Niles public meetings in 2025

Morton Grove Niles Water Commission

The Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission will meet to approve the 2026 budget and the abatement of the 2025 levy. The body will also consider a liability insurance renewal and an operating agreement with the Village of Niles.

• Ordinance 25O-12-1: Approval of 2026 Budget
• Resolution 25R-12-1: Abatement of 2025 Levy
• Resolution 25R-12-2: Renewal of Liability Insurance Policy
• Resolution 25R-12-3: Operating Agreement between Commission and Village of Niles
• Discussion on hiring a lobbyist

Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council

The Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council is meeting to discuss the establishment of 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Members will also review planning for the Niles Art Fest and improvements to the NVision Art Gallery.

• Establishing 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
• Artist appearance fees
• Niles Art Fest date and timing
• NVision Art Gallery improvements and murals
• Arts Council website

The council unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It extended the Veteran Art exhibit until Jan 27, 2026 and the Memory Triggers exhibit through Jan 2026. The council approved Public Works assistance to replace wall sconces, approved the Maine East AP Art Class exhibit for February, and agreed to continue work on mural funding, a website section, and planning for the Oct 10, 2026 Art Fest. The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 pm.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Extended Veteran Art exhibit until Jan 27, 2026
• Extended Memory Triggers exhibit through Jan 2026
• Approved Public Works to replace wall sconces in NVision Gallery
• Approved Maine East AP Art Class exhibit for February (unanimous)
• Continued identification of mural funding sources and development of mural plan
• Continued development of Arts Council portion of village website
• Adjourned meeting at 5:40 pm (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee will approve the October 7, 2025 minutes and recent accounts payable registers, discuss the FY25 audit update, and vote to recommend a revised investment policy to the Village Board. It will also receive a financial report and hear public comments.

• Approve regular minutes from October 7, 2025
• Approve accounts payable registers for 10/03, 10/10, 10/17, 10/21, 10/24, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14
• Discussion of FY25 audit update
• Vote to recommend the revised investment policy to the Village Board
• Financial report presentation

The Finance Committee approved the October 7 meeting minutes and the listed accounts payable registers. The committee unanimously recommended the revised investment policy to the Village Board. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable registers (unanimous)
• Recommended revised investment policy to Village Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Morton Grove Niles Water Commission

The Commission will meet to discuss the 2026 budget and receive updates on the Superintendent search. The body will also review the operating agreement between the Commission and the Village of Niles.

• Preparation of 2026 Budget
• Update on Operating Agreement between MGNWC and Village of Niles
• Update on Superintendent Search
• Update on reimbursement request to IDOT
• Discussion on security fencing and digital monitoring at Evanston IPS

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group will meet to discuss police accident reports and engineering updates. The group will also review a fatality at 5600 Touhy and the Waukegan/Shermer intersection.

• Police Accidents Report
• Engineering Updates
• Follow-up on fatality at 5600 Touhy
• Waukegan/Shermer Intersection

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The group reviewed recent pedestrian and cyclist accidents, received engineering updates on sidepaths and water‑main work, and discussed a revised design for the Waukegan/Shermer intersection, but no formal votes were taken on those items.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Niles Joint Review Board Meetings

The Niles Joint Review Board will first approve the minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting. The main item is a discussion of the FY24 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) report, which is linked on the village website. The agenda also allows for other business, public comments, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024
• Discussion of FY24 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) report (available at https://www.vniles.com/298/Tax-Increment-Financing-TIF)
• Other business and public comments

The board elected Jeff David as the public member and Kent Oliven as chairperson, both by voice vote with all members concurring. The FY24 Joint Review Board minutes were approved by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 11:03 by voice vote.

• Elected Jeff David as Public Member (voice vote, all concurred)
• Elected Kent Oliven as Chairperson (voice vote, all concurred)
• Approved FY24 Joint Review Board minutes (voice vote, all concurred)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:03 (voice vote, all concurred)

Niles Joint Review Board Meetings

The Niles Joint Review Board will approve the minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting. It will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) report. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024
• Discussion of FY24 TIF Report (see https://www.vniles.com/298/Tax-Increment-Financing-TIF)

The Joint Review Board elected Jeff David as the public member and Kent Oliven as chairperson, each by voice vote with unanimous consent. The board also approved the FY24 Joint Review Board minutes by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 AM by unanimous voice vote.

• Elected Jeff David as public member (voice vote, all concurred)
• Elected Kent Oliven as chairperson (voice vote, all concurred)
• Approved FY24 Joint Review Board minutes (voice vote, all concurred)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:42 AM (voice vote, all concurred)

Niles Joint Review Board Meetings

The Niles Joint Review Board will approve the minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Report, which is available on the village website. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024
• Discussion of FY24 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Report

The Joint Review Board elected Jeff David as the public member of the Gross Point‑Touhy TIF District board. The board also elected Kent Oliven as chairperson. The FY24 Joint Review Board minutes from August 28, 2024 were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 10:31 AM.

• Elected Jeff David as public member (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Kent Oliven as chairperson (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved FY24 Joint Review Board minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:31 AM (unanimous voice vote)

Niles Joint Review Board Meetings

The Milwaukee Oakton TIF Joint Review Board will meet to review and discuss the FY24 TIF Report. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from August 26, 2024.

• Discussion of FY24 TIF Report
• Approval of August 26, 2024 minutes

Niles Joint Review Board Meetings

The Milwaukee-Touhy TIF Joint Review Board will meet to review and discuss the FY24 TIF Report. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from August 26, 2024.

