Village Council

VILLAGE COUNCIL & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MARCH 2, 2026 AT 7:00 PM VILLAGE HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 E. WOOD STREET PALATINE, IL 60067-5339 (847) 359-9050 www.palatine.il.us MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Schwantz called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT : Mayor Jim Schwantz, Councilman District 1 Greg Langer, Councilman District 3 Doug Myslinski, Councilman District 4 Joe Falkenberg, Councilman District 5 Kollin Kozlowski, Councilman District 6 Brad Helms ABSENT : Councilman District 2 Scott Lamerand ARRIVED : Village Clerk Maureen Pasqualucci, Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos, Village Attorney Rick Veenstra, Director of Community Development Mike Jacobs, Director of Public Works Matt Barry, Police Chief William Nord, Deputy Police Chief David Brandwein, Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Buzzard, IT Director Larry Schroth, Director of Finance Andrew Brown, Director of Human Resources Monika Pandya III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG Mayor Schwantz invited everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge to the Flag. IV. PUBLIC HEARING A. Consider a Motion to Open the Public Hearing on the Proposed Text Amendments to Appendix A - Zoning Ordinance of the Palatine Code of Ordinances Council considered a motion to open the public hearing on the Proposed Text Amendments to Appendix A - Zoning Ordinance of the Palatine Code of Ordinances. No one came forward. VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 1 of 10 Minutes March 2, 2026 RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Greg Langer SECONDER: Brad Helms AYES: Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Kollin Kozlowski SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - February 17, 2026 RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Doug Myslinski SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None VI. MAYOR'S REPORT A. As Submitted Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events: March 2 through March 16: Mon. – Sat. 9 AM to 5 PM; Sun. 10 AM to 4 PM Early Voting for the March 17 Gubernatorial Primary 150 W. Wilson Street – Village Hall is NOT a voting site Wednesday, March 4: 8 AM – 9 AM State of the Village, sponsored by the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce Village Hall Council Chambers Thursday, March 5: 8 AM Police Beat 8110 Meeting Palatine Train Station VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 2 of 10 Minutes March 2, 2026 Thursday, March 5: 9 AM Police Beat 8100 Meeting MOTW Coffee Saturday, March 14: 11 AM St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown Palatine Wednesday, March 18: 7 PM – 9 PM District 1 & 2 Advisory Meeting – Hosted by Councilman Langer and Councilman Lamerand Village Hall Council Chambers Wood Mulch Delivery Program The Public Works Department has started taking appointments for their Wood Mulch Delivery Program through the new online ordering system. Appointments are available on a first come, first served basis, and can only be scheduled online. Deliveries will take place on April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1, and May 8. VII. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None VIII. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE A. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIR 1. Consider a Motion to Extend the Contract for the Village's Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program Director of Public Works Matt Barry discussed extending the Suburban Concrete contract, noting that the company was the low bidder in 2024 and offered pricing below those of 2026. The bid allows for extensions and includes curb and gutter work planned for the 2027 in-house resurfacing program. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Doug Myslinski SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 3 of 10 Minutes March 2, 2026 2. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. B. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE GREG LANGER, CHAIR 1. Consider an Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code for the Village of Palatine, Illinois; Providing for the Repeal of Certain Ordinances Not Included Therein; Providing a Penalty for the Violation Thereof; Providing for the Manner of Amending Such Code; and Providing When Such Code and this Ordinance Shall Become Effective Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos outlined the updates to the Code of Ordinances, noting that they stem from the ongoing recodification process supported by Municode. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Jim Schwantz SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None 2. Consider an Ordinance Adopting the 2026 Fee Schedule Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos discussed the updates to the fee schedule. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None 3. Consider an Ordinance Adopting the 2026 Fine Schedule Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos reviewed the proposed updates to the fine schedule. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Doug Myslinski SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 4 of 10 Minutes March 2, 2026 4. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. C. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIR 1. Police Department's Community Engagement and Planning Division Update Police Chief William Nord and Deputy Police Chief David Brandwein presented an update on the Police Department’s Community Engagement and Planning Division. Nord described how the division’s origin was formed under former Police Chief David Daigle and the Village Manager Reid Ottesen, to strengthen relationships with residents. He further highlighted current grant opportunities that emphasize community-based law enforcement initiatives. Brandwein outlined the community’s social-worker resources, noted a tenant-protection initiative with Officer Murphy, and mentioned an upcoming virtual community resource forum. Brandwein discussed recent 911 responses involving ICE, provided updates on upcoming beat meetings, and shared information about unmarked police vehicles. Nord summarized the beat-meeting schedule and discussed the use of Flock cameras. Police Commander Chris Stearns explained what Flock cameras are and how they operate, and Nord followed with examples of ALPR camera usage along with quarterly accomplishments. Nord mentioned the staff