Wilmette public meetings in 2025

Police and Firefighters' Pension Boards of Trustees

The Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. The board voted to continue pending cases 2025‑Z‑64, 2025‑Z‑66, and 2025‑Z‑54 to February 2026 meetings. The board approved a special use request and a 12.67‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for 1025 Linden Avenue with a 6‑1 vote and authorized the chairman to prepare the report for case 2025‑Z‑65.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Continued case 2025‑Z‑64 (1225 Central Ave) to Feb 4, 2026 (motion carried; Yes: Brad Falkof, Didier Glattard, Christine Norrick, Ryrie Pellaton, Marcy Sullivan; not present: Maria Urban, Karl Camillucci)
• Continued case 2025‑Z‑66 (1515 Sheridan Rd Suite 1) to Feb 4, 2026 (motion carried; same vote pattern)
• Continued case 2025‑Z‑54 (528 Lawler Ave) to Feb 18, 2026 (motion carried; same vote pattern)
• Approved special use and 12.67' rear‑yard setback variance for 1025 Linden Ave (motion carried; Yes: Brad Falkof, Didier Glattard, Christine Norrick, Ryrie Pellaton; No: Marcy Sullivan; not present: Maria Urban, Karl Camillucci)
• Authorized chairman to prepare report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑65 (motion carried; Yes: Brad Falkof, Didier Glattard, Christine Norrick, Ryrie Pellaton, Marcy Sullivan; not present: Maria Urban, Karl Camillucci)

Finance Committee

The provided agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and references to a meeting packet. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the source text.

Village Board

The Village Board of Wilmette has scheduled a meeting for December 9, 2025. The agenda packet and supporting documents are available for public review.

• Village Board Agenda PDF
• Village Board Packet PDF
• Additional Agenda Material PDF
• Additional Agenda Material 2 PDF

The Village Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopting several ordinances and resolutions. Notably, Ordinance #2025‑O‑99 creates a new Class Z liquor license and increases the number of such licenses, and Ordinance #2025‑O‑112 updates the village’s tobacco regulations. The Board also secured $1.4 million in state motor‑fuel‑tax funds and approved contracts for pest control, hybrid utility vehicles, a temporary police station, and software for fire, engineering and public works departments.

• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-99 creating Class Z liquor licenses (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-112 amending tobacco regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-111 amending the municipal grocery service occupation tax (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-147 securing $1,400,000 Motor Fuel Tax funds for the 2026 Road Program (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-148 authorizing purchase of four hybrid interceptor utility vehicles (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-149 authorizing contract for temporary police station buildout (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-154 authorizing three‑year contract with Vector Solutions for training and reporting software (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-151 authorizing purchase of Stryker Power‑PRO Cots and related equipment (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners voted unanimously to extend final offers of employment to six candidates for entry‑level police officer positions. The Board also approved the 2026 recruitment timeline and authorized staff to adjust it if needed, and established a minimum passing score for the written exam. All motions passed with a 3‑yes, 0‑no vote.

• Authorized final offers of employment for six police officer candidates (3‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved 2026 police officer entry‑level recruitment timeline and staff flexibility (3‑yes, 0‑no)
• Established minimum passing score for the entry‑level police officer written exam (3‑yes, 0‑no)
• Adjourned closed session (3‑yes, 0‑no)
• Adjourned the meeting (3‑yes, 0‑no)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The commissioners voted to enter closed session to discuss conditional offers for a firefighter/paramedic position and later authorized a conditional offer to Kevin Pechnick. They also entered closed session to conduct oral interviews for three entry‑level police officer candidates. The board then returned to open session, adjourned the closed session, and finally adjourned the meeting.

• Entered closed session to discuss firefighter/paramedic conditional offers (3-0)
• Entered closed session to conduct oral interviews for entry‑level police officers (3-0)
• Authorized conditional offer of employment for firefighter/paramedic Kevin Pechnick (3-0)
• Adjourned closed session and returned to open session (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to recommend granting a special use for a detached garage larger than 600 sq ft at 915 Ashland Avenue, allowing a three‑car garage. The motion passed with six votes in favor and no opposition, with one member absent. The board also approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized the chair to prepare a report for case 2025‑Z‑61. Additionally, the board moved to continue the pending case to the December 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approved special use for 3‑car detached garage at 915 Ashland Ave (6‑0)
• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Authorized chair to prepare report for case 2025‑Z‑61 (6‑0)
• Continued pending case to December 17, 2025 meeting (6‑0)

Appearance Review Commission

The Appearance Review Commission approved the consent agenda items for June Children’s Shop Sign (2025-AR-49) and Lucky Jackson’s Signs (2025-AR-52). It also approved Appearance Review Certificates for an awning at 416 Ridge Road (2025-AR-50), roof shingle modification at 817 Hibbard Road Unit D (2025-AR-44), sign variation at 3232 Lake Avenue Unit 300 (2025-AR-46), interior security grates at 1515 Sheridan Road (2025-AR-48), dormer addition at 1025 Linden Avenue (2025-AR-45), and new multi‑unit residential construction at 421 Ridge Road with a sidewalk‑widening condition (2025-AR-38). All motions passed unanimously with votes from Commissioners Brill, Johnson, Saad, and Chair Castellano.

• Approved consent agenda items 2025-AR-49 and 2025-AR-52 (unanimous)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate for awning 2025-AR-50 at 416 Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate for roof shingle modification 2025-AR-44 at 817 Hibbard Road Unit D (unanimous)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate for sign variation 2025-AR-46 at 3232 Lake Avenue Unit 300 (unanimous)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate for interior security grates 2025-AR-48 at 1515 Sheridan Road (unanimous)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate for dormer addition 2025-AR-45 at 1025 Linden Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate for new construction 2025-AR-38 at 421 Ridge Road, with sidewalk widening condition (unanimous)

Village Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural document links and placeholders. There are no specific items, proposals, or decisions listed in the text.

The Board adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Budget (Ordinance #2025-O-100). It approved a $1,050,000 transfer from the Water Fund to the General Fund and authorized several contracts and a contract amendment totaling $115,365. The Board also approved the 2026 Pay and Classification Plans, created a Class Z liquor license, and recognized Bill Bradford for his service. Four individuals were appointed to the Housing and Plan Commissions.

