HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/14/2026 - VB MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
JULY 14, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:08 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Craig B. Johnson, Trustees Joseph D. Bush, Kathryn A. Jarosch, Keith Lasken,
Jeffrey Franke
ABSENT: Trustee Tammy K. Miller and Trustee Stephen F. Schmidt
A Quorum was present
Also Present: Village Manager Matthew J. Roan, Village Attorney Michael T. Del Galdo, and
Village Clerk Jennifer Mahon
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION — Fr. Paul Adaja, Our Lady of the Blessed
Sacrament
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 16, 2026 — Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Board Meeting held on June 16, 2026, as submitted and dispense with the reading.
Moved by: Trustee Frankee Seconded by: Trustee Bush
The motion was voted upon by acclamation
MOTION CARRIED
4. MAYOR & BOARD OF TRUSTEES' REPORT
Mayor Johnson —Mayor Johnson announced that the raffle for the homes at Tonne Grove will take
place on Saturday, July 18.
Mayor Johnson advised that the Fourth of July Cemetery Dedication Ceremony went well. He also
shared that the evening concert featuring Jake Owen was a great success, and the fireworks display was
enjoyed by the community.
Mayor Johnson reminded the community about this week's concerts at Rotary Green. On Thursday
evening, Fitz and the Tantrums will perform, and on Friday evening, Foreigner will take the stage,
followed by a fireworks display.
Mayor Johnson advised that he attended the parade meeting on July 6. On July 9, the Village Manager
and Mayor met with the superintendent of District 59.
Mayor Johnson updated the community that the Housing Authority received approval from the State of
Illinois to build affordable senior rental housing.
Mayor Johnson announced that the Elk Grove Business Park has been ranked among the top 10
business parks in the country for the past five years. This year, it was ranked third.
Mayor Johnson informed the community of two new developments that will be presented to the Plan
Commission. Dutch Bros Coffee and Culver's plan to start construction in the fall.
Mayor Johnson announced the VFW is relocating to the Town Center.
Mayor Johnson welcomed Chief Dorn to the podium to swear in John Schmuttenmaer, Dylan
Ingebrigtsen, and Tyler Steffen and promoted Officer Rick Meyers to Sergeant.
Trustee Bush — No report
Trustee Miller — No report
Trustee Franke — No report
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Trustee Schmidt— No report
Trustee Jarosh — Trustee Jarosch stated that the cemetery dedication was wonderful and thanked the
keynote speakers. She also shared that the Play Picnic was a huge success and thanked all of the staff
who helped make it a fun event for everyone.
Trustee Lasken — Trustee Laskin stated that he was very impressed with the cemetery dedication and
the hard work that went into the improvements at the cemetery. He also shared that he and his family
enjoyed the Play Picnic.
5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT: Motion to authorize payments of invoices shown
on the June 30, 2026 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $ 2,475,840.46
Moved by: Trustee Franke Seconded by: Trustee Bush
AYES: Trustee Bush, Jarosch, Lasken, Franke
ABSENT: Trustee Miller and Trustee Schmidt
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT: Motion to authorize payments of invoices shown
on the July 1, 2026 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $ 1,115,331.03
Moved by: Trustee Franke Seconded by: Trustee Bush
AYES: Trustee Bush, Jarosch, Lasken, Franke
ABSENT: Trustee Miller and Trustee Schmidt
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT: Motion to authorize payments of invoices shown
on the July 14, 2026 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $ 7,876,635.89
Moved by: Trustee Franke Seconded by: Trustee Lasken
AYES: Trustee Bush, Jarosch, Lasken, Franke
ABSENT: Trustee Miller and Trustee Schmidt
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Consideration of a request from Community Consolidated School District 59, located at 1001
Leicester Rd, to waive FY 2026/27 vehicle sticker fees in the amount of $1,070.
(The Community Consolidated School District 59 is seeking a waiver of FY 2026/27 vehicle sticker
fees for 17 Class-B trucks ($850), 1 Class-C,D,F trucks ($75), 2 Class-SB school buses ($120), and
1 passenger car ($25) for a total waiver of $1,070.
(It has been past practice of the Village Board to grant waivers for governmental and non-profit
organizations.
