Niles public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Safety Committee
The committee approved the sale of a police dog to Action K9. It also approved a one-time salary adjustment allowing police Sergeants and Commanders to bank 10 hours of time for holidays worked.
- Approved sale of police dog Duce to Action K9
- Approved banking of 10 holiday hours for Sergeants and Commanders
- Approved August 21, 2023 meeting minutes
Planning and Zoning Board
The Board recommended approval for a new Discount Tire store at 5960 W Touhy Ave, including a special use permit for minor vehicle repair and a parking variation. The Board also voted to continue the review of the Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
- Approved Special Use Permit for 'Vehicle Repair – Minor' at 5960 W Touhy Ave (7-0)
- Approved Variation for parking in the front yard setback at 5960 W Touhy Ave (7-0)
- Continued 23-ZP-09, Niles 2040 Comprehensive Plan for further review (7-0)
- Approved minutes of August 14, 2023 (7-0)
Public Works Committee
The committee discussed on-street parking issues on the 6900 block of Jonquil, 7600 block of Odell, and Nottingham south of Howard St. that impede first responders. Members proposed sending hand-delivered letters to residents to invite them to a public meeting regarding a transition to one-side parking only.
- Approved July 24, 2023 meeting summary
- Proposed one-side street parking for Jonquil (6900 block), Odell (7600 block), and Nottingham (south of Howard St)
Public Safety Committee
The committee discussed parking issues on the 6900 block of Jonquil, 7600 block of Odell, and Nottingham south of Howard St. that impede first responders. Members proposed sending hand-delivered letters to residents to invite them to a public meeting regarding a transition to one-side-only parking.
- Approved meeting summary from July 24, 2023