• Adopted FY 2026 Annual Budget (Ordinance #2025-O-100)
• Authorized transfer of $1,050,000 from Water Fund to General Fund (Resolution #2025-R-140)
• Approved 2026 Pay and Classification Plans (Resolution #2025-R-137)
• Authorized contracts: $44,465 historic survey (R-139), $8,000 transcription services (R-130), $53,900 communications support (R-138)
• Authorized contract extensions for engineering review (R-141), sodium hypochlorite purchase (R-144), ortho‑polyphosphate purchase (R-145)
• Created Class Z Liquor License (Ordinance #2025-O-99)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-125 recognizing Bill Bradford (vote 5‑0)
• Appointed Stephen Miller, Brenden O’Brien, Michael Taylor, and Pedro DeJesus to village commissions

Housing Commission

The Wilmette Housing Commission meeting on November 20, 2025 includes two presentations: the MMC Housing Plan Process and the MMC Brick Presentation Final. No specific decisions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• MMC Housing Plan Process Presentation
• MMC Brick Presentation Final

The Housing Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting (4 ayes, 0 nays). The discussion on the commission's mission and purpose was postponed to the next regular meeting. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote (5 ayes, 0 nays).

• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Postponed discussion of mission and purpose to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 5-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board voted to enter a closed session to discuss firefighter hiring, then voted to return to the open session, and finally adjourned the meeting. No hiring decisions were made; the firefighter/paramedic candidate selections were held pending completion of interviews.

• Entered closed session (motion carried, vote 2-0)
• Returned to open session (motion carried, vote 2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried, vote 2-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board voted 2‑0 to enter closed session to interview firefighter/paramedic candidates, then voted 2‑0 to return to open session. No action was taken to authorize conditional offers of employment for the position. The meeting was adjourned by a 2‑0 vote.

• Closed session entered (vote 2-0)
• Returned to open session (vote 2-0)
• No action on authorizing conditional offers of employment
• Meeting adjourned (vote 2-0)

Human Relations Commission

The commission unanimously approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners voted to recommend reading the amended proclamation at a future Board meeting. They confirmed the Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Community Recreation Center.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (all voted aye)
• Recommended reading amended proclamation at future Board meeting (all voted aye)
• Confirmed Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival for May 2, 2026 at Community Recreation Center

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board denied a request for a 4.25‑foot side‑yard air‑conditioner condenser setback variation at 826 Chestnut Avenue. It also approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote, continued case 2025‑Z‑54 (528 Lawler Avenue) to the December 17, 2025 meeting, and authorized the chair to prepare a report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑60.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Continued case 2025‑Z‑54 (528 Lawler Avenue) to Dec 17, 2025 (motion carried)
• Denied 4.25’ side‑yard AC condenser setback variation for 826 Chestnut Avenue (motion failed)
• Authorized Chair to prepare report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑60 (motion carried)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. All three trustees voted yes and none voted no. The remainder of the meeting was devoted to a presentation on market conditions affecting financing for the new police station, but no actions or votes on that topic were recorded.

• Approved June 24, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes (3-0)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission unanimously approved a petition to change parking on the 700 block of Laurel Avenue to limited‑time resident permit restrictions. It also unanimously approved the recommended bike boulevard treatments for 6th Street from Greenleaf Avenue to Sheridan Road. The commission voted to move forward with neighborhood balloting on a hybrid traffic‑calming design for the 500‑800 blocks of Lavergne Avenue.

• Approved October 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved limited‑time resident permit parking on 700 block of Laurel Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved bike boulevard treatments for 6th Street, Greenleaf Ave to Sheridan Rd (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with neighborhood balloting on hybrid traffic‑calming design (four speed humps, eight curb extensions) for 500‑800 blocks of Lavergne Avenue (unanimous)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It approved the 2025‑SZC‑06 zoning ordinance amendment for tobacco retailers, directing staff to create definitions for cigar shops and smoke shops and to identify appropriate commercial zoning districts, treating cigar shops as a special use and restricting smoke shops. Both motions passed unanimously. No other business or public comment was taken.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2025‑SZC‑06 zoning amendment for tobacco retailers, directing staff to define cigar and smoke shops and determine appropriate commercial districts (unanimous)
• Moved to open public hearing on the amendment (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The Wilmette Village Board agenda for November 12, 2025 contains only references to PDF files and repeated placeholders for documents. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural with no substantive agenda items disclosed.

The Village Board approved Ordinance #2025-O-92 responding to Operation Midway Blitz and increased the number of Class A liquor licenses (Akai Hana) with a unanimous vote. It also adopted several zoning board ordinances (#2025-O-93 through #2025-O-97) and approved multiple contracts, including an audit services contract up to $118,300 and a $66,500 leak‑detection contract. The consent agenda items, such as meeting minutes and historic preservation reports, were approved as well.

• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-92 responding to Operation Midway Blitz
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-98 increasing Class A liquor licenses (Akai Hana) – unanimous vote
• Adopted Zoning Board of Appeals Ordinances #2025-O-93 to #2025-O-97 for property variations
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-91 authorizing disposal of surplus personal property
• Approved Resolution #2025-R-127 audit services contract up to $118,300 with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
• Approved Resolution #2025-R-129 $76,000 contract with Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for a Housing Plan
• Approved Resolution #2025-R-132 $66,500 contract with M.E. Simpson Co. for inline water leak detection
• Approved Resolution #2025-R-134 $28,500 contract with Marion, Inc. for truss garage winter tenting

Public Safety Committee

The committee instructed staff to draft an ordinance that uses speed‑based categories for e‑bikes and e‑scooters, including options for downtown, sidewalk, bike‑path restrictions and parental responsibility. It affirmed continued support for the Automated License Plate Reader program and said its costs should be included in future budget planning. The meeting was adjourned at 10:58 a.m. after a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Directed staff to prepare a draft e‑bike/e‑scooter ordinance with speed‑based categories and options for downtown, sidewalk, bike‑path usage and parental responsibility
• Affirmed continued support for the ALPR program and inclusion of its costs in future budget planning
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (aye)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission agenda for November 6, 2025 contains only headings and three empty "Documents" entries. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or other concrete items are listed for discussion or decision.

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Commissioner Jacoby and a second by Commissioner Daspit; the motion carried on a roll‑call vote. Commissioners discussed the Lake Avenue Corridor Improvement Project but took no formal action on it. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Commissioner Jacoby, seconded by Commissioner McCourt, which also carried.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (motion carried)

Village Board Committee of the Whole

The Village Board Committee of the Whole will convene on November 5, 2025. The meeting agenda consists of the agenda PDF and a packet PDF. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy items are listed in the agenda.

The Village Board reviewed the FY 2026 proposed operating budget. The Village Manager presented a proposed property tax levy increase of 3.84% and a $50 increase to the stormwater fee. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant a fence openness variation allowing a 4‑ft solid fence in the side yard of 447 Alpine Lane. The board also approved a motion authorizing the chair to prepare the report and recommendation for that case. No decisions were recorded for the other agenda items.

• Grant fence openness variation for 447 Alpine Lane (5‑0, 2 absent)
• Authorize Chair to prepare report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑57 (5‑0, 2 absent)

Appearance Review Commission

The Wilmette Appearance Review Commission meeting on November 3, 2025 provides only links to agenda and packet PDFs. No specific items such as rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the agenda text. Consequently, no decisions or discussions are identified for this meeting.

