Schiller Park, Illinois

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board meeting will review old business items such as the 4th of July Community Picnic & Pool Party recap and the Kennedy Park scoreboard. New business includes updates on the summer camp, pool, programming, marketing efforts, the 2026 Facility Improvement Plans (5‑Year Park Plan for North Village and Kennedy Park), and a review of revenue and expenditures.

• 4th of July Community Picnic & Pool Party recap
• Kennedy Park scoreboard
• Summer Camp update
• Pool update
• Facility Improvement Plans 2026 – 5 Year Park Plan

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider several contract approvals, including a $129,413 purchase of 131 street‑sign posts from High Star Traffic. Other items include a $16,800 traffic signal study, a $40,902 purchase of a Jeep Grand Cherokee for public safety, and ordinance updates for zoning and a minor subdivision. The meeting also features routine reports, a new zoning administrator appointment, and executive‑session matters.

• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering for Lawrence Ave and Ruby St traffic signal study, up to $16,800
• Approve installation of 131 street‑sign posts from High Star Traffic for $129,413
• Approve purchase of one Jeep Grand Cherokee with equipment for $40,902.91 for public safety
• Approve ordinance amending architect stamp requirements
• Approve minor subdivision of 3901‑3919 Wesley Terrace (ZPA 26‑S‑03)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board will meet to review the Executive Director's report and performance. The board is scheduled to discuss a contract renewal for the Norwood Park Fire Protection District and an update on Flock Safety Drone First Responders.

• Norwood Park Fire Protection District contract renewal
• Flock Safety – Drone First Responder (DFR) update
• Executive Director performance review
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss new business at Washington School.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial report
• Chairperson report
• Committee reports
• New business

Village Community Events Commitee

The Community Events Committee will meet to discuss Village events. The meeting includes a public comment period and the approval of minutes from February 23, 2026.

• Discussion of Village Events

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission will review three applications to combine multiple land parcels into single parcels. These requests affect properties on Seymour Avenue, Willow Street, and Wesley Terrace.

• Case No. 26-S-02: Combine parcels at 9327 & 9323 Seymour Avenue and 3946 Willow Street (Applicant: Design Haus)
• Case No. 26-S-03: Combine parcels at 3901, 3907, 3919 Wesley Terrace (Applicant: Village of Schiller Park)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting in executive session. The commission will consider and act upon oral interviews for Police Sergeants Promotional Oral exams.

• Oral interviews for Police Sergeants Promotional Oral exams

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will meet to review reports from the Village Manager and department heads. The agenda includes discussions on development updates, the status of the Infrastructure Improvement Project, and financial matters.

• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Development Updates
• Financial Matters
• Executive session regarding real property, litigation, and employee compensation

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will discuss and vote on several items including ordinances, contracts, and reports. Key actions include a conditional use permit and variance for a drive-in establishment at 9820-9830 W. Irving Park Road, and approval of multiple contracts for landscaping, solar streetlights, radios, GIS services, and pool shade systems. The consent agenda includes departmental monthly reports and a list of bills totaling $640,755.83.

• Conditional use permit for a drive-in establishment at 9820-9830 W. Irving Park Road (ZPA 26-C-05)
• Variance for side yard setbacks at 9820-9830 W. Irving Park Road (ZPA 26-V-06)
• Landscaping contract with Spear Landscaping & Development for $111,300.00
• Purchase and installation of eight Kenwood VM8000 multiband radios from Alpha Prime Communications for $50,159.28
• Agreement with MGP for geographic information services for $74,762.64

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board, as a Committee of the Whole, will hear a presentation from Retail Strategies and discuss items on the June 18 Board Meeting Agenda. Following the public portion, the board will convene in executive session to discuss real estate, litigation, salary schedules, personnel, collective bargaining, and security procedures. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Retail Strategies Presentation
• Discussion of items on June 18 Board Meeting Agenda
• Executive session covering purchase/lease of real property, litigation, salary schedules, employee matters, collective bargaining, and security procedures
• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from June 4, 2026
• Public comment per Ordinance No. 10-2808

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will discuss and potentially act on several items including a conditional use permit for a drive-in establishment in a C-2 district, a parking prohibition removal on Kolze Avenue, and multiple contracts. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for accepting departmental reports and an executive session for real property, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Ordinance granting conditional use for drive-in at 9820-9830 W. Irving Park Road (ZPA 26-C-05)
• Variance for side yard setbacks at same address (ZPA 26-V-06)
• Motion to approve landscaping agreement with Spear Landscaping for $111,300
• Motion to approve solar streetlights from H&H Electric for $36,997.89
• Motion to approve purchase of eight Kenwood radios from Alpha Prime Communications for $50,159.28

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission will hold public hearings regarding a proposed drive-in establishment. The board will discuss a conditional use request and variations to the village code concerning side yards and parking requirements.

