Brenda Ognibene

The board discussed resident concerns regarding a proposed data center, including potential water and cooling system impacts. Updates were provided on the successful grant application for a cycling event and the ongoing development of a community calendar to track park activities. Engineering reports included progress on fiber projects, the salt shed project, village hall assessments, water tower antenna permits, crosswalk improvements, and general maintenance. The board also reviewed event planning for an upcoming Easter egg hunt and the 250th anniversary celebration. A resolution was approved for professional services related to the 2026 general maintenance project.

The board discussed and ratified an electric service agreement with Dynegy Energy Services LLC and Constellation New Energy. The village engineer provided status updates on various infrastructure and development projects. The board reached a consensus to increase the fireworks budget and reviewed a presentation regarding community cruise nights. Approval was granted for the payment of bills, and a proposal for pavilion bathroom and drainage repairs at Community Park was authorized. The board evaluated a potential OSLAD grant for basketball court replacement, though no action was taken at this time. Resolutions were approved for professional services regarding a pedestrian crossing project and for construction services for the spill pad at the wastewater treatment plant. Furthermore, the board decided to postpone decisions concerning the repair or replacement of the wastewater treatment plant mixing pump.

The Board discussed and approved several resolutions, including ratifying an electric service agreement with Dynegy Energy Services, authorizing maintenance contracts for the outdoor warning siren system, professional services for street maintenance on Junction Road, and well pump rehabilitation. The Board also reviewed a proposed comprehensive plan update, assessed internet connectivity options, and planned for upcoming community events, including an Easter Egg Hunt and a 250th anniversary celebration. Additionally, there was a review of the wastewater spill pad engineering estimates and the schedule for future water treatment plant filter rehabilitation.

The administrative board meeting included the approval of the January 2026 administrative board meeting minutes. A key discussion point involved the ratification of resolution number 26-03, concerning an electric service agreement with D Energy, the energy services LLC, and Constellation New Energy. Project updates detailed revisions for the Gateway Subdivision Development architectural drawings due to additional doors, awaiting cost estimates. The water tower antenna review cost estimate was approximately $2,500 from Landmark Structures. The board also discussed moving forward with engineering approval for a crosswalk project and the 2026 general maintenance project involving striping and microsurfacing on Junction Road. Community events generated discussion regarding increasing the fireworks budget by $30,000, with confirmation of signed sponsorship sheets. A presentation was given regarding organizing cruise nights, highlighting the success of a prior trial event and discussing future plans for monthly events focused on community building, charity support, and local business engagement. Further, the board discussed the proposal from Will Hoppin to fix drainage issues in the pavilion bathroom at the community park. Finally, the bills payable dated February 25, 2026, totaling $59,776.83, were approved.

Key discussion topics for the Administrative Board meeting include the approval of the January 28, 2026, Administrative Board Minutes and the discussion and approval of Resolution 26-03 regarding an Electric Service Agreement with Dynegy Energy Services LLC and Constellation New Energy. Committee reports cover community events, with discussions on increasing the fireworks budget and a presentation for Cruise Nights. The Finance Committee agenda includes Bills Payable dated February 25, 2026, and ratification of emergency expenditures. The Parks Committee will address a proposal to fix the Pavilion Bathroom and discuss the engineer's opinion of probable cost for basketball court replacement, as well as applying for an OSLAD Grant for the court rehab. The Public Works -- Streets & Ditches Committee will discuss and approve Resolution 26-06 pertaining to professional services with Willet Hofmann for the IL Route 72 Pedestrian Crossing Project. The Public Works -- Wastewater Committee agenda includes discussion and possible approval of resolutions related to the repair and replacement of mixing pumps at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the execution of an agreement with McMahon Associates, Inc. for construction services for the Spill Pad. Unfinished business involves an easement agreement with 1100 Illinois Street.