Schiller Park public meetings in 2025

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will hold its regular meeting on Dec. 18, 2025, to hear reports from the Village Manager, Engineer, and department heads, as well as updates on development and infrastructure. The board will also consider several executive‑session items, including possible purchase or lease of real property, setting a price for sale or lease, pending or probable litigation, and employee salary and employment matters. No specific actions are listed in the public agenda.

• Purchase or lease of real property (executive session)
• Setting a price for the sale or lease of property (executive session)
• Pending litigation (executive session)
• Salary schedules for employee classes (executive session)
• Collective bargaining negotiations matters (executive session)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission will meet on Dec. 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Village Hall. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and review of correspondence. The commission will discuss the progress of probationary employees and vote on whether to make them permanent or dismiss them. Additional topics include open department positions, police lieutenant testing dates, and public comments.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary fire and police employees
• Review status of open positions in fire and police departments
• Review dates for Police Promotional Lieutenant Testing
• Citizens wishing to be heard (public comment)
• Approval of minutes of preceding meeting

The commission voted to adopt the minutes from the last meeting. They confirmed one approved fire‑department opening and two approved police‑department openings. Police lieutenant testing dates were set for February 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of preceding meeting (unanimous)
• Approved one fire department opening
• Approved two police department openings
• Scheduled police lieutenant written exam for Feb 9, 2026
• Scheduled police lieutenant oral exam for Feb 17, 2026
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission's regular monthly meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was cancelled because a quorum was not present. The next meeting is rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the same location. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this cancelled meeting.

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will meet to approve a list of bills totaling $371,512.63, consider an annual tax levy ordinance, and discuss infrastructure and development updates. The meeting includes a public hearing and an executive session for real estate and personnel matters.

• Approval of bills in the amount of $371,512.63
• Annual Tax Levy Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Promotion of a Patrol Officer to Sergeant
• Acquisition of vacant lot at 9412 Irving Park Road
• Increase in Hotel and Motel Tax and Parking Lot Tax

The Schiller Park Village Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and consented to two pension fund appointments. It adopted several ordinances covering video gaming licenses, landscaping standards, and the acquisition of a vacant lot. The board also approved the annual tax levy for FY 2025‑2026 and renewed major insurance policies.

• Approved minutes of the Nov 20, 2025 meeting – unanimous voice vote
• Consented to appoint Mark Chraca to the Police Pension Fund Board – unanimous
• Consented to appoint Mark Chraca to the Fire Pension Fund Board – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4495 establishing video gaming establishment and terminal licenses – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4496 establishing landscaping, exterior improvement, fencing and screening requirements – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4497 authorizing acquisition of vacant lot at 9412 Irving Park Road – unanimous
• Adopted the Annual Tax Levy Ordinance for FY May 1 2025–Apr 30 2026 – unanimous
• Approved renewal of Workers' Compensation and General Liability insurance policies with premiums $395,591 and $452,054 – unanimous

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Schiller Park Village Board Committee of the Whole will meet to approve minutes and discuss a real estate rehabilitation request, public works facility financing, and items from a special board meeting. The session will include a closed executive session regarding property purchases, litigation, and employee matters.

• Approval of Committee of the Whole minutes from November 20, 2025
• Presentation on 3920 Wesley Terrace substantial rehabilitation request
• Public Works Facility financing discussion
• Discussion of items from the Special Board Meeting Agenda for December 11, 2025
• Executive session for real property, litigation, and employee matters

The Committee of the Whole approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. A motion to adjourn the December 11, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other actions were decided.

• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission will hold a public hearing on Case No. 25‑T‑07, a text amendment to the New Millennium Village Code, Section 155, concerning permitted and conditional uses in commercial zoning districts. The commission will consider and act on this amendment during the meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing – Case No. 25‑T‑07: text amendment to Section 155 of the New Millennium Village Code (commercial zoning uses)

Acting Chairman Joseph Kisiel was appointed to serve in Chairman Michael Bowcock’s absence. The commission approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The board voted 7‑0 to recommend approval of a text amendment to Section 155 of the New Millennium Village Code concerning permitted and conditional uses in C‑1 and C‑2 commercial districts. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Appointed Joseph Kisiel as acting Chairman (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to Section 155 of New Millennium Village Code (7 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board will meet on December 9, 2025 in Harwood Heights. The board will consider approving a five‑year lease with Motorola to purchase 100 APX NXT multi‑band portable radios for $1,278,021.91. An executive session will follow to discuss personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, minutes, and property acquisitions.

• Approve Motorola 5‑year lease for 100 APX NXT radios – $1,278,021.91

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will meet to receive reports from the Village Manager, Engineer, and department heads. The board will also review current reports from committees covering public works, public safety, and finance.

• Status of Infrastructure Improvement Project
• Financial Matters
• Development Updates
• Committee reports on License, Public Works, Community Development, Public Safety, Administration/Finance, and Recreation

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider a motion to approve the current list of bills totaling $1,435,495.27. The board will also appoint Tricia Novielli as a Recreation Board member for a term from November 20, 2025 to April 30, 2028. Additional agenda items include a community‑development ordinance with Retail Strategies, reports on development, infrastructure and financial matters, and an executive session covering real‑property transactions, litigation and employee compensation.

