Beautification Committee

Regular Meeting

Mundelein, IL · March 18, 2026

Minutes

Beautification Committee Meeting Minutes March 18, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Committee was held on March 18, 2026. Chairperson Ross called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. II. ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE Lynne Monroe took the roll call. It indicated as follows: Committee Attendance PRESENT: Committee Member Nunez, Committee Member Tierney, Committee Member Mitchell, Chair Ross ABSENT: Committee Member Jankowski Jr. Other Attendance: REMOTE: Vice-Chair Tancredi PRESENT: Chris Woodard, Mundelein Arts Commission Liason and Lynne Monroe, Assistant Village Administrator III. PUBLIC COMMENTARY PUBLIC COMMENTARY Michael Waters, applicant for the Committee's opening, was in attendance. Michael is scheduled to be appointed at the March 23, 2026 board meeting. Michael mentioned a feral cat spay and release program that would be an initiative closely aligned with the Bird City designation. Members discussed and agreed that this program is important to market and explore further. IV. MINUTES APPROVAL MINUTES APPROVAL A. Review and Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the February 18, 2026 Beautification Committee Minutes. Review and Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the February 18, 2026 Beautification Committee Minutes. Members noted a few minor edits, and the minutes were passed. RESULT: Passed [Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Committee Member Jill Mitchell SECONDER: Committee Member Margaret (Peg) Tierney AYES: Kim Nunez, Margaret (Peg) Tierney, Jill Mitchell, Jenny Ross NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None V. MUNDELEIN ARTS COMMISSION REPORT MUNDELEIN ARTS COMMISSION REPORT Chris Woodard reported on several initiatives from the Mundelein Arts Commission (MAC). Mundelein Community Connection (MCC) is partnering with Adler Arts Center for this year's Arts Festival. The Park District is no longer partnering with MCC for this event. MAC will have a table at the event. Chris reported on an opportunity at the library to use their display case for a committee initiative such as Bird City, if there is interest. MAC will be collaborating for something in celebration of their 10th anniversary. Chair Ross and Chris discussed Spring into Summer plans for MAC. MAC will have a bird give-away and provide pavement art. Chris will need chalk ordered to decorate the pavement the Sunday before the event. VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Lynne announced that new members will now be sworn in at a Board Meeting as part of committee membership. Lynne will swear anyone in who is already a member and had Oath of Office certificates available. Chris Woodard recognized Vice-Chair Tancredi for her annual presentation at the last Board Meeting. VII. PROJECTS PROJECTS A. Gardens Gardens Member Jankowski was absent, but Chair Ross reported that he intends to meet with the Village Arborist to discuss plans for new trees at Village Hall. Lynne reported on Courtland Commons Pollnator Garden as a large initiative with significant maintenance that will be handled by Public Works and a landscaping company. The bridge has been installed, and a new walking path will be planned. The plan and design is still in the works for the whole garden area. Member Tierney asked if plants would be bird- friendly, to which Lynne affirmed. If the committee is interested, they can manage plant baskets on the bridge or perhaps planters in the garden. Member Nunez will ask Kelsey Howe in Public Works about the cost of planters, so a decision can be made next month. B. Bird City Bird City Lynne announced that new Bird City signs have been made and will be installed at the Village Hall garden and at the Pollinator Garden at Courtland Commons. Lynne asked for Newsletter content for the Spring newsletter, so as not to duplicate last year's. Bird City and the Bird Walk are important to highlight. Member Mitchell, Michael Waters and Chair Ross each will provide fresh content to share Bird City, Spring into Summer News, and Gardening Tips, respectively. Member Mitchell reported her work on the upcoming Bird Walk at Ray's Lake. She is also in the process of updating the Bird City program website. C. Community Events Community Events Vice-Chair Tancredi and Member Tierney had nothing to report. Discussion about these events will take place as they draw closer. 