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Boards & Commissions
The volunteerism spirit in the Village of Arlington Heights is one of our strongest attributes. Nearly 150 volunteers serve on the Villages’ Boards and Commissions. Their advisory role in making recommendations to the Village Board is critical to the success of a well-balanced community. This network of volunteers is involved in many aspects, from reviewing development plans to planning special events; from advising on housing programs to assisting various groups such as businesses, senior citizens, our youth, and citizens with disabilities. The service of these volunteer members is greatly appreciated.
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Boards & Commissions
Intent and Purpose
To provide the business community a strong partnership with the Village and to promote a healthy business climate. The Alliance is the Village Board’s economic advisory committee on business issues.
Members
The Arlington Economic Alliance consists of 13 members, appointed by the Village President and the Village Board for three year terms. The current members of the Arlington Economic Alliance are:
Duties & Responsibilities
The Arlington Economic Alliance shall promote economic development by activities including, but not limited to, the following:
To provide the business community a strong partnership with the Village and to promote a healthy business climate. The Alliance is the Village Board’s economic advisory committee on business issues.
Members
The Arlington Economic Alliance consists of 13 members, appointed by the Village President and the Village Board for three year terms. The current members of the Arlington Economic Alliance are:
- Andrew Stengren, Chair
- Rich Casey
- Tonia Etoh
- Anthony Guido
- Terry Iverson
- Heather Larson
- Kerri Oots
- Ellen Para
- Michele Petrie
- Jon Ridler
- Brian Roginski
- Andi Ruhl
- John Toliopoulos
Duties & Responsibilities
The Arlington Economic Alliance shall promote economic development by activities including, but not limited to, the following:
- Advising the Village on the development and implementation of business retention/expansion programs
- Advising the Village on the implementation of a marketing program to attract new business and industry
- Monitoring business activity and trends on the local, state and national levels
- Establishing a focal point for businesses to approach and discuss issues that affect them
- Engaging representatives from the following community-wide entities at Arlington Economic Alliance meetings as appropriate: Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights Park District, Township High School District 214, the Special Events Commission and other entities as appropriate
- Researching and advising the Board of Trustees, Village Manager and Boards and Commissions on matters relating to economic development
- Annually, not later than the beginning of the fiscal year, submit an annual report to the Village Board
Message from the Chair
Dear Arlington Heights Residents,
The arts are alive in Arlington Heights! Throughout the year, the Arlington Heights Arts Commission enhances and encourages art awareness within the Village and creates projects to keep cultural arts flourishing. We welcome community participation in all aspects of the arts - visual, writing, performance and music. Some of our programs include: the bi-annual Art Outreach Events, the Cultural Arts Award, Decorated Object Competition, the Photography Competition and the Banner Pole Project. We also support village events such as the Library's Teen Film Festival and the Historical Society's Festival of Wreaths. We look forward to seeing and working with many of you as we help to keep the arts alive and vibrant in Arlington Heights!
Mission
To enhance and encourage art in support of cultural advancement within the Village of Arlington Heights.
Intent and Purpose
To provide for an appointive, advisory body which shall, after due deliberation, make recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees on the acquisition of public art within the Village of Arlington Heights.
Members
The Arts Commission consists of nine members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees. The current members of the Arts Commission are:
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Arts Commission are held at the call of the chair, which has typically been the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Commissions Room, located on the 2nd floor of Village Hall. Five members constitute a quorum.
Dear Arlington Heights Residents,
The arts are alive in Arlington Heights! Throughout the year, the Arlington Heights Arts Commission enhances and encourages art awareness within the Village and creates projects to keep cultural arts flourishing. We welcome community participation in all aspects of the arts - visual, writing, performance and music. Some of our programs include: the bi-annual Art Outreach Events, the Cultural Arts Award, Decorated Object Competition, the Photography Competition and the Banner Pole Project. We also support village events such as the Library's Teen Film Festival and the Historical Society's Festival of Wreaths. We look forward to seeing and working with many of you as we help to keep the arts alive and vibrant in Arlington Heights!
Mission
To enhance and encourage art in support of cultural advancement within the Village of Arlington Heights.
Intent and Purpose
To provide for an appointive, advisory body which shall, after due deliberation, make recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees on the acquisition of public art within the Village of Arlington Heights.
