Niles, Illinois

Fire & Police Commission

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider several requests for zoning variations and a special use permit. These items involve driveway expansions, cafe construction requirements, and porch setbacks.

• 8236 N. Wisner St.: Request to expand driveway and service walk by 3 feet
• 6569 N. Milwaukee Ave.: Variations for cafe entrance recess and window transparency
• 7030 N. Milwaukee Ave.: Special Use Permit to modify conditions for a Reception Facility
• 8602 N. Oketo Ave.: Variation for an unenclosed porch to encroach 9.4 feet into side yard setback

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group will hold a regular meeting to review a police accidents report and receive engineering updates on ongoing and new construction projects. The group will also approve minutes from the May 13 meeting and set the next meeting date. Public comments will be heard.

• Police Accidents Report
• Engineering updates for ongoing and new construction projects
• Approval of May 13, 2026 minutes
• Next meeting: August 12, 2026 (tentative)

Public Works Committee

The Niles Public Works Committee will review a bid waiver to purchase Ultra Strobe equipment for police vehicles. The committee will also receive updates on ongoing public works projects and consider updates to public works ordinances. The meeting follows approval of the June 18 summary.

• Police Car Outfitting Bid Waiver – Ultra Strobe equipment
• Updates on public works projects
• Updating public works ordinances (old business)

General Government & Information Technology

The General Government / I.T. Committee will discuss and potentially approve an ordinance amending Class A-7 liquor license rules, receive an update on SWANCC PUA extension, and consider payment of $177,623.51 for Tyler Munis software maintenance. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Sec. 6-34 on Class A-7 alcoholic beverage licenses
• SWANCC PUA Extension Update
• Board approval for $177,623.51 Tyler Munis software maintenance/support and licensing fees
• Approval of June 9, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Board

The Village of Niles Planning and Zoning Board will meet on July 13, 2026 to consider several zoning variation requests. Items include a request to allow a non‑retail use within 250 ft of a signalized intersection at 7177 N Milwaukee Ave; a request to reduce the required buffer around a stormwater detention basin to 5.2 ft at 6119 W Howard St; a request for a special use to add an antenna array to the wireless tower at 8360 W Dempster St; and a request to locate a detached garage 7.14 ft from a principal structure at 8555 W Clara Dr. The board will also address any public comments and other business.

• Variation to allow non‑retail use within 250 ft of a signalized intersection at 7177 N Milwaukee Ave.
• Variation to reduce stormwater detention basin buffer to 5.2 ft at 6119 W Howard St.
• Special use approval for an additional antenna array on the tower at 8360 W Dempster St.
• Variation to permit a detached garage 7.14 ft from the principal structure at 8555 W Clara Dr.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the fiscal year 2026 audit and review financial reports. They will also approve the minutes from May 26, 2026, and approve accounts payable registers for several dates in 2026.

• Discussion of FY26 Audit
• Review of Financial Reports
• Approval of Minutes from May 26, 2026
• Approval of Accounts Payable Registers for dates in May and June 2026

Fire & Police Commission

The Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of fire or police department personnel. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the remainder consists of procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public forum, approval of minutes, correspondence, old business, and new business.

• Closed executive session under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for personnel matters of fire and police departments

Morton Grove Niles Water Commission

The Commission will review the May 2026 financial reports and the 2027 budget schedule. The body will also receive updates on security fencing and a reimbursement request to IDOT.

• Approval of May 2026 warrants totaling $280,533.27
• Review of May 31, 2026 balance sheet showing total fund equity of $12,822,346.15
• Discussion of 2027 Budget Schedule
• Update on security fencing at Evanston IPS and digital security monitoring
• $6,351.92 purchase order to Overhead Material and Handling Inc. for Nagle Pump Station crane repairs

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board will consider ordinances to amend and designate the Gross Point-Touhy Tax Increment Financing district, including a redevelopment plan. Other actions include a special use for a martial arts studio at 5621 W. Howard Street, approval of several contracts for sewer lining, demolition, and software support, and ratification of a $75,000 insurance settlement.

• First Amendment to the Gross Point-Touhy TIF Redevelopment Plan and Project Area
• Special use for martial arts studio at 5621 W. Howard Street
• Contract with Hoerr Construction for $250,000 sewer lining program
• Lease agreement with AT&T Mobility at 8360 W. Dempster Street
• Settlement agreement for insurance claim in the amount of $75,000

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss the installation of a stop sign and updates to department ordinances. The body will also review current public works projects and door hangers for site visits.

• Proposed stop sign at Neva and Dobson
• Updating Public Works Ordinances
• Updates on Public Works Projects
• Door hangers for Public Works site visits

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group will hold a regular meeting to discuss several items including a police accidents report, engineering updates, Illinois state regulations on e-bikes, and designs for Shermer Road. The group will also consider approving minutes from the May 13 meeting and hear public comments.

• Police Accidents Report
• Engineering Updates
• Discussion of Illinois State Regulations on E-bikes
• Review of Shermer Rd Designs

Fire & Police Commission

The Niles Fire and Police Commission will discuss and possibly approve revised Rules and Regulations for the department. The meeting also includes an executive (closed) session to discuss personnel matters involving fire or police department staff.