1. June 20, 2026 Farmer's Market - the theme is Gardens and Birds June 20, 2026 Farmer's Market - the theme is Gardens and Birds 2. Farmer's Market butterfly release - late July / early August Farmer's Market butterfly release - late July / early August 3. Bike Race Bike Race 4. District 75 Tiger Truck Fest District 75 Tiger Truck Fest 5. Lure of the Local Lure of the Local 6. Santa's Cottage and Tree Lighting Santa's Cottage and Tree Lighting D. Clean up events / Adopt a Road Clean up events / Adopt a Road Member Nunez reported plans for a clean-up event in coordination with the bike race and after Halloween. E. Spring into Summer - May 30, 2026 Spring into Summer - May 30, 2026 Chair Ross reported on continuing planning for Spring into Summer, with many returning and new vendors. The owner of Walela Farms may bring her highland cow, and also discuss chicken keeping. The train club will be open as well. Lynne reported that ComEd will be donating 25 tree saplings for give-aways. Chair Ross provided the event permit to Lynne for processing, and she will finalize the Liquor License application. Chair Ross is coordinating the creation of posters and other marketing materials with Freedom Nyguen. The members discussed volunteer help and set- up/clean-up needs for the day. F. Reuse a Shoe / Textile Recycling Reuse a Shoe / Textile Recycling Chair Ross inquired if there is interest in textile recycling and managing a Reuse- a - Shoe program. Chair Ross and Member Nunez will discuss separately to see the viability of taking this on and report back to the committee. VIII. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS A. Budget Budget Vice-Chair Tancredi reported no change to the budget from last month. However, she had requested items to be ordered for Spring into Summer and other future give- aways. Lynne confirmed the items had been ordered, except for tote bags. Members discussed a new or added graphic to the bags — to include a bird. After discussion of artwork layout and cost, the decision was made to order the same bags as last year, in the minium quantity. Members discussed other purchases to consider, including trees, dog waste stations, and planters. A final decision will be made next month. B. Committee Vacancy Committee Vacancy Michael Waters has been selected by Mayor Meier. His appointment is official March 23, 2026. IX. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A. A-May-Zing Mundelein A-May-Zing Mundelein Chair-Ross will coordinate with Village staff regarding potential participation in A-May- Zing Mundelein and report back next month. B. 250th Anniversary of the US 250th Anniversary of the US Member Tierney suggested initiatives to celebrate the USA 250th birthday celebration. She recommends encouraging planting of red, white, and blue flowers. She will submit content that Lynne can add to the Spring newsletter. Lynne added that light pole banners will be installed to commemorate the event. Vice-Chair Tancredi confirmed flags have been ordered for give-aways at events, as well. C. Excellence in Gardening Awards Excellence in Gardening Awards Vice-Chair Tancredi plans to advertise for the Excellence in Gardening awards n the Summer newsletter (it will come out near end of June.) X. OTHER BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS None XI. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT A. Adjourn the Beautification Committee Meeting Motion to adjourn the Beautification Committee Meeting. Adjourn the Beautification Committee Meeting Motion to adjourn the Beautification Committee Meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 PM RESULT: Passed [Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Committee Member Kim Nunez SECONDER: Committee Member Jill Mitchell AYES: Kim Nunez, Margaret (Peg) Tierney, Jill Mitchell, Jenny Ross NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None _______________________ Jenny Ross, Chairman XII. NEXT MEETING - APRIL 15, 2026 NEXT MEETING - APRIL 15, 2026