The commission approved the October 20, 2025 Appearance Review Commission minutes. It approved a consent agenda covering two sign certificates. It approved an Appearance Review Certificate for exterior modifications at 3232 Lake Avenue and recommended the petitioner consider an architectural shingle option for 817 Hibbard Road.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (yes: DeLeo, Johnson, Saad, Castellano; abstain: Brill)
• Approved consent agenda items for Talia Boutique sign and Kickstart Therapy signs (yes: Brill, DeLeo, Johnson, Saad, Castellano; no: none)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate for exterior modifications at 3232 Lake Avenue (yes: Brill, DeLeo, Johnson, Saad, Castellano; no: none)
• Recommended architectural shingle option for 817 Hibbard Road roof (no formal vote)

Village Board

The agenda provided contains only file references and placeholders without any listed agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.

The minutes record only public comments from residents about ICE enforcement and related concerns. No motions, votes, or approvals were documented in the provided excerpt.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners has posted its agenda for the October 23, 2025 meeting. The agenda packet is available for review, though the specific items to be decided are not detailed in the provided text.

• Board of Fire and Police Commissioners agenda posted
• Meeting packet available for review

Police and Firefighters' Pension Boards of Trustees

The board will convene for its regular meeting on October 23, 2025. Trustees will review the agenda document and the joint police and firefighters' pension funds packet. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Review of the agenda (AGENDA.PDF)
• Review of the joint police and firefighters' pension funds packet (JOINT POLICE AND FIREFIFGHTERS PENSION FUNDS PACKET.PDF)

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission voted to approve the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting by voice vote, 5‑0. The discussion on the commission’s mission and purpose was postponed to the next regular meeting. Commissioners agreed to support a partnership with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for the housing plan. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote, 5‑0.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (voice vote 5-0)
• Postponed mission and purpose discussion to next meeting
• Agreed to support partnership with Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 5-0)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission unanimously approved the July 31, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously approved the Limited Time resident permit parking restrictions for the Northwestern University neighborhood, based on the August 2025 ballot results. Updated signs will be installed and monitored for future adjustments. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved July 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Limited Time resident parking restrictions near Northwestern University (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Appearance Review Commission

The Appearance Review Commission approved the Appearance Review Certificate for 2025‑AR‑25, authorizing site lighting and landscaping improvements at 1515 Sheridan Road. The commission also approved 2025‑AR‑32, allowing a rooftop balustrade on Building G of Plaza del Lago. Both motions passed unanimously with all four voting commissioners in favor. No public comment was received.

• Approved Chair Pro Tem Johnson appointment (all ayes)
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Approved 2025‑AR‑25 site lighting and landscaping certificate (yes: Andric, DeLeo, Zee, Johnson; no: none)
• Approved 2025‑AR‑32 rooftop balustrade on Building G (yes: Andric, DeLeo, Zee, Johnson; no: none)

Human Relations Commission

Commissioners approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. They approved a recommendation to read the Native American Heritage proclamation with language changes at a future Board meeting. They decided on a Black History Month 2026 program that includes an art contest, a proclamation, a movie screening, and a day of service, and set plans for promotional flyers. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (all aye)
• Approved recommendation to read Native American Heritage proclamation with language changes at future Board meeting (all aye)
• Decided to hold Black History Month 2026 art contest again
• Decided to use past contest artwork on promotional flyers
• Decided to distribute flyers to teachers and principals
• Decided to include proclamation, movie screening, and day of service for Black History Month 2026
• Adjourned meeting (all aye)

Environmental and Energy Commission

The commission approved the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously supported promoting a Volunteer Center upcycling event on October 18. They decided to hold an in‑person “Electrification and Home Energy Efficiency” program on a weekend in February, avoiding Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (all Commissioners present voted in favor)
• Approved promotion and support of Volunteer Center upcycling event (all Commissioners in favor)
• Decided to host an in‑person “Electrification and Home Energy Efficiency” program on a weekend in February (all Commissioners in favor)
• Decided to avoid scheduling the program on Valentine’s Day and the Super Bowl (all Commissioners in favor)
• Determined the program will be in‑person only, not hybrid (all Commissioners in favor)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting; motion passed unanimously

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board voted to reject the request to remove a heritage tree at 1210 Greenwood Avenue (motion failed). It then approved a motion to authorize the Chair to prepare a report and recommendation for the case. The September 3 and September 17, 2025 meeting minutes were approved. The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m. with no public comment.

• Denied tree removal variation for 1210 Greenwood Ave (motion failed; all votes No, Karl absent)
• Authorized Chair to prepare report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑50 (motion carried; Chair Yes, Brad Yes, Didier Yes, Christine Yes, Ryrie Yes, Marcy Yes; Karl absent)
• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting at 9:09 p.m.

Village Board

The October 14, 2025 Wilmette Village Board agenda consists of several PDF documents titled “Amended Village Board Agenda,” “Village Board Packet,” and three “Additional Agenda Material” files. No individual agenda items such as rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinance discussions are listed in the provided text.

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, adopted several resolutions authorizing contracts for sewer repairs, sewer lining maintenance, bulk rock salt purchase, and a predictive‑maintenance program. It also reappointed two commission members, approved lease agreements with the Wilmette Park District, and recognized a long‑time water‑treatment operator. All actions were recorded as approved without any recorded dissent.

• Approved Consent Agenda items including minutes and a temporary use permit (no vote recorded)
• Authorized a not‑to‑exceed $328,712 contract with Bolder Contractors for sewer repair and valve installation (no vote recorded)
• Authorized a not‑to‑exceed $57,201 contract with Visu‑Sewer for sewer lining maintenance (no vote recorded)
• Authorized a not‑to‑exceed $92,232 purchase of up to 1,350 tons of bulk rock salt (no vote recorded)
• Authorized a not‑to‑exceed $7,170 contract amendment with Advanced Technology Solutions for predictive maintenance (vote: yes 7, no 0)
• Adopted Resolution #2025‑R‑120 recognizing Water Treatment Operator Michael Goldin (vote: yes 7, no 0)
• Reappointed Matthew Ginsberg to the Transportation Commission (2025‑2029) (no vote recorded)
• Adopted Resolution #2025‑R‑113 lease agreement with the Wilmette Park District for use of Howard Park (no vote recorded)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee unanimously approved the minutes from four prior meetings. The Committee directed staff to broaden the parking study scope village‑wide and compile a comparative matrix of other communities' codes. The Committee also directed staff to prepare materials for a contract with Citizenserve for permitting software. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes from Jan 21, Apr 15, May 6, Jul 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to broaden parking study scope village‑wide and compile a comparative matrix (no vote recorded)
• Directed staff to prepare materials for a Citizenserve permitting software contract (no vote recorded)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Village Board Committee of the Whole

The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions. It consists only of placeholders for documents and packets.

