Kelly Rafferty

The Village Board meeting covered multiple action items including the appointment of a member to the Parks and Recreation Commission, the approval of a professional services agreement with Robinson Engineering for the GHO drainage project, and the adoption of ordinances regarding accessory vehicular storage square footage, mosquito management services, and the 2026 MFT resurfacing program. Additionally, the Board discussed a proclamation declaring FSHD Awareness Day and addressed miscellaneous financial matters such as the unpaid warrant list, checks written report, and easement agreements.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding a petition for a zoning variation to construct a 1,600 square foot accessory vehicular storage structure at 212 Kimberly Road. Key discussion topics included the historical architectural significance of the property, the petitioner's practical difficulties regarding storage space, and potential environmental concerns raised by neighbors, specifically relating to storm water drainage and soil permeability. The board ultimately recommended approval of the zoning variation, subject to conditions including limitations on garage door height and requirements for a landscape plan and a site engineering plan to address drainage concerns.

The meeting included an Arbor Day proclamation, the presentation of the 2025 Tree of the Year award, and a presentation on the Parks and Recreation 5-Year Master Plan. Action items included approval of a raffle license, a fund balance transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund, authorization of a drainage project agreement, a resolution to maintain local zoning authority, and the reappointment of a Plan Commission member. Reports were provided on current road closures, the status of legislative efforts regarding zoning, and various commission updates.

The board discussed several items, including the Arbor Day proclamation, the 2025 Tree of the Year, and the final draft of the Parks & Recreation 5-Year Master Plan. Action items included the approval of a raffle license for the Harper College Educational Foundation, a fund balance transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund, authorization for the Grassmere Farms, Haverton, and Oaksbury Drainage Project, a resolution to maintain local zoning and land use authority, and the reappointment of a Plan Commission member. Furthermore, the board addressed the approval of unpaid warrant lists and checks written reports.

The agenda for the meeting includes several key items such as Public Comment, review of the Treasurer's Report, and various Action Items. Action items involve adopting a resolution to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with Barrington Township and Cuba Township concerning Contribution under the Local Share Agreement with PACE for Senior and Handicapped Bus Service. Other items include approval of the January 2026 unpaid Warrant list, payment to State Graphics, and approval of the January 2026 Checks Written Report. The agenda also provides for department reports from various Trustees and a Village President's Report, concluding with provisions for Old Business, Closed Session discussions on real property acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters, and New Business.