• Discussion of FY24 TIF Report
• Approval of August 26, 2024 minutes

The Joint Review Board elected Jeff David as the public member of the Gross Point‑Touhy TIF District. The board also elected Kent Oliven as chairperson. The FY24 Joint Review Board minutes were approved. The meeting was adjourned.

• Elected Jeff David as public member (voice vote, all concurred)
• Elected Kent Oliven as chairperson (voice vote, all concurred)
• Approved FY24 Joint Review Board minutes (voice vote, all concurred)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:14 AM (voice vote, all concurred)

Niles Joint Review Board Meetings

The Niles Joint Review Board will approve the minutes from its August 26, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) report. The agenda also provides time for public comments before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024
• Discussion of FY24 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) report
• Public comments

The board elected Jeff David as the public member and Kent Oliven as chairperson of the Gross Point‑Touhy TIF District Joint Review Board, each by voice vote with unanimous consent. The minutes from the FY24 Joint Review Board meeting held on August 28, 2024, were also approved by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 AM.

• Elected Jeff David as Public Member (voice vote, all concurred)
• Elected Kent Oliven as Chairperson (voice vote, all concurred)
• Approved FY24 Joint Review Board minutes (voice vote, all concurred)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:10 AM (voice vote, all concurred)

Public Works Committee

The Niles Public Works Committee will meet to discuss American Public Works Association accreditation, updates on public works projects, and a proposal to install a stop sign at Oriole and Kedzie. The agenda also includes items regarding water ambassador programs, hanging baskets, and retaining wall replacement.

• Stop Sign at Oriole and Kedzie
• American Public Works Association Accreditation
• American Water Works Association Water Ambassador
• Retaining Wall Replacement at Police Station
• Hanging Baskets and Planter Pot Program

The committee approved the meeting summary without opposition. It granted a $1,200 extension for the village’s American Public Works Association accreditation process. The request for a stop sign at Oriole and Kedzie was tabled pending the villagewide stop‑sign study. The committee approved a bid waiver to award a one‑year hanging‑basket contract to Christy Webber, whose proposal was $612 higher than the previous contract.

• Approved meeting summary (unanimous)
• Granted $1,200 extension for APWA accreditation
• Tabled stop sign request at Oriole & Kedzie pending study
• Approved bid waiver to award hanging basket contract to Christy Webber (one‑year, $612 increase)

General Government & Information Technology

The General Government / I.T. Committee will discuss renewing property, casualty, and workers compensation insurance. The body will also consider a multi-year brokerage agreement and an extension of an intergovernmental agreement regarding O’Hare noise compatibility.

• Property Casualty and Workers Compensation Insurance renewal for $1,044,966
• Bid waiver and brokerage contract with Alliant Insurance Services for $39,500 per year ($118,500 total)
• Five-year extension of the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) intergovernmental agreement

The General Government & I.T. Committee approved the Village's property casualty and workers compensation insurance renewal for 2025‑2026 at $1,044,966. It also approved a bid waiver and contractual agreement with Alliant Insurance Services for brokerage services for 2026‑2028 totaling $118,500, and a five‑year extension of the intergovernmental agreement with the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission. All motions passed with three yeas, no nays, and one absent member.

• Approved $1,044,966 insurance renewal (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved $118,500 bid waiver & brokerage contract (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved five‑year ONCC agreement extension (3 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3 yeas, 0 nays)

Public Safety Committee

The Niles Public Safety Committee will discuss several new items, including a revision of video gaming terminal licensing regulations and a recommendation to authorize payment to RED Center for dispatch services. It will also review the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Plan purchases and personnel requests for police and fire departments. Old business includes approval of stop lights and new signage at Niles Fire Station 2.

• Niles Fire Station 2 stop lights and new signage (old business)
• Revision of Article IV regulations for video gaming terminal licenses
• Payment authorization to RED Center for dispatch services
• Review of Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Plan purchases
• Review of Fiscal Year 2027 personnel requests for police and fire

The Public Safety Committee approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The Committee also approved Trustee Strzelecki's recommendation to allocate three of the four unassigned video gaming licenses to video gaming cafés, with all members voting in favor.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Allocated three unassigned video gaming licenses to cafés (4-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review a request for a massage services establishment and a proposal to adopt the 2024 International Building Code. These items determine local business operations and safety regulations for buildings and fences.

• Special Use Permit request for a 'Massage Services Establishment' at 6954 W Touhy Ave #201B
• Proposed adoption of the 2024 International Building Code to amend Chapter 18 of the Niles Code of Ordinances

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting with a 7‑0 vote. It then approved a Special Use Permit for a massage services establishment at 6954 W Touhy Ave #201B, also by a 7‑0 vote. The board discussed a request to adopt the 2024 International Building Code, but no vote outcome was recorded. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of October 6, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for massage services at 6954 W Touhy Ave #201B (7-0)
• Discussed adoption of the 2024 International Building Code (no vote recorded)
• Acknowledged Janet Lee as new Vice Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Public Works Committee

The Niles Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for October 24, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting.

Morton Grove Niles Water Commission

The Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission will meet to discuss the preparation of the 2026 budget and provide updates on the search for a new superintendent. The body will also review reports from the manager, engineering, and operator.

