As part of the agreement between Comcast and The Village of Villa Park, Comcast provides Cable Channel 6 to the Village for public use. The Villa Park Cable Commission was established to oversee this channel and issues related to the operation of the channel. The Cable Commission meets at 6PM the first Monday of each month at the village hall, except when that Monday is a Holiday, then the Commission meets the second Monday of that month. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend all meetings.

The mission of TV VP Style Channel 6 is to serve as the public access, education and government channel, by providing the citizens of Villa Park with information about their government, community and quality of life. The goal is to encourage the diverse population of Villa Park to fully participate in and contribute to all local affairs.

Meeting: 1st Monday of each month
Location: Village Hall
Time: 6:00 PM

• Link to the Villa Park Cable TV Commission web site.
• Link to our Agenda and Minutes.

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(Contact the Community Pride Commission at pride@invillapark.com)

The Community Pride Commission advises the President and Board of Trustees on matters relating to the overall image of the Village, including physical beautification, public relations, and coordination and promotion of volunteers and volunteerism within the Village.

Powers and duties include soliciting donations for the physical beautification and enhancement of the image of the Village; coordinate a volunteer program and encourage volunteerism, recommend activities which will accomplish its intents and purposes; prepare pamphlets concerning its goals and objectives; sponsor and coordinate a Village "Clean-Up Week"; and encourage neighborhoods to work together through formation of homeowners' associations or neighborhood improvement groups.

Meeting: 4th Tuesday of each month
Location: Village Hall, second floor
Time: 6:30 PM
Members: Seven
Term: 3 Years

• Link to Villa Park Community Pride Commission

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The Economic Development Commission prepares and recommends to the Village Board procedures for the planning, execution implementation of business district plans, including plans for development of adjacent areas to provide for the housing, social and recreational needs of the business district.

Powers and duties include acting as an agent for the Village for the purposes of business district development and redevelopment; collecting information on opportunities for business and investment in the Village; preparing pamphlets explaining opportunities; outlining Village regulations relating to energy conservation and environmental protection; assisting the Village Board to expand the tax base; and, assisting in plans to increase the opportunity for Village residents to obtain local employment.

Meeting: 4th Wednesday of each month
Location: Village Hall, second floor
Time: 7:00PM
Members: Seven
Term: 3 years

• Link to Villa Park Economic Development Commission Meeting Agenda & Minutes

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The Environmental Concerns Commission advises the President and Board of Trustees on matters relating to the preservation, protection and improvement of the environment, including the quality of land, air and water.

Powers and duties include making recommendations regarding possible ways to improve, preserve and protect the environment; advise concerning actual or potential threats of contamination; make recommendations concerning local, state and national environmental issues; and cooperate with other boards and commissions to maintain and improve the quality of life for Village residents.

Meeting: 4th Thursday of each month
Location: Village Hall, second floor
Time: 7:00 PM
Members: Seven
Term: 3 Years

E-mail the Environmental Concerns Commission at vpecc@invillapark.com

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The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners appoint all sworn officers of the fire and police departments, except for the police chief and fire chief.

Powers and duties of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners include conducting all hearings on charges brought against any member of the police department and shall designate the penalty or punishment to be applied; and, the commission also determines the promotional lists for both Fire and Police Department sworn personnel. You may be required to disclose your political affiliation (if any) prior to appointment.

Meeting: 4th Thursday of each month
Location: Police Department (second floor conference room)
Time: 7:00 AM
Members: Three
Term: 3 Years

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The Historical Preservation Commission advises the President and Board of Trustees on matters relating to the preservation of areas, places, sites, buildings, structures, and other objects having a special historical, community, or aesthetic interest, value, or significance to the Village.

Powers and duties include making recommendations concerning methods of increasing awareness of residents of the importance of preserving items, areas, sites, etc; and, aids in the development, restoration and preservation of the Villa Avenue Train Station, Ardmore Avenue Train Station, etc.

Meeting: 1st Thursday of each month
Location: Village Hall, second floor
Time: 7:30 PM
Members: Seven
Term: 3 Years

• Link to the Villa Park Historical Preservation Commission Web site.
• Link to Commission Meeting Agenda & Minutes

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The Local Liquor Control Commission assists the Liquor Control Commissioner (Village President) in administering the Illinois Liquor Control Laws.

Powers and duties include having the jurisdiction to impose suspension, revocation or fine on any licensee in violation of the Illinois Liquor Control Law; and, conduct disciplinary hearings.

