Village Council

VILLAGE COUNCIL & COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MAY 4, 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 2 Scott Lamerand, Councilman District 3 Doug Myslinski, Councilman District 4 Joe Falkenberg, Councilman District 5 Kollin Kozlowski, Councilman District 6 Brad Helms ABSENT : Also Present: Village Clerk Maureen Pasqualucci, Village Manager Reid Ottesen, Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos, Village Attorney Rick Veenstra, Director of Community Development Mike Jacobs, Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg, Director of Public Works Matt Barry, Police Chief William Nord, Fire Chief Scott Mackeben, IT Director Larry Schroth, Director of Finance Andrew Brown, 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 & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - April 20, 2026 RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Doug Myslinski SECONDER: Greg Langer AYES: Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 1 of 9 Minutes May 4, 2026 V. MAYOR'S REPORT A. As Submitted Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events: Annual Spring Clean-Up Week: May 4-6 Residents can take advantage of Palatine’s annual spring clean-up week by placing Groot refuse and recycling carts, garbage bags and bulk items at the curb in advance of your scheduled collection days. Refuse will be collected by Groot the following week only on your scheduled collection day. All refuse items placed at the curb must be prepared according to specifications for curbside pickup. Refuse that does not fit into the cart may be bagged or bundled. Each bag or bundle shall not exceed 50 lbs. in weight. Cinco De Mayo is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5. The holiday honors the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Please go out and celebrate at one of our many local establishments! Saturdays, May – October: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Palatine Summer Farmers’ Market Palatine Train Station Parking Lot Thursday, May 12: 5:00 PM Palatine Police Beat 8150 Meeting - YMCA VI. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski AYES: Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None VII. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE A. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIR 1. 2240-2266 N. Rand Road a. Consider an Ordinance Granting Final Planned Development Approval and a Resolution Granting a Final Plat of Subdivision (Plat of Consolidation) for the Property at 2240–2266 N. Rand Road Council District: Three VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 2 of 9 Minutes May 4, 2026 b. Consider a Resolution of Support for the Filing of a 6B Cook County Tax Classification Application for the Property Located at 2240-2266 N. Rand Road Council District: Three c. Consider an Ordinance Rezoning the Property at 2296 N. Rand Road from Planned Development to B-5 Highway Business Council District: Three Director of Planning and Zoning Ben Vyverberg spoke about 2240-2266 N. Rand Road. Vyverberg stated that Globe Transportation is requesting several items: the final planned development, consolidation of five lots into a single lot, a 6B incentive from Cook County, and rezoning to add 2296 Rand Road to the B5 district, which had not been previously included. He explained that Globe Transportation intends to purchase and redevelop the 7.9-acre site. The existing brick-and-mortar facility includes office space, a trucking operation, and an accessory repair area. Vyverberg also reviewed the landscaping plan, stormwater basin, setbacks, elevations, and parking plan. Vyverberg noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing on the proposal and staff recommended approval. Councilman Myslinski acknowledged the Planning & Zoning Commission efforts in shaping the design of the new facility. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE FOR ITEMS A-C MOVER: Joe Falkenberg SECONDER: Scott Lamerand AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None 2. Consider a Resolution Supporting and Consenting to the Renewal of the Class 7c Cook County Tax Classification for the Property Located at 1951 N. Rand Road Council District: Three Village Manager Reid Ottesen discussed the property taxes for 1951 N. Rand Road and the Cook County 7c Tax Classification. Ottesen outlined the five-year property tax reduction and the possibility of an extension. Ottesen noted that the decision ultimately depends on Cook County’s approval, and that staff recommend approval. VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 3 of 9 Minutes May 4, 2026 RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Joe Falkenberg SECONDER: Greg Langer AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None 3. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIR 1. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Village of Palatine's CY 2025 Budget (4th Quarter Budget Adjustments) Director of Finance Andrew Brown reported on operations and budget for the Village of Palatine’s CY 2025 Budget (4th Quarter Budget Adjustments). Brown noted that reserves are being allocated to the health insurance stabilization fund and for the purchase of police vehicles. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Jim Schwantz SECONDER: Scott Lamerand AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None 2. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Village of Palatine's CY 2026 Budget (1st Quarter Budget Adjustments) Director of Finance Andrew Brown presented a request for an amendment to the Village of Palatine’s CY 2026 Budget (1st Quarter Budget Adjustments). Brown noted that monitoring practices remain consistent with prior years and that several items involve budget rollovers. He added that approximately 70% of the rollovers are allocated to capital projects such as parking lots, streets, and signage. Brown also referenced the TIF and mentioned the water and sewer fund. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Scott Lamerand SECONDER: Jim Schwantz AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 4 of 9 Minutes May 4, 2026 NAYS: None 3. Motion to Accept and Place on File the Village of Palatine's First Quarter 2026 Financial Report Village Manager Reid Ottesen spoke about the Village of Palatine’s First Quarter 2026 Financial Report, tracking as usual, and noted delayed property taxes. Ottesen stated that the formal mid-year financial review is in August. Councilman Kozlowski commented that expenses and revenues are as expected for this point in the year. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Doug Myslinski SECONDER: Brad Helms AYES: Jim Schwantz, Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None 4. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. C. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIR 1. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE GREG LANGER, CHAIR 1. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE BRAD HELMS, CHAIR 1. As Submitted Nothing Submitted. F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE JOE FALKENBERG, CHAIR 1. As Submitted VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 5 of 9 Minutes May 4, 2026 Nothing Submitted. VIII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski AYES: Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, 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. The motion was to approve items A - H. RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY ROLL CALL MOVER: Scott Lamerand SECONDER: Doug Myslinski AYES: Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None A. Consider a Motion to Approve Warrant 2026 #9 B. Consider an Ordinance Granting Final Planned Development Approval and a Resolution Granting a Final Plat of Subdivision (Plat of Consolidation) for the Property at 2240–2266 N. Rand Road Council District: Three Ordinance #O-45-26 Resolution #R-10-26 C. Consider a Resolution of Support for the Filing of a 6B Cook County Tax Classification Application for the Property Located at 2240-2266 N. Rand Road Council District: Three Resolution #R-11-26 D. Consider an Ordinance Rezoning the Property at 2296 N. Rand Road from Planned Development to B-5 Highway Business Council District: Three Ordinance #O-46-26 VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 6 of 9 Minutes May 4, 2026 E. Consider a Resolution Supporting and Consenting to the Renewal of the Class 7c Cook County Tax Classification for the Property Located at 1951 N. Rand Road Council District: Three Resolution R-12-26 F. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Village of Palatine's CY 2025 Budget (4th Quarter Budget Adjustments) Ordinance #O-47-26 G. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Village of Palatine's CY 2026 Budget (1st Quarter Budget Adjustments) Ordinance #O-48-26 H. Motion to Accept and Place on File the Village of Palatine's First Quarter 2026 Financial Report X. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE GREG LANGER, CHAIR 1. As Submitted No Report. E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE BRAD HELMS, CHAIR VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 7 of 9 Minutes May 4, 2026 1. As Submitted No Report. F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE JOE FALKENBERG, 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 No Closed Session requested. XIII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE Chelsea LaBarnes, 1252 N Harbor Lane, parent, LCSW and resident, supports the pride flag being flown through the month of June outside the Village Hall. Mayor Schwantz responded that the flags we have are the most inclusive and explained the process for any suggested changes. Melissa Ortega, Resident, spoke about an email/letter from resident Allie Gillies with a yearly request to fly the pride flag and mentioned a proclamation. Deana S, Resident, requested that the Pride flag be flown in June and asked that the Village website include a mention or updated logo recognizing Pride Month and a proclamation. Mayor Schwantz emphasized that they remain committed to providing services to the VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 8 of 9 Minutes May 4, 2026 residents, which include public safety, water and sewer, fire, and police. Laura Hernandez commented on public safety. Joey McArthur, Rolling Meadows resident, addressed the Village Council regarding his opinion that there is no clear jurisdiction over public safety for his private property south of the Euclid bike path. The letters from the Manger of Palatine and Rolling Meadows don't solve his problem. Patti Hand, 228 W. Wilson Street, supports a pride flag and requested her District Councilman's view. Councilman Helms responded he has the same stance as Mayor Schwantz. Roman Golash, 122 E. Palatine Road, 34 years in the US Army, stated that he does not support the pride flag being flown at the Village Hall and spoke about the police department bulletin, complementing them on how crimes are being solved in Palatine. XIV. ADJOURNMENT RESULT: MOTION APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE MOVER: Brad Helms SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski AYES: Greg Langer, Scott Lamerand, Doug Myslinski, Joe Falkenberg, Kollin Kozlowski, Brad Helms NAYS: None Meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM. SUBMITTED BY: Maureen Pasqualucci Village Clerk VILLAGE OF PALATINE Page 9 of 9