• Preparation of 2026 Budget
• Update on Superintendent Search
• Update on security fencing and digital security monitoring at Evanston IPS
• Discussion of Generator Annual Maintenance Contract
• Discussion of hydrant repair on Harlem

Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council

The Niles Public Arts & Culture Advisory Council will meet on October 21, 2025. The council will discuss a proposed mural policy for commercial property, receive updates on the NVision Art Gallery including the Storm Print City Exhibit scheduled for October 30, 2025, and review recent arts and culture events such as the Niles Art Market, Street Fest, and a sculpture dedication. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Mural Policy for commercial property
• Storm Print City Exhibit – Public Works (of Art) – Oct 30, 2025
• Recap of Niles Art Market, Street Fest, and Sculpture Dedication

The Public Arts & Culture Advisory Council approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting with all members in favor and none opposed. A motion to adjourn the October 21 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:20 pm (unanimous)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group will review a police accidents report and receive engineering updates. Members will revisit the Milwaukee & Mulford/Jonquil pedestrian crossing and consider new signage at Oakton Ct/New England and Oakton Ct/Seward intersections. The meeting is for discussion and recommendation, not final approval of any contracts or funding.

• Police accidents report
• Engineering updates
• Revisiting Milwaukee & Mulford/Jonquil pedestrian crossing
• Signage at Oakton Ct/New England intersection
• Signage at Oakton Ct/Seward intersection

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. The group then reviewed recent pedestrian and cyclist accidents, received an engineering update from the new Village Engineer, and discussed potential pedestrian crossing and signage improvements, but no further actions were formally adopted.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all concurred)

General Government & Information Technology

The General Government & I.T. Committee will consider several resolutions, including a bid waiver for HUB International Limited to provide employee health insurance broker services for $32,000 and a renewal of the Village health insurance program for the 2026 plan year. The board will also review a bid waiver and rental agreement with Indestructo Rental Company for up to $33,845 to supply equipment for the Holly Jolly Fest on November 29, 2025. An open discussion will address potential savings from community solar energy for village facilities.

• Resolution authorizing a bid waiver to HUB International Limited for employee health insurance broker services ($32,000)
• Resolution authorizing the renewal of the Village of Niles health insurance program for the 2026 plan year
• Resolution authorizing a bid waiver and rental agreement with Indestructo Rental Company (up to $33,845) for Holly Jolly Fest equipment
• Discussion on potential savings with community solar energy for village facilities
• Health insurance renewal changes presentation

The General Government & I.T. Committee approved a $32,000 bid waiver for HUB International to provide employee health insurance broker services for the 2026 plan year. It also approved expanding health insurance plan options for non‑union employees, renewing the Village's health insurance program for 2026, and a bid waiver with Indestructo Rental Company for equipment up to $33,845 for the Holly Jolly Fest. All motions passed by a voice vote of 3‑0 with two members absent.

• Approved $32,000 bid waiver to HUB International for health insurance broker services (3‑0)
• Approved expansion of health insurance plan options for non‑union employees (3‑0)
• Approved renewal of Village health insurance program for 2026 plan year (3‑0)
• Approved bid waiver and rental agreement with Indestructo Rental Company up to $33,845 for Holly Jolly Fest (3‑0)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will review monthly financial statements and investment summaries from Lauterbach & Amen. The body will consider the admission of a new employee to the fund and discuss cash management policy revisions.

• Admission of new employee Alex Goutanis to the fund
• Review of 2026 FPIF Recurring Withdrawal Form and Cash Management Policy revisions
• Discussion of Bob Greiner’s Creditable Service Buyback
• Review of terminated members with contributions for possible reporting to Illinois State Treasurer
• Tax levy request letter/MCR

The Niles Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board unanimously approved a higher monthly cash withdrawal of $512,000 beginning January 14, 2026. It also approved several routine items including remote attendance for a trustee, the prior meeting minutes, the financial report, a new member admission, a contribution refund, records destruction, and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved remote attendance for Trustee Lim (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from August 27, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved financial report as presented (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved increase of monthly cash withdrawal to $512,000 effective Jan 14, 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved admission of Alex Gountanis as Tier 2 member effective Oct 3, 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved refund of $8,743.57 to Alex Suarez (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved records destruction as presented (unanimous voice vote, Lim absent)
• Approved 2026 regular board meeting schedule (unanimous voice vote)

Finance Committee

The Niles Finance Committee will discuss the FY25 audit, the FY27 budget process, and an update on the TY24 tax levy. It will vote to set the TY25 property tax levy and forward the recommendation to the Village Board. The committee will also consider revisions to the fund‑balance policy and review financial reports.

• Discussion – FY25 Audit Update
• Discussion – FY27 Budget Process
• TY24 Tax Levy Update
• Vote to determine the TY25 Property Tax Levy and send to Village Board
• Recommend revisions to the Fund Balance Policy

The Finance Committee elected Al Weel as chair pro tem and approved the September 2 minutes and recent accounts payable registers. It recommended revisions to the fund balance policy and then voted to set the TY25 property tax levy at 4.48% and forward that recommendation to the Village Board. The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 am.

