Senior Citizens Commission

AGENDA Senior Citizens Commission Housing/Transportation Subcommittee 1655 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 302E Arlington Heights, IL 60004 July 17, 2026 12:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER A. Pledge of Allegiance II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. April 14, 2026, Meeting Minutes IV. REPORTS A. Transportation B. Housing Affordability V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. OTHER BUSINESS A. Announcements / Correspondence VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT Anyone wishing to speak on a subject not on the Agenda may speak at this time. Please limit your comments to three minutes. IX. ADJOURNMENT The Village of Arlington Heights is committed to digital accessibility for all users. Persons with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services, such as an American Sign Language interpreter or written materials in accessible formats, should contact the Health & Human Services Department — located at 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 — at 847- 368-5760 or ADA@vah.com. Page 1 of 3  Minutes Village of Arlington Heights Senior Citizens Commission Transportation and Affordable Housing Subcommittee Meeting 1655 N Arlington Heights Road Suite 302 East, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 April 18, 2025 12:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER Commissioner Feldman called the meeting to order at 12:05 PM. All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. II. ROLL CALL Present: Also Present: Not Present: Fred Feldman Tracey Colagrossi, Liaison Fred Vogt Steve Raminiak George Motto III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMISSIONER FELDMAN REQUESTED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2025. COMMISSIONER RAMINIAK MADE A MOTION AND WAS SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MOTTO. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2025, WERE APPROVED. IV. REPORTS Transportation Report Commissioner Feldman reported that he attended the PACE Board of Directors meeting last week online. Their big concern is the 730-million-dollar shortfall and conducting a forty percent reduction in service if they do not get additional funds. PACE plans to go all electric with their fleet by 2036, which may not be possible with the shortfall. The Commissioners reviewed the Transportation Resource flyer and made suggestions to entitle the document as “Getting Around Arlington Heights” and to make it as a tri-fold brochure. Affordable Housing Report The Commissioners discussed the need for affordable housing for older adults and how to communicate with them directly. Liaison Colagrossi mentioned that having an event similar to the past Aging In Arlington Heights, could encompass having housing resources like the Planning Department’s Zero percent loan program, Northwest Housing Partnership’s Home Modification grants, and the Center of Concern’s Shared Housing Program as multiple was to age in community. The discussion then went to creating a survey at the event as well as making the survey available after to capture the need from Arlington Heights residents. Collecting the data will in turn support any ask for Page 2 of 3 programs or subsidies for older adults to age in place. Commissioner Raminiak volunteered to create the survey. Commissioner Motto added that there is an Illinois House Bill where developers, they have to start early in the development, developers who want to build smaller multifamily units can apply to the state or whatever the taxing body to get if they want to provide affordable housing have their tax base lowered the evaluation have their valuation lowered so that they can provide more affordable housing. It's a form of subsidy by decreasing the landlord's taxes. Commissioner Motto will get the bill number to Commissioner Feldman for his legislative report. V. OLD BUSINESS No old business was discussed. VI. NEW BUSINESS No new business was discussed. VII. OTHER BUSINESS A. Announcements/Correspondence No announcements or correspondence. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments. IX. ADOURNMENT COMMISSIONER FELDMAN CALLED FOR A MOTION TO ADJOURN. COMMISSIONER RAMINIAK MADE A MOTION AND COMMISSIONER MOTTO SECONDED. ALL WERE IN FAVOR AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED 12:42 PM. Page 3 of 3