of minutes from the September 2, 2025 Commission meeting
• Public comments (none submitted)
• Planning and Zoning Fundamentals presentation by Village Attorney

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board of Trustees will discuss establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for the Heritage Redevelopment Project Area. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding an annexation agreement amendment with D.R. Horton, Inc. – Midwest.

• Proposed TIF eligibility study and redevelopment plan for Heritage Redevelopment Project Area
• Public hearing on amending annexation agreement with D.R. Horton, Inc. – Midwest regarding park construction
• Warrant list for September 2, 2025, in the amount of $324,815.27
• Proposed annexation of 15N061 Reinking Road
• Grant application for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development for Pingree Grove Skate Park

The Board adopted three ordinances establishing the Heritage Redevelopment Project Area, its Tax Increment Financing eligibility study, and the TIF financing itself. It also annexed property at 15N061 Reinking Road, approved a grant application for the village skate park, and amended the village towing code. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes & warrant list $324,815.27) – vote 6-0-0
• Approved Ordinance approving TIF Eligibility Study and Redevelopment Area Plan for Heritage Redevelopment Project – vote 6-0-0
• Approved Ordinance designating the Heritage Redevelopment Project Area – vote 6-0-0
• Approved Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the Heritage Redevelopment Project Area – vote 6-0-0
• Approved Ordinance annexing 15N061 Reinking Road to the Village – vote 6-0-0
• Approved Resolution authorizing OSLAD grant application for Pingree Grove Skate Park improvements – vote 6-0-0
• Approved Ordinance amending towing provisions in the Village Code – vote 6-0-0

Public Hearings

The Village of Pingree Grove will hold a public hearing to consider the approval of the Heritage Redevelopment Plan and Program. The proposal seeks to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district to alleviate blight and stimulate private investment in a 95.01-acre area.

• Proposed Heritage Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Program
• Designation of a 95.01-acre Redevelopment Project Area consisting of 93 parcels
• Project area boundaries: Police Plaza (north), US-20 (south), Reinking Road (east), and Pingree Grove Forest Preserve (west)
• Proposed use of TIF funds for infrastructure, land acquisition, and professional fees
• Goal to create a mixed-use district with retail, restaurants, and multifamily development

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Pingree Grove Board unanimously approved several ordinances and contracts, including an intergovernmental agreement with the Huntley Fire Protection District and a surplus property sale. Additional approvals covered a change order for asphalt work, a hydraulic system repair, a new Ford Transit van, and a professional appraisal services agreement. The consent agenda, containing prior meeting minutes and large payment applications, was also approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, $1,419,448.39 warrant lists, $2,628,224.05 Pay App #22) – vote 6-0-0
• Approved ordinance authorizing intergovernmental agreement with Huntley Fire Protection District – vote 6-0-0
• Approved ordinance declaring surplus property and authorizing its sale – vote 6-0-0
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Schroeder Asphalt Services for $84,066.00 – vote 6-0-0
• Approved repair of Hydraulic System Unit 281 up to $20,000 – vote 6-0-0
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford Transit van for $66,621.00 – vote 6-0-0
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Hampton, Lenzini, and Renwick, Inc. for $37,500.00 – vote 6-0-0

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board approved the final plat for Cambridge Lakes North Development No. 2 (Units 41, A-17, and 2) with a 5‑0‑1 vote. It also approved bond releases, bond reductions, an intergovernmental agreement with Community School District 300, and a contract for Administrative Hearing Officer services, each passing 6‑0‑0. Additionally, a contract was awarded to Aplus Painters Inc. to repaint the Municipal Center for $33,280, also approved 6‑0‑0.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, warrant lists, Water Treatment Plant Improvements) – vote 6-0-0
• Approved final plat of subdivision for Cambridge Lakes North Development No. 2 Units 41, A-17, and 2 – vote 5-0-1
• Approved release of bonds and acceptance of public improvements for Daniel Boulevard Phase II and Cambridge Lakes South Tree Bond – vote 6-0-0
• Approved bond reductions for Cambridge Lakes North 2 neighborhoods and streets – vote 6-0-0
• Approved ordinance authorizing intergovernmental agreement with Community School District 300 for developer contributions – vote 6-0-0
• Authorized Village Manager to contract Administrative Hearing Officer Services with Lafata Law LLC – vote 6-0-0
• Approved ordinance amending citation issuance and penalties in the Village Code – vote 6-0-0
• Awarded contract to Aplus Painters Inc. to repaint Municipal Center for $33,280 – vote 6-0-0

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board approved the Consent Agenda, which included warrant lists totaling $4,? million and a $4,073,571.51 payment for water‑treatment plant improvements (vote 6‑0‑0). It also approved an ordinance amending Village Code Title 7 sections on stop intersections and turning restrictions, and adopted a traffic and parking enforcement agreement with Cambridge Lakes Charter School (vote 6‑0‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (vote 6‑0‑0).

