Bret Wayne Ferge

The Board meeting included the approval of bills payable and several resolutions concerning lot improvements and gateway change orders. Discussions also covered the Freedom of Information Act report, professional service agreements, and village budget updates. Compensation adjustments for various village employees were approved via resolution. Additionally, the Board reviewed community event planning, including sponsorships, ordinances regarding mobile food licensing, and plans for a car show. Finally, the purchase of an air conditioning unit for the UV building was authorized to replace existing equipment.

The board discussed the installation of a Rapid Flashing Beacon at Illinois Route 72 and Junction Road, potential changes to meeting schedules, and approved a resolution for a commercial insurance policy renewal. Reports covered winter preparation, park improvements including splash pad and scoreboard installations, and status updates on infrastructure projects like the Junction Road Shoulder Stone and Gateway Subdivision. The board reviewed and approved a change order for the Rebuild Downtown and Main Street project, authorized an agreement for a sidewalk repair program, and granted a special permit for an outdoor seating area at DJ Liquors. Additionally, the board touched on pending matters concerning a Verizon lease and an easement agreement.

The agenda includes the approval of bills payable and various resolutions related to Gateway project change orders. Key administrative actions involve a professional service agreement with Lakeside Consultants LLC, the review of the April Treasurer report, and setting annual compensation for the Treasurer, Village Clerk, Deputy Clerk, and other employees. Additional items include discussions on the FY27 budget, a live performance agreement for a community event, mobile food licensing ordinances, street improvement awards, and the purchase of air conditioning equipment. Unfinished business covers easement and utility meter agreements.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the approval of bills payable and outside meetings, and the authorization of the Village President to seek electrical aggregation bids and enter into a wholesale electricity supply contract. An update was provided on an OSHA inspection, and the board reached a consensus to engage a new firm for a one-year trial period for plan review and code enforcement services. Discussions were held regarding revisions to mobile food vendor license fees and the authorization of a professional services agreement for community park basketball court improvements. Furthermore, the board reviewed quotes for various services for an upcoming Independence Day event and approved a resolution for general street maintenance.

The board discussed and postponed the consideration of a professional services agreement with Lakeside pending the submission of a detailed scope of services. Approval was granted for bills payable and for expenses related to outside meetings. Updates were provided regarding ongoing fiber projects, park improvements, crosswalk beacon projects, and infrastructure developments including water main relocations. The board approved resolutions for event-related equipment rentals and the purchase of field paint to consolidate paint types used for field marking equipment.