Eric Cyr

The committee discussed the village's mosquito abatement program and potential alternatives to fogging, such as a larvicide program. Priority projects under the Motor Fuel Tax Road Program were reviewed, with River Street identified as the highest priority due to ongoing utility work. Discussions also covered a seasonal schedule for sidewalk repairs and tree removals, a park update plan involving equipment replacement and aesthetic improvements, and capital equipment procurement including new dump trucks, stump grinders, and dump box bodies. Additionally, the committee addressed the hiring of summer staff, a communication 'Pow-Wow' program for the Public Works team, an update on the Public Works Ordinance rewrite, standardized administrative review templates, the sale of a backhoe, field usage terms for the baseball fields, progress on the Grove irrigation project, and the status of municipal pond maintenance.

The committee reviewed and agreed to proceed with payments for the General and Special Fund bill lists. Discussions were held regarding a capital purchase of IT Meraki switches for the village, sponsorship requests for the NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet and the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame, and training/conference attendance requests for the Building and Public Works departments. The committee also discussed providing a gift basket for a scholarship golf outing and finalized rental terms for Slater Field. An executive session was conducted to discuss personnel matters.

The committee discussed the potential purchase of a residential property on Marcel to facilitate a restaurant project and a public trail development. Key topics included the feasibility and alignment of a pathway connecting downtown to the grove, the status of a traffic study for the restaurant project, and the potential for a contract extension regarding the property acquisition. Additionally, the committee addressed upcoming non-union employee salary adjustments and the status of the sergeant's contract, including the processing of retroactive pay.

The board approved the general and special fund bill list and adopted a resolution approving and adopting various budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Legislation was passed to amend the municipal code regarding alcoholic liquors by creating a new Class G license. Additionally, a resolution was adopted to provide redevelopment inducements within the proposed Career Center District, and several ordinances concerning zoning districts, enterprise zone boundaries, and flood damage prevention were introduced for first reading.

The board approved the accounts payable for the finance committee. Several ordinances were adopted, including amendments to liquor licensing and zoning, as well as authorization for annexation agreements involving the Kankakee Area Career Center, Alpha Elite Ventures, and a portion of Riverfront Park. A redevelopment agreement between the village and Teye Inc. was also approved. The board issued a proclamation declaring Child Abuse Prevention Month and provided updates on village programs, including spring cleaning, park safety, garden plot rentals, and volunteer initiatives.