Ben Olson

The Bikeways Planning Group discussed several initiatives, including the request for the purchase and installation of signage for bike routes along Beecher Road. The group provided Safe Routes to School funding information to the District 34 Superintendent for consideration and reported progress on an addendum to the Village Bike Plan. Additionally, plans for a bike corral at an upcoming event were reviewed, and flyers detailing possible bike routes were distributed to local businesses and the library.

The board will review financial reports and bills from the accountant, discuss cash management policies, and examine investment reports from asset managers. The agenda includes reviewing member file maintenance and affidavits, approving training registration fees, and processing applications for retirement benefits. Other business includes discussing service transfer statuses, upcoming term expirations, potential invitations to investment fund representatives, annual statements, board officer elections, and appointments for FOIA and OMA compliance. The attorney will provide legal updates and discuss an annual independent medical examination.

The committee meeting focused on new business items. Discussions included the status of funds committed by the Village toward the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year budget. Furthermore, the committee determined it would revisit the identification of Riverwalk planning priorities subsequent to an upcoming consultation with a grant consultant.

The meeting included a discussion regarding a consultation with a grant expert, who suggested incorporating elements such as parking, a canoe launch, and a pavilion into the Riverwalk plan, in addition to covering private grant donors. Furthermore, the Chairman discussed utilizing volunteer efforts for construction based on the experience of the Batavia Riverwalk, noting its positive impact on grant qualification. The approval of previous minutes was postponed due to website modifications, and the identification of Riverwalk planning priorities was deferred to a subsequent meeting.

Key discussions included updates on the successful Adopt-a-Stream event completed by scouts and planning for Earth Day cleanup, requiring outreach for additional volunteers. The Criterium event involved discussions on securing sponsors, with verbal commitments received from the Knights of Columbus and John's Tavern for food and drink items. The committee also debated PR efforts and attractions, such as a petting zoo. A motion was passed to approve the amended 2015 Criterium Budget, not to exceed $10,500. A discussion regarding the possible purchase of promotional items was postponed.