Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The board convened for a regular session, which included an executive session regarding personnel and legal matters. Public comments raised concerns about the zoning of a residential property and the Mokena Lions Club announced an upcoming fundraising event. The board authorized the monthly accounts payable, which included the purchase of police vehicles, and presented lifesaving awards to several police officers. Key business included the approval of rezoning and lot consolidation for St. John's United Church of Christ, an amendment to a Planned Unit Development to allow for rooftop solar panels at Extra Space Storage, and the approval of contracts for Third Street drainage improvements and Fiscal Year 2027 roadway improvements. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a hydro-excavating trailer and addressed ongoing issues related to the transition to a new utility billing software system.