• Elected Al Weel as chair pro tem (unanimous)
• Approved September 2 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable registers for 8/29‑9/26 (unanimous)
• Recommended revisions to the Fund Balance Policy to the Village Board (unanimous)
• Determined TY25 property tax levy of 4.48% and recommended it to the Village Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:13 am (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will review requests for special use permits and zoning variations. The meeting includes proposals for new businesses on W Golf Rd and a potential text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Special Use Permit for a 'Drive-Through Facility' at 8510 W Golf Rd
• Three Variations for a drive-through coffee shop at 8510 W Golf Rd regarding transparency, building placement, and window orientation
• Special Use Permit for an additional 'Cosmetic Tattoo' at 8307 W Golf Rd
• Text amendment to 'Section 13 – Ordinance Administrators' of the Zoning Ordinance

The Planning and Zoning Board approved case 25‑ZP‑25, a special use permit for a drive‑through coffee shop at 8510 W Golf Rd, with a 7‑0 vote. The board noted it is a recommending body to the Board of Trustees, which will make the final decision. The board also approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0‑1) and adjourned the meeting (7‑0).

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (6‑0‑1, 1 abstain)
• Approved special use permit for 7 Brew drive‑through (case 25‑ZP‑25) – vote 7‑0
• Moved to adjourn meeting – vote 7‑0

Morton Grove Niles Water Commission

The Morton Grove‑Niles Water Commission will review routine reports and updates, including a security fencing update at Evanston IPS and a discussion of digital security monitoring. It will also discuss installing sump pumps at the MG North Reservoir and at the IPS, and consider an operator agreement. Additional items include a reimbursement request to IDOT and a record‑management discussion pending a new superintendent.

• Update on security fencing at Evanston IPS; discussion of digital security monitoring
• Discussion of installation of sump pumps at the MG North Reservoir and at the IPS
• Discussion regarding operator agreement
• Update on reimbursement request to IDOT
• Discussion of location, storage and management of MGNWC records (tabled)

Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council

The Public Arts & Culture Advisory Council will approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It will review updates on public art, including the budget for the Touhy Wall Project and recent gallery exhibits. The council will also consider upcoming arts events and new business items such as a 501‑C‑3 organization and an Arts Midwest grant. The meeting concludes with open discussion and scheduling of the next session.

• Public Works Touhy Wall Project budget
• Storm Print City Exhibit – Public Works (of Art)
• Veteran Art Exhibit
• Niles Art Market & Street Fest
• Arts Midwest Grant

The council unanimously approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the September 16, 2025 meeting at 5:13 p.m. The council postponed any decisions on the Public Works Water Plant wall and provided updates on upcoming art installations and events.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed decisions on Public Works Water Plant wall (no vote recorded)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 5:13 p.m. (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will approve the August 18, 2025 minutes and review the police accidents report and engineering updates. It will also discuss possible e‑bike regulations and Public Act 104‑0110/SB 1599.

• Approval of August 18, 2025 minutes
• Police Accidents Report review
• Engineering Updates presentation
• E‑Bike Regulations discussion
• Public Act 104‑0110/SB 1599 consideration

The committee approved the August 18, 2025 Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Group minutes by voice vote. Members discussed recent pedestrian and cyclist accidents and the lack of e‑bike data on police reports. The group agreed to allow riders under 16 to operate class 1 and 2 e‑bikes if they wear helmets, and that licensed drivers will not be required to wear helmets. They also decided to present a report on state e‑bike rules and the village’s proposed ordinance at the next Village Board meeting.

• Approved August 18, 2025 BPAG minutes (voice vote)
• Agreed to allow riders under 16 to ride class 1 and 2 e‑bikes with helmet
• Agreed that licensed drivers will not be required to wear helmets
• Planned to give a report on state e‑bike rules and village proposal at next Village Board meeting

Public Safety Committee

The Niles Public Safety Committee will review old business on the Failure to Yield proposal and discuss several new items. Topics include a proposed Crime Free Housing software, a Motorola portable radio purchase agreement for the fire department, and two ordinances—one on radio amplification systems for emergency communication and another on red‑light cameras. An executive session will address personnel matters under state law.

• Failure to Yield proposal (old business)
• Proposed Crime Free Housing software
• Motorola portable radio purchase agreement and state contract – fire
• Ordinance on radio amplification systems for police and fire communication
• Ordinance for red‑light cameras

The committee approved an amendment to the Village Code to raise annual rental license fees, increasing single‑family, townhome and condo fees from $80 to $100 and multifamily fees to $80 plus $20 per unit, generating about $27,190 in additional revenue. The committee also authorized Acting Chief Scipione to execute a Notice to Proceed with Motorola Solutions for portable and mobile radios, with a total cost not to exceed $856,107.89, pending a final quote and Village Board funding approval. Additionally, the committee tasked itself with developing a comprehensive red‑light camera implementation plan for key intersections to be presented to the Village Board.

• Approved amendment to Section 22‑590 to increase rental license fees (4‑0)
• Authorized Notice to Proceed with Motorola for radios up to $856,107.89 (4‑0)
• Tasked committee to develop red‑light camera implementation plan (4‑0)
• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group will review the latest police accidents report, receive engineering updates, discuss possible e‑bike regulations, and consider the implications of Public Act 104‑0110/SB 1599. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion.

• Police Accidents Report
• Engineering Updates
• E‑Bike Regulations Discussion
• Public Act 104‑0110/SB 1599

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group and Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The group reviewed recent pedestrian and bicycle accidents and discussed a draft e‑bike ordinance, but no formal vote or decision on the ordinance was recorded.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the requested zoning variances for 9161‑9171 N Milwaukee Ave (case 25‑ZP‑26) with a 5‑0 vote and one abstention. The Board also approved a Special Use Permit for a day‑care center at 8217 W Golf Rd (case 25‑ZP‑27) with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. Both motions carried and the Board adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 11, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved zoning variances for 9161‑9171 N Milwaukee Ave (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Special Use Permit for day‑care at 8217 W Golf Rd (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review accounts payable registers and financial reports. Members will discuss the TY24 tax levy update and the timetable for the TY25 tax levy.

