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Village Board Meeting - June 22, 2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Detective Kevin Twarg and Firefighter Wes Hopsh Named Officers of the Year by Roselle Lions Club
The meeting honored Detective Kevin Twarg as the 2025 Roselle Lions Police Officer of the Year and Firefighter/Paramedic Wes Hopsh as the 2025 Roselle Lions Firefighter and Paramedic of the Year. Detective Twarg was recognized for his eight years of service, including four in investigations, his role in the Major Crimes Task Force, his work as a Defensive Tactics Instructor, and his leadership in the Patrolman's Union. His supervisor cited his willingness to assist colleagues, provide guidance, and his determination and integrity. Wes Hopsh was honored with the Medal of Bravery twice, first for saving a civilian from a structure fire and again for rescuing a fellow firefighter who had fallen through a floor during a fire. The awards were presented by the Roselle Lions Club, with the Mayor and Chief expressing gratitude for the recipients' service and the Lions Club's community recognition efforts.
Village Board Approves Actuarial Reports for Police and Firefighter Pension Funds Amid Funding Policy Changes
The village board reviewed the actuarial evaluation reports for the police and firefighter pension funds. The police pension fund's funded status improved slightly, with contributions increasing by 6.5%. The village is transitioning to a new funding policy to reamortize pension debt over 15 years, which will stabilize contributions but slow the rate to full funding. Factors contributing to the police fund's increased contribution included payroll growth assumptions and unfavorable experience related to inactive mortality, along with lower than expected investment returns on a smoothed actuarial basis. For the firefighter pension fund, the contribution actually decreased by approximately 20% year-over-year due to lower normal costs resulting from retirements and a decrease in the number of employees close to retirement. This decrease was partially offset by an unfavorable experience related to higher-than-anticipated average salary increases and a slight decrease in investment return compared to the expected rate. Both the police and fire pension funds received over 100% of their recommended contributions from the village. The board approved the actuarial evaluation reports for both funds.
Village Board Considers Sign Code Overhaul, Debating Ground Signs, Wall Signs, and Temporary Signage Rules
The village board discussed proposed amendments to the sign code, aiming to move sign standards into the zoning ordinance, making them more accessible and easier to understand. Key changes include reorganizing sections for temporary signs, permanent signs, and prohibited signage, and updating definitions. The amendments will remove content-based regulations to comply with the Reed v. Town of Gilbert Supreme Court case, meaning regulations will no longer depend on the sign's message. New regulations for contemporary sign types like drive-through and on-site directional signage are also included. The board debated specific policy changes regarding ground signs, with a recommendation to make pole and pylon signs a special use to encourage more aesthetically pleasing monument signs where feasible. They also discussed wall signs, recommending prohibiting box wall signs in new commercial developments while allowing them for existing properties. Temporary sign regulations were proposed to allow 30 days per year per business, with a discussion to potentially extend temporary wall sign permits to 60 days.
Village Receives Clean Audit Opinion for Fiscal Year 2025, Continues Streak of Financial Reporting Excellence
The village board received and accepted the fiscal year 2025 annual comprehensive financial report and audit. The report, performed by Sikich, resulted in an unmodified or clean audit opinion, indicating that the financial statements are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and are free of material misstatement. Notably, there were no adjustments required to the financial statements, a rare occurrence achieved by only about 5% of audits. The report also highlighted the village's eligibility for the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, which the village has received for 36 consecutive years and will apply for its 37th award. TIF district compliance audits also resulted in no findings or non-compliance. The general fund's balance is approximately 46% of general fund expenditures, providing a five to six-month reserve. The report confirmed that the village fully funds its IMRF, police, and fire pension obligations as required.
Village to Proceed with Irving Park Road Pedestrian Bridge Project Despite $3.4 Million Village Share Requirement
The board discussed the Irving Park Road pedestrian bridge project, which has seen its cost estimate increase by $2.7 million since the initial grant application, largely due to new information discovered during final design engineering regarding the exact location of the DuPage Water Commission main. The village has been unsuccessful in securing additional state or federal grant funding beyond the initial $3 million ITEP grant. To retain the existing grant funding, the village must commit its own funds for the remaining $3.4 million share. This commitment would allow the project to proceed to a November IDOT letting, where the final cost would be determined. The village has sufficient funds in its capital improvement fund. While there was frustration expressed about the cost increase and the timing of the discovery of the utility conflict, the board ultimately provided direction to proceed with the project, recognizing that the cost would be the same regardless of when the utility conflict was discovered and that the village had secured the maximum grant amount. Construction is anticipated to begin next year, with final payments to IDOT not expected until later in the year, allowing for further accumulation of funds.
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