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AGENDA BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING March 18, 2026 - 5:30 PM Village Hall - Room 101 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein, IL 60060 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ATTENDANCE III. PUBLIC COMMENTARY IV. MINUTES APPROVAL A. Review and Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the February 18, 2026 Beautification Committee Minutes. V. MUNDELEIN ARTS COMMISSION REPORT VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS VII. PROJECTS A. Gardens B. Bird City C. Community Events 1. June 20, 2026 Farmer's Market - the theme is Gardens and Birds 2. Farmer's Market butterfly release - late July / early August 3. Bike Race Page |1 Page 1 of 7 4. District 75 Tiger Truck Fest 5. Lure of the Local 6. Santa's Cottage and Tree Lighting D. Clean up events / Adopt a Road E. Spring into Summer - May 30, 2026 F. Reuse a Shoe / Textile Recycling VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. Budget B. Committee Vacancy IX. NEW BUSINESS A. A-May-Zing Mundelein B. 250th Anniversary of the US C. Excellence in Gardening Awards X. OTHER BUSINESS XI. ADJOURNMENT Beautification Committee Agenda 3/18/2026 Page |2 Page 2 of 7 A. Adjourn the Beautification Committee Meeting Motion to adjourn the Beautification Committee Meeting. XII. NEXT MEETING - APRIL 15, 2026 The Village of Mundelein, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, to contact the ADA Coordinator at 847-949-3200 to allow the Village to arrange accommodations for those persons. Beautification Committee Agenda 3/18/2026 Page |3 Page 3 of 7 Beautification Committee Meeting Minutes February 18, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The regularly scheduled meeting of the Beautification Committee was held on February 18, 2026. Chairperson Ross called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. ATTENDANCE Lynne Monroe took the roll call. It indicated as follows: Committee Attendance PRESENT: Committee Member Nunez, Committee Member Tancredi, Committee Member Tierney, Committee Member Mitchell, Committee Member Jankowski Jr., Committee Member Ross ABSENT: Commissioner Woodard Other Attendance: PRESENT: Lynne Monroe, Assistant Village Administrator Public Member: Michael Waters PUBLIC COMMENTARY Michael Waters, a recent applicant for the opening on the Committee, introduced himself and was present to observe. MINUTES APPROVAL Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the Beautification Committee Meeting Minutes from January 21, 2026. RESULT: Passed [Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Committee Member Colleen Tancredi SECONDER: Committee Member Chester Jankowski Jr. AYES: Kim Nunez, Colleen Tancredi, Margaret (Peg) Tierney, Jill Mitchell, Chester Jankowski Jr., Jenny Ross NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None MUNDELEIN ARTS COMMISSION REPORT No report. Chris Woodard Absent ANNOUNCEMENTS Chiar Ross annoucned a seed swap at CLC March 7, 10:00AM- 2:00 PM PROJECTS Page 4 of 7 Gardens Member Jankowski provided an update on the Village gardens and his plans for potentially replacing the trees at Village Hall. The group discussed and came to a consensus on a specific tree that would work to pitch to Village arborist. Bird City Member Mithcell provided an update of the Bird City's annual requirements, including an annual proclamation in the fall and the Bird Walk for Migratory Bird Day. She is planning with the Audubon Society for a walk May 16 at Ray's Lake. There is a cap to the number in attendance. Marketing will begin soon via website and newsletters. The Audubon society also advertises the event. The new brochure will also highlight the Bird City accomplishments. Community Events June 20, 2026 Farmer's Market - the theme is Gardens and Birds Chair Ross reported on the June 20 Farmers Market whole market theme is going to be gardens and birds. A decision will need to be made at some point what exactly we want in terms of space and what we want to do there. There will be bird cookies and vendors following the theme. Farmer's Market butterfly release - late July / early August Chair Ross reported the Farmer's Market will also coordinate a butterfly release in late July or early August. Member Mithcell will work with MCC to coordinate the date. Bike Race Member Nunez will coordinate a street clean up before the Village's annual bike race (July 20, 2026) District 75 Tiger Truck Fest Nothing to report at this meeting Santa's Cottage and Tree Lighting Nothing to report at this meeting Lure of the Local Page 5 of 7 Nothing to report at this meeting Clean up events / Adopt a Road Consideration is still being given to possibly adopting a road for the committee. Currently individual events are the plan — possibly three for 2026. Spring into Summer - May 30, 2026 Chair Ross provided an update on Spring into Summer progress, noting the return last year's vendors. She will need to get in touch with a few representatives, but overall has had a good response. The members discussed ideas for a Bee Keeper, or someone in a Bee or Bee Keeper costume. The members also discussed publicity to draw people to the event. Member Nunez mentioned she, Vice-Chair Tancredi and Member Tierney attend Coffee with the Mayor where they can attract attendees. Lynne will be seeking free marigolds for Spring into Summer. The members discussed raffling planters again. Lynne confirmed two wooden planters are stored at Village Hall. OLD BUSINESS Budget Vice-Chair Tancredi provided a brief update on teh budget, and is still awaiting funds to be allocated towards the Star. Lynne will be ordering shirts once everyone provides sizes. Samples were available. Committee Vacancy Chair Ross discussed the committee vacancy. Michael Waters has applied for it. There is a process for actually selecting someone and appointing someone, and Lynne and Chair Ross are working through that process Brochure Vice-Chair Tancredi is updating the brochure with everyone's edits and will get to Freedom for printing to have for events. NEW BUSINESS Chair Ross indicated Becca with the FArmer's MArket asked for a donation, and she will work on that. Vice-Chair Tancredi plans to renew the Garden Awards, and add businesses this year. Member Mithcell reminded everyone about attending the Commitee of the Whole. Page 6 of 7 OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Adjourn Beautification Committee Meeting Motion to adjourn the Beautification Committee Meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 PM. RESULT: Passed [Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Committee Member Jill Mitchell SECONDER: Committee Member Colleen Tancredi AYES: Kim Nunez, Colleen Tancredi, Margaret (Peg) Tierney, Jill Mitchell, Chester Jankowski Jr., Jenny Ross NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None _______________________ Jenny Ross, Chairman NEXT MEETING - March 18, 2026 Page 7 of 7