• Utility bill relief request (Oliven)
• Audit update discussion
• TY24 Tax Levy update
• TY25 Tax Levy timetable
• Approval of accounts payable registers dated 8/8, 8/15, 8/20, and 8/22

The Finance Committee met on September 2, 2025 at the Village Administration Building. The agenda included approval of August 12 minutes, review of accounts payable registers, and discussions on utility bill relief, audit update, and tax levy updates. No approvals, votes, or other substantive actions were recorded in the minutes.

Firefighters Pension Board

The Niles Firefighters’ Pension Board unanimously approved a $5,650,591 Village tax levy request and adopted the May 1, 2025 actuarial report. It also approved cyber liability insurance, new member admissions, benefit changes for a deceased member, and refunds of contributions. Additional routine items such as the pension clerk appointment and quarterly disbursements were also approved.

• Approved $5,650,591 Village tax levy request (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 1, 2025 actuarial report subject to final audit (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved cyber liability insurance $500,000 limit, $3,135 premium effective Sep 1 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved membership of Aiden Heraty and Austin Eichenlaub (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved termination of Thomas Sweeney’s benefit and continuation to surviving spouse Cathi Sweeney (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved refund of contributions to Jesse Racine and Alex Suarez pending applications (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved retention of Richard Scipione as pension clerk through Apr 30 2026 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved payment of $19,778.18 quarterly disbursements (unanimous voice vote)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the May 30 and June 27 meeting minutes, recording the votes for each. The committee also approved the plan to reconstruct the Leaning Tower YMCA entrance to allow two lanes of traffic, with all members present voting in favor. Updates on lead service line replacements, the 2025 Streets Improvement Program, and other public works projects were provided but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved May 30 meeting minutes (Yes: Steve Quinn, Susan DeBartolo, Dan Balzano; Abstain: Tony Dati)
• Approved June 27 meeting minutes (Yes: Tony Dati, Susan DeBartolo, Steve Quinn, Dan Balzano)
• Approved plan to reconstruct Leaning Tower YMCA entrance (All in favor: Steve Quinn, Dan Balzano, Susan DeBartolo, Tony Dati)

Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council

The council unanimously approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. They also approved the purchase of the artwork ‘Woman with Green Hair & White Blouse’ for $500. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:23 pm by unanimous consent.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ‘Woman with Green Hair & White Blouse’ for $500 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:23 pm (unanimous)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The group approved the corrected minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting by voice vote. They set the next joint meeting with the Public Safety Committee on September 15, 2025 to discuss e‑bike regulations. The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was unanimously adopted.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Scheduled joint Public Safety Committee meeting for September 15, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 5:03 p.m. (motion passed)

General Government & Information Technology

The General Government and Information Technology Committee will consider approving the annual software support fees for the Tyler MUNIS system and amending the contract for the Niles Family Fitness Center to reduce management fees.

• Approval of Tyler MUNIS software support and licensing fees ($165,732.22)
• Amendment to Niles Family Fitness Center contract to reduce management fees by $75,000
• Social Media Archiving renewal
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The General Government & I.T. Committee approved the annual Tyler MUNIS software support payment of $165,732.22. It also amended the Power Wellness contract, cutting management fees by $75,000, and renewed a three‑year social‑media archiving agreement with PageFreezer. The July 8, 2025 minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved $165,732.22 Tyler MUNIS software support fee (4-0)
• Amended Power Wellness contract, reducing fees by $75,000 (4-0)
• Renewed 3‑year PageFreezer social media archiving at $3,861.79 per year (4-0)
• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:58 p.m. (4-0)

Fire & Police Commission

The special meeting was called to order at 2:32 p.m. by Chairman Mueller. Commissioners interviewed fire department candidates Deandre Eagle, Alex Gountanis, Sean Eder, Steve Claudio, and Daniel Murphy. A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Dart, seconded by Commissioner Borkowski, and the meeting adjourned at 4:12 p.m. No formal decisions or votes were taken.

Human Services Committee Agendas & Minutes

The committee approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It approved two Niles homes for the Paint‑A‑Thon event. Jenny Steinfeld was promoted to Fitness Center Manager and Carina Felix was appointed Member Services Coordinator. The Village decided to cancel the Teen Center lease at 8922 Greenwood and move the center to the second floor of the Senior Center.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved two Niles homes for Paint‑A‑Thon event
• Promoted Jenny Steinfeld to Fitness Center Manager (effective May 2025)
• Appointed Carina Felix as Member Services Coordinator
• Village to cancel Teen Center lease at 8922 Greenwood and relocate to Senior Center

Finance Committee

The committee elected Al Weel as chair pro tem by unanimous consent. They approved the July 1, 2025 Finance Committee minutes and the accounts payable registers for July 4 through August 1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 am after a motion that also passed unanimously.

• Elected Al Weel as chair pro tem (unanimous)
• Approved July 1 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable registers for 7/4‑8/1 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:57 am (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a variation to the Village Zoning Ordinance allowing a canopy to encroach 15 feet into the rear yard setback at 8304 W Park Ave. The board also approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting and then adjourned the session. All motions carried with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (AYES 5, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 1, ABSENT 1)
• Approved variation request 25‑ZP‑23 for canopy encroachment at 8304 W Park Ave (AYES 6, NAYS 0, ABSTAIN 1)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (AYES 7, NAYS 0)

Police Pension Board

The board awarded Patrolman Peter Daoud a line‑of‑duty disability pension. It accepted the monthly financial report and approved $43,697.58 in disbursements. New Tier II members Kevin Hernandez and Daniyal Mohiuddin were admitted, and Samuel Cora’s retirement benefit was approved. The board elected its officers and confirmed Trustee Boba as FOIA Officer.