assisting in this division: Mike Campbell, Joe Murphy, Mike Murphy, Frank Jerz, Nick Heuertz. Councilman Myslinski thanked the Palatine Police Department for the information and explanation and urged residents to take advantage of the virtual community forum. Audience discussion - Resident Laura, Bayside Drive, expressed concerns about ICE, requested transparency, and voiced privacy concerns regarding Flock. Kara Cermak, 431 W. Glencoe Road, requested ICE free zones and designated safe spaces. John LaPrise, 110 N. Oak St, expressed concerns with Flock data and the organization. VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 5 of 10 Minutes March 2, 2026 Chelsea Barnes, 1252 N. Arbor Lane, discussed public policy, expressed concerns about Flock, appreciated community effort by village, and requested more engagement with residents. Jenny Levin, Gerry Ct, raised concerns about data collection and stressed the need for greater engagement with residents hesitant to speak up. Roman Golash, Resident, thanked the police for the presentation, expressed concerns over crime, and voiced support for the Flock system. Mayor Schwantz discussed the Village Services Open House, spoke about the tenant protection group, and mentioned available bilingual resources. Mayor Schwantz said that this effort remains a work in progress. Yasmeen Bankole, Trustee, Hanover Park urged the Council to consider a welcoming Ordinance and advised the council to listen to residents. Claudia Silverstein, 476 E Providence Road, concerned resident spoke on behalf of a concerned business owner from No Machas and expressed concerns about ICE. Jackie, Resident, speaking on behalf of Guzmans at American Video, expressed concerns about ICE affecting business. Dayna Prochaska, 154 W. Comfort St, thanked Village of Palatine and Palatine Police Department, representing a business owner at 1208 E. Dundee affected by ICE. Resident at 257 N. Fremont Street, spoke on behalf of El Chicanito, 1164 Dundee, and others affected by ICE. Kathy Niekrasz, 2259 N. Enlund Drive, business owner, 1635 N. Baldwin Road, expressed concerns over ICE. Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos restated that the Village Services Open Houses will be held on the first Monday of April, May, and June. Mayor Schwantz announced a future zoom meeting date to be determined for the virtual community forum. 2. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. D. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE JOE FALKENBERG, CHAIR VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 6 of 10 Minutes March 2, 2026 1. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. E. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIR In the absence of Chairman Lamerand, Vice-Chairman Myslinski opened the community & economic development committee. 1. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. F. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE BRAD HELMS, CHAIR 1. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. IX. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Kollin Kozlowski SECONDER: Greg Langer AYES: Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None X. CONSENT AGENDA All items are considered to be routine by the Village Council and will be enacted by one motion, with waiver of first reading. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. The motion was to approve items A. to E. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY ROLL CALL MOVER: Doug Myslinski SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski AYES: Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None A. Consider a Motion to Approve Warrant 2026 #5 VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 7 of 10 Minutes March 2, 2026 B. Consider a Motion to Extend the Contract for the Village's Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program C. Consider an Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a New Code for the Village of Palatine, Illinois; Providing for the Repeal of Certain Ordinances Not Included Therein; Providing a Penalty for the Violation Thereof; Providing for the Manner of Amending Such Code; and Providing When Such Code and this Ordinance Shall Become Effective Ordinance #O-17-26 D. Consider an Ordinance Adopting the 2026 Fee Schedule Ordinance #O-18-26 E. Consider an Ordinance Adopting the 2026 Fine Schedule Ordinance #O-19-26 XI. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE GREG LANGER, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE JOE FALKENBERG, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIR In the absence of Chairman Lamerand, Vice-Chairman Myslinski reported on the Community & Economic Development Committee. 1. As Submitted No Report. D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE BRAD HELMS, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 8 of 10 Minutes March 2, 2026 E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. XII. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS A. VILLAGE MANAGER 1. As Submitted No Report. B. VILLAGE CLERK 1. As Submitted Village Clerk Pasqualucci mentioned that early voting has begun for the March 17th primary and continues until March 16th, including weekends. C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY 1. As Submitted No Report. XIII. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED No Closed Session requested. XIV. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE Joseph McArthur, Rolling Meadows resident and owner of private wetland structure on Lot 20 of Highland Woods subdivision, addressed the Village Council regarding the Euclid Avenue bike path encroachment, MWRD easements, lake of response from Cook County and a desire for a master IGA for federal funding and encroachment resolution. Mr. McArthur provided a written copy of his statement along with petition signatures which will be made a part of said minutes and placed on file in the Village Clerk’s office. Melissa Ortega, District 2, mentioned meeting with Mayor Schwantz and asked the Council to consider the concerns and points raised by residents at today’s meeting. She also requested that the Council reassess the welcoming ordinance. VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 9 of 10 Minutes March 2, 2026 XV. ADJOURNMENT RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Kollin Kozlowski SECONDER: Brad Helms AYES: Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:38 PM. SUBMITTED BY: Maureen Pasqualucci Village Clerk VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 10 of 10