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the proposed 10‑year Capital Improvement Program, covering water infrastructure, road projects, police and fire facilities, and new permit software. Trustees asked questions about funding, tariffs, and fee structures, but no motions were voted on or approved. The meeting resulted in information sharing only.

Village Board

The September 25, 2025 Wilmette Village Board agenda consists solely of references to PDF files for the agenda, packet, and additional material. No specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings are detailed in the provided text.

The Village Board adopted Ordinance #2025-O-81 to implement a municipal grocery retailers’ occupation tax. The Board also approved a $36,960 contract amendment with Axon Enterprise for additional body‑worn and in‑car cameras (vote 6‑0). Trustees appointed Chris Hasbrook to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for a three‑year term. The Board approved two temporary use permits for community festivals and adopted several zoning ordinances for a new police station and related land‑use variations.

• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-81 implementing a municipal grocery tax (no vote recorded)
• Approved $36,960 Axon Enterprise contract amendment for cameras (vote 6‑0)
• Appointed Chris Hasbrook to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (term 2025‑2028)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #2025‑TU‑26 for Chinese Christian Fellowship Church event
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #2025‑TU‑27 for Chalet Harvest Fest
• Adopted Ordinance #2025‑O‑74 for special use of Wilmette Police Department
• Adopted Ordinance #2025‑O‑85 for police station construction variations
• Adopted Ordinance #2025‑O‑86 for walk and service area paving at 800 Ridge Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Wilmette Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for September 17, 2025 consists solely of file references (AGENDA.PDF, AGENDA REVISED.PDF, PACKET.PDF) and generic "Documents" headings. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. Therefore, the meeting appears to have no substantive agenda items disclosed.

The Zoning Board of Appeals moved to continue case 2025‑Z‑25 (2133 Greenwood Avenue) to the October 15, 2025 meeting, and the motion carried. The Board also recommended and approved a 470.71‑square‑foot (5.6%) floor‑area variation for a second‑floor addition at 411 Locust Road, with the motion carried. Additionally, the Board authorized the Chair to prepare the report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑33 and adopted the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Continue case 2025‑Z‑25 (2133 Greenwood Ave) to Oct 15, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approve floor‑area variation for 411 Locust Road (470.71 sq ft, 5.6%) (motion carried)
• Authorize Chair to prepare report/recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑33 (motion carried)
• Adopt August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (approved)

Appearance Review Commission

The Appearance Review Commission approved the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes and the consent agenda, granting a certificate for a wall sign at 108 Skokie Boulevard. It also approved an Appearance Review Certificate for playground improvements and new fencing at 1801 Forest Avenue. The commission voted to grant a buffer‑yard variation for the police station site at 710 Ridge Road and 805 17th Street, and approved a certificate for an ADA‑compliant automatic entry door and light bollard at 1020 Forest Avenue.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (yes: Brill, De Leo, Johnson, Castellano; abstain: Zee)
• Approved consent agenda and granted certificate for 2025-AR-39 wall sign (yes: Andric, Brill, De Leo, Johnson, Zee, Castellano)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate for 2025-AR-31 playground expansion (yes: Andric, Brill, De Leo, Johnson, Zee, Castellano)
• Approved buffer‑yard variation for 2025-AR-34 police station site (yes: Andric, Brill, De Leo, Johnson, Zee, Castellano)
• Authorized chair to approve case report for 2025-AR-34 (yes: Andric, Brill, De Leo, Johnson, Zee, Castellano)
• Continued case 2025-AR-35 due to absent petitioner (yes: Andric, Brill, De Leo, Johnson, Zee, Castellano)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate for 2025-AR-37 ADA door and light bollard (yes: Andric, Brill, De Leo, Johnson, Zee, Castellano)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting unanimously. The committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Village Board replace the hydraulic lines on Tower Ladders 204 and 205. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from Nov 6 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended replacement of hydraulic lines on Tower Ladders 204 and 205 to Village Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The September 9, 2025 Wilmette Village Board agenda consists of references to several PDF files labeled “Village Board Agenda,” “Village Board Packet,” and additional agenda material. No individual agenda items such as rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in the provided text. Consequently, the agenda appears to be procedural with no substantive items disclosed.

The Board approved the regular meeting minutes and several items on the consent agenda, including two temporary use permits, zoning board reports, and historic preservation requests. Trustees unanimously adopted Ordinance #2025-O-80 making technical amendments to the Village Code. The Board also authorized contracts totaling $639,324 for software licensing, tree pruning, holiday décor, emergency shoring, and equipment for two dump trucks.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #2025‑TU‑18 for a sukkah at 1001 Central Avenue (Oct 5‑15, 2025)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #2025‑TU‑23 for LoveShackFancy event at Plaza del Lago (Sept 19‑20, 2025)
• Adopted Ordinance #2025‑O‑80 technical amendments to the Village Code (unanimous vote)
• Authorized contract up to $179,800 with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Tyler Munis software support (Resolution #2025‑R‑103)
• Authorized contract up to $459,525 with Lindco Equipment Sales for equipment outfitting of two large dump trucks (Resolution #2025‑R‑107)
• Authorized contract up to $49,424 with Rileigh’s Outdoor, LLC for holiday décor installation and takedown (Resolution #2025‑R‑105)

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission approved the July 21, 2025 minutes with changes after a motion and unanimous vote. Commissioners designated staff liaison Sara Phyfer as the point person for collaborations with the Wilmette Public Library. Motions to recommend reading the Hispanic Heritage Month and Disability Employment Awareness Month proclamations at a future Board meeting were each passed unanimously.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Designated staff liaison Sara Phyfer for library collaborations (unanimous)
• Recommended reading Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation at future Board meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended reading Disability Employment Awareness Month proclamation at future Board meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board reviewed case 2025‑Z‑42 for a new police station at 710 Ridge Road and 805 17th Street and case 2025‑Z‑43 at 800 Ridge Road. No public comment was received. The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. without any recorded votes or decisions.

Administration Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 Administration Committee meeting. The motion was moved by Trustee Lieber, seconded by Trustee Sheperd, and passed with all members voting aye. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved April 21, 2025 Administration Committee minutes (unanimous)

Environmental and Energy Commission

The commission voted to approve the July 10, 2025 minutes with changes; all present commissioners voted in favor. Staff reported updates on pollinator habitat signs, community solar, and the compost drop‑off pilot program. Commissioners and experts discussed electrification topics, but no further actions were voted on.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, which included three temporary‑use permits, several zoning and appearance‑review ordinances, and three contract resolutions. Trustees voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance #2025‑O‑80 making technical amendments to the Village Code. The board also approved resolutions extending HVAC maintenance, authorizing traffic‑light pole painting, and amending the High Lift Pump Rebuild contract.

