WELCOME TRUSTEE ESHA PATEL! |
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Schaumburg Village President Tom Dailly selected Cultural Commission member Esha Patel to be appointed to serve as village trustee, filling a vacancy created by the Dec. 2 passing of longtime village trustee Frank Kozak. Patel’s appointment was approved by Village Board members at the Jan. 10 Village Board meeting. Following the unanimous approval of Patel’s appointment, she was immediately sworn in to begin serving her term.
Patel has served on the village’s Cultural Commission for 1.5 years and has been a resident of Schaumburg since 2008. She was born and raised in Gujarat, India, and came to the United States in 1996.
“I am honored to be considered by Mayor Dailly and the Board to fill the role of village trustee,” Patel said. “I have enjoyed my time serving others, whether it be through my professional career or through various other organizations. I look at this as an opportunity for me to contribute new ideas while also preserving the tradition of thoughtful leadership that has made Schaumburg such a great place to live, work, and visit.”
The full press release can be found online. For more information about Schaumburg’s Village Board, visit the website.
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DEMOLITION BEGINS ON WOODFIELD GREEN EXECUTIVE CENTER |
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As part of the redevelopment plan for 90 North, the village purchased two commercial office buildings located at 1920/1930 Thoreau Dr. and helped relocate all tenants. This week, demolition began on the two buildings to make way for Phase 2 of the Entertainment District. Village staff continues to work on securing prospective users and businesses for 90 North.
Phase 1 of the village’s 23-acre Entertainment District will start with Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, to be located near the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel and Meacham Road. Construction on the new 80,000-square-foot entertainment/event destination will break ground in 2023 and is anticipated to open in 2024. Additional envisioned district amenities include another entertainment venue, another restaurant, and a 900-space parking deck with an elevated walkway connecting it to the Renaissance Hotel.
For more information on the development, visit the website, contact Matt Frank or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
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RESIDENTIAL REBATES APPROVED |
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At the Jan. 10 Village Board meeting, Schaumburg trustees approved an initiative to provide a one-time $150 residential rebate payment to owner-occupied households to assist residents impacted by the pandemic and with ongoing inflation. Because millions were lost in key taxes and revenues at the start of the pandemic due to various shutdowns, village officials were not able to provide such assistance previously but agreed now is the time to give back to the community.
The rebate will be provided to owner-occupied households. The village is currently determining how the program will be implemented and will provide more information in village communications once available.
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Capital Improvement Plan Approved |
Schaumburg trustees unanimously approved the village’s $217 million multi-year Capital Improvement Plan that includes $66 million in improvements slated for the fiscal year that begins May 1, 2023. The plan was approved at the Jan. 10 Village Board meeting. The village anticipates securing $53 million in grant funding, leaving $164 million to be funded through local sources. The largest portion of the plan ($127 million or 58%) is dedicated to roadway improvements followed by $42 million (19%) for water/sewer improvements. The plan anticipates spending approximately $8 million annually to improve residential streets. In FY 2023/24, the village will allocate an additional $1.8 million in Motor Fuel Tax funds to reconstruct commercial and industrial streets. The 2023 street improvement program will be available on the village’s website in the spring. To view the approved plan, please visit the website.
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Volunteers Needed for OASIS Program |
When social interactions halted and healthcare became harder to access during the pandemic, reports of anxiety and depression increased in senior citizens. The Older Adults Services in Schaumburg (OASIS) Program is an upcoming initiative by the village to help provide social visits to the senior and disabled population via phone or in person to help create a sense of connection. The companionship (non-medical) will be provided by volunteers vetted by the Village of Schaumburg. The program is now seeking volunteers. If interested, please visit the village’s website, contact Kathy Henkelman or dial 311 in Schaumburg.
Interested in another program? A full list of volunteer and donation opportunities with the village and other organizations can be found on the website.
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Tour Historical Schweikher House |
Did you know Schaumburg's Schweikher House, located at 645 S. Meacham Rd., is on the National Register of Historic Places? Deemed worthy of preservation and of great historical significance, Architect Paul Schweikher's design derived from a blend of Prairie School, International, Japanese, and vernacular architecture to construct the home in 1937. The home is open to the public for docent-led tours Wednesdays, Fridays, and some Saturdays. You can view available tours and learn more on their website.
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Coffee With The Council Jan. 14 |
The Village of Schaumburg is hosting its monthly Coffee with the Council meeting Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Martin J. Conroy Police Center, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. The monthly meeting with village trustees is open to the public and held the second Saturday of every month. Attendees are encouraged to bring their comments and concerns regarding the village to discuss with the council. For questions regarding the event, dial 311 in Schaumburg, call (847) 895-4500, or visit the website.
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Village President: Tom Dailly
Trustees: Brian Bieschke, Jamie Clar, George Dunham, Mark Madej, Esha Patel, Jack Sullivan
Village Clerk: Marilyn Karr • Village Manager: Brian Townsend
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VIEW ALL VILLAGE MEETINGS ON THE CALENDAR
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