• Appointment of Tricia Novielli to the Recreation Board (term Nov 20 2025–Apr 30 2028)
• Motion to approve village bills in the amount of $1,435,495.27
• Community Development ordinance authorizing a proposal with Retail Strategies
• Executive session item: purchase or lease of real property
• Executive session item: salary schedules for one or more classes of employees

The board approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. Trustees appointed Tricia Novielli to the Recreation Board for a three‑year term. The board adopted Ordinance No. 25‑4494 authorizing a proposal with Retail Strategies. Trustees approved the current list of bills totaling $1,435,495.27 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of the November 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Tricia Novielli to the Recreation Board (3‑year term) (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑4494 authorizing a proposal with Retail Strategies (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved current list of bills totaling $1,435,495.27 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned the regular board meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the 2025 tax levy to be collected in 2026. The board will also review a Russo 6B request and items from the Regular Board Meeting agenda.

• 2025 Tax Levy to be collected in 2026
• Russo 6B Request presentation

The board approved the November 6, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes by a 4‑0 vote. Trustees discussed a request from Russo Power Equipment to extend a 6B property‑tax incentive and reviewed three proposed property‑tax levy scenarios (2%, 3%, 5%). A financial matter concerning Eden Cemetery was also discussed. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 6, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Police Pension Board

The Schiller Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Village Municipal Building. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes, investment and accountant reports, and discussion of cash‑management policies and trustee training expenses. New business items include reviewing and approving the fund’s actuarial valuation and tax levy request, adopting the municipal compliance report, updating BMO Bank signature cards, and setting 2026 board meeting dates.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation and approval of accountant’s monthly financial report and bills
• Review and approval of actuarial valuation and tax levy request
• Adoption of municipal compliance report
• Establishment of 2026 board meeting dates

Recreation Board

The Schiller Park Recreation Board will discuss upcoming program materials such as the winter brochure and athletics/kids klub rentals. It will review marketing initiatives including the Winter Wonderland event on Dec. 6 and the NESDRA Holiday Gathering on Dec. 4. The board will consider facility improvement plans for the Activity Center, Kennedy Park fencing, lighting sustainability, and community‑center bathrooms. A finance review covering revenue, expenditures, and the capital improvement plan will also be presented.

• Winter brochure for recreation programs
• Winter Wonderland event – Saturday, Dec. 6, 3:00‑6:00 pm at the Community Center
• NESDRA Holiday Gathering – Thursday, Dec. 4, 4:30‑7:00 pm
• Phase I Kennedy Park fencing update
• Facility improvement plans for Activity Center bathrooms

Fire Pension Board

The Schiller Park Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and pension fund valuations. The board will discuss the 2026 tax levy request and cash management policies.

• Review and approval of Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Discussion of Cash Management Policy and 2026 GCM recurring withdrawal instructions
• Review and adoption of Municipal Compliance Report
• Discussion of Fiduciary Liability Insurance
• Approval of Trustee Training registration fees and expenses

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The regularly scheduled monthly meeting for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025

The commission approved the minutes of the last three meetings after a motion by Commissioner Morioka and a second by Commissioner Lucy; all three members voted yes. The board then adjourned the meeting following a motion by Commissioner Lucy, seconded by Commissioner Morioka, with a unanimous yes vote. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the last three meetings (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, has been canceled.

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission will meet on November 10, 2025 at Washington School. Commissioners will consider standard agenda items such as minutes approval, financial and committee reports, and public comments. The meeting includes an executive session before adjournment.

• Approval of Minutes
• Financial Report
• Committee Reports
• Unfinished Business
• New Business

The Historical Commission approved the meeting minutes. It authorized an additional $100 to the commission’s finances. The meeting was adjourned at 10:42 AM.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized addition of $100 to commission funds (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:42 AM (unanimous)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will meet to approve agreements for senior snow removal services, a new 2026 Ford Expedition for the police department, and a list of bills totaling $854,033.21. The meeting will also include a public hearing and an executive session.

• Approval of senior snow removal agreements with All Seasons R Us and Tri-State Services
• Approval of purchase of a new 2026 Ford Expedition for police (cost not to exceed $84,000)
• Approval of bills in the amount of $854,033.21
• Ordinance to approve amendments to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners rules
• Ordinance to authorize acquisition of the Maria Goretti Vacant Lot

The board unanimously approved contracts with All Seasons R Us and Tri‑State Services for senior snow removal for the 2025‑2026 season. It also approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford Expedition emergency vehicle for up to $84,000 and allocated $3,794 for its warranty. Ordinances were adopted to amend the fire and police board rules, extend the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Agreement by five years, and acquire the Maria Goretti vacant lot north of 3929 Wehrman Ave. The current list of village bills totaling $854,033.21 was approved.

