Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Board Actions topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Glendale Heights trustees approve comprehensive plan amendment, department renaming and festival contract
Summary
On April 16 the Village Board unanimously approved several ordinances: an amendment to the comprehensive plan future land use map (Ordinance 2026-28), sale of surplus property (Ordinance 2026-29), renaming Leisure Services to Parks and Recreation (Ordinance 2026-30), and a producer agreement for Glendale Heights Fest (Ordinance 2026-31). The consent agenda included payroll and multiple procurement and contract authorizations.
Glendale Heights' Village Board approved a set of ordinances and consent items on April 16, 2026, in a roll-call meeting that concluded with unanimous votes for each measure.
Consent agenda and key procurements: Village Administrator read the consent agenda, which included minutes approvals, payroll and accounts payable listing for April 16 totaling $2,894,367.74, and resolutions authorizing a notice of award for the North Brandon Drive median installation project, authorization to execute a public-works software agreement with Voda Inc., an actuarial engagement with Lauterbach & Amen LLP, an intent resolution related to a proposed TIF district for the Army Trail/Bloomingdale corridor, a third amendment to a debris removal contract, a contract for Glendale Lakes Golf Course clubhouse flooring, and an amendment to the FY2026'27 non-union pay plan. The board moved and approved the consent agenda by roll call (all trustees recorded yes).
Ordinances adopted: After a procedural motion to waive first readings on new business items two through five, trustees voted to adopt the following ordinances:
- Ordinance 2026-28: Approving and adopting an amendment to the Village of Glendale Heights 2019 comprehensive plan future land use map (motion moved by Trusty Bakan; seconded by Trusty Matrasco). Approved by roll call (all yes).
- Ordinance 2026-29: Authorizing the sale of surplus personal property (motion moved by Trusty Light; seconded by Trusty Matrasco). Approved by roll call (all yes).
- Ordinance 2026-30: Renaming the Village of Glendale Heights Leisure Services Department to the Glendale Heights Parks and Recreation Department and amending related code sections (motion moved by Trusty Merit; seconded). Approved by roll call (all yes).
- Ordinance 2026-31: Waive bid, accept the proposal of Ron Leman (DBA Quality Concerts) and authorize a producer entertainment agreement for the 2026 Glendale Heights Fest (motion moved by Trusty Sadiki; seconded by Trusty Schmidt). Approved by roll call (all yes). Staff said the contract is the final year of a three-year agreement and the village will re-evaluate procurement next year.
Public questions during comment: A resident asked why the golf clubhouse flooring contract did not go to a local carpet vendor; staff replied that publicly advertised bids came in over budget and the village used Sourcewell/state-contract pricing to meet budget constraints. Another resident asked about repeatedly using the same festival producer; staff said the current contract ends this year and the village will reopen the procurement process in the next cycle.
What this means: The ordinances update land-use maps, streamline department naming to reflect parks and recreation functions, and authorize key contracts and procurement pathways. The board's unanimous votes indicate broad support for the slate of routine and programmatic items on the agenda.