• Discussion and approval of revised Rules and Regulations for the Fire and Police Commission.
• Executive session for appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of fire or police department personnel.

The Fire and Police Commission held a special meeting to review proposed updates. The commission voted to approve the new Rules & Regulations.

• Approved June 4, 2026 Special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved proposed new Rules & Regulations (3-0)

Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council

The Public Arts & Culture Advisory Council will discuss adopting a mural policy and review appearance and arts fees. The meeting also covers Niles Art Fest applications, a cancelled Local History Art Contest, and upcoming NVision Gallery exhibits.

• Discussion on adopting a mural policy
• Appearance and arts fee review and discussion
• Niles Art Fest applications are now live
• Local History Art Contest cancelled; Historical Society to display completed artwork
• NVision Gallery: Theodora Pavlou exhibit and Charlotte Kaplan retrospective opening July 30

General Government & Information Technology

The General Government & IT Committee will consider several contracts and payments. Items include a lease agreement for space on the village-owned cellular tower at 8350 Dempster Street, an annual $479,112 payment to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County for FY 2027, and a $46,417.49 renewal for Tyler Energov software support. The committee will also review an updated master services agreement with MCCI for digital storage software.

• Lease agreement with AT&T for site space on the 8350 Dempster Street cellular tower
• Board approval of $479,112 annual payment to SWANCC for FY 2027 operation and maintenance
• Resolution for $46,417.49 annual renewal of Tyler Energov software support and licensing
• Recommendation to update Master Services Agreement with MCCI for Laserfishe digital storage software through June 30, 2028

The committee approved a lease agreement with AT&T for the Village-owned cell tower at 8360 W Dempster Street. It also authorized an annual payment to SWANCC for waste operations and renewal of Tyler Energov software. An updated digital storage agreement was discussed but required no vote.

• Approved April 14, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved AT&T lease agreement for cell tower space at 8360 W Dempster Street (4-0)
• Approved $479,112 payment to Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (4-0)
• Approved $46,417.49 for Tyler Energov software support and licensing (4-0)

Fire & Police Commission

The Fire and Police Commission will discuss and consider approving revised Rules and Regulations. The commission will also hold a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters related to fire and police department employees.

• Discussion and approval of revised Rules and Regulations
• Executive session for appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of fire or police personnel
• Public forum for citizen comments
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 28, 2026, special meeting. Barry Mueller was appointed as both Chairman and Secretary for the Fire & Police Commission.

• Approved May 28, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Appointed Barry Mueller as Chairman (3-0)
• Appointed Barry Mueller as Secretary (3-0)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial statements and investment reports. The body will act on fund membership changes and conduct annual elections for board officers. The meeting includes a review of the Pension Clerk stipend and the Lauterbach and Amen engagement letter.

• Retirement of William Cotrell and James Leibach
• Resignation of Alex Gountanis
• Annual election of Board President and Secretary
• Review and approval of Pension Clerk stipend
• Lauterbach and Amen Engagement Letter

Planning and Zoning Board

The Niles Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on three items: a special use permit for a vocational educational facility at 5621 W Howard St, a variation to allow a driveway to extend 3 feet in front of a house at 8313 W Ballard Rd, and a series of text amendments to Chapter 78 (Signs) of the Niles Code of Ordinances. The board will also consider approving past meeting minutes and hear general public comment.

• Request for Special Use for 'Educational Facility - Vocational' at 5621 W Howard St
• Request for Variation to allow driveway extension by 3 feet at 8313 W Ballard Rd
• Proposed text amendments to Chapter 78 – Signs, including prohibited signs and signs in public use districts

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved case 26‑ZP‑13, a special‑use permit for an educational facility at 5621 W Howard St, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board voted 5‑0 to adjourn the meeting. No vote outcome was recorded for the driveway variation request (case 26‑ZP‑14).

• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit 26‑ZP‑13 at 5621 W Howard St (5‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (5‑0)
• Decision on driveway variation case 26‑ZP‑14 not recorded

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and vote on acquiring a new police squad car and adopting related policy. The committee will also consider the sale of retired fire department equipment. Minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting will be approved, and an executive session will address personnel matters.

• Police Department: discussion and approval of police squad car acquisition and policy
• Fire Department: sale of retired fire apparatus
• Approval of April 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Executive session on employee appointments, compensation, discipline, or dismissal

Morton Grove Niles Water Commission

The Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission will consider an ordinance amending its bylaws and a resolution authorizing a work order with McDonagh Demolition LLC for a perimeter drain tile system in the basement of the Nagle Avenue Pump Station and Standpipe. The commission will also approve April 2026 warrants and hear updates on an IDOT reimbursement request and security fencing at the Evanston IPS facility.

• Ordinance O26-5.28.1 amending and restating commission bylaws
• Resolution R 26-5-28.1 authorizing work order with McDonagh Demolition LLC for perimeter drain tile system at Nagle Avenue Pump Station
• Approval of April 2026 warrants (#5)
• Update on reimbursement request to IDOT
• Discussion on security fencing at Evanston IPS and digital security monitoring

Fire & Police Commission

This special meeting is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being an executive (closed) session to discuss appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of fire and police department personnel per Illinois law. No specific personnel matters are listed in the public agenda.