• Award line‑of‑duty disability pension to Patrolman Peter Daoud (4-0)
• Direct attorney to prepare written Findings and Decision (4-0)
• Approve Monthly Financial Report and disbursements of $43,697.58 (4-0)
• Accept Kevin Hernandez and Daniyal Mohiuddin as Tier II members (4-0)
• Approve Samuel Cora’s regular retirement benefit (4-0)
• Elect officers: Boba President, Helma Vice President, Hoffmann Secretary, Lim Assistant Secretary (unanimous)
• Maintain Trustee Boba as FOIA Officer and OMA Designee (unanimous)
• Approve 1 hour of trustee training for Boba, Hoffmann, Oliven, Helma (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee approved the July 17, 2025 Public Safety meeting minutes. It added three items to the agenda—installing a three‑way stop at Melvina Avenue and Gross Point Road, improvements at Oriole Drive and Oakton Street, and establishing no‑parking restrictions on Newark Avenue and Rusch Street. The committee took no action on a resident’s request for a handicapped parking sign, directing the Village Manager’s office to follow up. It also agreed to continue monitoring the Oriole‑Oakton intersection and to coordinate with Public Works to designate no‑parking zones to ensure emergency vehicle access.

• Approved July 17, 2025 Public Safety meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Added agenda item: three‑way stop at Melvina Ave & Gross Point Rd (motion carried)
• Added agenda item: improvements at Oriole Dr & Oakton St (motion carried)
• Added agenda item: no‑parking restrictions on Newark Ave & Rusch St (motion carried)
• Took no action on 8200 block Octavia parking complaint; requested Village Manager follow‑up
• Decided to continue monitoring Oriole & Oakton intersection for future improvements
• Public Works Committee approved petition to IDOT for three‑way stop at Melvina & Gross Point
• Public Safety staff to coordinate with Public Works to designate no‑parking zones on Newark Ave

Fire & Police Commission

The Fire & Police Commission held a special meeting to interview three Police Department candidates. No motions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 2:57 P.M.

Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council

The council approved the minutes from the June 15, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to cut food and drink costs, make gallery exhibits optional, and invest in better lighting, signage, and speakers. They decided to use the salt shed for the Public Works Water Plant Wall art, with the piece to be a Ryan project or a community project, and requested a plaque and dedication ceremony for Gwen’s sculpture. Marina Samovsky will send art options for purchase within a $500 budget, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to reduce food and drink service at NVision Art Gallery exhibits
• Decided art exhibits will be optional and artists must help promote events
• Approved investment in better lighting, signage, and speakers for gallery exhibits
• Approved using the salt shed for the Public Works Water Plant Wall art project
• Determined wall art will be either a Ryan project or a community project
• Requested a plaque and dedication ceremony for Gwen’s sculpture
• Assigned Marina Samovsky to send art options for purchase within a $500 budget

Public Safety Committee

The committee reviewed recent fire department payroll enhancements, a Medicaid revalidation site visit, and a community fire engine push‑in ceremony. It also heard proposals for a fire department Standard of Cover, a mitigation cost‑recovery ordinance, a personal‑mobility‑device ordinance, and a police operational support restructuring plan. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during the meeting.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting on a voice vote. The group reviewed four recent pedestrian and cyclist accidents, received engineering project updates, and discussed a proposed e‑bike and e‑scooter ordinance, but no vote was taken on the ordinance.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

General Government & Information Technology

The committee approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It then approved a resolution authorizing a public‑art contract with Sandro, Inc. up to $30,000 through Dec. 31, 2025. The board also ratified a $150,824.99 payment to Dell Inc. for Microsoft O365 services. Finally, the August 15, 2025 meeting date and time were set.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (YEAS 4, NAYS 0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing Sandro, Inc. public‑art contract up to $30,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified payment to Dell Inc. for Microsoft O365 $150,824.99 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next committee meeting for August 15, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a Special Use Permit for a reception facility at 7744 N Milwaukee Ave, with an occupancy cap of 133 people, by a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a variance allowing 50 parking spaces instead of the required 60 at 7740‑7752 N Milwaukee Ave, also by a 6‑0 vote. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2 meeting and then adjourned.

• Approved Special Use Permit for 7744 N Milwaukee Ave (6-0), occupancy capped at 133
• Approved Variance for 7740-7752 N Milwaukee Ave to provide 50 parking spaces (6-0)
• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted motion to adjourn (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes and the listed accounts payable registers. Members voted to recommend that the Village Board approve the Class 6b application for Linx Global Manufacturing LLC, a 12‑year tax reduction program. The committee noted the FY24 audit deadline is August 30 and the FY25 audit is scheduled for November with a target completion before Christmas. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 3, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable registers for 5/30, 6/6, 6/9, 6/13, 6/20 (unanimous)
• Recommended Village Board approve Class 6b application for Linx Global Mfg. LLC (motion made)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The committee could not approve the March 7 meeting summary and tabled it for the next meeting. It approved a revised agreement with MacQueen Equipment LLC to purchase a fire tower ladder. It approved installing a three‑way stop at the intersection of Gross Point and Melvina. It also approved moving forward with I‑Works software and then adjourned the meeting.