Members
The Arts Commission consists of nine members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees. The current members of the Arts Commission are:
- Kristen Schurtz, Chair
- Erika Cutlip
- Leena Joshi
- Shelia Kessler
- Janet Souter
- Mary Seitz-Pagano
- Kristen Walter
- Brian Wolf
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Arts Commission are held at the call of the chair, which has typically been the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Commissions Room, located on the 2nd floor of Village Hall. Five members constitute a quorum.
Intent and Purpose
The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission shall assist in the development of comprehensive plans for bikeways within the Village.
Members
The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission consists of seven members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board to three-year terms. Members of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission are:
Meetings & Quorum
Regular meetings of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission are held on the call of the Chair. Four members constitute a quorum.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
The Village Board unanimously approved the Arlington Heights Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan on September 5, 2017. The project was completed with assistance from CMAP's Local Technical Assistance program. CMAP is the comprehensive regional planning agency for metropolitan Chicago. The comprehensive plan outlines the community's vision for bicycle and pedestrian travel and define policies to help achieve Village-wide goals related to access, mobility, health and sustainability.
Bike Arlington Heights Events
The BPAC organizes and hosts community bike rides to meet local cyclists and acquaint people with the Village network of bikeways. The Commission believes that in doing so, participants are encouraged to consider biking the next time they have a short trip to make into downtown or to any of the many destinations the Village of Arlington Heights is home to. Check back periodically for additional scheduled events
Bicycle Safety Information
Bicycles & Public Transportation
The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission shall assist in the development of comprehensive plans for bikeways within the Village.
Members
The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission consists of seven members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board to three-year terms. Members of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission are:
- Richard Lenski, Chair
- Paul Danko
- David Easley
- Jürgen Juffa
- Charlotte Obodzinski
- Lynn Sakata
- Jay Virchow
Meetings & Quorum
Regular meetings of the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission are held on the call of the Chair. Four members constitute a quorum.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
The Village Board unanimously approved the Arlington Heights Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan on September 5, 2017. The project was completed with assistance from CMAP's Local Technical Assistance program. CMAP is the comprehensive regional planning agency for metropolitan Chicago. The comprehensive plan outlines the community's vision for bicycle and pedestrian travel and define policies to help achieve Village-wide goals related to access, mobility, health and sustainability.
Bike Arlington Heights Events
The BPAC organizes and hosts community bike rides to meet local cyclists and acquaint people with the Village network of bikeways. The Commission believes that in doing so, participants are encouraged to consider biking the next time they have a short trip to make into downtown or to any of the many destinations the Village of Arlington Heights is home to. Check back periodically for additional scheduled events
Bicycle Safety Information
Bicycles & Public Transportation
Intent and Purpose
To provide for a fact-finding body which shall make recommendations to the Village Board on matters pertaining to health. Additionally, the Board of Health shall take emergency actions authorized by the Statute, such as quarantine, to protect the public health.
Members
The Board of Health consists of seven members, who are residents of the Village and health care professionals, appointed by the Village President and the Village Board for three-year terms. Members of the Board of Health are:
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Board of Health are held at the call of the chair. Four members shall constitute a quorum.
To provide for a fact-finding body which shall make recommendations to the Village Board on matters pertaining to health. Additionally, the Board of Health shall take emergency actions authorized by the Statute, such as quarantine, to protect the public health.
Members
The Board of Health consists of seven members, who are residents of the Village and health care professionals, appointed by the Village President and the Village Board for three-year terms. Members of the Board of Health are:
- Karen VanLandeghem, MPH, Chair
- Ashley Bae, LCSW
- Dr. Kristen Brown, MD
- Dr. Shalu Gugnani, MD
- Dr. Jerome Meservey, MD
- Dr. William Moran, MD
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Board of Health are held at the call of the chair. Four members shall constitute a quorum.
Intent and Purpose
To provide recommendations to the Village Board on matters pertaining to the construction, extension, improvement or repair of any local improvements.
Members
The Board of Local Improvements consists of five members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for five-year terms. Members of the Board of Local Improvements are:
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Board of Local Improvements are held at call by the chair. Three members constitute a quorum.
To provide recommendations to the Village Board on matters pertaining to the construction, extension, improvement or repair of any local improvements.