• Executive (closed) session for fire and police personnel matters under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

The Fire and Police Commission held a special meeting to conduct interviews for Fire Department candidates Aaron Saucedo and Mack Kouri. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Interviewed Fire Department candidates Aaron Saucedo and Mack Kouri

Fire & Police Commission

The Niles Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting on May 27, 2026. The agenda consists of routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public comments, and approval of minutes, followed by an executive (closed) session to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of fire or police department personnel.

• Executive (closed) session for fire and police department personnel matters under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)

The Fire and Police Commission held a special meeting to interview several candidates for the Fire Department. No formal votes or personnel decisions were recorded during the session.

• Interviewed Fire Department candidates: Michael Palacz, Charles Rutherford, Anthony Domico II, William Goodman, and Mackai Neumaier

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on recommending Investment Policy revisions to the Village Board. Members will also review the FY25 Audit and the Quarterly Budget Review Policy.

• Vote to recommend Investment Policy Revisions
• Discussion of Quarterly Budget Review Policy
• Discussion of FY25 Audit
• Approval of Accounts Payable Registers from March 4 to May 8, 2026

The Finance Committee approved the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. A motion to approve a series of accounts‑payable registers was made and seconded, though the vote outcome was not recorded. The committee unanimously recommended the revised investment policy, lowering the collateralization requirement to 102%, to the Village Board. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 17, 2026 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to approve listed accounts payable registers (outcome not recorded)
• Recommended Investment Policy Revisions to Village Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council

The Public Arts & Culture Advisory Council will review updates on the Niles Art Fest, including application status and promotion, as well as the Local History Art Contest. They will also discuss NVision Gallery improvements and community art projects. Old business items include approval of April meeting minutes and ongoing planning.

• Niles Art Fest planning: application status and promotion/marketing
• Local History Art Contest: application status
• NVision Gallery improvements
• Community art projects discussion
• Approval of April 14, 2026 meeting minutes

The council approved moving its regular meetings to the second Tuesday of each month. It also approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting and noted upcoming events and projects, including the Bike Bus on May 29 and plans for future gallery improvements.

• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved regular Arts Council meetings to the second Tuesday of each month (unanimous)
• Noted Bike Bus event will proceed on May 29, 2026 (announcement)
• Discussed upcoming NVision Art Gallery exhibit featuring Charlotte Kaplan (informational)
• Planned to discuss a 6‑8 month strategic plan for gallery growth at next meeting (deferred)
• Discussed potential community art projects such as tile mosaics and painting workshops (informational)

Public Works Committee

The Niles Public Works Committee will discuss proposed FY 2027 equipment purchases and an amendment to Section 102-63(e) of the Village Ordinance. The committee will also consider a tree inspection door hanger initiative from old business and receive updates on public works projects. No final decisions are recorded; the items are for discussion and potential recommendation.

• Discussion of FY 2027 Equipment Purchases
• Proposed update to Section 102-63(e) of the Village Ordinance
• Old business: Tree Inspection Door Hanger
• Updates on Public Works Projects

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting. The committee voted to delete the sewer‑reimbursement provision in Section 102‑63(e) of the Village Ordinance because it has not been used for several years. No other substantive actions were approved at this meeting.

• Approved April 8, 2026 meeting summary (unanimous)
• Removed sewer reimbursement language from Section 102‑63(e) of the ordinance (unanimous)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group is meeting to review police accident reports and engineering updates. The group will also discuss potential signage improvements for all traffic modes at the divergence of Caldwell and Waukegan Roads.

• Police Accidents Report
• Engineering Updates
• Signage improvements at the divergence of Caldwell and Waukegan Roads

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group approved the minutes of the April 15, 2026 meeting by voice vote. The group heard reports on two recent pedestrian/bicycle accidents and received engineering updates on several bridge, watermain, sidewalk and sidepath projects. A proposal to improve signage at the Caldwell and Waukegan Roads divergence was discussed, but no formal action was taken.

• Approved April 15, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review a special‑use application to allow day boarding, overnight boarding, and grooming of pets at 8922 N Greenwood Ave, citing Village of Niles Zoning Ordinance Appendix B Section 8.2(A). The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Special‑use request for pet services (day boarding, overnight boarding, grooming) at 8922 N Greenwood Ave

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting with a 6‑0 vote, Lee absent. A motion to adjourn the May 4 meeting was also carried unanimously (6‑0). No decision was recorded on the special‑use request for 8922 N Greenwood Ave.

• Approved April 6, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (6-0)
• No decision on special‑use request 26‑ZP‑12 for 8922 N Greenwood Ave

Police Pension Board

The Niles Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 30, 2026. The board will review financial reports, investment updates, and a cyber risk insurance renewal proposal. They will also consider applications for membership by Marcos Hernandez and Victor Martinez, and a deceased surviving spouse benefit for Lynn Guazzo. Discussions include cloud options for board documents and an actuary engagement letter.

