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MEETING AND PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES: TheBoardofTrusteeswillmeetinperson. Any
individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the
meetingshouldcontact Village Clerk Emily Stenzelatleast48 hours inadvanceofthe meeting at
(708) 447-2700 ext.254. Public comments are welcome on any topic related to the business of
the Public Body at Regular and Special Meetings during the portion of the meeting devoted to a
particularagendaitem,orduringtheperioddesignatedforpubliccommentfornon-agendaitems.
Individualswhowishtocommentmustberecognizedby the Village President and then speak at
the podium, beginning by identifying themselves.
VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Room 4, Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546
6:30 p.m.
Minutes
I. Call toOrderTheRegularMeetingoftheVillageofRiversideBoardofTrusteeswasheldon
Thursday, February 5, 2026. President Pollock called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
Present: President Pollock
Trustee Gallegos
Trustee Kos
Trustee Evans
Trustee Fitzgerald
Trustee Mateo
Trustee Marsh-Ozga
Absent:
Also Present: Village Manager Frances, Village Clerk Stenzel, Director Cyran, Director
Zavala, Director Tabb, Director Buckley
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IV. President’s Report
(This is an opportunity for the Village President to report on matters of interest or
concern to the Village.)
A. AResolutionoftheVillageBoardofTrusteesDesignatingtheVillageofRiversideas
a Bee City USA Affiliate
President Pollock asked Trustee Mateo to read the Bee City Resolution due to her
contribution in assisting staff by gaining this designation.
RESULT: Approved [6-0]
MOTION: Marsh-Ozga
SECOND: Mateo
AYES: Trustees Gallegos, Kos, Evans, Mateo,
Fitzgerald, Marsh-Ozga
NAYS:
Pollock thanked Governor JB Pritzker for visiting the Village earlier in the day.
Pollock gave an announcement about the Village’s newest restaurant, Epazote.
Pollock gave an overview of upcoming Board and Commission Meetings.
V. Trustee Reports
(This is an opportunity for Trustees to inform residents of events or items of special
interest.)
Trustee Marsh-Ozga gave an announcement about the Riverside Sesquicentennial
Closing Ceremony and thanked everyone who helped play a role in the successful
celebrations in 2025.
Pollock thanked Trustees Marsh-Ozga and Gallegos.
VI. Manager’s Report
(ThisisanopportunityfortheVillageManagertoreportonmattersofinterestorconcern
to the Village.)
Manager Frances acknowledged Village staff members with work anniversaries in
December and January.
Frances gave an update on the release of the second installment of property taxes from
Cook County.
VII. Public Comments – Non-Agenda Items
(This is an opportunity for members of the audience to speak about matters that are not
included on this agenda. Members of the public may speak to matters on the agenda as
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those items are brought up and they are recognized by the Village President.)
VIII. Consent Agenda
(MattersontheConsentAgendawillbeconsideredbyasinglemotionandvote,becausethey
havebeenfullyconsideredbytheBoardatapreviousmeeting,orhavebeendeterminedto
beofaroutinenature.AnymemberoftheBoardofTrusteesorMemberofthePublicmay
request that an item be moved from the Consent Agenda to Pending or New Business for
separate consideration.)
A. Approve Voucher List of Bills February 5, 2026
B. Approve Village Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole Regular Meeting
Minutes January 15, 2026
C. Approve Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes January 15, 2026
D. ApproveVillageBoardofTrusteesExecutiveSessionMeetingMinutesJanuary15,
2026
E. Review and File Board and Commission Minutes
I. LandscapeAdvisoryCommissionRegularMeetingMinutesNovember
11, 2025
II. Economic Development Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
November 12, 2025
III. PlanningandZoningCommissionRegularMeetingMinutesNovember
17, 2025
IV. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2025
F. Review and File Department Monthly Reports
I. Police Department December 2025
II. Fire Department December 2025
III. Finance Department December 2025
IV. Community Development Department December 2025
G. A Resolution Authorizing the Village Manager to Waive Competitive Bidding and
ExecuteaSalesAgreementwithShorewoodHome&AutoforaTotalAmountNot
to Exceed $42,094.86 for the Purchase of a New 2024 Polaris Ranger All Electric
UTV.
H. An Ordinance Authorizing the Adoption and Publication of The Official Updated
Zoning Map of the Village of Riverside.
I. AResolutionAuthorizingLimitedReimbursementfortheCostofLeadServiceLine
Replacement Work.
J. A Resolution Approving and Authorizing Acceptance of a Proposal from
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. to Perform Part Time Remote Engineering
Services for the Village of Riverside.