Members
The Board of Local Improvements consists of five members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for five-year terms. Members of the Board of Local Improvements are:
- John Kazanow, President
- Nicholas Cortesi
- Bonifacio (Benny) Epino
- David Landeweer
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Board of Local Improvements are held at call by the chair. Three members constitute a quorum.
Intent and Purpose
To make recommendations to the Village Board relating to waivers and amendments to the Building Code and administrative procedures relating to the enforcement of the Building Code.
Members
The Building Code Review Board consists of five members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for three-year terms. Members consist of a Trustee of the Village, a structural engineer, a building contractor, an architect and a mechanical engineer. A representative of the Building Department and a representative of the Fire Department shall each serve as Village Administrative Liaisons to the Board. Members of the Building Code Review Board are:
Thomas Hutchison, Chair
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Building Code Review Board are held at the call of the chair.
To make recommendations to the Village Board relating to waivers and amendments to the Building Code and administrative procedures relating to the enforcement of the Building Code.
Members
The Building Code Review Board consists of five members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for three-year terms. Members consist of a Trustee of the Village, a structural engineer, a building contractor, an architect and a mechanical engineer. A representative of the Building Department and a representative of the Fire Department shall each serve as Village Administrative Liaisons to the Board. Members of the Building Code Review Board are:
Thomas Hutchison, Chair
- Carl F. Baldassarra
- Richard Bondarowicz
- Patrick O'Gorman
- Scott Smith
- Trustee Jim Tinaglia
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Building Code Review Board are held at the call of the chair.
Intent and Purpose
To promote the needs and concerns of the citizens with disabilities of the Village and to cooperate with the Village government and all other governmental agencies in the promotion of the cause of people with disabilities.
Members
The Commission for Citizens with Disabilities consists of nine members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with the consent of the Village Board for three-year terms. Members of the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities are:
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Five members constitute a quorum.
Disability Employment Awareness Nomination Form
The Arlington Heights Commission for Citizens with Disabilities promotes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) each October.
The annual award is presented to an Arlington Heights employer known for employing persons with disabilities. Nominations are sought from the community at large and self-nominations are encouraged by submitting the Disability Employment Awareness Award form. For more information contact the Social Services Coordinator at the Village of Arlington Heights, 847-368-5792.
To promote the needs and concerns of the citizens with disabilities of the Village and to cooperate with the Village government and all other governmental agencies in the promotion of the cause of people with disabilities.
Members
The Commission for Citizens with Disabilities consists of nine members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with the consent of the Village Board for three-year terms. Members of the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities are:
- Roxanne L. Calibraro
- Beth Deiter
- Jennifer Durkin
- Seth Jonathan Goldberg
- Brian Harrison
- Sheryl Letwat
- David McCallum
- Eva M. Mullinax
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Five members constitute a quorum.
Disability Employment Awareness Nomination Form
The Arlington Heights Commission for Citizens with Disabilities promotes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) each October.
The annual award is presented to an Arlington Heights employer known for employing persons with disabilities. Nominations are sought from the community at large and self-nominations are encouraged by submitting the Disability Employment Awareness Award form. For more information contact the Social Services Coordinator at the Village of Arlington Heights, 847-368-5792.
Intent and Purpose
To provide for an appointive, advisory body which shall, after due deliberation, make recommendations to the Board of Trustees or the Building Commissioner on matters relating to external architectural design, aesthetics, landscape and signs.
Members
The Design Commission shall consist of five members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President by and with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees. The current members are:
General Information
The Design Commission shall review all Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Building Permit and Sign Permit applications for new construction and those applications for improvements which affect the architectural design of the building, site improvements or signage to determine whether it meets with the standards, requirements and purposes of the Design Guidelines and Chapter 30, Sign Code. The following applications can be found in our Community Planning & Zoning section of Village Services:
The Design Commission has final authority on projects that do not require Village Board approval. Appeals to the Design Commission determinations may be done directly to the Village President and Board of Trustees. Appeals must be made in writing to the Village Manager within 30 days of receipt of the notice of denial by the Design Commission.
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Design Commission are held at the call of the chair, which has typically been the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room, located on the 3rd floor of Village Hall. Three members constitute a quorum. The vote of three members of the Design Commission is necessary for a motion to pass.
