Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingHoffman Estates, IL · February 7, 2026
Minutes
MEETING: SPECIAL HOFFMAN ESTATES VILLAGE BOARD
DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2026
PLACE: HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
5235 PRAIRIE STONE PARKWAY
HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Village President William McLeod called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. The Village
Clerk called the roll. Trustees present: Karen Mills, Anna Newell, Gary Pilafas, Gary
Stanton, Karen Arnet, Patrick Kinnane.
A quorum was present.
ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT:
E. Palm, Village Manager
J. Pape, Assistant Village Manager
P. Green,
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No one wished to be recognized.
3. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
3.A. Comprehensive Plan/Strategic Plan
Phil Green, Transportation & Long-Range Planner led the Board in a strategic planning session
as part of the Hello Hoffman Comprehensive & Strategic Plan process. The Board received an
overview of public engagement efforts to date, and the key themes emerging from Phase 1 of the
project. A discussion was held on high and low points from the Village's history, with those
events being used to draw out key themes that should be a part of the Village's strategy moving
forward.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Stanton, seconded by Trustee Mills, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote
taken. All ayes. Motion carried. Time: 1:42 p.m.
Patty Richter Village Clerk Date Approved
Agenda
AGENDA
Village Board of Trustees
Special Meeting
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
5235 Prairie Stone Parkway
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
February 7, 2026 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 9:00 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
A. Comprehensive Plan/Strategic Plan
3. ADJOURNMENT
Further details and information can be found in the agenda packet attached hereto and incorporated herein and
can also be viewed online at www.hoffmanestates.org and/or in person in the Village Clerk's office. The Village of
Hoffman Estates complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For accessibility assistance, call the
ADA Coordinator at 847/882-9100.
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