• Approved Ordinance #2025-O-80 (technical amendments to Village Code) – unanimous yes
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-98 to extend HVAC maintenance contract with Muzik Mechanical Partners, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-99 for traffic‑light pole painting contract up to $25,960 with Touchstone Group
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-100 for High Lift Pump Rebuild contract amendment up to $26,114 with The Progress Group
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #2025-TU-16 for Mini Makers Club art series at 3232 Lake Avenue (Aug 29 & Sep 9)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #2025-TU-19 for Art in Action event at 930 Greenleaf Avenue (Sep 6)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #2025-TU-21 for Go Green Wilmette EV Car and Bike Show at 722 Green Bay Road (Sep 20)
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-72 for special use art studio at 1222 Washington Court (ZBA Case #2025-Z-32)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. It then recommended and approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the window replacements proposed by the owners of 832 Elmwood Avenue. The motion passed with Yes votes from Commissioners Daspit, Fogarty, Jacoby and Chair Parikh and no No votes. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacements at 832 Elmwood Ave (Yes: Daspit, Fogarty, Jacoby, Parikh; No: none)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved the July 16 and August 6, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote with all ayes. The board voted to recommend granting a 2.0‑foot side‑yard setback variance for a detached garage at 211 Lawndale Avenue. The board also authorized the chairman to prepare the report and recommendation for that case. No decision was made on the 128 Dupee Place application.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote all ayes)
• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote all ayes)
• Recommended granting 2.0' side‑yard setback variance for detached garage at 211 Lawndale Ave (motion carried, Yes votes from Falkof, Glattard, Norrick, Pellaton, Sullivan)
• Authorized chairman to prepare report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑40 (motion carried, same Yes votes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted an 8.43‑foot side‑yard setback variation to replace an air‑conditioner condenser at 116 Laurel Avenue. It also unanimously approved a 2‑foot fence‑height and openness variation to allow a 6‑foot solid rear‑yard fence at 216 Lockerbie Lane. Both motions carried with all members voting Yes. The board also approved the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote.

• Granted 8.43’ side‑yard AC condenser setback variation at 116 Laurel Ave (unanimous Yes)
• Authorized Chairman to prepare report for case 2025‑Z‑37 (unanimous Yes)
• Granted 2.0’ fence height and openness variation for 6‑ft solid fence at 216 Lockerbie Lane (unanimous Yes)
• Authorized Chairman to prepare report for case 2025‑Z‑36 (unanimous Yes)
• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)

Appearance Review Commission

The Appearance Review Commission granted a modified Appearance Review Certificate for additional outdoor lighting at 1515 Sheridan Rd. It also approved signage variations for The Henry at 1500 Sheridan Rd., and approved an Appearance Review Certificate for exterior modifications, including a vertical platform lift, at 418 Ridge Rd. All motions passed unanimously.

• Granted modified Appearance Review Certificate for outdoor lighting at 1515 Sheridan Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved signage variations for The Henry at 1500 Sheridan Rd., including larger letters and arrow sign (unanimous)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate for exterior modifications at 418 Ridge Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to submit case report to Village Board (unanimous)
• No public comment recorded
• No new business recorded

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission approved the preferred design for the Hibbard Road Reconstruction Project, which includes roadway, drainage, water‑main replacement, and bicycle/pedestrian accommodations. The commission also approved the updated Master Bike and Active Transportation Plan and moved the planned bike boulevard from 7th Street to 6th Street. Earlier, the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from May 29, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved preferred alternative for Hibbard Road Reconstruction Project (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved updated Master Bike and Active Transportation Plan and relocation of bike boulevard to 6th Street (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board

The Village Board approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of zoning and appearance‑review ordinances. It adopted a collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 399 and authorized several contracts, including fire‑gear purchase and a mental‑health campaign. The board also approved Ordinance #2025‑O‑69, increasing Class C and H liquor licenses, with a unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from the June 24, 2025 Village Board meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-63 for a generator setback at 924 Harvard Lane
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-64 for a driveway at 1300 Middlebury Lane
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-69 increasing Class C and H liquor licenses (7-0 vote)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-97 approving a collective bargaining agreement with IUOE Local 399
• Approved contract amendment up to $2,000 with A.S.K. Marketing for a mental health awareness campaign
• Authorized $31,260.70 contract with W.S. Darley & Co. for fire turnout gear
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #2025-TU-15 for the Petite Picasso’s Children’s Art Series

Human Relations Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. Commissioners reached consensus to create a subcommittee of up to two members to gather data for an anti‑hate workplan. They also agreed to move ahead with the Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra performance on November 2 to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (all aye)
• Formed subcommittee (max 2 commissioners) to gather data for anti‑hate plan (consensus)
• Proceed with Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra performance on Nov 2 for Native American Heritage Month (consensus)

Municipal Services

The Municipal Services Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. It approved several components of the Lake Avenue Improvement Project, including Green Bay Trail crossing upgrades, traffic‑flow changes at the Lake/Wilmette/11th St intersection, and bicycle lanes with parking on the north side of Lake Avenue west of Wilmette Avenue. The committee also supported pursuing a $32,000 engineering design for solar panels at the new police station and recommended exploring cost‑sharing with ComEd, while declining to pursue all‑electric or geothermal systems. No other business was taken.

• Approved July 1, 2025 committee minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Green Bay Trail crossing improvements (consensus)
• Approved modifications at Lake/Wilmette/11th St intersection (consensus)
• Approved bicycle lanes with north‑side parking on Lake Ave west of Wilmette Ave (consensus)
• Supported engineering design for solar panel installation ($32,000)
• Recommended exploring cost‑sharing with ComEd for solar panels
• Recommended not pursuing all‑electric and geothermal systems for police station

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission unanimously approved the March 15, 2025 minutes by voice vote (6 ayes, 0 nays). The commission postponed further discussion of the Village’s Affordable Housing Plan to the next regular meeting. The commission unanimously adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.

• Approved March 15 minutes (unanimous voice vote 6-0)
• Postponed discussion of Affordable Housing Plan to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals moved to recommend granting a 470.71‑square‑foot (5.6%) total floor‑area variance to allow a second‑floor addition on the existing structure at 411 Locust Road. The motion was carried with five members voting yes and two members absent. The board also approved a motion authorizing Chair Maria Urban to prepare the report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑33.

