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Jason Kambitsis, president of AR Development, told the board the change would not alter the previously approved 204‑unit project but would add an additional driveway on Route 83. He said engineers estimated the new access would reduce traffic on Fox Chase Drive—Kambitsis cited a 35% reduction in generated traffic on Fox Chase and an 86% reduction in northbound generated traffic on Illinois 83 related to site trips—and that roughly 30–40% of tenants would exit northbound using the new driveway. He stressed the state Department of Transportation (IDOT) must still grant final approval for any Route 83 access.

Gil Rivera, Economic Development Director, summarized the planning and public input history: the planning and zoning commission recommended approval of a right‑in only and not a right‑out; the developer presented alternatives and said a southern exit through a retention basin behind adjacent homes was not feasible for engineering and stormwater reasons.

Trustees debated the access briefly and then voted to approve both right‑in and right‑out access. The motion to approve the amendment was moved by Trustee Ibarra and seconded by Trustee Valadez; roll call recorded ayes and the ordinance amendment passed. The village noted that final roadway and access design is subject to IDOT review and approval and that the raised median on Route 83 would prevent left turns at the new access.

The board’s action amends the site plan to permit the additional driveway; it does not change the previously approved unit count or other development approvals for the project.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Round Lake Beach Village Board - April 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Round Lake Beach Board of Trustees approved an amendment April 21 allowing a right‑in/right‑out driveway for AR Development’s approved 204‑unit apartment project at 36299 N. Illinois Route 83.","taxTitle","Round Lake Beach, Lake County, Illinois","taxId",3919,"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},6266576,"Round Lake Beach adopts $45.26 million FY2026 budget; plans capital and water projects",524,1141000,1665000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087061-672e1615fe74eaae0943fc5a3c92141b&start=1141&end=1665","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087061-672e1615fe74eaae0943fc5a3c92141b/thumbnail_1141000.jpg","/articles/6266576/Round-Lake-Beach/Lake-County/Illinois/Round-Lake-Beach-adopts-4526-million-FY2026-budget-plans-capital-and-water-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266576-150f200e4b4fbed715eecef8318cc474/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187360&Signature=OPgEUYFnh2nhMg9zu99N1hZnYmtg~WETQBR~~FHF7puvu060dAfyuRTcRplHr-1m8p1AuyX~qUvLM5cYcboRUNRM2bFAkDUOff92mem9zi4AGteIR9dvGxIUWI~b2lmLQdVnZ3SGHTDqgpy~8W3f3TgQAztwHc9Ww-VK6RlW3pRMEQODBWb~4dDG-xdsIQwqj3GjQUxYJFTuEWzDK5IcC1H3SAke1Y0t-jlvJSreAPulFQ1H4bNkylRepX-185S~v2~Sj9J5gzbexR5ye9e-1KGKWKXLT~1BoK09FbZP8m81f-rduAWTDSWEhUCn26xyjVrTQdqJsgLOJu18MqJCIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Round Lake Beach Board of Trustees voted April 21 to adopt the municipal budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2025, and ending April 30, 2026, with total expenditures of $45,261,262.

Director of Finance McGinley presented the budget at an open public hearing earlier in the meeting and outlined major components: personnel costs, operating expenditures divided among departments, a 10‑year capital plan, and pension and insurance items. The board approved the ordinance adopting the budget by roll call vote.

McGinley said revenue projections total $45,200,589, leaving an approximate gap of $60,000 that the village will cover from reserves to fully fund planned capital projects. He highlighted a 1.9% property tax increase in the levy year and noted the village’s double‑A2 bond rating. The presentation also showed that roughly half of the village’s revenues come from intergovernmental sources (including sales tax) and about 30% from property taxes.

On capital investments, finance and public works staff said the FY2026 plan includes a $2.3 million general capital improvements allocation (engineered projects and preventative maintenance) and a larger investment in water system projects. McGinley described approximately $3.24 million budgeted for water projects in FY2026 and roughly $700,000 budgeted for sewer projects; the water and sewer operations fund, he said, is primarily supported by resident water charges.