• Approved senior snow removal contract with All Seasons R Us (unanimous)
• Approved senior snow removal contract with Tri‑State Services (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford Expedition emergency vehicle, up to $84,000, plus $3,794 warranty (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑4491 amending Board of Fire and Police Commissioners rules (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑4492 extending O’Hare Noise Compatibility Agreement by 5 years (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑4493 authorizing acquisition of the “Maria Goretti Vacant Lot” north of 3929 Wehrman Ave (unanimous)
• Approved current list of bills totaling $854,033.21 (unanimous)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The President and Board of Trustees will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss capital improvement projects. The board will also review items listed on the Regular Board Meeting agenda for November 6, 2025.

• Presentation and discussion of Capital Improvement Projects
• Review of November 6, 2025, Regular Board Meeting agenda items

The Board discussed the 10‑year Capital Improvement Plan and various unfunded project ideas, but no projects were approved, denied, or tabled. The only formal action was a unanimous voice‑vote to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for January 13, 2026.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting in executive session. The body will consider and act upon oral interviews for Fire Department applicants.

• Oral interviews for Fire Department Applicants

The commission held an executive‑session interview session for the Firefighter‑Paramedic position. Five applicants were interviewed for the Original Appointment Eligibility list. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission will meet to discuss the progress of probationary employees and vote on their permanent appointment or dismissal. The meeting will also include the review of correspondence and bills, and the commission will conduct oral exams for firefighter/paramedic appointments.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Review correspondence and bills
• Discuss status of open positions for Fire and Police Department
• Review dates for Firefighter/Paramedic testing
• Conduct Original Appointment Fire Testing oral exams

The board adopted the minutes from the prior meeting unanimously. It conditionally appointed Erik N. Wachal and Corey N. Eldridge to permanent police officer ranks, each with a unanimous vote. The commissioners amended the Fire and Police Rules to require one year of Sergeant service before taking the Lieutenant promotional exam. They also lowered the written exam passing score for Lieutenant promotion to 70%, again with unanimous approval.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Conditionally appointed Erik N. Wachal as permanent police officer (unanimous)
• Conditionally appointed Corey N. Eldridge as permanent police officer (unanimous)
• Amended rules to require one year of Sergeant service before Lieutenant exam (unanimous)
• Lowered written exam passing score to 70% for Lieutenant promotional testing (unanimous)

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 Fire Department applicants.

• Oral interviews for Fire Department Applicants

The Fire & Police Commission conducted a single interview for a new Original Appointment Eligibility list for the firefighter/paramedic role. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Conducted one interview for firefighter/paramedic position

Historical Commission

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

The Historical Commission accepted the October 20 meeting minutes unanimously. The commission also accepted the financial report showing a bank balance of $3,033.57 and petty cash balance of $23.69. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board Meetings

The Schiller Park Village Board will consider a motion to approve current bills totaling $453,316.01. It will also vote on an ordinance amending Section 110.75 of the New Millennium Code regarding revocation or suspension of local liquor licenses. Additionally, the board will adopt a plat of dedication for public right‑of‑way on Grace Street and Kolze Avenue and confirm two appointments to the Community Events Committee and as a part‑time police officer.

• Motion to approve the current list of bills in the amount of $453,316.01 (Administration/Finance Committee).
• Ordinance amending Section 110.75 of the New Millennium Code for criteria to revoke or suspend local liquor licenses (License Committee).
• Ordinance approving a plat of dedication for public right‑of‑way on Grace Street and Kolze Avenue (Community Development Committee).
• Appointment of Jennifer Yarnell to the Community Events Committee, term October 16, 2025 to April 30, 2026 (Mayor's report).
• Appointment of Anthony J. Shapiro as a part‑time police officer, term October 16, 2025 to April 30, 2026 (Mayor's report).

The board approved the minutes from the October 2 meeting. It appointed Jennifer Yarnell to the Community Events Committee and Anthony J. Shapiro as a part‑time police officer. The board adopted Ordinance No. 25‑4489 changing criteria for revoking or suspending local liquor licenses and Ordinance No. 25‑4490 approving a plat dedication for Grace Street and Kolze Avenue. It also approved bills totaling $453,316.01.

• Approved minutes of Oct 2, 2025 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Yarnell to Community Events Committee (Ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Sheridan; Absent: Deegan, Lima; Nay: None)
• Appointed Anthony J. Shapiro as part‑time police officer (Ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Sheridan; Absent: Deegan, Lima; Nay: None)
• Approved consent agenda (monthly reports) (Ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Sheridan; Absent: Deegan, Lima; Nay: None)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑4489 amending liquor license revocation criteria (Ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Sheridan; Absent: Deegan, Lima; Nay: None)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑4490 approving plat dedication for Grace Street and Kolze Avenue (Ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Sheridan; Absent: Deegan, Lima; Nay: None)
• Approved current list of bills totaling $453,316.01 (Ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Sheridan; Absent: Deegan, Lima; Nay: None)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the Property Improvement Partnership Program and a Retail Recruitment Proposal. An executive session will be held to address matters such as purchase or lease of real property, setting a price for sale or lease, pending and probable litigation, salary schedules, employee employment and discipline, collective bargaining, and security procedures. Actions will be taken only if the board determines they are appropriate.