• Review and approve cyber risk insurance renewal proposal
• Applications for membership: Marcos Hernandez and Victor Martinez
• Deceased surviving spouse benefit for Lynn Guazzo
• Discussion of Lauterbach & Amen actuary engagement letter
• Certify board election results for active member positions

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Niles Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the Milwaukee-Dempster and Gross Point-Touhy Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Public Hearing for the First Amendment to the Milwaukee-Dempster TIF District
• Public Hearing for the First Amendment to the Gross Point-Touhy TIF District

Board of Trustees Meetings

The board will receive a presentation of the Annual Budget for the Village of Niles for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2026. Public comments will be heard before adjournment. A public hearing portion is listed but no specific details are provided.

• Presentation of the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027)

Morton Grove Niles Water Commission

The Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission will review financial reports and operational updates. The body is considering a resolution to authorize a contract for pump repairs.

• Resolution R 26-4-23.1 to contract Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc. to rebuild four booster pumps
• Approval of March 2026 warrants
• Update on reimbursement request to IDOT
• Discussion regarding digital security monitoring and fencing at Evanston IPS
• Bylaws update

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The advisory group is meeting to review police accident reports and engineering updates. The body will discuss signage regarding right turns on red when pedestrians are present and a Cook County Bike Share feasibility study.

• Police Accidents Report
• Engineering Updates
• No Right Turn on Red When Pedestrians are Present Signs
• Bike Month Planning
• Cook County Bike Share Feasibility Study

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group approved the minutes from its March 11, 2026 meeting after a motion and second, with all members concurring in a voice vote. The group then reviewed recent pedestrian and bicycle accidents, received engineering project updates, discussed the possibility of "No Right Turn on Red When Pedestrians are Present" signage, and planned activities for Bike Month. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)

General Government & Information Technology

The General Government & IT Committee will consider three contract recommendations. The first is a resolution to amend a prior resolution for Broadcom VMWare software services with CDW‑G Inc. at $50,824.99 annually for FY 2026‑2028. The second is a $60,000 contract for public and media relation services with Druker, Yadgir & Haupt, LLC through April 30, 2027. The third is a marketing and branding contract with a5 Group, Inc. not to exceed $98,000 through April 30, 2027.

• Resolution amendment for Broadcom VMWare software with CDW‑G Inc., $50,824.99 annually FY 2026‑2028
• Contract for public and media relation services with Druker, Yadgir & Haupt, LLC, $60,000 through April 30, 2027
• Contract for marketing and branding strategy with a5 Group, Inc., up to $98,000 through April 30, 2027

The committee approved the March 9, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved three contracts: a $50,824.99 annual software agreement with CDW‑G for Broadcom VMWare, a $60,000 public and media relations contract with Druker, Yadgir & Haupt, LLC, and a marketing and branding contract with a5 Group, Inc. not to exceed $98,000, all through April 30, 2027.

• Approved March 9, 2026 minutes (voice vote 3-0)
• Approved $50,824.99 annual Broadcom VMWare software contract with CDW‑G (voice vote 3-0)
• Approved $60,000 public and media relations contract with Druker, Yadgir & Haupt, LLC (voice vote 2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved marketing and branding contract with a5 Group, Inc up to $98,000 (voice vote 3-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Niles Planning and Zoning Board meeting on April 14, 2026 includes routine agenda items and a training session for board members. The session will cover general information for new members, special uses and conditions, hearing procedures, granting variations, public comments, and zoning hardship. No rezoning, contracts, or ordinance actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Training session for Planning and Zoning Board members covering special uses, hearing procedures, zoning hardship, and related topics

Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council

The Public Arts & Culture Advisory Council will review and discuss several items, including promotion for the Niles Art Fest and a call for artists. New business includes the opening reception for the Theodora Pavlou exhibit at the Nvision Gallery, installation of track lighting, and plans for a potential art student show for Niles North and Niles West. The council will also consider commissioning Storm Print to create an artwork for the village.

• Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Niles Art Fest promotion and call for artists
• Update on Local History is American History
• Opening reception for Theodora Pavlou exhibit at Nvision Gallery (April 16, 2026)
• Commission of Storm Print to create an artwork for Niles

The council unanimously approved the purchase of a Storm Print City artwork. It also approved the March 24, 2026 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting unanimously. The council agreed to promote the Niles Art Fest through its art database and the Illinois Art Council, and extended the application deadline for the Local History art competition to May 22, 2026.

• Approved March 24, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Storm Print City artwork (unanimous)
• Agreed to promote Niles Art Fest via art database and Illinois Art Council (no vote recorded)
• Extended Local History art competition deadline to May 22, 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss charges for water shut-offs due to non-payment. The body will also review Arbor Day and provide updates on public works projects.

• Charges for water shut-offs due to non-payment
• Arbor Day
• Updates on Public Works Projects

The committee unanimously approved the meeting summary from March 12, 2026. It also approved a $150 charge for water shut‑off, reconnection, and required EPA filters, as proposed by Steve Quinn.

• Approved March 12, 2026 meeting summary (unanimous)
• Approved $150 water shut‑off, reconnection, and filter fee (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will decide on five agenda items. The most significant is a request for a Special Use Permit to build a 215‑unit multi‑family project with five commercial spaces at the northeast corner of Harlem and Touhy. Other items include a subdivision plat for the same site, zoning variations for an industrial building on N Caldwell Ave, a solar‑farm permit on Howard St, and text amendments to the zoning ordinance.