K. AResolutionWaivingCompetitiveBiddingandAuthorizingtheVillageManagerto
Enter into Various Purchase Orders.
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RESULT: Approved [6-0]
MOTION: Gallegos
SECOND: Fitzgerald
AYES: Trustees Gallegos, Kos, Evans, Mateo,
Fitzgerald, Marsh-Ozga
NAYS:
IX. Department, Board and Commission Reports
(ThisisanopportunityforCommissionersandBoardMemberstoupdatethepublicand
themembersoftheVillageBoardregardingitemsofinterestorconcerntotheVillage.)
A. Preservation Commission Report: Landmarking the Trolley Shelter on Des Plaines
Avenue
DirectorCyranstatedthatthePreservationCommissionrecommendedpreserving
both of the Village’s trolley shelters. Cyran added that they recommend
landmarkingtheshelterlocatedonDesPlainesAvenue.Cyranstatedthatboththe
Historical and Preservation Commissions recommended some form of signage or
plaque.
Consensus: The Village Board agreed that both trolley stops should be restored,
landmarked, and have signage.
X. Pending Business
(Thisagendaitemincludesdiscussionand/oractiononmatterspreviouslypresentedto
the Board of Trustees.)
A. Update on Rental Registration and Inspection Program
Director Cyran stated that the Village’s Rental Registration and Inspection
program is now entering its fifth year. Cyran recognized the hard work of Frank
Krupa and Hunter Duzek. Cyran gave an overview of the number of inspections
completedaswellasgoalsfor2026.CyranaddedthattheVillageisworkingwith
MGP to streamline program administration.
XI. New Business
(This agenda item includes discussion and/or action on matters not previously
presented)
A. A Resolution Approving a Hardscape Permit Application for the Installation of a
Memorial Bench at Riverside Village Center, 10 East Burlington Street
Director Tabb stated that staff received a Hardscape Permit Application for
installationofamemorialbenchtobelocatedattheRiversideVillageCenter.Tabb
statedthatthepropertyonwhichthebenchwouldbeplacedwasgrantedtothe
VillagethroughaneasementonJanuary20,2015,bytheRiversideVillageCenter
Condominium Association. Tabb added that the condominium association
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reviewed the request and unanimously approved the placement of the bench
adjacenttotheirbuilding.TheVillageofRiversidewouldassumeresponsibilityfor
maintenanceofthebenchandreservestheright,atitssolediscretion,toremove
or relocate it. Tabb stated that despite hardscape permit applications subject to
review and approval or denial by the Director of Public Works, staff determined
thatduetothebench’slocation,itwasappropriatetopresenttherequesttothe
Board for review.
RESULT: Approved [6-0]
MOTION: Gallegos
SECOND: Kos
AYES: Trustees Gallegos, Kos, Evans, Mateo,
Fitzgerald, Marsh-Ozga
NAYS:
B. Motion to Adopt Updated Riverside TV Filming Policy and Application
Clerk Stenzel stated that the Riverside TV Commission and Riverside TV staff
expressed an interest in updating the existing Riverside TV filming policy and
application. Stenzel stated that the fundamental changes to the policy include: an
increase of the deposit amount from $200 to $300 to better absorb costs,
decreasingthepermissiblecancellationtimeframefrom72hoursto48hours,and
increasing the application deadline to 60 days prior to production date.
RESULT: Approved [6-0]
MOTION: Gallegos
SECOND: Fitzgerald
AYES: Trustees Gallegos, Kos, Evans, Mateo,
Fitzgerald, Marsh-Ozga
NAYS:
C. An Ordinance Amending and Updating Title 5, “Fire Regulations,” of the Village
Code Relating to Ambulance Fees
Manager Frances stated that the Non-Transport Fee shall apply to any individual
whoreceivesambulanceservicesfromtheVillage,regardlessofiftheindividualis
transported for further medical treatment. Frances added that there are
exemptionsfromthefeewhichareresidentsoftheVillageofRiverside,aswellas
for calls for service to any public library, public school, or property owned by the
Village.
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RESULT: Approved [6-0]
MOTION: Mateo
SECOND: Gallegos
AYES: Trustees Gallegos, Kos, Evans, Mateo,
Fitzgerald, Marsh-Ozga
NAYS:
XII. Adjournment
RESULT: Approved [6-0] at 7:09 p.m.
MOTION: Gallegos
SECOND: Kos
AYES: Trustees Gallegos, Kos, Evans, Mateo,
Fitzgerald, Marsh-Ozga
NAYS:
XSIIeI.ssion
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