• Property Improvement Partnership Program
• Retail Recruitment Proposal
• Purchase or lease of real property (executive session)
• Setting a price for the sale or lease of property (executive session)
• Salary schedules for one or more classes of employees (executive session)

The Committee of the Whole met on October 16, 2025 at the Village Hall. No minutes were approved and no members of the public requested to be heard. Trustees discussed a beautification initiative for commercial properties and an advisory partnership for retail recruitment, but no actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 P.M. by a unanimous voice vote.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Schiller Park Zoning, Planning & Appeals Commission announced that the October 8, 2025 meeting will not be held because no public hearing items are scheduled. Consequently, no decisions or actions will be taken at this time.

Village Board Meetings

The board will consider a motion to approve the current list of bills totaling $555,839.74. It will also consider ordinances regulating mobile food vehicles, amending the traffic enforcement system agreement with RedSpeed Illinois, lowering vehicle license fees for residents 60 years of age or older, and other code amendments. A contract with Panoramic Landscaping for senior snow removal services will be presented for approval.

• Motion to approve bills in the amount of $555,839.74
• Ordinance amending Title Eleven of the New Millennium Code to regulate mobile food vehicles
• Ordinance approving a sixth amendment to the agreement with RedSpeed Illinois for an automated traffic law enforcement system
• Ordinance lowering vehicle license fees for residents sixty years of age or older
• Motion to execute an agreement with Panoramic Landscaping for senior snow removal services for the 2025‑2026 program

The board approved the appointment of Max Morgan as Zoning Administrator and authorized a senior snow‑removal contract with Panoramic Landscaping. It adopted five ordinances covering mobile food vehicles, automated traffic enforcement, vehicle seizure penalties, solicitors regulations, and reduced vehicle‑license fees for seniors. The board also approved $555,839.74 in outstanding bills. All actions passed unanimously among the four voting trustees.

• Approved appointment of Max Morgan as Zoning Administrator (4-0)
• Approved senior snow removal contract with Panoramic Landscaping (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4484 to regulate mobile food vehicles (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4485 approving sixth amendment for automated traffic enforcement system (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4486 amending penalty for seizure and impoundment of motor vehicles (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4487 amending solicitors regulations (4-0)
• Approved current list of bills totaling $555,839.74 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4488 lowering vehicle‑license fees for residents 60 years or older (4-0)

Village Community Events Commitee

The Schiller Park Community Events Committee will approve the minutes from its August 26, 2025 meeting. It will allow members of the public to speak for up to five minutes each under Ordinance No. 10-2808. The committee will discuss upcoming village events. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting
• Public comment limited to five minutes per individual per Ordinance No. 10-2808
• Discussion of village events

The committee approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Christine Pretzie, seconded by Kara Cardelli, and carried unanimously on a voice vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will consider a motion to install fencing along Soreng Avenue from 25th to Emerson Avenue for up to $67,000 with Peerless Fence Company, approve a minor subdivision ordinance for 4021 Wehrman Avenue, adopt a resolution honoring retiring Fire Chief Michael Cesaretti, and approve village bills totaling $936,247.82 along with a settlement agreement in the Jaroszewski case. Additional items include agreements related to the new Public Works Facility and a right‑of‑entry agreement with the City of Chicago.

• Motion to approve fencing along Soreng Ave (25th‑Emerson Ave) up to $67,000 with Peerless Fence Company
• Ordinance approving a minor subdivision of 4021 Wehrman Avenue (ZPA 25‑S‑03: DY Subdivision)
• Resolution honoring Michael Cesaretti upon retirement as Fire Chief
• Motion to approve village bills in the amount of $936,247.82
• Settlement Agreement and General Release of Claims in Jaroszewski v. Village of Schiller Park (Case No. 24 cv 13240)

The Village Board appointed Trustee Russell Klug as Deputy Village President. It also approved a $67,000 fence project, a minor subdivision ordinance for 4021 Wehrman Avenue, and a resolution honoring retiring Fire Chief Michael Cesaretti. Additional approvals included the current bill list of $936,247.82, a settlement in Jaroszewski v. Village, an agreement with DBP Team LLC, and a Right of Entry Agreement with the City of Chicago.

• Appointed Trustee Russell Klug as Deputy Village President (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved fencing along Soreng Ave from 25th to Emerson Ave, up to $67,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4482 approving minor subdivision of 4021 Wehrman Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 17-25 honoring retiring Fire Chief Michael Cesaretti (unanimous)
• Approved current list of bills totaling $936,247.82 (unanimous)
• Approved Settlement Agreement and General Release in Jaroszewski v. Village of Schiller Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4483 approving agreement with DBP Team LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Right of Entry Agreement with City of Chicago for access to city‑owned property (unanimous)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a presentation from Byron Properties for a six‑unit building. It will also consider a municipal vehicle program agreement with PACE to provide resident transportation. Two ordinances are on the agenda: one to lower vehicle license fees for residents aged 60 and older, and another to regulate mobile food vehicles. Additional items from the regular board agenda will be reviewed, and an executive session will address real‑property, litigation, and employee matters.