• Revised agreement with MacQueen Equipment LLC for fire tower ladder approved (Steve Quinn, Tony Dati, Susan DiBartolo – Yes)
• Three‑way stop at Gross Point and Melvina approved (Steve Quinn, Tony Dati, Susan DiBartolo – Yes)
• I‑Works software purchase approved (Steve Quinn, Tony Dati, Susan DiBartolo – Yes)
• March 7, 2025 meeting summary not approved and tabled
• Adjournment motion passed (Steve Quinn, Tony Dati – Yes)

Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council

The council approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes and set several upcoming art events. They moved the Niles Plein Air judging to Golf Mill Park, confirmed the October 4 "Last Call Before Fall" event, and approved two sculptures, with one to be installed in July and the other awaiting site selection. Plans were made to call for artists for the Public Works water‑plant wall and the next meeting was scheduled for July 15. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved Niles Plein Air judging to Golf Mill Park; approved purchase of six Grind n Gears gift cards
• Confirmed Last Call Before Fall event for Oct 4, 2025 at Village Hall Plaza
• Decided to install Gwen Yen Chiu High Flight Sculpture July 1‑2 at Golf Mill Park
• Approved Virginio Ferrari Open Symmetry Sculpture; council to evaluate potential locations
• Planned call for artists and reevaluation of Public Works Water Plant Wall project
• Scheduled next meeting for July 15, 2025 at Historical Society, 8970 N Milwaukee Ave
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee approved a revised agreement with MacQueen Equipment for a fire tower ladder costing $2,310,000. It also approved a $60,000 uniform purchase, a $121,416 turnout‑gear contract, a 10‑year lease for Zoll cardiac monitors, and a Motorola radio purchase agreement. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $60,000 uniform and accessories purchase from UAS Solution/On Time Embroidery (4‑0)
• Approved $121,416 turnout gear and services contract with Air One Equipment for FY 2026‑2028 (4‑0)
• Approved revised $2,310,000 fire tower ladder purchase with MacQueen Equipment (4‑0)
• Approved 10‑year lease with Zoll for cardiac monitors, saving $253,145.86 (4‑0)
• Approved Motorola portable radio purchase agreement, locking price at $751,232.66 plus $6,000 programming (4‑0)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The group approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting by voice vote. No public comments were received. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all concurred)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all concurred)

General Government & Information Technology

The General Government & I.T. Committee approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. The committee discussed a proposed $60,000 lobbying contract with Smith Garson, a holiday‑decor lease for Golf Mill Park, a 3‑year ESRI GIS software renewal, and a ClearGov budget‑software renewal, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded for these items.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (yeas 3, nays 0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the May 13, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes and the listed accounts payable registers. No other actions were formally adopted; discussions included a proposed water‑shut‑off ordinance and a consulting contract with Plante Moran. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 13, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable registers for 5/2, 5/7, 5/9, 5/15, 5/16, 5/21, 5/23 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn made and seconded; meeting adjourned at 8:52 am (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes. The board then voted to adjourn the June 2, 2025 meeting with six affirmative votes. No other substantive actions or decisions were recorded.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the March 7, 2025 meeting summary after a motion by Dan Balzano and a second by Steve Quinn; Susan DiBartolo abstained and Tony Dati was absent. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:24 pm following a motion by Dan Balzano and a second by Steve Quinn, with all members voting in favor.

• Approved March 7, 2025 meeting summary (motion by Dan Balzano, second by Steve Quinn; Susan DiBartolo abstained, Tony Dati absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:24 pm (motion by Dan Balzano, second by Steve Quinn; all in favor)

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The advisory group approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting by voice vote with all members concurring. A motion to adjourn the May 19, 2025 meeting was made, seconded, and unanimously approved. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all concurred)
• Adjourned May 19, 2025 meeting (motion, seconded, all concurred)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the accounts payable registers for February‑March and for April 2025, and approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. It awarded the maximum $500 utility bill relief to resident Joy Alfonsi. The meeting also included updates on the FY24 audit and a discussion of increasing blanket purchase order limits, and then the committee adjourned.

• Approved February‑March 2025 accounts payable registers (all concurred)
• Approved April 2025 accounts payable registers (all concurred)
• Approved April 1, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (all concurred)
• Awarded $500 utility bill relief to Joy Alfonsi (all concurred)
• Adjourned meeting (all concurred)

Firefighters Pension Board

The board approved remote attendance for Trustee Lim, adopted the February 6 minutes, and authorized destruction of the November 28, 2023 audio recording. Financial statements, bill payments and FPIF investment reports were all approved unanimously. The trustees admitted two probationary firefighters, approved Lieutenant Doug Fuller’s retirement, elected Brandon Bucaro as an active trustee and secretary, and appointed Byron Tull as the FOIA officer.

• Approved remote attendance for Trustee Lim (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved destruction of November 28, 2023 audio recording (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved financial report and bill disbursements (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved admission of Austin Eichenlaub and Kellie Beranek to the Fund (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Lieutenant Doug Fuller’s regular retirement (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Brandon Bucaro as active trustee (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Byron Tull as FOIA officer (unanimous voice vote)

Police Pension Board

The Board certified the election of Danielle Helma as the retired member trustee for a two‑year term. It approved a $1 million cyber‑risk insurance policy effective June 1, 2025 at a cost of $4,661. The Trustees also accepted the monthly financial and investment reports, approved $32,821.54 in disbursements, and ratified Luis Alejandre’s service‑credit transfer. Remote attendance for Trustee Lim was approved under the Open Meetings Act.