• Special Use Permit for a 215‑unit multi‑family development with 5 commercial spaces (16,807 SF) at 7201 W. Touhy (Harlem & Touhy)
• Plat of Subdivision to consolidate parcels at 7201 W. Touhy
• Zoning Variations for a new industrial building at 7230 N Caldwell Ave (setback, driveway throat, stormwater buffer, curvilinear basin)
• Special Use Permit for a solar farm on buildings at 6352‑6430 W Howard St
• Text amendment to Section 8 – Uses of the Village Zoning Ordinance

The board approved the minutes from March 2, 2026 and reorganized the agenda, each by a 7‑0 vote. It then approved case 26‑ZP‑09, granting four zoning variances for a new industrial building at 7230 N Caldwell Ave, also by a 7‑0 vote. No decision was recorded for the special‑use permit request at 6352‑6430 W Howard St. The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 PM after a unanimous vote.

• Approved March 2, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Reorganized agenda items (7-0)
• Approved case 26-ZP-09 variances for 7230 N Caldwell Ave (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss updates and potential purchases for the Fire Department and a proposed amendment to a police truck parking ordinance. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session regarding specific employee matters.

• Uniform annual contract with Unique Apparel Solutions for the Fire Department
• Potential fire gear purchase
• Amendment to Truck Parking Ordinance 98-163
• Fire Department RED Center update
• Update on Motorola NTP

The Public Safety Committee amended the agenda to consider a police uniform bid waiver, approved the February 23, 2026 meeting minutes, and unanimously approved annual bid waivers for fire uniforms ($77,040) and police uniforms ($83,000). The committee also approved an amendment to Ordinance 99-163 to regulate truck parking on village streets. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Amended agenda to include J&G uniform bid waiver (3-0)
• Approved February 23, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $77,040 fire uniform bid waiver (3-0)
• Approved $83,000 police uniform bid waiver (3-0)
• Approved amendment to truck parking ordinance 99-163 (3-0)

Morton Grove Niles Water Commission

The Morton Grove‑Niles Water Commission will approve the February 2026 warrants and minutes, and will vote on three manager‑proposed contracts: a Laserfiche Cloud license for $7,160, a Hawkins Chemical sodium hypochlorite order at $698.04 per order, and a GenServe preventive‑maintenance service for standby generators at $11,230. The meeting also includes updates on a village‑approved resolution, an IDOT reimbursement request, and security fencing at the Evanston IPS.

• Approval of Laserfiche Cloud License contract – $7,160
• Approval of Hawkins Chemical sodium hypochlorite procurement – $698.04 per order
• Approval of GenServe LLC preventive‑maintenance services for generators – $11,230
• Update on Resolution R26-2.26 (approved by Village of Niles)
• Update on reimbursement request to IDOT

Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council

The Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council will review minutes from January 2026, discuss the Niles Art Fest, and plan the next exhibit for the NVision Art Gallery.

• Approval of January 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Niles Art Fest planning with Amdur Productions
• NVision Gallery improvements: track lighting and painting
• Next exhibit: Theodora Pavlou (installation 4/9/26, reception 4/16/26)
• Historical Society exhibit call for artists

Niles Joint Review Board Meetings

The Niles Joint Review Board will review the First Amendment to the Milwaukee–Dempster Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. It will also examine draft TIF ordinances related to the amendment. The board will vote on a resolution recommending that the Village Board approve the amendment.

• Review First Amendment to the Milwaukee–Dempster TIF District
• Review draft TIF ordinances associated with the amendment
• Proposed adoption of resolution recommending Village Board approval of the amendment
• Adoption of rules concerning public comment and testimony
• Selection of chairperson for the Joint Review Board

Finance Committee

The Niles Finance Committee will discuss and vote on recommending an Investment Policy revision to the Village Board. It will also recommend a Quarterly Budget Review policy and discuss the FY25 audit. Financial reports will be presented. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and accounts payable registers.

• Recommend Investment Policy revisions to Village Board
• Recommend Quarterly Budget Review policy to Village Board
• Discussion of FY25 audit (Glaser)
• Presentation of Financial Reports (Glaser)

The committee approved the January 23 minutes after adding cost details for rental licenses and approved the listed accounts payable registers. It voted to recommend to the Village Board a Class 6b tax incentive for the 6119 Howard property and to recommend the FY2027 budget. All motions passed with unanimous or noted abstention votes.

• Approved Jan 23 minutes with added rental‑license cost note (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable registers for listed dates (unanimous)
• Recommended 6119 Howard Class 6b tax incentive to Village Board (Al Weel abstained, others concurred)
• Recommended FY2027 budget to Village Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:42 am (unanimous)

Niles Joint Review Board Meetings

The Niles Joint Review Board will discuss and vote on a First Amendment to the Gross Point‑Touhy Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. The meeting also includes review of draft TIF ordinances, adoption of rules for public comment, and a recommendation to the Village Board for approval of the amendment.

