Village Board Meeting - March 9, 2026

The Village Board of Roselle held a meeting on March 9, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were addressed. The board approved multiple resolutions and contracts, including a significant contract for the 2026 water main and sanitary sewer replacement project, which was noted to be under budget despite its scale. Additionally, a contract with Shrader and Shrader, Inc. for the 2026 concrete improvement program was approved for $188,940, partially funded by a state grant. The board also authorized design engineering services for $55,155. A special use ordinance was passed for a property at 225 East Irving Park Road, which is planned to become a meat smoking and cafe business. The board discussed and provided direction on a request for a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance of up to $300,000 to support redevelopment costs, particularly related to fire suppression system upgrades required by recent building code changes. The board showed consensus on structuring the TIF disbursement in two parts: half upon property acquisition and half upon certification of occupancy, with considerations for clawback provisions to protect village interests. The meeting concluded with plans to revisit the fire sprinkler ordinance in a future session to address concerns about its impact on small businesses and ownership changes.