Cindy Haywood

Key discussions during the meeting included the decision to assign legal counsel to handle the Old Cobb Building Property Lines/Lease matter after tabling it previously. Permission was granted for the D.a.d.'s Day (Dollars against Diabetes) fundraiser to utilize designated intersections on June 20, 2026. The board also approved Ordinance 2026-01, which increases the number of Class "A-1" liquor licenses. The proposal for the interchange clean up was not pursued at this time. Updates from Public Works indicated that Huber Works commenced work, the generator installation is scheduled for late February, and a high service pump delivery is expected by the end of the month.

The agenda for the meeting includes standard opening procedures such as the Pledge of Allegiance and Call to Order. Key new business items involve discussing the Birdie Barn LLC, Old Cobb Building Property Lines/Lease, approving an amendment to the Resolution approving a Moratorium on Commercial Solar Energy Systems and Wind Energy Systems, and authorizing the execution of an Enterprise Zone Expansion Agreement. Old business includes receiving the Grundy and Will County Sheriff's Monthly Update. The meeting also allocates time for reports from Legal Counsel, Village Engineer, Public Works Supervisor, Commissioners, and the Mayor, followed by a scheduled Closed Session to discuss personnel matters.

The Board meeting addressed the cancellation of the subsequent board meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025. Key actions included the approval of the December 9, 2025, bill list and the November 2025 Treasurer's Report. The Board approved change order #3 for the building concrete floor addition to Conley Excavating, Inc., resulting in a new contract sum of $92,154.00. Furthermore, the Board approved three ordinances: Ordinance 2025-22 concerning the abatement of certain taxes related to General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2020A; Ordinance 2025-23 concerning the abatement of certain taxes related to General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2020B; and Ordinance 2025-24 for the levying and assessing of taxes for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2026. Updates were received from the Public Works Department regarding PC card replacement at the WWTP and WTP.

Key discussions during the meeting included tabling the approval for Old Cobb Building Property Lines/Lease and an inquiry from Birdie Barn Golf regarding obtaining a liquor license. The board approved Mayor Kernc's lodging expense for the IML Lobby Day in April 2026. The annual contribution to the Grundy County Transit System was increased from $1,000.00 to $1,250.00. Other approvals included a Hardware and Software Maintenance Agreement with Ferguson Waterworks for the upcoming year and the 2026 Grundy County Sheriff Contract. Furthermore, the board agreed to remove a sewer charge of $215.53 for 2465 E Division Street due to a water leak that did not enter the sewer system. Department updates included a suggestion to bid out street maintenance and related projects early.

The meeting included several key discussions and actions. New business featured a discussion regarding Birdie Barn Golf, a new local business offering golf simulator bays. The board addressed the Old Cobb Building Property Lines/Lease, which was tabled. Key resolutions passed included approving an amendment to extend the moratorium on Commercial Solar Energy Systems and Wind Energy Systems for four months to allow for zoning ordinance amendments. Additionally, the board authorized the execution of an Enterprise Zone Expansion Agreement. Department updates were minimal, with Public Works scheduling yearly maintenance for April. The board entered and exited a closed session to discuss personnel matters.