• First Amendment to the Gross Point‑Touhy TIF District
• Review of draft TIF ordinances
• Adoption of rules concerning public comment and testimony
• Recommendation to the Village Board to approve the amendment
• Review of timetable and next steps

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider the American Public Works Association Snow and Ice Award. It will review the MGNWC operating contract. It will receive updates on ongoing public works projects. No other business is listed.

• Consideration of American Public Works Association Snow and Ice Award
• Review of MGNWC operating contract
• Discussion of updates on public works projects

The committee approved the meeting summary from November 12, 2025. It voted to approve the MGNWC Operating Contract with a yearly amount of $ 3 43,374. It also approved the purchase of three new truck chassis from Lindco, which is expected to save six figures. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting summary (all in favor)
• Approved MGNWC Operating Contract $ 3 43,374 annually (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of three truck chassis from Lindco (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group will discuss a police accidents report, receive engineering updates, check on implementation of the bicycle plan, and plan activities for Bike Month. No formal decisions are indicated.

• Police Accidents Report
• Engineering Updates
• Bike Plan Implementation Check-In
• Bike Month Planning

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group approved the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting by voice vote. The group then reviewed recent pedestrian and bicycle accidents, received engineering project updates, and discussed the status of various bicycle and pedestrian plan projects. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved February 11, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)

General Government & Information Technology

The General Government & IT Committee will consider four items. It will vote on a resolution to authorize a bid waiver and lease agreement with Artistic Holiday Design for 2026 holiday decorations at Golf Mill Park costing $99,969.54. It will also consider a resolution to renew Barracuda cybersecurity support and licensing fees from Insight Inc. for $68,361.30. Additional recommendations include a professional service agreement with the Morton Grove Niles Water Commission for water facility operations through Dec. 31, 2026 and a renewal of the village's energy contract.

• Resolution for $99,969.54 bid waiver and lease for holiday decorations at Golf Mill Park
• Resolution for $68,361.30 renewal of Barracuda cybersecurity licensing from Insight Inc.
• Recommendation for professional service agreement with Morton Grove Niles Water Commission for water transmission, pumping and storage facilities
• Recommendation to renew the village's energy contract

The General Government & I.T. Committee approved the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. It authorized a $99,969.54 bid waiver and lease for holiday decorations at Golf Mill Park. It also approved a $68,361.30 renewal of cybersecurity services and a professional service agreement for water transmission operations. Finally, the committee approved renewal of the village’s energy contract.

• Approved January 13, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Authorized $99,969.54 holiday decoration lease for Golf Mill Park (3-0)
• Authorized $68,361.30 annual renewal of Barracuda cybersecurity support (3-0)
• Approved professional service agreement with Morton Grove Niles Water Commission (3-0)
• Approved renewal of village energy contract through NIMEC (3-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Niles Planning and Zoning Board will review two applications. The first is a Special Use Permit for a drive‑through facility at 5942 W Touhy Ave. The second is a variation to allow a rear yard setback of 32.9 feet, instead of the required 40 feet, for an addition at 7453 W Mulford St. The board will hear public comments on each item.

• 26‑ZP‑07 – Special Use Permit request for a drive‑through facility at 5942 W Touhy Ave
• 26‑ZP‑08 – Variation request to permit a 32.9‑foot rear yard setback for an addition at 7453 W Mulford St

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting. It approved a Special Use Permit for a drive‑through facility at 5942 W Touhy Ave, limiting the drive‑through to that business. It approved a variance allowing a rear‑yard setback of 32.9 ft at 7453 W Mulford St, conditional on professional architectural drawings. Both motions passed unanimously (7‑0) and the board adjourned.

• Approved February 2, 2026 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved Special Use Permit for drive‑through at 5942 W Touhy Ave (7‑0)
• Approved rear‑yard setback variance at 7453 W Mulford St (7‑0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (7‑0)

Morton Grove Niles Water Commission

The Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026 annual budget. The body will also consider an operating agreement with the Village of Niles and several equipment and insurance expenditures.

• Public hearing and vote on the 2026 Annual Budget (Ord O26-2.26)
• Resolution R26-2.26 regarding an operating agreement with the Village of Niles
• Pollution Insurance ($16,992) and Terrorism Insurance ($328)
• Electrical Coordination Study bid adjustment to $16,166 (Eaton)
• Auditing services extension with Lauterbach and Amen ($9,000)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss several new business items, including a proposed ordinance to prohibit the sale of unregulated THC products, kratom, and tianeptine. The body will also review a vehicle immobilization and towing program and a police phlebotomy option.

• Ordinance prohibiting the sale of unregulated THC products, kratom, and tianeptine
• Vehicle Immobilization and Towing Program
• Police phlebotomy option
• Resolution updating NIPSTA delegates

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved an updated Vehicle Immobilization and Towing program ordinance and an ordinance prohibiting the sale of unregulated THC products, kratom, and tianeptine. The committee updated its NIPSTA delegate appointments. No public comment was received and no executive session was held.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Vehicle Immobilization and Towing program ordinance (4-0)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting sale of unregulated THC products, kratom, and tianeptine (4-0)
• Approved updated NIPSTA delegate appointments (4-0)

Niles Joint Review Board Meetings

Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council

The Public Arts & Culture Advisory Council will discuss updates on the village's NEA grant application. It will review planning for the Niles Art Fest with Andur Productions and the current NVision Art Gallery exhibit. The council will consider a call for artists for the Historical Society exhibit and announce the next NVision Gallery exhibit and a featured sculptor. No formal decisions are noted; the meeting focuses on updates and planning.