• Byron Properties presentation for a 6‑unit building (6B)
• Discussion of municipal vehicle program agreement with PACE for resident transport
• Ordinance amending Section 70.204 to lower vehicle license fees for residents 60+ years old
• Ordinance amending Title Eleven to regulate mobile food vehicles
• Executive session covering real‑property transactions, litigation, and employee salary schedules

President Chad Meyers called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM and a quorum was present. No minutes were approved and no members of the public requested to be heard. The board discussed a proposed industrial development, a senior‑bus lease with Pace, a draft ordinance to lower senior vehicle‑sticker age to 60, and possible rules for mobile food vehicles. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 PM by a unanimous voice vote.

• Adjourned Committee of the Whole meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will meet to consider one new business item. The board will review a request for a minor subdivision plat.

• Case No. 25-S-03: Minor Subdivision Plat for DY Subdivision at 4021 Wehrman Ave in the R-2 District

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. It approved a minor subdivision of the property at 4021 Wehrman Avenue, requiring a 35‑foot rear yard setback, with an 8‑0 vote. The board also held a training workshop and adjourned the meeting by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved subdivision at 4021 Wehrman Ave with 35‑ft rear yard setback (8 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Held ZPA training workshop led by Attorney Morton
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (voice vote)

Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board

The Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board will consider a resolution to elect a new Board Chairperson and Vice Chair. It will also review employee salary adjustments, a warrant register bill listing, and set the date for the next meeting. An executive session will cover personnel, employment, collective bargaining, pending litigation, and property acquisitions.

• Adopt resolution to elect new Board Chairperson & Vice Chair
• Employee Salary Wage Adjustments
• Warrant Register (Bill Listing)
• Executive Session topics: Personnel, Employment, Collective Bargaining, Litigation, Property Acquisitions
• Schedule next meeting for November 11, 2025

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Fire and Police Commission will review the progress of employees in the final two months of their probationary period. The board will also discuss open positions in both departments and review testing dates for firefighter/paramedic appointments.

• Vote for permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police Departments
• Review of Firefighter/Paramedic testing dates for original appointment

The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting. The commissioners voted to conditionally appoint Jeremy Chernikovich to the permanent rank of Lieutenant for the Police Department, effective July 20, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 PM. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2025.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (3-0)
• Conditionally appointed Jeremy Chernikovich as Lieutenant (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The Fire and Police Commission will discuss and vote on whether probationary employees should be permanently appointed or dismissed. The board will also review open positions and testing dates for Firefighter/Paramedic appointments.

• Vote on permanent appointment or dismissal of probationary employees
• Discussion of open positions for Fire and Police Departments
• Review of Firefighter/Paramedic testing dates for original appointment

The Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It voted to conditionally appoint Jeremy Chernikovich to the permanent rank of Lieutenant for the Police Department, following the chief's recommendation. The meeting was then adjourned. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of preceding meeting (3-0)
• Conditionally appointed Jeremy Chernikovich as permanent lieutenant (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission approved the September 8 meeting minutes after a motion by Kitch Gorzynski and a second by Claudia Irsuto, with all members agreeing. A motion by Kitch Gorzynski, seconded by Diana Caffero, accepted the financial report showing a bank balance of $3,033.76. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 after a motion by Hilde Kilian and a second by Claudia Irsuto, with unanimous agreement.

• Approved meeting minutes (all agreed)
• Accepted financial report showing $3,033.76 bank balance (motion made and seconded)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:10 (all agreed)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board will discuss an ordinance to create the office of Deputy Village President. The meeting also includes votes on water infrastructure contracts and several board and commission appointments.

• Ordinance to establish the Office of Deputy Village President
• Proposal for hydrant maintenance and water main flow testing with ME Simpson up to $128,800.00
• Proposal for replacement of water pump 4 up to $48,888.00
• Approval of bills totaling $337,807.07
• Promotion of a Patrol Officer to the rank of Sergeant

The Village Board adopted Ordinance No. 25-4481, establishing the Office of Deputy Village President. It also approved contracts for hydrant maintenance ($128,800) and water pump replacement ($48,888), promoted a patrol officer to sergeant, and approved village bills totaling $337,807.07. Several appointments to the Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board were consented.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4481 establishing Office of Deputy Village President (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $128,800 contract with ME Simpson for hydrant maintenance and water‑main flow testing (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $48,888 contract to replace water pump 4 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Promoted a Patrol Officer to Sergeant in the Police Department (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved current list of village bills totaling $337,807.07 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Employment Separation and General Release Agreement (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Appointed Police Chief Mark DiCosola to Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Appointed Fire Chief Anthony Hatcher to Municipal Consolidated Dispatch Board (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Village Community Events Commitee

The Community Events Committee approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. The motion was moved by Member Pretzie, seconded by Member Vazzano, and carried unanimously on a voice vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board unanimously approved a contract with Christopher Burke Engineering Ltd. for FY27 road program engineering services up to $239,460. It also adopted several ordinances covering signs, subdivision, conditional use, setbacks, property dedication, police chief duties, grocery occupation taxes, and garbage collection. The Board appointed Mark DiCosola as Police Chief and Anthony Hatcher as Fire Chief for one‑year terms, and approved the current list of bills totaling $558,939.47.