To provide for an appointive, advisory body which shall, after due deliberation, make recommendations to the Board of Trustees or the Building Commissioner on matters relating to external architectural design, aesthetics, landscape and signs.
Members
The Design Commission shall consist of five members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President by and with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees. The current members are:
- Jonathan Kubow, Chair
- Ted Eckhardt
- John Fitzgerald
- Kirsten Kingsley
- Scott Seyer
General Information
The Design Commission shall review all Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Building Permit and Sign Permit applications for new construction and those applications for improvements which affect the architectural design of the building, site improvements or signage to determine whether it meets with the standards, requirements and purposes of the Design Guidelines and Chapter 30, Sign Code. The following applications can be found in our Community Planning & Zoning section of Village Services:
- Design Commission application for Commercial/Multi-Family/Institutional projects
- Design Commission application for Single Family projects
- Design Commission application for Sign Variations
- Design Commission application for Downtown Sign projects.
The Design Commission has final authority on projects that do not require Village Board approval. Appeals to the Design Commission determinations may be done directly to the Village President and Board of Trustees. Appeals must be made in writing to the Village Manager within 30 days of receipt of the notice of denial by the Design Commission.
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Design Commission are held at the call of the chair, which has typically been the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room, located on the 3rd floor of Village Hall. Three members constitute a quorum. The vote of three members of the Design Commission is necessary for a motion to pass.
Intent and Purpose
To promote the preservation and enhancement of the physical environment of the Village of Arlington Heights and cooperate with the Village government and all other governmental agencies in the protection of the environment.
Members
The Environmental Commission consists of eight members - with one being a youth member - residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for three-year terms. Members of the Environmental Commission are:
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings are at the call of the Chair. Five members constitute a quorum.
To promote the preservation and enhancement of the physical environment of the Village of Arlington Heights and cooperate with the Village government and all other governmental agencies in the protection of the environment.
Members
The Environmental Commission consists of eight members - with one being a youth member - residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for three-year terms. Members of the Environmental Commission are:
- Dennis O'Brien, Chair
- Luanne Eisnehart
- Philip Flores Jr.
- Damien Gil-Lara (Youth Member)
- David Jaeschke
- Theresa Jordan
- Susan Skrudland
- Steven Sawyer
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings are at the call of the Chair. Five members constitute a quorum.
Intent and Purpose
To comply with Statutes pertaining to the appointment of firefighters and police officers.
Members
The Fire and Police Commission consists of three members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for three-year terms. Members of the Fire and Police Commission are:
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Fire and Police Commission are held at the call of the chair.
To comply with Statutes pertaining to the appointment of firefighters and police officers.
Members
The Fire and Police Commission consists of three members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for three-year terms. Members of the Fire and Police Commission are:
- Luis Ramirez Alonso, Chair
- Lynn Szabo
- Dean Walsh
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Fire and Police Commission are held at the call of the chair.
Intent and Purpose
To comply with the statutes pertaining to control and management of the Firefighters Pension Fund.
Members
Two members of the Board shall be appointed by the Mayor or President of the Board of Trustees of the municipality or the Fire Protection District involved. Two members of the Board shall be active participants in the pension fund who are elected from the active participants of the fund. One member of the Board shall be a person who is retired under the Fireman's Pension Fund Act of 1919 or Article 40 who is elected from persons retired under the Fireman's Pension Fund Act of 1919 or Article 40.
The terms of the appointees shall be staggered with one serving an initial term of three years and another serving an initial term of two years. After their initial terms, each term shall be for three years or until a successor has been appointed.
Members of the Firefighters' Pension Board are:
To comply with the statutes pertaining to control and management of the Firefighters Pension Fund.
Members
Two members of the Board shall be appointed by the Mayor or President of the Board of Trustees of the municipality or the Fire Protection District involved. Two members of the Board shall be active participants in the pension fund who are elected from the active participants of the fund. One member of the Board shall be a person who is retired under the Fireman's Pension Fund Act of 1919 or Article 40 who is elected from persons retired under the Fireman's Pension Fund Act of 1919 or Article 40.
The terms of the appointees shall be staggered with one serving an initial term of three years and another serving an initial term of two years. After their initial terms, each term shall be for three years or until a successor has been appointed.
