Lori Werden

The committee will discuss the engagement of bond counsel, the issuance of water revenue or general obligation alternate revenue bonds for water system improvements, and a resolution regarding capital expenditure reimbursements. Additionally, the agenda includes an ordinance to prohibit the sale and distribution of specific intoxicating substances, the creation of a Planning and Zoning Commission, and a review of bids for the Waverly Street Water Main Replacement Project.

The meeting will include an update on the transition of the Regional Superintendent of Schools due to the upcoming retirement of Chris Mehochko and the appointment of Meghan Martin. The board will review trustee information, including current board members, the upcoming election cycle, relevant sections of the Illinois School Code, the fee for filing annexation/detachment petitions, and requirements for filing Statements of Economic Interest and completing Open Meetings Act training. The agenda also includes reviewing meeting needs for the upcoming reorganization meeting, which will involve canvassing election results, swearing in new members, electing officers, and establishing a meeting schedule.

The Development Review Committee meeting on November 14, 2024, addressed several development plans. Key decisions included approval of a Do It Center Hardware Store and a Secure Storage building, both subject to specific conditions like sidewalk additions and paving. Plans for a new Health Department building and additions to existing buildings were also discussed, with some receiving approval and others tabled for further review. The meeting concluded with the approval of a Little Learners' Academy and a building at 1353 East Street, both with conditions.

The meeting addressed errors in the transcript for the Brady petition, involving switched school district names. A closed session was held to discuss litigation. A motion to grant a detachment petition from Newark Community High School District #18 to Morris Community High School District #101 was made and subsequently defeated.

The board discussed attorney Michael Mattingly's request for a rehearing of the Brady petition. A motion to grant the rehearing was made but ultimately defeated by a 5-0 vote.