Village of Arlington Heights President and Board of Trustees met Jan. 20

Village of Arlington Heights President and Board of Trustees met Jan. 20

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER 

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

III. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 

President Tinaglia and the following Trustees responded to roll: James Bertucci, Wendy Dunnington, Colin Gilbert, Robin LaBedz, Bill Manganaro, Carina Santa Maria, Tom Schwingbeck, Greg Zyck. 

Also present were: Randy Recklaus, Diana Mikula, Melissa Gallagher, Emily Rodman, Chief Lance Harris, Brooke Lennenman, and Maggie Mattio. 

IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

A. 12/15/25 Meeting Minutes 

Trustee LaBedz moved to Approve. Trustee Dunnington Seconded the Motion. 

The Motion: Passed 

Ayes: Trustee Bertucci, Trustee Dunnington, Trustee Gilbert, Trustee LaBedz, Trustee Manganaro, Trustee Santa Maria, Trustee Schwingbeck, President Tinaglia, Trustee Zyck Nays: None 

Abstain: None 

B. 11/17/25 Closed Session Minutes 

Trustee Manganaro moved to Approve. Trustee Zyck Seconded the Motion. 

The Motion: Passed 

Ayes: Trustee Bertucci, Trustee Dunnington, Trustee Gilbert, Trustee LaBedz, Trustee Manganaro, Trustee Santa Maria, Trustee Schwingbeck, President Tinaglia, Trustee Zyck Nays: None 

Abstain: None 

V. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 

A. 12/30/25 Warrant Register 

Trustee Bertucci moved to Approve the Warrant Register dated December 30, 2025 in the amount of $1,514,658.72. Trustee LaBedz Seconded the Motion. 

The Motion: Passed 

Ayes: Trustee Bertucci, Trustee Dunnington, Trustee Gilbert, Trustee LaBedz, Trustee Manganaro, Trustee Santa Maria, Trustee Schwingbeck, President Tinaglia, Trustee Zyck Nays: None 

Abstain: None 

B. 1/15/26 Warrant Register 

Trustee Bertucci moved to Approve the Warrant Register dated January 15, 2026 in the amount of $5,461,407.15. Trustee Schwingbeck Seconded the Motion. 

The Motion: Passed 

Ayes: Trustee Bertucci, Trustee Dunnington, Trustee Gilbert, Trustee LaBedz, Trustee Manganaro, Trustee Santa Maria, Trustee Schwingbeck, President Tinaglia, Trustee Zyck Nays: None 

Abstain: None

VI. RECOGNITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 

A. Swearing in of Newly Promoted Fire Department Personnel 

Chief Harris announced the promotion of Firefighter Matt Murphy to Lieutenant and Lieutenant Marc Piscitiello to Battalion Chief. President Tinaglia administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Murphy and Mr. Piscitiello.

VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS 

VIII. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD 

Anyone wishing to speak on a subject not on the Agenda should fill out a card, located in the back of the room, and hand it to the Village Clerk. Please limit your comments to three minutes. 

Resident Norbert Piotrowski, said he believed building the Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights would be a bad idea. He expressed concern over traffic congestion on game days, cars cutting through side streets, noise, pollution, crime, the effects on local businesses and increased taxes. 

Henry Beardsley asked the Board to commission a study on the potential health impacts of legalizing video gaming on our neighboring communities. He shared information he’d learned through research and emphasized the likelihood of new gambling addicts or an increase in the severity of those already addicted if gambling becomes readily available in Village establishments.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA 

This Agenda consists of proposals and recommendations that, in the opinion of the Village Manager, will be acceptable to all members of the Board of Trustees. The purpose of this Agenda is to save time by taking only one roll call vote instead of separate votes on each item. Consideration of this Consent Agenda will be governed by the following rules and procedures prior to roll call vote: 

1. Any Trustee who wishes to vote “no” or “pass” on any Consent Agenda items should so indicate. 

2. Upon the request of any one Trustee, any item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately after adoption of the Consent Agenda. 

3. Citizens in the audience may request that the Board remove any item from this Consent Agenda for separate consideration after adoption of the Consent Agenda. 

