Jason Reisner

The meeting addressed several financial and operational matters. The board approved bill payments and a transfer of funds, as well as the November 2025 Clerks Report and May 2025 Treasurer's Report. Key discussions included the replacement of a sidewalk at 101 W. Cincinnati Street, scheduled for Spring 2026, and a request for financial assistance to the Cumberland County Historical Society for property insurance, which the board approved. The board also approved insurance renewals for Natural Gas Distribution Excess and General Liability, authorized payment for a sewer line repair, and approved an Ordinance Levying Taxes for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2026. Furthermore, the board approved an Ordinance Providing the Abatement and Reduction of Taxes for the Electric Bond and a Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network. A new Business Development District was established with a 1% Hotel/Motel Tax, approved after reviewing significant growth in retail sales figures from 2005 to 2025. The board discussed sewer line replacement options for Pleasant St. and approved employee Christmas bonuses of $500. The board renewed employee health insurance benefits, electing to switch to a BCBS Silver PPO plan and adding employee-paid dental and vision. Finally, a part-time Police Officer, Andrew Morlen, was hired.

The Greenup Village Board meeting addressed various topics including approval of bill payments, fund transfers, and the Clerk's Report. Public comments were heard regarding overhanging porches and the Halloween Celebration. The board approved the IML Risk Management Annual Premium and the renewal of the Illinois Municipal League Membership. Discussions included a Parade Resolution for the Christmas Parade, an Ordinance For The Planting And Maintenance Of Public Trees, and issues related to the sewer system and electric line feed. An updated Utility License Agreement with Mediacom Communications Corporation was approved, and an executive session was held to discuss personnel and litigation matters. The board also accepted a resignation, appointed deputy clerks, and discussed utility payment penalties. The meeting concluded with updates on the IMRF contribution rate and possible replacement of stop lights, as well as a preliminary Treasurer report.

The committee reviewed annual retail sales figures for the Village from 2005-2025, provided by The Illinois Department of Revenue. The information showed annual retail sales went from $11.1 million to $26.5 million adjusted sales during that time, and the number of taxpayers filing retail sales tax with the Illinois Department of Revenue increased from 110 to 1,181. The committee recommends that the board enter into a professional services agreement with Jacob & Klein, LTD, and The Economic Development Group, LTD, to establish and annually administer a Business Development District.

The committee convened to assess a health insurance proposal presented by Rachel Snedeker, which included insights into the current Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plan and potential premium increases, alongside the existing Gap plan from Am First. Concerns were raised regarding the efficiency of payment processing with the Am First plan, and interest was expressed in incorporating dental and vision insurance benefits. The committee reviewed three dental and one vision proposal from Blue Cross Blue Shield. The committee explored options to change to a Silver S532BCE PPO plan with a $3700 individual deductible and drop the Am First Gap plan. They also considered adding employee-only dental and vision benefits, with employees covering additional family costs. The committee discussed doing away with age rates versus composite.

The Greenup Village Board meeting addressed several key issues. These included approving bill payments and fund transfers, as well as approving the Clerk's Report and meeting minutes from September 2025. Public comments covered topics such as porch repairs and the creation of a Business District in Greenup. The board also reviewed the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Audit and discussed requests for Trunk or Treat and a Christmas parade. Additionally, the board approved a water main replacement bid, a sewer line replacement payment, and discussed the discontinuation of an electric line feed. They also approved leasing a fuel tank, appointed a Tree Commission, purchased portable fencing, approved repairs to the Fire Hall restroom, and moved forward with the Liberty Tree Mosaic Project. The board pledged to become an "Illinois American 250 Community" and entered an executive session to discuss personnel and litigation before hiring an Office Clerk and appointing a new Treasurer. Lastly, they approved the purchase of a Ford Explorer for the Greenup Police Department and addressed complaints regarding water surveys and budget billing increases.