• Approved remote attendance for Trustee Lim (motion carried, ayes: Boba, Hoffmann, Oliven, Helma)
• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried, ayes: Boba, Hoffmann, Oliven, Helma, Lim)
• Accepted Monthly Financial Report and $32,821.54 disbursements (motion carried, ayes: Boba, Hoffmann, Oliven, Helma, Lim)
• Accepted Investment Reports (motion carried, ayes: Boba, Hoffmann, Oliven, Helma, Lim)
• Approved Luis Alejandre’s service‑credit transfer of $206,257.84 and revised hire date (motion carried, ayes: Boba, Hoffmann, Oliven, Helma, Lim)
• Certified election of Danielle Helma as retired member trustee (16‑23 vote, motion carried, ayes: Boba, Hoffmann, Oliven, Helma, Lim)
• Approved $1 million cyber‑risk insurance policy at $4,661 cost (motion carried, ayes: Boba, Hoffmann, Oliven, Helma, Lim)
• Approved one hour of trustee training for all trustees (motion carried, ayes: Boba, Hoffmann, Oliven, Helma, Lim)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved a Special Use Permit for an indoor amusement facility at 9050 W Golf Rd with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved a variation allowing a 15‑foot side‑yard setback for a detached garage at 9235 N Callero Dr by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved April 7 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for indoor amusement at 9050 W Golf Rd (5-0)
• Approved side‑yard setback variation for 9235 N Callero Dr (7-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (7-0)

Public Arts and Culture Advisory Council

The council approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to decline Stella Reeves' application for the NVision Art Gallery, keeping the space available for new artists. The council also voted to defer consideration of Annette O’Donnell’s abstract artwork until late 2026. Tentative dates were set for the 2025 Arts and Culture events, and the group decided to postpone selecting a location for the Ferrari Open Symmetry sculpture until the plaza is completed.

• Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected Stella Reeves’ gallery application (unanimous)
• Deferred Annette O’Donnell’s application to late 2026 (unanimous)
• Set tentative date for “Last Call Before Fall” event: Oct 4, 2025
• Set tentative date for “Art En Plein Air” event: Jun 21, 2025
• Postponed location decision for Ferrari Open Symmetry sculpture until plaza is completed

Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Advisory Group

The advisory group approved the March 10 minutes by voice vote. Members voted to support an 8‑foot concrete shared‑use path at the Cleveland/Waukegan intersection. The group decided to proceed with the immediate Waukegan/Cleveland plans while continuing to study a broader road‑diet concept for Waukegan Road. Planner Nathan Bruemmer will begin the application for the League of American Cyclists Bicycle Friendly Community designation.

• Approved March 10 minutes (voice vote, all concurred)
• Supported 8‑foot shared‑use path configuration at Cleveland/Waukegan (vote passed)
• Move forward with immediate Waukegan/Cleveland project while exploring road‑diet concept
• Begin Bicycle Friendly Community application (deadline June 25)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, all concurred)

General Government & Information Technology

The General Government & IT Committee approved the February 11, 2025 minutes. It voted to reduce a purchase order for the Lakota group by $26,230.25. The committee also approved a $73,000 marketing contract with A5 Marketing and Branding and a $60,000 public‑relations contract with Druker, Yadgir and Haupt, LLC.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (yeas 4, nays 0)
• Reduced Lakota group purchase order by $26,230.25 (yeas 4, nays 0)
• Approved $73,000 contract with A5 Marketing and Branding (yeas 4, nays 0)
• Approved $60,000 contract with Druker, Yadgir and Haupt, LLC (yeas 3, nays 0, abstain 1)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a variation request for a barber shop at 7517 W Oakton St (case 25‑ZP‑05). No decision was recorded for the accessory‑structure request at 8725 W Park Ln (case 25‑ZP‑09). The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved 25‑ZP‑05 barber shop variation at 7517 W Oakton St (7‑0)
• No decision recorded on 25‑ZP‑09 accessory structure at 8725 W Park Ln (discussion only)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. It approved a recommendation to the Village Board to adopt the Municipal Grocery Retailer’s Occupation Tax and Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax. The committee also approved the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 am.

• Approved March 20, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended implementation of Municipal Grocery Retailer’s Occupation Tax and Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax to Village Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:51 am (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved raising citation fines to $250 with a $50 administrative fee. It also adopted changes to the Parental Responsibility ordinance, added state‑required IVC violations such as reckless driving, and updated several fire‑service code sections. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved increase of citation fines to $250 and administrative fees to $50 (unanimous)
• Approved changes to ordinance 66-177 (Parental Responsibility) to allow police enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved addition of IVC violations, including reckless driving, and associated fee structure (unanimous)
• Approved updates to Chapter 46 Sec. 46-8 to align firefighter‑paramedic probation with state law (unanimous)
• Approved update to Chapter 46 Article II Sec. 46-32 to reference International Fire Code 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved pending changes to Sec. 38-36 (non‑bona‑fide alarm service charge) subject to attorney review (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. After a budget presentation, members unanimously recommended the FY26 budget to the Village Board. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:55 a.m.

• Approved March 4, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended FY26 Budget to Village Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55 a.m. (unanimous)