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Aug 4, 2026

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Council approves 2026 insurance contribution

Published Aug 4, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council Approves New Water Rates

The Village Council unanimously approved an ordinance establishing tiered water rates and new sewer rates. The Council also directed staff to draft an ordinance addressing kratom sales and potentially regulating vape and smoke shops near schools and parks.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council Advances New Water and Sewer Rates

The Village Council unanimously approved proposed water and sewer rate structures and directed the Village Attorney to prepare ordinances implementing the changes. The water proposal would also eliminate the existing minimum charge, but the minutes do not provide the new rate amounts.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Council Approves Tower Lease Amendment

The Village Council unanimously approved a third amendment to the Verizon Wireless tower lease, setting monthly rent at $5,000 beginning in November 2031, with 15% increases every five years through 2046.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Village approves budget and new manager

The Village Council unanimously approved a $14,208,288 budget for fiscal year 2027 and appointed Jeannine M. Smith as Village Manager effective May 4, 2026. The Council also approved a $46,809 police utility vehicle purchase and adopted a comprehensive zoning and development code update.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Palos Park Advances Development Code Update

The Council unanimously approved a comprehensive Development Code update after a three-year review and directed the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. It also approved two sewage-pump replacements totaling $36,255 and endorsed a resolution supporting municipal authority.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council Ratifies Police Contract

The council unanimously ratified a four-year police labor agreement with wage increases of 3.5%, 3.5%, 3.25% and 3.25% beginning each May 1, extending the contract through April 30, 2030.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Council Holds Personnel Executive Session

The Village Council voted 3-0 to enter a closed executive session about the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees. The council returned to open session at 6:32 p.m. and adjourned at 6:34 p.m.; the minutes record no personnel action or final decision.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Village Approves Waste and Phone Contracts

The Village approved a five-year waste collection contract extension with first-year rates rising from $23.79 to $25.70 per month, along with a new phone system expected to save at least $7,300 annually.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Village Council meeting summary

The consent agenda included $46,639.53 in emergency repairs to four water mains, while the council separately approved a $19,247.12 contract for equipment at the 2026 Autumn In The Park Festival.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Village approves SCADA maintenance agreement

The Village Council unanimously approved an $11,180 agreement for 2026 SCADA maintenance and 24-hour system monitoring.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council Approves Several Financial Actions

The council approved a $130,000 interest-free short-term loan for Palos Park Public Library operations, repayable when the library receives its second installment of 2024 property-tax revenue; it also approved a 2025 tax abatement, $153,680.67 in invoices, and $64,512.08 for Forest Glen paving work.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council approves 2026 insurance contribution

The Village Council unanimously approved a $156,320 2026 insurance contribution, funded with $116,320 from an insurance surplus reserve and $40,000 in Village funds.

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