Village Council

VILLAGE COUNCIL & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE APRIL 6, 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 : Councilman District 1 Greg Langer, Councilman District 2 Scott Lamerand, Councilman District 3 Doug Myslinski, Councilman District 4 Joe Falkenberg, Councilman District 6 Brad Helms ABSENT : Councilman District 5 Kollin Kozlowski ARRIVED : Also Present: Village Clerk Maureen Pasqualucci, Village Manager Reid Ottesen, Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos, Village Attorney Rick Veenstra, Director of Community Development Mike Jacobs, Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg, Director of Public Works Matt Barry, Deputy Police Chief David Brandwein, Fire Chief Scott Mackeben, IT Director Larry Schroth, 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - March 16, 2026 RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Doug Myslinski SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 1 of 10 Minutes April 6, 2026 V. MAYOR'S REPORT A. Consider a Motion Concurring with the Mayor’s Village Council Committee Assignments Councilman Helms moved to concur with the Mayor's appointment of the Council Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs for the upcoming year. The Mayor confirmed with the Village Manager that this was the same process as in prior years. Administration Technology & Community Health Chair - District 2 Council Member Vice Chair - District 3 Council Member Business Finance & Budget Chair - District 5 Council Member Vice Chair - District 6 Council Member Community & Economic Development Chair - District 3 Council Member Vice Chair - District 4 Council Member Fire Policy & Community Information Chair - District 1 Council Member Vice Chair - District 2 Council Member Infrastructure & Environment Chair - District 6 Council Member Vice Chair - District 1 Council Member Police Policy & Code Services Chair - District 4 Council Member Vice Chair - District 5 Council Member RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Greg Langer AYES: Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None B. Consider a Resolution Re-Appointing Members to Various Village Boards and Commissions VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 2 of 10 Minutes April 6, 2026 Councilman Myslinski moved to concur with the Mayor's recommended reappointment's: Planning and Zoning Commission 3-Year Term – Expiring in 2029 Dr. Stephen Fedota Jan Wood Cindy J. Roth Wurster Beautification Commission 2-Year Term – Expiring in 2028 Bob Herbst Sue Albro Nancy Robinson Fire & Police Commission 3-Year Term – Expiring in 2029 Dan Nallen Fire Pension Board 2-Year Term - Expiring in 2028 James Brandt Police Pension Board 2-Year Term - Expiring in 2028 Andrew Merz The Mayor offered his gratitude to all the Committee volunteers. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Doug Myslinski SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None C. As Submitted Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events: Sunday, April 12: 11:30 AM 11th annual Firefighters Chili Cook-Off Durty Nellies VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 3 of 10 Minutes April 6, 2026 Yard Waste Collection During the week of March 30th, Groot began collecting bagged or bundled yard waste as part of their regular garbage and recycling routes. Yard waste collection will continue until the second full week of December. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month The Palatine Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state. Law enforcement will boost enforcement efforts, stopping anyone who is texting and driving. VI. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None VII. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE A. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIR 1. Consider an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Transfer to Permit the Continued Operation of a Medical Office at 770 E. Dundee Road Council District: Four Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg reviewed the Special Use Transfer for 770 W. Dundee Road, originally approved in 2014, and explained that Illinois Urgent Care, LLC has acquired the facility, and noted a slight reduction in weekend hours. He confirmed that no other changes were proposed, and noted staff recommended approval. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Joe Falkenberg SECONDER: Scott Lamerand AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None 2. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 4 of 10 Minutes April 6, 2026 B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIR 1. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Final Planned Development to Permit an Expansion of the American Ukrainian Youth Association Center and Selfreliance Federal Credit Union at 136 E. Illinois Avenue into the Property at 746 S. Vermont Street and an Ordinance Rezoning the Properties at 746 S. Vermont Street (Zoned Manufacturing District) and 116 & 223 E. Illinois Avenue (Zoned R-1 Single-Family District) to Planned Development Council District: Two Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg discussed the planned development and rezoning to permit the expansion of the American Ukrainian Youth Association Center and Selfreliance Federal Credit Union, noting the properties at 746 S. Vermont Street, 136 Illinois Avenue and 116 & 223 E. Illinois Avenue. He explained that 746 S. Vermont Street is planned to be repurposed for a youth center and credit union. Vyverberg explained that the request seeks final planned development approvals following the preliminary discussion held in 2025, noting the proposed reconfiguration of 746 S. Vermont property and parking updates. He also discussed the 223 E. Illinois Avenue property and referenced a one-year determination associated with it. Vyverberg noted minor updates to the floor plan and hours of operation, while confirming that the intended use remains consistent with the original preliminary plan. He added that the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval, and staff concurred. Councilman Lamerand commented on the lot at 223 E. Illinois Avenue, emphasizing the desire to retain it because other feasible locations are not available in the area. Vyverberg responded by noting the importance of extra parking spaces in the event of an overflow. Councilman Lamerand commented on the lot at 223 E. Illinois Avenue, emphasizing the desire to retain it because other feasible locations in the area for overflow parking are limited. Vyverberg added that keeping the lot would provide important additional parking capacity in the event of overflow. Resident, Joyce Slavic, 515 S. Benton, spoke about concerns related to parking availability and street congestion. Councilman Lamerand noted this would provide an estimated additional 150 spaces. VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 5 of 10 Minutes April 6, 2026 Roman Golasch, 122 W. Palatine, expressed his support for the concept. Village Manager Reid Ottesen stated that a zoning notice will be sent to nearby residents. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Jim Schwantz SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None 2. As Submitted Councilman Lamerand expressed his appreciation to everyone involved — including the church, police, volunteers, and public works — for their efforts during the recent holiday events. C. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIR 1. Consider a Motion to Approve a Road Salt Purchase through the State of Illinois Purchasing Cooperative In the absence of Chairman Kozlowski, Vice-Chairman Helms opened the Infrastructure & Environment committee. Director of Public Works Matt Barry presented information on the road salt purchase planned for next winter, noting that the Village of Palatine is seeking competitive pricing through a state cooperative bid for 3,360 tons of rock salt. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Joe Falkenberg SECONDER: Scott Lamerand AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None 2. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. D. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE JOE FALKENBERG, CHAIR VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 6 of 10 Minutes April 6, 2026 1. Consider a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Approving the Transfer and Reallocation of Volume Cap in Connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and Related Matters Village Deputy Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos discussed the approval of the Transfer and Reallocation of Volume Cap in connection to private activity bond issues, explaining that the State allocates tax-exempt bonding authority to the Village of Palatine for eligible industrial projects, and that any unused allocation is returned to the State. Skeffington-Vos also emphasized that the Village has been asked to participate in a program sponsored by the Town of Normal, which creates a mortgage certificate program to support first-time home buyers. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Jim Schwantz SECONDER: Greg Langer AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None 2. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. E. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE GREG LANGER, CHAIR 1. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. F. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE BRAD HELMS, CHAIR 1. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. VIII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Doug Myslinski AYES: Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 7 of 10 Minutes April 6, 2026 IX. 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 F. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY ROLL CALL MOVER: Scott Lamerand SECONDER: Doug Myslinski AYES: Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None A. Consider a Motion to Approve Warrant 2026 #7 B. Consider an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Transfer to Permit the Continued Operation of a Medical Office at 770 E. Dundee Road Council District: Four Ordinance #O-27-26 C. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Final Planned Development to Permit an Expansion of the American Ukrainian Youth Association Center and Selfreliance Federal Credit Union at 136 E. Illinois Avenue into the Property at 746 S. Vermont Street and an Ordinance Rezoning the Properties at 746 S. Vermont Street (Zoned Manufacturing District) and 116 & 223 E. Illinois Avenue (Zoned R-1 Single-Family District) to Planned Development Council District: Two Ordinance #O-28-25 Ordinance #O-29-26 D. Consider a Motion to Approve a Road Salt Purchase through the State of Illinois Purchasing Cooperative E. Consider a Motion to Approve an Ordinance Approving the Transfer and Reallocation of Volume Cap in Connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and Related Matters Ordinance #O-30-26 F. Consider a Motion Adopting the Village of Palatine's Official 2026 Zoning Map X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE GREG LANGER, CHAIR VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 8 of 10 Minutes April 6, 2026 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 1. As Submitted No Report. D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE BRAD HELMS, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIR 1. As Submitted In the absence of Chairman Kozlowski, Vice-Chairman Helms reported on the Infrastructure & Environment Committee. F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. XI. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS A. VILLAGE MANAGER 1. As Submitted No Report. B. VILLAGE CLERK 1. As Submitted VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 9 of 10 Minutes April 6, 2026 No Report. C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY 1. As Submitted No Report. XII. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED No Closed Session requested. XIII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE Laura Hernandez, Resident, expressed a desire for immigrants not to be forgotten, shared a personal memento, and spoke about her concern regarding ICE. Melissa Ortega, 107 S. Greeley, discussed Flock and inquired about the availability of viewing locations of cameras. She also requested additional information regarding Flock data. Village Manager Ottesen noted that Deputy Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos accessed and displayed Flock data on the website for reference and could share the information with residents after the meeting. Roman G. Golasch, 122 W. Palatine, referenced an incident that occurred outside of Palatine. XIV. ADJOURNMENT RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Scott Lamerand AYES: Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:18 PM. SUBMITTED BY: Maureen Pasqualucci Village Clerk VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 10 of 10