The Prospect Heights Village Council on Nov. 10 approved multiple ordinances, resolutions and routine items, advancing building-code updates and local regulatory changes while scheduling several first readings for future action.

On the consent agenda the council approved O25-21 (updates to the building code adopting model codes and local amendments), O25-22 (amendments to fines and fee schedules), O25-23 (amendments to floodplain permitting requirements) and a Natural Resource Commission request to conduct prescribed burns in Prospect Heights in 2025 and 2026. The clerk explained consent-agenda items are enacted in a single motion unless removed; after a motion and second the council approved the consent agenda by roll call.

In old business the council completed a second reading of O25-24, an ordinance amending the city code's animal-control chapter to permit backyard chickens in R-1 single-family districts; the measure passed after a motion and roll-call vote.

The council approved resolution R25-73, authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the Prospect Heights Park District (subject to city-attorney approval). City Administrator Peter said the agreement revives a prior practice and clarifies that, when on park property, the police department may enforce park-district ordinances (for example, a stricter e-bike rule the park district adopted). "This helps the police know their role when they go to the Park District," Peter said.

Council also approved R25-75, a professional-services agreement with B & F Construction Code Services, Inc., to provide plumbing-inspection and fire-protection plan review services after the village ended a contract with a prior vendor and the Prospect Heights Fire Prevention District faced staffing changes. Dan (staff) said B & F had assisted on a case-by-case basis in the past and would provide services subject to city-attorney approval.

Several first readings were introduced that will return for final action: O25-25 (sale/donation/destruction of surplus vehicles including a 2013 Ford Explorer deemed beyond economical repair), O25-26 (sale/donation/destruction of surplus equipment such as older mowers and a snowblower attachment), and O25-27 (code amendments removing obsolete job positions and shifting responsibilities to department directors). The clerk also read warrants totaling $281,496.81 (including a payroll wire), which the council approved on a roll-call vote.

No executive session was scheduled and the council adjourned after routine motions.