Trustees thanked the finance team and noted Assistant Director Nahid Kumar’s participation in the budget work. No public comments were recorded on the budget during the hearing; the board closed the public hearing before adopting the ordinance.

The motion to adopt the FY2026 municipal budget was moved by Trustee Huske and seconded by Trustee Ibarra; the board recorded ayes on roll call and the ordinance passed.

The budget ordinance authorizes interfund transfers and funds capital projects identified in the village’s 10‑year capital plan; staff said using reserves to cover the small shortfall is planned and tied to completing capital work scheduled for FY2026.","The village board approved the fiscal year 2026 municipal budget totaling $45,261,262, including capital project funding and a small reserve‑funded gap to finance capital outlays. Finance staff said the property tax increase is 1.9% and the village holds a double‑A2 bond rating.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6266580,"Round Lake Beach appoints Ryan Rodriguez as police chief; K‑9 'Des' introduced",71,639000,710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087061-672e1615fe74eaae0943fc5a3c92141b&start=639&end=710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087061-672e1615fe74eaae0943fc5a3c92141b/thumbnail_639000.jpg","/articles/6266580/Round-Lake-Beach/Lake-County/Illinois/Round-Lake-Beach-appoints-Ryan-Rodriguez-as-police-chief-K9-Des-introduced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266580-b406f7a0fca2bd9354269807ecec3e50/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187360&Signature=VPT9xmFSnHMT8iVU8tEMvxpdzSqfT3ua5jnhlXFrLrA4F8kZWhyEPFGvySsSdrKQ1HVE8GUWfKYKfFa-8LDS9DSF50qcF5wPLoUL9JNeidMJxJ4nZCQIR4YbJ-2psMZOcTJqQA913Y-P3ItHkrLh064zrUA-DRw-RLgDiZ71vxHNBy1U2A0ugXzFJN8IuWMc9kxtWsKEMQHn0hQvjCI6ZgPm0HOUr8gHLvpuyQqrk4nvZAyhFJ7FMCBey11yOdJceHSlo81fXipKAKnomVx8uYUB7SZ67DfbgOmCv~e8Rwadmeg1F7czPjQy8oZ6gUSbXFX9CgUvHYubHz06lHHe3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Scott Nichols and the Round Lake Beach Board of Trustees on April 21 appointed Ryan Rodriguez as the village’s new chief of police and conducted a formal swearing‑in ceremony.

The appointment, moved and seconded by trustees during the regular meeting, was approved unanimously. The board then administered an oath to Rodriguez and celebrated with a brief dedication and a blessing offered by Chaplain Tim Perry.

The mayor opened the agenda item by formally naming Rodriguez as the next chief, saying the appointment would take effect in late April. Clerk Morales administered the oath; during the oath text Rodriguez twice repeated the pledge to support the constitutions of the United States and the State of Illinois and to faithfully discharge the duties of chief of police. The ceremony included remarks recognizing former Chief Wayne Wildey’s service.

Following the swearing‑in, the department introduced its new canine, Des, together with canine handler Officer Klipp. Director of Police Services (presenting) said the canine program had been restarted with the board’s approval and that Des—named in honor of a late commander, Cortez—will be assigned to the department. The presentation noted the department leadership and the mayor had worked to reestablish the canine program.

Trustees and staff offered congratulations and a short blessing at the event. The mayor thanked department leaders and the public for attending; refreshments and a community reception followed.

Votes and formal actions: the motion to appoint Ryan Rodriguez as chief was moved by Trustee Ibarra and seconded by Trustee Sylvia Valadez; the board recorded all ayes and the motion carried. The swearing‑in was performed by Clerk Morales.