(The Director of Finance recommends approval.)
b. Consideration to waive the formal bidding process and award a purchase contract to Willowbrook
Ford, of Willowbrook IL, for the purchase of a New Ford F-350 Service Body truck in the amount
of $68,050.63 from the Water and Sewer Fund.
(Funds have been allocated in the FY2027 Water and Sewer Fund to purchase a New Ford F-350
Pickup Truck to replace unit #811
due to high mileage and an extensive repair history.
(The Ford F-350 Service Body truck is available from Willowbrook Ford, located in Willowbrook
IL in the amount of $68,050.63.
(Willowbrook Ford currently has a F-350 Pickup with the appropriate specs in stock on their lot for
immediate delivery.
(Adequate funds are available in the Water and Sewer Fund.
(The Director of Public Works recommends approval.)
c. Consideration to award a professional services contract to Tasty Catering of Elk Grove Village, IL
to provide staffing to manage food and drink as well as provide and set up equipment for the
Village's annual Oktoberfest Celebration in an amount not to exceed $107,000.
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(The Village holds an annual Oktoberfest Celebration each September at Rotary Green.
(Tasty Catering has submitted a professional services proposal to supply and manage equipment
and sales of food and drink for the event.
(The proposal includes staffing, equipment, event tents, lighting, a stage, tables, and chairs for the
event.
(Additionally, the cost for food and drink items sold at the event has been estimated based on sales
trends and data from 2023, 2024, 2025.
(Event attendees purchase tickets to be used for food and drink at the event. The overall cost of the
event will be partially offset by ticket revenue.
(Approval of this contract will allow the Village to reserve the event date and equipment to ensure
availability.
(Tasty Catering has successfully provided the same services for the Village's Oktoberfest for the
past eight years.
(There are adequate funds available in the General Fund.
(The event will take place on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2026.)
d. Consideration to award a sole source purchase contract to Stryker Medical of Chicago, IL for the
purchase of six (6) replacement Lifepack 35 Monitors in the amount of $340,086.44 from the FY27
General Funds.
(This request authorizes the purchase of six (6) replacement LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitors to
upgrade current ambulance units and replace fire suppression apparatus monitors.
(The LIFEPAK 35 is the department's standardized cardiac monitor/defibrillator platform, ensuring
compatibility across all units and consistency in training and operations.
(This equipment provides advanced cardiac monitoring capabilities, including real-time 12/15-lead
ECG monitoring and continuous vital sign assessment.
(The system is capable of detecting shockable rhythms during CPR, supporting improved clinical
assessment during cardiac arrest events.
(The monitors replace aging equipment that is no longer supported or compatible with current
operational standards.
(Stryker Medical is the sole source provider for this equipment and provides ongoing manufacturer
support and service.
(Adequate funds are available in the FY27 General Funds.
(The Fire Chief recommends approval.)
e. Consideration of the following items related to the amendments to the adopted Fiscal Year 2027
Budget and closing of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget:
• Amend the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for the carryover of outstanding encumbrances and
project balances from the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for a total amount of $56,770,637;
• Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Arlington/Higgins Redevelopment Fund budget in the amount
of $11,705,798 to recognize proceeds from the sale of The Vue property and transfer the proceeds
to the Capital Projects Fund;
• Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund Budget in the amount of $2,000,000 for an
interfund transfer to the Capital Projects Fund.
(This is the twenty-seventh year that the Village has rolled unfilled purchase orders for goods and
services into the new fiscal year budget. The amount of outstanding purchase orders and general
carryover requests from the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget totals $56,770,637.
(The majority of items being carried forward are ongoing or planned capital project costs in the
Capital Projects Fund and various redevelopment funds.
(Increasing the budget at this time ensures that the Village's financial operations remain compliant
with Illinois budgetary statutes and generally accepted accounting principles.
(During Fiscal Year 2026, the Village sold property acquired and held for future redevelopment
within the Arlington/Higgins Redevelopment Fund in the amount of $11,705,798. This budget
amendment recognizes the proceeds from the sale and transfers it to the Capital Projects Fund to
fund eligible capital improvement projects.
(This budget amendment appropriates an additional $2,000,000 in the Fiscal Year 2026 General
Fund for an interfund transfer to the Capital Projects Fund.
