Advisory Commissions

Commission members are appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Board of Trustees. Commissions advise the board on various issues and proposals under review.

For a schedule of meetings, consult the community calendar in the Spotlight On Addison community newsletter, or check the Public Meeting Notice for the current month. 

To view the agenda for a Commission's next meeting, click at left.

Residents wishing to volunteer for service on a commission may obtain an application in the Village Clerk’s Office, or download one here and return to the Village Clerk.

• Advisory Liquor Commission
  Reviews applications for liquor licenses, conducts public hearings for such requests, reviews compliance with the liquor code and makes recommendations to the Mayor, who serves as liquor commissioner.
  Rick Delawder, Chair     630/543-7076
• Blood Bank Commission
  Maintains a blood donation program through four community drives and two high school drives annually.
  Judy Socha, Chair    630/628-1959
• Citizens Advisory Council
  Serves as a research and communication body for the community. The Village Board refers issues to the council and the council alerts the elected officials to community concerns.
• Commercial & Industrial Commission
  Develops a cooperative working relationship between the Village and business community.
  Dick Delawder, Chair    630/630-3003
• Cultural Arts Development Commission
  Works to initiate and promote diverse cultural programs for the Village.
  Annette Leiber, Chair    630/250-9407
• Historical Commission
  Maintains a history of the Village, provides for the safekeeping of historical items and solicits and accepts memorials. The Addison Historical Museum is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June through August, the museum is also open on Wednesdays from noon until 3 p.m. Call 628-1433 for tour information.
  Rev. James Zimmerman, Chair    630/543-3654
• Landlord and Tenant Commission
  This newly formed commission will serve landlords of multi-unit properties and their tenants.  Applications are currently being accepted.
• Plan Commission
  Responsible for review and recommendations on proposed subdivisions, annexations, rezoning and other land use matters.
  Joseph Bonfanti, Chair    630/250-9013
• Police Commission
  Responsible for examining and hiring new patrol officers, promotion within the force and recommending to the Mayor and Board of Trustees any policy matters under the Commission’s jurisdiction.
  Frank Peppi, Chair    630/832-2865
• Police Pension Board
  Administers all phases of the police pension program including investment of funds and consideration of claims.
  Mike Tierney, Chair    543-3080
• Senior Citizens Commission
  Serves as a liaison between the elected officials and senior citizens of the Village.
  Joseph Kujawa, Chair    630/833-8039
• Special Events Commission
  Works to plan and implement community events.
  Kathy Willis, Chair    630/530-7509
• Zoning Board of Appeals
  Responsible for interpretations and hearing appeals concerning the Village zoning ordinance.