• Update regarding NEA grant application
• Niles Art Fest planning with Andur Productions
• NVision Art Gallery current exhibit and gallery improvements
• Historical Society exhibit call for artists
• Next NVision Gallery exhibit – Pavlou

Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to authorize an intergovernmental agreement with Pace. The agreement would purchase bus service for the Niles Courtesy Bus for calendar year 2026. The item appears as Old Business item 5.a on the agenda.

• Resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement with Pace for Niles Courtesy Bus service in 2026

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group will meet to review police accident reports, engineering updates, and the Bike Friendly City Report Card. The group will also conduct a check-in on the Bike Plan implementation and discuss planning for Bike Month.

• Approval of January 14, 2026 minutes
• Police Accidents Report
• Engineering Updates
• Bike Friendly City Report Card
• Bike Plan Implementation Check-In

The group approved the minutes of the January 14, 2026 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory meeting by voice vote with all members concurring. Members reviewed several recent pedestrian‑related accidents and discussed possible safety measures such as crosswalk improvements, petitions to IDOT, and bus‑stop relocations. Engineering updates on bridge projects, watermain replacement, and beautification were presented, but no formal actions were voted on.

• Approved minutes of Jan 14, 2026 meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Niles Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board will review monthly financial statements, approve the 2026 annual pension benefit increases, and consider several new business items including fiduciary liability insurance renewal and banking authorizations. The meeting also includes updates on the FPIF audit, trustee training, and the admission of new fund members. Public comment and a closed session are scheduled before adjournment.

• Approval of 2026 Annual Pension Benefit Increases
• Review/Approve Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal
• Resolution for Banking Authorization and updates to signature cards for BMO and Northern Trust
• FPIF Actuarial Valuation and Updated Municipal Compliance Report (MCR)
• Review/Approve Ottosen DiNolfo Engagement Letter

The trustees unanimously approved the 2026 annual pension benefit increase with a monthly benefit amount of $505,248.41. They also approved the quarterly disbursement bills totaling $78,453.63, the eight‑month financial report ending Dec. 31, 2025, and the fiduciary liability insurance renewal at a $7,647.00 premium. Additional actions included confirming Katie Schneider as a trustee, admitting three new Tier 2 members, and adopting Resolution 2026‑01 for banking authorization.

• Approved remote attendance for Trustee Lim (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted Katie Schneider as appointed trustee (unanimous vote)
• Approved financial report for eight months ending Dec 31 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $78,453.63 (unanimous vote)
• Approved 2026 annual pension benefit increase, monthly amount $505,248.41 (unanimous vote)
• Approved admission of Patrick Maloney, Joseph Shmerl, Matthew Gesiakowski as Tier 2 members and retirement of Michael Nelson with monthly benefit $5,9378.40 (unanimous vote)
• Approved fiduciary liability insurance renewal, premium $7,647.00 (unanimous vote)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑01 establishing banking authorization changes (unanimous vote)

Fire Department Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The board will meet to discuss bylaw changes and vote on several equipment purchases. The agenda includes a review of the treasurer's report and the introduction of candidates for three board positions.

• Proposed bylaw change to increase expenditure limit from $1000 to $2000
• Proposed bylaw change to move annual meeting to the 3rd Friday of October
• Vote on new panini presses and coffee for the fire house
• Vote on the annual cycle of furniture
• Discussion of a study for a third ambulance

Fire Department Foreign Fire Insurance Board

The Niles Fire Department Foreign Fire Insurance Board will hold a routine executive meeting. The agenda includes a call to order, a roll call of members, the selection of board positions, and adjournment. No substantive policy or financial items are listed.

• Call to order
• Roll call
• Select board positions
• Adjournment

Planning and Zoning Board

The Village of Niles Planning and Zoning Board will review an old‑business request to amend the wording of several sections of the Zoning Ordinance. It will also consider two new‑business variation requests: one for an accessory structure at 7253 W Crain St and another for reduced parking requirements at 9081 N Maryland St. Public comment will be permitted before the board votes on each item.

• Old business 26‑ZP‑03: Text amendments to Sections 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 15 of the Village of Niles Zoning Ordinance
• New business 26‑ZP‑05: Variation to allow an accessory structure 7′9″ from the principal building at 7253 W Crain St (minimum required is 10′)
• New business 26‑ZP‑06: Variation to permit 79 parking stalls instead of the required 96 at 9081 N Maryland St

The Planning and Zoning Board approved variance 26‑ZP‑05, allowing an accessory structure 7'9" from the principal building at 7253 W Crain St, with a condition that any future garage be rebuilt 10' away. The board also approved variance 26‑ZP‑06, permitting 79 parking stalls (instead of the required 96) at 9081 N Maryland St, with a condition that daycare hours not coincide with church services. Both motions passed unanimously with six affirmative votes and one absent commissioner.