Meeting: As needed
Location: Village Hall, second floor
Time: To be determined
Members: Three
Term: Until successor appointed

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On November 10, 2008 the Village Board created the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. "It shall be the intent and purpose of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to advise the Village Board of Trustees on matters relating to the administration, operation and conditions of recreation programs; and to advise the Board of Trustees on matters relating to facilities, including the recreation buildings, swim pools, skate park, playgrounds, etc.; and to discuss and advise the Board of Trustees on issues referred to the Commission by the Board of Trustees; and to assist the Director of Parks and Recreation and other staff on developing and maintaining comprehensive recreation programs and opportunities for the Village residents." (Ordinance #3518, Sec. 2-1302).

Meeting: 3rd Tuesday of each month
Location: Iowa Community Center
Time: 8:00 PM

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The Village has combined the delegated functions of planning and that of enforcement of its zoning regulations into a single body known as the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Powers and duties of this commission include having jurisdiction as to planning and zoning as set forth in the Villa Park Municipal Code; conduct public hearings; make recommendations to the Village Board regarding preliminary development and final development plans, plats of subdivision and zoning of annexed areas.

Meeting: 2nd Thursday of each month
Location: Village Hall, second floor
Time: 7:30 PM
Members: Nine
Term: 3 Years

• Link to the Villa Park Planning and Zoning Agenda.

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This Commission administers the pension fund and designates the beneficiaries.

Powers and duties include control and management of the pension fund; order and direct the payment of pensions and other benefits to the persons entitled; submit annually to the Village a list of persons entitled to payments; and invest funds of the pension in accordance with state statutes.

Meeting: 2nd Thursday - quarterly
Location: Police Department
Time: 7:30 PM
Members: Five (Two citizens appointed)
Term: 2 Years

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The Senior Citizen Commission makes recommendations to the Village Board to insure and promote the well-being of the senior population of Villa Park.

Powers and duties include investigating the needs and concerns of the seniors; analyze complaints; promulgate and effect a program of publicity and public education regarding seniors; consult with other agencies concerned with seniors; and develop action programs of benefit to seniors.

Meeting: 1st Monday of each month
Location: Community Recreation Bldg., 320 E.Wildwood
Time: 2:30 PM
Members: Six
Term: 3 Years

If you would like to become a member, please contact Jenny Casale
at (630) 834-8525.

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The Village of Villa Park together with the Elmhurst Park District oversee the expenses, services and contractual obligations of the operation of the Sugar Creek Golf Course through this board.

Powers and duties include administering the day-to-day operation of the golf course; and is responsible for the supervision and employment of the golf course manager.

Meeting: 4th Tuesday of each month
Location: Sugar Creek Golf Course, 500 E. VanBuren
Time: 7:30 PM
Members: 7 (3 or 4 representing Villa Park)
Term: 3 Years

• Link to Sugar Creek Golf Course.

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The Summerfest Commission recommends to the Village President and Board of Trustees an operating budget, entertainment and schedule of events for a family festival for the residents of Villa Park.

Powers and duties include constructing an event budget, researching activities for all ages, food vendors, crafters and other entertainment, soliciting community donations and volunteers, preparing public relations materials and coordinating all aspects of the event.

Meeting: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays October through June, 3rd Tuesday, July, August and September
Location: Iowa Community Center; 338 N. Iowa Ave.
Time: 7:00p.m.
Members: Nine
Term: 2 years

• Link to the Summerfest web site.

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The Traffic and Safety Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Village Board in all matters of traffic and safety which are initiated or investigated by the commission.

Powers and duties include making recommendations to the Village Board regarding all matters of traffic and safety; and, investigation of citizen complaints with regard to traffic and safety.

Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of each month
Location: Village Hall, second floor
Time: 7:30 PM
Members: Nine
Term: 3 Years

• Link to Villa Park Traffic and Safety Commission Meeting Agenda & Minutes

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NEDSRA (Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association) provides comprehensive recreation programs for handicapped individuals of all ages in the 11 area communities.

The business of NEDSRA is managed by a Board of Trustees in accordance with the articles of agreement between the 11 public agencies. The NEDSRA Board of Trustees shall establish all major policies, including but not limited to, budgets, capital outlay, and a master plan. The Board shall also approve all contracts and employ an Executive Director to carry out the policies of the Board

Meeting: 1st Thursday of each Month
Location: 1770 W. Centennial Place, Addison, IL
Time: 7:30 PM
Members: 11 (1-representing Villa Park)
Term: 3 Years

Visit NEDSRA Site

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