• Case No. 26-C-05: Conditional Use for a drive-in establishment at 9820-9830 Irving Park Road
• Case No. 26-V-06: Variation to reduce required side yard at 9820-9830 Irving Park Road
• Case No. 26-V-06: Variation to reduce required off-street parking spaces at 9820-9830 Irving Park Road

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission will meet on June 8, 2026 at Washington School, 4835 Michigan Avenue. The agenda lists standard items such as reports, public comments, and an executive session. No specific actions or decisions are indicated beyond routine business.

• Approval of Minutes
• Guests and Public Comments
• Financial Report
• Committee Reports
• Executive Session

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the financial report showing a balance of $2,918.05 and $112.86 in petty cash. A correction to the May minutes regarding DD214 forms was also approved. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 10:18 AM.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report showing $2,918.05 balance and $112.86 petty cash (unanimous)
• Approved correction to May minutes: change DD214 to DD214 Forms (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:18 AM (unanimous)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider two zoning proposals: ZPA 26‑T‑01, which addresses off‑street parking requirements, and ZPA 26‑T‑03, a C‑3/0 Flex Commercial Overlay. The meeting also includes an executive session covering real‑property transactions, litigation, employee matters, and collective‑bargaining issues. No minutes are pending approval.

• Discussion of ZPA 26‑T‑01 – Off Street Parking Requirements
• Discussion of ZPA 26‑T‑03 – C‑3/0 Flex Commercial Overlay
• Executive session: purchase or lease of real property
• Executive session: pending and probable litigation
• Executive session: salary schedules and employee matters

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider several appointments to local commissions and boards. Members will discuss infrastructure projects and vote on ordinances regarding parking requirements and zoning map amendments.

• Bills for approval totaling $616,892.10
• Irving Park Road Streetscape Project design services with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD. up to $38,845.00
• Water System Model proposal with Robinson Engineering Ltd up to $68,250.00
• Ordinance to add C-3/0 Flex Commercial Overlay District to parcels on 25th Ave, Leland Ave, Rose St, Ruby St, and Soreng Ave
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of Rosemont for use of Anna Montana Water Park / Memorial Pool

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board will hold a special meeting to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and an accompanying ordinance. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and property matters.

• Vote on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
• Vote on Ordinance 2026-19
• Executive session for personnel and litigation
• Meeting at 7300 W. Wilson Ave. in Harwood Heights

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider a motion to approve a Master Power Supply Agreement with MC Squared Energy for the village’s electric aggregation program and authorize the Village Manager to execute it. The board will also consider ordinances to renew the aggregation program, amend the employee handbook, and approve variances for side‑yard and rear‑yard setbacks on Seymour Avenue. Additionally, the board will vote to approve current bills totaling $640,874.51.

• Motion to approve Master Power Supply Agreement with MC Squared Energy
• Ordinance renewing the village’s electrical load aggregation program
• Ordinance amending the Employee Handbook
• Ordinance approving variances for side‑yard and rear‑yard setbacks (ZPA 26‑V‑02: 9323 & 9327 Seymour Avenue)
• Approval of current bills amounting to $640,874.51

The Village Board approved multiple personnel appointments including a new Trustee, Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Public Works Director. The Board also passed ordinances regarding electric aggregation, the employee handbook, and property setbacks.

• Approved May 7, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 7, 2026 Regular Board minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Bowcock as Village Trustee (4-0)
• Appointed Mark DiCosola as Police Chief (5-0)
• Appointed Anthony Hatcher as Fire Chief (5-0)
• Appointed Erik Lindgren as Public Works Director (5-0)
• Appointed eight Auxiliary Police Officers (5-0)
• Appointed two Part-Time Police Officers (5-0)

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board will hold a meeting on May 19, 2026, discussing old business including pool opening on June 7th with early bird rates, summer camp starting June 8th, and Kennedy Park electrical work. New business items include the 4th of July Community Picnic & Pool Party, program and staff updates, marketing efforts, and facility improvement plans such as resurfacing the Recreation Center parking lot and upgrades at Stalica Park. The board will also review a Finance update covering revenue, expenditures, and the FY26-27 budget.

• Pool opening June 7th with Early Bird Rates May 1st – June 8th
• Summer camp opening Monday, June 8th
• 4th of July – Community Picnic & Pool Party
• Facility improvements: resurface parking at Recreation Center, tables/benches at pool, dugout cover at Stalica Park, Stalica Park concession stand
• Finance: Revenue & Expenditures and Budget FY26-27 updated in BS&A

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission will meet on May 19, 2026, to discuss and vote on the permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees Michael Martin (probation ends 6/30/26) and Jonathan Chavez/Gracia (probation ends 6/30/25). The board will also review open positions for both departments, set dates for new police original appointment testing with NTN, and discuss police promotional sergeant testing. Oral examinations for police original appointments will be conducted before, during, and after the meeting.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal for probationary employees Michael Martin (6/30/26) and Jonathan Chavez/Gracia (6/30/25)
• Discussion of status of open positions for Fire and Police Departments
• Review of dates for new Police Testing (Original Appointment) with NTN
• Review of dates for Police Promotional Sergeant testing
• Oral examinations for police original appointments before, during, and after the meeting

Village Community Events Commitee

The Schiller Park Community Events Committee will hold a meeting on May 19, 2026, with a primary agenda item of discussing village events. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from a prior meeting and a public comment period.

