Kevin Day

The board meeting agenda includes the consideration of resolutions for the 2025 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report for the sewerage utility and the authorization for the issuance and sale of a water and sewerage system revenue bond anticipation note. Additional business involves the review of contractual and general invoices, potential termination and reconsideration of the village's building inspection services agreement, and a quick deed property matter. Furthermore, the board will discuss the 2026 crack and chip sealing program and the potential rescission of the USH 14 water main project contract award.

The agenda focuses on the procedural organization of the Board of Review, including the selection of officers and verification of mandatory training. Key tasks involve reviewing the assessment roll to address potential calculation or description errors, adding omitted properties, and removing double-assessed properties. Additionally, the Board will consider administrative items such as requests for waivers regarding objection notice periods, requests to testify by telephone, subpoena requests, and the review of notices of intent to file objections.

The Village Board reviewed and approved several resolutions, including a Certified Survey Map for combining parcels, a Conditional Use Permit for an accessory structure at 223 W. Madison Street, and a resolution for the sale of a Revenue Bond Anticipation Note for the Highway 14 water main replacement project. Additionally, the Board enacted an ordinance to amend meeting times and discussed various reports from committees regarding infrastructure projects, municipal code amendments, and general operations.

The joint meeting focused on the consideration of a Temporary Construction Easement for a property located on Gerry Way in the Village of Darien. Additionally, the board discussed and initiated action regarding a letter to be sent to the Walworth County Land Use and Resource Management Department to acknowledge and approve work on village-owned property pertaining to the Kolnik project.

The Village Board meeting focused on various municipal business items, including the adoption of the 2026 Annual Budget and the setting of the property tax levy. Discussions included the purchase of a new ambulance, replacement of the 1963 Elgin Street Sweeper, updates on public works projects such as storm sewer and water main replacements, and the review of financial reports. Additionally, the Board addressed code enforcement, library budget and activities, the establishment of a parking lot joint use agreement, and employee compensation adjustments.