Township of River Forest

The Board reviewed the status of an RFP for architect services and various facilities and capital improvement projects, including HVAC maintenance, elevator inspections, parking lot signage, and security upgrades such as door access control and alarm system installations. Discussions were held regarding utility management, including natural gas and electrical service arrangements, as well as new cleaning service protocols. The meeting also addressed old business regarding lease obligations with the Community Center, parking lot waste management, and building access procedures. Additionally, several room rental requests were reviewed and approved.

The committee held a discussion regarding the review of FY26 funding requests and upcoming FY27 grant applications. A decision was made to approve a request for NAMI to utilize a portion of their FY26 award for startup costs related to their new Living Room program. The committee also evaluated various I/DD and education grant applications, deliberated on the utility of an evaluation rubric, and concluded that standard measurement tools are difficult to apply across agencies due to the variability in services provided per resident.

The board received reports from the Assessor regarding tax bill delays and reassessment updates, from the Senior Outreach Coordinator on community programming, and from the Mental Health and Youth and Family Services committees concerning grant application reviews. Financial approvals were granted for the Operating Fund and General Assistance Fund bills. Discussions included the Assessor's FY27 budget request, the status of compliance regarding OMA training and policy handbook acknowledgments, and agency reporting for FY27 plans. The board approved Statements of Work 1-3 for an intergovernmental agreement with Oak Park Township and deferred the approval of SOW 4-5. Additionally, the board reviewed the status of an impact fee invoice from the Sheridan senior living community and discussed upcoming elector items for the Annual Town Meeting.

The agenda for the meeting includes a call to order, public participation, and consent approvals covering the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting and the unaudited FY26-to-date Profit and Loss Statement. Key discussion items involve approval of RFCCA expenses (bills and transactions) and reports on facilities and capital improvements. Old business items focus on Community Center lease obligations, building security projects, Capital Improvement Committee updates, and room rental approvals. The comprehensive facilities report details status updates on the RFP for architect services, HVAC system issues requiring replacement estimates (including a $625,000 quote from PremiStar for rooftop units), elevator maintenance status, fire suppression coordination, parking lot signage implementation for new lessees, utility management (gas and electric deposits), cleaning service allocations, and the planned interior numbering system for the second floor.

The meeting began with the approval of a six-item consent agenda, including the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting, the FY26-to-date Profit and Loss Statement, and various agreements and funding recommendations, such as assigning the Ledgers Inc agreement to Ravix Group and allowing NAMI Living Room expenses. Reports covered the delay of 2025 first installment tax bills until April 1, 2026, due to Cook County Treasurer mailing schedules, updates on reassessment data, and notifications sent to residents. Senior programming updates noted upcoming tax preparation assistance by Triton College's RSVP program. The Mental Health Committee (MHC) and Youth and Family Services (YFS) reported on their respective grant application reviews. The Supervisor reported on General Assistance client activity and numerous external meetings focused on Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with Oak Park Township regarding programming and budget allocations, particularly for Youth & Family Services and Senior & Disability Services. Financial matters included the approval of $93,364.23 for Operating Fund Bills and Accruals and $1892.25 for General Assistance Fund Bills and Accruals. Unfinished business included following up on compliance certificate collection from committee members and discussions regarding the Assessor's FY27 budget submission, which showed a significant increase over prior years. The Board also discussed pending Intergovernmental Agreement Statements of Work (SOW 4-5) with Oak Park Township. New business briefly mentioned the Sheridan senior living community being under new management and forthcoming elector items for the Annual Town Meeting.