• Approved minutes of Jan 5, 2026 (5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT, 1 ABSTAIN)
• Approved motion to rearrange case order (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved variance 26‑ZP‑05 for 7253 W Crain St (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved variance 26‑ZP‑06 for 9081 N Maryland St (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT)

Board of Trustees Meetings

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review a proposal to raise rental license fees to fund an online crime-free housing seminar. The body will also discuss the FY25 audit and receive an update on the new South Milwaukee Avenue TIF.

• Proposal to increase rental license fees for a crime-free housing seminar
• Informational item regarding New South Milwaukee Avenue TIF
• FY25 Audit update
• Approval of accounts payable registers from 11/20/2025 to 1/02/2026

Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council

The council will discuss planning and goals for 2026 and the next exhibit for the NVision Gallery. The meeting includes a presentation from the Niles Historical Society and a review of an Art Fest promotional video.

• Maine East Art Show exhibit for NVision Gallery
• Niles Art Fest planning
• Niles Historical Society presentation by Brianna Nielsen
• Art Fest promotional video by Sarah Faraj
• Discussion of 501(c)(3) status

The council approved the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It confirmed the Niles Art Fest will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The council also approved the Theodora Pavlou Exhibit, scheduled for April through June. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Dec 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Niles Art Fest date: Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Theodora Pavlou Exhibit (April–June) (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Police Pension Board

The Niles Police Pension Fund Board will review financial reports, approve the annual cost‑of‑living adjustments for pensioners, and consider several governance actions such as signatory authority and account‑representative resolutions. The meeting also includes updates on investment performance, fiduciary liability insurance renewal, and trustee training fees. Applications for new membership, retirements, and disability benefits will be processed.

• Approval of Annual Cost of Living Adjustments for Pensioners (Agenda item 7d)
• Review/Possible Action – Resolution Establishing Signatory Authority (Agenda item 13b)
• Review/Possible Action – Resolution Appointing Account Representatives (Agenda item 13c)
• Fiduciary Liability Insurance Renewal (Agenda item 13g)
• Discussion/Possible Action – Lauterbach & Amen Engagement Letter Renewal (Agenda item 13e)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The advisory group will discuss police accident reports and a 2025 accidents summary. The meeting also includes engineering updates and planning for Bike Month.

• Police Accidents Report
• 2025 Accidents Summary
• Engineering Updates
• Planning for Bike Month
• Waukegan/Shermer

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting after a motion and second, using a voice vote. The group discussed recent pedestrian and bicyclist accidents and received engineering updates, but no further actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (voice vote)

General Government & Information Technology

The General Government & IT Committee will consider a resolution to authorize a contract with Groot Industries, Inc. for commercial, industrial and institutional solid waste services. The committee will also discuss a community solar energy subscription for village facilities. No other agenda items are listed.

• Resolution to authorize contract with Groot Industries, Inc. for solid waste services
• Consideration of community solar energy subscription for village facilities

The General Government & I.T. Committee approved a community solar energy subscription with Ampion PBC, approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes, and approved a five‑year extension of the solid waste services contract with Groot Industries. All three actions passed by a voice vote of 4 yeas and 0 nays.

• Approved Community Solar Energy Subscription with Ampion PBC (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved extension of solid waste contract with Groot Industries through Dec 31, 2030 (voice vote 4‑0)

Human Services Committee Agendas & Minutes

The Human Services Committee will consider approval of the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It will discuss department updates, including the Fitness Center's adoption of Xplor membership management software costing $28,000 for the first year. Updates from the Senior Center, Family Services, and the Teen Center will also be presented. The meeting includes an open discussion and public comments before adjournment.

• Fitness Center – purchase of Xplor membership management software ($28,000 total for year one)
• Approval of Human Services Committee minutes from August 13, 2025

Planning and Zoning Board

The Niles Planning and Zoning Board will review several special‑use permit requests, including ground‑sign signage and a massage services establishment. It will also consider a parking‑stall variance that reduces the required number of stalls. Additionally, the board will vote on text amendments affecting numerous sections of the village zoning ordinance.

• 25‑ZP‑34: Special Use Permit to allow three ground signs (max two allowed) at 8502‑8530 W Golf Rd & 9621‑9631 N Milwaukee Ave.
• 26‑ZP‑01: Special Use Permit for a ‘Massage Services Establishment’ at 8852 N Milwaukee Ave.
• 26‑ZP‑02: Variance to permit 89 parking stalls instead of the required 97 at 7403‑7421 N Milwaukee Ave.
• 26‑ZP‑03: Text amendments to Sections 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, and 15 of the Village of Niles Zoning Ordinance.

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved a Special Use Permit allowing three ground signs at 8502-8530 W Golf Rd and 9621-9631 N Milwaukee Ave, exceeding the usual limit of two. The vote on the permit motion was passed, though the exact tally was not recorded. Earlier, the board also approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0 vote and one absentee. The meeting was adjourned after a 6‑0 vote to adjourn.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2025 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Special Use Permit for three ground signs at 8502-8530 W Golf Rd & 9621-9631 N Milwaukee Ave (motion passed)
• Motion to adjourn carried (6-0, 1 absent)