• Discussion of Village Events
• Approval of minutes from February 23, 2026 meeting
• Public comments (limited to 5 minutes per person)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission will meet in executive session on May 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to consider oral interviews for police department applicants. The meeting is called under state statutes and village ordinances. No other agenda items are listed.

• Oral interviews for Police Department applicants (executive session, employment matters)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting in executive session on May 18, 2026, to conduct oral interviews for police department applicants. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Oral interviews for Police Department Applicants (closed session / executive session)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Village of Schiller Park Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission meeting set for May 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Hall was canceled. No agenda items will be considered or decided at this time.

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on financial reports, a proposed cash management policy, membership applications, and fiduciary insurance renewal. The board will also review trustee training expenses, certify election results, and address old business including a compliance audit.

• Discussion and possible action on cash management policy
• Application for membership by Joseph Lukowski; resignation of Patrick Wilkins
• Review and approval of fiduciary liability insurance renewal
• Presentation and approval of monthly bills
• Certify board election results for retired member position

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The board will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2027 budget ordinance, receive an update on the Flock Safety Drone First Responder program, and conduct an executive director performance review. They will also approve a warrant register and hold a closed session for personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• Approve and adopt Ordinance Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
• Flock Safety – Drone First Responder (DFR) Update
• Executive Director Performance Review
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)
• Executive session: Personnel, Employment, Collective Bargaining, Pending Litigation, Property Acquisitions

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet on May 11, 2026, at Washington School. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standard reports.

The commission voted to retain all existing officers for another two‑year term covering 2026‑2028. No vote tally was recorded, but the motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Retained all officers for 2026‑2028 (unanimous agreement)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider multiple resolutions and motions, including a letter of understanding with IDOT for pedestrian and sidewalk improvements on Des Plaines River Road, a pump replacement from DMI for $56,388, and a new sidewalk installation on Scott Street for $31,500. Also up for action: a bill list totaling $620,765.14, resolutions on surplus property (electronics, squad car, laser station), and a resolution in support of a Municipal Housing Authority. The meeting includes proclamations for Arbor Day, Motorcycle Awareness Month, and Professional Municipal Clerk's Week, followed by an executive session on real estate, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Resolution approving IDOT letter of understanding for pedestrian/sidewalk improvements on Des Plaines River Road
• Motion to approve pump replacement from Dahme Mechanical Industries (DMI) for $56,388
• Motion to approve sidewalk installation on Scott Street north of Agatite Avenue to Dooley Park for $31,500
• Motion to approve current bills totaling $620,765.14
• Resolution in support of establishing a Municipal Housing Authority

The Village Board unanimously approved a Letter of Understanding with IDOT for pedestrian improvements on Des Plaines River Road, a $56,388 pump replacement contract, a sidewalk project up to $31,500, and several resolutions on housing support, surplus property disposal, and bill payments. Trustee Robert Lima announced his resignation effective May 8, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M.

• Approved Letter of Understanding with IDOT for pedestrian and sidewalk improvements on Des Plaines River Road (unanimous)
• Approved Paco Split case pump replacement from Dahme Mechanical Industries for $56,388.00 (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk installation contract with Dale Inc. up to $31,500 on Scott Street (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting the Municipal Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing disposition of surplus electronics (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing disposition of surplus squad car and laser station (unanimous)
• Approved current list of bills totaling $620,765.14 (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions related to executive‑session minutes confidentiality and MFT street‑improvement funding (unanimous)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a new traffic signal at Ruby and Lawrence, a vacation carry-over policy in the employee handbook, and items from the May 7 Board Meeting agenda. An executive session is scheduled for topics including property transactions, litigation, employee compensation, and security procedures.

• Discussion of traffic signal at Ruby and Lawrence
• Vacation carry-over policy – Handbook revision
• Review of items on the May 7 Board Meeting agenda
• Executive session for real estate, litigation, salary schedules, and personnel matters

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 16, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting. Trustees voted to move into an Executive Session under the Open Meetings Act, and later reconvened the public portion. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved April 16, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved to Executive Session per 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (unanimous voice vote)
• Reopened public portion of the meeting (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned Committee of the Whole meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission's regularly scheduled monthly meeting for April 21, 2026, has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next rescheduled monthly meeting is set for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall.

• Meeting rescheduled to April 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2026. Action items include adoption of the annual budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, approval of bills totaling $1,381,605.59, and creation of a senior home maintenance grant program. The board will also consider liquor license adjustments, a fiber optic installation agreement, and a tax incentive for an industrial facility at 9500 Ainslie Street.

