Here is a list of the current Village of Bartlett advisory boards and commissions. If you are interested in volunteering to serve on one of these commissions or boards, please complete an application. If no positions are currently available, the village will keep your application on file and contact you when there is an opening on the board or commission in which you are interested.

Economic Development Commission (EDC)

The EDC meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Bartlett Village Hall.

The Economic Development Commission (EDC) works with village staff and existing and prospective businesses to encourage proper economic development of the area. The EDC encourages industrial, commercial, retail, and service business development, which will provide job opportunities, broaden the tax base, and improve the quality of life in Bartlett. To accomplish these goals, the EDC coordinates its activities with the Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. Commissioners work with village staff to conduct research into community resources and compile data that is provided to all prospects considering expansion or location in the Bartlett area. The EDC members: reviewed and recommended the formation of the TIF district for Brewster Business Park, worked with the Town Center consultant to develop the RFQ/RFP for the Town Center, review all tax increment financing district rebate applications, conduct regular business retention visits, and advise the village board and staff on policies and programs related to economic development issues.

Nine Bartlett residents form the Economic Development Commission, one of which is appointed chairperson by the village president. Of these nine, one seat is occupied by a Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce representative and two are owners or representatives of downtown businesses. The village president, with the advice and consent of the board of trustees, makes appointments to this commission. Each EDC member serves a three-year term.

Current Economic Development Commissioners
Gerald Kubaszko
Kirsten Erickson
Robert Perri
Adam Lewensky
Bob Gorski
Bruce Suffern
Mike Densford
Nanette Gudenkauf (Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce representative)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Bartlett Village Hall.

The Planning & Zoning Commission hears and decides appeals from and reviews any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the zoning administrator; hears all petitions for comprehensive plan amendments, variations, major modifications, text amendments, map amendments/rezonings, special use permits, and site plan reviews, PUD plans, and subdivision plats, and makes recommendations to the village board; hears all other matters referred to it by the village board and other matters upon which it is required to conduct hearings and to make recommendations to the village board.

The Bartlett Planning & Zoning Commission consists of nine (9) members. Members are residents who are appointed by the village president, subject to confirmation by the board of trustees. Five (5) commission members will serve a four (4) year term, and four members will serve a two (2) year term.

Planning & Zoning Commission Rules of Procedure

Current Planning & Zoning Commissioners
Two-Year Terms
John Batterman
Charlie Deveaux
Julie Kapadoukakis
Amy McSwane 

Four-Year Terms
Robert Bucaro
George Koziol
John Miaso
Michelle Sarwas
Mike Werden, commission chair

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meets the first Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. in the police department.

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners makes rules concerning appointments, promotions, suspensions, and removals, in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code.

Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Rules and Regulations - March 6, 2024 

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners consists of five residents appointed by the village president with the consent of the board of trustees. Each commissioner serves a three-year term.

Current Fire & Police Commissioners 
Dr. Jane Kirkby, chair                
John P. McGuire                        
John Sampey    
Guy J. Papa
Kenneth Parcel                      

Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees

The Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees meets quarterly at 2 p.m. in the Bartlett Village Hall training room.

The Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees oversees the administration of the police pension fund. This board consists of five members. Two members are residents, who are appointed by the village president, two are elected from the regular police force of the village, and one is elected from the beneficiaries of the pension. Each member serves two years.

Current Pension Fund Trustees appointed by the Village President
John Sias                
Martin Kashnowski  

Dan Palmer, beneficiary representative    

Current Pension Fund Trustees elected from the police force
Nick Gray
Thomas Salazar

Bike and Run Plan Advisory Committee

The Bike and Run Plan Advisory Committee meets quarterly, on the last Thursday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m. in the Bartlett Village Hall.

The Bike and Run Plan Advsirory Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the village president and board of trustees regarding the continued maintenance, upgrading and expansion of the village bike path system. The committee works with village staff to create new bike and run path plan recommendations, including locations of bike path links and new paths, bike lanes on existing village streets, bike rack types and locations, recommendations regarding bike path signage, exploring and making recommendations regarding grants and other funding sources related to bike path maintenance, upgrading and expansion. The BRPAC consists of five members appointed by the village president with the advice and consent of the board of trustees.

Current Bike and Run Path Advisory Committee Members
John Goetz
Dan Palmer
Barry Krall
Adam Hopkins
Jay Doherty