Members of the Firefighters' Pension Board are:
- Adam Sielig, President
- Peter Ahlman
- Mark Aleckson
- Lance Harris
- Thomas Kuehne
Intent and Purpose
A Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board is created pursuant to the provisions of 65 ILCDS 5/11/-10-2. The trustees of the department foreign fire insurance board shall make all needful rules and regulations with respect to the department foreign fire insurance board and the management of the money to be appropriated to the board.
Members
A Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board is created pursuant to the provisions of 65 ILCDS 5/11/-10-2. The trustees of the department foreign fire insurance board shall make all needful rules and regulations with respect to the department foreign fire insurance board and the management of the money to be appropriated to the board.
Members
- Ross Chapman
- Kevin Flynn
- Lance Harris
- Martin Moran
- Scott Miller
- Robert Losik
- James Stempien
Intent and Purpose
To provide an appointive advisory body which shall:
The Housing Commission consists of seven members, all residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President and the Village Board . The current members of the Housing Commission are:
Activities
The Housing Commission is involved in the following activities:
Regular meetings of the Housing Commission are held at the call of the chair, which is typically on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissions Conference Room, located on the 2nd floor of Village Hall. Four members constitute a quorum.
To provide an appointive advisory body which shall:
- Promote adequate housing for all of the community’s people, to create and/or maintain sound viable neighborhoods, to meet the needs for housing by increasing the number of housing units for low-and-moderate income families and individuals, and to expand housing opportunities for all members of the community
- Constitute the Fair Housing Review Board for the purpose of conducting hearings and investigating complaints regarding discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing
The Housing Commission consists of seven members, all residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President and the Village Board . The current members of the Housing Commission are:
- John Eggum, Chair
- William F. Delea
- Ken Kiefer
- David Miller
- Janice Krinsky
- Andre Arrington
Activities
The Housing Commission is involved in the following activities:
- Researches, initiates, and makes recommendations to the Village Board concerning Arlington Height programs and issues. For example, the Housing Commission provides input and makes funding suggestions concerning the Village’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget, affordable housing policies, Inter-jurisdictional Housing Initiative, etc.
- Monitors Village housing programs such as the Single-Family Rehabilitation Loan Program, First-Time Homebuyer Program, implementation of the Multi-Family Affordable Housing Toolkit, CEDA’s Wright House transitional housing facility
Regular meetings of the Housing Commission are held at the call of the chair, which is typically on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissions Conference Room, located on the 2nd floor of Village Hall. Four members constitute a quorum.
Intent and Purpose
The Joint Review Board consists of representatives of the taxing districts as mandated in State Statute with the purpose of providing advisory recommendations to the Village Board on the establishment of new Tax Increment Financing Districts and major amendments to existing Tax Increment Financing Districts. The Joint Review Board also meets annually to review the Village’s financial reports to the State Comptroller.
The Joint Review Board consists of representatives of the taxing districts as mandated in State Statute with the purpose of providing advisory recommendations to the Village Board on the establishment of new Tax Increment Financing Districts and major amendments to existing Tax Increment Financing Districts. The Joint Review Board also meets annually to review the Village’s financial reports to the State Comptroller.
Intent and Purpose
To provide for an appointive, fact-finding, advisory body which shall, after due deliberation and public hearing, when required, make recommendations to the Board of Trustees on matters pertaining to:
The Plan Commission consists of nine members, all residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees. The current members of the Plan Commission are:
General Information
The Plan Commission is charged with conducting appropriate hearings, and submitting recommendations to the Board of Trustees on petitions involving the following matters:
Sub-Committees
The Plan Commission may create subcommittees and adopt policies and procedures deemed advisable to fulfill its power, duties, and responsibilities. All such policies and procedures shall be recorded and transmitted to the Village Board. The three primary sub-committees of the Plan Commission include:
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Plan Commission are held at the call of the chair, which has typically been the second and fourth Wednesday of the every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room, located on the 3rd floor of Village Hall. Five members constitute a quorum.