• Approved FY27 Road Program Engineering Services contract $239,460 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4473 prohibiting pole signs (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4474 approving minor subdivision at 9827 Leland Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4475 granting conditional use for auto repair at 4651 N. 25th Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4476 denying variances and reducing setbacks at 3765 Wehrman Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4477 authorizing dedication of portions of PIN 12-15-305-011-0000 near 4228 Kolze Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4478 establishing duties of the Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Approved current list of bills $558,939.47 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved the conditional use application for an automobile repair business at 4651 N. 25th Avenue with a 5‑0 vote. It also recommended denial of the requested setback variances for 3765 Wehrman Avenue and approved a minor subdivision at 9827 Leland Avenue, each by a 5‑0 vote. The minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved conditional use for automobile repair at 4651 N. 25th Avenue (5‑0)
• Recommended denial of setback variances at 3765 Wehrman Avenue (5‑0)
• Recommended approval of minor subdivision plats at 9827 Leland Avenue (5‑0)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (voice vote)

Village Community Events Commitee

The committee approved the minutes of the Community Events Committee meeting held on July 22, 2025. The motion was moved by Member Pretzie, seconded by Member Bowcock, and carried unanimously on a voice vote. No other actions were decided.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Historical Commission

The commission approved the meeting minutes unanimously. They accepted the financial report showing a bank balance of $3,034.01 and petty cash of $29.49. The meeting was adjourned at 10:54 AM. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes (all agreed)
• Accepted financial report showing $3,034.01 bank balance and $29.49 petty cash (all agreed)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:54 AM (all agreed)

Village Board Meetings

The board unanimously approved Ordinance No. 25-4472, authorizing Flood Brothers Disposal to provide exclusive residential refuse, recyclable and yard‑waste collection. It also adopted Ordinance No. 25-4471 eliminating parking restrictions, approved the current list of bills totaling $1,087,330.95, and passed three resolutions concerning village property, a tax incentive for 4663 Ruby Street, and work at 4017 Grace Street.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-4472 for exclusive solid waste services with Flood Brothers Disposal (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4471 eliminating parking restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved current list of bills totaling $1,087,330.95 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 14-25 authorizing disposition of certain village property (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 15-25 supporting Class 7B tax incentive for 4663 Ruby Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 16-25 authorizing release and hold‑harmless agreement for work at 4017 Grace Street (unanimous)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole met on August 7, 2025 and discussed a possible grocery retailer and service occupation tax, a proposed amendment to remove pole signs from the sign code, and eliminating parking restrictions on Atlantic Avenue. No votes were taken on any of these items. The board unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• No minutes approved
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Village Community Events Commitee

The Community Events Committee met on July 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Members Pretzie, Cardelli, Bowcock, Vazzano, and Sarno were present, with Trustee Terri Sheridan and Superintendent Dr. Melissa Kartsimas also attending. The committee approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board Meetings

The Board consented three key appointments and adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including a tax incentive for an industrial project. It approved two change orders totaling $447,641 for street resurfacing and lead service replacement. All actions were passed with the listed trustees voting aye and no nay votes, except where noted.

• Consented appointment of Christopher B. Burke Engineering as Village Engineer (term July 17 2025‑April 30 2026) – Ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, Sheridan; Nay: None
• Consented appointment of Patrick Hastings as Director of Street, Sanitation and Water (term May 1 2025‑April 30 2026) – Ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, Sheridan; Nay: None
• Consented appointment of Brian Kaspar as Director of Parks and Recreation (term May 1 2025‑April 30 2026) – Ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, Sheridan; Nay: None
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for 25" Avenue Street Resurfacing Project, $251,890 – Ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, Sheridan; Nay: None
• Approved Change Order for IEPA Lead Service Change Out Project, $195,751 – Ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, Sheridan; Nay: None
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4465 establishing residents‑only parking on Atlantic Avenue – Ayes: Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Sheridan; Nay: Lukowski, Lima
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-4469 adding regulations for electric bicycles, motorized skateboards and scooters – Ayes: Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, Sheridan; Nay: Lukowski
• Adopted Resolution No. 12-25 supporting Class 6B real property tax incentive for new industrial facility at 9500 Ainslie Street – Ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, Sheridan; Nay: None

Recreation Board

The board approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting after a motion by Russ and a second by Pretzie. No other formal votes or approvals were recorded in the July 15 meeting.

