Matthew T. Brolley

Key discussions included updates on the Historic Downtown Walk, which went well, and low attendance at the Street Eats event. For future HPC events, final details for the Car Show, including finalizing food vendors and ordering trophies, were addressed, though additional judges were still needed. For Concerts in the Park, the group agreed to promote the Cemetery Walk and sell items from a tent rather than hosting an event in the cottage due to low prior attendance. The Cemetery Walk scripts were nearing completion, and coordination for actors was underway. The Commissioners also noted ongoing issues with Settler's Cottage displays falling from the walls and requested investigation into alternative mounting tapes. Regarding Riverside Cemetery Repairs, a proposal for headstone repair and cleaning was received at a cost of $16-19,000, which was deemed high, prompting suggestions to seek local firms. Finally, the Commission recommended the appointment of Ms. Linda Barnes as a new Commissioner to the Board of Trustees.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance led by the President Pro Tem in the absence of the President. Key discussions included the approval of a proclamation for National Athletic Training Month. The Consent Agenda, comprising previous meeting minutes, Accounts Payable, Water Production, Refuse Reports, and an Ordinance for Special Use Tangent Materials, was approved. For separate action, Ordinance 2168 regarding a Special Use for Motor Vehicle Repair/Service for Teter Automotive was approved, which included provisions for vehicle storage and removed a restriction on operating hours. New business highlighted positive feedback regarding the water billing department's proactive leak detection system, which utilizes improvements in the water system. Further discussions involved concerns about fallen signs on Route 30 constituting a hazard and a request for lighting improvements along that roadway. An update on the Route 30 widening project indicated budget constraints for immediate expansion beyond certain intersections, leading to expressions of frustration regarding project delays.

Key discussion topics included upcoming Historic Preservation Commission events for 2025, specifically the Concerts in the Park scheduled for September 18 and the Cemetery Walk set for October 1. Regarding the Cemetery Walk, the need for two additional male actors was highlighted to prevent cancellation, and guide training was scheduled. Chairman Aman reported on unsuccessful attempts to schedule school district field trips to Settler's Cottage. A report on the 2025 Car Show detailed survey results suggesting earlier timing and ending earlier, and addressed an issue regarding non-judged vehicles from 110 Customs. Finally, the Commission discussed options for expensive Riverside Cemetery repairs, including headstone cleaning methods and potential cost-sharing partnerships.

The agenda for the Village Board meeting scheduled for March 9, 2026, includes several key items. Under the Consent Agenda, items such as the minutes from the February 23, 2026, Village Board Meeting, the February 25, 2026, Budget Workshop Meeting, the Accounts Payable Summary Report through March 9, 2026 (totaling $1,011,632.16), the Water Production Report for February 2026, and the Community Development 2025 Annual Report are slated for approval in a single vote. Items requiring separate action include the award of the Naturalized Landscape Maintenance Services Contract to Pizzo & Associates, the Trane Tracer Building Automation System Upgrade for the Police Department, recommendations for the 2026 Infrastructure Road Program (award and construction engineering agreement), the adoption of the Official 2026 Zoning Map (Ordinance 2169), and the approval of a Plat of Vacation and Grant of Easement (Resolution 2026-009). An ordinance authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $35,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for waterworks system improvements is listed for discussion only. Discussion items also include Cenergy Solar and the FY27 Budget for the General Fund.

This document is an agenda for a Committee of the Whole meeting, primarily focused on discussing the FY27 Budget. Key items include public participation, and a review of fiscal year 2027 and 2028 wage projections, including CPI vs. COLA history and a proposed salary schedule for union and non-union positions. No decisions or votes will be taken at this meeting.