Village Council

VILLAGE COUNCIL & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FEBRUARY 17, 2026 AT 7:00 PM VILLAGE HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 200 E. WOOD STREET PALATINE, IL 60067-5339 (847) 359-9050 www.palatine.il.us MINUTES REGULAR MEETING 7:00 PM I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Schwantz called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. ROLL CALL PRESENT : Mayor Jim Schwantz, Councilman District 1 Greg Langer, Councilman District 3 Doug Myslinski, Councilman District 4 Joe Falkenberg, Councilman District 6 Brad Helms ABSENT : Councilman District 2 Scott Lamerand, Councilman District 5 Kollin Kozlowski Also Present: Village Clerk Maureen Pasqualucci, Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos, Village Attorney Rick Veenstra, Director of Community Development Mike Jacobs, Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg, Police Chief William Nord, Deputy Police Chief David Brandwein, Fire Chief Scott Mackeben, Assistant IT Director Rhonda Malcolm, Village Engineer George Ruppert, Public Works Assistant Director Brandon Saccone, Director of Human Resources Monika Pandya III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG Mayor Schwantz invited everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge to the Flag. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Village Council Special Meeting - February 9, 2026 B. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - February 9, 2026 RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Doug Myslinski SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 1 of 7 Minutes February 17, 2026 V. MAYOR'S REPORT A. As Submitted Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events: Monday, February 23: 9 AM Ben Franklin Memorial Firefighters Memorial (corner of N. Brockway and W. Slade Streets) Palatine Fire Department will be hosting a brief ceremony to honor the service and sacrifice of Palatine volunteer firefighters John Wilson, Richard Freeman, and Warren Ahlgrim, who lost their lives fighting a fire at the Ben Franklin Store in 1973. Wednesday, March 4: 8 AM – 9 AM State of the Village, sponsored by the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce Village Hall Council Chambers VI. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Greg Langer AYES: Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None VII. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE A. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIR 1. Consider an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Transfer to Permit the Continued Operation of a Medical Office (Dental) at 787 E. Dundee Road Council District: Four Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg explained that the Medical Office (Dental), at 787 E. Dundee Road, is changing ownership and staff recommends approval. Vyverberg said that the original special use permit would transfer from Bright Direction “Tidy” Dental to Bright Orthodontics Palatine. Vyverberg noted that the parking variation remains the same as it was in 2015. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Joe Falkenberg SECONDER: Greg Langer AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 2 of 7 Minutes February 17, 2026 2. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Variance from Chapter 16 Rights-of-Way of the Village's Code of Ordinances to Allow Verizon to Install a Light Pole at the Corner of Quentin Road and Glencoe Road Council District: One Village Engineer George Ruppert reported on Verizon’s installation of a light pole at Quentin and Glencoe Roads. Ruppert noted updated code requirements, the small cell mandate, and that the project will come at no cost to the Village. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Greg Langer SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None 3. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. B. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIR In the absence of Chairman Kozlowski, Vice-Chairman Helms opened the Infrastructure & Environment Committee. 1. Consider a Motion to Award a Contract for the Kerry Court and Sterling Avenue Roadway Rehabilitation Improvements Project Assistant Public Works Director Brandon Saccone spoke about the bids and recommended awarding the annual road resurfacing contract to Builders Paving, LLC of Hillside, IL, in the amount of $938,865, noting that the project is under budget and funded through MFT. Saccone mentioned that this work involves reconstruction on Kerry Court from Cedar Street (North) to Cedar Street (South) and additionally from Dundee Road to Northwest Highway on Sterling Avenue. Councilman Helms asked for clarification about the builders' company, and Saccone responded that there are two companies — Builders Paving and Builders Asphalt. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Jim Schwantz SECONDER: Doug Myslinski AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 3 of 7 Minutes February 17, 2026 2. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. C. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE GREG LANGER, CHAIR 1. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. D. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE JOE FALKENBERG, CHAIR 1. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. E. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIR In the absence of Chairman Lamerand, Vice-Chairman Myslinski opened the Community & Economic Development Committee. 1. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. F. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE BRAD HELMS, CHAIR 1. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. VIII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Greg Langer AYES: Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None IX. CONSENT AGENDA All items are considered to be routine by the Village Council and will be enacted by one motion, with waiver of first reading. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 4 of 7 Minutes February 17, 2026 The motion was to approve items A. to E. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY ROLL CALL MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None A. Consider a Motion to Approve Warrant 2026 #4 B. Consider an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Transfer to Permit the Continued Operation of a Medical Office (Dental) at 787 E. Dundee Road Council District: Four Ordinance #O-15-26 C. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Variance from Chapter 16 Rights-of-Way of the Village's Code of Ordinances to Allow Verizon to Install a Light Pole at the Corner of Quentin Road and Glencoe Road Council District: One Ordinance #O-16-26 D. Consider a Motion to Award a Contract for the Kerry Court and Sterling Avenue Roadway Rehabilitation Improvements Project E. Consider a Resolution Regarding the Review of Closed Session Minutes Resolution #R-7-26 X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE GREG LANGER, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE JOE FALKENBERG, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIR VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 5 of 7 Minutes February 17, 2026 In the absence of Chairman Lamerand, Vice-Chairman Myslinski reported on the Community & Economic Development Committee. 1. As Submitted No Report. D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE BRAD HELMS, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIR In the absence of Chairman Kozlowski, Vice-Chairman Helms reported on the Infrastructure & Environment Committee. 1. As Submitted No Report. F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. XI. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS A. VILLAGE MANAGER 1. As Submitted No Report. B. VILLAGE CLERK 1. As Submitted No Report. C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY 1. As Submitted No Report. XII. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 6 of 7 Minutes February 17, 2026 No Closed Session requested. XIII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE Laura Hernandez, Resident, requested clarity on current plans and voiced concerns related to ICE. Melissa Ortega, District 2, requested clarification on plans, expressed discomfort regarding the previous meeting, and voiced concerns related to ICE. She also requested a meeting with Ms. Hernandez and the Mayor. An audience member addressed Mayor Schwantz during the discussion, making a direct comment. Judy Janes, Resident, requested updates on the committee meeting, the formation of the task force, and potential solutions. Jennifer, a volunteer patron, discussed concerns about the Flock system and requested greater transparency. Justin O’Rourke, Resident, thanked the Council and others for open communication and requested community solutions. Tony Vargas, Resident, mentioned the work of the Palatine Community Services and supports their efforts. XIV. ADJOURNMENT RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Joe Falkenberg AYES: Greg Langer, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Brad Helms NAYS: None MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:20 PM. SUBMITTED BY: Maureen Pasqualucci Village Clerk VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 7 of 7