• Recommend granting 470.71 sq ft (5.6%) floor‑area variance for 411 Locust Rd addition (motion carried, 5‑0, 2 absent)
• Authorize Chair Maria Urban to prepare report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑33 (motion carried, 5‑0, 2 absent)

Environmental and Energy Commission

The Environmental and Energy Commission approved the May 7, 2025 minutes with changes; all commissioners present voted in favor. No other formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The commission discussed a compost drop‑off pilot, pollinator habitat signs, and plans for resident electrification outreach.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes with changes (unanimous vote)

Land Use Committee

The committee recommended and approved the text amendment to the PCD‑1 zoning district for Edens Plaza, requiring at least 35% of ground‑floor uses to be retail or restaurant and adding animal hospitals and private clubs as special uses. The committee deferred approval of prior meeting minutes to a future meeting. The fence‑exception proposal for Isabella Street was tabled indefinitely. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved text amendment to PCD‑1 zoning district (3‑0 vote)
• Deferred approval of prior meeting minutes
• Tabled fence exception area proposal on Isabella Street indefinitely
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Appearance Review Commission

The Appearance Review Commission approved the consent agenda and granted Appearance Review Certificates to Loveshack Fancy (1515 Sheridan Rd.) and the Lakota Group (1500 Sheridan Rd.). It also approved rooftop screening for Building D at Plaza del Lago, requiring uniform panel heights and exploration of alternative designs. All votes were unanimous. The police station review was advisory only, with no formal decision.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including Case 2025-AR-27 (Mama Nam’s Kitchen) (unanimous)
• Granted Appearance Review Certificate to Loveshack Fancy, 1515 Sheridan Rd. (unanimous)
• Granted Appearance Review Certificate to Lakota Group, 1500 Sheridan Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved rooftop screening for Building D at 1515 Sheridan Rd., with condition for uniform panel heights and alternative methods (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved a 4.5‑foot side‑yard generator setback variation for 924 Harvard Lane and authorized the chair to prepare the report (vote 5‑0). It also approved a 261.1‑sq‑ft front‑yard impervious‑surface coverage variation for a new driveway at 1300 Middlebury Lane and authorized the report (vote 5‑0). No public comment was received and the meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

• Granted 4.5’ side‑yard generator setback variation at 924 Harvard Lane (5-0)
• Authorized chair to prepare report for case 2025‑Z‑29 (5-0)
• Granted 261.1 sq ft front‑yard impervious‑surface coverage variation for new driveway at 1300 Middlebury Lane (5-0)
• Authorized chair to prepare report for case 2025‑Z‑30 (5-0)

Municipal Services

The Municipal Services Committee approved the draft minutes of the June 16, 2025 meeting with a unanimous voice vote. No other motions were adopted; the Lake Avenue Improvement Project was presented for information only, and decisions on its components will be considered at the next meeting.

• Approved June 16, 2025 Municipal Services Committee minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the February 21, March 18, and April 15, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes. Trustee Kennedy moved each approval, Chair Sheperd seconded, and both voted yes with no opposition. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 21, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (2-0)
• Approved March 18, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (2-0)
• Approved April 15, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (2-0)

Village Board

The Village Board adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of the June 10, 2025 minutes, multiple zoning variances and ordinances, a Human Relations Commission appointment, several resolutions, and contract authorizations. All consent‑agenda items were approved by a 6‑yes, 0‑no vote. The board also cancelled the regular meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025. No other business was taken up.

• Approved minutes from the June 10, 2025 Village Board meeting (consent agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-57 for a 3.5′ side‑yard AC condenser setback at 1636 Washington Ave
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-58 for a 4.27′ side‑yard setback for a two‑story addition at 1461 Wilmette Ave
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-87 approving a collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Council of Police
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-88 approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission
• Authorized a contract amendment up to $13,050 with Murray & Trettel, Inc. for weather‑forecasting services (Resolution #2025-R-89)
• Authorized a contract up to $29,658.40 with Carbon Sales, Inc. for anthracite filter media (Resolution #2025-R-90)
• Cancelled the regular Village Board meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025

Municipal Services

The Municipal Services Committee approved the minutes of the February 13, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other items were approved; sustainability options for the new police station remain pending.

• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board

The Village Board approved the Affordable Housing Plan and adopted several zoning and licensing ordinances. It also adopted a new Economic Incentive Policy and created a Special Service Area for the Optima Lumina development. Major contracts for sewer lining, street lighting, and a water‑plant pump rebuild were authorized. An ordinance permitting a new playground structure was also approved.

• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-78 authorizing the Village Affordable Housing Plan (approved)
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-52 decreasing Class B liquor licenses and increasing Class B‑1 licenses (approved; vote 6‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-79 adopting the Village Economic Incentive Policy (approved; vote 6‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-53 establishing Special Service Area No. 3 for Optima Lumina Development (approved; vote 6‑0)
• Authorized contract up to $1,350,796 with Visu‑Sewer of Illinois for Sewer Lining Phase 1 (approved)
• Authorized contract up to $30,297 with Lab Development for street light poles and aluminum arms (approved)
• Authorized contract up to $65,692 with The Progress Group for High Lift Pump Rebuild at the Water Plant (approved)
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-56 permitting an 18.58‑ft playground structure at 600 Romona Road (approved)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board voted to deny the request for a 0.02‑foot side‑yard setback variation and a variation to the two‑car garage requirement at 2133 Greenwood Avenue. The motion failed with a 1‑yes, 5‑no, and one absent vote. The Board then approved a motion to authorize the Chairman to prepare the report and recommendation for the case.

• Denied 0.02’ side‑yard setback and garage‑space variation (vote: 1 Yes, 5 No, 1 Not Present)
• Authorized Chairman to prepare report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑25 (vote: 6 Yes, 1 Not Present)

Appearance Review Commission

The commission approved the minutes from April 7 and May 5, 2025. It unanimously granted an Appearance Review Certificate for Just Salad's canopy and logos at 3232 Lake Avenue. It also unanimously granted an Appearance Review Certificate for The Henry restaurant's exterior modifications at 1515 Sheridan Road, with conditions on stucco color and rooftop screening plans. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Granted Appearance Review Certificate for Just Salad canopy (unanimous)
• Granted Appearance Review Certificate for The Henry with conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Transportation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. It voted unanimously to approve the 2025‑2026 school crossing guard program and to leverage PTAs to help fill guard vacancies. The commission expressed support for conducting a block‑by‑block resident permit parking survey in the Northwestern University neighborhood, extending the ballot area to include 10th Street. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved April 29, 2025 Transportation Commission minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2025‑2026 school crossing guard plan and PTA recruitment (unanimous voice vote)
• Expressed favor for block‑by‑block parking survey in NU neighborhood, adding 10th Street
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Village Board

The Village Board approved Ordinance #2025-O-55, creating a moratorium on issuing new tobacco dealer licenses. The motion passed unanimously with seven votes in favor and none against. The Board also approved ordinances updating parking fines, adjusting liquor license categories, and authorizing contracts for telecommunications and equipment. Additionally, $257,070 was transferred to the Section 105 Fund to meet its actuarial contribution requirement.

• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-55 establishing a moratorium on tobacco dealer licenses (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-51 amending the minimum fine for parking violations at Gillson Beach
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-52 decreasing Class B liquor licenses and increasing Class B‑1 licenses
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-45 creating Class X‑A and Class X‑A‑1 liquor licenses
• Approved transfer of $257,070 to the Section 105 Fund
• Authorized contract up to $119,900 with Burns & McDonnell Engineering for water transmission main assessment
• Authorized contract up to $42,297 with Monroe Truck Equipment for outfitting a dump‑body truck chassis
• Authorized contract with Granite Telecommunications for a 36‑month analog telephone replacement service

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to approve a 3.58‑foot accessory‑structure height variation and a 14‑foot side‑yard setback variation for an 18.58‑foot playground structure at 600 Romona Road. The board also authorized the chair to prepare the case report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑22, and approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved height (3.58') and setback (14') playground variance at 600 Romona Road (Chair Urban, Camillucci, Glattard, Pellaton Yes; Falkof, Norrick, Sullivan Not Present)
• Authorized Chair Urban to prepare report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑22 (same vote as above)
• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote all ayes, no nays)

Housing Commission

The commission voted unanimously to approve the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. No other motions or votes were recorded; the discussion focused on the upcoming Housing Plan and related topics. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The Board announced the official certified results of the April 1, 2025 consolidated general election. Senta Plunkett received 4,042 votes and was certified as Village President. Trustees Justin Sheperd (3,357), Michael Lieber (3,082), Mark Steen (3,301) and Ryrie Pellaton (2,212) were certified as Trustees. The Board also approved the consent agenda minutes unanimously and adopted resolutions honoring Trustees Kathy Dodd and Kate Gjaja.

• Approved consent agenda minutes from April 22 and April 30 meetings (unanimous)
• Certified Senta Plunkett as Village President (4,042 votes)
• Certified Trustees Justin Sheperd, Michael Lieber, Mark Steen, Ryrie Pellaton (vote totals noted)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-66 honoring Trustee Kathy Dodd (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-67 honoring Trustee Kate Gjaja (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board adopted five liquor‑license ordinances (Ordinance #2025-O-45 to #2025-O-44) that create new Class X‑A and X‑A‑1 licenses and adjust the numbers of Class C‑1, Class A, and Class C licenses. The motion passed unanimously. The Board also approved a contract up to $52,000 for museum masonry repairs, a temporary use permit for Wayfair’s fire‑pit demo, and the reappointment of Romy Parekh to the Human Relations Commission. Committee assignments and a surplus‑property disposal ordinance were likewise approved.

• Adopted liquor‑license ordinances #2025-O-45 to #2025-O-44 (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-68 authorizing up‑to‑$52,000 museum masonry repair contract
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #2025-TU-05 for Wayfair’s Real Flame Fire Pit Demo event
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-41 for disposal of surplus personal property
• Reappointed Romy Parekh to the Human Relations Commission
• Noted vacancy on the Human Relations Commission (term expiration of Katie McBrearty)
• Approved Village Board committee assignments
• Adopted ordinance decreasing Class C liquor licenses and increasing Class C‑1 licenses (Ordinance #2025-O-42)

Environmental and Energy Commission

The commission approved the March 20 meeting minutes unanimously. It decided that the award for the Mayors’ Monarch photo contest will be a Wilmette business gift card. Commissioners agreed to keep the upcoming electrification open house small, to seek an expert for the next meeting, and to accept the Dark Sky recommendations without changes. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected a Wilmette business gift card as the Monarch photo contest award
• Accepted Dark Sky recommendations with no changes
• Agreed to have an expert attend the next meeting on residential electrification
• Decided to keep the electrification open house small and possibly tie it to the Block Party
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission considered a request to amend the Planned Unit Development ordinance for 1210 Central Avenue to modify commercial tenant signage. After hearing the applicant and staff, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the amendment. The Commission also endorsed staff’s suggestion that future tenant signage be placed flush with the east face of the first‑floor concrete column.

• Recommended approval of signage amendment for 1210 Central Ave (unanimous)
• Recommended that future tenant signage be located flush with east face of first‑floor concrete column (unanimous)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee approved adding a Private Club as a special use in the PCD‑2 Plaza del Lago district. It also approved Animal Hospitals as a special use in that district. The committee unanimously adopted an amendment to the Wilmette Zoning Ordinance creating a specific use table for 1625 Sheridan Road, allowing residential units above the second floor and office/medical uses on the ground floor. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Private Club as a Special Use in PCD‑2 district
• Approved Animal Hospitals as a Special Use in PCD‑2 district
• Approved amendment to create new use table for 1625 Sheridan Road (vote 3-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (vote 3-0)

Land Use Committee

The committee reviewed the amended zoning request for 1625 Sheridan Road, a mixed‑use condominium. The motion to adopt the revised zoning ordinance regulations and create a new use classification was approved unanimously by the three members. No new business was considered. Two members of the public voiced support for the amendment.

• Approved amended zoning ordinance for 1625 Sheridan Road (3-0)

Appearance Review Commission

The commission approved the consent agenda, covering an awning at 505 Skokie and a sign at 118 Skokie, with a 6-0 vote. It then granted an Appearance Review Certificate for Buttermilk Restaurant at 200 Skokie Boulevard, also by a unanimous 6-0 vote. No new or old business was discussed.

• Approved Consent Agenda items 2025-AR-20 (505 Skokie awning) and 2025-AR-21 (118 Skokie sign) (6-0)
• Granted Appearance Review Certificate for Buttermilk Restaurant, 200 Skokie Blvd (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the one‑story rear addition and siding replacement at 2801 Iroquois Road. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended granting Certificate of Appropriateness for 2801 Iroquois Rd addition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board voted to move into executive session for several Open Meetings Act topics, then voted to leave executive session, and finally adjourned the special meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Motion to adjourn to Executive Session carried (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn from Executive Session carried (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the special meeting carried (unanimous)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission approved the traffic‑calming report, which includes moving forward with evaluating physical intervention options for Lavergne Avenue. The motion was approved by a unanimous voice vote. Earlier, the commission also approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved traffic‑calming report and evaluation of Lavergne Avenue for physical interventions (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Human Relations Commission

The commission approved the March 19 minutes and changed the agenda order, both unanimously. Commissioners agreed to support the Park District’s “Everybody Always” DEI initiative. They voted to have the AAPI and LGBTQ+ proclamations read at a future Village Board meeting and to install Pride banners on Green Bay Road. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (all aye)
• Approved change of agenda order (all aye)
• Supported Park District “Everybody Always” initiative (agreement)
• Recommended reading AAPI proclamation at future Village Board meeting (all aye)
• Recommended reading LGBTQ+ proclamation at future Village Board meeting (all aye)
• Supported installation of Pride banners on Green Bay Road (all aye)
• Confirmed Commissioner Parekh will serve another year (announcement)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Village Board

The board approved several consent‑agenda items, including meeting minutes, a temporary use permit, and board reappointments. It adopted ordinances to borrow funds for sewer lining, add police staffing to the FY 2025 budget, and change Class C liquor‑license categories, the latter passing unanimously. The board also authorized two contracts—up to $1,676,830 with FGM Architects and $124,080 with CCS International—for design and owner’s‑representative services for the new police station. All actions were approved by the trustees.

