Carpentersville Board Eyes $3.1M in Infrastructure Contracts; Recent Meeting Minutes Still Pending
Carpentersville's Village Board is set to consider more than $3.1 million in construction and engineering contracts at its July 21 meeting, including a road resurfacing program and Public Works facility improvements. The vote is upcoming; no action has been confirmed because minutes from recent meetings have not yet been published.
Board of Trustees — July 7
The July 7 agenda listed several spending items, but minutes are not yet available, so outcomes cannot be confirmed. The agenda included:
- Approval of the FY 2026 Bills List totaling $1,975,703.08.
- A resolution to purchase three LUCAS Mechanical Chest Compression Systems for $95,192.62.
- A resolution to purchase two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles for $93,332.00, plus vehicle graphics at $1,159.79 and emergency equipment at $7,040.72 — a combined $101,532.51.
- An ordinance authorizing disposal of village personal property.
- A motion to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related auditor communications.
Fire & Police Commission — July 14
The commission's agenda included interviews for three lateral police hires, updates on probationary firefighters and police officers, and correspondence from the Rutland Dundee Fire Protection District. An executive session was scheduled to discuss a probation extension. Minutes have not been published, so no hiring decisions can be confirmed.
Special Events Advisory Committee — July 14
The committee was scheduled to review logistics for Jamboree Days, set for August 7–8, 2026, including vendors, food trucks, merchandise, entertainment, activities, and volunteer recruitment. Members also planned a Fall Fest brainstorming session, a review of the special events calendar, and old business from the Independence Day Parade. Minutes are not yet available.
Planning & Zoning Commission — July 16
Two public hearings were on the agenda, both at 1200 LW Besinger Dr:
- Case No. PZC-26-011: Text amendments for accessory buildings, structures, and uses.
- Case No. PZC-26-012: Text amendments for signs.
The commission was also scheduled to approve minutes from May 21, 2026. No outcomes are confirmed pending publication of minutes.
Coming Up — July 21
The Village Board of Trustees meets July 21 with a packed agenda:
- A contract with Triggi Construction, Inc. for the 2026 Village Resurface Program at $1,423,566.75.
- A contract with Copenhaver Construction for Public Works Facility improvements at $1,368,535.39.
- A contract with Integrated Lakes Management, Inc. for 2026 Newport Cove Subdivision Pond Dredging, not to exceed $227,261.44.
- Engineering services with HR Green, Inc. for the Public Works Facility at $130,970.00.
- Approval of the FY 2026 Bills List totaling $3,675,714.42.
- Discussion of new Board Room design options.
- Review of a proposed ordinance regarding outside employment for full-time Village officers.
Also on July 21, the Special Events Advisory Committee will meet to review submissions for the Jamboree Days Talent Show. No other business is listed.
Note: All recent meetings listed above are marked as agenda-only with minutes not yet published. Items reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action, not confirmed outcomes.