To provide for an appointive, fact-finding, advisory body which shall, after due deliberation and public hearing, when required, make recommendations to the Board of Trustees on matters pertaining to:
- The Comprehensive Plan and Official Map
- Chapter 28 | Zoning Regulations
- Chapter 29 | Subdivision Regulations
- Individual Petitions pertaining to the above
- Such other matters as may be referred to the Plan Commission by the Village Board
The Plan Commission consists of nine members, all residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees. The current members of the Plan Commission are:
- Susan Dawson, Chair
- Terrence Ennes
- Jay Cherwin
- George T. Drost
- Bruce C. Green
- Lynn Jensen
- Joseph Lorenzini
- John Sigalos
- Mary Jo Warskow
General Information
The Plan Commission is charged with conducting appropriate hearings, and submitting recommendations to the Board of Trustees on petitions involving the following matters:
- Subdivision, including re-subdivision and consolidation
- Special Uses
- Planned Unit Development
- Rezoning
- Land Use Variations
- Amendments to the Zoning Regulations (Chapter 28 of the Arlington Heights Municipal Code)
- Such other matters as may be referred to the Commission by the President and Board of Trustees.
Sub-Committees
The Plan Commission may create subcommittees and adopt policies and procedures deemed advisable to fulfill its power, duties, and responsibilities. All such policies and procedures shall be recorded and transmitted to the Village Board. The three primary sub-committees of the Plan Commission include:
- Comprehensive Plan Subcommittee
Reviews and forwards recommendations to the Plan Commission on matters pertaining to the Comprehensive Plan and Official Map. The Comprehensive Plan is a description of long-range public policy affecting community character, economic well-being, cultural and social amenities, ease and convenience of circulation in the Village, and orderly development of various land uses, and serves as a policy guide in all decisions related to community growth. The Official Map identifies the location of present and future public service facilities and improvements, thoroughfare system improvements, park and school sites and land for other public purposes.
- Ordinance Review Committee
Reviews and forwards recommendations to the Plan Commission on matters pertaining to Chapter 28, Zoning Regulations, and Chapter 29 (Subdivision Regulations) text amendments.
- Conceptual Plan Review Committee
Reviews and forwards recommendations to the Plan Commission on matters pertaining to current and long range planning and individual petitions for a PUD, a rezoning, a special use, a land use variation, an amendment to the comprehensive plan, a plat of subdivision, and such other matters as may be referred to the Plan Commission by the Village Board.
Regular meetings of the Plan Commission are held at the call of the chair, which has typically been the second and fourth Wednesday of the every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Board Room, located on the 3rd floor of Village Hall. Five members constitute a quorum.
Intent and Purpose
To comply with Statutes pertaining to control and management of the Police Pension Fund.
Members
The Police Pension Fund Board consists of five members comprised of two members appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board; two members elected among the regular police force by active members thereof; and one member elected by and from the beneficiaries of the fund. The election of the members is held biannually on third Monday of April. Members of the Police Pension Fund Board are:
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund are on call.
To comply with Statutes pertaining to control and management of the Police Pension Fund.
Members
The Police Pension Fund Board consists of five members comprised of two members appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board; two members elected among the regular police force by active members thereof; and one member elected by and from the beneficiaries of the fund. The election of the members is held biannually on third Monday of April. Members of the Police Pension Fund Board are:
- Petar Milutinovic, President
- Thomas Henderson, Vice President
- William Falk
- Harry Malone
- Steven Klopack
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund are on call.
Intent and Purpose
The Redevelopment Commission is an advisory body to the Village Board on the establishment of the Village’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. A TIF is a financial tool used to assist a municipality in spurring redevelopment of a specific area. These Commission members are the same as the Plan Commission.
The Redevelopment Commission is an advisory body to the Village Board on the establishment of the Village’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. A TIF is a financial tool used to assist a municipality in spurring redevelopment of a specific area. These Commission members are the same as the Plan Commission.
- Terrence Ennes
- Susan Dawson
- Mary Jo Warskow
- Bruce Green
- Joe Lorenzini
- George Drost
- John Sigalos
- Lynn Jensen
- Jay Cherwin
Intent and Purpose
To promote the needs and concerns of the senior citizens of the Village and to cooperate with the Village Government and all other governmental agencies in the promotion of the causes of senior citizens.
Members
The Senior Citizens Commission consists of ten members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for three-year terms. Members of the Senior Citizens Commission are:
Meetings and Quorum
Regular Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Six members constitute a quorum.
To promote the needs and concerns of the senior citizens of the Village and to cooperate with the Village Government and all other governmental agencies in the promotion of the causes of senior citizens.
