Edgar Deisch

This Comprehensive Plan Addendum for the Village of Matteson provides a clear roadmap for the community's future by defining priority focus areas. The plan is structured around six key themes: Future Land Use, Economic Development, Historic Downtown, Housing, Transportation, and Community Facilities. Its vision is to foster a welcoming, inclusive, and resilient community with a high quality of life, a strong sense of place, a diverse local economy, connected transportation, accessible services, and inviting public spaces, positioning Matteson as both a hometown and a regional destination.

The workshop agenda included a public comment session, an update regarding upcoming summer events such as the Concert at the Hall, and a review of an ordinance concerning the adoption of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Addendum and the Housing Needs and Workforce Assessment.

The board meeting agenda included the swearing in of a new Commissioner to the Housing and Human Relations Commission, a proclamation for MS4, and authorization of payroll and accounts payable. New business items included the contract award to Iroquois Paving Corporation for the Town Center Road and Holiday Plaza Drive road resurfacing improvements project, the adoption of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan Addendum and Housing Assessment, and a resolution designating May as Mental Health Awareness Month.

The Board of Trustees meeting covered various agenda items, including the swearing-in of new firefighters and the recognition of state champion basketball teams. Actions taken included the approval of accounts payable and payroll, and several resolutions were adopted concerning the establishment of official property addresses, an amendment to a tax revenue sharing agreement, and the approval of a grant program. Furthermore, the Board authorized property-related resolutions, including a letter of intent and term sheet for town center properties, and amended an intergovernmental agreement. The meeting also included an appointment to the South Suburban Land Bank and Development Authority, authorization for the purchase of maintenance equipment for public works, and updates from trustees regarding ongoing municipal projects, finance audits, and upcoming community events.

The Board of Trustees conducted several key actions, including the appointment of a new Director of Community Affairs and the approval of accounts payable and payroll for multiple dates. New business included the authorization of applications for the Community Development Block Grant and the Invest in Cook Program, support for a Class 8 Property Tax Incentive, approval of a contractual agreement with Ferguson Waterworks for utility equipment and installation, and the abatement of taxes for the 2025 tax levy year. Officials provided reports on infrastructure maintenance, the budget process, business licensing, community events, and state-level advocacy efforts.