Carissa Hansen

The Board meeting addressed several administrative and operational agenda items, including the approval of the voucher list of bills and the dissolution of the Dispatch Center Fund following the consolidation of emergency services into LakeComm. The Board reviewed and authorized multiple contracts and agreements, such as the purchase of LED street light fixtures for the Deerpath Subdivision, a contract renewal for crack sealing services, an agreement for independent financial audit services, a rental agreement for tents for the upcoming Vernon Hills Days event, and a contract for Village Hall siding improvements. Additionally, the Board adopted a revised fund balance policy and approved the distribution of surplus funds from the Vernon Hills Town Center Tax Increment Financing District. Proclamations were issued for a state swimming champion and in recognition of Arbor Day, and an update regarding the Vernon Area Public Library District was provided.

The Village Board addressed several key agenda items, including the approval of a joint bid for the 2026 road rehabilitation program, the adoption of the fiscal year 2027 employee compensation plan, and the approval of the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2026. The Board also discussed contract extensions and awards for professional engineering, geospatial services, and landscape maintenance. Additionally, the Board reviewed ordinances related to liquor license quantities and a resolution for participation in national opioid manufacturer settlements, along with approving a raffle license for a local event.

The commission reviewed requests for liquor licenses, including a Class G license for the Vernon Hills Park District, a Class J license for Farmer's Best Vernon Hills Inc., and a Class A license for Mendocino Farms, LLC.

The meeting featured official reports, including recognitions for a state swimming champion and Arbor Day, and an update from the local library district. Key legislative actions included approving a voucher list of bills, amending an intergovernmental agreement regarding solid waste, and authorizing the purchase of LED street light fixtures. Additionally, the Board dissolved a dispatch center fund, approved contracts for pavement maintenance and village hall siding improvements, and reduced a performance guarantee for the Mall Drive Reconfiguration Project. The Board also entered into an independent audit services agreement, approved a rental agreement for event tents, adopted a revised fund balance policy, and declared a surplus in a tax increment financing district.

The board discussed communications from the Village Manager regarding the authorization to hire one police officer. Old business covered the status of the Sergeant Promotion Test, noting the completion of the Department Promotability Rating and the associated scoring process. During executive sessions, the board reviewed and granted conditional offers of employment to three candidates, subject to psychological and medical examinations, and decided to remove two other candidates from further consideration.