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Clerk Brady read the consent agenda, which the board said it would enact in a single motion unless an item was removed for separate consideration. The consent package included grants, equipment purchases and construction contracts totaling several million dollars, notably:

- A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sustained traffic enforcement STEP grant through the Illinois Department of Transportation for $125,457 (federal fiscal year 2025).
- Purchase of 20 Dell Pro rugged mobile data terminals and 20 bridgpoint routers up to $120,427.
- Purchase of ZOLL X series defibrillators and related equipment, plus an auto pulse device, not to exceed $135,700.67.
- Public bid contract with Arkon Construction Company Inc. for 2025 manhole rehabilitation, not to exceed $166,470.
- Purchase of water meters and related parts from Core & Main, not to exceed $60,000.
- Renewal contract for crack sealing program, not to exceed $65,000.
- Consulting agreement with Christopher B. Burke Engineering LTD for stormwater master plan, $119,865.
- Asphalt surface treatment program under Corrective Asphalt Materials LLC, year 2 not to exceed $990,000.
- Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) street improvement program contract with Builders Paving LLC in the amount of $1,966,623.88, and associated construction engineering and inspection contracts ($139,355 for inspection services; other MFT resolution reference: section 20-4-98-00RS of the Illinois Highway Code).
- Acceptance of the 2025 Community Block Grant Program application and certification of matching funds contingent on Cook County approval and other technology/maintenance contracts totaling the amounts read into the record.

Trustee Papantos moved the consent agenda; Trustee Rufado seconded. Roll-call votes recorded “yes” from Trustee Vito, Trustee Papantos, Trustee Vogel, Trustee Repatta, Trustee Lang, Trustee Raffato and President Horker. The motion carried.

Other votes and actions at the meeting included:

- Rico's Boxing (500 Harvester Court Suite 3): The board approved a special-use permit (docket PSU25-1) to allow the existing business to expand beyond a previous cap of 12 students per class. Planner/Presenter (recorded as Mr. Clicker) explained the business growth and that the Planning Commission recommended approval. Trustee Papantos moved to approve and Trustee Rufado seconded; roll-call was unanimous in favor.

- District Brew Yards (700 N. Milwaukee Ave): The board approved a Cook County class 7C real-estate tax assessment classification renewal for the property known as District Brew Yards. Economic development staff noted the owner, identified as Steve Sobel, completed investments exceeding $2,100,000 and cited operating challenges including reassessment and inflation. Trustee Lang moved to approve; board vote recorded all yes.

- Comcast franchise renewal: The trustees approved an ordinance renewing a nonexclusive 10-year franchise agreement with Comcast of Illinois XI, LLC, extending the franchise into March 2035. Village staff said the agreement is largely unchanged from the prior franchise, continues to permit a 5% franchise fee on Comcast gross revenue in Wheeling and retains minimum service obligations; the franchise is nonexclusive. Trustee Papantos moved to approve; roll-call was unanimous.

- Executive session: The board recessed into executive session for employee and collective negotiating matters and adjourned from the executive session; no further public business was conducted after the closed session.