• Accepted May 20 minutes (motion by Russ, seconded by Pretzie)

Historical Commission

The commission approved the May 2025 meeting minutes and the June 2025 meeting minutes. They accepted the financial report showing a bank balance of $3,116.21 and petty cash of $34.53. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 AM.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes and voted to continue the Vic’s Towing conditional‑use hearing to August 13, 2025. It recommended approval of the findings of fact for Euro Marble Supply’s setback variance and for the automobile service‑station text amendment. The board amended the chain‑link fence ordinance to require only a vinyl coating and approved that amendment.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Continued Vic’s Towing hearing to Aug 13, 2025 (7‑0)
• Recommended approval of Findings of Fact for Euro Marble Supply setback variance (7‑0)
• Recommended approval of Findings of Fact for automobile service‑station text amendment (7‑0)
• Amended chain‑link fence ordinance to require vinyl coating only (7‑0)
• Recommended approval of the amended chain‑link fence ordinance (7‑0)
• Opened hearing for Euro Marble Supply setback variance (unanimous voice vote)
• Opened hearing for automobile service‑station text amendment (unanimous voice vote)

Village Community Events Commitee

The committee voted to elect Christine Pretzie as Chairperson and Patricia Bowcock as Secretary. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed upcoming charity softball, Fall Fest planning, and meeting schedule alignment.

• Elected Christine Pretzie as Chairperson
• Elected Patricia Bowcock as Secretary

Village Board Meetings

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 5 meeting, appointed two members to the Community Events Committee, adopted several utility and public‑works ordinances, and authorized contracts for concrete replacement, pump‑house repairs, and a block‑party entertainment package.

• Approved June 5 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Rosario Vazzano and Ryan Sarno to Community Events Committee (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑4456 allowing sanitary sewer inspections and penalties (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑4457 granting permanent and temporary utility easements at 5060 River Road (5-0)
• Approved FY26 Concrete Replacement Program contract with Nardulli Construction up to $135,245.00 (5-0)
• Approved Pump House Interior Hatch replacement proposal up to $29,560.00 (5-0)
• Approved current list of village bills totaling $1,961,166.60 (5-0)
• Approved $38,000 agreement with Clowning Around Entertainment for Block Party and Annual Car Show (5-0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole met on June 26, 2025 and approved the June 5 minutes by unanimous voice vote. Presentations were given on Class 6B tax‑incentive requests for Galaxy Banquets and Glenstar, and on a proposed renewal of the residential garbage and recycling contract with Flood Brothers. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved June 5 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission did not hold a meeting on June 11, 2025 because a quorum was not present. The meeting was closed at 7:05 p.m. No decisions were made.

Historical Commission

The Schiller Park Historical Commission met on June 9, 2025. A motion to add Warren to the commission’s Facebook page was made, seconded and passed. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 AM after a motion to adjourn was approved.

• Add Warren to Facebook – motion passed
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed (10:45 AM)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board unanimously adopted a resolution to dispose of certain property. It approved the purchase of a utility vehicle from Roesch Ford for up to $42,718. It also approved a change order to the FY26 asphalt‑patching contract, raising the total to no more than $319,901.50. All motions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Adopted Resolution No. 05‑25 authorizing disposition of certain property (6‑0)
• Approved purchase of utility vehicle from Roesch Ford up to $42,718 (6‑0)
• Approved change order to FY26 asphalt‑patching contract up to $319,901.50 (6‑0)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Village Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 15 regular meeting. The board then voted to adjourn into an executive session to discuss a purchase or lease of real property, and later reconvened the public portion of the meeting. Finally, the board unanimously adjourned the Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 15, 2025 regular board meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned to Executive Session for purchase/lease of real property (ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, Sheridan; no nays)
• Adjourned Committee of the Whole meeting (ayes: Lukowski, Klug, Golembiewski, Deegan, Lima, Sheridan; no nays)

Recreation Board

The board accepted the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes. It approved a $900 budget for repairs. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes of the September 17, 2024 meeting (motion by Russ, seconded by Pretzie)
• Approved $900 repairs budget (no vote tally recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Curry, seconded by Pretzie)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board unanimously approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $99,359.79 change order for a water main project, a professional services agreement up to $67,100 for water main lining, and purchases of in‑car cameras and three vehicles up to $189,000. It also adopted ordinances for utility easements, zoning commission membership, and a Community Events Committee, approved $928,199.96 in bills, and extended a shelter advertising contract through 2028. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 for IEPA Low Interest Loan Water Main Improvements – $99,359.79 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Baxter & Woodman for water main lining – up to $67,100 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of in‑car cameras from Axon using Asset Forfeiture Funds (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of three vehicles and related up‑fitting – up to $189,000 (unanimous)
• Approved current list of bills – $928,199.96 (unanimous)
• Extended View Transit shelter advertising contract through April 30, 2028 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑4449 granting permanent and temporary utility easements (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑4451 establishing a Community Events Committee (unanimous)

Village Board - Committee of the Whole

The Board voted by consensus to eliminate the Design Review Committee. It also agreed to update the 2003 Village code to clarify language on low‑speed electric scooters, adhering to state law. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous voice vote.