• Ordinance adopting the FY 2026-2027 annual budget
• Motion to approve bills in the amount of $1,381,605.59
• Ordinance establishing an owner-occupied residential home maintenance grant program for seniors 65+
• Resolution supporting a Class 6B property tax incentive for new industrial construction at 9500 Ainslie Street
• Ordinance approving a master license agreement for fiber optic installation with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC

The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 26‑4526, the annual budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027. It also approved a senior‑citizen home‑maintenance grant program, a Class 6B tax incentive for a new industrial facility at 9500 Ainslie Street, and a master license agreement for fiber‑optic installation with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC. Additional actions included amending water and sewer service codes, ratifying a $65,788 vacuum‑priming system contract, approving $1,381,605.59 in bills, and appointing Erik Lindgren as Public Works Director (April 16‑30, 2026).

• Adopted FY 2026‑2027 budget (Ordinance No. 26‑4526) – approved unanimously
• Approved senior‑citizen home‑maintenance grant program (Ordinance No. 26‑4527) – approved unanimously
• Approved Class 6B tax incentive for industrial facility at 9500 Ainslie St (Resolution No. 07‑26) – approved unanimously
• Approved fiber‑optic master license agreement with Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC (Ordinance No. 26‑4523) – approved unanimously
• Amended water and sewer service sections (Ordinance No. 26‑4524) – approved unanimously
• Ratified $65,788 contract with Dahme Mechanical Industries for pump‑station system – approved unanimously
• Approved current list of bills totaling $1,381,605.59 – approved unanimously
• Appointed Erik Lindgren as Public Works Director (04/16/2026‑04/30/2026) – approved unanimously

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission will consider personnel actions, including a vote on whether to make Fire Lt. Brad M. Dehmlow and Police St. James Klug permanent employees after their probationary periods. The meeting also includes a vote on the position of Chairman, discussion of open department positions, and review of upcoming police testing dates. Additional items cover routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of Fire Lt. Brad M. Dehmlow (probation ended 3/18/26)
• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of Police St. James Klug (probation ended 4/2/26)
• Vote on the position of Chairman
• Review dates for new Police testing (original appointment)
• Review dates for Police promotional sergeant testing

The commission unanimously elected Nick Irsuto as Chairman for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. It also approved conditional permanent appointments for Miguel Guzman (Police Officer), Brad M. Dehmlow (Fire Lieutenant) and James R. Klug (Police Sergeant). The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without opposition.

• Elected Nick Irsuto as Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved conditional permanent appointment of Miguel Guzman as Police Officer (3‑0)
• Approved conditional permanent appointment of Brad M. Dehmlow as Fire Lieutenant (3‑0)
• Approved conditional permanent appointment of James R. Klug as Police Sergeant (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of the preceding meeting (3‑0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items and general reports.

The commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the financial report. It also approved a change to the Historical Commission Ordinance to take effect by July 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Approved change to Historical Commission Ordinance by July 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning, and Appeals Commission will hold a public hearing on April 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to receive comment on two items. The first is Case No. ZPA 26‑V‑02, a variance request for building setback expansion at 9323 Seymour Ave (PIN 12221000830000 & 12221000840000). The second is Case No. ZPA 26‑A‑04, an amendment to the Official Zoning Map to add the C‑3/O Flex Commercial Overlay District to properties in the !‑1 Zoning District. Attendees may speak and additional information is available at the Village Clerk’s office.

• Case No. ZPA 26‑V‑02: variance application for building setback expansion at 9323 Seymour Ave (PIN 12221000830000 & 12221000840000)
• Case No. ZPA 26‑A‑04: amendment to add C‑3/O Flex Commercial Overlay District to several properties in the !‑1 Zoning District

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a map amendment that adds the C‑3/O Flex Commercial Overlay District to 22 parcels in the I‑1 Industrial District. The board also approved a variance reducing the rear yard setback to 5.5 ft and the side yard setback by 7 ft for the Speco redevelopment at 9323 Seymour Avenue. Both motions passed with a 7‑aye, 0‑nay vote, with two commissioners absent. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Approved map amendment adding C‑3/O Flex Commercial Overlay to 22 parcels (7‑0)
• Approved variance reducing rear yard setback to 5.5 ft and side yard setback by 7 ft for 9323 Seymour Ave (7‑0)
• Postponed approval of March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Board will consider authorizing contracts for a new municipal complex, road improvements, and electrical upgrades at Kennedy Park. The meeting also includes ordinances on parking requirements and tax abatements, along with the approval of bills and a real estate tax incentive.

• Authorize agreement with Williams Architects for municipal complex ($479,911)
• Authorize agreement with Schroeder Asphalt Services for 2026 Road Program ($892,316.80)
• Authorize electrical upgrades at Kennedy Park ($46,000)
• Ordinance amending off-street parking requirements (ZPA 26-A-01)
• Resolution supporting tax incentive for industrial facility at 9415 Byron Street

The Board unanimously approved several contracts, including a $892,316.80 agreement with Schroeder Asphalt Services for the 2026 Road Program. It also approved contracts for architectural services ($479,911), pre‑construction work ($65,572), senior grass‑cutting services, and joining the state salt‑procurement bid, plus two auxiliary police appointments. Additionally, the Board adopted three ordinances covering sewer cleanout rules, a minor subdivision, and yard‑setback variances.