(The Director of Finance recommends approval.)
f. Consideration of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission to consider a
Petition for a Special Use Permit to operate a Culver's Restaurant with a drive-thru and a Dutch
Bros Coffee with drive-thrus at 620 Meacham Road (Culver's) and 1630 Biesterfield (Dutch Bros).
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(Elk Grove Retail 2, LLC (Culver's) and Elk Grove Retail 1, LLC (Dutch Bros) are petitioning the
Village for a Special Use Permit to operate a Culver's restaurant with a drive-thru at 620 Meacham
Road and a Dutch Bros Coffee at 1630 Biesterfield Road.
(The date for a Public Hearing has not been established.)
g. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 44-26 authorizing the Village of Elk Grove to apply for
funding assistance through the Clean Water Act Section 319(h) grant program to stabilize ditches
within the Business Park.
(The Village plans to apply to the IEPA for Clean Water Act Section 319(h) funding. The program
provides federal funding to Illinois for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve
water quality. It offers up to 60% reimbursement for eligible watershed planning and
implementation projects such as streambank or ditch stabilization.
(The Village is requesting funding of $1,860,000 toward the ditch stabilization of two of the
Business Park's primary ditches.
(The Director of Public Works has recommended approval.)
h. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 45-26 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Letter of Receipt
stipulating the terms of an agreement for an application seeking a Cook County Class 6B Property
Tax Exemption status pursuant to the Cook County Real Property Classification Ordinance, as
amended from time to time, for certain real estate located at 1775 Lively Boulevard.
(The Law Offices of Amari & Locallo, on behalf of their client MAPA LLC (Applicant) is seeking
a Cook County Class 6B property tax exemption for property located at 1775 Lively Boulevard.
(The Applicant intends to purchase the 37,600 square foot industrial facility and will plan to lease
out the space to suitable industrial tenants in the warehousing/distribution/manufacturing sectors.
(Depending on the type of user, it is estimated that the tenant will employ about 28 full-time
employees at this facility.
(MAPA LLC is an entity affiliated with Gullo International Development Corporation, the
Chicago -based real estate investment firm that purchased the property.
(The Applicant will refurbish the building to increase its functionality and improve the building at
an estimated cost of over $150,000.
(Improvements will include replacement of the three sections of the loading docks, milling and
resurfacing of the parking lot, removal of a man door, cleaning out of the rear detention pond and
back overgrowth, new EIFS paneling, a new metal awning, as well as updated landscaping.
(The eligibility requirements for 6B status are new construction, substantial rehabilitation or
buildings that have been vacant for a period of time. This site qualifies based on Substantial
Rehabilitation and Special Circumstances, where there was no purchase for value, but the period of
abandonment prior to the application was continuous for 12 months or greater.
(Property approved for Class 6B status allows the owner of the property to have the assessment
level lowered for a period of twelve years. The assessment schedule is 10% of fair market value for
ten years, then 15% in the eleventh year and 20% in the twelfth year. Industrial property is currently
assessed at 25% of fair market value in Cook County.
(Upon approval, the Director of Business Development & Marketing will issue a Letter of Receipt
to the Applicant. The Letter of Receipt will allow the Applicant to file an application with Cook
County. Final approval is at the discretion of the Village Board and contingent on the Applicant
completing the improvements stated in their application.
(The Director of Business Development & Marketing recommends issuing a Letter of Receipt.)
i. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 46-26 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Letter of Receipt
stipulating the terms of an agreement for an application seeking a Cook County Class 6B Property
Tax Exemption status pursuant to the Cook County Real Property Classification Ordinance as
amended from time to time, for certain real estate located at 2405 Estes Avenue.
(The Law Offices of Sarnoff Property Tax, on behalf of their client, Prime Commercial Properties
LLC (Applicant), is seeking a Cook County Class 6B property tax exemption for property located
at 2405 Estes.
(The Applicant, New Wave International Cargo, LLC, intends to purchase the 47,036 square foot
industrial facility and occupy it for warehousing and distribution in connection with freight
forwarding.
(Currently, New Wave International Cargo, LLC operates out of a 75,000 square foot building in
Glendale Heights and needs to move closer to the airport and many of its customers to increase its
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productivity. The Applicant plans to bring all 25 full-time employees and add 5-10 employees
within the first three years.
