Village of Norridge

The agenda for the regular board meeting includes initial procedural steps such as calling the meeting to order, roll call, declaration of quorum, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions involve handling a request from Trustee Bill Larson to attend electronically. Public comments will be heard both from submitted emails and in-person participants who must adhere to a five-minute limit. The executive session is scheduled to cover personnel matters, collective bargaining, litigation, executive session minutes, and property acquisitions. Committee reports and action items cover Police matters, including the recommendation to hire Patrick Moran as a Probationary Crossing Guard. Water department topics include updates on the Olcott pump station and the 2025 Annual Water Use Audit, alongside acceptance of January 2026 Accounts Payable and recent water sample results. Public Works items include granting parking sign requests for persons with disabilities. Finance discussions involve accepting January 2026 Accounts Payable registers, a temporary adjustment of business hours for Shirin Café during Ramadan, and acceptance of January 2026 Treasurer's and Financial Reports. Law & Ordinance addresses the adoption of ordinances regarding the reduction of Class B Liquor Licenses and the restatement of the Zoning Board of Appeals establishment, as well as the approval of a Village Social Media Policy. The general section outlines several upcoming community events.

Key discussions and actions for this meeting included review of correspondence, such as an invoice from Stanard and emails from officers, and correspondence regarding compliance checks on study guides and testing. Committee reporting involved finalizing the calendar for a new candidate, proceeding with the second reading of proposed changes to the Rules and Regulations, and reviewing/posting for promotional testing at the Police Department. New business motions focused on approving the calendar for new candidate hires for 2026, approving study guides and test material from Stanard, posting notice for promotional testing, and approving changes to the Rules and Regulations, including associated advertising.

The Zoning Board of Appeals convened for a meeting where they discussed updates on future cases, including one for residential height restriction, one for HIP zoning, one for text amendment, and one for map amendment. The board also reviewed CMAP recommendations and later continued this review at a subsequent meeting.

The Zoning Board of Appeals convened to discuss several items, including an update on future cases and a hearing for a special use permit for a tattoo business at 7601 W. Montrose Avenue. The board heard from the petitioner, reviewed the proposed business operations, and considered comments from visitors regarding potential impacts on the community. Concerns were raised about the proximity to schools and churches, parking, and traffic. Ultimately, the board denied the special use permit. Additionally, the board reviewed CMAP recommendations and documented recommendations to the ordinance.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting involved discussions and a hearing for Case #621 regarding a petition for variances on lot coverage and green space requirements to construct a garage. The board considered the owner's request, reviewed property details, and discussed stipulations for concrete removal and gutter discharge. The board also reviewed CMAP recommendations for changes to the current zoning ordinance. There were no new cases scheduled.