• Eliminate Design Review Committee (consensus decision)
• Update 2003 Village code to clarify low‑speed electric scooter regulations (consensus decision)
• Adjourn Committee of the Whole meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The commission approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. A public hearing on a text amendment to allow billboard signs in the I‑1 Industrial District was opened, also by unanimous voice vote. Commissioners voted 6‑0 (with 2 absent) to recommend approval of the Findings of Fact for the amendment. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved April 9 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Opened public hearing on billboard amendment (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Findings of Fact for billboard amendment (6 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Historical Commission

The commission approved the minutes of the prior meeting after a motion by Diana Caffero, seconded by Hilde Kilian, with all members agreeing. It accepted the financial report showing a bank balance of $3,116.21 and petty cash of $37.34 after a motion by Hilde Kilian, seconded by Kitch Gorzynski, with all members agreeing. The meeting was adjourned at 11:19 following a motion by Hilde Kilian, seconded by Diana Caffero, with all members agreeing.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report showing $3,116.21 bank balance and $37.34 petty cash (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:19 (unanimous)

Village Board Meetings

The Village Board unanimously approved the current list of bills totaling $493,741.34. Trustees also unanimously appointed Rick Desecki as Village Treasurer for a one‑year term and as Administrative Assistant to the Village President for a one‑year term. Earlier minutes from the April 17, 2025 meetings were also approved without dissent.

• Approved $493,741.34 bills (unanimous)
• Appointed Rick Desecki as Village Treasurer (1‑year term, unanimous)
• Appointed Rick Desecki as Administrative Assistant to the Village President (1‑year term, unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the Public Hearing of April 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of April 17, 2025 (unanimous)

Public Notices

The Village Board held a public hearing on the tentative annual budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025 and ending April 30, 2026. Village Manager Brett Kryska presented the budget, noting a balanced General Fund that is 4% higher than last year's expenditures. No substantive actions were taken; trustees voted to adjourn the hearing.

• Adjourned public hearing for FY 2025‑26 budget (5‑0)

Village Board Meetings

The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 25‑4447 establishing the village’s FY 2025‑26 budget. It also approved Change Order No. 2 for the 2024 Street Improvements Project, costing $3,289,425.94. Additional actions included adopting a fence and industrial‑district ordinance, approving two bills lists totaling $1,211,954.04, authorizing disposition of certain property, amending water and sewer service sections, and directing staff not to produce a village newsletter without Board approval.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget (Ordinance No. 25‑4447) – approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for 2024 Street Improvements Project – $3,289,425.94 – approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑4446 amending fences and industrial district uses – approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Approved April 3, 2025 bills list – $308,582.23 – approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Approved current bills list – $903,371.81 – approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 25‑4448 amending water and sewer service sections – approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 03‑25 authorizing disposition of certain property – approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Directed Village Manager not to prepare, print, mail, or distribute a village newsletter unless Board‑authorized – approved unanimously (5‑0)

Historical Commission

The commission approved the meeting minutes and accepted the financial report. New officers for 2025‑2026 were confirmed, and the secretary, treasurer, and commissioner positions were renewed for 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Claudia Irsuto, seconded by Diana Caffero)
• Accepted financial report (motion by Hilde Kilian, seconded by June Oulund)
• Approved appointment of new officers for 2025‑2026 (President Warren Schuhrke, Vice‑President Kitch Gorzynski, Commissioners Hilde Kilian and June Oulund)
• Renewed Secretary Leslie Williams, Treasurer Claudia Irsuto, and Commissioner Diana Caffero for 2026 (motion by Hilde Kilian, seconded by Warren Schuhrke)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:30 a.m. (motion by Hilde Kilian, seconded by Claudia Irsuto)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting. It then voted 8‑0 to adopt test amendments to the zoning ordinance that permit chain‑link fences on village‑owned property and allow physical‑culture and health services, such as gymnasiums, in the I‑1 Industrial District. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved test zoning amendments for chain‑link fences and gym uses (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The commissioners voted to conditionally appoint Samuel C. Anderson to the permanent rank of Sergeant for the Police Department, effective April 3, 2025. The Fire Department has one open position; the Police Department has none. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (vote: Lucy, Morioka, Irsuto yes)
• Conditionally appointed Samuel C. Anderson as permanent police sergeant (vote: Lucy, Morioka, Irsuto yes)
• Adjourned meeting (vote: Lucy, Morioka, Irsuto yes)

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

The commission adopted the minutes of the previous meeting. The board voted to conditionally appoint Frank J. Stoffel to the permanent rank of Sergeant for the Police Department, effective March 21, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 PM.

• Adopted prior meeting minutes (3-0)
• Conditionally appointed Frank J. Stoffel to permanent Sergeant rank (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)
• Rescheduled next regular meeting to April 8, 2025

Village Board Meetings

The board unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes and a Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation. It also approved several contracts, including a general release with Grace Park Condominium, grass‑cutting services with two vendors, and a $90,520 fence replacement at Kennedy Park. An ordinance creating a minor subdivision at 4631 25" Avenue was adopted, and the current list of bills totaling $997,217 was approved.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved General Release with Grace Park Condominium Association (unanimous)
• Authorized Panoramic Landscaping contract for 2025 Senior Grass Cutting Program (unanimous)
• Authorized L‑A‑R. Lawn & Grounds contract for 2025 Senior Grass Cutting Program (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance approving minor subdivision at 4631 25" Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved current list of bills totaling $997,217.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $90,520 fence replacement agreement for Kennedy Park (unanimous)