Dan Macias

The board meeting included the reappointment of a member to the Police Pension Fund Board and an appointment to the Planning, Building and Zoning Commission. Life-Saving Awards were presented to two officers. The board approved a consent agenda that included ordinances related to municipal grocery retailers' occupation tax, the use of non-registered motor-driven vehicles, an agreement for Village Hall/Police Department siding replacement, pavement patching program, legal services, a polling contract for the Aquatic Center, and proclaiming National See Tracks? Think Train Week. A public hearing was held regarding the Annexation Agreement for the Kemper Ridge Subdivision Property. The board also discussed and approved ordinances related to annexing properties to the Village.

The Greenest Region Compact 2 (GRC2) Framework presents consensus goals for environmental sustainability to be addressed by local municipalities, aiming for coordinated, positive impacts on a larger scale. It is built on 30 sustainability plans and guiding documents used by Illinois municipalities, incorporating over 1150 actual sustainability goals and objectives. The framework is designed to guide municipalities toward sustainability actions, offering a menu of options for creating tailored sustainability plans and suggesting updates for existing plans. It emphasizes the interrelationship of social, economic, and environmental elements, with objectives and strategies interrelated to improve land stewardship, water resources, healthy lifestyles, and more.

The ordinance amends the Village Code, specifically Title 9, Chapter 18, concerning solar energy systems. It addresses the intent to safely and effectively develop solar energy systems, encourages the use of local renewable energy resources, and promotes sustainable building design. The amendment includes definitions, general requirements, and information regarding solar energy systems, building-mounted solar energy systems, solar access protection, decommissioning, and penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, it modifies sections related to permitted accessory buildings and structures, as well as building permit requirements.

The document outlines the approved compensation plan for the Village of Hawthorn Woods, effective January 1, 2019. It details the salary ranges for various career bands, including Executive, Department Director, Assistant Department Director, Manager/Crew Leader, Specialist/Analyst, Admin Assist./Specialist, and General Office/Clerk/Apprentice positions. Note that the police department salaries are covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

The meeting included a presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Julianne Rosales and the approval of a resolution recognizing the retirement of Chief Administrative Officer/Village Clerk Donna Lobaito. The board approved the Sewer Rate Study Recommendation, the April 2025 Financial Statements, and the Treasurer's Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2024. Additionally, the consent agenda was approved, which included items such as the approval of past meeting minutes, bills lists, and ordinances related to liquor licenses and waste management. The board also approved an ordinance authorizing the contract for building cleaning services to MSCH Corp and a resolution for the Indian Creek Road Resurfacing project.