• Approved Consent Agenda (warrants $749,570.57 and $4,257,940.41; Pay App No. 20 $4,073,571.51) – vote 6‑0‑0
• Approved ordinance amending Village Code Title 7, sections 7‑4‑4 and 7‑4‑5 – vote 6‑0‑0
• Approved traffic and parking regulation agreement with Cambridge Lakes Charter School – vote 6‑0‑0
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting – vote 6‑0‑0

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included the May 19 warrant list for $477,111.26 and a $3,605,789.41 wastewater treatment pay application. It also approved the final plats for Cambridge Lakes North Development Units 37 and 38, several ordinances, and authorized purchases of portable radios ($22,000) and a police server ($17,000). Additionally, the Board awarded the $1,466,547.49 street resurfacing contract to Schroeder Asphalt Services and a $122,250 engineering services agreement with Fehr Graham. All motions passed with votes ranging from 5‑1‑0 to unanimous 6‑0‑0.

• Approved Consent Agenda (warrant list $477,111.26 and wastewater pay app $3,605,789.41) – vote 6-0-0
• Approved final plats for Cambridge Lakes North Development Units 37 and 38 – vote 5-1-0
• Approved ordinance fixing public hearing for Heritage Redevelopment TF study – vote 6-0-0
• Approved ordinance establishing interested parties’ registries for redevelopment – vote 6-0-0
• Authorized purchase of portable radios up to $22,000 – vote 6-0-0
• Authorized purchase of new police computer server for $17,000 – vote 6-0-0
• Awarded 2025 MFT Street Resurfacing bid to Schroeder Asphalt Services up to $1,466,547.49 and professional services with Fehr Graham for $122,250 – vote 6-0-0
• Approved ordinance amending board compensation sections – vote 5-1-0

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board approved a resolution authorizing a second amendment to the 2014 Use and License Agreement for the Pingree Grove Community Park Project. The amendment extends the lease term as discussed with the Forest Preserve District. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Consent Agenda including April 21 minutes, $3,842,979.85 warrant list, and Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (6-0-0)
• Approved Independence Day Celebration Special Event Agreement with Pumpkin Entertainment, LLC (6-0-0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing second amendment to 2014 Use and License Agreement for Community Park Project (6-0-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Fehr Graham for NH 33/Bella Drive Playground design, $41,200 (6-0-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Fehr Graham for sanitary sewer analysis of Wester Boulevard Trunk Sewer, $12,500 (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Village Board approved an ordinance to continue the 1% municipal grocery retailer and service occupation taxes. It also approved a $24,853.85 change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project and a $37,950 professional services agreement for land acquisition negotiations. The Consent Agenda, which included the April 7 minutes, a $3,232,523.90 warrant list, and a $3,502,410.71 wastewater pay application, was approved unanimously.

• Moved agenda item 10 up to item 5 (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including April 7 minutes and $3,232,523.90 warrant list (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved Municipal Grocery Retailer’s Occupation Tax and Service Occupation Tax ordinance (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 5 for Wastewater Treatment Project, $24,853.85 (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Fehr Graham, $37,950 (vote 4-0-0)
• Motion to reconvene the meeting passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed 4-0-0

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget and related financial actions. It also approved a custodial services contract with Best Quality Cleaning for up to $24,600, created a Code Hearing Department by amending the Village Code, and authorized the purchase of a UTV vehicle not to exceed $31,000. The traffic‑schedule ordinance was tabled for further review, and the consent agenda including $2,329,301.25 of items was approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, warrant lists) $2,329,301.25 (6-0-0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 Budget and authorized related financial actions (6-0-0)
• Authorized Custodial Services Agreement with Best Quality Cleaning up to $24,600 (6-0-0)
• Amended Village Code to create a Code Hearing Department (6-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of a UTV vehicle not to exceed $31,000 (6-0-0)
• Tabled traffic‑schedule and signage ordinance for further review (6-0-0)

Board of Police Commissioners

The board approved a $2,000 budget for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It decided to retain the current Village Attorney for commission meetings and required all commissioners to complete Statement of Economic Interests by May 1, 25025. Commissioners must finish OMA/FOIA training and send certificates to Chief Harris. The next regular meeting is set for July 23, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved $2,000 Commissioners budget for 2025‑2026 (no vote recorded)
• Decided to use current Village Attorney for commission meetings
• Required completion of Statement of Economic Interests by May 1, 25025
• Required Commissioners to complete OMA/FOIA training and submit certificates
• Scheduled next regular meeting for July 23, 2025
• Motion to adjourn passed by unanimous voice vote