• Approved minutes from the regular and special Village Board meetings on April 8
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #2025‑TU‑03 for the Highcrest Beach Bash event
• Adopted Ordinance #2025‑O‑36 authorizing borrowing from the IEPA water pollution control loan fund
• Adopted Ordinance #2025‑O‑38 amending the FY 2025 budget to add police staffing
• Adopted Ordinance #2025‑O‑42 decreasing Class C liquor licenses and increasing Class C‑1 licenses (unanimous vote)
• Adopted Resolution #2025‑R‑62 authorizing a contract up to $1,676,830 with FGM Architects for police station design
• Adopted Resolution #2025‑R‑63 authorizing a contract up to $124,080 with CCS International for police station design
• Reappointed Jeffrey Kinzel to the Police Pension Board of Trustees (May 1 2025‑May 1 2027)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee approved the minutes from the January 15 and January 27 meetings. Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the 6‑year ComEd rate‑match program with a civic contribution. The Committee also approved the Affordable Housing Plan with the discussed amendments.

• Approved Jan 15 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Jan 27 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 6‑year ComEd rate‑match program with civic contribution (unanimous)
• Approved Affordable Housing Plan with amendments (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. The board voted down a motion to recommend granting a fence height and openness variance for a 6‑foot solid fence at 56 Indian Hill Road. The board approved a motion authorizing the chairman to prepare the report and recommendation for that case.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Motion to recommend granting 2.0’ fence height & openness variation for 6’ fence at 56 Indian Hill Rd failed (2 yes, 4 no)
• Motion to authorize Chairman to prepare report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑18 carried (5 yes, 0 no, others not present)

Finance Committee

The committee voted to advance the unmetered water fee ordinance with language that ties the base fee to twice the residential water rate. All three trustees voted yes and none voted no. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved motion to advance unmetered water fee ordinance with clarified rate language (3-0)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use/Special Zoning Committee approved amendments to the PCD‑2 district use tables, adding animal hospitals and private clubs as special uses and extending the All Other Plaza use to two additional properties. The committee also approved staff‑proposed code changes concerning maximum residential lot‑size variations. The item on monthly permit reporting was postponed. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved amendments to PCD‑2 district use tables, adding animal hospitals and private clubs (3-0)
• Approved staff‑proposed code changes on maximum residential lot‑size variations (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion of monthly permit reporting

Village Board

The Village Board approved the entire Consent Agenda, which included minutes, a temporary use permit for the Coneflower Paddle Classic, multiple Zoning Board of Appeals reports, and several ordinances and contracts. Among the adopted measures was Ordinance #2025-O-27 granting a special use for the Planned Unit Development at 721‑739 Green Bay Road. Additional actions included authorizing a special service area for the Optima Lumina Development and borrowing funds for sewer‑lining work.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, temporary use permit, zoning variances, ordinances, contracts) – motion passed unanimously (yes: Dodd, Sheperd, Smith, Leonard, Gjaja, Plunkett)
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-27 granting special use for Planned Unit Development at 721‑739 Green Bay Rd
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-31 establishing a special service area for the Optima Lumina Development
• Adopted Ordinance #2025-O-36 authorizing borrowing from the IEPA Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund for sewer lining
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-54 authorizing a contract up to $76,350 with Mackie Consultants for topographic survey services
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-55 authorizing a contract up to $30,648 with Soil and Material Consultants for geotechnical services
• Adopted Resolution #2025-R-56 authorizing a contract up to $46,970 with Civiltech Engineering for Master Bike and Active Transportation Plan engineering services

Village Board

The Village Board moved to adjourn the meeting to Executive Session under the Open Meetings Act. The motion was seconded by Trustee Smith and approved unanimously (6‑0). Later, Trustee Smith moved to adjourn from Executive Session; the motion was seconded by Trustee Gjaja and also approved unanimously (6‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourned to Executive Session (6-0)
• Adjourned from Executive Session (6-0)

Appearance Review Commission

The Appearance Review Commission unanimously approved an Appearance Review Certificate and a Sign Variation for the EV charging station upgrades at 1515 Sheridan Road, including an 8‑foot screening fence and removal of operating‑hour limits. It also approved similar EV charger modifications at 3223 Lake Avenue. Additional approvals included a certificate for Pink Couch Books window graphics and a sign‑height variation for Lou Malnati. Several other sign‑variation requests were denied.

• Approved Appearance Review Certificate and Sign Variation for EV charger upgrades at 1515 Sheridan Rd (5-0)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate and Sign Variation for EV charger upgrades at 3223 Lake Ave (5-0)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate for Pink Couch Books awning (5-0)
• Approved Sign Variation for Lou Malnati wall sign (4-1)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate for WS Development at 1515 Sheridan Rd directory signage (4-1)
• Approved Appearance Review Certificate for WS Development at 3232 Lake Ave (4-1)
• Denied Sign Variation for WS Development at 3232 Lake Ave (0-5)
• Denied signage on south side of Walgreens building (0-4)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board voted 3‑3 (one member absent) to reject the applicant’s request for a 3.68‑foot front‑porch step setback and a 197.06‑sq ft impervious‑surface variation at 2018 Hollywood Court. A separate motion to authorize Chair Maria Urban to prepare the report and recommendation for the case passed unanimously among members present. The board also approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote.

• Denied revised front‑porch step setback and impervious‑surface variation (vote 3‑3, 1 absent)
• Authorized Chair Urban to prepare report and recommendation for case 2025‑Z‑09 (vote 6‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m.

Environmental and Energy Commission

The commission approved the November 7, 2024 minutes with all present voting in favor. They moved the municipal aggregation discussion earlier on the agenda, also unanimously approved. The commission voted to pursue the civic contribution option, directing funds toward residential electrification projects and food‑waste composting. No other formal actions were taken on the remaining topics discussed.

• Approved November 7, 2024 minutes (all present voted in favor)
• Rearranged agenda to place municipal aggregation discussion earlier (all present voted in favor)
• Approved pursuit of civic contribution program for electrification and composting (all present voted in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board noted that the 2025‑Z‑14 request for 1222 Washington Court Unit 2 was withdrawn, so no action was taken. The board approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second, with a voice vote of all ayes and no nays. No decisions were recorded for the other listed cases, which refer to separate attached minutes. The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.

• No action on 2025‑Z‑14 1222 Washington Court Unit 2 (withdrawn)
• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all ayes)