Lucinda Manuel

The board addressed various operational and financial matters including the treasurer and cash reports, a request for a blessing box for food donations, and a proposal for a resident-led movie night in the park. Key approvals included a street repair program, the purchase of two new lawn mowers, and the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the board received updates on local drainage and infrastructure projects, property maintenance enforcement, animal control, and the status of the Ameren Illinois franchise agreement.

The meeting includes updates on a nuisance case, upcoming local event planning for the Freedom Festival and Parade, and reports regarding infrastructure repairs and property maintenance enforcement. New business agenda items involve the potential purchase of new lawn mowers, professional development for staff at the Clerks and Treasurers Institute, review of dog tethering ordinances, the appointment of a Village Treasurer, and authorization for extended working hours for administrative staff. The meeting will also feature reports from various standing committees.

The council discussed several informational items, including an update on a nuisance case, the Freedom Festival event, repair status for a water leak, the removal of a camper from a property, and the issuance of notices for tall grass and weeds. New business included tabling the purchase of lawn mowers and continuing education for the Clerk, addressing animal control complaints, and postponing the appointment of a Village Treasurer. The council also established a policy limiting the Clerk's working hours and approved the payment of outstanding bills.

The board discussed a presentation from Illinois Eastern Community College regarding workforce safety and compliance training, which was tabled for future consideration. Other key topics included upcoming community events such as a clean-up day, an Easter egg hunt, and the May Fest, for which street closures were approved. Operational discussions covered the village's disinfectant switch, fire hydrant flushing schedule, IMRF employer compliance review, sewer lagoon updates, and property maintenance concerns regarding a surface sewer leak. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of culverts, addressed the need for a new video equipment maintenance provider, and discussed the development of an ordinance concerning the use of personal equipment while on duty.

The council reviewed the Treasurer's and Cash in Bank reports and received updates on upcoming village events, a nuisance property case, a water leak report, and municipal water rate increases. New business included the appointment of legal, auditing, and engineering professional services for the new fiscal year, the tabling of the Village Treasurer appointment, and a discussion regarding a code ordinance violation. The meeting concluded with the approval of payments for presented bills.