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Recent Finance Commitee Meeting (October 24, 5:30 p.m.). The Finance Committee discussed:
- The upcoming property tax levy.
- Financial incentives for landmark properties in the Village.
- The Village's ongoing study of a stormwater utility.
Recent Village Board Meeting (October 24, 7 p.m.). The Village Board:
- Received an informational overview of the activities of the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA).
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Approved:
- The appointment of Edward Deegan to the Architectural Board of Review.
- A new set of regulations to govern future planned residential developments.
- Updates to the Village's Comprehensive Plan to reflect the new planned residential development regulations as well as the current status of various residential developments included in the Comprehensive Plan.
- Purchasing body cameras, replacement in-car camera systems, and digital evidence management software for the Police Department.
- Retaining Bridge Brothers, Inc. for design engineering of the Glen Avenue Pedestrian Bridge.
- Gave first reading approval to:
- Clarifying the Village's solid waste licensing rules regarding temporary "roll off" services.
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Allowing taller fences for businesses in residential areas that need to screen their waste containers.
- Creating a new liquor license at the request of Hansa Coffee Roasters that would allow the sale of beer and wine both on- and off-premises.
Recent Business Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Meeting (October 26, 7 p.m.). The BAC discussed:
- A draft update to the Village's 2014 downtown parking study.
- Retaining a consultant to evaluate redevelopment opportunities in the Waukegan Road Business Park and near the U.S. Route 41 & Illinois Rt. 176 interchange.
- Its work plan to evaluate the economy of the Village and recommend actions to promote the local business climate.
Recent Historic Preservation Commission Meeting (October 27 at 7 p.m.). The HPC:
- Recommended the Village Board designate the residence at 618 Maple Avenue as a historic landmark.
- Ended its advisory review of 618 Maple Avenue.
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Discussed the current landmark status of 231 E. Prospect Avenue, outreach resources, and a pending demolition request for 1 Moffett Road.
Upcoming Architectural Board of Review Meeting (Tuesday, November 1 at 7 p.m.). The ABR will:
- Conduct a site plan review to consider changes to the roof of the Public Safety Building (45 E. Center Ave.).
- Discuss upcoming building code updates including implementation of the Village's local fire sprinkler requirements.
