Kyle R. Ingebrigtsen

The agenda includes consideration of a zoning variation, a police activity report, and the 2026 Holiday Schedule. The board will discuss a solid waste report, approval of warrant list A, financial statements, and the annual financial report ending April 30, 2025. Additionally, the agenda covers a roads and drainage status report, fire department report, community outreach report, and building/zoning activity report. New business includes a proposed 2025-2026 tax levy ordinance, an address change, conduct control burn requests, and the proposed 2026 meeting schedule. The board will also address audience inquiries and may enter an executive session.

The board discussed the police department report, solid waste report, fire protection district reports, community outreach report and building development activity report. The board addressed a request for waiver of rental regulations and later denied it. The board also adopted the resolution for the estimate of the amount of a tax levy. An Inverness resident addressed the board about the testing of the pond in her neighborhood. The board then moved to enter a closed session regarding collective negotiating matters and pending litigation.

The Finance Committee meeting included a review of the draft Annual Financial Report ending April 30, 2025, and an annual review of the Village Financial Policies, specifically the Inverness Fund Balance Policy - 2019 and the Inverness Investment Policy - 2019. The FY 2026 Financial Plan does not include any new taxes or fees. The proposed Police Budget for FY 2026 is $2,596,256, representing an increase of $295,756 (12.86%). General Operating Revenue is anticipated to be $4,822,273, marking an increase of $127,773 or 2.72 % compared to the approved budget from the previous year. The Village's Capital Programs category budget is set to increase by $585,500 (46.60%), resulting in a total budget amount of $1,842,000.

The meeting included the Village President's report, which featured the Inverness Police Department report for August 2025. Open Houses at Inverness Fire Protection District and Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District were announced. The Village Administrator reported on upcoming assessment notices and tax bills. Reports were given by Village Trustees on SWANCC/Contracts and Franchises, Solid Waste, Finance Committee, Roads and Drainage, Fire, Community Development, and Building/Zoning. A request for waiver of rental regulations was placed on the October board agenda. A variance was granted to permit a prescribed ecological burn at Maggie Rogers Park. Residents addressed the board regarding the condition of the pond in the Cheviot Hills subdivision and a request for a waiver of the Village's rental regulations.

The meeting included an overview of the Draft FY 2026 Financial Report, which proposes no new taxes or fees. The plan includes General Fund expenditures totaling $5,732,956, an increase of $1,047,256 compared to the prior year's approved budget. The proposed Police Budget for FY 2026 is $2,596,256, representing an increase of $295,756, with key factors contributing to this increase being health insurance premiums, funding for a part-time Emergency Manager, and the utilization of body cameras. General Operating Revenue is anticipated to be $4,822,273, marking an increase of $127,773 compared to the approved budget from the previous year. The Village's Capital Programs category budget is set to increase by $585,500, resulting in a total budget amount of $1,842,000, due to the increased investment in the annual Road Program. The committee recommended that the FY 2026 Financial Report be presented to the Village Board for acceptance.