• Approved Andrew Smolen appointment as Auxiliary Police Officer (04/02/2026‑04/30/2026) (5-0)
• Approved Joel Gallegos appointment as Auxiliary Police Officer (04/02/2026‑04/30/2026) (5-0)
• Approved Panoramic Landscaping agreement for 2026 Senior Grass Cutting Program (5-0)
• Approved joining State C.M.S. bid for 2026/2027 salt procurement (5-0)
• Approved Williams Architects services up to $479,911.00 for municipal complex (5-0)
• Approved Leopardo Construction pre‑construction services up to $65,572.00 (5-0)
• Approved Schroeder Asphalt Services contract $892,316.80 for 2026 Road Program (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26-4515 amending private sewer cleanout requirements (5-0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss several business items and review the agenda for the April 2, 2026 Board Meeting. The session includes a presentation regarding 9500 Ainslie Street and a discussion on a Senior Grant Program.

• 9500 Ainslie Street - 6B Presentation
• Senior Grant Program
• Liquor License/Special Events

The Board approved the March 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole minutes by unanimous voice vote. No other proposals or motions were decided. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved March 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Public Notices

The Village of Schiller Park will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 6:45 p.m. at Village Hall.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026-2027 budget
• Village Hall address: 9526 West Irving Park Road
• Meeting date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Public Notices

The Village of Schiller Park has posted the tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The document is available at Village Hall and online for residents to review.

• Tentative Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 available for review
• Budget available at Village Hall, 9526 West Irving Park Road
• Budget available on Village website: villageofschillerpark.com
• Contact Village Clerk at 847-678-2550 for budget copies

Public Notices

The Village President and Board of Trustees will hear public input on the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 on April 16, 2026. Residents may speak at the hearing or submit written testimony to the Village Clerk by 4:00 PM that day. The tentative budget can be revised before final adoption after the hearing.

• Public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 tentative budget (April 16, 2026, 6:45 PM)
• Residents may submit written testimony to the Village Clerk by 4:00 PM on April 16, 2026
• Tentative budget available at the Village Clerk’s office and on www.villageofschillerpark.com
• Board may revise, increase, or decrease any line item after the hearing before final adoption
• Contact Rosa Jos, Village Clerk, at (847) 678‑2550 for questions

Village Board Meetings

Village Board Meetings

The President and Board of Trustees will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss and potentially take action on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget

The Board reviewed the draft spending plan for FY 2026/27, including revenues and expenses for all funds. After discussion, the Board reached consensus to move forward with the budget, noting only minor adjustments. A motion to adopt the budget was carried unanimously on a voice vote.

• Approved FY 2026/27 village budget (unanimous voice vote)

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board will meet on March 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center, 9638 Irving Park Road. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, old business, new business, director report, commissioner comments, and adjournment. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning, and Appeals Commission will hold a public hearing on March 11, 2026, to consider a subdivision request, a building setback variance, and an amendment to the Village's off-street parking code.

• Public hearing for subdivision combining three parcels at 9415 Byron Street
• Public hearing for building setback variance at 9415 Byron Street
• Public hearing to amend § 155.2200 Off-Street Parking of the New Millenium Code

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended a text amendment to off‑street parking requirements in the Village Code. It also approved the minor subdivision plat that will combine three parcels into one for the Wesley Terrace Subdivision in the I‑2 Industrial District. Finally, the board approved a variance to reduce yard setbacks for the proposed industrial building at 9415 Byron Street.

• Recommend text amendment to off‑street parking requirements (8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Recommend approval of minor subdivision plat for Wesley Terrace (8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Recommend variance reducing yard setbacks for 9415 Byron St. industrial building (8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission announced that the regular monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled because of gubernatorial election day. The next regular meeting is now set for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the board room of Village Hall. No other agenda items were listed.

The commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They voted to conditionally appoint Miguel Guzman to the permanent rank of police officer effective February 15, 2026. The board then adjourned the meeting at 7:41 PM.

• Approved adoption of prior meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved conditional appointment of Miguel Guzman as permanent police officer (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board will consider and vote on several items, including the approval of a $392,223.60 contract to purchase 30 APX NXT portable radios and chargers. The board will discuss the fiscal year 2027 budget and review the Executive Director's performance. New business includes a presentation on the Flock Safety Drone First Responder and adoption of the FY2027 meeting calendar.

• Approve Chicomm Quote #3431959 to purchase 30 APX NXT portable radios and chargers – $392,223.60
• Fiscal year 2027 budget discussion
• Flock Safety – Drone First Responder presentation and discussion
• Approve and adopt FY2027 meeting calendar resolution
• Executive Director performance review

Recreation Board

The Recreation Board will discuss upcoming seasonal programs and staffing for aquatics. The meeting includes reviews of facility improvement plans and updates to the FY26-27 budget and various facility fees.

