Derek Soderholm

The meeting agenda included standard items such as public comment and reports from the Village President and Trustees. The consent agenda items for consideration included the award of the bid for the 2026 Water Main Improvements to Bluewater Construction for $1,225,000, authorizing a façade grant agreement of $35,000 for All Marine Services, and waiving permit fees for the Fox River Grove Lions Club Arts & Crafts Fair. A key discussion item involved Zoning Case 2026-01 regarding variations for an air conditioning condenser at 206 North River Road, which included recommendations from the Planning & Zoning Commission concerning conditions placed on previous variation grants related to a non-compliant garage expansion and setback encroachments. The board also planned to enter into executive session to discuss property purchase and sale, pending and imminent litigation, and personnel matters.

The Village Board meeting agenda included standard items such as Public Comment and President/Trustee Reports covering Planning & Zoning and Special Events. The Consent Agenda covered approval of previous Village Board Meeting Minutes (December 16, 2025), Accounts Payable for January 6, 2026, and the November 2025 Treasurer's Report. Other key consent items included considering Ordinance 2026-01 to set a Public Hearing date for the Downtown Tax Increment Financing District #3, which supports the redevelopment of 'Block B' parcels for mixed-use, and waiving the temporary liquor license fee for the Rotary Club of Cary-Grove Beer Fest scheduled for February 28, 2026. The board also planned for an Executive Session to discuss Property Purchase and Sale, Pending & Imminent Litigation, and Personnel matters.

The agenda includes finance reports covering money market and CD accounts, bill approvals, and a review of the IPOPIF monthly statement. Old business includes training status, record filing, fund transfers, election status updates, IPOPIF cash access forms, and economic interest statement filing. New business includes reviewing cash flow projections, considering closing a Schwab account, accepting an appointment, and electing new officers. An attorney report and adjournment are also scheduled.

The key discussion topic is the acceptance of Mike Miller's retirement paperwork.

The Parks Commission meeting agenda includes a public works monthly report, updates on the Picnic Grove bike path, addressing vandalism in parks, the new slide at Stanger Park, a new steering wheel at Picnic Grove, and plans for a new deck platform for the Foxmoor playground.