The appointment and canine introduction were ceremonial and administrative actions taken during the regular board meeting; no additional policy changes or budgetary appropriations tied to the appointment were recorded on the meeting record.","The Round Lake Beach Board of Trustees voted to appoint Ryan Rodriguez as chief of police and held a swearing‑in ceremony April 21. The department also introduced a new police canine, Des, and paid tribute to outgoing Chief Wayne Wildey.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6266566,"Votes at a glance: Round Lake Beach approves consent agenda, property sales, IEPA loan and Hook Drive agreements",984,1500000,2484000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3087061-672e1615fe74eaae0943fc5a3c92141b&start=1500&end=2484","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3087061-672e1615fe74eaae0943fc5a3c92141b/thumbnail_1500000.jpg","/articles/6266566/Round-Lake-Beach/Lake-County/Illinois/Votes-at-a-glance-Round-Lake-Beach-approves-consent-agenda-property-sales-IEPA-loan-and-Hook-Drive-agreements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266566-0cd6450718397f4b101173af6b66c2b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771187360&Signature=keN8YJ8QgXNwdSkmNfj~cpyoQbhDRHiEWOlWN0MQKlIRPskDwZfdarvx27902N7FLQhEJRXB87wg8DGJ42AaSp~FgFNM3gWaIojLq1lYuwFPtAw7tK2y-IZoZs2eNeNy2KujDjmqwTkgCRZMsgEX~-QZaExLheT4UTNxInKenW0CZxkd6XRKuep0k0xffZkIk5CY07WKEzdsVHXAVuI6o7j37-KKpOgvNcDm9eMT~WPuH6zxqCYDwqOfUBq~f8qW6HjaqCACAhj36QflucVZhlamwhrlX98Rdev2QjT~Y3V5GZxLV0rI3wCfi4l8uRL4COi8-M4gP38eaGMHoyT9ww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Round Lake Beach Board of Trustees on April 21 approved a consent agenda and a set of ordinances and resolutions covering contracts, property sales and several infrastructure actions. Most items were approved by roll call with recorded ayes and no nays.

Votes at a glance (motions approved):

- Consent agenda (unanimous roll call): included approval of meeting minutes (03/17/2025); expenditures totaling $1,124,630.59; extension of an agreement with USA Management for lifeguard services; contract with Integrated Lakes Management for natural areas maintenance; waiver of competitive bids and approval of a proposal to install a water distribution sampling station; purchase of sign materials from High Star Traffic; declaration of certain vehicles/equipment as surplus; contract with Clark Mosquito Management Inc.; authorization to proceed with an IDOT joint funding agreement for federally funded construction for the Hook Drive extension; and authorization of an IDOT local public agency engineering service agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates for the Hook Drive extension. (Consent items recorded in meeting agenda and all approved.)

- Ordinance approving acquisition of property and a temporary construction easement for 1801 N. Nicole Lane and 2 E. Rollins Road (Hook Drive Extension project): approved as part of consent agenda.

- Sale of village property at 1519 & 1521 Kenmore Avenue: ordinance approved to sell a consolidated double lot for $25,000; buyer will be permitted to use the consolidated lot for one single‑family home only.

- Sale of village property at 1427 Maple Drive: ordinance approved to sell the lot for $5,000; purchaser (owner of the adjacent lot) may consolidate parcels but may not build a separate dwelling or add a secondary driveway on the purchased parcel.

- Ordinance authorizing borrowing from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Public Water Supply Loan Program: the village approved taking on loan proceeds of $2,830,450 with total project expenses stated at $3,125,000 to fund water‑system replacement work on the south side of Rollins Road and related streets (project paperwork to be completed with IEPA/State Revolving Fund requirements before work begins).

Other notes:
The Hook Drive extension work and associated engineering/IDOT agreements and the acquisition of easements are part of the village’s listed capital projects and were included on the consent agenda. Several of the consent items waive competitive bidding or award professional contracts; the meeting record did not show extended debate on those items.

Roll calls recorded ayes from trustees present on each vote; recorded motions were carried as announced by the mayor.","At its April 21 meeting the board approved a broad consent agenda (contracts, maintenance, mosquito control, sign materials), two property sales, IDOT/engineering agreements and an IEPA loan ordinance for water system work. Most items passed by unanimous roll call votes.","actionData","errors"]

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