• Facility improvement plans for Kennedy Park scoreboard and electrical and Community Center bathrooms
• Review of Pool 2025 hours and fees, Summer Camp hours and fees, and Fitness Center fees
• Budget FY26-27 update
• Hiring for lifeguards, deck attendants, and concession and admission staff
• Planning for Easter Parade (March 28), Senior Appreciation Luncheon (April 16), and Softball/Baseball Opening Day (April 25)

The board approved the minutes from the previous Recreation Board meeting. The Community Center bathroom project was canceled and placed on hold due to space and functional limitations. The board also provided updates on upcoming events, facility improvements, and budget development.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (by President Patricia Inendino)
• Canceled Community Center bathrooms project (placed on hold)

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission will hold its regular meeting at Washington School to review minutes, financial reports, and committee updates. The agenda includes a public comment period and an executive session. No specific legislative actions or decisions are listed.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Financial report presentation
• Committee reports
• Public comments and guests
• Executive session

The commission approved the March 9 meeting minutes after a motion by Diana Caffero and a second by Kitch Gorzynski, with all members agreeing. A financial report showing a balance of $2,334.27 and petty cash of $20.88 was accepted after a motion by Hilde Kilian and a second by Diana Caffero, with unanimous agreement. The meeting was adjourned following a motion by Kitch Gorzynski and a second by Claudia Irsuto, with all members agreeing.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report showing $2,334.27 balance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The President and Board of Trustees will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the Fire Department's FY2027 budget presentation. The board will also discuss items listed on the March 5, 2026, Board Meeting Agenda.

• Fire Department FY2027 Budget Presentation

The Village Board unanimously approved the minutes of the February 19, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting. No other matters were decided. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Feb 19, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will discuss funding for a new Public Works building and various infrastructure projects. The meeting includes votes on street lighting, water system assessments, and energy code updates.

• Ordinance for a general promissory note not to exceed $10,000,000.00 for a Public Works building
• Contract for Everlast Blacktop, Inc. for parking lot resurfacing and patching for $282,217.00
• Engineering agreement with Baxter & Woodman for Irving Park street lighting up to $145,000.00
• Agreement with M.E. Simpson Co. for water system valve assessment up to $41,500.00
• Tax incentive renewal application for property at 4155 North Mannheim Road

The board approved multiple contracts and ordinances, including a $282,217 parking lot resurfacing, a $145,000 street‑lighting design agreement, a $41,500 water‑valve assessment, and adoption of the 2024 Illinois Energy Conservation Code. It also approved $409,936.82 in bills, set the fiscal‑year meeting schedule, supported a Class 7B tax‑incentive renewal for 4155 North Mannheim Road, and authorized a $10 million promissory note to fund a new Public Works building.

• Approved Everlast Blacktop $282,217 parking lot resurfacing (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Baxter & Woodman engineering agreement up to $145,000 for Irving Park Street lighting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved M.E. Simpson Co. water system valve assessment up to $41,500 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted 2024 Illinois Energy Conservation Code (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved current bills totaling $409,936.82 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted schedule of regular meetings for FY 2026‑2027 (unanimous voice vote)
• Supported Class 7B tax‑incentive renewal for 4155 North Mannheim Road (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized up to $10,000,000 general promissory note for Public Works building (unanimous voice vote)

Village Community Events Commitee

The Schiller Park Community Events Committee will meet on Feb. 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Village Hall board room. Members will approve the minutes from the Jan. 13, 2026 meeting, allow limited public comments, and discuss upcoming village events. No formal actions are listed beyond discussion.

• Approval of minutes from the Jan. 13, 2026 Community Events Committee meeting
• Public comment period limited to five minutes per individual per Ordinance No. 10‑2808
• Discussion of Village Events

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board Committee of the Whole will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss items on the upcoming agenda. The session will include an executive session to discuss real property, litigation, and employee matters.

• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from February 5, 2026
• Pre-Flight Parking – 7B Application Renewal
• Discussion of items on the Board Meeting Agenda for February 19, 2026
• Executive session to discuss real property, litigation, and employee matters

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting by unanimous voice vote. Representatives from Pre‑Flight O’Hare presented a 7B Application Renewal, but the board took no action on it. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• No action taken on Pre‑Flight O’Hare 7B renewal request
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will discuss several ordinances including changes to business license fees, subdivision procedures, and municipal taxes. The board is also reviewing contracts for public works demolition and police vehicle purchases.

