Christopher Kunze

Key discussions and actions included a resident comment regarding property drainage. Under First Readings, the Board reviewed a zoning certificate application for Brella Beverage, Inc. Significant approvals from committees included the acceptance of the low bid for the three-year Light Pole, Park Bench, and Garbage Can Painting Program, approval of a proposal for the Water System Assessment Program, and the purchase of two new police vehicles. The Finance and Operations Committee secured approval for the 2026 Oktoberfest rental quote. Under the Consent Agenda, a contract extension for the 2026 Sidewalk Slicing Program was approved, and the payment of bills totaling $735,701.99 was authorized. In Old Business, the annexation agreement, variances related to 19W076 Granville Avenue, were postponed to the February 17, 2026 meeting. Department reports covered police activity, water main issues due to freezing weather, updates on infrastructure projects, and real estate development interest.

The Plan Commission meeting agenda for February 18, 2026, includes several key items: the introduction of a new Plan Commissioner, ongoing old business, and consideration of multiple cases. Case PC 26-001 involves a request by the Village to amend the Zoning Ordinance to limit the transferability of Special Use Permits. Case PC 26-002 involves a request for variations from zoning standards concerning lot coverage increase (from 50% to 55.4%) and a reduction in driveway side yard setback for a property on S. Prospect Ave. Case PC 26-003 concerns proposed text amendments to remove Data Centers as a permitted use in the O-R and ROC districts, and restrict them to a Special Use in the M district. Case PC 26-004 addresses a request for a variation to permit a pool in a corner-side yard with a reduced setback. Case PC 26-005 involves a request to amend the Zoning Code to align downtown regulations with Transit-Oriented Development. The document also includes minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting which discussed amendments related to permeable pavers and a public hearing for Case PC 25-018 regarding variances for a single-family home annexation and construction, as well as discussion for Case PC 25-020 concerning the annexation and subdivision of a property near Andrene Ln and Irving Park Rd. Finally, there is discussion on updates to the RTA Grant zoning.

The Village Board Meeting included several appointments requiring resolutions and subsequent oaths of office: Jess Finn and Beth Penny to the Historical Commission, Dianna Barthel to the Plan Commission, and Frank Adamo to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. The board approved a contract extension with a price increase for the 2026 Sidewalk Slicing Program. Final action was taken to authorize the FY26 replacement of Mobile Data Computers for the Police Department. The Consent Agenda included approval for engineering services for the Orchard Street Streetscape project. The board also approved the payment of bills through January 20, 2026. Discussions were held regarding the potential presentation of the Fourth of July 2026 Event, police reports on community assistance and security for the PGA's Presidents Cup 2026, Public Works reports on snow and ice occurrences, and Administration's work on advertising for the PGA event and grant monitoring equipment for train traffic.

Key discussions included the status of applications received for Lateral Transfer positions, with six responses currently pending aptitude tests. The board noted that material for the new police commissioner's swearing-in ceremony, scheduled for January 20, 2026, should be finalized before the next commission meeting. The commission voted to move forward with Candidate 9, extending a conditional offer contingent upon successful completion of medical and psychological evaluations. Additionally, follow-up actions were noted regarding Candidate 13's status and potential extension with the ISP Academy. The board also reviewed and discussed closed session minutes from January 12, 2026, deciding to review them again in six months.

The Village Board Meeting Agenda for April 3, 2018, included several key discussion items spanning various committees. The Board was scheduled to discuss and potentially take action on a Resolution authorizing the execution of a Settlement Agreement between the Village and Baxter & Woodman, Inc. related to a lawsuit concerning the wastewater treatment plant. The Community Development Committee report involved discussion on a new business license application for Amerisun, Inc. and consideration of an Ordinance granting relief from the Itasca Building Code for Raging Wire Data Centers, Inc. regarding the use of aluminum conductors. The Finance Committee and Public Works/Infrastructure Committee items included action on the final payment estimate for the 2017 Street Resurfacing Program. The agenda also provided for a Consent Agenda, approval of the April 3, 2018 voucher, department head reports, administrator report, and a closed session.