Remarks by Jim Tinaglia
329 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 7 of 14
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Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Because it may be related to... What we'll do is we're going to go through the whole board, and then we'll see about answering one or two questions afterwards.”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Thanks, Trustee Zik. Now, I know that we have one trustee that is absent tonight, but she had some thoughts and shared it with Manager Reklaus, if you wouldn't mind sharing with the group.”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Thanks, Manager Raklaus. All right, I think Trustee LaBette's had one more comment that she wanted to add to her.”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Very well. I do have some blue cards, but I think what I'll do is I'm going to share a couple thoughts of mine first, and then we'll go to the audience. And the first thing I want to say is I think it's clear by past performance and history for as long as Robin and I have been on the board together that Arlington Heights has been a leader in these kinds of housing options. We really have. And I think that For the most part, we're very proud of all that. There's been projects come through here that took some time to get through. Changes were made, demands were made, conversations were had, and…”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Okay, thank you. You're welcome. One of my questions that I wrote down here was answered several times, and that is having to do with who gets chosen to be the residents here, so we know the answers to that. Land banking on the parking, 100% yes, in my opinion. It is a clever and affordable and beneficial tool. So I would ask this developer to do its research and determine what the number of stalls are that you believe are appropriate and come prepared to defend that one way or another. And at the end of whatever, studies are created. That'll be determined by this board if it's appropriate or…”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“And now I have a fifth card. So let's start with Linda, Linda Wacey.”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Thanks, Lynn. That's very helpful. Next is Cleo, Cleo Nyckel.”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Thanks, Jean. And I was. I was actually the architect who worked on the Lutheran Village as a young kid out of college. And my boss nearly got run out of town because of that project. But it was one of those things people were just afraid of because they didn't know any better. So you're absolutely right. Next is Daniel Cruzius.”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Thanks, Daniel. And the last card I have is Christina. Christina Cruzius.”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Okay, thank you. Anybody else before we close this out? Yes.”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Well, thank you. Thanks. Thank you. Well, I think, hang on, Gene. What I think happened here tonight is a little education, right? And I think that this board spoke pretty openly about all of our individual thoughts. Mostly good. And I think some concerns. So now the developer and ownership have to go back to the drawing board and determine their next steps along with staff's help and support to guide you and If you make all the right decisions and you listen and you end up convincing and you're going to wear a lot of different hats from teacher to student to salesman to everything else, how…”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Okay, great. Jean, come on up. Don't always do this, but for you, I'm making an exception.”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Do you live in the individual fourplex units or in the apartment building?”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“So that's owned by Charles Shaw, though. That's not owned by the Lutheran Home.”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Yeah, so it'll be interesting how this works. I mean, there's always a new education around the corner, so this will be interesting to see how it works.”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“And you have the big guy on your team. All right, if there's nothing else here, is there anything else from the board? If not, we're looking for a motion to adjourn.”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Motion made by Trustee Schwingbeck. Yeah, well, here, seconded by Trustee LeBetz. Was there anyone in the audience that wanted to speak on something else that has not been covered here tonight? I didn't mean to omit that. Seeing none, okay. All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Thank you all. We're adjourned.”
Village Board of Trustees · Aug 3, 2026
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“Good evening, everybody. I'd like to call this meeting to order. This is the Village Board of Arlington Heights for the date of July 20th, 2026. And our first order of business is a Pledge of Allegiance. So if you all could please rise and join the board.”
Village Board of Trustees · Jul 20, 2026
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“Thank you, everybody. Maggie, if you could call the roll, please.”
Village Board of Trustees · Jul 20, 2026
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“Here. Thanks, Maggie. And we do have a set of minutes to review. and this would be from July 6th of this year, 2026. Are there any corrections or changes from anyone on the board? Is there anyone on the board who has to pass from that meeting for voting? Is there anyone in the audience that has questions or comments on the minutes from that meeting? If not, is there a motion to approve?”
Village Board of Trustees · Jul 20, 2026
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“Motion made by Trustee LeBenz, second by Trustee Dunnington. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? None. Motion carries. And then we have the approval of accounts payable, and I'll call on Trustee Bertucci.”
Village Board of Trustees · Jul 20, 2026
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“Motion made by Trustee Bertucci, seconded by Trustee Schwingbeck. Are there any comments or questions from anyone on the board? Is there anyone in the audience that has questions or comments on this accounts payable report? Seeing none, this is a roll call vote.”
Village Board of Trustees · Jul 20, 2026