• Contract for Public Works Facility Demolition Project with Rezzar Demolition, LLC for $204,500.00
• Purchase of two Ford Police Squad Cars totaling $54,546.30 per vehicle
• Ordinance to increase Home Rule Municipal Retailers’ Occupational Tax and Home Rule Municipal Service Occupation Tax
• Ordinance establishing building permit fee waivers for residents 60 years of age or older
• Approval of bills in the amount of $876,802.06

The Schiller Park Village Board approved the minutes from the February 5 meeting and appointed Michael Marrazzo as an auxiliary police officer. It adopted several ordinances, including increased business license late fees, new right‑of‑way fiber‑optic standards, fee waivers for seniors, higher penalties for illegal e‑bike use, and higher retail and service occupation taxes. The board also approved a $204,500 demolition contract and the purchase of two police squad cars.

• Approved minutes of Feb 5, 2026 meeting (5‑0)
• Appointed Michael Marrazzo as Auxiliary Police Officer (2/19/2026‑4/30/2026) (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26‑4508 to increase business license late fee penalties (5‑0)
• Approved Rezzar Demolition, LLC as lowest bidder for Public Works Facility Demolition Project, $204,500 (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26‑4509 setting standards for right‑of‑way fiber‑optic cable construction (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26‑4510 granting building permit fee waivers for residents 60 years or older (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26‑4512 increasing penalties for illegal use of electric bicycles, motorized skateboards and scooters (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 26‑4513 increasing the Home Rule Municipal Retailers’ Occupational Tax and Service Occupation Tax (5‑0)

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees will review and approve meeting minutes, financial reports, and bills. Trustees will consider appointing Mark Chraca to the board and approving an annual cost‑of‑living adjustment for pensioners. The board will also discuss fiduciary liability insurance and authorized agents for the fund.

• Approval of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation and approval of monthly financial bills
• Appointment to Board of Trustees – Mark Chraca
• Approve annual cost‑of‑living adjustment for pensioners
• Discussion of fiduciary liability insurance

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The regular monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled because of the gubernatorial election day. The next meeting is set for Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Hall board room.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission meeting on February 17, 2026 will address routine business such as approving prior minutes and reviewing correspondence. A key agenda item is discussion of probationary employees' performance and a vote on their permanent appointment or dismissal, which may occur in executive session. The commission will also set dates for police lieutenant oral exams and new police testing with NTN, and allow citizens to be heard. The meeting will end with notice of the next meeting on March 16, 2026.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary fire and police employees
• Discuss status of open fire and police department positions
• Set dates for police lieutenant oral examinations
• Set dates for new police testing (original appointment) with NTN
• Citizen public comment period

The commission approved the minutes of the previous meeting unanimously. It approved one fire department opening and two police department openings, and will proceed with hiring. Police lateral oral exams were set for March 10, 2026, and the final eligibility list will be posted the week of March 11, 2026. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of prior meeting (3-0)
• Approved one fire department opening; hiring underway
• Approved two police department openings; hiring underway
• Granted Chief DiCosola permission to start new Lateral Transfer Eligibility List
• Scheduled police lateral oral exams for March 10, 2026
• Set posting of final eligibility list for week of March 11, 2026
• Tabled dates for new police original appointment testing until next meeting
• Approved adjournment motion (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026, has been canceled.

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on February 10, 2026 to review and decide on several agenda items. Key decisions include approving the annual cost‑of‑living adjustments for pensioners and reviewing trustee term expirations and election procedures. The board will also consider investment reports, the accountant’s report, and applications for membership and benefits.

• Approve annual cost‑of‑living adjustments for pensioners
• Review trustee term expirations and election procedures
• Status of IPOPIF compliance audit
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
• Application for membership – Patrick Wilkins

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct standard business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

The Historical Commission approved the February 9 meeting minutes with all members in agreement. They accepted the financial report showing a balance of $2,334.52 and $20.88 petty cash, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:55 AM by unanimous consent.

• Approved meeting minutes (all agreed)
• Accepted financial report showing $2,334.52 balance and $20.88 petty cash (all agreed)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:55 AM (all agreed)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the Home Rule Sales Tax. The board will also review items listed on the February 5, 2026, Board Meeting Agenda.

• Adjustment of the Village’s Home Rule Sales Tax
• Review of February 5, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda items

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting by unanimous voice vote. The board then moved to adjourn the February 5 meeting, which also passed unanimously. No other actions were decided.

• Approved Jan 15, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will meet to discuss infrastructure updates, approve bills totaling over $1 million, and consider ordinances regarding vehicle repossession and commercial zoning.

• Engineering of Phase Two of the 16" Transmission Water Line (up to $122,000)
• Approval of bills in the amount of $1,063,088.44
• Ordinance amending code to regulate vehicle repossession
• Ordinance amending code regarding commercial zoning uses
• Ordinance granting conditional use for automobile repair (4645 N. 25th Avenue)

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board will meet to discuss facility improvement plans for 2025/2026, including LED lighting at Kennedy Park and Community Center bathrooms, as well as pool and fitness center fee schedules for 2026.