(The Applicant will refurbish the building to increase its functionality and improve the building at
an estimated cost of $450,000-$500,000.
(Improvements will include a mill and resurface of the parking lot, removing all stones and boulders
from the parkway and restoring it with sod, providing screening for the dumpster, clearing out the
rear detention pond and back overgrowth, new landscaping, new EIFS and metal paneling, and a
new canopy.
(The eligibility requirements for 6B status are new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or
buildings that have been vacant for a period of time. This site qualifies based on the Reoccupation
of Abandoned Property with greater than 12 months of vacancy with a Purchase for Value,
Substantial Rehabilitation.
(Property approved for Class 6B status allows the owner of the property to have the assessment
level lowered for a period of twelve years. The assessment schedule is 10% of fair market value for
ten years, then 15% in the eleventh year and 20% in the twelfth year. Industrial property is currently
assessed at 25% of fair market value in Cook County.
(Upon approval, the Director of Business Development & Marketing will issue a Letter of Receipt
to the Applicant. The Letter of Receipt will allow the Applicant to file an application with Cook
County. Final approval is at the discretion of the Village Board and contingent on the Applicant
completing the improvements stated in their application.
(The Director of Business Development & Marketing recommends issuing a Letter of Receipt.)
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items a — k.
Moved by: Jarosch Seconded by: Lasken
AYES: Trustee Bush, Jarosch, Lasken, Franke
ABSENT: Trustee Miller and Trustee Schmidt
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
7. REGULAR AGENA
a. Consideration to adopt Ordinance 3944 authorizing the Mayor to approve a final plat of
resubdivision, granting a special use permit for a planned development, and approving
planned development regulations for property located at 600 East Elk Grove Boulevard
(Tonne Grove).
(On June 22, 2026, the Plan Commission held a public hearing to consider a petition from
Tonne Grove LLC for a Resubdivision from one (1) lot to twenty (20) lots as well as a
dedicated roadway connecting Love Street to Tonne Road, and a Special Use Permit for
a Planned Development for the property at 600 E Elk Grove Boulevard.
(The purpose of these petitions is to develop 20 single-family homes.
(The Plan Commission recommended approval of these petitions.)
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items a
Moved by: Bush Seconded by: Lasken
AYES: Trustee Bush, Jarosch, Lasken, Franke
ABSENT: Trustee Miller and Trustee Schmidt
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
9. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Village Manager Roan — No report
10. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke — Trustee Franke warned the
community that Groot is starting early this week because of the heat.
11. JUDICIARY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE — Trustee Bush — No report
12. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - Trustee Schmidt — No report
13. CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE - Trustee Lasken — Trustee Lasken EGTV is broadcasting
archived broadcasting throughout the month. The schedule is available on the website.
14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - Trustee Bush — No report
15. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Miller -Trustee Jarosch advised that Trustee Miller
would like to address a comment from a resident regarding the Tonne Grove development. In response to
the resident's comment that the process had been rushed, she stated that the Village has been transparent
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throughout the entire process, as has the developer. Information has consistently been made available
through Village Board meetings, Plan Commission meetings, the Village website, Facebook, and
Instagram.
16. BUSINESS LEADERS FORUMS - Trustee Schmidt — No report
17. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES - Trustee Jarosch stated October I is the next blood drive
and you can register on the village website.
18. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Trustee Schmidt — No report
19. AIRPORT UPDATE - Mayor Johnson — No report
20. PARADE COMMITTEE - Mayor Johnson — No report
21. MID -SUMMER CLASSICS CONCERT SERIES UPDATE —No report
22. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE - Mayor Johnson — The next event will be Oktoberfest.
23. LIQUOR COMMISSION - Mayor Johnson — No report
24. REPORT FROM VILLAGE MANAGER — No report
25. REPORT FROM VILLAGE CLERK — No report
26. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — No report
27. NEW BUSINESS — No report
28. PUBLIC COMMENT — Members of the VFW thanked the Board and the Mayor for their help in
relocating.
29. ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn the Village Board Meeting at 8:16 PM.
Moved by: Trustee Bush Seconded by: Trustee Lasken
AYES: Trustee Bush, Jarosch, Lasken, Franke
ABSENT: Trustee Miller and Trustee Schmidt
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
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