Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Elese A. Washines’s organization
Dec 1, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Village Board News
The Village Board meeting included discussions on the bi-annual MFT report compliance, Logan County Tourism Bureau membership, and the Workcamp for Lincoln 2026. The board addressed the Christmas Tree Lighting cancellation due to weather, snow plowing work, and the delay in Hall renovation for ADA compliance. Plans for new trees through an Ameren grant were discussed. The board considered the use of funds from the 2025 Energy Transition Community Grant for a new water well and water line replacement, seeking public comment. An ordinance adopting the Schedule of Meetings Calendar Year 2026 was passed.
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The meeting included discussions on Lead Service Line requirements, liquor licenses, and various system issues related to the audit. Updates were provided on building and property maintenance, including the mulching session for newly planted trees. The board discussed budget planning, upcoming Christmas celebrations, and the removal of the port-a-pot for the winter. Street repairs were reported as completed, and Logan County's plan to address drain issues on Kennedy Road was presented. The board approved Tree Advisory Committee applicants and discussed the possible lease of a skid loader. They also approved the payment for Route 66 Organization membership and a donation to Mt. Pulaski After Prom.
Nov 3, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Village Board News
The Village Board meeting included discussions on approving consent agenda items, hearing reports from the Treasurer, and addressing street and alley issues, including drainage problems on Kennedy Road. The board also discussed building and village properties, equipment maintenance, and the village park. They approved Tree Advisory Committee applicants and considered a possible lease of a Skid Loader. Additionally, they approved the payment of the Route 66 Organization membership fee and a donation to Mt. Pulaski After Prom.
Oct 6, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Elkhart Village Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting included discussion of an audit with IEPA, correspondence from the Logan County Tourism Director, and the Ameren Right Tree, Right Place grant. Budget issues for the next year were discussed, and board members were encouraged to consider additions and changes. The ADA renovation of the Village Hall entrance was discussed, and plans to replace the "historic window prints" on the new front windows were organized. The Revised Tax Increment Finance Redevelopment Plan was reviewed, and the board agreed to proceed with correspondence to ICG to request a meeting to discuss their plan on reclamation, well monitoring, etc. at the Viper Mine site. The Revised Village Canvassing Permit form was reviewed and approved. The board also discussed the need for Elkhart to develop a 5/10/15 year plan and a discussion on research to purchase or lease a Skid Loader for the Village will be on the November agenda.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