• Kennedy Park LED lighting and scoreboard projects
• Community Center bathroom facility improvements
• Pool 2026 hours and fees
• Fitness Center fee changes
• Winter Wonderland and Winter Break Camp programs

The board approved the minutes from the previous Recreation Board meeting. No public comments were received. The board discussed program updates, marketing plans, facility improvements, and budget items, but no further actions were formally decided. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will discuss updates to commercial zoning permitted uses and a tax incentive for an industrial facility. The body is also considering a new deposit requirement for water and sewer accounts and an agreement amendment for library payroll services.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,881,719.90
• Ordinance amending permitted and conditional uses in commercial zoning districts (ZPA 25-T-07)
• Resolution for a Class 6B Real Property Tax Incentive for an industrial facility at 3920 Wesley Terrace
• Ordinance requiring a deposit for water and sewer accounts
• Ordinance approving a first amendment to the Schiller Park Library agreement regarding payroll services

The Village Board approved the current list of bills totaling $1,881,719.90. It adopted a resolution supporting a Class 6B real‑property tax incentive for the substantial rehabilitation of the industrial facility at 3920 Wesley Terrace. Additional ordinances were adopted to amend the library payroll services agreement and to require a deposit for water and sewer accounts.

• Approved $1,881,719.90 in bills (5-0)
• Adopted Class 6B tax incentive resolution for 3920 Wesley Terrace rehab (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending library payroll services agreement (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance requiring deposit for water and sewer accounts (5-0)
• Tabled ordinance amending commercial zoning uses (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec. 11, 2025 special board meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous voice vote)
• Swore in Police Officer Patrick Wilkins and promoted Patrolman Daniel Biernacki to Sergeant (ceremonial)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board Committee of the Whole will discuss items from the January 15, 2026 agenda and hold a closed executive session regarding real estate, litigation, and employee matters.

• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from December 11, 2025
• Presentation on the Gold Star Business Program
• Discussion of items from the Board Meeting Agenda for January 15, 2026
• Executive session for real property purchase/lease and litigation
• Executive session for employee discipline and collective bargaining

The board unanimously approved the minutes of the Dec 11, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting. No other actions were taken, and the board unanimously adjourned the meeting at 6:55 P.M.

• Approved minutes of Dec 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning, and Appeals Commission will hold a public hearing on Jan. 14, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to receive comment and testimony on an application for a conditional use permit. The request is to operate an automobile repair shop at 4645 N. 25th Avenue (Case No. ZPA 26-C-01). Attendees may obtain additional information from the Village Clerk’s office.

• Case No. ZPA 26-C-01 – conditional use permit for an automobile repair shop at 4645 N. 25th Avenue

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission appointed Joseph Kisiel as acting Chairman and approved the December 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The board opened the hearing for case ZPA 26-C-01 and then approved the petitioner’s request for a conditional use permit to expand Prime Auto Repairs, subject to staff recommendations on parking, landscaping and signage. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

• Approved Joseph Kisiel as acting Chairman (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from the Dec 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Opened hearing for case ZPA 26-C-01 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved conditional use permit for Prime Auto Repairs at 4645 N. 25th Ave, subject to staff recommendations (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Village Community Events Commitee

The Schiller Park Community Events Committee will meet to discuss Village events and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The session is scheduled for January 13, 2026, at the Village Hall.

• Discussion of Village events
• Approval of September 30, 2025 minutes

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and the purchase of APX NXT portable radios and equipment. The board will also review the Executive Director's report for September through December 2025.

• Purchase of APX NXT Portable Radios, chargers, and ancillary equipment
• Fiscal Year 2027 Budget discussion
• Review of Warrant Register (Bill Listing)
• Executive session on personnel, employment, collective bargaining, litigation, and property acquisitions

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet on January 12, 2026, at Washington School. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standard reports.

The commission approved the meeting minutes as amended. A motion to deposit funds for the volunteer luncheon was approved. The agenda item for a Library Representative was removed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:42 AM.

• Approved minutes (all agreed)
• Approved deposit for volunteer luncheon (all agreed)
• Removed Library Representative from agenda (all agreed)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:42 AM (all agreed)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission will consider the progress of probationary employees and vote on whether to appoint them permanently or dismiss them. The meeting will also discuss open positions in both departments and review dates for the Police Promotional Lieutenant testing. Additional items include a citizen hearing, other business, and notice of the next regular meeting.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary fire and police employees
• Discussion of open positions for the Fire and Police Departments
• Review of dates for Police Promotional Lieutenant testing
• Citizens wishing to be heard
• Notice of next regular meeting on February 17, 2026

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting unanimously. The commissioners officially swore in PatrickJ. Wilkins on January 2, 2026, with a ceremonial oath set for January 15, 2026. Chief DiCosoLa was given permission to start a new Police Lateral Transfer Eligibility List. Police lieutenant written and oral exams were scheduled for February 9 and February 17, 2026, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of prior meeting (3-0)
• Swore in PatrickJ. Wilkins (official appointment)
• Granted permission to start new Police Lateral Transfer Eligibility List
• Scheduled police lieutenant written exam for Feb 9, 2026
• Scheduled police lieutenant oral exam for Feb 17, 2026
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)