James Stock

The agenda for the Village Board Meeting includes several committee reports and items slated for the Consent Agenda. Public Works items involve the repaving of a parking lot. Community Development discussions include architectural services for the residential housing program, development of marketing plans, change orders for the Bellwood Gateway Project, and decisions regarding the purchase and disposition of real estate parcels. The Quality of Life committee will address recommended amendments to village code following Planning Commission public hearings, an assignment of responsibilities for EV Charging Stations on park property, and the removal of an underground storage tank. Administration items cover engaging a consultant for federal grant opportunities and the proposal for insurance coverage for the upcoming policy year. Public Safety concerns include an extension for the red-light photo enforcement program evaluation and participation in the Cook County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. The Finance committee agenda includes authorizing bill payments and ratifying investments. The main Action section addresses several ordinances and resolutions related to discontinuing nonconforming uses, subdivision definitions, agreement assignments for the Memorial Park District and RRB Strategies, LLC, architecture agreements, change orders for the Bellwood Gateway Project, purchase of real estate, and insurance agreements.

The Village Board meeting agenda includes committee reports covering Public Works, Community Development, Quality of Life, Administration, Public Safety, and Finance. Key items for consideration include engineering services for the 2026 Sanitary Inspection and Repair Program, awarding contracts for the Congress Street and Van Buren Street Resurfacing Project, and the demolition of structures at 2512-2516 St. Charles Road and 309 28th Avenue. The agenda also addresses the disposition of real estate acquired from the Cook County Land Bank, the adoption of the 2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, settlement of a worker's compensation claim, and the purchase authorization for two new police squad cars. Further actions include authorizing bill payments and ratifying investments.

The meeting agenda for the Committee of a Whole includes standard procedural items such as Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the approval of the agenda and previous minutes. Key discussion areas involve reports from various Trustee Committees (Public Works, Community Development, Quality of Life, Administration, Public Safety, Finance, and Traffic Safety). Department Head Reports cover Economic Development, Finance (including utility collection status, payments, revenue review, inventory, and bidding), Police, Fire, Emergency Services, Public Works (Street and Water Departments), Village Engineer, Building Commissioner, Human Resources, and Village Attorney/Corporation Counsel matters such as litigation and contract negotiations. New Business items for discussion include the annual audit report, settlement of a worker's compensation claim, and demolition discussions for properties on St. Charles Road and 28th Avenue. Other new business topics involve an engineering agreement, award of a resurfacing contract, and Cook County Land Bank properties.

The Village Board meeting will cover various topics, including departmental reports from Public Works, Community Development, Quality of Life, Administration, Public Safety, and Finance. Discussions will include pavement patching project, design services for commercial restaurant space, purchase of real estate from Illinois Bell Telephone Company, PACE Vehicle Program certifications, a municipal grocery tax, employee claims, fire department ambulance engine replacement, use of the DEDIR System by the Police Department, and a school resource officer agreement. The agenda also includes resolutions and ordinances related to these topics, as well as a master license agreement for telecommunications facilities.

The document outlines priority initiatives and ways to accomplish sustainability, resiliency, and equity in the Village of Bellwood. Key areas of focus include enhancing living infrastructure through community beautification, developing affordable housing for seniors, promoting STEM programs, implementing anti-bullying initiatives, and improving connectivity with free Wi-Fi and bike lanes. The plan also addresses health and wellbeing by supporting mental health programs, senior assistance, and healthy eating habits, while emphasizing resource regeneration through recycling incentives and solar energy.