Members
The Senior Citizens Commission consists of ten members, residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for three-year terms. Members of the Senior Citizens Commission are:
- Sue Viecelli, Chairperson
- Sharon Adams
- Timothy Carter
- Frederick Feldman
- George Motto
- Fred Vogt
- Tem Williams
- Roberta White
Meetings and Quorum
Regular Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Six members constitute a quorum.
Intent and Purpose
To promote, organize and implement special events of civic, patriotic, educational and cultural nature in the Village.
Events
Annually, the Special Events Commission hosts wonderful community events including the Hearts of Gold Awards Dinner in February, the Spring Sweep on the last Saturday of April, the Mane Event in mid August, the Autumn Harvest on the first Saturday of October and the Tree Lighting on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Members of the Special Events Commission
The Special Events Commission consists of thirteen members, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for four-year terms. Members of the Special Events Commission are
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Special Events Commission are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Seven members constitute a quorum.
To promote, organize and implement special events of civic, patriotic, educational and cultural nature in the Village.
Events
Annually, the Special Events Commission hosts wonderful community events including the Hearts of Gold Awards Dinner in February, the Spring Sweep on the last Saturday of April, the Mane Event in mid August, the Autumn Harvest on the first Saturday of October and the Tree Lighting on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
- Hearts of Gold
The Commission requests the public to nominate someone who works, volunteers or lives in our community and is worthy of a "Heart of Gold." Award winners are outstanding volunteers, dedicated teachers or business people, a friendly neighbor who does kind deeds for others, a young teen who has already accomplished great things, a senior citizen who dedicates their time to an organization or to others, etc. - Swing into Spring
- Autumn Harvest
Autumn Harvest is an annual event with a long history in Arlington Heights. This event was put on hold in 2019, but returned with a very successful 2022 event on Oct. 8th, 2022, that welcomed record setting crowds! Autumn Harvest includes fall family fun, scarecrow decorating contest, crafts, a petting zoo, horse-drawn hayrides, live music, dancing, food, and more!
- Tree Lighting
Families, visitors and neighbors gather for this Thanksgiving holiday treat to enjoy the magic countdown and flip of the switch that lights up all holiday displays in North School Park and one of the largest holiday trees in the area! Held the Friday after Thanksgiving.
The Special Events Commission consists of thirteen members, appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for four-year terms. Members of the Special Events Commission are
- Chair: Diane Jamieson
- Kelly Barash
- Cari Boyle, Park District Liaison
- Jennifer Cantore Eichorn
- Karen DeZellar
- Matthew Fink
- Steve Fromm
- Colleen Gaughan
- Michelle Harris
- David Jaffe
- Brad Katz
- Laurie Mitchell
- Kevin Seifert
- Keri Stanley
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Special Events Commission are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Seven members constitute a quorum.
Intent and Purpose
To provide recommendations to the Village Board on matters pertaining to the welfare of the youth of the Village and to promote youth programs.
Members
The Youth Commission consists of 13 members, six adult members and seven youth members appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for three-year terms with high school students serving one-year. Members are to include a staff member from District 214 or District 25, a Park District representative, and a representative of the Police Department. The adult members shall be residents or employed within the Village in a professional capacity relating to youth work. Members of the Youth Commission are:
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Youth Commission are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Seven members constitute a quorum.
To provide recommendations to the Village Board on matters pertaining to the welfare of the youth of the Village and to promote youth programs.
Members
The Youth Commission consists of 13 members, six adult members and seven youth members appointed by the Village President with consent of the Village Board for three-year terms with high school students serving one-year. Members are to include a staff member from District 214 or District 25, a Park District representative, and a representative of the Police Department. The adult members shall be residents or employed within the Village in a professional capacity relating to youth work. Members of the Youth Commission are:
- Alice Son, Chair
- Jennifer Borrell
- Matt Healy
- Afroz Hafeez
- Taryn Gombar, Police Officer
- Chyrel Moore
- Nathan Georg
- Gabe Cherwin
- Christopher Hong
- Ava McQuade
- John Peterson
- Owen Smith
- Lucy Jochaniewicz
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Youth Commission are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Seven members constitute a quorum.
Intent and Purpose
To provide for an appointive, fact-finding body which shall, after due deliberation and public hearing, make final decisions on specified administrative matters related to zoning.