The board also set a brief recess for refreshments and public notices included a reminder that in-person voter registration ends March 4 and that online registration is available through March 16; mail-ballot applications must be returned to Cook County by March 27.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of minutes (regular meeting of 02/03/2025): approved (roll-call yes).
- Consent agenda (multiple resolutions and purchases listed above): approved (roll-call yes).
- Rico's Boxing special-use (docket PSU25-1): approved (roll-call yes).
- District Brew Yards Cook County class 7C renewal (700 N. Milwaukee Ave): approved (roll-call yes).
- Comcast of Illinois XI, LLC franchise renewal (10-year ordinance through March 2035): approved (roll-call yes).
- Motion to recess to executive session for personnel/collective negotiation matters: approved (roll-call yes).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village of Wheeling Board Meeting 3-3-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Village of Wheeling Board of Trustees on March 3, 2025 approved a bundled consent agenda of grants, equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts and separately approved a Comcast franchise renewal, a tax-incentive renewal for District Brew Yards and a special‑use to expand Rico's Boxing.","taxTitle","Wheeling, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",54270,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6299323,"Wheeling Liquor Control Commission OKs one-time Class L permit for Signature Flight Support fundraiser",27,78000,105000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2497543-a24b44076cfbe28b97c7e2bec5c96880&start=78&end=105","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2497543-a24b44076cfbe28b97c7e2bec5c96880/thumbnail_78000.jpg","/articles/6299323/Wheeling/Cook-County/Illinois/Wheeling-Liquor-Control-Commission-OKs-one-time-Class-L-permit-for-Signature-Flight-Support-fundraiser","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6299323-e0fec39147314355004c7c554777806f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141139&Signature=kPomYcLg-If19wUpTyh9lnp1YjFUuFcqmN6GCpuhBbPlK3lXjZN1pBk~y8Qr0KrYN9tnP7WHlhgwRwpjECWvHEf0p6cwmKr4ou7Ql4rKz78xmAg-6uzgM96zuKG~tk1d3Ma73~YM91qN4uiw4GRQz4CpvU6Gv0o1JqPOqh2vYR8aZ0oDZb-AoZZqwyzS7rVYoRF09dm8u2oacScz3B7iV1i5vDqYuO31crbIR31Ri4Wgqr7eI8MwBR~28kJkvbsbzDWNy0fYKM8hfnyA-Hbus2IsJcYCTIM2~RXsH8XAY2ujAGov0Dv32aVHICUNCm~u~6atgaY27sDcCWlXXhcN7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wheeling Liquor Control Commission approved a Class L liquor license request for Signature Flight Support to host a nonprofit fundraising event at Hangar 12, 285 Sumac Road on March 9, 2025.

The license category, as explained to the commission, permits a not-for-profit organization to hold up to three events per year under the Class L designation. Village staff said this March 9 event is the first of the three allowable events and that all alcoholic beverages will be served by certified catering staff from Bassett.

Village attorney/agent Michael Fonduellis (identified in the record as the presenter) answered procedural questions and confirmed the event details. With no substantive questions from commissioners, Commissioner Rafado moved to approve and Commissioner Lang seconded. Roll-call votes recorded “yes” from Commissioner Papantos, Commissioner Vito, Commissioner Lang, Commissioner Raffato, Commissioner Vogel and Chairperson Horker. The motion carried.

The commission concluded its agenda after the vote and adjourned.

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Representatives from the Police Unity Fund presented a $2,500 donation to Northwest Community Healthcare's Cancer Patient Assistance Fund; the presenters said the fund provides emergency grants to cancer patients for living expenses such as housing, food and child care. Village staff thanked volunteers and the department for the fundraising efforts, which were described as coming from No-Shave November and other awareness events.

The board read a proclamation recognizing Rokela Rogers for her career leading the Wheeling/Des Plaines 9‑1‑1 dispatch center and her role in transitioning the Wheeling dispatch into the Northwest Central Dispatch system. The proclamation recited Rogers’ career starting in 1987 and cited alignment of the center with standards from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). The proclamation noted Rogers’ progression through roles including radio operator, telecommunicator, operations manager and director of 9‑1‑1 services and recognized her retirement.

The board also issued a proclamation honoring Scott Stiff for 25 years of service in the Department of Public Works. Remarks noted Stiff’s work as a certified arborist in streets and forestry, his role managing the village water meter program and a 9,000-unit battery replacement effort related to the village’s automated meter reading deployment between 2022 and 2024, his service as a Class A CDL instructor, and his service in the U.S. Army as a logistics master sergeant. Stiff was presented with the proclamation and offered brief remarks thanking staff and family.

Trustees recessed briefly afterward for refreshments and announced public notices including voter-registration and mail-ballot application deadlines.

No formal votes were required for the presentations and proclamations recorded in the public meeting minutes.","At its March 3 meeting the Village of Wheeling recognized police fundraising for a local cancer assistance fund, and issued retirement proclamations honoring Rokela Rogers (9‑1‑1 director) and Scott Stiff (public works) with a $2,500 donation announced to Northwest Community Healthcare's Cancer Patient Assistance Fund.","actionData","errors"]

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Wheeling presents donations and retirement proclamations for 9‑1‑1 leader and public‑works employee