Committees & Commissions

1% for the Arts Committee

Recommends the purchase and placement of public art to enhance community spaces and encourage local artists.

Number of Members: 6 

Meeting Frequency: As needed  

Bikeway Advisory Committee

Reviews and recommends bikeway planning, promotes bicycle safety, and advocates for bicycle programs within the village and with partner agencies. 

Number of Members: 11

Meeting Frequency: Quarterly

Blood Program Committee

Plans, coordinates, and promotes village-sponsored blood drives in partnership with a designated blood supplier. 

Number of Members: 7

Meeting Frequency: At least quarterly

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Conducts employment interviews for police officer and firefighter/paramedic candidates in coordination with the chiefs. The board has no disciplinary or promotional authority. 

Number of Members: 5

Meeting Frequency: As needed 

Board of Health

Advises on matters related to protecting and improving the physical and mental health of residents, health education, disease prevention, and overall community well-being. 

Number of Members: 8 (including at least 2 licensed physicians) 

Meeting Frequency: Six times per year, with special meetings as needed 

Board of Local Improvements

Carries out powers and duties under state statute related to local public improvements and special assessments. 

Number of Members: Village president, village manager, director of community development, director of engineering and public works, and all village board members. 

Meeting Frequency: As needed, with special meetings called by the chairperson or members 

Business Development Commission

Promotes the industrial and commercial development of the village by gathering information, informing the public, and making recommendations on development incentives to the village president and village board.

Number of Members: 30 voting members (plus ex officio and emeritus, nonvoting)

Meeting Frequency: As needed, called by the chairperson or any three members 

Committee on Aging

Advises the village on programs, services, and initiatives that support the care and needs of senior citizens. 

Number of Members: 11–15

Meeting Frequency: At least bimonthly 

Committee of the Whole

A workshop for village trustees to analyze issues, exchange ideas, and provide recommendations to the village board. Public participation is by invitation only.

Tom Dailly is the chairperson for the Village Board meetings and the Committee of the Whole meetings. 

Number of Members: 7 (Village President and Board of Trustees)

Meeting Frequency: Monthly

Cultural Commission

Facilitates and promotes cultural activities, recommends programs and facility use for the Al Larson Cultural Center, and supports arts programming, fundraising, and cultural initiatives in the village. 

Number of Members: 10 voting members plus up to 3 voting ex officio members

Meeting Frequency: As needed, called by the chairperson or any three members 

Engineering and Public Works Committee

Oversees matters related to engineering projects, public infrastructure, and maintenance within the village.

Number of Members: 3 trustees (appointed for 2-year terms)

• Mark Madej (Chairperson)
• Brian Bieschke
• Esha Patel 

Meeting Frequency: Every 1st Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

Electrical Commission

Administers village electrical regulations not handled by the local electrical inspector, and recommends electrical standards, permit rules, and regulatory modifications. 

Number of Members: 6

Meeting Frequency: As needed, with 48-hour notice 

Environmental Committee

Advises on environmental protection, sustainability initiatives, conservation of natural resources, and environmental education. 

Number of Members: 9

Meeting Frequency: Monthly 

Finance Legal Administrative General Government Committee

Handles matters related to budgeting, finance, legal issues, and general administrative operations of the village.

Number of Members: 3 trustees (appointed for 2-year terms)

• Brian Bieschke (Chairperson)
• Jack Sullivan
• Jamie Clar 

Meeting Frequency: Every 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
 

Foreign Fire Insurance Board

Administers foreign fire insurance funds in accordance with state statute for the benefit of the Schaumburg Fire Department.

Number of Members: 7

Meeting Frequency: Not specified in ordinance 

Health and Human Services Committee

Reviews and advises on matters related to health, human services, and community well-being.

Number of Members: 3 trustees (appointed for 2-year terms)

• Esha Patel (Chairperson)
• Mark Madej
• Michael LaRosa

Meeting Frequency: Every 4th Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

Peer Jury Oversight Committee

Oversees the peer jury program that provides first-time youthful offenders with an alternative to the adult court system.

Number of Members: 3

Meeting Frequency: Monthly on the third Wednesday 

Pilots Technical Advisory Committee

Provides technical recommendations on airport operations and improvements from the perspective of pilots and aircraft owners.

Number of Members: 5 voting members and 1 alternate

Meeting Frequency: As called by the chairperson or commission 

Plan Commission

Prepares and recommends the village’s comprehensive plan, reviews development proposals, zoning and subdivision variations, and preservation of historic areas, and advises the village board on planning matters.

Number of Members: 9

Meeting Frequency: As needed, based on applications and public notice requirements 

Planning, Building, and Development Committee

Considers issues related to planning, zoning, building, and community development.

Number of Members: 3 trustees (appointed for 2-year terms)

• Jack Sullivan (Chairperson)
• Esha Patel
• Jamie Clar

Meeting Frequency: Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

Public Safety Committee

Oversees matters related to police, fire, and other public safety services.

Number of Members: 3 trustees (appointed for 2-year terms)

• Jamie Clar (Chairperson)
• Jack Sullivan
• Michael LaRosa

Meeting Frequency: Every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

Road Improvement Impact Fee Advisory Committee

Provides advisory recommendations related to road improvement impact fees in accordance with state law.

Number of Members: 12

Meeting Frequency: As needed 

Schaumburg Regional Airport Advisory Commission

Advises on airport operations, facilities, revenues, planning, construction, and community concerns related to the Schaumburg Regional Airport.

Number of Members: 7 voting members (plus designated alternates)

Meeting Frequency: Quarterly 

Septemberfest Committee

Plans, coordinates, and recommends all activities, entertainment, operations, and logistics for the annual Septemberfest event.

Number of Members: As deemed necessary

Meeting Frequency: Monthly on the first Monday evening, except September and December. First and third Monday evening in August. 

Sister Cities Commission

Coordinates and promotes international relationships and exchanges with Schaumburg’s sister cities to support cultural, educational, business, and community connections.

Number of Members: 15 total across three subcommittees (5 per subcommittee), plus emeritus and nonvoting ex officio

Meeting Frequency: As needed 

Transportation Committee

Reviews transportation, traffic, and related infrastructure concerns within the village.

Number of Members: 3 trustees (appointed for 2-year terms)

• Michael LaRosa (Chairperson)
• Mark Madej
• Brian Bieschke

Meeting Frequency: Every 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals

Hears and makes recommendations to the village board on zoning appeals, variations, special uses, rezonings, and related land-use matters.

Number of Members: 9

Meeting Frequency: As needed, at the call of the chairperson 

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If you are interested in serving on a committee, please send a letter of interest to: 

Tom Dailly 
Village President 
101 Schaumburg Court 
Schaumburg, IL 60193 

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