Members
The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of seven members, all residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees. The current members of the Zoning Board of Appeals are:
Variations
The Zoning Board of Appeals is the body that reviews variation requests from Chapter 28 (Zoning Regulations) of the Arlington Heights Municipal Code if the project does not require review by the Plan Commission. The typical variation review process lasts approximately 30 days. In that time, Staff reviews the application package for completeness and the proposal to ensure the Zoning Regulations are being interpreted properly, legal notice is completed, and a hearing is held.
The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews variations whenever a property owner can show that a strict application of the terms of the Zoning Regulations relating to the construction or alteration of building or structures will impose upon the owner unusual practical difficulties or particular hardship. Such variation of the strict application of the terms of the Zoning Regulations can only be granted only when the Board is satisfied that a granting of such variation will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but will alleviate some demonstrable and unusual hardship or difficulty so great as to warrant a variation from the Comprehensive Plan, and at the same time the surrounding property will be properly protected.
In its consideration of the standards of practical difficulties or particular hardship, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall require evidence that:
A variation shall be permitted only if the evidence, in the judgment of the Zoning Board of Appeals, sustains each of the three conditions enumerated.
Limitation on Requests for Variations
No request for a variation shall be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals for property which has been the subject matter of a previous request for a variation for a period of one year after the Zoning Board of Appeals has made a determination or recommendation for a variation on the same property.
Approvals
If a requested variation is approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals, it shall be valid for only one year, unless a building permit for the construction or alteration is obtained, or in certain circumstances the use is established, within that year and the construction or alteration is started and proceeds to completion in accordance with the terms of such permit.
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals are held at the call of the chair, which has typically been the second Monday of the every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Buechner Room, located on the 1st floor of Village Hall. Four members constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of four members of the Zoning Board is necessary to decide in favor of the applicant in any matter upon which it is required to pass or to effect any variation
To provide for an appointive, fact-finding body which shall, after due deliberation and public hearing, make final decisions on specified administrative matters related to zoning.
Members
The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of seven members, all residents of the Village, appointed by the Village President with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees. The current members of the Zoning Board of Appeals are:
- Peter Siavelis, Chair
- Thomas Drake
- Benjamin Jaffe
- Joseph Selbka
- Jeff Lanaghan
- Frank Portera
Variations
The Zoning Board of Appeals is the body that reviews variation requests from Chapter 28 (Zoning Regulations) of the Arlington Heights Municipal Code if the project does not require review by the Plan Commission. The typical variation review process lasts approximately 30 days. In that time, Staff reviews the application package for completeness and the proposal to ensure the Zoning Regulations are being interpreted properly, legal notice is completed, and a hearing is held.
The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews variations whenever a property owner can show that a strict application of the terms of the Zoning Regulations relating to the construction or alteration of building or structures will impose upon the owner unusual practical difficulties or particular hardship. Such variation of the strict application of the terms of the Zoning Regulations can only be granted only when the Board is satisfied that a granting of such variation will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but will alleviate some demonstrable and unusual hardship or difficulty so great as to warrant a variation from the Comprehensive Plan, and at the same time the surrounding property will be properly protected.
In its consideration of the standards of practical difficulties or particular hardship, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall require evidence that:
- That the proposed use will not alter the essential character of the locality and will be compatible with existing uses and zoning of nearby property if the variation(s) were granted.
- That the plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances, which may include the length of time the subject property has been vacant as zoned.
- That the proposed variation is in harmony with the spirit and intent of this Chapter.
- That the variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to allow reasonable use of the property.
A variation shall be permitted only if the evidence, in the judgment of the Zoning Board of Appeals, sustains each of the three conditions enumerated.
Limitation on Requests for Variations
No request for a variation shall be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals for property which has been the subject matter of a previous request for a variation for a period of one year after the Zoning Board of Appeals has made a determination or recommendation for a variation on the same property.
Approvals
If a requested variation is approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals, it shall be valid for only one year, unless a building permit for the construction or alteration is obtained, or in certain circumstances the use is established, within that year and the construction or alteration is started and proceeds to completion in accordance with the terms of such permit.
Meetings and Quorum
Regular meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals are held at the call of the chair, which has typically been the second Monday of the every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Buechner Room, located on the 1st floor of Village Hall. Four members constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of four members of the Zoning Board is necessary to decide in favor of the applicant in any matter upon which it is required to pass or to effect any variation