4. One roll call vote will be taken and will cover all remaining Consent Agenda items. 

A. Bond Waiver – St Edna Church 

B. Bond Waiver – Patton Elementary School PTA 

C. Resolution Approving the Purchase of One Braun Ambulance for the Fire Department and Budget Amendment Ordinance 

R2026-001 

2026-01 

D. Bond Waiver – Arlington Heights Fire Department 

E. Resolution Approving a Contract for the Furnishing of Aggregate Material, Trucking, and Disposal of Debris 

R2026-002 

A2026-001 

F. Resolution Approving a Contract for Station #13 Water Tank Rehab Project 

R2026-003 

A2026-002 

G. Resolution Approving a Contract for the Furnishing and Delivery of Sodium 

Formate 

R2026-004 

A2026-003 

H. Resolution Approving a Contract for Roadway Maintenance Materials 

R2026-005 

A2026-004 

I. Resolution Approving the Purchase of Commercial Meters 

R2026-006 

A2026-005 

J. Resolution – Agreement – Arlington Heights Firefighters Association, Local 3105, I.A.F.F. 

R2026-007 A2026-006 

K. Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Sign Variation Ord. 22-057, for 155 E. Algonquin Rd. – Arlington Med 

2026-02 

L. Motion to Adopt the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Guidelines

X. NEW BUSINESS 

A. Arbor House – 25 E. Algonquin Rd. – Sign Variation – DC#25-088 

The Petitioner was before the Board requesting several sign variations. With regard to ground signs, the code allows two ground signs, one per street frontage, with a minimum separation distance of 800 feet. The Petitioner requested a variation to allow five signs with separation distances of 293′, 26′, 275′, and 306′. Three of the proposed signs would be multi-tenant signs displaying the development’s name, Arbor House, and panels for future commercial tenants. He also proposed including “Arlington Med” on two of the multi-tenant signs, which would require a variation of the code to allow advertising for a business not located on the same property as the sign. The signs would be located at the three main access drives into the site: the southwest corner of the driveway from Arlington Heights Road, the central entrance driveway from Algonquin Road, and the Tonne Drive Street intersection. The other two proposed ground signs would be located at the southwest corner and at Tonne Drive and would display the development name, “Arbor House.” 

As for the wall signs, the Petitioner requested a variation to allow four signs where two are permitted. He proposed two wall signs at the southwest corner of the building’s facade and two at the northwest corner. The signs would display the letters “AH” for Arlington Heights and Arbor House and include lighting for nighttime visibility. In addition, two of the wall signs would require a variation as they are greater than the 25% singable wall area permitted. 

Ms. Rodman mentioned that the ground sign at Algonquin Road and Tonne Drive required approval from Lincoln Atrium Condo Association as its proposed placement was located within an easement outside the property boundary. In addition, a widening of Tonne Drive has been proposed and if/when the road is widened, the ground sign would be too close to the street curb. Staff recommended adding a condition requiring the relocation of the ground sign should the street widen in the future. Staff had no objections to the three multi-tenant ground signs. However, staff found that the two “Arbor House” ground signs and the two additional wall signs were excessive. 

After a review by the Design Commission, they recommended that the Board approve the sign variations as requested by the Petitioner with several conditions. The Petitioner is required to provide staff with further details on the mounting of the “AH” wall signs for review and comment; resolve the easement issue with Lincoln Atrium Condo Association and provide legal documentation approving the ground sign in the proposed location; provide alternate site plans for the sign near Tonne Road if the road is widened; and install acceptable method of illumination for the “Arbor House” ground signs. 

Trustee LaBedz and Trustee Dunnington were not in favor of the wall signs. Trustee Dunnington suggested adding artwork or displaying the development’s logo. 

Trustee Schwingbeck moved to Approve. Trustee Santa Maria Seconded the Motion. 

The Motion: Passed 

Ayes: Trustee Bertucci, Trustee Gilbert, Trustee LaBedz, Trustee Manganaro, Trustee Santa Maria, Trustee Schwingbeck, President Tinaglia, Trustee Zyck 

Nays: Trustee Dunnington 

Abstain: None

XI. CLOSED SESSION 

5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11): litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the Village has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the Board finds that an action is probable or imminent and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21): discussion of minutes lawfully closed, whether for the purpose of approval of the minutes or the semi-annual review of the minutes. 

Trustee Zyck moved to enter into closed session at 8:46PM. Trustee LaBedz Seconded the Motion. 

The Motion: Passed 

Ayes: Trustee Bertucci, Trustee Dunnington, Trustee Gilbert, Trustee LaBedz, Trustee Manganaro, Trustee Santa Maria, Trustee Schwingbeck, President Tinaglia, Trustee Zyck Nays: None 

Abstain: None

XII. ADJOURNMENT 

Trustee LaBedz moved to Adjourn at 9:29PM. Trustee Gilbert Seconded the Motion. The Motion: Passed 

Ayes: Trustee Bertucci, Trustee Dunnington, Trustee Gilbert, Trustee LaBedz, Trustee Manganaro, Trustee Santa Maria, Trustee Schwingbeck, President Tinaglia, Trustee Zyck Nays: None 

Abstain: None

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